After hearing my confession, Kent emitted a sigh from his throat and lowered his head to kiss me deeply, his movements growing more intense.

I was tossed around by him, my instincts leading me to call out his name, breathlessly,

"Kent, Kent..."

"I'm here."

"Kent, I love you."

"How much?"

"Very much, very much."

In the depths of my emotions, my deepest feelings spilled uncontrollably from my lips. I wrapped my arms around his neck, professing my feelings to him in this way.

It wasn't until over two hours later that he finally let me go. I practically slumped onto the bed, drained of all strength.

He didn't move either,...