It was like the outdoor world with all the people in it was her element, and as soon as we were alone together, she was like a fish out of water. ‘...I was wondering how this was going to go already at that point. And I guess she sensed that, and she apologized and said she was really nervous. Which was obvious. But at least it helped me relax a bit to hear that she knew it, and could acknowledge it. ‘We were lying there fully clothed, and I intuited that I should take everything really slow,. Angelique was not aware of his problems and was basically more interested in pursuing a suitable husband to wed and give her a child of her very own. She was totally finished with her life in the church and had no intentions of ever returning to the fold. She had no reason to do so, at least not as a member of the clergy. She would go to church and pretend to be religious for purposes of appearance and blend into the crowd of decent folks and not one of the wild bunch that worked outside the. “If I try to kiss you right now, will you let me?” He asked, nervously.I nodded silently and he began to lean towards me. This time, I didn’t pull back. I met him halfway and finally, our lips pressed together. His soft and warm lips moved gently against mine as his arms slid around my waist. My hands were placed on his chest, running my fingertips down slowly. The kiss deepened, and he was gently laying my back against the blanket, his warm body moving over mine. He put his arms on either side. I could get my mind off of her no matter how hard i tried. "Laura,Laura? Helloooo, Earth to Laura." Jenny said as she waved her hand back and forth in front of my face. Huh? Oh, sorry Jen." I said distractedly."That's okay. I was just telling you that my mom is gonna be working late tonight and I was wondering if you wanted to hang out with me." Jenny said. "Oh. Uh, no I can't. I have a...date tonight." I said after some quick thinking."Oh yeah!? With who? Come on, give me the 411." Jenny said.