”“I hate to say this, but why is it too much? You know who I am, what I am. One thing I’ve learned is that love doesn’t divide, it multiplies.... And when there are honest feelings of affection and desire, well ... you just saw one result.”“That’s just ... it feels like something that should be a miracle from the gods.”“Were you paying attention when Lydia explained my history? Dragonborn, daughter of Akatosh, daughter of the Madgod. Does that mean that it shouldn’t happen, simply because it’s not. I love you and that's all that matters to me." I reassured her.We got home about eight, clutching fish and chips we'd bought on the way. We ate in the kitchen."When will be the best time to get married?" Annie asked.I gave it some thought. "I reckon about next May, a spring wedding."“Perfect. All the flowers will be blooming." Yes, it’s a nice time of year." I agreed."We'll need some practice first." Practice?" I inquired."Shagging," she laughed. "We need loads more practice."“Anyone up there?". There was no resistance as I pressed her lips to mine. Not at all. It was not clear to me whether she just wanted a moment's distraction or if the situation -- in her bedroom, with her parents close by – made her hot for me, aroused her because of the danger of discovery. My mouth opened -- her lips parted. My tongue flicked between her lips and touched hers; our tongues moved along each other. It was a very nice feeling. My tongue moved along her teeth, then my lips grabbed her tongue. .." Maggie smiled and shrugged her shoulders. "I guess I'm just tired of all the wallowing..." she gave a little yawn which she covered with her hand. "I'm tired full stop – I think!" she stood up and smiled down at her friend's obvious worry. "I think I'll have a nice long soak in the bath ... then I'm going to have an early night."Well ... if you're sure?" I'm fine Sarah – honest ... I will be fine!"For the first time in a long time, there was a hint of the old Maggie in her friend's.