Still trembling in her arms, Ben let out a rough burst of laughter, tension deep in his chest releasing on the exhale. Lifting a shaky hand to her hair, he slumped against the sofa's lumpy cushions and returned her murmured, "Hi."

He wondered, distantly, if they were somehow putting one another in danger, indulging in something so intense. Immediately, it occurred to him what a silly thought it was, considering that sex was nothing more than a biological function that most would experience in throughout their lifetimes.

"At this rate, we'll need to shower again."