Page 83 of Sportsball is for Lovers

He shakes his head. “It’s not about that.”

“But—”

Leaning down, he gives me a soft kiss. “Your needs are more important than my wants.”

I open my mouth to argue.

“Bringing you pleasure gives me pleasure,” he says. “You did so good.”

There’s that warm glow again. “I did?”

Nodding, he brushes his nose against mine. “You did. You took it beautifully.”

I beam. I’m a sucker for his praise.

“Come on,” Jared says. “Let me get some lotion for you, and then I’ll feed you a snack, and then I’ll hold you a little.”

“I’m fine.”

“Aftercare is important,” he says gently. “It’s for me as much as it is for you. Please, let me do this.”

I melt. “Okay.”

His smile stretches from ear to ear. “I’m really glad we’re doing this.”

Somehow, I don’t think he just means aftercare.

And where usually that might scare me… I think I’m coming around to the idea.