"Shoot," he said, a hand playing with her hair, twisting it around his finger. He nuzzled her neck as she trailed her kisses

Her voice was shaky as she spoke, as if she were afraid to ask. " This.. this isn't just for a good time is it? I don't want this to be just for a bit of pleasure here and there... "

Maveric was stunned, almost hurt. "What? Why would I do that? To you of all people, too? Do...do you really think I would do that?"

Rose shook her head, leaning into him slightly. " No.. " She said weakly. " No I don't think you would.. but I am just worried and scared.. It has happened to my friends and they always were so broken after. I don't want that.. I really care for you.. a lot. "

Maveric swallowed hard. "I love you too, Rose. And all those other guys were just playing some stupid game." He held her close

Rose smiled, very glad to hear that from him. She tried to not cry over this, but a few silent happy tears flowed down her cheeks. She snuggled into him wanting to only be closer to him. " I am very glad to hear it. It means a lot to me. "

Maveric smiled, feeling a little wet spot on his shirt. He put his head on top of hers, glad that she was glad. He would do literally anything just to see her smile.

" If I could, I would stay like this forever. " She spoke softly, her hands still tightly around him.

"Yeah, me too." He gently rocked from side to side, holding her close

Slowly she started to relax, happy to be in his embrace. " I am so lucky to have you "