I had never even thought of using a condom, not that I had any. She was the first and only girl I had ever and would ever want to be with.
Kresslee lifted her head, “Wow. How does it just get better?”
I shook my head, “I don’t know. I’ve never done this before until you.”
She smiled at me, kissing me softly, “You better not have.”
“My body, my heart, and my soul belong to you. I could never even think about touching another woman.”
Kresslee sighed against my lips, “I love that.”
“I love you.”
Her eyes lit up, and I lifted her off me, using my discarded shirt to clean her up.
“This is the fourth time I came inside you. I never even thought about protection.”
Kresslee bit her lip, “I’m on the pill. It’s easier for me with cheer. My periods can’t be too heavy.”
I felt disappointment in my chest, knowing I couldn’t get her pregnant just yet, but I was hoping soon.
“Soon, we are changing that.”
She laughed, “Definitely.”
I gave Kresslee the shirt off my back and made dinner again. We sat outside on the patio, talking about our lives and the last few years, during which we had lost contact with each other.
She was everything I knew I wanted, and getting to know her likes and dislikes made me love her more.
We talked until late into the night before I took her back up to bed, refusing to take her again so soon.
I knew she needed a break from me.
I slept with her in my arms until the sun rose, and I drove her back to her car, where she kissed me goodbye before she drove away.
I hated seeing her leave me, but I knew this separation was temporary. I had a game to play today, and I wanted to win for her. I knew she would watch me play, and tonight, my very own cheerleader was cheering me on.
I suited up as I stood by my locker when my phone buzzed. I saw that it was my father.
I smiled as I answered, “Hey, Dad.”
“Hey there super star. Are you ready for tonight?”
I looked around at my teammates, “I’m ready. Hey, dad, I wanted to let you know that my girl? Well, she is officially mine. She came up to spend time with me. I’m going ask her to marry me as soon as I can.”
“I’m happy for you Ridge. I know you have been waiting for her for a long time.”
“I have. I’m so relieved you are happy for me.”
“I know how much you loved her even when you barely knew what love was. I have been waiting for her to choose you for just as long. I knew she was right for you. She understands your trials that you have been through better than anyone else.”
“She does. I love her. I can’t wait for you to meet her.”
“We are all so ready for that day. Good luck tonight. When you win, come see me. Grandma, grandpa and I will be in our seats, cheering you on.”
“Thanks, dad.”
I hung up, and a text came through from a number I hadn’t seen on my phone in a long time.
