He lasted longer than she could have hoped to. She squeezed him lightly, just a brief insistence of pressure before he closed his eyes. It was there that she loosened her grip on him but let her hand remain as he brought himself over the edge, allowing himself his own orgasm. A squeeze of his hand told her it was enough.

Her eyes were glued to his face as he finished, her free arm wrapped around his back. Her smile stayed as he leaned into her and she squeezed him lightly, the night air quiet save for the sounds of his ragged breathing.

She let him have his time to relax and catch her breath before she spoke. There was more fondness in her voice than true concern. "You all right?"