As he buried his teeth in the tender flesh of her earlobe, she said, "I don't see you complaining."

He muttered, "Oh, I'm not complaining, but I won't allow you to act cowardly."

That was like getting slammed with a pail of icy water, and she violently shoved him away.

With crossed arms and a pouty expression, she said, "I am not a coward."

"I did not state that you were," he smiled. "I threatened to stop you from acting like one. You're holding off attending the ...