Slowly and carefully, Red placed Juliet on the king-size bed, his knees caging her on both sides. He lowered himself to kiss her but then he paused seeing she suddenly tensed up, shut her eyes, and then grabbed the sheets.

Red smiled, remembering it was her first time with a man.

“Dove, open your eyes… relax, Dearie.” He said, his voice soft and gentle.

Juliet opened her eyes, then stared down and muttered, “Oh.” She realized he hadn’t even pulled off his pants or his shirt.

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