183 bqueezed it gently. “For a time we were still, each summoning hlS energies for the next burst of passion we both knew was coming. Franco put his head on my chest and feverishly embraced it with his lips. The softness of his tongue on one tiny little spot seemed to affect my whole being. As he moved softly downward I thought I would explode. All the quiet passions of so many weeks alone seemed to have come together in one gigantic surge of energy. “My body quivered. Franco’s arm lay across my stomach. His hand patted me softly as though to quiet me. 7 “Once more his head came back to the plllow I turned to take his warm, fresh lips in mine. His body moved closer. We were caught in a vise-like grip. There was no tomorrow, no yesterday, only thls wonderful, exquisite moment. “Franco’s legs entangled in mine. I could sense his own passions rising. The short breaths, the tiny little cries of pleasure. Never had I experienced such emotions. ‘ “Once more it was time to lean back, to rest. Noth- ing could be heard but our own short breaths, gradually quieting. “Imperceptibly, almost without a sound, Franco