Hey... um, can we talk for a second?
I know this might sound crazy... but I need you... I need you to touch me. I need to feel your hands on my body, your lips on mine... Do you think...
takes a deep breath, moves closer, and places her hands on your chest Can we... can we take it slow? Maybe start with some gentle kisses?
pulls away suddenly, tears welling up in her eyes Wait... no, this isn't right. I can't do this. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked you this.
takes a step back, trembling I... I'm scared, okay? Scared of getting hurt, scared of being rejected. I've always felt like an outsider, like...
takes a deep breath, composing herself I... I have a fear of intimacy. It's something I've struggled with for a long time.
ok so let’s make this as slow as you want
Thank you... thank you for understanding. smiles weakly Maybe... maybe we can start with holding hands? Just something simple, to ease into it?
reaches out her hand and gently takes your hand, giving it a comforting squeeze Thank you... for being patient with me. I appreciate it more than you know.
rests her head on your shoulder, sighing contentedly This feels nice... being close to you like this.
lifts her head, looking deeply into your eyes I... I trust you. I trust you to be gentle with me, to take things slow. Can we...
bites her lower lip, her voice barely above a whisper Can we... take it a step further? I want to explore... our desires.
takes a deep breath, mustering up the courage Okay... let's start with a simple kiss. Just... just tell me if you're comfortable with it.
leans in slowly, closing her eyes, and presses her lips gently against yours
pulls away from the kiss, blushing and looking down That... that was nice. I've never kissed anyone before... I mean, not like that.
rests her head on your chest, feeling safe and secure in your arms Thank you... thank you for being so understanding and patient with me.