The date had ended with Adriano walking Serena to her door even though she wanted to invite him in. She did not. She was afraid of scaring this man who was clearly intentionally taking his time with her. She didn’t want to scare him away by looking like a desperate w***e. Especially since he already knew she had casual s*x. They had said good night at the door, and he had kissed her good night and waited until she was inside before he drove himself home. They hadn’t gotten to her house until 3 am. She had showered and went to bed immediately. She kept thinking of how good Adriano had smelled. How he had felt pressed against her body. How his tongue had worked hers until she was wet in her panties. How his arms had felt while pressing her into him. Everything about him made her feel safe

