Cassie leaned into the touch on her cheek and marveled at how lucky she was to have such an understanding and patient guy like Sam in her life. She turned her head to kiss his palm.

"It's not so much that I'm uncomfortable or upset anymore..." She sighed and tried to find the words she was looking for to explain her situation. "I don't know if I'm ready to go...all the way, but I think I'm ready to try other things." Then she looked away, her cheeks coloring in embarrassment. "I've just never done anything like that so I have no idea where to start..."