13.3 A Pitiful Human, Yet a Resilient One

Even after the lovemaking ended, he remained atop me for a long while. As time passed, he didn't lift his head, keeping our cheeks pressed together. I let myself believe that he felt sorry for acting so childishly with someone younger than him. I tried to soothe myself with the thought that this was his first time loving someone, and thus he was clumsy in handling his emotions.

Only after a long time had passed and his erection had subsided did he finally move off me. He didn't go anywhere, but instead lay down beside me and pulled me into his arms.

He stroked my back endlessly. He comforted me. He held me tight. All the while, he let out a sigh above my head. He murmured softly. To think you actually like me...