You've made me feel again

Part 13

Jo woke up the next day on the floor beside Henry's couch; a dull ache in her neck and back. "Good morning," Henry grinned; helping her up. "My neck," she groaned; taking a seat on the couch next to him. "Why are you dressed..Partially..and I'm not? What time is it?" she grumbled. "It's 9:14 on a Saturday, and I'd love for you to stay for breakfast," he replied. "Already? Oo, is that bacon?" she spoke; getting to her feet. He chuckled, and she grabbed her underwear, and Henry's shirt off of the couch; slipping them on. She grinned cheekily, and peered down at the sky blue shirt as she buttoned it up. "Why so cheery?" he asked. "It smells like your cologne..," she began. "Strong but not too strong," she smiled. "Glad you've come to that conclusion regarding the olfactory sense. Now, how about you tell me how I taste?" he whispered; kissing her lips hungrily. She grabbed him by the scarf, and laid down on the couch; pulling him down on top of her. "Amazing," she whispered against his chapped lips; wriggling under him. "I know this may be a bit forward..But, will you stay the weekend?" he questioned; breaking away momentarily. She nodded her head yes, and started to suck on his neck; leaving bright red hickeys behind. "I love you," he mumbled; letting his head fall back. "Marry me," she said under her breath. "What?" He asked; eyes wide. "Uh.. Nothing," she answered; getting up. "No. What did you say?" he grinned. "Trust me it was way more forward than you asking me to stay the weekend," she chuckled nervously. "I will get it out of you before the weekend is over," he declared. "Then maybe I should go home," she announced; searching for her pants. "Jo," he started; grabbing her arm. "There's no need to be embarrassed.. I won't judge you.. Just tell me what you said," he pleaded. "I said 'Marry me.' Okay'? " she blushed. "It..It just slipped out..I know we just started dating, but I've loved you for..Months now.. and I'm having issues adjusting from being madly in love with you and having a crush on you, to being madly in love with you, and being with you.. and I don't really know how to let you know how much I love you in little doses..and.." she rambled on; not quite meeting his gaze. He grabbed hold of her chin; cutting her off, and kissed her passionately. He placed his hands on her hips; taking her breath away as they engaged in a sensuous, openmouthed kiss. When he removed his mouth from hers, he left them both gasping for air. "One day.. I will marry you. Saying this may ruin everything..We have only been together a short while.. But I care..very deeply about you, Jo.. I love you," he whispered; peering into her sparkling brown eyes.