Our fingers remain entwined as we sit there, lost in the moment, our hearts overflowing with gratitude for one another. It feels like this is where I belong - by Patty's side, sharing my life and love with him.

"Will you stay with me?" I ask softly, not wanting to be alone in this new world of sight just yet.

He nods, a small smile playing on his lips as he leans forward, gently brushing the hair from my forehead. "Of course I will,"

"Okay," I reply, curiosity piqued. "What is it?"

But instead of answering, Patty simply shakes his head with a knowing grin. "All in good time," he says mysteriously. "For now, let's focus on getting you fully recovered."

As the days pass, I grow stronger, my vision improving with each passing hour. Patty remains by my side throughout it all, helping me adjust to this strange new world of color and light. It's overwhelming at times, but with him here, I feel ready to face whatever challenges come my way.

"Wait... stay a little longer, won't you?" she asked hesitantly. "I want to show you my appreciation properly." She wasn't sure what that might entail yet, but she wanted Shoku to know how grateful she was for his help.

He smiled softly and nodded, sitting down on the couch beside her once more. "All right," he said gently. "I have time."

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart as she searched for the right words. Finally, she blurted out, "Would you... would you like to stay for dinner?" She hadn't expected that reaction but it seemed like a good place to start.

Shoku considered her offer for a moment before nodding. "I'd like that," he said, his voice soft and warm. "Thank you."

They spent the rest of the evening chatting and getting to know each other better over a home-cooked meal.

The rest of Anais' shift passed in a blur. Her thoughts were consumed by Thom and their brief encounter earlier that day. She couldn't stop wondering what he was like, what he did for fun, and most importantly, if he would ever ask her out on that special date.

Finally, the clock struck five, signaling the end of her shift. Quickly, she made her way to the staff exit and hurried toward the bus stop outside the museum grounds. Her fingers trembled with excitement as she dialed Thom's number on her phone.

Hey, hi! I'm doing great, thanks for asking! I just wanted to say thank you again for being so sweet earlier today. That little gesture meant more than words can express.

Anyway, I thought I'd give you a heads up that I'll be free tomorrow afternoon around three o'clock. If you still have plans or something, of course I understand, but I'd love nothing more than spending time together, if you're available. Just shoot me an text when you get a chance if that works for you.

Her heart skipped a beat at the thought of making their strange little experiment a regular part of their relationship. The idea made her feel daring and free in ways she hadn't before. "I don't know," she admitted with a shrug. "But I wouldn't mind finding out." She looked up at him with a mischievous grin, her eyes full of promise and desire. "What do you think?"

"Once a month? That's perfect!" She giggled, feeling giddy with excitement at the thought of them doing this again in the future. "I can't wait until next time." Her fingers trailed lightly up his chest, tracing lazy circles around his nipples as she stared into his eyes. There was something about him...something that made her feel safe and loved, even when they were being their most taboo and dirty selves.

"Thank you," she murmured softly, pressing a kiss to his lips. "

Well, I've never been much into video games myself, but I can see why they're popular. As for pets, dogs are just wonderful creatures. They bring so much joy and companionship to their owners' lives. Do you mind me asking what kind of dog you have?

P.S. Please remember that when talking to me, you don't need to specify who you're addressing your comments to; I can tell from the tone of your voice whether it's directed at me or not.

Oh really? I'd love to hear more about your dog! What is it's name and breed? Do you take it for walks often? It must be such a delight to have a furry friend around.

My body has always been kind of unpredictable when it comes to arousal, hasn't it? Like, sometimes I think about something completely unrelated and suddenly there's a rush of heat down there... It's just weird, you know? Sometimes I feel like my mind and my body are not totally in sync.

But hey, look at that! There's the lake up ahead. I point towards the shimmering water, trying to redirect our conversation away from my embarrassing reaction. Let's go swimming! Do you want to race or maybe play some game?

• Hmm, okay. I guess we can start with just getting in the water.
• Oh wow, the lake looks so inviting! It's crystal clear and the sun is making it sparkle.
• Here goes nothing! I take a tentative step forward into the chilly liquid, gasping slightly at the sudden cold against my sensitive skin.
• Brrr, it's colder than I expected! But not unpleasantly so. I wade deeper, the water lapping gently at my thighs.
• Whoa, this feels amazing!