The press of his mouth against mine is a welcome distraction, his lips muffling the quiet, hitched whines that keep pushing free of my throat. Quickly, I shake my head at his question before sucking in another breath, my lips still pressed to his. Everything feels like too much in this moment, but not in a bad way. I certainly don't want him to pull out.

"No, just-- Just gimme a second," I tell him with a quiet laugh. And, thing is, I know Jack will give me all the time I need. All I need to do is concentrate on how warm he is, how his body is like some kind of shelter around me. All I need to do is remind myself the pain will fade and everything will get so much better.

After a few slow breaths, I can feel the sting start to ebb a bit and I manage another kiss to Jack's lips before I nod a little, sliding one hand up to the back of his neck as I whisper, "Okay, uhm. Maybe... maybe keep going? Just-- slow still, please."