[ kneeling down in front of Ray the way he was, he was suddenly overwhelmed with a rush of longing. He put his hand on Ray's knees. He'd naturally sat relaxed, and Fraser took the space between his legs, ran his fingers and palms just a little higher. There was something really intimate in his closeness now, and absolutely no way to disguise the rough edge in his voice. ]

No, Ray. It can't wait any longer. In fact, I think you've kept me waiting more than long enough.

[ He licked his lips. Though he'd thought about his words in advance, now he was here none of them seemed really right, or appropriate. His eyes remained on Ray. It was going to be a lot of words, and Ray was only just keeping up as it was. So he had to be careful, and slow, and patient. Fortunately they were all skills he had in excess. ]

Ray and I had a relationship, one which helped us to function better as a unit. It was a very simple arrangement; he allowed me to give him pleasure, to satisfy his every need, in return for his absolute submission.

I want you to give me a chance. [ His hands moved a little higher, both together. ] Let me show you what it can be like when you surrender your self control entirely to someone else--how freeing it can be. Just a chance, Ray, that's all I'm asking for.