<div style="text-align: justify;">Emma would probably feel bad for denying Len what he wanted, but at the same time, it felt empowering to actually be able to say no when she wanted to. Having spent her entire life saying 'yes', Emma had never really experienced the feeling of being in control of her own life and actions. And - for her surprise - nothing terrible had happened after she had made the choice of saying no.<br/><br/>When Len said he would start behaving again, Emma smiled. "Good", she replied, caressing his hands gently. It felt pretty good to see that things were settling now. After that shouting match, it was a relief to know that they wouldn't drift apart or refuse to talk to each other again.<br/><br/>Chuckling softly when Len said she wouldn't tease someone like that, Emma shook her head. "I had to get you to stop kissing me so I could speak, don't go getting any ideas", she replied in a light-hearted intonation. It was true, after all, but it had been fun to nibble on his lip as she had. It was a novel concept for her, but Emma was starting to learn that some relationships in life could, and should, make her feel good.<br/><br/>Feeling Len's hands on her hips made Emma feel warm inside, but she decided that they had to behave. Allowing him to move her so he could lay down, Emma hesitated a little before running her fingers through Len's hair. <br/><br/>"I don't really mind at all", she replied, deciding that it wouldn't be a problem and moving to lay down herself, her body close to Len's, but not really touching his. It didn't even cross her mind that they could get in deep trouble if someone saw them share her bed. "Rest up, I'll be quiet here, I promise", the girl completed, closing her eyes. Maybe she could take a nap as well, at least until it was time for breakfast.</div>