<span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><em>~ Marisol, rejoined by Nicci and talking about the men ~</em><br/><br/>How badly Mari wanted to tell Nicci that it couldn't possibly be that bad if by the end of the night Bo was touching her and being affectionate with her. But she could see it in her eyes, just as she could see it in Mila's eyes that whatever had transpired that night had to be processed fully by the two women before they would accept it as just a few bumps in the road. <em>Look who's talking,</em> Mari silently berated herself, knowing that she herself had made assumption and guesses about tonight and about how the men felt about her.<br/><br/>"I think you're right," Marisol said and after a moment of silent debate, she reached for a truffle. "I think out of all of the men, Bo is going to be the one that needs...time." She tilted her head and tried to think of the best way to explain it. "He seems very guarded...and who could blame him? While I think he's attracted to us -- all of us," She repeated pointedly, a smile lurking along her lips, "I think he will be the one that we're going to have to...reassure and let him know it's not just physical. He had stated that he did not feel comfortable with one night stands. That the connection was important to him...so I think with Bo, reassurance is going to be vital. To let him know that we feel much more than just chemistry."<br/><br/>A slight grin played along her lips as she murmured, "Vince...maybe it was just me but I was wondering how his accent sounded in the throes of passion..." She grinned widely and popped the truffle in her mouth, chewing quickly as she shook her head. "Ignore me!" She flushed slightly, not wanting the girls to think that all she thought about was sex. After she chewed and swallowed the truffle, she added, "I think he'll be fun. He already is fun but I think out of all of them...he'll be the adventurous one. And I like that; he brings a sort of care-free attitude to the group."<br/><br/>When she thought of Marcus, her smile became a bit dreamy, her voice lost, "Marcus is one of those silent types but he's so...warm. I don't know. I see Marcus and I just think  automatic security. There's a man who would do everything in his power to keep everything relaxed and easy flowing. I honestly see myself going to Marcus if I have any concerns or worries about anything in the relationship. He just...has that look of 'I'll handle it'. I like it." She looked at both Mila and Nicci and felt her cheeks pink, her voice a bit embarrassed, "You can tell I enjoyed dancing with him, can't you? Even if he says he's a horrible dancer."<br/><br/>Reaching for a pillow, she hugged it and rested her chin on the top of it, adding with a hint of an excited smile, "I can honestly share with the two of you that this whole six months...God, I'm so hopeful. I really want this to work." She flashed them both a gentle smile, adding, "With all six of us. Because I feel like us three...we fit. We're good together, you know?" She nibbled on her lower lip, trying to explain herself. "I think we each bring in something different to the family and us three...can help the guys. I have a good feeling. I do."</span>