<span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><em>~ Marisol, watching Marcus dominate the women ~</em><br/><br/>If Marisol could have taken Nicci in her arms and soothed her fears away, she would have done it in a heartbeat. As it where, she was mentally making a note to herself to speak to Nicci alone as soon as she was given a moment. There was no need for Nicci to feel like Marcus did not want to kiss her. Then again...wasn't that how Mari had felt about Bo? And suddenly it became so clear: When one didn't have <em>some kind</em> of bond with another person, the intimate act of kissing felt...forced. But it wasn't. All of them had not only agreed, but eagerly participated in the Kissing Challenge. But one could not control the matters of the heart.<br/><br/>All thoughts were interrupted when Marcus suddenly stood up and Mari felt her eyes widen. Oh God. She had kissed another woman and...was Marcus upset about that? As taboo as kissing the same gender was, girl on girl action was normally 'acceptable' but it hadn't even been about the sexual; she had kissed Nicci in comfort. But...had she gone too far? When she saw Marcus begin to make his way towards the bedroom door she realized...shit, she had. Mari had just opened her mouth to apologize when Marcus dropped behind Nicci and...proceeded to put her fears to rest (at least Mari hoped!) by giving her such a seductive and commanding kiss.<br/><br/><em>Never doubt your place in this family.</em> And just like that in that simple statement, Mari felt like he not only spoke to Nicci...but to Mila and to herself. He had reassured them all that they were all wanted in this experiment. The loss of Vince had been hard to accept and Mari realized now that she had invited the boys into her room and initiated this Kissing Session because when one suffered such a massive blow, one needed comfort. The girls would have spent half of the night staying up worrying over what would happen. Now - with Bo and Marcus' kiss - they knew that whatever else happened...the two men were still committed...and they wanted ALL three of them. She felt a wide smile cross her lips at the kiss Marcus delivered Nicci, feeling her cheeks warm at being so close to such a powerful lip-lock. But...it felt good. It was extremely arousing too.<br/><br/>When Marcus moved back to Mila, Mari had been sure that he would have been gentle on her; perhaps even a little bit simple so as not to frighten her. But no; he took her like he had done to Nicci...and like he had commanded Mari. She felt her breathing cease as Mila tightened her hand on Mari's and Marisol automatically gripped the woman's hand rubbing her thumb along her skin in silent support. When Marcus pulled away from Mila, Marisol couldn't help the sparkle in her eyes when she saw Mila touch her fingertips to her lips. It was such a...beautiful look for the young woman! If Marisol had a camera, she would have instantly taken a picture. Mila looked...properly ravished by a simple kiss.<br/><br/>At Marcus' words to her, she nodded with a chuckle, "I see that. Now I know that if I issue a challenge to you," She smiled at Marcus before looking at Bo, "...or you...that I am going to be in for quite a ride." Just as she looked at Bo, she saw Nicci yawn and she turned to her, unable to stop the soft smile that crossed her lips. It was late and all of them had had a hell of a day.<br/><br/>"I think..." Mari continued to hold Mila's hand as she gently grazed Nicci's back with her hand, rubbing it gently. "now that we have been properly kissed Goodnight...that it's time to call it a night." She suddenly yawned and let out a soft laugh, "Excuse me." With a content smile, she looked at Bo and Marcus, her voice sincere, "Thank you. For coming upstairs and...and reassuring us. I know that tonight I'm going to sleep better."<br/><br/>Remembering about her morning run, she looked at Nicci and gave her an inviting smile, "Still running with me tomorrow morning?"</span>