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still for me.”
    “Okay, Mama,” Lily whispered.
    Feeling the blade running down her slowly and steadily, Lily breathed deeply, mirroring Shelby’s even breaths. The motions seemed to simultaneously go on forever and yet they also seemed over within a moment. All too soon Lily felt the damp washcloth being moved over her newly shaved area before it was dried completely with the towel. Lily watched once more as Shelby leaned down between her legs and stopped for a moment before feeling the gentle kiss on her now bare skin. Lily felt as if she were melting. Being shaved was certainly something she enjoyed more than she thought she would.
    Wishing that Shelby hadn’t moved her head from between her thighs already Lily figured that they would have time to get to know each other better in that way later. Right now, Lily supposed Mama was probably deciding what they were going to do for the day after Lily was finished getting ready.

Chapter Two
     
     
    Lily was staring at what seemed to be the never-ending supply of stuffed animals around her. After gathering some personal items from her apartment and taking them to Shelby’s, the women had already been shopping for clothes and other things Shelby deemed necessary for little Lily. Lily had then been surprised when their cab pulled in front of FAO Schwarz.
    Lily loved the store, and couldn’t believe that Shelby had told her they would be getting her some toys and books. She stayed close to Shelby until they came to the floor with the stuffed animals. The colorful plushes drew her like a magnet.
    Her hand reached out to a stuffed pig that caught her eye. He was pink and soft. Not too floppy and had the cutest ears and tail. Tucking him into her arms she smiled and decided that this pig had to go home with her.
    Turning to find Shelby, Lily’s eyes caught another plush animal. It was a brown bear. He looked rather clownish and fun and reminded her of a bear named Albie she’d had as a child. Her father had given it to her, and when he left her mother had thrown the bear out in a fit of anger. Lily remembered crying for days over the incident and had never really wanted another stuffed toy to take his place, at least not until now. Reaching out Lily, couldn’t resist, and pulled the brown bear to her, hugging it close.
    “Find a stuffed animal you like?”
    Lily started and nodded looking up at Shelby. Feeling her eyes begin to tear Lily sniffed slightly and pushed the thoughts from her head “Can I get these, please?”
    “Lily, what’s wrong?”
    “I, I’ll tell you later. Is it okay to get both of them?”
    Shelby smiled and nodded, “Of course, sweetie. I’ve already checked out our other items and am having them delivered to the apartment. Let’s go buy these guys and head home.”
    “I’d like that,” Lily hugged the bear to her tighter and handed Shelby the pig. “Here, you hold him and I’ll hold Albie,” she directed before inserting her now free hand into one of Shelby’s as they walked to the check-out counter.
    Lily happily skipped inside the apartment and immediately took the stuffed animals from the bag she was carrying. Dropping the bag on the floor she shed her light coat and kicked off her shoes also leaving them on the floor. “I’m going to go play, Mama.”
    “Hold it, young lady.”
    Turning at the tone in Shelby’s voice Lily sighed heavily, “Yes?”
    “You need to hang your coat up, throw the bag away, and put your shoes in the basket.”
    “Can’t you do it for me?”
    “No, Lily. You can do it.”
    “But I wanna play,” Lily whined.
    “And you can,” Shelby crouched to look Lily in the eyes. “But first you need to do what I asked you to do. The other things from the stores will be delivered soon and I want to be able to set up your room as soon as the bedding and other items get here.”
    “Fine.” Lily took a deep breath and laid her stuffed toys gently on the floor next to her feet. Moving heavily she slowly