"Alex, come on," Tim said, stopping in his tracks and turning to face her. "Have you ever thought about leaving me for someone who can... you know, protect and provide for you better?"
Alex burst out laughing, the sound filling the room and echoing off the walls. "Tim, seriously?" she said, wiping a tear from the corner of her eye. "You're worried that I'm going to leave you because you don't have muscles and you can't buy me fancy things?"
Tim looked hurt, his shoulders slumping as he shuffled his feet. Alex's laughter faded away, replaced by a look of concern. She patted the cushion next to her, inviting him to sit.
"Tim, I don't need a man to protect or provide for me," she said, wrapping her arm around his shoulders and pulling him close. "I chose you because I love you for who you are, not for what you can give me."
Tim still looked unsure, so Alex decided to show him just how capable she was of taking care of herself. She stood up, pulling Tim to his feet and leading him to the bedroom.
Once there, she pushed him onto the bed and climbed on top of him, straddling his hips and pinning his arms above his head. She leaned down, her hair tickling his neck as she kissed and bit at his skin.
"Try to protect or provide for me now," she taunted, her voice low and sultry.
Tim hesitantly reached up to touch her, but Alex was quick, grabbing his wrists and pinning them above his head once again. She smirked at his feeble attempts, her body pressing down on his as she ground her hips against his.
"You don't have to be strong or wealthy to make me happy, Tim," she whispered in his ear. "You just have to be you."
With that, she released his hands and let him touch her, showing him in no uncertain terms that she was more than capable of taking care of her own needs. As the scene came to a close, Tim was left breathless and satisfied, finally understanding that he didn't have to be anyone but himself to keep Alex by his side.
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