Chapter 11 Summary

Ruth finds Owney on the porch and they walk through the moonlit forest, around the edge of a deep quarry, and back into woods until they reach a sheer wall of granite. There pulls Orney close, kisses him, and is surprised when he uses his tongue. She has kissed a few boys but it is never like this. Ruth needs to have her nipples kissed and Owney does not disappoint. They race feverishly to a small beach, clear space in an old shed, undress, and come together. She has never been able to picture sex and had hoped that her first partner would guide her through it. She has figured that it will be difficult, grim, and probably painful, but it is wonderful. They try every position, like raunchy professionals before falling asleep. When they wake up and hike back, Toby is waiting...