This story was sweetly written, although it left me guessing a bit RE the male character's initial reluctance to ask his lover for what he desired, given the circumstances of their relationship.
However, I did figure it out (I believe) eventually, even though I had to 'read between the lines'--which isn't necessarily a problem.
Obviously, more F/M stories, or even some F/F ones, from this author (or anyone else) would be fine by me...

--C.K.