“No, it’s ok, don’t be sorry,” I whispered.
I reached out, tilting her head back to view her fully. She was the most beautiful creature in the world. She was exotic, incredibly sexy; everything about her made me weak. I hadn’t realized the depth of my desire until she brushed her lips against mine then. Her breath hitched in her throat as she closed her eyes, waiting for me to kiss her.
“Ray,” I said softly, my mouth close to hers as she slid her hands around my neck, her eyes opening as she gazed at me in surprise. “I’m a little old-fashioned, I’m afraid. I’m a gentleman.”
“What do you mean?” She gasped as she pushed her body against mine. “Can’t you feel this between us? Tell me I’ve not been the only one.”
I gave her a crooked smile as I slid my hands around her waist, the fabric of her top silky beneath my hands. I could feel her skin through it, and she had goose pimples.Did I really have that effect on her?
“I’ve wanted you for as long as I can remember.” I managed to say as she looked at me, stunned.
“Then why won’t you kiss me?” Ray pressed with a frown on her beautiful face.
“I...I had to be sure it’s what you wanted...” I stammered as she pulled my head down to hers, our lips crashing against one another.
Of course, I’d kissed girls before, but not one kiss faintly resembled this one. It was like fireworks were exploding in my stomach, a foreign feeling I had not experienced before. Years of stolen glances and secret desire poured out of us as I began to take control, holding her head in my hands as I pulled away.
“That’s better than anything I could have imagined,” she admitted as my lips found hers again.
“Ray, I’m serious. I don’t do casual.” I groaned as she ran her fingernails down my back.
“What makes you think I want casual?” She questioned, her eyes on my lips as I frowned.
“Because you are Annabelle’s best friend. I, unfortunately, hear most of your conversations.” I shrugged awkwardly as she bit her lip. “You like casual, with older guys.”
It was true. I heard every painful detail of her exploits as they gossiped deep into the night until I couldn’t bear it anymore, and I would put music on my earphones just to block it out.
“I want you. I’ve always wanted you. That’s why I like older guys. I’ve been trying to find another you, and I can’t. You aren’t interested in anyone. You mystify me.” She pushed her hair away from her face when it fell into her eyes as though it was preventing her from seeing me.
“Wow. You could have just asked me.” I smiled as she laced her fingers with mine.
“Elijah. Will you please take me to bed? I’ve wanted it for so long,” she said boldly, gazing at me fully.
As I opened my mouth to speak, my mouth felt like it was filled with cotton.
“Ray, I’m so flattered. But you need to understand something about me. I’m not like other guys.” Her eyes fell as she stared at the floor, humiliation taking over her. “Look at me,” I begged as she finally lifted her eyes.
“You are the most beautiful creature I’ve ever laid eyes on. But more than that, I think you are funny, intelligent and an amazing friend. But I want to know you more before we take it to the next level. Would you mind? Don’t for one second think I don’t want to.”
“You mean that?” She stared at me in wonder, her face puzzled.
“Of course.”
“You really like me?” Her voice was small, and I pulled her towards me, kissing her deeply.
Our bodies responded instantly, her arms wrapping around me as my fingers buried themselves into her hair.
“Does that answer your question?”
She nodded happily, her eyes shining with excitement.
“I don’t want Annabelle to find out,” she whispered as I frowned at her.
“I’m not into keeping secrets, Ray. You are something to be proud of.”
“I know, I do. But please, let’s see what this is before we announce it.”
“It?” I raised my eyebrows as I turned her, pushing her against the wall. She gasped as I picked her up, wrapping her legs around my waist. I buried my face into her neck, feeling her dig her nails into my skin. I slowly kissed her as she groaned beneath me.
