I let out a soft groan as I was pulled gently from the embrace of sleep, blinking slowly as I cane to my wits. The first thing I noticed was that for once, I wasn’t cold. Usually, I awoke to goosebumps and my covers in a heap on the floor, but today….
“Gray?” I murmured, as if to ensure that it was him.
Gray’s POV:
I tightened my hold on my girlfriend, pressing my lips to the top of her head as she called my name, voice coated in sleep.
“I’m right here,” I whispered, kissing her lightly again. “Good morning, beautiful.”
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Eden’s POV:
With my heart hammering wildly in my chest, I looked at the bathroom door with shock. Immediately, I shook my head with a scowl. This time, I wouldn’t let him tease me. No matter how many times I would want him to take me, I won’t let him.
“Have a great shower!” I called out after him, huffing quietly to myself.
Sterling’s POV:
I chuckled and started running the water before calling back, “I will, thank you!”
A few minutes later, I got out, wrapped a towel around my waist, and stepped out of the bathroom. Water droplets still cling to my skin, and my hair was damp and mussed.
“Your turn, love,” I said, grinning over at Eden before grabbing clean clothes from the dresser.
Eden’s POV:
While Sterling was getting his clothes out of the dresser, I slowly walked behind him and wrapped my arms around his damp skin. I didn’t care. I was going to take a shower, anyway. Standing on my toes, I pressed a slow kiss to his shoulder.
“Next time, do dry off properly,” I murmured against his skin before pulling away like I hadn’t done anything. Grabbing my own towel, I began making my way towards the bathroom.
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Sterling’s POV:
I froze at the feeling of Eden’s arms wrapping around me. Everywhere she touched burned… And then she had the audacity to kiss my shoulder like that…
I swear, this woman was going to kill me. She knew just how to get to me, and she thoroughly enjoyed then she got to do so.
Turning around, I set my clothes on top of the dresser before clearing my throat. I let my darkened eyes trail over her form while she turned around.
“Hey… Come here,” I said, my voice dropping an octave as I held my hand out to her.
Eden’s POV:
I froze, his low voice reaching my ears. I shuddered visibly, turning around slowly, locking eyes with his dark ones.
Shit. I’m doomed…
My eyes flickered to his outstretched hand, swallowing thickly. I didn’t even know I was walking towards him until I was in front of him, my hand reaching out to take his.
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Sterling’s POV:
I gently took her and and drew her towards me. Leaning down to her ear, I murmured lowly, “You cannot just do that and get away with it…” I paused and kissed the space under her ear, knowing how it would affect her. “Maybe I should join you in that shower, hm? I’m not sure if I got clean enough in mine…”
Eden’s POV:
I squeezed my eyes shut, taking in a shuddering breath, trying to keep the gasp inside but failing. He was whispering in my ear on purpose. That kiss was his way of showing me I couldn’t refuse him. Of course he was doing it on purpose. This was his payback for me teasing him.
I felt my legs weaken at his low comments, knees ready to buckle any second. I forced myself to remain neutral, but I was sure my face was as red as a cherry by now.
“You… you need to go start on breakfast,” I stammered lamely, my eyes glued to the hand on my arm, holding me in place.
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Sterling’s POV:
I smirked at the stutter in her voice. She seemed to be having a hard time already.
“That is very true… Would you prefer that?” I asked, letting my lips brush against the skin of her neck.
Eden’s POV:
I sucked in a breath, my eyes squeezing shut again. At this point, I knew I was a goner. I told myself to hold out longer, but I knew I was reaching my limit. He was my weakness. I could never refuse him.
Judging from his voice, he was enjoying this. Enjoying seeing me having a hard time. Enjoying hearing me stammer, my face turning red, because it showed him that I could never walk away from him.
“Sterling, stop…” I whispered, my breathing getting heavier. “You’ve made your point. Stop teasing me like this…”
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Sterling’s POV:
I blinked a few times at her words. She… wanted me to stop… Was that all? She just wanted me to stop and leave her alone, or did she want something else?
“Sorry,” I breathed, abruptly letting go of her hand and backing away. I ran a hand through my hair and looked away, not wanting to hurt her by doing something she didn’t want me to do.
Eden’s POV:
I whipped my head up to look at him with wide eyes. Did he just misunderstand my words? I scowled. What was that for? Was he an idiot?
I took a step towards him, scowling, and grabbed his arm again, trying to fight off all the sudden thoughts (like how strong his arms are).
“You are such an idiot,” I grumbled, scowling with my cheeks getting redder. “Stop teasing me, Sterling, and just kiss me already!”
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Sterling’s POV:
She did want something else… Oh, thank goodness…
I stared down at her for a moment before a smirk made its way to my lips. Removing her hands from my arms, I grabbed them and pulled her toward me before walking her back against a wall.
“Gladly,” I murmured roughly before our lips collided.
Eden’s POV:
Fireworks exploded in my stomach the second he slammed his lips on mine, my arms automatically wrapping around his neck. I tried pulling myself up to get a better hold of him, pressing my lips harder against him.
I took his bottom lip between my teeth, biting down on it gently, knowing it would make things only harder for me but wanting to do it anyway. The things this man made me go through…
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Sterling’s POV:
A small growl slipped from my throat and into her mouth as I felt her teeth on my lip. Bending down a bit more, I took her legs and wrapped them around my waist before straightening again.
“You make me insane,” I murmured against her before running my tongue over her lips. “So. Freaking. Insane…”
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Eden’s POV:
We somehow ended up in the shower. When, where, how, why, I didn’t know. All I knew was that we were in the shower, dripping wet, and I was thoroughly devoured. There was not a single part me not aching with pleasure.
I panted heavily, unable to stand on my own.
“Still think you’re the only one going insane…?”
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Sterling’s POV:
I smirked at her, chuckling breathlessly as I wiped damp hair out of my eyes. Hm… Maybe I should get a haircut soon…
“I think we might have a small obsession with each other, my queen,” I murmured, reaching around her to shut the water off. “Or… a large one, as it may be.”
Eden’s POV:
“You think?” I scoffed, my body trembling. “They should put this off as a drug. But I suppose if I wasn’t doing it with you, it wouldn’t be addicting.”
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Sterling’s POV:
I hummed my agreement and kissed her lightly before grabbing the towels and handing her one. She was right; this was addicting. And it certainly wouldn’t be with anyone else.
“Very true. Although, I’m not entirely sure if just this is the drug, or if the drug is you,” I mused as I wrapped the towel around my waist and then stepped out of the shower.
Gray’s POV:
I tightened my hold on my girlfriend, pressing my lips to the top of her head as she called my name, voice coated in sleep.
“I’m right here,” I whispered, kissing her lightly again. “Good morning, beautiful.”
“G’morning…” I mumbled, burying my face in his chest. “You’re.. you’re warm….”
Last night, when the time for us both to sleep had come, I’d suddenly found myself overtaken by nervous energy. But he had been so gentle with me… so careful… my anxiety had soon faded away, and we’d fallen asleep, limbs entangled.
Eden’s POV:
I frowned at his back as I wrapped the towel around myself.
“Of course it’s me,” I rolled my eyes. “I’m the drug.”
Gray’s POV:
I chuckled and hugged her tighter, running my fingers through her hair.
“Well, I’m glad I am,” I murmured softly. I’d gotten an amazing night’s sleep last night, with Violeta in my arms. She fit in perfectly, and I was glad she was comfortable enough to fall asleep with me.
“Do I have to move….?” I said this into his chest, pressing closer still. “I’m toocomfortable where I am to get up….”
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Sterling’s POV:
I chuckled softly before turning around to smile at her, running a hand through my hair. “Of course. The only drug I’ll ever take,” I declared, winking at her.
Gray’s POV:
“No,” I grinned. “You don’t. Stay here.”
I kissed her head all the while smiling. She felt comfortable, huh?
Eden’s POV:
I hated it not really when he winked at me like that. I got out of the shower slowly, careful not to slip, before I exited out of the bathroom to get myself clothes.
“So,” I said with my back turned towards him. “What are we doing today? I’m thinking we should go get ourselves clothes for the masquerade party my family throws each year.”
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Sterling’s POV:
“Hm… That sounds good… Should we get something matching? Like, a theme or something?” I wondered as I stepped out of the bathroom and grabbed my clothes from where they had been abandoned on the dresser.
“What about… classes?” I cracked open one eye to look up at him, burrowing deeper into his embrace.
Eden’s POV:
I dropped my towel on the floor, getting started on wearing my undergarments.
“We should definitely get something matching…” I murmured. “Masks are a necessity, which I’m sure you know.”
Gray’s POV:
“It’s a Sunday,” I poked her nose. “Who has classes on a Sunday?”
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Sterling’s POV:
“Of course. Should they just be something simple, or do you think we could get away with animals?” I wondered, purposely keeping my eyes away from her as she dressed. I didn’t need that temptation right after we just finished. “I could be a fox and you could be a peacock.”
Eden’s POV:
I pulled a shirt over myself, pulling my hair out from under my shirt.
“Definitely not,” I snorted. “It’s a formal party, Ry. We can’t get away with animals.”
“Sunday….. right..”
I shifted upwards, craning my head in order to press a soft, sleepy kiss to his jaw.
