My smiled widened and I shook my head as my heart rate sped up again. I paid attention to her as I opened the door of my studio apartment, seeking any indication that she didn't want to be here. There was nothing.Her shoulders were relaxed, and her arms weren't crossed up to her chest. Working with customers had me accustomed to reading body language, and Nina was far from uncomfortable.Good.My apartment wasn't much to look at, but Nina had awe in her eyes as she scanned the area. Especially on the art hanging on my walls. I needed natural light, hence the large floor to ceiling window and it was the next thing she looked at.Her smile was soft...almost impressed and surprised. Because of her reaction, I didn't know what she was expecting but I could tell she was shocked. Pleasantly, SO."Holy-" Nina murmured, approaching one of the architectural pieces I was currently busy with on my drawing table. "You made this?"I nodded, until I realised that she wasn't even looking at me. "Ye
NINA"Is he cute?" Callie asked cheekily, the smirk on her face and the suggestive rise of her eyebrows speaking a thousand words. It was obvious that I found Theo cute, and not even my attempt at a poker face could hide it.I grinned, rolling over onto my stomach and I crossed my ankles.With a shrug, I muttered, "Kind of.""Kind of?" Callie repeated, joining me on my bed.Her long brown hair was pin straight-tied up in a high ponytail and keeping it away from the leftover pizza she was munching on. She hiccupped, looking at me expectantly and I chuckled at how adorable she was being.Callie was a friend of mine from Oakland and one of the only things I missed about that college. The only time I got to see her was during her tri-annual visit to her grandma, where she'd surprise me with my favourite bouquet of flowers and I'd bake her favourite pizza.We hardly saw each other, but when we did-we made sure to speak about everything. Including boys and unfortunately, Theo managed to wea
"Please," I begged, though it came off more as a statement than anything else. "Stop moving.""It hurts," the man whined, his eyes squinted shut and a pain-filled scowl on his forehead. His fists were clenched, pressed tightly to his sides while I tattooed his girlfriend's portrait onto his shoulder blade.I swear if I have to tattoo another person's face ever again...I sighed, turning my machine off for the tenth time since his session started. Hunter was a middle aged man- approaching his fifties and decided it would be a good idea to have his twenty five year old girlfriend plastered on his back. I didn't judge-but he was making my job incredibly difficult by squirming and whining.I miss Nina, and her ability to stay completely still."I know," I muttered, reaching for a few napkins and handing it to him. He wiped his sweaty forehead, his face flustered and tears pouring down his cheeks. "We can continue this next week?"Hunter shook his head ferociously. "No. I'm done. I can't d
I walked over to my motorcycle, straddling the seat as I adjusted my helmet. I chuckled, remembering Nina's request for a four wheeled vehicle.Nina....I hadn't seen her since that morning, too caught up on trying to catch up on my work and I hadn't seen her after our classes ended.Did she make it home safe? I pulled my phone out, letting my glove covered finger unlock it because I wanted to text her.To my surprise, there was already a message from her.I'm at home, Theo. I didn't see you the entire day. You okay?I grinned widely, resting my elbows on my fuel tank and dropping my head. It was a simple text, but it had my heart pounding in my chest and I couldn't stop myself from smiling.Was she aware that she made me feel like this? She had to be. I didn't do a very good job at hiding it, not that I wanted to. I wanted her to know.The thought was formidable, but I had to grow a fucking pair because I couldn't imagine losing out on...getting to know her.After replying to her, I s
NINAAlthough I wanted to reach out to him again, I sat back and let him drive us to his home. For our date. Was it a date? I didn't want to assume, but it felt like it. Probably because it is.I craned my neck, letting the side of my face rest against the seat.Theo looked...really fucking good.He smelled good too.How on earth was I supposed to act as if I didn't want to take my dress off right there? How was I supposed to act as I didn't want Theo to kiss me? I was attracted to him, and I knew that I was going to have a hard time pretending that I wasn't.Why do you need to?I questioned myself, wondering why it was so fucking hard to show Theo that I wanted to...feel him.From the moment I stepped out of my complex and witnessed the absolute awe in his eyes-I knew that keeping my hands to myself would be harder than I thought. How could I when he looked at me as if I was the most beautiful thing he's ever seen?I don't even think he realised how he stared at me, and how it made me
However, I wondered if there was a side to him that wasn't as...kind.Theo saw me coming and without another word, he opened up his arms for me."Thank you!" I said excitedly, feeling his hands venture down to my waist. He held me tightly, inhaling deeply as he buried his face in the crook of my neck.For the past few days, Theo had been my main source of affection. As ridiculously sad as it sounded, I was touch-deprived and he always accepted my hugs."You haven't tasted it yet," Theo murmured, chuckling as I pulled away. "Don't thank me yet."It wasn't the first time he told me that, but I couldn'tcontrol it.I grasped the sides of his neck, pulling him down to my height to lay a haste and quick kiss on his cheek."I have to."When I settled back down on my feet, Theo was staring at me through half-lidded eyes and his lips ever so slightly parted. The hands on my waist tightened as if he couldn't let go, not that I wanted him to. But Theo did.After giving me a fraction of a squeez
So close.So ridiculously, fucking close.Subconsciously, my hands curled into fists around the edge of the sink. I had just finished packing away our empty plates after ignoring Nina's attempt at helping me. Despite her insistence, I wouldn't let her.I didn't want her to do anything besides enjoy her night and her food. Which she did, and I was showered with compliments the entire time we ate.It warmed my heart, but Nina didn't have a clue what went through my head when she complimented me.Not a single clue.She was currently in the bathroom, speaking inaudibly with one of her friends on the phone. I took a deep breath in, rolling my neck to relieve the tension that was suddenly there.It was hard sitting across from her, pretending that I didn't want to cut our meal short and kiss the fuck out of her. I wanted to. More than anything.Why was I feeling that way?It was a foreign feeling, but I wanted to explore that feeling with everything in me.Just as I sat down on the sofa, I
NINADespite saying one movie, Theo and I were snuggled up on his couch long after the rolling credits had ended.I couldn't barely remember what we watched, too focused on the man who had just kissed the hell out of me."I've been meaning to ask," Theo broke the silence, turning to me and I did the same. His arm was around my shoulder, holding me to the side of his body as the both of our covered legs were propped up on the footrest of his sofa. Neither of us made a move to leave, and I wasn't sure if I wanted him to.No, I didn't want him to.I was perfectly contented just being in his presence, but it was nearing midnight and Theo had to drive me home. I kept telling myself that I'd end our night, but I couldn't bring myself to do it.Just ten more minutes, I said to myself.I did that at least five times."Mm?" I hummed, ignoring how good he felt pressed against me.I felt him mindlessly play with the ends of my hair, his eyes fixated on mine while he twirled a curl around his fin
NINATheo stared down at me, his chest heaving and his eyes half-lidded. If he looked at me like that, I'd let him do anything to me. Anything.There were so many things that I wanted to say. You don't need to ask. Just put me in the position you want me. Tie me up and have me the way you need to. I wanted Theo to know that I trusted him with all of me, and that meant allowing him to do whatever he pleased."Can you give me a safe word, baby?" Theo breathed, running his hand over my thigh.The action was soft, and slow-but it left a trail of fire in his path. I squeezed my legs together, a failed attempt at providing relief to the annoying throb between my legs. It didn't work. Theo slipped his hand between my thighs, forcing them apart while he made sure I kept my eyes on his face.He was rough, but gentle and he made it clear that it was his turn to have fun.Safe word? I licked my lips, unable to concentrate long enough to think of a damn word. What could it possibly be? I was too
That was until I felt her take my pants off, and I opened my eyes to see her removing my boxers. Holy shit. My mouth fell agape, realising that Nina had different plans."Nina-" I stammered, forgetting that her name was something that I hardly called her."Be quiet," she whispered, wrapping her hand around the base of my dick.I caught my moan and swallowed it, still breathing heavily as I stared down at her. I'm so fucking hard. Every stroke was magnified, but my heart nearly stopped when I felt her mouth close around my tip. Fuck.My body tensed, and I whimpered when her tongue ran over the length of my dick. I looked down at her, incapable of taking my eyes off her."Oh, fuck-" I hissed, trying to understand and comprehend how it felt that good.Don't cum. Not yet. How fucking embarrassing was that?Nina stopped moving. "What did I say?""Be quiet," I repeated breathlessly, succumbing to her every demand. From her smile, I could tell that she was satisfied.I breathed out a sigh of
I couldn't stop thinking about Nina, or her words. Yes, I'll move in with you. The thought had me smiling- too many times for comfort. The idea of it was about to drive me insane and I couldn't fathom waking up every morning with her next to me.How dare she make me this happy?It almost felt...unreal.Breathing out a sigh, I let my head fall onto the pillow while I listened to the sound of Nina showering. I was tempted to join her, and possibly show my appreciation for all the ways she made me feel.I licked my lower lip, staring off in the direction of the bathroom. I should. I closed my eyes, telling myself that she should enjoy her time. With that being said, I stayed glued on the bed and almost fucking kicked myself for it.After all our moments together, I still managed to feel the tiniest bit of nerves when it came to her.How?The water stopped running and a few seconds later, Nina stepped into the room in nothing but a white towel around her body. Her face was flushed, and he
"Hi, baby," Theo's voice was soft, and gentle and all that I wanted after a long day of classes. I stepped aside to let him in, and I couldn't help but admire how good he looked in those glasses."I'm so happy to see you," I said softly, feeling relieved. I was tired but when Alice asked for an emergency babysitter, I couldn't resist. I was happy to."Why?" Theo said, gazing down at me. "Are you hungry?"I chuckled, nodding my head. "You got me.""Ah," he murmured, giving me a look as he set all the items down in the kitchen.I cradled Oliver in my arms, holding the bottle to his mouth. He drank as if he had never been fed before, and I scoffed a small laugh when he gasped for air and started drinking again. He held the bottle, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that he could keep his own bottle in place.I nodded in approval, sitting down as I let him enjoy his meal."You're so beautiful," Theo murmured, catching me off guard and I grinned at the compliment. He stood with his han
NINA"Hey, baby," I whispered, stroking the back of my knuckles over the little's boy cheek. He giggled, waving his tiny hands in the air as he kicked his feet. I held him close to me, smiling down at his adorable face when he latched onto my finger."Hi, mama," Brian greeted, entering the living room with the brightest smile on his face.Alice rolled her eyes, using the tall mirror to put her earrings on. Brian hugged her from behind, still grinning when he kissed her on the shoulder.They were both dressed in formal clothes-on their way to attend a black tie event. I stood with Oliver in my arms, attempting to sway him to sleep but the baby seemed to be as awake as ever."Hi, Nina." Brian let go of her, offering me a small wave when he plopped himself down on the couch. His tie was loose, and the buttons left undone. He stretched his arms over the back of the couch, folding one leg over the other when he took a deep breath in and sighed heavily."Hey, you okay? You seem a little str
"Oh my God," Nina whispered to herself, rushing out of her chair and down the hall. "I'm a mess."I opened my mouth-hoping to catch her attention, but she disappeared into the room and left no room for me to speak. I wanted to tell her that there was no need for her to fix herself up, but noises of cupboards and drawers opening and closing could be heard.I smiled as I approached the door, still reeling from Nina's words. I love you. There wasn't a thing in the world that made me happier. I wanted to hear her say it over and over again.My smile dropped the moment I remembered who was on the other side of the door. It morphed into a distasteful frown.What was she doing here? It was the last thing I expected. And the last thing I wanted. She was my mother, yes. But she had hurt me in ways I couldn't fathom and knowing that she was there was a reminder that I didn't need.I took a deep breath in, letting my hand rest on a handle. She knocked again, nearly shaking the doorframe with the
NINAI groaned out of my sleep, letting my arm drag over the empty space next to me. Empty? That didn't feel right.Waking up alone felt foreign and unfamiliar. I opened my eyes, sighing when I saw that Theo wasn't next to me. I strained my ears, listening to the sound of rummaging in the kitchen and I smiled sleepily when my head dropped back down on the pillow. A few seconds later, I was hit with the comforting aroma of cooking.Theo was making breakfast.I blinked, attempting to push myself off the bed. It didn't work. The last few days had drained me, and I was still feeling the effects of it even though I was no longer on my period.Letting out a breath, I rolled over to my back and stared at the high ceiling. I stayed like that for a little while until I heard light footsteps approach the bedroom. My head turned to the noise, seeing Theo's face pop around the doorframe. Only his face. I chuckled, seeing the disappointed expression at the realisation that I was awake.He sighed,
I leaned against the edge of the counter, waiting for Nina to step out of the shower. She had been in there for a while, and I listened to the spray of water hit the tiles while I busied myself with bouncing my knee. I was nervous-the tiniest bit.But it intensified when the water stopped and the glass door slid open.My body went still. Why am I nervous? It was the thought that she might not like what I had spread out for her that had me feeling anxious. I took a deep breath in, glancing around the kitchen one more time to make sure everything was in place.Nina needed a little cheering up, and I had no problem doing that for her. From her favourite flowers to her favourite dish, I could only hope that she liked it. I really hoped she liked it.Am I doing too much? I questioned myself.When it came to Nina, I wanted her to be happy and satisfied. Most of all, I wanted her to feel loved. Yes, that was it. I needed her to know that my heart belonged to hers. Even if it just meant getti
NINAI stepped out of my last class for the day, feeling as if I was about to collapse at any second as I dragged my backpack over my shoulder.Everything felt extra heavy today. Everything felt longer, too. My lower back ached, and the cold weather only managed to make it worse. I wanted nothing more than to lie down in a bed and forget that I was on my period.Fucking period. At least it confirmed that my birth control did its job.Imagine.My body craved for a nap, preferably with Theo's warm body next to me. Where was he, anyway? I was stuck in a four hour lab, and had no communication with him throughout those four hours.I wondered if he was still on campus. Probably not. I glanced at the watch on my wrist, seeing that Theo's last lecture ended almost two hours ago. I sighed, knowing that I'd have to get myself home even when it felt like death was knocking on my door.Dramatic? Absolutely not. Everything ached and pained. Besides that, I was starving.Deciding to stop wasting t