Chapter 6 - Ethan's Buns

Belle abruptly paused and gawked at the bathroom door where the half naked Ethan is standing, only with pajama pants, freely displaying the very prominent six packs abs and the sinful v-shaped that Belle doesn't want to think of where it leads. She even shook her head just to shake off the indecent thoughts that suddenly creeped her mind. 

Upon seeing the almost horrified look on Belle's face, Ethan absentmindedly looked at himself to check what caused Belle's stunned expression. 

"Something wrong Belle?" Ethan worriedly asked while he took a step towards her. 

Belle blinked a few times while trying to compose herself, unfortunately, the cause of her instant panic is already striding towards her and the masculine scent coming from him immediately attacked her defenseless senses. 

"Belle are you alright?" Ethan with his furrowed brows and worried voice checked on Belle who just continued to gape dazedly. 

All her life, since she started with her menstruation and she was aware of the attraction between boys and girls, she never saw someone naked even if it's only halfway. She have seen human bodies since she was studying medicine, but not in real life and as perfect as Ethan. 

She is typically shy and having been faced with a man's naked body is testing her sanity. She is only twenty,  never been kissed and never been touched, her eyes are as virgin as any part of her body, so seeing Ethan's body blew her mind. 

She never imagined that a man's body could be as perfect as Ethan and never she expected that her body would have a peculiar reaction towards Ethan. Her throat suddenly felt dry that she has to gulp a few times to clear the lump that seemed to keep forming. 

"You alright Belle? Has something happened?" Ethan persistently asked when he got no response from the girl. He even held Belle's arms and tried to check for any injury. He gently shake Belle to come to her senses. 

"Ahmm… uhum…" Belle tried to clear her throat while he avoided looking at Ethan. 

"What's wrong?" Ethan worriedly asked while waiting for Belle to look at him. 

"Ahmm, nothing…" Belle just mumbled inaudible while he scrambled to get away from Ethan's grasp but her sinful hand grazed Ethan's chest. 

"I need to get away from the buns…" Belle thought while she carefully avoided touching any part of Ethan's body, even if it would be the slightest. 

"Get away from what…?" Belle was stunned when Ethan asked what she thought was just in her muddled mind.

She looked at Ethan and she realized that he was obviously waiting for her response.

"Ahm… I…I will go now… what I mean I will be sleeping now… yes, that's what I mean, Im sleepy… hhaahh… so tirrreeed" Belle miserably explained and even did a fake yawn just to convince Ethan who is dangerously close to her that she can even smell his minty breath. 

Ethan stared at her as if she lost her mind but Belle continued with her act and even yawned again while trying to get free from Ethan. 

"I'll be sleeping now Ethan…" Belle exclaimed before she slightly duck to avoid Ethan and hurriedly walked to the bed while Ethan followed her with his narrowed eyes. 

"ahm it's so cold….ahm you wear your top Ethan, you might catch a cold…the aircon is really cold tonight" she spoke while she wrapped her whole body with the thick comforter and stayed still with only her face showing. 

Ethan just watched her quietly but a glimmer of amusement grazed his eyes when he realized what Belle is up to. He allowed the girl with her act but he slowly walked towards her side of bed and he even leaned down to look at her face. 

"You're sweating Belle, come out of the blanket…" Ethan spoke casually but the hint of amusement in his face is very evident. 

"No, I'm cold… you go ahead Ethan, wear your clothes, you might catch a cold" Belle insisted while she tightened the blanket around her body. 

This time, Ethan failed to contain his amusement that he chuckled at Belle's antics but the girl in question totally ignored him, she even closed her eyes tightly. 

"Okay Belle, I will wear my clothes now so you can come out of there…" Ethan told her with his casual tone even if all he wanted is to tease her more which he won't do. 

He left her quietly and went to the closet to wear his pajama top to ease Belle's troubled senses. Clearly, Belle was surprised with his nakedness which only shows how innocent she is. 

He doesn't want to further put Belle in an awkward situation like this. It's already a miracle that Belle stayed with him in his bedroom despite their situation. Yes, he is mature enough to deal with his obvious attraction with Belle, but Belle is a different story. She is still so young and totally inexperienced. He doesn't want to take advantage of the girl's innocence despite the fact that all he ever wanted is to devour her. Belle trusted him and he will keep it that way even if it means he have to be celibate for quite a long time…until Belle is ready. 

On the other hand, Belle is still compromising her thoughts from the indecent images that seemed to be glued in her mind. She cannot unsee what she saw and worst of all it kept popping in her mind. She can even smell Ethan's masculine scent even if he is no longer beside her and surprisingly, her body has a peculiar reaction that it felt uncomfortable. 

She can clearly feel that ticklish sensation in the pit of her stomach aside from the thundering beat of her heart and above all, she can feel a  peculiar twitch between her thighs and she was appalled and embarrassed even to himself. It felt uncomfortable but at the same time felt good. 

"ahhhh… Belle calm down… it's just buns…" Belle whispered to herself while shaking off all the images from her head. 

"Why does he looked so yummy? He is not food Belle, why are you drooling…stupid mouth…" Belle continued to frustratedly whisper while she scolded herself, after she swallowed her spew. 

"Do all men have those buns? And the sex lines… and the fine hairs running downwards… ahhhh…. Erase Belle erase…its dangerous there" Belle continued her ramblings and even gestured as if she is erasing something in the air. 

She is so engrossed with talking to herself that she didn't notice that Ethan has been quietly watching and listening to her for quite a while. 

Ethan heaved a sigh before he walked towards the bed and he made sure that Belle heard him approach.

"Belle…" Ethan softly called when he was seated on the bed but he got no response even after a while that he waited. 

"Belle, I know you are still awake…can we talk?" Ethan carefully scooted towards Belle and tried to nudge her to face him but Belle remained unmoving which frustrated Ethan. 

He wanted to talk, to pacify Belle's troubled thoughts but she seemed to be too embarrassed to open to him. Silence ruled the room when they both stayed so quiet. 

"What you felt is just normal Belle, and honestly, I always feel it too whenever I see you, of course even if you are fully clothed" Ethan softly speak after the long silence. 

"I can assure you that I am not a sexual maniac Belle, but definitely not a saint. I'm a normal man who can feel sexual attraction to someone as beautiful and perfect as you, and  you too Belle, you are just a normal woman who could feel the same way I feel" Ethan continued to talk while staring at Belle's back who remained unmoving. 

"Don't be afraid of what you feel… if it overwhelms you, I would understand but please don't fight it. I know that you fully understand my intention when I brought you home, you are no longer a child Belle, and I'm so sure that you could feel and understand the sexual tension between us. It's all  normal Belle" Ethan continued with a gentle smile. 

Belle may be unmoving inside the blanket but she can clearly hear what Ethan is saying and if she will be honest to herself, all of what Ethan said is so true. Maybe, she is just too overwhelmed by the emotions that would wash over her everytime Ethan is near. Yes, she is not a kid, she fully understands what she involved herself with and Ethan is a very virile man and she is a woman in her full bloom. Only a saint could deny her. 

She may be skinny but her curves and her beautiful face would always catch any man's attention. Guys would usually hit on her and if only she is not always in trouble to survive her every day, she might have entertained one or two but she was too busy with school and her part time. 

After her long silence and ignoring Ethan she came out of the blanket and moved to sit on the bed with her head bowed down. She busied herself with watching his fingers on her lap while Ethan just stared at her in silence. 

"I… I am not afraid Ethan… I was just overwhelmed…it's so new to me…." with her soft and unsure voice, she responded to Ethan who instantly smiled and nodded. 

"Take your time Belle, I will never force myself on you because I want this to work and I'm willing to wait" Ethan replied gently with his relaxed tone while Belle nodded in relief. 

"This has been so fast for the two of us so I want you to just enjoy every step of the way. We will enjoy this together while we continue to know each other" Ethan held her hands on her lap and gently squeezed while he talked. 

Belle softly smiled and gently nodded while she let Ethan hold her hands that she even grabbed and squeezed it like just what Ethan did. 

"Just let me hold you Belle, and kiss you, and hug you… I know that I can't keep my hands off you and I want to ask your permission. Let me be affectionate with you Belle…please" Ethan nudged her hand while he pleaded which made Belle to blush profusely, she can clearly feel the heat creeped her whole face. 

"Can you let me Belle? Let this old man happy" Ethan persisted while he nudged Belle's hand that he was holding while she softly giggled. 

Even if she felt so awkward and shy, she slowly nodded her head and gave Ethan a faint smile. If she will just be honest, she always wanted Ethan's touch, it felt so good and secure. She never felt molested whenever Ethan became so touchy with her. 

"I… I liked your touch too Ethan…and everything…" Belle softly whispered while blushing all the way but Ethan did not tease her but instead gave her a gentle and warm smile. His eyes glimmered with happiness. 

"I also want to be touched by you Belle, to be kissed, to be hugged and everything you want to do to me Belle…" Ethan spoke again with his gentle tone while Belle abruptly looked up to him with her gaping face. 

"I'm a normal man Belle, I need your affection too… you think you can do that too?" Ethan gently explained before he softly asked while Belle continued to gape at him before she pursed her lips while thinking. 

"I… I also want to touch you Ethan… and everything else…" Belle shyly muttered with a blush adorned her beautiful face. 

The instant Belle said the words, Ethan's smile widened and his face seemed to light brighter. 

"Thank you Belle…I, I want to hug you…" Ethan muttered while gently pulled Belle towards him and engulfed her with his strong arms. 

"You don't need to ask though…" Belle whispered after she released a satisfied sigh when she was inside Ethan's embrace. 

"Yes I know, I just don't want you to be surprised, but next time I won't ask or tell you, I will just do it Belle…" Ethan answered while he slowly rubbed Belle's back which made the girl smile with her closed eyes. 

They remained huddled together while in silence and it just felt magical and at the same time, intimate. They both released a contented smile while a gentle smile lingered on their lips. Belle felt surreal inside Ethan's warm arms. 

"You can also touch and hold the buns if you want Belle…Dont be afraid of the buns...its yours" Ethan whispered after the long silence which made Belle gape before embarrassment wash over her whole being. She buried her whole face deeper to Ethan's chest when the full realization struck her, Ethan heard her! 

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