Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Chapter 15 AXEL 81 55 vouchers Her reactions were... fascinating. And they were driving me crazy. I hadn't meant to do any of those things when I started talking, but as I spoke and saw her reaction, there was nothing more I wanted to do than to thrust into her and feel how warm and tight she was. She was fucking driving me crazy. I have never wanted any woman the way I wanted this one. And she wasn't making it easy, she wasn't giving in so quickly. That was making it even more desirable. "It's... That's..." she stammered, her cheeks red, looking down at my collar, unable to meet my eyes. It was fascinating how her expressions and everything about her changed when she was flattered or backed against the corner. "It's too early for this, Axel," she said halfheartedly. I placed my finger on her chin and raised her head to look at me. "It's never too early to get freaky, sweetheart." I kissed her-fuck, I couldn't help it-slowly, feeling the softness of her lips, chasing that taste that was just... Rosette. She kissed me back, gasping softly into my mouth, deepening the kiss. I had wanted to take the kiss slowly, but she wanted hard and deep, and who was I to deny her? I grabbed her hair, tilting her head slightly and deepening the kiss, thrusting my tongue into her mouth and finding hers. Our tongues engaged in a dance, twisting and curling with each other, chasing each other like lovers, learning each other's language. In my life-in all my twenty-five years of living-I have never kissed or been kissed like this before. Never, You could call me a man whore-I fucked as I please, whoever I like-and still, this is the first time I've ever engaged in this kind of kissing. It took my breath away. We finally broke the kiss to breathe, and I've never hated needing to breathe more than I did at this moment. Rosette rested her head on my shoulder, breathing 13:03 Mon, Sep 8 Chapter 15 heavily, and for some reason, that made my chest tight. 81 55 vouchers "What'd you say, princess?" I asked softly, stroking her hair, my voice hoarse. "Wanna get freaky?" She stayed silent for a while, then finally she shook her head. "I want to... go somewhere." "Where? Tell me. I'll take you anywhere." And by God, how I meant those words. Addiction. Oddession. Addiction. Those were dangerous things for a man like me to feel, because when I feel things, I feel them to an excess. I overdid them. That's why I never do relationships. Because women tend to exploit that weakness I have. "I don't know," Rosette answered softly. "I don't really go out much." I nodded, then kissed her hair before I pulled away, but both of us paused, my eyes going wide while Rosette just looked shocked. I kissed her hair... Why did I do that? This was... This thing between us was just lust. Nothing less. Nothing more. I cleared my throat and looked forward, gripping the steering wheel. "Seat belt on," I said, trying to keep my voice natural. Nothing else. Nothing more. *** I drove us to a diner first, since neither of us had eaten before leaving the house. We ordered, and ate in tense, awkward silence, me trying to sort the fucked up emotions in my head, while Rosette was... Well, Rosette was just being Rosette. I had to sit with my legs spread wide since I had really long legs and the space was too small. And that was how my leg accidentally brushed against Rosette and we both tensed, Rosette freezing with a fry halfway to her mouth. Fuck sake, this was so awkward. I wanted to choke if it meant this tensed air vanishing. 13:03 Mon, Sep 8 Chapter 15 81 55 vouchers "Why are we being awkward right now?" Rosette asked, looking genuinely confused. I just scoffed, rubbing the back of my neck. "Just finish your food." After the worst breakfast of my life, we finally left the diner and then I took her to an escape room. Turns out, Rosette would be dead in a breath if she were stuck in a real escape room. After that, it was the movies. "Are we on a date or something?" Rosette asked as she picked the popcorn and I picked the drinks, walking into the theater. I just shrugged. "You asked to go out, sweetheart, and this is out. So why complain?" She just rolled her eyes as we found our seats. She may act tough, like she doesn't like any of this, but I've been watching her all day. How her lips curled, a smile yet not a fully bloomed one. How she would try to hide her laughter. How the tension around her shoulders slowly relaxed. The lines in her face are less tight. She was having fun, but she wouldn't be Rosette if she admitted that she was. Halfway through the movie, I felt a questionable urge to hold her hand. I turned slowly to look at her and she had all her attention on the screen, her bottom lip between her teeth, both hands gripping the popcorn. I sighed and looked back at the screen, resting my chin on my fist. Now I was jealous of a damn movie for taking all her attention. Great, Axel, you've finally lost it. After the movie, it was almost the end of the day, and I finally drove us to the place I had in mind-I was just waiting for it to be close to sunset. We drove for almost an hour and Rosette said nothing, but she looked relaxed and wasn't frowning for no goddamn reason. Progress. Good job, me. We finally got to our destination and I packed the car, stepping out to open the door for it. She waited for me and didn't just open the door like she usually does. 13:03 Mon, Sep 8 Chapter 15 ... : : 81 55 vouchers "You're a quick learner," I teased as I opened the door and she stepped out. "And you're persistent." "I prefer a gentleman." She rolled her eyes, smiling. Wait-she was smiling! 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