It was date night. It should've been a happy occasion, right? Wrong. It had gone so wrong so fast. We couldn't even make it through dinner without fighting. So much for six months, I guess. I just don't understand. Gavin and I were so good. I don't know, maybe it wasn't meant to be more than a physical thing. Still, my heart pulled at my chest, aching. I just wanted to love him wholeheartedly.
But, if we couldn't even agree on something as simple as what to do to celebrate our anniversary, then what sort of future could we have, really? He insisted on staying the night when we got home, even though I told him to leave. Though, if I'm being honest, I didn't want him to. I just wanted to go back to the great times we had. The talks, the dates, the romance... fuck, he is so good.
Maybe I can save the night after all? I mean, it's only 10:30 pm. Maybe we could go take a walk by the beach, or get cheap takeout and cuddle up in the car, looking out at the city? Ugh, or maybe I should just give up. Honestly, I don't even know what we were fighting about. Maybe I'm just in a mood. Maybe he is. Either way, I feel like I need a release. I have some pent-up energy that I should get rid of.
I looked over at Gavin turned away from me in the bed. His breathing was soft and steady. He must be sleeping. I decided to take a walk. I threw on his shirt and walked out onto the balcony. The view isn't the most fancy thing ever, but I love it. It's very urban. You can see distant city lights from small parts of Chicago that are still booming, but there are still enough trees and things around to feel secluded.
I sat out there, lost in thought. I must have been around an hour or so. Finally, I got a little cold, so I grabbed some water and headed back to bed. I may be a little amped up, but perhaps a good night's sleep would help me gain some clarity. If nothing else, I could relax just a bit more. So, with that, I huffed as I laid back in my bed, the beautifully large man now absent from his side. Bathroom, probably.
As if on cue, I hear a flushing sound, followed by a sink running and a door clicking open. I glanced over my shoulder at him but decided I didn't have the energy for round two of our off night. Instead, I turned on my side and lay there quietly. I felt Gavin gently lay down beside me, careful not to disturb me too much. Even when we fight, he's still the most considerate man on the planet. Fuck, this guy kills my heart - but in the best way.
I feel him slide closer to me, and his hand softly comes around my hip as I lay away from him. Quietly, he kisses my cheek and whispers, "Can't sleep, baby girl?"
"No. Not that it matters..."
A low blow, I know. But I was hurting. I wish I didn't say that, though. I could feel the stab of pain hit him, and I wanted nothing more than to just be okay again.
"Ouch, okay then. Look, I can't sleep either. I can't rest knowing we're not in a good place right now. Even if it's only temporary."
I turned to face him, laying on my back and swirling my head to meet his gaze. "Temporary? What exactly is temporary about this? We're six fucking months into this shit, Gavin. Maybe if it's 'only temporary,' you shouldn't bother staying the night. I mean, how could you even-"
He cut me off with a kiss. Fuming as I was, I let him linger before pushing him away a bit more harsher than I probably should have.
"I meant the fight, baby girl. If you can't see how in love I am with you by now, then I don't know what else I can do. But don't you dare think that I'm not in this for the long haul."
"You... you what? Gavin, you've never said that to me before."
I trailed off, once again lost in thought. I started to turn away from him again, my own head getting the best of me. Emotion swirled inside me. Love for this amazing man who never ceases to amaze me. Anger for him playing with my heart like this. I mean, honestly, who the fuck says 'I love you' for the first time in the middle of a fight? But more powerful than either of those was lust. Pure, raw lust. That energy I had earlier came back but as a flood between my thighs. I can't even explain it.
"Don't turn away from me, baby girl. Talk to me. I told you I don't like fighting."
"I-I don't know what to say to you, Gavin. You're fucking confusing."
I felt his hand grab my chin as he lightly turned my face to his, forcing me to meet his gaze. He's impossible to read, though I feel like I know what he's thinking at the same time.
"Then ask me the questions that are mulling around in that beautiful mess of a mind up there. Tell me, and I'll answer any that I can."
"I just... why would you tell me you love me? Why now? We're literally fighting."
"True, we are. But it's still our anniversary. I had this whole plan to tell you at dinner, but we came home early."
"Well, then, why wouldn't you just say that? I mean, here I am upset all fucking night, and then you go, and you have these thoughtful plans and these romantic ideas..."
"Does it make you more upset?"
"No. I love it. I love you, I just-"
I cut myself off and turned away from him. I just needed a moment to collect my thoughts. But he caressed my body sweetly as he kissed my neck up to my ear, nibbling on the lobe as he whispered, "Fuck. Say that again."
"No. Gavin, we haven't even actually resolved anything! And you're just moseying along, turning me on and-"
"So I'm turning you on, huh?"
"That's not the point, and you know it. I'm still pissed off, and this isn't helping. I can't think straight!" He kissed my lips softly but hungrily. I can't lie. My legs clenched together. I could just feel how badly he wanted me. And fuck, I want him too. "Gavin... This isn't healthy."
"What? Ever heard of make-up sex?"
His hand slid up my thigh, and I felt his grip tighten. It shot a chill down my spine, but I resisted. I still had to tease him, though. I let him kiss me and kissed him back passionately. I almost said fuck it, but my logic kicked in, and my body jerked back.
With that, and still only wearing his t-shirt, I pulled away and silently left the bedroom. I could hear him sigh as I turned away, but I still needed my space. I walked out to the balcony and leaned over the edge, taking in the midnight scenery. I swear, sometimes I feel like I live in a novel. I heard the door slide open and felt the heat on my back.
"I just want to be ok again. I wanna be like we were last week. I mean, fuck. What were we even fighting about? Was it even important? Was it worth ruining our anniversary..."
I dropped my head sadly and let out a sigh. I heard him step closer, and I felt his arms wrap around my waist. He was so warm in the cool evening air, and I let go for a moment.
"No, it wasn't important. Not enough for it to still be bothering you this much. And I am so sorry, baby girl, for my part in it. But I can tell you one thing if you let me."
"Really? What's that?"
"It didn't ruin our anniversary, baby girl. We still got time. I promise."
"But..." I trailed off. I was now at peace with our fight. We talked about it, acknowledged it, and can now move past it. But, now I was worked up for a whole other reason. "Are you sure, Gavin? I'm so sorry about tonight. I just had this idea of what should have happened, and it all went so awry, and I-" He spun me around to face him, which cut me off and startled me. "Gavin! What the hell, you scared me!"
He grabbed my face and pulled me in, kissing me hungrily while he held my hips in place with him.
"I love you, baby girl. Now let me show you how much."
"I love you t-"
Our lips crashed together again, and this time I moved into him. I wrapped my hands up in his hair and felt my body ignite, pure passion flowing through me and into him. He pushed me into him by my ass, squeezing it and sending shockwaves through me as he did so. I moaned so lightly, but it was enough to send him overboard.
He pulled away and kissed my neck. He looked ravenous as he did so, but all I could do was moan in response. "Uhh, fuck, Gavin."
My breathing was heavy, and my voice was shaky. He growled at me hoarsely as his hand entangled itself in my hair. Knowing what was coming, I shut my eyes. He tightened his grip and pulled my hair, forcing me to look up.
"God, I fucking worship you. Now, let me show you the stars, baby girl." Gavin was rough with me. He choked me hard while his hands slipped under his shirt. He let go of my throat, forcing me to breathe deep, only to moan louder as he roamed my body. One hand was under my shirt on my boobs, the other was gliding up my leg, quickly approaching my center. I moaned again, this time in his ear, as I licked at his neck. It was primal. "Fuck, baby, you're so wet."
He could barely talk. He was panting so hard, pure heat radiating in his eyes as he looked at me like something to eat. Fuck, he can feast on me however he wants. I fully submit to him.
"Guess t-the fight turned me o-on," I moaned out as I chuckled breathlessly. He swirled his hand around my clit as I moaned into his ear, drawing it out and clenching his hand between my thighs.
"That feel good, baby girl? Do you like it when I rub your clit like this?" His hand moved faster, working me more and drawing out my pleasure as I moaned into our kiss. My hand dropped down his chest, over his abs, past his hips, and into his shorts. He was rock hard, and I took him into my hand, working him much slower than he was me. He moaned, "Fuck, baby. That feels so fucking good."