Amber

After that brief phone call with Caterina, I had more than enough energy to finish the remaining paperwork. So much so, that I myself, was shocked at how quickly I was ready to pack up. A knock on my door made me look up, seeing a bewildered Gabby.

"Going somewhere?" she asks, strolling inside, I merely nod my head as I walked towards my mini drawers for a change of clothes.

"Yeah, have an appointment in a few hours." once I grabbed some black shirt, grey leggings and undergarments, I look back at Gabby.

"Why?"

"Well...it's only 2:38pm?" I raised my eyebrow in question.

"We still have a few working hours" she says with a tone that suggests that I should know this. But I just shrugged.

"I've already finished, so I'll be taking my leave." her eyes sparkled, smile splitting her face, it's almost creepy.

"Does that mean-"

"Have you finished your work pile Gabriella? Because I remember specifically on how there are numerous late papers stacked on top of it." and just like that, the puppy's joy vanished.

"No..." her voice low as her head tilts down, I roll my eyes.

"Leave by 3:30" her head shots up, beaming. Her arms raising as she walks briskly towards me, but I quickly grabbed my towel and headed inside my shower.

She banged on the bathroom door, yelling "let me love youuuu" I ignored it until the noises stopped, then quietly enjoyed a hot shower.

After I clocked out, I headed to this new coffee shop, wanting to try out whatever they had. As I was in que, I pulled out my phone and texted Cat.

"Be there in 20" as I was looking at the pastry selection, my phone dinged indicating a new text.

"Can't wait ;)" cheeky

After grabbing my order, I finally headed to her house. Parking around the curb then walked up to their door, knocking gently. The door opens and the first thing I saw was pitch black.

Huh?

A hand was covering my eyes, then I heard a soft voice in front me.

"She doesn't know you're here yet, she went to the bathroom." I gently pry off her hand, blinking a few times to adjust my vision.

"Then why cover my eyes?" she paused.

"Right...I don't know" she shrugs, laughing to herself. Weirdo.

"Anyway, I'll be leaving you two alone." she wiggles her eyebrows at the end "just go upstairs, we were watching a movie but I have to go. Tell her that for me, okay? Chiao!" she grabs her purse, then went out. Walking up the stairs, I can't help but feel how empty some parts of the house is. Shrugging it off, I walked in the room to find her laying on her stomach in front of her laptop.

" Where'd you went off to E? You've missed like twenty minutes of the movie." smirking, I gently place my bag on the floor and walked quietly towards her bed. I purposely placed the bag of food beside her as a distraction, her head turned I gently sat beside her, waiting for her to notice.

"Did you order this some-" she stops mid sentence.

"You should really be more aware of your surroundings." she huffs and gently slaps my knee.

"How'd you get in?" she pauses the movie and turns her body facing me.

"How'd you think?" her thoughts click.

"Explains why it's peaceful" I laugh softly then look towards the screen.

"What were you watching?"

"Oh um, Spiderhead" humming while I lean forward to grab the bag of food.

"Is it good?" I asked, bag in hand then moved back. Opening it to grab some cinnamon buns but noticing no answer from her.

"Caterina?" that seemed to snap her out of it.

"Yeah, so far it's alright." some of the icing got onto my thumb, so I brought it up my lips and licked it off.

"Do you want some? I think they're really good." her eyes were looking downwards and I have a faint idea on what they're looking at. Reaching forward, I hook my finger under her chin tilting it up till her eyes meet mine.

"Eyes up here, baby." her eyes grew wide, face flushing by the second as she unconsciously lick her lips. Now my eyes, focusing on the pink pair.

"Don't think I've forgotten our call earlier" slowly swiping my thumb over her lower lip. Then, I was caught off guard the second her tongue slipped out, slowly lapping my thumb as her eyes never left mine.

"Who said you forgot?" I caught myself smiling at the little burst of courage, loving this new side of her. Leaning in, bringing our lips closer together as I seemingly get lost in her eyes.

"No one" I whisper, using the finger under her chin to bring us even closer, tilting my head as I angle my lips to fit hers. The tension between us tantalizing, fueling both of our desires till I see her eyelids flutter shut. Smirking, I merely pull away, though God knows how fucking difficult that was, I simply get a kick out of teasing her.

It took a few seconds for her to realize though, but I thought it was adorable how she just melts under my touch while I mindlessly run the pad of my thumb on her soft skin. Her eyes snaps open, brows furrowing in bewilderment as her lips pursed into scowl.

"You're such a fucking bitch." chuckling as I slip my hand lower till it rests on her neck, pushing my thumb on the corner of her jaw to tilt it to the side, whispering lowly

"And you fucking love it" hearing a gasp left me satisfied so I completely pulled away, finally biting into the sweet pastry while watching her blink her eyes.

"My offer still stands" she then looks at me, though her chest took deep breaths. "want some?"

"I think.." her eyes once again drops down to my lips, this time I paid it no mind and continued chewing "I'll just grab some water."

"Okay then" as she gets up then walks out the room, I grin like a fool while finishing my food. I settled myself on her bed, sitting further back till I can lean on the headboard. Taking her laptop then placing it on my lap, I scan through the synopsis of the movie till I hear the bed squeak and look up to find Caterina already back and scooting beside me.

"I think I caught on the movie, well the some part of it, you can play-" she closes the laptop then placed it on the bedside table. "Is something wrong?" she shakes her head then straddles my lap, I can't tell what she's thinking since her head's lowered though her arms are determined to keep me in place.

"Frankly, I've grown tired of your teasings." she lifts her head, revealing her hazy eyes, her hands drew around my shoulders till they wrap around my neck. I, in return, wrap mine around her waist, one rubbing up and down the middle of her spine while the other is secured on her hip, our body heat grew hotter as we bask in each other's arms.

"I don't think so" I tilt my head, raking my eyes down her body.

"No?" she asks, fingers threading through the baby hairs on my nape as I shake my head no.

"Mhmm, matter of fact, I think you enjoy it." she huffs.

"Is that right.." I chuckle.

"Absolutely" the hand on her spine descends till it reaches the hem of her shirt "shall I demonstrate?" my tone challenging as her teeth sinks to her bottom lip. She seems to be contemplating, though I made no further movement.

"Please do" smiling softly, I slip my hand inside her shirt, firstly smoothing my palm over her back, gently running it up and down like before.

"See when I'm gentle, you have no reaction or at least you can hold it back" smirking when she shyly nods in agreement "but when I'm not..." as my palm slides up, I bend my fingers, allowing my nails to graze her skin as I scratch it not so lightly down her back, her body immediately arching towards me and I can't help but push my face on the crook of her neck "see?"

Hearing her take in a sharp breath, stirs something in me, nuzzling fondly over her heated skin.

"B-but that must be cause of the sudden roughness." she whispers breathlessly.

"Then how about another?" this time she simply nods her answer, meanwhile my tongue pushes past my lips, lapping the side where her collarbone and neck meet, her body tensing once again.

"Relax baby" I coo against her ear, soothing a hand over her back once more. When she does, I get back to the task at hand, this time placing kisses up her jaw whispering sweet nothings then back down then kissing a particular spot, one that elicits a soft moan out of her. Humming, I start nipping at the skin, her body pushing further against me, her grip on my hair tightens as she softly tugs at the ends making me groan.

"Can I leave a mark?" murmuring against the reddening skin, I feel her shake her head no. I was irritated of course, nothing would leave me more satisfied than having my mark on her, but I digress. Maybe not tonight then.

Still a little payback wouldn't hurt, so I sank my teeth on her soft spot, a louder moan resonates within the walls. That'll do for now. Licking over it slowly, teasingly as I pull back to look over her disheveled face.

"Well, don't you look like you thoroughly enjoyed that" smirking as I tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear, deciding to secure my arms around her waist, anchoring her while she gather her wits together.

"You..." she starts, her bottom lip trapped between her teeth. Her dark gaze falls to my lips, then her hand slowly creeps to my jaw, all the while observing her actions, cupping my face till she pulls me towards her, lips meeting in a searing kiss. Surprised by the intensity, I merely gave up and let her ravage my lips, though I can't say the same for my hands that are busy roaming and touching every curve and dip till they slip lower, caressing her hip and thigh. I can tell she needed a breather so I let up and instead continued to kiss the path down her throat.

"Shall I have you for dinner?"

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Look at that, it's almost November 🤭