“Let me do this for you, Tallulah.” He pressed his forehead against hers.
She nodded, the corners of her mouth turning up before he dropped to his knees.
* * *
As Evren slidbetween her legs, his hands reached under the skirt of her dress, pulling her undergarments down with him. He planted soft kisses on the inside of each thigh. Her pulse fluttered; her breaths ragged.
Every touch of his hands, every swipe of his tongue left Tallulah gasping and aching for more. Her head fell backward, her hands planted behind her. If not for them, she was sure she’d fall completely. His mouth was hot against her body as he tasted her and the moans that left her echoed through the small greenhouse.
When she couldn’t take it anymore, she tugged his hair, forcing him to stand. He smiled wide, wiping a thumb across his bottom lip, and Tallulah thought she might die at the sight. Before she could think, he picked her up. Her legs wrapped around him as he kissed her deeply. They made their way to the sofa where they’d spent so many of their evenings getting to know each other.
“Should I undo this?” he whispered in her ear as her feet hit the ground. His fingers traced the laces of her gown.
“Yes.”
He spun her around, placing a soft kiss on the side of her neck. His fingers worked through the laces, but as her dress fell to the ground, the world seemed to slow. Tallulah’s instinct was to cover herself. It was still midday and every part of her was exposed. But as Evren’s hands traced the outlines of her curves, as his mouth kissed the side of her neck, she didn’t care how exposed she was. She wanted him to see all of her, the way she’d seen all of him. It’d been a very long time since she’d felt powerful. Worthy. But in this moment, she felt nothing but.
Turning, she glanced up at him. His green eyes met hers with a softness that weakened her knees more than his kiss. She stood on her toes and laced her fingers around the back of his neck again, forcing him to meet her mouth.
Just before he kissed her, he pressed his forehead against hers. He didn’t say a word, but there wasn't any to say. This was madness. Foolish and dangerous. But they didn’t care. Because in all of life's uncertainty, this was one thing they knew to be true. Whatever reason they’d fallen for each other was reason enough to risk everything.
One look and that was it. The final threshold that held them together. That single look was both of their undoing.
Tallulah couldn’t kiss Evren fast enough. She wanted more. She wanted everything. They toppled onto the sofa, Evren on top of her. His hands were in her hair, on her body. Over her breasts and between her legs. Circling between her thighs, forcing small moans with each swipe of his thumb. His body was hard on top of hers, but she arched her back, encouraging him. His hand slid away for a moment as he put himself in place.
“Are you sure?” he whispered. Giving her a chance to change her mind. But rationality had long since passed.
“Yes.”
She pushed her hips forward again. His free hand fisted her hair as he slid slowly inside of her. Tallulah’s eyes rolled closed at the same time Evren let out a deep moan.
“Tallulah.” Again, he pulled back, and even slower than before, he inched forward.
“Say it again,” she rasped.
He smiled, his eyes crinkling in the corners.
“Tallulah.” He pushed forward slowly.
“Tallulah.” He kissed her deeply before moving to her neck and kissing her there.
She gasped, needing more friction. More of him. Their eyes locked and that alone was enough to force a moan from her lips.
Her hips moved in time with his, her hands placed firmly on his back, her legs wrapped tightly around his waist. His fingers kneaded and pulled through her hair, his other hand grasping her chin as he kissed her fiercely.
She couldn’t recall a moment ever feeling like this. As if she didn’t getmoreof him, she would cease to live. Evren sensed her growing need, quickening his pace, deepening his movements.
“Don’t stop,” Tallulah said, her breaths too quick. Her body, too hot.
He kissed her harder as he moved his hips. Her need coiled inside of her. His hands found hers, pulling them above her head, interlocking their fingers, holding them tightly but tenderly all at the same time. His teeth grazed her neck and as they did, she lost all control.
Her pleasure shot through her, in every cell of her body. He pulled back, his eyes scanning her face. She may have shouted his name, but she couldn’t be sure. The room spun as she came back to and moments later, Evren joined her, burying his face in the crook of her neck as he found his own release.
They stayed there for a few moments. Lost in bliss. Tallulah quite enjoyed the weight of Evren on top of her, her legs still wrapped around his hips. Lifting his face, he met her eyes before he leaned forward and kissed her softly. Slowly. His teeth pulled at her bottom lip. He didn’t say a word as he rose from the sofa and walked away. Naturally, doubt formed in the back of her mind. Perhaps this was a mistake.
She sat up, covering her chest with her arms. But when she stood to find her dress, Evren appeared before her. Pants on, slightly unlaced, but no shirt.
“Let me help you.” He dropped to his knees, forcing Tallulah to recline back on the sofa.
