Her head shook, soothing my biggest fear. My heart pounded hard, my hands pulling her closer, squeezing her.
“It’s just...” Chloe murmured, another ragged sob tearing from her. I pulled back, desperate to see her face. Her gaze connected with mine immediately, the intensity and emotion overwhelming. She swallowed. “I’ve never felt like that. I’ve never...”
Her body slumped in my arms as I realized what she was saying.
“I’ve never been able to come with another person.”
I didn’t feel anything but sadness for her as I held her in my arms, pulling her to me as she broke out in a sob again.
“You’re good. You’re safe. Don’t worry, let it go.” I brushed my hand down her hair, trying to show her every bit of intimacy I could. Her body melted against mine, a tangle of limbs, and I felt incredibly overwhelmed at the softness of her, at how tiny she suddenly felt in my arms.
I was awash with emotion, with protectiveness for this woman. “It’s never felt like that for me either,” I admitted, kissing her forehead, sweat sticking hair to skin. “I didn’t know it could be that good.”
She pulled back, her lips pressed to mine as her fingers dug into my back, tears drying on her skin.Goddamn, how did she always look so perfect?
“Really?” she asked.
I nodded in response, kissing her again, unable to help myself. I wanted every bit from her, every moment of intimacy. As if I was still starving for her. And I wasn’t sure if I knew how to stop, if I could shut off the way my heart was beating for her, if I could temper the overwhelming need to show her, all over again, how much I wanted her.
Maybe I was too far gone for any brakes.
Maybe this was a need I’d have the rest of my life.
Maybe that wasn’t a bad thing.
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@MurphyFanz: OMG I can’t believe they are together! ChloNes is REAL!
@ChloNes4Ever: My cousin swears she served them at Vine & Grape last week!
@realtennisfan: I can’t believe Inés would be with her? She’s a total bitch on court.
@Baselinejunkie: It’s just a stunt for PR. Inés doesn’t even look happy in the photos.
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Too Well—Reneé Rapp
Chloe:I’m hiding in the bathroom.
Inés:You are not.
Chloe:If I go out there, they are going to make me talk to sponsors and journalists. I hate that.
Inés:You’ll be fine! The sooner you get it over with, the better!
Chloe:Why didn’t you come with me? You could have kept me company.
Inés:I’m playing tomorrow, I wanted to rest up. Plus I avoid press events like the plague.
Chloe:Leaving me to the wolves.. I see how it is ;)
Inés:Go and talk. Have some champagne. Pretend you know things about sneakers.
