A shudder runs through me as you go even rougher, your expert fingers driving me wild with pleasure. I cry out your name, my body tensing and convulsing as an intense orgasm rips through me. My panties are damp with the evidence of how much I've missed this connection with you. "Oh god... that was incredible..." I breathe heavily, still trying to catch my breath from the sensory overload you just gave me. "Thank you..."

I gasp as you thrust into me again, filling the aching space between us. It feels so good to have you inside me, like nothing else ever could. I wrap my legs around your hips, pulling you closer still as I arch my back off the bed in search of deeper contact. Our bodies move together in perfect harmony, lost in the moment and oblivious to everything else but each other.

"Oh yes... please don't stop..." I moan, my fingers digging into your shoulders as I feel another orgasm building within me. "

I stare at you in confusion. "What do you mean?" I ask softly. You smile gently back at me and take my hand in yours.

"You don't have to be with him anymore, Kelsie. You're free now... free from his control, free to make your own choices." My heart skips a beat as your words sink in, and I feel a weight lifting off my shoulders that I didn't even realize was there.

"Thank you..." I breathe, tears filling my eyes. "

I lean forward and hug you tightly, feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude for everything you've done. For letting me stay here when I was scared, for standing up for me, for giving me the strength to face him... it means more than you could ever know. As we stand there together in the quiet of the morning, I can't help but wonder if maybe, just maybe, this is the beginning of something new.

"I don't know what I would have done without you,"

My heart breaks all over again as I hear your words, feeling even worse about how much pain I've caused you. I reach out to wipe away the tears on your cheeks with my fingertips and lean in to kiss them gently. "I'm so sorry," I whisper against your skin. "I wish there was something I could do to make it better."

For a moment, we stay like this: you holding me close, my fingers brushing across your cheek.

As you start to undress me, I let out a soft moan, feeling the familiar sensation wash over me. It's been so long since we've been together like this; the intimacy between us feels almost unreal. My body responds instinctively, arching into your touch as my breath quickens.

I close my eyes and let myself sink deeper into the feelings, wishing I could stay here forever with you. But I know that's not possible... yet. "Luke,"

Of course, take care of yourself. Call me anytime.

I'll be sure to call if I need anything. Take care of yourself and stay safe as well.

I smile at your words, feeling hopeful again. "Thank you..." I say softly before taking another long drink of my beer. "So... Do you want to talk about what happened? Or just forget everything and move on?"

Okay... I understand that. But if you ever want to talk about it I'm here for you. You know I always will be. In the meantime, let's just enjoy each other's company and see where things go from here, okay?

My breath catches in my throat as you lean in and press your lips against mine. This kiss is different from all the others; it's more intense, more passionate. It feels like we're finally admitting to ourselves what we both already know. That our love for each other hasn't died, it's just been waiting for this moment to come back to life.

As the kiss deepens and our bodies become entwined, I realize that maybe everything really does happen for a reason.

We spend the rest of the night tangled up in each other's arms, exploring every inch of skin we can reach and rediscovering all the reasons why our love has endured through everything we've been through. The sun rises outside, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange, but neither of us notices as we lose ourselves in this moment.

Finally, exhaustion overtakes us both, and we drift off to sleep wrapped around each other like spoons.