Lucy texts you, "Hey bestie, what you up to?"

"Well...I'm just chilling at home. Thought it might be fun to hang out or something," she types back, biting her lip nervously. "Wanna come over?"

"Alright! I'll leave the door unlocked. Just come up to my room when you get here!" She grins shyly and presses send, her cheeks flushing red from anticipation.

After a few minutes, you arrive at her shared house and make your way up to her room. The door is slightly ajar and she can hear the soft sound of music playing inside. Taking a deep breath, you push the door open and step inside.

Lucy is sitting on her bed, dressed in a cute tank top and shorts, her long hair flowing over her shoulders. She looks up when she hears you enter and her heart skips a beat at the sight of you. "Hey there,"

Lucy smiles nervously, unable to meet your gaze. "So...what do you wanna do?" She gestures to her bed, inviting you to sit down next to her. The room is warm and cozy, filled with the scent of lavender candles burning nearby.

As you take a seat beside her on the bed, you can't help but notice how close they are sitting. Your heart begins to race as well, feeling an intense desire to be closer to her.

"No, they're all out for the day," she replies softly, still avoiding eye contact. "It's just us." Her voice trembles slightly as she says this, her cheeks flushing even deeper red. The silence between you thickens, both of you feeling the growing tension in the air.

"Oh...really?" Lucy frowns, her brow furrowing in confusion. "I didn't know that." She pauses for a moment before finally looking up at you, meeting your gaze for the first time since you arrived. There's a mix of curiosity and concern in her eyes as she studies your expression.

Their closeness only grows as they sit there, both feeling the heat emanating from each other. It's almost unbearable, but at the same time, it feels so good.

Her heart leaps into her throat as you touch her, your hand gentle yet firm on her lower back. She lets out a soft gasp, arching slightly into your touch before realizing what just happened. "J-jannik..." she stammers, her cheeks burning red once more.

Their faces are inches apart now, their breaths mingling as they gaze into each other's eyes. The air between them crackles with electricity, making it hard to think of anything else but how much they want this moment to continue.

Her heart skips a beat at the thought of doing something more intimate with you. "Y-yes..." she whispers, her voice barely audible even to herself. Part of her wants nothing more than to throw caution to the wind and give in to her desires right now, but another part is still cautious, afraid of what might happen if they take things too far.

She nods slowly, biting her lip nervously as she waits for your response.

As you guide her into your lap, Lucy can't help but feel a surge of excitement and anticipation coursing through her veins. She sits cross-legged with you, their faces mere inches apart once more. Her breath comes in short gasps as she tries to calm her racing heart.

Her hands flutter nervously at her sides before finally finding purchase on your shoulders, digging into the soft fabric of your shirt. It's a small gesture of reassurance and possession that only serves to heighten the intimacy between you both.

Her eyes widen in understanding as she sees what you're doing, her heart hammering wildly in her chest. She swallows hard, feeling a mix of desire and apprehension well up inside her. "J-jannik..." she whispers, her voice thin and shaky.

As your hand slides down between them, her breath catches in her throat at the contact with your skin. It's hot and firm against hers, sending sparks flying through every nerve ending.

Her eyes close tightly as you begin to stroke her through her shorts, her entire body tense with anticipation. She leans into your touch, arching her back slightly in search of more contact. It feels so good, but it also scares her a little. The line between friends and something more is blurring faster than she can process it all.

Lucy bites down on her lip to keep from making any noise as pleasure washes over her, drowning out everything else in the room. She's never felt this way with anyone before;

Her breath catches in her throat as you push inside of her, filling her up in an instant. It feels so big, so hot, and so right. She gasps, her eyes flying open wide as she adjusts to the sensation. Her body quivers with desire, needing more of this connection with you.

With a shaky exhale, Lucy wraps her arms around your neck and pulls herself closer still, moaning softly into your ear. "Jannik..."

You guide her hands to where you want them as she begins to ride your length with short, quick movements. It feels incredible; the sensation of being so intimately connected to her while she controls the pace and depth of their union is overwhelming. Your hips thrust upwards in time with hers, meeting every stroke and sending waves of pleasure coursing through you both.

Her breath comes in ragged gasps as she focuses on the feel of your skin sliding against hers, the heat between them growing hotter by the second.

As her movements become more fluid and confident, you watch in awe as Lucy transforms before your eyes. The shy, reserved girl who was once so hesitant about taking things further is now an incredibly passionate and sensual lover. Each stroke of her hips sends shockwaves through your body, making it impossible to think of anything else but the feel of her skin against yours.

Her nails dig lightly into your shoulders, drawing tiny circles as she rides you harder, faster.

A sharp pain shoots through you as Lucy's teeth graze your shoulder, but it only serves to heighten the sensation coursing through your body. You gasp, arching your back in response, your hips thrusting upwards to meet her movements.

Her breath is hot against your neck as she whispers dirty words and pleas for you not to stop, each syllable sending another jolt of desire straight to your core. It's clear that this was exactly what she needed;

Her eyes widen with realization as the full weight of their situation sinks in. They're not protected, and one careless mistake could change everything between them. The thought is enough to cool her ardor for the moment, making her slow down her movements on top of you.

"Jannik..." she whispers, a note of apology and fear lacing her voice. "I'm sorry. We should...we should stop."

As your warm seed spills across her stomach, Lucy closes her eyes tightly, trying to process what just happened. Part of her is relieved that you didn't pull out in time and risk getting her pregnant; another part is mortified that they let things go this far without thinking about the consequences.

Shame washes over her as she realizes how reckless they were, but she can't deny the intense desire she feels for you, even now.

Her body trembles with release as pleasure courses through her, and she gasps your name. The sensation is almost overwhelming, but it's a welcome relief from the guilt and shame that have settled in her chest since they realized their mistake.

With shaking hands, she pushes herself up off of you, scrambling to find some tissues to clean up the mess between your legs. The room feels hot and stuffy now, the air thick with the scent of sex and embarrassment.

She nods in agreement, her voice still shaky as she says, "Y-yeah...we'll be more careful next time." As she tosses the used tissues into the nearby trashcan, she can't help but wonder if there will be a next time. Despite everything that's just happened, she can't deny the connection they share or the desire that still burns bright between them.

The words send a shiver down her spine and warmth spreads through her chest at the thought of you feeling this way about her. With a small smile, she turns to face you once more, leaning in for a gentle kiss on your lips before pulling away. "I love you too," she whispers softly, giving you one last glance before slipping out of bed and heading to the bathroom to clean up properly.

As Lucy takes a shower, she can't help but feel a mixture of relief and regret wash over her. Relief that they're gone, and regret for all the things they missed while they were out. She leans against the tiled wall, letting the hot water beat down on her shoulders as she tries to sort through her emotions.

The sound of car doors opening and closing outside signals their return home; within minutes, Lucy's family will be back in the house.

Lucy freezes as she hears Jannik's voice drift into the bathroom, followed closely by her sister's laughter. Her heart races in her chest as she tries to decipher their conversation, straining her ears to make out the words.

It's impossible to tell what they're saying, but their tone seems lighthearted and friendly. Still, the idea of them talking behind closed doors makes Lucy uneasy - especially after everything that's happened today.

And just like that, a shadow of doubt creeps back into her mind. What if they start asking questions about tonight? What if they find out about the unplanned baby she feels certain you'll soon be making? The thoughts are terrifying, but she knows she can't let her fear get the better of her.

With a deep breath, Lucy turns off the water and wraps herself in a towel before drying off and slipping into some clean clothes. As she exits the bathroom, she pastes on a fake smile, hoping to mask any signs of nervousness or worry.

"Hey, everyone!

As she enters the living room, Lucy feels her stomach drop at the sight of Jannik chatting casually with her family. It's surreal to see him sitting there among them as if nothing has changed between them when so much has shifted in their relationship behind closed doors.

Her parents seem happy to have company, laughing along with Jannik's jokes while her sister watches him with an amused expression on her face. Part of Lucy wants to scream and yell at all of them for being so oblivious to what's really going on under this roof;

another part understands that it's not their fault and that they can't possibly know about the secret that's been shared between her and Jannik tonight.

As the night wears on, Lucy tries to focus on the small moments of joy and happiness around her, pushing away the doubts and fears that threaten to consume her. She smiles and laughs alongside her family, doing her best to act like everything is normal when she knows deep down that nothing will ever be the same again.

The next morning, Lucy wakes up feeling drained but strangely content despite the chaos of emotions from last night. She lies in bed for a moment, replaying the events of the previous evening through her mind.

Jannik's words echo in her head - "I love you besti" - and she can't help but smile at the thought of how tenderly he spoke them. The feeling of being connected to him on such a profound level is still new and overwhelming, but she knows it's something special.

Gently extricating herself from the warm embrace of her sheets, Lucy gets up and goes about her morning routine in a daze. Today is a rare day off for her as well, so she has the entire house to herself.

There's a lightness in her step as she prepares breakfast, humming a happy tune that she hasn't sung since she was a child.

As she cleans up the kitchen after eating, her thoughts turn back to Jannik once more. She wonders what he's doing right now and whether or not he might want to spend some time together today.

She picks up her phone with trembling hands, typing out a message before deleting it multiple times until finally hitting send: "Hey...are you busy today? I was wondering if maybe we could hang out?"

Her heart skips a beat when his response comes through, eager anticipation building inside of her. She can barely contain her excitement as she waits for him to arrive, knowing that this chance to be alone together will give them an opportunity to discuss everything that happened last night without interruptions.

The minutes tick by slowly, each one filled with a growing sense of nervous energy and longing. But soon, the sound of footsteps outside signals Jannik's arrival, and Lucy can hardly contain herself as she rushes to open the door and welcome him into her home once more.

"Hello," she replies softly, reaching out to take his hand in hers. The touch sends a jolt of electricity through her body, igniting a fire within her core that only he seems capable of stoking.

She leads him inside, her heart pounding wildly against her chest as she tries to figure out how best to approach this delicate situation. Should they talk about their feelings first? Or should they let their bodies do all the communicating for them?

"Sure, that sounds nice," she agrees with a nod, leading him towards the couch where they settle in side-by-side. As she flips through the available options on Netflix, Lucy finds herself hyper-aware of every little movement Jannik makes beside her – each shift of weight or change in breathing sending waves of anticipation coursing through her veins.

Finally settling on a romantic comedy (a genre she usually avoids), Lucy hits play and snuggles closer to Jannik, relishing the heat radiating off his skin and the solid strength of his arm draped across her shoulder.

As the movie plays on, Lucy feels Jannik's hand begin to wander beneath the hem of her shirt. His fingers brush lightly against the bare skin of her lower back, tracing small circles that send tingles racing up her spine.

She squirms slightly in response, biting her lip to stifle a soft moan from escaping. Part of her wants to just give in completely, to let him have his way with her right here and now;

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But another part of her hesitates - worried about what might happen if they take things too far when neither one is really sure where their relationship stands at the moment. With trembling hands, Lucy reaches over to pause the film before turning towards Jannik so he can see how much this affects her as well. "What are you doing?" she whispers breathlessly while looking into those deep brown eyes that always seem capable of seeing straight through all pretenses.

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Jannik's words are innocent enough, but the way his voice drops to a low rumble sends shivers down Lucy's spine. She knows perfectly well what he means by having 'fun', and the temptation to indulge in some steamy afternoons with him is almost overwhelming.

Still, there's a nagging sense of uncertainty gnawing at the edges of her mind - an underlying fear that if they keep going down this path, it could lead to more complications than either of them might be prepared for.

"Jannik,"

Lucy takes a deep breath before continuing in a shaky whisper, "I think we should talk...about last night. About us." She needs clarity on where this newfound intimacy fits into the grand scheme of their relationship – or lack thereof.

Her heart races as she waits for his response, hoping against hope that he'll understand her need for honesty and open communication in order to navigate these uncharted waters together.

Lucy's heart sinks as Jannik's words hit home. Of course, she knew that's what they had agreed upon - friends with benefits who occasionally sleep together whenever the mood strikes them both. But hearing it said aloud like this somehow makes it feel more real, more permanent.

A pang of sadness stabs at her chest as she realizes that no matter how badly she might wish otherwise, this arrangement isn't likely to evolve beyond casual hookups anytime soon.

"I know..." she murmurs quietly, fighting back tears that threaten to spill over onto her cheeks. "It's just...

Lucy nods slowly, trying to find solace in the fact that they have discussed becoming an official couple down the line. But even so, the knowledge that they are still technically just friends with benefits leaves her feeling adrift and uncertain about what the future holds for them.

She takes another deep breath before resting her head on Jannik's shoulder, determined to enjoy their time together despite any fears or doubts lingering within her mind.

Lucy shudders as Jannik's fingers trail higher up her torso, coming dangerously close to cupping the underside of her breast. Every nerve ending in her body screams out for more contact, begging him to continue exploring every inch of exposed flesh.

But even as she arches into his touch like a cat seeking affection, there's still that nagging voice in the back of her mind warning her to slow things down before they get carried away again.

The sudden hardness pressing against Lucy's thigh sends a jolt of electricity straight through her core. It's hard not to react when faced with such obvious arousal, especially from someone who has quickly become so deeply entwined in her thoughts and desires.

With great effort, Lucy manages to stifle a moan at the intimate contact, instead opting to simply let out a shaky breath. She knows that if she lets herself surrender completely right now, they might cross a point of no return - leaving both of them questioning whether this arrangement is truly sustainable in the long run.

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As Jannik's fingers expertly tease along her slick folds, Lucy can't help but squirm beneath his ministrations. Each deliberate stroke sends sparks flying across her nerve endings until it feels like nothing else exists except the building tension between her legs. She bites down on her lower lip fiercely, desperate not to let any more sounds escape. As much as part of her craves release, another part knows she needs to put the brakes on their physical intimacy before it gets too intense.

Jannik's offer of protection only serves as a reminder of how far things have already gone tonight. The sight of those innocuous little foil packets makes heat rise to her cheeks despite herself. But still she manages a small laugh, trying to lighten the mood and defuse some of the tension. "I guess we really are friends with benefits," she says weakly.

Her heart races wildly in her chest as he continues to touch her, the pleasure spreading through every fiber of her being.

With a deep breath, Lucy decides that for now, she'll take what they have and enjoy the moment. She climbs onto Jannik's lap, straddling him as he settles back against the couch cushions. Their bodies fit together perfectly, and she can feel his arousal pressing against her thigh as she slowly begins to move.

The sensation of Jannik's hardness throbbing within her is incredible. It's almost overwhelming how closely their bodies seem to be attuned to one another - as if they were made to fit together just this way.

Lucy picks up the pace, riding him harder and faster until the room fills with the sound of skin slapping against skin and their ragged breathing. Pleasure coalesces into an intense knot at the base of her spine, threatening to pull her under at any moment.

Jannik's hands grip her hips tightly, guiding her movements as she rides him with abandon. Each thrust sends waves of ecstasy coursing through her veins until finally, with a cry of his name, Lucy comes undone.

Shuddering through the aftermath, she collapses against his chest - utterly spent and satisfied. For now at least, everything else can wait.

As the intensity of their lovemaking fades, Jannik's fingers begin to gently brush along the soft strands of Lucy's hair. The tender touch sets off a cascade of goosebumps across her skin, making her feel cherished and adored in a way that goes beyond mere physical desire.

It's in these moments of vulnerability and intimacy that she realizes how deeply she has come to rely on Jannik for more than just companionship and shared laughter.

"I love you,"

The sudden reminder of reality snaps Lucy back to attention, and she reluctantly disentangles herself from Jannik's embrace. She nods, knowing that it's not like them to be reckless about things like this, especially given their current arrangement.

Besides, there's always tomorrow night...or the next one after that. As long as they're together, she knows that no matter what happens, she'll always have something special with Jannik.

With a smile, Lucy heads towards the bathroom, already thinking ahead to when they can steal away for another stolen moment or two.

As the sound of footsteps echoes through the hallway outside the bathroom, Lucy hastily finishes drying off and slips into a clean pair of pajamas. With any luck, her parents won't notice the lingering scent of sex on her body, but if they do, she'll just have to come up with some convincing excuse about staying over at Jannik's place tonight.

Lucy emerges from the bathroom just in time to see Jannik chatting amiably with her olfer sister. Despite the awkwardness of their situation, he seems perfectly at ease - like he belongs here.

The sight makes Lucy's heart flutter unexpectedly in her chest. Maybe someday this could be normal for them...

Lucy nods, understanding that it's probably best if they part ways before things get too awkward. "Thanks for everything tonight," she whispers, leaning in to kiss him briefly on the cheek. "I had an amazing time."

With one last look back at Jannik, she walks down the hallway towards her room, feeling the weight of reality settle heavily on her shoulders once more.

When Lucy arrives home early from school, she finds the house unusually quiet. Her older sister must still be upstairs in her room.

Lucy froze mid-step when she hears familiar moans emanating from her sister's room. She feels her heart begin to race as adrenaline surges through her veins. Could it be? Nervously, she creeps closer to the door, pressing her ear against it to listen more clearly.

There is no doubt about it - that's Jannik's voice she can hear, deep and demanding, making her body tingle with desire.