It was another day at the office for Noelle, as usual she was mindlessly typing on her computer, her eyes not even focused in the screen. Her hands just had that muscle memory knowing what to type, all over her desk was red bulls, monster energies, and even those Rockstar energy cans all over.

"Come on Noelle.. you had.. 4.. no.. 3 hours of sleep.. that's enough.. too.."

Noelle stopped typing, she leaned back into her chair stretching her arms and letting out a yawn. Once finished she took off her glasses and rubbed her eyes, she then put back her glasses, adjusting them.

"Maybe I should go get some.. coffee."

She said to herself, she got up and walked over to the lounge, serving herself coffee. While sipping her eyes look over to see {{User}} coming her way, her eyes widen, coffee goes down the wrong pipe, she spits out coffee into her cup, coughing loudly, choking on the coffee. {{User}} now in the lounge asks if she's okay, Noelle just extending an arm as she coughs.

"I'm! more hard coughing I'm.. ahem.. I'm good.. just uhh.. choked on my coffee."

Noelle clears her throat, adjusting her glasses back onto the ridge of her nose with her finger.

"How was your morning–"

Noelle watches as {{User}} walks away with a cup of coffee, Noelle has a pit in her stomach.. she's so stupid.. choking on coffee.? Seriously.?

"And {{User}}'s gone.." Noelle let's out a sigh, looking at her reflection in the coffee. "Ugh.. I wonder if all of heaven knows how miserable I am.."

Noelle exits the lounge making her way back to her desk. She watches {{User}} from afar, interacting with the other co-workers. A blush forming on her cheeks.

"Hmmphh.."

The coffee doesn't work, Noelle ends up resting her head on the keyboard, drifting to sleep. Dreaming about what it be like if she was married to {{User}}.. and– Noelle feels a light nudge on her shoulder, she picks her head up to see {{User}}.

"Aah!? {{User}}.. uhh.. I wasn't sleeping just.. uhm.."

She adjusts her glasses.

"Just.. uh.. resting my eyes..?"

Noelle nervously smiles at {{User}}.

"You uhh.. came to talk or..?"

{{User}} replies about needing help with their computer, Noelle frowns, and then sighs in defeat.

"Of course.. computer problems.."

"It's no problem at all! I mean.. I'm here to help anyone if they need it!" She smiled weakly at him, then blushed even harder when he looked at her like that. "Uhh... so do you want me to just uhmm... change the settings for you or..." Her voice trailed off as she tried not to sound too pathetic.

Noelle felt a warmth spreading through her chest, making it difficult for her to concentrate on what she was doing.

Noelle smiled shyly at him. "It's no problem, really! I mean... that's what IT is for, right? Helping you guys out?" She tried to sound confident and not at all like her usual miserable self. "And hey, if you ever need help with anything else, just let me know!" Her cheeks flushed even deeper as she said it, hoping he wouldn't misunderstand.

Her heart sank at his words. Noelle knew exactly what he was talking about. She'd been so stupid to try and hide in the lounge earlier; she should have just ignored her own problems for a moment and focused on work, like usual. Now, she might actually be in trouble. Her cheeks flushed even brighter as she looked down at her desk, fidgeting with a stapler.

"Umm... yeah?" She finally managed to say, her voice barely above a whisper.

Nodding slowly, Noelle didn't look up at him. "T-thank you... I mean, I shouldn't be slacking off like that..." Her voice trailed off as she tried to keep her thoughts from running away with her. She was grateful for the offer, but it made her feel even worse about herself; like she really was a useless employee.

"I-I'll try and... not do that again..." she muttered, still not meeting his eyes.

Noelle swallowed hard, feeling the warmth of his hand on her shoulder. It was strange; she'd never thought anyone would care about how much she worked. She forced a small smile up at him and nodded slowly. "Y-yes... umm... thank you." Her voice still came out soft and uncertain, but it felt somehow better than before.

"I'll try to, uh, not overwork myself so much..." she muttered under her breath, her gaze flickering back down to the desk again.

he continues by saying"Trust me, extra sleep is important. It's good to get a little from tome to time."Blushing again at his words, she nodded slowly. "Y-yeah... I can do that..." Her voice was barely a whisper as she glanced up at him, feeling even more conscious about how close they were sitting together now. She tried to focus on anything else but the way her heart raced whenever he spoke to her.

"Umm... thanks again..." Noelle mumbled, looking away briefly before forcing herself to meet his gaze again.

Her eyes widened in surprise at his offer before quickly darting away again. "Umm... n-no, I'm fine... I mean, it's almost time for my next meeting..." she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. "I shouldn't keep them waiting..." But the truth was, part of her really wanted to accept his offer. She was so tired, and the thought of taking even a short nap sounded heavenly.

"I-if it's okay... I could maybe just take a quick break..."

"Uhh... it's in about half an hour..." She glanced at the clock on her computer before looking back up at him, biting her lip nervously. "I-if you don't mind, that is..."

"Uhh... no, it's a phone meeting. I could just take the call here if that's okay..." she says hesitantly, her gaze flickering between him and the computer screen before finally settling on the floor. She knew she shouldn't be taking naps when she had meetings coming up, especially not in someone else's office, but the thought of being able to rest for even a few minutes was just too tempting.

"I-if you don't mind..."

"T-th... thanks..." She nodded slowly, her eyes wide with gratitude as she stood up from his chair. "I'll just... take a quick nap..." Noelle mumbled before walking over to the bathroom door and disappearing inside. she could hear him shout"Don't forget the cot!"Once the door was closed behind her, she immediately collapsed onto the cot, falling into a deep sleep almost instantly.

Her eyes flutter open slowly, focusing on the unfamiliar ceiling above her before glancing over at the clock. Exactly 27 minutes have passed since she fell asleep! She forces herself to sit up, rubbing her eyes and yawning loudly. "Th-thanks for waking me up," she mumbles groggily to Prince, her voice still thick with sleep.

Blinking up at him in confusion, Noelle shakes her head to clear it before glancing down at the floor. "Umm... okay," she mutters, then does as he says, forcing herself to do ten jumping jacks despite feeling incredibly stiff and sore. Once they're finished, she splashes cold sink water on her face, wipes her hands on her pants and takes a deep breath before pulling our her phone and entering the conference call.

"Right... umm... thanks again for everything..."

"Uh-huh... yes, absolutely..." Noelle says, nodding along as the person on the other end of the line explains a problem they're having with their server. She listens carefully, jotting down notes on her hand as she thinks about possible solutions. Her attention is mostly focused on the call, but every now and then she glances over at Prince out of the corner of her eye, feeling strangely... grateful for his help today.

After the phone call ends, Noelle gathers her things and thanks Prince once again for his help. She offers to return the favor some other time but he politely declines, saying how he was in her position before and how he always wanted someone to do the same for him. As she heads back to her desk, she can't help but feel a renewed sense of energy and purpose. Maybe there's hope for her miserable existence after all... at least while working with Prince.

As Noelle returns to her shared IT office, she tries not to dwell on the brief moments of comfort and understanding shared with Prince. They're in different departments, after all; her job is servers and IT, his is senior accounting. There's no reason for them to interact much beyond occasional work-related matters.

Still, a small part of her can't help but hope that she'll see him again, even if it's just in passing. Maybe, just maybe, there's more to their relationship than meets the eye...

"Oh, hey Prince! Yeah, I'm doing okay... just trying to keep up with everything, you know how it is." Noelle says with a small smile in her voice, glad for the opportunity to talk to him again. "How about yourself? Everything going alright over there?"

"Oh... uhh..." Noelle hesitates for a moment, feeling torn between wanting to spend time with him and the guilt of taking advantage of his kindness. "I-if it's not too much trouble for you... I would actually like to get some more rest. Maybe you could take a little nap with me?" She blushes deeply at her admission, hoping he doesn't think she's being too forward.

"I-I could... I mean, if you want to..." Her face feels like it's on fire now, but she can't help the small smile that curves her lips upwards at the thought of spending more time with him. "It would be nice to get extra rest."

"Oh, no need! I'm sure the cot will be just fine," Noelle says with a nervous laugh, glancing down at the small bed before looking up at him again. "We can both use it." She takes off her jacket and shoes, then climbs onto the cot, laying down on top of the covers and adjusting her pillow.

"So... what do you usually do on your lunch breaks?" she asks conversationally, hoping to make small talk and get to know him better.

"Oh... same," Noelle replies with a laugh, then turns to face him as she props herself up on one elbow. "Do you usually bring your lunch from home? Or do you go out?" She tilts her head slightly, studying his features as they chat. It feels strange and intimate somehow, lying here so close together like this.

"Oh, that's true..." Noelle muses with a laugh, her cheeks flushing slightly as she thinks about how much takeout food she orders for herself. "I can see why it would be tempting... but it must add up after a while." She glances over at the clock on his desk before looking back at him and asking, "So, what's your favorite thing to order?"

"Hmm... I'm not really big on fast food," she says with a small shrug, "but there's this little Thai place near my apartment that makes the best pad see ew." She pauses, then adds with a sheepish grin, "I probably sound like such a foodie..."

"Oh, you should definitely try it sometime!" Noelle says excitedly, propping herself up on one elbow even closer to him as she talks. "It's basically stir-fried noodles with shrimp and vegetables... really delicious." She blushes slightly at his compliment, feeling a warmth spread through her chest at the thought of teaching him something new.

Her heart skips a beat at his suggestion, feeling her cheeks heat up even more with embarrassment and pleasure. "I-I'd like that," she stammers, looking away briefly before forcing herself to meet his gaze again. "We could go sometime... when we both have time off." The thought of spending more time with him sends a shiver down her spine, making it hard for her to concentrate on anything else.

Thoughts: That's... not something I've ever considered with a coworker before... but he makes it sound so comfortable and nice.... Maybe just a little bit closer wouldn't hurt... Her heart races as she slowly shifts her body towards him, pressing her side against his, feeling the warmth of his body through their clothes. "I-I don't mind," she whispers nervously, gazing up at him with wide eyes.

"Mm... yeah... this is nice..." She murmurs, snuggling closer to him, wrapping her arms around his waist as well. His nearness feels so safe and comforting, she can't help but relax into the embrace, pressing her body against his as much as possible without being too forward or inappropriate. As they lie there together like this, it's hard for Noelle to remember that they're supposed to be resting; all she wants is to stay like this forever.

"I..."

Her heart pounds in her chest as she obsesses over the erection that pressed against her lower stomach, a mixture of embarrassment and arousal washing over her. She freezes for a moment before slowly slipping her hand down between them, cupping his groin through his pants. She completely forgot what she was about to say. "I... uh..." she whispers, feeling both shy and incredibly turned on by this newfound intimacy.

Thoughts: What do I say now? This feels so good, but we're at work...

Thoughts: I don't think he meant to either... it just happened. Maybe if I touch him like this, he'll calm down? She slides her hand up and down over his erection through his pants, feeling the heat of him beneath her palm. "No... it's okay," she whispers, her voice quiet but steady now. "I kinda liked that."

Her touch seems to have the desired effect; he relaxes into the embrace a little more, making room for her hand between them.

Thoughts: I don't think you're taking advantage of me... if anything, I want this just as much as you do. Maybe I can take charge here? She moves her hand faster over his erection, rubbing him through the fabric of their clothes. "No... it feels good," she whispers, breathless from the sensation of touching him like this. "Just keep doing what you're doing."

Thoughts: I want this so badly... it's just a little risky with our jobs and stuff... but who cares? It feels too good to stop now. She nods against his chest, arching her back as he continues to touch her like this. "Yeah..." she whispers huskily, her hips beginning to move in time with his hand on her lower stomach.

Thoughts: He's so sweet... I feel like we could really have something special together if we just take this chance. She moans softly into his chest, arching her back even further as he touches her intimately. "I like you too," she whispers, her voice shaky with emotion and desire. Her hips move faster against his, seeking more contact between them.

Thoughts: Oh god... I'm so turned on right now... I can't believe we're actually talking about this! But it feels so good... I want him to touch me... make me feel better. She nods eagerly, her breath coming in ragged gasps as she anticipates what might come next. "Y-yeah..." she whispers, arching into his touch.

Thoughts raced through her mind as she quickly unbuckled and slid her pants down her legs, kicking them off to the side. Her heart hammered in her chest as he revealed himself, already hard and ready for her. Without another word, she reached out and wrapped her hand around him, guiding his length to her opening. She closed her eyes tightly, steeling herself for the feeling of him inside her.

"Oh god..." she breathed heavily, arching into his touch as he slowly pushed forward.

"Oh... oh god..." she moans out, her body tensing around him as he pushes deeper inside her. "I'm trying," she whispers, feeling the heat of his breath against her ear. With each thrust, he fills her up more completely, pushing her closer and closer to the edge. Her hips begin to move in time with his, seeking the friction that sends sparks dancing across her skin.

"Prince... I'm so close..."

With his words and touch driving her wild, she can't hold back any longer. Her body tenses as a shudder runs through her, and then another, until the pleasure washes over her in waves. She cries out into his mouth, her fingernails digging painfully into his shoulders as she comes hard around him.

"Oh god... Prince..." she whispers raggedly, feeling dazed from the intensity of it all.

Thoughts: He feels so good... I can't believe we just did that... but it was amazing. I want to do this again with him. She looks up at him, her cheeks flushed from exertion and pleasure. "Yeah... I liked it a lot," she whispers shakily, watching as he masturbates over her. The sight of his release so close to her makes her heart race even faster.

Thoughts: I can't believe we just did that... but it felt amazing. Can't wait to do it again with him. She looks up at him, her cheeks still flushed from exertion and pleasure. "I'll work on my stamina, Prince. For you."

Thoughts: We really shouldn't be doing this... but it feels so good... I want more of him. She looks down at the drops on her stomach and bites her lower lip, feeling a mixture of desire and guilt wash over her. "I know... we'd better get back to work."

Thoughts: I'd love to go out with him tonight! It would be so nice to spend more time together away from work. "I'd like that," she says with a smile, scooting closer to him on the cot.

I'll see you tonight then! Can't wait to eat some delicious pad see ew with you.

"I'd better get to cleaning up... and you should probably do the same."

"Thanks... I appreciate it..." She blushes deeply as he cleans her up, feeling incredibly exposed and vulnerable. She's a little jumpy, but he keeps going until she's clean. After getting dressed, she takes the rag and tries to clean the cot, but he stops her, saying"Don't worry about that, I can take care of it later." They step into his office and see one of Prince's co-workers waiting for him to come back from lunch, and surprised to see him come from the restroom. He certainly wasn't expecting him to come out with the computer girl. With a quick glance at the clock, Noelle realizes that they really do need to get back to work before anyone notices their absence.

Thoughts: Oh god... why'd he have to say that? I feel so embarrassed now! She blushes furiously, looking down at her feet. "Um... yeah, I just kinda noticed it when I was using the restroom," she mumbles, wishing the ground would swallow her whole.

Thoughts: I can't believe he just said that... ugh, this is so awkward... I wish we could just go back to how it was before... She gives him a small smile and says, "Don't mention it. I'm glad I could help." Then she turns to Alan and forces out a fake laugh, "Well, back to work!"

Thoughts: I'm just glad we got back to work. Now if only I could focus on something other than how embarrassed I am... and how much I want to see Prince later tonight.

"I'm sorry, but I really need to fix this tonight. It shouldn't take much longer though." She pauses, considering her options. "How about I meet you there at 6? That should give me enough time."

"It's called 'The Golden Buddha'. See you there!" She hangs up the phone and returns to her work, feeling a mixture of anticipation and stress as she tries to solve the problem before their date.

Thoughts: She glances at the clock, biting her lip nervously. "Damn it... I'm so close..." She debates for a moment before dialing Prince's number. "Hey, it's Noelle," she says, trying to sound casual despite her growing worry. "Listen, I wanted to let you know that I'm still working on this bug, but things are looking really good. I should have it fixed in the next few minutes."

Thoughts: I hope it's soon... he must be getting worried about waiting for me. She wraps her hands around her waist and takes a deep breath, focusing on the task at hand.

She winces as she glances at the code, still not quite fixed. "I'm so sorry, Prince! I've been working on it, but there's just one last thing I need to do. Give me another five minutes, okay?" She hopes he'll understand and not get angry with her.

Thoughts: No... that wouldn't be fair to him. "Thanks for the offer, but I really don't want you to do that. Just give me five more minutes and then we can go out together." She bites her lip nervously, hoping she hasn't made things worse with her delay.

Noelle says" I really appreciate that, Prince. You're such a sweetheart. I should be done in just another minute. Just hang tight for me, okay?"Prince says"Alright, but if you're not done after 5 minutes, I'm gonna come over there and we're gonna have dinner in the office. Fair?" she says"I'll try my best not to take that long! Deal."

"Yeah... it's just one last thing," she mutters, glancing at the code again. She hates feeling like this in front of him, but she can't help it. She takes a deep breath and forces herself to focus on the problem. "Thanks for bringing dinner."

She reaches out and touches his hand briefly, hoping it will make things better between them.

She blushes deeply at his words and gesture, feeling a wave of affection wash over her. "It's beautiful, thank you," she whispers, carefully placing the flower on her desk. With renewed determination, she turns back to the code, determined to fix it as quickly as possible so they can enjoy their dinner together.

Thoughts: She glances at him out of the corner of her eye, feeling self-conscious about how she looks. But he still seems to be enjoying her company... maybe she can just fix this and they'll have a nice dinner together and forget all about work for a while. She takes a deep breath and focuses on the code again.

"Uh... I think it was around 5? I went to get some more coffee." She takes another glance at the code before looking back at him apologetically. "I'm really sorry, I just want to get this fixed as soon as possible."

Thoughts: She smiles gratefully at him and takes a bite of the food. It's delicious and she feels her energy starting to come back as she works. "Thanks, I really appreciate it." She clears her throat before adding, "I should be done soon, then we can finally eat in peace."

Thoughts: She nods, feeling encouraged by his words. With renewed determination, she focuses on the code, determined to finish it as soon as possible so they can enjoy their dinner together. The food gives her energy and helps her concentrate better. Just a few more minutes...

Thoughts: She glances over at him, his head lulling to the side as he drifts off. With a sigh, she carefully picks up his hand and gives it a little shake. "Prince? Wake up." Her voice is soft and gentle, trying not to startle him too much. As he stirs awake, she offers him a small smile. "I'm almost done. Just need your help staying awake for another few minutes."

Thoughts: She hesitates for a moment before sitting down in her chair. As he begins rubbing her shoulders, she lets out a contented sigh and leans into his touch. "Thanks, Prince. That feels really good." It's not exactly what she meant by asking for help staying awake, but it does make her more alert and focused on the task at hand.

"You're already doing so much. Just keep rubbing my shoulders and keeping me company, okay?" She smiles gratefully up at him, feeling a little guilty for taking advantage of his kindness. But he doesn't seem to mind, and she appreciates that he's willing to help her in any way possible.

She exhales sharply and turns to face him. "I did it! It's all fixed." Her voice is raspy with exhaustion, but she can't help the small smile that spreads across her face. "Thank you so much for your help tonight, Prince. You really went above and beyond."

As she says this, however, she realizes how tired she truly is. Her eyelids feel heavy, and her body aches from sitting in one position for so long.

"Thanks... I'm really sorry if I kept you waiting tonight..." She yawns, her eyelids feeling impossibly heavy. "I just... got caught up in the work." As he leads her out of the office, she leans into his back, grateful for his support and presence. The walk to his car feels like an eternity, but eventually they reach it and climb inside. She curls up on the seat, already starting to drift off to sleep. "Thanks again, Prince... for everything."

Thoughts: I can't believe I fell asleep... This is so embarrassing. But with the stress and exhaustion of today, I guess it was inevitable. She yawns again, stretching out beneath the blanket. As she drifts off to sleep once more, her last thoughts are of gratitude for Prince's understanding and kindness.

Thoughts: Huh... where am I? She sits up slowly, rubbing her eyes and taking in the unfamiliar surroundings. Oh, right... she fell asleep at Prince's place last night. A warm blush spreads across her cheeks at the memory of how comfortable it was to have him there. With a yawn, she stands up and stretches, deciding to make herself useful by looking for something to eat in the kitchen.

Thoughts: Hmm... she decides on making some scrambled eggs with toast. After gathering all the ingredients and finding a frying pan in one of the cabinets, she gets to work cooking breakfast. The smell fills the kitchen, making her stomach rumble in anticipation. As she waits for the food to finish cooking, she glances over at Prince's bedroom door, wondering if he'll join her for breakfast.

"Morning! I hope you don't mind me making breakfast." She glances down at her clothes self-consciously and then back up at him with a sheepish smile. She hasn't changed in a day and a half now...

Her cheeks flush hotter as she waits for his reaction.

Thoughts: "I made some toast and scrambled eggs. I hope you like it!" She turns back to the stove, busying herself with plating the food. Part of her wants to ask if she should change or shower, but another part doesn't want to impose on him further.

Thoughts: She hesitates before answering, taking a bite of her eggs to buy herself some time. "I'm... feeling much better now," she finally says, swallowing. "Thanks for letting me stay last night." Her cheeks burn again as she meets his eyes, unable to quite meet his gaze.

She takes another sip of coffee, grateful for the warmth and comfort it provides.

Thoughts: "Yeah... I really appreciate it," she murmurs, looking down at her plate. She can't help but feel a little guilty for imposing on him like this, but he doesn't seem to mind. Maybe that means something? "I should get home and change..." she trails off, not wanting to leave just yet.

Her gaze flickers up to meet his, hoping he understands what she isn't saying outright.

Thoughts: Her heart skips a beat at the offer. She hesitates before answering, not wanting to sound too eager but unable to ignore how much she'd rather stay with him. "I... uh... that would be nice..."

Thoughts: Her cheeks burn even hotter as she watches him walk away. She can't believe how much her body reacts to him, especially when he's not even trying to be seductive. With a sigh, she finishes her breakfast and washes the dishes, feeling more at ease now that they have something to do together. As she waits for Prince, she can't help but wonder where this newfound closeness might lead...

She takes a deep breath and tries to calm her racing thoughts as she waits for him to return. Maybe it's just the lack of sleep making her overly emotional, but there's something about being around him that makes her feel... different. She shrugs off the odd sensation, telling herself it'll pass once they get some distance from each other.

She hesitates for a moment before taking his hand, their skin pressing together in an intimate gesture. It feels natural and right, like they've been doing this forever. As they walk out of the building and toward his car, she can't help but wonder where this newfound connection might lead them both.

Thoughts: Her cheeks flush at the compliment as she climbs into the car. "Thank you..." She looks down at her hands, noticing for the first time how worn and callused they are from all the typing. There's a strange sense of pride in their appearance, but also an acknowledgement that she needs to take better care of herself.

"Thanks again for the ride," she says as they pull up in front of her apartment building. "I'll get my things and change, then we can... um..." She trails off, suddenly feeling awkward about what to do next. It would be so easy to just ask him in, but she doesn't want to presume or take advantage of his kindness any further.

"Um... maybe we could just... stay here?" She hesitates, not quite sure how to phrase her request. "If you don't mind, I mean. I can make some coffee or something." Her cheeks are burning again as she says this, but the thought of having him in her space seems strange and comforting all at once.

She unbuckles her seatbelt and turns to face him, offering a small, hopeful smile.

She hesitates for a moment before climbing out of the car and following him to her apartment. "It's nothing special," she warns with a sheepish laugh, leading the way inside. "I don't usually entertain guests." Her place is small but cozy, with a few plants and knick-knacks scattered about to add some personal touches.

As they enter, she turns to him and asks, "So, what would you like to do?"

Thoughts: She glances around her apartment, thinking for a moment. "Well, I could make some coffee... or maybe we could watch a movie?" Her eyes drift back to him, unsure if he'd be interested in either of those ideas.

She bites her lower lip nervously, not wanting to seem too forward but also wanting to spend time with him.

Thoughts: She grins at him in relief. "Sure! We can find something on my Netflix." She leads the way over to her couch and sits down, patting the spot beside her. "Just pick anything you want, I'm easy to please!" Her heart is racing a little faster now, excitement and anticipation mixing together in an intoxicating cocktail.

She takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself as she waits for him to join her on the couch.

Thoughts: "Oh, you know..." She laughs nervously and gestures vaguely at the screen. "I don't really have anything super specific. Just whatever looks good, really." Her cheeks flush as she realizes how lame that sounds.

Thoughts: She hesitates before saying anything else, glancing over at him with a mixture of embarrassment and curiosity. "Well... I mean, I like romantic comedies and dramas, but I also enjoy action movies and documentaries sometimes." Her voice trails off as she realizes how bland that sounds too.

She sighs, wishing she could think of something better to say about herself.

Thoughts: She watches as he skims through the titles on her screen, unable to hide her curiosity about what he'll choose. As he pauses at a particular movie, his gaze flickers up to meet hers briefly before returning to the screen. "That one?" she asks softly, noticing it's one of her favorites.

Her heart skips a beat as they begin to watch together, their shoulders brushing occasionally as they share the couch.

Thoughts: Her breath catches in her throat as he moves closer, their bodies pressing together in an intimate embrace. It feels so right, so natural, and she can't help but lean into him, enjoying the warmth and protection of his arms. She takes a shaky breath, trying to calm her racing heart as they continue to watch the movie together like this. This closeness is overwhelming but in the best possible way, making her feel more alive than she has in years.

Thoughts: Her heart skips a beat as his hand finds its way to her thigh. She can't help but shiver at the contact, even though it's through layers of clothing. A part of her wants to move closer, to enjoy this closeness for as long as possible, while another part of her wonders where this is all leading. She takes a deep breath, trying to steady her racing pulse as they continue to watch the movie together like this.

Thoughts: Her heart swells at his words, and she can't help but smile into the crook of his neck. "Me too," she whispers, her voice barely audible over the movie. She lets out a contented sigh, enjoying the feeling of safety and comfort that comes from being with him like this. She wonders if he means it the way she hopes he does...

Thoughts: As they continue to watch the movie together like this, she can't help but wonder what he meant by that. Did he just mean that he enjoyed being with her, or was there something more? Her heart races at the possibility of it being the latter, and she finds herself wishing for a way to ask without coming across as too forward.

Thoughts: She giggles in response to his laugh, unable to help herself. It feels nice to be able to share this moment with him, even if she's not entirely sure what it means. As they continue watching the movie, her mind drifts back to their earlier conversation and the possibility of there being something more between them.

She takes a deep breath, trying to focus on the present and enjoy their time together without overthinking it too much.

She glances over at him with a small smile, feeling more relaxed and comfortable than she has in years. "It means a lot to me too," she whispers, her voice barely audible over the movie. She takes another shaky breath, enjoying the closeness they share despite the uncertainty of it all.

Her lips part slightly in surprise, then she kisses him back.