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How do you cool your lips, after a summer’s kiss?
How do you rid the sweat, after the body bliss?
How do you turn your eyes, from the romantic glare?
How do you block the sound of a voice you’d know anywhere?
They are finally meeting in person after weeks of sending messages to each other.
Marie was very anxious about meeting him. After all, they just knew each other through a common friend. They were to meet at a coffee shop. It was nothing, just a coffee date. She arrived a tad bit early.
And because it’s a coffee date, she just chose to wear something casual: shorts, shirt and platform shoes. Nothing fancy. Her hip-length wavy hair was tied in a bun and she was wearing light make-up that accentuated her eyes.
While waiting, she decided to order first. She got her favorite, mocha latte, and chose to sit outside so he’d easily spot her. She was lost in her thoughts while sipping her coffee, when someone tapped her on the shoulder and asked, “Excuse me. Marie?”
Marie looked up without putting down her mug and answered, “Yes?”
“Aries,” he said and sat in front of her, smiling.
“Oh, hi! Nice to finally meet you!” Marie replied, put down her coffee and smiled. She scrutinized the guy in front of her.
Aries was wearing a plain black shirt, cargo shorts and rubber shoes. He has long wavy hair tied in a pony and is wearing specs.
“I like your smile. You become prettier,” he told her .
Marie felt the heat rush to her cheeks. It’s one thing to be complimented through messages and it’s another thing if it was said to her face. She considers herself an introvert and doesn’t talk or meet up with people she barely knows. So, it’s some sort of a privilege that she gave her time and effort to get to know Aries.
“Aren’t you gonna get coffee?” She asked. “This is a coffee date, after all.” She added, teasing him a bit.
“Right!” He smiled and stood up to get himself one.
Marie released her hair from its bun and smiled to herself, thinking, “This is gonna be an interesting day.”
Aries came back with his coffee and some pastry. Marie smiled at him when he sat down.
“So, how’s life treating you?” Aries asked while taking a bite of his croissant.
Aries was intently looking at her and was amused at how Marie would try to avert her eyes when he looked at her. He studied her features. Her eyes are cat-like and very expressive that will mesmerize you and could drown in them. She looked so pretty as she tucked her hair behind her ear at the sudden gust of wind.
“So-so,” she replied while taking another sip of her coffee, trying to avoid his gaze. “Damn,” She thought. She’s so damn nervous that she can’t look him in the eye.
Aries smiled and continued to eat his croissant. He was staring at something to the left which gave Marie a chance to steal a glance at him.
“He’s kinda cute,” she thought and unconsciously bit her lower lip when suddenly, Aries looked at her, catching her staring at him. It was too late for her to look away causing her to flush profusely.
“Why are you staring at me?” He asked without breaking eye contact.
Her eyes widened and her voice cracked when she replied, “I’m not staring at you!”
He shrugged and said, “If you say so.”
To divert his attention, Marie folded her arms on the table, leaned forward and asked, “So, what’s the plan?”
It seemed to work as Aries talked about things they could do that day. Finally, Aries and Marie are standing by the door of her place after a long day. They had fun going around the city, just doing anything they could think of doing. The plan was to be spontaneous that day. And when they decided to call it a day, Aries offered to bring her home.
Oh, I really should have known
By the time you drove me home
By the vagueness in your eyes, your casual goodbyes
By the chill in your embrace
The expression on your face that told me
Maybe, you might have some advice to give
On how to be insensitive
Insensitive
Insensitive
Marie unlocked the door and opened it before facing Aries, smiled sweetly and said, “Thank you for bringing me home. I had a great time.”
“I’m glad you had fun,” replied Aries. “I was worried you won’t enjoy my company.”
“Are you kidding me? I had a blast!” her smile widened. “Thank you, again.”
“No problem. I have to get going,” he said.
“Take care,” she told him.
Aries leaned forward to accept Marie’s hug and hugged her back. He was about to give her a kiss on the cheek when she turned towards him and his lips landed on her lips. They were both too stunned to move away from each other. Marie looked Aries in the eye questioningly but soon found herself closing her eyes as he leaned in for another kiss, and another, and another. The kiss deepened and a soft moan escaped her lips.
When Aries heard her moan, he pulled her closer to him and kissed her passionately, their tongues intertwining. He pushed the door to open wider while pushing their bodies to enter the room. He kicked the door shut. He then turned her around, pinned her back to the door and raised her hands above her head and clasped them together. They were both panting when they broke off the kiss. Aries rested his forehead on hers as he tried to catch his breath.
“You taste so good,” Aries whispered.
After a few breaths, he kissed her forehead, her eyes, the tip of her nose and her cheeks. Marie is breathing heavily due to the anticipation and excitement she feels. He smirked and instead of kissing her lips, he stuck out his tongue and traced her lip line starting from the corner of her mouth to the center, then from the other corner to the center. He further teased her by slightly sucking her lower lip and licking it. She gasped at the pleasure he’s giving her. He nibbled her lip ever so gently and licked it alternatively which elicited a soft whimper from her. He smiled knowing the effect it has on her.
Aries captured her lips in a very soft kiss and traced kisses down her chin, up her jawline to her ear. He licked her ear and suckled her earlobe softly. Again, she whimpered in delight. He then proceeded to lick and nibble down her neck. He stopped for a few seconds to suck the same spot and knew that it would leave a mark on her porcelain white skin. He smiled at the thought. He continued to lick her neck with soft small bites down to her cleavage and stopped. He straightened up and looked her in the eye, seeking permission to continue.
In between her ragged breaths Marie whispered, “Don’t stop… Please…”
He claimed her lips forcefully this time, slipping his tongue inside her mouth, dueling with her tongue, exploring her mouth. She didn’t back down from his assault. She aggressively sucked his tongue, his lower lip. She kept grinding her body against his. As she can’t pull him closer using her hands, she locked her leg on his leg to pull him closer. She could feel his hardness against her and this made her shiver and drench her panty with her juices.
Aries let go of her hands and slid his hands inside her shirt, bent down and kissed her exposed tummy. He slowly peeled her shirt upwards and kissed the flesh exposed by her shirt. Marie’s hands are on his head, ruffling his hair, urging him to go higher.
He removed her shirt and kissed her hungrily. With her hands free, she wrapped her arms around his neck to pull him closer and kept grinding her crotch against his. Aries slid his hand be…