Ninety Nine

Tyler leaned in and kissed Raina softly, their lips just brushing at first. The moment seemed to stretch, the world shrinking to the space between them. “Oh damn.” He thought. 

He wasn’t sure it was possible, but every time he kissed her, it felt like it was their first kiss, but even better. 

Slowly, his lips pressed firmer, coaxing her to respond, and when he traced the seam of her mouth with the tip of his tongue, she sighed and opened for him.

The kiss deepened, stealing the air from her lungs, and she didn't hesitate to wrap her arms around his waist, pulling him closer. Her soft curves molded against his chest, making his heart hammer. Tyler kissed her like this was the only chance he'd ever get, pouring everything he couldn't say into the way their mouths moved together.

Raina wasn't shy. Her tongue met his in a dance that made his head spin, and her fingers slid up his back, tracing his muscles, before dipping beneath his shirt to touch his bare skin. 

Every place her hands wandered to on his body just about left him burning, the sensation almost too much and not enough all at once. She wanted him all over her, and then at a particular spot. 

He wanted things too. For example, he wanted this moment to last forever. He wanted more. His mind raced with thoughts of taking her inside her room properly instead of standing by the door like this, of laying her down and finally having her the way he had dreamed of for so long. But Tyler knew better than to push too far, too fast. 

He knew she pushed for this, but it didn’t stop the chance that she might still change her mind. He didn’t want to hurt her at all. 

He softened the kiss, slowing it down, and reluctantly pulled back.

Raina let out a small, involuntary sound of protest, one that shot straight to his groin.

He was already painfully hard, and hearing her need made it nearly impossible to stop himself. But then her fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him back down for another kiss that was just as wild, just as intoxicating as the first.

This time, her hands roamed more boldly, sliding under his shirt and up his back, her nails leaving tingling trails across his skin.

Tyler groaned against her mouth, the sound low and rough, as her touch unraveled him. When she pulled back just enough to start working the buttons of her shirt, he didn't stop her. Instead, he slid his hands to her waist, letting his fingers skim over the warm skin just above the waistband of her jeans.

Her shirt hit the floor, and Tyler couldn't stop himself from lowering his head, his lips finding the soft swell of her breast.

“Oh, baby. Your breasts are so beautiful.” He said as he palmed them. “Also feels like they’re meant for my hands.” He said, staring at them when his hands was not kneading them softly. They were so perfect, even though she still had her bra on. 

Raina gasped, her back arching, and he took the hint, his mouth closing over one hardened peak through the lace of her bra.

She cried out, her hands clutching at his shoulders as his other hand traced her ribs, learning every curve.

"Tyler, she whispered, her voice breathless, his name falling from her lips like a plea. It spurred him on, his fingers quickly undoing the clasp of her bra and pulling it away. She didn't shy away; instead, she helped him, her movements hurried and eager as she worked at the buttons of his shirt, frustration bubbling over when they didn't give way fast enough.

He chuckled, shrugging out of the shirt as they worked together to rid themselves of the barriers. 

Her hands found his bare chest, exploring the hard lines and warm skin, and he groaned at the sensation of her touch. 

For a fleeting moment, she hesitated, her eyes flickering down at herself-at the slight roundness of her belly, the softness of her body-but Tyler caught her chin, tilting her face back up to meet his gaze.

"You're so beautiful," he said, his voice low and full of conviction, before lowering his mouth to her other breast. 

She melted at his words, her body relaxing as he lavished attention on her, his tongue teasing her sensitive skin while his hands roamed lower.

He undid the button of her jeans with practiced ease, his fingers sliding down to the damp fabric of her panties. A wicked smile curved his lips as he felt how ready she was for him. "Good girl, he murmured against her skin. "You're perfect for me."

He didn't wait. Tyler shifted, tugging her jeans and panties down in one smooth motion, leaving her completely bare beneath him. 

He paused for just a second, his gaze raking over her like she was the most incredible thing he had ever seen. Then he kissed her thigh, his voice dark and full of intent. 

"I need to taste you," he said, his words a promise that made her breath catch.

All Raina could do was moan as he pulled her legs over his shoulders and flattened his tongue against her lower lips. 

“You taste so good.”

He stayed down there for a while before coming back up after a while, kissing her again, and she could taste herself on his tongue. 

Oh, that was hot. 

Their lips collided with an urgency neither of them could control. The kiss was frantic, full of raw need, and left both of them breathless. Raina clung to him, her fingers tangling in his hair as if letting go would shatter the fragile moment between them.

Tyler's hands roamed her body, firm yet reverent, as though he was trying to memorize every inch of her with his touch.

When his lips left hers, traveling down to her neck, she arched into him instinctively, her breath coming in short, desperate gasps. "Don't stop," she whispered, her voice trembling with need.

He chuckled softly against her skin, the sound low and teasing. "Say the magic word," he murmured, his lips brushing the sensitive curve of her neck. She could feel his smile against her heated flesh, the playfulness in his tone only making her want him more.

"Please,” she begged, the word barely a whisper, but it was all he needed.

Tyler's grin widened before he shifted his body, aligning himself with her. His movements were deliberate, his gaze locking with hers as he entered her in one slow, deliberate thrust that left her gasping. 

A soft groan escaped his lips as he stilled, giving her body a moment to adjust, though it took everything in him to hold back.

Her hands slid up his back, pulling him closer, and her legs wrapped around his waist as though she couldn't bear the thought of even an inch of space between them. "God, Tyler..." she moaned, her head falling back against the pillows as pleasure rippled through her.

He dipped his head to her neck again, pressing hot, open-mouthed kisses along her collarbone, his teeth grazing her skin just enough to make her shiver. "Your wish...” he began, his voice a low, raspy promise.

But before he could finish, she grabbed the back of his head and tugged him up, capturing his mouth with hers in a kiss so intense it made his knees weak. 

He braced himself with one hand planted beside her head, the other resting where her neck and collarbone met. 

His thumb stroked her skin, gentle and grounding, even as their movements grew more frenzied.

The world around them disappeared. It was just the two of them, tangled together, lost in each other, their breaths mingling as they moved in perfect rhythm.

“Tyler…” she called and he paused immediately, because he recognized that wasn’t just her mentioning his name. 

“What?” he asked. 

“There something I need to tell you.” She said. 

Licking his lips in anticipation of getting back to where he stopped, he asked. “What? I’m all ears.” 

Raina paused, as if reluctant to say what she needed to say. “Huh, I just wanted to… I just remembered really, and I wanted to tell you. It’s not a big deal, though.” 

“Oh for goodness sake, Rain. If it’s not, then spill it.”

“I’ve never done this before.” She said, holding her breath as she said it, then she waited for what he might say. 

“Huh, what?” he asked, a little bit surprised. 

“Yeah, I never went the way with Cain. We both said we would wait, but he didn’t. I still wanted to wait, until I met you. I just knew…” she trailed off as she realized where she was going. She didn’t want to make this weird or anything. 

Tyler didn’t know what to say and for a moment, he said nothing. Wow! Just wow. “It’s fine, baby. I love that I’m the only man you’ll be with.” Tyler said. 

Before Raina could think about that sentence and what it might mean, he was already wrapping his arms around her and kissing her again. 

Soon, he was going to be inside her, and he couldn’t even wait.