Chapter 29
I LOVE YOU
ETHAN
It all went in a blink of an eye. Our exams, where we stayed up till four in the morning, studying and exchanging notes; sometimes a cup of noodles.
During graduation, Kiara and her classmates decided to play the PornHub’s theme music at the end of Principal Inez’s speech on piano, guitar, and violin.
I was so proud of her and cheered the loudest when she got her diploma.
We had already packed for NYU as me, Rio, and Kiara were accepted and had gone out to dinner to celebrate. We rented a three-room apartment so we could all split up, and even though I vouched for two rooms so that I could share a room with her, Kiara insisted on three rooms.
Only one day left for the prom.
I had to go shopping with my mothers, Kiara, and my little sister for my tux, which I would be wearing tomorrow.
When my mothers were busy cooing at baby dresses for Eveline, I was busy making out with Kiara in the dressing room.
She already had a dress that she bought with her mom, so she came with us to ogle me wearing tux after tux. Her words.
When I asked her to wear the dress for me, she said no.
So, I didn't let her see my tux even though it was just a charcoal black suit with pants, a long-sleeved white shirt, and a black bow tie.
Me, Rio, and Volt decided to wear a bow tie while Samuel, who was officially dating Rio, was going to wear normal tie along with Ryan.
We were all dressed and ready, waiting for our dates, leaning on Ryan's father’s limousine.
"How did you end up with Becky?" I asked, raising my brow at Volt.
He smirked. “Well, I used my charm, this handsome face, and my anime pick-up line.”
Rio and Samuel were too busy talking in hushes and whispers to notice anything. Ryan gave the address to the driver of the club, which our school hired for the prom night.
I fixed my bow tie and asked, "And that is?"
He grinned. "I said, 'If you were a ghoul, I'll let you bite me. You'll be my Touka and I'll be your Kaneki'."
I chuckled, patting his shoulder. "Good job, man."
"Holy shit, Katherine."
I turned around when Ryan cursed under his breath, his eyes going wide as he saw his girlfriend. I looked at her and indeed she looked wonderful in her red body-con dress that enhanced her curves, and by the look in her mocking eyes, I knew Ryan and Katherine would leave early today.
I hid my smirk and looked over her shoulder as Kiara stumbled out of the elevator, wearing her white sandal heels, her ankles strapped in a strap of white.
When she rose up to stand, tucking her hair behind her ear, my breath caught in my throat while I tried not to drop my jaw.
She’s beautiful. She looked like an angel when she walked toward me in the white dress.
The V-neck of the dress dipped lower than her breasts, enhancing her cleavage as satin white fabric cinched her waist and flowed down her legs, hiding her heels. The material of her dress swished and whispered with every step she took toward me.
My eyes averted from her cleavage toward her décolletage, to her face, which was donned with minimal makeup and blood-red lips. Even her golden-brown eyes were gleaming as they roved over my body in a scorching gaze.
"Close your mouth, Kane," Volt teased me, making everyone snicker, and Kiara blushed, red hue warming her cheeks.
I grinned brightly as Kiara stepped toward me, craning her neck to look up at me, and held my hand. I kissed her forehead, closing my eyes and inhaling her musky perfume.
"You look breathtaking," I whispered, my hands trailing down her arms as she smiled at me.
"You don't look so bad yourself." She winked at me, making my heart stumble at the sight of her. I was so happy to have her in my life that I was ready to drop on my knees and worship the ground she walked on. Or I am just whipped.
"Pinch me," I blurted. "I can't believe you're here.”
I brushed her hair behind her shoulders to see long silver earrings tucked on her ears as they twinkled in the light. Kiara grinned, dimples poking her cheeks, and specks of gold shone in her eyes.
"Can you guys stop with those lovey-dovey eyes?" I looked at Katherine who was smirking mischievously as if she knew this would be my reaction. "We're going to be late."
Kiara turned around to shoot a glare at her best friend when my eyes lowered to her back and I could feel myself harden at the sight of her bare back. Oh, fuck me. The straps of her dress lowered in a V-shape, making my eyes gawk at her birthmark and the delicious curve of her spine on her back.
My hands clenched in my fists and I tried to control the carnal hunger burning inside me to take her upstairs on my shoulder and worship every inch of her body.
I kissed her neck and whispered, "Let's go or else I am taking you home, tearing this dress away, and fucking you until your throat gets sore from screaming my name."
She took a shuddering breath and looked at me with her dark eyes, clouded with lust and desire. I held her hand and opened the door for her.
We had to drive to Becky's house to pick her up.
During the whole ride, I tried to keep my hands to myself, but I ended up brushing Kiara's bare back as my fingers slowly trailed on the curve of her spine.
I hid my smirk every time she took a shaky breath, glaring at me when she talked animatedly with Katherine and Volt.
The club was pretty decent with illuminating lights and blaring music as they played every mix from the ’80s to ’90s.
Even though the teachers had made sure there was non-alcoholic punch, we made sure it was alcoholic, and they didn't bother to do anything because they knew we would bring our own alcohol, and we had.
I had a hard time leaving Kiara alone. I glared at any guy who dared to stare at her for a second too long and wrapped my arm around her waist.
Kiara chuckled, keeping her hand on my chest. "Stop scaring those kids away. They like what they seeeeeee." She pulled away and twirled, her dress flowing with her.
"Come here, Kia." I grasped her wrist, tugging her to my chest when some laughing jerks danced backward, almost stumbling into Kiara. "Stay with me," I said and took her toward the food aisle. She did not complain one bit.
As we sat at the table looking at obnoxiously loud people having fun, I cursed their entire family.
They were so loud and so talkative, I hated all of it.
Why did I even bother coming to prom? Oh, yes, I wanted to see Kiara enjoy her prom night and of course, see her in that gorgeous dress.
But that didn't stop me from glaring at anyone who dared to sit beside Kiara when she munched on chicken nuggets.
"Airplane,” Kiara shrieked, making the chicken nugget act like it was an airplane. "Whhhrrrrrrrr!"
I hid my smile as it stopped across my lips and she ordered me to eat and made me bite on the nugget. "You're such a child when you're drunk," I said after swallowing the food. It was delicious. No wonder she was on her third plate.
My eyes widened in amusement when Kiara stumbled from her chair and sat on my lap, her arms wrapping around my neck, and I held her waist. I shifted her a bit, trying to control the twitch in my pants when she stared at me with her dark fuck-me eyes.
"I am not a child. I am a woman, and you know that very well," her voice slurred as she kissed me below my ear and whispered, "Do you want me to remind you, Ethan?"
My hands tightened around her waist and before I could reply she jumped up and held my arm, yelling over the music, "It's my favorite song. Let's dance!"
"What about the—”
She shushed me by placing her finger over my lips. "Tonight. Your room." Kia tugged me closer, keeping her hand on my shoulder, and held my hand as she smiled up at me. "But right now, let's have our last dance."
I swayed with Kiara, my arms draped around her waist. Everyone was dancing softly to the song as lights dimmed, creating a calm and comforting atmosphere.
I saw Rio and Samuel kiss as Katherine took their pictures, making Ryan take her phone away and drag her to dance with him.
On the other corner, Volt and Becky were doing a weird robotic dance that didn't match with the song at all. Well, at least they’re having the time of their lives.
Kiara whispered, "Everyone's so happy."
I peered down at her and she was gazing at our friends. "Yeah, they are. Aren't you?"
She met my eyes and smiled softly. "Are you kidding me?" She leaned closer. "I feel the happiest person right now."
"Why is that?"
"Because I have you."
She pressed her soft lips on mine when I pulled her closer, cupping her face as our breath heaved, and I felt like lightning had struck me when she kissed me back with the same ferocity.
“I love you, Bella.” I smiled, brushing my thumb over her cheekbone.
Kiara kissed me once more, hugging me. “I love you more, Ethan.”
"Can I have this dance?"
I looked at Vivian, who was blushing furiously as he looked between Kiara and me. "No—” I started, but Kiara squeezed my arm.
"It's just one dance, Ethan," she muttered, looking away. "Come on. One dance only."
Vivian's face lit up as she held his hand and smiled.
I stared at them dancing with each other and I understood why she was always so kind.
Receiving a true and genuine smile on another person's face must be a blessing to her.
So, I let her dance, drinking the punch and making sure that every guy in the club knew she was with me.
As the night came to an end, Rio and Ariana became the Prom King and Queen.
It was funny to watch both of them dance; more like squirm with each other with a poker face as they'd be anywhere but there.
There was after prom party at Liam's house, but we decided to go home even though we were invited.
Katherine and Ryan had left early for their flight to London.
I was holding Kiara's heels as she leaned closer to me, my other hand rubbing circles on her back.
"Are you sure you want to come to my room?" I asked softly when the door of the elevator opened.
"Of course I want to," she whispered, pecking my lips.
We shuffled out of the elevator with her feet in my shoes while I was still wearing my socks. I would've laughed if I wasn't so turned on by the taste of her and her lips.
We stumbled into my room after tiptoeing by my mothers' room and as soon as the door of my room closed, we sought ourselves out of our clothes.
I walked toward her and kissed her softly as we both fell on my bed, our hands wandering on each other's naked body. I nibbled on her bottom lip and she let out a soft mewl when my fingers teased her clit.
I looked at her and asked, "Are you ready?"
She took a long breath and nodded, holding on to my shoulder. "Yeah, I am."
I steadied myself on her dripping entrance and entered slowly, inch by inch, making both of us moan in unison. Her velvety walls clenched me, and I throbbed inside her, kissing her neck.
Her fingers raked through my hair. "Move, Ethan."
I shook my head and slowly pulled out, her back arching when I slammed into her. "We're going slow." I groaned and her back arched when my tip brushed her G-spot. "No fast or hard fuck today, Kiara.” I moaned with her as I went deeper and slower with each thrust.
"Oh, yes, fuck. I love . . . this. I love you,” she moaned softly, her eyes squeezing shut when her hands fisted the sheets.
I sighed sharply. “I love you too, Bella.”
I kissed her breasts, sucking them in my mouth and twirling my tongue on the areola as I languidly pounded inside her. I had to hold her from sliding away from me with each hard thrust.
Her hair was splayed on my pillows, her brown eyes wide as she looked up at me with tears gleaming in them, her bottom lip in between her teeth and a permanent blush on her cheeks.
"Oh, fuck," I cursed, dropping my head on the crook of her neck.
I felt myself slide out of her and rolled my hips, thrusting in easily.
Her walls welcomed me when my engorged length stretched her to the hilt and the sounds of our carnal moans and skin slapping each other surrounded us with the scent of our musky arousal.
We both knew that this was not like our normal, casual sex.
This was not a rough, hard quickie. This was slow, intimate, sensual lovemaking.
My breathing grew ragged and I lowered my hand to rub her swollen bud, making her moan in my ear.
I looked at her when she orgasmed, her walls clamping me as I slowly thrust inside her, making her orgasm trail longer.
I kissed her tears away when they leaked from her eyes at the earth-shattering orgasm.
Kiara took a deep breath, looking up at me when my vision blurred. "Ethan . . ." She cupped my cheeks and pressed her lips on mine. Our kiss was sloppy. "Blink your eyes. They're watering."
I shook my head. "No. If I will, you'll go away." And that scares the shit out of me even though I’m drunk.
She kissed me again and moaned when I slowly slammed inside her. "I won't." She smiled at me as one tear fell on her cheek. "I promise."
I came with a loud groan, shuddering as I jerked inside her and emptied myself when Kiara orgasmed again, kissing my tears away. My thrusts became sloppy as we both panted for air. I dropped beside her, gasping when Kia snuggled beside me, holding my face and brushing her thumb on my cheek.
We were both tired after prom, and after the slow, intimate lovemaking we had, we were exhausted. So, I pulled the blankets over us and snuggled with Kia.
I was in a deep slumber when Kiara pulled away from me. I let her go thinking she had to go to the washroom like she always did in the middle of the night and I fell asleep again, her coconut and black vanilla scent wafting to my nose. I grinned stupidly in my sleep.
Her cold fingers cupped my cheeks as she sniffled, "Forgive me."
My half-asleep brain was still trying to figure out what she meant when I felt a slight pressure of soft lips on my head and a wet drop fell on my cheek.
Kiara whispered in my ear, "I love you."
The End
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