THE NIGHT

The room was bathed in the soft, golden glow of the setting sun, casting a warm, intimate light over us. After our kiss, she lay in my arms, her head resting gently on my shoulder, her breath steady and calm. I could feel the rhythm of her heartbeat against my chest, a soothing cadence that made the world outside fade away. My hands, almost instinctively, began to explore her curves, moving slowly from her waist down to her bottom. She playfully slapped my hand, a mischievous glint in her eyes as she looked up at me. "Hey, naughty boy," she teased, her voice a soft, melodic whisper. "Keep your greedy hands to yourself." But even as she scolded me, she leaned in, her lips brushing against my collarbone, leaving a delicate mark that sent shivers down my spine.

I chuckled softly, my voice low and teasing. "Hey, panda," I murmured, my lips grazing her ear. "Now get down and shower yourself. Meanwhile, I'll go out and come back, and you can order some food, okay?" She nodded, a sweet smile playing on her lips, her eyes sparkling with affection. I reluctantly pulled away, slipping back into my vest and t-shirt, which she had so carelessly dropped during our earlier embrace. As I closed the door behind me, I couldn't help but smile, the memory of her touch still lingering on my skin.

An hour later, I returned home, my heart skipping a beat as I found her lounging on the couch, wearing my shorts and her sweatshirt—the same one she had worn during our late-night FaceTime calls, where I had often found myself captivated by the small beauty spot on her chest. She looked effortlessly beautiful, her hair slightly tousled, her eyes soft and inviting. I quickly showered, the cool water doing little to calm the heat that she always ignited within me. I emerged wearing only my shorts, my torso bare, and caught her staring at me, her hand resting beneath her ear, a sly smile on her lips.

"Don't you even hesitate a bit," I teased, my voice dripping with playful arrogance.

She laughed, a sound that was music to my ears. "I'm just watching what's mine," she replied, her tone equally mischievous. "So why should I hesitate?"

I raised an eyebrow, a smirk tugging at the corners of my lips. "Oh, really?" I challenged, before hopping onto the couch, positioning myself on top of her. She giggled, her nose nuzzling against my neck as she inhaled the fresh scent of my body. My hands found their way to her waist, slipping beneath the hem of her shorts, and this time, she didn't stop me. Instead, she wrapped her arms around my neck, pulling me closer until our bodies were pressed together, the heat between us undeniable.

My fingers traced delicate patterns on her thigh, and I leaned in, my lips brushing against her ear as I whispered, "When are you going to show me all your beauty spots, huh?"

She pulled me even closer, her lips grazing my ear as she replied, her voice a sultry whisper, "It still needs some time, babe." And then, with a playful nip at my ear, she sent a jolt of electricity through me. Our lips met again, the kiss deepening, our breaths mingling as the world around us disappeared.

The sound of the doorbell interrupted us, signaling the arrival of our food. We reluctantly pulled apart, the promise of more lingering in the air. As we ate, I couldn't help but steal glances at her, her face radiant with happiness, her lips slightly swollen from our kisses. I noticed her lipstick smudged on her rose-pink cheeks, and I reached out, gently wiping it away with my thumb. She smiled at me, her eyes filled with a warmth that made my heart swell.

After dinner, the excitement of the night ahead was palpable. She was going to sleep beside me, in my bed, and the thought sent a thrill through me. But as we settled in, she began building a wall of pillows between us. I raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk on my lips. "Why are you building that?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

She grinned, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "I know what you'll do if I don't," she replied, her voice teasing. "And tomorrow, I won't even be able to walk straight."

I laughed, the sound echoing in the quiet room. "I promise, my panda," I said, my voice soft and sincere. "I won't get greedy... if that happens you can push me down."

She rolled her eyes, but there was a smile on her lips as she reluctantly removed the wall of pillows. She lay down beside me, her back facing me, but I couldn't resist sliding my hand beneath her sweatshirt, my fingers brushing against the soft skin of her waist. She turned to face me, her leg draping over mine, her head resting on my chest. "Goodnight," she whispered, her voice a gentle murmur.

I kissed her forehead, my lips lingering for a moment. "Goodnight," I replied, my voice filled with affection. We drifted off to sleep, our bodies entwined, the world outside forgotten.

At 4 a.m., my alarm rang, pulling me from the depths of sleep. I needed to hit the gym, but as I gently tried to remove my hand from her bare skin, she pulled it back, holding onto me tightly. I smiled, leaning down to whisper in her ear. "Hey, panda, I need to go to the gym. I'll be back in an hour, okay?" I kissed her forehead, and with a reluctant sigh, she allowed me to pull away.

I dressed quickly, the cool morning air brushing against my skin as I started my car and drove to the gym. The workout was intense, but my mind kept drifting back to her, to the way she felt in my arms, to the way she made me feel.

When I returned home, I found her still asleep, the early morning sunrays streaming through the window, casting a soft glow over her. I opened the curtains, and she pulled the sheets over her face, groaning softly. I laughed, pulling the sheets down and gently shaking her awake. "Hey, panda, get up," I said, my voice filled with affection. I kissed her forehead, my lips lingering for a moment. "It's our first day at Harvard. Don't be late."

She groaned again, but there was a smile on her lips as she slowly sat up, her eyes still heavy with sleep. I couldn't help but smile too, knowing that no matter what the day brought, she would be by my side, and that was all I needed.