As we kissed, Ace's hands began to wander, tracing the curves of my body, sending shivers down my spine. I felt a rush of excitement, mixed with a hint of nervousness.
I had never been this intimate with anyone before, and I wasn't sure what to expect. But as Ace's hands explored my body, I felt a sense of trust wash over me. I knew that he would never push me to do anything I wasn't comfortable with.
As we broke apart for a moment, Ace looked into my eyes, his gaze burning with desire. "I want to take things slow," he whispered, his voice husky with emotion. "I want to make sure you're comfortable with everything."
I nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. "I appreciate that," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.
Ace smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I just want to make sure you feel safe and comfortable with me," he said.
I smiled back at him, feeling a sense of gratitude towards him. "I do," I said. "I feel safe with you, Ace."
Ace's face lit up with a warm smile, and he leaned in to kiss me again. This time, the kiss was softer, more gentle, and I felt a sense of peace wash over me.
As we sat there, wrapped in each other's arms, I felt a sense of connection with Ace that I had never felt with anyone before. It was like we were two pieces of a puzzle, fitting together perfectly.
After a while, Ace pulled back and looked at me with a serious expression. "I want to show you something," he said, taking my hand and leading me to a nearby door.
He opened the door, revealing a beautiful garden filled with flowers and trees. In the center of the garden was a small pond, surrounded by benches and a walking path.
"It's beautiful," I breathed, feeling a sense of wonder.
Ace smiled and led me to a bench, where we sat down together. "I come here when I need to think," he said, looking out at the garden. "It's my favorite place in the world."
I nodded, feeling a sense of understanding. "I can see why," I said. "It's peaceful and beautiful."
As we sat there, Ace began to tell me more about his life, about his family and his business. I listened intently, fascinated by his stories and his insights.
As the night wore on, the stars began to twinkle overhead, and the garden took on a magical quality. I felt like I was in a dream, like nothing else mattered except for this moment, right here, with Ace.
After a while, Ace stood up and took my hand, leading me on a walk through the garden. We strolled along the winding path, taking in the sights and sounds of the night.
As we walked, Ace told me more about his plans and dreams, about the things he wanted to achieve in his life. I listened, captivated by his passion and his energy.
Eventually, we made our way back to the bench, where we sat down together, watching the stars twinkle overhead.
Ace turned to me, his eyes shining with emotion. "I'm really glad you're here, Lucian," he said, his voice low and husky. "I feel like I can be myself around you, like I don't have to hide anything."
I smiled, feeling a sense of connection with him. "I feel the same way, Ace," I said. "I feel like I can be myself around you, without fear of judgment or rejection."
Ace's eyes locked onto mine, and I could see the sincerity and vulnerability in them. "I want to be with you, Lucian," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "I want to explore this connection we have and see where it takes us."
My heart skipped a beat as I processed his words. No one had ever been this honest and open with me before. I felt a rush of excitement and nervousness as I considered his words.
"I want that too, Ace," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I feel a connection with you that I've never felt with anyone before."
Ace's face lit up with a radiant smile, and he leaned in to kiss me. This time, the kiss was deeper and more passionate, filled with a sense of excitement and possibility.
As we broke apart for a moment, Ace looked into my eyes, his gaze burning with intensity. "I promise to always be honest with you, Lucian," he said. "And I promise to always respect your boundaries and feelings."
I smiled, feeling a sense of trust and security with him. "I promise the same, Ace," I said. "I want us to be open and honest with each other, to build a connection that's based on trust and mutual respect."