Chapter 14

Nicole was eating breakfast, and Ashley turned to Nicole with a sly grin. "Nicole, you were drunk last night, so I'm guessing something might have happened between you and Gage by mistake," she said, her voice laced with curiosity.

Nicole's face flushed, and she quickly shook her head. "No, no, nothing like that happened," she said, her voice firm.

Ashley raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. "Well, then, by the way, take my word for it—Gage is a good boy. Your type, too," she said, her voice dripping with amusement.

Nicole chuckled and shook her head. "Yes, but we're just good friends, Ash. That's all."

Ashley's grin grew wider, and she let out a playful chuckle. "Yeah, yeah, everything starts with 'just friends' only," she said, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

Nicole rolled her eyes good-naturedly, a smile still playing on her lips. "You're impossible, Ash," she said, shaking her head.

Ashley's grin faltered for a moment, and she glanced at her watch. "Okay, I'm going to be late. Bye, sis!" She said, giving Nicole a quick hug before heading out the door.

As the door closed behind Ashley, Nicole couldn't help but smile. She knew her sister was just teasing her, but she couldn't shake off the feeling that Ashley had seen right through her.

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Nicole walked through the front door of her apartment, dropping her purse and keys onto the counter. She was looking forward to a relaxing evening after a long day at the office. Just as she was about to head to her bedroom to change, there was a knock at the door.

She opened the door to find Gage standing in the hallway, a charming smile on his face. "Hey," he said, his eyes crinkling at the corners.

Nicole's heart skipped a beat as she smiled back at him. "Hey,"

Gage held up his hands in a mock helpless gesture. "I was missing my coffee, and I thought maybe you'd like to join me," he said, his voice low and inviting.

Nicole's smile grew wider, and she nodded. "Sure, I'd love to."

They walked to Gage's apartment, the tension between them palpable. Once inside, Gage headed to the kitchen to start brewing a fresh pot of coffee. Nicole sat down at the counter, watching him with a smile.

As the coffee brewed, Gage turned to Nicole and asked, "How was your day today?"

Nicole leaned back in her stool, a relaxed expression on her face. "It was good," she said. "My boss is really laid-back, so I'm pretty carefree. But it's not the same for Ashley—her boss is super hot-tempered."

Gage chuckled, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Yeah, I can imagine," he said, handing Nicole a steaming cup of coffee.

Nicole took a sip, but the coffee was too hot, and she spat it out, ruining her shirt. "Ahh, no!" she exclaimed, laughing.

Gage quickly grabbed a tissue and began to gently clean Nicole's chest, their faces inches apart. As they looked into each other's eyes, the air was charged with tension, the moment hanging suspended between them.

Gage continued to gently clean Nicole's chest; she suddenly reached up and cupped his face in her hands. She pulled him closer, her lips meeting his in a soft, gentle kiss.

But Gage's response was anything but gentle. He kissed her passionately, his lips devouring hers as he deepened the kiss. Nicole felt a surge of desire run through her body, and she melted into his arms.

As they kissed, Gage's hands began to move, his fingers tracing the curves of Nicole's body. He caressed her chest, his touch sending shivers down her spine. And then, his fingers began to unbutton her shirt, slowly revealing her skin beneath.

Nicole was lost in the kiss, her senses overwhelmed by the sensations coursing through her body. She moaned softly, her lips still locked with Gage's, as he continued to unbutton her shirt.

The sound of her moan seemed to fuel Gage's passion, and he kissed her even more deeply, his tongue tangling with hers. Nicole's shirt was now open, and Gage's hands were free to roam her body, caressing her skin and sending waves of pleasure through her.

Gage's hands continued to explore Nicole's body; he skillfully removed her panty without undoing her office skirt. His fingers traced the curves of her legs, slowly spreading them apart.

Nicole's moans grew louder, her body arching into Gage's touch. He leaned in, his lips brushing against her neck. His teeth gently grazed her skin, sending shivers down her spine.

Gage's mouth moved up her neck, his lips sucking gently on her skin. Nicole's eyes fluttered closed, her body lost in the sensations coursing through her veins. Her moans grew softer, her breathing ragged as she surrendered to Gage's touch.

The air was thick with tension, the only sound the soft rustling of clothes and Nicole's gentle moans. Gage's hands continued to explore her body, his touch sending waves of pleasure through her. Nicole was lost in the moment, her body and mind consumed by her passion for Gage.

Gage held Nicole close, his body pressed against hers. She wrapped her legs around his torso, pulling him deeper into her.

As they moved together, Nicole's eyes locked onto Gage's, her gaze filled with passion and desire. Gage's eyes burned with intensity, his face inches from Nicole's.

Their bodies rocked back and forth, their movements slow and sensual. Nicole's hands grasped Gage's shoulders, her fingers digging deep into his skin.

The air was thick with tension, the only sound their ragged breathing and the soft rustling of clothes. Nicole's moans grew louder, her body arching into Gage's.

As they reached the peak of their passion, Nicole's legs tightened around Gage's torso, holding him close. Gage's arms wrapped around her, pulling her deeper into his embrace.

They reached the peak of their passion; Nicole and Gage's bodies shuddered together, their hearts racing in unison. They breathed heavily, their chests heaving with exhaustion.

Gage's head rested on Nicole's shoulder, his face buried in the crook of her neck. Nicole's arms wrapped around him, holding him close as they both struggled to catch their breath.

The air was thick with the scent of sweat and passion, the only sound their heavy breathing and the occasional creak of the floorboards. Nicole's eyes drifted closed, her body relaxed and sated.

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