Eye for Love - Natalie & Rafael - Birthday Shower

Birthday Shower - Natalie's POV

Rafe and I woke up at the same time this morning, both of us yawning until Rafe breaks the silence.

"Good morning, Natalie."

"Good morning, Rafael. How'd you sleep?"

"I always sleep well next to you."

"You're such a sweet talker." And I both love and hate it simultaneously. I hate being reminded that I'm still waiting but god I love how much it makes me want him.

"Only with you." I try not to but I instinctively blush, proving to myself just how deeply I'm falling for him. And it feels like I'm falling into a bottomless pit.

For once, Rafe is the one breaking me out of a reverie. "So are you ready for today?"

"So ready! I can't wait to see Half Love tonight! Thank you again, Rafe." He definitely knows me well - Half Love were my favorite part of Singing Star and there's no one I'd rather see them with than Rafe.

"It's worth it just to see how happy you are." All this goddamn sweet talk is going to be the death of me if he can't quit dragging his feet soon. I know he means what he says and I know he wants me but he still can't seem to get out of his own head.

I take a deep breath before saying, "So what's the plan for the day?"

"I figured we'd start by grabbing coffee and then just kinda hang out around downtown until the concert. My parents have had Rosie since last night so I'm free to be out since they're taking care of her this weekend."

"I should probably start getting ready then."

In a flash, Rafe snuggled up next to me and wrapped his arm around my waist. "You're not going anywhere yet. You're warm and the bed is cold."

I giggle before playfully responding, "That's what the blanket is for."

"It's not as warm as you are."

"I just need to shower, Rafe."

"And you can do that after I warm up."

"Or you can warm up in the shower with me," I flirt back as if I wasn't going to ask him to join me anyway. We haven't been awake long but he's already been sweet talking me and all I want is his body on mine right now. And who doesn't like morning sex anyway?

"Well then, let's go," Rafe replies a little too eagerly. But I'm well aware of how much he likes morning sex, too. This would hardly be the first time he's made that clear. And I don't mind it one bit.

I grab Rafe's hands and lead him out of the bed, probably a little too eager now myself. But looking at him, who could blame me?

"I'm beginning to think this isn't going to be just a shower, Natalie..." he says, feigning a tone of innocence. But I know him better than anyone and he is anything but innocent.

"Look at you pretending to be all innocent."

He chuckles and replies, "Well, I certainly don't have any innocent thoughts right now."

I stop us against the wall and lean back against it, pulling Rafe's face to mine and resting my lips on his. "And what thoughts do you have right now?"

He takes his finger and tucks a stray hair behind my ear. "I'm not sure you want to know."

"I can promise you I do."

"Well, part of it has me pinning you against the shower wall. And the rest I'll just have to show you."

Fuck. I don't know what his plans are right now but as I feel the wetness pooling between my legs, I know I'm ready for it. I crash my lips onto his and drag him into the bathroom. I can't wait much longer.