Wait No More

Part Fourteen

As the first light of dawn filtered through the curtains, the room began to brighten with a soft, golden hue. Ethan lay awake, his arm draped protectively around Olivia, who still slept soundly beside him. He watched as the sunlight slowly crept across the room, casting a warm glow on their surroundings.

His gaze shifted to Olivia's face, where the sun's rays gently kissed her melanin skin, making it radiate with a natural, ethereal beauty. Her features were relaxed in sleep, her breathing steady and peaceful. Ethan couldn't help but smile as he marveled at how the light seemed to highlight her every feature, adding a golden shimmer to her already stunning complexion.

He took a deep breath, feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude and love. Last night's efforts to create a romantic, relaxing evening for Olivia had been worth every moment. Seeing her so at peace, so beautifully bathed in the morning light, filled him with a profound happiness.

Ethan gently brushed a stray curl away from her face, careful not to wake her. He wanted to preserve this perfect moment for as long as possible. As he continued to watch her, he felt a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to their relationship. Every day, he promised himself, he would strive to make her feel as cherished and loved as she did last night.

Olivia stirred slightly, a soft, contented sigh escaping her lips as she began to wake. Her eyes fluttered open, and she squinted slightly at the invading sunlight. She turned her head and found Ethan's loving gaze fixed on her.

"Good morning," she murmured, her voice still heavy with sleep but filled with warmth.

"Good morning, beautiful," Ethan replied, his voice tender and filled with affection. "Did you sleep well?"

"Like a dream," Olivia said with a soft smile, stretching lazily and savoring the comfort of the sheets and Ethan's embrace. "Last night was perfect. Thank you for everything."

Ethan leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. "Anything for you," he whispered against her skin. "You deserve to feel loved and appreciated every single day."

Olivia's heart swelled at his words, and she snuggled closer to him, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat against her ear. "I love you, Ethan," she said softly, her voice filled with sincerity and emotion.

Before she had time to stop the words "I love you" from escaping her lips, Olivia felt a surge of emotion that was impossible to contain. It was as if the universe had conspired to bring her to this moment—a moment soaked in sunlight, warmth, and the undeniable connection she shared with Ethan. She had spent so long carefully weighing her feelings, ensuring she was ready to say those three powerful words, but now they felt like a natural extension of her heart.

"I love you," she said, her voice trembling slightly with the weight of her admission. The words hung in the air between them, electrifying and raw. She held her breath, waiting for his reaction, her heart racing with vulnerability and hope.

Ethan's eyes widened in surprise, but then a soft smile broke across his face, illuminating his features. "You have no idea how long I've wanted to hear you say that," he responded, his voice thick with emotion. He brushed a thumb gently across her cheek, his gaze steady and warm. "I love you too, Olivia. More than I can put into words."

Relief washed over her, followed by a wave of joy. She felt as if a weight had been lifted, as if the walls she had built around her heart had finally crumbled. In that moment, she realized how freeing it was to be honest about her feelings, to embrace the love that had been blossoming between them.

Ethan pulled her in closer, their foreheads touching as they basked in the glow of their shared confession. "I've been scared to say it too," he admitted, his voice dropping to a whisper. "But I knew, even before you said it, that what we have is something special."

Olivia closed her eyes, allowing herself to sink into the warmth of his embrace. Every doubt she had harbored melted away, replaced by a sense of belonging that filled her heart to the brim. She had taken a leap of faith, and now it felt as though they were both floating in a world of possibility.

"I want to build something beautiful with you," she said, her voice steady and resolute. "I don't want to hold back anymore. Let's take this journey together."

Ethan nodded, his expression earnest. "Together," he echoed, and a sense of unshakeable trust settled between them. They spent the rest of the morning wrapped in each other's arms, sharing dreams and laughter, weaving their hopes into a tapestry of love that would carry them forward.

As the conversation progressed, Olivia felt herself surrendering to a passion she had been suppressing for far too long. Each word exchanged seemed to fan the flames of desire that flickered within her, igniting a yearning that she could no longer ignore. The connection between them was electric, palpable, and as their gazes locked, she could see the same hunger reflected in Ethan's eyes.

With every heartbeat, the air around them grew thicker, charged with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine. She longed to feel him close, to taste the sweetness of their shared intimacy. The thought of him, of the warmth of his body pressed against hers, filled her with an urgency that was both thrilling and terrifying.

"Ethan," she breathed, her voice low and sultry, a gentle invitation that hung in the air. "I want you. I want all of you." The words spilled from her lips, raw and unfiltered, revealing the depths of her longing.

Ethan's breath hitched as he stepped closer, the space between them shrinking until they were almost touching. His eyes darkened with desire, and he reached out, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "Are you sure?" he asked, his voice thick with longing, as if he, too, was afraid to break the spell that enveloped them.

"Yes," Olivia replied, her heart racing. She took a step forward, closing the distance, and felt the heat radiating from him, inviting her in. "I want to feel you, to lose myself in this moment with you."

Ethan's hands found her waist, his touch igniting every nerve ending in her body. "Then let's not hold back," he murmured, lowering his lips to hers. The kiss was soft at first, a gentle exploration that quickly deepened as they both surrendered to the yearning that had been building between them.

Olivia melted into him, her arms wrapping around his neck as she pressed herself closer, feeling the solid warmth of his body against hers. The kiss ignited a fire within her, and she instinctively responded, parting her lips to invite him in. Their tongues danced together, exploring the sweetness of their connection, and the world around them faded away.

In that moment, nothing else mattered. The only reality was the two of them, entwined in a passionate embrace that felt both exhilarating and right. She could feel the heat pooling low in her belly, a deep longing that urged her to take the next step.