Feelin' 22, Caitlin Clark + Nika Muhl

Don't Stop

By the time the movie was over, Lily had fallen asleep, bundled up on one side of the couch, her breathing soft and steady. Myself and Nika were cuddled up on the other side, wrapped in a cocoon of warmth and affection. The movie played on, but we paid it little mind, too engrossed in each other's presence. My hands roamed over her back, waist and stomach, and she mirrored my actions, our touches filled with a mix of tenderness and desire. It felt like we were two magnets, irresistibly drawn to one another, each touch igniting a spark. We were like two horn-dogs, ready to give in at any moment.

"Let's go to bed," the Croatian whispered, her voice soft and inviting. A small smirk played on her lips as she pressed a gentle kiss to mine, sending a shiver down my spine.

"Okay," I nodded, feeling a rush of anticipation. Standing up from the couch, I took a moment to carefully stretch Lily's legs out, ensuring she was comfortable. I then pulled a cover over her body, tucking her in with care. "Love you, Lils." I whispered, pushing the hair from her face and giving her a soft peck on the forehead.

"Love you, dumbass," Nika chimed in, her voice filled with affection. She bent over and kissed Lily's forehead too, a gesture of shared love. Then, she grabbed my hand in hers, the touch warm and reassuring, and guided me back to the bedroom. The night was still young, and the promise of more intimate moments lingered in the air as we left the living room behind.

I listened as Nika shut and locked the door behind us, the click of the lock echoing softly in the quiet room. I walked deeper into the room, plugging my phone into the charger on the nightstand. The soft glow of the screen illuminated the space briefly before fading. Nika slowly walked over to me, her footsteps barely making a sound on the carpet. She wrapped her arms around my waist from behind, her embrace warm and comforting. Her nose pressed into my cheek, taking a long, deep whiff of my scent before she kissed it gently. My body melted into hers from the contact, feeling safe and cherished.

"I'm going to miss you when you leave," I said, turning around to face her. I wrapped my arms around her body, my fingers softly scratching against her back, feeling the smooth fabric of her shirt under my fingertips.

"I'm going to miss you so much," Nika's voice was soft and filled with emotion as she leaned down, giving me a tender kiss. Her lips lingered on mine, conveying the depth of her feelings.

"When do you think we'll see each other again?" I asked, pulling out of her hug, stripping to my underwear and climbing into the bed.

"I'm not sure, my love." she replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty as she followed my steps of stripping and climbed into bed next to me. She wrapped her arm around me, pulling me closer until our bodies were pressed together. "But whenever you want me, I'm here." she promised, her voice steady and reassuring. "I promise, I will always make time to be here for you."

"Thank you, Niks." I whispered, my voice barely audible as my eyes roamed over her features. Her eyes sparkled with warmth, and her lips curled into that familiar, comforting smile. She is so beautiful, I thought, feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude to be here in this moment with such a beautiful person, inside and out. "I love you." I said, my voice filled with sincerity and emotion.

"I love you too," she replied softly, leaning in to give me a gentle kiss on the lips. Her touch was tender, and I could feel the love radiating from her. "I love you very much," she repeated, her voice a soothing melody in the quiet room. She kissed me once again, and this time, my arms instinctively wrapped around her neck, pulling her in closer. I didn't want her to stop; I wanted to savor every second of this moment.

"Don't stop," I murmured between kisses, my lips brushing against hers. "Please don't stop kissing me." I begged, knowing that this would be the last time in a long while that I would be able to hold and kiss her like this. The thought of being apart from her made my heart ache, and I wanted to make the most of every moment we had left.