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The sky was grey, thick clouds hangin' low like they were about to burst any minute. It was one of those days where doin' nothin' felt like the only option. Lena didn't have the energy for much, and Que could tell as soon as he walked through the door.
"You good?" he asked, his eyes searchin' her face as she lay sprawled out on the couch, her head resting on a pillow.
"Yeah," she mumbled, her voice groggy. "Just tired."
Que didn't press her for more. He kicked off his shoes and dropped down onto the couch next to her, wrappin' an arm around her shoulders. "Then we gon' chill today. No pressure, no nothin'."
Lena didn't say anything, but the warmth of his arm around her was comfortin'. They spent the whole day like that, layin' around, half-watching movies but mostly just sleepin' and talkin' here and there. It was peaceful, quiet, and just what she needed.
She drifted in and out of sleep, her head on Que's chest, listenin' to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. Every now and then, he'd kiss the top of her head or rub her arm gently, makin' sure she was comfortable. The TV played softly in the background, but neither of them was really payin' attention.
By the time night came, the rain had started fallin', a soft drizzle tappin' against the windows. Lena barely noticed, her body sinkin' into the bed as she curled up next to Que. The weight of the day had made her drowsy, and she wasn't really focused on anything—just the warmth of Que next to her, the steady rise and fall of his chest as he breathed.
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**Slow Moments**
Lena wasn't sure when things shifted, but suddenly, Que was close, his body pressed against hers, his breath warm on her skin. He leaned in, his lips brushin' against her neck, soft and slow. It was a familiar touch, one that made her heart race, even after all this time.
He whispered in her ear, his voice low and husky. "I love you, Lena. Always have."
She closed her eyes, feelin' the weight of his words settle over her like a warm blanket. She didn't need to say anything—he already knew how she felt. There was no denyin' it anymore, no point in pretendin' like she didn't still love him, like her heart didn't ache for him every time they were together.
Que's hands moved gently over her body, his touch slow and deliberate, like he was savorin' every moment. He kissed her, soft and deep, his lips movin' against hers with a tenderness that made her chest tighten. It was a quiet kind of love, one that didn't need words, only touch and feeling.
Lena felt her body respond to him, the warmth between them growin' with each kiss, each slow stroke. His hands traced over her skin, his breath hot against her ear as he whispered, "I need you, baby. Ain't nobody but you."
Her heart raced, her body tingling from his touch, but it wasn't just about the physical. This was more than that. It was about everything they'd been through, all the hurt, all the love, all the unspoken things between them.
As they moved together, slow and gentle, it felt like time stood still. The world outside disappeared—the rain, the worries, the doubts—all faded away. It was just them, tangled together in the quiet of the night, their love speakin' louder than any words ever could.
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**No Denyin' It**
When it was over, Lena lay in Que's arms, her body still hummin' with the afterglow. His hand rested on her stomach, his fingers lightly brushin' against her skin, and she couldn't help but smile at the thought of the life growin' inside her.
Que kissed her forehead, his voice soft in the dim light of the room. "I love you, Lena. Ain't nobody ever gon' take your place."
Lena looked up at him, her heart full. "I love you too, Que. I just... I don't know what to do with all this."
Que sighed, his fingers brushin' a strand of hair away from her face. "We'll figure it out. We always do."
As she lay there, wrapped in his arms, Lena knew there was no denyin' how she felt. She still loved him, even after everything. But love wasn't always enough. There was still so much to work through, still so many things left unsaid.
But in that moment, none of that mattered. All that mattered was that they were together, that their love was still strong, still burnin', even after all the pain.
And as she drifted off to sleep, Lena knew that whatever happened next, they would face it together.
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Unfinished Business
RomanceLena thought she was doing the right thing when she broke up with Que, the love of her life, just days before heading off to college. After all, they were headed in two different directions-she was focused on building a future, and he was tied to th...
