Because It's You - English Version

¤ 35 - Chance

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As Nate slowly came to, she was enveloped in a sense of joy, her heart fluttering in her chest. She was snugly tucked in Julian's arms, and a soft smile spread across her face. Despite the lingering fatigue, she felt more alive and content than she had in a long time.

"Morning."

Nate looked up, and Julian's warm smile greeted her, making her cheeks flush with the memory of their passionate night. Who would have thought Julian had such a wild side? He'd been a revelation, expertly guiding her to multiple climaxes in ways that were entirely new to her. They'd spent the whole night exploring different positions, and by the time they were done, they were too tired to make it to the bedroom, and ended up falling asleep on the couch.

Julian's voice was laced with amusement as he asked, "Sovit gott?" Nate's confusion was evident, and Julian chuckled. "It means, did you sleep well? You've been living here for months; I'm surprised you haven't learned more Swedish."

Nate playfully rolled her eyes. "I'm familiar with basic Swedish phrases, you know. Have you ever asked anyone that before?"

"Yeah, I have," Julian said. "When I'm on work trips and sharing a room with coworkers. But I've never woken up with someone beside me like this"

"Even with Rachel?"

"Even with Rachel. I never spent the night or slept over at her place. I always left after we were intimate."

The memory of Julian sleeping with Rachel still hurt Nate, leaving a dull ache in her chest. "So, did you never make love to her in this house?"

Julian's lips met Nate's in a soft, affectionate kiss. "I told you, it wasn't making love," he said. "We didn't do it here. I don't bring people into my personal space."

"But you bring me here all the time."

"This place is yours too, and you've even got a key to my flat."

Nate smiled, snuggled up against Julian. "Is that why you don't have condoms here?"

"Why would I?"

"You didn't use it with Rachel?" Nate asked, her voice tinged with a hint of concern.

"She'd have to sort that out if she wanted to sleep with me. I'm not going bareback with anyone."

"So, what about us? Do I need to sort protection every time we're together?"

"You're asking if I want to use protection with you?"

Nate's expression was confused. "I mean, what if I'm ovulating? And there's the health aspect to consider, too."

"Have you been with another guy besides me and... him?"

Nate shook his head firmly. "I was careful with Keith, too. We always used protection."

Julian flinched at the mention of Keith's name. "You don't need to worry, I get checked annually and I'm fine. If we're talking about having a baby... that would just mean we'd have another one, right?"

Nate's eyes met Julian's, filled with a mix of longing and uncertainty. Was he really willing to build a family with her again? Nate's fingers tenderly caressed Julian's hair. Let me be with you again, and I'll love you for the rest of my life.

"You've got a piercing," Nate observed, her thumb tracing the curve of Julian's ear.

"I was a band member," Julian said, sounding proud. He ran his fingers over Nate's collarbone. "You don't wear it anymore, do you?'"