HER SAFE PLACE

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MATURE CONTENT AHEAD

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Rocky's POV

"Are you feeling tired?" I asked, my voice soft yet teasing. Before she could respond, I smirked and added, "Because I’m not done yet."

A playful glint appeared in her eyes, but before she could retort, I leaned in, capturing her lips with mine. The world seemed to disappear as we melted into each other, our kisses growing deeper, more fervent. Her fingers tangled in my hair, pulling me closer as I slid my hands to her waist, savoring the moment that felt like it could last forever.

Suddenly, the shrill ring of her phone shattered the silence, making us both freeze. She groaned softly against my lips, reluctantly pulling back. "Who could it be now?" she mumbled, reaching for her phone on the nightstand.

She glanced at the screen and sighed. "It's Jennifer," she said, swiping to answer. She put the call on speaker, and before she could say anything, Jennifer's chirpy voice rang out.

"Shivangi! Where are you? We've been waiting for ages!" Jennifer said, her tone a mix of teasing and impatience.

Before Shivangi could respond, I leaned closer to the phone and said bluntly, "She's with me."

There was a brief pause on the other end, followed by Jennifer's exaggerated gasp. "Oho, with you, huh? Am I interrupting something spicy?"

Shivangi's cheeks flushed, and she tried to swat me away, but I smirked, refusing to back down. "Yes, actually, you are," I said smoothly, making Shivangi's eyes widen in shock.

Jennifer burst into laughter. "Well, sorry to ruin your little moment, but I need you two here. Like, now. Everyone's waiting!"

"Not happening," I replied firmly. "We're busy."

"Busy doing what exactly?" Jennifer teased. "Never mind, don't answer that! I don't care. You both have ten minutes to get here, or I'm dragging you out myself."

Shivangi opened her mouth to protest, but Jennifer had already hung up. Shivangi groaned, flopping back on the bed dramatically. "Why does she have the worst timing?"

I chuckled, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "Because she's Jennifer, and she lives to annoy us."

"Nooo," I mumbled against her neck, "we're not going anywhere. I finally got to spend some romantic time with you after so long, and now Jennifer has to ruin it."

She chuckled softly, her fingers threading through my hair as I clung to her like a child refusing to let go. "Call her back and say we're not coming," I pleaded, lifting my face slightly to look at her with what I hoped was my most convincing pout. "Please, Shivangi, help me out here."

She smiled, cupping my face with her hands, her thumb gently stroking my cheek. Her eyes twinkled with amusement as she said, "Don't be such a baby."

I pulled back slightly, my eyes meeting hers, pleading but intense. "Call her back. Tell her we're not coming," I said, my voice almost a whisper, tinged with desperation. "Please, Shivangi. Do this for me."

Her lips curled into a sly smile, her gaze locking onto mine with an intensity that made my pulse quicken. Slowly, she cupped my face, her soft hands cradling my cheeks, her thumbs brushing over my skin in a way that made my breath hitch. "You really don't want to go?" she asked, her voice quiet, almost a dare.

I shook my head, my focus entirely on her. "Not even for a second."

Her soft chuckle vibrated against my chest, and her fingers traced a path through my hair, igniting a fire that spread through my body. "Fine," she said, her voice low and teasing, laced with something dangerous. "We won’t go."