A Heart's Disguise

Chapter 4

Olivia's heart raced as she made her way back to John B, her mind set on what she had to do. Her hands trembled slightly, but her resolve was stronger. She reached him quietly, careful not to draw any attention from the others. Without a word, she gently took his hand, her fingers lacing through his as she tugged him to his feet.

John B looked at her with a mix of surprise and understanding, as if he already knew what was about to happen but needed her to make the first move. He followed her without question, his steps soft as they slipped out of the living room and into the hallway, avoiding the watchful eyes of Sarah and the rest of the group. She doesn't know what to expect and how will their feelings be answered towards one another.

Olivia led him down the corridor to her room, her heart pounding in her ears. The second the door clicked shut behind them, she turned to him, her breath shallow as she locked eyes with him. There was no hesitation, no room for second-guessing. She stepped closer, her hands reaching for the collar of his shirt as she pulled him toward her.And then, without a word, she kissed him.

The kiss was deep, hungry, filled with all the passion and tension they had both been holding back. John B responded instantly, his hands sliding around her waist, pulling her against him as he kissed her back with equal intensity. Their lips moved together, the heat between them building as if all the emotions they had tried to suppress were finally breaking free.

Olivia's fingers tangled in his hair, holding him close as she pressed her body against his. She didn't want to let go, didn't want this moment to end. Every part of her ached for him, the connection between them undeniable and electric. The kiss deepened, her heart racing as she felt his hands tighten around her, as if he, too, didn't want to let her go.

John B's hands roamed her back, gripping her tighter as they stumbled toward the bed, their lips never parting. The kiss was desperate, as though they had both been starving for this for far too long. His breath was hot against her skin as he kissed her harder, their need for each other overwhelming.

Olivia's mind was spinning, but she couldn't stop. She didn't want to. All she knew was that being with John B like this felt right, even if everything around them said it shouldn't. She had taken the risk, and now, as they stood wrapped in each other's arms, she knew she would do it all over again.

They finally broke apart, both of them breathless, their foreheads resting against each other as they tried to catch their breath. John B's eyes were filled with something raw, something real. He didn't say anything, but the way he looked at her said everything—he wanted her just as much as she wanted him.

For a moment, the world outside her room didn't exist. There was no Sarah, no group of friends in the other room. It was just Olivia and John B, wrapped in the warmth of each other, their hearts pounding in sync.

Olivia bit her lip, trying to slow her racing pulse. "I don't know what we're doing," she whispered, her voice shaky but sincere.

John B gently cupped her face, brushing his thumb against her cheek as he looked into her eyes. "Neither do I," he admitted, his voice rough. "But I can't stop."

She nodded, understanding completely. This wasn't something that could be undone, and deep down, neither of them wanted it to be. Without another word, they kissed again, slower this time, but no less intense, savoring the stolen moment they had carved out for themselves.In that quiet room, everything else melted away, leaving just the two of them and the undeniable pull between them.