Unexpected Encounter

Facing Fears

Words in BOLD in between "quotation marks" represent thoughts of characters.
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While Alex was getting ready, James was already dressed and at the door. It was 32°C outside so Alex decided to wear something a little kinky, booty-shorts and a crop top just for James. When she got out of the bathroom, James couldn't help but stare.

"Well, someone's looking sexy."

"Ahaha.. *blush* It's really hot outside and... I... t-thought you might like it.. *looks down* and.. uh..."

James walked up to Alex, placed his hands on her cheeks and lifted her head up to meet his gaze, his eyes were as beautiful as ever..

"Hey, gorgeous?"

"H-hmm?"

"You need to stop acting so shy around me, haha I mean, I am your boyfriend after all, yeah?"

Alex wanted to look away but she couldn't, his hands were still firmly on her cheeks so Alex averted her eyes to avoid his gaze. Suddenly, James pulled her in for a deep kiss, it was one of those warm and very pleasurable ones.

"Mmm-ha.. *moan* J-James..."

"Hmm?"

"Breakfast first.. *looks away*."

"Haha, alright, alright."

Alex got everything she needed before they left: phone, wallet, purse and her sexy boyfriend. They got to the stairs, where Alex was hoping for a short make out session, but other people started getting out of their apartments for work, ruining any hopes of getting another kiss at thqt moment. After a minute, they finally got out of the building and went to some store to get their breakfast. They were quiet for a moment but suddenly,

"Alex?"

"*Looks at James* Yes?"

Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately blushed. They were holding hands! Alex felt like they were the cutest couple, she began squirming inside,

"Kyaaa!!!! OMG, OMG, OMG, it's really happening like *sigh*... My life is complete."

After ten minutes of walking, they arrived at a small restaurant that Alex liked to go to for afternoon pleasantries.

"We're here..."

Alex simply let go of his hand, leaving James outside and ran into the restaurant out of embarrassment.

"Hey! Haha, wait up!"

A few minutes later, the two walked out with bags in hand. Well... James had the bags.

"This is quite a lot for breakfast."

"I bought some for later... Y-you know? Lunch..."

Alex wrapped both of her arms around his free one as they walked back to the apartment. They got to the house and made breakfast within fifteen minutes.

"Wow... This smells really good, what is it?"

"Well... It's Chicken and Waffles with Kicky Syrup and fruits."

"*Chuckle* Is your food always this fancy?"

"Nope. Just when I feel like it."

"Alright, haha."

Alex was satisfied quickly with James's look after taking his first bite out of the 'fancy' dish. Eyes wide, and letting out a tiny moan due to its fine taste, a combination of sweet and salty without making the dish taste strange.

"This is something else."

"Haha, satisfied?"

"Nope, I want more *gives sad face*."

Alex looked at her plate, she had already eaten half of what was on it, and since she didn't really eat that much, she gave him the other half. James kissed her cheek as a sign of thanks which made Alex blush again.

"Umm.. James?"

"Yeah?"

"I uhm... I don't want you to go after the person who stabbed me."

"... Why not?"

"There's been enough... You know? There's no need to keep the cycle of violence going on and on..."

"*sigh* Ok... But the next person that comes after you won't get away with it."

After putting the last bite in his mouth, he looked at Alex with a puzzled face. She thought James looked so adorable, those puffy cheeks as he swallowed the last of his food. She wanted to ask him something...

"Umm... James?

"Yeah"

"I... d-do you..? *sigh* I... Umm.."

"Alex. *looks straight into her eyes* You can tell me anything, embarrassing or serious. I won't judge.. Ok, gorgeous?"

She just looked down and nodded, after taking her breath, she finally asked him,

"Umm.. Do you... Uh... *turns completely red* Wanna... Do it?"

He just stared at her, making Alex feel like she asked something stupid and regretting it right after.

"Well... Yeah. Of course I do. But the question is: are you ready?"

"I-I'll... I'll go to the bedroom... I-I'll call you when I'm ready..."

It took Alex roughly 30 minutes to prepare her thoughts and herself. She took her clothes off herself. She was now completely naked. She thought it might not trigger her PTSD if she didn't feel anyone else removing her clothes.

"J-James...?"

"I hear you!"

"Y-... You can come in now.."

Footsteps were heard outside the bedroom door causing Alex's heart to start beating faster. She closed her eyes to not see the door open, and placed her arms over her breasts. When Alex opened her eyes, she was looking at James's crotch, there was a bulge. He still had his pants on which made Alex the only one who was naked. Her hand subconsciously went and lightly grabbed it.

"A-Alex."

She looked up to see James's flustered face, he was blushing a little. It didn't matter. He reached for Alex's face and kissed her.