There's No Way

Wine & Dine

[Camila's POV]

I couldn't contain the smile that was invading my face as we walked hand-in-hand into the restaurant. This was technically the first time that Shawn and I were out in public as a couple. I mean sure, we had gone out to grab takeout or pick up a few groceries here and there, but this was our first public date in our few weeks of dating. We walked through the large double doors and Shawn gave his name to the hostess.

"Right this way," she said as she gestured for us to follow her. She guided us back to a candle lit table for two in a fairly private corner of the restaurant, handing us our menus before she left. My eyes scanned over the menu for a moment before a low, husky voice stole my attention.

"You look extra pretty by candlelight," Shawn remarked. I immediately felt my cheeks get hot, surely much pinker than they were before.

"Thanks, so do you." I replied. It was true, the way the candlelight accentuated his strong features while also highlighting his gentle nature made me swoon. He reached across the table and grabbed my hand, holding onto it as we both searched the menu for our dinner. I couldn't help but smile when I felt his thumb brush soft circles on the back of my hand. It was ridiculous how even the most simple gestures had the biggest impact on me.

Our waiter came over and took our orders. I opted for the Ravioli Quattro Formaggi, while Shawn decided on the Capellini Di Mare. He also ordered a bottle of wine for us, which absolutely thrilled me.

"You really know the way to a girl's heart," I jokingly whispered as I dramatically took a sip of the wine.

"I never thought I'd be jealous of a wine but I think I might be. Be honest, what do you love more – me or that wine?" He joked.

"Oh please, don't make me choose!" I said as I overdramatically placed the back of my hand against my forehead. Shawn threw his head back in laughter and I silently patted myself on the back for being the one to make him laugh that hard.

"You're a dork. I love you." He stated bluntly. I smiled wide before responding.

"You're also a dork, and I love you too."

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Dinner with Shawn was an absolute dream. The food and wine alone would've had me on cloud nine, but with him there it truly felt like heaven.

"I like going on dates with you," I whispered contently as we walked hand-in-hand back out to his car, my head lazily laying against his arm.

"Yeah?" He chuckled. "I kinda like going on dates with you too, ya know..." he said with a smile. I looked up at him, completely in awe. He placed a sweet kiss to my forehead and we continued making our way to his car.

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I don't know if it was the wine, the romantic dinner, or his hand currently resting on my thigh - but something about this night made me want more of him, more than I had ever had of him before. It didn't take long after walking through the front door of our house for us to be laying on the couch, him on top of me, our lips moving in sync. My hands eventually made their way from his curls down to his back, slipping underneath his shirt to caress the defined muscles. His lips traveled from my lips down to my jaw, eventually making their way to my neck. I whispered softly as he continued to pepper gentle kisses on my neck.

"What was that?" He asked in between pecks. I hesitated to answer him, causing him to look up at me in question.

"I want you," I said quietly but confidently. His eyes widened in surprise, clearly not expecting my answer. His eyes searched mine for a moment, trying to find any sense of doubt.

"A-are you sure? We don't have to..." he responded shyly. He was almost more nervous than me, which was surprising but sweet.

"I think I'm ready," I responded. He furrowed his eyebrows at my answer.

"You think?" he questioned. I momentarily cursed my choice of words, but then again they were true. I wasn't 100% confident in my ability to go all the way with him at this point - but I was 100% confident in the fact that I at least wanted to try. I let out a defeated sigh before placing a soft kiss to his lips.

"I at least want to try," I responded honestly. He nodded and our lips connected again, neither of us planning to disconnect them anytime soon. I wrapped my legs around his torso as he lifted me up, carrying me down the hallway and into his bedroom. We spent several minutes making out the same way we had on the couch - fully clothed. Shawn wanted to go extra slowly and I appreciated that. My hands began to sneak their way up the back of his shirt again. He smiled into our kiss as he sat up and removed the article of clothing from his torso, tossing it to the side.

"Finally, I was wondering when you were gonna take the hint..." I joked. He shyly chuckled before bringing his lips to mine again. They didn't stay there long, however. Soon enough his lips were attached to my neck again - using slightly more pressure than he had been in the living room. My breathing got heavier as he continued to nibble at my neck, my fingers tangling their way into his brown curls. His hands gently moved up and down my sides a few times before sneaking their way up my shirt. I gasped at the feeling of his hands on my skin, causing him to look up at me with concern.

"Sorry, is that okay?" He asked.

"More than okay, there's no need for you to be nervous, Shawn..." I said comfortingly. He looked up at me, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear.

"Just promise you'll tell me if you need me to stop, okay? I don't care how far it gets - the second you tell me to stop, it's over - okay? I don't want to hurt you." His last words broke my heart.

"Of course I'll tell you," I affirmed. I placed a quick kiss to his lips before reaching down and grabbing the hem of my top, pulling it over my head and tossing to the side where Shawn's was. His eyes widened at my sudden gain in confidence before traveling down to my almost completely exposed upper body.

"You're beautiful...absolutely perfect." He cooed. My heart nearly fluttered away at his words. His kisses moved a bit further south than they had been previously, leaving gentle pecks over my chest. His hands snuck their way around to my back, tracing my bra strap as he looked up at me.

"Can I?" he asked. I took a deep breath and then nodded in reply. His fingers expertly unhooked my bra before peeling the garment away, exposing my bare breasts to him. He smiled in contentment before dipping his head back down to my chest.

"So...fucking...perfect..." he whispered in between kisses. I couldn't contain the gasp that left my mouth as he placed his lips over one of my nipples, sucking gently. He was slow and gentle and cautious, which was exactly what I needed. I was a mess of gasps and whimpers as he continued exploring my chest. His kisses began to trail down to my stomach, not leaving a single inch of my skin untouched by his lips.

"Still good?" He asked in between kisses. I nodded enthusiastically as he placed another kiss right above the waistband of my pants. "Can I?" He questioned as he hooked his fingers into my pants, preparing to take them off. I smiled before reaching down and brushing the curls out of his eyes.

"Go for it." I responded confidently. He carefully removed my pants, leaving me in nothing but my panties.

"Holy shit..." I heard him mutter under his breath as he stared down at my nearly naked body. I was grateful for the confidence boost because pretty soon his lips were pressed against my thigh. They had always been one of my biggest insecurities - but it seemed that for him, they were the most beautiful things he'd ever seen. My breath hitched as I felt his lips brush lightly across my clothed core. He placed a gentle kiss to the wet spot on my panties before using his fingers to pull the last remaining article of clothing away from me, looking up at me for approval as he did so.

"Can I taste you?" he asked, his head still resting in between my legs.

"Please," was all that I could manage to mutter.