Ren didn't hesitate. He cupped her face, pulling her into a deep, passionate kiss. The heat of the moment, the closeness, the scent of her and the daring confidence she exuded was intoxicating. Every worry, every hesitation melted away.
He held her close, one hand pressed firmly against her waist, the other tracing along her back, nuzzling her neck between kisses. She pressed herself against him, feeling the solid strength of his body, the familiar warmth and safety he always provided.
"I… didn't see this coming," he murmured against her lips, voice rough with desire, "but I… can't get enough of you."
Noelle smiled against him, a spark of daring lighting her eyes. She shifted slightly, tilting her head and pressing herself more firmly against him, letting her hands trail along his shoulders and down his chest. Slowly, deliberately, she took the lead, guiding him back toward the couch, letting the boldness in her actions speak louder than words. She wanted him to feel just how much she wanted him, just as he already wanted her.
Ren let out a low, breathy laugh as she guided him, the sound vibrating against her lips. His hands lingered on her waist but he let her take control, letting her boldness set the pace. It was exhilarating, unexpected, thrilling and entirely intoxicating.
Noelle pressed closer, her body molding against his, one hand slipping to the nape of his neck, the other tracing down his chest. Her movements were deliberate, teasing but with purpose. Every shift of her weight, every brush of her fingers spoke of confidence, ownership and desire.
Ren's head dropped to the crook of her neck, inhaling the sharp sweetness of her scent, grounding himself while simultaneously losing all sense of restraint. His fingers tightened slightly at her waist, brushing along the curve of her hips, matching her rhythm.
"I… wow," he murmured against her skin, words catching in his throat. "You're full of surprises today."
She grinned, nipping lightly at his jawline. "I want you to remember this," she whispered, "to remember exactly who's got you right now."
Ren groaned softly, tilting his head to deepen the kiss, letting her lead while he surrendered to the fire she ignited in him. Every thought of restraint evaporated; all that existed was her, the heat between them and the delicious, maddening pull of wanting more.
Her hands trailed to his shoulders, then down his arms, exploring, claiming, testing the limits he usually maintained. And he let her, because he was hooked, completely and the moment demanded surrender from both of them.
"You… you weren't supposed to do that," he murmured, voice low, almost incredulous. "I didn't expect… this from you."
Noelle tilted her head, a small, teasing smile playing on her lips. "From me? And why not?"
Ren shook his head, a grin spreading despite the intensity of the moment. "Because I thought… I thought I'd have to make the first move. I never imagined you'd take charge like this."
Her hands traced the line of his chest, playful and affectionate. "Well… I didn't want to wait," she said softly, eyes glinting. "Not after today. Not after all that has happened when I'm not with you."
Ren's grin deepened, eyes dark with desire and admiration. "You've… you've completely surprised me," he said, voice rough with emotion. "And… it's a very, very good surprise."
He leaned in again, capturing her lips in another heated, passionate kiss, this time even deeper, more urgent. His hands pressed her closer, pulling her body against his, savouring the warmth and the intimacy.
Noelle wrapped her arms around his neck, matching his intensity, letting herself be swept up in the moment.
Ren pulled back just slightly for a breath, forehead resting against hers, voice husky but soft. "You… you caught me completely off guard. In the best way possible. Only you could do that."
Noelle smiled against him, heart soaring. "Good," she whispered. "Because I plan to keep surprising you."
"Would you like to unwrap your present?" Noelle asked, her voice low and teasing.
Ren's eyes darkened with desire. "Present?"
She nodded, letting her fingers trail along his chest, a sly grin playing on her lips. "Yes. I bought this especially for you," she murmured.
As Noelle led him toward the bedroom, one of the straps of her nightgown slipped slowly off her shoulder. Ren's eyes tracked the movement, his resolve weakening with every inch of bare skin that was revealed. With a quiet exhale, he reached for his phone and called his driver. "You can head home now. I'll see you tomorrow," he grinned to himself as his voice betraying just the slightest edge of anticipation.
He swallowed, jaw tightening as a pulse of heat ran through him. Every instinct screamed to close the distance, to feel her closer, to lose himself in the moment but a flicker of restraint lingered, tethering him just enough.
Noelle noticed the way his eyes darkened, a subtle smirk tugging at her lips. "Careful," she whispered, brushing a finger along his chest, "you might not survive all these surprises."
Ren exhaled sharply, leaning closer, letting the scent of her, the warmth of her skin, the soft vulnerability she showed, draw him in. The air between them thickened with desire and anticipation, each heartbeat syncing, each brush of fingers or lips building a tension neither could ignore.
Ren's hands slid up her sides, lingering at her ribs, feeling the warmth of her skin beneath the delicate fabric. The strap of her nightgown had fallen completely, brushing her shoulder and with it, his last shred of control seemed to crumble.
He leaned in, capturing her lips in a kiss that was urgent, almost frantic. Tongues met in a heated dance, breaths mingling, hearts racing. His hands traced her curves, pressing her flush against him, as if he couldn't get close enough.
Noelle's fingers tangled in his hair, tugging him just slightly, urging him nearer. She pressed her body to his, letting the nightgown slide further and the soft gasp that escaped her lips sent a jolt straight through him.
Every hesitance, every thought of restraint melted away. His lips nuzzled her neck, drawing soft moans, while his hands held her steady, anchoring himself to her as though letting go entirely would mean losing her. The room seemed to shrink around them, leaving only heat, breath and the magnetic pull of two bodies unwilling to be apart.
Ren finally pulled back and as he lifted the nightgown off her, he was loss for words at the sight that laid before him. "You… babe… the lingerie comes with crotchless panties?!" he exhaled, voice thick with arousal as he watches her slowly spread her legs to show him in all her naked glory. "I didn't expect this… but I want you. And I want you now." He hissed, eyes locked on her as if she had cast a spell, every thought dissolved, every restraint vanished, leaving only the pull of her, impossible to resist, impossible to look away from.
Noelle's eyes sparkled with triumph and desire. "Then take me," she whispered, bold and unflinching, "right here, right now."