Eden leaned into his touch, hungry for affection. She stood on her toes and wrapped her arms around her boyfriend, closing her eyes. She craned her neck, trying to pull him down.
“I think it would help if you were to lean down,” she grumbled. “C’mon, Sterling.”
Sterling laughed softly but complied. He leaned down, wrapping his arms around her waist. His lips hovered above hers for a teasing second before he connected them softly.
Eden nearly whimpered when he simply brushed their mouths together, but was saved from the embarrassment when he connected their mouths. Eden sighed in content, kissing him back just as softly. That was what she needed right now. No teeth. No tongue. Just a gentle caress, just tender kisses.
“You really do look beautiful today,” Sterling murmured against her before going back to kissing her. He truly enjoyed kissing her like this, it was almost as good as or even better than kissing her heatedly.
Eden cheeks warmed at his comment. She hummed, moving her mouth with his softly. “You, too,” she murmured before she realized what she’d said. “Handsome, I mean…”
“Yeah, I figured that’s what you meant,” Sterling chuckled softly, pulling away to smile at her. “So, are you ready to go?”
Eden kept the same position for a few seconds, neck craned up, eyes closed, lips slightly parted before she opened her eyes slowly. She swallowed and set her feet firmly on the ground.
“Yeah,” she smiled, relieved. “Let’s go.”
“Wonderful. Let’s go, then. I’m excited,” Sterling with a grin, pecking her lips again before grabbing her hand and tugging her toward the car.
“I know,” Eden chuckled as she let him tug her to the car. Her hand lifted up to pull the neck of her shirt higher before she dropped it, instead hugging Sterling’s arm. “It’s going to be amusing.”
“Well, it should be. It’s an amusement park, after all,” Sterling teased, opening the door for her.
“Oh my God,” Eden groaned, slapping her palm over her forehead. Unconsciously, she was relieved he made that joke. It lighted up her spirits… and made her hurt herself, even if it was barely felt. “Seriously, Sterling?”
Sterling laughed and swept a kiss over her temple. “It’s true, is it not? Amusement parks should be amusing.”
“Don’t do that again,” Eden said in exasperation. “That was tearable, Sterling!”
“What? It was a good pun! And too good of an opportunity to pass up,” Sterling declared, pushing her toward the car. “Sit down, beautiful, so we can go.”
Eden huffed and took a seat when she reached the car. “Don’t rush me, handsome,” she muttered, still flustered by his attractive looks. “You are such a little kid.”
“Hey, I’m excited! Can you blame me? I’m going to the amusement park with my girlfriend for the first time,” Sterling chuckled, closing her door behind her and making his way to the other side.
Eden smiled softly at the thought. When he sat inside, she reached out to grab his hand. “Well, I like seeing you excited,” she said. “I’m gladly you are.”
Sterling looked over st her and brought her hand to his lips, sweeping a kiss across her knuckles. “I like spending time with you, so of course I’m excited.”
Eden looked at him, a small smile on her features. “You’re adorable,” she chuckled, her grip on his hand tightening. “You know that, right?”
“Mm, you’ve told me so. But I think you are more adorable,” Sterling said, grinning at her. “And I need my hand to start the car, beautiful. Just so you know.”
Eden immediately let go of his hand, gripping her own tightly in her lap. "Go on, then. Start the car," she said smiling, her nails digging in her flesh. She caught herself quickly and stopped the action.
“In a second,” Sterling murmured, twisting around to press their lips together gently.
Eden's eyes widened in surprise, even though she should know better. She immediately closed her eyes and twisted around slightly to kiss him better.
Sterling hummed against her lips and pressed harder against her. The armrest cut into his stomach, though, making him pull away after a moment.
“Much better. But we’ll have to continue later, when there isn’t something between us,” he said with a grin, sitting back in his chair and starting the car.
Eden crossed her arms around her stomach, cheeks pink. She chewed on her bottom lip, mouth still tingling from the contact. "You owe me twice now," she grumbled under her breath. "You keep owing me kisses, Sterling."