Sterling rolled his eyes with a soft chuckle. “I think it means that love doesn’t have to be jealous because when you’re in love with someone and know they love you back, then you don’t need to think of them leaving you for another person,” he explained with a shrug. When she kissed him, he grinned and kissed her back again. “I want to experience it with you, too. All we need to do is be together, then. As long as I know you’re mine and I’m yours, then I will continue to grow into love for you.”
“But shouldn’t that be more insecurity than jealousy? Because you’re afraid of someone leaving you behind for another… that’s more insecurity, right?” At his next words, she smiled brightly. She slipped her hands out of his hold to unbuckle the seatbelt and fold her legs underneath her so she could lean more toward Sterling. She set her hands back in his and pressed their foreheads together, eyes now closed, the smile still wide on her features. “I can’t wait to experience it with you. I can’t wait to spend my time with you. I can’t wait. You’re amazing, Sterling. I’m glad I fell for you. I’m glad it’s you who came into my life. And if I went through what I went through just so it could lead me to you, I know I wouldn’t hesitate walking the same path all over again.”
Sterling grinned and bumped heir noses together lovingly. “Me too. I can’t wait to experience more of my life with you… Now, what do you say we get out of this car so I can kiss you properly?”
Eden looked pecked his lips softly before nodding, a small smile on her features. “I agree,” she murmured. “You owe me two kisses, Sterling.”
“And I will make those two kisses count,” Sterling said with a wink before grabbing his keys and climbing out of the car.
Eden huffed, opening the car door and stepping out herself, but not before snatching her glasses and perching them in her face. She shut the door behind her gently and blinked, turning her gaze to Sterling, want swimming in it.
Sterling stepped around to the other side of the car. He took Eden’s waist in his hands and pulled her against himself, backing up against the car. He looked down into her eyes, noticed the desire in them that mirrored his own. With a smirk, he leaned down so that their lips were almost touching.
“Have I told you how beautiful you are today?” he murmured lowly.
Eden nearly stumbled Sterling grabbed her waist and pulled her to himself and backing up against the car. Her hands automatically gripped his shirt, eyes wide as they looked up at him. Her mouth suddenly felt so dry. And then that tease leaned down till their lips were brushing but not touching, and it took everything out of Eden not to whine.
“Yes, you have,” she whispered, her tongue feeling numb though they hadn’t even done anything. “Many times.”
Sterling hummed, his gaze dropping to her lips momentarily. “Good. Because you’re absolutely breathtaking,” he muttered before closing the space between their mouths.
When their lips touched, Eden felt like they were touching for the first time. She felt warmth explode through her, her heart racing but feeling calm at the same time. She stepped on her toes, kissing him back. Her arms wrapped around his neck, pressing herself closer to him as their lips moved together gently.
Sterling pulled her closer, their bodies flush together with no space left between them. He leaned down further to give Eden better access to his lips, pressing them together harder.
Eden hummed in content, wishing she had been a bit taller. Being 5’5 while your boyfriend was 6’2 was a huge disadvantage. That meant he could keep his lips away from yours unless you kicked him in the shins. And Eden was glad she hadn’t had to resort to that. Yet.
Eden’s fingers laced through his hair, massaging his scalp gently, twirling his hair around her fingers. God, she loved kissing him. So much.
Sterling grunted softly at the feeling of her fingers in his hair. He ran his own fingers through her hair, using his lips to part hers. His tongue swept over them, asking permission.
Eden’s knees nearly buckled from under her at the intensity of his kiss. When he trailed his tongue over her lips, she couldn’t help the sound that escaped her throat. She immediately opened her mouth for him, inviting him in, her body pressed to him tighter.
Sterling growled at the sound that came from her lips. He loved that sound. He really did. It sent shivers down his spine and made him want to keep kissing her forever. And when she opened her mouth for him, he immediately slipped his tongue inside.
At the growl he produced, Eden found herself getting weaker. It was always so easy for him to refuce her to mush. She wasn’t complaining, though. She enjoyed what he did to her. Every little feeling he gave her, she enjoyed it.
And then he slipped his tongue in her mouth and Eden’s went out to greet it, swiping at it, already feeling so devoured.
Sterling made a content sound when he felt her press her tongue against his. He ran his tongue over her teeth, then the underside of her tongue, prompting another sound from her.
”Sterling…” his name slipped out from her mouth and into his as he explored her mouth, driving her insane. She gripped him tighter, giving in completely to him.
Finally, she pulled away, gasping for breath, body trembling. Oh
Sterling let another growl slip when his name slipped from her tongue. She pulled away for air, and he rested his head on her shoulder. “Does that make up for one?” he murmured.
Tongue too numb to speak, Eden exhaled shakily and nodded, her arms wrapped around him. She breathed him in, legs trembling. It was a good thing she hardly wore heels. It was a very good thing.
“Good,” Sterling mumbled, loosening his hold slightly. “We should probably head into the park soon…”
“Wait,” Eden breathed heavily, fingers gripping him tightly as she tried to catch her composure. Once her legs had dropped trembling, she inhaled deeply through her nose and stepped away from him slowly, remembering to fix her collar in case it slumped down. “Now we can go.”
Sterling swept a kiss over her forehead before taking a step away from his car. He ran his hands over his shirt to straighten it, then offered Eden his hand. “What do you want to do first?”
Eden took his hand and then looked up at him, chuckling when she noticed his messy hair. “Fix your hair,” her eyes crinkled with the smile. She reached up with her hand. “Bend down for me, Sterling.”
Sterling rolled his eyes with a chuckle and did as she said. “Yes, my queen,” he drawled teasingly.
