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A few days have passed since our date. Reese and I have messaged back and forth like we used to back in high school. It's strange because it doesn't feel like we haven't spoken in a few years, it feels like we've been speaking forever.

Tonight I invited him over, I offered to cook Italian food. He was pleasantly surprised but accepted my offer nonetheless.

I already prepared the food and when I heard a knock on the door, excitement and nervousness raced through my body.

He's here.

I open the door and there he stands, looking handsome as ever. He's dressed in a plain white t-shirt and black jeans. I'm sure they were the only two colours he ever wears.

He smirks, stepping inside the doorframe with ease and confidence radiating off him while my heart won't stop racing. "Hey, thanks for inviting me."

He is carrying an expensive bottle of red wine in his hand. I close the door, facing him and he holds out the bottle. "Hi. Oh wow, thank you." my bodyguard, Mike lets us have our privacy behind the front door as I follow Reese into the living area.

He glances around the interior of the room with a thoughtful expression and then he walks over to the window, admiring the view of the New York lights. I love watching all the sparkling lights from up here.

"You have an amazing view up here, Angel." my heart leaps at the nickname and I try my hardest not to blush in case he notices. Play it cool.

"Thank you. I bet your place must be just as nice... or better even." he grins boyishly, stepping away from the window and making himself comfortable on the leather sofa.

"Yeah it's nice, but it gets lonely, you know." he shrugs a shoulder and I nod my head. I know the feeling.

I shuffle nervously on my feet. "Would you like to watch a movie?"

His eyes light up at the suggestion and not long after, we pick a comedy movie on the big screen TV. We eat our food comfortably, he tells me over and over how good it is. I felt satisfied he liked my cooking, I wasn't the best cook, though I know how to cook a simple pasta dish.

I sit opposite Reese on the sofa and I can't help but feel the sexual tension radiating throughout the room.

I start to feel hot and bothered. I sneak a quick peek at Reese. Unsurprisingly, he seems cool and relaxed.

I need to calm down.

When the movie ends and the credits roll, I clear my throat, shuffling my body towards him. His forest eyes meet mine and I freeze.

Say something.

"Thank you for everything. I needed a few days I could just unwind. I guess this lifestyle is... constant and I never take a break. I mean, I get to see my loved ones from time to time but I never make plans like this..."

Stop talking Marnie.

Reese sweeps his dark hair away from his eyes and gazes at the empty plates and glasses on the coffee table. "It's cool, I get it. I enjoy spending time with you too Marns," a faint smile touches his lips. "It's like being back in high school again."

My heart constricts when he speaks about high school. When we were together. When we were happy. Then shit happened and I left. Broken-hearted.

"We were good together, you and I... before I messed up. I always think about the good times we shared."

I nod. Of course, we had many happy times together. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought about them through the years.

"Me too," I whisper, unable to meet his eyes.

I could sense Reese gazing at me, he gulps nervously. I can see from the corner of my eye as he shifts his body towards me. Does he feel the same feelings I feel?

"Marns," I hold my breath, my eyes falling closed when I listen to the words I've always wished to hear from Reese. It all seems so surreal. "I really want to prove to you that I've changed. I'm not the same dumb guy you knew back in high school. I want to be with you, Marnie. We could be great together... and not because we're both musicians. We've always connected, there was always something between us, I know you feel it too."

His cheeks redden as he watches me with nervous eyes. "I guess you inspire me and you've always been someone I can open up to. I've waited so long to get an opportunity to see you again. I hoped I would. And when I did, I wanted you even more. I promise if you give me a chance... I won't screw up this time."

He gives me a small but slightly sad smile. "I hope you find it in your heart to trust me. I really hope you feel the same because I've never stopped wanting you, Angel. I'll prove to you, that I can be the man you deserve. I'll give you the world and my heart."

"I... I don't know what to say."

My breath hitches and my pulse quickens. He stares into my eyes, waiting anxiously for an answer but I can't speak. My throat tightens up, there's no way to get my words out. "Tell me if you don't feel the same..."

He wants me. Holy shit. He wants me. And I want him.

"I... do feel the same." relief washes over his face.

There's no denying it, I feel the same way. I've never felt anything like this with any other person, only him. I wanted him. I still do.

"So can we start fresh? Can we... try again?" he leans in, with hopeful eyes and a tender smile. I feel like I could explode with happiness. Although a little part of me worries, is this too soon?

"Reese," I sigh, "I've not long come out of a relationship. I don't think it's a good idea to jump into something like this. I'm not saying I don't want to be with you, I just think..."

We've only been on one date and he's asking me out, to make things official? Boyfriend and girlfriend. Is he nuts? I've just come out of a relationship with another guy I was engaged to.

"I won't pressure you. You're in control, whatever you want to do, I'll completely respect that. I've been waiting for you for three years Angel, and I'll wait a lot longer until you are ready."

I stare at Reese for a long moment, I suddenly understand how much he means to me. Yeah, he made a mistake years ago but he's right. How can I deny him?

I feel the same way he does. I need to give him the benefit of the doubt and give him one last chance to prove himself.

"We can try again, I want to try again, but if something happens--"

A beautiful smile speeds across his face, and his eyes light up the whole room. "Nothing will happen, I promise you, I would rather die than make another stupid mistake." my heart flutters at his words and I blush. "It's you and me Marns, it always has been."

I smile. "Okay. Me and you." my heart bursts with warmth.

I want to kiss him so badly. Should I?

He watches me intently as I lean in and kiss his plump lips, brushing my lips over his with a feather-light touch. He gasps, surprised by my sudden burst of confidence. Tingling began with the touch of his soft lips, spreading across my cheeks. I press my body into him, and when I feel his mouth move with mine, I wrap my arms around his neck.

He tastes exactly how I remember and I can't get enough of him. It's intoxicating all my senses.

All that I saw and felt was Reese. He smells overwhelmingly good. I clutch him to me as I bury my head in his neck, kissing and biting as he groans in pure pleasure.

He took that as his cue and lifts me off the ground effortlessly. I wrap my legs around his waist as he carries me to my bedroom. He finds it easy and lowers me down gently onto the bed.

He stares down at me, watching me with soft features. "You're so beautiful. I can't take my eyes off you." one corner of his mouth turns up with a small, thoughtful smile. "All mine."

My heart beats faster when his lips press to my stomach. I let out a small moan and arch up to him.

"Reese, please," I choke out. I want him more than anything right now. His mouth sets fire to my skin from my rib cage down to my hip bone. "I missed this beautiful body," he mumbles against my skin.

I gasp at the touch of his mouth right above my panties. "Is this okay?" he glances beneath his dark lashes at me and I smile. "Yes..."

His tongue skims over my skin as I feel my underwear slide off. I barely register it, because his mouth is all over my stomach and thighs. The pulsing between my legs starts to hurt. I need relief. Right now.

I yank my dress over my head, and Reese pulls my pink bra straps down to release my breasts.

Standing up, he fished a condom out of his wallet and unbuttons his jeans, taking everything off in one smooth motion. Looks like he was prepared when he came here tonight.

"Reese I..."

His green eyes find mine in the dim light and I feel safe in the comfort of his arms. "I haven't done this..."

I'm glad I didn't give my virginity to Ethan but was this the right way to lose it? Tonight? I know I'm not rushing into this and Reese isn't pressuring me.

I also think I'm falling for him... again.

A mix of shock, surprise and relief swirls in his eyes and he grins at me. "I'll be gentle, I promise."

Coming down on top of me, he positions himself between my thighs. I close my eyes, anxiously waiting. He can sense my distress as he begins to touch me. My worries turn to pleasure as he continues stroking my core. I moan and whimper, my body squirming with need.

I explode into pieces, I hear him whisper. "That's it, baby..." and, "So beautiful." before he positions himself between my thighs again.

This was it. I needed him inside of me. I wanted him to make love to me.

He looks down at me as I wrap my legs around him. "Are you sure you want to do this?" he asks.

"Yes please," arching my body into his, I feel him slowly glide against my opening.

Everything feels perfect. Right here, with him.

He leans down to kiss me and I see many emotions pass through his eyes and I want to cry. "I love you," he says before he slips inside of me.

I gasp at his confession and the sharp pain in my core. My eyes sting with tears from the pain and the overwhelming feeling in my heart. "Are you okay?" he asks. I nod my head, slowly feeling the ache fade away.

"I'm good. Don't stop... but go slow, please." when Reese notices me relaxing, he slowly goes deeper until he's all the way in. "Fuck," he breathes out, squeezing his eyes shut. "You feel so good."

He keeps his weight off of me, and I hold his hips, feeling his slow thrusts against me. I begin moving with him, and with each meeting, I pull him harder into me. It doesn't hurt anymore.

Our bodies move in sync, my hips rising to meet his. His eyes are glazed over, and he is breathing hard. Our foreheads touch and his teeth clench as he looks down at my body moving with his.

It's amazing how connected we are, not just body but in our souls too.

I finish quickly as his hips ground into mine, and I cry out in pleasure as Reese goes harder. After a few more seconds, his body tenses, and he closes his eyes. "Shit,"

He falls beside me on the bed and we lay there, unmoving, trying to catch our breaths for several minutes. My breathing evens out as I look at the ceiling, "I love you too," I confess in the darkness and I can feel him watching me in the dark. "You do?"

I giggle. "Yeah. I've always loved you. I couldn't stop loving you, Reese."

He holds me, peppering kisses on my collarbone and neck. "This is a dream. I don't want to wake up soon." he says as his forehead rests on mine and tears form in my eyes.

"This is real. Me and you, baby. Always." I stare into his eyes before we make love again and fall asleep in each other's arms.

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