10. Connection

You’re aware that Dex’s breathing has increased in pace. You’re sure yours has done the same as you feel your heart drumming furiously against your chest. Dex’s dark eyes stare deep into yours and he hesitantly places his hands on your bare arms. “You’re freezing” he mutters and begins rubbing his hands up and down your arms. His warm hands send electricity down your body and the aching grows more urgent. When he feels the goosebumps go back down he runs one hand down your arm and takes your hand in his. “Come” he says and gently pulls you back toward the bed.

All you can do is nod absentmindedly as you feel almost drunk from his touch. He pulls the covers back for you and makes sure your comfortable before sitting down on the bed facing you. His hand raises and gently brushed a lose strand of hair behind your ear. His hand trails down to your bare shoulder and he runs a finger across your collar bone as he does. “How are your ribs feeling?” He asks you as his thumb gently rubs your skin and starts running down past your collar bone.

“Still a little bruised but it doesn’t hurt very much… would you mind taking a look?” You find yourself asking. You’ve never been this bold before but the words left your mouth before you were aware you were saying them. You see Dex’s eyes widen slightly and his hands quickly go to the hem of your shirt. He catches himself and removes them while asking “You sure?”. It’s too late to backdown now and you nod your head reassuringly. You raise your arm over your head as he hesitantly helps pull your shirt off of you.

You feel your breasts bounce slightly as your shirt comes off. You blush at the fact that you’re now completely exposed from the waist up but are glad that Dex’s eyes are planted firmly on you. If he doesn’t make a move now you worry he never will. With his eyes still taking in your form his hand grazes your right upper rib. He gently presses it and looks up to gauge your reaction. You wordlessly stare longing into his eyes as you subtly puff your chest out causing his fingers to brush against your soft breast.

Dex glances back down and slowly traces his fingers up and you shiver as his thumb grazes your now erect nipple. His other hand grabs your waist and looks back into your eyes and you see a hunger there that makes your body quake. Before you have a chance to react he pulls you to him and your lips finally touch. His kiss is passionate but urgent and you instantly melt into him.