Page 35 of The Infinite Light of Dust

Karina’s smile burst across her face. “Kael Martin, are you nervous right now?” She moved toward me, then sat on my lap, her impossibly large smile growing somehow. “What is this? You’re being so cute.” She laughed.

I laid down against the bed and covered my face with one of her pillows. Thank god for her messy bed, making the pillows within reach. She grabbed a hold it, trying to pry it away from my face.

“You’re embarrassed! I never thought I’d see the day when you’re shaken up like this. How freaking adorable!” she squealed, clearly enjoying herself at my expense.

“Having fun, are you?” I moved the pillow, throwing it to the floor. She nodded, covering her laughter with her hand.

I gripped her hips, yanking her forward. Her hair fell onto my face and her breath caught in her throat in surprise. She audibly gulped as I dug my fingers into the soft flesh of her waist.

“Hmm? Not so funny now?” I whispered into her mouth, our lips almost touching. I lifted my hips, pressing my hardening cock against the apex of her thighs.

Quiet and wide-eyed, she shook her head. I tucked her hair behind one ear and brought my mouth to it.

“Nothing to say?” I licked the base of her ear and she moaned, her body melting against mine.

I fucking loved the noises she made every time I touched her. Sucking on her earlobe, I lifted one hand under the back of her shirt, unclasping her bra as I dipped my tongue down to her neck and bit her hard enough to leave a mark but soft enough to make her soak through her panties.

I pulled her sweatshirt over her head, and she lifted herself up awkwardly to pull her pants off. I gripped her wrists to stop her. I wanted to do it. Undressing her slowly was one of my greatest pleasures. Watching her eyes roll back and hearing her breath hitching and panting in anticipation of my touch filled me with indescribable satisfaction. Staring at her naked body was arguably better than fucking her. She shivered as I lifted her back on top of me, sliding her onto my cock.

Pink-and-orange light from the fall sunset cast across her face as she moved her hips, bringing us both closer to heaven. The light hit her skin so beautifully, making the little marks that she always complained about glow. Her eyelashes brushed against her cheek, golden and angelic, making me lose control. Her hands gripped my shoulders as she came, sounds of pleasure pouring out of her as she ground down on my cock. I pressed my thumb against her clit as it pulsed, throbbing as she came down from the high.

“God, you’re so fucking beautiful,” I said, tensing and releasing my entire body and soul into her. She collapsed on my chest, and I ran my fingertips up and down her back as it moved rapidly.

The sun had fallen by the time we caught our breath.

“Well, that was—” she finally said when I thought she was asleep.

I smiled even though she couldn’t see my face. Her cheek was pressed against my bare chest, her hair a wild nest around us. “I should tease you more often,” she told me, lifting her face.

I caressed her cheek slowly with one hand. “No, you should not. I went easy on you, this time,” I threatened playfully.

“It really was so cute seeing you all embarrassed.”

“Stop sayingcute,” I groaned, and she giggled, making my hand move with her cheek.

She was quiet for a moment, staring into my eyes. I could feel a question growing in hers and wasn’t surprised when she asked, “Did you not tell your mom about me?”

I cupped her cheek with my hand. “I don’t tell my ma, or anyone, anything about me. Or you.”

“Hmph. Sounds about right.”

“It’s not for any reason other than that’s how I am. I’ve never introduced her to a woman before, even when I was young.”

Karina’s mouth flew open. “You knew other women before me?” She mocked me in disgust, and my body shook with laughter.

“No, no.” I shook my head. “Of course not. You’re the first woman I’ve ever even spoken to.” I kissed her soft, wet lips and she smiled, nodding as she kissed me again.

“Good,” she said, kissing me a third time, this one lasting a bit longer.

After a few moments I told her that my mom had asked me when I was going to come visit her.

“It’s only a little ways away, right? You could go there on a weekend, couldn’t you?”

I nodded. “Technically, yes.”

“Why don’t you?”

Sighing, I attempted to make sense of my reasoning. Karina wouldn’t judge me, but would she understand? Maybe not, but she would try.

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