Page 39 of Pitch for You

We burst through the door like a pair of teenagers, both breathless and laughing.

Sofia's laughter echoed through the house as she playfully chased me down the hallway, both of us still giddy from our passionate encounter in the truck. I loved how carefree and happy she made me feel.

We finally came to a halt in front of her room, both of us panting and smiling like fools. Sofia leaned against the doorframe, her eyes fixated on me.

“You know, you could stay here tonight if you wanted.”

My heart skipped a beat at her words. Of course I wanted to stay with her – I never wanted to leave her side. But there were still so many things that needed to be discussed between us before we took that step.

“I would love to,” I replied honestly, “but shouldn't we talk first? About us?”

Sofia's smile faltered for a moment before she nodded. She opened the door and gestured for me to enter.

Once inside, Sofia reached out and took my hand in hers, giving it a gentle squeeze.

“I don’t want this night to end.”

“It doesn't have to,” Sofia replied with a playful smirk before pulling me back into another heated kiss.

I chuckled against her lips, my hands instinctively finding their way to her waist. “I thought we were going to talk,” I murmured, though I made no move to stop her.

Sofia pulled back, her eyes twinkling. “We can talk... later.” Her fingers trailed down my chest, leaving a trail of fire in their wake. “Right now, I have other plans for you.”

I groaned, my resolve weakening with every touch. “Sofia, you're killing me here.”

She grinned, clearly pleased with the effect she was having on me. “Good,” she purred, stepping back and slowly unzipping her dress. It pooled at her feet, leaving her in nothing but a lacy bra and panties.

My breath caught in my throat at the sight of her. “You're so beautiful,” I whispered, drinking in every curve and line of her body.

Sofia closed the distance between us once more, her lips finding mine in a searing kiss. I responded eagerly, my hands roaming over her soft skin as I backed her towards the bed.

We fell onto the mattress in a tangle of limbs, our kisses growing more heated and desperate. I trailed my lips down her neck, reveling in the soft moans that escaped her.

“I need you,” Sofia gasped, her fingers tangling in my hair. “Please, I need to feel you inside me again.”

I didn't need to be told twice. In one swift motion, I removed my clothes and positioned myself between her legs. Sofia wrapped her legs around my waist, pulling me closer.

As I entered her, we both let out a satisfied groan. It felt like coming home, like every part of me was exactly where it was meant to be.

We moved together in perfect synchronicity, our bodies speaking a language that words could never fully express. With every thrust, every moan, every tender caress, we reaffirmed our love for one another.

Sofia gazed up at me with such raw emotion that it took my breath away. We came together, our cries of pleasure mingling in the air around us. As we lay there afterward, tangled in each other's arms, I knew with absolute certainty that this was where I belonged.

With Sofia by my side, I was home.

“Listen, I need to say something before we both pass out from our activities tonight.” I sat up. “Don’t worry, I’m not asking you, but..” I pulled out a velvet box and sat it on her nightstand. “I’ve had this since before graduation.”

Her eyes glistened. “What do you mean?You left?”

“Yes, but before I found out about the full-ride, I planned on asking you to marry me after graduation. You were the love of my life. The only person I wanted to be with - and still to this day - you are the only one I want. I’ll wait decades for you to be my wife if I have to - but I want to make intentions crystal clear here.”

“I love you so much.”

“I love you too,” I replied, my voice equally strained. “More than anything in this world.”

Epilogue

Sofia

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