Is this destiny?

Aiden saw Sarah staring at his sweaty body, dazed… devouring him with her eyes. He remembered her period, but the next thought was that she said it lasts 4 to 5 days, and it passed more than that.

His smile widened. "I checked out the gym. It's not bad." He kept his phone and croissant down and started walking toward her slowly. Or maybe it was not slowly, but to Sarah it looked like he is moving in slow motion.

Sarah took a step back without thinking.

He stopped walking and frowned. "Why are you walking away from me? Is it because I need to shower?" He swiftly removed his top.

His toned muscles were more prominent after exercising. Sarah could not stop staring at his body. Her heart was racing. She gasped. "You did that on purpose!"

Sarah's expression was not able to hide how Aiden affected her. She was taking shallow breaths just by looking at him. His intense gaze was locked on her and his devilish smile disarmed her. This time she didn't move, her legs could not budge even if she wanted to move.

When he stopped, he was so close that when he lowered his head, she could smell his woody-flowery fragrance mixed with the sweat.

Sarah felt Aiden's breath on her cheek. "Do you want me to shower first?" His voice was deeper than usual, and she felt sensory overload.

Her head was buzzing, and she was not able to find strength to talk. She was consumed by desire, and barely found strength to shake her head. He lowered his head and kissed her neck, her knees trembled. Sarah wrapped her arms around his neck and tilted her head to give him better access while his kisses gradually moved lower.

He lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist as he carried her to the bedroom.

Both of them were starving for each other. Spending six days together while holding back was a torture for both of them. In few seconds their clothes were on the floor, and they gasped for air between kisses.

The smell of his sweat full of pheromones made Sarah want him even more.

Aiden hurriedly reached to get the protection, and she held him back. He was puzzled. 'Now what?' Aiden waited for days, being near her without intimacy made him go nearly crazy. Now he was almost there, almost able to feel her, and she stopped him? He exhaled and let her pull his head down toward her. He heard Sarah's whisper. "I'm on the pill. No need..." His mind exploded. He is not sure when it happened, but he was inside her, and their gasps mixed.

Aiden could not tell how long he didn't move. Maybe few seconds or few minutes. But it could not be longer than that. Part of him wanted to savor the raw feeling of her welcoming heat, and other part wanted to devour her violently, to hear all her sounds, especially the ones she is not even aware that she is making.

He lifted his head and their eyes met. It was like they reflected each other with satisfying smiles and eyes burning with desire.

Sarah felt him move out slowly, deliberately. She could tell that he is enjoying, and it felt good for her as well. So much better than any time before. As if millions of details were suddenly revealed on the painting, making her enjoy it more, much more intimately. Aiden got inside again much faster than previously and she heard him let out a groan followed by a curse. "Shit! You feel so good…"

She wanted to tell him that he feels good as well. She wanted to tell him that nothing is better than the feeling of him sliding inside her. She wanted to tell him that she wishes that this can last forever. But she was not in control of her voice. Sarah's mouth opened, but only moans and gasps came out as her consciousness merged with Aiden's. There was only a raw feeling of belonging before both of them exploded with power which bound their souls with fate for eternity.

They stayed like that in each other's embrace for a long time.

Sarah tilted her head so that she can see him and smiled. "Do you like the surprise?"

"You mean...?" He gestured down.

Sarah nodded with an expectant expression.

"Yes, I like it very much." Aiden kissed her. His kiss was deep and unhurried.

Sarah was happy with his response. She could tell that they reached next level of intimacy. And there was something else, something invisible that she was not able to identify, but she knew that it was there. It felt like it was there before, but now it was much stronger. Some sort of connection that can't be broken no matter what. It made her heart feel warm and fuzzy. It made her happy. It made her his.

Sarah was clinging onto Aiden, not willing to let go. "We have the whole day. What do you want to do?"

"Hmm…" He glanced around. "The apartment is big. How about we spend the day here checking it out?" He shifted his body closer and started kissing her neck.

"We can't stay here whole day!" Sarah protested while shivers ran through her body.

"Why not? I missed you, and I need to make up for it." He said in a low voice while nibbling on her ear.

"Wait, wait…" Sarah weakly struggled when she felt his hand moving down her abdomen without intention to stop. "I'm all sticky, let's shower first."

"No problem, we can check out the shower first." He swiftly stood up and carried her to the shower.

Sarah laughed. "Is 'check out' a new codeword?"

"Mmm, let's check out every inch of this apartment." He confirmed while starting the shower.

She was not able to resist him, even if she wanted to.

By lunch time they 'checked out' the master bedroom, shower and a bathtub.

...

Sarah was trying to put a t-shirt on while Aiden held her. Sarah thought that today he is like an octopus, not letting go of her. She sighed. "Not that I'm complaining, but if I don't eat soon, I will collapse."

He pouted and let her go.

She fixed her t-shirt, looked at him and shook her head. "Go cover up, so we can go and eat." He was wearing only jeans on bottom.

"How about we order something and stay in?" He stretched his arms to hold her.

Sarah nimbly stepped backward, out of his reach. "It's a great day. Let's go out a bit." It is difficult for her to resist him, but she needs to eat. And they are 'checking out' the apartment since morning.

He complained like a child for some time, but eventually went to the closet. When he got out, he looked fresh in a white V-neck t-shirt and jeans.

He found Sarah was on a terrace that faces East and gives view of the city. "Jeff said that apartment is close to office. Is that something that can be seen from here?"

"Yes. That light blue one." He pointed in the direction of several tall buildings. One out of the buildings has a light blue color façade. "Floors ten and above."

Sarah looked down, and estimated distance. "Oh, that is close. It should not be more than ten minutes walking, right?"

"Sounds about right." He observed her excited expression. "Are you looking forward to tomorrow?"

"Yes, yes!" Sarah excitedly nodded.

Aiden laughed. "Let's go and put some food in you."