Chapter 18: Desire
After Sera left in the evening, Hazel and Lilith cleared the table. Hazel sat on the counter, eating a piece of chocolate next to Lilith, who washed the dishes. She took a few bites of chocolate and fed some to Lilith as well. The silence, disrupted only by the clattering of dishes, was comfortable. This little home life brought peace to Lilith. After finishing the dishes, Lilith washed her hands and dried them before making a drink for herself.
Hazel had chocolate smudged on her lips and fingers. She licked her lips, catching Lilith's attention. Lilith couldn't help but be drawn to Hazel's lips, her eyes transfixed by the sight.
Unaware of Lilith's gaze, Hazel spoke up, "About that Adam thing, I swear that boy will fall for any older woman who asks him out. He's too young to be spending nights with strangers. Thank God Sera is nice."
Lilith reluctantly pulled her gaze away from Hazel to focus on her drink. "I agree. I told her she shouldn't take him, but Sera didn't listen. Well, I can't blame either of them; sex does have its appeal," Lilith explained. "So, are you starting to take a liking to Sera?" she asked as she nursed her drink.
Hazel blushed at Lilith's bold comment. "Yeah, she told me that if you ever mistreat me, she will have my back," she said with a chuckle.
Lilith placed her glass on the bar counter and stepped in front of Hazel. Parting her thighs, she stood between Hazel's legs, placing her hands on either side of Hazel's hips. "Do you think I would ever mistreat you?" Lilith asked, looking straight at her. Hazel felt her throat go dry at the closeness and managed to say, "I don't think you will."
Lilith replied, "Good, because I crave you too much to ever treat you badly." Then, smirking, she added, "Except in bed." Lilith took Hazel's hand and licked the chocolate off her fingers. They didn't break eye contact. Hazel held her breath in anticipation as Lilith released her hand and leaned towards her neck.
As soon as Lilith kissed Hazel's neck, Hazel sighed. Lilith began to suck and kiss her neck, moving to the curve where Hazel's neck met her shoulder, biting gently. Hazel moaned at the sensations.
"Hazel, if you keep doing that, I can't promise I will behave. I might cross all the lines," Lilith said, pulling away to look at Hazel, her breaths coming in quick bursts.
"I didn't ask you to behave," Hazel responded, biting her lower lip. Lilith groaned at the sight and leaned her forehead against Hazel's.
"Once we do this, there's no going back," Lilith whispered.
Hazel closed her eyes and replied softly, "I don't want to go back ever."
Lilith didn't need any more signs. She slowly dipped her head, kissing Hazel softly. The first touch of their lips was so tender that Hazel feared opening her eyes would break the moment. Lilith tasted the remnants of chocolate on Hazel's lips. Breaking the kiss, she removed her glasses and placed them on the counter behind her. Hazel observed this small action, feeling both soothed and aroused.
Soon, Lilith's hands moved to grasp Hazel's hips as she leaned in to kiss her again. Hazel wrapped her arms around Lilith's neck. Lilith gently coaxed Hazel into opening her mouth, and their kiss became gentle yet consuming.
After what felt like a long time, they broke apart, both breathing heavily. Lilith gazed at Hazel, desire flooding her eyes. "Hazel, this doesn't satisfy me; I need more."