Rebirth: Love me Again

[LINA]

A sound escaped Dylan—a mix between a groan and a sigh—and then his mouth was on mine again.

This time, he didn't hold back. His kisses became urgent, his hands more daring, exploring the curves and hollows of my body like he was learning me by heart.

Clothes disappeared, forgotten on the floor, replaced by the warmth of skin against skin. My breath caught as he pressed gentle kisses down my neck, my shoulder, my chest—each one filled with unspoken emotion.

He wasn't just worshipping my body. He was telling me a story.

A story of longing. Of pain. Of years spent loving from a distance.

And now—finally—being allowed to love me openly.

His name slipped from my lips again and again, like a prayer, and he responded with quiet murmurs in my ear.

"You're beautiful."

"You're mine."

"I've waited so long for this."

Time seemed to blur, the world outside shrinking until nothing remained but the two of us. Our hearts beat in unison, breaths mingling, bodies moving together in perfect rhythm.

He touched me like he was afraid to break me, but also like he wanted to imprint himself on my soul.

And maybe he already had.

Because every kiss, every stroke, every whispered word etched him deeper into me.

He kissed the inside of my wrist, the curve of my stomach, the softness of my thigh. His tenderness undid me more than any rough passion could have.

There was something so raw about the way he looked at me—as if I was both his salvation and his undoing.

When we finally joined—slowly, carefully—I gasped, my body adjusting, molding to his. He stilled immediately, watching me with concern, his hand brushing a lock of hair from my cheek.

"I've got you," he whispered. "Just breathe."

I nodded, tears pricking my eyes not from pain, but from the sheer overwhelming emotion. And then we moved together, slowly at first, then in a rising tide of passion and longing that neither of us could hold back.

Each movement was a promise. Each gasp, each cry, each whispered name—proof that this was real.

We weren't just making love.

We were claiming each other.

And when we reached the edge together, holding each other tightly, shaking with the force of everything we felt, it wasn't just physical. It was emotional. Spiritual. A connection that went deeper than either of us could ever explain.

Afterward, we stayed wrapped in each other, our bodies tangled beneath the sheets, the room filled only with the sound of our breathing.

Dylan rested his forehead against mine, his fingers lightly tracing patterns on my hip. "I don't deserve you," he whispered.

I cupped his cheek and smiled softly. "That's funny. Because I feel like I finally got what I've always deserved."

He let out a shaky laugh and pulled me closer. "Promise me something."

"What?"

"Don't regret this. No matter what happens. No matter who comes after us."

I kissed his chest, right over his heart. "Never."

We lay there in silence for a while, just holding each other, neither of us ready to break the spell of the moment.

And though the future was uncertain, though there were people waiting in the shadows to tear us apart, right now, none of it mattered.

Because we had this night.

Our night.

And I would carry it in my heart forever.

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The island was nothing short of a dream. Secluded from the rest of the world, it felt like a hidden slice of heaven carved out just for the two of us.

The moment we stepped off the boat, soft white sand welcomed my bare feet, warm and powdery like sifted sugar. The sea stretched endlessly in every direction, a shimmering blend of turquoise and crystal blue that danced beneath the golden sun.

Dylan had brought me here without warning, as if he couldn't wait another second to share this secret escape.

"This place is just ours," he said, his voice soft but firm, like a promise etched in the salt-tinged breeze.

The air was pure, untouched by city smoke or worries. The trees swayed gently—palm fronds whispering secrets above our heads—and birds sang songs I had never heard before, their melodies carried by the wind like lullabies.

Our villa stood just by the shoreline, made of polished wood and wide glass walls that let in the view of the sea from every corner.

At night, we left the windows open, letting the ocean breeze kiss our skin while we lay tangled in each other's arms, whispering things we never had the courage to say back home.

Days here blurred together in the most beautiful way. We swam under the sun and explored hidden coves, laughing as the waves knocked us over.

Dylan, always alert and composed before, now wore a softer expression, a version of him only I was allowed to see.

He'd sneak up behind me while I admired the sunset and wrap his arms around my waist, his chin resting on my shoulder. "You look happier here," he'd whisper. And I was. I truly was.

We shared breakfasts on the deck—tropical fruits, fresh fish, and coffee brewed just the way I liked.

There was no one else here—just Dylan and me—but I had never felt happier or more at peace. It was as if the rest of the world had faded away, leaving only the sound of waves, the warmth of the sun, and the quiet comfort of his presence.

Dylan had his own way of making things work. He could bring food to the table with nothing more than a fishing line and his bare hands, returning with fresh catch and tropical fruits he gathered from the island.

And when we needed more—groceries, small supplies, the occasional craving for something sweet—we'd take his boat to the nearby village or town.

The ride itself was beautiful, wind in our hair, sea spray on our cheeks, and our hands linked over the edge of the boat. Even the mundane felt magical with him.

It amazed me how capable and calm he was in this place, like he belonged to the wild rhythm of the island more than any city skyline.