Every fibre of my being desires to devour Zoe's lips as she sits in front of me, licking her lips while enjoying her favourite ice cream, completely unaware of what she's doing to me.

We came to her favourite cafe after our last class because I promised her I would make up for not giving her time last week.

I wonder how her hair would feel wrapped around my fingers when I yank her towards me before capturing her lips and finally knowing how my best friend tastes.

Fuck! I want to taste her so badly that it's driving me insane. Every time she licks her lips, it sends a jolt of electricity through me, making it harder to resist the urge to lean over the table and kiss her.

I can't get the image out of my mind—her beneath me, her lips swollen from my kisses, her body arching towards mine.

Zoe is my best friend. My feelings for her were so pure until that night, when everything changed. Now, these wild desires feel so forbidden, so wrong.

"Sky..." Zoe snaps her fingers, pulling me out of my fantasy.

I stare at her, startled. "What?"

"Where were you lost, Sky? You weren't even listening to me." She stares at me, concerned.

How do I tell you I was lost in fantasising about you? Fuck!!

"I already told you. It's about work. I don't want to disappoint my father." I give her a false excuse, trying to sound convincing.

I feel so guilty every time I lie to her face, but I have no choice. Zoe shouldn't know what's going on in my head. I can't let my burning desire ruin our friendship.

"I can't believe you're so anxious about work. You used to be so chill. Now I'm scared."

Scared? Why is she scared?

My brows furrow in confusion as I ask, "Why?"

"If a person like you is so stressed over work, I wonder how I will manage our family business in the future." She fidgets with her necklace, her nervous eyes fixed on me.

After graduating, Zoe has to take over her father's fashion company, which is currently being managed by Jackson Martin, her father's friend. She worries about it most of the time.

I place my hand over hers and reassure her, "You'll be amazing, Trouble, and I'm with you." I blink my eyes.

"I know, Sky." She nods. "But right now, I'm worried about you. I can't stand seeing you so lost."

Her concern for me only makes my heart ache more. If only she could read my mind, she would know the real reason behind my distraction: my intense longing to caress every inch of her body, devour her lips, and bury myself deep inside her.

I take a deep breath and force a smile, trying to put her at ease. "You don't have to worry about me. I'll be fine."

"You always say that, but I have to do something to distract you. What should I do?" She wonders, placing her finger on her chin.

A smile tugs at the corner of my lips. She looks so adorable at this moment that I want to grab her and kiss her passionately.

Not again, Sky. Get a grip on yourself.

Zoe stands from her chair and strolls to my side with a mischievous grin on her face, causing my brows to furrow in confusion.

Before I can think of anything, she leans in and begins to tickle my sides, startling me.

"Zoe, stop!" I laugh, trying to squirm away. "You know I hate being tickled."

"That's the point!" She giggles, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "I'm trying to make you laugh and forget whatever's bothering you."

"Zoe, I'm warning you to stop."

"I'm not scared of you, Sky." She sticks out her tongue and lets out another giggle.

"I'll make you pay if you don't stop, Trouble," I warn her again, but she doesn't stop.

"How will you make me pay?" She asks, continuing to tickle me, oblivious to my dark desire. I desperately want to bend her over my lap, lift her dress, and spank her buttocks until she begs me to stop. That's how I want to make her pay for not listening to me.

Although she tickles me, I imagine her lying across my lap—me making her ass red with hard spanks, and my shaft as hard as a rock.

Fuck!

Where are my thoughts going? They're getting wilder. She's awakening my inner beast.

I must stop Zoe before I lose control over myself and do something I'll regret later.

In desperation to make her stop, I harshly push her away and yell, "Just stop it, Zoe. You can't always behave like a child."

Zoe's laughter abruptly ceases, and she stares at me with a hurt expression as she stumbles back from my push. Her eyes widen in shock, and a flicker of pain pierces my heart like a knife.

Fuck you, Sky. What did you do? You shouldn't have treated her like that.

I curse myself, regretting my harsh reaction. I feel a pang of guilt, but I can't bring myself to explain what's really going on inside my head. Not now. Not ever.

"I... I'm sorry, Zoe," I say, my voice softer now, filled with remorse. "I didn't mean to push you like that."

"Maybe I should go." She steps back, tears welling up in her eyes.

Shit! She's so hurt. I wish I could explain myself.

"No, Zoe, please..." I stand up and reach out to grasp her hand to stop her from leaving, but she pulls away, hurt etched on her face.

"You know what, Sky? I was just trying to cheer you up." Her voice trembles, and a lone tear trickles down her cheek. "But if you don't want my help, I'll leave you alone."

This is the first time she's crying because of me, and I hate myself for it. "Zoe, please don't go."

She wipes her tears. "I think I should. You clearly need some space, Sky."

I shake my head, feeling terrible for hurting my Zoe. "I'm sorry. I didn't want to hurt you."

"Maybe you should figure out what's really bothering you, Sky," she says, her eyes avoiding mine now. "And when you're ready to talk, I'll be here."

With that, she grabs her handbag and walks away, leaving me standing there, filled with regret.

My forbidden desire for my best friend is already ruining our friendship. Shit!

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