"SURPRISE!!" I heard Gabriella scream, startling me and causing me to jump, gasping in shock.

"God, Gabriella, you almost gave me a heart atta-" I yelled, opening my eyes. When I did, I saw that Gabriella had prepared dinner for me, my favourite meal, and a romantic song was playing softly in the background. She was wearing a vest over a baggy button-up shirt. My thoughts screamed, MOMMY!

I could feel my face burning, my throat tightening, and my mind racing, I couldn't think straight. I covered my mouth with my hands, smiling uncontrollably beneath them.

I ran and hugged Gabriella, showering her with kisses. She giggled and hugged me back.

"You look so hot in this vest!" I blurted out without thinking. Gabriella smirked and leaned close to my ear, whispering, "Wanna see me without it?" My face turned red, and I pushed her away, slapping her shoulder playfully.

"Stop joking!" I said, covering my face.

"Who said I was?" Gabriella replied, gazing intensely into my eyes with a teasing smile.

After what felt like an eternity, she grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the dining table. She gently ushered me into a chair before pulling it back under me. GOD THAT'S HOT! I thought as she settled into her own seat.

Once dinner was over, the song "Sparks" by Coldplay began to play. She rose, extending her hand toward me, and without hesitation, I took it. We stood together in the middle of the open space in the apartment, feeling the energy between us. Gabriella placed her hands on my waist while I rested mine on her shoulders.

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 
Did I drive you away?  
I know what you'll say. 
You say, "Oh, sing one we know."

The music was like honey to my ears, her touch was soothing, her hands warm against my skin, and the warmth radiated from her face as well.

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪
But I promise you this
I'll always look out for you.  
Yeah, that's what I'll do.

Her gaze shimmered with love, her touch igniting a burning desire within me. Her lips were a soft pink, and her deep blue eyes were fixed on my lips. 

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 
I say, "Oh."  
I say, "Oh."

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 
My heart is yours;  
It's you that I hold on to.  
Yeah, that's what I do.

I could no longer contain myself. I wrapped both arms around her neck, and she encircled her arms around my waist as we kissed.

Her kisses were aggressive, nearly knocking my teeth out. I tried to slow things down, but she wouldn't budge. I gently pulled her hair to halt her, and her eyebrows knotted together in confusion.

"What?" she asked, her voice urgent.

"Please be gentle! You nearly knocked my teeth out!" I said, giggling.

"Fine, sorry... Can I kiss you now?" she said, drawing me in even closer. 

I nodded, and she cradled my chin before kissing me again. This time, it was slow and tender. As we continued to share this soft moment, I felt myself walking backward and Gabriella moving forward until my back hit the wall. She grasped the door handle to my room and opened it. Then, she gently pushed me onto my bed and began unbuttoning her vest, and at that moment, I realised what was occurring.

"H-hold on! Gabriella, w-wait!" I stammered. She looked at me, tossing her vest aside, her eyes filled with desire as she bit her lips and walked toward me. She cupped my face and kissed me again.

"Don't worry, hun, I know you're not ready," she reassured me, pressing her lips to my cheek. "Just kissing, alright?" Her gaze bore into mine, and I found I couldn't refuse, nor did I want to.  I pulled her in once more and kissed her, both of my hands gently resting on her neck. 

I positioned myself on top of her, kissing her neck, and at that moment, I heard a soft moan escape her lips. I froze, looking at her in shock, her cheeks flushed, and her brows furrowed as if she were about to cry. She was biting her lips hard, as if they might bleed.

"Don't stop... please," she begged, looking at me with pleading eyes. I smiled, complying with her request as I resumed kissing her. She covered her mouth, attempting to stifle her sounds, but they escaped uncontrollably.

After a few minutes, our positions swapped, and she was on top of me this time, kissing my lips as her tongue slipped inside. I was taken aback for a moment, yet I found that I actually liked it. 

She trailed down, kissing and licking my neck, and soft whimpers escaped my lips, not loud but enough for her to hear them.

"Oh, fuck!" Gabriella exclaimed. I looked at her, bewildered, her hands were covering her mouth, and her eyes were wide. 
"What?!" I asked, sitting up quickly.

"I... I accidentally gave you a... a mark on your... neck," she said, clearly trying her hardest not to burst into laughter. 

I hurried to my vanity, glancing at my neck in the mirror. Turning back to face Gabriella, we both erupted into laughter, the tension broken by our shared amusement.

After a little while, we lay on the bed, gazing at one another. She gave me one last kiss before enveloping me in her arms. We remained like that for a while, comforted by each other's presence, until we both drifted off into a peaceful sleep, embracing the warmth of the moment we had shared.

*****

END OF CHAPTER 11!
(A very short one 😔)

Q: If you could be any age for the rest of your life, which would you choose?

A: I would wanna be 21-25