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Chapter 4 - CHAPTER FOUR: Quiet Confessions

The empty classroom was bathed in the golden haze of late afternoon, silent except for the soft rustle of clothes and whispered breaths. The world outside felt miles away, as if the school itself had melted into shadows and warmth just for them.

Michael's hands slid beneath Mira's shirt with a hunger that had been simmering all day. His fingers found the soft curves of her breasts, cupping and kneading gently at first, then with growing need. His thumbs circled her nipples, hard and sensitive, drawing soft gasps from Mira's parted lips.

He lowered his mouth to her collarbone, leaving a trail of slow, teasing kisses before capturing one nipple between his lips. The heat of his tongue flicked and swirled, sending delicious shivers racing through her body.

Mira's hands tangled in his hair, pulling him closer as desire flared between them, thick and urgent. She could feel every pulse of his need as he peeled her shirt away, inch by inch, until her skin was bare beneath his hungry hands.

With a gentle strength, Michael lifted her onto the desk, lifting her skirt high enough to reveal the creamy expanse of her thighs. He settled between her legs, their eyes locking in a charged moment before he entered her slowly, deeply, making them both catch their breath.

Their bodies moved together in a rhythm that was sometimes slow and sensual, sometimes fierce and all-consuming. Michael shifted to lift Mira's legs over his shoulders, driving deeper, while his hands never left her breasts—rolling, squeezing, worshipping.

He flipped her onto her stomach, his lips tracing the curve of her back and the swell of her hips, one hand trailing beneath her to tease and pinch her nipples in time with his thrusts. Mira's breath hitched as waves of pleasure rippled through her.

Their moans and whispers mingled with the stillness of the room, creating a secret language of touch and need. When they finally rolled onto their sides, bodies pressed close, their movements slowed, and Michael's lips found hers in a deep, lingering kiss.

Between gasps, Mira pulled back just enough to murmur, "I was thinking… maybe we could hang out with Jace sometime. Like, see a movie. Friendly. No strings."

Michael's eyes darkened with desire, but softened with something more tender. He cupped her breast gently and smiled. "I like that idea."

He kissed her again, the taste of her lingering as they moved together once more—slow, sure, and filled with quiet promises.

Mira's breath caught as she pulled back just enough to look into his eyes, her voice soft but steady. "Michael… do you really love me?"

The question hung between them, fragile and urgent.

He paused, searching her face, then cupped her cheek with a tenderness that made her heart ache. "I do," he said quietly, every word heavy with meaning. "More than I've ever said out loud."

Mira smiled, her fingers tracing gentle patterns on his chest. "And… did you enjoy today

Us?"

Michael's grin was slow, satisfied. "You have no idea," he murmured, his hands roaming over her curves once more. "Every touch, every moment—it was everything."

She swallowed hard, her voice trembling with honesty. "You mean so much to me, Michael. More than anyone else ever has."

He brushed a stray lock of hair from her face, his eyes shining with warmth and something deeper. "I'm not going anywhere. You're everything to me too."

Their lips met again, softer this time, sealing the promises spoken and unspoken between them as the sun dipped lower outside the window.

Their bodies moved in perfect rhythm, every touch and kiss deepening the connection that pulsed between them. Michael's hands explored Mira's curves with reverence, tracing the lines of her body like a map he never wanted to forget. He lingered on her breasts, his palms cupping and kneading gently, eliciting soft gasps that sent a shiver down both their spines.

Mira arched into his touch, her skin tingling where his lips trailed down her neck, leaving a trail of fire. She pressed closer, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath her palm, grounding her in the moment.

Michael shifted, rolling them gently so Mira was beneath him, giving her full view of his dark, searching eyes. The weight of his body, warm and strong, was intoxicating. He took his time, savoring every inch, as if committing her to memory.

Their breaths mingled in the quiet room, the world outside fading until all that remained was the heat between them — raw, electric, and undeniable.

Mira's fingers tangled in his hair as he leaned down again, lips brushing hers in slow, deliberate kisses that spoke of hunger and devotion. She arched her back, inviting him deeper, the sensation flooding her with a heady mix of pleasure and surrender.

Michael's hands roamed lower, gripping her hips as he shifted their position, sliding inside her with a slow, powerful thrust that made them both gasp. The room filled with the sounds of their connection—soft moans, whispered names, and the steady rhythm of their bodies moving together.

They explored every angle, every movement—a dance of passion and tenderness. Michael pulled Mira closer, his mouth finding hers as he shifted again, this time resting on his knees, lifting her hips to meet his with slow, deep strokes that left them both breathless.

Mira wrapped her legs around him, the warmth and pressure driving her higher and higher until the world narrowed to the pulsing heat between them.

"Michael," she whispered, voice thick with need.

He kissed her fiercely, hands tightening on her hips as they tumbled into a shared crescendo—raw, urgent, and utterly consuming.

When the waves of pleasure finally subsided, they lay tangled together, hearts pounding and skin slick with sweat, wrapped in the quiet aftermath of their connection.

Mira traced lazy circles on Michael's chest, a smile tugging at her lips. "I want us to be more than just this," she murmured.

Michael's fingers brushed her hair, eyes filled with promise. "We will be. I promise."

The room held its breath around them, a fragile moment suspended between desire and hope — two souls quietly confessing more than words ever could.

Mira nestled closer, her leg draped over his, the warmth between them still lingering like a trace of magic. She felt the weight of his promise settle gently in her chest, a delicate hope unfurling inside her.

"Say it again," she whispered, her voice soft against his skin. "That we'll be more."

Michael tilted his head to look at her, brushing a thumb across her cheek. "We will be more," he said again, slower this time, as though each word carried the weight of something sacred. "Whatever this becomes… I want to choose it. I want to choose you."

Mira's heart swelled. She searched his face, looking for doubt, but found only honesty—and something even more dangerous. Something that looked like love.

She exhaled shakily and leaned forward to kiss him again, not with hunger, but with reverence. The kind of kiss that lingered after it ended, echoing in the space between heartbeats.

They stayed like that for a while, tangled in each other, the silence around them comforting instead of empty.

Eventually, Mira spoke again, her voice low. "You make me feel… seen. Not just wanted, but known. Like even the parts of me I try to hide aren't too much for you."

Michael's hand drifted down her arm, fingers interlacing with hers. "That's because they aren't. Every version of you is enough for me."

She blinked quickly, fighting the sudden sting in her eyes. "You really mean that?"

He nodded. "Every word."

Mira closed her eyes and pressed her forehead to his. "Then I think I'm falling for you more, Michael. I don't know when it started—but it's happening."

Michael didn't hesitate. "Then fall deeper," he whispered. "I'm right here."

They kissed again, slower this time, as if mapping each other's hearts through lips and breath and silence.

And in the stillness that followed, Mira knew: this wasn't just a moment of pleasure. It was the beginning of something more real. Something terrifying. Something beautiful.

She tightened her fingers in his and let herself believe—for just this moment—that love could be enough.

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