When Leora awoke the next morning, she couldn't help but feel acutely aware of her nakedness below the covers. There was a new, unfamiliar- albeit satisfying- ache between her legs. Her mind trailed back to the previous night which had been an enriching and profound experience for her relationship with Adam.
He moaned lightly from below her, his thumb brushing against the skin of her hip as he unconsciously pulled her closer. His chest continued to rise and fall with quiet breaths, even as his nose nuzzled her hair tenderly.
A small smile tugged at Leora's lips as her hands tracing over his features, relishing the feeling of his skin against hers. She loved mapping out the contours of his skins- and after last night she had explored every inch of him- there was no part of him that hadn't been discovered. The apples of her cheeks, lit with a blush as she remembered the way he had her moaning and panting beneath him. Her thighs clenched, her arousal growing as she recalled the previous night:
The soft mattress pressed into Leora's back, as Adams mouth continued to work wonders against her skin. Each kiss growing more frantic and desperate as he roamed her flesh. He stopped, taking his time to look down at her, and take in her flushed, breathless state.
All he could think was how lucky he was, and how much she deserved to be worshipped. She deserved everything he could give and more, that was exactly what he wanted to give. His fingers brushed against her skin, in a feather-like touch, ghosting down her arms.
Leora sucked in a breath, only shivering when she felt his warm chapped lips replacing his fingers. Laying small kisses against her collarbones, and blazing a fluttery trail down the valley of her breasts going even further down. Her hand clutched his hair, nails scraping against his scalp as he pressed a lingering kiss to her stomach that caused her eyes to flutter shut.
The tingles that she was used to feeling at his touch had been somewhat magnified, along with the knot of pleasure that she was becoming accustomed to around Adam. She could feel her thighs becoming slick with her arousal as Adam's kisses inched closer to the place she wanted him the most.
Adam loved hearing her trying to fight for control, each gasp and groan only making him want to tease her all the more. He kissed her pelvic bone, then her inner thigh, smirking as she let out a desperate whine when he skipped over her heat to kiss her other thigh then down her leg all the way to her ankle.
She let out another mewl, her hips bucking wildly, craving the sensuous friction that she knew she needed. Adam felt his dick twitch at her actions- fuck, she was a sight to behold. He'd edge her for hours if it meant that he could hear all of those little noises she could make. His nose brushed against her, as he nipped and sucked her thighs- bruising her with his dominance.
"Adam!" She huffed in annoyance, as he continued to bait her. He nuzzled his face into her neck with a small hum continuing to leave his marks on her skin before joining their lips in a painfully slow kiss.
It was slow and sexy. As if he was taking his time to explore every part of her, as if they had all the time in the world and longer. It was toe-curling and Leora was swept away until she was drowning in Adam. He groaned into her mouth, the sound sending another tug between her legs reminding her of her need for him.
He smiled against her mouth when she tried to press further into him as he pulled away. Leora let out a small growl, pulling his bottom lip between her teeth- biting the soft flesh. Using her weight to flip them, and pin the surprised male below her. Though surprised, Adam didn't stop her from taking over because the truth was that he didn't mind relinquishing control, especially if it meant that he could see her on top of him.
Her thighs rested on either side of one of his large thighs, as she cautiously navigated the expanse of his body with the pads of her fingers, gliding over the rough ridges of his scarred chest. Leora bit her lip, her hesitancy growing, shyness taking over- her pulse began to quicken whether in anticipation or just nervousness she wasn't entirely sure.
Adam, sensing her sudden apprehension placed one hand on the back of her thigh caressing it gently. His other hand over hers, guiding her back to his skin after placing a quick kiss on her knuckles in reassurance.
Adam's husky growl broke through the charged silence that surrounded them: "Do whatever you want, beautiful."
Leora blushed, though she was grateful for his encouragement. The hair on the back of her neck stood up knowing that Adam was enjoying her change in pace, she was glad that she could feel that way. A part of her couldn't deny that she liked having power over him like this, it made her feel stronger and sexy- things she was not used to feeling.
She wasted no time in running her hands over his body, memorising every single scar and pattern that she could all while indulging in those sensual tingles that he gave her. Her hands couldn't get enough, perhaps that's why her tongue also began its own exploration- on the shell of his ear, down his throat, across his collarbones.
Adam had to question how she just knew how to drive him crazy, his hands clutching her thighs tightly as she continued her pilgrimage. The man let out a depraved groan as her hands brushed his hips, inching closer, until they closed around his stiff dick.
Leora bit her lip, loving the noises that Adam made. Though she didn't really know what she was really doing, she figured that by his reactions that she was doing something right. Adam's moan urged her to continue, and fuelled by her desire to pleasure her mate- as well as her own personal curiosity - the girl began to slide her hands against him slowly.
"Fuck," Adam swore. He felt like a goddamn teenager jerking off for the first time, he was afraid that he would explode right there. Leora, startled by his curse, pulled her hands away and waited for baited breath for some indication from him on what to do.
When she got nothing, she cocked her head to the side, asking shyly: "Did I do something wrong?"
"Not at all," Adam chuckled breathlessly. Surprised when she plucked one of his hands off her thigh to join both of her smaller hands on his dick. He guided her hands to stroke himself, whilst Leora rode his thigh at a matching pace- their moans and breath clouded the air around them until it was fogged with their passion.
Leora had no idea that pleasing Adam could be so pleasurable. She could feel herself growing both lighter and higher with each stroke, each moan. Adam could see her climbing closer to her peak by every twitch of her eyebrows, each tug of her lips- it wasn't until she was right on the cusp that he found himself taking back the control he had given up.
Leora grimaced at the sudden intrusion when he thrust into her, but Adam was quick to make her forget with a loving kiss against her lips. Their fingers intertwined above her head as he moved, deep and slow, turning the girl into a moaning puddle beneath him.
The sounds of their pleasure echoed around them, filling the night as they both reached the pinnacle of their love-making. Adam all but collapsed in a breathless heap over the red faced, worn out Leora. He couldn't help but think how beautiful she looked just like that, basking in the afterglow of their sex.
***
Leora buried her face in Adam's warm chest. She couldn't believe her boldness the night before! Better yet, she couldn't believe how much she enjoyed it and wanted to do it again. A small smile played on her lips, a tranquil satisfaction filled her because it wasn't just the sex- it was everything else.
The night had been one of learning, resolutions and peace-making for them both, which she was so grateful for.
***
"Why haven't you asked about how I went blind?" Leora pondered aloud, her hands combing through Adam's blonde locks. His head rested on her naked stomach, fingers tracing non-committal shapes against her skin. She knew that he was curious, she could feel his burning curiosity but he never once asked.
"I didn't want to pressure you," Adam shrugged lightly. "I figured that you would tell me when you were comfortable."
Leora was beyond grateful for his thoughtfulness, most people weren't like that. They couldn't stop their curiosity from leaking forth into the intrusive questions that she had become accustomed to. It was refreshing that Adam just kind of just knew what she needed.
Her hand unknowingly stopped its soothing strokes, and she had the sudden urge to cry. It was ridiculous but she couldn't stop the tightening in her throat, or the prick of tears behind her eyes.
"Thank you." She cleared her throat, blinking away the tears. She wasn't entirely sure what she was thanking him for; not being intrusive, for being thoughtful, or maybe just for being there. Whatever it was, Leora needed Adam to know that she was grateful for him- she felt lucky for having him in the way she did. In the way she always would.
The blanket of silence returned whilst Leora calmed herself down, Adam could sense how overwhelmed she felt and pressed a few kisses against her stomach and hips. His constant concern for her was endearing, she felt so loved and cared for.
"I lost my sight when I was eight," Leora admitted. She had never spoken about her personal struggle with her blindness but she had a feeling that Adam would understand her in a way nobody else ever would. "I always had terrible eyesight as a kid, I had to wear these atrocious thick rimmed glasses so I used to get teased. Freddie would make glasses with old egg crates and wear them so I wouldn't feel alone."
She smiled at the memory. Good ol' Freddie was always there to stick up for her when she got picked on, and to do the most ridiculous things so that any negative attention was on him instead of her. Looking back now, Leora felt almost foolish for not seeing his infatuation sooner, perhaps then she wouldn't have unintentionally led him on.
"It was unlucky genetics, I suppose. My dad's mum was blind, so was his sister so I guess i didn't really stand much of a chance." She joked weakly.
Adam listened intently, making sure to have one of his hands caressing her skin at all times. He was proud of her for opening up, especially about something that he knew still held a lot of pain for her.
"I tried to carry on as normal, but things weren't ever the same again. Learning to live in the darkness was hard, I would pray every night that I would wake up and be able to see again. Of course when I didn't, I just lost all hope." She couldn't stop the stray tears that slipped down her face. "I had so much anger for a long time. I hated God, I hated my genetics, I hated myself; I was 13 and felt like I had nothing for me in the world. How wrong was I huh?"
She had never told anyone about how she really felt; she had felt some truly dark things in her life and she had done things that she regretted. It was only after she woke up to crying, worried parents at the hospital following her first, and last, suicide attempt that she realised she needed to change. So began her training in martial arts.
"You are incredible my soul," Adam pulled himself to hover above his mate to press a lingering kiss to her lips.
He was glad that she had come so far- he could see clearly into her mind that she felt the same. Although she had struggled, she had been motivated to keep moving and to Leora it was like it was all paying off.
The loneliness and pain that she had felt in her youth no longer had to haunt her the way it previously had. She was happy with her life now, and even though she wasn't sure that she truly loved herself, she was more than content knowing that Adam was willing to show her how.
"I'm so lucky that I have you," Leora smiled against his lips as her arms snaked around his neck. "And I get to love you."
"I feel the exact same way about you, my soul. You are the greatest treasure that I ever have the honour of being blessed with." Adam murmured into her skin quietly, a confession meant only for them to share. "I love you Leora."
They had talked, laughed, and flirted for hours after that until they ended up cuddled into one another, snoring gently. It was mundane and simple but for Leora it was one of the most special memories that she would ever have of Adam- feeling his skin against hers in the warmth of the night whilst they did nothing but exist together.
That night, Leora felt something she hadn't felt in a long time- she felt normal.
She snuggled herself deeper into Adams' larger, sleeping frame- if that were at all possible- deciding that she wanted to bask in their closeness a little longer. Her head rested on his chest, listening to the rhythmic lull of his heartbeat and allowing it to send her right back to sleep.