The moment the door clicked shut behind them, Ren didn't pause. He pressed Noelle against the wall, one hand sliding down to cup her derrière while the other tangled in her hair, tilting her head up and claiming her mouth in a fierce, demanding kiss. Her lips parted instantly, breathless and yielding while his lips moved over hers with a hunger he had barely managed to hold back all night.
Noelle's hands roamed up his chest, feeling the taut muscles beneath his shirt and the steady rise and fall of his breath. She pulled him closer until there was no space between them. Every brush of skin against skin made Ren's pulse spike; every shiver that ran through her body ignited a fire in his.
"I've missed you so much," he murmured against her mouth, letting his tongue brush hers just enough to tease, to make her gasp and press closer. "I can't… I can't wait anymore."
Noelle shifted slightly, pushing Ren back just enough to stop him. "I… I think we should stop," she said, her voice half-hearted, almost like she didn't really mean it. "This is… all we do all day. I like that we decided to give each other the week to breathe."
Ren tilted his head, reading the hesitation in her words and gave a small, understanding smile. "Yeah… I get that," he murmured. But then, leaning just a little closer, he tried to brush a soft kiss across her cheek, hoping to catch the warmth of her response without pressing too far.
Ren pulled back just enough to look into her eyes, his expression soft and steady. "Hey," he whispered, brushing a strand of hair from her face, "I'm not going to push you for anything you're not ready for. You can take as much time as you need."
Noelle blinked, the tension in her shoulders easing slightly. His words were patient, steady, the kind that made her feel safe instead of rushed. She let out a small, shaky breath and leaned into him a little, feeling the warmth of his presence without fear or pressure.
Ren smiled, resting his forehead gently against hers. "We'll just… take it slow," he said softly.
Noelle's resolve wavered the instant Ren spoke. A flicker of doubt crossed her mind. Was he only here for what he wanted, for some physical need? But as she searched his eyes, she realised he didn't mind the wait. He wanted her, truly, to be with her, not just for a moment of closeness but for her, all of her. He understood her in a way no one else did.
At that moment, a quiet certainty settled over her. This was beyond fleeting desire. It was trust. It was connection. And for the first time that night, she let herself lean into it, knowing that what they shared wasn't just physical.
Noelle shifted slightly, finding comfort in the warmth of Ren's presence. He didn't rush or speak, only stayed close, letting her settle against him. Her hand brushed his arm, not hesitating this time, and she let herself feel the quiet strength and steadiness he offered.
Ren tightened his hold gently, careful not to overwhelm her, and rested his cheek against her hair. The room was silent except for the slow rhythm of their breathing. For the first time that night, Noelle felt completely at ease, safe in the knowledge that he wasn't here just for a moment or a desire, that he was here for her.
They stayed like that, close but unpressured, letting the warmth and calm linger between them.
Noelle tilted her head slightly and pressed a soft kiss to Ren's cheek. He paused, surprised and looked at her with gentle curiosity. Encouraged by the warmth in his eyes, she leaned in again, this time letting her lips meet his briefly and lightly.
Ren didn't pull away. Instead, he held her gently, letting the moment unfold slowly, giving her space to set the pace. Each kiss was quiet, careful, full of the trust and connection they had been building all night.
Her hands slid down to the small of his back, tugging him flush against her and she let out a low moan that sent a thrill straight through him. Ren's hands explored her sides, her waist, brushing against the curve of her hips under her dress, memorising the feel of her pressed against his arousal.
She leaned into him, her palm feeling and searching his rod against the cloth of his pants and he groaned into her mouth, tipping her slightly back as he deepened the kiss. Their bodies pressed together fully now, every motion heated, every touch sending sparks. Ren let his hands wander up to her thighs, feeling her tense and shiver under his fingers and he smiled against her lips, brushing his nose along hers.
"Noelle… please," he murmured, voice rough with need. "Let me stay…"
Her hands threaded into his hair, tugging him closer, hips shifting against him and she whispered back, "What happened to 'absence makes the heart grow fonder'?"
Ren's lips trailed from hers to her jaw, nipping lightly, before sliding down to her neck, his touch sending an electric shiver that ran through her entire body. She tilted her head, offering him more, and he pressed himself against her, feeling every curve, every pulse. Her hands roamed over his body, desperate for closeness, tugging him in as if she needed him just as much as he needed her.
Ren smiled against her skin, breath uneven. "It does," he murmured softly. "That's why I'm fond-ling you now." Noelle laughed despite the romantic mood.
They swayed together in the small hallway, a tangle of heat and need, each kiss, each touch, feeding the other's hunger. When their lips met again, it was urgent and possessive, tongues brushing, teeth occasionally grazing, hands roaming with an intimacy that left neither of them capable of thought beyond the moment.
Ren's grin was rough, full of heat. "You're insanely beautiful and so sexy," he murmured, voice low and unsteady, fingers brushing along her spine, thumbing the curve of her hip.
Ren leaned in without another word and kissed Noelle, softly at first, as if testing the moment. When she didn't pull away, he deepened the kiss just slightly, then paused, resting his forehead against hers. In a quiet voice, steady but careful, he asked, "May I?" Noelle nodded.
Ren lifted Noelle's leg and drew her into his arms, his movements instinctive but careful. He pulled out his erection out of the confines of his pants and slowly eased it into her pussy, pushing her soaked panties aside. She was wet and warm, ready for him.