The first rays of sunlight crept through the curtains, spilling golden light across the bedroom. Jay slowly stirred awake, stretching slightly, and her eyes fluttered open.
What she saw made her cheeks instantly flush.
Keifer was lying next to her, eyes dark and intense, tracing every curve of her body with a gaze so full of appreciation it made her heart skip a beat. She realized that under the blanket, her skin pressed against his, the evidence of last night's intimacy leaving her completely bare from the waist up.
"Keifer…" she whispered, voice barely audible, a shiver running down her spine.
He didn't immediately respond, his eyes still drinking her in. His fingers traced the blanket loosely over her form, as if he wanted to admire every inch without touching… yet.
Jay's cheeks burned crimson. "You… you're still staring," she said softly, trying to sit up, though her movements made her aware of how exposed she was.
Keifer smirked slightly, voice low and teasing. "I can't help it. You're… mesmerizing."
Jay swallowed, a mix of embarrassment and desire bubbling inside her. "Hmm… mesmerizing, huh?" she teased back, a playful glint in her eyes. "Then maybe you should admire more… carefully. Or, you know… leave more reminders of last night."
His eyes darkened, lips curling into a dangerous smirk. "Reminders?" he murmured, leaning closer, his hands gripping the blanket near her waist. "Oh, Jay… I had to mark you. You're mine. Everyone should know it."
Jay shivered at the possessiveness in his tone, biting her lip to suppress a laugh and a sigh. "Mark me?" she whispered, teasingly nudging him. "Keifer… I think last night was already full of marks. Maybe you're going a bit overboard?"
"Overboard?" he echoed, mock offense lacing his voice, though his eyes were still locked on hers. "No… I'm ensuring everyone knows who owns you. And I have to make sure you remember it too."
Jay's blush deepened, but a mischievous smile spread across her face. "Hmm… well, I think some more marks might be… fun," she teased, fingers tracing the side of his hand. "You can start with me now if you want…"
Keifer chuckled low in his throat, leaning down so his lips brushed hers. "I like it when you tease me," he murmured. "Makes me want to do… dangerous things."
Jay swallowed, heart racing, teasing turning into playful anticipation. "Dangerous, huh? I like the sound of that," she whispered, wrapping her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.
Keifer's hands roamed possessively, his smirk deepening. "Good," he said, voice low and husky. "Because I don't plan on letting you go… not now, not ever."
Jay shivered at his words, pressing a soft, daring kiss against his jaw. "Then don't…" she whispered. "Just stay here… with me."
And for a long moment, they stayed like that—locked in a gaze full of desire, playful teasing, and undeniable possession, the sunlight streaming over them, the heat of last night's passion still lingering in every touch.