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I shake my head. “No. This is perfect.”
“You’re perfect,” he replies with a smile.
He pushes me gently back against the rock, resting his hands on either side of my head. I squeeze my eyes shut, bracing myself for the penetration that I know is coming.
He pushes his hips forward and I feel a sharp pressure as he enters me. I tense, waiting for the pain, but it doesn’t come.
“It’s okay,” he says soothingly, kissing my neck, making me relax. “You’re okay.”
The sensation of his lips on my neck and jaw makes me forget about everything else.
He pushes himself deeper into me and I sigh at how perfect he feels.
“You good?” he asks.
I nod. “So good.”
“You feel amazing.”
I blush, thankful that the cave is probably dark enough now that he can’t see it. I have no idea what to say to that. I’m hot, embarrassed, awkward. I tense. I don’t want to fuck this up but I’m doing it all wrong. I can’t do this. I shouldn’t be doing this—
“Breathe, Malia. It’s okay,” Reef says, immediately stilling his hips and peppering my face with kisses. “We don’t have to do this.”
“I-I want to. I’m just…being stupid.”
“You’re not stupid. You’re amazing.”
“That’s the problem,” I groan.
“The problem is that you’re amazing?” he jokes.
“No. You saying I’m amazing is the problem. I-I’m embarrassed.”
“Why are you embarrassed?”
“Because I’m nothing special and you’re saying all these nice things and I don’t know what to say because they’re not true and—”
Reef gently pries my hands away from my eyes to look at me. I hadn’t even realised I’d covered them. “Malia, look at me,” he says gently. “I played the role of your therapist for months—”
“Don’t remind me.”
“And I completely fell for you during that time.”
I freeze.
“Right or wrong, I couldn’t help myself. Your strength, resilience, compassion. There’s so much to love about you. You don’t have to say anything, and if it makes you uncomfortable I’ll stop complimenting you. For now. But rest assured, I’m not going to give up telling you how amazing you are, until you finally start to see it for yourself.”
Gazing into Reef’s captivating emerald eyes, my heart quickens, dancing to the rhythm of anticipation. Each word that escapes his lips feels like a harmonious melody, resonating deep within my soul. Once, I dared not entertain such thoughts about him when he was my doctor. However, the revelation that it was all a facade, a shield to safeguard my well-being, made it challenging to acknowledge my own burgeoning emotions. And now, as he bares his own sentiments, I find myself unable to resist reciprocating. Reef has been my unwavering anchor, my steady pillar of support, silently shouldering my burdens. It took me far too long to realise how much he means to me.
He’s different, unlike anyone else. With him, pretence and masks became unnecessary, for in my mind, he was solely my doctor. He’s acquainted with all my secrets, aware of the depths of my past, and yet, he never passed judgement or belittled me. He viewed me as an equal, never allowing my baggage to taint his affection. He cherishes me for who I am, not for the mask I must sometimes wear.
How could I not love him for such unconditional acceptance?
Drawing a steadying breath, I inch closer to him, our faces mere millimetres apart, the warmth of his breath grazing my skin. His hand rises, delicately caressing my cheek, sending delightful shivers coursing through me.
“I don’t know what to say,” I whisper, my voice barely audible.
Reef smiles softly, his eyes filled with tenderness. “You don’t have to say anything,” he says, his voice low and husky. “You just have to feel it.”
