He kicked the door shut behind him and locked it.
Her breathing was driving him crazy. If he didn't get her to the bedroom, he was going to have to lay her on the floor.
Love.
The feeling nearly choked her, but there was no denying it. Apollo loved her. Even if he never said it, she would always know. She could feel it pouring off him.
They entered her room, and she was grateful the bed was at least full size.
As if she was the most precious prize he had, Apollo placed her feet carefully on the floor.
Val reached down for the hem of her shirt but stopped when his hands found hers.
"I want to go slow," he said.
"Fuck slow," she huffed.
"That too," he said with a grin.
She stared into his slightly glowing eyes. The color was just amazing.
"I've not … " He stopped, and she frowned. He was nervous.
Val placed a hand against his face and forced him to look back at her again. He seemed so vulnerable, and it made her chest ache.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in for a sweet kiss. When he leaned back, she smiled.
His unease seemed a bit better, but worry still filled the air. He pushed her gently to the bed and sat next to her.
"Val," he said. His voice was raw with emotion. "In the facility, they tried to match up people to other Vestals. Some of the men were easier to match." His eyes held hers, and she watched as the ring there spread to an intense glow. "And some men didn't find a match at all."
The worry increased, and her eyes widened.
"And you didn't?" she asked.
He shook his head but kept staring at her. "It doesn't mean I don't know how, but I just want it to be good. I want to be good."
A red hue colored his face, and she understood what he was saying.
Val leaned in and kissed him with everything she had. Her tongue slipped into his mouth, and she wove her body on top of his until she was straddling his thighs.
She sighed when his hands slipped behind her and rested on her tight ass.
When she pulled away, his eyes were like two bright yellow disks.
"Being with you will be amazing," she said. She took his hand and led it to the damp cloth between her legs. "Just kissing you causes this." She rubbed his hand against her wet spot and smiled at his surprised face. Her other hand found his hard length, and she ran a finger along it. "I'm sure this will feel even better."
This time it was Apollo who closed the distance between them, his mouth hot against her own.
She gasped when the forgotten hand between her legs moved against her, rubbing the rough fabric against the sensitive nub between her legs.
She pulled her mouth away and groaned loudly. It was too much, and yet it wasn't enough.
Val grabbed his hand. The air shifted to regret, but she ignored his emotions and pushed his hand down the front of her pants.
"Please," she groaned in frustration.
His lust was thick in the air as his fingers slipped easily between her wet folds.
He explored her gently, rubbing all around but never nearly reaching what she needed.
Val shook with need as she lifted herself and leaned forward against him, her mouth near his ear.
"Fuck me," she moaned.
She gasped when he slipped two fingers deep inside her. They scissored back and forth inside, stroking a spot that made her shake every time he hit it.
"How is that, baby?" he said to her, his voice low but strained.
All this time and she'd neglected him, not that she would have been able to do more. As soon as he touched her, she was a goner.
"I need more," she said.
This time when she reached down to rip off her shirt, he didn't bother to stop her. Her bra was next, and it was her turn to be embarrassed. She wasn't well endowed like some women, but at least she had some.
Val looked away, but her eyes found him again after a moment.
She gasped as his mouth enclosed one hard peak. He pulled hard, and she hissed. Her orgasm was so close, but she didn't want it to be this way.
Without warning, she stood and pulled his hand from her pants. The emptiness left her insides clenching.
She reached down and pulled his shirt over his head. Hard muscles rippled in the light. She ran her hands along them.
He growled at her touch, and she smiled. Stepping just out of reach, Val slipped out of the rest of her clothes. Standing naked in front of her made her excited and nervous all balled into one.
Apollo stood. Never in his life had he seen something so beautiful. Her cheeks were pink and lips red from their kisses. He walked to her and shuddered when she placed hot open-mouthed kisses against his chest.