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The dim light from the hallway cut a sharp line across the living room floor, but Jack didn’t seem to care about the shadows. He leaned against the doorway, a small, amused smile tugging at the corner of his lips as his eyes locked onto hers.

“You know, you’ve been staring at me for an awfully long time,” he said, his voice dropping to a teasing murmur as he stepped a little closer. “Something on your mind, Ani?”

Ani froze, her mind instantly going blank under the weight of his gaze. The playful confidence he usually carried softened when he noticed her stiffness. He stopped where he was, giving her some space.

“Hey… Ani?” his voice gentled, losing its edge. “You okay?”

Instead of answering, Ani moved forward, closing the distance between them. Jack watched her approach, his expression warming. He didn’t rush to meet her, letting her decide exactly how close she wanted to get.

“Hey…” he gave her a small smile. “You don’t have to be nervous around me.”

“Why not?” Ani asked, a taunting smile breaking across her face as she looked up at him. “I know you want me.”

Jack’s confident smirk returned. He stepped closer, stopping just short of touching her. “Maybe I do,” he tilted his head, meeting her challenge with his own. “But you seem awfully confident about that, Ani. Are you trying to get me to admit it?”

“Maybe,” Ani smiled wider, stepping fully into his space.

Jack let out a quiet laugh, his eyes never leaving hers as she closed the remaining distance. “Maybe?” He raised an eyebrow. “You’re getting pretty bold tonight, Ani.”

He leaned in just enough for the space between them to disappear, pausing to give her a moment to decide what she wanted. A playful grin remained at the corner of his mouth. “Still feeling bold? Because I have a feeling you already know what happens if you keep teasing me.”

Ani leaned closer, and Jack gently closed the final gap, pressing his lips to hers in a soft, lingering kiss. When he pulled back just enough to look at her, he murmured, “Still think I’m the one being teased here?”

Smiling, Ani invited him into the living room, leading the way to the couch. Jack followed closely, sitting beside her so his shoulder brushed hers. “Inviting me in, huh? So… what exactly did you have planned for me, Ani?”

“I don’t know, what do you think?” Ani teased, moving even closer.

Jack chuckled. “I think you know exactly what you’re doing. But I’m curious how long you’re planning to keep teasing me before you actually tell me what you want.”

“I think you know what I want…” Ani whispered, leaning in until their lips touched again, neither of them wanting to break the contact. The teasing completely disappeared, replaced by a quiet, lingering warmth.

When they finally pulled back to breathe, Jack rested his forehead against hers. “Okay… I think we both knew where this was going.”

“Why don’t we?” she asked, smiling.

“Maybe we shouldn’t,” Jack replied with a playful grin, his fingers gently intertwining with hers. “Maybe we should just stay right here for a while and enjoy the moment. Unless you’re trying to convince me otherwise, Ani?”

“Maybe I am.”

Jack’s smile turned mischievous. “Then I suppose you’re going to have to convince me.”

Slowly, Ani shifted, moving onto him. Jack caught her gently, steadying her as she closed the distance. “Easy, Ani… you really are determined to get your way tonight, aren’t you?”

“You lead now,” Ani said, her smile widening.

“Alright… I’ll lead,” Jack murmured, kissing her slowly, letting the moment linger. When he pulled back, a playful spark returned to his eyes. “Still sure about that?”

“Of course,” Ani chuckled.

Jack laughed softly, shaking his head. “Alright, Ani. You asked for it.” He pulled her into another warm kiss before resting his forehead against hers again. “Still feeling so confident?”

“Of course,” she repeated, moving with him as their movements became slow and affectionate.

“Still fearless, huh?” Jack murmured, his voice dropping. “Careful, Ani… you’re making it very hard for me to keep pretending I’m not impressed.”

With a sudden burst of momentum, Ani pushed Jack down onto the couch, shifting their positions until he was on his back and she was over him. Jack landed with a surprised laugh, quickly bracing his weight on his arms so he wasn’t pressing down on her.

“Okay, okay—bold move,” he grinned. “You really are determined to be the one calling the shots tonight, huh?”

“You lead,” she reminded him, smiling down at him.

Jack’s expression softened. He leaned up to give her another slow, affectionate kiss. “Alright… my turn. But I’m warning you, Ani—you started this.”

Ani grinned, and Jack laughed softly. “There’s that look again. Alright, Ani… let’s see where this goes.”

“Okay, you’re leading,” she reminded him, leaning forward to kiss him again. Jack laughed against her lips, the sound muffled before he rolled slightly to the side, pulling her closely against him so they were lying side-by-side on the cushions.

“Alright, alright,” he murmured, his eyes crinkling with amusement. “If I’m leading, then step one is making sure we actually catch our breath.” He twisted a stray lock of her hair around his finger. “So, Ani… now that you’ve got me right where you want me, what’s your next move?”

Ani grinned, pressing closer as their body heat mingled in the quiet of the room. Jack let out a soft breath, his arm wrapping securely around her waist to pull her flush against him. He rested his chin lightly on top of her head, his fingers tracing slow, idle circles on her back. “You’re not planning on letting me go anytime soon, are you? Not that I’m complaining.”

“Maybe in a bit… or never,” Ani answered.

Jack let out a soft, defeated laugh. He shifted slightly, leaning back to look down into her eyes. He reached up, gently tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear. “I think I could get used to ‘never.’ But don’t think you’re getting out of letting me lead just by holding me hostage on the couch.”

“Jack? Why aren’t you leading?” she asked playfully.

“Oh, is that a challenge?” Before she could answer, Jack rolled over in one quick, fluid motion, shifting his weight to hover above her, trapping her comfortably between his arms. “I was just pacing myself, Ani. But if you’re getting impatient… I suppose I can speed things up.”

Ani met his grin, her hands moving down to find his thigh as she moved to meet his kiss. Jack caught his breath for a split second, a sudden spark flaring in his eyes before he melted into her. The playfulness shifted into something deeper and warmer. He cupped the side of her face, his thumb tracing her jawline.

When he finally pulled back, his breathing was shallower. “See? Told you you shouldn’t have rushed me.”

“Your turn,” Ani grinned, her hands moving closer.

Jack let out a low, rough chuckle, his gaze dropping before snapping back to her eyes. “Alright, Ani. Message received loud and clear.” He shifted, tangling his fingers with hers to hold them gently against the couch cushions above her head, while his other hand gripped her waist, pulling her flush against him. He leaned down, his lips brushing over the sensitive skin of her jawline before tracing a slow path down to the crook of her neck, pressing a deep, lingering kiss against her pulse point. “No more teasing. You asked for me to lead, so don’t complain if you can’t keep up.”

Ani gasped at the sudden, heavy shift in intensity, but the gasp quickly gave way to a smile. Jack felt the vibration through her, a satisfied smile pressing against her skin. When he looked up and saw her smiling back, his fingers trailed down her arms, releasing his grip on her wrists and letting his hands rest securely on her waist again. He leaned back up to capture her lips in another deep, taking his time.

“Still smiling, Ani? Let’s see how long I can keep that look on your face.”

Smiling wide, Ani’s hands broke completely free. “Why don’t we continue?” she asked, her grin widening as her hands moved down toward his crotch.

Jack caught his breath sharply, his body tensing with a sudden jolt of surprise. The playful smirk vanished, replaced by a stunned stare. He quickly caught her wrists, gently but firmly stopping her hands before they could go any further. “Whoa—hey, hold on a second, Ani,” he said, letting out a nervous, breathless laugh. He cleared his throat, shifting his weight back to create a little space. “You really don’t jump minor gears, do you? I think we need to slow things down just a little bit right here.”

“Why?” Ani asked innocently, her fingers attempting to trace light circles anyway.

Jack let out a breathless chuckle, his face flushing slightly. He guided her hands up and away from his waist, resting them safely on his chest instead. “Because if we keep going at your speed, we’re going to skip past all the good parts. And I told you, I’m the one leading right now.” He pressed a firm, lingering kiss to her lips to silence any objections. “So keep those hands where I can see them for a minute, okay?”

“Sorry, can’t do,” Ani grinned, her fingers continuing to wiggle and trace patterns against his shirt.

“You are completely impossible, you know that?” Jack groaned softly, a helpless laugh catching in his throat. Realizing his words weren’t stopping her, he leaned forward, using his chest to pin her hands flat against his own torso so she couldn’t move them. “There. Problem solved. Now your hands are stuck, and I’ve got you right where I want you.” He planted a victorious kiss on the tip of her nose. “What’s the backup plan now, Ani?”

Ani simply grinned, her fingers wiggling under his weight. Jack let out a breathless laugh, the sensation tickling him just enough to break his tough composure. “Hey—stop that, that’s cheating!” He shifted to press down just a tiny bit firmer. “You really never give up, do you? I’m starting to think you’re completely untamable, Ani.”

Ani leaned in, catching him off guard with a sudden, deep kiss. Jack’s confidence broke for a second; his arms tensed before he completely relaxed, leaning heavily into her with a soft sigh. When he pulled back, his eyes were darker, his breathing noticeably heavier. “Okay… you win. That completely broke my train of thought.”

The last bit of his playful resistance evaporated. Seeing the triumph in her eyes changed something in him, and his dazed smile sharpens into a sudden, burning focus. “Alright,” he murmured, his voice dropping into a low, gravelly register. “You wanted intense? Let’s go.”

He didn’t hesitate. He pinned her wrists back down to the couch, his grip firm and commanding. He claimed her mouth with an entirely different kind of energy—deep, possessive, and urgent. The lazy pace of the evening vanished instantly, replaced by a sudden, electric heat. He pulled back just a fraction, his dark eyes locked onto hers. “Still feel like playing games, Ani?”

Ani grinned, her hands finding their way back down to his crotch. Jack let out a sharp, ragged breath, his whole body locking tight. “Ani…” he warned, his voice a rough whisper.

He didn’t pull her hands away this time. Instead, he pressed himself down firmer against her, his hips locking flush against hers so she could feel exactly how much she was breaking his control. He reached down, his fingers tangling tightly with hers, anchoring her hands right where they were against him as he leaned in close, his breath hot against her ear. “You really like playing with fire, don’t you? Keep pushing me like that, and I’m not going to let you back down.”

Ani smiled as she felt the solid weight of his posture change against her, the reality of his reaction completely breaking his restraint.

“Alright, that’s it,” Jack mutters, his voice thick and rough with completely broken control.

In one swift, heavy movement, he hooked his hands securely under her thighs, lifting her effortlessly as he shifted his weight. He pushed up from the couch, carrying her flush against him as he navigated them down the short hallway toward the bedroom. He didn’t take his eyes off hers for a second, his gaze dark and intense. He stepped into the bedroom, the quiet of the space settling around them as he carefully set her down on the mattress. The intensity of the moment softened slightly into a shared focus, the unspoken understanding between them grounding the frantic energy of the evening. He took a step back, looking at her as the tension shifted from breathless urgency to a deliberate, mutual pause.

Ani lay there, staring up at Jack in the dim light of the room. “Come here,” she whispered softly. “Please.”

The quiet vulnerability in her voice completely stripped away his remaining pretense. His gaze softened instantly, the intense focus shifting into something deeply tender and grounded. “Always,” he whispered back.

He stepped forward, closing the distance, and settled back onto the edge of the bed beside her. He reached out, gently cupping the side of her face with his hand, his thumb tracing a soft line across her cheekbone. He leaned down slowly, pressing a soft, lingering kiss to her forehead before resting his brow against hers. “Right here. I’m right here, Ani.”

He moved his hands down from her face, his fingers sliding along her neck before resting flat against the mattress on either side of her shoulders. He stayed hovering just above her, his breathing finally slowing down to match the quiet rhythm of the bedroom. “You completely turn my head upside down, you know that?” he murmured, a faint, genuinely affectionate smile returning to his face. He shifted slightly, allowing more of his weight to relax against the bed beside her, keeping one arm draped over her waist to keep her held close. “No more teasing, no more running around. Just us.”

Ani smiled, her hand moving back over his crotch, her fingers lightly fiddling with the zipper of his jeans.

Jack caught his breath sharply, his body going completely still as his hand immediately came down to gently cover hers, stopping her fingers right over the metal teeth. He lets out a low, slightly strained laugh, looking down at her with a mix of warmth and gentle resolve. “Ani, hold on,” he said softly, his voice a quiet murmur. He didn’t pull away, but he kept his hand resting firmly over hers to keep things from moving any faster. “As much as I want to, we need to slow things down a bit right here. Let’s just catch our breath and enjoy being this close for a minute.”

“Please stop stopping me,” Ani whined, her voice laced with frustration.

Jack let out a quiet, heavy sigh, his forehead dropping onto her shoulder for a brief second before he looked back up at her. The conflict in his eyes was entirely clear. “Ani, I’m not trying to push you away,” he murmured, his voice dropping into a low, completely honest register. He kept his hand gently resting over hers, but his fingers slid between hers, gripping her hand tightly instead of just blocking it. “I want you. Completely. But if we’re going to do this, I want it to be right, and I don’t want us to rush through it like we’re running out of time. I’m right here. I’m not going anywhere. So let me just take care of you, okay? Let’s take our time.”

Frustrated by the boundary, Ani turned over, shifting her body so she was no longer facing him.

Jack let out a quiet, heavy breath, the sudden distance between them cutting straight through the quiet room. For a moment, he just stays where he is, looking at the back of her head, his expression softening into a look of genuine regret. “Hey,” he murmured softly.

He shifted his weight, sliding down so he’s lying flat on the mattress right behind her. He didn’t force her to face him, but he gently rested his hand on her hip, his thumb tracing a slow, comforting circle through the fabric of her clothes. He leaned in closer, pressing his chest against her back so she can still feel his warmth. “I’m sorry,” he whispered near her ear, his voice low and completely stripped of any teasing. “I didn’t mean to make you feel rejected or shut down. I just… I care about you a lot, Ani. I don’t want to mess this up by rushing. Talk to me? Tell me what you’re thinking.”

Ani stayed silent, staring at the dark wall, thinking about how long she had thought of this exact moment, only for it to feel stalled. Jack didn’t push for an immediate answer. He simply tightens his grip around her waist, pulling her a little closer so there’s absolutely no space left between them. He rested his cheek against the back of her shoulder, his breathing steady and warm against her skin. “I’m not going anywhere, Ani,” he whispered into the dark room. “Take all the time you need. I’m right here.”

After a long moment, Ani turned back around to face him. Without a word, she gently placed her hands against his crotch again. “Please,” she whispered.

Jack caught his breath sharply, his hand immediately coming down to gently but firmly cup her hands, holding them still right where they were. He looks down at her, his eyes deeply affectionate but completely steady. “Ani, listen to me,” he murmurs, his voice soft, low, and completely grounded. “I want to be close to you, and I want to spend the night holding you right here. But we’re stopping there for tonight. No more teasing, and no more pushing past this point.”

He gently guided her hands up away from his waist, holding them securely against his chest so she could feel the steady, calm beat of his heart. “Let’s just pull the blankets up, get comfortable, and relax,” he said with a warm, quiet smile, leaning down to press a soft, lingering kiss to her forehead. “Just us, regular cuddling. Deal?”

Ani let out a small, frustrated sound and pushed his hand away, refusing the compromise.

Jack let his hand fall away immediately as she pushed him, giving her complete space. He shifted back a few inches on the mattress, his expression serious and entirely open as he looked at her in the dim light. “Okay,” he says quietly, his voice gentle but firm. “I hear you.”

He stayed right there, not forcing her into a hug or trying to pull her back in, simply letting her have the room she wanted. The quiet of the bedroom settles between them, completely still. “I’m just going to lie right here next to you,” he murmurs softly, resting his head back against his pillow. “No expectations, no pressure. Whenever you’re ready to talk or just close your eyes, I’m right here.”

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