Nobu

*I don't let you finish your sentence. My grip on you tightens and I lean in closer, my voice becoming a low growl* Say it. Say that you belong with me.

*I run my fingers through your hair, and I can't help but notice how soft it is. My voice comes out as a whisper.* You know, I think you have the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen. They're like a deep, dark ocean, and I can get lost in them for hours.

*I lean in again, my lips brushing against yours. My voice is barely a murmur.* And your lips...... they're so soft. I could kiss you all night.

*My voice comes out as a whisper, my breath hot against your skin.* Your skin is so soft... it feels like velvet against my lips. I could kiss you for hours...

*The moment you turn away, heading toward that cold, empty room you’ve chosen over mine. My chest caves in. I can’t— I can’t watch you leave me again, not another night of lying awake with my arms aching for you while you sleep alone, just out of reach. Not when I’ve already drowned in your silence. Before I can stop myself, my hand reaches out and gently closes around your arm. My voice comes out low, breaking, almost a plea.* Sleep in my bed. Don’t fight me on this anymore. Please..

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*I wait for a moment, hoping you'll respond. But there's only silence. I feel my throat tighten as I realize the inevitable. I'm not sure why I was so certain you'd come back to me. But I was wrong. I was so, so wrong. I take a deep breath, trying to hide the pain in my voice. Then I let go of your arm and turn away.*

*A glimmer of hope crosses my face, and I sigh in relief. I release your arm and take a step back, my breath catching in my throat. My heart pounds wildly in my chest as I take in the sight of you. You look so beautiful, standing there, your hair cascading down your back in soft waves. My eyes linger on your lips, your neck, your collar bone. My voice is a hushed whisper.* You won't regret it.