Chapter 2

'Oh my god, Ethan, baby, I am so sorry!' Ariana exclaimed as she tried to catch up with her breath.

Ethan didn't reply. Ariana, instead, caught a glimpse of him. He was an average guy with an average height and an average built, except his face. He had ocean blue eyes which could pierce through the coldest stone heart. On it were long, black eyelashes. His nose was just perfect and lips were a pale pink. However, the thing that Ariana liked the most about him was his graceful movement. All his actions, from walking to running, had a certain attraction to them which made people turn their heads, especially girls. Not to mention, he was as good in bed when it came to pleasing women, Ariana thought. After what seemed like ages, Ethan finally spoke, 'Do you know how many times you've been late for our dates since we started going out?'

Witnessing a frown on his face, Ariana knew she was in deep trouble. It was very rare that Ethan got mad, and when he did, it wasn't easy to please him. She was at a loss of words but she had to come up with something. She thought for a moment and replied, 'I am so sorry, baby. It was really hard for me. Actually, you see, Jane-'

He immediately cut her short when he heard "Jane". 'Of course, I should have known it was about Jane, after all, she is more important than me. She always has been.'

'No, Ethan. You're wrong. It isn't about who is more important. It's just that-'

'I am tired of this, Ari.' Ethan heaved a sigh.

Ariana froze. For a moment, she actually felt the stab of a knife through her heart. It hurt like hell. A lump formed in her throat and she was unable to speak. Even though he called her "Ari" when he was most affectionate with her but not this time. Tears welled up in her eyes and Ethan noticed instantly.

'No, Ari, don't cry. Please, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to lash out on you like tha-' Ethan tried to comfort her but the damage was already done. First, she had to bring up all the boxes in her apartment without any help and now she was on the verge of a break up, or so she thought.

Ethan didn't know what to say so he hugged her. It relaxed her and he felt this. He vowed to pay more attention in Philosophy as he remembered his professor's words "Actions speak louder than words".

'Are you feeling better now?' Ethan asked Ariana and kissed her forehead.

She gave a weak smile and nodded.

Ethan raised her chin gently and they both were lost in each other's eyes. Ariana felt his warm touch which sent chills down her spine and she lowered her gaze. Her heart thumped loudly and she blushed. A pure pink stretched all the way from her cheeks to her ears.

'Hey, that's not fair.' Ethan protested.

Confused, Ariana looked at Ethan. Much to her surprise, Ethan brought his mouth closer to her ears and whispered, 'You look so cute right now I could pounce on you without a second thought.'

Ariana sensed his smile and couldn't take it anymore. She was melting inside and wanted him bad. She grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his lips ever so softly, leaving Ethan surprised. For a moment, he didn't do anything and Ariana got worried.

Before she could think, Ethan pushed her down on the couch and started making out. Although taken aback, Ariana couldn't resist and pulled him closer. He shoved his tongue in her mouth and repeatedly stroked her tongue with his. His kiss was so hard that it was impossible for her to pull away, or rather push him away. When he paused to let Ariana take a breath, she was already drooling for more which turned him on completely.

Just as she was staring into Ethan's deep blue sexy eyes, he glued his mouth on hers again. Ariana moaned with pleasure and was shocked to hear her own voice. She thought it would creep out Ethan but instead, it had the opposite effect. He immediately got hard and grazed against her, making her call out his name.

'Ari, sorry, I can't take it anymore. I need you. Now.' Ethan said in a firm voice with urgency which Ariana thought was seductive.

'Oh, Ethan! Me too. Let's go to your bedroom-'

'No, you don't understand. I can't wait that long.'

Before Ariana could reply, he was already removing his shirt. It revealed his perfect abs and muscular arms which she had always admired. He began to kiss her again, however, this time the doorbell rang and their sexy time was cut short. Ethan was forced to part his lips from hers as much as they hated it. He had already worn his shirt and was heading toward the door when Ariana returned to her surroundings from her guilty pleasure.