Summary:

One night was all it took to change everything. A single moment. Together they find that their love is their kind of perfect.

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A "What We Don't See" One-Shot. The story takes place during the events of Chapter 33.

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The air was thick with anticipation.

Never mind that she had just dropped a revelation on him.

Bruno knew what she was asking. He understood why she felt like it was time. She had been holding herself back all these years because she was afraid. Gabriela was hurt before, abused by the man she thought loved her.

He wondered how her former lover could be so stupid. She was worth waiting for.

Bruno gulped thickly as he watched Gabriela slip off her dress.

She deserves the whole world.

There was no denying the electricity that sparked between them whenever they were alone together.

Gabriela peeked at him from under her lashes. She felt shy sitting there, undressed but just barely. Only then when she told her truth did she even see that Bruno loves her just the way she is.

It gave her the courage to take the leap of faith.

I would do anything for this man. I want to be his for the rest of my life.

Bruno thought she looked enchanting, seductive with the way her green eyes glowed in the candlelight.

Oh, Gabriela Álvarez, you're a wonder. You're worth everything and more.

He had never done this before. It was only something he imagined when he was alone.

But it's happening, alright.

Tonight.

"I'm a little nervous," Bruno admitted. All those nights under the covers when he fell apart on his hands, moaning out her name, didn't prepare him for this. He knew that she knew what he was thinking. She could read his thoughts like an open book.

He hoped he wouldn't scare her away. He wanted her for so long, too. All of her.

Gabriela couldn't explain it, but seeing Bruno all flustered made her heart race. She wondered how it would feel to have him between her legs. The thought made something flutter in the pit of her stomach. "Me too." She whispered.

No more holding back.

Bruno reached out and pulled her to sit on his lap.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" He asked as his hands hovered next to her waist. He didn't want her to regret anything. "There's no going back if we do."

Bruno knew he wouldn't be able to control himself. The forbidden fruit she offered was too tempting.

"Yes." Gabriela could wait no longer. "Make me yours, Bruno Madrigal."

If she said no, he wouldn't be disappointed. He respected her. He could wait forever if she told him to.

But she said yes.

He was genuinely happy that she gave him an answer he hoped to hear.

Bruno leaned forward and captured her lips against his. The kiss started slow and sweet. His hand rested firmly on her waist, holding her in place. It felt like the first time all over again, when they were both up on the roof and he had just professed his love for her.

But he needed more, much more.

The moment her lips parted he claimed her mouth and sunk in even deeper. Gabriela's body heated up as her fingers found their way into his hair. She lightly tugged on his curls, bringing him even closer. Their kisses become hungrier. Gabriela's lungs burned with the need for air, but who needed to breathe when Bruno was right there?

Something carnal in Bruno awoke. His hands moved away from her side to roam on her body. He wanted to map out the constellations on her skin.

The devil, tempted by the angel.

Gabriela could feel Bruno's arousal growing, pressing against her own between the fabric that separated them.

O Dios, forgive me, for I'm about to sin.

She moans and instinctively grinds herself into him when his hand slid under her camisole. The small contact made Bruno jolt. "Gabriela, slow down." He panted as he broke off the kiss. "You're making it difficult for me here."

The way she moved against him drove him mad. Gabriela knew what she was doing. She liked teasing him the same way he did. "How difficult?"

Bruno knew he was being tested, but he could make her pay in bed. He quickly pulled off his ruana, making her curse silently under her breath.

Seeing him without his signature outerwear was a weakness Gabriela had. There was something about the way his body moved without it that made her feel things. It filled her head with dirty thoughts.

Maybe because, without it, she could see everything he tries to hide.

No one sees him the way I do.

Bruno saw the lust in her eyes as she took in the sight.

It takes two to play this game.

Gabriela's breath hitched as Bruno laid kisses on her neck. His hips moved in time with her grinding as they explored each other's mouths.

Damn clothes. She's making me want her more.

She gasped in surprise when he lifted her to move to the bed. Bruno held back a hiss when he felt Gabriela slide down against his erection and she wrapped her legs around him.

Mierda. I'm getting harder just thinking about it.

He pulled off the covers and laid her down gently. It was dizzying to see her this way.

"You're looking at me so intensely, mi amor. I'll melt." He teased. Bruno watched as her chest rose and fell with each breath.

She's beautiful.

Gabriela thought the same as she stared into his eyes. "Lo siento, cariño. I can't help it. Has anyone ever told you you're beautiful?"

He fought the urge to laugh. How could the devil be beautiful?

Then he remembered.

The devil was once an angel, too.

Bruno smiled his dazzling smile as his eyes glanced over to the candle on her bedside table. He wanted to see her in all her glory but he knew she wouldn't be comfortable. "Do you want me to turn off the lights?" He asked.

Gabriela's mouth gaped open. She hadn't thought about it.

"Yes, please," She blushed. Maybe in the future, she would be confident enough to show everything to Bruno.

He nodded in understanding and blew out the flame. The room went dark. Gabriela listened to the sound of rain outside as the bed shifted. Bruno tried his best not to press his full weight on her. He wanted to ease her into everything slowly, even if what he wanted to do was anything but.

He wanted to do this right. He NEEDED to do this right.

"Bruno?" Gabriela called out. Her eyes haven't adjusted yet to the darkness, but she knew he was on top of her. She gasped when she poked his cheek. "Bruno?"

She sounds nervous.

Bruno made a joke to ease her nerves. Her comfort was his priority. "Ouch. You poked my nose."

She immediately laughed. It made Bruno's heart melt. He loved hearing her laugh.

It lightened the mood.

"I'm so sorry," She chuckles. "Sometimes I feel like your nose has its own gravitational pull."

She was far from it, but he indulged her teasing. "Ha, ha. But you do like my nose, don't you?"

Gabriela felt her nerves dissipate. Bruno always knew what to say. "Yes, I love your nose, amor."

"That's what I like to hear…" Bruno murmurs as his lips found hers again.

"Oh, Bruno…" Gabriela breathed when his hand went under her shirt once more. Her toes curled in as he fondled her.

How can something so rough be so gentle?

Her nipples perked up in response to his touch. Bruno gently pinched them, making her moan. He moved his lips away from hers to pepper her face with gentle kisses. "I love the little sounds you're making, mi amor," Bruno whispered into her ear. "It's turning me on."

She tugged at her shirt. He helped her take it off.

Bruno felt the heat radiate off her skin as he trailed kisses down her body. Her breathing became shallow, anticipating his next move.

Without any warning, his tongue flicked on a nipple.

"Ah!"

Gabriela knew how hot and bothered she was becoming as Bruno proceeded to suck and play with her breasts. His wet mouth and rough hands made her want to scream his name.

She was sure that she was wet.

Very wet.

Bruno hummed when he felt her fingers finding their way back into his hair. Goosebumps rose from his arms as she played with his curls.

He loved hearing her gasp and seeing her squirm. It made him feel good that she was feeling good.

He would make her feel even better.

Bruno hooked his fingers on the side of her bloomers. She lifted herself to let him slip it off.

Even in the dark, he could imagine what she looked like, sprawled out underneath him. His hands caressed her skin and she shivered under his touch.

Glorious. Breathtaking.

Gabriela's cheeks flushed as Bruno made his way lower. He left open-mouthed kisses on her belly, by her navel…

Then he spread her legs open.

"Bruno?"

He looked up at her, his hands underneath her thighs. "Yes, mi amor? Should I stop?"

Gabriela's throat went dry. She couldn't say it, but he read her mind. "Are you afraid, Gabriela?" Bruno asked as he kissed her inner thigh. The proximity drove her crazy. "I want to make you feel good."

She finally found her voice. "A little bit."

Bruno kissed and licked and lightly nibbled on her skin, sending jolts of pleasure she never knew before. He wasn't anywhere close, but it felt like he was. "Don't worry. I promise I'll be gentle." He breathed. "I want to taste you. Please."

Gabriela felt her heartbeat quicken. She only read stories about the act in sensual books she hid from everyone. She would be lying if she said didn't imagine Bruno doing it to her, but she was…hesitant. It's too…embarrassing.

What if he doesn't like it? What if I don't…like it?

"Amor," Bruno whispered, breaking Gabriela's train of thought. "You don't have to say yes if you don't want to. We can do something else. I don't mind."

Her heart burst. He was serious about moving on, just as she told him they could do. She didn't want that. "No. No, I don't want you to stop. Please don't stop, Bruno."

Gabriela gripped the sheets when he nuzzled his nose into her. She felt his breath by her core. "I love you, Gabriela." He said as he breathed in her heady scent. She's intoxicating. "Just relax and trust me."

She nodded and stared at the ceiling as he began to work magic.

Bruno tested the waters. He first started with a single lick. Then he did another. And another. And another.

Gabriela shuddered at the contact. This feels good. She rewarded him each time with soft moans.

Her reaction gave him the confidence to continue.

Bruno gently swirled his tongue. His arms circled her thighs as he buried his face into her. She tasted unlike anything he had ever known.

And he liked it.

Gabriela bit her hand, trying hard to keep quiet with each kiss he laid on her sensitive spot. The door to her room was locked, but her family was home. She didn't want to wake anyone up, lest they find her in bed with her lover.

It didn't help that Bruno was making it more and more difficult to keep it all in.

Bruno noticed how she suddenly became quiet. He started to miss the sounds she made that were music to his ears. Gabriela let out a disappointed whine when he stopped. "You're not talking to me," He scolded.

She rolled her eyes. He was being nonsensical. "And what do you want me to say? I don't think I would be able to form a coherent sentence when you–"

Her voice betrayed her when he lightly sucked on her sweet spot. Her hips moved upwards to meet his mouth. Bruno let out a triumphant laugh at the sound. "I thought you've gone mute on me."

She wanted to smack him. He'd gotten too used to the soundproofed walls of his room. "I'm not! It's just that my fam…oh my God…" She moaned when he did it again.

Bruno hummed. "I won't continue if you keep holding it in, mi vida."

"You're being unreasonable," Gabriela huffed. "I don't want to wake anyone…OHHHH BRUNNNOO…"

He's teasing her.

"Let it out." Bruno laid wet kisses along her thighs, avoiding the place where Gabriela wanted his mouth to be. He's doing it on purpose. "I want to hear you scream."

"You're not playing fair," She accused. "I can ask you to stop…"

She stared at him as his eyes began to glow green. It was hypnotizing.

"You and I both know you won't." Bruno's voice was smooth like velvet as the glow in his eyes faded.

She gulped. She knew he just had a vision. "Is that a threat?"

"Maybe."

Bruno pressed a finger and Gabriela choked back a sob. He began rubbing circles on her sensitive spot, winding her up inside. "You know you can't keep quiet forever."

Her arms flailed, trying to grab air.

"I wouldn't know if you're enjoying this if I don't hear you." He whispered.

"But people can hear…ohhh…Yes…Just like that, Bruno…"

She felt her stomach tighten while he played with her like this. "Mouth…" Gabriela gasped. "I need your mouth on my…"

Bruno smirked. "I will…if you promise to let go." He felt her core throb under his touch.

I want to hear you scream my name.

He longed to savor her taste on his tongue.

A flavor that I'll crave for the rest of my life.

"I'll let go…" It was like she died and went to heaven with the way he was pleasing her. "Please Bruno…I'm about to…"

Bruno immediately dived back between her legs. Her eyes rolled into her head as he carefully slipped a finger in and moved it to the rhythm of his lips.

He's right. To hell with it. I can't keep it in any longer.

She squirmed as the pleasure came in waves. "Bruno! Oh, Bruno Madrigal!" Gabriela moaned his name over and over. Each movement felt like an answer to a question she never knew she had. "¡Sigue adelante! ¡No te detengas, ay, no te detengas!"

Another finger in. His hand reached over to play with a breast.

"¡Dios mío, Bruno! ¡Oh si! ¡SÍ!"

If only she knew how hard it was for him not to rip his clothes off and take her right then and there with the way she was screaming his name.

I would gladly sin just to do this all over again.

Let's stay like this forever.

Gabriela felt like she was coming to the edge. She started to tense up.

He doesn't stop.

I'm so close…oh, don't stop, Bruno. Keep going.

Bruno purred against her sex. "Oh, Gabriela. Eres tan hermosa. Tan hermosa. Ven por mí, mi amor."

That did it. His words tipped her over and she came, clamping his head between her thighs. She lets go of her grip on the bed as her fingers find their way back into his hair. She pulls on his curls to push his face into her. He felt her heat as he lapped her up like the most precious nectar.

Bruno relished the way she fell apart. "You look divine, querida."

She pulled him upward and crashed her lips with his. Gabriela could taste herself in his mouth. It was almost sweet.

Her fingers fumbled with the buttons of his shirt. Bruno nimbly removed them and tossed the shirt onto the floor, never once breaking away from her lips. He groaned when her hands explored his body. She palmed his erection and the friction almost made him lose control.

O, Dios. She's going to be the death of me.

Gabriela broke off the kiss to look up at him. "Bruno. Please. Make love to me."

He didn't need to be told twice. Bruno immediately took his pants off, relieved to be freed. He gasped when his arousal came into contact with her warm hands. "Gabriela…wait. Let me…Santa mierda…" He moaned as she caressed him.

Her hands feel so much better than my own. My nights are forever ruined.

Bruno leaned his forehead on hers as his breathing became heavier. Gabriela felt it twitch in her hand and she stroked it faster. His body moved on its own accord.

If she continues like this…

"Gabriela…" Bruno stuttered. "Can…can you let go?"

She immediately stopped. "Oh. I'm sorry." She began to worry. "Did I…did I do it wrong?"

"No," Bruno mumbled into her hair. For a moment a side of him wanted to strangle his rational self. "You were doing everything right."

"Then why did you make me stop?" Gabriela was vaguely aware of the hardness that poked her belly.

He nuzzled against her neck. "If you had continued any further, I would've gone past my limit. You're driving me crazy, amor. "

"You pleased me, shouldn't I please you too?" Gabriela asked. She squeaked when Bruno blew air at her ear. "Stop! That tickles!"

Bruno laughed, low and deep. "I appreciate you returning the favor, mi vida, but tonight I want it to be all about you." He brushed the stray strands of her hair away from her face. "Gabriela," He murmured. "I want you as much as you do, but I would stop if you tell me to. I don't want you to regret anything tonight. I'll ask again. Are you sure you want to continue?"

She pressed a hand against his cheek. She was terrified of getting hurt, but they've done so much. Gabriela didn't want the night to end. "Yes. I'm sure. I love you, Bruno Madrigal. I trust you with my life."

Bruno kissed her softly. His eyes twinkled with so much love. "I love you so much, Gabriela Álvarez. More than you know. If it hurts, let me know and I'll stop."

She steeled herself as Bruno positioned above her entrance and slowly eased himself in. Gabriela hissed at the slight tinge of pain.

"I'm sorry. Sorry. Sorry." He gasped. She's tight. It took all of his willpower not to move. He wanted to, but he wasn't doing this to fill some need. He was doing this for her. "Are you okay?"

Gabriela bit her lip. "I'm okay. Just…just trying to get used to this…sensation."

"We can stop if you want." Bruno offered, hoping she wouldn't take it the wrong way. "I'm scared I'll hurt you."

"No." She refused. "I'm fine. Just…give me a moment."

The feeling of being inside her was even better than what he imagined it to be, though he found himself in a very odd position. He placed his arms on the bed, propping himself upward. "...I feel like I'm doing pushups right now."

"What?"

"I can't move." Bruno points his lips down into the darkness between them. "I don't want to crush you to death."

A snort escapes her. "This is so awkward."

"Sorry." He apologized. "I've never done this before."

"Really now?" Gabriela teased. "With the way you acted all cocky earlier, I wouldn't have guessed."

She could swear he was blushing.

"I read a lot of books, okay? Sometimes…those books have…such…topics." Bruno exhaled. "I wasn't imagining you late at night or anything…"

A lie. But she didn't call him out on it. She wasn't innocent either. "You did well." Gabriela hummed. "Well, for a first-timer."

Bruno shook his head at her. "But it's your first time too. With me."

She grew silent as she took in his words. "I'm…Don't you…mind that…"

"That…doesn't count. It wasn't done out of love."

Gabriela opened her mouth to protest, but Bruno silenced her with a kiss. "Gabriela, I can't undo the past, but I can promise to make a future with you. This is our first night together, mi amor. A testament of our love."

They stare at each other.

Two hearts beating.

"You're not as innocent as you think you are, you know." He said with a smug look on his face. "Not bad for a first-timer. Pleasing me like that…"

She flicked his forehead. "Shut up." Bruno took her teasing and threw it back at her. "You're the one who started it...then made me stop."

Bruno laughed. "That's true."

Silence.

"You're not…angry with me, are you?" Gabriela whispered. "For…bringing it up."

Bruno shifted a little bit. His arms were getting tired, but it was fine. "No, amor. I'm not angry. I'm glad you're honest with me."

Gabriela felt relieved. She cupped his face gently. He leaned into her palm, sighing contentedly at her touch. "I'm glad, too."

They stayed like this, watching each other until Gabriela felt the pain wane. "I think I'm okay. Maybe you can move slowly?"

Bruno blinked. "Will you be okay?"

"Do I have to repeat myself?"

"No." He kissed her again as he moved his hips carefully. "You might want to hang on."

Gabriela wrapped her arms around his neck as he began to build a rhythm. It felt weird at first, having the feeling of him in her. She felt…full. The sensation was different from the first time it happened to her. She doesn't hate what Bruno was doing.

She kind of liked it.

Bruno's brow furrowed in concentration as he controlled the speed at which he moved. He wanted her to enjoy this.

As his movement became easier, she suddenly found herself wanting more. Gabriela's mouth parted open when Bruno hit something in her that made her gasp.

He stopped.

"No!" She cried out. "Why did you stop?"

He looked at her in confusion. "Does it hurt…?"

Gabriela huffed in frustration. "No! Keep going!"

Bruno did as he was told. She started making new noises as a feeling took over her. "Faster!"

"Are you sure?"

She cussed at him and he fought the urge to laugh. "I was just checking! Okay, okay, I'll go faster."

He picked up his pace. She moaned his name into his mouth as they kissed. Gabriela could feel the sweat on his skin as she pulled Bruno closer to press more of his delicious weight on her.

Skin to skin. Tongue on tongue.

"Más rápido. ¡Más rápido!" Gabriela begged as he made sweet love to her. "Más duro, ay cariño."

"You're getting greedy." Bruno groaned. She feels so good. Too good to be true. He thrust himself harder into her. "Tan codiciosa…"

But this is real. I'm getting greedy too.

The bed creaked beneath them. Their noises filled the room.

"Bruno! O Bruno! Bruno Madrigal! ¡Sí! ¡Oh si!"

Gabriela clung to him, her hips moving to meet his. Her nails dug into his back, leaving scratches in their wake. The slight pain excited Bruno, making him more aroused than before.

"Look at what you're doing to me…" He gasped. The look on her face was wonderful. She held love, lust, and desire. "Oh, Gabriela. Gabriela…Eres tan hermosa, mi amor. I love the way you're making me feel."

At this rate, it'll be difficult to stop.

Bruno felt himself nearing as Gabriela peaked, squeezing him inside. Her back arched and she screamed his name. "Bruno! OH, BRUNO!"

She left another set of scratches.

Fuck…

He pulls out at the last minute. His hips bucked as he came, spilling himself on the sheets. Bruno slumped against his beloved, his orgasm knocking the air out of him.

He was exhausted.

When he finished he rolled off to lay beside her. "That…was…"

"Heavenly."

Bruno turned to look at Gabriela and he saw his future in her eyes. "Te amo, Bruno," Gabriela whispered as her eyes fluttered. She felt sleepy all of a sudden. "Thank you."

He smiled as she entwined her fingers with his. Bruno pulled their hands and laid them on his chest. She could feel his heartbeat. "What for?"

"For a night I'll never forget."

Bruno chuckled. "Anytime." She smacked him playfully with her free hand and he laughed.

"Te amo más, Gabriela." Bruno whispered as he pulled on the covers. He felt sleepy too. "Soy tuyo. Siempre."

They drift off to sleep in each other's arms. More words can be said come morning, but for now, nothing else matters.

Just the two of us. Contented. Happy. Hopelessly and truly, madly in love.

You're my kind of perfect.

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Glossary of terms (in order of appearance in-text):

¡Sigue adelante! ¡No te detengas, ay, no te detengas! - Keep going! Don't stop, oh, don't stop!
Eres tan hermosa - You are so beautiful
Ven por mí, mi amor - Come for me, my love
Más rápido - Faster
Más duro - Harder
Tan codiciosa - So greedy
Te amo más - I love you more
Soy tuyo. Siempre. - I'm yours. Forever.