Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Three: Mine

It was past eleven when Gabe turned up at Kim's apartment door. He rapped his knuckles lightly upon the lacquered surface, the sound echoing through the welcoming hallway as he paused, listening to the sound of movement on the opposite side of the wood. He pursed his lips together anxiously, feeling that familiar flutter in his stomach as he heard the deadbolt unlock and the jangle of the door chain. He had known she'd be awake, she always was at this hour. If she wasn't working she'd be curled up on the couch binge watching the latest Netflix series, probably Kimmy Schmidt from their earlier conversation.

It took a minute for the door to open but when it did the sight of her took Gabe's breath away, the same way it did every time he looked at her. Her sleek, honey colored hair was loose, framing her gentle features as she stood before him wearing nothing but a silk rose pink kimono, cinched at the waist by a matching belt. The satin material fluttered just past her knees revealing her limber calves and petite bare feet. The fabric draped across her torso covering her assets in a way that made Gabriel's entire form flush with red hot desire. His gaze dipped to her pert breasts and the way the silk clung to them, his mouth went dry when he realized she wasn't wearing a bra.

"Hey." she whispered, her orchid pink lips tilting up into a small smile as she opened up the door, wide enough for him to slip through. "Come on in."

"I'm sorry to come over so late." he said, the palm of his hand rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "I just had to see you tonight."

"Is everything ok?" Kim asked, her eyebrows furrowing in concern as she tilted her head up towards him.

Gabe smiled, that grin of his could light up an entire room and Kim felt her heart beat just a little faster in her chest as his cobalt eyes met hers. They were bright, brighter than she had ever seen them and she found herself falling for him all over again as his gentle fingertips brushed across the blush of her cheek.

"I left the church today." he told her, tipping his auburn head until their lips were barely an inch apart. "As of now I am a free man."

Kim's palms came to rest upon his firm chest, her thumbs teasing along the line of his collarbone. She rose up on tiptoes, closing that final gap of space between the two of them, pressing her soft lips against his. It was like the world exploded, that unbridled heat rose up in her just like it always did only this time there wasn't any reason for them to stop. Gabe's tongue was molten hot as it dipped into her mouth, his fingers running through her hair as she pressed herself against the entire length of his muscular frame. She needed more, more than just kisses through clothes, she needed him naked inside her and she needed it now.

Gabe knew they had played this game far too long, that familiar recklessness was taking over him and this time there was nothing to hold him back. He embraced his new found freedom walking the two of them back towards her bedroom. He lost track of when his jacket disappeared and his shirt came off, all he cared about was the sensation of her fingertips digging into his shoulders as he devoured her mouth sinfully. He paused for a moment, drawing away to look at the stunning woman underneath him, laid out on the the queen sized bed just for him. The belt of the kimono had come undone, leaving Kim's gloriously naked form visible to his deviant gaze. She was gorgeous, her skin all peaches and cream as he ran his firm hands all over her slender form watching those elegant features of hers contort in pleasure as he touched, teased and tasted every inch of her body. She smelt like heaven, he savored the way she felt under his tongue as he delved between her soft thighs, licking, sucking and thrusting until Kim's fingers tangled in his auburn hair, urging him on. Her hitched breathes were ringing in his ears as he drove her even closer to her climax, his name was on her lips. It sounded like a symphony as he took her higher and higher until she was just at her peak. Her hand tugged his hair lightly, causing Gabe to raise his head, his cobalt blue eyes ravenous as Kim stared down at him. He had never seen anything so beautiful, her skin was flushed, her pink lips parted as her amber eyes drank him in. There was yearning in her features, a fierce want that Gabe felt as he stared back at her.

"Not like this Gabe." she whispered, her voice rough with need as he placed soft kisses upon each of her thighs before beginning the ascent along her wanton body. "I want you with me."

He responded by kissing her, his entire muscular form covering her naked form as his tongue delved into her mouth. Her bare thighs wrapped around his hips as his impressive length teased along her slick folds leaving her quivering with urgency as he positioned himself in just the right place. She cried out his name as he entered her slowly, savoring every single inch before he pulled back and started all over again. His nerve endings were on fire as he picked up the pace, arching his hips and hitting that sweet spot just inside his lover, making her gasp. She was mesmerizing, just watching her writhe underneath him brought him right to the cusp of his orgasm. The base of his spine was tingling, already he could feel that explosion of fireworks coursing through his body. He held back wanting to drink in every single moment of their love making for as long as possible. Kim tightened around him, her body arching, her fingertips digging into his shoulders as she climaxed. She was beautiful, wildly intensely beautiful and he knew at that moment that this was forever, that they were forever.

Mine, he thought fiercely, plunging into her a final time before he followed her over the edge. Her hands were fumbling over his body, stroking over the plains of hard muscle as he rode out their orgasm, her name on his lips. Kim kissed the edge of his mouth, before Gabe's forehead came to rest lightly on hers, his body shuddering as he withdrew unwillingly from her spent form before collapsing along side of her. Kim rolled onto her side so that the two of them were face to face, she reached out for his hand entwining her slender fingers with his as she stared into his cobalt eyes, that amazing sensation of serenity encompassing her.

"I love you." she whispered as Gabe drew her into the shelter of his arms. He could feel his heart pounding against hers as his lips brushed along her delicate hairline.

"I love you too Kim."

Hey guys, thank you for sticking with me. I've been a bit MIA recently as I've started a Tumblr for imagines and HCs and I've been writing a lot of shorts for it. Which is great fun as it turns out.

Anime: When I started writing the Kayla storyline I knew this was the only way that Phil and Roman could really resolve the issue short of killing Sorenson and I couldn't make that happen as it would weigh on Roman. The proposal thing came out of nowhere, I just knew that Roman was in that place especially after everything that had happened with Kayla. I always think of Roman as working towards their future in the background so when Kayla is ready to do certain things he's like oh we don't have to wait to do that, I've been saving and such. He likes to make sure she's ready.

Lauren: I think I wanted to show that Sorenson wasn't entirely a bad guy but he does make poor choices and he suffers the consequences of those choices. I know a few people who are victims of themselves and their not 'bad people' but their choices are infuriating and selfish. Phil is at this point now where he knows that Roman would do anything for Kayla and he has a respect for him because of that. He thinks she needs that after everything she went through with John.

Nat: Thanks so much for your review. I feel this story has been a great challenge and is one of my fav things to have written as there are so many diverse characters to play with. Thank you for your kind words they mean so much.

Western: Thanks for the kudos! The way Roman feels for Kayla is fierce and we have seen him in a protective role over the seasons and I'm glad I get to play it out and explore it on a more personal level for him.

Phoenix: It's over for now, Roman's threat was definitely enough for Sorenson to see the light as it were. I'm glad you found dark Roman hot, it seems to be a bit of a thing lol.