Shutting the door behind her, Ashley leaned against it for a moment, her shoulders sagging under the weight of her conversation with Elena. Her eyes fell on Mia, who stood with her back to her, phone still in hand from her earlier call. The sight of Mia, so effortlessly present in the room, tugged at something deep within Ashley. She crossed the space between them, slipping her arms around Mia's waist from behind and pulling her close.

"Ash," Mia murmured, placing her hands over Ashley's as they wrapped securely around her. A soft smile played on her lips as Ashley pressed a lingering kiss to the tattoo on the nape of her neck.

"I love your tattoo," Ashley whispered, her lips grazing Mia's skin. She trailed kisses along her shoulder, savoring the warmth of the moment.

Mia chuckled softly, turning in Ashley's embrace. "Here we go again. 'I love your this, I love your that,'" she teased, her laughter light. "Don't you have anything about me that you don't love?"

Ashley shook her head, a faint smile curving her lips. "I love everything about you," she said, her voice low and certain. "I love you."

Mia's smile faltered as she studied Ashley's face. Her fingers reached up to trace the faint redness in Ashley's eyes. "Have you been crying?" she asked gently, her brows knitting together in concern. "What's wrong?"

Ashley gulped, her throat tight as she tried to steady her emotions. "There's... there's so much I haven't told you," she admitted, her voice cracking. She cleared her throat, her gaze faltering. "If you knew everything about me, would you still love me the same?"

"What?" Mia frowned, her hands moving to cup Ashley's face. "Why are you even asking me that?"

"I just... I just need to know," Ashley murmured, her teeth worrying her lower lip. "Would you still love me the same?"

Mia's grip on her face tightened slightly, drawing her closer. "Ashley Amosa," she said firmly, her voice unwavering. "Look at me."

Ashley hesitated but obeyed, her gaze locking with Mia's.

"I love you," Mia said, her voice soft but resolute. "And I don't care—about your past, your family, or any of the things you think might make me love you less. None of it matters to me. I love you. All of you. And there's nothing that could ever change that."

Ashley's composure wavered, her breath hitching as emotion threatened to overwhelm her.

"You're not drunk, are you?" Mia teased gently, brushing her thumbs along Ashley's cheeks. "Is that why you're being so dramatic?"

Ashley laughed shakily, her lips twitching into a faint smile. "Maybe," she said, her voice lighter, though her chest still felt heavy.

Mia's expression softened. "Whatever happens, Ash, I'm choosing you. Always. I told you before—I'm selfish when it comes to you, and I'm not letting you go." She rose onto her tiptoes, pressing a tender kiss to Ashley's lips. "I love you."

Ashley exhaled a shaky breath, her hands pulling Mia impossibly closer. "And I love you even more," she murmured, her words melting into their kiss as the world outside faded away.



Cupping Mia's cheeks, Ashley leaned in, deepening their kiss. Her teeth grazed Mia's lower lip before she gently sucked on it, eliciting a soft gasp. Mia clutched Ashley's shoulders for support as Ashley guided her back toward the bed without breaking their kiss.

Once they reached the edge, Ashley gently pushed Mia onto the mattress, her knee sliding between Mia's thighs as she hovered over her. Their lips parted briefly, leaving Mia breathless. Ashley hastily unbuttoned her polo, tossing it aside before capturing Mia's lips again, this time with more fervor.

Her kiss was rough and demanding, drawing a gasp from Mia, whose back instinctively arched. Ashley's hands slid to the straps of Mia's lingerie, tugging them down her arms with deliberate care until she removed it entirely, along with Mia's underwear.

Ashley paused, her breathing ragged as her gaze roamed over Mia's exposed body. Mia swallowed hard, her heart pounding as Ashley's hands traced the curves of her waist with a gentle yet possessive touch. Reaching out, Mia's fingers trailed across Ashley's chest and down to her abdomen, her touch soft as if she feared breaking something fragile.

Groaning, Ashley grasped both of Mia's hands, pinning them above her head with one hand. She leaned down, her lips hovering over Mia's, teasing her with a slow lick along the seam of her lips.

"Ash," Mia groaned, her voice tinged with frustration as she tried to close the gap for a kiss. Ashley pulled back just enough to laugh softly, her teasing evident in her smirk. She leaned in again, her lips brushing against Mia's, only to pull away before Mia could respond.

"Come on!" Mia groaned, wriggling under Ashley's grip, her irritation plain.

"Tell me what you want," Ashley murmured, her voice low and deliberate. Her free hand traced Mia's lips before sliding down to Mia's thigh, her knee pressing firmly against Mia's most sensitive spot.

Mia's breath hitched, her eyes locking with Ashley's before she quickly averted them. "Make me cum," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Ashley tilted her head, leaning closer to Mia's ear. "I didn't quite hear you, sugarplum," she teased, her tongue flicking against Mia's earlobe before giving it a playful nip.

"Just... make me cum, please," Mia pleaded, her voice breaking as she squeezed her eyes shut.

A low hum escaped Ashley as she trailed kisses down Mia's neck, licking and nipping at her skin. Her knee pressed harder against Mia's core, earning a sharp gasp. "Do you want it that badly?" she whispered against Mia's shoulder, her voice dripping with amusement.

"Y-yes," Mia stammered, her face flushed. "Please."

Ashley pulled back slightly, her hand cupping Mia's chin, tilting it so their eyes met. "Okay," she said, her voice firm yet tender. She captured Mia's lips in a heated kiss, releasing Mia's hands.

Freed at last, Mia's hands flew to Ashley's face, cupping her cheeks as though she'd been longing to touch her. Ashley deepened the kiss, sliding her tongue into Mia's mouth as one hand traveled to Mia's breast, her fingers teasing a hardened peak.

Mia arched her back, her legs wrapping tightly around Ashley's hips. Ashley's lips trailed down to Mia's chest, kissing, licking, and biting as if she wanted to leave her mark everywhere. Mia's gasps filled the room, her body responding to every touch.

Ashley continued her descent, her lips brushing over Mia's abdomen. She tugged Mia closer to the edge of the bed, kneeling on the floor as she positioned herself between Mia's legs. Draping them over her shoulders, Ashley leaned in, her tongue tracing slow, deliberate circles over Mia's clit.

Mia bit her lip, muffling her moans as one hand covered her mouth and the other tangled in Ashley's hair, tugging insistently. "Shit," she mumbled under her breath as Ashley's fingers joined in, thrusting deeply while her tongue worked in tandem.

The sensation sent shivers rippling through Mia's body. "Oh gosh!" she gasped, her back arching further as she pulled Ashley closer, feeling her warm breath against her. Every movement pushed her closer to the edge.

Ashley's hands slid upward, massaging Mia's breasts while her tongue thrust inside her, eliciting more gasps and breathless pleas.

"I... Ash, I'm close," Mia panted, her voice trembling. "Please... don't stop."

Ashley's response was a deeper thrust of her tongue, the wet sounds of her efforts echoing in the room. She greedily lapped at every drop Mia gave her, her hands kneading Mia's breasts as she pushed her further into bliss.

"F-fuck," Mia whimpered, her body trembling as her climax hit. Her legs tightened around Ashley's head, holding her close as waves of pleasure coursed through her.

Ashley didn't stop, her tongue and lips coaxing Mia through the aftershocks. When Mia finally went limp, her body trembling with exhaustion, Ashley pulled back slightly, spreading Mia's legs wider to savor every last drop of her release.

Standing, Ashley leaned over Mia, bracing herself with one arm beside Mia's head. Her other hand gently stroked Mia's still-sensitive spot.

"How was that, sugarplum?" Ashley asked, her voice soft as her gaze lingered on Mia's flushed, blissful face.

Mia swallowed hard, reaching for Ashley's shoulder and pulling her in for a kiss. Ashley chuckled against her lips, returning the kiss as her fingers slid inside Mia once more.

That night, Mia lost count of how many times Ashley took her over the edge. All she knew was that no matter how close they were, she craved even more of Ashley's warmth.

"I love you," Mia murmured, her head resting against Ashley's arm as she wrapped her arms around her.

Ashley smiled, pressing a kiss to Mia's forehead. "I love you more, always," she whispered, her breathing still steadying as they held each other close.