AFIRE

V : Distance

He's been overseas since Tuesday and she's been dying to see him. It's one of those typical chilly Friday nights where she was all alone in her condo, because her brother already went home to Bulacan and she couldn't, even though she wanted to because she still has commitments tomorrow.

Coming out of the shower, feeling rejuvenated by the warm water hitting her skin and getting all the gunk of her face and body, she dressed up or rather down in the most comfortable V-neck muscle tee she owned (actually stolen from her boyfriend) and white Calvins. She dried her hair and put it up in a bun and put on her (his) favorite Jo Malone body butter. Sleep eludes her still, although it's already past midnight, because she's anxious about his arrival tomorrow, and it didn't help that they didn't have a proper goodbye before he left. Let's just say they were interrupted mid make-out session. So, she settled for a night cap and a movie.

She grabbed the bottle of red wine that was gifted to her by her cheeky sister on her birthday, a mug (because she didn't have a proper wine glass) and a bar of the darkest Godiva chocolate she had in her refrigerator and sat by the kitchen counter where she left her laptop this morning. It was her first time to watch 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. Why? Well she promised herself that she was gonna watch it when she turned to twenty one, sort of a coming of age thing. And since, she already lost her V-card to her boyfriend just last January, she told herself, all the more reason to do so.

Pouring herself a glass, she couldn't help but think of their first night together. It was the most awkward moment in her life to date, considering she's the queen of gawky, cringe worthy moments. First off, he forgot to bring a condom, so he had to disguise himself; cap, wig, goofy glasses, dark clothing and all (though its 37 degrees out) just so he would go by unnoticed in the 7/11 across the street, only to find out he bought the wrong kind, so he had to go over there again for the second time. Way to kill the mood. Second, whilst unbuttoning his shirt, her earring got caught in the fabric of his top. Imagine 5 minutes of painful tugging and struggling. Third, they chose to have the lights off, as they both were awkward being naked in front of each other. So while thrusting, him hovering above her, he bumped his forehead on the head board, gaining a small cut on his skin. They had to stop mid coitus, just so she could treat his wound. And lastly, when they decided to exchange positions, her being on top now, she slipped of the bed and fell flat on her butt, causing it to bruise.

Shaking her head, she took a huge gulp of red wine, ate a big bite of the chocolate and giggled. It was a memorable first time indeed. After that, it did get better. But she couldn't help but notice something -- he was too careful with her, cautious that he might do something she won't like or something that may hurt her. She was his princess as he pointed out numerous times, clearly evident in how he treats her on and off cam. So they haven't done anything adventurous; just pure, vanilla sex.

Pushing away those thoughts, she took another sip of wine and pressed play. Fifty Shades of Grey. What was the hype all about? She thought as the opening scene played.

"Hmmm, he's good looking. Her too.. Let's see how well this goes.."

She wasn't unfamiliar with sex scenes. She loves watching the Akward series for crying out loud. And that show has its fair share of sultry moments. But this is different; it was more intense, more fervent, more...sexual (for a lack of a better term).

She continued to watch whilst letting the alcohol seep through her body, burning through her flesh and sending warmth to her loins.

"Oh, boy." She whispered, eyes plastered to her laptop screen, as Christian Grey removed his clothing, remembering the time when she saw her boyfriend's bare body up close. Such a difference from his Cosmo bash days, where his love handles were evident, and his muscles still needed so much work. Now, she adores his body, with all the perfects curves in the right places and muscular planes. She loves it when he protrudes his chest, most especially whilst wearing a white V-neck shirt and his nipples peering through the thin fabric. Her mouth waters just at the thought of his body hovering over her.