The group headed home in a cheery tune. The queens succeeded with their project to get the Knight back for the princess. Gavin helped Aya with her things to her home. Aya’s home is a little different from what he remembered from before.
Her home is a little cozier; she now has plant accents on the table and scented candles, which Gavin smelled as soon as his foot stepped in Aya’s house. Her living room is well lit now; unlike before, when she kept it dimly lit.
“Baby, why don’t you stay for a while for a cup of coffee?” Aya invited him to stay for a while since it was still early. Gavin instantly agreed, if it meant more time with Aya then he is all for it. He sat on the couch in the living room, the memorable couch for Gavin and Aya.
Aya caught a glimpse of Gavin smiling while looking at the couch. She laughed inside, not wanting to make it obvious that she was thinking of the same thing. She handed Gavin the cup of black coffee and sat beside him.
“Thanks, babe.” He thanked her and took a sip. “Is it okay if I visit you every day after my work?” Gavin asked Aya, he wants the typical setup for couples. He wants Aya to experience the little things they missed because of their initial setup.
“Hmm, so you don’t want to move in?” Aya was quick to point it out to Gavin. He placed his cup on the table and faced Aya who looked disappointed. Gavin took Aya’s hand and squeezed it with his.
“I could sleep over some time and you can do the same.” He suggested. “But I definitely won’t let a day go by without seeing you.” Gavin assured Aya.
“Okay.” she answered briefly. Gavin could not figure out if she was fine with his suggestion or not. He moved in closer to Aya and embraced her.
“Baby, you want me to move in?” He asked her directly.
“Of course, I missed you so much already. These past few months without you made me miserable.” Aya replied with a scrunched-up face. Gavin buried his face in Aya’s neck, trying to persuade her.
“How about setting up a schedule babe? Monday to Wednesday I will stay here, and then you stay on mine Thursday to Sunday?” Gavin negotiated their terms. Aya was not responding. He kissed her neck, trying to make her say yes.
“If you want to convince me, you got to do more than that, baby.” She naughtily commented on Gavin that was busy smooching her neck. Gavin took her challenge to the heart. His tongue teased Aya’s ears as his hand caressed her thighs.
“Hmm, baby.” Aya groaned, flinching with Gavin’s every move. “Okay, okay baby… You win.” She surrendered after feeling weak because of Gavin’s touch. She lost her own dare and now she’s burning from the inside.
Gavin stopped, but it was obvious that he wanted more, too. He took a deep sigh and gripped Aya’s thighs. “You are too hot, babe.” He whispered in Aya’s ears.
Aya laughed at his reaction. In her heart, the most important thing is, she isn’t alone in this torture he imposed on them. She rested her thighs over his lap and played with his hair with his other hand. “Am I hotter than your ex?” Aya was trying to know Gavin’s past without sounding too FBI-ish
Gavin continued to caress Aya’s legs. “You are my first girlfriend. I was not joking when I told you before that I don’t have any experience with women.” He bared himself to Aya.
“Oh great, I’ll make your first memorable.” She continued to tease Gavin. She kissed him softly on the lips. It was truly her display of how much of a temptress she was. “I mean your first relationship.” She laughed.
Gavin kissed her back and asked her too. "How about you how many relationships have you had?"
Aya squinted her eyes as if she was trying to remember. "Would you think lowly of me if I tell you I lost count already?" She answered him.
"Of course not. Why would I?" Gavin replied to Aya.
"There, what they said about flavors of the month was true." She said in a low voice. "I know people think I am an easy girl."
Gavin nodded, his eyes filled with sympathy. "Not me, babe. Let's just say it did not work out with those guys. And I am one lucky dude that we are trying to work it out." He replied.
"I have had serious relationships though, you are the second one." Aya admitted to Gavin.
Gavin looked at her and asked; "Gerard? He is your first love?"
Aya tapped Gavin on his shoulders and laughed so loud. "Hell no! Gerard and I barely made it a week. He is an obsessive maniac. All he wanted was to get in my pants."
They both laughed at how clingy he was when their relationship almost does not count. "I'm guessing he did not get any that's why he was so pissed off at me." Gavin felt proud.
Aya wen't silent. Gavin was thinking what he could have said that offended Aya. "Are you okay? Did I say something wrong?" He asked her.
"No, I was just thinking, The only intimacy wit men that I experienced prior to you was with my first boyfriend." Aya revealed to Gavin.
Gavin remembered the s*x video scandal that involved Aya. It was three other men and her; he watched it just to be sure it was Aya. But she is saying now that intimacy wise he is the second one, it did not make sense. However, Gavin understands that Aya might not want to include those people in there on her count. He decided not to bring that subject up unless she does.
"I better step up my game then." He replied and kissed her again, an affirmation that he does not care about her past. His goal is to be Aya's present and nothing else.
Their lips parted, panting heavily. "It’s time for you to go home now, before I gobble you up. That’s it for tonight babe. I’ll see you tomorrow.” Aya said to Gavin.
He rested his forehead on Aya’s neck as he breathe heavily. "Do you know that Hershey's make millions of kisses a day?" Gavin asked Aya.
"That's so random, but yeah why?" Aya was curious.
"Dang, they make millions of kisses but I only need one from you."Gavin said his pickup line.
Aya burst into laughter, "That's not true you, baby. Are you sure you just need one from me?" Aya was still laughing at Gavin's joke.
“Come to think of it, yeah I think I need a million kisses too." He answered and kissed Aya again on the forehead. "I love you so much.” He whispered to her.
"I love you so much more." Aya answered Gavin and smiled at him.
Gavin stood up and fixed the warrior inside his pants. It took Aya by surprise when he reached inside his pants. She swallowed hard, thinking having a man always by her side that would be a pretty normal scene for them. He kissed Aya’s forehead and headed home.
***
As soon as Gavin left, the heaving feeling dawned on her. Aya embraced her knees, thinking of the traumatizing event in her life that brought her here in Hudson. She is sure that Gavin heard about it but he did not bring it up. Aya was not ready to talk about it either. She let out a deep sigh, knowing she has to live her present and leave the past.