Chapter 32

It was as if the weight of the world had been elevated from Avril's shoulders. Her exams were back to back, a chilling experience while she had to conquer it and now it was over. Separate anxiety rose up, that of her exam results. She knew she tried her best, well she hoped she did. Avril exhaled deeply, she tried to push down the dread that came every time she thought of her results. She didn't want to worry about that just yet, they won't be out for another two weeks. She intended to enjoy these two weeks of freedom, without the thought of having anything hanging over her head.

More importantly, she was excited to be spending some time with Thomas. He had avoided her during her studying but now she was free until the next semester began and all she wanted was to see him. Fear and anxiety were quickly pushed aside by the prospect of being able to kiss and cuddle with him.

Avril arrived home, surprised to see that Trish wasn't there. She made her way to her room.

"How was the exam?"

She saw Thomas lying a little too comfortably on her bed. His arms under his head, his eyes closed.

"It was okay." She responded, her occupied more with why he was on her bed. Although, the sight didn't bother her the more she looked on. To think that this man was willing to be in a relationship with her was mind-boggling. She didn't even know what she should address him as. Was boyfriend a word older couples used? She didn't know why the word sounded so cheesy in her head. Nothing about Thomas was boyish and the title just seemed silly.

"Were you waiting for me?" She questioned cautiously. Her heart accelerating at the thought.

His eyes eased open and he came to a seated position.

"No. I generally like sneaking into girls room to take a nap." His tone dry, but the humour resonated in his eyes.

Avril rolled her eyes playfully. "Far be it for me to judge someone on their preferences. Perhaps I should leave you to that nap then." She teased, pretending to exit through the door.

His body was instantly beside hers. His arms came around her and pulled her back first into his solid chest. Avril gasped at the impact. It had been too long since she was able to feel his heat surrounding her. She could feel the knots in her back loosening up.

"Does this mean, I get to have you all to myself now?" His voice a husky whisper.

Avril felt her heart rate increasing and prayed he didn't notice the effect he had on her body. Everything he did and said felt surreal.

He spun her around to face him, his hand gripping her waist and his other hand coming up to rest right above her heart. She didn't have any time to react. She was gazing up into his eyes before she had the good sense to realize what had happened.

"Looks like you want me all to yourself as well." He commented after feeling the strength of her pulsing heart. Her body had naturally begun sinking against his. His warmth magnetic.

Avril blushed. Her eyes shyed away from him at this blatant remark of her desire and instinctively she pushed against him to hide her red cheeks. He tightened his grasp on her to keep her in place.

Thomas pulled her face up towards his and placed a gentle kiss on them. "You never have to be embarrassed around me, I want you to want me. You don't need to hide it." He whispered against her lips.

Avril nodded, mesmerized by the feel of her body against his and suddenly his lips were on hers. His hand slid up from her chest and circled around her neck as he kissed her. The pressure heightening the sensations rushing through her body. She'd never realized something so primal could feel so satisfying. The sensations overpowering her and driving her desire for him.

He deepened the kiss at the tiny moans radiating from her throat. He felt their vibration against the palm of his hand. He pulled her even closer towards him, his hands sliding down her entire body until they rested, and cupped her butt, squeezing them so her lower body was flush against his. Avril gasped as she felt his manhood rigid against her most intimate area. The sensation thrilling. She couldn't believe that he wanted her to that extent.

She felt her body sensitizing as every kiss and touch caused her to moan with pleasure as heat pooled low in her stomach.

Thomas tore his lips away from hers and buried his face on her neck, licking and teasing her flesh, one of his hands coming up to cup her breasts. Avril gasped at the unusual pressure.

Just then she felt him pull away from her. Her entire body screaming for him to come back. She felt cold and empty without him by her side. She hadn't realised that she was in a daze until she finally heard the knock on the door. Thomas slid behind the door in an attempt to hide. Avril regained her composure and she called for Trish to come in.

Trish just slightly peeked through the door, her features shining. It was plain as day, that she was happy. Avril had never seen a brighter smile.

"Hey." Avril smiled, wondering if there were any tell-tale signs that she'd just been thoroughly kissed. She certainly felt different, her body surging with chemicals, her body tingling and warm. She breathed and prayed to be composed, even if it was only on the surface.

"Hi. I just wanted to tell you that I am leaving to go be with Tobias for a while. I couldn't find Thomas and I need to get going, please let him know for me." Trish glowed.

"That's great!" She squealed, " Wait, you're leaving now, as in this very moment?" Avril questioned.

Trish nodded. "It was a sudden decision, I am sorry I didn't get to properly inform you or Thomas." She seemed genuinely sad.

"Don't worry about it. Go be happy." Avril encouraged. "I will inform Thomas when I see him," Avril swallowed through the lie, her head spinning at her dishonesty to Trish. " I hope everything goes well, don't be a stranger, okay?" Avril walked up to her and gave her a goodbye hug.

"I will call to check up on you guys. Be safe." Trish squeezed Avril one last time and just like that she was gone. Avril stared out the empty corridor in a trance.

Thomas came out from behind the door and she was brought back into reality. "How about you get some rest?" He offered, seeing the dark circles and fatigue in her demeanor, " Maybe we can watch a movie tonight and just relax?" He questioned.

"That sounds great." Avril responded, trying to sound upbeat. She didn't want to rest. She wanted him to stay close to her.

"Perfect. I have some work to deal with. Meet me in my room at seven okay." He placed a kiss on her forehead and left.

Thomas closed the door behind him and sighed. He didn't know just how far Avril was prepared to go just then but he knew he was so close to devouring her. His entire being urged on by her sweet sounds of pleasure and God knows how much more pleasure he wanted to give her.

He breathed until the fire in his veins cooled down. He looked through the mail lying on his desk, he saw one addressed to him from his friend Charlie. He realised the date since the letter was sent was over a month ago. He quickly opened the letter. It was an invitation to his wedding.

Crap.
He had almost forgotten about this. The wedding was this weekend. The invitation revealed that the wedding was being kept at a resort and the guests were asked to celebrate the entire weekend at the resort from Friday until the service at Sunday.

Thomas made a mental note of this. He couldn't miss one of his oldest friends wedding.

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Avril took a shower, combed her hair and put on very little makeup. Why? She wasn't sure. She was literally at home but there was something in her that wanted to look attractive to Thomas.

She had done all this before it was even half six. Now she waited for seven to meet her, every minute her heart racing faster and faster. She didn't want to seem to anxious or clingy for fear that Thomas would find her suffocating that's why she waited for seven to come.

As the clock struck the desired hour Avril wondered if to wait a few minutes but she thought better off it.

She passed her knuckles twice over his door, part of her wanting to run back to her room.

Before she could take any such action the door flew open. Thomas was drying off his hair. His boxers riding low on his waist while his chest was bare.

Avril's breath caught in her throat. Catching hold of herself she said, "I can come back when you're ready." She mumbled.

Thomas grabbed her hand and pulled her into his room, closing the door behind them.

"I am ready." He said tossing his towel aside.

"Oh..." Was all Avril could muster.

"Make yourself comfortable. I already set up the laptop so you can choose any show you want."

Avril fumbled around on his bed trying to find a movie. Somehow this was to much intimacy for her to handle and he wasn't even lying next to her yet.

"I have a wedding to attend throughout the weekend. Would you like to go with me?" He asked, his breath stuck.

"Sure." Avril smiled.

The answer was a relieve. He was able to expel the air within him. He smiled at her as he fell into the bed, he turned to face her, his face so close to hers.

He saw her lips part, he averted his gaze before he gave into temptation. He wanted to have a normal date with her so she knows he wanted her, not just her body.

"I know you're impatient dear, as I am." He told her, loving the way she blushed at his words.

"But how about we get through this one movie?" He saw her bite back her smile. He placed his arm around her and drew her closer to him as the movie began