Zoe's P.O.V.

As Sky and I dance, his hands continue to move over my body, sending shivers down my spine.

I feel his breath hot against my ear as he murmurs, "God, Zoe. You have no clue how long I've been dying to dance like this with you. It's an incredible feeling."

I close my eyes, leaning into him, completely lost in this moment, my heart racing.

He spins me around to face him, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that takes my breath away. "Trouble," he whispers, framing my face with his hands. "When you went on a date with Liam and I saw you dancing with him, I boiled with anger. Only I know how I controlled myself. It was so fucking difficult to hold back my desires."

I'm still in disbelief over his jealousy that day. Honestly, I didn't feel anything for Liam. But with Sky, I feel truly alive, and I get butterflies in my stomach.

"You don't have to control your desires any longer, Sky. I'm all yours now," I speak, looking into his eyes deeply.

A satisfied smile spreads across his face. "So it's time to let everyone present here know who you belong to, especially Liam."

Without another word, he captures my lips in a deep, passionate kiss, grabbing my buttocks and pulling me close to him. My arms wrap around his neck, and I kiss him back with everything I have.

His lips are becoming my addiction.

We devour each other's lips, forgetting about everything. I'm certain everyone's eyes at the party will be on us, but I don't care. All that matters is Sky and me, finally together the way we were always meant to be. As the kiss deepens, I know that this is just the beginning of something incredible.

When we finally pull apart, as expected, all the students' eyes are on us. Some are shocked, some are envious, but most are smiling. Sky's kiss has told everyone here that I belong to him now.

I notice Liam leaving the poolside, disheartened, and a pang of guilt hits me. But when I feel Sky's arm tighten around my waist and I look into his intoxicating blue eyes, my guilt disappears. Everything feels so right in this moment. This is where I belong—with my Sky.

Liam never made me feel like Sky does. With Sky, every touch feels electric, when I look into his eyes, I lose myself in them, and every time he moves closer to me, I feel butterflies in my stomach. As I watch Liam walk away, I know I made the right choice.

***

Sitting in my room, sipping my coffee, I replay the day's events over and over in my mind. My cheeks are flushed as I think about how Sky and I have crossed that line from friends to something intense and erotic.

When he dropped me off at my apartment and we shared the goodbye kiss filled with a promise of more to come, all I wanted was to never let him go. But I understand—he has other responsibilities too. I can't expect him to be with me all the time, even though part of me wishes he could be.

Still, I can feel his touch on my lips. I place my fingers on my lips, a small smile playing on them as I remember the possessiveness in his eyes, the way he claimed me in front of everyone.

I never imagined Sky could look at me like that. We've been friends for so long, and now everything is different in the best possible way. There's an excitement, a newness to us that makes my heart race just thinking about it.

I get up and look out the window, watching the city lights twinkle in the distance. My mind drifts back to how Sky made me feel at the party—alive, desired, and cherished.

Just as I take another sip of my coffee, sitting on my sofa, my phone buzzes. It's a message from Sky. I hurriedly place my cup of coffee on the table and pick up my phone, my eyes shining with excitement.

Sky: Missing you already, Trouble. Can't wait to see you tomorrow.

A smile spreads across my face, and I quickly type back.

Me: I miss you more, Sky. Today was incredible.

Sky: Tomorrow is going to be even more amazing.

Me: It will be if you don't leave me unsatisfied.

I chuckle as I send him the message.

Sky: I promise I won't. Tomorrow, I'll make sure you're completely satisfied, Trouble.

I blush at his words. The anticipation of what tomorrow will bring quickens my heartbeat.

Me: I'm holding you to that promise, Sky.

Sky: You know I would have fucked you today, but I wanted to make sure you wouldn't push me away again in the future.

Sky and I talking like this is completely unbelievable.

Me: What if I do that again?

I ask just to tease him because I'm never going to push my Sky away from me now. He is my everything, and I trust him that he will never hurt me intentionally.

Sky: This time, I left you unsatisfied for a day; next time, I'll leave you craving me for weeks. So don't even think about pushing me away again, Miss Zoe Scott. You're all mine now.

Me: Oh, really? You're going to make me suffer like that?

Sky: Only if you push me away again. But I doubt you will. We both know you can't resist me for long.

He sends a wink emoji, and I shake my head, laughing softly at his confidence. He's right, I can't imagine pushing him away now that we've crossed this line.

My phone buzzes again, and I see another text from him.

Sky: Seriously, Zoe, I'm so happy we're finally here. I've waited a long time for this.

Me: I'm also happy, Sky. It feels perfect.

I reply to him with a smile on my face.

Sky: Sweet dreams, Trouble. Dream of me. I've been dreaming of you for so long, now it's your turn to dream of me.

Me: What kind of dreams are those?

Sky: They're wild. But don't worry, I'll show you soon. Now good night.

Me: Good night, Sky. See you tomorrow.