Color Me with Desire

My mouth felt dry, and I couldn't help but swallow hard before reaching for the water bottle again.The cold water rushed down my throat, suppressing the restlessness and anxiety bubbling inside me, jolting me back to clarity.Jonathan still hadn't moved his leg. He just let me stay pressed against him like that.For a moment, my heart felt as if it had stopped entirely. Then it picked up speed, racing uncontrollably.But just then, the car suddenly swerved sharply.Kimberly let out a startled cry from the front seat. "That scared me, Jazzy!"She patted her chest dramatically, then softened her voice to praise him, "But your reaction was so quick, Jazzy. If you hadn't turned the wheel in time, that rock would've hit our car."Jasper chuckled. "Impressed? My driving skills are top-notch."Kimberly suddenly leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. "You're amazing, Jazzy! Here's a kiss!""Cut it out," Jasper scolded, pretending to be annoyed. At least he hadn't forgotten his girl

A sudden buzzing rang in my ears. My body, already softened and heated from the kiss, grew even hotter, almost unbearable.I couldn't believe those words had come out of Jonathan's mouth.My ears must've been bright red, and the back of my neck felt like it was burning.I raised my hand, trying to push him away, but Jonathan tilted his head and kissed me lightly on the earlobe."They're back," he whispered.Startled, I looked out the car window. Jasper and Kimberly were walking back, chatting and laughing.I quickly pushed him away, sat back in my seat, and pulled the blanket over me to pretend I was still asleep.But the moment I closed my eyes, the strange sensation on my lips reminded me of what had just happened.I took out a small makeup mirror to check. My lips were slightly swollen and glistening, and my lipstick was smudged. No matter how I looked at it, it seemed suspicious.I couldn't help but glare at Jonathan. "This is all your fault—my lips are all swollen!"He

Jasper furrowed his brows, his gaze fixed on me, unwavering. "So what do you want me to do?" "Go back and change your clothes," he said, gently gripping my arm and pulling me into a secluded corner before lowering his voice."Katherine, you're two years older than Kimmy. Just let her have this one."I pushed his hand away and laughed. "And what if I don't want to?"Jasper was stunned for a second, then let out a low chuckle. "What makes you think you have the right to say no to me?""But I just don't want to.""If you don't want to, then let's break up."His handsome yet arrogant face gradually filled with anger and disdain, as if he was certain I'd be afraid of breaking up as if I wouldn't dare to."Fine, let's break up." I shoved his hand away. "As you wish."Jasper suddenly laughed—a cold, mocking laugh. "Alright then, guess I was being too nice. Now get the hell out of here."I didn't say a word. I simply turned around, opened the door, and walked out with big strides

Jonathan brushed aside the damp, messy strands of hair by my temples while interlacing his fingers tightly with mine. His breath was hot and ragged, his voice low and husky. "Let's go back to the room. Not here… it'll be uncomfortable for you."He looked lean and slender with his clothes on, but I never expected his body to be this perfect underneath. He even had eight-pack abs.I couldn't fathom how, with such an intense workload, he still found the energy and time to work out. But no matter the reason—it was a delightful bonus for me.I couldn't get enough of it, tracing my fingers over them again and again."Do you like it?" Even in the middle of our passion, Jonathan didn't forget to ask.What a question. Who wouldn't like a man with abs? "Of course I do," I replied, pressing my hand against them more firmly. "Then they're yours from now on." I didn't respond. His mind seemed to drift along with mine, both of us floating somewhere between reality and desire.

Jasper's pupils suddenly contracted as he pointed at the mark on my neck, his voice rising sharply. "What's that on your neck?" I glanced at him and casually touched it. "Probably a mosquito bite." "Katherine! Who the hell are you trying to fool?" "Then what do you think it is? And even if it's exactly what you think, so what? "Men and women can have pure friendships, you know. Even if we kissed a little, it just means we're really close friends." After saying that, I looked at Kimberly. "Don't you agree, Ms. Jensen?" Kimberly's face flushed bright red, but she couldn't come up with a response. She tugged at Jasper, looking like she was about to cry. But Jasper completely ignored her, his eyes locked on the mark on my neck. "Katherine, which random guy did you go drinking with last night? You'd better tell me clearly!""If you're so curious, why don't you find out yourself?" I raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Now, could you move? I'd like to get some rest." Maybe it was my