Between Us Novels & Stories

The connection between us was palpable, a silent conversation of hearts that needed no words. Time seemed to stand still as we teetered on the edge of crossing a threshold, one that would take us deeper into the realm of our burgeoning relationship.

The conversation healed remaining cracks, strengthening their bond. Another message from Elias arrived near dawn. A photo of the park reunion and a warning. They deleted it together, holding each other tighter. The first "I need you" had marked a turning point. The obsession remained, but it was now balanced with profound emotional dependence and partnership.

The tension bet⁠ween u‍s​ had been lef⁠t ha​ngi⁠ng, unaddressed,⁠ like an u⁠nanswered question ne‍ithe‌r of us dared p⁠ut⁠ into words. We cr⁠ossed the l⁠ine. T⁠wic⁠e⁠. An‍d yet… we didn’‍t. I wished, shamelessly, re​cklessly‍, th‍at we hadn’t​ be​en int​erru​pt‍ed. Bu⁠t another part of me whisp‍ered that th‌e i⁠nte​r​ruption was a‍ blessing. Be‌cause what were we doing, really? We bare‌ly knew each othe​r outside o‍f work. I did​n’t‌ know where‌ I stood with him. I did​n’t‍ even⁠ k‌no‍w what w‌e were. Something? Nothing? A mistake waitin⁠g to happen?

When his eyes landed on the handwritten signatures from both Marcus and me, he let out a long sigh. "You and Marcus always seemed so good together. How did it come to divorce?" Yes. How did it come to this? We had been introduced through a matchmaker. He was a promising young Captain at Fort Haven, and I was a gentle, kind elementary school teacher. Everyone said we were well matched. However, ever since Julia returned, all I ever heard was: "Captain Hale really treats Miss Summers well." I shook my head, pushing aside the thoughts clouding my mind. Then, I answered David's question, "Sir, you can't force matters of the heart. We just want to part peacefully."

I had to find a way to make it not sound so harsh, but still enough for him to understand that I could never there is an “us” between us..

he said, voice low and serious as he started to turn away. I grabbed his arm before he could leave. “You can’t put me in heat and then just walk away like that.” He paused. I knew he wanted this too — I could smell it on him, feel it in the way his scent thickened around me. We were both addicted, tangled in something neither of us could control. Before he could speak again, I stepped closer and cupped the thick bulge in his pants. Kai groaned, eyes fluttering shut for a second.

Which meant they had a usual room, which meant something about the nature of a life that was putting down roots in multiple places. Elian said this on the way upstairs. "We have a usual room," he said. "Yes," Dante said. "In Brussels," Elian said. "We have a usual room in Brussels." "Yes," Dante said. "That's — " Elian paused. "That's a different kind of usual than I've ever had. I've had usual routes out of cities. Usual document protocols. Usual safe channels." He paused. "Not usual rooms." "The usual rooms are better," Dante said.

“ he don’t love me “ I painfully spoke. It felt difficult to breath and felt like rocks in my throat refusing for me to swallow nor let out. It was stuck and I wanted to be free from all the problems. “ I am sorry “ She pulled me in her arms and hugged me as I finally feeling the touch of someone mine, broke down. I held her arm, crying out loudly with my face buried in her forearms. “ shhh. I am here “ . . . I sat on the bed after changing my clothes as aurora kneeled down in front of me. She held my hands in hers and squeezed them tightly. “ Adeline “ She called my name making me look at her. I let out a deep sigh feeling my heart clenching at the thoughts but I pushed them back. Well, tri

“Still at it?” Lucas looked up. “Kelvin.” Kelvin walked in, holding a mug of coffee. He was dressed casually, nothing like Lucas’s usual sharp suits. His presence alone softened the room a little. Kelvin had known Lucas since childhood. They were best friends. He dropped into the chair across from Lucas and glanced at the laptop. “Doctors again?” Lucas nodded. “I’m trying to find someone better.” Kelvin looked at Leo, then back at Lucas. “Does he look like he agrees?”

"Us, what do you mean?, I thought-" "The fake us." I tell him. "The bet, our relationship, your friends are talking we need to come towards a compromise." "Oh." His voice filters to my ears disbelief. embedded in such a simple sound. "I thought you didn't want anything else to do with me." "And let everything go to waste, something has got to work out." I tell him. "Where do we meet?" He says simply his tone suddenly cold and somewhat business like. "I'm by the Park, the first spot we met." I tell him.