Chapter 57

(Lisa POV)

Valin's house was a nice size, with beautiful dark hardwood floors and a dark green grand piano in the corner of the living room. All the other furniture was brown or White, And above the fireplace was a massive painting. All the space under the stairs was a built-in bookshelf, crammed full, of books obviously.

"Where did you get that painting!" I asked in awe, All the details were painted in shades of green or white but the painting was of a detailed city with families, animals, buildings, even a park and lake. I could imagine it taking months to complete,

"I painted it..."Valin admitted, 

"You?... You paint?" He scratched his head,

"Well... when I started finding interest in math I discovered its involvement in nature and art... I wanted to learn more, I just picked up some hobbies along the way," 

"You.... you're so talented! Is there anything you can't do?" My words were meant as a compliment but they seemed to make him sad instead. "Hey, what's wrong?" I asked, touching his cheek instinctively, to comfort him. He caught my hand and then kissed my palm.

"Nothing I want to talk about, right now..." Valin then held my hand and pulled me to the stairway, "I want to show you the upstairs now."

"Wait!... what about the piano?" I asked while trailing after him,

"I planned to show that to you in the morning." Planned? I thought coming here was a last-minute decision. 

"This is the bathroom," Valin said while opening a door and turning on the light to reveal a large bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a tub large enough for 4 people. There were also two sinks in front of the bathroom vanity. Black tile, gray marble countertops, and all metal (faucets and handles) were gold. The toilet was Black and gold to match, and all the towels I could see were White. Once I had a good look he turned off the light and pulled me one room over saying, "And this is my room." The bed was king-sized, and there was a computer desk, and a white armchair in the opposite corner, as well as a built-in shelf in every corner of the wall, full of books with no space in sight. There was also a door leading out to a balcony but the curtains were drawn.

"Wow." Valin kicked off his shoes and then flopped down onto his bed so I also kicked off mine, left my purse at his desk, and laid down beside him. "I knew you liked to read... but I had no idea you had such a large collection."

"I've always been the Black Sheep of my family... so I kept to myself and collected books. Even now, me and my brothers are closer but..." He seemed to be spiraling into sadness again so I sat up and looked down at him saying,

"Why were you the Black Sheep?" He laughed at my question, thankfully.

"Because I'm weird... I'm introverted and hardheaded and I have outbursts. Truthfully I know how to control myself but I don't want to. I feel like the me who is screaming at everyone is the real me so if they don't like that... then they don't like me." 

"At everyone? ...You've never screamed at me." He grinned wider, meeting my eyes so I had to look away.

"You're not everyone... you're special to me." He placed his hand on top of mine so my heart started racing. "When you called me cute for the first time I wanted to cuss at you." I gasped in shock, "But... I'm glad I didn't. And I wouldn't do it now."

"Do you not like being called cute?... if it makes you feel any better, you're my type, I meant I didn't have a type before you... you're the standard for me now." Valin sat up, placing his fingers under my chin and turning my face so his lips could meet mine.

"I'm used to people patronizing me by calling me cute... That's all..." 

"Oh... mhm... yes... makes sense." I rambled out shyly. 

"Lisa... I really like you." Valin admitted. Part of me wishes the word he used was love... but it's too early to be thinking like that. In fact, it's unfair of me, my last boyfriend scared me away by telling me he loved me too soon, me and Valin haven't even been together a quarter as long.

"I lo... like! Like you too." I cleared my throat. When he touches me I feel like I'm in a trance, drawn in by his sweet scent, with only one thought. I need to be as close to him as possible, I want to be one being.

"I know well enough by now. You weren't patronizing me... I ... never mind." I gasped again and shook him,

"No finish what you were saying! No cliffhangers allowed!" He laughed as I was shaking him then he pinned me down on his bed by my wrists,

"Stop..." I held my breath at his word and he chuckled again before whispering,

"I didn't mean to stop breathing... silly." Just before planting a new kiss on my lips. Since my arms weren't free I stroked his leg with mine and moaned into his mouth to show my consent for him to continue. His response was blushing and burrowing his face into my neck and whispering, "I'm scared of you." He released my wrist in favor of my hips. So I put my hands on his back under his shirt.

"Um... what about unpacking?" I asked nervously,

"It can wait."

"Oh... then ...I hope I'm not assuming too far... by thinking... that uh... you want to ... let me learn more about your preferences tonight...your uh... se-sexual preferences." Valin sat up to smirk at me, then he laid his forehead on mine.

"You're not... but I should warn you. I'm a strict teacher." I'm excited enough already and he's barely touched me, I'm almost embarrassed for him to find out.

"... I want to learn... I hope this doesn't turn you off and please stop me if it does." Valin closed his eyes and replied,

"what is it?"

".... I... can't see myself with anyone else... so I... want to be a partner who keeps you satisfied in all aspects of life... So... don't hold back... and be as strict as possible. Please." He opened his eyes again then sat up slightly to look down at me,

"That's practically a love confession." His comment made me want to hide, but his actions afterward stopped me from doing so, with repeated smooches, into deep kisses, that led to vigorous intercourse in which he guided me, through each step. Hearing his voice so much made the whole thing feel even more intense than usual. Especially when he praised me. We ended up in multiple positions, starting on the bed, partially clothed, to the armchair, his desk, and ending on the floor, both completely nude. It felt like we'd never stop but we had to have at some point since I woke up in his bed, tucked in with and cuddled up next to him. My dreams starred him...and I together continuing from last night so I couldn't help but get flustered when I looked up at him in the morning. My lovey-dovey feelings died down a bit when I saw he was texting Snowe, I saw the message was just a math-related dad joke, and after that, he sent, "Can we talk later?" before putting his phone down and turning to me. "Hey... how are you feeling?" Valin asked, lifting the covers and placing his hand on my hip,

"I'm fine!" I yelled, feeling my blushing return to my face. "Um... you and Snowe are very close, huh?" He was texting her last time too... 

"Yeah... I'm glad that you seem to be doing much better than last time."

"... Are you going to ignore my question?" I asked while pouting.

"Hmm... She is my sister and technically my best friend. She's the first person who insisted on spending time with me even after I acted crazy in public and guilted her into dressing up with me." I feel a little jealous... but as he said she's practically his sister... -in-law and I like Snowe.

"I'm sorry... I... It's just even yesterday you both got along so well with each other. I know I shouldn't be jealous... I just want to be close to you too." Valin's hand left my hip and moved onto my bottom, then he pressed his body against mine, I squealed in surprise and hid my face against his chest.

"I have no interest in incest and... I also have no interest in losing you." His hand shifted upwards to the center of my back and he sighed. Valin considers her his real sister... which makes sense if his brothers aren't his blood either. And... I'm important to him. His words relieved me so I hugged his shoulders in return. "Do you want to go out for breakfast or order in?"

"I... can make breakfast." I offered.

"I haven't bought any groceries yet." After that, I laughed and said,

"Then... let's order in but I'm not hungry right now." Before kissing and then straddling on top of him. He held my waist and gently coached me on my rhythm and movements as well as saying, things like "Good girl." "You're doing great" and "Just like that" Which made me blush more than I thought was possible so I had to keep my eyes closed even to continue. My heart is under attack! After we climaxed, Valin put his hand behind my head and brought me down for an intense kiss, and when our lips parted ways I lost myself and whispered,

"I love you." Valin's eyes widened, then he rolled me over onto my back and picked up his phone.

"... I'll order breakfast now." After saying that he left the room... I had exhausted myself too much to follow him but...It was too soon. I thought when he said "That's practically a love confession" He wouldn't be bothered by a real one... I really screwed up.