(Jenna's POV)

The song came to an end far too soon, but we were still in each other's arms...staring deep into each other's eyes.

I knew it was coming...and I was ready...wanting.

He leaned down and moved in slowly, as if he were afraid I'd reject him again.

Not a chance.

In fact, as if something possessed me, I took his face into my hands and eagerly drew his lips to mine.

We both let out long, satisfied moans as I felt his long fingers gingerly thread up through my hair.

It was as if our lips were made for each other.

He gently massaged my scalp as our kiss deepened...our tongues finally meeting.

And just as we had danced with one another, our tongues did the same...only much more passionately.

A few minutes of pure bliss passed before my breathing became labored.

We reluctantly parted, but Nik wasn't finished with me.

He gently tugged on my hair, pulling my head back slightly, so that he could kiss down my throat, causing tingles throughout my body as my nipples hardened.

Oh God...

Who knew that having your neck kissed could be so erotic?

It wasn't long before he began giving little licks in between open mouthed kisses, causing me to moan in delight as butterflies danced in my stomach.

Before he finished, he nipped at my neck with his slightly sharp teeth, sending titillating shivers down my spine.

As our eyes opened, he placed his forehead to mine.

"I don't want to stop..." he rasps. "But we must," he frowns. "Our food is almost here."

"Oh..." I sigh in disappointment. The only thing I'm hungry for is Nik.

Both Anton and Ursula carry everything in, set it up, and then leave.

As always, Nik pulls out my chair before taking a seat himself.

On the table is a variety of finger foods, fruit, and a fondue pot – not exactly what I was expecting, but again, I could honestly care less. I just want to spend time with Nik.

He looks at me and clears his throat nervously before speaking. "I thought...that it would be nice to uh...feed each other," he suggests shyly.

Now I understand all of the finger foods...

"Sure," I reply equally bashful.

This will definitely be a new experience for me...but hopefully not an embarrassing one.

With that thought, I quickly cross my fingers underneath the table.

He just stares at me for a few moments and then nervously clears his throat once again. "Shall we?" he asks as he scoots his chair close to mine.

He then reaches for some type of meat that's been fashioned into the shape of a heart. In fact, a lot of the fruits, cheeses, and veggies are in the shape of a heart as well.

A lot of time and thought must've gone into this...

The thought makes me even more nervous, hoping that I don't screw this lovely gesture up somehow.

He leans forward, raising the meat towards my mouth. His pupils, which are barely visible in his equally black eyes, dilate as they focus upon my mouth.

"Open," he rasps huskily.

I do as he says, hoping I don't look stupid, and he gingerly places it upon my tongue.

I quickly close my mouth around the meat, which I taste is a honey flavored ham, and hum in appreciation.

"Good?" he asks hopeful.

"Yes...very," I answer mildly suggestive...or at least I think it is.

I'm trying this whole seductive thing out, for the first time in my life.

His prominent Adam's apple bobs, so I hope that's a sign that it worked.

Okay...my turn.

I look over at the vast spread of food and choose a piece of shrimp...wanting to keep a bit of distance between my fingers and his oddly looking sharp teeth.

Someday soon, I hope I can ask about his teeth, hopefully without offending him.

It's probably due to that condition he has...

I dip it into some cocktail sauce and send up a small prayer, hoping that I don't drip any of the offending red stuff onto Nik's pristine clothing.

With our eyes heatedly locked, I slowly bring it towards him where he eagerly takes it into mouth, leaving only the tail behind.

He thankfully didn't bite me, but now I'm thinking that might not be such a bad thing...

We continue, taking turns feeding each other.

Sometimes it's playful, and other times it's very intimate, to say the least...especially when Nik leaned over and licked some cheese sauce off of my chin up to my lips, where he then softly kissed me...sending shivers of delight throughout my body.

Though we are no longer dancing, feeding each other is merely a different type of dance...one that's building anticipation, wondering what the other will do next.

I try to stay mindful; remembering that he'd once said that he prefers mostly meat, avoiding the fruits and veggies, which he seems to appreciate.

However, I don't want to eat too much more and feel stuffed...just in case any sexy times ensue afterwards, so I grab a chocolate covered strawberry as a hint and bring it to Nik's awaiting mouth.

Despite his aversion to fruit, he doesn't hesitate and bites the whole thing up to the stem before closing his soft, luscious lips around my fingers.

I feel my pupils dilate as I zero in on them...feeling his hot, wet tongue caress my fingers teasingly...wondering what it would feel like in other places...

No, Jenna! Bad! I must not think like that...

Not yet anyway...

"G-good?" I ask a bit shaky as I try to compose myself.

"Very," he replies devilishly before taking my fingers back into his mouth, for one last thorough lick.

My breath hitches as my body flushes with the heat of desire.

"I had to make sure to get it all," he looks at me heatedly. "I wouldn't want you to be...sticky," he smirks impishly.

"Yeah..." is all I can manage to rasp.

He stands and gently pulls me up with him. "Let us dance once more," he suggests as he pulls me close. "You were too far away from me in that chair," he whispers in my ear before starting another record.

Once again, Lionel Richie comes on, singing words of love and romance...the perfect music for this night, if I must say so.

In fact, he's quickly becoming my favorite artist...

https://youtu.be/62XB9IbMnxQ

As always, please be sure to listen, to set the mood... ⬆️

I've been alone with you

Inside my mind

And in my dreams I've kissed your lips

A thousand times...

He looks down into my eyes as if this were true.

Has he really thought about me like that since I got here?

I sometimes see you

Pass outside my door

Hello!

Is it me you're looking for?

Yes...

I can see it in your eyes

I can see it in your smile

You're all I've ever wanted

And my arms are open wide

'Cause you know just what to say

And you know just what to do

And I want to tell you so much

I love you...

Oh God...there's that phrase again...I love you.

Does he mean it?

But how...how could he, so soon?

I long to see the sunlight in your hair

And tell you time and time again

How much I care

Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow

As if he feels the words, we twirl around, embracing each other tightly, feeling something pulse between us...something I've never felt. Maybe this is what an overflowing heart feels like.

Hello!

I've just got to let you know

'Cause I wonder where you are

And I wonder what you do

Are you somewhere feeling lonely?

Or is someone loving you?

Tell me how to win your heart

For I haven't got a clue

But let me start by saying...I love you

Hello!

Is it me you're looking for?

'Cause I wonder where you are

And I wonder what you do

Are you somewhere feeling lonely,

Or is someone loving you?

Tell me how to win your heart

For I haven't got a clue

But let me start by saying... I love you

As the song comes to an end, we're still in each other's warm embrace, unwilling to part, though I know we must.

Nik said he was inexperienced with dating, but let me tell you...I can't imagine anything more perfect than him, finger foods, and Lionel Richie.

He sure has things figured out better than any Casanova...or at least I think so...but then again, I'm inexperienced too.

However, as a woman, I must say that I am thoroughly besotted by him, his ways...everything.

Which leads me to wonder...where will this night end? In his bed or alone in mine?

I can only hope that no matter what happens, there's no regret...

And as I look up into Nik's soulful black eyes, I can't imagine that I'd ever regret him, or whatever may happen tonight...

A/N : I'm back!!! Sorry for the long delay, but real life and then the flu sidelined me, unfortunately. So...I HOPE you all enjoy this and get back in the groove of ACAS. I sure have missed writing and all of you, so please drop me a comment and let me know you're still there! It will make my night! 😁❤️

Let me know...do you think Jenna will go all the way tonight, or make the poor spider suffer some more? And how many of you are proud of Nik, pulling out all of the romantic stops he could think of? Who knew he had it in his dorky spider butt? Lol Could he woo you? 😂🕷

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