08 | NO HOLDING BACK

"So, what's the verdict?" Taehyun asks.

"My verdict? Well, I suppose the movie was..." Nichole takes a moment to reflect on the film they just watched as she and Taehyun walk back to Taehyun's car. They take their time, neither of them eager to go their separate ways.

The night is young and there is still time for trouble to be made.

"Alright, let me guess... It was painfully underwhelming?" Taehyun suggests with a smile. Nichole nods, giggling. "Great minds think alike, remember?"

"Yeah, it was pretty bad," Nichole admits. "I really hate it when movie trailers make it look like the film is gonna be super badass but when you go to actually watch it... it's just ass."

Taehyun laughs. "They really know how to reel you in and take your money, don't they?"

"Hell yeah," Nichole replies. "We were totally robbed tonight."

"I know, and those tickets weren't cheap either. Part of me is tempted to go back to ask somebody for a refund," Taehyun jokes. Nichole laughs, nodding in agreement. "Looks like it's only ten o'clock," Taehyun says after checking the time on his watch. He then looks over at Nichole, silently admiring her beautiful profile. "Ready to call it a night?"

"Not really." Nichole turns to meet Taehyun's eyes and immediately her heart goes to fluttering like crazy. "I-I mean, I could eat something. How about you?"

Taehyun smirks at the wicked image that pops into his head of him burying his face in between Nichole's thighs and... "Yeah, I'm sure we can find someplace to grab a bite to eat."

"And I'm paying this time," Nichole says. "You paid for our tickets to see this trash film and I feel absolutely terrible about it. The least that I can do to make up for that is to buy us dinner. And I won't take no for an answer, so don't you dare try it."

"Yes, ma'am." Taehyun chuckles, holding his hands up as a sign of defeat. "You'll get no backtalking from me, I promise."

"Good boy—" Nichole is abruptly cut off after a man, who's very clearly under the influence of something strong, roughly bumps into her shoulder after trying to pass her and Taehyun on the small sidewalk. It's such a rough bump that Nichole nearly trips and falls. Luckily, Taehyun grabs her at the last second. "Hey! How about you watch where you're going next time?"

Nichole's outburst draws attention from others. A few people walking in the front and back of her and Taehyun cut their conversations and begin staring. Everyone nearby can sense that a scene is about to unfold, a very nasty one at that, as the drunken man whirls around to get in Nichole's face.

"Who the hell do you think you're talking to, bitch?" the drunk man replies, reaching out to shove Nichole but he doesn't get far because Taehyun moves forward to place himself in front of her.

One minute, the man had been standing and shouting at them; the next minute, he's laid out flat on his back, groaning on the ground. But Taehyun isn't finished with him yet. He squats next to the man, gripping him by the hand that he was about to use to hit Nichole. Taehyun bends it back sharply, knowing where all the sensitive spots are, making the man holler in pain.

"You're fucking with the wrong one tonight, asshole." Taehyun has a dangerous look in his dark eyes, a look that makes the man on the ground tremble in fear. "If you favor this wrist, I suggest you apologize to my woman for being such a disrespectful little shit..." Taehyun tugs at the man's wrist, making him yelp. One wrong move out of him and it'll end up broken. "And you'd better make it sound genuine."

"Chill, man! I-I don't want any trouble, okay? Go easy on me, please!" The man is too wasted and embarrassed to try and act tough right now, so he instantly folds on the spot. He looks over at Nichole and mutters a panicked apology. "I'm s-sorry, miss! I'm so sorry for shoving you and calling you names. I-I don't know what came over me."

"If I see you around here again harassing women, I promise I'll break more than just your ego," Taehyun angrily mutters before standing and placing an arm around Nichole. Both of them watch and laugh as the drunken man scrambles to his feet and runs off. "You okay, baby?" Taehyun's expression softens within seconds of looking at Nichole. "I'm sorry you had to see me like that."

"That's okay. I-I'm fine... actually, I'm dying to hear where you learned how to flip a whole grown ass man like that? You tossed him like he weighed nothing! I'm impressed." And also turned on...

"I may or may not have been on the wrestling team back in high school." Taehyun chuckles, keeping Nichole close as they continue walking. "But that was before I later discovered my passion for graphic design. My parents didn't like the switch that I made, but they eventually came to accept it. My sister is still their favorite, though. She's a pediatrician."

"Well, you're my favorite tonight." Nichole smiles at him. "Seriously, though. That was insane what you did back there. I can't believe I'm in the presence of a retired pro wrestler," she teases, making Taehyun laugh. "What the hell else are you hiding up those sleeves of yours?"

"I can't sing for shit, but I do know how to play the guitar and piano," Taehyun says.

"Wow. You're incredible, Mr. Lee. Full of surprises," Nichole says. "But I like it."

They make it back to the car without any more interruptions. They stop by a fast food joint and eat inside, hanging out for another thirty minutes or so before Taehyun hits the road again to drive Nichole home. They talk nonstop, laughing and joking along the way, thoroughly enjoying each other's company. It's a shame that the night must come to an end.

"I had a really great time with you tonight," Nichole says after they pull into her driveway. "Your impromptu WWE moves on that drunk bastard was definitely the highlight of the night."

"I know I may look like I never get my hands dirty, but as they say, you should never judge a book by its cover." Taehyun winks at Nichole, making her blush.

"I hate to sound so damn needy, but I'd love to hang out with you again," Nichole says quietly. "When do you think I'll be able to?"

"My schedule is always open for you, Nichole. You can have me whenever you want me."

I want you right now... Nichole's pulse quickens when Taehyun reaches over to hold her hand, his thumb slowly caressing the top of hers. She looks up again to meet his heated gaze and the following question slips out of her mouth before she can stop herself. "Would you like to come inside for a minute?"

Taehyun purposely plays stupid. "Come inside?"

"Yes. Exactly that," Nichole says. "Listen, Taehyun, right now more than ever is when I need you to be completely honest with me. If I'm moving too fast or am being too aggressive with you, then please for the love of God let me know because I don't want to end up looking desperate and—"

Actions always speak louder than words.

And fortunately for Nichole, Taehyun is all about the action tonight.

He promptly shuts her up with a kiss. A proper kiss right on her soft, full lips. It starts out slow and sensual, but as the seconds tick on, Taehyun now has a hand gripping Nichole's thigh while one of her hands sinks into his thick hair, giving it a gentle tug as she moans and silently begs for more. It doesn't have to be said aloud, Nichole wanting more, because Taehyun can feel it in the kiss. He can feel just how badly Nichole wants him, and he's eager to show her that he wants her just as much.

"I would love to go inside with you," Taehyun whispers after pulling back, breaking the kiss long enough to get his words out. "And you're not moving too fast with me. The pace that we're on right now is fine. It's perfect. Just like you." He cups Nichole's face and pecks her lips one last time before turning the car off and getting out to fetch her door. Ever the gentleman. "Lead and I shall follow."

"Yes, sir." Nichole drags Taehyun along by one of his belt loops. She gets her front door unlocked in record time, and once they step inside together, she fully drops her guard and succumbs to the desires of her heart and body; just as she did with Ademar on the night they first met. "Don't hold back with me." Nichole pushes Taehyun against the front door after it closes, and then she slips her hands under his shirt. "Because I won't hold back with you."

Their lips meet again, but this time the kiss is less controlled, more passionate. Taehyun can feel a pressure building below his waist, his cock hardening with each not-so-accidental brush from Nichole's small hands as she clumsily fumbles with the zipper on his jeans. She wants to be on him, wants him inside her now and not a minute later.

"I don't think we're going to make it to my bedroom." Nichole keeps her eyes on Taehyun's as she drops down to her knees, tugging Taehyun's underwear and pants down with her. "Just want a little taste before you fuck me. Is that okay?"

Taehyun is almost at a loss for words.

Nichole is transforming right before his eyes, having gone from a sweet, shy girl to a confident foul-mouthed goddess, and he fucking loves it.

"More than okay. I can't wait to see your pretty mouth wrapped around my cock." Taehyun matches Nichole's devilish smirk as he sheds himself of the nice guy act, sensing that Nichole is ready for him to turn up and show out.

For her, he's more than happy to.

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