01:48.

it had been such a rush: hand in hand, pelting through the streets, following the dazzling lights in the distance. baekhyun's lips whispered promises, and roma's cheeks blushed a deep red, sparks running down her spine, the touch of his hand on hers not enough.

their exclamations still echoed in her mind, as they'd sprinted frantically, cutting corners, within the tight restraints of the twisting alleyways, memories burning pleasantly forever.

his white shirt had hung open in the light wind, revealing his shining, tanned skin, muscles prominent, in juxtaposition to the noir of the new morning. the dark still screamed night, though, the dulled motion proving their vulnerability. roma had felt the excitement overtake her nerves, her blood pumping, watching as his beautiful smile shone brighter than the opaque moon hanging amidst the millions of stars.

car horns blaring, headlights warning them, as they ignored the traffic and the city noise, running across the roads and thundering along the pavements. strong desire, beating hearts. roma followed him; entrusting him. with everything.

the hotel, as they entered, looked cheap, located in a more discrete part of the inner-city maze. roma would have been unsure; would have clutched baekhyun's hand, expecting his protective nature to take control. but her mind was consumed by thoughts and suggestive stares, admiring his gorgeous features as he spoke to the receptionist at the front desk, got them a room, the girl's bored expression not even noticing their frenzied states. her hand toyed with his fingers, giggling as she whispered into his ear.

the receptionist was probably used to it: roma certainly wasn't.

hand in hand, again, fingers entwined, as baekhyun took the key, and they took the numerous flights of stairs up to the top floor. roma lost count.

the corridor was empty, a few circular lights accompanying their journey, the rugged carpet beneath their feet. roma was sure she looked a mess; all dark hair and wide, sunken eyes, her clothes sticking in awkward places to her body, her forehead glistening from sweat.

breaths tumbled from in between her lips, like a waterfall, waiting patiently as baekhyun fumbled with the lock. his breaths were noticeably heavy, too.

the door clicked open.

and, then: a sudden echo of resounding stillness.

vision was met with darkness, a few shaded silhouettes of a double bed and a dresser. limited furniture. the large window was wide open, letting in a gentle and welcomed breeze; fluttering the pale curtains. a muffled rumble of vehicles and nightlife chatter resounded within the constraints of the hotel room.

baekhyun's grip on her hand tightened.

roma could feel her heart beat in her chest, everywhere, pulsing, sending off signals. she pushed her hair back from her face, her throat dry from drinking and laughing, her lips trembling.

their rushed movements had ceased, the silence they were met with only emphasising roma's thudding pulse rate and baekhyun's touch, like electricity sparking, bright white. a slight and shallow path of light shadowed across the bed, splitting the darkness from the sliver of the moonlight. the tidy sheets made her look twice, the expanse of the mattress inviting.

she felt that lump rise up in her throat, the nerves and the trepidation, as she slowly stepped towards the end of the bed. baekhyun's presence followed after her, his warmth resonating.

silence, for what felt like a very long time, in contrast to only a few minutes ago.

"hey," he whispered from behind her, so quiet, lips ghosting past her ear, arms reaching to wrap around her waist. 

roma's breath hitched in her throat. baekhyun's hands rubbed circles into her tight shirt, burning imaginary holes into the material. her cautious nature returned, her lack of sight forcing her to move unsurely. alcohol drained from her blood; senses became more aware.

so silent. nothing but the sound of heavy breaths mingling as one. her chest moved, up and down, her back pressed to baekhyun. she could feel him, heat emanating, touch everywhere, his skin tingling beside hers.

sparkling: fire, embers of light, zig-zagging, through her veins and her every fibre. a gentle breeze continued to flutter the draped curtains, the muffled vibration of midnight traffic and a sudden skidding screech of tyres, accentuating the stillness of the sonorous city.

baekhyun's movements were slow, gentle, gradual; careful with her. hands still explored unknown territory. traced her arms, her hands, reaching down further, and further.

darkness. blood surging, her ragged breathing showing signs of desire, want. she wanted this. didn't know what she was doing. didn't know what baekhyun really felt.

"roma."

her name was released from in between his lips with a low moan, one that matched his own hard desire. he pushed her hair to her other shoulder, starting to leave wet, delicate kisses along her neck. heavy breaths issued. roma was a head shorter than him, giving him perfect access.

unreal. her insides twisted with pleasure, ecstasy, her body not used to this intense intrusion. roma wanted to touch baekhyun properly, to match his own experienced hands.

she turned slowly, bravely moving forward to press her mouth on his. baekhyun didn't hesitate to push his tongue in between her lips, hands groping her bum, over her tight skirt. roma's own arms wrapped in his hair, playing with the dark strands, restraining herself from letting out a loud whimper. mouths suppressed noise.

red lips.

scarlet hearts.

ruby blood.

his white shirt was in the way, and roma's pulse was racing faster than it should have been, and she yanked at the pale, thin material, removing it from his glistening, beautiful, tanned skin. he helped her take it off. peeled from his shoulders, it fell to the floor, crumpled on the ground. white against black.

baekhyun leaned further into her, tasting her, hands roaming freely as if she was his. possession. his to take care of. she wanted to be; roma wanted to give in to him completely, if she could. at his wish. his lips were hot and moving feverishly, trailing to her jaw, biting, igniting her senses once again.

he knew what he was doing, and roma didn't, but it almost didn't matter. their kiss intensified, his grip on her tightening, his breaths heavy and shallow, a noise that she couldn't get enough of. her own lips expressed her emotion.

i love you, i think.

"b-baekhyun," her voice released breathily, fingers still entwined in his thick hair.

"fuck, i want you."

the rawness of his expletive startled her; she'd never heard those words, never felt the way she felt right now. his warm hands began to do things that made her awareness sharpen, pulling down her skirt so that it pooled by her feet. roma stepped out of it, her self-conscious nature forgotten. for tonight. he tugged at her tight shirt, and she raised her arms, letting him free her limbs from the constraints.

skin flushed. her bareness only startled her momentarily, cool wind whispering at the revealed patches, their desperate actions resuming, mouth on mouth again. she felt him press against her, the feeling foreign; didn't know what to do.

and, fuck, it was really like nothing mattered this time. like their mouths moving together, warm breaths mingling, meant something. roma didn't want to speak, to stop. fire burning, different than before. unknown territory. darkness encompassed their frantic motions. baekhyun's hands massaged her tingling skin, fingers leaving pink marks.

his lips were everywhere.

"do you want me?" baekhyun asked into her ear. he moaned lowly.

want dripped from his tone; was stressed by how ragged and uneven his breaths were. their proximity. roma's heart was echoing within. her hands trailed his perfect abdomen, her eyes fully opening so she could see the outline of his sharpened muscles. beneath her fingers, the glistening skin exuded power, strength, need.

roma wasn't conscious of her movements. she responded by nodding, leaning into him, moulding her body against his. he still had his jeans on, the material rubbing against her. uncomfortable, and in the way, again.

baekhyun let out a low groan, bending down slightly to pick her up, her legs instinctively and naturally wrapping around his waist. fit perfectly.

one swift movement; back collided with the soft mattress.

click: the lights flashed. she didn't feel fear, or fright. desire. roma felt herself speak, noticing the tremble in his movements as his power overtook him, bringing him back to reality. the visible sparks. light travelling through his limbs.

the lightbulb on the nightstand smashed, the sharp, staccato sound resonating around the small hotel room.

"shh, babe. it's okay."

deep promises.

the electricity subsided. each shock resounding from the tips of her fingers and the ends of her nerves.

slow and gentle, soft lips never losing contact, his hands spread her legs apart slightly, allowing baekhyun to rest in between them. her eyes fluttered closed, eyelashes quivering, the sensation too much.

his skin radiated heat, and attraction. she'd never felt so alive, heart thrashing like it was trapped within her rib cage. baekhyun left wet kisses along her neck, mumbling promises and expletive statements, red lips contaminating her pale entirety.

roma couldn't help but think i love you, over and over again.

lips were sealed; no utterances of truth were revealed.

another low moan tore through the sensual silence. baekhyun took hold of her shaking hands, guiding her to the hem of his jeans.

"it's okay, roma," baekhyun sighed, leaving a small kiss next to her ear.

it sounded like he said i'm yours.

roma didn't know this feeling; having someone so undone because of her. baekhyun was heaving, his breaths resounding in her ear, his hand resting flatly on her bare waist, body fitting against hers.

fingers trembled, fumbled with the zipper. she felt so nervous, undressing someone as beautiful as baekhyun. his eyes were drawn to her unsteady actions.

dark eyes. clouded with something she couldn't describe.

the darkness surrounded them. roma noticed the stars of light that danced, hazed around the corners, fringing the edges. the curtains blew, soft, fragile, the night outside dulled and quiet. contrast to her static heart and rapid thoughts.

baekhyun reached down to replace her hands, helping her, pulling off his jeans. they fell to the floor. the warmth of his legs made her heart beat faster, his naked chest pressed to hers.

slow movements were suddenly replaced by rushed desperation. now that most articles of clothing were removed, baekhyun's hands wandered further across her tingling skin. roma wound her hands in his hair again, lips kissing his.

like fire, his touch left sears of heat across every inch of her body. orange sparks and pink marks. again: the lights. flashing, bright white, lighting up the whole room. bursting through.

"fuck."

trail of kisses. her chest, her waist, her thighs. she gasped. a deep breath hitched in her throat as baekhyun's hands touched her, his warm breath seeping through.

she shivered.

"b-baekhyun, please."

roma didn't know what she was asking, really. just knew that she was overcome with all these feelings, and the alcohol fuelling her actions, and the way baekhyun was making her feel. and the stars and darkness encircling them.

"you're so gorgeous," he whispered.

he reached up, hand clasping hers; fingers intertwining. electricity.

baekhyun mouthed over her underwear, lips skimming the material. heavy breaths tumbled unevenly from her mouth. no control. oh, my god.

her hand reached up to grab hold of the pillow.

thunder, maybe, or lightening. or both, as the room was encompassed by a frame of brilliant white. splinters of dashing light shattered upon the furniture; the large mirror reflected the beams, the bed showered with a luminescent glow that shone across baekhyun's furrowed, aroused featured.

roma gasped. hands and fingers hurriedly traced the outline of baekhyun's strong shoulders, his frame calming her.

"it's okay," was admitted between kisses and delicate whispers. roma could feel her heart beating out of her chest.

light continued to flash unevenly.

baekhyun's touch was everywhere; taking over her system. tangled in her hair, fingers scraping his back, his lips kissing every inch of available skin. she tried to breathe. remembered to just breathe.

one, two, three.

i love you.

his tongue. the pressure built between her thighs: more, more, more. her nails dug into his skin, not knowing what else to do. baekhyun didn't seem to mind, the action provoking another deep groan.

their bodies moved together, connected. baekhyun moved up to kiss her again, collapsing onto her, protecting her. heavy breaths. lips danced, moving, everywhere. roma tried--remembered--to breathe.

"roma."

bright white flooded into the room: all at once. baekhyun moaned. white noise filtered through. bare skin and bare hearts, thudding in unison.

dark eyes locked to hers, lips removed from her heated skin. he was staring up at her, chest moving up and down, that all-too-familiar smirk ghosting across his glowing features. he glanced down to look at her properly, taking in her naked form, chest pressed to his. she would have blushed, if her eyes weren't trained on his own captivating body.

voice barely above a whisper; "you're mine."

lights flashing. on and off, dark and alive. the city outside was illuminated, reflecting through the open windows. burst of noise.

baekhyun smirked.

he leaned in for another kiss. roma couldn't get enough of him.

the lights.

everything.

heavy hearts, and deep breaths.

she wanted to be his.

but she couldn't say it.

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*cringes* well, i tried.

SO sorry for taking ages to update again, hope you enjoyed :)

em x