The Sway and Slide of Love

"Mr. Freeman, it's time to change your dressi-" The doctor's voice suddenly broke the silence.

The unexpected interruption sent a jolt through Noelle. It was as if she had suddenly snapped back to reality. In a flurry, she pushed Hendrix away.

She looked as though she had been caught doing something wrong. She stumbled backward several steps, her hands rising and falling repeatedly. Her lips quivered as if she wanted to speak but couldn't find the words. Panic filled her eyes, unmistakable and clear.

The doctor, however, was tactful. "My apologies. I didn't mean to interrupt," he said quickly before excusing himself and leaving.

Noelle's face turned an even deeper shade of red at this. She wanted to chase after the doctor, but Hendrix grabbed her hand again.

"Let go of me," Noelle said when she finally managed to find her voice.

She had intended to reprimand him. But after the kiss and the nervous tension, her voice came out slightly hoarse, sounding almost alluring. Even Noelle herself didn't realize it would come out this way.noveldrama

For a moment, she was stunned, her cheeks burning even brighter. The tips of her ears turned so red that it looked as though they might bleed.

Hendrix noticed this, and the smile on his lips deepened. "No, I won't."

"You-" Noelle's anger flared, but she couldn't find the words to respond. Instead, she bit her lip and glared at him.

"Does it hurt?" Hendrix suddenly asked.

"What?"

"Does it hurt when you bite your lip like that?" Hendrix reached out and gently touched her lower lip.

Noelle was startled by his gesture. It was at this moment that she realized she had bitten her lip so hard it had started to bleed.

Yet, she hadn't felt any pain. Even the metallic taste of blood on her tongue seemed to have faded into the background.

It wasn't until Hendrix pointed it out that she finally raised her hand to wipe away the blood. But he quickly caught her hand again.

"Here. Let me," he said.

Noelle wasn't sure if it was her

imagination, but his voice seemed to carry a hint of hoarseness, too.

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gently wiped away the bead of blood from her lip. His touch was tender, as though he were handling something fragile and precious.

Noelle could only stare at him, stunned.

Of course, Hendrix wasn't just helping her clean up. As his fingers moved away,

he leaned in and kissed her lips once more.

But Noelle's mind quickly flashed

back to the moment when the doctor had suddenly walked in earlier. A wave of guilt washed over

her and she instinctively tried to

push Hendrix away.

However, he swiftly caught her hand, as if he had anticipated her move. Then, he pulled her into his arms.

The suddenness of his action startled her. Her lips parted slightly in surprise, giving Hendrix the perfect opportunity.

His tongue soon swept in, but unlike his usual fierce and demanding approach, this time, he was slow and deliberate. He gently teased her lips and tongue.

His confidence and control only highlighted Noelle's inexperience

and nervousness. She was

overwhelmed. Her body, now

cradled in Hendrix's embrace ne

softened. And the hands thathad initially tried to push him away now clutched at his collar instead.

The kiss was unbearably long. Noelle's breathing grew ragged, her warm breath

brushing against Hendrix's cheek. His eyes darkened noticeably.

Noelle was wearing a simple T-shirt today.