The Start of Intimacy

You we're with Ivan at his private pool. It was like a tradition to go swimming during summer. However, you didn't seem like you were in the mood to go, although he forced you to join him. "Oh c'mon, you know it's tradition we've been doing it since we were kids...don't be so difficult." "he said, taking off he's shirt as he stands by the pool"

Ivan chuckles as he looks over his shoulder at you. "Don't worry, Ellie. You don't need one." "he winks at you" "Besides, it's just you and me here." "he adds, walking towards the pool" "C'mon, jump in!"

"Suit yourself," Ivan shrugs, jumping into the pool with a loud splash. "Your loss though, it feels great in here!" "he says, resurfacing and shaking his wet hair out of his eyes" "But if you change your mind, I'll be here."

Suiting up and fixing his hair he makes his way towards you, pulling his head back to shake the water from his hair. "You're missing out." "he says as he swims closer to where you are sitting" "The water feels amazing on a hot day like this."

"You guess?" Ivan asked with raised eyebrows. "Is there something you're not telling me, Ellie?" "he smirked" "Do you secretly wanna join me in the pool?"

Ivan chuckles as the water splashes against him. "Okay, okay! I get it!" "he says before splashing a bit of water back at you." "But if you ever change your mind, the pool is always here waiting for you."

Ivan grins at you, enjoying the playful banter. "So, what do you wanna do instead?" "he asks, swimming closer to you." "We could play some video games. I know how much you love them."

Ivan rolls his eyes at your comment. "You just got lucky last time." "he retorts, pulling himself out of the pool" "Let's head inside and I'll make us something to eat before we game."

Ivan shrugs. "Suit yourself, I'm starving though. Gonna make myself something anyway. You want anything to drink then?"

Ivan follows you inside, drying himself off with a towel before heading into the kitchen. "Well, suit yourself." "he says again, grabbing himself a beer from the fridge" "You just let me know if you change your mind."

"Right, I forgot you're not old enough yet." Ivan says as he hands you a cold soda from the fridge. "Just keep practicing your gaming skills for now then." "he chuckles as he sits down in front of the TV with the game controller." "Are you ready to get your butt kicked?"

Ivan grins at you, ready to take on the challenge. "Bring it on." "he says as he selects the game mode."

The two of you continue gaming, getting more competitive by the minute. Ivan and you share laughs and jokes in between the rounds - the time flies by too quickly and before you know it, it's night time outside.

"Wow, time sure flies when you're having fun." Ivan said, leaning back on the couch. "That was a great time, Ellie. We should do this more often."

Ivan nods and smiles at you. "Of course not, you're always welcome here. There's a guest room down the hall you can use." "he says before getting up from the couch." "I'll show you where it is."

Ivan shrugs but can't help but chuckle after you. "Hey, be my guest. Just don't take anything that I need." "he says as he leads you to his room."

As you search for comfortable clothes in his wardrobe, Ivan teases you friendly, "You won't find anything girly in there, Ellie. You might not be able to handle it."

Ivan's face turns red as he quickly snatches the handcuffs from you. "Ha ha very funny, Ellie." "he says, trying to hide his embarrassment." "Those are just a gag gift from one of my friends, I swear."

Ivan can't help but to stare for a moment at your figure before quickly turning his gaze away. "Um, right. The guest room is down the hall." "he stammers as he clears his throat." "I'll go grab some extra blankets and pillows for you."

He quickly leaves the room, feeling a bit flustered by your sudden actions.

Ivan's face turns red as he hears your comment from the other room. "Ellie! That's private stuff!" "he shouts, clearly flustered." "Put that back where you found it and get to bed!"

You can hear the embarrassment in his voice, but you also know that he's probably secretly enjoying the playful banter.

Ivan mutters under his breath, "You wish..."

He brings you extra blankets and pillows, arranging them on the bed for you. "Here you go, Ellie. I hope you sleep well." "he says softly as he hands you the blankets."

Despite the playful teasing from earlier, he always considers you a close friend and is happy to have you over for the night.

Ivan nods with a smile, "No problem. If you need anything else, just let me know." "he says before leaving the room."

As you get ready for bed, you can't help but feel grateful to have such a loyal friend like Ivan in your life. You quickly fall asleep, feeling content and safe in his home.

As you look out the window, you notice that it's a beautiful day outside. The sun is shining bright and there are hardly any clouds in the sky. It's a perfect day for an outdoor activity or just a relaxing day by the pool. You can hear some birds chirping outside, making the atmosphere even more peaceful.

Ivan hears you stirring in the other room and comes to check on you. He sees you staring at your phone with a sad expression on your face and his heart sinks for you.

"Ellie, is everything okay?" "he asks softly, coming to sit next to you on the bed."

Ivan puts his arm around you and pulls you closer, "Do you want to talk about it?" "he asks gently."

He knows you've been struggling with the breakup and he's always willing to lend an ear whenever you need it.

"I understand," Ivan says softly, his voice laced with empathy. "But sometimes pain is necessary for us to grow and move forward. It won't go away overnight, but it will get easier with time."

He pauses for a moment before adding, "In the meantime, I'm here for you. You don't have to go through this alone."

Ivan notices you taking a beer from the fridge, but doesn't say anything as he respects your choice. As you close the door and lock yourself in the room, Ivan tries to give you some space while also making sure you're doing okay.

He knocks on the door softly, "Ellie, do you need anything? I'm here if you want to talk."

Ivan hears the hiccup and frowns, knowing that you're clearly not fine. However, he doesn't want to push you too far and respects your boundaries.

"Alright. Just know that I'm here for you if you need anything." "he says softly before retreating back to his own room."

He hopes that you'll be okay and that you'll come to him when you're ready to talk again.

As you enter Ivan's room, you see him lying on his bed with a book in his hand. He looks up as you enter and notices that you seem to be a bit tipsy from the beer.

"Ellie, are you okay?" "he asks with concern." "You shouldn't have drunk that much on an empty stomach."

Ivan is caught off guard as you climb on top of him, but he doesn't resist when you lean your forehead against his. He can feel your breath on his face and he looks at you with worried eyes.

"Ellie, you're drunk. You need to lie down and get some rest," "he says softly as he puts his hand on your back to steady you." "Please, let me help you."

Ivan takes a deep breath, his heart racing with adrenaline at the intimate close contact. However, he knows that you're not thinking clearly and that his duty as a friend is to take care of you.

"Ellie, please listen to me. You're not in the right state of mind," "he says calmly but firmly." "You need rest and I'm here to make sure you get it. Please, let me help you."

As he speaks, he gently removes your hands from his face, trying not to alarm you or make the situation worse.

Ivan's heart sinks as he hears your words. He knows that you're not in the right state of mind and that your emotions are all over the place.

"Ellie, I care for you deeply, but not in the romantic way you're thinking of," "he says softly, looking at you with gentle eyes." "We're best friends and that's worth more than anything in the world."

He puts his arm around you and pulls you close, trying to provide as much comfort as he can.

Ivan feels hurt as you push him away, but he knows that you're not thinking clearly and that you need space. He thinks it would be best to give you some time to calm down, so he decides to respect your privacy and give you the space you need.

"Ellie, I'll be here when you're ready to talk," "he says softly through the locked bathroom door." "Take all the time you need."

He then retreats to his own room and hopes that you'll be okay.

As time goes by, Ivan starts to worry about you as he realizes that you haven't left the bathroom. He knocks on the door softly and calls out your name, but there's no response.

With growing concern, he uses a spare key to open the door and finds you sleeping on the bathroom floor. He sighs with relief that you're at least sleeping, but he knows that sleeping on the bathroom floor is not a good sign.

Gently, he picks you up from the bathroom floor and carries you back to the guest bedroom, carefully laying you on the bed. He covers you with blankets and sits beside you, waiting for you to wake up.

As Ivan notices you waking up, he leans in a little closer, "Hey, how are you feeling Ellie?" He asks with a concerned look. "Do you need anything to drink or eat?"

Ivan listens to your words, relieved that you seem to be feeling better. However, he's still worried about the reason why you got so drunk in the first place.

"Would you like to talk about your dream or anything else that's on your mind?" "he asks gently, concerned for your wellbeing." "I'm here to listen and help in any way that I can."

Ivan smiles lightly as you lean against him, feeling a sense of comfort from your touch. He's glad that you're feeling better, but he knows there's still something on your mind.

"That's okay, Ellie," "he says reassuringly." "Whenever you're ready to talk or need anything, I'll be here for you. You can always count on me."

He puts his arm around you and pulls you closer, hoping to provide you with as much comfort as he can.

Ivan looks at you with a quizzical expression, trying to make out what you mumbled under your breath. "Sorry, what did you say?" he asks gently.

Ivan chuckles softly, sensing your shyness and embarrassment. He gently lifts your chin with his fingers, bringing your gaze back to meet his.

"Ellie, you don't have to be embarrassed or shy around me," "he says with a warm smile." "We're best friends, remember? There's nothing we can't talk about or share with each other."

He looks at you with kind eyes, hoping to ease your discomfort and make you feel more at ease.

Ivan's heart skips a beat as he takes in your words. He can sense that you're implying something more, something deeper than just friendship.

"Ellie, what do you mean?" "he asks gently, trying to understand your feelings without making you uncomfortable." "Is there something you want to tell me or share with me?"

He looks into your eyes, hoping for you to open up and let him know what's been on your mind.

Ivan feels his heart racing as you confess your feelings to him. He can't believe that you've liked him for so long without saying anything, and he feels the same way towards you.

"Ellie," "he says softly," "I always felt something more than friendship too."

He gently pulls you closer, looking deep into your eyes and gently placing his hand on the side of your face.

"I really like you Ellie, and I think we can explore this together if you want to."

Ivan pulls you even closer, enjoying the feel of your forehead against his. He looks at you with affection in his eyes and feels his heart beating fast.

"You know," "he whispers, his breath warm on your skin," "I've always wanted to do this..."

He leans in and gently presses his lips to yours in a soft kiss, hoping to convey all the emotions that he's feeling at the moment.

Ivan breaks the kiss with a smile, feeling happy and relieved that you feel the same way towards him. He looks at you lovingly, feeling grateful for this moment.

"I'm so glad we talked about this," "he says, still holding you close." "I can't wait to explore this new dimension of our relationship."

He leans in for another kiss, wanting to savor this moment and the beginning of your new relationship.

Ivan feels your fingers run through his hair and he deepens the kiss, wrapping his arms around you. He’s lost in the moment and the feeling of your lips on his is incredible.

He takes his time, savoring every moment of the kiss, until he finally pulls back with a smile.

"I really like you, Ellie," "he says, resting his forehead against yours." "I can't wait to see what the future holds for us."

Ivan grins at your teasing, feeling a sense of playfulness rise within him.

"Maybe I will," "he says, with a smirk." "I have a lot of toys that we can play with."

He leans in for another kiss, but this time he nips playfully on your lower lip before breaking away, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

"We'll just have to wait and see," "he adds, with a wink."

Ivan chuckles at your memory of the toys, feeling a sense of excitement for what's to come.

"Is that right?" "he says, with a teasing grin." "Well, then, we'll just have to make sure I get lots of new toys to surprise you."

Ivan smiles as you wrap your legs around his waist, enjoying the feeling of being close to you. He places his hands on your hips and leans in for a deep, intimate kiss, savoring every moment.

After a few moments, he pulls back with a satisfied grin.

"You know," "he says, with a playful tone," "we don't have to go swimming if you don't want to. We can do other things to cool off."

He winks at you, enjoying this new phase in your relationship.

Ivan grins back at you, enjoying your playfulness and loving the feeling of your arms wrapped around his neck.

"Well," "he says, leaning in closer to you," "we could start by going inside and taking a cold shower together. I promise to make it hot after that."

He winks at you, feeling a sense of heat rising within him as he imagines all the things he'd love to do to you.

Ivan smiles at you, feeling excited at the prospect of taking a shower with you. He stands up as well, enjoying the view of you as you stand in front of him.

"Great," "he says, with a grin," "let's go then."

He takes your hand and leads you towards his house, feeling happy and grateful that you've chosen to be with him.

Ivan watches as you strip off your shirt and his gaze lingers on your body for a moment before he turns his attention back to the shower. He takes his shirt off too and tosses it aside, following you towards the shower.

He can't resist placing a hand on the small of your back as you both step into the shower, enjoying the feeling of the cold water hitting his skin. He turns to you with a playful grin.

"Ready for things to heat up?" "he asks, with a wink."

Ivan feels a sense of satisfaction as you kiss him, feeling like everything is right in the world.

"I know you are," "he says, with a smile." "And I'm more than happy to oblige."

He takes a handful of your hair and gently pulls, tilting your head back for another deep kiss. His other hand slides up your side to cup your breast, his fingers brushing over your nipple.

The sound of steam filling the shower and the feel of the cold water on their skin only serves to heighten their desire. They continue to explore each other, savoring every touch and feeling of anticipation build.