Feeling Manipulation

Noah's movements stopped upon hearing the question. "Confusing?" His eyes slightly flinched, and the light smirk on his lips disappeared. He then turned to look at Sarah, his expression changing to a frown with a hint of sadness in his eyes. "Am I confusing you?"

Noah stepped forward, slowly approaching her. "I don't know if you are oblivious or just not picking up on my hints," he stopped right in front of her. "Can't you see, I'm in love with you?"

Sarah's eyes widened in disbelief, and she looked right at him. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. "You're really unbelievable," she said, her eyes trembling with anger. She didn't know why, but she felt like he had been fooling her all this time.

"Still didn't get it? I proposed to you not for fun or for my own benefit, but because I honestly fell for you the first time I laid my eyes on you," Noah expressed his emotions in the hopes of getting through to Sarah.

Sarah scoffed, her disbelief evident in her expression. "So, just because I seem foolish and have trouble expressing myself, you think I'm that easy? Who would believe in that kind of love at first sight?!"

Noah tried his best to control his expression, repeating 'stay calm' in his mind. "I understand if it's hard for you to believe, but it's true, Sarah. I've been trying to show you how I feel for a while now," he said, pausing to look directly into her eyes. "I know I may have gone about it the wrong way, and I'm sorry if I've caused you any confusion or discomfort."

"No, it's not just wrong! It's weird and rude!" Sarah responded, her courage bursting forth.

Noah's eyes furrowed, "Are you talking about my behaviour this past week? You are angry because of that, right?"

"No!" Sarah's answer was short but it indicated that Noah's guess was correct.

"You said I approached you like a stalker so I got angry because I did not. It's purely coincidence or, if it's not wrong to say this, I feel like it's fate," Noah felt so relieved inside. He got the words out so smooth and satisfied with it.

Noah took a step forward, but Sarah instinctively took a step back. He noticed her discomfort and stopped. "Listen, Sarah. I don't want to make you uncomfortable. I just want you to know how I feel. I know it's sudden, and I don't expect you to feel the same way, but I had to tell you. I can't keep it inside any longer."

Sarah looked at him, her eyes softening a bit. She could see the sincerity in his eyes, and a part of her wanted to believe him. But another part of her was afraid to trust him. She didn't know what to do.

Noah took another step forward, slowly closing the distance between them. He reached out a hand, gently cupping her cheek. "Please, Sarah. Give me a chance. Let me show you how much I care about you."

Their eyes locked, and for a moment, the world around them faded away. Sarah's heart was pounding in her chest as she gazed into Noah's eyes. She felt a strange pull towards him, a pull that she couldn't ignore.

Noah could sense the tension between them, and without hesitation, he closed the distance between them, his lips meeting hers in a gentle yet passionate kiss.

As Noah's hand caressed Sarah's cheek, she closed her eyes, feeling a shiver run through her body. She knew she shouldn't let herself be swept away by his words and actions, but she couldn't help the pull she felt towards him.

"Noah, I..." Sarah's words trailed off as she felt his lips gently brush against hers once again. This time, the kiss was slow and tender, and Sarah found herself responding to him, her arms wrapping around his neck as they deepened the kiss.

As they broke apart, Noah looked into her eyes, his gaze intense yet gentle. "I promise you, Sarah. I won't hurt you. I'll cherish you and love you with everything I have."

Sarah's heart swelled with emotions as she looked at him, feeling a sense of safety and comfort in his words. She took a deep breath and her eyes got teary, why didn't she get this feeling when she was with her ex boyfriend'?

"Why are you crying?" Noah gently rubbed the tears that were rolling down on her cheeks.

Sarah shook her head, feeling embarrassed for her tears. "I'm sorry. It's just...no one has ever said something like that to me," she whispered, looking down at her feet.

Noah tried to hide his surprise. He knew she had been in a relationship with his brother, but it sounded like things hadn't gone as well as he had assumed.

Racking his brain once again, he decided to go with a light peck on Sarah's lips to continue with his plan as soon as possible. "Let's try dating and see how far we can go, hmm?" Noah's hand rubbed lightly on her lips and gulped as he felt like his sense of reality was going wild after he tasted her lips. "I must be mad but Sarah, can I steal another kiss from you?"

Sarah's breath caught in her throat as Noah's lips met hers once again, the gentle kiss slowly igniting a spark of desire within her. She responded eagerly, her hands tangling in his hair as he deepened the kiss.

Noah's hands slid down to her waist, pulling her closer to him as the heat between them intensified. Their bodies pressed together, and Sarah could feel his hard muscles beneath his shirt. She wanted him, wanted to be with him, but a small voice in the back of her mind warned her to slow down and not rush into anything.

As they finally broke apart for air, Sarah looked into Noah's eyes, seeing the desire and passion reflected in them. "I want you, Sarah," he whispered, his voice low and husky.

Sarah's heart raced as she heard his words, she knew what he meant by that. But she also knew that she needed to take things slow and not repeat the mistakes of her past. "Noah, I...we should take things slow," she said, her voice hesitant yet firm.

Noah's hand trailed down Sarah's neck, his fingers brushing against her collarbone as he leaned in to whisper in her ear. "I want you, Sarah," he breathed, his hot breath sending shivers down her spine. "Please don't let this moment stop here." Noah used his face to his advantage, trying to seduce her into agreeing.

Sarah's heart raced at his words, her body yearning for his touch. But she knew she needed to be careful, to not rush into anything she might regret later.

"Noah, I..." Sarah hesitated, unsure of what to say.

But Noah silenced her with another kiss, his hands roaming over her body, igniting a fire within her that she couldn't resist. As they moved towards the bedroom, Sarah let go of her fears, giving in to the passion that consumed her.