**Chapter 5: First Touches**

The warmth of the fire danced across their skin as Misty and Natalie sat on the worn couch, their bodies angled towards each other. The air was still charged with anticipation, but it was tempered now with a sense of expectation. They had come here for a reason, and it was time to take the next step. Natalie's hand reached out, her fingers brushing against Misty's cheek. The touch was gentle, but it sent a shiver down Misty's spine. She closed her eyes, letting the sensation wash over her. The softness of Natalie's fingertips was a gentle caress, and Misty's skin tingled in response. Misty opened her eyes to find Natalie's gaze locked on hers. The intensity was palpable, and Misty could feel her heart pounding in her chest. Without a word, Natalie leaned in, her lips brushing against Misty's. The kiss was soft and gentle, but it sent a spark of desire through Misty's veins. As they broke apart, Misty smiled, her eyes locked on Natalie's. "I've missed you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Natalie's smile was slow and sensual. "I've missed you too," she said, her voice low and husky. The distance between them seemed to shrink, and Misty felt Natalie's hand on her knee. The touch was gentle, but it sent a thrill through her body. She looked down, her eyes locked on Natalie's hand, and felt a sense of excitement build. Natalie's fingers began to move, tracing circles on Misty's skin. The touch was light, but it sent shivers down her spine. Misty closed her eyes, letting the sensation wash over her. The softness of Natalie's touch was a gentle caress, and Misty's skin tingled in response. As Natalie's fingers continued to move, Misty felt her body relax. The tension in her muscles began to ease, and she let out a soft sigh. Natalie's hand moved up her thigh, the touch sending a thrill through her veins. Misty's eyes flew open, and she locked gazes with Natalie. The intensity was palpable, and Misty could feel her heart pounding in her chest. Without a word, Natalie leaned in, her lips brushing against Misty's neck. The kiss sent shivers down Misty's spine, and she let out a soft moan. Natalie's hand continued to move, tracing circles on her skin. The touch was light, but it sent a thrill through her body. As they sat there, the fire crackling and spitting in the background, Misty felt a sense of surrender wash over her. She was in Natalie's hands, and she was ready to see where this took them. The air seemed to vibrate with tension as they sat there, their eyes locked on each other. Misty could feel Natalie's gaze on her, burning with a desire that seemed to match her own. Without a word, Natalie pulled Misty into a gentle kiss. The touch sent shivers down Misty's spine, and she knew that they were on the cusp of something big. As they broke apart, Misty smiled, her eyes locked on Natalie's. "I think we're just getting started," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Natalie's smile was slow and sensual, and it sent a thrill through Misty's veins. "I think you're right," she said, her voice firm. "And I'm not going to go easy on you."