Chapter 39
She'd keep her eyes closed; she wouldn't open them because as soon as she'd open them he'd disappear, just like every other night. She turned over on her back; she couldn't wait any longer, might as well get it over with. Slowly she opened her eyes to stare up at the ceiling. Her dreams were becoming more and more vivid; she looked at the clock ahead of her, two in the morning. Shaking her head she sighed, turning on her side and then stilled. She wasn't alone, she blinked and yet he didn't disappear. It hadn't been a dream. She bit her lip and reached out, gently trailing her fingers over his cheek. He was so beautiful; it almost hurt to look at him. She drew a shaky breath in.
"Hi."
She started, and went to pull her hand away, when his covered hers, holding it there. "I-I didn't mean to wake you." She whispered. "Go back to sleep, it's still early."
He said nothing but just looked at her. "You're beautiful."
She felt her face burning. "You need sleep Nick."
"I need you." He whispered, reaching out and pulling her to him. His lips covered hers gently.
She felt his arousal pressing against her and her body tightened in anticipation. She wanted him all over again. He rolled them over his body covering hers. He slid easily into her, a sigh escaping her lips and she brought her legs up to wrap around his waist.
He moved slowly, bringing his hand down in-between them to rub her gently.
"Nick." She moaned, her head trashing from side to side. She slowly started to move her hips with his, matching his rhythm. Pushing her fingers through his hair, she brought his head down for another kiss, moaning softly from the sensation of him inside her.
His strokes increased as he pushed harder, faster. She could feel the familiar warmth pool inside her; she couldn't get enough of him. Running her hands down his back, she pulled his body closer.
"Lana..."He whispered softly.
She moaned loudly as her climax hit, her body wrapping around him tightly as the euphoria swept over her. She felt him push into her one last time, his release mingling with hers and her name flowed through his lips like liquid as he tumbled against her, his breathing ragged.
She held him tightly as her body tried to relax, the tears streaming down her face. Once again she was filled with the anticipation of what was to come and dread for something she might not be ready for.
Gently he pulled away, turning her so her back was to him and pulled her against him, holding her tightly. He nuzzled her neck, kissing her shoulder lightly. Her eyes were becoming heavy, she tried desperately to keep them open, but she couldn't. She could've sworn he said something, but it was all a blur as sleep took her. ***********************************************************************
She rolled over again and felt something wrap around her, holding her tightly. She snuggled in close, breathing in the familiar scent. She smiled and slowly opened her eyes, looking up to find a pair of blue ones staring back down at her.
"Good morning."
"Mmm...morning." She mumbled, scooting in closer to him, holding him tighter. She didn't want to let him go, didn't want the moment to end.
"Aww." Nick chuckled softly.
She laughed, she couldn't believe it. She hadn't been like this in a long time. It felt good to just be held and wrapped in warmth.
"So, how bout some breakfast?"
She shook her head, as much as she wanted it to go on, she had to leave. " I should be heading home."
Nick frowned. "Aww, already?" He moaned.
She pulled away and looked up at him. "Yeah, got some things to do." What they were she didn't know.
"I don't want you to go." Nick pouted.
She chuckled and patted his cheek. "You'll get over it." She winked before pulling away reluctantly. She sat up, pulling the sheet with her. "Wow, it's noon. I never sleep this late. I must've been really tired." She blushed as soon as the words were out.
"I wonder why." Nick laughed.
She turned to him and smacked his arm. "I'll just gather my things and head home."
"Come on, at least take a shower."
"That I can do."
"Great. So you go and hop in the shower, and I'll see ya after."
"Ok." she turned to slide out the bed, when she realized she was totally naked. She looked around frantically and then smiled. Grabbing the blanket, she wrapped it around herself and slid off the bed, leaving Nick with nothing more than a thin sheet to cover him. She heard him chuckle.
"You know, that blanket is covering too much."
She looked at him as she walked by, stopping just before going out the door, her back to him. "Oh yeah?" She slowly let the blanket fall to her waist and turned her head to look at him. "How bout now?"
She saw him bite his lip and start to make his way out the bed.
"Still too much." He whispered.
She giggled. "Good thing I have to take it off to get in the shower huh?" She winked and left quickly before he could go after her. She found her way back to the living room somehow, grabbed her bags and headed to the bathroom. ***********************************************************************
Fifteen minutes later she stepped out of the bathroom, dressed and ready to go. Stepping into the living room, she looked around.
"Nick?"
Nothing. Where was he?
"Nick!? Where are you?"
He wouldn't have left would he? She was about to call out again, when a hand covered her eyes and an arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her back.
"Right here." He whispered in her ear.
She smiled and turned in his arms. "I thought you'd left or something."
"I wouldn't leave you."
She chuckled softly. "Well thank you for a great evening Nick. I enjoyed the pool."
He raised an eyebrow. "Was that the ONLY thing you enjoyed?"
She thought a minute. "Mmm...yeah, pretty much."
"Hey!" He pouted.
She laughed and wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. "That was nice too. Thank you."
He held her close to him. He didn't want to let go, he didn't want her to leave. She'd gotten to him in a way no other girl had been able to, not even Vanessa. He wanted more. "Lana..."
"I have to go Nick. You can't convince me otherwise." She chuckled, pulling away from him to look into his eyes.
He looked at her. Last night had been one of the most incredible nights of his life. He didn't want it to end with a simple thank you; it couldn't end like that. He reached up and gently ran a hand over her cheek. If she only knew what he was thinking, what he was feeling.
"Nick?"
"Lana I..."
She silenced him, placing a finger on his lips. She studied him, almost a fear or panic swept over her face and then was quickly gone. "I'll talk with ya later ya nut." She winked and started for the door.
He recovered quickly; he turned to the table next to him, picking something up. "Wait!" He called.
She turned.
"Open your mouth."
She looked at him puzzled. "What?"
"Open...your...mouth." He enunciated.
She stared at him for a moment, before slowly opening her mouth. She was surprised when Nick stuck a piece of toast with jelly on it, in her mouth.
"There, breakfast. You can even eat with me." He smiled, putting his piece to his mouth and taking a bite.
She removed the toast from her mouth and chewed. "You're amazing, you really are. Well thanks for breakfast Nick. I'm out. I'll call ya later alright."
He nodded. "Yeah..."
"Bye Nick."
"Bye Lana."
She smiled before walking out and heading to her car.
