Chapter Eleven

Stirring into conscienceness, Angel slowly awoke. She had turned in Nick's arms during their sleep and was warmly snuggled in his embrace. Her head rested on his outstretched bicep, arms around his waist, their legs intertwined together. The early afternoon light lit the room brightly and left her still drowsy from the warmth. She nuzzled Nick's neck, getting comfortable again, not ready to face the impending day. He sighed in his sleep, moving his hand over the small of her back, pulling her tighter to him. Even in his sleep, not willing to let her go. Angel lazily gazed at his sleeping form. His face glowing in the filtered sunlight, messy blonde spikes of hair shooting every which way, eyes closed to the world. She inhaled his scent and snuggled into his chest, listening to the rhythm of his heartbeat. By this time tomorrow, she would be on a bus headed.....somewhere she couldn't remember right then. She mulled over all the things that had to be done that they had neglected to do over the coarse of the week. Not saying she'd take any of it back, but facing a day of laundry, packing and cleaning was not her idea of a last, relaxing day in her own home. She could feel her muscles tighten at the mere thought of all that work. And although Nick will help out, he was a male and just didn't have the ability to do it all and do it right the first time. Sighing heavily, she decided she'd start the day off right with a long soak in the bathtub. After last night, she could use a good submersion and cleaning. Her insides were sore again from Nick's constant intrusion, her muscles ached from over exertion, inside and out. Yeah, a nice hot bath would relax her and get her motivated to get all that had to be done, done. Easing out of Nick's arms, she slipped from the bed and re~covered him with the blanket. She tucked it around his neck, Nick stirring and pulling it closer to him, settling back into his slumber. Satisfied she didn't disturb him, she tip~toed out of the room and into the adjoining bathroom. The large glass tiled window let in a good amount of light right beside the rounded bath. For good measure, Angel lit a couple candles on the shelves above and turned on the warm water. Testing for heat and satisfied, she added a few ounces of bubble bath, immediately foaming the tub in coconut scented bubbles. Stepping in, she winced at the hot water but slowly settled in, immersing herself to her shoulders. She rested her head against the padded siding and gazed out the window. Seagulls flew overhead every once in a while dropping down to the waters' surface to pick off some food. It looked like a nice day out there. Too bad she had other activities to deal with. Frowning, she closed her eyes and relished the feeling of the water around her. Breathing in deeply, her muscles relaxed a bit. She didn't know how long she was sitting there, but she slowly became aware of Nick bustling about in the bedroom. After a few moments, he lightly rapped on the door before peeking in. "You decent?" He asked, humorously. Angel smiled, eyes still closed, "NO....and if I was, you'd probably leave." "Yeah....probably......" He teased, walking in. She glanced back at him over her shoulder noting the tight burgundy towel wrapped 'round his waist. He stepped to the sink and brushed his teeth, gargling his mouthwash and spitting loudly, to her annoyance. Finished, he grabbed a washcloth and scrubbed the sleep from his face, his eyes now bright and alert. He looked around for a second, and figured, 'Eh~ what the hell......might as well.' "Need your back washed?......." He questioned her with a too~upbeat tone in his voice. Angel rolled her eyes and sat forward, an invitation for him to sit with her. Nick smiled brightly and stepped up to the edge, removing his towel, tossed it to the floor and stepped in. He sat on the rim at first, leaning Angel back against him. She handed him a washcloth and he went to work on her back, soaping her up and rinsing in long, slow strokes. She knew what he was doing, but she closed her eyes for the moment, relaxing at the cleaning touch of his warm cloth and hands. Nick was getting a bit chilly up top there, not to mention the stirring in his groin, so he gently moved her body forward and eased himself in behind her. The warm water swallowed him, steam rising up from the surface. Angel settled back against him, between his outstretched legs. His hands stroked her arms underneath the sudsy water, his fingers massaging her hips, causing ripples and waves in the tub. Angel loved it when he tried to play Mr. Suave and Sleek. She chuckled to herself. She thought she'd give him a break this time and let him off the hook. "Nick.........I can FEEL what your problem is.......it's ok...ya don't hafta play Mr. Cool Seducer right now." She snickered outloud at him being caught in his "game play". "Ummmm.......Okay......" Was all he could think to say. His face flushed with sudden shyness and embarrassment. Angel smiled, rolled her eyes even though he couldn't see her face. He's a lion one minute, stalking his prey, ready to pounce.....and the next, a meek little lamb, quiet and subdued in a corner. She took hold of his hands and placed them back on her body, giving him the okay to do whatever he will. Nick recovered quickly, nuzzling the side of her face with his. He nibbled on her neck, making her tilt her head to his shoulder. Closing her eyes again, she smiled and sighed at his gentle touch. His long fingers trailed through the water, tracing the length of her ribs and hips and back up again. Angel rested her arms and hands on his knees, leaning her back fully on his chest. Every muscle in her body was loose and relaxed. Every muscle in Nick's body was tightening with a need for more contact. His hands slid up her body, fingertips finding, and tugging at her nipples, grazing and coming back again to rub roughly. Angel arched her back, leaning her head into the side of his neck in instant arousal. Nick kissed and sucked her neck loudly with need. Angel didn't think her body could take another round of Nick's need, but if he kept this up, she'd deal with it just fine. He continued licking her neck, his left fingers playing with her aching breast, while his right hand trailed down to her hip. He pulled her body closer to him for easier access, the water swishing with their movements. Angel adjusted herself for him and placed her hand over his, urging him to touch her. Nick's hand covered her mound, teasing her with a light touch at her opening. Grazing a finger through her slit and stopping, only to do it again a moment later, driving her need higher. Her insides ached, half FOR him, half BECAUSE of him. She let out a groan, her grip on his knee tightening. His fingers rubbed her nipple hard, the water lapping at her when he wasn't. He finally eased her suffering with continuing stroking of her slit. His index finger rubbed her clit in hard, circular motions, round and round, then up and down. Angel panted loudly, her nails digging into his leg. Nick licked up the side of her neck to her face. Perspiration had formed on both their faces, from the heat of the bathwater to the fire growing between them. Angel gave out her hints that he found a good spot in her. He noted and stroked her long and hard, rubbing her the right way. Her breathing hardened and he felt her muscles tense. His fingertips slid easily through her, he could feel the difference from the water and her excitement. Pressing hard, he rubbed her swollen clit faster and felt her tighten around his hand. Angel let go, her insides aching for release. Arching her back and grabbing a handful of Nick's leg, she let the waves wash over her. Nick winced at her grip on his thigh as he watched her face scrunch up in her climax. She grunted as the last wave rode out of her, her muscles spent. Leaning heavily against him again, she breathed hard, her heart pounding. Turning her head, she kissed him sweetly on his cheek, her tongue licking him lightly. "Damn baby....." she whispered as she turned in the water, to face him. She laid down over him, still in between his legs. Her arms raised to wet down his hair that was in quite a disarray. Running her fingers through it, his light blonde locks turned a shade darker with the wetness. Trickles dribbled down his serene face. He met her eyes and gazed back at her, no expression but a calm demeanor while she smoothed down his hair. Satisfied, she captured his lips with hers, her tongue finding a way in to mix with his. Holding his face in her hands, she kissed him with all she was worth. Nick broke away, breathless, and quickly went back in for more. Tasting her, grazing his tongue over her teeth, playing with her. Angel worked her hands down his slick body, finding his nipple, tugging and teasing him before going down more. Nick sighed into her mouth as her fingers stroked his inner thighs getting closer to his growing erection. She leaned heavily on him, her hand grasping his shaft and stroking slowly. She could feel him literally growing in her hand. Nick raised his hips off the floor of the tub, his back arching in response to her firm touch. Breaking their kiss again, he leaned his head back all the way, resting it on the circular padding around the tub. She watched his face for clues once again. His mouth was open, eyes closed tightly. One hand lay over her back, lightly stroking her, the other thrown over the side of the tub. Leaning her face to his, she sucked on a vein in his neck, feeling the blood coarse below his skin. Slowing her movements on him, she leaned to his side, giving him room to breathe and her, access to watch. Nick raised his head in almost annoyance at her slowing. Opening his eyes, he watched her hand grip him through the now bubble free water. She glanced at him for a second before focusing back at his throbbing cock. He groaned and moaned his way through her tugging and stroking til he could take no more. His closest hand massaged her breast, pinching and rubbing making her remember what he could do to her. She slowed her pace on him, Nick forcing her to only think about herself. She closed her eyes and stopped on him altogether. Nick took the opportunity to push her hands away and sit up on his knees. The sudden swishing of the water startled Angel back to reality, as she looked at him surprised. Nick slid her over to him and kissed her longingly. Pulling away slowly, "I need inside you......" He whispered, his voice low and husky. His blue eyes shined at her, asking permission. Angel sat up on her knees, and turned her back on him. Nick pulled her body to him, kissing her neck, tasting her skin and ran his pruning hands down her sides till he reached her hips. Parting her folds, he sought and found her clit, rubbing gently. Angel leaned forward, her hands on the edge of the tub. She stared out the window in front of her. The waves rolled in and crashed on the rocks below, the sun shone brightly, a few decretive clouds graced the deep blue sky, all for her viewing pleasure. She found herself smiling, happy to be here in Tampa. Happy to be at home. Happy to see a beautiful day unfolding before her eyes. Happy to have Nick. And at the moment, happy she was about to get her brains screwed out.....again. Nick could've cared less about anything but his own actions at the present time. He stroked down her back, leaving water trailing in his path, and gently pulled her thighs apart. His cock was burning for some relief as he grabbed hold of himself and positioned at her opening. Angel felt his impending entrance, and tightened, trying to brace for the soreness she already had that was about to become worse. Nick slid himself in, watching his member disappear. He sighed in somewhat relief and began a slow thrusting into her wet cunt. Angel closed her eyes, the soreness hurting but feeling good at the same time. He stretched her, sending tingles throughout her body. She grunted in pleasure and pain, Nick assuming she needed more. He gripped the back of her thighs and pushed her apart, ramming into her until his balls smacked her ass with a wet slapping sound. The muscles in the sides of his ample ass flexed with every thrust, his arms tightened at her hips. Angel held her breath and released every few seconds, trying to hold on in the slippery tub and stay with him. She backed into his thrusts, forcing his thick cock as far into her as possible, making them both grunt loudly. She tightened her muscles inside her walls for his pleasure. The effects known by his loud moaning. His cock slid in and out easily, his sac tightening up with every move. Angel's feet rested on his calves, her toes digging into his muscle. She pulled her thighs closer together, narrowing his passageway even more. Nick let out a long, plaintive groan and continued his thrusting. He fucked her hard, with no signs of stopping. Beads of sweat soon trickled in lines down his face, his eyes closed to the world. He felt her walls collapsing on him as she came and came again, crying out his name. She milked him, every ounce a wave of intense pleasure. He professed God's name a few times and came back down quickly. Heart beating out of his chest, hair smoothed back from sweat and water. His hands released her hips and he fell back into the tub. Leaning back against the edge again, he breathed hard, trying to catch his breath. Angel eased her ass back into the water, slightly wincing at the intrusion of warm water into her sore crotch. She leaned back against his chest, in between his legs and let her muscles give up on her. Nick wrapped his arms around her waist and for once, sat quietly. "You have completely broke my whole body........in a good way." Angel stated, exhaustedly. Thinking for a moment, ".....and whoever said that a quickie in the morning will add energy and perk you up, was a friggin' fool." Nick didn't respond, not even a grunt. Angel turned and looked for a second, and seeing his glazed over eyes, figured he thought the same. They sat there soaking for a while, until their fingers were pruned to the max and the water was lukewarm. Angel was the first to move, her duties calling her name. She got out and wrapped her towel around her, offering Nick's to him. He stood slowly and wrapped it 'round his waist tightly. Angel left him in there and went to the bedroom to change and throw her hair up in preparation for the days events. Surveying the area before her, hands on her hips, with a determined look, she stripped the bed, gathered all his dirty clothes and dragged it all downstairs, beginning the many, many loads of laundry. Wanting to go back upstairs and straighten, she got sidetracked in the kitchen with emptying the refrigerator of foods that will go bad and packing them with some canned goods for the bus. Forgetting the upstairs, she cleaned the bathroom on that floor, straightened up the living room of all of Nicks consoles and game paraphernalia, packing them into a waiting suitcase, all the while handling nine loads of laundry in between. Wonder Woman ain't got nothin on her. In the laundry room, she folded their clothes and neatly packed as much as she could fit into the suitcases and duffel bags. Unpacking the new boxers and rolls of socks she had bought Nick, she tucked them tightly in their own bag. She mused to herself she should "forget" to pack them on purpose. The thought of Nick walkin' around with easy access was pretty hot and tempting. But, then again, hearing the whining and seeing the temper rise as he tugged and yanked on the front of his pants, was enough to dissuade her. She hadn't seen Nick since she left him in the bathroom. Hadn't really thought about what he was doing all this time, her too busy herself to remember. 'Probably fell asleep again....' She thought, semi annoyed. Laundry done and most of it packed, she left the bags by the door, all ready to go. Staring at them for a moment and sighing, she forced herself to continue on. The clean bedsheets and blankets in one hand, a empty bag in another, she trudged upstairs to pack more and clean the whole upstairs. Turning the corner at the top of the stairs and into their bedroom, she found Nick exactly where she thought. Laying on his back, arms folded over his chest, sound asleep on the bare mattress. His damp towel covering him like a small blanket. She did note that at least he got dressed, admiring his tan legs and tattoos displayed from his white tank top and ripped jean shorts. Shaking her head in half amusement, half anger, she had to let it go. He looked like a sweet little angel, peacefully asleep. Who can be mad at that. She tossed the sheets and blankets onto the bed by his feet and proceeded to the bathroom to begin there. She hadn't bothered to look around. But seeing the bathroom, she immediately felt guilty for having any such ill will against Nick. The room looked brand new again. Tub, tile and sinks scoured to a shine. Mirrors without a trace of a streak. The floor neatly mopped and residue free. All fabrics needing washed in a neat pile in the middle. And on the sinks......he separated his and hers toiletries that needed to be packed. Everything from his face wash to her tampons. Amazed, she stepped out of the bathroom and took a look around the bedroom this time. Blinds dusted. Fireplace cleaned up. Tables and nightstands shining. The patio chairs and lounge brought in and neatly stored in the corner. Turning to the closets, and still being prepared for his disaster~of~a~closet, she was surprised still as she stepped in. All clothes off the floor, hanging neatly in order of tanks, sweats, and nice shirts. Shoes lined up against the wall, the ones he was taking in a line down the middle of the floor. All hats up top now, not thrown everywhere. Her mouth was literally hanging open. She stepped out and headed down the hall to the other bedrooms. All the same way, just the way she likes them to be whenever they leave for months on end. And in the corner in the hall, all of the dogs' toys, chews and balls all packed and ready to go to his mom's house. The only thing left to do was one more load of laundry and fill the bag with all the things they'll need to get ready in the morning. Stepping back to the bedroom, she chuckled to herself, noticing that he even laid out a set of clothes for them tomorrow, AND remembered her favorite traveling clothes. A big, cozy sweatshirt and her favorite jeans. 'What a doll.' She thought, so happy she didn't have to worry about another thing. She quietly made her way to the bed and sat down on the edge beside him. Tracing his jawline with her finger, she gazed down on him lovingly. Her hand trailed to his chest and rested there, while he stirred. Opening his eyes sleepily, Nick smiled up at her and touched her arm. He brought her down with him, Angel cozying up to his side, head on his shoulder, fingers playing with the arm~hole edge of his tank top. "Thank you Nick......Thank you for helping me....." She whispered into the silence. Nick smiled, closing his eyes again, happy to be in her good graces. "I'll clean off the dock and the patio later......." He added, for more praise. "How about we get up and do it together...." Angel offered. "........and I'll make ya dinner first with all the food I'll have to throw out later......" Nodding his head, Nick sat up and stretched. After throwing the last load of the laundry in, Angel joined Nick outside. He was busy folding up chairs and scrubbing and hosing them down. She helped him move them into the storage room and as he got to work cleaning the palm tree leaves from last nights storm outta the pool, she went in and started dinner. By the time he was finished covering and securing the pool, Angel called him in. They ate good, trying to finish off as much as possible before throwing it out. Nick helped her with the dishes, loading the machine and turning it on, knowing Angel wouldn't want any dirty dishes around before they left. Finished, he turned and leaned on the counter drying his hands with a handtowel. Angel hopped on the counter and looked around, satisfied. "Well done Nick......" She smiled at him, handing him a bottle of beer. "We all ready for tomorrow now?" He asked, hoping there was no more cleaning involved. She nodded slowly, not looking at him, lost in thought. "Come on then...help me down on the dock........" He said, offering her a hand. She looked at him for a moment, and took hold of it. They walked down to the dock and rid it of leaves and bird droppings. Secured the buoys and checked the wood. Angel sat down on the edge, slipping her feet in the cool waters of Tampa Bay. The sun was going to set soon. The sky was an odd yellow color as it started its decent. Nick sat beside her, their legs touching. He wrapped a hand around hers, their arms intertwining. He kissed her cheek sweetly, Angel turning her face to meet his. She captured his lips and kissed him back, smiling into his mouth and breaking away. In silence they watched the sun dip to the waterline and the sky turn all of Angel's favorite colors. They sat there til the very last hint of light, together, but alone, too. Her head on his shoulder, she felt him shiver at the cool air. "Let's go back, Nick. I got a couple more things to do and you better go drop off the dogs......" He sighed, not wanting to get up, not wanting to leave. "K........." He finally said through a long exhale, getting up. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Angel felt the tears coming as she handed Houston back to Nick. Picking up Nikki, she cuddled her to her chest and followed Nick out to his truck. He dropped Houston and Mikey in the back and turned to get Nikki and their bag of junk. Angel finally gave up and let the tears fall a bit. Nick smiled at her, and with Nikki still in between them, kissed her gently. "I'll be right back.....ya okay?" He asked, kind of chuckling. Angel sniffed and wiped her eyes. "Yeah....go before I go with them......" She teased, handing over Nikki. ".......and damn you for having sweet animals.........." She added as he got in. He smiled back at her, shaking his head. "Be back in an hour......" After watching him drive away, she headed back in to finish some odds and ends. Last load of towels came out of the dryer and she folded them in the living room, her attention drawn suddenly to the TV newscaster in the last few minutes of the local news. "..........and Tampa's own Nick Carter will be joining his bandsmates tomorrow as they embark on a brand new world tour. This tour promises to take them further into countries they've never been before, and is not scheduled to wrap until fall of next year. We wish Nick and his group all the best in his lengthy travels.......Isn't that something Stephanie......," He said to his co host. ".....One of our own seeing the world!! What I wouldn't give to be in his shoes!! Ha ha ha!!......And in other local news......" Angel scoffed at the idiot news guy.