Chapter 5

When I woke, everything was the same as it was the previous morning. I didn't want to open my eyes and see everything back to the way it was. I didn't want to look out the window, I didn't want to see the old man in the hall, or the woman in the elevator. I did want to "meet" Brian at breakfast. I did need the cold water to spill down my back, I did want to have coffee and just talk with Brian, asking him different things each day. And I did want to walk with Brian to the park again, to savour that first kiss again. I wanted to run up to the car with him again, I wanted him to kiss me just inside the entrance to the resort.

But I also wanted more. So much more. For Brian and me. The two of us deserved more. If I had thought about this on the "first" day, there was no way I would be thinking like this. But now "four" days later, I knew I wanted Brian, my every cell wanted Brian. I made a decision right on the spot, I was going to try my hardest to finish this day with Brian. I had to. I might have been leaving to go home tomorrow, but even that wasn't a foregone conclusion. Maybe it was still the first day. But to make sure I did finish it with Brian I planned on him seeing me at dinner. The rest of yesterday I was happy with and didn't want to change.

Once I was ready, I left my room early again. If I was going to miss the old man, and the mother in the elevator, I had to leave early. They spooked me a little bit too much. But again I remembered to wait till I went into the dining room. When I was seated in the same seat again, I waited for Brian, wondering what I was going to do or say that would be different. I didn't want to scare him away either.

I was lost in thought about him, remembering his handsome facial features, how he felt in my arms, imaging how he would feel next to me in my bed, when suddenly he spoke making me jump.

"Hello, do you mind if I join you, it seems there are no single seats left and I am starving."

No need for me to give that question a second thought. "Of course, please join me. I wouldn't want you to starve."

He sat down on the opposite side of the table again and those stirrings began inside me again. They always pooled down in my belly, but this time they were raging right through me. All I wanted was to close my eyes and revel in the way I felt, but I couldn't. So I looked up at Brian. He must have seen and felt the vibes I was throwing out because his eyes darkened and his expression became serious for a moment. For that instant, you could have cut the sexual tension in the air with a knife.

I had to look away. If I didn't I was going to do something to embarrass us both. He had to know how I felt, he had to have seen it in my eyes. But I'll be damned if I could stop it. I just hoped I could keep it in check over the next hour or so at least. When he asked me if I believed in love at first site, I nearly choked, and I wasn't eating anything. I could tell he was serious when he asked.

Breakfast went as it had the day before. I let Brian get his meal first again, seeing I stopped the stranger from bumping into him again and had stood gazing at him too long. I nearly didn't see the waitress coming from the kitchen area with the water. I quickly suggested he get his food while I finished what I had been doing. I no sooner sat down and the cold water was spilling down my back.

The same procedure of Brian taking care of me ensued and I smiled to myself, enjoying the attention Brian was giving me. He took my hand and led me to the elevators.

Inside the elevator Brian still held my hand. I was burning up, and not only where his hand touched mine. My entire being was sizzling. The tension between us in there was electric. But in the back of my mind I was wondering what he must think of me, being so forward at out "first" meeting like I was. If he only knew how well I knew him.

I went through the same moves, collecting my clothes and heading to the bathroom to change. I didn't want to wait for a kiss by the lake, I was aching for Brian now. He had some spell over me and it was a particularly strong spell. I needed him.

Then it hit me. Stay in the bathroom a little longer. That way the phone wouldn't ring and disturb what nearly happened 3 days running. The way I was feeling right now, I thought I would scream out loud if the kiss we nearly had for thee days was interrupted again. I heard the phone ring and smiled to myself, opening the door to the bathroom to see Brian answering the phone.

"No, I don't think so thanks. Okay, bye." He saw me standing in the doorway. "Sorry, I didn't know how long you would be so I answered the phone for you."

"That's okay Brian. Who was it?" I asked, knowing I had to ask him, or he would be curious.

"Just room service asking if you wanted breakfast. I said I didn't think so." Then he slapped his head. "You didn't eat did you? I'll get them back and tell them you do want something."

"No, it's okay Brian, I am not hungry, really." Not for food anyway.

He looked at me then, and I saw the hunger in his eyes. My breath caught in my throat and I swallowed hard. He had to see the desire in my eyes too. He moved closer but I held my ground. As much as I wanted him right now, I didn't want to seem too eager.

He reached over and put his arm on my waist. I stepped in to him and his other arm went around me. He pulled me to him and my arms rested on his chest. All he need to do was look at me. I was under his spell and while he weaved his magic with his eyes I was powerless to do anything. Not that I wanted to.

His head lowered slowly. I licked my bottom lip subconsciously and heard a slight moan come from him. Then his lips found mine.

This was going to be different to the other days. I was going to make sure of it. While Brian tentatively ran his bottom lip against mine, it wasn't enough this time. I curled my arms up and around his neck pulling him closer and making it impossible for him to end the kiss as he had before.

But once our lips connected properly, we were both overcome with the need we both felt. What began as an innocent kiss between two almost strangers, became a heated kiss of longing. I felt very bold and ran my tongue along his lips, making him moan again, only louder. He opened his mouth, his tongue searching out mine.

My breathing became ragged, shallow, and my heart was beating at a rapid pace. I wanted him, so very much, but I also knew, that as far as Brian was concerned, we had only met a half an hour ago. Reluctantly I pulled away, my eyes never leaving his.

"I'm Sorry Sue."

"Sorry?" I asked.

"I got a little carried away just now."

"I think we both did."

"You feel it too, don't you?"

"Feel what?" I had to ask again.

"What's going on between us. There is a stronger force here, pushing us together. It's like destiny." I nodded as he spoke. "But we should slow down. Right?" he asked, almost as if he was trying to convince both of us.

"Yes, we should."

"You didn't have breakfast did you? Lets go and have something to eat. You must be hungry."

"You didn't have much either. Okay, lets have some brunch. Where?"

"There's a nice quiet coffee shop down on the second floor here. How about that?"

"Sounds good to me. Lets go." I swung away from him, grabbing his hand as I did. I wanted to stay in direct contact with him, but put some space between us at the same time. I was going to make a fool of myself if I didn't.

We left the room and went to the same coffee shop as we had the last 3 days. And the same as the last 3 days, I was very aware of Brian sitting opposite me as we ate. My whole body was humming with wanting him, and I was making my plan to make sure it ended that way. I did wonder what he was going to think of me, wanting him so soon, in his time, but it was 4 days for me. Four days of longing.

"So how about we go for a walk or something?" Brian asked after we had finished eating.

"That sounds nice. Can we go to the lake in the park? I love to watch the ducks."

Brian nodded. "Anywhere you want, so long as I am with you."

I smiled at him, my love pouring from my eyes. It was there for him to see. All he did was smile back at me and take my hand, leading me out.

Brian pulled me towards him and wrapped his arm around me, taking my free hand with his. I could have been wrong, but even Brian seemed more intense today. Was it the vibes I was throwing out, or what? I didn't dwell on it though, I was just happy to be in his arms.

Slowly we walked towards the lake. Brian's hand rested on my waist and a heat radiated from that spot. I knew it wasn't the heat from his body, well indirectly it a may be. It was just the fact that it lay there, so intimately holding me to him. It was getting to the stage where I didn't think I would be able to walk soon. The intense emotions going through me were too much for me to handle.

Right then I spied the tree Brian had taken us to yesterday. He began to walk towards it. I toyed with the idea of trying to move on, but so long as Brian held me tight when Tom came to us, then that outcome had been acceptable.

Brian backed up to the tree and pulled me into him arms. He brought his hand up to my face and softly stroked my cheek. I moved my face into his hand and he smiled softly at me. I felt like I was in a dreamlike state.

"Sue, you realise this is not going to be enough, I am going to have to see you again after today." I nodded automatically. "I can't explain what I am feeling. I can't explain it to myself. All I know is I, well, I really like you. An awful lot too. More than just a mild interest." I nodded again, I could only agree with him. I didn't want him to talk. I wanted him to hurry up and kiss me. He kept gazing at me and I wished he would stop being so polite.

Then finally, he lowered his lips down to mine. I lifted my lips at the same time and we connected. That same electric current was still there, I was sure it always would be, no matter how many times I relived this kiss.

I held back, not giving in to my desires completely. He pressed his lips to mine and I sighed inwardly. I let my arms slide up his chest, knowing I had to hold on to him. It was automatic to grasp at his shirt, simply to keep me upright. We kissed each other, slowly at first, then more insistently.

He moved away after we slowly broke off the kiss. "Sue, that was amazing. I'm sorry I let it get so out of hand, but as soon as I started kissing you…….. What's going on here? I have never felt like this in my life. It's as if you are a part of me now."

"I don't know Brian, but I feel it too. I don't know what is going on here, I really don't," I said repeating my words from yesterday. I suddenly remembered Tom might come rushing by to tell Brian to run any minute. "Brian, just promise me one thing, whatever happens here, don't let me go."

"I won't."

"I'm serious Brian, hold on to me, no matter what."

"I am not letting you go, you are mine," he said with the same force as yesterday before lowering his lips to mine again. I forgot everything else, returning the kiss with equal force, wanting him, needing him.

Then it came. "Brian, run," Came Tom's voice. Brian looked up feeling disorientated. He was still lost in the kiss. Tom cam towards us and grabbed Brian. But I had a hold of his shirt, so he grabbed me too. I was not letting go, and neither was Brian.

Again we ran for our lives, running to the awaiting car, Brian urging me to keep running. He took my hand firmly in his and pulled me along, never letting go. Then again, he almost pushed me into the car, climbing straight in after me.

This time he never spoke. He simply pulled me into his arms as the car sped away and held me, nuzzling my neck. I closed my eyes to enjoy the feel of him holding me so protectively. He looked up at me, his blue eyed gaze searching for something.

"Sue. Tell me I am not going crazy, tell me you want me as much as I want you."

I blushed and smiled at him. I looked away for a moment then turned back to look at him. "I do Brian. It is a mystery to me," I told him, though he couldn't possibly have understood why, "But I do. I never act like this on a first….ummmm….meeting, but all I want to do is be with you, in your arms, and kissing you." I told him.

He put his fingers under my chin and lifted my eyes to his. I was drowning in his gaze. "There is something magical in all of this isn't there. Maybe it is the place, Fantasy Island, but I am scared I will wake up and find you gone. I don't wanna lose you."

I almost laughed at him. If only he knew what I had been going through for the past 3 days. I only nodded, agreeing with him, waiting for him to lower his lips for a kiss.

And he did. His lips lowered and I instantly accepted his kiss with a passion I didn't know I possessed. Each time I kissed him I wanted him more. I really wanted all of him.

The car stopped and Tom cleared his throat. "Brian, remember you have to meet with Gayle in half an hour."

"Oh Geez yeah, I forgot about that." He looked at me apologetically. "Sue, I'm sorry, I have to go and see someone. Will you wait for me? Please say you will wait."

I nodded at him, I knew where I could find him later.

"I'm sorry, really I am. I don't want to go, but I have to."

"It's okay Brian, I understand. I'll see you later."

"Thanks." He pulled me into his arms for another kiss, one that Tom interrupted again.

"Brian, I think you should go inside."

"Oh, yeah, okay." He answered Tom, his eyes never leaving mine. "Lets go in Sue. Then I will kiss you goodbye properly."

He took my hand and we climbed out of the car. The girls were mingling around and called out to Brian as we walked. He waved and walked on, into the back door of the building. I didn't bother asking how he knew them. I knew and I only wanted to talk about us. We got just inside the building.

"I don't think I am ever going to have enough of you." Before crashing his lips down to mine.

My head was spinning when he finally pulled away. It was still not the most private of places, being the place the staff came in and out, but to us they didn't exist, only us.

"Will you wait for me?"

I smiled again at his question. "Yes, I will wait for you."

Then Tom came over to whisk Brian away again. He gave me one more quick kiss and then was gone. I smiled, Planning my next moves.

I went back to my room and began scheming……

Chapter 6
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