FIRST FANTASY by Enola

It's a day like many others; a typical Welsh day with rain, rain, and rain. You have just come back home to work and you have 2 hours to cook the meal. James came back to Cardiff 2 days ago after a long tour in Asia. You have known him for about a year and you're good friends.
Time passes quickly. You have spent the time talking about the tour, your job, latest news, etc.. Outside rain is heavier and heavier, but you don't take care of it. But suddenly something happens: the light goes off. After a while you realize that there is a blackout in the whole area. Luckily you have already finished to eat, so you can sit by the fire. James takes some logs for feeding the fire and suddenly he screams something, "Fuck!!"
so you ask "What's up?"
He replies, "There's a splinter of wood in my finger,"
you take his hand slowly and say, "Let me have a look. I take something to remove it." You look for a needle and you find one.
"What want you to do with that thing?" says James a bit nervous.
"I want to remove that splinter from your finger. Now give me your hand." you say, but he goes away from you "Come on James, don't be such a baby. I won't hurt you" you try to reassure him, but he's unshakeable.
"I remind you that splinter is in my finger, not in yours!" he says more and more nervous.
"Ok, ok. Calm down! But if you don't let me take it off now, your finger will become infected and I'm sure you don't want that. I didn't think you could be so scared!!" your voice's become sweeter "Give me your hand and close your eyes." James seems to be quieter and he holds his hand out. You take his hand sweetly and after some seconds you say,
"Done!"
"What?" says James "You have already took it off, really?" he looks at his finger and you say,
"I was right. I didn't hurt you, did I?"
He smiles at you "Sorry, I'm an idiot!"

You look at him and smile. Then you take again his hand and kiss his finger injured. You decide to stand up to put away the needle, but you don't pay attention to the fireplace and you hit your head violently on the hard bricks of the fireplace. You feel a strong pain...and hear James who's laughing pitiless. With tears in your eyes you say,
"Stop it! It's not funny at all. You and your fucking splinter..."
So James comes close to you, puts his hands on your head and rubs your hair and says still laughing,
"I'm so sorry. Forgive me." Then he kisses your head where there is a big bump and say again "Is it getting better?"
You are a bit annoyed and reply "No. It hurts so much!" James seems to be very sorry for you and the look in his eyes is a bit sad. Suddenly you start laughing, James doesn't understand why you are laughing and you say "Good heavens, what a night! Before the blackout, then your stupid splinter and now this big bump on my head!"
After a good laugh, James decides to go away 'cos it's very late and knows you have to wake up early to go to work. He kisses your forehead and wishes you a good night. After some minutes you hear the bell ringing. You open the door and you see James a bit wet and let him come in.

"Have you forgotten anything, James?" you say.
He replies "No. My car won't work. I've tried to start it up, but... I think it's because of all this rain. May I use your phone to call a taxi? My mobile won't work too."
You say "Of course, if the line is not interrupted..."
James takes the receiver and then says "Nothing!!"
"Ok," you say "don't worry. You can sleep on the sofa. It's not the maximum of comfort, but..."
James interrupts you "It will be perfect. After years of tours, among airplanes, armchairs, hotels... I might sleep on the floor as well!"
"Ok, I take some blankets" you say.
When you back to the sitting room James says "It's very late, go to sleep. Leave it to me. Thanx for everything. Good night."

You go to bed. Time passes but you don't manage to fall asleep. Too many things brake your sleep: the noise of rain on the roof, thunders, and something else you don't know how to explain to yourself. You look at your alarmclock, it's almost 3 o'clock. You decide to go to the sitting room to sit again by the fire which is still lit. When you reach the fireplace you hear James saying,
"You don't manage to sleep, do you? Neither do I." He comes towards you and the 2 of you talk again for a while.
Then you say "I've got an idea. Help me to bring the sofa near the fireplace."
You both sit there and James looks at you and says, "There is something I must confess to you. Before I lied to you."
"When?" you say.
And he replies, "About my car. It isn't true I didn't manage to start it up. The truth is that I didn't either insert the key. Are you angry?"

You shake your head and reply "No, I'm not angry."
Then James goes on "Would you like to know why I told you that lie? Why I wanted stay here with you. And now, are you angry?" You are speechless. James is there in front of you. He fixes you with a concerned star,
"No, I'm not angry." you whisper. He puts his hands on your face. His fingers caress your cheeks sweetly and slowly. He comes closer to you. Your mouths are closer and closer. He puts his lips on yours and kisses you with passion. You are both lain on the sofa. Slowly you stop to kiss him. He understands you feel uneasy,
"Sorry..." you say.
So he shushes you, "It's alright baby, don't be afraid." He holds you tighter and tighter and strokes your hair. After few time you realize that James is sleeping. Your head is laying on his chest. You can hear his heart beating regularly. You can't sleep and stay there waiting for the time to get up. At 7 o'clock you try to move slowly for not to awake James who keeps on sleeping. You are ready to go out. You come closer to James and you kiss his forehead.

Suddenly he wakes up and after having seen your face says smiling, "Good morning honey."
"Good morning. Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you up," you say,
"I' m happy you did. Give me one minute and I'll give you a lift."
But you say, "Don't you worry, I'll catch the bus. Keep on sleeping and stay here till when you like." 
"Ok. May I phone you later?" he asks you.
"Of course" you reply. Then he kisses you and says
"Have a nice day!" After having thanked him you go out.

Now you are at work. You don't manage to stop thinking of what it happened during the previous hours. You keep on repeating to yourself, "It can't be true. It must have been a dream!" But immediately you realize it wasn't a dream: James was just there with you the day before and on morning. You ate together, you talked, you laughed, you kissed each other...he slept close to you!! "It's the real thing. God!!!" Suddenly your thoughts are interrupted by the ring of your mobile. You grasp it and you see on the display that's James. You'd like to answer but you're stuck. Your hands are trembling. After a while you realize you must answer before it's too late.

"Hallo..."
"Hi! Where were you? For a moment I thought you didn't want to answer...How are you?" says him kindly.
"I'm...fi...I'm...fine! And you?" reply you a bit nervous.
"I'm ok, but are you sure you're fine?" he asks concerned.
"Yes...I'm fine."
"Listen, I don't want to keep you at phone too much. I don't want your boss gets angry with you because of me. See ya later, ok?"
"Ok, bye."

And also this day at work is over. You've just come back home. When you open the door got petrified: lots of lit candles everywhere! James is behind you. You fell his strongs arms  holding your waist.
"Welcome back home baby. Do you like my surprise?" whispers him in your ear. You turn over and put your arms round his neck and say,
"It's beautiful and you're wonderful James!" and you kiss him.
"I hope you're hungry 'cos I've also cooked for you!" says James looking straight in your eyes.
"I'm looking forward to eating! But before I'd like to have a shower if you don't mind."
"Ok, but hurry up, otherwise food grows cold!"
"The meal was absolutely delicious" you say after having eaten.
"Thank you! I've been lucky 'cos I've had 2 good teachers: my mum and you!" He stands up and comes towards you and holds your hand "Would you like to dance?" asks him.
"I'd love to!" reply you. You hold each other tight and  he kisses your forehead and your hair,
"Mmm...Your hair smells so good! And your skin too!!!" You kiss each other for a long time then you stop and ask him,
"Will you stay here tonight too?"
"If you want me to stay, I'll stay." replies him caressing your face and your neck.
"Stay!!!" You kiss him again.

He takes you in his arms and enters your bedroom. He lays you on the bed carefully. His body is above yours. You feel his hand going under your sweater. He touches before your back, then your belly and finally comes up and stops on your breast. Then his hand goes down till your jeans and unbuttons them very slowly. Your hand do the same with his shirt and then with his trousers. His hand slides along your thigh, while yours fondle his smooth and soft chest. You are both on your knees. He frees himself from his shirt, then helps you to do the same with your sweater. He unhooks your bra and starts kissing your lips. Then his mouth slides along your neck and finally on your breast. His hands droppes your jeans. You take them off while James takes his off too. Now you are both lying on the bed again. He penetrates you carefully and sweetly. You feel the excitement growing up more and more. Your moans of passion mingle with James' ones.

Some minutes later. James asks you, "Are you happy?"
"Yes, I think I won't ever be happier! And you?"
James looks at you and says, "If you are happy, I am happy too!"


The end.


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