| Chapter 10 |
| -Howie- “J, you should really stop smoking, you’re gonna get lung cancer.” I say as we walk along the trail down to the edge of the lake. AJ is smoking his cigarette, softly blowing smoke into the fresh mountain air, his other hand is holding mine as we stroll down the path. He finishes the cigarette and throws it into the water as we approach the lake. He turns to face me and I once again remark how incredibly beautiful my man is. His long eyelashes framing his incredibly sexy dark eyes, his tan skin glowing in the setting sunlight, and his well-defined muscles bulging through his t-shirt… “I know baby, I’ve tried to stop smoking, but it’s so hard, especially after everything I’ve been through in the past few months. Let’s take one bad habit at a time k? Plus don’t even try to tell me you don’t love my…raspy voice…” AJ said, his voice low as he licked my lips with his tongue, kissing me sweetly. I moaned as he pulled away, licking my own lips, treasuring his taste. We sat down on the soft grass next to the lake, AJ still holding my hand in his own, his thumb running over my skin. Kevin was right, this is such a beautiful and serene place to be. The sun is setting, the vibrant colors of the sun are dancing over the water and the fall wind is gently blowing through the surrounding trees. I close my eyes and capture the moment in my mind, the breeze against my face, the soft grass beneath me and AJ’s soft hand caressing my own. -AJ- I feel Howie squeeze my hand tightly and I turn to watch him close his eyes, savoring our moment together. I say a small prayer to myself thanking God for giving me such a wonderful lover and incredible friend. He’s everything I could have asked for in a soul mate, not to mention a lover. He is truly my world. I must thank Kevin later for giving us all the opportunity to get away from the everyday craziness of our lives. This is a place where we can all just be ourselves, be together and be openly and completely in love. I smile, realizing how utterly happy I am and place my head gently on Howie’s shoulder, my arms wrapping around his waist. I feel him move as he leans his head against my own, encircling me with his arms, his hand finding mine once again. I love quiet moments like these, our love speaking for itself. After everything that we have been through, mostly what I have put us through, there is no place I feel more secure than in his arms. I will never forget the pain I had caused him many nights coming home drunk and high. Yet there was always an understanding that Howie had, like he knew that I would get better and he never lost sight of who I really was, even when I wasn’t sure myself…I feel his hand rub up and down my back as he places a small kiss on my head. “I love you baby” he whispers as we both stare at the vibrant sky and tranquil lake that paints a truly breathtaking picture. |