Disclaimer: Don�t own characters just allowing them a little fun� �I wanted to leave you completely pleased; come drifting above you sweetly relieved.� Unusual as it was Jack�s senses were fully alert when he woke; he smiled up at the ceiling as his body stretched out and he began to take in his surroundings. The morning sunshine almost blinding him as it hit the pure white walls, the sound of early morning traffic outside, but most importantly the feel of a body draped across his arm. He looked down at Nora and brushed her hair from her face, she mumbled something in her sleep and turned over and he pulled himself up to a sitting position so he could look down at her. She looked peaceful, almost blissful as she slept. He didn�t like to admit it but his back was aching from the night before and he crept out of the bed careful not to wake her. It felt strange to be creeping about in her home but he needed orange juice to refresh him, or at least a glass of water. Every room seemed to reek of fresh paint but each wall glistened with the newness, he found the kitchen and opened the fridge door to find it practically empty. She was worse than him at taking care of herself. He located a carton of juice, rinsed a glass that was by the sink and filled it, draining it in one go and then refilling it. He wandered around into the lounge they painted the day before then into her study. Beautiful antique furniture, pictures covering one cabinet, and a wall of books � just as he would have guessed. He glanced over the pictures, wondering who they were, friends, family, old co-workers, past lovers� It felt oddly strange to him to think that she�d slept with other men before, but of course she had, she was gorgeous and sophisticated and he�d even met a few of her past boyfriends over the years. But somehow he�d always seemed to overlook the fact that she�d slept with them. He wandered over to the patio windows and slid open the lock taking a deep breath of the morning air before closing the doors again. He returned to the kitchen and filled the coffee pot, located a tray and carried it all upstairs. He found Nora was still sleeping, so he poured himself a mug and went to the windows at the other side of the room. They appeared to overlook the entire city and Jack amused himself trying to locate various bars and pool halls he�d visited over the years. It looked like it was going to beautiful day, although hot no doubt. He glanced back at Nora she was spread out in the bed now, and he laughed to himself. She certainly knew how to spoil herself, he�d never been tempted to buy property but looking round Nora�s house had made him a little envious. He knew she�d done most of the decorating herself and she�d done a damn good job, she had fine tastes. The rooms all seemed open, like they flowed into one another. As he watched her lying there he wondered once again what she was doing with him, as he thought about it he hardly seemed her type, she�d always gone for younger men than herself. How ironic he�d always done the same, young attractive girls who found him irresistible for the first week then just gave up trying to catch him. He enjoyed being single, doing what he wanted with who he wanted. No ties, no binds, he�d learnt the hard way that marriage wasn�t for him, but somehow being with Nora these past two years, working so closely with her had altered his perspective slightly. Now he found himself seeking to work late with her, going for quiet cosy dinners and enjoying nothing more than having a lengthy conversation with her. Making her laugh, seeing her smile and relax, that was his intention the other week when he�d asked her out seriously on a proper date. Only when she�d never mentioned it again he�d concluded that he�d messed it up or she�d decided friendship was best, how wrong he must have been. He climbed back into the bed next to her and slid his arms around her waist, kissing her neck and closing his eyes and he rested his head against hers. He felt himself drifting away again, the comfort of being near her, the idea of making love to her again beneath her crisp white sheets, the thought made him laugh. Nora could sense a weight pressing against her, a heat against her neck and hands � definitely hands wandering over her body. Once the shock had subsided she remembered who was in her bed and smiled, leaning back into the embrace. One hand continued to press into her stomach whilst the other was travelling up over her chest, fingers wrapping around her breasts and squeezing. She giggled and leant back closer, touching just the right spot to receive a welcoming groan from Jack. She opened her eyes and squinted at the sunlight, grabbing Jack�s hand and kissing the palm to prevent his fondling but he pulled it back and moved her onto her back. She was about to protest when his mouth crushed up against hers forcing a response, her mind was still cloudy from sleep but he felt good, and she parted her legs so he could settle between them. It had been a long time since she�d been woken up like this, Jack seemed intent on discovering every aspect of her body, her weaknesses, the places she liked to be touched the most, and she was feeling far too lazy to stop him. So she closed her eyes and let him continue, all she could concentrate on was the sublime feeling beginning to spread through her stomach. Nora�s thighs felt so warm and soft Jack could hardly bear to move himself but somehow he dragged his body from the top of hers and collapsed next to her. His blood was pounding beneath his skin and the remnants of pleasure were still flowing through his body, with his face buried in the pillow he could hardly breathe so he pulled himself together enough to turn over. Nora looked over at him and smiled, her face was glowing, her eyes sparkling and he felt immense relief at seeing that. She reached over and took his hand and rested it on her stomach slowly stroking it. It was soothing after the intensity of their last touch; he looked up again at the ceiling and tried to formulate some kind of meaningful sentence to bridge the awkwardness of silence. Why did it always feel like this after sex? �That�s quite some way to wake a woman up.� Nora whispered turning onto her side and watching him. He didn�t have to say anything she�d broken the barrier. He twisted his head to look at her and once again it hit him just how beautiful this woman was, he�d known her for a long time but right now he�d never seen her looking better. �Glad you enjoyed it, don�t expect it every morning though.� He tried to say it sternly but his smile gave it away. �I was shocked you managed it this morning � after all you�re no longer a young guy.� �Hey!� He moved to grab her wrists and tickle her but she was too quick and had rested her body on top of his. She kissed him deeply, and ran her nails down his arms, and he revelled in the feel of her body pressed tightly against his, her breasts pushed on to his chest, the scent of her skin intoxicating. He had to tell her how he felt right now or the moment would be lost; he tangled his fingers in her hair and slowly lifted her head back. The words were there in his mind he only had to say them� she moved down his body and was lazily kissing his chest, and he grabbed her hips to hold her still, if she went further he�d never say it. He jumped at the sound of the insistent beeping but Nora calmly rolled to one side and switched the alarm off. She leant on her elbows and watched as he struggled to regain his composure. �I�m sorry, I have to go.� �What, where? On a Sunday.� �You forget I don�t get many free days, I have an appointment in a couple of hours I must have a shower and change.� She leant forward and kissed him. �I�m sorry.� �You said.� �Don�t sulk.� �I�m not.� �You are, like men do when they don�t get what they want.� She sat up and reached over for her dressing gown. �Hey wait.� He sat up behind her and rested his hands on her shoulders. �This isn�t about sex � I kind of wanted to spend the day with you. Don�t just, you know and then leave.� �Ok I�m not running away though Jack, when I made the appointment I didn�t realise I�d be getting laid did I!� She laughed at his expression. �I�m joking, this is serious I promise. I won�t be long, why don�t you just stay here, make yourself comfortable, take a shower, have some breakfast and I�ll be back before you know it and then we can play some more.� �Nora�� �I know, it�s serious, we won�t play we�ll just hmmm explore.� She disappeared into the bathroom giggling and Jack collapsed back onto the bed closing his eyes � regrets already. Having found little in Nora�s fridge Jack decided to go out for breakfast and while he was out buy something good for dinner. After all she�d provided the accommodation the least he could do was cook. He wandered into the bathroom, he still smelt of Nora�s shampoo and perfume. He took his time looking around, he hadn�t taken the time to appreciate it last night but now, without her there, he could. Already the memory of the shower was making him smile; it stood proudly in one corner and in the other a huge old-fashioned bath. There was no doubt this woman knew exactly what she wanted, he felt embarrassed to even consider taking her to his untidy apartment. He stripped and stepped into the shower, what the hell was he thinking this morning, considering telling her he loved her. That would never work; there were far too many obstacles, work, tastes, money, and expectations. Perhaps this was just sex, playing around for a while, enjoying each others company. What more could he expect� |
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| by Ms. E |