| Disclaimer: I don�t own these characters, I don�t pretend to know all the ins and outs of Law & Order � I�ve just started watching it & I�m picking it up as I go. But the story & ideas are mine� please don�t sue! [email protected] I W a n t L o v e A Jack/Nora story by Rhonda* I want love, but it's impossible A man like me, so irresponsible A man like me is dead in places Other men feel liberated I can't love, shot full of holes Don't feel nothing, I just feel cold Don't feel nothing, just old scars Toughening up around my heart But I want love, just a different kind I want love, won't break me down Won't brick me up, won't fence me in I want a love, that don't mean a thing That's the love I want, I want love. I want love on my own terms After everything I've ever learned Me, I carry too much baggage Oh man I've seen so much traffic But I want love, just a different kind I want love, won't break me down Won't brick me up, won't fence me in I want a love, that don't mean a thing That's the love I want, I want love So bring it on, I've been bruised Don't give me love that's clean and smooth, I'm ready for the rougher stuff No sweet romance, I've had enough Part 4 � Falling in love is hard on the knees Jack couldn't help but smile to himself as he walked the last few blocks to work, it was a beautiful morning, the sky was blue, the sun was out, and he had a good tune playing in his head. And last night he'd had yet another wonderful date with Nora, he swore that woman amazed him time and time again. They'd been dating seriously for just over a month now and last night she finally won him at chess, after weeks & weeks of practice, she was so ecstatic she'd practically jumped across the table on top of him and kissed him. And they'd ended up tangled on her couch, his hands up her top, her nails in his neck, and somehow he'd controlled himself yet again and pulled himself away and left. There was one thing he'd promised himself about all this and that was that he wouldn't rush it, he'd enjoy the kissing and touching and time spent flirting with each other and not simply jump in to bed with her at the first chance. But after he'd dragged himself away last night and took a cab home he began to realise just how hard it was for him to control this, he wanted the intimacy, he longed to spend the night with her, taste her skin, fall asleep in a cloud of her perfume. He realised he couldn't control his smile and people may be staring as he almost giggled to himself at the possibilities presenting themselves. Sure was going to be a long day at work. ****** Jack looked at his watch again, 7p.m he was right, it had been one hell of a day, Serena was off ill and he struggled all day to keep on top of the work. It was times like this he realised just how much he'd come to rely on his assistants. He took another gulp of coffee and returned to reading the notes in front of him. He was cursing to himself when he felt Nora's arms slide over his shoulders and down his chest, "Hi" she whispered kissing his head. He placed his hand on top of hers. "Hi yourself, I thought you wanted to keep this private, people will talk if they see you in here giving me a massage." She laughed. "Right now I couldn't care less, besides it's late, they've probably all gone home, which is where we should be." She pulled at his chair and spun it round so she had enough room to slip onto his knee; she kissed his mouth hard and pressed herself against him, leaving no doubt as to what she wanted. "You're in a good mood." he gasped taking a breath. "So let's make the most of it, come home with me." She began kissing his face. "Stay the night." She whispered huskily. God how many tones had this woman got? "Nora, I�ve got work..." She kissed his mouth again. "I mean, are you sure?" Her hand slid into his crotch and he almost jumped out of his seat, he grabbed her hand and she looked at him and smiled. "I'm sure." She stood up and held out her hand. "Come on, let's go." "I've never seen you like this." She laughed. "Strange isn't it, I always thought you'd be the one to put the moves on me." He grabbed her waist. "I still can." ****** They were in the elevator on the way up to her apartment, thank god it's empty she thought. As soon as the doors had closed his mouth had been on her, hungry kisses over her face and her neck, pushing down the neckline of her jumper so he could get to her collarbone. Somehow she pushed him back enough to maneuver them both out of the elevator and down the hall towards her door. She searched for the key in her bag whilst he held her from behind, kissing her neck, whispering how much he wanted her. She was in doubt of that; she could feel just how much he wanted her! She slammed the door shut and almost immediately he'd thrown off his own coat and removed hers dropping it to the floor and pushing her back up against the wall. His hands were up her jumper, and his mouth on hers, weeks and weeks of restraint finally coming out. God it felt good, she moaned as she felt his hand slide over her leg, her thigh, bringing it up to wrap around his own leg, surely they weren't going to do it here, standing up in her hallway. She tugged at his shirt, bloody tiny buttons, and he stepped back to take it off, slipping off his shoes as he did, she did the same and then went back to him, needing to kiss him again. She slid her hands up his chest and allowed herself to be lifted up and carried to her bedroom. ****** Jack pressed his face into the pillow and took a deep breath of the scent buried there. He could feel Nora�s fingertips sliding down his spine, and the morning sunshine was warming his bare back, he felt good, alive. Nora moved closer and kissed his shoulder. �Are you going to get up?� �No, I don�t want to.� He mumbled lifting his head. She smiled and brushed his hair back from his face. �Work awaits.� He took hold of her hand and kissed the palm. �You know, this is the first time in years I�ve not wanted to get up and go to work. I don�t want to screw up another relationship.� �Me neither.� She folded her fingers with his. �So, what do you want to do?� �I don�t know, take it slowly, enjoy it � try not to hurt you.� �You say take it slowly after we�ve slept together.� She rolled him onto his back and leant over him. �And if you ever hurt me I�m gonna make your life hell.� �And I can honestly say I believe you.� She kissed him. �Ok I have to go shower.� He squeezed her waist to hold her in place. �Right now?� �Yes right now, or we�ll be late.� She climbed out of bed and pulled her dressing gown on. �Coffee might be nice.� She called as she made her way into the bathroom, and Jack smiled to himself, perhaps relationships didn�t have to be that bad after all. ***** Part 3 Stories Part 5 |