| "Much better....just relax...." Kristen coached as Kelci danced in the empty rehearsal room and the song ended. "Girl, you are lookin' good." "I feel a little better about it, but the grinding thing...still worries me. What if I step too close?" "Kelci....he's your man...you can NEVER be too close. Just relax." "Good morning, ladies," Wade greeted cheerfully. "How's it going?" "For only having two days of tutoring, Kelci is FLY." "She's just being polite," Kelci blushed. "Grinding has her nervous but I think that's because she hasn't done it with a partner," Kristen informed. Wade shrugged and stated, "I'll give it a go. It's quarter to 9 so we got time before JC's wake up call. Um....how about ‘Slave'?" "Perfect," Kristen smiled. "OK, but just know that I still suck at this," Kelci warned and stepped closer to the tall man as the music started. "Here goes nothing." Kelci bit her lip and found the beat with her hips, moving in a provocative way, but with innocence, too. She moved closer to Wade and hooked an arm around his shoulder as he pulled her closer. He bent his knees a little and the inside of their thighs rubbed together for several beats. "Smile a little. This shouldn't be work. It's fun," Wade commented and brushed her ass out of habit. "Sorry. Habit." She rolled her eyes and bravely turned her back to him. Her small frame wiggled back into him and he groaned loudly at the sexy way her body moved against his. Not really sure where to put her hands, Kelci placed them on his thighs and eased back a little. Wade couldn't take anymore and broke apart from her, using his hand to hide his reaction. "That was great. Gotta go!" he squeaked and nearly ran from the room. "Was I THAT bad?" "Yes, but a good kind of bad," Kristen smirked. "JC is going to nearly die when you grind with him." "I doubt it." "Please! If you get that reaction out of Wade who dances with hot women ALL the time and can control himself especially with his friend's women....JC will be putty in your hands." "We'll see. I just want to learn so I don't embarrass him at clubs and stuff, you know?" Kelci sighed. "Yeah, but you have skills under that timidness." "Well, I should go wake him so he can take me to the airport. Thank you so much." "My pleasure," Kristen smiled. "Now, I'm off to flirt with Wade. DAYUM! That man is yummy." Kelci laughed and headed back to the condo. She waved to Johnny through his glass office wall and he smiled as he chatted on the phone. She let herself in and took a quick shower before finding the bed empty. She pulled her curls up in a messy bun then jogged downstairs, finding the Chasezs in the kitchen. Roy was slicing fruit, Karen was watching the bacon and JC was struggling with the pancake that kept sliding off his pancake turner. "Morning all," she smiled. "Morning." "Damn it!" JC swore as the pancake landed on the floor. "I suck at this." "Awe, but you look so cute doing it," Kelci giggled as he cleaned up the mess then thanked his Mom for relieving him of his duties. "Come here, Mr. IsuckAtCooking." Quickly he hugged her and nuzzled her neck. She kissed the side of his face as she rubbed his back then pinched him when he grabbed her ass. "Watch it." "OK, baby," he laughed then pressed his forehead to her's. "I'm going to miss you." "It's only a couple of days." "Yes, but you are much better to wake up to than an annoying alarm clock." "At least I serve a purpose," she laughed and kissed him quickly. "Nuh-uh. Bring those lips back here, beautiful." "J.." Her protest was swallowed and she couldn't pull away, his lips felt too good. She pulled him closer and didn't mind him hugging her tighter. Their tongues mated and one of his hands snarled in her hair as the other moved lower on her ass. She warningly bit his tongue and he moved his hand back up before she broke the kiss, but he held her close. She had one arm around his shoulder and the other around his back with her body tight against his, but couldn't get close enough. "I can't get close enough," she whispered into his ear and he held her even tighter. "I know, but we will get as close as possible soon." "Just a little over a week." "Yeah." Kelci pulled back a little and addressed his parents, "Are you OK with me whisking him away?" "Of course. We'll see him when he rolls through. Besides he'll relax more with you," Karen smiled. "Just make sure you make time for Heather when you're close to home," Roy reminded and JC nodded. "I will." "Are we all set for the baby shower?" Karen asked as she brought the plate of pancakes and bacon to the table. "Yeah. I booked her Mom's flight last night and Lynn said Diane and Stacy are flying in Wednesday morning." "Good. Janine and Heather will be here to help decorate and Kelly is picking up the cake after Brianna's doctor's appointment. Are you sure she's going with the Pooh and Piglet theme?" "Absolutely," Kelci smiled. "Have you decided what you're getting her?" JC asked before taking a bite of his bacon. "I've already told her I'd buy the furniture, but Lance wants to pick it out with her. Plus I'm painting the room when I go home. Apparently the smell gets to her really bad so I said I'd do it. I already picked up some cute little outfits, too." "But you don't know if it's a boy or girl," Roy pointed out. "True, but Rock and Gina are having a baby, too and I just picked up both girl and boy stuff." "You've been busy," Karen smiled before sipping her coffee. "I've had most afternoons free since I've been here and I've been buying lil' things every now and then since I found out about Rock and Gina....which was....like 3 months ago," Kelci informed. "Plus it's fun and the lil' clothes are so cute." The conversation continued throughout breakfast then Kelci said good-bye to the older couple, pleasantly surprised when they both hugged her. JC kissed his Mom's cheek then carried Kelci's small bag out to the car. He started the car then they waved and he pulled out of the compound. It had been much quieter around the place since kids were back in school after the Easter break and they didn't worry about security. Kelci had JC's right hand between both of her's as they drove, but neither said much the entire ride. "Do you have to go?" "Do you have to stay?" she challenged softly as he parked the car. "Honey, I need to check in at my house and get some more stuff unpacked before Rachel's graduation party." "I know," he sighed and turned to face her, cupping her cheek. "I just really LOVE you being here, especially waking up with you every morning and holding you as I drift to sleep every night." "I've loved it, too. We've built a foundation that our jobs are going to test very soon. I'm going to London in less than 4 months." "Don't remind me." "OK...we'll live in denial for a lil' longer," she smiled and kissed the palm of his left hand. "Four days." "Four days too long." "You're cute when you're sappy and clingy." He laughed and the tense moment was defused. They exited the car and he pulled her bag behind them as they headed into the airport with an arm around each other. They waited in line for her boarding pass and JC wrapped both arms around her, holding her as tight as possible. She stood on her tiptoes to kiss his chin then his lips quickly. Her turn came and she walked up to the counter with JC's hand never leaving her back. She took her boarding pass then they headed to her gate. They sat in two chairs that were missing the bar between them and he nuzzled her neck, breathing in her smell. All too soon, her flight was called and they had to say good bye. JC stood and pulled her into his arms. "I don't want to go," she whispered. "You have to." She sighed and looked up at him, his forehead resting against her's. They stayed that way until her row was called. She leaned up and kissed him hard. "I love you." "I love you, too," she smiled as her eyes glistened with tears. "I'll call you from the house." "OK. I'll keep my cell on even during rehearsal. You should go, baby." "OK," she sighed and JC wiped the single tear that slipped down her cheek. "I love you." "I love you, too." Slowly she took her bag and headed to the tunnel. She looked back at him as she took her ticket stub from the airline personnel. Without hesitation, she dropped her bag and ran back to JC, quickly jumping into his arms. He held her tight until the final boarding call as she cried. Reluctantly, he pulled away and she wiped her face. With one last wet kiss, she turned back to the tunnel and blew him a final kiss. He mocked catching it and fought back his own tears. |