Beautifully Awake

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“Careful with my new clothes.”

He shook his head mid-stride and I laughed, loving that he got my humor. I climbed the outdoor stairs, admiring the hundreds and hundreds of twinkling stars. I filled my lungs with the fresh country air while our planetarium evening flashed through my mind. And at the forefront were the unforgettably beautiful lyrics that I had been reciting ever since. Would I let Chase see beneath my beautiful?

“You’re not in the room yet?” Chase dropped the bags and snaked his arms around my waist, pulling my back against his chest. He made smelling my hair a seductive act. “Mmm. Whatcha looking at?”

“Just the stars.” I snuggled in closer and pushed that looming question aside. “Come, let’s go. I want you naked.”

“Now that’s the “c” word I like to hear.”

Chase cuddled into my sated body, kissing and sucking my neck right below my ear.

“Mmm, what a way to wake up. No traffic report today, huh?” I chuckled.

“Not my fault. I’m more than available to satisfy your needs anytime prior to four AM.” His tongue continued to explore my highly erogenous earlobe and neck. I wiggled my ass against his arousal.

“See what you’re missing? Let’s compromise,” I proposed. “Stay in bed a little bit longer.”

He flipped me around, pulling me tightly against his hard chest. His cock now found a very comfortable home between my legs.

“How about you get up a little bit earlier and I won’t be missing anything.” Meet Dr. Stubborn.

He knew he was so going to get his way, but right now I was getting mine. I inched my fingers between our bodies and slid my hand down his sexy chest and abs, finding my prize. I stroked him from base to tip and Chase groaned into my neck. He cradled my breast and his warm mouth bathed my nipple. My back arched instantaneously, giving him better access.

“Mmm.” I sat up a little and licked and nipped my way down to his unbelievably arousing V-cuts. I worshipped his nipples and chiseled abs, tracing the symbols of his tattoo with my tongue. I had dreamt of doing that. I pondered its true meaning and relished in the moment that he was allowing me to pleasure him. He relaxed and conceded to me ravishing his body with my mouth. I arranged my body between his thighs and continued to gently stroke him. My mouth savored his taste. He entwined his fingers through my hair and released deep sounds of pleasure.

“Oh Lili, baby, that feels so good.”

I smiled with my mouth wrapped around his thick erection and sucked a little harder. When he talked to me like that I felt sexy and in control. I dragged my teeth slowly up his length.

“Fuck,” he groaned.

I gripped him at the base and rubbed my thumb up and down the underside, pumping him faster and faster. He gripped my hair tighter and I sensed he was close. I sucked his smooth head, taking him deep to the back of my throat. His breathing accelerated and became shallow and ragged.

“Oh baby, I’m gonna come.”

I pumped my hand and mouth along his rock hard length several more times and he released and shuddered against my mouth. I swallowed and swallowed, savoring every last drop.

“Holy shit, baby, that felt so fucking good.” His head fell back and he released my hair, resting his forearm against his forehead.

I was more than satisfied that he finally let me get him off alone.

“Come up here, let me taste you.”

I looked at him with confusion. Then I realized where he wanted me. Holy crap, this man never ceased to amaze me.

He grabbed my hips, helping me up. I climbed from the covers and straddled his face. I was insanely turned on and the ache inside me was so deep I would have done anything to relieve it. I followed his command.

“Hold on to the bed frame.” He put a second pillow behind his head and secured his arms around my thighs. His tongue found me immediately.

“Oh my god,” I gasped instantly, wiggling my hips over his face. He slowly sucked and licked every bit of my sensitive flesh before plunging his tongue deep inside. My body convulsed in response. “Chase!” The sensations of his slick wet tongue sliding up and down my folds mixed with the coarseness of his bearded stubble was almost too much to take. I pulled back slightly in response, but he held me in place. He clamped down with the perfect amount of pressure. I came hard, circling my hips over and over against his face as he relentlessly sucked until every last wave rolled through. He smiled against my inner thigh.

“Baby, that was so hot.”

I slid my body down his chest, collapsing on top of his body.

“Chase, that was amazing.”

“I know.” Now he grinned against my forehead. I was way too tired to call him a cocky bastard. I giggled instead, cherishing my complete state of euphoria. He leaned down and kissed the tip of my nose.

“Hate to interrupt, but it’s 6:30, baby.”

“Ugh, we’re meeting my dad in an hour, crap.” Reveling in the moment, I clung to his chest. His power to abolish every ounce of my anxiety was unfathomable. This man’s arms were my peace.

“My girl really hates the mornings, huh? Go put your eyes in, shower, I’ll find us some coffee.” He swatted my ass.

I slid my naked body off his chest, moaning my displeasure the entire way. I ran a hand through my freshly fucked hair and briskly walked to the bathroom.

“Now that’s one sight I will never tire of.”

I stared at my reflection in the mirror for several moments; I looked happy. More importantly I felt happy. This man was here with me. In Wrangel. He wanted to be. He cared for me, worried about me. I was happier than I had been in my whole life, and ironically, I was in the place I dreaded the most.

We walked into the tiny diner in the center of town that was situated directly across the street from the courthouse. Nothing had changed. It was like time had stood still. Besides a bit more chipped paint and a couple more crooked shutters, the short drive from the motel to the center of town was exactly the same. No one had the time or money to take care of their overgrown, slightly dilapidated properties. A far cry from the perfectly manicured lawns and gardens filling the city parks I was accustomed to. People in Wrangel worked to provide the daily essentials. Eating and spreading town gossip happened to be two pastimes they did not skimp on. That meant the majority of them frequented the diner before heading to their respectable jobs.

Chase opened the dirty glass door and the familiar waft of insanely strong coffee mixed with greasy eggs and bacon reminded me why I avoided diners in Philly. I associated the combined odor with my miserable life in Wrangel.

Toward the back of the restaurant, hidden between the tattered white booth walls, was my father. Tears pricked the back of my eyes as I watched the all too familiar scene play before me. Legs crossed at the ankles and shoulders slightly slumped, he casually flipped through the morning paper and sipped his coffee. Years of hard outdoor work were etched into every deep line and wrinkle on his face. His ruddy cheeks and dark weathered skin were evidence of the long hours he spent in the sun. His short, light brown hair now sprinkled with grey hung loosely across his forehead. Stubble crossed his chin and lip as if he hadn’t shaved for lack of time or care, yet there was always a lightness about him. I stood for several moments before his cloudy blue grey eyes found mine. The corners of his mouth lifted into a small smile as his right eye gave me my quintessential wink. A wink he had been giving me since I was a tiny girl. My smile was instantaneous. Chase’s hand on my lower back nudged me forward. Seconds later I was wrapped in the arms of my dad.

“Babydoll, you’re stunning.” Oddly enough my dad called me a combination of two sentiments I heard on a daily basis. “Let me see you.” I stepped back so he could take me in. My dad rarely saw me dressed up, with designer clothes, no less. I decided on a navy linen sheath dress and matching suit jacket paired with my sling back camel Louboutins. My long dark hair was blown straight, hanging to the middle of my back. “Oh Lil, your hair looks gorgeous, I don’t think I’ve ever seen it this long.” My dad was never shy about giving compliments.