He pressed his lips there. And damn, he sprang to life.
She squirmed against him and, lifting her lips, found his neck and then his chin and then his cheek. And he groaned.
They moved around a little bit, turning on their sides, and Landry found her lips. His arms were around her. His large hands grabbed her bottom, pulling her closer against him. Her arms mimicked, her hands on him. Her response was to open her lips slightly and his tongue explored. It brought a deep sigh from her. That just fueled his passion and he went after her mouth like a starving man. It had been so long and he had craved a deep taste of her from the first day he saw her.
He pulled away enough to kiss every last part of her face—her neck, her chin, cheeks, forehead, neck a little more. She put her leg over his to get closer, pushing against him right where his bulge drove them both a little crazy. He plunged his hands into the soft silkiness of her hair while he kissed her and loved the little sounds she made while he touched her and pressed against her.
“Okay,” he whispered. “Okay, are you sure you don’t just need a little comforting?”
“I’m sure I do,” she whispered. “And I also need a little of this.”
“You might regret it later,” he said.
“Why? Aren’t you planning to be good to me?”
“Oh, I’d like a chance to be very good to you. Listen, I don’t have protection.”
“I do,” she said. “Condoms. A little on the mature side. I keep a couple in my cosmetic bag, just to be careful, never really expecting to... They’ve been there quite a while. I don’t think I’d regret it. Will you?”
“Kaylee,” he said, brushing her hair back. “We’ve been good friends and I want to stay good friends. You have to be sure.”
She smiled at him. “I’m sure I’m not letting you go. You feel too good.”
“Okay, if you’re sure.”
“You aren’t going to make me beg, are you?”
A deep and low laugh rumbled out of him. “Go get those condoms. And make it quick.”
She rolled right over the top of him and was back before he had his shirt off. She put the packets by the side of the bed and climbed on him, straddling him. He rolled with her until they were again on their sides, clutching each other desperately, their mouths locked together in the never-ending kiss of lovers. Without breaking free for even a second, they pulled at each other’s clothes and when they were down to boxers and panties, they slowed. Their hands explored more carefully. He touched her whole body gently, tenderly, hungrily. She touched his, caressing his chest and flat belly, a hand sliding underneath the elastic waist of his boxers.
“Oh my God,” he said in a breath. And then he made her panties disappear. With great care, he parted her legs and touched her in her most vulnerable spot. It was amazing that that caused her to tighten her hand around him. “God,” he said again, going after her mouth, plunging his tongue deeply. His fingers moved slowly and more deeply into her. “Yeah, I think this is what you want.”
“I can’t remember ever wanting anything this much,” she said.
He rolled away, found one of the condoms and quickly applied it. Then he took her in his arms again. “I’ll try to slow down.”
“Don’t,” she said. “You can slow down later.”
He grinned into her pretty eyes. “In a hurry, are you?”
“No more talking,” she said. “Just doing.”
He laughed at her. She was cute; she was fun. He was on fire. He didn’t laugh anymore. He went to work on her with his fingers, with his tongue, more fingers. Then he rolled her on her back and took his place between her legs, entering her slowly. He groaned and she sighed. He held her hips and rocked with her, slowly at first and then a little faster but not too fast. He went deep and strong and he couldn’t keep his eyes open. He stroked her, giving it all he had, and when he felt her come, he held her tight against him. She made a gasping sound, clutching him desperately close.
They exploded together, holding on for dear life.
It was quite a while before their breathing calmed and their clutching relaxed. He rose above her. “That was amazing. You are amazing.”
“It was. I think that was probably the best sleeping pill I’ve ever had.”
“Think you’ll be able to rest now?” he asked.
“No question. You have to stay, of course.”
“I get up early.”
“I know.”
“Otis may request a trip outside and you don’t have a doggy door.”
“I understand. But don’t leave me until you absolutely have to. Even if I’m sleeping.”
“I’ll hate leaving you. If you need me for any reason in the night, just tap my shoulder,” he said.
Somewhere in the depth of night, she reached out to him and gave that shoulder a tap. He pulled her to him at once. Without a word, the only sounds their breathing and sighing and shuffling in the bed, he made love to her again. Again, it didn’t take very long before they were exploding together, left shuddering in satisfaction.
“This is the best night of my life,” he whispered.
“Same,” she said. And she fell back to sleep in his arms.
Like a poem or a song, the morning sun was brighter than ever before. The birds were more melodious. The sky far bluer than she’d seen. And her heart was exploding. Kaylee was filled with feelings that didn’t hurt.
She felt Landry slip from her side and heard him leave with Otis in the predawn. She smiled and allowed herself to go
