"I like you a lot, Ali," he whispers while still staring into my eyes.
"I know!" I reply, overly confident.
He lets out air from his nose while releasing a humph sound and smiles.
I know? He just told me he likes me a lot, and I reply with, I know. I'm spread eagle with him between my legs, gazing deeply into my eyes, and that is what I have to say. Man, I am so stupid. Say something to him; save yourself.
"I'm glad you do," he says with a smile.
He leans down and presses his lips against mine. His kiss gentle, delicate like a flower's petals yet strong. He takes his lips away from mine.
"I love kissing you, Turtle!" he laughs.
I love kissing him too! I could kiss him forever.
"Shut up!" I giggle.
I grab his shirt with my fist and pull his lips back to mine. I want him and do not feel like letting go, so I am going full steam ahead. Our mouths part as I slide my tongue into his mouth and across his tongue. I am rough but sensual as I smash my lips and tongue against his, soft and moist and hot and breathy. Our tongues dance in unison, battling back and forth like wrestlers.
I bring my hand down his chiseled stomach that I can feel through his shirt then down across his belt. I place my other hand on his rib cage.
There is zero distance between us at this very moment. His hands are still cupped behind my ears as he holds himself up by his forearms and knees. I guide my hand over the bulge in his jeans and grab firmly. Through his pants, his penis feels quite girthy. I play around down there, rubbing my hand up and down over his pants. I can feel his warm breath against my skin as we kiss and can hear his breathing become more solemn.
He groans in my mouth, and I smile as we continue to kiss. He removes a hand from my face and slides it down my body, across my chest, traveling further down. He grabs my hand and stops me. He breaks free from our kiss and looks at me while brushing my cheek with his thumb from his other hand.
"The ice cream is going to melt!" he says, smiling.
He gives me a peck on the lips, stands up, then reaches out his hand to help me up. Ugh, why does he keep stopping us? Why can we never make it past kissing and a light grope here and there? I'm going to explode if he doesn't fuck me, and soon.
I follow Luke into the kitchen. He grabs the bowl of slightly melted chocolate ice-cream, and I dish myself up some pizza rolls then head for the living room. I am frazzled while sitting on the couch and have lost my appetite. I attempt to eat my pizza rolls in between Luke spoon-feeding me chocolate ice-cream. We watch a movie, and as the credits start, Luke says he should probably head home. I want to tell him to stay the night, but I walk him to the door instead. We share a brief kiss, and he departs.
Chapter Twenty-Seven
I wake up a half-hour before my alarm is set to go off. I'm too excited about today, and this weekend, so I am unable to fall back asleep. I need to shave my legs if I'm going to be in a swimsuit and shorts all weekend. I have enough time to chill in the tub and relax with some bubbles before I need to get ready for the day.
There is something about a bath that makes you feel at peace. I close my eyes and play all the intimate moments I've had with Luke thus far over in my head. We've had quite a few, but they don't seem to go past heavy kissing. Am I reading too much into it, or is there something drastically wrong?
Yesterday was the first time we went a smidge past making out, where he felt me up, and I touched him over his pants- like we are in Junior High. Our date at the movies, he said he didn't want our first time to be in his car. We've been numerous places that would have been ideal for our first time together but to no avail. What is he waiting for? Does he think it's too soon? Is it too soon? It is too soon, right? Why is this shit so undeniably abstruse?
LUKE AND I PULL IN at about the same time. He walks over to meet me and gives me a side hug with a kiss on the lips.
"Good Morning, Ali. Luke." Ernie says as we enter the shop.
"Good Morning," I reply.
"Morning," Luke says. "What we are working on today?"
I part from Luke then head to Maureen's office to put my stuff down. I turn on her computer and go through her morning checklist. She's so organized. I mosey on into the lobby to brew some coffee for clients and tidy the public restroom. I unlock the door, flip on the open sign, then head back to Maureen's office. I continue my way down her checklist. I work on invoices that need to be sent out on Monday, so Maureen doesn't fall behind from having today off.
My phone buzzes. Ris's name and text message flash across the top of my screen.
I just woke up. I'm packing up my shit and will be on my way to see you soon!! *smiley face blowing a kiss emoji
It's before ten; I'm so proud of you! Drive safe, see you soon.
I reply.
I am proud; she never gets up this early when she doesn't have to work. I hope the day doesn't go by slow now that I'm waiting for her arrival. I scroll through my messages and see that I have a few unopened
