Chapter 20
Present Day
“Do you remember the promise we made to each other in eighth grade?” Lynx asked.
He arrived at her apartment over an hour ago.
After confessing the feelings they’d harbored for way too long, they talked and reminisced.
They found it interesting how differently they remembered some of their experiences together, but they agreed they wished they had talked more about certain things.
“I do.”
“We’ll be thirty in a month.”
“I know.”
“Do you still want to marry me?”
“Lynx, I—”
“Be honest, Bunny. We just went through this whole thing, pouring our hearts out to each other. Tell me how you really feel.”
“I want to marry you, but I don’t think we’re ready.”
“Why?”
“You’ve never courted me. We’ve never dated. I love you because I always have, but I want the opportunity to know what it feels like to fall in love with you.”
In a way, her words stung, but Lynx didn’t react. He took a moment to process and couldn’t deny that she was right. Their friendship, comfort, and familiarity with each other made it easy for them to be lovers.
“I love you, Bunny. You’re the only woman I’ve ever wanted to spend my life with.
I hate to admit it, but you’re right. I’ve never courted you, and we’ve never dated.
I didn’t put forth any effort to win your heart and took for granted that it…
that you would always be mine. How can we do this while living hundreds of miles apart? ”
“We make great money and have days off that we rarely use. From this moment forward, we have to be intentional. When the time is right, we can discuss who is moving where because we can’t be long distance forever.”
“I got you, baby. For now, let’s prepare to fall in love.”
He stood and extended his hand toward her. She grabbed it, let him pull her up, and guide her to her bedroom.
“Get undressed while I run us a bath,” he told her before disappearing into her bathroom.
Seconds later, she heard the water running and suddenly became giddy. Although they’d showered together many times, they’d never taken a bath together, which was much more intimate.
After pouring some of her bath salts and bubble bath into the tub, he lit a few candles.
When he returned to her bedroom, he smiled at her naked body.
He’d compared every woman he’d been with to Fateema, and as far as he was concerned, no woman could hold a candle to her.
He couldn’t imagine anyone but her by his side when he thought about his future.
“You ready?” he asked as he removed his clothing.
“Yes.”
Once he was naked, he extended his hand toward her, and she took it, weaving her fingers through his. He pulled her against his body, and she looked up at him with expectant eyes.
“I love you,” he whispered before pressing his lips against hers, not giving her a chance to return the sentiment.
A few minutes later, they were soaking in water that was a bit warmer than Lynx liked.
Fateema was seated between his legs with her back against his chest. For the first ten minutes, they sat in silence.
Her head rested against his chest, his arms wrapped around her body, and their fingers intertwined.
“Do you ever wonder what our baby would be like now?” she asked.
“All the time. He or she would be almost ten years old. Almost the age we were when we met.”
“Do you think we would’ve been good parents?”
“I don’t know, but we would’ve done our best.”
“How many kids do you want?”
“As many as you will give me. It kinda sucked being an only child. I would’ve been bored out of my mind if I didn’t have you.”
“Seriously. I kinda wish my dad would’ve remarried and had more kids. He didn’t get serious about dating until he was too old to be having kids, and those relationships didn’t last long.”
“Well, if he’s anything like my dad, you might have a surprise sibling out there somewhere that’ll pop up when he’s gone.”
“That would be shocking. I love Mr. Keno, but he was foul for that. How are you feeling now that things have settled a bit?”
“I miss him. I wish we’d talked more. I wish I’d come home more often and spent more time with him or had him fly out to DC. I’m pissed he chose not to tell me about his illness or about my sister.”
“It’s a lot to process. Are you ready to read the letter?”
“No, but I will before I leave. I don’t want to do it without you.”
They sat silently for a while, enjoying being in each other’s space.
When Fateema felt his dick hardening against her back, her pussy immediately reacted.
He released her hand, and one of his traveled up her stomach until it reached one of her breasts.
He cupped it gently while using his thumb to play with her nipple.
His other hand slid between her legs. As soon as he found her spot, he massaged it with his index and pointer finger. The pulsing of his dick against her back turned her on, causing her to open her legs wider to give him more access.
“Mmm,” she moaned.
Lynx left soft kisses on her neck before he began sucking and leaving passion marks. Fateema reached behind her to grab his dick. It was slightly awkward, but she wanted to feel his throbbing erection in her hand. He groaned as she slid her hand up and down his length.
He released her breast and removed her hand from his dick before using the same hand to grip her chin and angle her face to the side.
“You think I’m gon’ let this water get my nut? Nah, turn around and ride this dick.”
Without a moment of hesitation, she turned around and straddled him. It hadn’t been that long, but when she sank on his dick, all the stress Lynx had felt since the last time they were together disappeared.
“Damn, Bunny. Your pussy is every-fucking-thing. You’re everything, baby.”
“Mmm,” she moaned again.
With her hands wrapped around his neck, she slowly moved up, down, and around on his dick. Her perky breasts were aligned with his mouth, making it easy for him to lick and suck on them while using his hands to firmly grip her waist and control her pace.
Fateema closed her eyes and let her head fall back as she enjoyed the pleasures of Lynx’s dick and mouth, but he wanted her eyes on his because he had something to say. He stopped her from moving before he spoke.
“Bunny, look at me.” She lifted her hand and looked her best friend turned lover in his eyes. “You were wrong about something.”
“What?”
“I love you, and I’ve always been in love with you. Baby, you falling in love with me is the single most important thing in the world right now. I’m excited to wine, dine, and spoil you like you deserve.”
She nodded, ready to get back to chasing her orgasm, but Lynx wouldn’t loosen his grip. She wasn’t interested in having the conversation he wanted to have. She wanted to cum.
“Nah, baby. I need to hear that you understand the kind of mission I’m on.”
“I understand, Lynx. Now make me cum.”
He grinned at her eagerness and loosened his hold on her waist. Minutes later, the evidence from their explosions floated around the bath water. When she gathered herself, Fateema stepped out of the tub and headed to the shower a few feet away.
Once the water in the shower was warm enough, she stepped in, and Lynx was right behind her, pinning her against the wall before she could wet her entire body. His mouth covered hers, and they kissed feverishly, almost as if they were trying to consume one another.
He lifted her, and her legs went around his waist. His dick knew where home was, so he didn’t need to guide it into her slippery hole. He took her arms and pinned them above her head and against the wall.
His strokes were gentle at first, but soon became deep, aggressive thrusts. Fateema screamed as Lynx groaned in ecstasy, arriving at their peak simultaneously.