Chapter 11
Hey, Ollie, Chase said. How many times did women try to grab your ass tonight?
The walk from the meet and greet to Waves bar was only three blocks. So far, it didnt seem as though any of our admirers followed us. Slipping out the back door was Chases idea. The night was cold, but refreshing after the stifling heat and crowds of the meet and greet.
I grimaced. I lost count. At least seven. And a couple of guys. At least it was only my ass. I mean, that wasnt okay, but Ive had women try to grab my cock at one of these meet and greets.
Dude, you need yourself a bodyguard, Bam said.
As if no one tried to grab your ass, I said.
What we really need is some education, Hawk said.
You going back to school? Bam grinned. Damn, I havent had enough beers for this conversation.
Hawk rolled his eyes at Bam. Maybe youre the one who should go back to school. You could be the teacher. If anyone is qualified to teach someone about inappropriate behaviour, its you.
Everyone laughed except Bam, who joined in a moment later.
Hey, Ive turned over a new leaf, Bam said. I am a reformed citizen now. He puffed out his chest.
Uh-ha, sure, Hawk said sarcastically.
We were almost to Waves when I caught sight of a red haired woman wrapped in a black coat. I stared for a moment. Id know the way she moved anywhere.
Ill catch up with you guys later, I said.
Later, dude, Chase said.
When the guys disappeared into Waves, I trotted after her.
Rubie, I called out. Wait. For a moment I was worried it wasnt her, and was shouting out to a stranger.
Then Rubie stopped and turned around slowly. Her smile of recognition made my heart do a flip.
Ollie. She walked back towards me and, with no hesitation, straight into my arms. I didnt think Id see you tonight.
Our lips met in a searing kiss that went straight to my heart. And my dick.
I wound my arms around her and drew her closer to my chest. I kissed her like a starving man. Id never tasted anything or anyone so sweet. I couldnt get enough, not now, not ever.
I kissed her until I had no breath left and had to come up to breathe.
It seems like the… work thing finished just in time. Another couple of minutes I and would have missed her. Did you have a nice evening out with your friends? Do you want to go back in?
No, she replied. She hurriedly added, I mean, I had a nice time but I dont want to go back inside. I can think of a lot of other things Id rather do. Things best not done in public. She trailed the tip of her finger down the side of my face.
I can think of a few myself. I cupped her cheek and leaned in for another kiss. Your place is closer.
She untangled herself from me and took my hand.
You didnt want to go inside and have something to drink, did you? she asked. Youve probably had a long night. How was your work thing, anyway?
For a moment I forgot what Id told her. When I remembered, I felt like shit. I really should tell her the truth before this got out of hand. But not here, not where the guys might walk out of the bar at any moment and see us.
I dont want to be with anyone but you. I pulled her to me so we walked hip to hip, fingers laced. Her skin was warm against mine. Hot enough to ignite me. Damn, the things the woman made me feel. Touching her was like getting lost inside a flame. I couldnt get enough.
It sounds like your boss works you too hard. She looked up at me and smiled.
When my heart was done flipping, I smiled back. Yeah, hes a bit of a hard ass, but he just wants to see us all succeed. All of that was true. Carson Thomas was passionate about the Rapids. As much as any of us players were, maybe more. Hed still be around when we retired and moved on.
That was a depressing thought. When you have one goal your whole life, it doesnt leave much room for anything else. Everyone joked about me going into acting or modelling, but I really didnt know what I wanted to do after football.
I suppose thats what most bosses want for their employees, she said. That, and to make more money.
I chuckled. I dont know, my boss has plenty of that already. Although that was probably split between several ex-wives.
One of those, hmmm? she said. More money than they know what to do with?
Something like that, I agreed. I didnt really want to talk about Carson Thomas right now. How was your night? We stopped at the traffic lights and waited for the pedestrian lights to turn green.
Fine, she said. Im not used to having girlfriends to go out with. So it was… Nice.
You? I asked. Id have thought you would have loads of friends. I mean, youre smart, sweet, sexy as hell.
Im not sure those are the attributes of a friend, she pointed out. Especially the last one.
I chuckled again. I suppose not. Actually, now that I think about it, I dont want them to see you like that. I want to have you all to myself. The idea of anyone so much as looking at her sideways sent an unexpected burst of anger through me. If they touched her, Id punch them in the face. better yet, I have twin friends from school who could make them disappear.
Was that extreme? I didnt give a fuck, she was mine.
I swallowed down the ball of rage and tuned back in to what she was saying.
Funny, that reminds me of something we were talking about. My friends are all dating Rapids players. Maybe I shouldnt tell you that, you might want to go back and meet them. She smiled up at me teasingly.
My heart stopped and sweat sprung up under my arms. Your friends are…
See what I mean? She tugged me across the crossing, since my legs had frozen at her words. She obviously misinterpreted why I was freaking out. You can meet them another time. Maybe even the players.
I looked back over my shoulder in the direction of Waves. I half expected to see Bam, Chase and Hawk hanging out the door watching us. Thank fuck I didnt see any of them.
Um. That would be um, great, I stammered. So, what are your friends’ names?
If thats okay with you, I really dont want to talk about them. Id rather talk about you. Or… Us. She suddenly looked tentative.
Us? That sounds like a good thing to talk about. And a much better subject than the fact I felt like I was about to shit myself. I had to tell her who I was. And I had to do it tonight.
I cleared my throat. I— The word came out as an incoherent squeak. I tried again and hope shed put my inability to speak down to nerves.
I really like you. For the second time in a couple of days, I felt like I was back at high school. I decided to just roll with it. I mean I really likeyou, like you.
She laughed softly. I really likeyou, like you, too.
Thats great. I squeezed her hand.
Not just because I know girlfriends of some Rapids players? she asked jokingly.
I liked you before I knew that about you, I pointed out. I was itching to know who she was talking about, but that would come out soon enough. I didn’t know if Pinky had a girlfriend, but I hoped one of them wasn’t her. The last thing I wanted was to be a part of his social circle.
Thats good, she said. When were alone, there are a couple of things I want to tell you.
That sounded ominous. Theres a few things I want to tell you too, I said.
This is all sounding very intense, she said lightly. But I hate secrets. I dont ever want there to be secrets between us. I watched my father live his whole life with secrets and lies. All he did was tear apart every relationship hes ever had.
My heart ached for her. Including the relationship with you? I asked gently.
She hesitated. Its a strained relationship at times. Hes a stubborn bastard. It doesnt help that Im a stubborn bitch.
You might be stubborn. Theres nothing wrong with that. But you are not a bitch. I didnt like hearing her put herself down like that.
You havent known me for long, she pointed out. In time, you may change your mind. That or youre biased.
Ill take option B, I said with a firm nod. Id much prefer to be biased than to imagine myself ever thinking of you that way. I doubted the day would come when I didnt think the sun shone out of her eyes, and the moon rose in her smile.
She drew me to a stop and peered up at me.Are you even real? Her brow furrowed. Then she reached up and pinched my cheek.
Owww. I jumped slightly and pressed a hand to my face.
Huh, what do you know, you are real. She seemed impressed by the fact.
Yeah. I rubbed my face. Thank you for not pinching my dick.
She laughed and tugged me along toward her apartment. Ill save that for next time.
Really? I asked. How do I know youre real? I eyed her breasts like I might pinch her nipple.
I’d prefer to run my tongue over them.
I’m not, she replied lightly. I’m an evil sprite, sent to steal your soul.
Now it was my turn to laugh. Fair enough. You’ve already stolen my heart.
Shit, did I just say that out loud?
Yep, I had, but I meant it. Every word.
She looked at me in surprise, then smiled and dragged me up the steps into her building.
The moment the elevator doors closed behind us, she placed her hands on my chest and pushed me against the wall. Her lips locked on mine so tight she drove the breath out of my body.
I tangled my hands in her hair and held her just as tight.
I didn’t realise she’d unbuttoned the front of my shirt until she broke off from my mouth and started to kiss and nibble my chest.
I left one hand in her hair and cupped her breast with the other.
The elevator gave a cheerful ping and we all but fell out and staggered to her door. She unlocked it and kicked the door closed behind us.
I turned her around and scooped her up, my hands cupping her ass. I pressed her against the door and let her wind her legs around my waist.
Coats, scarves and shirts went flying, along with any thoughts about telling her who I was. There would be time for that after this. For now, I wanted to hear her delicious moans of delight and pleasure. I wanted to make her feel good. Over and over again. All night long.
I carried her to her bedroom and the rest of our clothes went MIA in about three seconds flat.
I kissed my way over her stomach, and down her hip. I parted her legs and kissed my way over to her pussy before inhaling the scent of her.
You smell like heaven.
I teased around her pussy with my tongue, before finding her clit and licking with firm strokes.
She shivered under my touch. My cock was hard and ready, but I wanted to hear her scream, feel her shatter against my mouth before I got lost inside her.
You taste delicious, I whispered. Even better than Waves burgers.
She laughed softly and bucked against my mouth before she came. My name was wrenched from her lips like a gasp with a hint of a whimper.
I almost came from the heady sound. Holy shit, the things this woman did to me.
I didnt stop licking and teasing her clit even when she lay panting and trying to catch her breath.
I watched as her desire rose again. The little moans that came from her were the best music I ever heard. She was so beautifully responsive. So fucking hot. My balls were so tight they almost hurt, but I wasnt finished yet. Not until she was.
My teeth grazed her clit lightly. I slipped my tongue inside her pussy, tasting her. Heaven didnt even come close.
She came again shouting my name like it was a lifeline and she was worried Id let her drown. I would never let that happen to her, but I might drown in the sweet taste of her release.
She flopped to the bedcovers for a second time, but only stayed like that for a few moments. She pulled me up to lie beside her, then rolled over and straddled my hips.
Her hands on my chest, she lowered herself down onto my cock. Bit by bit she slid down until I was balls deep inside her.
I ran my hands up her flat stomach, up to her perfect breasts. I palmed her nipples until they hardened.
Youre so fucking gorgeous, I told her.
No, you are. She laughed, a throaty sound that almost made me lose control then and there.
I have a rule about arguing with women while theyre riding my cock. I closed my eyes and savoured the way her pussy was wrapped tight around me.
Very wise. She rode me faster, sliding all the way off, then back down until I filled her fully. We melded together like a hand in those tight rubber gloves people wear. A perfect fit.
I rolled and pinched her nipples.
The wisest. I grunted, thrusting harder and harder, as deep as I could go. Fuck, you feel amazing. I moaned a couple of times. I wanted to last forever, but I couldnt stop myself from coming. My balls clenched before exploding inside her in a rush. Fire and pleasure and cum. My orgasm washed over me like a tsunami of bliss and slapping flesh. Finally, the tide washed back out, leaving me spent and satisfied.
I flopped back down, puffing lightly, my skin covered in a sheen of sweat.
I pulled her down to lie on top of me and wound my arms around her. If we could stay like that approximately forever, that would be just right.