Chapter 5
Emma
Iknow it's forward of me to invite my hot crush to bed with me, but I think I'll be safe with Buddy between us. Will I even be able to sleep with him so close to me? I take the tray with our empty mugs to the kitchen first as I steel myself for a difficult night.
When I see the two males in my life right now, they are both cuddled in two-thirds of the bed and have left me enough space to slide into with them. I do that and feel blessed to have a roof over my head and a warm bed that I can share.
"This bed is really comfortable."
"Yup, I love it."
I move to my side so that I can face him. I'm not sleepy at all and feel I should enjoy having Tristan here with me. He mimics me and then we make eye contact. I'm not sure what emotions I see in his eyes, so I go right ahead and ask him.
"What are you thinking, Tristan?"
"That I missed my chance to kiss you when we were on the couch."
"You did. What are you going to do about it?"
He leans forward and brushes his lips against mine.
A jolt of electricity goes from him to me and I almost back out of the kiss.
As if he senses this, his hand goes behind my head to keep me still.
It feels a little bit dominant, and I'm not sure if I like it.
What I do like are his chocolate-tasting lips.
His beard tickles me, and I lean further into the kiss.
It starts slow. It's like he's testing boundaries, and I'm all about crossing over those boundaries.
My blood is starting to heat as the kiss gets more and more intense.
After a moment I feel Buddy stir, and I realize it's because we're so close together that we're almost squishing him.
I pull apart and give Tristan a small smile.
"Our chaperone has spoken."
"Maybe I should bribe him with a treat."
The puppy lifts its head and wags its tiny tail almost as if it recognizes the word. When he sits up in the bed he looks in much better spirits. He's almost happy now, even after his ordeal.
"Come on, Buddy, let's get you something to eat."
"I can do it."
"No, let me. I always have some dog food around for when my sister is fostering and brings one of the dogs around."
"What does she do in the business?"
"Felicia trains pets, Laura tends the shop, and Luna does portraits of dogs. She's also the cashier. We all have to wear many hats when running a business."
I place a bowl of dry food on the floor where Buddy can get it. It's not so much that his stomach will complain, just enough to get him some nourishment. Who knows when the last time he ate was? I go back to bed while the puppy wolfs down the food.
"He seems much better now. Thank you for helping us, Emma."
"I saw the desperate look on your face through the door. I couldn't not help you."
"Is there any way I can thank you?"
"Kiss me again."
His lips fall on mine again and this time I'm the one holding on to him so that we don't break the intimacy. The kiss ignites something inside me, and I become this wanton woman that I don't recognize. Things become serious after a minute, and I realize I'm almost straddling Tristan.
I pull back and go back to my little section of the bed. I quickly check on Buddy and realize he's finished with his food and has gone back to his bed near the fireplace. He looks content and settled.
"Why did you stop?"
"I thought you'd be relieved. I was almost attacking you."
"I don't know. I kind of liked it. Do it again."
This time I really straddle him. I look into his eyes and see the unleashed desire he's feeling.
From this position, I feel like a goddess and in total control of the situation.
I lean forward and place a chaste kiss on his lips.
Only he's not having that. He takes over and licks the seam of my lips so that I open up to him.
I respond immediately and let him gain entry into my mouth. Our mouths meld as if they were meant to be fused together in this fiery kiss. I swear I could let this man kiss me forever. I feel a pang of desire when his arousal is obvious between us.
How far do I want this to go tonight? It's true that I've been watching Tristan from afar, but in reality we just met. The kiss, however, is my downfall, and pretty soon I startle as he flips us over and lies between my legs, hard cock pressed against my hungry pussy.
For a moment I hesitate when he pulls back from the kiss, but the fire is still in his eyes.
"I know this is too soon, Emma, but I want you so much. Tell me what you want. Tell me how this evening ends."
There's a battle inside me. Yes, it is too soon, but also I've never wanted anything more in my life. How do I even put that into words? I can't, so I do the next best thing. I push him away, stand up from the bed, and start taking my clothes off.
First go the leggings and socks. Then go the t-shirt and bra.
Finally, I'm stark naked before him, and I see him hitch a breath.
I climb back into bed as he himself gets up to take his clothes off.
I watch him closely, and when he's left only in his boxer shorts, I get to admire his strong, chiseled body.
His stomach is so hard I want to eat off it. Maybe I'll bring the whipped cream to bed later. He joins me on the bed and my heart starts beating faster.
"I'm going to rock your world tonight, Emma Matthews."
That is the cheesiest line I've ever heard, but I'll take it.