NOWHERE MAN CHAPTER 1 ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
Jude and Lucy let themselves into the apartment, arms around each other, laughing. Both were in a good mood. For Lucy the year at New York University had ended and she was looking forward to a Summer of freedom. She did have a few college projects and she would be working some shifts at the diner but apart from that the prospect of spending time with Jude sent thrills coursing through her – and hopefully her brother Max would get some leave too and they could all be together like the old days. And perhaps the war would even end soon. There had been rumours but Lucy had learned not to put too much faith in them. There were always whisperings and innuendo, born out of ignorance and distance. Still it was Lucy's dearest wish.
Jude was feeling buoyant too. A graphics company had accepted some of his designs and although he was still a long way from an established artist he was slowly gaining a foothold. He had had some of his work displayed at local exhibitions and sold some of it. Lucy constantly told him that his big break would come one day and he held onto that belief.
Meanwhile he had taken some work house painting. It wasn't quite painting pictures but it was better than the work he had done on the docks when he had first returned to New York. It was ironic that he had escaped the Liverpool docks only to end up in a similar place but thankfully he had secured some hours house painting while he had tried to establish himself as an artist. It also meant that Lucy didn't have to work such long hours at the diner while studying as she had previously had almost burnt herself out. Jude had felt guilty when seeing her tired, drawn face and he knew how desperately she wanted to finish College so he had got a regular job. Between them they managed but they were far from rich. Still, they had each other and one day Jude would make a living as an artist and Lucy would get a good job on leaving College. Prehaps then they could think of settling down and having a family – if Lucy could be persuaded, she had said she didn't want children. But when she was a bit older she might change her mind – after all what teenager wanted babies?
"So what are we going to do with ourselves?" asked Lucy, putting her bag on the floor.
"I know what I want to do," grinned Jude, drawing her into his arms and planting a warm kiss on her lips. God, how beautiful she was. Not for the first time he marveled at his luck in finding someone so lovely. She was his angel who supported and comforted him through hard times and disappointment.
He kissed her passionately and Lucy felt herself tingle all over as her arms slid around his neck. She felt Jude sweep her up and carry her across the room to their small bedroom. He lay her on the bed and began to undo the buttons on her blouse, his fingers as light as butterfly wings on her breast. She reached up and undid his shirt, burying her fingers in the hairs on his chest. They undressed each other slowly before their naked bodies writhed in pleasurable love making. Lucy wrapped her legs around Jude pulling him closer as he entered her. She groaned then relaxed as delicious orgasm flowed through her.