My body reacted to the most delicious scent I have ever smelled. A pure masculine scent with a hint of Bulgari wafted below my nose causing my body to tense and tighten in the most pleasurable way. The smell meant one thing. Ranger. Ranger is back from being in the wind for three months. I slowly opened my eyes to see the man himself sitting on the chair in the corner. Ranger's eyes were closed and I could see he was in deep thought so I took the opportunity to look him over. Ranger was thinner them his normal weight and his skin was a shade lighter than the mocha-latte color, he had a beard and his hair mussed instead of slicked back tied into a ponytail. I finally let a breath out with a whoosh as I didn't realize I was holding it.
After a few more minutes taking the man in all of my senses I crawled out of bed and quietly walked over to kneel in front of him. Ranger's eyes were still closed and in the need to feel him I laid my head upon his lap. I relished the feeling of Ranger's warmth beneath my cheek. I don't know how long I stayed like that, on the floor in front of Ranger with my head resting on his legs before Ranger tangled one of his hands within my curls pulling me up to sit in his lap. Ranger placed a light kiss on my forehead before standing with me in his arms and walking to the bed. He gently laid me on the bed before kicking off his boots and lying next to me. Ranger tucked my body into his and with the spoken words "Te Amo" Ranger fell asleep.
I fell in a comfortable sleep all snuggled into my very own Batman. I woke up with a hard muscled man spooning me and for a second I was disoriented. Once I figured out that I was in my own bed and it was Ranger who was spooning I tried to disengage his hold so I could run to the bathroom but Ranger's hold just became tighter. Ranger was still sleeping if his regulated breathing was evidence. I pried his grip and slid slowly to the edge of the bed trying unsuccessfully to not disturb Ranger. Ranger sat up quickly still looking tired and just plain worn out.
"Babe, Where are you going?" Ranger looked almost confused. This was so unlike him I was momentarily stunned. The moment passed and I felt bad for Ranger.
"I am just running to the bathroom. I will right back." Ranger lay back down and grabbed my pillow and hugged it to his face breathing into it. OK, now that was weird. I went into the bathroom and after I finished up trotted to the kitchen to get two bottles of water. I went back into the bedroom. Ranger still lay there hugging my pillow. I ran my hand across his cheek waking him up. I handed him a bottle of water before climbing back into bed. Ranger sat up against the headboard and twisted off the cap taking a long swallow. He then turned and looked down at me.
"Thank you Babe, I needed that."
"OK Ranger, tell me what's up." Ranger sighed and grabbed my hand intertwining our fingers.
"Just got back Babe and I needed to see you. I haven't even gone to Haywood yet because I needed to be home and when I was away this time I realized that where you are is where my home is. When I think of home I think of you and you alone." My eyes were forming tears. Not only was this the most personal thing that Ranger had ever said to me but it was so beautiful.
"Ranger, really, um after all these years what made you come to this point? I mean you always said you had a no relationship policy but you would be in my bed if Joe left it. I mean well why do you want to be with me?" I was looking at the bed at this point and I seriously felt like I was losing my best friend.
"Babe, please look at me." I couldn't look up. What if Ranger was going to say goodbye? I could not have him leave my life. I loved him but more than that I needed him. It was ok if he didn't love me as long as he remained my friend. As these thoughts were running through my head Ranger took my chin and tilted my head up so he could gaze in my eyes.
"Stephanie, you are my heart and my home. I am done fighting what I feel for you. I want you and only you and I want you to only be mine. I love you. No qualifiers. Just you and me. I want to be in a relationship with you. I want you to move in with me." Whoa, did Ranger just ask me to move in?
"I love you Ranger but what happens when you are tired of me? I constantly am blowing up your cars and breaking your men. You are bound to tire of me sooner or later."
"Steph, Babe, I will never tire of you. I have enough money to buy you a million cars and you can blow them all up as long as you are not hurt. As for breaking my men, well Babe, my men fight over who gets bomber duty. They all love you for who you are and they will never want to change you." I just gaped at Ranger. I think he has said more today in the entire time I have known him.
"So a relationship huh? Are you sure you really want a relationship with me?" Ranger just looked at me as the question flowed out of my mouth.
"Stephanie, listen to me." Damn now Ranger's pissed.
"No I am not pissed. I am upset that you do not think you are worthy of me. It is I who am not worthy of you. I tried Babe. I really tried. I tried to stay away, when that didn't work I tried friendship, HELL, I EVEN SENT YOU BACK TO THE COP!" Oh shit, a yelling Ranger is definitely not a happy Ranger. His voice softened as he reached for me only to let his hand drop.
"Babe, what I am trying to say is I can't live without you anymore. I just don't have the strength to stay away." Ranger looked so crestfallen. I scooted over and onto his lap wrapping my arms around him. I looked him in the eyes.
"So don't. Take me Carlos. I have always been yours." Ranger flipped us over so we were lying horizontally on the bed and began kissing me with abandon. He stopped when we were out of breath pulling away slightly causing me to whimper.
"Babe, this is it. There is no going back. No more with the cop. No more shutting you out. I am in this one hundred percent. There are things that I can not talk to you about but only those that are classified. I will try Babe, for you I will try." I just nodded as Ranger began kissing me in earnest again. After my last blow up with Joe I decided that I just couldn't do it anymore. My love was reserved and meant for Ranger. I pulled away from Ranger this time causing him to look stunned.
"Carlos, you do realize that if we do this you will have to put up with family dinners and Grandma Mazur?" Ranger smiled.
"Babe, I love that you call me Carlos and I can put up with anything for you." He looked so earnest.
"Ok Ok you talked me into it. I love you so much Carlos and I was waiting for someday. I can't believe that someday is today." Ranger proceeded to show me exactly how happy he was.
Three hours, six orgasms and one shower (for two people) later we were on our way to Haywood. We were in my current vehicle of the month a 1996 Olds Cutlass Sierra. Ranger was not happy that but this is what I had and considering he had Tank drop him off at my apartment instead of going back to Haywood it is what he is stuck with. Ranger is driving with one hand and playing with my fingers with his other. When we had reached the car and climbed in he had immediately pulled me into the center of the bench seat so he could have access to me. I really do love this man but right now I am terrified. This is the first time I am going into Rangeman as Ranger's woman. I mean I know that the merry men always thought of me as Ranger's but to actually be his woman was something entirely different.
Ranger pulled the car into my space and ran around to open the door. After I got out he threw his arm around my waist and snuggling me into his side. We got on the elevator and pressed five. The fifth floor in the building is where everything happens. It is the main communication room, it contains all the work stations and a room filled completely with monitors and electrical equipment just to observe all the clients properties. My workspace is a tiny cubby in the back corner. When the elevator hit five and the doors opened a hush fell over the room. Ranger walked me out and turned me around before kissing me fervently. All of a sudden uproar began. The merry men were all clapping and hooting with the biggest loudmouth being Lester. As soon as Ranger let me go the men gathered around him fist pounding and doing their manly hug thing welcoming back their conquering hero. I was shuffled around until I came to rest leaning into Tank as we both watched the goings on of Ranger and the men.
"Little one you have made him so happy." I tilted my head up so I could see Tank who was looking down at me smirking.
"He has made me happy Tank. I really didn't do anything to make him happy." Tank wrapped his arms around my shoulders pulling me tight against him.
"Oh but you did little one you did. You gave him a family. Hell you gave us all a family." Tank started chuckling. "You really don't know what you have done do you?" I shook my head still watching Ranger's face alight with happiness. He was so relaxed. I hardly ever saw Ranger like this.
"You little one made Ranger love and care. You made him open up with his men and you made him a better leader for it." As soon as Tank had finished Ranger came barreling up like a kid grabbing me out of Tank's arms yelling "Mine" at Tank. I turned into his arms.
"That's right Carlos yours and you don't have to share." Ranger face was in a full out smile. I gave Ranger something that no one else did. After we bid our farewells and a promise from me to the guys that I would be back at work tomorrow morning we headed up to seven.
Ranger fobbed us into seven and threw his keys in his little metal dish he keeps on the table in the foyer. He grabbed my hands forcing them above my head and started to ravage my neck.
"Move in with me." I heard the muffled words but I couldn't believe that they were coming out of Rangers mouth. When I didn't answer Ranger let go of my hands and looked into my eyes.
"Sorry Carlos I didn't hear you. What did you say?" That's it Stephanie always go with denial.
"Babe, will you please move in with me?" He looked so somber and scared. I couldn't say no but I have to get a few things straight first
"Can Rex come and before you answer that there will be tastycakes in your cabinet and a gun in your cookie jar, is all this ok?" Ranger smirked.
"No." I started tearing up knowing that it was too good to be true.
"Babe, calm down. Yes of course Rex can come and I don't care about your junk food BUT your gun will be on your person or in my safe not in a cookie jar. Aye Dios Mio what would happen if the bambino wanted a cookie and found your gun?" Wait did Carlos just say bambino as in Spanish for baby?
I couldn't believe that Carlos was actually thinking forever and that today was out someday. Oh Shit I was talking out loud again.
"Babe, what's not to believe? I love you."
"OK Carlos. I will move in with you." His face lit up like the fireworks on the fourth of July. He grabbed me and kissed me showing just how much he really loves me. He really loves me. Wow this is definitely going to take some getting used too. All my dreams are coming true. Now I just have to tell my parents.
"Babe I will go with you. As a matter of fact let's go now so we can move you in tomorrow." Carlos guided me out of the apartment and down to the garage getting into the Turbo. After setting me in and making sure I was buckled, the way he tried to always make me safe was going to drive me nuts but I loved it, we headed to the Burg.