Here's the second chapter! Hope you enjoy it. This chapter is rated M. Thank you to all of the guest reviewers.
Later that evening, Sharon finishes up with her paperwork and slides it into the correct file, placing it on the small stack of papers lying on the corner of her desk. Running her hand across her smooth desk, she revels in the feeling of being back to a normal life. She looks around her office, now fully realizing how much she has missed this place and the people she works with. Of course she loved having the time to be with Rusty and truly get to know Bill, but she missed the normal routine of work and the unwavering companionship of her fellow officers. Slowly pushing herself up from the chair, she gathers her purse and heads to the door, excited for her night alone with Bill.
Rusty meets her in front of his cubicle, glad to see the soft smile on her face. He's known that she's missed work, but he's glad that she's had that time to recover. He's glad that he's had that time to be with her, to know that she's finally getting well.
"You ready to go?" Sharon says to him cheerfully.
"Yeah, let me just get my stuff," Rusty replies. He ducks into the cubicle and swings his bag over his shoulders. As he walks out, Sharon lays her arm around his shoulder and they continue walking out of the murder room. She calls out good night to her team and then they head to the elevator.
As the elevator descends, Sharon says to Rusty, "I'm going to go over to Bill's tonight for dinner, if that's okay with you? I'll drop you off at home and then I'll head over there."
"Yeah, of course it's fine. Just don't be too late," Rusty looks at her with a grin on his face and Sharon can't help but let out a small laugh.
"I'll try not to be," she says once she can maintain a serious face and then she playfully bumps his shoulder. Just then the elevator dings, pronouncing they are on the first floor, and the door opens. They step out and make their way out of the building towards Sharon's car. As Sharon pulls out of the parking place, she says, "Do you want me to stop somewhere so you can get something to eat?"
"Nah, its fine. I'll just make something at home. Thanks though," Rusty says. He's gotten used to eating dinner at home. For the past two months, he and Sharon had been taking turns cooking dinner, and now he knows what it feels like to have a homemade dinner every night.
They ride in companionable silence, just enjoying each other's company. As Sharon pulls up to the front of the apartment building, Rusty says, "Have fun tonight. I'll try to be up when you get home."
Sharon smiles but then says, "You don't have to stay up just for me, Rusty. I promise I'll be okay."
Rusty looks at Sharon and says seriously, "I know I don't have to, but I want to."
Sharon swallows the knot that's suddenly in her throat and says, "Well, how can I argue with that?" Sharon pulls right up to the entrance and lets Rusty off. "I'll see you later." She watches as Rusty walks through the doors, making sure that he gets in safely. The mother in her needs to know that he will always be safe. Before Sharon pulls away from the curb, she sends a quick text to Bill telling him that she's on her way, and then she starts to drive towards his apartment building. Before she gets out of the car, she checks herself in the mirror. She hasn't looked this happy in so long. She's getting ready to adopt Rusty, she has a man in her life that she loves, and she's recovered from breast cancer. She steps out of her car and makes her way up to his apartment.
Before she can even raise her hand to knock, the door opens in front of her. He must have sensed that she was here. She is greeted by his smiling face and his rough voice saying, "Hi Sharon." She doesn't think any other man could make her feel this loved just by saying her name. She steps into his apartment, closing the door behind her, and says, "Hi Bill. I've been looking forward to tonight all day."
He softly kisses her on the lips and then wraps his arms tightly around her, savoring the feeling of being close to her. "So have I." She closes her eyes and lives in this moment. As Bill releases her from his arms, she leans back and looks into his eyes. He presses a soft kiss to her brow and then asks, "Are you ready for dinner?"
"Yes, I'm starving. What are we having?"
"Well, I was thinking we could have beef stroganoff and salad, maybe a glass of wine."
"That sounds perfect. Anything I can do to help?" Sharon says. She takes off her shoes and places her purse on the arm of the couch, following Bill to the kitchen.
"You can make the salad," Bill says politely, starting to cook the meat on the stove.
Sharon opens up the fridge and gets the lettuce and a handful of cherry tomatoes out. She places the lettuce in a bowl and then drops the tomatoes in, gently placing the bowl on the table. She then sets the table and pours wine into two glasses, taking a sip out of hers and handing Bill his. She places her glass on the counter next to the stove and wraps her arms around Bill, laying her head on his shoulder blade. Bill turns around in her arms and pulls her lips in for a kiss, their magnetic pull keeping each other together. He runs his hand through her hair, feeling its silky smoothness. He finally breaks the kiss so he can take the beef stroganoff over to the table. Sharon picks up both of their wine glasses and heads over to the table, handing Bill his. She sits down across from him and places her glass down.
As they eat dinner, they make comfortable conversation. Bill asks how the rest of Sharon's day went and Sharon asks how Bill's work went. They both agree that it made their day better knowing it would be spent together tonight. Once they both finish eating, they clean up and then sit down on the couch. Sharon takes a sip of her wine and then places her glass on the coffee table. She looks over at Bill and grasps the back of his neck, pulling his lips to meet hers. Bill gently pushes her to lie back on the couch and he runs his hand down the side of her face. While keeping his weight on his elbows, knowing he would crush her if he slipped, he brings his lips down to hers and he feels her mouth open up to him. Before they can go too far, Bills sits back up and reaches for her hand. She takes it and he helps her up off the couch, leading her into his bedroom.
He closes the door behind them and then turns around, gazing at Sharon. Her long, wavy hair is so incredibly sexy. He moves over to her, slowly unbuttoning her blazer and slipping it off her arms. Then his hands move delicately over the buttons of her long sleeve blouse, gently pulling it off. He runs his hands down the sides of her body. Sharon pulls Bill's shirt off over his head and then pulls his lips in for a kiss. He unbuttons and unzips her slacks, letting them pool at her feet. As Sharon steps out of them, she undoes Bill's jeans and slides them off his legs. Bill moves behind her, gently unclasping Sharon's bra and then lets it slide down her arms. He wraps his arms around her waist and places a kiss on the side of her neck. They step out of their underwear and then they fall back onto Bill's bed, Sharon on top of Bill. Bill runs his hand up the length of her body, stopping at her neck and pulling her down to him. Her silky hair dangles down onto his chest as he kisses her. The next thing she sees is Bill flipping her over and now he is on top of her. He trails kisses down her chest and then back up, placing a kiss on her collar bone and then on her lips, her back arching into his touch. She is breathing rather heavily and she lets out a moan. Lifting her hips, she presses against Bill. She suddenly feels him enter her, enjoying the sensation of being so close to him. He thrusts into her harder and harder. She gasps as she feels herself reaching her climax. Bill's lips claim hers and they moan into each other's mouths. The sensation is overwhelming. She lifts her hips a little higher, letting him enter her more. She can feel him exploding inside of her. Her moans get louder as she finally reaches her climax, completely letting go of everything. Being in this moment, with the man she loves, is incredible. With her eyes closed, she loses herself in this feeling. She can feel Bill's chest expanding against hers, knows that he's panting as hard as she is. His thrusts become slower and slower until he eventually removes himself completely from her. He pulls her lips in for a passionate kiss once more until he drops down beside her on the bed.
Sharon rolls over onto her side as her breathing starts to normalize and props her head on her hand. "That was….wonderful."
Bill looks over at her and smiles. She looks absolutely stunning. There's this glow about her that's always there, no matter where she goes or who she's with, it's just Sharon. "Yes, I have to agree. But it's always wonderful with you."
Sharon shyly smiles and says, "Same to you."
Bill rolls over onto his side and brings Sharon's lips to his. "I was wondering, would you like to go up to the cabin in a couple weeks, just me and you? I'm sure Rusty could stay home alone or he could stay with a friend."
"I would absolutely love that, Bill. We could finally truly be alone. That would be wonderful. Yes, I would love to come with you." She smiles the smile that Bill loves. Her eyes crinkle in the corners and it lights up her entire face.
"Good, I'm glad that's settled then. I'll call you later and we'll make plans."
"Sounds great. I hate to do this, Bill, but I have to go. I do, I have to go. It's late."
"I completely understand. You have a son to take care of." He smiles at her and then they stand up. Bill helps Sharon put her clothes back on, gently buttoning all of her buttons and then kissing her lips.
"Stop distracting me, Bill, or I'll never leave." Her smile detracts from her trying to be serious.
"I'm okay with that," Bill says. He pulls on his clothes but then grasps Sharon's neck, bringing her to him once again. Passionately he pulls her in tightly and kisses her lips.
As they walk out of the bedroom, Bill holds her hand. Sharon picks up her purse and slips her feet into her shoes. Taking a final sip of her wine, she leans over and kisses Bill. "Thank you for tonight, it was wonderful, not just the sex."
"I have to agree." Bill opens the door for Sharon and watches her as she walks out. He suddenly realizes that he can't live without her. He won't ever regret the question he is going to ask in two weeks. Now all he has to do is get the permission from her three kids.
As Sharon walks into her condo, Rusty looks over at her from the couch and sees the smile plastered on her face. He doesn't even have to ask how tonight went, but he does anyway. "How was your night?"
"It was wonderful, thanks for asking. How was yours?"
"Oh you know, the usual, had dinner, watched T.V."
"Sounds like your kind of night. Well, I'm going to turn in, I'm pretty tired. Don't stay up too late. Good night, Rusty."
"Good night, mom. See you in the morning." He watches as Sharon walks into her room and can't help the smile that is on his face. His mom is truly happy. He turns the T.V. off and walks into his bedroom for the night.
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