The Dinner
Over the next few days Herbert and I became friends he moved in with Dan and Meg, and even invited me over for dinner and I gladly accepted. I felt butterflies in my stomach whenever I hung around him. I should actually rephrase that, the butterflies felt more like crazed bumblebees and I couldn't shake this feeling.
After drying my hair I gave a light spritz of perfume and slipped into my favorite Little Black Dress and my black wedge heels. Praying that Herbert wouldn't think I looked like a hooker, even though I wanted to look both sexy and formal at the same time. I grabbed my bag and cell phone and stepped out of the door.
I couldn't wait to have dinner with my two best friends and Herbert...Beautiful attractive, Herbert. I thought, as I walked down the street.
Herbert's POV
I set two candles on the table hoping it wouldn't look like the date that it actually was, I didn't want her to feel like I was pressuring her into anything. If I could even get her to help me with my experiments. But she would have to keep them all a secret, is she good at keeping secrets, especially from her good friends? Herbert thought.
And that would be a more solid reason keep her near me without her getting suspicious What will she think when she finds out that it will be a quiet dinner for two? And Megan Halsey and Dan Cain are gone out for the night. I don't want to make her uncomfortable but I just need to be within close proximity of her. Maybe I should turn on a brighter light I thought lightly tapping my chin. My attention was brought back to reality when I heard the door bell ring, my dear Gracelyn had finally arrived for our dinner.
Regular POV
I rang the doorbell and heard a shuffling sound and suddenly the door opened to reveal Herbert looking more suave than ever, even though he wore the same style suit. He looked exceptionally handsome tonight at this moment.
"Hello, Herbert" I smiled. Trying my best not to blush.
"Gracelyn... please come in." Herbert said.
"You look... very beautiful tonight" He said as you stepped through the door.
Don't blush Gracelyn, you can think about this a hundred times when you get home but not right now. I thought.
"Thank you, Herbert. You look charming as always." I said smiling. Herbert smiled and we stood in the hall just staring at each other.
"Uh... So where's everyone? I asked trying to break the awkward silence.
"Ah... I'm afraid Ms. Halsey and Mr. Cain went out for the night, I hope you won't mind having dinner with just me."Herbert asked as if he prepared for me to reject his offer.
"Of course I would love to have dinner with just you, Herbert!" I said playfully swatting his back.
He gave a relived smile and lead me into the kitchen and pulled the chair from the table for me to sit. "Such a gentleman" I thought smiling to myself.
The scene was quite romantic there were only two candles on the table and roasted duck which smelled heavenly. I didn't take Herbert for a cook, a really good looking cook, then those damn bumblebees started acting crazy in my stomach.
"I hope you like roasted duck, I probably should have asked you before I arranged the date." Herbert said as he sat in his seat.
"Date?"I said with a smile, I noticed Herbert's cheeks flush slightly and he became somewhat nervous.
"Well, Gracelyn there is something I would like to ask of you." Herbert stated.
"Alright." I said waiting for his reply.
"Do you swear not to tell Meg or Dan?" he asked.
"Uh ok... sure"I said really unsure of what he was about to ask me.
"Would you mind assisting me with my projects for...a project that I'm doing for Professor. Hills class?" Herbert asked.
"Sure I'd love to." I said.
That's what he wanted to ask me? Oh I thought he was going to declare his love even though we haven't known each-other there is definitely chemistry between us, I feel it. Or maybe it's the delicious Roasted duck sitting before me.
"I almost forgot, the drinks!" Herbert said as he stood from the table and quickly headed towards one of the cupboards. and brought back a bottle of Wine.
"You don't mind do you?" Herbert asked showing me the wine.
"No of course not. It's perfect. " I said almost passing out from nervousness.
Herbert just smiled as he opened the wine cork and walked over to the table pouring the crystal slightly frizzy liquid into our glasses.
After eating dinner I told him a few of my stale jokes which actually made him laugh, he could have been pretending to have been amused my them. I thought.
"Would you like more wine, Gracelyn? We could move to the living room it's more comfortable." Herbert asked.
In my heart I knew I probably shouldn't drink anymore, I wouldn't want to embarrass myself later on.
"Sure, I'd like that." I said happily.
We walked into the living room and sat on the love seat, damn butterflie-bumblebees returning to my gut. Trying to keep my breathing under control.
"So, Herbert what made you want to invite me over for dinner tonight?" I asked as I sat next to him.
He looked a bit taken back by my question. "Oh. you were so kind to me when I first arrived at Miskatonic University. It was the least I could do."Herbert said placing his hand over mine. Which caused my heart to race.
"You showed genuine kindness towards me, something that most people could care less for." Herbert said.
I avoiding looking him in the eye since we were already in such close space on the love seat. But I could feel his dark green eyes starring into my like the sun. Oh how I would love to just look into his eyes and kiss him senseless.
"Gracelyn, please look at me." Herbert said. I could feel his hot breath on my ear.
I looked at him and went to say something but was cut off by his lips, his full soft lips slowly planting light kisses on my lips.
He sat back with a shocked expression on. "I'm sorry Gracelyn, I didn't mean to be so forward." Herbert said.
Now I couldn't hide how bright red my face turned at this experience. "No, Herbert it's ok." I said.
No, no, no! That wasn't ok, that was amazing! I thought.
"Gracelyn... I really like you." Herbert said starring at me.
Herbert sat close again. I didn't know what to do or say so I wrapped both of my arms around his waist and hugged him tightly.
"I really like you to Herbert thank you for kissing me." I said slightly muffled by chest.
I felt Herbert wrap his hands around my waist and kiss my hair, I wanted this moment to last forever.
I let him go and he gently caressed my chin with his thumb and then he kissed me again put this time it was more passionate than before. He trailed kisses down my neck. I moaned quietly and he crashed his lips into mine causing me to moan again. I tried match his intensity but I wasn't an expert kisser. Herbert nuzzled my neck. "Herbert" I breathed.
I ran my hands through his black hair placing light kisses on his face, I softly sucked the shell of his ear causing him to let out a moan. God Herbert's moan was sexy!
It drove me wild and I wanted to do something else to make him moan again, and again and again. Unfortunately I was side tracked by him viciously attacking my neck again, this time I knew there'd marks after this event.
"Ah! Herbert!" I arched my back into him with lust in my eyes, this happened way to fast but damnit! I wanted him so badly it hurt. I felt electric sensations all over my body from his kisses.
I couldn't believe that us, two collage students were making out like high school students. But that didn't matter right now. Herbert softly sucked on my bottom lip and then began trailing kisses down my neck and to my clothed breast causing me to slightly arch my back.
"Herbert please...stop"I begged him through a voice high on lust, which sounded more like a moan.
He ignored my request and instead pushed me flat onto the Love Seat holding my arms captive above my head. I tried to struggle to get my hands free but it was no use. Herbert West wasn't a very large man but he wasn't weak either. I was so turned on by this situation I hadn't even noticed that he'd let me go.
He let me sit up since we were both out of breath, trying to regain all of my sanity I readjusted my dress and hair. "Wow...uh.. you're an amazing kisser!" I said looking at Herbert's lust filled expression.
Herbert grabbed my waist and slowly kissed me on the lips and let me go, I instantly missed his warm embrace. He took my hands and kissed them. This man, this night couldn't be real. This had to be a cruel dream, good things like this don't happen to me. Not me. I thought. But it wasn't a dream.
Suddenly the door opened and in came a loudly giggle slightly tipsy Meg and Dan. Totally ruining another perfect moment. "Hey Gracely- uh are we interrupting anything." Dan said as he and Meg looked like they saw a ghost.
I quickly let go of Herbert's and stood up. "Uh no.. I was just leaving actually. It's nice to see you guys." "Thank you again for the lovely evening Mr. West." I said and quickly stepping out on the porch.
I could hear Dan asking Herbert did he and Meg interrupt anything. I couldn't exactly make out what Herbert said but by the tone he must have been pretty crossed with Dan.
I walked down the sidewalk feeling like I was forgetting something but I supposed that I didn't and kept walking. This was the most amazing day ever! But the ending of the amazing day wasn't so... I didn't to get properly say goodbye to Herbert, it was way to formal. I thought, if only I could embrace him, kiss him, touch him. I could die a happy woman! I thought.
"Gracelyn wait! Gracelyn!" I heard a voice shout in the distance.
I turned around to see Herbert carrying my bag. My Grandmother use to say that I'd lose my head if it weren't attached. I smiled and waved to him.
"Herbert, thank you! My bag! I can't believe I forgot my bag." I said as I lightly hugged him.
"It's my pleasure, Gracelyn. I'm sorry for Mr. Cain and Miss Halsey's intrusion. They could have at least bothered ringing the bell."Herbert said with a laugh.
I blushed, his smile was absolutely sexy and the way he starred into my eyes. Herbert towered over me never breaking eye contact. He leaned down ad kissed me and then pulled away. "Gracelyn it's late, would you like for me to drive you home?" Herbert asked.
"No it's alright, I don't live far. Thank you for everything, Goodnight, Herbert." I said walking away.
"Goodnight Gracelyn." Herbert said with a smile in his voice.
I locked my apartment door and flopped on the bed. Oh how I would have loved to bring him to my place, there would be no interruptions ever! I thought.
But tomorrow brings a new day with new challenges, I have to study or else Professor Hill will flunk my ass. Tomorrow's going to be a long day.
AUTHORS note: Hey readers! That's the end of chapter 2.
I hope I didn't make our beloved West go out of character to much. Hopefully the next chapters will be more West - esque! R&R XOXOXO!