TheSacredRose
By: Kenny and Serene
Chapter Four
Kyle had woken up before anyone else. He had that amazing talent of sleeping only four hours and feeling totally energized for the whole day. Only down side to that was that he couldn't do that every day. Most days he just slept seven to eight hours, but there were days where he slept only four or fifteen. It depended on what his body was use to or not.
His eyes opened and his dick pulsed more than he had ever felt. Guessing it was the fact that he had kept coming so close to having sex with Reni then denying the pleasure. Sighing, he pleasured himself before going downstairs.
As he got cleaned up in his long hot shower, he walked downstairs to see Reni asleep on the couch, her breasts showing despite the fact she was covered in a blanket from her stomach below. Licking his suddenly dry lips, he knelt in hopes that his body wouldn't go to her. But, of course, he started to crawl. His mind started to go blank over all the warning signs and all he could think of was her wrapped around his body.
When he came to the couch, he forced himself from licking her breasts. He kissed her temple instead. Covering her back up, he smiled as she slowly opened her eyes. "Evening." He kissed her nose.
Reni felt the blanket being tugged up higher on her body. Opening her eyes, she looked up at Kyle and saw that his eyes were filled with half lust half love. He was so stunning and amazing. A part of her wanted to believe that he just a figment of her imagination and another part of her was greedy, not willing to share him with anyone else. Damn, she was a greedy bitch, but if that meant that Kyle belonged to her, she didn't care at all.
Sitting up on the coach, she leaned forward, and pressed her lips to Kyle's. The soft feel of them made her moan. Everything about him made her needy and everything about him she wanted.
Pulling away from his lips suddenly, knowing she had to stop before it got out of control again, she smiled at him, eyes sparkling with happiness. Bringing her hands up to cup his cheeks, she gave him another quick kiss. The scent of shampoo and soap floated off of him and she sniffed. Hooo boy, that smelt wonderful. He smelt wonderful.
"Did you take shower? Without me?" She said, smirking.
Kyle watched as she sat up. He closed his eyes before their lips met. When he heard her moan, he couldn't help but do it himself. He sat on the floor when she pulled away. Blinking back up at her, he smiled gently. "If I had known you wanted to join me, I'd have picked you up and carried you there." He smirked and kissed the palm of her hand.
Oh how he wanted to pick her up anyway and carry her to his room. He wanted to make love to her until they were too weak to move. He shivered from the thought. This was going to be pure torture for the both of them.
Reni smirked and kissed his forehead before standing up. Holding the blanket around her body still, she looked around. "Where is your family?" She asked, her eyes scanning around. She didn't hear any talking in the other rooms so maybe they had gone out? Stretching she let the blanket fall to the floor around her ankles. "Sir, could you kindly show me where the shower room is?" Her eyes sparkled with mischief.
Kyle smirked and eyed her body. He stood and went to her. He picked up the blanket and wrapped it around her. Whispering in her ear after he picked her up, he spoke. "They're still here." He carried her up to his bathroom and set her down. "Here is the shower room, m'lady." He smirked and kissed her nose.
Even thought he wanted to watch her and maybe even join her, he knew it was best if he just went downstairs to make something for everyone to eat. Kissing her nose again, he started for the door. "I'll be in the kitchen."
Reni's body ached to call him back and join her. Instead, she put a hand over her mouth to stop herself from talking to him. Taking off her panties and hopped into the shower. Washing her body and hair, she got out of the shower a half an hour later. Wrapping her body in a clean, soft towel, she walked to her room and changed into clean clothes. Brushing out her long hair she went down to the kitchen and kissed Kyle's cheek.
"I'm nice and clean." She said with a smile.
Kyle smirked and kissed her back before whispering. "Now should we get dirty?" After kissing her nose and smirking happily at her, he turned to the pan of noodles. He heard footsteps come down the stairs. Grabbing the pan, he poured it into the strainer. He watched as the pasta caught but the water seeped through. He set it in the sink. Moving around the kitchen he pulled out bowls and plates, handing them to Reni for her to set the table. Going to the fridge, he pulled out salad, dressings and cheese. He put them on the table. Going back to the stove, he turned it off then poured the Alfredo sauce into a bowl. The noodles joined it soon after. With a fork, he stirred it and set it down as everyone sat down happily willing to eat.
Smiling, he knew he had missed this. He sat down by Reni and watched as everyone dug in. Wrapping his arm around her, he kissed her cheek. "You smell like roses." He said in her ear.
Reni watched Kyle work in the kitchen and noticed that he was very handy. She studied the way he walked around and made dinner. Leaning against the counter, she stared at the noodles while they flopped and flipped into the collinear. When he stirred the sauce and fettuccini together, she couldn't help but sniff and smell the delectable Alfredo sauce. A grumbling growl of her stomach echoed throughout the room. Chuckling, she sat down at the table and smiled at Kyle. He was damn handy in the kitchen that for sure. She wondered if Kyle had ever considered being a chef.
She couldn't help but blush slightly when he wrapped his arm around her and kissed her cheek. Oh gosh, he had just displayed public affection in front of his family. Wow... she wasn't nervous at all. Nope. Pfft, she was definitely nervous around his family. Reni wanted them to like her not hate her.
"I have this rose shampoo I use when showering." She said, smiling. Leaning up to kiss his lips, she quickly licked his lips before dishing up the food Kyle had prepared.
Kyle smiled and smelled her hair again. "I love the smell of roses." He whispered in her ear. He picked up his fork. Twirling the food with his fork, on her plate of course, he smirked as she watched him bring it to his mouth and eat it. He chewed them then swallowed the delicious taste of the sauce.
"So Nikki, you work tonight?" He asked turning to her, before taking another bite from Reni's plate. Since he still hadn't dished his up, he just continued to eat from Reni's.
Nikki smiled gently. Swallowing, she shook her head. "No, Mike and I are flying to Tennessee." She took Mike's hand and smiled up at him. Sage sighed.
"But I don't get to go." He frowned, but Kyle knew it was play. They were a three-some. Sage probably had his time with her before now.
Reni snatched Kyle's fork out of his hand and twirled it around in her noodles. Bringing it to her mouth, she opened wide, and started to eat the Alfredo meal. Moaning softly as she chewed, she moved her fork back down to get another scoop. Eating another bite, she squeezed Kyle's hand.
"This is really good," She muttered before giving him a quick kiss on the cheek.
Kyle smirked and kissed her cheek. Time went by fast. First Mike and Nikki left in her jeep to the airport then Sage going off to work. Kyle cleaned the kitchen then joined Reni on the couch. Sighing happily, he took her hand and held it. "Shall we go apartment hunting in the morning?" He asked looking into her eyes. He was really excited to actually live with her. He could tell by her eyes that she was too. Something about the last few hours had given that look in her eyes. He wondered if it was the fact he knew how to cook or something else that he couldn't think of.
When Kyle came to sit by her on the couch, Reni stretched her legs to their full length, and lay down. Putting her head in his lap, she grabbed his hand and held it tightly. Laying on the couch with Kyle felt good, like it was meant to be. Smiling, she closed her eyes and imagined doing this regularly everyday once they found their apartment. Nuzzling her cheek against his leg, she opened her eyes back up, and looked up at him.
"I'd love to go hunt for apartments with you." She said, her voice filled strongly with love. Gazing into his gorgeous ocean blue eyes and found herself drowning in them. "Are Sage, Nikki, and Mike... all together?" She asked, her curiosity getting the better of her.
Kyle smiled gently as she nuzzled her cheek into his leg. It was nice feeling. Just a small gesture caused his whole body to react. He started playing with her hair. Grabbing a little bit of it at a time and running his fingers through it. Eventually he came to the point where he had her whole head of hair in one area and running his hands through it.
He smirked as she mentioned them. Nodding yes to her question, he bent down to kiss her. When he pulled away he spoke. "Yeah, they have been since I moved when I was fifteen." He took a deep breath to smell the lovely roses that she had in her hair.
Reni moaned sweetly as Kyle's lips touched hers for a kiss. It was such a sweet satisfaction to know that Kyle was here with her, kissing her, playing with her hair. He wasn't with another woman. He was with her. He was real. The Greek God was real and her head was in his lap. The feel of his fingers running through her hair was beyond anything she'd ever imagined. As he played with her hair she couldn't help but feel her entire body calm and relax. Kyle had such an amazing effect on her.
"Aren't they leopards like you though? Don't Sage and Mike's beast not like the fact that they have to share Nikki?" She asked, glancing between Kyle's lips and eyes. She leaned up to give him a soft, tender kiss before he spoke. "You like my shampoo scent?"
Kyle loved the sensation of her kisses. It took him awhile to find the answer to her question. She just had that much effect on him. Smiling at how stupid but in love he was with her. "Yeah they're all leopards and no. They don't hate the fact that they share her. They take turns with her." He smiled gently and kissed her again. His hands started to braid her hair and chuckled as she asked her question. "As I said, I love the smell of roses."
Bending down again, he kissed her. He deepened the kiss after a bit and wanted more of her, never wanting to let her leave his sight. Ever.
Reni couldn't stop the moan from leaving as Kyle deepened the kiss. Straining her neck to get better access at his lips, she flicked her tongue out, willing his to come out and play. Her mind buzzed with fuzz while they continued to kiss. She couldn't think straight with him. It was like she was blind when it came to him, that everything around her became a blur except for Kyle. Her entire focus was on him and how she could please him. Obviously her body attracted his attention but there was more then just a sexual lust they had for one another. No matter how hard she tried to get to the bottom of the feelings Kyle stirred up within her, it almost ended up in more confusion. It was good confusion. She didn't want to confuse herself and stop liking Kyle. She doubted that that would ever happen. Kyle was... perfect for her in every way. There was no bullshit between them. It was all straight forward and honest.
Sitting up into his lap, Reni faced him, and let her legs dangle over the edges of his. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she pulled their lips closer, their tongues dancing and desiring each others.
Kyle moaned as she straddled him on his lap. He cupped her butt and pulled her closer wanting her to feel his hardness that she always tends to give him just by the littlest touches. He broke their kisses and went to her neck. Hungrily, he sucked at the skin. He wanted her. So bad his body ached with the need. But he won't complain. He'd take their make out sessions as much as possible ... if they could keep saying no that is.
Wanting to touch her skin, he raised his hands to the hem of her shirt and went under. His hands found her pale skin and he took in the warmth of it into his hands. His mouth went to the other side of her neck and again, sucked on the skin with hunger. His hips bucked against hers wanting his dick to go into her.
Reni gasped as Kyle bucked his hips against her. Oh shit that was a major turn on. She felt the hard length of him touch the inside of her thigh and boy did she ever want to feel that against her naked skin. Actually, screw feeling it, she wanted him inside of her. It was really difficult to deny sex with Kyle, but it had to be done. Her mother had taught her better and she was going to honor those teachers for as long as she could.
When he sucked on her neck, Reni hoped that Kyle gave her hickeys. She wasn't sure why hickeys were a turn on for her, but people had kinks that they would never understand. Maybe it was the thought that they were from him that turned her on so much. Probably. Or it could be the fact that the noise Kyle's mouth made while he sucked on her skin was erotic.
Shivers of pleasure raced up her spine when Kyle's hands started to roam her body. With them under her shirt, she felt him explore inches of her body. Putting her own hands under her shirt, she guided his to her breasts, wanting him to give attention to them. Her nipples were hard as diamonds, begging to be touched, and the ache between her thighs was growing quickly.
Kyle felt the heat rise between them. It was becoming too hot for him to handle. His beast filled him up wanting some action too, but since he had complete control of his beautiful leopard, he wouldn't let him out. Not with Reni under or above him. He couldn't hurt her. Kyle's mouth went back to hers after he took off her shirt. Their mouths locked as their tongues played and his hands squeezed her breasts. As he started taking off her bra, he remembered they were in the living room.
Standing with her clinging to him, he started walking to his room. No way was he going to have one of the leopards walk in on them having sex. If it had been another leopard, he wouldn't have cared so much. They always had public sex. But with Reni being human and not accustom to his lifestyle as a leopard, he would make it private. He knew the other leopards, if in the house could hear it, they'd keep quiet after they realized she was human.
Kicking his door shut with his foot, he gently laid her down on the bed, his mouth over her breast and her bra on the floor.
The sexual tension between them would ultimately be their demise. At this point with Kyle at her breast, Reni thrust her chest out closer to his mouth, wanting to feel more of his mouth around the other nipple. His lips were spreading fire all over her body and a constant moaning was coming from her. There was no stopping them as they got louder when Kyle flicked his tongue against her nipple. God, it felt amazing. Too amazing to be real but yet here she was, on the brick of having intercourse with a stripper. A stripper she was falling head over heels for.
Reni ran her hands through his hair as Kyle continued to tease her with his excellent mouth. Reaching over, she hooked her fingers underneath his shirt and pulled it up, wanting him to have his flesh against hers.
"Oh lord..." She panted, eyes roaming to the back of her head from all the pleasure she was feeling.
Kyle helped her out of his shirt. Throwing the fabric to the floor, his mouth went to the valley between her breasts. He kissed it ever so gently. He continued the kissing down to her belly button. As he did this, his fingers worked at her pants. His eyes watched her waiting for denial he thought would come. Only she could say no to this. Part of him wanted to be that high school kid he use to be. Keep all those promises that you make. But kneeling on this bed with her half naked on his bed, he didn't want to be that high school kid anymore. He wanted to be that stripper he had turned into.
He got the button undone of her pants and slowly let the zipper unzip as he watched her face waiting for that denial. That voice to say no, we can't, not now. His hands moved ever so slow, waiting, wondering what she'd say or do.
Reni swallowed hard and let her eyes flutter closed for a couple seconds as his fingers tugged her zipper down. Her will power was low, almost depleted. She had to say no, that they had to wait, but... ninety nine percent of her ached for Kyle. The one percent was still lingering on her mother's upbringing. Her emotions swirled in circles, coming to no end. Looking down at where his goal was, she swallowed again, and covered a hand with his, halting it. She almost choked when she spoke. "We have to... stop."
There was no doubt in her mind that she wanted him endlessly, for hours on end, but this was not the place and time for it. Sure they felt for each other, but it was so early in their relationship. Too early to have sex. Too early for... amazing orgasms. Many mind blowing orgasms with Kyle.
Taking a deep breath, Reni gave him a gently kiss. "I hate to keep stopping us, but we have to wait, if possible, for a little longer. Please understand that I don't mean to give you a boner then make you suffer and not get release. I can and will give you a release if you want just not from penetration." She licked her lips.
Kyle didn't expect the hurt he got from her saying no that time. He didn't want to feel hurt. He understood her reason for saying no, but he still felt it. Smiling gently to show that it was okay, he zipped her back up then buttoned her pants. He crawled above her and kissed her gently. "It's okay." He whispered. He really didn't want this barrier around them ... but it was there. After kissing her lips gently, he climbed off the bed. "I'm going to take a walk to cool down if that's okay ..." He swallowed as he looked at her.
If he stayed here, he'd end up raping her. So a walk was best. To cool the tension he felt, and maybe get rid of these feelings of hurt from his heart that he knew she didn't mean to put there.
Reni saw the hurt staining Kyle's eyes and guilty instantly filled inside of her. God, she was so stupid, leading him on like that then cutting him off. She was such an idiot. She watched him walk out of the room after getting dressed. When she heard the front door shut, she kicked the wall. It took her brain a couple seconds to realize that pain heated up in her foot. It wasn't a good idea but seeing the pain in Kyle's eyes nearly beat her down. Here she was, with this amazing guy, and after only a couple days in a relationship with him, she'd managed to hurt him. Shit, wasn't she just a walk in the park? Not to mention she was stupid as fuck to think that she wouldn't screw something up.
Pulling on her shirt, she closed the shades to block the light and got under the covers. Tugging them over her head, she punched the head board, furious with herself.
You're a fake, stupid, inconsiderate bitch. You deserve scum under someone's shoe.
Reni groaned and shut her eyes tightly. What if Kyle came back and pointed to the door? What if he didn't want to be with her anymore? What if she had to walk home? Fuck, she might as well go back to Germany. At least she wasn't a fuck up in her home town.
Counting the minutes, it had been a good hour since Kyle left. She wouldn't be surprised if he didn't come back. She was a royal bitch and she couldn't blame him for not coming back. God, she was so stupid.
Trying to will herself to sleep, the memory of the hurt inside Kyle's eyes was there inside her mind, haunting her. When she fell asleep, a nightmare started.
Kyle walked a couple blocked then went into the woods. Walking down the path he had gotten to know so well as a teenager, he walked on to the tree house he had built in secret. He had always come here to study, or to get away from the other leopards. He climbed up into the tree then sat down by all his old things.
Closing his eyes, he thought about what had happened. This was definitely not something he wanted between them after only a week. God he knew that she wanted to wait on sex but ... the sex drive that the two of them had. And even the way he was raised. Sex was open. Sex was something that was shown to someone you loved. It had always been that way to him.
Though he knew she loved him ... as much as you could after a week, but what if she didn't love him as much as he did her? He buried his face in his knees and tried really hard to get rid of these thoughts that he didn't want. He didn't want the doubt about her. He didn't want to start blocking his heart again.
Taking a deep breath, he lifted his head. He'd give her one more chance. One more chance with his heart fully into the relationship. He couldn't judge after only one disagreement. After only a week. He jumped down from the tree house, and walked back towards the house. As he got there, he saw that Sage was home. Nodding to his friend and brother, he walked up the steps to go see Reni.
Hearing her shallow breathing, he narrowed his eyes. She was under the blanket, as if she was hiding. But the way she was breathing ... it wasn't crying, it was as if she was sleeping. Only the breathing methods were all wrong. He knelt on the side of the bed and slowly shook her to wake her.
Reni felt someone shaking her but the vivid nightmare wouldn't let go. It persisted. A knife came down and gutted her roughly. The pain felt so real and she opened her mouth to scream-
Opening her eyes, she heard her high pitched scream pierce the room. After realizing that the dream was over, she stopped screaming and began to pant, her forehead moist with sweat. Pushing her way through the blanket, she jumped as Kyle sat in front of her. When did he get he get here? Continuing to pant, Reni sat up and wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand.
She didn't meet his gaze and before any words could be exchanged between them, her cell phone started ringing and vibrating in her pocket. Reaching under the covers, she checked the caller ID. Steele. Oh sweet Jesus, her brother. Unlocking her touch screen, she tapped the answer square and put it to her ear. "Hallo?" She spoke in German, knowing that the conversation was something she didn't want anyone else to understand.
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The call lasted for a good hour before Steele finally let her end it. She had explained everything to her brother, not feeling weird for giving him the details. There was nothing in this world that she couldn't tell her big brother. He was most helpful when he knew everything.
Laying down in the grass on the front lawn, Reni processed the conversation inside her head.
"You shouldn't have even let the situation get out of hand. That was inconsiderate of you. Leading a man on... God, I applaud your boy friend for being able to walk away. If you don't want sex then don't go beyond a tender kiss of affection. You go into passionate kissing and still not wanting sex, and then you're sending off the wrong signals sister. I hate to say this and please know I mean this to no permanent offense, but Reni, you're being a bitch."
Steele's words mocked her and wouldn't leave her alone, but she knew he was right. He was always right. Fuck.
Kyle blinked as she screamed in the room. Sage ran into the room as she answered her phone. All Kyle could do was watch her leave the room talking in a language he couldn't even start to understand. He glanced at Sage then turned away. Walking to the window, he watched her. She paced on the lawn for a good half hour before sitting down. Sighing, he went downstairs to the kitchen where Sage was making some type of desert.
When he realized he wasn't in the mood to just watch his brother cook, he went to the back porch. Sitting in one of the chairs, he watched the birds in the trees, sing and dance in hopes to mate with one another. Funny how life is. Reproduction .. The biggest thing a living being has to do in their life. He closed his eyes and tried not to think about anything and waiting for Reni to get off the phone, with whomever it was she was talking to.
Reni sighed and stood after a couple minutes of relaxing with her back against the grass. Tucking her phone in her pocket, she walked to the backyard. She was glad that there weren't many bugs out. She hated bugs. Opening the back gate, she closed it behind her then jumped when she saw Kyle looking at her. Swallowing hard, she tried to smile but failed miserably.
After a moment of staring at him she managed to speak. "Hi..." She said quietly, not sure if he wanted to talk to her.
Kyle smiled gently. "Hi ..." He lowered his eyes not sure where they were going to go now. Taking a deep breath, he didn't wait for her to ease their uncomfortable tension. "Come watch the sunset with me ..." He looked up and into her eyes. He knew that if you always waited for someone to read your mind, you'd never get anything done.
He moved his legs so she could sit in front of him. Only hoping that she would. It would be even more uncomfortable when she said no. He hoped she wouldn't. It would be too soon for his heart to be hurt again.
Reni nodded and walked to go sit in front of him. Planting her butt down, she leaned back against him, hoping he didn't mind. Getting comfortable, she focused her eyes on the sun setting in the skies. Its rays splashed gold's, pinks, reds, oranges, and hints of yellows all over the sky. It truly a wonderful sight to watch. A smile crept across her face and she shifted her gaze to Kyle. "This is beautiful." She whispered softly.
Kyle nodded and smiled. Even though he wanted to kiss her, he turned his gaze back to the landscape. He wrapped his arms around her and held her close. Feeling like a lost little boy holding his teddy bear, scared, hungry and tired, even though he wasn't tired or even hungry, that's what came to his mind. He rested his chin on her head and held her tight against him.
Another feeling went through him and this feeling he knew all too well. Loss or waiting for the loss. He knew once he felt this, things between them weren't going to go well. He had felt this a few days before his parents and brother died. And every time he was put into foster care. Only time he never felt it was around Nikki's leopards.
Taking a deep breath, he let it out slowly. It was only a matter of time. Then he'd be all alone again.
Reni felt a strong sad emotion come off of him in long waves. Sitting up, she turned around, and stared into his eyes. "What's wrong?" She asked, her voice tender. She saw the sadness in his eyes and felt her heart falter. This was all her fault. She wasn't right for Kyle. "If you... want me to leave... I will, if that's what you're trying to say."
It wouldn't be the first time someone said that to her. She guessed she was just such a horrible girlfriend that no one could stand her for more then a couple days. They'd fuck her then leave her. It always happened. Only a matter of time until Kyle got his chance to stab her in the heart.
Kyle shook his head. "No ... I'm scared that you'd just leave ..." He looked into her eyes. "I can't help but feel this way ..." He swallowed and felt tears come up. "It may seem really stupid to be so emotional about feeling lonely .. but its my one fear. Being alone ..." He took another deep breath but that didn't stop the tears. He buried his face in her neck since it was the closest place he could hide his face. Knowing that she saw the tears, he still hid. It was a habit.
In the hospital after his parents died, a cop told him that it was dumb to cry. Since then, he only cried when he was alone. If he even did cry.
Reni wrapped her arms around Kyle tightly, holding him with pure love and care. Rocking him back and forth, she kissed his temple. "Don't be ashamed to cry. Everyone cries and hard asses who say its dumb to cry are hypocrites." She whispered in his ear before kissing it. Her body swayed as she held him tightly, not wanting to let go. If only she could hold him forever. In some ways, Kyle was more mature then the oldest person in the world and other times, she noticed that he had things and insecurities that needed to develop and disappear. That was true with everyone though. Everyone had their insecurities.
"I won't leave unless you tell me to." She said before kissing his forehead.
Kyle held her tight and hoped he would tell her to go. With his temper, he knew he probably would. He just hoped he'd never get to his temper. When he finally got control of his emotions again, he looked into her eyes. "So ... what do you want to do ...?" He asked, knowing he needed to do something active, but had no idea what she was into.
"Well ... maybe I should ask what do you like to do active wise?" Smiling gently, he felt better. He was glad he told her that was his fear. Maybe it would make it easier between them? He hoped.
Reni chuckled and smiled happily. She was glad to see that his mood was lifting by the minute. Taking his hand, she stood, and squeezed it. "I'll do pretty much anything. I like working on cars, thanks to my brother." She chuckled and skipped down the street. She started to walk with Kyle, hoping that they would get more time to talk. Swallowing, she looked ahead of them.
"Look about earlier, I'm sorry. I won't... tease you anymore. It's not fair." She said as her brothers words echoed inside her head.
Kyle smiled gently and stopped her. "I'll be honest with you. I really didn't expect to hurt as bad as it did. I respect your wishes, don't get me wrong, but I think we should try and keep it simple ... until your ready ..." He looked into her green eyes. He leaned down and kissed her nose, then started walking again. "So what's your favorite sport?"
Reni nodded her head in agreement. Squeezing his hand, she blushed a little bit when he kissed her nose. Walking along with him down the sidewalk, she turned the corner with him and saw a playground. Children were still playing on it, laughing, running, and screaming with joy. They were adorable. Sometimes she wished that she could be a little kid again. Life was so simple back then.
She chuckled at his question. "Well, I use to play a little bit of volleyball when I was younger. My brother taught me some softball and baseball but I get scared of the ball when it comes at me sometimes. In high school I was more of a musician. I went into orchestra and played the violin for ten years straight." Reni said, smiling proudly. "Do you play sports?"
Kyle smiled as she spoke. He moved to a bench and sat down to watch the kids play. "A violin? Wow. I know nothing of instruments. I can sing with the singers on CDs but that's about all the music I know." He chuckles and shakes his head. "I like all types of sports, watching them, playing with friends just in the yard or at the park, but that's about what I've been involved. I'd have to say baseball is my favorite though. I understand those game rules better than all the others."
He continued to hold her hand as they sat and watched the children. He was content like this. Thinking back to memories where he was just content holding someone's hand. He thought of his real mother. She'd just pick him up and hold him in her lap as she spoke quietly to him. He pushed the memory away. Now wasn't the time to think of his dead parents. He'd just end up being really sad again.
"What's your favorite meal?" He smirked at her, wondering what it was.
Reni laughed as one of the girls caught the boy, freezing him in a game of freeze tag. Resting her head against Kyle's arm, she held his hand tighter, not wanting to ease up, afraid that he might bolt up, and run away. Stroking the back of his hand lovingly, she smiled as he spoke. "Maybe you could teach me some more baseball. I like learning about new things. You know, my brother would always tease me because I couldn't throw a football." She shrugged and closed her eyes. When he asked her about her favorite meal, Reni instantly thought about her mothers delicious home cooking. "Oh gosh, my favorite food is one of my mother's dishes. It's a desert and I would kill anyone to have some." She chuckled and opened her eyes back up. "You'd like my mom. She makes a living off of making recipes, selling cook books, and frozen meals. You and her could exchange ideas maybe."
Kyle smiled and sat up straight. "I would love that. I love cooking. I've even made my own cookbook out of my favorite recipes out of everyone else's cookbooks." He chuckled at the memory. When he was 17, he got the idea to write down all his favorite recipes in a notebook. Gradually that turned into a word document and in a four inch binder, he kept them all. For his new favorites, he just kept it in a smaller binder.
"I would also love to try her meals. I bet she's a great cook, by the sound of your voice." He laughed. "Now I'm hungry."
Reni lifted her head and kissed his cheek. "Her food doesn't sell in the United States but maybe you could buy some online. Hell, screw it, I'll just tell her to send some over for you." She said smiling, her eyes glittering with passion. "I know you'd like her food, especially my favorite." Leaning in to kiss his cheek again, she put her head back against his arm. "Would you like to head back?" She asked, closing her eyes, and taking a deep breath.
Kyle smiled and nodded. "Sure." With it being dark and the kids running home to get ready for bed, he knew they best be going back too. He stood and continued to hold her hand as they walked back. "So who was on the phone with you earlier?" He asked before they walked in the front door. Glancing in the living room he saw Sage watching another movie. Kyle smiled at him then walked into the kitchen with her. He could hear what movie it was. Fido. Kyle didn't much like that dumb kid movie. But that was Sage for you. He was still pretty much like a little kid when it came to the simple things.
Reni walked into kitchen with him, holding his hand the entire way. When he moved across the room, she sat down on one of chairs and stretched out her legs. Cracking her neck, she put her elbows on the table top and smiled gently. "My brother Steele. He wanted to know where I was, if I was safe, and what was going on." She said truthfully.
Kyle pulled out a pan and filled it with water. He reached in and pulled out the Kraft Macaroni and Cheese box. After setting it on the counter, he went to her. He sat in the next chair to her. "So what did he have to say ...?" He asked a little nervous. As the water came to a boil, he grabbed the box, opened it then poured the pasta into the pan. Normally he'd make Macaroni and Cheese from scratch, but one he didn't want to grate the cheese and melt it. He was just a little too lazy for that at that moment.
Reni watched Kyle work in the kitchen. If he didn't become a chef, she would personally hurt him. Smiling as he came to sit down by her, it turned upside down when he asked about the conversation that she had had with Steele. "Well..." She thought for a moment as his words echoed inside her head. God, they were annoying, but she couldn't lie to him. "He basically told me that I was a bitch for teasing you then saying no to sex. He believes that leading on a man is the worst thing possible when it comes to having boners." She shrugs and looks out the window. "He also said I was sending the wrong signals if I kept saying no to sex and that I was letting the situation blow out of proportion."
Kyle blinked as he watched her talk. Her brother had said that to her? He went to her and knelt in front of her. "Sure it's hard to get rid of a boner but ... I think its both our faults. Not just yours. Our lust is so strong that its been hard for you to say no. For me ... is always been how I showed love for others, among other things. I don't know how to say no to it ... unless of course I don't like the person." He let out a sigh and grabbed her hand. Lifting her hand to his mouth, he kissed it gently.
"Don't take all the blame."
Reni looked deeply into his eyes as he kissed her hand. He... couldn't say no to sex? That shouldn't make her worry but... it did. What if a girl he liked came up with him and asked to have sex after turning him on? Would he be able to deny her? Having an open relationship was not something she signed up for. She did understand and didn't hate him at all for liking sex because it must have been something he grew up around. That was definitely the opposite case for her.
"I... everything he said though is true. My brother knows me well and I agree with him. It's a bitchy thing when I tease you and then say no. It's hard to say no, yes, but still. I shouldn't do it."
Kyle must have said something wrong to get that look on her face. Licking his lips, he wondered what he had said. Nodding to her comments, he stood to go pour the noodles into the collinear then grabbed butter and set it in the pan to melt. "So ... was that German that you were speaking to him?" He asked, changing the subject, hoping that he wouldn't bring it up again. Assuming that's what it was that that made her give that look to him.
Reni nodded and started to play with her hands. Thoughts were running around in her head like a crazy bitch on crack. They were tossing and turning and making her fidget. Glancing up at Kyle as he asked about the German she had been speaking, she started to talk about random things in her native tongue. She also mention, knowing full well that he couldn't understand her, that she really liked him, if he ever told her to leave she'd probably die inside, and that he was probably the best boyfriend she had ever had.
Looking up, she saw that Kyle looked dumbfounded. His face expression made her chuckle and smile. "Don't worry, I was just talking randomly and yes I was talking in German on the phone."
Kyle chuckled. Quickly finishing his meal, he poured it into two bowls before sitting down beside her. Handing her bowl and fork, he smiled. "You don't have to eat it all if you don't want to." He then dug down into his. After they ate, they sat down and watched movies all night with Sage.
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