aChapter 4: A New Relationship

It only took a few days for Sookie and Sam's courtship to become the talk of the town, and everyone was definitely happy about it. Sam's torch for Sookie was clear to everyone but her for a long time, and people were glad to see Sookie happy too. Though they thought she was a little odd, she was a sweet girl who'd had a hard road with the death of her parents at such a young age. All of the other waitresses gossiped, but no one minded that Sookie was dating the boss. Sam treated Sookie special before they were officially dating, so nothing really changed. Besides, when Sam was happy, everyone else was happy too.

Though Sam and Sookie were still very much in the honeymoon stage of their relationship, they had learned to control their craziness about each other at work. Sure, they stole a kiss here and there, and Sookie felt Sam watching her closely, but they were being professional. Sam even started scheduling Sookie to work some opposite shifts, so they wouldn't be together all the time. If there's one fast way to end a relationship it was being together 24/7, and Sam did not want that one bit. It actually worked out nicely because sometimes when Sookie worked the evening shift, Sam let Terry fill in and would spend the evening making them dinner so she could just trot over after work. When Sam worked, and Sookie was off, it gave her time to hang out with Gran, Jason and Tara, not neglecting the other relationships in her life that were so important. Still, when it came right down to it, they were spending just about every free moment with each other, and it was great.

Sookie had hinted to Sam that she might soon be ready to kick their relationship up a notch physically, but he never pushed or pressured her. In the meantime, Sookie had been getting advice from back issues of Cosmo and Tara of course. She often spent the night with Sam, but they had still only slept in the same bed, nothing more. They just loved being close to each other. One night about two weeks into their courtship, Sam and Sookie were making out. When Sam's roaming hands got close to her breast, she reached up and gently moved his hand onto it so he'd know that was okay. He'd pulled back, surprised by her action. "Sookie?" He asked confused. "Sam," she whispered. "I think I'm ready too…well you know…," she was embarrassed by her inexperience and couldn't find the right words. "I'm ready to go past first base," she giggled. Sam laughed too. Sookie made him feel like he was back in high school, especially when she said things like that. "Okay," Sam said trying to find the right words himself. He was ready and willing to do Sookie's bidding, but he respected her virginity and didn't want to push her into anything too fast. "How about this? Why don't I just start introducing you to a few things that I think are normal timing wise for a first time relationship? If I do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, just stop me."

That sounded fair enough, and Sookie trusted Sam completely. She knew that he wouldn't pressure her to do anything she didn't want to do. "Deal," she said kissing him deeply.

Sam let his hands roam again to her breasts since she'd made it clear she was okay with that. When she seemed to respond he slid his hands down to the bottom of her t-shirt and then underneath. Her skin was warm with lust. He gently nudged at the bottom of her bra cups until her breasts were free and he could touch them without anything in the way. Her nipples were hard. His calloused hands felt like silk when he touched her, and Sookie was loving every minute of it. His mouth never left hers as he gently traced around her nipple then cupped her whole breast in his hand. His hands were so warm. Sam let his hand trail down Sookie's flat stomach to the waistband of her pajama pants. He undid the tie that was holding them around her waist then pulled back to gage her reaction. "Too much?," he whispered. Sookie just nodded her head no giving him permission to continue. He positioned himself so he could slip her pants off leaving her in just a pair of pale pink lacy panties. Sam smiled. Women didn't wear lace unless they expected someone to see them, so he now had even more confidence that she really was ready for the next step. She was so hot. He lay back down beside her kissing her plump lips. "You are so perfect," he said. She smiled and kissed him more. She couldn't make out with him enough.

Sam again let his hands begin to roam. Though Sookie had been expecting it, when he slipped his hand inside her panties, she gasped with excitement. His hands were like magic. He gently parted her legs and began to rub. She was sopping wet almost immediately. Geez, I have been missing out she thought to herself. He was kissing her neck, when he dipped a finger inside her, and she moaned, "Oh Sam." Hearing his name on her lips that way fueled his fire, and Sam gently but passionately led Sookie to her first ever orgasm. When her legs began to shake, he knew he'd hit the jackpot. He buried his nose in her hair and just listened to her ride it out. When she was still and quiet Sam leaned up to look at her and smiled. "Was that okay?" he asked. She grabbed the back of his neck and pulled him close to kiss him. "Okay?," she said. "That was amazing." Sam laughed and reluctantly removed his hand from her panties. His fingers were wet, and he resisted the urge to smell them. Shifters were big into smell, but he didn't want to freak Sookie out—besides she didn't even know yet that he was a shifter. Instead, he slyly just wiped off on his boxers before gathering her in his arms. They lay quiet for a while before Sookie finally said, "Sam, I think you are going to be an excellent teacher." "Well, it's easy with a great student," he said kissing her forehead.

"What base are we on now?" Sookie asked laughing. Sam laughed too. "I'd say we rounded second and are stealing third." They both giggled before making out some more then going to sleep.

That night Sam dreamed of making love to Sookie for the first time since the possibility had actually become a reality. He couldn't wait.

A couple of days later, Sookie and Sam were watching a movie after work in his trailer. After only a few weeks of dating, this had become their routine to unwind after they had both worked the nightshift, and they loved it. Feeling comfortable was something neither of them had experienced very much, and this was great. Sam had bought some cookies from the grocery store, and they had snacked on cookies and milk while watching the Spiderman DVD. When it was over, Sam got up and removed their dishes from the end table to take to the sink. He came back over to the couch and said, "Do you want to watch something else, or are you ready for bed?"

Sookie hadn't really concentrated on the movie because she had been waiting for this moment all night. Sam had already given her such unconditional love and had totally focused on her so far in their physical relationship, and she was in a giving mood tonight. She had consulted with Tara and her trusty Cosmos and decided to treat Sam to oral sex. It was her first time, and she was nervous, but she wasn't afraid of what Sam would think and knew he would appreciate it.

Sam was still standing to either make a move to grab another movie or head to bed, so Sookie scooted closer to the edge of the couch and pulled him closer by the waistband of his jeans. She made a move to unbuckle his belt and said, "Actually, I had something else in mind." Sookie continued her work done with the belt and now unbuttoning and unzipping. She looked up. Sam's eyes were closed. She slid his jeans down his legs to his knees, then reached for his boxers. He grabbed her hands.

"Sookie," Sam said. "I am very interested in what's happening right now, but you know you don't have to do this right? I mean if you're not ready"

Sookie stood up so Sam could see her face better. "Sam, I want to do this." She put her fingers to his lips. "So hush, and let me," she said smiling and then kissed him. He smiled back, "Well, if you insist," he said.

Sookie put her hands back on the top of his boxers and slid those down too. She had never seen a man naked before and had no point of reference, but she was pretty sure Sam would be considered blessed in the manhood department. He was well on his way to being hard just from the thought of what was about to happen. "Sit down," Sookie whispered, and Sam obeyed. She knelt on the floor in front of him pulling the rest of his jeans leg and boxers off of his left leg so he would be more comfortable. He had kicked off his boots when they had gotten home, so it was easy to free his leg. Sam could barely breathe. He felt like he was dreaming a lot these days. It had been a long time since he had felt a woman's intimate touch, and the fact that that woman was Sookie was an amazing reality.

Sookie rose up and kissed him again. Her tongue was on fire. She felt like a different person, excited and turned on by what she was about to do.

As she unbuttoned and opened his shirt, she said, "remember, I've never done this before."

Sam was touched that she was so worried about pleasing him. He grabbed the sides of her face to make her look at him. "Sookie, that doesn't matter. This is my dream come true." His words relaxed her and took her nerves away. He pulled her in for another kiss. Sookie let him kiss her for a while then broke away. She kissed down his neck to his chest and down his stomach. While Sam didn't have a six pack, his abs were strong, flat and sexy. She heard Sam catch his breath as she closed in on his now fully erect penis. Sookie placed her hands on Sam's thighs and lightly scratched down with her nails. It was a trick she had picked up in Cosmo, and she could tell it worked cause he moaned, "ohh." She smiled. She loved making him feel this way-the same way he'd made her feel.

Now or never she thought. She bent her head closer and took Sam in her mouth. She could hear his thoughts almost immediately. His guard was completely down, and his thoughts were loud and clear. Jesus Christ. That feels awesome, oh god, oh god, Sookie, hold it together Sam. Sookie smiled against his skin. She was enjoying this alot, and her nerves were at ease. Utilizing the little advice she'd read or been given, she moved up and down along Sam sliding her tongue back and forth. "God that feels good," Sam gasped. Sookie kept it up bringing her hand into the mix. Sam wouldn't fit completely in her mouth, so she used her hand to grip and twist a bit at the bottom of his shaft while she continued pleasuring him with her mouth up top. Sam reached down and tangled her hair in his hands. He wasn't controlling her movements at all, he just wanted to touch her. She was doing just find all on her own. Sookie was pretty impressed with her skills considering the way Sam was responding. He was so hard that he was actually pulsing. She could tell from his thoughts that he couldn't last much longer. She reached down and super gently touched his balls. That sent him over the edge. "Sookie," he whispered. "I'm going to come." She knew he was telling her for two reasons. Number 1, he wanted her to know the effect she was having on him, and number 2, he was giving her the chance to stop if she didn't want him to finish in her mouth. She hadn't been sure until that moment if she could do that, but she decided to give it a whirl. She looked up and met his eyes letting him know that she had heard him, then continued, giving him permission to go right ahead. It was only about one more minute before Sam let go. He moaned her name as he spilled into her mouth. It was hot and sticky, but not gross, and Sookie could swallow it easily. Hmmm, she thought to herself. That was easy. Sookie pulled up to look at Sam. His head was back, and his eyes were closed. He looked like he was in paradise. He opened his eyes to look at her, and reached out pulling her close. She gladly allowed him to pull her into his chest, wrapping his arms around her.

"There are no words to describe how I feel right now," Sam said. "You just made a fantasy come true for me."

Sookie smiled. "I'm glad I didn't disappoint."

You could never disappoint me he thought, and she hugged him.

"Thanks Sam," she said.

"Thank me?" he said. "Are you crazy, thank you. That was amazing."

"Think of it as a preview of what's to come," Sookie said winking.

"You naughty girl." he teased and kissed her forehead. "I can't wait."

Sam reluctantly released Sookie from his grasp so she could get up and get ready for bed. She had been staying there just about every other night, so she had stored some pjs and a toothbrush in a drawer Sam had cleared out for her. When she had left the room Sam laid his head back and ran his fingers through his hair. He felt like he might to pinch himself. He had never been so happy. When he heard the toilet flush and Sookie walking down the hall to the bedroom, he got up, shucking his jeans off his other leg, but pulling up his boxers to sleep in. He stopped by the restroom on his way to bed. When he stepped into the door of his bedroom, he saw that Sookie had turned down the bed and was waiting for him. He clicked off the light and crossed the room. Getting in bed beside her felt as natural as breathing. He hoped Sookie never changed her mind about him because his heart was long gone. She immediately snuggled up to him, and they got comfortable. Yet another night, they drifted off to sleep in each other's arms, both excited about their future together.

-stay tuned—the next installment will finally have Sam and Sookie going all the way..hehe!