Dean found us a motel on the edge of town. Once upon a time it had been part of a larger casino hotel, but now, years away from its heyday, it was a run down reminder of days past, catering mostly to those who hadn't done so well at the tables and slots of the newer casinos. But it did have a nice view of the northern Nevada desert and was far enough from the glaring lights of the small strip that we could actually see the stars and the nearly full moon hanging heavy in the sky just above the jagged ridges of the mountains.
He booked two rooms, as we normally did when we were flush with funds. Sam took his bags into one of the rooms, but Dean surprised me by bringing his bags into my room, rather than following his brother. He paused at the door to put out the Do-Not-Disturb sign.
I was very aware of his presence in the room as I slung my backpack onto the bed and opened it. He dumped his on the dresser, not looking at me. Normally he was so cocky, so sure of himself, but now I was seeing a different side of him. It was almost as if he wasn't sure what his next move should be, like he was afraid he would scare me away with any sudden movement.
I pulled my shower kit from my bag and went to brush my teeth. I thought about making the first move, about just pulling him into my arms and kissing the nonsense out of him… the thought was very tempting. But I wanted to be chased for once in my life. I wanted him to be sure. It wasn't like this would be our first time; the memories of the elevator in Miami made a delicious tingle run down my spine. But I think he wasn't used to the idea of a relationship that could… that would last. The fact that he would leave in the morning had always made him bold, but now… now the rules had changed.
I heard the radio click on. The song was perfect… Foreigner, I Want to Know What Love Is.
I've got to take a little time,
A little time to think things over,
I've got to read between the lines…
As I rinsed my mouth I heard the door open behind me, and he stepped into the room. Coming up behind me he slipped his hands around my waist and leaned down to kiss my neck as I watched our reflections in the mirror.
Now this mountain I must climb
Feels like a world upon my shoulders
I through the clouds I see love shine
It keeps me warm as life grows colder
I put my hands on his and leaned into him pulling his warm strong arms around me, inhaling him, feeling the softness of his hair against my cheek and his lips against my skin.
In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
Can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life
His hands slipped under my T-shirt, and his lips left my neck. I could see tender desire shining in his eyes as they met mine in the mirror. He stepped back and lifted my shirt, pulling it over my head and tossing it onto the sink. His hands came back to my waist as I turned to face him.
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me
Our lips met. His mouth devoured me as his arms held me. I slipped my hands around him to grasp his shoulders, to pull him gently closer to me. The lines of our bodies pressed close together, like they were two pieces of a puzzle, made to fit together.
I'm gonna take a little time
A little time to look around me
I've got nowhere left to hide
It looks like love has finally found me
His large hand slid up my back and unclasped my bra. He gently slipped the straps from my shoulders. I ran my hands along his chest and up to his shoulders, sliding off his plaid overshirt, leaving only the tight T-shirt that hugged his muscles so closely.
In my life there's been heartache and pain
I don't know if I can face it again
I can't stop now, I've traveled so far
To change this lonely life
He let it drop to the floor. He pulled back from our kiss and looked into my eyes, his green eyes searching mine. He must have found whatever it was he was looking for. He lifted me into his arms as he had done back at Bobby's place and carried me to the bedroom.
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me
He placed me gently onto the bed. He shucked his t-shirt and lay next to me, propped on one arm so he could look down into my eyes. His strong hand was so gentle on my stomach, and then it moved slowly upward to my breasts. His lips claimed mine again and I was lost in him.
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
And I wanna feel, I want to feel what love is
And I know, I know you can show me
We showed each other what love is, slow and gentle. I gave myself to him completely. We went slowly, exploring each other. I reveled in the hardness of his muscles, and the softness of his touch. I drowned in his moss-green eyes, and lost myself in his lips. We spent an eternity discovering each other, I learned the contours and secrets of his body, and he learned mine. And he smiled a smile that was only for me.
Let's talk about love
I wanna know what love is, the love that you feel inside
I want you to show me, and I'm feeling so much love
I wanna feel what love is, no, you just cannot hide
I know you can show me, yeah
I wanna know what love is, let's talk about love
I want you to show me, I wanna feel it too
I wanna feel what love is, I want to feel it too
And I know and I know, I know you can show me
Show me love is real, yeah
I wanna know what love is...
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Sam called Bobby the next morning to let him know how things had gone and to see what was up with Jefferson. Bobby had given Jefferson the whole story, and, by way of apology, J had offered to head off to Mexico to take care of salting and burning the body for us. Which left us free for a few days of R&R.
Three days later we were on our way back to Bobby's place, well rested and in a jubilant mood despite the rain. We had been on the road all day by the time we hit the Montana-South Dakota state line. Night had fallen and we were on some little traveled backroad cutting through a dense forest. Dean saw a lit up red and yellow sign ahead advertising the Sunrise Diner. He slowed and took the turn.
"I don't know about you two, but I'm starved." He said as he pulled down the short drive to the tiny diner.
"Yeah, I could do with a little food." Sam agreed, and he looked back to where I was stretched out in the back seat. "You hungry?"
"Yeah, a chicken sandwich sounds pretty good right about now." I smiled.
Dean pulled in next to a beat up red and white pick-up. He handed Sam a wad of cash. "Make mine a cheese burger, and don't forget the extra onions this time."
"Yeah, well, we have to ride in the car with your extra onions." Sam opened his door and swung his long legs out into the gentle drizzle that was falling.
"Hey, see if they have any pie." Dean called as Sam closed the Impala's door. I want some pie!" he yelled again to make sure his brother heard him. Then softer, as though speaking to himself, he said, "I love me some pie."
The End, for now…
