Nick stepped out into the bright sunlight. Maine was usually dreary but today it seemed too bright, making him squint. Then something caught his eye on the ground, something shiny. He bent down and picked it up, a silver rose. A key chain. Where had he seen one like it, he thought about it as he rubbed his thumb across the engraved petals marking it as an open bloom with a curved stem baring leaves with serrated edges. It was a lovely piece he noticed as he admired it, he hadn't seen it laying there before and yet there it was, right outside his door step.
He walked back in for a moment to find his sunglasses, then it hit him, Belle. He HAD seen this particular object before, the night she had been in the bar with Ruby. The first night he had layed eyes on her and for the second time in his miserable life had been taken back at the beauty of a woman. Then it dawned on him, Belle had been at his door yesterday. Not Mormon's , it had been Belle,Ariel had lied. He had wondered why she had been there in the first place. He was sure he was probably one of the only men in town that hadn't slept with her, he had no desire too. The only desire he felt was for Belle, the one he couldn't have and Ariel had said something, he was sure of it by the knowing grin she had carried for the rest of the day, rubbing up against him, trying to touch him in any way however small.
Nick closed his eyes as he ran his hand through his hair in exasperation. Fuck, he should have known, what did Belle want? Why had she bothered to come to his house? He had to see her, make sure if nothing else that she was alright, he called a taxi and grabbed his cane and went outside to wait.
It couldn't get there fast enough, he climbed in and gave the cabby Ruby's address. He wasn't sure of Belle's but knew they lived close by. It seemed to take forever before the cab pulled up in Ruby's driveway. He got out and surveyed the neighboring houses and spotted Belle's car in the driveway. He handed the cab driver a twenty telling him to keep the change and made his way to Belle's door. He briefly wondered if her husband was home and almost faltered before climbing the steps to her door, consequences be damned. If Gavin answered the door he would explain that he was only returning the lost key chain to it's owner. Just seeing her would suffice, making sure she was alright, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was horribly a miss, He rang the bell.
Belle had been sitting in the kitchen drinking a cup of coffee with a book in her lap. Gavin would be gone most of the day, only returning to gather his things and with a few good-byes be gone for two-weeks.
The door bell went off making her jerk her head up, could it be Ruby? No, she would have called first. Belle had tried to call her a couple of times but it had only went to her voice mail. She layed down her book and got up to answer the door. She peeked through the blinds to see Nick standing on the door step, NICK?
No, it couldn't be, she snapped the blind shut, too late he had seen her. She unlocked the door and opened it. Nick could tell that her eyes still bore a hint of redness, she had recently cried, was it because of him, or perhaps something Ariel had said or done? Maybe it had been her husband who had caused his beautiful Belle to look so sad. He couldn't bear to think of anyone causing her pain.
"Hi." Well that sounded about as stupid as anything he could have ever imagined falling out of his mouth, he sighed.
"Hello." Her voice sounded impossibly small as she stood there watching him fidget with the key chain in his hand. "You didn't happen to loose this, did you?" He held out the rose to her as she stared at it then glanced back up to him, her eyes looked as if they were filling up with fresh tears, he wanted nothing more than to pull her into his arms and kiss them away, but that wasn't his job, that was for her own husband to comfort her, not some pitiful man she barely even knew, he wasn't good enough to tie her shoes. She held out her hand and he gently placed it into her palm as she closed her fingers over it, their softness caressing his own. He reluctantly pulled his hand away.
She didn't know where to begin,"I came over, but your girlfri...Ariel said you were in the shower, I didn't want to disturb you two.I just wanted..." She tried to think of something to say, "I wanted to let you know that I won't be able to make it saturday, maybe the four of us can go out some other time." There she got it out, it seemed reasonable, even though she was lying through her teeth. She had no intention of double dating much less taking Gavin anywhere near Nick for fear he would be able to read her emotions.
Nick stood there for a moment trying to soak it all in. How could she be so misinformed, had he gave her the impression that he was dating Ariel? Then the realization washed over his face, that little bitch told Belle that, she had probably ruined any hope of a friendship he could have had with this woman, now it was ruined, was that why she looked so crushed, was she truly hurt or disappointed by the fact that he might be seeing someone? Surely not. He must be imagining things, he fidgeted around, Not quite wanting to see the look in her eye, he didn't really know where to begin or even if she would believe him.
"Belle...I'm not with Ariel. I don't even know why she came over yesterday. I don't know what she said to you but whatever it was, it was probably as far from the truth as a person could get. I can see your upset and I just don't want it to be because of anything she said or did." Belle didn't say anything for a moment. She wanted so badly to melt into his arms. A small tear slipped down her cheek and before he could check himself he reached out and wiped it away with his thumb, his hand lingering there longer than it should have. She leaned into his touch, needing comfort that only he could give her. Nick could stand it no longer, he took a step closer to her and pulled her into a warm embrace, his cane falling to the ground. Belle buried her face into his neck while he rubbed her back gently shushing her with comforting words.
"You can tell me Belle, what is it. Is it Ariel or did something else happen. If your husband hurt you... so help me, I'll..." Belle sniffed a few times, she couldn't tell him about the baby no matter how much she wanted too. She knew he would not judge her but she just couldn't, she pulled back to look into his face.
"I'm not sure why I'm crying...I just.." she didn't finish her sentence before she felt warm soft lips brush against hers, she didnt realize she had closed her eyes as his arms held her tightly against him. She clutched at his shirt with her fingers, she never wanted to let him go. It was out there now, the overwhelming attraction they couldn't deny it any longer. Nick never wanted to let her go, he held her head in his hands as he placed small kisses against her incredibly soft lips, he knew she would taste good but this was beyond all expectation. It had been so long since he had tasted a woman, plundered her mouth as he was doing Belle right now. She opened for him, giving him everything she had and more.
Nick walked her into the house, it wasn't a smart idea to be standing on her doorstep in front of God and everybody kissing like fools. Belle walked backwards never once letting him go, attached to him as he backed her up against the wall. She sighed into his mouth as she felt his tongue hot and wet, it tasted so sweet, so alluring so Nick and she wanted to laugh and she wanted to cry but she just held on untill she could hold on no more as something more primal took over.
Before she could stop herself she was tugging at his shirt, fumbling with his belt, wanting to feel his skin against hers. His warm hands loosened their grip on her head as they gripped her hips, tugging her closer as if that were even possible. They had to come apart, but it was only the lack of oxygen that seperated them. Belle had on a simple dress, light and airy and Nick's hands felt so good as they trailed up her legs. He grabbed her waist and hauled her up easily as she wrapped her legs around him, she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck as he kissed her throat, her shoulder, anything his mouth could touch as he put his arm under her little bottom to hold her firmly against him. He wanted her, she could feel his need pressed against her. She didn't know where he was taking her and she didn't care, anywhere that they could consummate their love, they had too, it compelled them beyond all reason, and it had to be now, this instant.
"Nick kicked open the first door he came too and it just happened to be a bedroom, thank the heavens. He layed her down tenderly as he maneuvered his body atop of hers, kissing her deeply. Belle never let go her grip around his waist , her hands resuming their haste to rid him of his jeans and belt, why she felt so strongly for someone she hardly knew didn't come up. it didn't matter why, she just knew and so did he. They needed each other.
Nick"s fingers hooked into her panties and jerked, tearing them off her body, allowing him access to her hidden treasures. She was wet for him as his fingers found their prize. She threw her head back and produced a strangled sound as he pulled his finger through her folds, his thumb rubbed her sensitive nub in circles gently, driving her to the edge of insanity. He needed more. He left her core then to tug her dress up, he had to find some way to get her out of it. They moved as if they were in a panic, feelings overwhelming all sence of reason as he hastily undressed her. She held her arms up as he pulled her dress over them to revel her self fully to him. She was so beautiful, so perfect. Her pebbled peaks becoming him as he kissed each one, eliciting a groan from her swollen was as if every dream and wish were all coming true at once as they explored each other. Belle ripped his shirt open sending buttons every which way. She finally got his belt free as he shrugged off the rest of his clothes. Belle raised up on her elbows to see his proud manhood stiff and throbbing for her. Her mouth went dry as he climbed back on top of her, pushing her back down to the bed, taking her mouth again. She raised her hips to his, her body begging for his to relieve the unbearable ache that threatened to blind her in agony if he didn't do something quick.
Nick bit his bottom lip so hard he tasted blood when he entered her. She was so hot, she felt as if she were a flame as he pushed deeper inside her. His hips bucked as he tried to be gentle but his body had other ideas and so did hers apparently, Belle wrapped her legs around him, urging him in, her hips rising up to meet his every thrust, as he settled himself on his knees. He gripped her thigh as he pulled them up high so that he could penetrate her as deep as possible. Belle found her legs over each shoulder of his as he nearly bent her in half, pressing her further into the bed, as he pulled out then baring down with all his might, filling her, purging that tremendous ache from her body with each thrust untill he extinguished it completely with a cry from her lips and tremors that broke Belle out into a cold sweat, her body slick and her wet hair clinging to her neck as tears streamed down her face in a release that blinded her to everything else.
"Oh Belle, did I hurt you Love, tell me what I've done, I'm so sorry." Nick's voice cracked as he held her, wanting so badly to kiss away her tears, obviously he had done something to hurt her, why else would she be crying. Belle let out a strangled sob as she opened her eyes to look up at her lover, her Nick. She had broken a vow, something scared and she knew it. It could not be undone, nor did she want to undo it. Her life would change, it would never be the same and she was happy, they were tears of joy and of sorrow, she pulled him to her, "You didn't hurt me, You did everything right, so right." How could she explain how she felt, what she hoped. Nick raised up and pushed her hair back so that he could look into her eyes, he needed to reassure himself that she was indeed telling him the truth, that she didn't regret anything that had just happened. That it was just as profound and earth shattering for her as it had been for him. There was no going back. They were officially having an affair. Now they had to be careful, oh so careful, for Belle's safety.
"I think I'm falling in love with you Belle, I need you to know that from the start of what ever this is." Belle smiled through fresh tears.
"I know Nick, I feel the exact same way." He smiled before taking her lips once more, he couldn't get enough of her, he could stay right here forever, but she was a married women and neither knew when Gavin would come walking back through that door, they were playing a very dangerous game. He kissed her several small pecks before raising off of her.
He lay down beside her, laying on his side facing her. "Please tell me you will come over saturday. I need to see you again." Belle turned toward him, reaching for the warmth of his body, snuggling up to him as he wrapped her up in his arms. "Of course I'll come. Nothing could keep me away." She leaned back and he kissed her cheek feeling the saltiness of her tears on his lips before running his tongue over them, tasting more of her.
"I should go. I don't want to place you in danger Belle. We will have to be careful for a while. This can be a very dangerous game, very dangerous and I can't risk getting you hurt." Belle nodded before pulling him close once more.
"I don't want either of us hurt, I just want you Nick, just you." Nick gently took her hand in his, kissing her knuckles then her palm, "You have me Belle, I'm not going anywhere, I promise."
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this was done kind of quick because I'm going out of town for the weekend and I wanted to get this chapter up before I left so if the grammer or spelling sucks don't kill me. just review