A/N: sorry this chapters posting took so long...I feel as though all I do is work, sleep, or think about when I can sleep again.
Almost at the end as there are 9 chapters...
Chapter 8 – The Next Steps
Waking in the morning wrapped in Shelly's arms I felt more at peace with myself than at any time in my life. I felt loved, I felt cherished. New routines began this morning. Being greeted with a kiss instead of just a "good morning" felt wonderful. Separating so that I could hop in the shower and she could go to the kitchen seemed to take a lot of effort. Sly and shy looks over the breakfast table occurred in between inane, almost nervous conversation. Saying goodbye at the door with a full bodied hug, a kiss that developed deeper than simply being chaste, and a reaffirming "I love you" from both of us got my Friday started in a wonderful way. The drive to work didn't give me enough time to think, but my body response clearly told me that I had no reason to fear that I might not be able to be attracted to Shelly because she was a woman. I was excited (in more ways than one) about our future physical relationship, but I was also terrified! It was like I was a virgin all over again, and I was scared to death that I wouldn't be able to provide Shelly with the pleasure she deserved.
By mid morning my desk was decorated with a dozen roses, colored red for the first time. My thank you phone call was lengthy because neither of us wanted to end it. Work interrupted though for both us, but not before "I love you" was said. Shelly showed up unexpected to share our packed lunches together, and I felt like I was flying on a cloud for the rest of the day. Innocent comments during our afternoon phone calls started to take on a flirtatious tone. My coworkers teased me all afternoon for my new absent-mindedness, and I just told them they were jealous that they didn't have a wife like mine. One commented that I must of got laid big time last night. I'm sure the red on my cheeks convinced them they were right. Little did they know how untrue that was, but I really hope to rectify that this weekend.
Shelly beat me home today. It looks like she had been home for a while because the aromas from the kitchen indicated a feast was being prepared with many of my favorite dishes. The hug we shared was long and full-bodied. The kiss we shared quickly became passionate. Our breathlessness when the kiss broke told me that I didn't have to be afraid. I don't think it will matter much what we do with each other when we finally take that next step, the only important factor will be that we do it together.
The night was perhaps the best date, the best companionship, the best time spent with anyone in my life. We cuddled, we talked about how both of us are scared of taking the next step because it's so new, but we're both also excited to share it together. We pretended to watch our movies; after all it is our Friday movie night. But really the movies were just background noise in behind us spending a lot of time at first base, and exploring second base, and moving on to third base. At that point we realized that we either needed to stop and slow down, or move to our bedroom. We looked each other deep in the eye, and I no longer felt any fear. I told her I loved her, stood up, reached out my hand to silently invite her to join me. In no time our hands were joined and she followed me to our bedroom.
Neither of us got much sleep that night. Hours were spent exploring this new physical aspect to our relationship. I found out what her eyes look like when she's aroused, and believe me when I say that they're breathtaking! At first it was someone awkward, almost like we were teenagers. But soon a particularly heated kiss developed into something more as clothes were removed, and newly exposed skin was explored and cherished. Shelly told me she loved me, and then showed me just how much. When I recovered, I made sure she knew the depth of my love. It was a long night, a tiring night, and a wonderful night. The next morning we were both exhausted, but let me assure you, it was worth it!
