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Warnings: Swearing, Citrus: Seriously intense lime. You might hate me for not giving you more, but be patient their relationship progressing is half the fun, so much yummy tension lol.

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Tuck was having his own trouble concentrating. Collins had yelled at him once already and FDR was grinning like an idiot. He tried to ignore his partners knowing grin, tried to think of anything other than the feel of her skin and the sound she made when she came undone. He jammed the knife into his desk with a frustrated sigh, leaning his head on the cool metal as his hands 'scrubbed' over his hair. At this rate he was never getting any work done. He looked up to see FDR shaking his head at him. "What?" The brit grumbled.

"I don't know how you do it man."

"Do what mate?"

"Whatever this waiting or 'go slow' thing you're doing. She's hot, you're…good looking, you both want it. What's the hold up?"

"It's this little thing called respect mate."

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She stepped into the building with more than a little trepidation. Katie was going to be there and Tuck, she had to ask Tuck. What would she say? She could just blurt the question, but he warranted more than that didn't he. She straightened her silver necklace, checked her appearance in the mirror one last time and made her way inside.

"Um, I owe you an apology", Katie mumbled as she blocked Cadence's path. "That wasn't really… what I mean is…" She sighed.

"Forget it. Really you were…"

"A heinous bitch?" Katie offered with a snort. "Look what I said, fact is I regret it, Hannah is a great kid."

~LCA~

"Hello luv." Tuck smiled as she took a seat to watch another one of Joe's competitions.

"Hey yourself", Cadence replied, kissing his cheek.

"Everything alright, I saw you talking to Katie."

"She apologized, it's fine."

"Good, that's good." Tuck replied taking her hand. "Would Friday work for going to the carnival luv?" He asked after making sure Hannah wasn't paying attention.

"That sounds great, she'll be so surprised." Cadence grinned. She fidgeted a little and he asked her what was wrong. She sighed, "There's a showcase in 3 weeks it's for CPIRF, I'm signed up and my friend had a partner for me, but…"

"But…?"

"He broke his ankle and now I'm partner less and I just…can you dance?" Cadence blurted suddenly and he blinked.

"Depends on the dance luv." Tuck replied with a sly smile. She leaned in and whispered to him. Apparently Paxton wanted to keep the dance secret till its debut at the show case. "As a matter of fact I can luv."

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"Mo-m you won't…tell me…where so…what do I…put on?" Hannah whined as she studied the contents of her closet. She knew they were hanging out with Joe and his dad, act casual act casual; right, but there's casual alone and casual 'out'.

"Hannah baby this is what I'm wearing." Cadence sighed as she walked into her daughter's room in dark jean capris, grey flats and tank top that was grey with yellow flowers. She had a grey short sleeved shrug on her arm to wear over it.

"Ok that…helps." Hannah smiled and set about to getting ready. The car ride was easy and she started getting excited when they reached the pier.

~LCA~

Like a reversal of the zoo Tuck and Joe waited at the carnival entrance. "Hey Hannah, Hannah's mom."

"Joe you can call me Cadence."

In the past weeks of knowing each other the four had grown close and it was apparent how much when Joe blurted, "Can I call you mom?" Cadence flushed and Hannah smirked, Tuck looked surprised, but pleased. "Y-you want to be right? You like my dad right?"

Cadence wiped away a tear and grabbed Tuck's hand as she knelt to his level. "I love your dad Joe and nothing would make me happier." She smiled accepting a hug from him. This was all happening a little fast, but their connection couldn't be denied. If she could marry him tomorrow she just might take him up on the offer.

Hannah was happy, she was nervous and fidgety. Did this mean she could call Mr. Hansen dad? She looked around nervously, anywhere, but at the brit who was eying her with an easy smile. Wait was he nodding at her? Like he knew the question in her mind, she mouthed *really* and when he nodded she beamed.

"Alright family we have tokens to spend!" Tuck laughed and led them all into the carnival. First they rode all the rides they could. The brit helped by lifting Hannah in and out of the 'cars', Cadence giving him a warm smile that melted his heart each time.

She couldn't stop smiling, this was perfect. Cadence just hoped the next practice would go well. Not sure why he wouldn't, but she hoped Tuck would get along with Pax. She watched the kids walk ahead as she leaned into the brit's side and he kissed her hair.

~LCA~

"Mo-om look…what dad…won for me." Hanna grinned as she pointed to the giant stuffed lion the brit was holding.

"That's great baby girl", Cadence laughed as she carried the bags of cotton candy over. She noticed Joe was carrying a stuffed hippo and she smiled for what must have been the millionth time that night. The way Tuck looked and smelled certainly didn't hurt. She didn't know how it happened, but some of Joe's other friends showed up and when he introduced Hannah and Cadence as his new step family she almost cried.

"Can we go with them dad?" Joe asked with a bounce in his step.

"Go ahead spud, you have your phone, I'll call when it's time to go."

"Thanks dad, come on Hannah." Joe smiled, pulling at her hand.

"Can I…mo-om?"

"Of course baby girl, have fun."

~LCA~

"Just us, what do we do luv?"

"It's a bit cliché and sappy, but they have a 'Tunnel of Love' ride." Cadence offered, pleased when he wrapped an arm around her waist and told her to lead the way. It might not have been the smartest thing, but she let him take off her shrug and slip the straps down her shoulder in seconds. She bit her lip to keep silent as they moved through the tunnel at a lazy river pace.

He didn't know how he did it, how he kept from sliding his hand into her knickers. The brit let his hand sneak up her top though and she let out the smallest gasp at the sensation. Tuck was unsure of how much time they had, but it didn't stop him. He reclaimed her lips as his hand teased her breasts and she held him closer. "You have no idea how bad I want you pet."

She groaned when he kissed back to her neck. His hand was cool fire on her skin; even through her bra the sensations were almost too much. The fact they were pretty much in public only added to the situation. Funny thing, it was turning her on even more. The idea wasn't embarrassing at all. "I have some idea I think." Cadence moaned softly as the tips of his fingers circled her nipple.

The ride was over to quickly and they were left charged and wanting as the night ended and they had to part ways. She thanked him for a wonderful evening and gave Joe a hug before heading for her car.

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Life wasn't fair; it wasn't fair that he'd gone home alone. He knew though, that it was wrong to push her. The brit felt like he could lose himself in her body from day one, but she was more than a piece of tail, she always was. He could still remember how their first kiss felt. Like a gong reverberating his every sense still tingled and each step towards full intimacy they took it intensified. The waiting, as much as it frustrated his hormonal side, made the reward that much sweeter. The way she clung to him as he lit her skin on fire with his touch and her tiny gasps of surprise drove him wild. Shit…he was rock hard and left with nothing, but his hand and visions like wisps of smoke.

He was down to boxers when his phone rang. Cadence, her number flashed on the screen and he answered on the second ring. "Luv? What is it?" Tuck asked, slight worry in his voice.

"I…I just needed to hear you…god your voice." Cadence breathed, leaning back on the pillows as her fingers trailed her skin.

"Cadence luv a-are you?"

"I need you, Tell me Tuck, tell me what to do."

The brit audibly swallowed, it was true he was no stranger to phone sex. He just hadn't expected it as something she would want. "Where are you pet?" Tuck asked his voice taking on a husky tone.

She smiled, it was a nick name he favored in more, let's say…heated situations. "In bed thinking about you." Cadence admitted a little shyly. She'd had other experiences with this kind of thing, but this felt different. It always did with Tuck.

"What are you wearing pet? You in something sexy? Or are you naked thinking about me?"

"A satin slip, it feels so cool, my skin is on fire." Cadence replied, relishing in his groan. He told her he was going to help her and she let his voice be her fingers guide. She went slow like he instructed and imagined his lips at her throat. Then her hands smoothed over the satin up to her breasts.

His hand felt into his boxers as she gasped and he imagined his hands on her. How she'd arch and moan when he teased her nipples to hard peaks. "Is that good pet? Want more? Should I suck on those lovely little rose buds?" Tuck purred. It felt somewhat overboard to hear himself talk like this, but when you were trying to convey something over the phone it required a little more didn't it?

"Ooh Tuck please, their so hard." Cadence moaned and she could hear his intake of breath as she licked at her fingers to simulate the wetness of his mouth. She could feel a throb building between her thighs. "More Tuck I need more oh please."

He increased the pace of his hand as her passion laced words danced in his ears. "Bloody hell I'm going to feel you are you wet for me pet?" Tuck groaned as his fingers felt over the tip and back down his length. She told him she was a bad girl, she wanted him so bad and she was so wet. He imagined getting her on her knees, spanking that perfect arse as he buried himself inside her again and again. Good god if he wasn't careful he'd finish before she even got started.

"Gonna tease me Tuck? Make me beg?" Cadence whined.

"No pet, good girls get teased; bad girls get a spanking, on your knees lovely." Tuck growled and she gasped. She moaned his name and he knew where her fingers were as he described the scene for her. He'd swat her arse then explore how wet she was and she'd like it, oh god she'd love it.

"Shiit Tuck please take me", Cadence whined again and she could hear his groan. Her fingers played between her legs, all she had was his voice and her fantasies, desire slipped down her skin. He told her to lay back, he wanted to see her eyes and she moaned. The pleas were like a chant, spilling from her lips as she waited for his word.

Jolts of pleasure lanced through him when he heard her react to his words. His hand almost faltered then she was asking if it was good for him. "Bloody hell Cadence, just imagining how you'll feel….God pet its good it's amazing." Tuck groaned, changing the motion of his hand. He hung on every sound she made and knowing it was him she was thinking of just made it exponentially better.

"Tuck oh! Oh! I'm gonna…" Cadence moaned, feeling like she was barely hanging onto the edge of a cliff, but she just couldn't let go.

"That's it pet come for me." Tuck purred, dangerously close himself. Yet even if this was just on the phone and she wouldn't know. Some part of him was still determined that she should finish with him if not first. He heard her whimper and wine then he told her to touch that spot if she hadn't already. He sped up his hand and when she fell over he wasn't far behind. "Christ Cadence that was…" The brit groaned when he could talk again.

"To hot for words? The best phone sex you've ever had?" Cadence murmured softly, just a hint of amusement in her tone.

"I was going to go with amazing, but those fit too."

"I'm glad I didn't lose my nerve, haven't done this since high school."

"I'm very glad you didn't luv, you were perfect."

"So were you, I wish this ended with me in your arms." Cadence sighed softly, it was true in words and feelings they were at that level, but something held her back. He agreed, it was what he wanted, but he'd follow her lead and it just made her love him more. They said the sweetest goodnight and the call ended.

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The next day found him meeting her at her friend's home and he had to clamp the want when he saw what she was wearing. She led him inside with a smile and he wasn't sure why he was nervous. That was until he met her friend.

"Mm mm mm, honey you are late."

"I know Pax, I know Hannah had PT."

"And how is our little lamb?"

"Just fine, Oh! Right, Pax Tuck Hansen, Tuck Hanson Paxton Selznick, my best friend."

"And choreographer." Pax grinned.

"Lovely to meet you mate." Tuck smiled, holding out his hand.

Pax took it with a smile, "The famous beau my my and that accent, British?"

"Stop fawning over my boyfriend Pax." Cadence stated, rolling her eyes with a snort.

"Where I not taken and quite happily so, I might admit I was jealous Mon Cheri."

"Pax!"

"Ok ok, well then, let's get started."

To be continued…

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