Heat
Chapter 11 – Tension
A/N: Hey guys, EEK! Here it is, my first chapter in Heat. Nervous? VERY! ENJOY R&R PLZ!
Apparently god had no sympathy for him whatsoever. First Lily had fallen asleep in his lap effectively trapping him under that luscious smelling body with no space to maneuver them out. Then, as if that wasn't enough, she started to have one of those dreams. She moaned and whimpered and gasped just as she had when he had her on the yoga mat. Plus he was pretty sure who the male star of that dream was and knowing her subconscious was playing out what he desperately wanted to be a reality was KILLING him. Man and wolf were battling it out in his head again, this time for right to choose how to deal with the sweet girl they held. The wolf demanded that they take her while the man, courtesy of his father, was too worried about the possible outcomes. This was going to be a long night…
Lily awoke the next morning snuggled into RJ's side. His scent was both comforting and maddening, she didn't whether burrow deeper and go back to sleep or finally let the cheetah take over. She snuck a peek up at RJ's face and he was fast asleep so she crept away to the kitchen to make something for her wolf. She wasn't a real chef like RJ but she still could turn out a pretty decent breakfast. She made fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and pancakes, enough for everyone to enjoy. She brought two plates for her and RJ and held RJ's under his nose, "Wake up," she whispered.
"Are those pancakes?" he asked groggily.
"Mhm, I made them myself," Lily smiled.
RJ took the plate and kissed her cheek, "It looks delicious." Little butterflies flew in her stomach while she sat down on another chair across from his to eat. They ate quietly, staring at each other every so often. RJ couldn't help but notice how everything little things started to look seductive but also beautiful. Beyond the lust, she was sweet and kind. He was certain he cared for her, but did he love her, like really love her? That too, enough to want to risk it all? Marriage, kids, the whole nine yards? "Lily?"
"Hmm?"
RJ took a breath, "I'm scared." He wanted to say more but didn't really have any other words.
Lily set their dishes aside and sat on the arm of his chair, "So am I," she kissed him, "but I trust you, I trust us." She kissed him again and left to change for work. RJ was rather pleased with himself, even his wolf was happy. That was the first time she said 'us' as if they were a couple, it felt kind of nice.
"Oh and Lily?"
"Yeah?" she paused and turned to face him.
"Hang on to those pajamas," Lily grinned and winked before turning back.
The sniffing tradition continued but even more intimate than before. RJ had now taken to slipping an arm across her waist, pressing a kiss or even taking a bite at her shoulder. Lily half-heartedly tried to push him away but it had actually started to feel really good when he did that. Fran's eyebrows shot up into her bangs when Lily actually moaned. "Okay you two seriously need to get a room." RJ said nothing but shot a predatory look at Lily before exiting the kitchen. Fran leaned forward over the worktable, "Good lord, if Casey looked at me like that I would be upstairs in a heartbeat."
Lily had the good grace to blush, "Believe me, I wouldn't mind but he's still kind of freaked out since the whole incident with his dad."
"Doesn't look like it to me," Fran said wryly.
"Yeah well," Lily grimaced a little. "That's," she gestured to her shoulder, "safe, no babies to worry about or cause to contemplate weddings."
"There are other things you can do," Fran giggled.
"Fran!" Lily admonished.
"I'm just trying to be helpful. Who knows how it will take for him to be ready for that kind of step?"
"True but on the upside, he said he wants to fall in love with me."
"That's great but you can't rush love," Fran grumbled the last bit and Lily knew she was not talking about RJ.
"Give him time," Lily soothed her friend. "At least you're not hopped up on some seriously heavy hormones with possibly no release for the next month." She checked the time, "Oh I'm late for my meeting with Master Puck. Tell RJ I had to go."
Lily met Master Puck at their usual place. Lily filled her teacher in on every that happened including the scene with Master Finn.
Puck huffed, "That's why my husband was laughing so hard yesterday. Poor RJ. And poor you, Finn blocked you during your first heat. I imagine things are becoming quite tense around that pizzeria."
"He'll be lucky if I don't jump him on a bag of flour," Lily muttered without thinking.
Puck burst out laughing, "Oh I know that feeling all too well. In fact, it's the next part of the story."
"Tell me everything," Lily crossed her legs tighter eagerly. "Swoop had come by to make sure you were properly attired for the day."
"Ah yes, so I let him into my room. Now I told you I was trying to be nice but I couldn't help but point out. 'Swoop…how do you intend to know if I am properly attired if you cannot see me?' He came right up close to me and said lowly, 'Your scent. The more skin you expose, the stronger it is. Especially from areas that skirts don't cover.'"
Lily gasped, "Did he just – did he mean – "
Puck nodded, "He did and I was just as shocked as you but embarrassed as well. I said to him, 'You mean… you could…' I couldn't even look him in eye or face I guess. 'Yes,' he whispered. 'Have you any idea how hard it is to meditate when one's sole focus is to take their teacher?' His words stirred my animal spirit and I answered, 'I understand completely.' I let my robe drop while saying, 'Have you any idea how hard it is to desire a cub so much that one would be willing to break every rule in the book just have him?' He grabbed me and literally growled, 'Do not tempt me!' I was shaking from all the repressed hormones, I just couldn't take it anymore so I jumped a little and kissed him full on the mouth. We managed to make it to my bed and he stripped my nightshirt off. My belief is it was some flow of fresh air from taking my shirt off that cleared his senses because he stopped, gripping my wrists on either side of my head. 'No' he said. 'Not like this.' And he got up and left without another word. That is also where we stop for today."
"NOOOO," Lily whined. "Master Puck you can't keep doing this to me."
Puck chuckled, "I'm glad you are so engrossed in the story but you have to get back to your wolf."
"Fine," Lily pouted.
Lily re-entered JKP and found Theo and Casey in the back while Fran served the customers out front. Theo semi-smiled at her entrance, "Hey Lily, RJ asked if you could help him organize the pantry?" It was obvious that Theo was trying really hard to accept what was going on but he seemed to be straining himself. She made a note to have a proper conversation with him on this topic later as she went into the pantry to meet RJ.
Out of nowhere a pair of arms grabbed her and pulled her against something warm. "I missed you."
"I can tell," Lily pried open his grip to turn and loop her arms around his neck. "I missed you too you know."
"Really? Can't imagine why," RJ teased.
That heated sensation came back lowering her inhibitions. "I was thinking…" Lily plucked his shirt. "There are other things we could without doing…that." She grinned as he growled and pushed her against the wall. He was right about to descend on her when Casey came in.
RJ looked ready to punch the tiger, "Casey this had better be good."
The red ranger must have realised he was on thin ice and stepped back little, "There's someone here to see you. Said it was surprise." RJ cussed under his breath and left the pantry. Lily elbowed Casey in the gut before following. In front there was this drop-dead gorgeous woman complete with long dark hair, full lips painted red, curvaceous figure, and dressed to the nines. For all her beauty there was something about her that made Lily want to claw her eyes out.
It didn't help that upon seeing this intruder RJ laughed and ran to hug the woman exclaiming, "TRACY!"
A/N: Will RJ ever figure out how he feels about Lily? Will Puck EVER finish that story? And who is this Tracy chick? Stay tuned for the next chapter of HEAT!
