Sorry for the delay, I didn't have time to re-read it so I'm sorry for the mistakes you'll find. We're almost at the end of this story guys, the next chapter will be the last soooo… enjoy & review!
Andy arrived at her condo bringing Chinese take-out, they weren't going to talk with empty stomachs and then he needed to feed her because she lost so much weight during the past months even if she tried to hide it with her blazers and scarves at work. Sharon invited him in, they couldn't avoid to think about the last time he showed up at her door without notice… so many misunderstanding and hurtful things happened between them, could they really leave them all behind?
"You didn't have to bring food"
"I did, you need to eat Sharon"
She looked at him bothered "You're not my babysitter"
"Please… let's not start with the wrong foot, okay?"
"Yeah sorry, I'm a bit touchy"
They set the table and ate in silence, both of them lost in their own thoughts and worries about the conversation they were going to have after. Andy kept stealing glances at her, she changed her work clothes into something comfortable, a pair of black leggings and a long large cream sweater she seemed to disappear inside it, her wavy hair were loose on her shoulders but he couldn't see her eyes focused on her food.
"Stop staring at me" she said with an hint of a smile
"I can't, you're beautiful"
"Always the charmer"
"Always"
Something changed in her eyes like a cloud of sadness
"What is it?"
"What?"
"You know what, that thought you had that made you sad"
"Nothing"
"Sharon please"
She swallowed "I don't have any right to ask but… did you sleep with someone these past months?"
"No, I didn't"
He was about to ask the same but it was indelicate, especially after what she had been through but she seemed to read his mind anyway
"I didn't either, I couldn't have"
"I wasn't asking…"
"I know you wanted to know"
He sighed and looked at his empty plate "I just want you to be happy Sharon, I've always wanted you to be happy"
"I wanted to be happy with you"
"Do you still want it?"
"I… I don't know Andy, what happened changed me, I'm not the person I used to be five months ago"
"What happened between us, the whole story changed me too. I've been so close to start drinking again and that haven't happened for years, I know you lost our child but you're not the only one who suffered before and after that. The real question is do you want to heal with me or not?"
"I don't know if I can heal at all, with or without you"
She played with the noodles in her plate, she didn't feel like eating anymore
"Sharon you're the strongest, the bravest woman I know, you need time, more time but you'll heal at the end, you'll always have that ugly scar on your heart but the wound won't bleed anymore"
"How can you be so sure about that?"
"Because time heals everything or if it doesn't, it won't hurt like before anymore" he said taking her hands in his, she gently squeezed them but then retreated to stand up
"Do you want some coffee or a tea?"
"Whatever you take"
"Fine"
She started cleaning the table and went to the kitchen to busy herself, Andy knew she needed a moment, a break from their conversation and the implications of it. She put the kettle on the stove and started washing the dishes, her hands were in the soap and he couldn't resist, he couldn't stop himself… she felt him approach her from behind, the warm of his body getting closer until his front was glued to her back, his arms on her hips and his nose in her hair inhaling her sweet scent. Andy felt her stiffen and hold her breath then relax in his embrace, there wasn't anything sexual in that, he just needed that closeness, to hold her again, to feel her body against his… God how much he loved her!
"Andy…"
"Shh don't say anything"
His hands encircled her resting on her flat belly and she closed her eyes, a tear lining her cheek
"Don't cry sweetheart"
"I missed you"
He kissed her temple "Missed you too, you can't even imagine how much"
She turned around and kissed him, her wet hands went around his neck to draw him closer while her tongues mingled fighting for supremacy. When the kiss ended Andy rested his forehead against hers breathing heavily…
"We still need to talk"
"Are you sure?" she asked brushing her hand teasingly on his crotch
"You're not playing fair"
"Never said I would"
"I want to be sure we clarified things, that you want us to be together before doing this"
"I want this, us, I don't want to fight what I feel for you anymore but I don't want you to think it'll be easy, there will be moments, dark moments for me because I'm not good yet Andy and you've to understand this"
"I do, I just want to love you and make you happy Sharon, no more drama"
"No more drama, just you and me"
"Yes, you and me"
Andy kissed her softly turning off the stove then took her hand leading her to the living room, Sharon looked at him puzzled but he gave her one of his lopsided grin that made her heart beat faster… Andy left her hand and reached the stereo to put on some music.
"Andy what are you doing?"
"Dance with me"
As soon as the first of Van Morrison's "Someone like you" filled the room he extended his hand looking at her with so much love in his eyes, when Sharon took it he enveloped her in his embrace: her head in the crook of his neck, his nose in her hair, his arms secured tightly around her while they slowly moved following the music
"The last time we danced together was at my daughter's wedding"
"Yeah, I remember that" she smiled
"You were so beautiful, you always are"
"Andy…"
"Someone like you makin' all worth while… someone exactly like you" he sung in her ear
His voice made her melt even more in his embrace, he was not only a great dancer also a good singer, that man… her man. When the song ended Sharon raised her head and brushed his cheek sweetly "Make love to me"
He kissed her so tenderly and let her lead the way to her bedroom. As soon as the door was closed they were all over each other but there wasn't the rush of their previous encounters, she asked him to make love to her and that was what he was going to do. As if they were still dancing they moved in synch touching and kissing each other, Andy's hand brushed her toned stomach cupping her breasts under the sweater that fell to the floor soon, Sharon moaned pushing her chest towards him craving his touch more than anything. He made her lay on bed covering her with his own body, his mouth on her neck sucking her pulse point while his fingers kept taking care of her nipples now puckered and hard, Sharon could feel the familiar heat beginning in the pit of her stomach, liquid fire down her core that made her squeeze her thighs trapping Andy between them. He noticed her body's reaction and claimed her lips again then his mouth started descending on her, licking her collarbone and down in a straight line to her breast bone – making her hiss – and down again to her belly where he lingered with sweet, tender kisses that brought tears in Sharon's eyes, she knew what he was doing and the feeling was almost too much. Andy raised his head and smiled at her mouthing I love you then continuing his journey removing her panties, his head delved into her legs inhaling her scent, tasting her hungrily earning a loud moan from Sharon who gripped his hair pushing him more against her, she was already so aroused then she wouldn't have lasted long.
In the past she didn't have the pleasure to appreciate how talented Andy was with his mouth, he seemed to know how to give her what she wanted without needing to ask and that really, really blew her mind.
Sharon was laying there panting with her eyes closed, she didn't even notice he undressed himself and was crawling between her open legs leaving open-mouthed kisses on every inch of skin he could reach. She felt him before seeing him, hard and heavy against her thigh and opened her eyes to kiss him tasting herself on his tongue and they became one slowly, foreheads touching while he stayed still inside her letting her accustom to his size: it was so emotional, so powerful and intense.
Sharon captured his bottom lip in hers and pressed her thighs against his telling him to start moving. It didn't take long for their tempo to increase, they were both chasing the ecstasy but Andy wanted her to go first, wanted to watch her fall apart in his arms and she did moaning his name, planting her nails in his back and that triggered his own release… all he could think about– before his mind went blank – was how much he loved her and how much he'd have liked to give her back what they had lost.
Andy rolled on his side of the bed taking her with him letting her head rest on his chest, legs entwined. It was one of those rare moments where every single piece fell in the right place and calm prevailed around them, their heavy breaths, their erratic heartbeats slowly came back to normal and Andy kissed her head.
"Hey"
"Hey"
"Are you okay?"
"More than okay, I'm wonderful" she sighed happily then after a long pause she said "I want you to move in with me, if you want of course"
"What? Are you sure?"
"Yes, I don't want to wait anymore Andy, we've wasted so much time. Of course I'll have to talk to Rusty and see if he's okay with that and you'll have to give me some days to move my clothes in the clos…"
He cut her off kissing her hard, he has never felt so happy, they were back together and she asked him to move in with her… he thought his heart might explode for the joy
"I'll take that as a yes" she chuckled
"Of course it's a yes. I want to go back home to you every night and hold you until you fall asleep and wake up with you every morning, it's what I've always wanted"
"I want that too, I want to be with you"
She snuggled against his chest again enjoying the contact with his skin, his strong heartbeat under her ear and his loving arms around her. They were starting anew and it was going to be amazing… Sharon fell asleep with that thought in her mind.
