Christi's POV:

I was pretty worn out and felt sleep deprived.

"Hey, you going to be ok?" I asked Heidi, she looked really bummed out.

"Yeah, I'm fine." She plopped down onto the couch, remote in hand and turned on the TV.

"Ok, well, I'm going to go take a nap. " A yawn escaped from me.

I looked back one last time at Heidi as she curled up on the couch and flipped through channels. My bedroom felt empty. All the sunshine and the warmth seemed to have faded away with Jacob's absence.

What's wrong with me? I just met him, there is no way he could have such a strong hold on me. Not yet. I shook my head and tried to clear my thoughts.

I kicked off my pants and pulled back the covers. I lay down on the opposite side of the bed where I usually slept. I could still smell him on the pillow. I inhaled deeply and allowed my mind to wander back to strong hands and deep kisses. I drifted into sleep and let my mind rest peacefully.

I woke to a beeping and vibrating sound. My room was almost completely dark except for a small light on the nightstand which shone brightly. I looked over and took my cell phone from the nightstand. I had received a text message.

HEY BEAUTIFUL. I CAN'T GET YOU OUT OF MY MIND.

-JAKE

I smiled and texted back:

Miss you too Jacob. :)

After a minute my phone vibrated and beeped again with another message.

I CAN STILL TASTE YOU ON MY TONGUE

I sighed deeply and thought about what to say in response. I typed:

I can still feel you with me.

I paused with my finger over the send key, one touch and the message would be sent to him. Should I? Would that be too forward? I deleted the message with another sigh. My phone beeped and vibrated again in my hand.

I CAN STILL FEEL YOU CHRISTI

God he read my mind. I wanted to hear his voice so badly right now.

Mmm… really? What you feeling there?

I couldn't help myself, I had to tease him. Even if it was only in a text message.

DO YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW?

Yes, tell me.

I CAN FEEL YOUR LIPS AND

Mmmm… and?

I lay back on the pillow holding the phone in front of me. My heart was racing in anticipation of his next text.

I CAN TASTE YOUR TONGUE IN MY MOUTH

You taste good Jacob. :)

I WISH I COULD KISS YOUR LIPS RIGHT NOW

Me too :(

BITE YOUR BOTTOM LIP AND FEEL YOU SHIVER

My body shivered at the thought. God he was making me crazy and he wasn't even here. My fingers trembled on the keypad. I took a deep breath and texted back:

You just did

DID WHAT? TELL ME.

You made me shiver when I read that

I could feel my face turn red and was suddenly thankful that I was only texting with him. There was no way I would be able to keep my composure if we were actually talking.

WHERE ARE YOU RIGHT NOW?

Home

YES, BUT WHERE? WHAT ROOM?

Oh, my room, why?

JUST WANTED TO PICTURE YOU WHERE YOU WERE

So he wanted to picture me? Hmmm… Wonder what he's thinking and picturing there?

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?

I froze unable to type. He wasn't actually trying to – do that – was he? I could feel the seconds ticking away as I held the phone in my hand unable to type anything back. I finally decided to respond.

Same thing I was wearing today.

I lied. Well, it was only a half lie, he didn't need to know about my pants being on the floor. I wasn't quite – that – comfortable with him.

NO SEXY NIGHTY? *POUT*

I could picture his perfect lips in a sexy pout. I smiled.

Nope

I said the word out loud as I typed.

WELL REMIND ME TO BUY YOU ONE THEN *WINK*

Did I say I didn't own one? I don't remember saying that.

I giggled at the thought of his face when he read that last message.

YOU NAUGHTY GIRL, YOU! NOW I GOT IMAGES IN MY HEAD

Hey now, behave.

NOPE NOT POSSIBLE SORRY

Ok then I'll leave you and your fantasies alone bye.

*POUT* YOU'RE MEAN

Well quit undressing me in your mind then.

SURE SURE

Oh if only he was here, I'd kiss him right now. He's so damn adorable.

Kiss

MMM NICE KISS BACK BEAUTIFUL

CAN I CALL YOU TOMORROW?

Why not now? Why tomorrow? I sighed.

Of course. I can't wait.

GOT TO GO, BUT I PROMISE TO CALL TOMORROW SLEEP SWEET MY SWEET CHRISTI I'M THERE WITH YOU HOLDING YOU AND KISSING YOU

I really wish you were Jacob. My turn to pout. I'll talk to you tomorrow. Kisses.

YOU ARE SO HARD TO RESIST, DO YOU WANT ME TO COME OVER?

Yes! I was so tempted. I wanted him here right now, holding me and kissing me. But I knew better. We would surely not just – sleep – at least it didn't feel that way.

Slow

I knew he would understand exactly what that meant.

SAME AS YESTERDAY, I'LL EVEN BRING PANTS TO SLEEP IN LOL

You're tempting me Jacob

THEN SAY YES

I thought you had to go

COME ON DON'T MAKE ME BEG CHRISTI

I smiled at his message. Jacob begging was an incredibly sexy and adorable thought.

Do you want to?

YES DO YOU?

You know the answer

I'LL BE THERE IN 45 MINUTES

Butterflies of anticipation fluttered in my stomach. I got up turned on the light and quickly put my pants back on. I opened my bedroom door and looked around. The house was dark, I could hear Heidi breathing deeply in her room so I knew she was asleep. I went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. My hair was a mess. I grabbed a brush and ran it through my tangles and smoothed it out as best as possible. I brushed my teeth and splashed some cold water on my face.

I went back into my room and changed my shirt. I decided to go for a semi sexy look and put on a burgundy spaghetti strapped shirt that exposed my belly button. It was a little low cut for my taste, but I didn't care. I wanted to look good for Jacob and a little skin never hurt anyone. This was probably going to backfire on the whole concept of 'slow' terribly – but hey – I had to take my chances. I walked over to my dresser and picked up my favorite vanilla musk perfume. I twisted the top off putting my index finger over the bottle opening. I tipped the bottle over and dabbed a little of the fragrance behind my ears, on my wrists and a little down the center of my cleavage. I had to smell good, right?

I didn't want to wake Heidi up, so I picked up my phone and sent Jacob a quick message.

Heidi's sleeping. Text me when you get here.

K BEAUTIFUL SEE YOU SOON

I felt my stomach flip again with anticipation. I sat on my bed but I was just too nervous with those darn butterflies fluttering in my stomach. I had to do something else, I couldn't sit still. I left my room and looked around for something to keep me occupied.

I hadn't eaten anything since this morning and I was very hungry in spite of the flipping going on in my stomach. I decided to make some spaghetti. I knew Jacob would probably help me eat it. I chuckled at the thought of his large appetite. I went into the kitchen and pulled out a large pot, I filled it with hot water and set it on the stove to boil. I pulled out a package of ground beef and some other ingredients needed. Spaghetti and meatballs started to sound so good to me. I worked quickly knowing that Jacob was probably going to be here soon.

I put the meatballs in the oven to bake and made a quick spaghetti sauce. The water in the pot came to a roaring boil. I opened up two packages of spaghetti and put them in the boiling water giving it a little stir. I threw some salt in and continued to stir the sauce.

My phone beeped and vibrated and I felt my heart stop. I picked the phone up with shaky hands.

KNOCK KNOCK

I turned the sauce down to a simmer. A huge smile lit up my face as I practically sprinted to the door. I threw open the door and there he was. His teeth completely bared in the most adorable grin. He was wearing a V neck black t-shirt and a pair of black cotton sweat shorts with tennis shoes.

His arms swooped down and grabbed me into a hug lifting me off of the ground and twirling me around.

"Jacob." I said breathlessly.

"Miss me?" He set me down with a huge grin.

"Maybe a little." I didn't want to seem too eager in my answer.

"Only a little?" His lower lip in a sexy pout.

Why the hell was he so damn adorable?

"Ok, so maybe more than a little." I felt my face get hot.

"Me too." He said and leaned down.

I felt his warm soft lips on mine and my mind went blank. My head was spinning with every touch of his tongue against mine. I could have literally jumped on him right then and there. Take it easy Christi, relax. I pulled away, breaking our amazing kiss. He looked disappointed.

"So, do you want to come in? Or do you want to stand outside and kiss all night? Not that I oppose, but the neighbors might start talking if they see us you know." I winked at him.

"Oh, we don't want them to talk." He shook his hands in front of him pretending to be horrified.

I giggled as I took his hand and led him in to the house. I noticed he had a black backpack with him this time.

"Something smells good Christi. You cooking again?" He placed the backpack on the sofa.

"Uh, yeah." I wasn't quite paying attention, I was still looking at his bag.

"Told you, I came prepared. Don't want the neighbors to start talk, I can't wear the same clothes in and out of here two nights in a row you know." He winked at me.

"Oh, right. Good thinking." Very smart of him.

He wrapped his strong arms around me and looked deep into my eyes.

"So… Where were we?" He licked his lips very sensuously.

Oh my God. Jacob was going to be the death of me.

"Mmm… tasting?" I managed to say with a giggle.

"My favorite." He raised his eyebrows and then leaned in to me.

His lips were so close to mine, but did not make contact.

"What do you want Christi?" He whispered, I could feel his lips vibrating against mine.

My breath was trembling uncontrollably. My head was spinning. He chose now to tease me? Gah!

"I want you to kiss me Jacob." My voice was so shaky, it was embarrassing.

I felt his tongue against my lips, in the brief moment it made contact it made me shiver.

"I like how you respond to me." His voice was husky, his tongue brushed over my lips again making my legs feel like jelly.

I really thought I was going to lose it. Did he have any idea what he made me feel? I closed my eyes and waited for his kiss, this was driving me mad and I was now panting in anticipation. I waited, but nothing happened.

"How bad do you want me to kiss you?" he whispered again.

God was he really trying to make me crazy? Ok had to get my head on. I wanted him to feel the same way I did, I couldn't let him be the one in control. I had to get him back somehow. A wicked smile played on my lips.

"How badly do you want to kiss – me – Jacob?" Let's turn the tables on him and see how he responds.

"I drove all the way over here, didn't I?"

I felt him move his hands over the skin at the small of my back. I got goose bumps all over. I couldn't let him win again.

"I don't know if I'm convinced." I chuckled under my breath and pulled away from him.

"Hey, I wasn't done with…" He objected.

That's right, make him beg for more.

"Shh… I know that." I leaned into his ear, give him what he wants, but not exactly what he needs. I thought to myself. "I'm trying to show you how badly I want you to kiss me." I whispered in his ear.

I don't know what came over me, maybe it was all the teasing finally making me crazy enough to lose control, but I couldn't help myself. I ran my teeth across his earlobe. His body shook. I giggled, not so big and in control now, huh?

"You like that?" I bit down on his ear and ran my tongue over his ear again. His body shook again. I think I liked this newly found control.

"Yes – I like that." His voice was a whisper.

I thought for sure he was going to stop me, but he didn't. I ran my tongue down his jaw line and over his neck. I stopped right were I could feel his pulse and let my lips latch on. I started to kiss his neck as if it were his mouth. I heard him breathe deeper and moan lightly as my tongue and lips kissed and sucked on his neck. I could taste salt on his skin along with a musky earthiness. I felt little bumps form on his skin under my lips and tongue. I pulled him into me so I could reach him better, but he grabbed my waist and pulled away slowly.

"Ok I believe you." He was panting.

Oh, the sweet sounds of victory. I was very happy that I was able to cause a reaction in him similar to my own.

"So, do I get what I want now?" I asked him with my best sexy smile. I really hoped he got the hint and kissed me now.

His face twisted and turned and looked extremely conflicted and then I saw a peaceful look come across his face.

"Anything for you beautiful." He said as he leaned in and finally gave me what I wanted.

As I hoped Jacob took my cue and kissed me exactly the same way as he had this afternoon, long and deep and perfect. He ended with a final peck.

"Happy?" He asked me as he pulled away.

"Mmm… yes." I leaned up and pecked him one more time. "Hungry?"

"Always." His smile widened.

"Come on then it should be ready." I turned and went into the kitchen.

I stirred the sauce and the pasta and grabbed an oven mitt. I leaned down and removed the meatballs from the oven and placed them on the counter. You know that feeling you get when you think someone is staring at you? Well, I got that feeling. I spun around to face Jacob and sure enough, his eyes were not on my face, in fact they were still on hip level. Oh my God was he checking out my ass? I felt my face get hot.

"Jacob Black, are you checking me out from behind?" I pushed my hands on my hips and tried to give him a reprimanding look.

"Uh…Maybe – a little?" Was his face turning red?

I couldn't help but giggle.

"Sorry." He looked at his feet.

I grabbed a wooden spoon from the counter.

"Behave." I said pointing the spoon at him in a threat. Not that it would do any damage at all, he was just so huge I'm sure the spoon would break and he'd probably not even feel it.

I turned around and continued to stir the sauce.