Chapter 28
"Yes, just like that," Chrys agreed. When they reached AJ's house she told him in a fierce whisper that he was NOT to carry Mallory into the house, that she was too heavy. AJ didn't bother to protest, he just lifted her into his arms and headed to the house tossing Chrys the keys so she could open the door for him and his sleeping burden.
Once inside he carried Mallory to the guest room and laid her on the bed, Chrys removed her shoes and placed a light blanket over her and then rejoined AJ in the living room. "Would you like something to drink, Chrys?" AJ asked when she came into the room.
"Not really," she told him standing there not quite sure what to do. It was a bit awkward to be in his home like this, her eyes flitted around the room looking for something to suggest that they do.
AJ, understanding her feelings, came over to her and taking her by the hand drew her over to his stereo system and started a CD playing, "Will you dance with me?" he asked softly.
Smiling at him, she shyly nodded, and stepped into his arms. It felt so good to be held close by him. They swayed in time with the music until the CD ended, and as the music stopped Chrys looked up at him. AJ stared into her beautiful eyes and was lost, his head bent to hers and their lips met. The kiss started out innocently, but quickly heated up with the desire that both of them had been keeping at bay until this week with Mallory was over.
Lifting his head he reluctantly pulled back, and stepped away from her. "I should set the coffee pot for morning," he sighed.
Chrys blinked a few times, to suddenly go from the bliss of his kiss, to the mundane thought of morning coffee. She knew what he was doing, even if she didn't like it, and nodded at him. "And I should be getting to bed. Good night, AJ."
"Good night, Chrys," he said and walked into the kitchen to take care of things.
As Chrys got ready for bed she felt the frustration that had hit her in the living room when AJ had broken the kiss. Lying down in bed she stared at the ceiling and thought of how wonderful it had felt being in his arms as they danced. She just knew that when they made love those strong arms would be gentle as they held her close to him. His kiss had left her weak and dazed with a desire that couldn't be fulfilled until Mallory went home. Turning over she hit the pillow and wish the week would fly by so she could be in AJ's bed and arms making love with him.
AJ lay alone in his bed thinking of the kiss he had shared with Chrys. She was a passionate woman and would make an exciting lover. He knew they must wait until Mallory left for the week to carry the kiss any farther, but after holding her in his arms and feeling her body pressed next to his, his wished the week away. In his frustration he punched the pillow and lay back down knowing that once the week was over, Chrys and he would become lovers and he knew it would be worth the wait.
When Chrys woke up the next morning Mallory was nowhere to be seen. She got out of bed, threw on her robe and went in search of her niece. Meeting AJ in the living room, they could both hear movement in the kitchen and see Dammit's hind end wagging in the doorway.
Chrys and AJ found Mallory sitting on the floor, with a pan of lasagna and a fork, eating right out of the pan. She had gotten a plate and given Dammit a big hunk of the lasagna and the dog was wolfing it down. Mallory and Dammit had the red sauce all over their faces and Mallory smiled when she looked up and saw her Aunt and AJ.
"Hey, guys this is some good stuff."
"For breakfast, Mallory? You're eating lasagna, for breakfast?" asked Chrys frowning.
"Hey, what's wrong with lasagna for breakfast? All you have to do is warm it up," replied AJ.
To be continued…..
