Anna's four-year relationship with her boyfriend, Jeremy, abruptly ends, and Anna is convinced by her best friend Libby to try her luck on a dating app called 'Swiper'. An Anna/Declan story. No relation to the events of the movie Leap Year (2010), just using the characters for an alternate universe story.
NOTE: I will be changing up the POV's in this story and to make it clear when that POV changes, they will be separated by this: ~ISR~?~ISR~ (The person's POV will be the name of that character in place of the ?)
BIG THANKS TO SHAWNA FOR YOUR EDITING HELP!
Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to these characters, just borrowing them from the 2010 Movie, "Leap Year". Starring Matthew Goode and Amy Adams.
I Swiped Right
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
~ISR~
Declan was preparing to do the interviews for the new server, but Anna was giving him leeway to decide first. Mainly because it's his business, but she will sit in on the call-back interviews. There were seven applicants in total, four women and the three men.
"So, do you want me to stay close by in case one is a stand out?" Anna posed, as they rode in the cab to the Caragh that Saturday morning. Their hands clasped together on Declan's thigh. Her birthday was the following day, so any call-back interviews would be on Monday afternoon after he'd finished his lunch shift in the kitchen.
"I'll make some notes for ya, and in the call-back interviews, ya'll lead." He offered, kissing her cheek as the cab pulled up outside the Caragh. She nodded in acquiescence.
After talking it over with Anna, Declan decided that the idea of going out for her birthday was nixed. She'd prefer if they could stay in and cook together again, and just have a quiet night. Declan agreed but also had called Libby for any tips on how to make it special. She was excited to offer her advice.
"Plan for her to have a relaxing bubble-bath!" Libby called in excitement.
"Really?" he'd replied in surprise. Scratching at his head. "How is that a birthday surprise?" He added.
"Because it will do her good, then cook together like she wants and after dinner. This is the important part." She began, "Give her a full body massage. It's erotic and soothing and something you'll both enjoy." She finished.
Declan couldn't help the smile that spread across his face at the idea of touching every inch of Anna.
"But get some massage oil," She started. "Actually, never mind, I will gift her a little bag of bath stuff and oils as her birthday gift, and then you'll have it." She added in eagerness.
He thanked her for her advice and had planned, in a little more detail what to make for dinner. Thankfully she'd been busy with both work and the rooms at the B&B, so he was able to make some chocolate covered strawberries and a small two-person sized cheesecake for a surprise.
~ISR~Anna~ISR~
Work had been crazy all week and I was worried that Declan was upset when I wanted to have a quiet night at home for my birthday. He said he understood, but maybe he'd had something planned. He was getting ready to do interviews for a new server and I was checking in on the final rooms to be completed.
"Will ya be upstairs then?" He posed, opening the door for me.
"Yes, we can have lunch after your first few interviews, you have three before your shift, yes?" I confirmed.
"I do. I'll give ya notes on those and after the lunch shift, when Eoghan is on shift, I'll do the rest." He clarified.
Making my way upstairs, dad was already in the final room, starting the preparations. Old furniture to be removed before painting and such.
"Hey Dad!" I announced, as he met me half-way, hugging me affectionately.
"Anna Banana! I have a birthday gift for you." He declared, signalling for me to follow him to his apartment.
"You didn't have to get me anything." I explained.
"I know I didn't, but you and Declan both have helped me so much, Anna. It's the least I could do!" He praised. "Besides, it's not new," He added.
"What do you mean?" I queried, as he handed me a small gift bag.
"It was your mother's." He clarified.
Pulling the tissue paper from the top of the bag, I lifted the small box out, revealing what lay within.
"Open it!" Dad urged and I smiled at his excitement.
Lifting the lid, I was flooded with the memory of this item decorating my mother's graceful neck. It was a three-way locket she always wore and never took off. When she wore it, it always had a photo of me, a photo of dad and a photo of the three of us.
"Dad? I thought she was buried with this, along with the Claddagh ring?" I pressed, my voice wavering in emotion.
"She wanted you to have something of hers, and she wanted to have something with her." He started. "She wanted to keep the ring, and was very clear that she wanted you to have this, so you could always carry her with you," He explained. "Open it." He pressed.
My fingers fumbled, numbly with the dual clasps that separated the three compartments, as I pried the gold locket open. Tears filled my eyes as the first picture came into view. It showed me and my mother on my 6thbirthday. Before she got sick.
"Why are you giving this to me now?" I urged.
"She expressed her wish that you to be able to carry your family with you." He confirmed. "And now, with your wedding to Declan, it just felt like the right time." He finished, pointing at my hands to open the next clasp. Dad had somehow managed to sneak a photo of Declan and had it printed to put in the locket. It was him smiling wide, as he looked right through the photo to me.
"How did you get this photo?" I smiled, as my previously held in tears fell, coating my cheeks. I brushed them off, and looked to my dad for an answer.
"One night when you guys were having dinner at the bar. Alec showed me how to use the camera on my phone." He explained.
"It's perfect." I praised. "Thank you." I finished, embracing him firmly. We were interrupted when there was a knock on the door. Dad moved to open it.
Walking to the door, I saw Alec standing before us. "Hey Anna, Jack," He greeted. "I just wanted to let you know, Declan said he has some lunch ready for you guys." He explained.
"He's done the interviews already?" I asked in shock.
"Well, one didn't show, so yes. The two that did show seemed to fit but with the drama after Kira and Aimee, I'm afraid I'm a little nervous about a new female." Alec admitted shyly.
"I will be getting final say, so don't worry!" I teased, as we followed him down the stairs.
~ISR~Declan~ISR~
I waited in my office until Alec let me know that my first interview had arrived. He led them in and I introduced myself.
"Declan O'Callaghan, you're Samantha?" I asked as I put my hand out for a shake.
"Just Sam." She clarified, returning my handshake.
I offered her a seat in front of the desk. Before taking my seat behind and pulling out her resume "Alright, so let's get started then. Why did ya leave yer last place of employment?"
She answered honestly and I didn't feel like she was hiding anything or flirting with me. Then again, I seemed to be oblivious, so what was I not seeing? I made notes for Anna and so far, she checked all the boxes. After she left, Alec informed me that second interview contender was a no-show. Another twenty minutes later my third interview for the morning arrived and although Jackson had experience, it was far less than Sam and he couldn't start right away. So, two 'X's' on that one putting him in last place so far. When I was done, I headed to the kitchen and made some lunch for Anna, Jack and myself. When I came out, I saw Alec at the bar and asked him to fetch Jack and Anna for me.
I set up Jack's lunch at the bar, and when I saw them coming down the stairs, led Anna into my office, closing the locking the door for some privacy.
"Anna? You've been crying, what's wrong, Love?" I asked in concern, sitting next to her on the couch. I brushed my thumbs along her cheeks, taking away the remnants of her tears.
"Sorry, not sad. Dad just gave me my birthday gift." She explained, pulling a box out of a small gift bag I hadn't noticed in her hand previously.
"What'd he get ya?" I posed, lifting the covers off of our lunch on the table in front of us.
"It was my mother's, and I thought she'd been buried with it." She began. I could see her tearing up again.
"Oh, Darlin'." I called in concern, cupping her cheeks and kissing her lightly. "Ya okay?" I posed and she nodded. "Let's see then." I urged, signalling for her to open the box. Once opened, she pulled out a necklace of some sort.
"It's a three-way locket." She explained. "When my mom wore it, she always carried a photo of me and her, my dad, and one of the three of us." She went on. "But my dad explained that he was given strict instructions to give this to me when I was getting married, because she wanted me to be able to carry my husband with me and any kids." She finished, smiling brightly, despite her tear stained cheeks.
She opened it and showed me the photo of her and her mum. "Look at how adorable ya are! Goodness, ya look the same, sweetheart!" I smiled, as she handed it to me to see. After I had my fill of her sweet face, she opened the next section and I was surprised to see my face staring back at me. "When did yer dad take this?" I asked in shock.
"Some night when we were having dinner at the bar." She explained.
After our shared lunch and a rather heated make-out session, Anna had to get herself 'presentable', she told me. Because she was having a girls Saturday with Libby.
"Birthday shopping," she announced, pulling her shirt back on. "Then dinner."
"I get ya all day tomorrow though, yes? Starting with birthday breakfast in bed?" I teased, hugging her thighs closer before cupping her ass in my hands.
"Maybe, but morning birthday sex, would be an even better start." She corrected. I couldn't hold back and laughed loudly at her sweet disposition as she kissed me chastely before leaving for her afternoon out.
My shift in the kitchen went smoothly and pretty quick and by 7:00PM I was heading home. I'd texted Anna, wanting to check in with her, and she had simply replied that they had gone to Libby and Ron's for drinks.
'I love you'. I texted.
'I love you 2 3'. She replied.
'Have fun, darling'. I added, pocketing my phone before entering the apartment.
I wasn't used to being alone during dinner, not since moving into the apartment. Usually, Anna would join me at the bar or in my office. Cooking for one again made me miss her all the more.
After dinner, I tidied up the kitchen, grabbed a quick shower before I slipped into bed. Turning on the television I clicked through different shows and movies on Netflix. I settled on some World War II movie, and lay back against the pillows, my arms behind my head.
~ISR~Libby~ISR~
Anna was so drunk and there was no way she could get a cab home by herself. It was almost 10:00PM and Ron was working late, so he wasn't home. The only thing I could think of was to call Declan.
"'Allo?" He mumbled down the line.
"Declan? It's Libby, did I wake you?" I posed.
"Naw, just watching a movie in bed, is Anna okay?" He announced suddenly, concern in his voice.
"She's drunk." I explained. "DECLAN!" Anna screamed behind me and I could hear him laugh down the line.
"Do ya need me to come get her?" He offered and I felt relieved that I didn't' have to ask.
"Yes, please!" I replied.
"I miss you!" Anna hollered once more and I couldn't' help but laugh.
"I'll come get her. Text me the address, and give me twenty minutes to get there." He confirmed. I could hear the smile in his voice as I finally hung up, and texting him our address immediately.
"Anna," I called, to get her attention. "You need to have some water." I explained, holding out a water bottle to her.
"I'm drunked." She announced, plopping down on the floor abruptly. "And I want to FUCK Declan. Like right now." She announced, shouting, 'FUCK'. The laugh escaped before I could stop it.
"Why are you laughing at me?" She whined.
"Because you're drunk and talking about fucking Declan." I explained.
"He has a real nice cock. I mean Libby. It's like, so…" She trailed off, while using her hands to show the measured size.
"So, he's good in bed then?" I offered with a smile.
"God, you've no idea. That man knows how to eat me!" She bellowed and I was in hysterics once again.
"Please drink some water." I urged, pushing the bottle into her hands.
"I want Declan." She pouted.
Anna finally agreed and drank back half the bottle. I got her on the couch and settled with more water. After she finished the bottle, she dozed off. I opened the apartment door so a knock wouldn't wake her when Declan did arrive. He appeared a few moments later and knocked softly on the open door before pushing it open. I shushed him before he could speak.
"Whisper please. I just got her to drink a bottle of water." I stated quietly. He smiled as he took in her sleeping form.
"I'm gonna have to wake her to get her home." He deadpanned. "What was her poison?" He asked, as I handed him another bottle of water.
"Vodka. We were having cocktails until she decided we needed to do birthday shots." I offered.
"Great." He stated, shaking his head slightly as a small smile formed on his lips.
"You just missed her declaration too." I added.
"What's that now?" He urged.
"Oh, well, she just announced that she's 'drunked' and wants to 'Fuck Declan. Like right now.' And apparently you know how to 'eat her'. Then she drank water and fell asleep." I laughed once more.
"Great, that's romantic." He joked, moving over to Anna on the couch. "Anna, darlin'?" He coaxed.
"Hmmmm…" She mumbled, waking slowly and sitting up abruptly when she saw it was Declan.
"Deccy!" She announced gleefully, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I misseded you." She fumbled over her words, as he hugged her close.
"Goodness, yer adorable drunk." He teased. "Let's get you home, sweetheart." He cajoled, helping her off the couch.
"We can't forget my suitcase!" She called, and I laughed again.
"What suitcase?" He replied in confusion, looking at me.
"It's her new suitcase, honeymoon, right?" I offered in explanation.
"It's a VUITTON!" Anna tacked on, loudly.
"Louis Vuitton. Designer name." I confirmed.
"Right, she named her suitcase." He stated with a smile. "She's a crackpot." He finished and I giggled at his sarcastic joke. "Don't worry, Love, we won't forget Louis!" He comforted, smiling at her sweetly and kissing her small button-like nose affectionately.
Declan finally got Anna up and walking, as well as getting her to drink more water. Just as they were leaving, Louis' handle in one of Declan's hands, Ron got home.
"What's this then?" Ron asked, setting his briefcase down.
"Anna decided we needed birthday shots of Vodka and well…" I trailed off. Ron laughed and reached out to shake Declan's hand. He let go of Louis to return the gesture.
"Good man, coming to get her." He praised.
They finally left and Ron and I settled into our evening routine.
~ISR~Anna~ISR~
Waking early, I stretched my arms over my head before looking beside me. The bed was empty, but still warm, so Declan hadn't been up long. Turning to the night stand, I saw a glass of water and some Advil. I knew I was drunk last night, and I don't remember much after the fifth shot, but I wasn't feeling too bad. After taking some Advil and drinking all the water Declan had left for me, I traipsed into the bathroom to have a quick shower, and brush my teeth. I didn't wash my hair but put it up in a messy bun to keep it out of the way. Pulling on one of Declan's t-shirts, I headed into the kitchen to see him cooking.
"What are ya doing out of bed?" He called, but his smile was evident.
"I missed you when I saw I woke up alone." I replied, leaning on the island towards him puckering my lips for a kiss, before sitting on one of the stools.
"Ya sure ya didn't misseded me?" he teased, pinching my cheek sweetly.
"Ohmigod, I was so drunk, did I really say that?" I laughed in embarrassment.
"According to Libby, ya also said you wanted to 'FUCK Declan. Like right now,'" He laughed. "But, my favourite, was when ya apparently told Libby that I know how to 'eat ya'." He smiled. "Seeing ya drunk, Anna, yer bloody adorable." He added, plating a second omelet, and turning off the burner before rounding the counter towards me.
"Really?" I mumbled, worrying my lip between my teeth.
"Hmmhmmmm…." He murmured, taking my top lip between his and pressing his body into me. "Ya also called me 'Deccy' and we had a bit of a threesome too." He stated, seriously.
"What? With who?" I called in shock. He just laughed. "Deccy? Really? God I was drunk."
"Threesome with Louis." He stated plainly, pointing behind me to the new suitcase I had bought yesterday, realization donned my expression.
"Oh," I muttered.
"Ya, oh, now go get back in bed please, this is your birthday breakfast." He ordered teasingly, slapping my ass as I jumped off the stool.
"Yes, Sir." I saluted with a laugh, jogging back to the bedroom. Ensconced under the covers once more, and his t-shirt back on the dresser, I waited for him to enter.
"Happy Birthday, Love." He crooned, walking in, in nothing but his black boxer briefs and a tray in his arms. He'd taken the time to shed his pajama pants.
"Thank you." I smiled. "But I thought I said I wanted Birthday sex first?" I piped up, arching an eyebrow at him.
He laughed before responding. "Trust me, darlin', I was planning on wakin' ya differently, but after last night, I wasn't sure how you'd be feelin'." He explained, cuddling in next to me so we could have breakfast.
Coffee and orange juice, two omelets and chocolate covered strawberries decorated the tray.
"Where did you get the chocolate covered strawberries?" I asked in surprise.
"I made 'em, at the pub, and a little birthday cake surprise for tonight too." He smiled cheekily.
"Thank you." I smiled, leaning over to kiss him.
"Yer, welcome. We'll have a quiet day, yes?" He posed.
"After last night? Yes, please. But…" I started.
"But, what?" He urged.
"Can I please have after breakfast Birthday sex?" I teased. He just laughed, before sneaking a hand under the covers and over my thigh.
"Count on it, darlin'."
With breakfast finally out the way, Declan took the tray back into the kitchen, and tidied up the dishes, while I settled into bed, after drawing the dark out blinds and keeping the light on the lowest dimmed setting.
~ISR~
Declan walked back into the bedroom and took in Anna's form under the blankets.
"Yer hidin' from me. Push the covers off." He addressed, and she kicked her legs, pushing them off of her and down to the end of the bed.
Her breathing became ragged as she watched him approach the bed, pulling off his black boxer briefs in the process. His prominent erection bobbing slightly as he crawled over the bed to her, settling between her spread legs.
"Hi, Darlin'" He smiled cheekily.
"Don't tease, please." She whined adorably, wrapping her arms around his shoulders.
Leaning down, he pressed his lips to hers firmly, taking her top lip between his and tracing it lightly with his tongue, before sucking it into his mouth. Anna arched her body closer to his as he ground his cock into her.
"Declan!" She called out as his lips moved to her neck, sucking gently at her pulse point before moving over her collarbones, and down to her breasts. He took her right nipple between his lips, tugging gently as it pebbled to a harder peak. He licked and sucked at her breast, his nose skimming along her abdomen as he trailed further down her body.
He spread her legs wider as he settled lower, wrapping his hands around her outer thighs, holding them in place. Without preamble or warning, he sucked her clit between his lips, causing her wriggle against him and call out in surprise.
"OH!" She screamed, and he couldn't help but smile against her, before slipping his tongue between her folds. Lapping gently at her aroused flesh.
Anna's hands moved to his head, pushing and pulling at his hair, directing him where she wanted him as he flicked his tongue against her clit once more. He slipped a few fingers in and seconds later he felt her tremble as her release shook her. He moved up her body, licking his fingers as he went, before kissing over her other breast this time and mimicking his movements from what he did her right breast on his way down her body.
"Fuck me, ya taste amazing." He crooned, pressing his lips to hers and slipping his tongue past her lips, allowing her to taste herself on him.
"Mmmm…" She hummed, pushing him onto his back. "Your turn." She added.
"What? It's yer birthday, not mine." He replied in confusion.
"Yes, it is, and I want to taste you." She stated firmly, wiggling down his body and taking him into her mouth.
He could feel the back of her throat and growled at the sensation.
"Damnit, Anna, do ya not have a bloody gag reflex. Fuck!" He spouted, watching her bob over him.
"No, I don't." She smiled shyly, stroking him firmly before descending on him once more.
She pushed him down her throat and held firm for a few moments, allowing him to gently thrust, before finally sucking back up and releasing him from her mouth.
"Please, Darlin', come up here." He called, and she finally released him, allowing him to lift her over him.
"How do you know I want to be on top?" She challenged, crossing her arms adorably over her chest. He simply looked at her and raised his eyebrows in question. "Okay, yes, I do." She giggled, lowering herself over him.
"I love watching ya over me." He smiled, his hands holding firmly onto her hips as she started grinding over him.
"I love that I can take control." She explained, wrapping her arms over his shoulders, pulling his lips to hers.
Declan moved his hands to her ass, lifting and guiding her over him as she started moving faster.
"I'm gonna come." She panted, as he lay back, pressing his thumb into her clit and rubbing in a circular motion.
"That's my girl," He moaned as he felt her convulse over him. "I think ya got one more in ya for me, sweetheart, get on her knees for me, Love." He advised.
Anna moved so she was facing the end of the bed, and within moments Declan had slipped his cock into her from behind and started a frantic pace.
"Oh, Dec. Yes!" She cried, thrusting back against him, as his pace quickened.
"I'm so close, Love. Gimme one more." He added, biting his lip while tilting his head back and closing his eyes. The feeling of her as she clenched around him on purpose, each time he thrust, was hypnotizing him.
"I'm almost there. Just…yes, right there." She panted as he trailed a hand around and flicked at her clit. He felt her orgasm take over, before releasing inside her himself moments later.
They collapsed on the bed, Declan pulling Anna closer so she rested on his chest.
"God, I love you. Three in one round? Christ, Declan!" She laughed.
"Happy Birthday?" He joked and they laughed and giggled, before cuddling closer and kissing sensuously once more.
Their quiet day for Anna's birthday was interrupted when Declan's phone started ringing. On the advice of Libby, he set different ring tones for certain people, so he'd know who was calling without having to check the call display. This ring tone indicated that it was Alec, and they knew he wouldn't be calling unless it was urgent. He was aware how important it was to Declan to have this day for Anna.
"Ya know he wouldn't call unless he had to." Declan affirmed and Anna nodded in understanding as he reluctantly left the bed to get his phone from the dresser.
Anna, pulled on Declan's same t-shirt from earlier when he tossed it to her, as it was lain over his phone.
"Alec?" He greeted when he answered the call. Anna listened but couldn't really gauge what was going on.
"So, yer at hospital now?" She heard Declan ask, and that caught her attention.
"What's wrong?" She interjected, standing from the bed in worry. Declan finished the call a few moments later before turning to her.
"Yer dad fell down a few stairs, sweetheart." He began. "Not the whole staircase, just the last five or so. He's being taken to hospital; they think he broke his foot and hurt his wrist." Declan relayed.
"So, he'll be okay?" Anna asked for clarification.
"I think so, but Alec didn't know if he hit his head or not, so they want to do some scans. We'll get dressed and head right over, Love, don't worry, okay?" He comforted.
Their morning in seclusion ended with that call, and they dressed quickly before heading out to hail a cab to the hospital.
