Mandy stood at the door to the Bulkhead telling herself it was a bad idea to be there. She knew she was going to wind up with Jason Hayes in her bed. Mandy took a deep breath and opened the door. She was immediately hit by the smell of stale beer and the sound of over played country songs. As Mandy stood near the entrance to the bar looking for Jason she felt a pair of hands on her hips. "Master Chief Hayes." She says leaning back against him.
He leans his head down and whispers in her ear. "Secret Agent Ellis. Glad you could join us." His lips grazing her ear.
"You promised me a drink and I couldn't let you break your promise to me." Mandy says turning her head slightly towards his. She took a second to appreciate the way he felt against her.
Jason lets go of her hips and places his hand on the small of her back, gliding her towards the bar. "I suppose I should I get that drink for you now. And what will Secret Agent Ellis be drinking tonight?"
"Gin and tonic would be perfect." Mandy responds, looking up at him, their eyes meeting.
"Very secret agent of you." Jason jokes as they approach the bar. "Hey Tommy, can I get a GNT please." Tommy nods his head and goes about making Mandy's drink.
Jason half sits on the bar stool and Mandy stands between his legs with her hand resting on his thigh. "Is Secret Agent Ellis going to be my official name or are you planning on calling me Mandy at some point this evening?"
Tommy places the drink on the bar. "Thanks man." Jason says pulling the drink closer to her. He smiles watching Mandy reach for it and take a sip. He leans in a little closer to her. "I thought I would keep it a little more formal until I get you naked." His hand coming to rest on her hip.
"How very presumptive of you to think you're going to get me naked tonight Master Chief." Mandy counters, knowing full well he will have her naked before the night is over.
"No, no you don't get to play that card." Jace shakes his head. "You know you want me. I know you want me. I know I want you and you know I want you. We are both consenting adults and I plan on enjoying the hell out of that tonight." Jason says, his hand running up and down her side.
"So what if I am attracted to you? Every guy that I think is hot doesn't get in my pants." Mandy counters, not backing down. She looked into his eyes, she was loving every second of this, it was rare for her to find a guy that matched her in the way Jason did.
"That is a fair point Ms. Ellis." Jason agrees, his fingers working their way under the hem of her shirt, stroking the soft skin just above her hip. "Should I remove my hand?" He asks, knowing she wouldn't tell him to move it.
Mandy smirks. "I suppose it can remain." She couldn't believe how easily he saw through her.
"Good." Jason says as a cocky grin spreads across his face. "So tell me Ms. Ellis, what brings you to Bravo Team."
"The agency." Mandy replies as she takes a sip of her drink.
"Smartass. Clearly the agency assigned you to us." Jason chuckles.
A smile cracks across Mandy's face. "So, what you actually mean is how has my career led to you?"
"That is exactly what I am asking." Jason confirms as his hand snakes around her back, pulling her closer to him.
"Well, they recruited me back in college. I truly had no clue what I was getting myself into. Once I graduated I went to the farm and from there I have been to several overseas postings and now I am here with Bravo." Mandy replies as she wraps an arm around Jason's neck.
Jason inhales the faint sent of her perfume and thinks how her it is. "Hmm." He nods his head. "What did you major in?" His hand lingering very low on her back.
Mandy rolls her eyes. "You don't have to pretend to be interested in my life."
Jason shakes his head. "I find you intriguing, I want to know more about you. Besides I wasn't bullshiting you earlier, I do like knowing a little about the person sending me to get shot at."
"International relations." Mandy smiles as she realizes he was more than just a cocky Tier One team leader. "What about Jason Hayes, how did he become the great Bravo one?"
Jason chuckles at her choice of words. "Oh, uh, joined the Navy, went to BUD/S, worked my ass off and got to Green Team, got drafted to Bravo and continued to work my ass." Jason says, his hand traveling lower on her back.
Mandy leans in a little closer, she was really enjoying him being this close to her. "You make it sound so simple."
"Ha. I wish. It has been a long and rough road to the top and a rough ride since I got there." He says looking into her eyes and finding understanding. "I have a whole group of brothers that rely on me to get them home safe. One wrong step or decision and we don't all come home.
"That's a huge weight to bare Jason."
Jason shakes his head. "It is, but my team, my family is worth it."
Mandy smiles. "Speaking of family… Um, I don't make it a habit of sleeping with married men."
Jason nods. "You have done your research on me."
"I have, I'm not saying it is a hard no, I just try not to be the other woman." Mandy responds as she watches him for any sign that he is lying to her.
Jason makes no attempt to make space between them. "That is a good rule Miss Ellis."
"So you make it a habit of sleeping with women that aren't your wife?" Mandy pushes, she was getting to the bottom of this.
"No Ma'am, I do not. We are separated. We were high school sweethearts and this life finally got to her. I broke her heart long ago and it had nothing to do with infidelity." Jason explains and Mandy nods, hoping for more of an explanation. "Somewhere along the line I chose the team over her, I can't be Bravo One and a good husband. I love her and I always will, but I honestly don't know if we will make it."
"Wow Jason. If I'm being honest, that was not the response I was expecting.
Jason chuckles. "Let me guess, you were thinking more along the lines of I have needs outside of my marriage?"
Mandy takes the last sip of her drink. "Something like that. I guess I shouldn't be surprised by that though, you are clearly deeper than you let on."
Jason takes her now empty glass from her and signals Tommy for another. "Is that so?"
"Most men would have caved by now, yet here you are standing your ground and flirting back with me every step of the way." Mandy responds.
"I'm not most men." Jason says as he hand Mandy her new drink. "I'm not imitated by a woman that can put me in by place in the blink of an eye."
Mandy smirks. "So you see what I am capable of?"
Jason's hands land on her ass, pulling her flush against him. "No, but I would like to."
"Can I be honest with you?" Mandy asks, taking another sip of her gin and tonic.
"I thought we were being honest with each other." Jason states.
"You're right, we have been." Mandy leans in and whispers in his ear. "I can't remember the last time I was this turned on by someone I have known for less than twelve hours."
"Mhm. Well, if I'm being honest, I have never wanted to know what someone looks like naked as much as I want to know what every inch of you looks and tastes like." Jason says as his eyes move from her eyes to her lips. "I want to feel you Amanda Ellis."
Mandy leans in and kisses him. When they break apart she looks into his eyes and sees them dark with desire. "Better than I expected Master Chief."
"Gland I didn't disappoint." Jason responds, amazed at how natural being with her felt.
Mandy shakes her empty cocktail glass in his face. "I had my one drink, as promised, plus another one."
"Would you like another." Jason asks, not wanting the evening to end.
Mandy leans all the way into him again and whispers in his ear. "I have a taste for something else." Meanwhile her hand runs down the front of his body.
"I have a feeling that I am always going to give you what you want." Jason says as he settles his tab. "Your place."
As the pair make their way outside Mandy takes his hand. "I Ubered, hopefully you drove."
"I guess it's your lucky day." Jason says as he leads them to his truck. He opens the door for her and waits for her to step in. Once she is in his truck he leans forward and captures her lips in a searing kiss.
When they pull apart Mandy looks into his eyes and sees just how badly he wants her. "We should go now, Master Chief."
The corner of Jason's mouth pulls into a smile. "That we should Secret Agent Ellis." Jason closes her door and walks to the driver's side and gets in.
A/N: Hope y'all are liking the story so far!