Chapter 6: Hold Me
Diclaimer: This chapter may not be suitable for some readers. It is not extremely graphic but contains sexual references in some parts.
Nothing to break Susan's mood today. Everyone kept enquiring as to why she was so happy. Although Carter went further than most.
"So you don't seem so pissed off today. Your period finished now? You really upset Mark yesterday" Carter said bluntly
"Oh you don't know how wrong you are. You are so so wrong Carter" Susan replied. "Mark is not upset, we just had a few things to talk about that happened to be a bit delicate, and we didn't want to discuss at work"
"Oh ok. Guess I was wrong then. Sorry" Carter answered.
"So you should be and just for that you can cover my last hour and tell Kerry I felt ill, seeing as you seem to know all about my menstrual cycle. By the way, you're two weeks out! You PMT radar out of action today?" Susan giggled
"Ok you win. I'll cover your last hour. You go and have a good evening." Carter said
"Oh I will." Susan answered knowingly.
As she went in to the doctors lounge she rummaged through her purse for a condom. Just in case.
Damn I must have given it to Carter when he had that hot date! Susan thought. I'd better pick some more up, I want to seem in control. Argh, but Mark is coming to meet me. Will have to chance it. I'm on the pill after all.
As Susan stepped out into the crisp air, Mark was just approaching the ER.
"Hey you. Good day?" Mark asked
"I think I have to say it was the best ever. Even better now you're here" Susan replied.
"Was there a hint of sarcasm in there?" Mark laughed
"Only in the first bit." Susan said as she leant into kiss Mark.
"Mmmmmm. I have your pet name.. Susie Sue was a little obvious so it's got to be my little fuzzy peach."
"Why fuzzy?" She responded
"Just thought it sounded cute. Think of one for me?" He enquired
"I thought of pudgum, coz of the cute little tummy you can see when you put scrubs on" She replied
"That's it then, we officially have pet names for each other. Aren't we just the cutest" Mark grinned.
Just as they began to kiss again, Carter walked out.
"Guess you two made up then. Congratualtions, its about time. And don't worry I won't tell a soul. Not until you two do." Carter said
"See you later Carter" They said simultaneously
They made their way to Marks apartment, holding hands all the way.
"I rented a movie. Dirty Dancing." Mark said
"Oh Mark you didn't need to rent a chick flick just for me" She laughed.
"Thank god for that. I was afraid you might actually want to watch it" Mark replied
"Oh no. It's a good film, but I much prefer Fame!" She exclaimed with excitement
"Oh yes, I remember your impromptu outburst of 'Body Electric"
"So what's for dinner?" Susan asked slightly embaressed
"Well I thought we'd choose when we got to mine. I have several take-away menus, all fine establishments. Although I swear I found a cockroach in my Italian once, so I threw that menu away." Mark answered.
"Sounds good to me" Susan said
As they reached Marks he opened the door and gestured for Susan to go inside where she promptly flopped on the couch. It looked like he had spent most of the cleaning up. She'd been in Mark's apartment before and it was never this clean.
Mark came and knelt beside her. Him on the floor her on the couch. He ran his fingers through her hair. It felt so soft and smelt so good to say she'd been working all day.
"So what take out do you want?" Mark asked
"I could just go for some Chinese. Mmmm that'd be really good right now. That menu for two looks great. Although I usually eat one of those to myself. You know, you have to think about breakfast too" Susan answered
"Better make it a meal for four then coz I usually eat a meal for two to myself as well, even if it is over 2 days." Mark replied.
As Mark went to dial for the Chinese Susan crept up behind him and wrapped her arms around him and rubbed her head against his neck. He had that warm fuzzy smell.
He came off the phone and turned round so they were face to face.
"It'll be about 30 minutes. Guess I better set some places at the table" Mark said
"Mark, this is me, Susan. I am quite happy to eat out of the carton in front of the TV whilst vegetating on the couch. I know its not very attractive but hey it's me"
"And that's why I love you. Because you're you, don't care what people think."
He held her tightly and they kissed. If someone had measured the electricity around the two of them it would be off the scale. Mark guided Susan to the couch as he could tell she was tired and wanted to sit. He laid her down, still managing to stay attached to her, and then he knelt on the floor, finally pulling away.
Just as he did the doorbell rang.
"Wow, that was a quick 30 minutes." Susan said
"I'm a regular, they say 30 minutes to keep those waiting at the counter happy."
Mark paid the delivery guy and shut the door. Susan had already begun to open the cartons and pick at the noodles inside.
"Mmmmmm this is good take out." Susan said just as noodle sauce splattered onto her nose.
Mark laughed and walked over to her and gently wiping the sauce off her nose with his little finger.
"Thank-you pudgum" She giggled
"Oh that's ok my little fuzzy peach" Mark began to laugh hard. "How do people seriously do this?" He asked
"I have no idea" Susan answered.
After they'd finished eating Susan lay back on the couch and said
"So, are you going to take me on the tour. As you know there are parts I haven't seen. I think the living room is as far as I've been. And now as your girlfriend I think I deserve the full tour."
"Ok. I'll show you to the bathroom first. Had it redecorated a little while ago. Went for the Hawaiian ocean look" He said
"Ooh I love it!" She exclaimed
"And here's the guest bedroom. If you want to stay tonight you can sleep in here, I'll make it all up for you." He said
"I'd like to stay Mark, but I don't want to stay in here, I want to stay with you." Susan whispered
She kissed Mark gently and he took her hand.
"Guess you'll be staying in here with me then. What about your guidelines?" He asked
"They don't apply to you. I know you, I have no need to use those to protect me. That's all they were ever for. In case some guy was a weirdo." She answered.
He swept back her hair and kissed her on forehead.
"Hold me" She said softly
Mark took Susan in his arms and began to move his hands over her back as she made little appreciative noises.
They leant back so their faces could meet and began to kiss only this time it was going further. It was going where they both wanted it too. They had both wanted this for so long.
Mark began to kiss Susan's neck as she carefully took his t-shirt off.
She knew this was how it was all meant to feel. This felt special. Not rushed, just sensual and lovely. Mark undressed her slowly caressing her as he did so. He was so gentle. Susan genuinely felt like Mark was in love with her. Not like the others who had claimed to be.
As Mark laid he down on the bed she was suddenly aware of how naked she was, but soon all feelings of nervousness left her as Mark took off his remaining clothes and lay down beside her. He stroked her hair as she reached out for him.
As they began to make love Mark gently whispered
"It's happened Susan, I've fallen in love with you."
"I know. I fallen in love with you too" She replied
Mark was so gently with her, it was slow, romantic and above all with someone Susan had cared for, for longer than she could remember.
Mark would ask if she was ok, almost as if this was her first time, and her answer was always yes. They weren't doing this just for the orgasm, he knew how to arouse and satisfy her in different ways.
This was a physical expression of their love. Mark was fantastic, the best Susan had ever had, not because it was raw, passionate and animalistic (though Susan sensed Mark had that side about him and couldn't wait to discover it) but because Mark had made it perfect. Made it sensual and had taken his time all the way through to learn what Susan liked.
When they had finished Susan looked at the clock and realised they had made love for 2 and a half hours, and every second had been wonderful.
She snuggled into Marks chest breathing quietly and calmly.
"That was wonderful Mark. You're amazing, guess shift work does wonders for the stamina" Susan said
"I just wanted to take my time, to make sure it was what you wanted, so that you could say no at any time." He replied
"I felt no need to, it was just perfect. The best I've ever had. I know that sounds so corny, but you were so gentle and loving, you weren't just trying to score" Her voice wavered as she said it.
"That's because I love you Susan, believe me there were bits I just wanted to rip your clothes off, but I knew you wouldn't like that. Not for our first time together. I wouldn't have been right"
"You read my mind. So I guess we have to tell them all now?" Susan asked
"Yeah, if Carter already hasn't. Hey you fancy leftovers? Put the TV on if you want."
"Mmmm leftovers would be great. Basketball ok with you?" Susan replied
"Absolutely" Mark said as he went to get the rest of the Chinese
As Susan snuggled down into Marks bed she felt a warm glow. By the time Susan was half way through her left overs the box was rocking in her hands as she was verging on the edge of sleep.
Mark took the box from Susan's hand and pulled the bedclothes up around her, she drifted off to sleep with Mark holding her and a big smile on her face. He kissed her hair and fell asleep next to her.
Diclaimer: This chapter may not be suitable for some readers. It is not extremely graphic but contains sexual references in some parts.
Nothing to break Susan's mood today. Everyone kept enquiring as to why she was so happy. Although Carter went further than most.
"So you don't seem so pissed off today. Your period finished now? You really upset Mark yesterday" Carter said bluntly
"Oh you don't know how wrong you are. You are so so wrong Carter" Susan replied. "Mark is not upset, we just had a few things to talk about that happened to be a bit delicate, and we didn't want to discuss at work"
"Oh ok. Guess I was wrong then. Sorry" Carter answered.
"So you should be and just for that you can cover my last hour and tell Kerry I felt ill, seeing as you seem to know all about my menstrual cycle. By the way, you're two weeks out! You PMT radar out of action today?" Susan giggled
"Ok you win. I'll cover your last hour. You go and have a good evening." Carter said
"Oh I will." Susan answered knowingly.
As she went in to the doctors lounge she rummaged through her purse for a condom. Just in case.
Damn I must have given it to Carter when he had that hot date! Susan thought. I'd better pick some more up, I want to seem in control. Argh, but Mark is coming to meet me. Will have to chance it. I'm on the pill after all.
As Susan stepped out into the crisp air, Mark was just approaching the ER.
"Hey you. Good day?" Mark asked
"I think I have to say it was the best ever. Even better now you're here" Susan replied.
"Was there a hint of sarcasm in there?" Mark laughed
"Only in the first bit." Susan said as she leant into kiss Mark.
"Mmmmmm. I have your pet name.. Susie Sue was a little obvious so it's got to be my little fuzzy peach."
"Why fuzzy?" She responded
"Just thought it sounded cute. Think of one for me?" He enquired
"I thought of pudgum, coz of the cute little tummy you can see when you put scrubs on" She replied
"That's it then, we officially have pet names for each other. Aren't we just the cutest" Mark grinned.
Just as they began to kiss again, Carter walked out.
"Guess you two made up then. Congratualtions, its about time. And don't worry I won't tell a soul. Not until you two do." Carter said
"See you later Carter" They said simultaneously
They made their way to Marks apartment, holding hands all the way.
"I rented a movie. Dirty Dancing." Mark said
"Oh Mark you didn't need to rent a chick flick just for me" She laughed.
"Thank god for that. I was afraid you might actually want to watch it" Mark replied
"Oh no. It's a good film, but I much prefer Fame!" She exclaimed with excitement
"Oh yes, I remember your impromptu outburst of 'Body Electric"
"So what's for dinner?" Susan asked slightly embaressed
"Well I thought we'd choose when we got to mine. I have several take-away menus, all fine establishments. Although I swear I found a cockroach in my Italian once, so I threw that menu away." Mark answered.
"Sounds good to me" Susan said
As they reached Marks he opened the door and gestured for Susan to go inside where she promptly flopped on the couch. It looked like he had spent most of the cleaning up. She'd been in Mark's apartment before and it was never this clean.
Mark came and knelt beside her. Him on the floor her on the couch. He ran his fingers through her hair. It felt so soft and smelt so good to say she'd been working all day.
"So what take out do you want?" Mark asked
"I could just go for some Chinese. Mmmm that'd be really good right now. That menu for two looks great. Although I usually eat one of those to myself. You know, you have to think about breakfast too" Susan answered
"Better make it a meal for four then coz I usually eat a meal for two to myself as well, even if it is over 2 days." Mark replied.
As Mark went to dial for the Chinese Susan crept up behind him and wrapped her arms around him and rubbed her head against his neck. He had that warm fuzzy smell.
He came off the phone and turned round so they were face to face.
"It'll be about 30 minutes. Guess I better set some places at the table" Mark said
"Mark, this is me, Susan. I am quite happy to eat out of the carton in front of the TV whilst vegetating on the couch. I know its not very attractive but hey it's me"
"And that's why I love you. Because you're you, don't care what people think."
He held her tightly and they kissed. If someone had measured the electricity around the two of them it would be off the scale. Mark guided Susan to the couch as he could tell she was tired and wanted to sit. He laid her down, still managing to stay attached to her, and then he knelt on the floor, finally pulling away.
Just as he did the doorbell rang.
"Wow, that was a quick 30 minutes." Susan said
"I'm a regular, they say 30 minutes to keep those waiting at the counter happy."
Mark paid the delivery guy and shut the door. Susan had already begun to open the cartons and pick at the noodles inside.
"Mmmmmm this is good take out." Susan said just as noodle sauce splattered onto her nose.
Mark laughed and walked over to her and gently wiping the sauce off her nose with his little finger.
"Thank-you pudgum" She giggled
"Oh that's ok my little fuzzy peach" Mark began to laugh hard. "How do people seriously do this?" He asked
"I have no idea" Susan answered.
After they'd finished eating Susan lay back on the couch and said
"So, are you going to take me on the tour. As you know there are parts I haven't seen. I think the living room is as far as I've been. And now as your girlfriend I think I deserve the full tour."
"Ok. I'll show you to the bathroom first. Had it redecorated a little while ago. Went for the Hawaiian ocean look" He said
"Ooh I love it!" She exclaimed
"And here's the guest bedroom. If you want to stay tonight you can sleep in here, I'll make it all up for you." He said
"I'd like to stay Mark, but I don't want to stay in here, I want to stay with you." Susan whispered
She kissed Mark gently and he took her hand.
"Guess you'll be staying in here with me then. What about your guidelines?" He asked
"They don't apply to you. I know you, I have no need to use those to protect me. That's all they were ever for. In case some guy was a weirdo." She answered.
He swept back her hair and kissed her on forehead.
"Hold me" She said softly
Mark took Susan in his arms and began to move his hands over her back as she made little appreciative noises.
They leant back so their faces could meet and began to kiss only this time it was going further. It was going where they both wanted it too. They had both wanted this for so long.
Mark began to kiss Susan's neck as she carefully took his t-shirt off.
She knew this was how it was all meant to feel. This felt special. Not rushed, just sensual and lovely. Mark undressed her slowly caressing her as he did so. He was so gentle. Susan genuinely felt like Mark was in love with her. Not like the others who had claimed to be.
As Mark laid he down on the bed she was suddenly aware of how naked she was, but soon all feelings of nervousness left her as Mark took off his remaining clothes and lay down beside her. He stroked her hair as she reached out for him.
As they began to make love Mark gently whispered
"It's happened Susan, I've fallen in love with you."
"I know. I fallen in love with you too" She replied
Mark was so gently with her, it was slow, romantic and above all with someone Susan had cared for, for longer than she could remember.
Mark would ask if she was ok, almost as if this was her first time, and her answer was always yes. They weren't doing this just for the orgasm, he knew how to arouse and satisfy her in different ways.
This was a physical expression of their love. Mark was fantastic, the best Susan had ever had, not because it was raw, passionate and animalistic (though Susan sensed Mark had that side about him and couldn't wait to discover it) but because Mark had made it perfect. Made it sensual and had taken his time all the way through to learn what Susan liked.
When they had finished Susan looked at the clock and realised they had made love for 2 and a half hours, and every second had been wonderful.
She snuggled into Marks chest breathing quietly and calmly.
"That was wonderful Mark. You're amazing, guess shift work does wonders for the stamina" Susan said
"I just wanted to take my time, to make sure it was what you wanted, so that you could say no at any time." He replied
"I felt no need to, it was just perfect. The best I've ever had. I know that sounds so corny, but you were so gentle and loving, you weren't just trying to score" Her voice wavered as she said it.
"That's because I love you Susan, believe me there were bits I just wanted to rip your clothes off, but I knew you wouldn't like that. Not for our first time together. I wouldn't have been right"
"You read my mind. So I guess we have to tell them all now?" Susan asked
"Yeah, if Carter already hasn't. Hey you fancy leftovers? Put the TV on if you want."
"Mmmm leftovers would be great. Basketball ok with you?" Susan replied
"Absolutely" Mark said as he went to get the rest of the Chinese
As Susan snuggled down into Marks bed she felt a warm glow. By the time Susan was half way through her left overs the box was rocking in her hands as she was verging on the edge of sleep.
Mark took the box from Susan's hand and pulled the bedclothes up around her, she drifted off to sleep with Mark holding her and a big smile on her face. He kissed her hair and fell asleep next to her.