Promise me
The floor of the bedroom felt cold as my feet settled on them. The alarm clock on Danny's nightstand said 2.50.am. I woke a couple of minutes ago. The feeling of being in someone else's arms, the smell of another human being, the complete happiness and bliss was almost too much for me.
My naked body already missed his caress and holding but I needed to get some air. This entire day had been like a rollercoaster. But most importantly I had finally let myself feel free and loved.
I walked to the window and sat down on a pillow that had been tossed from the bed as we made our way to the sheets earlier on. The air outside felt fresh and cool as I put my hand to the small open crack. I leaned up against the wall and the memories of our first night together.
I had never felt as low as I did when I walked the stairs to Danny apartment that night. I was supposed to feel happy for The President Elect but all I felt was a profound sorrow. We had lost Leo. I still couldn't get it into my mind.
My agents walked in silence behind me up the stairs. As I had gotten out of the car I just started walking, not minding them at all. One of them lightly pulled on my sleeve.
"Ms. Cregg we need to check the apartment before we can let you enter" He saw the evident tears in my eyes and added:
"I'll do it very quickly I promise, but I have to walk in front of you from now on."
I slowly nodded.
It was very late. Almost 2.00. a.m. but I didn't care. It was now or never. I needed someone. I needed him. And I felt like there was nowhere else to go.
As soon as the agent knocked on the door it was opened. Danny appeared in grey sweatpants and a Notre Dame t-shirt. He couldn't see me, because I was standing behind the other agent just down the hallway.
"Good evening sir may I come in for a minute?"
Danny just nodded. He still couldn't see me. But a small smile appeared on his lips.
"Thank you sir" my agent came out into the hallway and gave me a nod. I took a few steps into the light coming from the lit apartment living room and looked up. I saw Danny's hand reaching out for mine. And I stepped into his apartment and into Danny's arms.
Somehow he knew what I needed. He knew that talking about it would kill it, so he quickly led me towards the bedroom. I thanked him with a kiss that started out as sweet strawberries but ended up as a full force fire.
I reached down to lift his t-shirt up as he worked the buttons in my shirt. I had somehow managed to get rid of my coat somewhere in the living room.
As he reached up to caress my cheeks and leaned in to kiss me I saw him seeking permission with his eyes. I gave him a small nod before I steeped closer and pulled him towards me.
Once my knees bumped into the bed behind me none of us were wearing much of our clothes anymore. I sat down and scooted up the bed as I pulled Danny with me. I saw him looking at me with something I couldn't really determine. He looked almost drunk. His eyes were blurry and his breath ragged. Then I realized I probably looked the same.
I felt him stiffen a bit when I reached into his boxers. He gently pulled my hand away. I looked at him slightly confused.
"CJ are you absolutely sure this…" I silenced him with a passionate kiss that left us both catching for our breath. His hands came up to cup my breasts still covered in the lace bra I wore.
I began to reach back to unhook it but Danny caught my right hand and raised it over my head with his left. He reached down and kissed me through the lace. A moan escaped my mouth. His other hand was slowly tracing circles on my other breast. His fingers slowly reached under the sheer fabric which made me arch up against the skin now touching me directly.
After another passionate kiss and our bodies trying to become one by closeness alone we sat up slightly to remove the last pieces of clothing.
As soon as Danny's hand settled on my thigh I felt my legs open up almost automatically to his touch. He caressed my thighs as I tried to cup his ass, but my arm couldn't reach around in the right angle.
"Danny I need you to…" he instantly knew and moved to position himself between my legs. His fingers now stroking me.
After that there were no more talking. As I felt him enter me I felt my arms and hands frantically clawing for something to hold onto. His arms and hands settled over mine as his mouth descended over mine.
Our first lovemaking was one of tenderness, passion and love. It was not awkward but entirely all consuming of our bodies. I felt a familiar tingle start to form as Danny picked up the pace a little.
I could feel that he was close. I felt the same as well. I wanted to ride the waves with him so I tried to remove my right hand from his firm hold. But again he read my mind. He slowed down for a second. We locked eyes as he kissed my hand and put it back over my head. He then reached down to where we became one and with gentle fingers and pressure made me reach and ride the same wave as him seconds later.
We fell asleep completely wrapped up in each other. Like all the touches, hugs and kissed we had missed in the last seven years had to be made up for here and now.
I felt a feather light kiss on my left shoulder and slowly opened my eyes. Danny was sitting on the floor opposite me. He reached for my hand. I looked over at the nightstand. The alarm clock said 3.55 am.
We sat in silence watching the moon setting and the stars slowly disappearing. Then Danny stood up pulling me with him.
"Come to bed…"
We got back into bed and he settled behind me. His right arm came to rest over my side and his hand settled on my lower stomach. He kissed me lightly on my right cheek before he whispered:
"This, us, right now. It was worth the wait."
I felt tears rolling down my cheeks and wanted to say something. He sensed and said:
"Tomorrow"
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You light up another cigarette
And I pour the wine
It's four o'clock in the morning
And it's starting to get light
Now I'm right where I want to be
Losing track of time
But I wish that it were still last night
You look like you're in another world
But I can read your mind
How can you be so far away?
Lying by my side
When I go away I'll miss you
And I will be thinking of you
Every night and day just...
Promise me you'll wait for me
'cos I'll be saving all my love for you
And I will be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
I need to know you feel the same way too
And I'll be home, I'll be home soon
When I go away I'll miss you
And I will be thinking of you
Every night and day just ...
Promise me you'll wait for me
'cos I'll be saving all my love for you
And I will be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
I need to know you feel the same way too
And I'll be home, I'll be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
'cos I'll be saving all my love for you
And I will be home soon
Promise me you'll wait for me
I need to know you feel the same way too
And I'll be home, I'll be home soon