Chapter 15
For the first time since before her attack, Jude found comfort in waking up to find a body next to her and a hand in her. It was dark in the room but there eyes adjusted quickly. Jude felt Tommy's muscles slightly tense as she ran her fingers up and down his toned torso.
"That tickles." Tommy whispered, not owning up to the other effect her touch was having on him.
Jude lifted her head from his chest and briefly looked up into his eyes before she reached up and gently kissed him. "What time is it?"
Tommy reached for the clock next to the bed. "It's ten. I guess we missed our reservations."
"It was well worth it, at least in my opinion." Jude said, suddenly becoming self-conscious.
"Hey," Tommy said, seeing her demeanor change. He lifted her chin so she was forced to look at him. "I wouldn't have changed anything. It was—you were amazing." Jude smiled and kissed him again, more passionately this time. She was amazed at how well he could read her. Their bodies reconnected as they made love again.
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About an hour later, both Tommy and Jude's stomachs started to growl. Tommy threw on his boxers and handed a shirt to Jude as the couple made there way into the kitchen.
Jude jumped up onto the counter as Tommy rummaged through the fridge and cabinet for something for them to eat. Jude watched him silently. She watched as he cooked and took control of the kitchen. It was a side she hadn't seen of him before. His actions showed his comfort and experience. A smile crept onto her face as she continued to watch in slight amazement.
He turned around to see her staring at him and smiling. "What's got you all smiley?"
"You do. I didn't know you could cook." She said as she hopped off the counter and wrapped her arms around him from behind. He turned to face her and gave her a quick kiss on the top of her head before telling her to relax in the living room while he finished dinner.
He joined her about 10 minutes later. He had 2 bowls of pasta with a homemade tomato sauce. Jude took a bite and was instantly amazed.
"You know, now that I know you can cook, you will be doing all of the cooking in this relationship." She said smiling and then taking another bite of the delicious food.
"Oh, yeah? And what will I get in return?" Tommy asked suggestively.
"I'll make it up to you." Jude said placing her bowl on the coffee table and leaning into Tommy. Her lips inches from his she whispered, "I'll do the dishes." She quickly kissed him and resumed eating as Tommy gave a slight chuckle after regaining his composure from their close contact.
"So what time are you and Sadie driving home tomorrow?" Tommy asked, sobering the couples light moment.
Jude's faced immediately saddened. She did not want to leave Tommy, especially after what had happened earlier in the day. She had a hard enough time sleeping without him before they started having sex. "I think around 3." Jude said as she got up to grab some drinks from the kitchen.
"Yeah, I was thinking about driving home around then also." Jude returned handing Tommy a drink and taking a sip of her own. She was avoiding eye contact with him and he knew why. "I've been thinking, since your mom isn't going to be home from business for another week anyway, maybe you would want to come back with me for the first half of break?"