Kenny woke up early that morning and went for a run. Running always made him relieve any worries or stress. He wasn't necessarily stressed but he the fact that he wouldn't stop thinking about Kat really made him uneasy.
The night before, after closing her door and walking down the steps of her small townhouse porch, Kenny struggled with himself. He wanted to turn around, to knock at her door again and tell her that he still felt something very special for her. He wanted to hold her tight in his arms and make love to her. But he knew he couldn't go so fast. He didn't even know how she felt about him yet. He had a feeling that she still liked him. The look in her eyes was amazing, especially when they were dancing together.
He truly didn't know what to do at this point. It was obvious that the flames were still there, maybe even more intense now that they were adults. But how would that ever work out? He lived hours away from her, not that it was a big deal, but almost all of his free time was dedicated to his son. Kenny knew that a relationship was something that he didn't need at the moment. But on the other hand, when would he ever be open to one anyway?
He ran his five miles and went back to hotel. He needed a hot shower. He needed to know what to do about Kat. One thing he had already decided: he would surprise her and show up at the school.
'Bye, Ms. Kat ' the last of her students yelled back
Kat saw the little girls rushing out of the place just like little bees out of a hive. She smiled and then she looked up to see Kenny.
'Hey.' She said simply, picking her stuff up from the floor.
'Hi,.' He responded, leaning on the wall.
'It's good to see you again.' She stood up and walked to him.
'Same here.'
'So… what are you doing today?'
Anything with you... She blushed at her thoughts.
'Hum, nothing planned. Want to do something?'
'Sure. Any suggestions?'
What about just making out?
'Hum', she said, thinking, 'maybe I should pay you back for yesterday and cook something for you.'
He didn't want to miss the joke.
'Oh… can you cook now?'
Kat hit his arm playfully.
'Sure, I can, You never tasted my food.'
'Yes, I did, in fact.'
'15 years ago, doesn't count. Wait till you taste my Hawaiian chicken.'
'Sounds yummy! I'm already getting hungry.'
So am I… Stop thinking about that, Kat. She thought, mad at herself.
Kenny sighed at the thought that he still knew her so much. He wondered how their lives would have been like if they had never parted.
He was lost in his own thoughts when she saw her standing in the living room, a towel in her hands drying them.
Kenny reached out to her face and pulled her close to a warm kiss. His kiss was more intense and passionate this time and she felt as if she was flying. He touched her knees and pulled them up, placing her legs on his lap. His whole body froze at the touch of their tongues. This time he didn't go slowly, he savored her lips intently, as if leaving his mark on her. His hands tightened on her waist, and he felt her lightness compared to his heavy body.
He broke their kiss but stayed close to her, their foreheads touching. He gulped.
'Kat…' He paused, closing his eyes. ' I wish we had never parted.'
The strong emotion on his voice made her shiver. She knew then that he still cared for her.
'So do I, Kenny. I should have never left you.'
'No, you had to leave, you had to be with your family. But I should have fought for you.'
She smiled.
'Let's stop blaming ourselves. It's too late for that now.'
'I still have feelings for you, I didn't know until I saw you after all this time.'
She touched his face and gave him a light kiss.
'I also have feelings for you, I always have.'
Kenny pulled her back to his arm, her cheek resting on his chest. He felt relieved and happy at the same time, even though he didn't know what he would do.
Kat felt wonderful after what had happened, but she was also worried about their future.
'What are we going to do?' She asked, unwrapping from his arms.
'Right now, I guess we have to live the present. Carpe diem.'
She gave him a beautiful smile.
'I guess you're right.'
'Let this be OUR Sunday, the day when nothing else matters.' He said smiling and kissing her again.
'Yeah, and the day that I have to prove that I'm a great cook.' She teased, standing up and walking back to the kitchen.
Kenny smiled as he saw her leaving. He felt inebriated by her aroma and softness. She was still his Kat. But now she was smarter, mature, and super, super sexy. Gosh, he couldn't stop thinking about her sweet curves and her body. What would it feel like to touch her again.
'Want some help?' He got up from the couch, trying to focus on something else.
'That'd be lovely. You can start cutting up the vegetables.'
'I always knew you loved my abilities with a knife.'
'Indeed.'
Kat got the chicken out of the oven, and it smelled wonderful. Kenny had left a while ago to go get some wine. She felt stupid she didn't have any alcoholic drinks in her house, but she actually didn't drink much, unless there was a special occasion. And Kenny was special. The way he looked at her while he cut the vegetables was breathtaking. He smiled while he told her stories of his life when he lived in tokyo and how his career was consuming him and he also needed a break.
Kenny grinned as he entered the house, placing the wine bottle on the table.
'So, have you spoke your mom? How is Brie?'
She was glad he seemed to care.
'Great. She's decorating the tree house.' She responded smiling and placing the dish on the table.
'So like you.' He said in a contemplating tone.
'Yes. She's a troublemaker just like her mom.'
They laughed and got ready to eat. Kenny poured wine in her glass, and they sat down.
'This is… amazing. 'he smiled
'Yes!' she said cheerily, 'I knew I could prove that I can cook perfectly.'
'What can't you do perfectly, Kat?' He grinned, holding her hand.
She came closer to him and said in a whisper.
'Relationships, apparently.'
Kenny chuckled loudly at her honesty.
'Well, we're even then. At least you're not a divorcee.'
As they had their meal, her stomach felt tight with tension. She knew what was coming. Every cell of her body ached for his touch. And it wasn't because she hadn't been with a man in a long time. She ached for him, only. She had the chance to go out with other guys, but she wasn't interested. But from the very first moment when their lips touched again, she knew there was no way out. She wanted him. And now she knew he wanted her, too. Was it normal that she was nervous?
'Are you alright?' He asked, holding her hand.
'Yes. I just can't eat much of my own food.'
'Well, that's a shame because this is heavenly.'
She smiled sweetly.
he helped her clean up and do the dishes. He felt great being beside her and doing trivial things together. He poured more wine in her glass and they sat in the couch. He could sense her uneasiness.
'Kat' he called, touching her face with his thumb. 'My turn to ask now. What's on your mind?'
She breathed deeply and smiled.
'I guess you also read my mind now.'
'I always did, just never told you.'
'Again: not fair…' She smiled but her smile slowly faded. 'It's just too much going on lately and now us… Wow, too much to handle.'
' We don't have to do anything other than getting to know each other again.'
'This is not it.' She shook her head.
'What is it?'
'I know it's fast, but I don't want to wait any longer…to be with you. I also don't know what's going to happen afterwards, but I should listen to my heart at least once in my life without thinking of consequences.'
He approached her and placed their glasses on the coffee table.
'And what does your heart say?'
'That I want you.'
He gasped lightly and smiled tenderly at her, cupping her face with his hands.
'I want you, too, I always did.'
'Really?' She asked, relieved.
'Really'
Her breath trembled and Kenny noticed she was nervous.
His lips closed on hers and she felt as if she was losing her breath again.
Her body had a floral and sweet scent that inebriated and drugged him. He just couldn't get enough of her. He just wanted to rip off that teal top she was wearing and her jeans, but he ignored the want for now. He would go slowly with her. She had been lonely for a long time, and it would feel strange to have rough sex with a man that was basically a stranger to her in that type of relationship. He would give what she wanted in her own pace. If all she wanted was to kiss him, he would kiss her the whole damn night. If she wanted to make love to him, he would be the happiest man on Earth that day.
Kat stood up and he did the same, without breaking the kiss. Kenny tenderly moved his hands over her sweet body and stopped them on her hips. Her arms wrapped around his neck, and she stared at him intently.
'I want you.' She said reinforcing her words this time.
His eyes shone at her words. That's what he longed to hear.
'I want you, too, Kat.'
His lips moved to her neck and rested there while she explored his body with her delicate hands. He cupped her bottom with his hands, and she took the chance to hop on him, wrapping her legs against his waist. They felt like they were both on auto pilot, not capable of controlling their actions. They just wanted to be with each other.
Kenny slowly carried her into her room and placed her on the bed, not parting their kiss for a while. As he lay atop of her, she opened her eyes to see his beautiful smile.
'Am I going too fast?' He asked, concerned.
'No, Please, I'm all yours.'
He hesitated.
'I don't have protection. Damn it…' He was getting ready to leave when she pulled him back to her.
'Don't worry, I'm always on birth control. She smiled and kissed him.
He felt relieved going back to her arms. He wanted to go nowhere.
She rose her body up and he kissed her neck and grabbed her waistline, feeling the softness of her skin. They both shed themselves of their pants and stared at each other for a long time. He slowly placed his body on top of hers again and kissed her softly on her parted lips, feeling her breath coming out. His tongue teasingly brushed her mouth as he tasted her. She grinned as his kisses went down to her neck and to her chest. She rose her body up on her elbows and eyed him intently. His fingers moved behind her back, and she could feel her bra being unclasped.
The first sight of her nakedness made him tremble with want. She was so beautiful. He tenderly kissed her breasts and she let her body heavily drop back on the bed. She was on flames. The feeling of his thumb on her nipple was driving her crazy with need. Then He sucked them lightly and Kat moaned his name almost inaudibly.
It was a matter of seconds till they got rid of all clothes. He placed his body on hers lightly, afraid he could hurt her since he felt so heavy compared to her petite frame. Her hands cupped his face and then embraced his neck. They eyed each other firmly as if they were talking. She nodded and grinned, saying she was ready.
She closed her eyes and felt the tip of his arousal brush her center lightly. She took a deep breath, but she felt relaxed. Little by little he filled her, his lips never parting from hers.
He was absolutely amazing, perfection. Making love to Kenny again was what she had always believed to be a dream. He was gentle, passionate, and sexy at the same time. And he definitely knew how to please a woman. His thrusts were getting more intense, and she thought she was about to lose her mind when she felt a powerful burning sensation on her feet rising up through her whole body. She moaned as her strongest release ever swallowed her like a wave. Kenny's thrusts became deeper and faster and in a few seconds, he dropped his body on hers, moaning her name. She held him tight as he released inside her.
They remained entangled for a long time. he remained inside her, and he didn't want to move. The world had apparently stopped, and that's how they felt. Their heartbeats slowed down little by little. A stream of sweat connected their bodies and they felt intimate and satisfied.
He rose his head and looked at her, brushing her hair out of her pretty face. He could see her eyes were a little damp, filled with emotion and passion. He smiled sweetly.
Kat pulled him to a light kiss. She could wait no longer. She had to say it again. Her heart screamed to release it
'Kenny,' she called in a faint whisper. 'I love you.'
