Chapter 9

Cassie decided to make burgers and brats on the grill along with a make your own salad bar. Everyone had a good time. After eating they all went into the family room where the three couples as well as George and Grace working together as partners decided to play a game. Cassie brought out Ono and asked them all to come to the table. She explained that they had a few house rules to the game she, George, and Grace called Speed Ono. The house rules were simple, the draw two and four cards would stack, she laughed and said one time they had piled them up until they got to draw thrity four. And the other rule was that if you had an exact match you could play out of turn, then play would resume from the new player.

By the end of the night George had won two games, Grace three, and the big surprise of the evening was that Sturgis had won four!

Again Cassie and AJ stayed behind when the rest headed for the stairs. She told George and Grace to go on up even though they had volenteered to stay and help. AJ put away the cards while Cassie turned off the lights and locked up. The two of them went upstairs together hand in hand. At Cassie's door she just smiled and opened the door inviting him to go in first after she had reached around the edge of the door and turned on the light.

Cassie turned on one bedside lamp and told AJ he could turn off the overhead light as she went to the other side of the bed and clicked on the other small light. He complied and the room faded from very bright to a romantic glow. Taking time to look around he saw a lovely room that wasn't too feminie. He found it very calming and peaceful. She gave him time to take everything in. Cassie lit a small candle under an unusual container before approaching him. As she drew closer the room filled with the most amazing smell.

"What is that scent?" he inquired.

"It's a combination of sandlewood and ylang ylang not only is it one of my favorites it also promotes romance."

"Did you think we were going to need help in that area?"

"Oh no, like I said it is one of my favorite combinations, I ususally switch between this and a lavendar and chamomile blend."

"What does that one do?"

"Encourages relaxization and sleep."

"Then I'm glad you didn't choose that combo for tonight."

"I hoped you would feel that way," she told him with a smile.

Cassie was wondering if AJ was hesitating about their intamacy because he just stood there. She decided that she would let him know she was ready. Taking it slow she reached up to caress his face, "AJ have you changed your mind about being here with me tonight?"

"No Cassie, I just didn't want to rush you."

A sweet smile appeared and she told him, "AJ..."

"Yes Cassie?"

"I don't mind at all if you rush me."

He gave her a crooked grin and asked her, "Will you allow me to take my time undressing you?"

"Oh yes," she sighed, and he began to do just that.

Slowly and tenderly he removed her blouse and skirt but when he reached for her bra Cassie shook her head and told him that turn about was only fair and reached for the buttons of his shirt.

When AJ was down to his boxers she turned her back to him so he could undo the clasp of her peach lace bra. Her matching panties were soon on the floor along with her bra. Once his boxers were also on the floor Cassie walked over to the bed to turn the covers down.

She slid into bed and held out her hand inviting him to join her. AJ didn't hesitate, once next to her he took Cassie in his arms and kissed her deeply, then he trailed kisses down her neck to her lovely shoulders.

Cassie sighed in pleasure as her hands slid up his chest. Her moan came soon after as he took one of her nipples in his mouth and began to pay loving attention to it. So her other nipple wouldn't feel left out his fingers carressed it.

To Be Continued…