Chapter 6

The ride back was a quiet one and Sue enjoyed the comfortable setting, allowing herself to examine him while he was paying attention to the road. His left hand grasped the wheel while his other hand rested on her seat, offering her a simple contact. She reached out for his hand, intertwining their fingers together, her heartbeat accelerating as his warm hand touched hers.

She turned away from him, focusing on the landscape outside the car. Jack squeezed her hand and she squeezed in return, reassuring him. She already passed the anxiety that always hunted her whenever he was around and now when it seemed things are finally progressing towards the direction she secretly desired for so many months now, she no longer felt like a lovesick puppy around him, a strange sense of power engulfing her, rejoicing that he seemed to want her just as much as she wanted him.

Jack gave her some peace and quiet to gather her thoughts, recognizing the need for some space. He was happy with everything that happened between them that morning. He was probably more upfront then he ever been, he never imagined openly declaring in front of Sue that he intended to sweep her off her feet…he never imagined that she would cooperate. He smiled softly when he stopped at a red light; he never imagined watching Sue with a gorgeous bathing suit so early in their relationship. In his mind, he always imagined them on a sandy beach, the wind tousling their hair as they traveled along the shoreline together, watching the sunset.

The sounds of multiple car horns shook him from his musings and he averted his mind from caressing Sue's soft shoulders, focusing on the road again, intent on bringing them home safely.

When they finally arrived, Jack parked the car across the street and walked her to her apartment, refusing when she invited him to come inside. "I think you need your rest and we could go and have some dinner tonight. How does that sound?"

"I wouldn't know." A smile appeared on her lips at his astound expression. "I can't hear, Jack…remember?" She teased. "But it read pretty nice. I'd love to go to dinner with you."

He waved his finger at her, a wide grin forming on his lips when she chuckled. "Touché, Miss Thomas." She shrugged her shoulders, an innocent smile tracing her lips. "Then, I will let you rest and see you around seven and a half?"

She nodded her head and he reached out for her waist, circling her with his arms and pulling her closer. Sue's breathe caught in her throat when she realized his mouth was slowly descending towards her. Hesitantly tilting her head forward, she met him half way, their lips meeting softly. His hands tightened around her waist and she willingly drew closer, her palms flat against his broad chest.

The pressure of his touch was consuming, stealing away her concentration and ability to think, making breathing difficult and confusing. She gasped softly and Jack didn't hesitate to take possession, seeking entrance to her mouth, relieved and excited that she returned his explorations, her tongue meeting his in a slow dance, her hand sneaking to stroke his jaw.

He broke the kiss slowly, nibbling on her lower lip before releasing her and pulling her further into his arms, caressing her hair. Sue gathered her hazy thoughts slowly, raising questioning eyes when she felt his chest moving and watching him as he chuckled. "Well, did my kissing technique improved since lunch?" He wondered, grinning when her face flushed scarlet. "Does that mean you approve?"

Sue swatted his arm, smiling at him. "I'll see you soon, Jack."

He nodded his head, stealing one last kiss before pulling away from her and heading towards his apartment. His time was short and he had plenty of things to do.

"We shared a small apartment, two bedrooms, one shower and a very small living room and kitchen." Jay spoke quietly. "Things were strange at first, I never lived with a guy before and there was this tension of the beginning of the school year, he was on his third year and I only just started." She pursed her lips. "Anyway, after a while we grew closer and became friends. Sharing an apartment together can be very intimate…he saw me at my worst days."

Bobby stretched his lean body and folded his arms behind his neck, leaning his head against them. "So you fell in love with him?"

She sighed. "Just like a silly school girl who has a crush on her handsome teacher."

"How handsome was he?" Bobby interested, feeling a little annoyed when she practically swooned beside him.

"Very handsome, Bobby." Her eyes glazed over. "Brown thick hair and chocolate brown eyes with the longest eyelashes…and he was so nice, such a nice guy, there aren't any guys like him these days…" Bobby rolled his eyes. "And you know what the worst thing is? He looks even better today, he carries himself differently, he developed some muscles…all I did was grow a stomach and gain fat tissue in places a woman shouldn't have it."

Bobby burst in laughter. "What are you talking about? You're completely mental if you think you're fat."

"I don't think I'm fat I just think I have a not so flat stomach, it's my punishment for eating all that ice cream."

"Well, I like a woman who enjoys her food." He declared. "I once sat in a restaurant and my date barely ate her lettuce and it was very frustrating."

"Where's the chocolate?" Jay reached out for the package and Bobby raised his eyebrows with surprise.

"I thought you were stuffed from lunch, you just said so…"

"Alright, Bobby, I'm gonna let you in on a very secretive feminine secret." Jay whispered, grinning when he drew closer. "Women have two separate stomachs." She said quietly.

"Oh, like cows?" Bobby groaned when she threw a pillow on him, laughing and pulling her towards him, aligning their bodies so they lay facing each other on the sofa.

"Cows have four and it's actually one that's divided…never mind, the thing is that women have one stomach that especially designed for deserts and chocolates." She grinned, taking a bite from the chocolate bar. "There's always room for more desert!"

He watched her while she ate the chocolate, her eyes closing with pleasure at the sweet taste. He nudged her shoulder, leaning his head on his hand. "Tell me about him."

She pouted. "Do I have to? I'm having fun without thinking about him…" Jay trailed off, suddenly embarrassed.

"I thought that was the entire idea of rebound, Jay, you know…talking about them."

"Alright…" she sighed, pursing her lips. "So we've known each other for almost two years when he showed up one night completely miserable and knocked on my bedroom door. It was the ending of the school year and I was trying really hard to concentrate on my studies. He provided a much-needed break." She chuckled. "Anyway, his girlfriend just dumped him and he was really upset, they were dating on and off since high school and things really started to get serious between them."

"Ouch…" Bobby sympathized. "So he was upset…"

"He was slightly drunk and since I just broke up with my own mistake a couple of days earlier I decided to forget about studies and have a pity party…it's always better when you have someone to whine with." She chuckled. "Anyway, we might have drunk a little too much and things started to become little more then what friends should do. You know…we kissed and…a little more then just kissing…"

"You slept with him?"

"No…one of us or both passed out at some point." She bit her lips. "I woke up alone the next morning and he made me breakfast in bed and left a note saying that he was sorry. The problem was that I wasn't sorry about anything."

"Come here." Bobby offered her a warm hug, sighing when she cuddled closer to him, her body fitting his as they made themselves more comfortable. He moved to lay on his back, pulling her half on top of him, her head resting on his chest. Jay traced a light pattern on his chest with her finger before raising her head so that she could look at him.

"So, a night afterwards we signed an agreement that if we'll get to a certain age and won't be in a meaningful relationship, we'll marry each other. That date is today, my birthday and he told me he isn't in a relationship, but he wants to pursue one with a woman he knows." She rolled her eyes. "That's a lame excuse, don't you think?"

"Today is your birthday?" Bobby smiled. "I'm sorry you had such a horrible morning."

"Yeah, but my afternoon is turning to be quite nice." She grinned, closing her eyes when he stroked her hair and pulled her closer. She knew what he was doing but found that she didn't care, he was nice and handsome and she needed the distraction, she needed someone to tell her that he wanted her. When his lips finally found hers she responded eagerly, desiring something that could consume her. The kiss was gentle but passionate and she arched closer, tangling their legs together, moving her hands to caress his hair.

Bobby groaned into the kiss, meaning for it to be innocent but not at all surprised when it turned out to be completely different. He caressed her back and waist, stopping just below her breast, wondering if he should take it forward or stop. She stopped him, breaking the kiss and staring at him with startled eyes. "I'm sorry." He whispered but she shook her head.

"No…it's okay…I'm sorry…I just…I don't have a lot of experience and it's been a while since I did any of it…and I…I'm a bubbling idiot." She groaned, covering her face with her hands.

Bobby chuckled. "It's okay…it's been a while for me to, don't worry about it." He sighed. "I didn't bring you here to sleep with you, but you are an attractive woman." He trailed a line on her cheek. "I don't want you to be nervous…"

"I'm not…I think." She gazed at him. "You're not so bad on the eyes too." She smiled, rolling her eyes when he grinned at her.