Chapter 5

Staring at each other Stella couldn't move. She could feel the intensity of his heated stare that was melting through her soul.

"Umm..Mac. You okay?"

Breaking himself from her eyes, he got up and walked to the kitchen. God he couldn't breathe. What the hell was happening between them. He knew he dreamed of her, but all of a sudden it was like a reality. A dream coming true.

Stella could feel her pulse beating quickly. She knew they had affected each other in ways they had both only dreamed of. Trying to calm herself down, she sat up and wrapped her arms around her knees.

"Stel?? I brought you a coffee."

"Thanks Mac. Just sit in on the table."

"I think we need to talk Stella."

Laying her head on her knees she looked towards him again.

"I know we do Mac. We need to talk about our feelings. Feelings that have changed over the last few years. I've been dreaming about you alot lately. Very vivid, erotic dreams. Dreams of you caressing me, of your warm breath on my neck leaving me breathless. God some nights I can't see anything but you, you and I wrapped in passion I never thought was possible."

Mac could hear the warmth in her voice. He could see the passion that had aligned in her eyes.

"To be honest with you Stella I've had pretty much the same dreams. Especially in the shower as the water splashes across my skin I fantasize that it's your fingertips softly caressing each and every spot that drives my mind in ecstacy and pleasures beyond my control. Question now is. What are we going to do about it?"

Stella knew they were two grown adults who could handle their relationship with tenderness, understanding and care.

"I guess we could take it one step at a time Mac. We could let what happens happen. I mean we both know we need to explore what we are feeling. Hopefully we both come to realize that we can make it last forever."

"Yeah. That's what I was thinking to Stella. I can honestly say now that I've told you I feel more relaxed, at ease."

Trying to release the tension she picked up her pillow she threw it at him. Catching it in his hands, he placed it behind his and layed down.

"Hey Taylor. That's my pillow?" She laughed.

Pulling her down, he laid her head on his chest.

"I'll be your pillow Stella."

Wiggling herself in closer, she rested her hand and head on his chest, as he wrapped his arm around her. Then facing the TV they watched the rest of the first movie.

"Mac???"

"Yeah Stel?"

"You smell wonderful."

"Thanks. So do you."

Squeezing her in closer she sighed. When the first movie had ended, she jumped up and ran to the washroom. While Mac moved the snacks onto the table, and turned off the light leaving the room aglow in light from the TV.

Walking out of the washroom Stella laughed. The only thing she could see was the white of Mac's t shirt.

"What's so funny Stel?"

"It's dark in here Mac. The only thing I can see clearly is your t shirt."

Laying back down on the blanket, he wrapped her back in his arms.

"Which one is on now?"

"Imposter."

"Hmm...I think you may be in trouble Mac."

"Why is that?"

"Cause I love every part of Gary's anatomy in this movie. Just everything makes me hot." She laughed.

"Well then. All I can say is thank you Gary for looking so hot."

Stella laughed wildly. She knew damn well what Mac meant by that comment. That even though Gary may make her hot, Mac would be the one raking in all the benefits from it.

tbc....