I'm afraid that now that I've gotten Rocky and Adam together, that I'm a little low on plot. As always, if you see a typo let me know. I have problems with them because I know what's supposed to be there so I overlook them. Oh yeah, I'm trying not to get graphic on my sex scenes so they may be a little bare. :-)

Commitment

On Friday night, I sat at my desk, working on schoolwork. I was trying to get as much done as possible before I headed out to River Bend to see Rocky.

It's a three hour drive from Greensboro to him; which was just long enough to not let us see each other as often as we'd like. For the last three years, Rocky and I have only seen each other on weekends, any school breaks I had and any vacations he could manage. And since he'd opened his second dojo and started looking for a third, well, he couldn't manage often.

I wish we lived closer to each other, but until I graduate, we're stuck in this situation. Actually, I want to live together, but I still need to talk to him about it.

I jumped at the sound of the doorbell and swore as I got up. Any distraction would just take me longer to get done…and that much longer to get to Rocky. I swung the door open, ready to snap out a question, but instead ended up with an armful of hot male. His mouth locked on mine, hard, and his tongue swept into my open mouth.

He booted the door closed and pressed me up against it. My hands rubbed down his back and then snaked underneath his shirt, feeling his hot muscles twitch at my touch. I moaned into his mouth. Five days was too long to not feel him around me, beneath me.

He trailed kissed across my face and nipped my ear lobe. My breath caught as he cupped my butt. "Bedroom," he growled softly.

"Yes," I muttered.

We headed to the door, pulling our clothes off; too impatient to wait. I knew from his behavior that this time I'd be on bottom. It was something we both enjoyed.

I got in position as he prepared himself and me. "Are you ready?"

"Just do it. A little pain is good sometimes."

His eyes burned but he remained careful as he pushed inside. When he was all the way in, he inhaled deeply and went still. "Is something wrong?" I gasped.

"No, I just didn't want this ended before it's really begun. Five days is way too long without you."

I smiled as he echoed my thoughts, but the lust coursing through my body was making it hard to concentrate. He started moving, in a steady pace that took me to the edge, but didn't quite take me over. Mindlessly, I muttered words I couldn't understand, but Rocky got the gist of it. His hands pressed where I needed and I came, only seconds before he did.

Later, after a playful shower together and a short nap, I crawled out of bed and went back to the living room. I wanted to finish my work while I had the chance because otherwise, this weekend would have to end early so I could do it. I became engrossed in my work and before I knew it, two hours had passed. I pushed my books to the side and stretched. I jolted when Rocky spoke behind me. "I've been thinking…"

I turned around to find him leaning against the door frame. "About what?"

"You mean you aren't going to make some smart-ass comment about me thinking?" He sounded so shocked that I opened my mouth to apologize, but then he ruined it by winking. I laughed. "You had me going for a minute."

He grinned. "Your face was cute." He came into the room and sat on the corner of the desk. He leaned in for a soft kiss. We parted reluctantly, but he took my hand and entwined our fingers together. His thumb ran across my knuckles. I arched my eyebrow, warily. That was his move when he was nervous about something.

"So, what have you been thinking about?"

"I've been thinking that we should live together. Maybe buy a house."

I choked. "Buy a house?" I croaked. I winced at my stupidity. That was what he'd just said.

He scowled at me. "You don't have to sound so stunned. It was just an idea."

He got up and headed out of the room before I could reply. I ran after him. "Stop, Rocky." I grabbed him and turned him toward me. Instead of looking at me, he rested his forehead on my shoulder. "I think it's a good idea, baby." His head popped up and my stomach sank at the tears in his eyes. "I know I was acting stupid, but you stunned me. I was thinking the same thing earlier, so when you mentioned it, I was surprised. Forgive me?"

"If you'll forgive me for trying to run off without talking," he whispered.

"Of course I do. This is a big step for us. Do you think we're ready for it?"

"Here's the deal. I love you. You love me. If we're not ready, then no one is." I smiled at his enthusiasm. "Besides," he continued, "I live above my main dojo and you're living here until you graduate. Have you figured out where you're going to settle?"

I stared at him guiltily. "Is that why you stopped figuring out where to open your next dojo? Because you want to know where I'm going?"

"Not exactly," he explained. "Actually, it's because my finances are settled enough for another building or a mortgage for a house. I just mean that I can pay for it until you get settled, so get that look out of your eyes. We can wait until you graduate, I mean, if you don't want to do it now. I just want to be with you. Living together, loving together, and facing our lives together."

"You're babbling."

"I know. I'm just so nervous you're going to say no."

"I'm not going to say no. I'm going to say yes." His breath caught and he launched himself at me. This was our beginning and I know it was going to work out for us.