Hey so... I know... it's been way too long and I feel so bad! Hope you enjoy this one and I promise I won't keep you waiting as long for the next one... or will I? Thanks for sticking around you guys, ye're the best! The reviews mean a lot and I really appreciate hearing from you all! x x x
Lauren felt her heart rate quicken as she felt Darren's hand slowly running down her waist and slipping inside her delicate red lace underwear. Her skin tingled slightly under his soft touch however she felt her body tense as his hand slid neared and nearer,
"Darren…"
He stopped immediately, pulling his hand away and hearing the uncertainty in her cracked voice as she said his name. He couldn't help but feel his heart drop a little in disappointment. He rolled off her and ran his hands through his unruly black curls. He was a guy and like all guys, he had needs that longed to be fulfilled, however Lauren wanted to take things slow and he vowed to respect her wishes.
"I'm sorry… I thought… I don't know," Lauren said avoiding his gaze. He saw her cheeks begin to flush red with embarrassment as her voice became softer, "I'm sorry…"
"Shhh Lo… do not apologise," he interrupted, seeing an unnecessary guilt in her expression. He propped himself up on his elbow and placed his hand under her chin, gently tilting her head up, forcing their eyes to meet, "When the time is right, it will all fall into place. I promised you I would not pressure you and I stand by that promise."
Lauren flashed him a tiny smile. He lay back down and stretched his arm around her, pulling her into his bare chest. They lay there in a comfortable silence and Darren listened as her breath gradually became slower and deeper. He glanced down at her small hand that was placed on his tummy. Gently, he stroked her fingers with his own, inwardly marvelling at their softness and minute size. He often called her his little Thumbelina. Her eyes were now closed and her dark lashed fluttered ever so slightly as her mind became more immersed in her dreams.
A couple of months back, he had never imagined having a relationship that could exist without frequent sex, however now he saw that there was so much more. The thought of losing Lauren was unbearable and he disregarded the thought at once, knowing it would only result in distress and worried sleep.
Gazing down at his girlfriend once more, he placed a kiss on her forehead before closing his own eyes and allowing the drowsiness to whisk him away.
"Shit," Lauren exclaimed leaping from the bed and grabbing her jeans from the floor.
"What? What's wrong?" Darren muttered wearily, his eyes still sticky with sleep, trying to follow her darting figure around the room as she gathered various belongings.
"I've a class… in 2 minutes," she gasped frantically checking her wrist, seemingly oblivious to the fact she wasn't wearing a watch,
"Here Lo," Darren grinned, tossing her, her phone. She caught it and Darren had to hold back a laugh as he watched her flustered face look up at him gratefully. He swung his legs out over the side of the bed and stood up to stretch,
"I'll see you later," she whispered breathlessly, leaning up and giving him a peck on the lips before rushing out the bedroom door. He shook his head in amusement as he heard her snappily greet Joe on her way out: "Joe, I don't have time to look at your bacon that looks like a fish!"
Darren sauntered out to the kitchen, stifling a yawn as his best friend and roommate turned upon hearing him enter,
"Hey bro check this out," Joe pointed excitedly at the frying pan, "doesn't it look like a…"
"Fish?... no maybe a merman, but I don't see a fish, " Darren teased, snatching a piece of crispy bacon.
Joe dished out eggs, sausages and bacon onto two plates and handed one across to Darren. There was one thing that not many people knew about Joe Walker, and that was that he was a badass chef. Maybe not the best for cleaning up after, but the good food made up for it,
"Hey will you leave some aside for Lo for after her class?"
Joe hummed a positive response, his mouth full of food. Swallowing, he sat down opposite Darren and smirked at him,
"What?" Darren asked.
"So… Lauren stayed the night…"
"Nothing happened," Darren interjected before Joe's erotic mind could explore the R-rated possibilities , "she said she wasn't ready so…" he sighed slightly.
"Dude! Are you serious? Just fuck her already!" Joe exclaimed loudly dropping his fork onto the plate with a clatter.
Darren placed his own utensils down and stared Joe in the eye, "she doesn't want to yet… I'm not going to be the prick that forces her to do something she doesn't want to."
"Ya. but Dar… " Joe seemed unable to understand the logic behind it and shook his head in wonderment at the idea, "I mean it's just sex, she's gotta get over it."
Darren remained silent, knowing Joe was not going to be supportive of any form of abstinence. He shifted uncomfortably in his chair and listened half-heartedly as Joe switched the conversation slightly and tried to come to a logical explanationas to how mermen and mermaids would have sex...
"... The Little Mermaid provides no insight at all in to the matter."
*KNOCK KNOCK*
Darren lifted his head in surprise and rose slowly, hearing another knock on the door. As he opened it fully his eyes widened,
"Devin? Um… hi… why? What brings you here this early?"
"Oh I won't stay long," she smiled innocently, stepping past him into the apartment, "I just wanted to ask a favour?"
Darren stared at her blankly, meaning her to go on, "yes?"
"Well the thing is… I need a tutor, to catch me up on things I missed during the first term because I'm hoping to do the exams this summer and get my first year credentials with everyone else."
She paused, as if for dramatic effect, "Dar, would you, maybe, be my tutor? Pleeeeaaasse?"
He hesitated momentarily, considering the request. Surely Lauren wouldn't mind? And Devin is a friend in need.
"Ya, I suppose I could…" he was cut off as she threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tight, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
"Ok so will we say twice a week at the library?" Darren suggested, "Tuesday and Thursday?"
Devin bit her lip, "Could we maybe change Thursday to Friday? I've a dance class on Thursdays."
"Ya, that's fine, Friday at 6.30," he confirmed, looking at her delighted expression, "I'll see you then."
Darren closed the door behind Devin as she bounced gleefully out. "Who was that?" Joe questioned, without looking up,
"Devin…" Darren paused as he realised that Joe was now eating the food they'd set aside for Lauren. Joe glanced up and shrugged,
"It was going cold and I was still hungry…. Wait Devin? your ex? What did she want?"
"She asked would I tutor her… so I said yes."
Joe stopped and rose his eyebrows. "Man, Lauren's gonna be pissed."
"What? No she won't. Lauren knows that I have no interest in Devin."
"So are you telling me you're not even a little bit nervous about telling Lauren this news?" Joe asked pointedly. Darren froze and thought about it.
"Ah…"
"Good luck bud," Joe said, getting up and clapping him on the back.
"Maybe I won't need to say anything for a while… This whole tutoring thing might not even last so there's no point stirring up trouble for the sake of it," Darren reasoned, looking at Joe questioningly.
"Keeping up a steady relationship is not my area of specialty," Joe responded quickly, "on the contrary; I try to ward off such responsibilities."
Darren rolled his eyes in exasperation, "man, you're useless…. Look it'll be fine. Lo need never know."
At that moment, he heard the familiar beep of his phone, indicating a text message.
2 new messages
Hey,
Can't wait for our study date Friday night! I've a test Saturday morning so this means so much to me Dar! You're a life saver!
Dev x
He clicked out of it and into the next one,
Morning Prince Charming,
Sorry for leaving in such a rush earlier. If it makes u feel better I was thinking about you all thru class. Btw I've got two tickets to see Mere's stand-up comedy show Friday night. Wanna make it a date? It starts at 7.30.
L
Darren leaned back in his chair, "shit."
Yep I'm stirring up a bit of trouble in Crisspez land! lalalalala :)