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Chapter 9 – Steamy

"Night Jake."

I whispered into the darkness after him though I knew he couldn't hear me.

Which top should I wear to see Jake today? I sigh as I rummage through the contents of my closet, scattering clothes all around my room.

Someone knocks on my door and I secure my robe before calling out for them to come in.

"Hey honey."

"Hey dad, what's up?"

"Alex what happened in here?"

I look around at the mess I made and shrug.

"I can't decide on an outfit."

A small smile plays on his lips.

"You seeing Jake again today?"

I shrug and fight off my own smile.

"Well I like that boy. He's very polite. He looks a lot older than he is, but I trust him. He treats you very well."

Now I can't help but smile.

"I know he's new and living in a hotel, he must be running low on cash. When you see him today let him know that if he needs a job, I'd be more than happy to give him a job at the sub station. "

I smile and give my dad a hug

"Thanks dad"

"Alright well… clean up your room before you leave."

With a wave of my wand and few rhyming words my clothes start floating through the room, putting themselves away in my closet. I grab a blue silky tank top as it floats by.

"Perfect!"

My dad rolls his eyes and leaves, making me laugh.

I can't believe I spent so much time fussing over my outfit, my hair, and makeup. Jake is turning me into a total girly girl. I even sprayed on a little perfume my mom bought for me for my birthday one year.

I swipe on a little lip-gloss then flash myself to Jakes door. That felt good. I've been walking around way too much lately because of him. Man, he's got me going all girly and getting exercise. What has he done to me? I laugh to myself, tuck my wand into my boot and knock on the door.

He opens the door with a warm smile. He must have seen me through the peephole.

"Hey you."

"Hey"

I breathe, now he's turning me into a gooey romantic too. What's up with this? His gaze keeps shifting to my lips then back up to my eyes. I can tell he want to kiss me but doesn't know if it's okay. He's so careful and sweet but my feelings for him are anything but careful or sweet. They're hungry. I have some kind of animal attraction to him. I want to just throw myself into his arms and kiss him fiercely.

I push him backward into the room and shut the door behind me. Immediately I wrap my hand around the back of his head and pull his lips down to mine. He gladly follows my lead and wraps his arms around my waist. He lifts me up, holding me tight against his chest and I laugh against his lips. He pulls away and puts me down, still smiling brightly.

"What's so funny?"

"I just feel so tiny compared to you."

"You are tiny."

I hit his solid chest and he laughs. He didn't even flinch when I hit him.

"It's not a bad thing. I like it."
I blush lightly and walk over to his bed to sit down. He comes and sits next to me.

"So what do you want to do?"

All I really want to do is keep kissing him. I want that gooey melting feeling I get every time he kisses me.

"Can we just hang out here?"

"Well sure, but trust me its pretty boring here. I didn't really bring much from Washington. We could watch TV or something."

"I think I have an idea that's a lot more fun and exciting than TV."

*Jacob*

There's a fire in her eyes that instantly tells me exactly what she wants to do. Before I had a chance to say anything, her lips are back on mine. I love kissing her but I just can't help but think of last night, how she pushed me away to look for her ex. I can't get so physically involved with Alex yet if I know she still has feelings for that guy. It hurts too much and it would kill me If he came back and took her from me.

I take her by the shoulders and pull her lips from mine. I hate that look on her face. The confusion and worry makes my heart clench.

"What's wrong?"

"Alex I do want to make out with you. You don't even know how badly I want you but…"

"But?"

She looks hurt but I have to tell her.

"But Mason… I know you still have feelings for him. You ditched me yesterday to look for him. I can't go further with you knowing he could come back and take you away from me. I can't handle that."

"Jake… Jake I'm sorry. I don't want you to… please don't think that I…"

She can't find the right words to say whatever she's trying to tell me. She sighs in frustration.

"All I can ever think about is you Jake. I don't want Mason back, even if I do find him. He still means a lot to me because he was one of my best friends. But Jake, I might not understand it but, for some reason ever since I met you that day you found me in the woods, you stole the part of my heart that Mason used to hold. It's yours now; so don't worry about him. Trust me the only thing on my mind when I'm kissing you, is you. And I'm sorry about yesterday, I really am."

I can tell she means every word and I know I hold her hear. She's my imprint. I'm still getting used to the whole imprint thing but I really have to stop doubting how powerful it is.

"I'm sorry Alex. I'm sorry I doubt you. I just… I think if we made things more official between us, I'd be more comfortable and secure with everything going on between us."

A sly grin creeps onto her face. It drives me crazy. She looks so sexy.

"Jacob, are you asking me to be your girlfriend?"

I fought the blush I felt rising to my cheeks.

"Yeah, I am."

"Well, I'd love to. But only if that gives me permission to make out with you now with no more interruptions or doubt. I want your full attention."

I smile and feel the excitement building. My whole body feels like its buzzing with excitement.

"Get over here"

I say and grab her, pulling her own on top of me. Our lips collide once again; this time the passion flows out of both of us with such intensity, with nothing held back. She's all mine. I love it.

She's so light on top of me. But her kisses are anything but light. They're full of desire. Terrible thoughts of whether or not she has kissed Mason like this float around in my head. The jealousy is driving me crazy no matter how hard she tried to reassure me. I force myself to push thoughts of her and Mason out of my head and just enjoy the fact that she's now slipping her hands up my shirt. She runs her hands over my abs. Man that feels good. I've kissed girls before and I've even made out with girls before but its never felt this good, ever.

Her hands take their time exploring my chest and abs before they start dancing on the edge of the waist of my jeans. I'm not going to be able to hold out and not embarrass myself by getting a boner much longer if she doesn't stop. Time to take charge.

I flip her over onto her back under me. I'm careful not put too much weight on her. She lets out a little gasp in surprise but then she smiles and pulls me down on top of her and kisses me. She's so hot. I can't help myself and nuzzle my way to her neck where I kiss and nibble it softly, making her squirm beneath me. Her whole body rubs against mine and I can't take it anymore. I give up trying to stop my boner and just let it happen. What does she expect when she's acting like this; it's bound to happen. Another small gasp escapes her when she feels it.

"Sorry I just… I cant … "

"It's okay"

She smiles at me reassuringly and pulls me back down on her.

After a few more minutes I carefully and slowly slip my hand under her silky tank. The skin is so soft and delicate. I don't venture too far up so that I don't make her uncomfortable. Lord knows I want to. I don't want to go too fast. This is the first time we've made out; we're not ready to remove articles of clothing. I want to make sure she's okay with it before I try. She trembles beneath my touch; I can tell she's enjoying it because she's hot and her breath is short and erratic. I want to continue. I want to go so much further but I can't, I have to take things slow. I have to pull away. I can't continue like this I'll end up going too far.

It takes me a few minutes to make myself actually pull away but eventually I do. I pull myself off of her and onto my back on the bed next to her. I take a deep breath as she turns on her side to look at me. Her eyes are dark with lust.

"You done? Can't handle it?"

It's adorable that she's teasing me.

"No I can't. If I keep going I'd end up pushing you to go too far too soon."

She snuggles up into my side, draping her arm over my waist.

"Well, thanks for waiting. I'm not ready for that yet."

"I'll wait as long as you need me to."

I can tell she's smiling into my chest. I wrap my arms around her and give her a squeeze. I can't believe this is my imprint. I get to be with Alex for the rest of my life and I can't imagine being any happier. I sigh happily.

"So my dad really likes you."

"Yeah?"

"Mmhm. He told me to tell you that if you need a job, you could work at the sub station."

"I do actually really need a job. I didn't bring that much money with me. I'm running real low."

She sat up and smiled.

Well, lets go tell him you accept."

Her hair is all messy from me putting my hands in it and from rolling around on the bed. She looks sexy but her parents probably would kill me if they saw her like that so I sit up and smooth out her hair. I tuck a stray wave behind her ear, making her blush. I can't help but give her a soft kiss.

"I'm glad your parents like me."

"Me too."

I smile

"Alright let's go."

We take the long way around the woods. I hold her hand the whole way and even entered the sub station still linked together; clearly letting everyone, including her parents, know that we're officially an item. It felt good to show that off.

"Hey you two."

Her dad said as he wiped his hands on his apron, walking out from behind the counter.

"Hi dad. Jake would like to take you up on your job offer."

"Oh, excellent. Come upstairs and we'll go over the details."

"Alright, thanks."

Alex gives my hand a squeeze and nods toward Harper over in the subway car.

"I'm gonna go talk to Harper. Meet me back down here when you're done?"

"Alright."

She smiles at me and walks away and I follow her dad upstairs.

*Alex*

Jake follows my dad upstairs and I go over to talk to Harper. I have to tell her all about Jake and me, and I have to tell her that I've decided to tell him about me being a wizard.