I thought the story needed a little bit of flirty fun, especially since she DID lose the bet. ;-)


Nick was sitting at the bar with a drink. Deanna and Jamie were off getting more pictures taken, and the rest of the guests hadn't yet arrived at the hotel for the reception. He felt a hand on his arm, and turned to see Jess' blue eyes staring at him.

"Geez, Je..." She quickly put her finger to his lips and leaned in to whisper in his ear.

"Woman's bathroom. Back elevators. Five minutes." She paused. "Remember our bet."

His heart raced and he whipped his head towards her, catching her seductive stare for a split second before she started to leave. He froze on his bar stool for a moment, before downing the last of his drink.


His heart was pounding in his ears as he rounded the turn before the hallway was about to end. He saw the sign for the rear elevators and paused at the bathroom door. He took a deep breath and slowly opened the door. He saw Jess across the room and held her gaze as he closed the door behind him and locked it. She was sitting on the sink with her legs crossed, her skirt bunched up high on her thighs. She was fanning herself with something small and shiny.

She gracefully kicked off her shoes and hopped of the sink. "Hi."

His mouth was dry and he couldn't get any words to come out. She started to slowly walk towards him.

"I was pretty lonely out there all by myself." She stopped in front of him and grabbed his right hand. "I'm new in town and I don't know annnnnnyone." She winked at him and started pulling him backwards toward a couch in the seating area. She waved her other hand in front of her face. He realized it was a condom and he started to smile. Jess continued her game. "My name is Jessica Knight, what's yours?"

Nick swallowed as her legs hit the couch and she slowly sat down. He had a devious grin plastered on his face. "Pepperwood. Julius Pepperwood."

She gave a sly smile and started to lean backwards, grabbing his tie and pulling his face towards hers. "That's a nice name, Mr. Pepperwood."

Before he could lean in for a kiss, Jess laid her head against the arm of the couch and put her legs across Nick's lap as he sat down. She took her left hand and grabbed his right. "So," She slowly started pulling his hand up her skirt as she batted her eyelashes. "it's been such a long time Mr. Pepperwood." She could see Nick's breathing intensify as she smiled. She continued to guide his hand up her skirt until it reached her hipbone. She took his fingers and spread them flat over her naked skin. Nick's eyes darkened as he started to caress her.

"I could really use someone like you," she was using his tie to pull him toward her face again. His face was directly in front of hers and she whispered "inside of me right now". His fingers tightened around her thigh. "Do you think you could do that, Mr. Pepperwood?"

Nick lunged at Jess and crashed his lips on hers. "You are so frickin' hot right now" His hand firmly pushed her legs open and without hesitation, he plunged his fingers into her. Jess moaned and threw back her head, Nick's mouth hungrily attacking her neck.

Suddenly she jerked away from his touch, out of breath. "No...you. I can't wait. I need you."

He sat up on his knees and quickly unbuckled his pants. She reached forward to push everything down and grabbed him hard as he ripped open the condom and put it on. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down on top of her. "I want it hard and fast Pepperwood, think you can handle that?."

He smiled against her lips as his fingers pried her open and he slammed into her. "Anything you say, Ms. Knight."


They glanced at each other silently in the bathroom mirror as they prepared to go out to the reception. Nick was tucking in his shirt and Jess was smoothing down her hair. They turned around and headed for the door. As Jess reached for the handle, Nick grabbed her shoulders gently and turned her around. She pressed her back against the door as Nick leaned close to her face, looking deep into her eyes.

"Jess, that was...You are...God, I'm so in love with you."

She smiled and whispered. "Surprised?"

He kissed her and leaned his forehead against hers. "That was THE hottest thing that has ever happened to me".

She giggled nervously. "Me too."

His voice was husky and inquisitive. "So, uh, is the bet over or..." His voice was softer and a little cracked. "will you be dressed like this all night?"

She put her hands on his chest and lightly smoothed his shirt. "I'll have to stay like this until we get back to our room."

He pressed his lips firmly against hers, only this time instead of intensifying, their kiss became softer and he melted into her, bracing his hands against the door on either side of her head. Not only was he mesmerized by what had just happened, but something about the way she said "our room" made his heart swell.