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Song: Ain't Nobody by Chaka Khan

Chapter six

You could cut the sexual tension in the cab with a knife as they sat next to each other after their embrace in the stairway.

He could still feel the heat coming off her skin, her soft breath that swept against his body as she whispered close to him.

'Stay with me.'

The words were still playing themselves out in Moose's head as he gripped the seat beneath him.

Staring out the window watching the bright flickering lights of the city go by he couldn't understand what the hell was wrong with him, he was nervous, his heart was racing, his breath quickened with each passing minute.

His head was spinning, he tried to tell himself that this was the same girl he knew better than anyone, the same girl who was shy, and insecure, the one who would laugh at all his jokes and stay up late watching movies with him.

It was just Camille, the sweet girl who danced seamlessly to Fred Astaire with him, the one who would blush with just one look from him, who practically shivered when they touched.

Stealing a glance, as the moonlight hit her just right, he practically fell apart as he anxiously clutched the handle to the door.

There was no avoiding the obvious, he was the one shaking now.

It was as if they had switched roles, she was no longer just the cute girl next door in need of friend or a boost of confidence, it was clear that she had become a woman over the last three years who was well capable of handling herself.

Camille was relaxed sitting next to him, she had a feeling the entire night that somehow she would see him, she didn't understand why, but it was there, this little voice that kept telling her that he was close.

Even his refusal to be in the video didn't dissuade her, he was always with her in the the back of her mind, she had her share of dreams too, and they continued well past the point of just kissing.

It was just a fact, guys had come and gone, relationships with her were always a struggle, always starting with the promise of something only to inevitably fizzle out in the end.

She had never felt that magic, those crazy butterflies in her stomach, that undeniable intense attraction with anyone else.

Camille was a girl with high aspirations, nothing was going to stop her from achieving her dreams, so she went on with her life, trying not to look back after he ignored her calls, but she never forgot him.

That kiss at the airport, those memories of things said and left unsaid, were always there, lingering along with those heated dreams that would come and visit her without warning sending her into a fevered and ultimately unsatisfied state, from which she would be left wondering where, and just who he was with.

But he was there, he had flown all the way from California to see her, just her, any thoughts of him being in a relationship had faded away as soon as she laid eyes on him across the room back at the video shoot.

She smiled to herself as the cab pulled up to her loft, she had waited so long, the stars were finally aligning, she could feel the pull between them, there were no words needed.

Without giving Moose a chance to argue about paying for the fare, Camille handed the cab driver a twenty. "Thanks, keep the change."

Smiling the driver winked at her as he motioned over to Moose, "You kids have fun."

Camille bit back a little laugh realizing that even the cabbie felt the fireworks between them.

Jumping out of the car, she made her way up to a large warehouse that had been converted into apartments, sighing to himself he once again felt like a kid realizing that she was out on her own, while he was still sitting at the dinner table with his parents most nights.

Once in the elevator they turned to look at each other, there was an intimacy there between them that far exceeded anything he had ever experienced before, he was so caught up in her he barely could concentrate on anything else.

The awkwardness of teenage years were behind them, the foundation they had built, trust, friendship, it had all been moving towards this moment, and they both knew it.

She had changed so much, she was almost hypnotic as he lifted his big brown eyes down to take her in, she owned her sexuality, all shyness was stripped away as she stood there still in her clothes from the video.

Black leather, tight, hugging every curve, her outfit was out right deadly.

He wanted to be a gentleman, wanted to be respectful, but his eyes kept drifting to the swell of her breasts that was not there three years ago, and her bare flat stomach that tensed under the heat of his gaze.

"You're staring."

She smiled as her whisper had him immediately looking away as if somehow she had read his thoughts.

His voice dropped low as he glared down at his sneakers wondering if it could get any hotter in the small space they were in.

"It's hard not to."

Suddenly there was a screeching sound, metal upon metal echoed loudly as the elevator rose and fell quickly then just stopped, taking the lights with it, leaving them in complete darkness.

Reaching for her fast, he braced himself against the wall, taking her with him protectively, making sure she was safe.

Immediately the room began to feel smaller, knowing how he felt about heights, she knew he was worrying that the elevator would just spontaneously drop, causing her to place her hand on his chest over his pounding heart.

"Don't worry this happens all the time, just give it a second, it'll start again soon."

Taking out her cell she held it between them lighting up their faces in a soft glow of light, turns out Camille was a cure all for his phobia, he was reacting this way for an entirely different reason.

Moose was shaking, he couldn't hide it, this was all so unexpected, she was so unexpected.

Moving a little closer so the phone was now the only thing between them she tilted her head innocently remarking on how uncomfortable he seemed.

"Are you alright? You seem nervous."

Giving her a quick smile he tried to concentrate on his breathing as he averted his eyes away from her knowing his feelings for her were becoming embarrassing clear.

"No, I'm fine, I just don't like small spaces… a little claustrophobic I guess."

Silence hovered over them as she rose up on her toes to try to get eye level with him causing her to accidentally hit her playlist, Chaka Khan's voice, wafted around them as if on cue.

~ Captured effortlessly

That's the way it was

Happened so naturally

I did not know it was love ~

The volume was turned down low, but with the words were inescapable, how close the meaning was in relation to them, to this very moment was beyond ironic.

"Oh sorry, I'll shut it off." looking down between them she went to swipe the button until she felt his hand on her wrist.

"No leave it, this is a classic, I know how you love her, I do too."

It was as if the song was written for them, they both felt it as he finally got the courage to look down into her eyes.

Her voice was breathy, soft, just for him.

"Look at that, even on my toes you're still so much taller, you've really… grown Moose."

~ The next thing I felt was

You holding me close

What was I gonna do?

I let myself go ~

Once he dared look into her eyes there was no possible way to avoid what they both knew was destined to happen.

~ And now we're flyin' through the stars

I hope this night will last forever ~

Moose could barely speak, hardly breathe as he reached out to smooth his hands around her tiny waist.

Her skin was on fire, so soft, like silk, swallowing hard he was desperate to hold onto some semblance of dignity through this.

Camille's cheeky grin was long gone, she moved closer, letting her hands fall to the side, she let him pull her in.

Her beautiful eyes flashed up and down between them realizing that they were almost dancing, just like that magical night at the airport.

"Look at us, we're right where we left off."

~ I've been waitin' for you

It's been so long

I knew just what I would do

When I heard your song

Filled my heart with your bliss

Gave me freedom

You knew I could not resist

I needed someone ~

Sliding his fingertips beneath her top, he pressed light pressure to the small of her back, angling her up towards him, nerves soon dissolved into desire as he brushed his mouth against hers.

~ Ain't nobody

Loves me better

Makes me happy

Makes me feel this way

Ain't nobody

Loves me better than you ~

"I've really missed you."

Raising her hands up his well defined arms, she daringly stared at his parted lips as the memory of that kiss, and more recently her dreams rushed through her.

~ I wait for night time to come

And bring you to me

Can't believe I'm the one

I was so lonely'

I feel like no one could feel

I must be dreamin'

I want this dream to be real

I need this feelin' ~

"I missed you too Moose."

~ I make my wish upon a star

And hope this night will last forever~

~ And first you put your arms around me

Then you put your charms around me

I can't resist this sweet surrender

Oh my nights are warm and tender

We stare into each other's eyes

And what we see is no surprise

Got a feeling most with treasure

And a love so deep we cannot measure ~

Just as their lips touched the lights kicked back on, bathing them in bright fluorescent bulbs, as the elevator jolted upwards to continue it's ill timed climb to her floor.

Jarred from the quick movement Camille fell into his arms causing them to both laugh quietly until the door suddenly opened.

Reaching for his hand she turned her cell off as she led him out of the elevator down the hall to her loft.

Closing the door behind him, she casually walked by turning on a dim lamp in the corner of the room.

"It's not much but I'm trying to save as much money as I can, recording time in the studio is pretty steep, plus the fact that I never know when the next job will be, but you know all about that."

Looking around the big open space, Moose couldn't help but be impressed. She didn't have a lot but what she did have was nice.

"Yeah, and then there's college, tuition is insane." Moose answered softly, distracted.

It definitely looked like her, the grown up version of her, beautifully decorated, modern, everything in its place.

"Oh you too? I'm still trying to decide between biochemistry and engineering."

Over by the door was a small brand new kitchen, in the center of the room was a white couch some throw pillows and a few chairs, in one corner was all her recording equipment and music.

'Of course, you can dance, sing, act, you're gorgeous and you're crazy smart, not intimidating at all.'

His inward dialogue faded as his big brown eyes found the place where she slept.

Staring at her queen sized bed that was draped in a red comforter with delicate black flowers, strewn with all kinds of pillows, he felt her behind him, her hand placed gently on his back.

"Can I get you a drink or anything?"

Not really hearing her, he turned towards her feeling the weight of all he had done. "Cam, I really am sorry, for everything."

Leaning back against the couch she shook her head. "For what exactly."

She was very sweet, completely open to him, but if he was going to apologize she wanted to know exactly what he meant so they were on the same page.

"Where do I start? I'm sorry for turning you down for your video, for not returning your phone calls, and especially for surprising you at the airport, they running away. I had no right to be upset, we hadn't seen each other for a long time, I shouldn't have done that, to just assume you didn't have a boyfriend was so stupid."

Thinking for a moment, she finally realized something that never occurred to her before.

"Moose, you never listened to that voice message I left you did you?"

Looking down at his feet again he hesitated before shaking his head."No, I was young, jealous, please understand Cam."

Nodding she bit down on her bottom lip while flashing her dark green eyes at him. "Hmm, too bad, I'm sure its long gone now."

Reaching for his cell he held it out wondering if he should be this honest with her, until it hit him that that's all he wanted.

"Actually, I never deleted it, I couldn't. I just had it transferred to my next phone, but it's still there."

Placing her hand over his, she brushed her thumb over his skin lightly. "Well, I have to take a quick shower, why don't you listen to it now, I'll be right back."

She left him standing in the middle of the room with his heart suspended thumping hard thinking about her as he looked down the short hall listening to the water turn on.

Clenching his jaw he could hear her clothes hitting the floor, it was mind numbing to him that she was just a few feet away naked, and wet, his Cam, his Camille.

Sitting down on the couch he hesitantly pushed the buttons finally, after all the years he was going to hear that voice mail.

~ Moose, I've tried to call, but you won't answer, I didn't want to leave this on your phone but you're really leaving me no choice. I left Jason soon after that night, he meant nothing. Truth is no one has, it's always been you, you're the only one, the only one I've ever wanted… call me, please. ~

Dumbfounded, Moose stared at his phone in disbelief bringing it to his forehead holding back the urge to throw it across the room for being so suborn.

He couldn't believe her words, it was beyond his understanding how this could be, how after all these years, her answer to how she felt about him was right there all along.

Throwing his cell on the sofa, he slowly walked towards the bathroom, the door was slightly open as steam billowed into the hallway.

Needing to brace himself he pressed his hand to the wall noticing her clothes scattered on the floor.

Breathless now he moved closer taking in the silhouette of her behind the glass shower door.

Digging his fingers into the plaster, his eyes widened seeing her bare, her body arched, her head thrown back as searing water slid over her.

Backing up, feeling as if he was spying on her, he closed his eyes trying hard to think of anything else, but she had made it impossible, after knowing the truth it was all he could do not to go in there and take what he had always dreamed of.

So deep in his thoughts, he never heard the water turn off, he was panting, his body painfully hard, it was all too much, her naked just a few feet away, knowing that all along she wanted him, he needed to think, to calm down.

Suddenly he felt her touch the tip of his fingers, surprising him his eyes flew open to find her standing there in the darkened hallway soaked, her long raven hair stuck to her body that was barely covered by small white towel.

Licking his lips slowly his chest rose and fell as she lifted her expressive eyes slowly up towards his face, her hands blazed a trail of fire against his skin as she lifted his shirt up over his head.

A sharp gasp left her mouth as she let her gaze roam over him, the way she stared unabashedly, without shame, admiring his sculpted abs, his upper body that now was toned with muscles that made it clear he was no longer a boy, but very much a man.

Need, that had been years in the making took her over as she reached for him wrapping her hands behind his neck to mimic her dreams.

Their kiss made the world spin, it was everything they thought it would be and so much more.

He immediately moaned against her mouth as he pulled her close parting his lips to lick a drop of water that had skimmed across her collarbone.

Pushing him away gently, she backed up leaving him wet from her body, and now in desperate need, he waited confused, hoping he didn't do anything wrong.

His fears were soon banished as she turned her back to him to walk slowly to her bed releasing the towel along the way leaving it to fall behind her to the floor.

Damp curls fell along her face as she reached the bed, her bold move had taken all the courage she had, too scared to turn around, to show him all of her, she worried that she had been too aggressive.

Just the opposite was happening to Moose as he approached her, switching off the light along the way, sighing as she now stood bathed in the moonlight pouring down from the large windows behind her.

Kicking off his sneakers, he fumbled with his jeans until he was standing in black boxer briefs unable to keep his eyes off of her.

Gently moving her hair to the side he brushed his lips along the back of her neck bringing his body flush against her, needing so much for her to feel what she had done to him.

Her eyes slid shut as she felt him behind her, his hands now smoothing along the curves of her hips, around her slender waist, pressing his fingertips just beneath the swell of her breasts, till he had her in a tight grip resting against him.

A slight whimper left her as he pushed off the rest of his clothes, quickly returning to her so that there was now nothing separating them.

Reaching up behind her she clutched the back of his neck as his hands traveled along her, mapping out her body, needing to memorize every inch of her.

One hand cupped her breast while the other dipped lower.

"Oh god." she purred softly lost in his touch.

His lips moved to her ear breathlessly wanting so much to please her.

His fingertips lightly danced over her, just barely touching her, teasing her again and again as he whispered softly.

"Do you have any idea how beautiful you are, how beautiful you've always been?"

Her head fell back against his chest as she let out a shuttered breath. "I've waited so long for this, for you."

Clutching his jaw he moved behind her, he brushed his thumb over her hard peak faster, while he lowered his fingers sliding slowly up and down between her thighs, parting her slightly, just where she desperately needed him to be.

He could feel her growing closer, she was boneless, practically laying against him as he moved the tip of his finger in tight slow circles over her clit.

Moose was in heaven, an unimaginable place of perfection as he held her urging her with every stroke to fall apart against him.

Knowing how in control she always was, he whispered against her ear as he drifted his finger over her, back and forth, up and down, bringing to the brink of distraction.

"Let go, please, I want to see you… please Cam, come for me."

That was all it took as she began to shiver, softly crying out his name, pressing her hand over his, her bottom lip firmly trapped under her teeth.

Before she was able to come down, he turned her around, easing her down quickly to lay on the bed before taking his place between her legs, hovering over her, his mouth left a trail of kisses along her neck till he settled on her parted lips.

His eyes were locked on her, the connection was electric, she was fixated on his stare waiting for him, needing so much to feel him inside.

Drifting his hand down her body over her breast, along her stomach, he smoothed his grip over her hip lifting her thigh over him as he slid slowly over her several times, until he had nearly brought her to the edge again.

"Moose, please."

Stilling his movements he edged slowly inside her before rasping shakily to her mouth.

His dark eyes were serious with raw emotion causing her to hold her breath, he knew it was a risk but it was how he felt, how he always felt and he had to let her know.

"Camille, I love you."

A few lingering precious seconds passed before she decided to take a chance and reveal what was in her heart too.

"I've always loved you."

His response was quick as her words hit him with a force he had never felt before, delving fast inside her, he moaned loudly never once taking his eyes off of her.

Moose watched her, mesmerizing each whimper, every breath, making sure she was ok, his thoughts were always with her.

Vulnerable, leaving nothing to hide, every thrust brought words from his lips that he had never spoken to anyone before.

Feeling as though he couldn't take anymore he kissed her slowly, deeply, staring into her eyes that were tearing with emotion.

Finally they fell together, it was blinding euphoria, a rush so transcendent it seemed unreal, it was something they were both not prepared for.

It was clear as they were holding each other tight, shivering, both stunned by what they were feeling, nothing would ever be the same.

A bond that had formed so many years ago was now cemented, it was love, there was no question, no room for doubt.

Holding her close he kissed her softly giving her that heart clenching toothy wide grin that still made her melt.

"Is it too much to consider you my girl now?"

Smiling, simply glowing, she laid her head on his chest wrapped up in him.

"Moose, I was always your girl."

cMc

Both were fast asleep as morning turned into early afternoon, Camille eventually woke to a low chirping sound coming from just a few feet away.

Holding up her hand to shield the sun from her eyes, she peeked over to the couch to see Moose's phone lighting up.

Reaching over she tried to wake him whispering still half asleep herself. "Moose, your phone, someone keeps texting you."

Groaning he pulled the pillow over his head. "It's ok Cam, it's just my mom, I never told her I was coming… she's probably just freaking cause I didn't come home."

Opening one eye she began to feel bad knowing how sweet his mom was, and how protective she was over him.

"Moose, I bet she's worried sick, just go text her and tell her you're ok."

A slow soft snore started to emerge from beneath the pillow causing Camille to laugh out loud. "Typical, you never change, don't worry, I'll just pretend I'm you, I'll make it quick and simple. "

Not getting a response from him, Camille sleepily went over to the couch to retrieve his phone that was still chirping.

Hi!

I moved the dinner reservations to 9

Can't wait to see you tomorrow night!

Love

Maria

xo