AN: Damn…you guys are great. I wasn't going to continue the last chapter where I left off but I do fear for my life if I don't. Bear with me, I am not used to writing like this so please excuse any bumps in this chapter.

Chapter 8

In the house…

Shannon dropped Karen to her feet as they reached the kitchen. He pulled her into his arms and forcibly kissed her. As her mouth opened in a moan, he slid his tongue in a gently massaged hers with it. Reaching under her he lifted her until her legs were wrapped around his waist.

"God I want you," he moaned as he carried her up the stairs, nibbling on her neck.

"I want you too," she groaned out as he hit the sensitive part of her collarbone. Backing up, he pushed his bedroom door open. Once again he placed her on her feet rubbing his hands up and down her arms.

Karen ran her hands between them rubbing them up and down his toned chest. She smiled as he gasped when her fingertips grazed his nipples.

Shannon reached behind her unclasping her bra as he kissed her gently. He looked down at her breasts as her breathing strained under his glare. He loved how her chest heaved under his glare.

Karen moved her hands lower, toying with the band of his swim shorts. He growled as she toyed with the string. Not wanting to waste anymore time, he began kissing down her throat, onto her chest. He carefully rolled his tongue around her nipple while his hand played with the other. Encouraged by the shaking of her body, continued his path down her body placing butterfly kisses until he was on his knees in front of her.

Karen looked down at him at ran a hand through his hair. Why was being with Joe never like this? She could feel currents shooting throughout her body as he began tugging her boy shorts down. Once she was completely undressed, he rose to his feet and allowed her to loosen the string on his shorts and slide them down his legs.

Shannon looked at her moonlight lit body. He couldn't believe after all these weeks of her sleeping in the next room she was finally in his. He lifted her into his arms again. She couldn't help but giggle as he laid her on the bed.

"What's so funny Bane," he asked as he ran a hand up her thigh.

"Who knew you could be so romantic," she said as she shivered under his touch.

"I can be a lot of things sweetheart," he replied with a kiss.

Soon hands were everyone, groans and moans filled the room.

Karen looked up into Shannon's eyes as he plunged into her. Arching up to meet him, she let her hands fall to the side of her head. Shannon grasped both of her hands in his. Fingers clenched, they kept their rhythm as they never broke their eyes apart.

Shannon could feel her climax approaching; he could see the change in her eyes. Leaned in closer to her face, his lips connected with hers as both their dams finally burst free.

Moments later, as they caught their breath, Shannon leaned forward and captured her lips in a gentle kiss.

"That was amazing," he said as he rolled off of her only to pull her across his chest. "Why did we wait so long?"

She sighed as he stroked her back gently. "I don't know. But let's not wait that long again."

Shannon laughed causing her to smile. "I may need some recovery time Bane. I think you wore me out."

Karen folded both arms under her face as she looked up at him. "Dude, it's been so long for me I just hope you didn't break me."

Shannon ran a hand gently through her hair. "Break you, you damn near clamped mine off you were squeezing so hard."

She giggled as she moved a hand over his chest. "What can I say? I was happy to have you there. And by the looks of it," she glanced and that rising sheets, "you may be ready for round two already."

Growling he flipped her onto her back again and nipped her neck. "You drive me crazy Bane."

The next morning…

Karen slowly opened her eyes, stretching like a cat, but frowned when she realized she was alone in bed. She looked around the room and spotted her underwear. She got out of the bed and pulled up her panties. Holding a hand across her breasts she grabbed one of Shannon's shirts and pulled it on. She made her way downstairs hearing music playing in the kitchen. She smiled as she watched Shannon sway his ass to the music as he made breakfast.

"Great sex and a meal," she said startling him. "You are a dream come true."

"It's not nice to scare people," he said with a smile.

"Sorry baby," she leaned over and kissed him lightly. Not wanting it to end, he pulled her tightly to him, deepening the kiss. She moaned as his hand roamed under her shirt and rubbed her ass. They were both so busy they didn't hear the door open or people walk in. It wasn't until a throat cleared that they pulled away from each other, both blushing.

"Did we interrupt," Jeff asked with a smile only to grunt when Beth swatted him on the chest.

"Morning," Shannon said with a smile as he turned back to the pancakes he was making. "You guys hungry?"

"I would love something to eat," Beth said raising an eyebrow at the still blushing Karen.

"I love that shirt," Jeff said sitting next to Beth. "Doesn't Shannon have one just like it?"

Karen turned red and sat down on Jeff's lap. "He might. Why don't you like it on me lover?" She winked at Beth as it was now Jeff's turn to blush.

Shannon shook his head as Karen continue to torment Jeff. He was also enjoying watching his shirt inch up her thighs.

"Hey Jeffro, get your hands off her," Shannon said bringing plates to the table. "Your woman is sitting next to you. Molest her instead."

Karen popped up from Jeff's lap and screeched as Jeff slapped her ass.

"Damn Rainbow," she said rubbing her ass. "That hurt."

"Maybe Shannon can kiss it for you later," Jeff said puckering his lips.

"Enough Jeff," Beth said placing a hand on his shoulder. "Leave her alone." She placed a hand on his mouth before he could even say a word. "And leave Shannon alone too."

Jeff pouted at the table as Karen and Shannon laughed.

"So," Beth said digging into her pancakes. "You two had a nice night after we all left?"

Shannon and Karen looked at each other quickly. "It was nice and relaxing," Karen answered with a soft smile.

"It was nice to spend a quiet night at home," Shannon added.

"I'm sure it was really quiet," Jeff said sarcastically earning a slap off the back of the head from Beth. He went to say something but shut his mouth at the look she gave him.

"How was Matt's date," Karen asked as they finished eating.

"That's a really good question," Jeff said playing with Beth's hand. "One I will be sure to ask him if he ever comes home."

"Who was it with," Shannon asked.

"Gabby," Beth told him rolling her eyes.

"Good Lord," Shannon said laughing. "Matt didn't have a date. That horn dog had a booty call!" Jeff and Beth joined in laughing leaving a very confused Karen. Beth looked at her and smiled.

"Gabby is annoying to say the least," Beth said. "She talks in a baby voice, wears so much makeup you need a sandblaster to find her real face and wishes she was Paris Hilton. The only time Matt calls her is when he wants a sure thing. He takes her out for dinner and then we don't see him for two days and he doesn't call her until the next time he as an itch that needs scratching."

"She's okay with that," Karen asked hoping she didn't just scratch Shannon's itch last night.

"She seems to be," Shannon said grabbing her hand under the table. He sensed the thoughts running through her head. "They both know what's up and know there is no chance for a workable relationship. Luckily not all us guys are like that." He was praying she took that hint.

Karen smiled at him. "I know all guys aren't like that. It's just not something I ever pictured Mattie doing. I guess it's better than finding some random chick in a bar that's carrying who knows what."

"True," Jeff said. "I still think there is a piece of Matt that is looking for the real thing. Right now he's taking what's available. Now who wants to go ride some dirt bikes?"

"I do! I do," Shannon yelled bouncing in his seat. He followed Jeff outside as the girls picked up the plates to put in the sink.

"I swear they are both children," Beth said laughing as the car horn was being honked for them. "I will be asking you a few things later."

"I know," Karen said locking up the house. "But be prepared to be missing answers."