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Vanessa woke up a little differently than yesterday. Mark's head was resting just below her breasts, and he was holding her as if she were child. He was so cute, but she had the feeling he'd kill her if she said that to his face. Vanessa tucked a strand of his hair away and felt him pull her closer to him.

"'Nessa,"he mumbled rubbing his chin against her gown.

He was really starting to get to her. She was happy that he was helping her with her mother, but she had the feeling that they could become more. But that was up to him. She refused to follow him around waiting. She didn't mind a long distance relationship as long as he was faithful. She soon realized that she'd been stroking his hair during her thoughts. She looked down at the smile on his sleeping face.

He doesn't seem to mind.

Mark thought he was dreaming when he woke up. He was holding Vanessa, and she wasn't complaining. She was instead stroking his hair. He could feel her silk gown on his cheek and sighed. Mark silently hoped she didn't know that he was awake or else she might stop. He inhaled her lovely scent of pomegranates and grinned.

"I know you're awake you faker,"she said out of the blue.

Dammit! Mark heard her laugh and tilted his head back to look up at her.

"You smell good,"he said drunkenly.

"Uh-huh. Flattery will get you nowhere. I need get to work so move."

"I don't wanna."

"Mark. You don't have to get up just let me go and go back to sleep."

"But yer my pillow."

Vanessa laughed at him then clubbed him with her pillow and pressed down on it and his head. Mark began to struggle and eventually broke free. He then pinned her wrists to her side and snuggled closer to her with his head under her chin.

"Mark! Get offa me ya heavy son of a bitch!"

"Your accent comes out when you're mad,"said Mark in her ear."It's sexy."

Vanessa blushed."Thanks. My mom hates it when I don't speak like a lady."

"I don't mind. I like a girl that I can butt heads with every now and then and won't back down. It keeps things interesting. Most women think I'm scary and abusive at first."

Vanessa freed her hands and ran them through his hair and down his back. He did have a scary look about him, but Mark was the perfect gentleman except for his smart mouth and comments. "Aw. You're just misunderstood. Deep down you're just a big puppy that want to be loved."

"It's so true."Mark sniffled."Hold me?"

She laughed but complied. He sighed and melted against her.

"Nessa?"he asked after a while.

"Yes, Marky?"

"Would ya be mad if I told ya that I don't want ya have to be lying when ya say that I'm your boyfriend when we got to the wedding?"

"What are you trying to say?"

Mark rolled over and stared down at her."I wanna be your boyfriend."

"Mark. I'm not exactly good a relationships."

"Sorry I asked."

He sighed and began to moved off of her, but she stopped him."But I'm willing to give you a try."

Mark smiled."Really?"

"Yes."

He then kissed her just like he did the night before. This was a new beginning for both of them. She pulled away but planted a kiss on his chin first.

"But there's gonna be a few rules."

He groaned."Alright."

"Don't be like that. All I want is for you to be honest and faithful to me whether we're together or not, and I'll do the same. Can you do that?"

"Wouldn't have it any other way, darlin'. Now I believe someone has work in an hour."

Vanessa groaned."Don't remind me. Just don't eat me out of house and home while I'm gone."

"No worries. There are other things I'd like to eat anyway."

"Pervert!"

He laughed and rolled onto his back, bringing her with him."Go on and get a shower, darlin'. I'll head to the kitchen and make ya anything ya want just name it."

"Surprise me."

She kissed him one last time before getting up. Mark tilted his head and watched her walk into the bathroom. He let out a wolf whistle. She shook her hips in the doorway before slamming shut. He howled loud enough for her to hear and thumped his hand on her bed. It was followed by the faint sound of her sultry laugh. Mark sat up, combing his fingers through his hair, and headed down the hall.

"I think I've died and gone to Heaven,"whispered Vanessa to herself when she walked into her kitchen. Mark stood in her kitchen overseeing the cooking of their breakfast in just his boxers with his hair pulled back using one of her own ties."Or is it Hell?"

"It's whatever ya want darlin'."

She went towards the table and sat down. He looked better in the light where she could see him. This was almost as good as last night when he was in the towel."I think I'll give you a nice treat for this."

This got Mark's attention."What is it?"

"You'll see after I get off from work."

Mark turned off the stove and turned around with a plate in each hand."Now yer just being cruel."

"You can wait."

"Do I have a choice?"

"Not a one."

Vanessa smelled something the minute she parked in her driveway. She walked into her house to find in slightly cleaner than when she'd left. She walked into the kitchen and gasped. A fresh dinner of fried chicken, mash potatoes, and beans with a pitcher of tea in the middle. She then noticed Mark standing at the sink, cleaning his hands, in a crisp black shirt and jeans. Mark was thankful he'd listened to Glenn now though he wasn't going to say that to his brother, of course.

"Dammit, you're early,"said Mark turning around, startled.

"Mark. What's this?"

"A nice southern dinner, darlin'. I hate take out, so I cooked. I also had to restock yer kitchen."

"You did all of this?"

"Yes. I'm not one of those cheap ass boyfriends. I figured ya hadn't had a real home cooked meal in a while, so I made this."

Vanessa walked up to him and planted a kiss on his lips that made him stumble. Mark leaned on the counter for a second before wrapping his arms around her waist. She was pulled against him, and he felt her hands in his hair. When she finally pulled away, Mark's knees felt like jello. No woman had ever done that him. It was going to be even harder to leave her now.

"You're so sweet,"she said with a smile.

"Just don't spread it around. I have a reputation, ya know."

She gave him a peck on the cheek and let go of him."Your secret's safe with me. If your cooking is as good as you think, I'll give you an even better treat."

He grabbed her and pulled her back to his chest."Ya still haven't told me what it is."

"It's a surprise, but you have to let me eat first."

Mark sighed and kissed her cheek."If yer lying, you're gonna pay."

"You wouldn't hit a lady, would you?"

"No, but you ain't exactly a lady, darlin'. I'll do worse. I'll tickle ya until I feel like you've had enough."

Vanessa laughed and pulled away from him."You monster. Don't worry. You'll enjoy my surprise. Do you think you can pack this up quickly?"

"Where are we darlin'?"asked Mark as they rode past the trees."Ya don't plan on killing me and leaving my body in the woods, do ya?"

"No. I want to show you something."

They turned down a half hidden dirt path and finally pulled up to a clearing. It the middle of it was a huge lake. Vanessa stopped the car and hopped up.

"You can swim, I hope,"she said, gesturing towards the water.

"Yeah, I can. I just don't have any trunks with me."

"Now, who said anything about clothes?"

Mark was dumbstruck. He watch her go behind a tree on the bank. He heard a splash and quickly began to shed his own clothes and running towards the lake. He reached the edge, completely naked, and jumped in. He came up and pushed his wet hair back. He was then hit in the face by a wave of water and heard Vanessa laugh. He spat out the water and glared playfully.

"So that's how ya wanna play, huh?"

He drew back his arm and brought a wave of water towards her. She swam out of the way and sent more water towards him. Their game continued for a while until Mark got an idea. He shot forward and brought her underwater with him. Once below, he blinked the water from his eyes and looked at her. She was beautiful. Her blonde hair floated upwards around her like a halo, and he noticed the slender curves of her body. He brought her closer and kissed her.

Vanessa wasn't sure what was more shocking. Being pulled underneath the water, or Mark's kiss. Both left her with a feeling of weightlessness. She swam closer and wrapped her legs around his bare waist. The water did nothing to shield them from each other. They ended up pressed tightly together throughout the kiss. The kiss lasted until neither could hold their breath any longer. They resurfaced and for the longest time Mark simply stared at her.

"You're all wet,"he finally said.

"In more ways than one."

He held her tightly and swam towards the shore. He reached the bank and cradled her to him until they reached even ground. He sat her down before going to Vanessa's car and pulling out the blanket. He spread it out beside her. He got out the food and sat beside her on the blanket on his side.

"You're beautiful, Vanessa."

"Thank you. You're not that bad to look at either."

"Not that bad? I think ya need a closer look. I know I want one."

"Come and get one."

Mark pulled her under him and dropped his head to her throat. He felt her press closer to him and moaned. She was better than he expected. He trailed kisses down her skin slowly. Then she moved.

"Mark, wait."

His heart started beating faster. If she rejected him now, he'd probably die. Vanessa saw the look in his eyes and laughed. She ran her hand through his still soaked hair.

"I want you. I just don't want to get pregnant this soon."

Mark let out a sigh of relief."Oh. Pass me my pants."

She did as he asked, and he pulled out his wallet followed by a condom."Where you hoping to get lucky?"she asked.

"No. I just knew ya couldn't resist my charm."

"If your head gets any bigger, you won't be able walk."

"That's no the only head that's big, darlin'."

"Pervert."

Mark smiled and went back to his previous ministrations."Maybe, but I believe in seeing a woman satisfied first."

His hand slid down her leg and rested on her inner thigh. He gently pushed her legs apart and licked his lips. Vanessa saw the hungry look in his eyes.

"Mark. What are you-Oh!"Her worlds were cut off by the feeling of his tongue sliding inside her.

Mark moaned. She tasted so sweet. He moved his tongue and felt her move against his lips. He held her legs in place and finally hit that sensitive nub that drove women wild. He knew that every woman was different when it came to sex. That was why he experimented. He tested what they liked until he knew what they wanted. Vanessa was no different, so he continued to eat her out. Vanessa's hands grabbed his hair as she moaned his name over and over. Since they were in the woods, there was no need to hold back her yells of pleasure. Just as she was about to find her release, he stopped. She was left teetering on the edge of a climax.

"Mark...Please..."

He crawled up and hovered over her. He would have loved to taste her fully. However, he didn't want her to give in this fast. He'd let her cum,...eventually. The grin on his face turned her on even more. He kissed her, and she felt the need to go back into the water to cool down. He was driving her insane, and he was enjoying it!

"Come on, darlin'. Ya know ya enjoy it,"he said huskily"But since ya said please, I guess I'll let ya have a bit more."

Mark ripped open the condom packet with his teeth, but Vanessa grabbed his hand before he could put it on. She took the condom from him and ran her nails down his already hard erection. Mark shuddered and dropped his head to her shoulder, now in the same state as she was. Her hands traced his cock, and she slipped the condom on him herself. He positioned himself directly at her entrance.

"Stop me if it hurts, darlin'."

She wrapped her arms around his shoulders and pulled him down for a kiss."I'll be fine. Now hurry up and fuck me."

He chuckled and slid inside. Vanessa had to keep from cumming right then. He was bigger than she thought, but he felt so good. Her grip on his shoulders tightened, and Mark brought her attention to something else with a kiss. He moved slowly. He wanted her first time with him to be nothing but pleasureful. He brought his head downward and latched on to her nipple. He kept up his pace and felt her wrap her legs around his waist. Despite his intentions, his body moved faster of its own accord. Mark wasn't sure if she was crying out because of that or the climax he felt her finally reach. He kept moving insider her though it until he finally reached his own.

"Vanessa!"Her name flew from his lips and echoed off of the trees.

Mark rolled off of her, completely satisfied and tired. Vanessa curled against him, and they felt a soft breeze blow over them both. He pulled off the soaked condom and pulled her in for another kiss.

"Ya know we're gonna have to clean up before we eat,"said Mark.

She looked at him then at the lake."In a minute. I can't feel my legs yet."

He chuckled and kissed her forehead."Alright, darlin'."

Mark and Vanessa ended up staying outside and watching the sunset after eating. Afterward, they cleaned up their mess and packed it into Vanessa's car.

"I'll never forget this spot,"said Mark.

Vanessa rubbed his chest and kissed his throat."Neither will I."

Mark bent and kissed her before letting her go. He walked towards the tree on the bank and pulled out his switch blade. Vanessa came up behind him, but his huge frame blocked what he was doing from view. She heard the knife snap closed, and he stepped aside. He'd carved their names in the trunk of the tree.

"Now this really is our spot,"he said, grabbing her around the waist.

She turned and kissed him then laughed."That's so corny, but you're sweet. That's a pretty nice blade. My Dad used to collect them."

"I collect them, too. I learned woodworking when I was younger. I used ta make caskets if ya can believe it."

"A true Undertaker. Did you make one for yourself?"

Mark laughed and lead her towards the car."Yes, actually. I even slept in it once."

She laughed and let him hop into the driver's seat."Great, I'm dating a vampire biker. That's a new one."

"What can I say, I'm unique."

"And you're all mine."

He leaned over and kissed her before starting the car."Fer as long as ya want me."

TBC