CHAPTER 13

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***WARNING***

THIS CHAPTER ALSO CONTAINS SOME MATERIAL NOT INTENDED FOR IMMATURE READERS!

Sue barely made it to the bathroom before she broke into a fit of giggling. She carefully closed the door behind her and leaned against it, laughing hysterically. She really couldn't figure why she was laughing, but she couldn't stop herself. Sue leaned against the door, and let herself slide to the floor, hugging her robe tight to her chest. She closed her eyes and allowed herself to relive part of her dream. She could remember every moment, every touch of his fingers, every sensation his tongue left on her body. Without any warning, she felt a shudder from deep within. Her breathing quickened, goose bumps covered nearly her entire body, and her toes felt like they would never uncurl. She bit into the robe as a primal groan escaped her throat. Her back arched and her eyes rolled into the back of her head. She prayed Jack hadn't just heard that. As quickly as it had washed over her, it was gone. Sue's breathing returned to normal, and she pushed herself off the floor, and on wobbly knees undressed and climbed into the shower for a LONG hot shower.

Jack climbed out of bed and walked out to the kitchen. He pulled out the pans to make some breakfast for them. He started with muffins. After the muffins were in the oven, he warmed up a ham steak in the microwave and cut it into small chunks for Sue to add to her famous omelets. He began to cut the veggies she usually added. He placed the eggs and cheese on the counter with the bowl.

"OK… what…am…I… forgetting?" He looked around when he noticed the empty coffee pot. "Ahh, coffee." He said. After turning the pot on, he noticed their costumes for the skating event hanging up. He began to feel butterflies fluttering. He shook his head and convinced himself that it wasn't any different from playing hockey in front of family and friends. The timer on the oven beeped, and from the smell of things, his blueberry muffins were done. He took them out and into a plate for him and Sue to share. After pouring a cup of coffee, he sat on the couch. Jack took a sip of his coffee, blowing on it to cool it some. His mind wandered back into his bedroom from only a few minutes ago. He closed his eyes, the memory of the sweet scent of Sue's hair lingered with him. His sweet smile made its way to his lips. He remembered how she'd pressed her body into his in the wee hours, seeming to keep warm. Wrapping his arms around her and pulling her close to him was as natural to him as breathing. In a semiconscious state, he remembered putting his arm around her waist and pulling her close to him. Part of him had wished he had the nerve to wake her, and let nature take its course. He remembered at one point feeling himself lean forward and placed a soft caress in her hair. His hand slowly, ever so lightly grazed over the soft skin of her arm. That one action caused a shiver to run the length of her arm, making her to cuddle closer to his body. Her warmth aroused him. He didn't expect that, especially in the wee hours of the morning while he was still half asleep. Jack blew out a much needed cleansing breath. He needed to control his thoughts right now. It wasn't the right time to make a pass at his best friend. He snuggled closer to her, and settled for the comforting feeling of holding her in his arms. Jack forced himself to close his eyes and finally drift back off to sleep.

"…Jack?" a voice came from behind him. "Jack…" Sue nearly sang out to him.

"Oh, sorry…" Jack said, smiling at her. "Still not awake I guess." He lied.

"Or deep in thought?" Sue suggested with a sweet smile.

"Maybe…" Jack blushed slightly.

"Something smells wonderful…" Sue said taking a deep sniff. "Blueberry muffins? You made blueberry muffins?" Sue teased. "I'm impressed." She said with a playful wink.

"Don't be too impressed, it was a box mix!" Jack admitted.

"Still smell wonderful!" Sue said.

"Could you make your awesome omelets while I shower and we can eat when I get out?" Jack asked.

"Sure." Sue said and went to work whipping up the eggs.

Jack turned back just as he opened the bathroom door. A big smile came across his face as he caught Sue watching him walk to the bathroom. She smirked and blushed knowing she'd been caught. As he closed the door, his thoughts drifted to the fact that he would love to wake up to her beautiful smile every day, and her sweet kisses. As the door clicked shut, he realized what Sue's dream had been about when she woke in such a jump. He began to chuckle, which turned into a good laugh. He climbed into the hot shower, letting the water run down his back. His silky black hair became heavy from the water soaking in. Jack's hands instinctively went through the motions of the shower, his mind kept bouncing back to Sue. The thick lather began to wash over his chest, his muscles flexed as he washed. His well chiseled body, especially his six pack contracted with each movement he made. After he finished washing, he reached out and turned the water a bit cold. The thought of Sue Thomas having a very hot sexy dream about him… them together… was a reality he wasn't ready to deal with. His reaction to that thought was also something he wasn't prepared to deal with at the moment. Breakfast awaited.