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Kristina ran for the door and pulled it open. She was wearing her best outfit when she answered the door. "Hi," she said, smiling at Ethan. "Come in." She stepped aside so he could enter. Just the sight of him was sending her heart into flutters and she was loving it. She waited eagerly for him to say he wanted to be with her.
Ethan smiled when Kristina opened the door, and he stepped into the lake house. She looked so incredibly beautiful that he could not help but gaze at her with longing. "Hey, Kristina... I need to talk to you about something very important, but I don't want you to get mad at me, okay?" Ethan spoke, hesitating slightly.
Ethan wasn't going to play it by Sonny's rules; he wasn't going to deceive Kristina. He would tell her the truth from the very beginning and he prayed she wouldn't get the wrong idea. "Kristina, your father asked me to pretend to date you so that I can be the one to protect you and be your bodyguard," Ethan explained. He paused, waiting for her to go off on him.
"I accepted your dad's proposal," Ethan quietly added.
Kristina frowned. He hadn't admitted to liking her and wanting to be with her. He was standing there telling her another tall tale. "Ethan, you don't need to make up stuff. I know you want to be with me," she finally said as she moved closer to him, trailing a finger down his sexy chest. "We won't tell anyone, but don't go making up stories about you being my bodyguard."
"Kristina, Sonny really did ask me to watch over you, protect you, and act as your bodyguard. But you're right, there is more to the story. Why don't you come over to the Haunted Star tonight... and we'll talk about it?" Ethan asked as she caressed his chest with a single finger. "Would you like to... spend the night with me?"
Kristina's eyes eagerly lit up at that offer. THAT is what she had been waiting for forever! "Yes," she said with a happy smile.
"Tonight I'll be there, and I'd love to spend the night with you," she replied. Finally he was seeing it her way, and she couldn't wait to spend the night with him. She was so excited now.
Ethan was pleased when Kristina agreed to go to The Star with him. "That's great because we're closed tonight and I have no clue where Luke has gone off to. Sonny did say I have to protect you day and night," Ethan said with a grin as they climbed into the car together. Minutes later, they had arrived at The Haunted Star. They stepped inside and Ethan went to pour himself a drink. He took a seat at the bar and waited for Kristina to join him.
Kristina was having a hard time believing that she was here, alone with Ethan. She walked over and sat down beside him. "So, now that you have me completely alone whatever will you do with me?" she asked him.
Ethan set his drink aside on the bar as he gazed at Kristina. "I'd like to hold you all night, Kristina, but why don't we start out with a dance? Would you like to dance with me?" Ethan asked as he stood up to turn on the stereo. The loud beat of a rock dance hit began to play. Ethan took Krissy's hand and lead her over toward the dance floor as he could not wait to have her in his embrace.
"I'd love that," Kristina whispered as she followed him out to the dance floor. Falling asleep in Ethan's arms would be incredible. In fact, dancing with him, his arms locked around her was going to be fantastic. Her heart was already beating wildly in her chest in anticipation.
Ethan tugged Kristina into his arms once they had reached the dance floor. Holding her close in his arms, he started to dance. It didn't really matter that it wasn't a slow song, he just wanted to hold her close. "You know, since your father has agreed that I can pretend to date you, I think you should you spend the night here, every night, in my arms. What would your mother say to that?" Ethan asked as he held her. He knew they'd have to tell Alexis, and he hoped that it would go well. He didn't want to cause trouble between Kristina and her mom.
Kristina's eyes went wide with delight at the thought of spending every night in Ethan's arms. "We-eeell, we could tell my mother that I'll be staying here where you can keep me safe and that my dad said you need to protect me. Hopefully she won't argue. I know she wants me safe," Krissy responded. She loved dancing so close in his arms; it felt so right to her.
Ethan smiled softly when he heard Kristina's response. "I hope you are right and she does not mind. I wouldn't want to cause any sort of trouble between you and your mom. Ultimately though, you're over eighteen now. I think you should be able to decide where you wish to spend the night," he said to her.
He continued to dance with her as a slow song began to play. He tugged her closer, loving the sensation of her body moving against his. He tangled one hand into her hair as the other hand slid slowly down her back.
Kristina nodded. "You're right," she agreed."It is my choice, and she will have to be alright with it." A gasp escaped her lips when Ethan pulled her close and tangled a hand into her hair. She felt his other hand roaming down her back.
"I love dancing with you," Ethan said when he heard Kristina's sexy gasp. "Your body feels so good against mine." He spread tiny kisses along the curve of Kristina's neck and shoulders.
"Kristina, about tonight..." he murmured. "I don't expect you to make love to me yet, if you're not ready."
Kristina bit her bottom lip softly and a teeny moan escaped her lips as Ethan was kissing her neck and shoulders. "I- I'm not ready," she admitted. Stupid Kiefer had totally messed her up when it came to sex."But..maybe we can kiss..." She wasn't sure if she wanted to say touch just yet, although a part of her really did want his caresses.
Ethan raised his head and looked into Kristina's eyes with tenderness. "I understand, Kristina. I don't want to rush into this. I can wait for you," he said as he gave her a smile. "I thought I'd never have you; that your father would kill me if I ever got this close to you. Considering I never thought we would be together, we are making great strides. I want you to talk to me if anything makes you uncomfortable."
Kristina nodded gratefully. "Thank you," she said softly. She was glad that Ethan understood.
"I never thought you'd want me," she admitted. " I promise I will talk to you if I feel uncomfortable."
Ethan kissed her lightly on the lips as he held her close. "Want to go downstairs to my stateroom then?" he asked her. "Or we could dance awhile longer... whatever you prefer."
"We can go down now," Kristina responded. It was nice dancing, but it would be even more wonderful to curl up next to Ethan. She loved the idea of lying in his bed with his arms locked around her.
"Alright, I think we could both use a little rest and relaxation," Ethan stated as he took Krissy's hand in his and lead her downstairs to his stateroom. It was a beautiful night and the stars were shining on the water outside his room. He opened the door and they stepped inside.
"Just make yourself at home here," Ethan said as he searched through a dresser drawer. "You can borrow one of my t-shirts for sleeping." He gestured toward the adjoining bathroom so Kristina could freshen up before bed.