Chp 18
Mel's POV

I caught my breath as we walked into the dark room, tossing my clutch bag on the nearest bit of furniture. He closed the door and I leaned against it. He cupped my cheek and reconnected our lips again. He moved his hands to rest on my hips and I cupped his face in my hands.

We pulled away to catch our breath, his hot breath on my neck. "You want a drink?" He asked next to my ear. I chuckled, and could make out his shiny white teeth as he smiled. He pressed a kiss to my lips before walking off. I blinked a couple times to adjust my eyes to the light as he switched on his kitchen light.

I walked to where Mark was pouring two glasses of wine for ourselves. He turned to me, smiling as he handed me a glass. We clinked glasses and had a sip, never leaving each other's eyes. His bright green eyes looked into my blue ones, and made butterflies swarm in my stomach.

He put down his wine and shrugged off his jacket. He had taken me out for dinner to a really fancy restaurant. He wore a nice, slim cut suit and just managed to take my heart beat up to deathly racing even more than normal.

I put my glass down and slipped off my heels I had worn. They were silver diamanté heels, that complimented the blue, mis thigh length dress I had worn. I out my heels at the front door and walked back into the kitchen.

He had hung his jacket over the back of the chair at his kitchen counter. He put out a hand, and I smiled and laced my fingers in his as I took his offered hand and he lead me, each of us with our wine in hand, through his fancy room and onto a balcony.

I looked out at the beautiful view of he city lights of the concrete jungle. I took. Sip of my wine and put it on the little table that was in the balcony. I turned my back on the city, leaning against the railing as he stood in front of me.

I ran my hand through his now tousled blonde hair, and he smiled, putting down his glass. "Mel, did I mention how stunning you look?" He asked. I blushed and said, "You might have said so already."

He grinned. "That's good, I want you to know how beautiful you are." I smiled softly and kissed him. He kissed me back, resting his hands on my back. He rested his forehead against mine and I took a deep breath, smelling his Calvin Klein aftershave.

I shivered, a brisk wind chilling me. He put an arm around my shoulders and we went back inside. I took our empty glasses to the kitchen and he grabbed his suit jacket. He put it around my shoulders from behind, making me gasp.

He wrapped his arms around my waist and rested his head on my shoulder. "You wanna stay the night?" He asked, his breath tickling my neck and giving me goose bumps. It was such a tempting offer. Of course I wanted to lie in his comfortable looking bed with his arms around my waist and wake up to his face.

"I dunno." I said, only a little bit of sensibility peaking through the word. "Please?" He asked, kissing my neck. Okay, now I had to give in. "Okay, fine." I said. He turned me around, I chuckled at his ridiculous grin. We walked to his room and went in.

I sat on the edge of his bed and mentally groaned as I sank into the soft queen sized bed. Damn, I should start doing this more often. I closed my eyes and lay back on his bed, feeling so comfortable. I heard a deep chuckle and peeked through an eye to see him smiling at me as he slipped his shoes off and undid his belt, leaving it loose as he started to take off his tie.

I got up and helped him un button his soft, silky Lacoste shirt. He turned me around and I blushed as I put my hair over one shoulder and he unzipped my dress. He moved the straps off my shoulders and pulled the dress down till it was just hanging off my hips.

But, him being a gentle man, he threaded my arms through the sleeves of his lovely shirt and turned away to let me get dressed however I wanted. I slipped the dress off and buttoned up a few of the buttons and rolled up the sleeves of the shirt.

He finished hanging up his suit, having swapped it for his boxers. We got in the bed and he turned off the light. It only took my eyes a shirt while to adjust to the light. He rolled onto his stomach and looked down at me.

I cupped his cheek, stroking his cheek bone. He was absolutely perfect. He was studying medicine, was interested in me, owned such a beautiful apartment all to himself, drove one of the nicest cars I've ever driven in, and could cook good food.

That made me think of Tony a little. I missed his cooking and his fun bubbly personality. But he left - we are broken up and I have freedom to date anyone I want and don't have to feel guilty.

Mark kissed me gently for a few moments before pulling away and wrapping an arm around my waist, pulling me to his chest. He warmed up my back at the feel of his strong muscles under the thin shirt separating our skin.

He made me smile and forget Tony. I'm happy - I'm allowed to be.

~ Next morning ~

I slipped on my shoes and grabbed my clutch. I turned to Mark and he smiled. "Sure you don't want me to drop you off?" He asked. I nodded and cupped his cheek, kissing him softy. "I'll see you -" he thought for a moment. "We'll make a plan." I said, and he smiled.

I left, getting a taxi to my and Annabeth's place. I found my keys ad unlocked the door. She was having a study session with a drawing buddy. I washed my face clean as I showered, feeling all relaxed and well rested.

I got out, drying my hair and doing simple day makeup. I changed into my sweatpants and a loose top, stretching my arms as I finished. I heard the door bell, and went to answer it.

I gave a friendly smile as I opened the door - but it quickly fell into a shocked look. I felt winded. I felt a little guilty, angry, confused. But he just smiled. "Hi Melody."

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