Author's note: sexual references

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Chapter 13

Next morning, I felt giddy and bit sore. Like the kind of sore you get after someone fucks your brains out. Pardon my French. We barely slept the whole night. Every touch, every kiss, every moan was just so intoxicating that we could not get enough. That man made me come every way possible, in all sorts of different positions (thank God I am quite flexible). Every inch of my body was shaking with pleasure and every time I thought I didn't have another orgasm in me, he proved me wrong. Now we were laying in my bed, and I was resting my head on his chest, and he was caressing my naked upper arm with the tips of his fingers. I never felt so much at peace. When I moved a bit, I realized that my ribcage was hurting, and all my leg muscles were sore and earlier I also spotted a bruise on my left thigh.

I begrudgingly looked at the clock on my nightstand. It was time to start getting ready. I really didn't want to get out of the covers and leave his warm body. But I had to.

- I need to start getting ready – I said with a sigh.

- Yeah, I need to get back to base as well – he kissed the top of my head and we both got up. I put my clothes back on and he got himself into his navy clothes. Suddenly nervousness came over me. After he arrived last night, I completely forgot about all my worries regarding the future. But now that he was about to leave, I was biting my lip. I was too scared to ask the question because I was not sure if I could handle the answer. But the not knowing was killing me.

- So…I mean…..-I cleared my throat and he was waiting for me to spit out what I wanted to say – What is this between us?

- I would like to keep seeing but I don't think I can be just your friend.

- You mean you want to continue having sex?

- Well yes….. but I want more than just that.

- You mean like dating? – my God, I sounded like a high school girl.

- Yes, like dating – he chuckled.

- In that case come back later tonight – I saw relief in his eyes, and I gave him a wide smile.

He wrapped his arms around my waist and kissed me.

- Have a good day beautiful – he said and left.

Red was going back to the base and all he could think about was last night. He has been waiting for it for so long. He has been fantasizing about it for so long, being in between those beautiful legs.

She captivated his mind from the very first moment he saw her coming out of the hospital and ever since then, he just wanted to be near her. He felt this unexplainable pull.

He has never experienced anything like this with any woman he has been with. Her kisses, her touch, her taste were intoxicating. He felt content and satisfied by thinking about the way he made her moan his name again and again.

Although he has only known her for 3 months, there was something special about her, something he knew he will never find in another woman. And that was when he realized just how in love with her he was.

I ran into the shower, dressed quickly and when I looked in the mirror to tie my hair in a high ponytail, I was shocked to see that I didn't look tired despite the lack of sleep. In fact, I had a certain glow that only a good night of sex can give you. I rushed to the hospital and got straight to work. I was standing at the nursing station scoring patients' NEWS* charts when I saw from my side vision that Karen, Ronald's wife, was standing next to me. I really liked her. She had a wicked sense of humour and so much sass I wish I could have.

-Yes? – I turned my head to her.

- So how was your night love? – she asked me with a sly smile.

- Pretty average – I turned my head back to my paperwork.

- Well, I heard different. In fact, the whole staff accommodation heard different. Fuck. My. Life. To hide my embarrassment, I brought my coffee cup to my lips to take a sip. She continued.

- So he is that good huh? Not that I am surprised, you only need to look at the boy to know – I almost chocked.

- Just one more thing. Next time you are going at it all night, just let me and Ronald know so we can get earplugs – with that she gave me a wink and left me with my mouth slightly open. Later I was sitting in the nursing office, eating some food that I didn't particularly enjoy. I was thinking about last night and I felt giddy again. This man is turning me into a teenage girl. And then I thought about how I singlehandedly kept all the medical staff awake. As I told you before, I am a moaner. He is not, and thank fuck for that. I don't like loud guys. Been there, done that. Awkward. Of course, he was not completely silent either. That is just creepy. No, he made just the right amount of noise. I was glad that I was alone in the office. I felt like all the staff, and even the patients were looking at me. I tried to convince myself that it was only paranoia, but after what Karen told me, I was highly doubting it. The door opened and Doc came in.

- So…-he said looking at me.

- So…-I repeated still sitting.

- Is there something you want to tell me? – Okay, I had enough.

- Yes, it is true. I had sex with your friend – I snapped and stood up.

- Excuse me? – He frowned.

- Red and I? Isn't that what you were referring to?

- Well, thanks for letting me know, I guess. But I came because you wanted to discuss a patient's blood results. You called me to come – Shit, fuck. I did.

- Can you excuse me for a sec? – I rushed into the walk-in store outside the kitchen and leaned against the wall and gently started tapping the back of my head against it. When I gathered myself, I went back. Doc was still standing there so I decided to act like I didn't just disclose that I fucked his teammate.

- So, about Miss Ajoku. Her potassium level has slightly dropped since yesterday – I passed him the results. After discussing the course of action, I was on my way to start the IV when he called after me.

- You know, I am not surprised by what you said. I am happy for you guys – I mean it's not like we were getting married.

- Yeah, well… great – I was about to turn around and be on my merry way when he spoke again.

- I have known Red for a long time. We did BUD/S and Green Team together. I have seen him with a lot of women – I raised an eyebrow to that. Is there a point to this fucking story? – But I have never seen him so smitten – I felt warmth spreading through my chest. In the end he left before I did, leaving me standing there on my own, repeating his words in my head.

I finished in the hospital, and I was laying on my bed fantasizing about last night. Honestly, I could not wait to have sex with James again. It was like ecstasy and take it from someone who actually took ecstasy before, it is fucking awesome. I heard knocking on my door and before I could answer, Eve burst in. She did the night shift last night and she was on nights again.

- OMG finally – she ran up to my bed – how was it? You need to tell me everything. And don't even try to pretend you don't know what I am talking about.

- How do you even know?

- Everyone knows. I mean, you were not the most vocally subtle person last night. So, I assume I was right.

- About what?

- About him being great in bed.

- Well, I guess the fact that I was not very vocally subtle answers your question – I grinned, and we both giggled. Like typical women we discussed all the details of last night.

- So….are you guys seeing each other then?

- Yeah – I could not help but smile.

- I am so proud of you. And I have a feeling that you are not going to regret it – just as she said that I heard another knock and James walked in.

- Sorry ladies, I can come back later.

- No, don't worry, I need to go anyways if I don't want to be late – Eve said and gave me one last grin before she left.

- Hey – I said, and I felt really shy.

- Hey – He replied. Then I saw that same feral look in his eyes as we approached each other and let me tell you, Eve was right. You can totally have sex with the man without your legs touching the ground.

*Stands for National Early Warning Score: checks blood pressure, oxygen saturation level, respiration rate, temperature, pulse and consciousness level. It gives an overall score to help detect clinical deterioration. It is used in England. Sorry don't know what the US equivalent is.