Sitting in the dark while everyone else sleeps seems to be the norm for me these days. As tired as I am, I struggle to sleep because every time I close my eyes I see Rae smiling at me. I remember the feel of her against me the night she slept beside me in the hospital, and then my mind starts working overtime to figure out how I’m going to get her to date me.
Wrapping my hands around the mug of coffee, I drop my head as though I have the weight of the world on my shoulders. It just hurts knowing that she won’t give me the time of day because of our ages. Age doesn’t bother me but I know that it really bothers others… I spot a lone figure making their way across the kitchen, as the figure walks into the dim light I realize it’s Rae.
I still and watch while she can’t see the longing on my face.
There’s only a small light on below one of the cabinets so she hasn’t seen me yet, but I most certainly can see her. She walks to the sink and pours a glass of water but then she places it on the side and grips the edge of the sink, her head dips toward her chest.
It’s when her shoulders start to shake that I realize she’s crying… I can’t just sit and watch her.
On bare feet, I quickly move toward her and place my hands on the sink at either side of hers. Rae gasps and freezes.
My heart thumps in my chest at how close she is and my blood rushes south as my body floods with arousal.
I take a step closer to bring our bodies together and drop my mouth to her slender shoulder. My arm wraps around her waist and the shiver that runs through her ricochets off, landing in my balls.
When I kiss her shoulder, Rae covers my hands on her belly with hers and our fingers intertwine. I trace along her shoulder and up to her neck and into the hair at the nape of her neck with my lips.
Closing my eyes, I inhale her into my lungs and feel her shudder. “Rae,” I whisper, nuzzling into her neck. “I know you feel this too.”
“I do, but—“
“No buts right now. I’m tired, Rae. I’m tired of closing my eyes and seeing you, and yet, not being able to touch you. Hold you.” I nudge her hair to one side and place a kiss on her nape. “Sleep with me tonight. Just sleep. Let me hold you.”
“Your family.”
“This doesn’t have anything to do with them.”
Silence surrounds us, and just when I think she’s going to push me away, she turns in my arms. Her hands reach up and thread through my short hair while my hands settle on her hips. Desire races through me at her caress and then she lets out a shuddering breath, dropping her forehead to my chest.
Seconds tick by before she lifts her head and holds my gaze. “I’d like to sleep with you all night, Diego.”
“Music to my ears,” I whisper.
“Diego,” she moans.
“I know. I promise to behave and I will.” I grasp her hips and lift her closer. “Wrap your legs around my waist.”
She only hesitates for a moment and then she’s wrapped around me. Her legs are tight around my waist as my hands hold her bottom, keeping her pressed to the heat of my body. Her arms wrap around my neck as she holds me close. Having her in this position gives me so many ideas, which has my cock hard and throbbing but it’s going to have to get used to it.
My legs quiver as I move toward my room and luckily we make it without seeing anyone else. Closing my bedroom door, I make sure it’s locked from unwanted guests and crawl up the bed with Rae still in my arms.
I hover over her and rest my forehead against hers. “We’ll sleep…once I’ve kissed you.”
Her eyes search mine before she curves her hand around to the back of my neck and with light pressure she brings me closer. Our lips meet in a light, gentle caress, but when our tongues meet, my blood roars. Her taste consumes me.
Her pelvis arches and rubs against mine making my eyes roll as my hand skims along her side to rest on her bottom. I cup the soft mound and knead her flesh as my blood heats.
Groaning, I admit, “We have to stop,” while I drop my face into her neck.
“You feel good.” Her hands roam over my naked back and when she continues to rub against my erection, her fingers slip into the back of my shorts.
I catch her wrist and reluctantly bring her hand to my lips, kissing her fingers. “I’m not going to lie, Rae, and even though you can feel the evidence, I want you so damn bad…but not until I’m sure you won’t leave me afterwards.” I offer her a wry smile. “I promised you that we’d sleep.”
With all the strength I have, I roll to my side and tug her back into my front so that we’re spooned together. I tug the covers over us and sigh feeling content when she settles into my arms.
As I nuzzle into the nape of her neck, all I’m sure of is that after tonight I’ll never be able to sleep alone without craving her here in my arms.
Kissing the top of her head, I tighten my hold. “You’re special, Rae,” I whisper.