“I know. Isn’t that crazy? I did it. Well, I mean, I applied and they said ‘yes’. I’m still in shock.”
“Time to stop being shocked and time to celebrate because you did it. What do you want to do?”
“Really? Anything I pick?”
“Anything at all.”
“Then we’re going to Burger King and getting milkshakes.”
I give him a quick kiss on the lips before taking his hand and racing out to the truck. I’m bouncing in my seat, telling him all about how I applied for the job and how the manager seemed really nice. I also let him know I got all the food for the dinner. Valo doesn’t seem to be nervous at all and tells me that everything will be fine. I’m still a wreck, but I guess it’ll be okay.
He tells me all about his away games. I did watch them and they have been playing better. I’m not an expert or anything about hockey, but I do know Valo is in the top ten of scorers so far this season.
We go through the drive-thru because he’s tired and wants to rest. I order my large strawberry milkshake and suck it down on the way back.
When we arrive home, I figure Gus is asleep and I’m thankful I don’t have to hear any of his dumbass comments tonight. I’m too happy to have him be my Debbie Downer.
We head upstairs and I know I want to spend all night in Valo’s arms.
My Finny.
My boyfriend.
I head into the bathroom where I hid one of my baby doll nighties. It’s red and very see through. I fluff up my hair and touch up my makeup. Valo will like it. I step out of the bathroom and Valo is sitting on the edge of the bed, looking down at the floor. He looks tired and the road games didn’t go the way he wanted. I notice the bruises on his shoulder, a gift from the Portland game.
I walk over to him, pull his chin up, and wink at him. He grins. Without saying a word, I lean down and kiss him. He moans and I realize exactly how much I missed his lips on mine. Valo digs his nails into my hips and it almost makes me smile.
I break the kiss and kneel in front of him. “Stand up,” I softly command him. He does and I pull down his boxers, freeing his erection. “Step.” He does with each foot and I toss them across the room. “The maid will get those later.”
Valo chuckles.
I lick my lips and inhale him into my mouth. I hear him gasp as I begin to stroke him with my mouth. He grabs my hair. Before, I wouldn’t let guys touch me at all, but I’m craving for Valo to do whatever he wants to me. I need more of him. He’s saying something to me in Finnish and I don’t have a clue what it is and I don’t care as I take him deeper. I grab his hips and I begin going faster.
“Jade,” he pants my name and I know he’s close. Now, I’m not the type of girl to swallow. I usually stop long before that, but not with Valo. I want this connection with him. My desire for him is overwhelming.
“Jade.” His hips jerk faster and I feel him explode in my mouth. I continue sucking until he forces me to release him. “Come here.” He picks me up, fireman style. I yelp a little as he places me on the bed. Valo removes the thin, almost non-existent G-string and tosses it over his shoulder. “The maid will get it.” He winks as he hovers over me.
“Don’t you want to play with me?” I really wish he would go down on me again.
“We can next round. But right now,” he kisses me, “I need to bury myself in you.”
Yes. That is the last coherent thought I have that night.
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This is what a panic attack feels like. I keep shaking out my hands and looking myself over in the mirror. Valo keeps saying I look fine, but I’m not sure.
Is my top too low?
Are these jeans too tight?
Why the fuck is my hair so curly today?
Ugh, Valo’s parents will be here at any moment. We have been cooking all day and thankfully, I didn’t burn a single thing. That’s one positive of the day.
I’m pacing in the kitchen, waiting for Valo to come back. Gus is keeping his ass in the living room and Honeybun is staring at me in the threshold of the doorway. I think I finally have her trained not to step a paw into the kitchen.
I almost trip over my own feet when the door opens and Valo calls for me.