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  “I’ve been in love with you for 10 years. I never stopped loving you. I’ve compared every man I’ve dated to you whether I wanted to or not. I thought I could get over you but I can’t, I don’t want to get over you. I want to be with you.” She couldn’t stop herself, 10 years of feelings and emotions were pouring out of her. She would rather deal with the pain of rejection again then deal with the pain of keeping this all inside.

  Luke turned and slowly walked towards her as she spoke. “I can’t stop thinking about that kiss. I know you were just emotional and frustrated that night but my body felt electrified when you touched me. Luke, nobody has ever made me feel the way you did with just one kiss.”

  “Sweetheart” Luke interrupted her as she nervously described how excited he made her body that night. She was still talking when he placed his hand behind her neck and slid it up into her hair. “Sweetheart, relax and take a deep breath.” Bridgette exhaled bracing herself for rejection again before realizing Luke was now face to face with her, his right hand in her hair and his other bringing her chin up to look him in the eyes. She bit her bottom lip, resisting the urge to lean in to him. His eyes studied her face, moving slowly from her own eyes down to her mouth. He reached his thumb up and brushed it against her bottom lip as his tongue darted and licked his own. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve fantasized about tasting these lips again.”

  Bridgette’s heart raced, she couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She felt a wave of nervousness engulf her as Luke slipped his other hand behind her neck and pulled her in. His lips met hers, he began to kiss her passionately. There was no pretense to his actions, they were deliberate and with intensity. His tongue slipped past her lips, gently at first massaging her tongue with his own. He plunged his tongue into her mouth as he lifted her onto the island in his kitchen, her hands instinctively went to his shoulders to steady herself. She was now eye level with him, allowing him to deepen the kiss and step between her thighs. He grabbed her waist and pulled her to the edge of the counter causing her dress to ride up so that the warmth between her thighs pressed against his waist. She moaned as he slid a hand up her exposed thigh and plunged his tongue into her mouth again.

  “Wait…wait.” Bridgette said between kisses, bringing herself back to reality. Luke pulled away from her and smoothed her hair behind her ear. “We need to talk about things.” She said as Luke leaned in for another kiss, licking at her lips as she leaned in to embrace the kiss before pushing him back again.

  “I’m serious!” She said as she hoped down from the counter. It was then she noticed the very physical reaction Luke was having in his pants to their make-out session. She couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow towards his very erect cock trying to make an appearance through the fly of his very thin pajama bottoms.

  “You want to see what else you can make him do?” He said as he hooked his thumbs in the waistband of his pants about to pull them down.

  “Whoa! Wait a minute!” She yelled as she held up a hand over her eyes. He laughed as he grabbed her hand and walked her over toward the couch.

  “I’m just kidding Bridge, come on let’s ‘talk.’” He said with a wink. They sat on the couch, Luke leaning and back and placing his arms behind his head. “So what’s in that beautiful head of yours sweetheart?”

  “Can you like put a shirt on or something?” He just smirked and made zero effort to get up. She rolled her eyes and let out a sigh, “So what’s happening? What’s going on?” Without saying a word Luke leaned forward and grabbed both of Bridgette’s arms and pulled her until she was almost on top of him. He then grabbed her waist and lifted her until she straddled his lap. “Luke what the hell?”

  “Just listen to me for a minute please.” He said as he interlaced their fingers and lifted his eyes to meet his. “I have been fighting these feelings for so long.” Bridgette’s mouth popped open and she inhaled a sharp breath. “I know you expressed feelings for me in the past and I shut you down. I was terrified Bridge, you mean the world to me and I didn’t want to lose you. That being said…I feel like it’s killing me to fight it any longer. I think you can probably guess that’s why I’ve been a little less than friendly during this relationship with Paul.”

  She interrupted him, “Why Paul though? I mean you never seemed to care in the past who I was dating.”

  “Well, please don’t take this the wrong way but I just didn’t see a future with you and the other guys. Paul was different, he had everything to offer. He could give you everything and I panicked thinking I might lose you forever so I put up a wall and pushed you away. I didn’t want to ruin your relationship with him if he was truly making you happy. I couldn’t live with that Bridge.”

  “I know it took me way too long to get up the courage to tell you but it made me realize that I had to tell you how much you mean to me…to tell you that I’m in love with you. I’ve been in love with you for so long and the fact that you’re in my lap right now and I’m holding you and can feel your heartbeat and still taste you on my lips is just…a dream come true.”

  Chapter 12

  Tears filled Bridgette’s eyes, “It took you long enough!” She said playfully hitting his chest as tears began to tumble down her cheeks. He let out a sigh of relief as he pulled her to his chest and hugged her.

  “I thought for sure you were going slap me.” He wiped away her tears as he leaned in to plant a soft kiss on her lips. “I know we still have a lot to talk about and discuss but can I just hold you? And kiss you?” He leaned in planting another kiss on her lips, he could feel his body responding instantly but tried to suppress it. Bridgette leaned in to the kiss, slipping her hands behind his neck and up into his hair. She dragged the kisses from his lips down his chin and on his neck.

  She planted a kiss on his neck, followed with a lick and a gentle bite of his earlobe. “Now it’s my turn to act on a fantasy.” She whispered in his ear as he groaned and pulled her down harder onto his lap. Her hands stayed planted in his hair as she turned her attention back to his lips. She spent the next several minutes fucking his mouth with her tongue as her hips ground against his rigid member. She was lost in the moment, completely at the mercy of her body as she grasped to feel more of him, to consume him.

  She broke the kiss and leaned back, looking into his piercing blue eyes as she slowly pulled her shirt over her head. He let his head fall back against the back of the couch at the sight of her breasts straining against the pale pink lace of her bra. He could see her pert nipples through the lace, begging to break free and be licked and sucked. “You remember the night that we hung out after that last guy broke up with you?” She looked a little confused.

  “Yes?”

  “Well you spilled something on your shirt and you took it off in your living room before going into your room for a clean one. It took everything I had that night not to pounce on you. I’ve always known you had an incredible body but seeing you in that barely there bra I almost lost my fucking mind. I could see your nipples clearly through the white lace and all I wanted to do was this.” He leaned forward and took her still bra clad breast in his mouth. She moaned and leaned into him, cradling the back of his head in her hand. It wasn’t long before she was grinding against him again.

  “I want to do this right.” Leaning forward he wrapped her legs around his waist, linking her ankles together so he could keep her in his arms as he stood up. He kissed her again as he started walking towards the bedroom, neither of them speaking. They both knew what was about to happen, the tension hung low in the air and Bridgette couldn’t help but try to squeeze her thighs together. Luke's bedroom was flooded with moonlight and the glow from the city, he let Bridgette slide down his body as he stood her in front of the bed never breaking eye contact with her.

  She reached out to touch his naked abs, in haling a sharp breath as they flexed under her touch. She couldn’t believe this was happening, not only was she touching the man she had craved for years he had confessed his love for her.
Luke stepped forward and lifted her chin, planting a soft kiss on her lips before working more kisses down her neck and chest. He continued to trail them down her abs, falling to his knees as he went. He undid the button of her shorts and slid them down her thighs, leaving her in nothing but her lace bra and thong. He slowly ran his hands up the back of her legs as he leaned forward and pressed his mouth to her soft mound. Her hands immediately went to his shoulders as his tongue darted out and licked her through her panties.

  Bridgette’s pulse was rapid, her heart pounded as Luke explored her body. He pushed her back onto the bed before standing up and looking down on her. “This is a moment I want to remember forever, Bridgette Janelle Summers laying in my bed in nothing but lace.” He smiled as he began to crawl up her body, trailing kisses along the way. Goosebumps broke out on her body as Luke let the weight of his body press into her. It was like she had no control of her own movements, her hips thrust up against his as she reached out to grasp him or touch him in any capacity. He pushed her back onto the bed, “Lay back and relax sweetheart, I want to taste and touch every inch of you. Just let me savor you.” He looked down at her body and licked his lips as he hooked his fingers in her panties and dragged them down her thighs.

  He wasted no time claiming her. He placed a hand on the inside of each knee allowing his palms to slide down her inner thighs, spreading her open for himself. She gasped at being so exposed, he looked up at her from between her thighs, “Fuck I’ve dreamt about this moment for so long.” He took a long inhale as he lowered his head and slowly licked one long stroke up her entire slit. Her hips rose up off the bed as she audibly moaned and gripped the bedspread.

  Luke didn’t stop, he continued his oral assault on her wet slit, licking and kissing and flicking her clit until he brought her to orgasm. She arched her back off the bed as her thighs squeezed together and allowed herself to be taken over by an explosion of pure ecstasy. She laid back on the bed trying to catch her breath. Luke kissed his way back up her body before reaching behind her and unhooking her bra. Her nipples were so hard she felt like she could cut glass! He didn’t stop his exploration, he licked and nibbled at her breasts, pulling a nipple in his mouth and biting it softly. She gasped and thrust her hands in his hair, keeping his mouth focused on her breasts.

  Bridgette could feel herself growing restless, she wanted to feel him inside her, to be as close to him as possible. She lifted herself up on her arms and kissed him passionately as she reached her hand down the front of his pants to feel him. She couldn’t help but pull back and look when she felt the girth and hardness of his manhood, throbbing in her hand. “Holy shit! The exclamation came out of her mouth before she could stop herself. “I’m sorry, but…WOW! You’re huge! That thing is not going to fit!” Luke couldn’t help but laugh as he stood up and pulled his pants down exposing himself in all his naked glory.

  Bridgette bit her lower lip as he walked confidently to his bedside table and pulled out a condom, his cock standing unapologetically upward. He threw the condom on the bed and grabbed her by the knees pulling her toward the edge of the bed. He leaned over her body, spreading her thighs open with is own. “Oh don’t worry sweetheart getting it to fit is all part of the fun.” He slide his hand between them and rubbed small circles on her clit as he spoke, “How about this for starters? Does that feel good?” She bit down on her lip harder and nodded her head as he slipped the finger inside her. “Well now see, looks like you’re getting nice and wet for me. Let’s see how warmed up we can’t get you. I want to see my entire cock sliding in and out of your tight pussy.”

  She could already feel another orgasm building. She had never had a man speak to her in such a deliberately sexual manner as he did and express exactly what he wanted to do to her body. Her whimpers were growing louder as he slipped the finger in and out of her, adding a second and stroking her g-spot. He could feel her stomach tensing, she was getting close to the edge again. “Look at me Bridgette, I want to see that look of pleasure in your eyes when you cum.” She lifted her eyes to look at him as she gripped the bedspread and came hard. Her body shook as she rode out the wave of pleasure.

  Before she could move Luke slipped the condom down his length and began to tease her slit with the head of his cock. “Ohhh fuck you’re so wet baby.” He spread her with his hand as the other gripped his length and pressed into her. He could feel her body resisting, she was so tight but he needed to be inside her. “Open up for me baby, I don’t want this to hurt but I need to be in you.” He started with shallow strokes, getting deeper each time until he was pumping almost his entire length into her. She groaned in pleasure or pain he wasn’t sure and in this moment he didn’t care. He needed to have her, to claim her as his.

  Luke spread her further, watching her breast sway as he pumped into her over and over. He felt like he was overstimulated, watching her lithe body move under him, hearing her moan his name and grip his back with her nails as she milked his cock with her pussy. They were both close, he thrust his tongue into her mouth over and over as their bodies broke out in sweat. Bridgette moaned his name loudly over and over in a breathy manor, “Luke, yes, yes, I’m going to cum!” He loved how enthusiastic and vocal she was, telling him exactly how he made her body feel and exactly what she wanted. Watching her fall apart under him sent him over the edge, he pumped into her one last time as he emptied himself inside her.

  They both laid in each other’s arms, trying to catch their breath. Luke was still inside of her, he could feel her walls still squeezing him. He tried to resist taking her again right away but he was losing the battle. “Sweetheart you need to stop or I’m going to wreck that little body of yours again.” He said as he licked and sucked her neck. She sighed as she thrust her breast against his chest and deliberately squeezed him again, trying to hide or coy smile. Luke groaned and flipped her on her back again, “I warned you Bridgette, I hope you’re ready because this time I’m not taking it easy on you!”

  Chapter 13

  Luke lay on his back with Bridgette sprawled across his body, both basking in their nakedness and the feeling of being physically and emotionally exhausted. Luke meant it when he said he would wreck her body. Over the last few hours he had used her body in ways she’d only read about in romance books. He claimed her, made her his, brought her to new heights of pleasure even when she thought she couldn’t take any more.

  “You still awake?” The rumble his voice echoed in his chest as he trailed his fingertips up and down her spine.

  “Hmmm? Awake, yes…barely alive though.” She attempted to lift her head but only managed to roll it to one side. He laughed as he reached down and ran his hand through her mess of dark curls. “That last encounter from behind may have killed me,” she said as she patted his stomach. “Seriously where’d you learn those moves? Actually, don’t tell me I don’t want to know!”

  Luke sighed, “You know you always suggest that I’m this man-whore that bangs every girl I see. Before you say anything I know I was like that in college, but even then I had discretion. A lot of those women never saw the inside of my dorm room, you just assumed they did and I maaaay have let others assume that too. I had a reputation to upkeep.” He said with a wink. Bridgette rolled her eyes and playfully swatted his hand away. “But seriously Bridge…didn’t you notice that every woman I’ve dated looks like you?”

  She sat up quickly, “What? That’s a little creepy.” She looked off to the corner of the room trying to recall the women in his past. “Oh wow…I guess you’re right. Dude that’s kind of weird, not going to lie.”

  “I was desperate! I wanted you so bad but I knew I’d fuck it all up and I’d lose you forever. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to my sweetheart, I’d be a shell of a man without you.”

  She blushed a little at the sentiment, “Why did you think you would screw it up? You never even gave me a chance.”

  “Because I was immature and an idiot. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to give you a chan
ce, it was that I didn’t feel like I deserved you. You are the perfect woman Bridge, you always challenge me, make me feel valued and worthy and you love me unconditionally. When we first met you were adorable, I probably had a little crush on you but let’s be honest it was very illegal and not appropriate with our age difference back then. Watching you grow up was kind of gut wrenching to be honest.” He scrubbed his face with his hand like he was trying to erase some memories from his head.

  Bridgette furrowed her brow in confusion, “How so?”

  “Well, I watched the guys start to take notice of you and I knew I couldn’t ‘protect’ you as much as I wanted to but I also knew I couldn’t have you…even though, I have to admit some of my intensions toward you were not so innocent either. You were always so sweet and innocent, I knew you weren’t naive but man there were times in the summer at my parent’s pool that I had a hard fucking time keeping my hands off your bikini clad ass!” They both laughed as she leaned into his chest in slight embarrassment.

  “Listen Bridge, the bottom line is I don’t deserve you.” She shook her head and gave him a shy smile, she was about to respond when he leaned in planted a long, slow kiss on her lips. Pulling back he tucked her hair behind her ear as he looked into her eyes, “I love you and I’m so sorry it took me this long to tell you.”

  Her entire body felt like it was melting. Hearing him say those words to her in such a vulnerable state was intoxicating. “You know I love you more.” Luke rolled his eyes and shook his head playfully. “So what happens now?”

  “Well, now is when you kiss me back and then I attempt to make a smooth move to get you on your back again.” He gave her an over exaggerated wink and his best boyishly charming grin.