CHAPTER 20
Oh I know, baby. Dont think I dont know
His voice was raw and hoarse. It made her body hurt all over and she curled herself into the fetal position. Through the phone line she could hear rustling. She assumed he was getting off the bed.
Josh, she said quietly.
She heard a faint click and the whir of what sounded like a fan.
What baby?
That voice again. She shuddered. She had to force herself to form words.
Josh I
She could hear water running. Josh
I still
want
you
please
The water stopped.
Sadie
we cant
I
He trailed off. She heard a heavy sigh.
You cant come down here, he said finally.
Why not? she wanted to know.
Because
because
you
just cant.
So come here.
Your roommates
Theyre out Josh
they left right after you called.
What if they come back.
They wont.
But
Josh
The whirring of the fan stopped abruptly.
What? He sighed. He sounded so tired. Sadie knew she had to pull out all the stops.
I have a Jacuzzi in my bathtub
she purred in her best seductive voice. She wrapped the phone cord around her finger and waited.
Silence.
Then the line went dead.
Sadie smiled to herself and put her sweater back on. She sat back to wait.
It didnt take him long.
His muffled knock came maybe ten minutes later.
Hi, he said when she opened the door, Um
may I come in?
By all means, she replied, stepping out of the way. JC came into the room. Sadie closed and locked the door behind him. Then she turned around.
For a long, long moment they just stood there, looking at each other. The sexual tension hummed. It was understood that him being there meant sex
that the phone conversation had only served to take the edge off
that there was still a good deal of emotional turmoil and lust still needing to be dealt with. Sadie could see the thinly veiled hunger in every line of his face and body. It made her stomach lurch. It had been one thing to talk about it, to kiss him
even to please herself while he listened. It was something completely different to be standing there, right now, looking into the gorgeous eyes of her fantasy. Her bravado evaporated. She bit her lip.
We dont have to, she heard him say. Evidently, her sudden plummet in confidence was showing. Sadie brushed her hair behind her ear.
I want to, she said quietly, I just
Its ok, really
He stepped closer. His hands brushed over her shoulders. But can I have a kiss?
Mute, Sadie nodded. His hands came up to cup her face. Her body began to tremble again. Moments later, she couldnt feel anything but the warmth of his mouth.
She had never, ever been kissed the way he kissed her. No man had ever made her feel so many things with such a simple gesture. It was mind-boggling and overwhelming and wonderful all at the same time. Colors swam behind her eyelids.
She lost track of what happened next. Somehow, they wound up in the bathroom with the water running and somehow, she found herself shirtless, staring into those deep blue eyes. Her hands reached for the hem of his turtleneck sweater. He helped her slide it over his head, revealing the taunt, solid muscles to her heated gaze. In awe, she let her fingers trail the sculpted lines. He undid her bra. The moist bathroom air was warm, but her nipples hardened anyway. He grazed them with his thumbs.
So beautiful, he whispered, watching her chest rise and fall with each unsteady breath she took. He let his hands trail down her arms. So
soft
She reached for his pants. The faded, ragged denim slipped easily away from the button and she pulled the zipper down. Underneath were grey boxer-briefs, snug against his thighs. The jean pooled around his ankles. He stepped free.
You, he urged, tugging at her belt loops. Sadie obliged, removing her own pants, falling into his arms in the process. He caught her easily, but then lost his balance, pulling her with him as he landed with a splash in the bathtub. Her hypersensitive nipples scraped against the soft downy fuzz on his chest and she came to rest half in his lap. The sensation of being so close to him mad her see stars.
Ok, well
thats one way to speed things up, he joked, wrapping his arms around her and leaning back, Were not quite undressed you know.
Sadie took a moment to contemplate this bit of information and orient herself.
Mmm
she agreed finally, Shut up and kiss me anyway.
She heard his soft laughter as he pulled her head down. His tongue danced along her lips. She opened her mouth, giving him the access he craved as she shifted so her legs were around his waist. Through the now sodden fabric of her panties, she felt him harden. He pulse sang.
You taste so good, he mumbled, moving his kisses from her mouth to her neck, then to her collarbone where he sucked gently. I could kiss you all night you taste so good
Sadie, too overwrought to answer, only gasped as his lips found their way to her breast. She whimpered as he tongued her nipple.
Ohhh, she breathed. JC smiled against her skin.
It was then that they heard the click of a door opening. They both froze.
Fuck, JC muttered, Please do not tell me
SHHH! Sadie hissed.
The sound of footsteps could be heard in the other room.
Sades, Lizs voice called, Its just me
forgot my gloves
Sadie didnt answer, but held her breath. Sounds of rummaging came through the wall. She didnt dare move. She knew Liz knew she was in here, but if she didnt answer, Liz might assume she was asleep and not come in. She prayed silently.
Shortly, all sounds of rummaging stopped. She heard footsteps heading away. She squeezed her eyes shut and prayed again
The footsteps halted.
Oh! Liz yelled, as Sadie heard the main door open, If JC calls again, can I have phone sex with him this time? I mean, seeing as you already got yours?
A trill of absolute horror shot through Sadies stomach. No. She had NOT just said that. Liz had not just implied
Bye!
The door slammed
Liz was gone.
JC shifted below her.
When Sadie met his gaze it was deadly.
Excuse me? he said, voice ice cold.
Sadie swallowed hard.