Todd quickly filled the cabin with all kinds of goodies for Tea. It was like Christmas in March. And Tea didn't mind. She and Todd hadn't spent many holidays together and she was enjoying his spoiling her. And she could tell he was in his element spoiling her rotten. It was fun. Fun for both of them. Fun for her to open, fun for him to watch her excitement of being surprised. He liked surprising her. And he reveled in showing her just how well he knew her.
Tea: A CD Player?
Todd: Well, I noticed you grabbed your CD's from the car before we left but no way to play them, so I thought….
Tea: Todd how thoughtful and sweet! I love this.
Todd: Say that again and I’ll puke on your new shoes. I’m a lot of things Tea, but sweet and thoughtful aren’t quite it. Besides, if you liked that, you'll love this (handing her a box, obviously filled with clothing)
Tea: (looking down at her feet) But these aren’t new shoes.
Todd: (pushing the package in her face) OPEN!
Tea unwraps an incredibly, beautifully elegant, yet simple black dress with matching shoes. Both articles were the perfect size. She knew immediately that he HAD been paying attention all those years.
Tea: Todd. It's beautiful. But what's the occasion?
Todd: Well, I told you I was taking you out to dinner tonight. I thought you might like to wear this tonight.
Tea immediately ran into the bathroom. Todd could hear the water for the shower go on. His mind started having all sorts of fantasies about what was going on in there. He knew she was in the room next door, naked and touching her own body. "I'm sure it's not as sensual an experience for her as it is for me in my head, out here, but oh my God, the thoughts I'm having," he explored. "What would happen if I went in there to her?" he continued. "Does she still want me to go to her? Would she reject me, simply in reflex response for all the times I rejected her? Would she welcome me with open arms?"
Todd: What's stopping me from going to her? What's stopping me from giving her what she wants. What she says she needs? Why can't I do this? Where did I go wrong?
As Todd struggled with himself, he had a revelation. "This IS why I came back for her. This IS what I want as well," he surmised.
Todd: (talking and reasoning with himself) I'll do it. I'll march in there and join her in the shower. I'll touch her body and let her touch mine. I'll slide in behind her forcefully and just let her know who the boss is. He was still building his courage in his mind’s eye. Closing his eyes he continued on this make believe journey turning it into a full fledged action-based, passionate fantasy.
He pictured his body fully clothed walking toward the door standing in the way of him and his soulmate. He kicked at the door and slammed it open. Tea was visibly startled by the noise, and quickly pushed the shower door open. There, to her amazement and elation, was Todd…staring back at her and grinning. “I’ve been waiting for you. Come on in.” she mused as she closed the door. He stood there. Amazed and in awe of her form through the textured, opaque walls that she now stood behind. “She’s always putting doors between us,” he laughed. “But not this time.” He could feel his desire rising in his heart but most especially in his pants. He kicked off his shoes and opened the shower door. Just as he had anticipated, he slid forcefully behind her, oblivious to the water shooting out of the door. Tea reached over and closed the door. She wasn’t sure if it was the burst of cool air or the presence of Todd in the shower with her, but her nipples had shoot to erect so fast and so hard it literally hurt. But it was a good kind of hurt and she didn’t mind. And she knew it was really because of Todd. He held both of his hands tightly around her waste and pulled her lower body deep into his own. Even though he was fully clothed, there was no mistaking his erection. She tried to turn toward him, to face him, to see his eyes, but he would be having none of that yet. He pushed her gently against the wall of the shower, forcing both of he breasts against the glass. His own body weight fell willingly against her back, the water cascading over his shoulders and down her back. He nestled his lips in between where her neck met her shoulders, urgently moving her hair out of the way.
Tea released a moan that startled him. “Are you okay,” he asked in a concerned voice that somewhat brought him back to the reality of where he was and what he was doing. “I’m fine, querido.” “I’m great,” she purred. He closed his eyes again and just let his hands do the talking. He still felt her trying to turn and face him, but he still had his own plans in mind for her. And he hoped she wouldn’t mind. Slowly and with trepidation, he moved his hands methodically up her body, stopping at her breasts. He cupped his hands around each breast and sensually massaged and played with them. He flicked his thumbs on her nipples and enjoyed the moaning and sexual gasps that were escaping her lips in this moment. Again he thrust his lower body against her backside, and buried his head in her neck, kissing and licking those most sensitive areas.
With Todd engulfed in the moment, Tea turned in one fell swoop and stood before him, now staring into his closed eyes. Gently, she reached out and kissed his closed eye lids, one by one. Gradually, he found the courage to open his eyes and face her eyes, which were surely piercing down on his closed lids. He didn’t melt as their eyes met. He found the strength in her eyes to continue on. Tea tilted her head to the left and pressed her lips against his. Hungrily, he opened his mouth, receiving her message loud and clear. His tongue slipped in to her mouth and began caressing her tongue. Their sounds and grunts of wanting only spurred them both on. Tea began grappling at his partially buttoned shirt, ripping it off as he helped her pull it down his wet, slick arms. He tossed it over the top of the shower and it landed on the bathroom floor with a sloppy splash. She couldn’t help but chuckle. As their eyes caught in that playful moment, it quickly turned serious as Tea looked down at Todd’s pants, that were severely in their way and impeding their ultimate progress. She reached her hands down and started to unbuckle his belt. He knew that by allowing this, there was no turning back. This would happen and it would happen tonight. As she struggled with the wet leather, Todd reached down and began to assist. Tea again felt the sense of urgency rising in her mind, her spirit and most definitely in her body. Her body was full of tingles and urges that were practically driving her out of her mind. She watched nervously, anxiously as he removed his pants and his black boxers slid off with them. He again through them over the top of the shower yet this time, there was no laughter with the wet thud. The realization of the moment was upon them both and Tea and Todd were both filled with love at the thoughts impending.
Todd reached his hands out and slid his hands slowly down her arms and extended them far down past where her arms ended and her body took over. Tea, feeling brave and lustful, moved her hands inward and began touching and stroking him. Todd threw his head upward, letting out a powerful moan. He grabbed on to her body where his hands had settled upon her body earlier, pulling her inward toward him. His back fell against the wall of the shower and her body weight landed on him. She moved her hands from him and placed them on both sides of the wall, pressing her breasts against his chest. She began kissing his neck and felt the water falling down the back of her hair. Todd placed his hand on her chin and pulled her lips into his own. Again, hungrily they preyed upon each other, releasing uncontrollable moans and groans through their heavy breathing. Tea could feel his hands sweeping up and down her body before pressing his body against hers and pushing her back against the glass wall. Their kissing continued, but she could feel one of Todd’s hands reaching upward, above both of their heads. She peeked out of the corner of her eyes and saw him reaching for the shampoo. Using his other hand, he coaxed her into turning her back to him. She stood, impatiently waiting for his next move. She could hear him pouring the shampoo into his hands and lathering it between his fingers. He placed both hands in her hair and began lathering her hair. Gently he rubbed and stroked her hair, being both playful and sensual. He piled her hair on top of her head and stroked it gently as he massaged the shampoo into a lather. She could feel dribbles of the suds running down her back. It was so tingly and sexy. Suddenly, her hair fell gently down her back and she could feel his hands rubbing the suds into her back. He softly worked his hands around to her front and pulled her back into his chest. His hands, still full of suds and lather, started caressing her breasts. So soft and sensual and masterfully his hands worked and teased her breasts. Using his fingers, he slowly circled her nipples, purposefully not touching the center. He was driving her absolutely out of her mind with ecstasy, but in a teasing, tell me that you want me kind of way. “Please,” he heard desperately escaping her lips. Not to disappoint, he placed his entire hands on her breasts. But not nearly long enough to satisfy her. No sooner had he placed both hands on her nipples, had he spun her around and started washing the lather away from her highly aroused area. Just as quickly as he had done that, he moved his lips off of hers and down onto her breast. Sucking her breast and licking her nipple with his tongue and driving her straight into oblivion. He placed his left hand on her other breast and began giving it the attention it desired, craved. Gradually, he moved his right hand down, between her legs. Overwhelmed with the sensations he was creating for her, she let out a loud moan that overpowered them both. He stopped sucking her breast for a moment and moved his lips back up to her mouth. She reached down and moved his hand from between her legs and wrapped it around her back. She then placed both of her arms around him and pulled him in so tight, she felt as though he would go straight through her in any moment. Their mouths again hungrily met and ate up each other’s emotion. “Now, Todd, please, now. I want you now,” she pleaded in this passion filled moment. “I want you now, too, Tea,” he heard himself answering in urgent desperation. He reached down and grabbed Tea’s legs, wrapping one around his waist. He pressed her against the shower glass and she naturally wrapped her other leg around him. Sensually, he began rocking and thrusting inside of her. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and began kissing him again. Quicker and quicker, faster and faster their rhythm blended until both of them found themselves on the edge of their sexual abyss. Ready to plunge together into orgasmic pleasure. Tea’s urgency was more overtly obvious, as she held back nothing. She was releasing moan after moan of sheer ecstasy. Todd could hold back no longer and let out one huge moaning groan signaling his oncoming explosion inside her. She, too, was climaxing in this moment and let out a pleasure filled scream. He continued to rock, escalating her climax and sending her over the edge yet again. She relaxed her once tense muscles, placing her feet on the floor, yet remaining physically connected to him. He, too, was relaxing his tensed muscles, trying to unwind this sexual tension that had been stored up inside both of them for far too long. He gently reached down and kissed her softly, lovingly on her upper lip. She trembled this time at his touch. As their bodies physically disconnected, they both let out a little sigh of disappointment, at the fact that it had to end. He gently cupped one of her breasts and pressed her nipple with his finger. She gasped excitedly and pulled away a bit. “Sensitive? Are we?” She laughed. He looked into her eyes and knew that what they had done while not having to mean anything, probably meant everything. “I love you, Tea,” he whispered in her ear. “I love you, Todd,” she responded immediately.
He smiled as reality returned and he knew he could do this. If he could dream it, he could do it.
Todd: (aloud) I'll let her have what she wants, but I'll be in charge. I won't loose control. It doesn't have to mean anything. But I know her. It will mean everything. If I do this, she'll never leave me. Ever. And I’ll never be able to let her go. And isn't that what I want? Wouldn't that serve MY purpose? I can do this. I'll just go in there now.
Todd was going to do it. He was finally ready to go to her. He walked across the room and placed his hand on the doorknob. Just as he turned the knob and started to enter, he heard the water in the shower turn off. He stopped dead in his tracks. He removed his hand from the door and made sure it was closed. Again, the moment was lost. He heard Tea getting out of the shower and beginning to dry off. He backed away from the door. He would have to think up a new plan. But he was ready, finally ready, to give her what she wanted. But the night was young. It actually wasn’t even upon them yet. He could wait. The anticipation might actually be good for him. Is this how she had felt all those years, waiting for him. He wasn’t sure if he could stand it another minute. But for her, to make it right, he would.
Tea finished her shower and primped for what seemed like hours to Todd. He was impatient and uncertain of how he would look at her when she came out, after knowing how he had pictured them just minutes before. When she finally came out, she was smiling and excited. She felt pretty. Todd had made her feel that way. She hadn't been this happy in a very long time. She walked out of the bathroom and walked right up to Todd. And she didn’t seem to have a clue as to his inner thoughts in that moment.
Tea: (spinning around) Ta da!
Todd: Wow. You look, well, you look.
Tea: Thanks.
Overwhelmed by the emotion of it all, Tea reached out to him and gave him a kiss on the cheek. His scar cheek, on his scar. He loved how she wasn't frightened or intimidated by his scar.
Todd: You're welcome. Let's get going. It looks like a front is moving in and it's probably going to get cold tonight. Besides, you know the rush hour around here. Okay, so it's more like a rush minute, but we still want to get there before all the good food is gone.
Tea: (smiling at Todd) Thank you Todd. Thank you for all of this, but mostly, thank you for knowing me better than I did myself. Thank you (pausing and getting a bit emotional and choked up) for coming back for me.
Todd: (slightly smiling at her) Anytime, Tea, anytime.
Todd and Tea headed out the door and toward the unknown. And their lives would never be the same again. Ever.
