Page 50 of You Were Invited
She wasn’t sure what she expected him to do– besides maybe calling her a childish freak– but leaning forward and kissing her was definitely at the bottom of her list.
The man really needed the scarcest amount of encouragement. His mouth was hot and his lips pressed softly against hers several times before he pressed them firmly into her flesh. She shivered when his smooth tongue brushed against hers, and a buzz of energy filled her breathless chest. She leaned further into his burning kiss—he let out a groan in answer. He lovingly held one side of her face, and she lay her hand on his chest.
His kiss deepened. A small whimper escaped Annie. Tentatively, she rubbed his arms. Shoulders. When her nails grazed the skin of his neck he let out a soft growl and chuckled. Oh, his skin was so warm under her fingertips.
Then, he didn’t quite cup her breast, at first. Just grazed it with his thumb to spark a flame within her. She leaned back into the couch and he followed. He crouched over her, his stronger arm perpendicular to her neck, while he braced the weight of his body with his forearm on the couch arm above her head. His knees hugged herhips.
She pictured him stripping her, kissing her stomach... her biting his lower lip... and him sinking into her. Her breath quickened....
And against her demanding desires, she found logic and reason despite his wonderful, intoxicating kisses.
She couldn't take it anymore.
And her lust-filled heart hurt so much she wanted to cry.We can only be friends… I can’t rebound like this…
"J-Julian..."
"Hmmm?" He playfully ground his pelvis against hers, causing her to close her eyes and hold her breath. He brushed her hair from her face and gave a small smile. "You have no idea what I want to do to you."
I really want to let you...
As if he'd read her mind, he growled and ground harder before giving her another one of his deep kisses.
"I..."
"Yes?" His breathing was ragged and his eyes were half-glazed over with lust. “I did want to ask you to stay and watch a movie, but I’m enjoying this more...” he said. Confusion then filled his eyes. His smile went away. When finally he pulled back and sat on his heels, grief further darkened her heart, and she knew he’d seen it blooming on her face.
"What's wrong?"
Her heart grew heavier. His feelings were growing for her, just as much as hers were for him. If not more. Tears of frustration blurred her vision. She blinked them back. "I...
He watched her, patient, as the smile dropped completely from his eyes.
"I'm... I like you... but..."
"But?"
She swallowed regretfully. "I don't think it's a good idea."
"Good idea?"
"I don't live here... And I still have to move out of my ex's."
When what she was getting at dawned on him, he sighed and dropped his head heavily. "Right. Yes. Makes sense."
"Not that I don't enjoy you getting clearly very turned on." She bit her lip. "I just have a lot going on."
"Right now is a bit complicated for you, isn't it?"
"Yeah."Not to mention that I broke up with Chris not that long ago…Their love had eroded the last few months, leaving little left to rekindle, but rebounding so quickly would never work.
His eyes were sad, but he took her hand and kissed her knuckles. Her entire arm melted under his lips.
"Well." He grinned at her. "Nice to know you're just as parched as I am. I wasn’t going to stop."
Annie giggled and looked away shyly.I didn’t want to be the buzz kill...she thought regretfully.
After that, she thought it best to leave for the evening. Hopefully, work would get her mind on more productive things. Much like she had a couple of nights before, she gave him a hug. This time, however, it wasn't meant to be a brief one. When she didn’t pull herself from his arms, he couldn't help himself as he ran his hands along her back. When she still couldn’t bear to pull away, he really couldn't help himself. Julian's good hand traveled down her back, stopping at her belt. He tugged on it playfully before he wrapped his arms around her and squeezed her tight.
