The One Night Stand's Proposal ©

Chapter 24: Fair trade

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It was the next day – exactly 6AM when I woke up with Vanessa huddled beside me – a sleeping beauty. Suddenly, the previous night came rushing back to me and I couldn't help but smile as I recalled every single second since she came over. A part of me had been hoping that she would give in when I made the invite in the parking lot but knowing how Vanessa was, I wasn't expecting much since she was still trying to make up her mind about us.

     I simply did not expect her to surrender to me time and time again throughout the course of the night. And yet, she hadn't been completely submissive – she had taken the lead at times. She continued to surprise me and I liked that very much.

     Now as she slept, I couldn't help but admire her – how relaxed she was and at peace. Her bottom half was covered, leaving her back completely bare. So slender and smooth but as my gaze lowered to her hip, I had to bite my lips when I saw the small bite nark and remembered what I had done to her and what she had done to me in return. Gosh, I couldn't get enough of her.

     I moved to the kitchen, deciding to make some breakfast. I made some coffee, waffles and eggs and brought it to her in the bedroom. Maybe it was too early for breakfast in bed, but it only felt right to make her feel like the treasure that she was. As soon as I entered the room, she shuffled in the bed, her eyes fluttering open.

    "Good morning sleepy beauty," I said as I moved towards her with the tray.

She turned, pulling the covers over her naked body, a blush colouring her cheeks when she realized what was happening.

    "Ian, what? You didn't have to do all this," she said, eyes now on the tray. "Gosh, I can't believe I spent the night," she said as she accepted the tray and leaned back on the head board.

    "I'm glad you did. I could get used to it," I smiled.

She was blushing and it was the cutest thing. "I must look a mess," she said as she sipped on her steamy coffee.

    "You're perfect."

    "Thank you; for this, for everything," she shyly looked at me over the rim of the mug and I knew in that moment what 'everything' meant.

I grinned and leaned in to kiss her. It was only a simple kiss but it made me feel good in all the right places.

    "What time is it?" she asked as she chewed on her food.

I shrugged. "Some minutes to seven I guess."

Her eyes widened. "Damn; I really should get going." She said as she shuffled to get loose from the covers; placing the tray on the night stand.

    "Hey, where are you running off to so soon?" I said as I reached for her.

    "I have to get ready for work and I think you do too."

    "Last time I checked, we were our own bosses," I grinned.

    "Yeah but, I have a schedule and I have to stick to it. Breakfast was amazing, thank you," she said as she kissed me briefly on the lips. I pulled her close but she pulled away with a moan and used her thumb to caress my cheek. "I really have to go..."

I sighed and quickly stole another kiss, causing her to giggle. I was about to do some more convincing but my phone rang and Vanessa used that as an opportunity to escape my grasp.

I picked the cellphone from the night stand, watching as Vanessa waltz to the bathroom, smiling at me over her shoulders – completely naked. She was such a tease and I was about to run after her but then I saw that Dylan was calling and it was probably important.