THE ROSE AND THE THORN

Chapter 42

"I love you," she breathed out, her eyes locking with mine.

I wanted to scream, to run away, to hide and never be found, but I stood there staring at her unable to move an inch.

"You don't have to say it back, I just needed you to know..." she continued.

"Ruby, I..." I began to speak, but she cut me off.

"No, don't say anything. I just...I just wanted you to know," she said.

Before I could wrap my head around the situation, before I could even comprehend what had happened, she had turned around and walked towards the door. She reached for the doorknob, but I couldn't let her leave. Not again. Not this time.

I ran towards her, my loud footsteps alerting her to my approach. She turned around and I launched myself into her arms, wrapping my legs securely around her waist as I smashed my lips against hers.

She stumbled backwards into the door but wasted no time in wrapping her arms around my back, hugging my tightly against her as our lips moved against each other's. Her hands them moved to below my bum, lifting me higher against her body. We broke apart, both breathing heavily and staring into each other's eyes. I placed my forehead against hers as I caught my breath, and whispered back the words I had been dying to say.

"I love you, Ruby."

I saw a hint of a smile before her lips were on mine once more. She began walking through the hallway with me, no doubt heading for the stairs, but I didn't want to wait. I couldn't wait.

"No," I said roughly, unwrapping my legs from her waist and putting my feet on the floor. "I want you now."

I ripped her jacket off of her shoulders and attached my lips to her neck. Her hands roamed my torso, resting on my breasts and kneading them lightly. I heard her breath hitch in her throat as I sucked on her neck, pulling the blood to the surface and no doubt leaving a love bite.

I don't know how it happened, but we ended up on the floor. Our clothes were strewn to the side and we lay together naked, our hands roaming every inch of each other's bodies.

"God, I've missed you!" Ruby sighed into my neck.

"I've missed you, so fucking much!" I replied, taking her face in my hands and pressing my lips against hers.

She placed her legs between my legs and positioned her centre over mine. When she lowered herself onto me it was pure bliss.

"Oh, fuck!" I hissed, throwing my head back in pleasure.

She moved her hips in time with mine, our cores rubbing together and creating a burning fire in my abdomen. My hands rested on her waist, occasionally making their way up her naked torso to her breasts, her neck and her face.

She leant forward, pressing her lips against mine roughly and passionately as she continued to move against me. I flipped us over, trapping her beneath me as I made my way down to her throbbing centre. I attached my lips to her core and ate hungrily, lapping up at her wetness and keeping my eyes glued on her face the entire time.

"Oh, fuck!" she hissed, her hands moving to my hair and gripping it tightly.

I began to push my fingers in and out of her centre, curling then forwards and successfully hitting her g spot.

"Fuck, baby!" she sighed, and I smiled against her as she used the pet name.

I was never one for pet names, but I could definitely get used to her calling me that.

I kissed my way up her torso while I continued to assault her with my fingers.

"I'm gonna c-cum!" she said shakily, and suddenly her entire body went rigid.

I pumped my fingers in and out as her juices flowed around my hand, squirting out of her as her body convulsed in pleasure.

"Oh god!" she moaned loudly, suddenly leaning forwards and grabbing my hands to stop me from continuing.

I crawled back up to her and lay next to her on the hardwood floor. We were both breathing heavily and our bodies were covered in a thin layer of sweat. Ruby rolled over and kissed me sloppily, still worn out from her powerful orgasm.

"Oh my god," she breathed, resting her head on my shoulder.

"I love you," I whispered, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead.

"Indi, god. I'm so in love with you..." she exhaled loudly, kissing me again.

"I don't care anymore," she said. "I don't care about the law, or your age, or anything. I want you, that's all I want. You. Be mine, India. Please?"

She was rambling, and it was so fucking adorable. I sat up off the floor and pulled her up with me. She sat next to me staring nervously, biting her lip.

"Are you asking me to be your girlfriend?" I teased.

"I am..." she said softly.

"Then yes, of course!" I smiled, and she wrapped her arms around me tightly.

And then we just sat there in each other's arms. She sat cross legged while I sat in her lap, my legs wrapped around her torso and my arms around her neck. Her fingers traced patterns slowly on my back and my hands ran through her hair, still damp and messy from our vigorous sex.

"I'll quit my job for you," she suddenly said, breaking the peaceful silence.

"What, no!" I exclaimed.

"I will, I'll do anything for you," she said.

"Ruby, I graduate in four months. We can keep a low profile until then!" I explained, and she kissed me softly.

"It's just going to be so hard at school, seeing you every day but not being able to touch you!" she whined.

"Live with me," I suddenly blurted out.

"What?" she asked me.

"Live with me. Move in, as soon as you can. That way you won't just see me at school, but you'll see me all the time!" I explained.

I knew I sounded crazy, but it made perfect sense. She needed somewhere to live and my house was empty.

"Baby, are you sure?" she asked me.

"I've never been more sure," I nodded.

She pulled me into a hug, her lips pressing against my neck as she peppered kisses on my skin.

"I'd love to," she whispered into my ear, before quickly flipping me over and kissing me hungrily, beginning round two.