OBSESSED

31

JARROD

We collapsed into each other, our bodies slick with sweat.

I reached over to lightly fondle Leah's breast. She could hardly muster a smile.

Turning on my side, I kissed her damp forehead. Her eyelids fluttered shut and breathing became measured, controlled.

I could practically still feel her pulse throb under the assault of my tongue.

It was fair to say we had achieved our cardio for the day. We'd made love for the third time tonight and I still burned for her.

I couldn't imagine ever tiring of her or her pleasure. Every little moan and noise stroked some deep primal urge in me.

Studying her face, I felt a strange sense of peace settle over me. The world was right, for once.

I felt high on just being near this woman. Her presence stoked something in me that had never seen a spark before.

Here, snuggled down in the sweet sheets of her bed, was home. Everything about her breathed comfort and life.

She was it.

This was it.

My thoughts turned to earlier in the evening once we got back to her house after our date.

We stopped in the kitchen for water, which led to hiking her up against the fridge and then the island. Eventually we stumbled to the couch and, after a brief respite, moved on to her bed.

Being so open with her in public struck a chord with me earlier. I wanted everyone in the building to know who she was with.

Her attention stayed on me the entire date and it fueled my addiction. I wanted her eyes on me and me alone.

Now that I knew she'd only ever been with her ex, I knew he had a hold on her that no other man did. Everyone's first meant something, even if it wasn't good.

I knew that this night had to end with me erasing every memory she had with him. I had to replace every touch with one of mine.

When she dreamt of hands on her, they were going to be mine. When she sat on her couch or made dinner in her kitchen, I wanted her to see us tangled up.

I traced the outlines of her lips and admired the lovely scarlet hue of her cheeks. Her eyelashes fluttered and she sucked another breath between her teeth.

"You are extraordinary," I whispered.

Her lips curled up but she kept her eyes shut. "You're one to talk. I don't think I'll be able to move for a week."

Chuckling, I kissed her collarbone and then nuzzled myself against her. Her body molded into me. My eyelids were growing heavy. I couldn't sleep yet. I had to tell her about Florida. I'd fucked her thoroughly enough that she should behave while I was gone.

"Honey?" I said.

"Mhm," she automatically responded.

"I have to tell you something important. Are you still awake?"

She nodded.