Jason watched her pace the floor from his chair, his dinner left untouched, and he could tell she was working herself into a mental state, blaming herself for everything, no doubt. The television was still on the international news channel, but the volume was off. He watched as a picture of Katie flashed across the screen, so he walked over and turned up the volume.
“…Katie Derby, daughter of socialite Kathleen Derby and oil tycoon Rodrick Derby the Third, and biological daughter of Damiano Cardone, head of Europe’s mega business, New Edges. Miss Derby was last spotted in Alimos, just south of Athens, wearing a light green windbreaker and dark jeans, and carrying a black backpack. Miss Derby made headlines last year when it became known about her mother’s…”
Katie walked up and flipped off the television, “I won’t do this again.”
She sat on the edge of the bed, chewing her bottom lip. He knew she only did that when she was really stressed out. Walking over to her, he nudged her so that her back faced him and he started rubbing the stress from her shoulders. He knew her weak spots, he knew her ticklish spots, he knew everything about her. After all, they’d been best friends forever and he knew every detail about her. Just as she knew everything about him.
Looking at the back of her head, he remembered a scene from a few years ago. They had just moved into the tiny two-bedroom place together, and he’d been dating Kimberly at the time. Katie had gone out a few times with his friend Tom, a relationship he didn’t condone.
Tom was a lot like Jason, but Tom had a cocky attitude that Jason had never had. Tom thought he was good looking, he thought that all the girls liked him, and it showed.
Jason only put up with his friend going out with Katie because he knew Katie didn’t have much dating experience. He just wanted her to get out there, but after their fourth date, Jason sat her down and had the talk. He could tell that Tom was getting bored; he liked the faster girls. And Katie, well, he knew she was just tolerating him.
“Katie, Tom just isn’t right for you.” He sat across their small living room and gave her that look, the one that says, ‘I’m trying to break it to you gently.’
“Oh, I know that.” She’d tucked her feet up under her on the couch. They had just settled down after their double dates and Kimberly was waiting for him in the next room. He didn’t like her sleeping over, but she was determined and he tolerated it.
“Jason, I’m not falling for him.” She shrugged her shoulders. “I’ve just been having fun.” She moved to turn on the television set, no doubt to sit back and watch an old TV show.
“Besides, I met this totally cute guy in my Physics class yesterday.” Katie gave Jason a look of excitement.
He knew she was lying then; he could see it in her eyes. She had been having fun with Tom, but there had been something else she wasn’t telling him, something he still didn’t know about to this day. A few days after that, Tom broke it off with Katie and she had acted almost relieved. It had made him question whether there was someone else she was attracted to.
Looking at the back of her head, he could tell that was the case now, that she was keeping something from him. “Kat,” he said to her back.
“Don’t, I’m not in the mood to hear the speech right now.” She rolled her shoulders, something she’d always done, but this time, he couldn’t help focusing on how soft her skin looked on her neck.
He could feel the tension radiating from her. Knowing a simple back rub wouldn’t take her mind off her family, he dipped his head and ran his lips along her soft skin. She froze. He pushed her hair to the side as he continued to run his mouth up and down her delicate neck, tasting her, enjoying the feel of her vibrating in his hands.
“Jason?” it was a whisper.
“Just relax, you smell and taste so good.”
“Oh, my…”
He ran his hands down her arms, then when he’d enjoyed every inch of her neck, she turned to face him, and she just looked at him.
Her hands came up to his hair and pulled him down to her mouth. He could feel her fingers flex and relax while holding him close.
“God, Katie.” He ran his hands downwards and then started back up under her light shirt, playing with the soft skin just underneath as she ran her hands over him lightly.
He pulled her closer so he could feel her every breath, and to his delight, she rolled her head back, exposing her long neck.
He felt her breathing as his fingers lightly played over her ribs, upward, until finally, he cupped her and moaned at the sheer pleasure he found. Toying with the tight bud, he circled it slowly until she moaned in return. Taking his time, he slowly reached over and did the same to her other nipple. Then he bent his head and lifted her shirt as he ran his tongue slowly over her, following the same pattern.
She leaned farther back, her hands behind her, supporting her weight. Jason rolled them onto the bed without removing his mouth from her heated skin. Now she was sprawled out for his pleasure. He’d quickly removed her shirt and tossed it on the floor. Looking down at her, he watched as her eyes fluttered opened.
“Jason?”
“Shh, you’re beautiful. So beautiful. I’d never imagined.” He dipped his head and licked his way around her soft skin. Her hands went back to his hair, holding him to her as she moaned in pleasure. She was very vocal, and he was enjoying hearing the sexy little sounds emanating from her. Running his hands slowly up and down her soft legs, he pushed them open a little wider as his fingers brushed over the tender spot just below her soft cotton shorts. He felt her tense and slowly moved his hand away until he felt her relax again.
Then he ran his fingers under the top of the shorts, pulling them down as he kissed the newly exposed skin. Looking up to gauge her reaction, he saw her eyes, watching him. The dimples on either side of her smile flashed and he saw her dark eyes close slowly on a moan. Taking the hint, he pulled her shorts down, exposing her to his view for the first time in full light.
“Beautiful.” He kissed her flat stomach, running his fingers across her belly, until he finally cupped her softly. Her back arched off the bed and her hands gripped his head as he bent to taste her just there.
He slid one finger in, enjoying the gasps and moans as she moved her hips to the motion. He found the noises she was making totally exotic. He knew she was tight so he stretched her, placing two fingers inside her slick heat, slowly circling and toying until he could tell she was building and ready to explode. Looking up, he watched her and knew he’d never forget the look of Katie during a peak.