One Simple Step (Journey #3)

“I see something that I love, actually.” He hooked his thumb into the material and slowly slid it down my legs before coming back up, reaching around to undo my matching bra. I didn’t expect this to be happening tonight, but I definitely made sure I had the sexy stuff on underneath my dress. Maybe it had been wishful thinking.

He was staring at my naked body like he wanted to eat me alive, and I self-consciously put an arm over my chest, but he quickly pushed it away, forcing it down to my side. “I think I’ve seen everything before, plenty of times, just trying to reacquaint myself.” He smirked before backing up my body until my knees hit the edge of the bed, and then he lowered me to the center.

My body was caged in by his as he hovered over me, brushing back my hair with one hand. “I’ve been waiting way too long for this.”

“Really?” I quirked an eyebrow at him. “Because this is our first date and all.” I pursed my lips, tilting my head to one side. “Does this make me easy?”

“Absolutely.” He growled against my neck. “And I certainly don’t mind.”

The room was silent after that except for our heavy breathing, and the occasional moan that escaped our lips. We were busy exploring every inch of each other’s bodies. No, sex wasn’t everything in our relationship, and it shouldn’t be, but I had to admit, it was pretty amazing.

“Nick,” I panted, my body shivering as he swiped his tongue between my legs, landing right at the most sensitive part of my body. My head was spinning and I could tell I was right on the edge, but I needed him. “Nick,” I repeated, this time with a hint of pleading, tugging at his hair. I could feel him smile against me before he started to slide up my body, finally stopping when his mouth landed on mine.

“I’ve missed you so much,” he hoarsely whispered before pushing into me. “You feel so good,” he moaned, thrusting all the way in, and I tipped my head back, my body readjusting to his as we began to move together.

I lifted my hips as he began driving into me, harder and faster, giving both of us exactly what we needed. I could feel tears welling up as he continued to stare at me, never once looking away, and I could feel the insane amount of love flowing between the two of us.

We collapsed together, our bodies slick against each other’s as he cradled me in his arms, his nose burying into my hair while we caught our breath.

I couldn’t believe we had made it to this point. That day, the day that Nick ended things between us, I never once thought we would be here, like this, ever again. It killed me to have to think that, but at the time, it seemed to be the truth. I was glad that I gave things a chance, if I hadn’t who knew where I would be? Probably back in Indiana.

I smiled as I drifted off to sleep, Nick’s arms wrapped around my waist, his steady breathing close to my ear. I was so glad I hadn’t gone home, even though I missed all of my friends and family. Because right here was where I really belonged. This was home.



The sunlight hitting my eyes the next morning was the first thing to wake me up. I hadn’t slept that long in a while, and it felt pretty amazing. I know a lot of that had to do with Nick. But then I heard a sound come from the hallway, and I realized that’s what had probably woken me. I pressed back into a warm body, and knew that Nick was still behind me, sleeping. I was just about to get out of the bed, when the bedroom door swung open, slamming into the wall.

“Wakey, wakey, hands off the snakey, dude.”

I jumped quickly, pulling the sheet up to my neck, and Nick shifted next to me, rubbing his eyes. “Aw, shit.” Danny smiled widely as he walked into the room and began clapping his hands. “Well, this didn’t take long.”

“Dude, ever heard of knocking?” Nick ran a hand through his hair, but smirked at Danny who was looking awfully smug. We hadn’t had the time to tell anyone, except for Kelly, about dating again since we jumped feet first right back into things.

“Well, I was coming over, trying to be a nice friend and all, by checking up on you, but apparently our Ally-Cat has that all taken care of.”

I rolled my eyes. “Yup, all taken care of, Danny.” I waved. “So you can go now.”

“Oh, alright. I get it.” His eyebrows raised as he backed up slowly. “Need some more alone time. Well, you two crazy kids have fun. I’m gonna go have some alone time by myself…while I’m thinking about your girlfriend’s naked body that I just got a flash of. Bye.” He quickly shut the door, saving himself from getting hit by the pillow that Nick had chucked his way.

“Well, that was lovely.” I collapsed back onto my pillow, and laughed when Nick groaned against my neck.

“I should’ve never told him where my spare key was.” Nick rolled the opposite way, and I instantly missed his body next to mine. I watched as he slipped a t-shirt on over his head, and grabbed the shorts he had worn last night.

“Where ya going?”

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