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Unsure what Braxtonwas thinking but sensing it was major, had me squirming under his weight and a low groan breaking from his kissable lips.
“Jurnee, if you don’t stop wiggling, I swear.”
I couldn’t help myself. A little shimmy and Braxton mumbled something unintelligible and buried both hands in my hair, planting his mouth firmly against mine again. He didn’t just kiss, he devoured me like he was starving. I thought I’d gotten a glimpse of the very thing I was wondering about earlier. What it’s like when he really allowed himself to let go. But I had a feeling I hadn’t even experienced but a snippet of what this man had to unleash.
Quivering at the thought, Braxton growled into my mouth as our tongues dueled frantically.Looks like we both were starving.His hands finally relaxed and his mouth left mine. A whimper from the loss escaped from my trembling lips. He was looking at me again and his striking emerald eyes peered deep into my soul and I was a goner.
But even with my body, heart, and soul, screaming go for it, my mind was hesitating.
What if I can’t give him everything he wants?
“I lost you, you just froze up. You were there with me one minute and gone the next. Where did you go?”
“It’s nothing, just thinking. Let’s go.” I pushed up on his chest a little giving him the hint to move. I felt bad ruining the moment, but I was scared. I had all these feelings I’d never experienced before and loved the idea of being with Braxton, if that’s what he wanted after tonight, but I wanted to be fair. That would mean a lot more conversation that I wasn’t ready for right now.
He didn’t budge. “Jurnee, I don’t know what is going on, but tonight has been one of the best nights I’ve ever had. Whatever it is, it will be okay. I am right here when you're ready to share.” Then he leaned back down and kissed the tip of my nose.
Yup, I’m toast. Body, heart, and soul. My mind may just have to take a hike.
“Okay,” was all I managed to say. Pushing up and rising to his feet, he put out his hand to help me. Pulling me up, he softly brought me to his chest and tucked me in close. I thought I’d heard him inhale and wondered what the heck. “Did you just sniff me?” I asked as I laughed somewhat awkwardly. My voice was muffled with my face pressed against his shirt.
“I can’t get enough of your scent, Jurnee, it’s intoxicating.
I had the same thoughts about him but was sure he smelt even better. “I have a thing for cherry scents. Shampoo, body wash, spray mists, soap, you name it. Even Chapstick. Don’t laugh.”
“Why would I laugh, he said, pushing back a little to look at me. “It’s sexy and sweet. Good combination.”
“So are you going to be sniffing me a lot?”Shit, my mouth is like a runaway train.
“Damn straight,” Braxton said with a look in his eye that spelled trouble. The kind of trouble I just might look forward to. “Guess we better head out and get you home. Don’t want the girls calling out a search party.”
And we’re back on safe ground. Maybe I could handle this and let my fears take a step back.
“I’m a big girl, they will be okay. But I am a little tired and have an early morning over at the hospital to see some of the kids.”
“Your chariot awaits, my lady.” Gesturing with his arm extended toward the parking lot where the Jeep sat, we headed in that direction.
Once we were in the car and headed out, Braxton placed his hand on my knee. We didn’t talk on the way back to the house, we just enjoyed the peacefulness of a good date and great company. With the feeling of contentment soaking in my pores and my body relaxed, I’d fallen asleep. I was awakened when Braxton brushed his hand gently down my arm. “Wake up sleepy head.”
Well, this was a nice way to wake up, but I felt awful for falling asleep on him. “I’m so sorry, Braxton, I didn’t mean to conk out on you.”
“It’s okay, now I know you snore.” Braxton laughed and I swatted his arm playfully.
“No, I don’t.”
“Okay, maybe not snore, but you do make the cutest little noises and even giggle in your sleep.”
Now that I had been told before. The girls loved to tease me about me laughing in my sleep and the sounds I made, so I couldn’t really deny that. I was a bit embarrassed that he heard me, especially after crashing on him during our date. But he did say it was cute, so I guess it was okay.
“I plead the fifth, now help me out.” He laughed again and I gave him my best glare, but he didn’t even bat an eye. Bantering back and forth with this side of Braxton was so much fun.
I could get used to this.
Putting out his hand, I grabbed it and jumped out. The date was coming to an end and I must say, I was a little disappointed.
Heading up the walkway to the house that Alley, Summer, and I lived in, Braxton kept his hand on the small of my back just as he had at the start of our date. My body was tingling from head to toe, my mind lost with his touch. Stepping onto the porch that housed my favorite white wooden rockers, colorful pots with beautiful flowers,and a small fountain that trickled water, lending a Zen feeling, I turned to look at Braxton. I loved this spot at the house and standing here with him, the air warm and the sky full of stars was perfect. It was like a fairytale.
“Say yes,” Braxton said.
