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Chapter 6 - Vancouver

“Wow,” said Lacy as she looked at it.  He stepped from the car and walked around to her door opening it for her.  He helped her out and took her hand in his as he led her to the door.  He turned to her as they got to the door.

“You want to do the honors,” he smiled.  She took her keys out and slipped it into the lock as he slipped his arms around her from behind. 

“Ded, that’s not helping,” she giggled as he kissed her neck.  She turned the key in the lock and shoved the door open.  Before she could step in he scooped her into his arms and she let out a squeal as he carried her inside.  He spun with her before he set her down.  She was smiling as he pulled her close and kissed her lips.

“I’m so glad that you came with me,” he said softly.

“I am too,” she smiled as she ran her hands over his shoulders, “I’m going to have my hands full unpacking everything,”

“That can wait until later,” he said turning with her, “Why don’t we go upstairs and see if the bed is set up?”

“Ded,” she smiled, “And if it’s not?”

“Wouldn’t be the first time we did it on the floor,” he said as he kept moving with her.

“Don’t you think we should lock the door first?” she said.

“You and locked doors,” he said releasing her.  He locked the front door and turned just in time to see her running up the stairs, “You little sneak!” he yelled as he ran up after her.

She was standing in the bedroom laughing as he came running in.  She was standing on the other side of the room as he came walking over to her. 

“That wasn’t very nice,” he said wagging his finger at her.

“I couldn’t help it,” she smiled, “Now get over here,”

“First you run away from me and now you want me,” he said.

“Well if you don’t want to I’ll just go downstairs and start unpacking,” she said walking past him.

“Oh no you don’t,” he said as he grabbed her pulled her back to him.  She smiled as he kissed her and backed her towards the bed.

“There’s no sheets,” she giggled as he lowered her to the mattress.

“I don’t care,” he said as his lips moved over the soft skin of her neck.

“Ded,” she whispered softly, “Mmm,”

“I’ve been wanting to do this for the last twelve hours,” he said, as his lips nipped gently at her skin. 

Twelve hours was how long it had taken them to make the final arrangements for the move.  They had turned in the keys to his old apartment had breakfast and did a double check of everything before boarding the plane to Vancouver.  Lacy said goodbye to her friend Tina at the airport and soon they were on their way.  Arriving in Vancouver was complicated as well.  His car wasn’t where is was suppose to be and it had taken forever to get their bags, yet now they were alone and he was going to enjoy every minute of it.

She moaned softly as his lips traveled over the skin of her neck up to her ear.  He nibbled at it gently as he hugged her close.  She reached down gripping his soft blue sweater in her hands as she moved it.  She slipped her hands underneath it feeling his soft skin as he continued to kiss her skin.  She pushed it up causing him to pull back as she drew it up over his head.  She tossed it aside as he smiled at her.  She cupped his face in her hands drawing him back for another kiss. 

She pressed her body to his feeling his arousal between her legs as he slipped his hands under her shirt.  He quickly stripped it from her body eager to feel her skin against his.  She moaned as his lips moved over her neck once more before going lower to the edge of her lace bra.  He reached up releasing the latch of her bra letting the lace move away exposing her breasts to him.  He moved over her caressing her skin, teasing her playfully before he drew the rosy tip of her breast into his waiting mouth.  She arched as he swirled his tongue over the now sensitive peak and moaned his name softly.

He moved down her body unzipping her jeans quickly before stripping them from her along with her panties.  He quickly moved to remove his own and she smiled as she saw how aroused he was.  He moved up the bed to her kissing her once more before he moved down her body again.  He hovered over her hips, nipping at the skin, caressing her softly as she ran her fingers through his hair.

He slowly made his way down to the nest of curls at the juncture of her thighs.  He caressed her gently easing her legs apart as he placed gentle kisses on her soft skin.  He slowly moved his way inwards towards that sweet valley he so loved to be in.  He parted her gently feeling her tremble as he moved closer.  He took his first taste of her feeling her jump as the pleasure shot through her. 

He slowly teased her each time going deeper, tasting her more thoroughly until she was writhing from his touch.  He felt her grabbing at him, trying to bring him up her body and he obliged.  She sat up reaching for his boxers shoving them down and gripping him in her hand.  A groan escaped his lips as she touched him but he held still letting her explore him.  Her gentle touch was quickly driving him wild and he soon pushed her back on the bed and moved between her legs once more.

He sank into her as a throaty moan escaped her lips.  He leveled his body against hers and kissed her softly before he started moving inside her.  She met his gaze as he moved within her tight clasp, creating that friction she so desperately desired from him.  She met every movement, their moans of desire hung in the air as they expressed their love for one another.  He nipped at her skin, caressed her softly as he moved against her each caress adding to the fire burning within her.

He felt it then as he body started to tighten to his thrusts.  He gripped her shoulders suddenly his thrusts becoming faster, harder, more demanding as he took her higher.  She clutched at his back her nails scoring his skin as she added her power to his.  Suddenly she cried out as she convulsed, and arched against his body, her eyes closed as the power of it washed over them both.

He held his weight on his elbows, holding still, and sensing her body wasn’t quite done with him yet.  He could feel her clasp still tight on his spent manhood, milking every last bit of him as he remained inside her.  He heard and saw her breathing even out slowly she relaxed beneath him.  He soon moved from her and moved to lie next to her.  She turned to him reaching out and caressing his stubbled cheek.

“I love you,” she said softly.

“I love you too,” he said as he kissed her.

It had been a bit rocky but they were finally in Vancouver together.  Despite his agent’s objections, Oded took Lacy to the premiere and of course no one batted an eye.  He had a wonderful time walking in with her on his arm and it made the night even better for him.  He did field several questions about cutting his hair off and he just explained new role, new look. 

She smiled at him as he moved from the bed pulling his jeans back on.  He kissed her quickly before he went downstairs to get their bags.  She laughed to herself as she thought of what the neighbors would think seeing him run outside in only his blue jeans.  She moved from the bed and picked his sweater off the floor slipping it on.  She went over to the window and looked out into their backyard.

“Our yard,” she thought to herself, “Our home,” she couldn’t help but smile.  She was so in love with him and it was like nothing she had ever felt before.  She was pulled from her thoughts as she felt his arms come around her.

“What are you thinking?” he asked softly.

“How perfect this is,” she said turning to him, “You, and me, here, together,”

“I wouldn’t want it any other way,” he said as he leaned in to kiss her lips.

“So,” she said, “When are you due on the set?”

“Day after tomorrow,” he said, “I wish I had more time to help you here,”

“Don’t worry about it,” she said, “You have a new job, and this is going to be great for you.  You have to work it’s been months since you last worked regularly,” 

“I know, but I feel like I’m dumping everything on you,”

“You’re not,” she said.

“Yeah well,”

“Yeah well nothing,” she smiled, “Ded, don’t worry about me.  I’ll be fine.  I get to take this place and make it into a home, our home.  I’m looking forward to that,”

“I like the idea of coming home to you every night,” he said.

“So do I,” she smiled, “Now if you really want to help me, find the bedding,” she said, “I’m not sleeping on a bare mattress,”

“Yes ma’am,” he said as he started to look around.

As he looked for the bedding she unpacked their bags.  They had spent almost a month going through their belongs deciding what stayed at her place, what went, and what went into the trash.  They had combined some of their furniture purchased some things together including the new bed they had just made love in.  He decided to keep her place in LA, it was cheaper then his and if something happened they wouldn’t be homeless.  He soon found the box with the bedding and helped her make the bed before they headed downstairs. 

Lacy looked through the boxes finding their dishes, and such as Oded looked for a restaurant that delivered.  He soon found a place and ordered dinner for them.  While they waited she helped him set up the entertainment center.  They had it hooked up just as the delivery guy arrived.  He paid the kid and brought the food over to her as she smiled at him.

“Just on second,” he said as he moved towards the door.  He picked up a bag and unzipped it as he brought it over.  She smiled as he set it down revealing a bottle of chilled wine and two glasses.

“Where did you get that?” she asked.

“Sharper Image, I think,” he said, “Had to have our favorite wine to toast the new place,”

“You think of everything,” she said as he took the wine out and opened it.

“I try,” he said as she held the glass out to him.  He poured the wine and they sat on the floor eating.

They ate and talked back and forth as they ate.  Afterwards they cleaned up and made their way upstairs.  He drew her into his arms as he moved her towards the bed.  His eyes were dark with desire once more as he lowered her to the bed and made love to her.  Afterwards she lay in his strong arms feeling his body pressed to hers as she cuddled close. 

She could hardly believe it, just a short while ago she was closed off from the world.  She had kept her guard up trying to keep out everyone and everything, and then he stepped into her world.  No one had ever made her feel the way he did, so safe, so loved, and so beautiful.  He touched her as no one ever had, not just physically but emotionally, right to her very soul.  She smiled softly as she felt his lips graze her shoulder.

“I love you,” he said softly.

“I love you too,” she answered back as her eyes drifted shut.

~*~

The next day they worked hard trying to get as much down as they could before he started shooting the show.  They unpacked, moved furniture, and threw out boxes trying to get things organized.  They only stopped to eat and it was after eight when they finally stopped all together.  They had a late dinner and soon retired to the bedroom.  She could tell he was tired and sore, as she had him lay down on the bed.  She moved to straddle his body as he lay there.

“I haven’t done this much work in months,” he said as she started rubbing his neck and shoulders.

“You shouldn’t have pushed yourself so hard,” she said as she kneaded him muscles, “You have to start shooting tomorrow, and you won’t be able to move,”

“I’ll be fine,” he said softly, “I feel better all ready,”

“Oh really,” she said as she felt him shift. 

He rolled underneath her and she leaned down on his chest.  She smiled softly as he reached up and caressed her cheek.  He drew her close and kissed her lips gently before her wrapped his arms around her.  He rolled with her pressing her to the bed as she smiled at him.

“Don’t you have to be in rather early,” she said.

“I will always have time for you,” he said as he kissed her lips again.  He deepened the kiss as she moaned softly into his mouth.  He kissed her deeply before softening the kiss and moving onto her neck.

“Oded,” she whispered softly, “My love,”

“My sweet Lacy,” he murmured against her skin, “My angel,”

“Ded,” she sighed, “I love you,”

“I love you too baby,” he said as he moved to look at her.  He smiled softly at her as she reached up caressing his cheek.  She drew him close and kissed his lips.  He looked at her again, “You trust me?”

“Of course,” she said.

“Good,” he said softly, “Then I want to do something different,”

“All right,” 

“First let’s get these clothes off,” he smiled as he reached for her shirt.

He stripped the clothes from her body kissing and caressing her softly before she finished undressing him.  He moved slowly caressing her skin.  He knew that she was hesitant about trying new things in the bedroom.  She had been comfortable with the way they made love and he didn’t want to do anything to make her uncomfortable, but he wanted to show her so much more.  He started out as he usually did caressing her skin, kissing her softly readying her for their final act of lovemaking.

When he finally felt she was ready he moved with her bringing her over him to straddle his hips.  He felt her hesitance and sat up cupping her face and kissing her deeply.  She wrapped her arms around his shoulders as he moaned into his mouth; she could feel his arousal brushing against her.  She relaxed as he kissed her and he softened the kiss as he looked at her.

“Just relax,” he said softly, “I won’t hurt you,”

“I know,” she said quietly.

“Move your legs baby,” he said as he moved her legs to wrap around him, “Now, just let me guide you,” 

He felt her tense a bit as he gripped her hips bringing her close.  He guided himself inside her; her eyes fluttering close as he pushed into her.  A gasp escaped her lips as he held her to him feeling her body adjust to him.  He ran his hands up her back pressing her close as he kissed her gently.  He shifted beneath her making her moan softly.

“Just let it go,” he said softly as he gripped her hips once more.

He heard her breath catch as she moved against him; he guided her hips, bringing her against him as he watched her.  The movements were slow sending small waves of pleasure through them both as he brought them together.  He soon felt her movements become more aggressive as her moans grew louder.  He let out a groan as she shifted her weight dropping her weight back on her hands as she arched her body against him.  He gripped her hips harder as he continued to guide her movements, the new position intensifying the pleasure.

“Ded,” she gasped as she felt her body start to wind up tight.

”God Lacy,” he moaned as he felt her body tighten on him. 

She cried out as she arched against him and felt his strong hands on her guiding her back to the warmth of his arms.  She wrapped her arms around him burying her face in the nape of his neck as he stroked her back.  They soon moved under the warmth of the covers and cuddled together as they drifted off to sleep.

~*~

The next morning when he awoke he rolled towards his sleeping love.  She was laying next to him hugging her pillow to her, a soft smile on her sweet lips.  He smiled watching her sleep; he knew he could stay right there forever, just looking at her.  Even though she was sound asleep next to him he could still feel her love for him, and he enjoyed the feeling.  He had dated his fair share of women, he was by no means inexperienced, but no one had come close to making him feel the way Lacy made him feel. 

He felt loved, but it was more then that.  He felt more confident, more secure.  He suddenly felt that even if his career fell apart tomorrow he would be just fine because he had her, and that’s all he truly needed.  He couldn’t help but reach out and caress her soft cheek just then.  She let out a soft moan as she opened her eyes to see him lying there next to her.

“Good morning,” she said softly.

“Morning,” he said as he smiled at her, “I didn’t mean to wake you,”

“It’s all right,” she said, “I wanted to be up when you left.  This way I can fix you breakfast before you go,”

“That would be greatly appreciated,” he said as he gave her a peak on the lips, “I’m going to go shower,”

“All right,” she said.

She watched him as she moved from the bed and made his way into the shower.  She now understood why so many women were endlessly fascinated with him.  He wasn’t perfect, but he was pretty damn close, and he was hers.  She stretched under the sheets and then sat up.  She saw his shirt laying on the floor and scooped it up slipped it on before she headed downstairs.

She had managed to get the basic necessities the day before and she started his breakfast.  When he came down the stairs he could smell fresh coffee in the air.  He walked over to the kitchen and smiled as he saw her standing in front of the stove in his shirt.  He walked over slipping an arm around her waist and kissing her neck.

“You look better in my shirts then I do,” he said.

“You look better out of them,” she teased back, “Here,” she said handing him a coffee cup.

“Thank you,” he said taking it from her.

“How late do you think you’ll be,” she asked.

“Hard to say,” he said as he poured his coffee and moved to sit at the table, “Depends on what we’re shooting, I’d have to check the notes I got,”

“Well why don’t you just call me later when you know,” she said as she brought a plate over to him, “They do give you breaks right,”

“Yeah,” he smiled as she sat down by him, “This looks fantastic,”

“Well eat up, I don’t want you to be late for your first day,”

He ate his breakfast and grabbed up his jacket as she followed him to the door.  He pulled her close and kissed her gently.

“Now listen,” he said, “Don’t go trying to do everything at once all right.  We’re in no big hurry; just take your time here,”

“Ded, if this doesn’t take off,” she started.

“Baby, don’t worry about that now,” he said cupping her face, “That’s why we kept your place.  If the show falls through we have somewhere to move back to.  Right now let’s focus on why we’re here,”

“You’re right, I’m sorry,” she said.

“I…will see you, tonight,” he said before he leaned in to kiss her.

“I love you,”

“I love you too sweetie,” he said giving her a smile, “Bye,”

“Bye,” she said as she watched him leave.

After he left she went upstairs and got dressed before she started working around the condo once more.  She put on some music and took breaks for lunch and stuff.  It was nearly dark when she decided to go upstairs and get in the shower. 

He came home and stripped his coat off as he closed the door.  He hung up and emptied his pockets of his keys, wallet, and such.  He looked around and smiled.  Despite his request she had gotten quite a bit done, there were considerably less boxes, she had even hung a few pictures around the place.  He went to the refrigerator and grabbed a bottle of water.  He lifted it to his lips and that was when he heard it, the sound of the shower.  A smile crossed his lips as he turned and headed upstairs.

As he entered the bedroom he saw the bathroom door was open.  He smiled as he started unbuttoning his shirt.  He pulled it loose from the waist of his slacks and tossed it in the hamper.  He then undid his belt removing it from the waist of his pants and draping it over the chair.  He slid his pants off as well as his shoes and socks before heading into the bathroom.

He stopped in the doorway as he saw her through the steam.  She had this habit of leaving the door open a bit and he could see her as the water cascaded over her curvaceous body.  Her long auburn hair clung to her soft shoulders as she stood under the water.  He watched her as she reached up running her hands over her wet hair, he watched the water trail over her full round breasts, down across her flat stomach, disappearing between her silken thighs.  She was so breathtaking.

All right, so maybe she wasn’t what some would consider super model beautiful but to him she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.  Lacy had a natural beauty he found so alluring.  She didn’t spend hours in the bathroom doing her make-up, or spend a small fortune on designer clothes.  Most days she brushed her hair out, pulled it back into a ponytail, and was off.  She wore little make-up mostly just lip gloss unless they were going out, and she was just as stunning in one of his t-shirts as she had been in that sapphire evening gown. 

He moved inside and approached the shower quietly as she stood there.  She suddenly opened her eyes letting out a gasp of surprise as she saw him standing there looking at her.

“Oded,” she said, “God you scared me,” she said bring her hand to her chest.

“I’m sorry baby,” he said looking at her.  She watched as his eyes traveled over her body and blushed slightly as he brought his gaze back to hers.  She could see they were darkened as he gazed at her.

“You see something you like?” she asked with a soft smile.

“Yeah,” he said as he reached from the waist of his boxers.  He shoved them down and quickly stepped into the shower with her.  She laughed lightly as his arms came around her hugging her to his lean frame, “I missed you today,”

“Really?” she said as she slipped her arms around his neck.

“Yeah,” he said looking at her.

“How was it though?”

“It was fun,” he said, “Everyone’s real nice and everything,”

“Good,” she said.

“But right now,” he said kissing her neck, “What I really want to do, is make love to you,”

“Mmm,” she sighed, “Yes please,”

He pressed her to the wall of the shower and she gasped at the feel of the cold tile.  He made love to her slowly tasting every inch of her body as the water spilled over them.  Afterwards they moved to the bedroom.  Lacy went downstairs and made them a few sandwiches then they laid in bed together talking.  He told her about the cast, the show, and what kind of story lines they were doing.  She watched his face as she talked about his day, his eyes lit up as he told her every detail.  She could truly see how much he loved acting and how excited he was to be working again.  He soon drew her close as they decided to go to sleep. 

~*~

The weeks passed he was having a great time working on the new show.  One day Lacy decided to take him up on his invitation to come watch him work.  She followed his instructions to where they would be and she was soon parking the car.  She walked up the street to where the security was and presented her ID.  He let her through and showed her where she could stand while they were shooting.  She saw Oded standing on the curb a short ways away, dressed in black slacks, a blue gray turtleneck, as well as fatigues and a thigh holster.  He looked incredible as he stood there. 

Soon the director yelled places and she watched him as he moved into place.  The director yelled action and she jumped, as they started firing and yelling.  She quickly figured out that they were supposed to be stopping a bank robbery.  Lacy simply held her spot as she watch him action. 

She knew now that he was playing Special Agent Frank Donovan, and she had to admit he looked quite intimidating as he moved.  When the director yelled action Oded’s face changed, as he became this serious, and intimidating looking man, whenever they cut though she’d see that familiar smile, and sparkle in his eyes.  She had to admit he was very good. 

Finally the director called it a wrap as they moved to set up for inside shots.  She watched Oded talking with another actor and he soon looked up and finally noticed her standing there.  A smile spread over his lips as he made his way towards her.  She smiled as he came towards her.

“Hey,” he said as he reached her, “You made it.  How long have you been here?”

“An hour or more,” she said, “So this is how they shot a TV show huh?”

“Yeah,” he said, “We’re foiling bank robbers.  Come on I’ll introduce you to the rest of the cast,”

“No,” she said shyly, “I’ll just stay here and wait for you,”

“Come on,” he said taking her hand, “Then we can go grab some dinner,”

“Ded,” she said.

“It’s all right,” he said pulling her along with him.  They soon walked over to four other actors, “Lacy this is Jon Seda, Vera Farmiga, Bruklin Harris, and Jarrad Paul.  Everyone this is Lacy Rhodes, the love of my life,” he smiled.

“Nice to meet you all,” she said, “Now I know you and you,” she said pointing at Jon and Jarrad, “Weren’t you in Selena?” she asked Jon.

“Yes, I played her husband,” he smiled.

“And you were Jason on “Home Improvement,” she asked Jarrad.

“Yes, that was me,” he smiled.

“Cool,” she said, “And were you on Law & Order?” she asked Vera, “Because you look familiar too,”

“Yes I did a few episodes,” she said.

“Not me this is my first gig,” said Bruklin.

“Well we’re going to grab some lunch,” said Oded looking at her, “Just let me shed this vest and stuff,”

“All right,” she said, “I’ll wait right here all right Ded,”

“Be right back,” he said kissing her briefly.

“Dead?” asked Jarrad.

“Ded, D-E-D,” she said, “Nickname,”

“Ah,” he said.  Oded soon returned and led Lacy away.

They found a nice restaurant to have lunch and she saw him laugh and nod as they sat there.  She turned to see the rest of the cast coming in and sitting down across the restaurant. 

“Oh well,” she smiled as she looked at him.

“Well there aren’t a lot of restaurants nearby, odds were against us,” he said, “Doesn’t bother me,” he said moving closer to her.

“Ded,” she said he slipped an arm around her.

“You know that I’m not going to hide my feelings for you Lacy,” he said pulling her close, “I’d shout it from the roof tops if you’d let me,”

“I know you would,” she said caressing his cheek.

“I love you Lacy,”

“I love you too Oded,”

“Show me,”

“Here?”

“Show me,” he smiled leaning into her.

“You’re terrible you know that?”

“Show me,” he said moving in closer.  She tipped her head up and pressed her lips to his.  He nipped at her soft lips and pulled back with a smile.  They had a nice lunch and they sat close together talking back and forth. 

“Ded, I want to talk to you about my working,” she said.

“I thought we settled this,” he said looking at her.

“I don’t know what I’m doing here,”

“Lacy, I told you that you don’t have to work right now, at least not as a driver, not for me,” he said.

“I feel like I should be doing something,” she said.

“And you are, you’re taking care of the condo,” he said, “Don’t get me wrong, I’m not the kind of man who wants to keep you chained to the stove.  I just want you to be happy,”

“I am happy, with you,”

“Then why work if you don’t need to,” he said.

“Because it makes me feel like I’m a kept woman,” she said looking at him.  She saw the look in his eyes, “Ded, I’ve always pulled my own weight, made my own living, and now I feel like I’m lost,”

“I never said you couldn’t have a job,” he said taking her hand in him, “I thought if you wanted to take a break from working you could.  It won’t hurt us, when I agreed to do the sequel to “The Mummy” instead of taking scale, I signed for a percent of the profits.  The movie grossed $160 million dollars, so I’m not exactly destitute.  In addition, I have money saved and invested.  If you want to get a job then by all means get one, but don’t just take the first crap job you can find just to bring in money.  If you want to work do something that you enjoy,”

“I’ve spent some many years just working to earn money I don’t know what I enjoy,”

“Sweetheart,” he said, “Just give yourself sometime.  Look around and see what strikes your fancy, but realize there is no pressure from me for you to work, all right,”

“All right,” she said.  He leaned in and kissed her lips again.  Afterwards she walked with him back to the “set.”  He pulled her into his arms as she smiled.

“You going to wait for me?” he asked.

“How long yet?”

“I don’t know, an hour or more,” he said.

“I don’t know, I think maybe I should head back.  I can have dinner waiting for you if you give me a call,” he let out a soft sigh as he looked at her.

“All right,” he said, “You do that and I…will be home as soon as I can,”

“I’ll be waiting,” she smiled as he leaned in to kiss her lips.

He hugged her close and parted her lips to deepen the kiss.  She ran her hands up his strong back as he kissed her and moaned gently as he continued to hold her close.  He soon softened the kiss and looked into her eyes.

“I love you,”

“I love you too,” she said.

“I’ll see you in a bit,” he smiled as he pulled from her.

“All right,” she said.  He stepped back and kissed her lips again.

“Bye,”

“Bye,” she laughed as he kissed her again, “Go before they fire you,” she smiled.

She watched him as he walked away and she soon turned and headed back to the car.  She went home and decided to do something special for him that night to help celebrate the new show. 

She made a special dinner with salmon, steamed wild rice, and mixed vegetables.  She prepared some fresh fruit and prepared to make chocolate fondue for dessert.  She was still standing in the kitchen working on dinner when he came through the front door.  She didn’t even hear him as he snuck up behind her in the kitchen.  He slipped an arm around her making her jump.  She smiled as she turned to him.  She could tell he had something behind his back.

“Hi,” she said.

“Hello,” he smiled.

“What are you hiding?” she asked trying to look behind his back. 

“Got you a little something on the way home,” he said producing a bouquet of deep pink roses from behind his back.

“Oded,” she gasped, “They’re beautiful.  What’s the occasion?”

“Do I need a reason to buy the woman I love flowers?”

“I guess not,” she said, as she hugged him close, “Thank you,”

“You are most welcome,” he said kissing her lips, “Mmm, something smells wonderful, and the food does too,”

“Ded,” she said moving from his arms, “Find me a vase please?”

He went over to the cabinet and opened it bringing down a crystal vase.  He put some water in it and took it over to her.  She was smiling as she placed the roses in the vase.  She went into the dining room and set them in the center of the table.

“So,” he said as he lurked around the stove, “What are you making?”

“Get out of there,” she said shooing him away, “Go pour the wine, and I’ll bring dinner out,” 

He made his way out to the dining room and uncorked the wine.  He poured them each a glass and turned in time to see her walking into the dining room with two plates.  She set them down and he pulled her chair out for her.  She sat down and then looked up.

“I forgot the bread,” she said.

“I’ll get it,” he said walking into the kitchen.  He came back with the basket and set it on the table.  He sat down and she watched as he breathed in the aroma of her dinner, “This looks and smells incredible.  Where on earth did you learn to cook so well?”

“I’ve just always seemed to have a knack,” she said, “I did almost all the cooking after my mother passed.  I mean granted it doesn’t take much skill to follow a recipe,”

“For some it does,” he said, “Some people can’t follow directions,” he smiled. 

“Well go ahead,” she smiled.

They ate and he loved every bit of it.  Afterwards he took the plates into the kitchen as she wiped down the table and such.  He turned and saw her pull a tray of fruit from the refrigerator.  He smiled at her as she placed it on the counter.

“What’s this?”

“Dessert,” she smiled, “Since we don’t like ice cream, and I don’t have an Italian ice or anything, I thought we could do something different,”

“Fresh fruit works,” he said as he reached for a strawberry.

“And this,” she said, lifting the lid off a pan, “Milk chocolate,”

“Mmm, you’ve peaked my interest,” he said pulling her close, “Can it wait just a few minutes though?”

“Sure, what’s up?” she asked turning to him.

“Come with me,” he smiled as he took her hand and moved her from the kitchen, “I have something else for you besides the flower,” he said reaching into his jacket pocket as it hung on the nearby chair.  He fished out a box and turned to her, “Here,” he said handing her the box, “I couldn’t wait for your birthday,”

“Ded,” she said softly as she took the box from him.

“Well open it,” he smiled.  Lacy took the box and opened it slowly revealing a beautiful heart shaped pendant.

“Oh,” she said softly, “It’s beautiful, it’s like that one from Titanic,” she said.

“Something like that,” he said, “So you like it,”

“I love it,” she said turning to him, “Oh Dedi, thank you so much,” she hugged him close.

“Here,” he said taking it from her.  She pulled her hair aside and placed it around her neck.

“How does it look?” she asked smiling at him.

“Not nearly as beautiful as you,” he said cupping her face, “I love you,”

“I love you too,” she smiled, “Are you ready for dessert now?”

“That depends,” he said.

“On what?”

“Whither or not we can take it upstairs,” he said.

“I think that can be arranged,” he pulled her close and kissed her lips; “Grab the plate for me,”

“You got it,”

He picked up the plate and she poured the chocolate into a bowl.  He followed her upstairs and saw that she had made a make shift bed in front of their fireplace.  She set the bowl down and took the plate from him as he joined her.

“Want me to make a fire?” he asked.

“Sure,” she smiled.

He moved to make the fire and she sat watching him.  He finished and rejoined her on the blankets.  He watched her as she picked up a strawberry and took a bite.  She offered it to him and he smiled before he parted his lips and took the berry into his mouth.  She watched him and a shiver passed through her as he licked his lower lip. 

He picked one up and offered it to her this time and he watched as she wrapped her soft lips around it before biting it.  The next berry he dipped in the chocolate and placed it to her lips.  She bit into it giving him a smile.  She returned the favor and noticed the chocolate had dripped on his chin a bit.  She leaned in and he smiled at her.

“You have some chocolate…right…here,” she said licking it off.  She heard a low growl escape him as she did it and she moved to lick his soft lips.

“Mmm,” he said softly, “Do you know the effect you have on me,”

“I think I do,” she said softly.

“Lacy,” he said cupping her face in his hand, “I feel like, saying “I love you” doesn’t even begin to say how I feel about you,”

“Ded,” she said softly, “I feel that too,” he saw her start to say something and she stopped.

“What?”

“Never mind, it’s stupid,”

“I doubt that,” he said, “Tell me,”

“No, it’ll just make this take a weird turn and I want to be with you,”

“Tell me,” he said drawing her close. 

“Ded, please,”

“Come on baby,” he said.

“All right,” she said, “I was just thinking about when we make love,”

“What about it?”

“The feelings I have when we’re making love.  Well I feel like that all the time when I’m with you.  It’s the warm, safe, loved feeling mixed with all the passion and desire you make me feel.  It’s like I feel that all the time with you, it’s just when we make love it’s that much more intense,” she said, “If that makes any sense,” he was quite, “I told you it was corny,”

“No,” he said softly, “It’s not corny, actually I think it’s quite beautiful.  I feel like that too,”

“I don’t know what I did to deserve you,” she said softly.

“Lacy,” he said lifting her chin with his fingers.  She had tears in her eyes.

“I see the way women look at you.  You are a very handsome man; I’m not a fool.  I look at you and I look at the women that come up to you, the way they look compared to me, and I…”

“Lacy, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever met, and I’ll tell you why,” he said looking at her, “Because you’re beauty is so natural.  You don’t put on tons of make-up, and mess with your hair for hours on end, you don’t buy fancy designer clothes, and you don’t try to impress everyone you meet.  You’re natural and you’re genuine,” he said, “You have inner beauty, and that enhances the outer beauty you have.  With you what you see is what you get, and what I’m getting is everything I want, and then some,”

“Ded,” she said softly.

“I love you, only you, and right now what I want to do, is lay you down here,” he said moving with her, “Slowly undress you, and then kiss and caress every inch of your body.  I want to hear your soft moans, your sighs, I want to feel you tremble as I pleasure you,”

“Yes,” she said breathlessly. 

He pressed his lips to hers as he pressed her back onto the blankets.  She wrapped her arms around his shoulders as he caressed her lips with his tongue coaxing her lips apart.  He slipped his tongue into her mouth feeling her eager response.  He let his mouth leave hers kissing across her jaw line up to her ear.  He nipped at her earlobe letting his teeth graze it before he sucked on it gently.  He felt her fingers glide through his short hair as she shivered in his arms.  He whispered Hebrew into her ear sending another chill through her.

“Ded,” she said, “What’s that mean?”

“I said, you were my beautiful flower, my sweet blossom,” he said softly.

“Oded,” she whispered, “I love you,”

“I love you too,” he murmured against her skin. 

He moved down her neck slowly kissing across her throat and back up her neck.  Her body was shaking, her breath coming in short gasps as he continued his slow exploration of her neck.  He felt her grip on his bicep tighten as he continued to stroke her skin with his tongue.  She let out a sharp gasp and whimpered causing him to draw back and look at her.

“Are you all right?” he asked softly.

“I… you’re not going to believe this,”

“What?” he asked looking at her.

“I just had an orgasm from that,” 

“You’re kidding me,”

“No,” she said still trying to catch her breath.

“That’s a first,” he smiled as he kissed her gently, “And I’m just getting started,” he kissed her again deepening the kiss as he reached for the buttons on her blouse.  He worked them slowly opening one and placing a soft kiss on her skin before moving to the next.  He continued slowly until he had every button undone and he drew the material back.  He then started kissing her skin again grazing her breasts through the thin lace of her bra.  He moved and undid the latch letting it slid from her full round breasts.

He brought his hand up cupping one letting the pad of his thumb brush over her teasing her nipple into a hard peak.  She moaned as he caressed her gently.  He them dipped his head letting his lips brush over her teasingly before drawing the taut peak into his mouth.  Her breath escaped her lips as he suckled her gently.  He brought his other hand up to mimic his movements as she moaned softly and arched her back pushed her breast into his hands.  She loved the way his hands perfectly cupped her breasts, his soft touch, was driving her wild. 

She moved her hands to his waist sliding them under his sweater.  She loved the feel of his soft skin, in contrast with his hard muscles.  She tugged at the sweater drawing it up over his head.  He pulled loose from it as she tossed it aside.  She ran her hands over his chest as he hovered over her, and a shudder passed through him as he felt her raise herself and press her lips against the smooth skin of his chest. 

He moved his hands and finished stripping her shirt and bra off before he pulled her close once more.  He kissed down the soft valley of her breasts moving slowly down her flat stomach.  She ran her fingers through his hair once more as she arched to his touch.  He gripped her skirt in his hands drawing it down as she lifted her hips.  He drew it down her legs along her lace thong panties.  He ran his strong hands over her legs while he placed gentle kisses on her skin slowly moving towards his final destination. 

She parted her legs to his soft touch as his Vandyke chaffed the inside of her thighs.  She moaned lightly as she felt him nuzzle the nest of curls that lay before him.  He loved the way she tasted; the she was always ready for him.  He moved in gently, slowly, teasing her with his light touch causing her legs to quiver.  He let his tongue come out teasing her before he exposed her tiny pearl.  He let his tongue slid over her as she arched and cried out.  She drove her fingers into his hair, as he tasted her. 

He explored her thoroughly leaving no part of her unexplored by his mouth and hands.  He then felt her as she clutched at him, beckoning him to take her.  She reached for him undoing his pants and releasing his throbbing manhood.  A groan escaped his lips as he felt her stroking him gently.  He gasped with surprise as she moved and he felt her soft mouth engulf him.  She twined his fingers into her hair as she moved on him causing his hips to buck on their own accord. 

“Lacy,” he moaned, “Baby, I need you,”

She released him and moved back lying on the blankets as he finished removing his pants.  He quickly moved settling between her legs as she reached for him.  She cupped his face in her hands and tenderly kissed his lips as he held her close to him.  He shifted his hips then his erection easily finding it’s way inside her warmth.  He moaned at the feel of her tight clasping body as she moved to caress his back.  He met her gaze and saw the love and desire in her eyes.  He kissed her again, deeply pressing her to the make shift bed as he slowly withdrew from her. 

He pushed back into her feeling her tilt her hips to meet him as he did.  She found his rhythm as he continued to rock against her thrusting his hard length inside her.  She ran her hands over his back feeling his flexing muscles as he increased his pace.  Her cries grew louder as he continued to thrust harder and faster against her.  She reached down clutching his hard ass in her hands, as he got closer to that mind-bending end.  She then cried out as her body tightened on him, she heard him cry her name before his head dropped against her shoulder.  His breath was still coming out hard as he felt her hug him close wrapping her legs around him.

“Don’t move,” she gasped. 

He lay against her feeling her body continuing to convulse on him as he held her close.  He soon felt her relax and was able to move from her before drawing her into his warm embrace.  He drew the blankets around them as he held her.  He caressed her back as he gently kissed her shoulder and neck.

“See the effect you have on me,” he whispered.

“Mmm,” she sighed, as she cuddled against his smooth chest, “I love you Oded,”

“I love you too Lacy,” he said. 

They laid together tenderly caressing each other, and whispering softly to each other.  He watched her as she lay in his arms.  He smiled as he watched her eyes grow heavy.  His lips caressed hers gently as she sighed softly.  Her eyes fluttered shut and he felt her relax as sleep took over her body. 

He did love her, more then anything.  He thought back to the ring he has saw.  It was one case over from the necklace he had bought her.  It had caught his eye and he found himself thinking how perfect it would look on her finger.  What had it been, over nine months?  Was it too soon for him to pop the question to her?  They had just moved in together. 

He looked at her sleeping soundly in his arms.  He couldn’t imagine ever being without her, and he really didn’t want to.  He closed his eyes with the intent of resting them but soon drifted off to sleep with the thought of her filling his mind.

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Driving Oded – Chapter 7