"Persephone, I don't think this is a good idea."
"Why? Don't want me?"
"No. I do. God, do I ever, but you are in a very vulnerable spot," Jake said, taking her hands in his. "I can't take advantage of you. I can't prey on your emotions."
"Jacob, I will admit that I am emotional. Today was life-altering. Before Bodhi returned to my life, I was tired, lonely, and craved physical contact with a man. That's why I wanted to have a girl's night. I need this. I haven't had sex since the day before you moved to North Carolina."
"Really? I'm the last person you slept with?" He ran his fingers through her hair. "God, you are even more beautiful than last I saw you. I didn't think that was a possibility."
She looked down at her hand intertwined with his, her cheeks turning pink. "Thank you for the compliment."
He slowly raised her head by her chin, and their eyes met. "You're welcome, Persephone." He leaned in and hovered his lips an inch from hers. "Are you sure?" he asked in a whisper.
"I am more than sure. I'm positive. I've missed the feeling of a man." Her lips touch his. The feeling was familiar, and it made her body tingle. She felt more alive than she had in the last year.
She tucked her body close to his. Her hair smelled like watermelon. He slid his hand up the back of her shirt. He touched her soft skin. She could feel him growing through the layers of their jeans. She slowly began moving her hips back and forth. The feeling of him pressed against her and grinding drove them crazy.
He closed his eyes and put his head back, ecstasy in every movement. He put his hands on her hips and was guiding her. He pressed his hips upward and pressed hard against her. She could feel herself growing warm. He heard her softly moan. He opened his eyes and saw that hers were closed, her head tipped back, mouth slightly open.
She was breathing slowly and deeply, moaning as she exhaled. She was so beautiful at that moment. He wanted her. He wanted to hear her climax, feel her. He wanted to hear her say his name in a moment of exhilaration.
"Why don't we go to the bedroom?" he asked.
"I think that is an amazing idea," she said, standing up and taking his hand, leading him through the house to her room.
He inhaled the smell. It was a mix of her shampoo, body spray, and the lilac candle she always had on her side table. He missed the smell. He missed her, and he missed the boys. With Bodhi back in the picture, he knew this could be the last time he would have the chance to be with her.
She slowly unbuttoned his shirt, put her hands on his chest, slid it over his shoulders, and let it fall to the floor. She kissed his chest. His skin was soft, his gray eyes sparkled, and she ran her fingers through his jet-black hair.
"Has anyone ever told you how fucking sexy you are?"
"I may have heard that in the past. From you, I think," he said.
She undid his belt and unbuttoned his pants. He shimmed out of them. He was now standing before her naked.
"You look better than ever. Someone's been hitting the gym."
He smiled.
"What is that?"
"What?" He looked around the room.
"What is that?"
"What is what?"
"Oh, I don't know, it looks like my son's names."
"W
He took the hem of her tank top and gently pulled it up over her head. He unhooked her bra, exposing her breasts. He kissed her shoulder. His hands moved up and down her arms. He loved the feeling of her soft skin. He kissed her neck and the dimple behind her ear. Her nipples peaked. Jake used the palm of his hand and lightly rubbed it. The stiff peak tickled his palm.
She let out a soft moan. Her panties were soaked. She needed to feel him.
"Persephone?"
She looked up at him.
"I need to tell you something," Jake said.
"What? I don't know how much more my brain can take today."
"I never stopped loving you. Not even for a day. I'm hopelessly in love with you. I can't express how much I care about you and the boys. I have been carrying a candle for you since the day I left. I never wanted to end our relationship. I'm an idiot, you know."
"What do you mean by that? You are not an idiot. At least not that I know of."
"I haven't been in a committed relationship with anyone since you. I was hoping one day we could be us again."
She didn't know what to say. She couldn't even think about having a relationship with anyone right now. She appreciated his feelings for her. It was comforting to know someone had love for her. She unbuttoned her jeans, and they fell to the floor. She stepped out of them and dropped her panties.
"Why don't you show me how much you love."
"I was planning on that anyway," he smiled admirably.
She lay on the bed. Jake climbed on, his back muscles flexing with every move. He kissed her body, every inch from her forehead to her feet. He reached over to the side table.
"Is it still in there?"
She nodded her head.
"Do you still have the IUD?"
"I don't know why, but yes," she said.
"Fantastic." He smiled and pulled out a small bottle of lube.
She opened her legs. She was exposed, vulnerable, clean, and smooth. He inhaled her sweet scent. He hungered for her. He took the lube. It was cold. It tickled her as he dribbled some on her. She giggled.
"I missed that sound," he said. "I always loved your laugh." He kissed her. "I missed you."
"I missed you too, Jacob."
He was bent over her, gazing into her eyes. "I always loved it when you called me that. It was always while we made love or were fooling around, then you would say it. If anyone ever calls me Jacob, I would think of you, of this."
He pressed himself hard against her. She was slick, warm, and swollen. He rubbed against her. She moaned softly. He did the same. It rumbled from deep in his throat. She couldn't bear it any longer. She reached down between her thighs and took hold of him; she guided him inside of her. He went slow. It had been so long; she was tight, and he was fully engorged. The first few thrusts were painful, but the pain was pleasurable. She clenched around him over and over. It only caused him to go deeper, faster, and harder into her. The feeling was otherworldly to them. He looked at her, her face was radiant, lips slightly parted, her chest heaving. They made love till they were slick with sweat.
"Are you going to come for me, Persephone? I want you to come for me like a good girl." His words had pushed her over the edge. She squeezed her thighs tightly against his hips. She felt the climax take hold of her. Her nails raked down his back. He didn't flinch. Her entire body became tense and began to tingle. She wrapped her legs around him, her eyes rolled back, her mouth opened, and she let out a throaty moan; it was loud and filled with sexual energy.
"JACOB! DON'T STOP. DON'T FUCKING STOP! FUCK! DON'T STOP!" she was begging him; her tone was urgent.
"Good girl, Persephone. Come for me, Babydoll. I need to feel your tight cunt milk my cock."
Her muscles constricted; her body went rigid, and her toes curled. Her walls clenched around him. He kissed her as he spasmed inside her. He felt energy gather in his body and meet in his pelvis. It was one of the best orgasms he had ever had. They stared at each other. The look of satisfaction and contentment in their eyes. He smiled at her; she smiled back.
"Wow," he said.
"Yeah, wow," she replied.
He rolled off her. They lay together, sweating, panting. He lay there never wanting to move from that spot. He wanted to stay like this as long as possible. He held her close to him. He kissed her gently on the forehead and stroked her hair.
"So now what?"
"Hmm?"
"Do you want me to leave?" Jake asked.
She ran her nails along his torso. His abs flexed when she would pass over a tickle spot. "Where are you staying?"
"Yeah, about that."
Perri's phone started to vibrate. "Hold that thought." She picked up her phone, and her face looked panicked. "It's Bodhi."
Oh, of course it is. This is payback for every time I unintentionally cockblocked him.
"Hello?" She answered, standing up and sliding on her robe. "I'll be right back," she whispered to Jake.
She left the bedroom, closing the door behind her.
"Hey, Persephone. I wanted to say I am sorry about what happened this morning. I reacted with my emotions and not my brain."
"I understand why you reacted like you did."
"I never meant to scare you. I never wanted to make you cry. I certainly never wanted to hit you. Are you okay by the way?"
"I'm okay. My tailbone is bruised. Hopefully, it will heal soon."
"Did I scare the boys really bad?"
"No. We told them that---"
"We?"
"Yes. We, as in me and Jake. We talked with them and explained that you and Jake were old friends, and the way they sometimes tumble around with each other is what you were doing. But since you guys are bigger, you went a little overboard because you didn't realize how strong you both are."
"I guess that is a good explanation. So, what is going on between the two of you? Are you together?" Bodhi asked with trepidation.
"No. We are just friends. We used to date, but he moved for a job, and you know how I feel about long-distance relationships."
"So, you're not together?" Bodhi asked.
"I don't think discussing my personal life with you is appropriate. Would you like to start talking about your personal life?"
"Uh. No. You're right. Can we talk about the boys?"
"Maybe we should talk in person," she said.
"Oh. Yeah. I guess that's a better idea. Are you... umm. Do you want to meet for dinner tomorrow?"
"I would need to find someone to watch the boys, and it's really short notice."
"Holden said he would do it if you needed him to. He feels bad he sprung all of this on you, so he offered to help."
"Okay. I guess I have no reason not to, then." Thanks, Holden. Is there anything else you want to do to completely throw my life off balance?
"Hey, Persephone, I'm going to take off my jacket," Jake said, pulling it on.
"No, please don't go."
"Oh. Is Jake there?"
"Yes." She paused for a second. "You kind of interrupted something."
Jake looked shocked that she had just said that. She said it to make Bodhi jealous. Yes, it was juvenile, but she wanted him to know she kept on living long after he hurt her.
"Oh. I am sorry. I'll let you go."
"Call me tomorrow. We can work out the details."
"No. Umm. Meet me tomorrow at 7:00 if that works for you. Or I can pick you up."
"How are you going to do that? You smashed the window of your car this morning with your toxic masculinity."
Jake smiled and shook his head.
"I do have more than one car, Periwinkle."
I forgot you make sixteen million a year."Well, then pick me up at 7:00. Do you know where Holden lives?" she asked.
"Yeah. I've been to his place a few times."
"I'm ten houses north of his. It's a yellow house with a wraparound front porch."
He had driven by that house a few times. "You live ten houses down the street from Holden?" He sounded a little confused.
"Yeah. For the last four years."
I was ten houses away from my kids. I could have walked down the street and seen my kids. You know what? I would break Holden's legs right now if I didn't need him to watch the kids tomorrow.
"I'll see you tomorrow. Can you do me a favor? Can I walk the boys down to Holden's? I want to spend a little time with them."
She bit her lip. "Do we have a reservation somewhere?"
"Yeah, actually, we do."
"Why don't you come over at 5:00. You can visit a little. "
"Really?" The excitement in the voice was undeniable. "I'll be there."
"See you then."
"Okay. Thank you, Perri."
"He's coming over tomorrow?" Jake asked.
"We are going to dinner. He wants to talk."
"Are you ready to do this? Do you want me here when he gets here?"
She put her arms around his neck. "I know you want me to be okay, but I created this situation. I need to do this on my own. But thank you. I love that I can count on you." She kissed him. "I have to take a shower." She walked away from him. He watched as she walked away. She turned around and untied her robe, exposing herself. "Are you coming?"
Holy fuck."Of course I am." He walked off, following her back to her room.
Perri started the shower. Jake came in. He had undressed. As the water warmed up, they kissed each other. Their fingertips slowly caressed each other. They entered the shower together. He washed her from head to toe. He loved washing her long hair. It was something he used to do for her. It was something that Bodhi never did. He took exceptional care when it came to washing her breasts and her thighs, and he lingered longer than necessary on specific areas. She took her turn and washed him. Also lingering a little longer than necessary on certain parts.
"Sit down," he said.
She went and sat on the seat in the corner of the shower.
"Good girl."
Jake got down on his knees and took her breast in his mouth. She moaned and ran her finger through his hair.
"I have missed the way you taste. All your flavors."
He slid her forward and brought her pelvis towards his face. He slowly ran his tongue up and down between her lips, then his tongue found her opening and stuck it inside of her.
"That feels like heaven," she said. "I forgot how good you are at this." She put her hands on the sides of his head and pulled him into her. His nose started to rub against her clit.
"Yes, Jacob. Right there. Right there. You're making my head spin."
The longer he pleased her, the more he grew painfully hard. He looked up at her. She looked into his eyes. " I need to be inside you."
They both rose to their feet. He lifted her, and she wrapped his legs around him hooking her feet together. He held her by the back of her thighs and spread her wide, opening her up.
He looked at her, and she nodded her head. He gently put her onto the tip of his cock. He eased himself into her. She was moaning and gasping.
"Oh God, you feel so fucking good. You have always been tight, Babygirl."
He had her pinned up against the wall, her legs wrapped around him. He pushed himself deep into her. His ass flexed with every thrust. They held each other tightly as if their survival depended on it. She buried her head in his neck. Her nails began to dig into his back.
He sucked in air through gritted teeth. He loved the feeling. To him, it was erotic, not painful.
They carried on for over ten minutes. Till his legs were beginning to burn, she had already come half a dozen times.
"Do you need more? Are you pleased?"
She looked at him with her wide eyes and shook her head. "Now fuck me, Jacob, till you explode inside of me," she said.
"If you insist. I wouldn't want to leave you unsatisfied."
He started slowly. Softly. Gently.
"You can go faster. Harder. If you want," she said.
"Do you want me to? Do you want me fuck you, Babydoll? I want to make you mine. I want you to crave me again."
"I want this time to be whatever you want it to be."
He started to pound her hard. Her back was banging against the wall. Her tailbone hurt, but what he was doing felt better. Her eyes rolled back into her head, and she began to convulse with pleasure. He slammed into her one last time before he went stiff. He felt his cum invade her. He held her and then dropped down to his knees. Still buried deep in her.
"What do we do now?" he asked.
"Dry off and get dressed?"
"I mean after that."
"You mean with us?" she asked him.
"Will there be an us?"
"I don't know if you noticed, but the water is getting cold. Maybe we