by Adele Hart
“Really? But you have felt so good lately. What changed?” I lean back against the kitchen counter and hold her close, rubbing my hand up and down her back.
Shaking her head, Danika says, “It’s stupid. But that gossipy girl from my team managed to get into my head this morning. She said I was just your Games Girl and that as soon as we get back home you won’t be interested in me anymore.”
I press my lips to her forehead for a moment and then tilt her chin up with one hand so she can look me in the eye. “Did you tell her that I’m wildly in love with you?”
A smile slowly spreads across her face.
“Because I am. I thought I was coming to South Korea to win a gold for the US, when really I came here to find you. But if we’re going to be together, you’re going to have to ignore all the gossips of the world, and there are going to be plenty of them. People love a good scandal and that’s not going to change, even after we’re married.”
“Married?” Her head whips back and her mouth drops open.
“That’s where this is headed, isn’t it?”
“I don’t know. I mean…I guess I was hoping, but…”
“But, what? You didn’t think I had that on my mind? Don’t underestimate me, Dani. I’m serious about you. You’re it for me. I can feel it in my bones.” I kiss her long and hard and deep, only stopping when I feel her body relax into my arms.
When I’m done, I pull back and say, “But, if we’re going to build a life together, you’ve got to trust me. It’s the only way that this is going to work. You trust me and I’ll always prove that I’m worthy of your trust.”
“Okay, Clint.”
“Is that a deal?”
“It’s a deal.” She lifts herself up onto her tiptoes so she can reach my mouth with hers. We kiss like this for a long time, until I spin her so her back is to the counter now, then I lift her up so she’s sitting in front of me, her legs spread so I can tuck between her thighs. “That’s a legally-binding verbal contract, Kitty. You just agreed to marry me.”
“I don’t see a ring.” She purses her lips together and gives me a sassy look.
“I’ll have to change that, then.” I pull her shirt over her head, then toss it behind me. Making short work of the rest of her clothes, she sits on the counter totally nude, smiling at me as she tugs on my shirt to bring me close to her.
We make out until we’re both overcome by our crazy passion for each other, our kisses growing urgent as I explore her body with my hands. I kiss and lick her perfect breasts while I slide two fingers into her tight little pussy. Her breath catches and I know it won’t take long for her first orgasm to come. I find her clit and press my fingertip against it while she rubs herself against the palm of my hand, shameless in her need for release. She bucks and moans as I roll my teeth over her hard nipple. “Oh, yeah, come for me, baby. I want to watch you.”
Dani leans back against the cupboard, her hooded eyes gazing at me while I work my magic on her. She lifts her hands to her breasts and runs her fingertips over her nipples, then tugs on them while I watch. “I’m so fucking hard right now. I could come just watching you touch yourself.”
My dick strains against the fabric of my jeans and begs me to come out to play, but I ignore it. Not until she’s satisfied. It doesn’t take long until she lets go, lifting her body off the counter and putting all her weight against my hand while she grinds against it.
When she’s done, she practically rips my shirt off. I rid myself of the rest of my clothes, grabbing a condom out of my jeans pocket first. I suit up and bend her over the kitchen table, then thrust myself into her soaking wet pussy in one long, hard push. Dani grunts with the force of it, then turns to face me, her mouth open, her breath ragged.
I fuck her right there on the table, watching as my cock slides out then thrusts back inside her pink flesh. Gripping the table with both hands, she lifts her ass in the air and plants her feet to take the force of what I’m doing to her. I pound myself into her over and over, harder and harder, until we both explode, shuddering and groaning with the ultimate pleasure.
I pull out and dispose of the condom, then lift her up and carry her to the shower, where I gently wash every inch of her perfect body before we can’t take it anymore and we have to do it again. I lift her by her ass and hold her up against the wall, impaling her with my hard cock while she grinds against me. We kiss like it’ll be our last chance as I fuck her there under the hot water. She comes first and it’s all I can do to stop myself from letting go. I pull out just in time, putting her down and spilling my seed all over her stomach, watching her face as she watches me.
When it’s over, I clean her up again while we kiss, our tongues exploring each other and moving together. “I love you, Dani.” I lean my forehead to hers and close my eyes. “I’m going to marry you.”
The next few days, I watch Dani’s practices. Hers are in the morning and mine are in the afternoon, so I decide to go with her to make sure nobody messes with her head. Every minute that I watch her glide and spin on the ice is another minute I know for certain she’s the one for me. She’s like an angel out there and if the judges don’t give her the gold, I swear I’ll lose it on them. She’s far above the level of any of the other solo skaters out there. No one can even touch her gracefulness or skill.
Today, I catch her just as she’s coming off the ice. I sneak her into an empty dressing room and kiss her until she’s panting for it.
“You’re so fucking hot in that little skating dress,” I whisper in her ear. “How do I get it off?”
She giggles then shakes her head. “We can’t do this here.”
“Why not?”
“What if someone comes in?”
“They’ll see two very fit people fucking.”
Dani grins at me. “You’re crazy.”
I let her go long enough to lock the door, then pin her against the wall and run my hand under her skirt. I can’t get inside because she’s got tights on, but I rub my fingers against her sex and she responds exactly in the way I hope she will. She lifts one leg and stands, perfectly balanced on her skate while I work her with my hand through the fabric. We kiss wildly and then she does the best thing ever. She drops to her knees and undoes my jeans, then tugs them out of her way so she can lick my thick cock. I watch as she swirls her tongue around the head, then plunges her perfect mouth over my dick, bringing me in as far as she can. She sucks me while she runs her hands along my inner thighs and my stomach, making me ache for more.
I grip her ponytail with one hand and thrust myself in and out of her mouth, feeling powerful to see her like this, on her knees in front of me. She moans as she sucks, and the vibration goes straight to my balls. They tighten and I lose control, coming in her mouth in long, hard squirts. When I’m done, she swallows and licks my cock clean before I pull her up to standing again. “Let me take care of you now.”
I spin her so she’s facing the wall, then I unzip her dress and slide it off her arms and tug it down and out of my way. Then I reach around with one hand and hold her breasts while I rub my fingers along her pussy with my other hand. I push two fingers inside her and her back arches to give me deeper access to her. I hold her there, finger-fucking her until she almost comes. Then I stop and lay her on one of the benches, spread her legs and lick her warm, wet pussy. I eat her out, going deep with my tongue until she comes all over my mouth, her body tensing and releasing around me. But she’s too loud, unable to stay silent as she finishes, but instead screaming my name.
When she’s done, we both start to laugh, knowing that if anyone is anywhere near here, they’ll know what we were up to.
I help her dress and then we get cleaned up a bit in the bathroom before I unlock the door to the change room. Not done with her yet, I kiss her hard as I swing the door open with one hand. The sound of a throat clearing surprises us both and we stop kissing long enough to see who it is. A middle-aged couple stand in front of us, wearing matching shocked and horrified expressions.
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Dani’s voice is weak as she says, “Mom. Dad. You’re early.”
Eleven
Danika
So, I don’t think my parents have ever been this disappointed in me. Or this upset. Brooke met them and told them she saw me go into the dressing room. They were waiting for me to emerge, showered and clean, so they could surprise me. Instead, they got an earful of how very dirty their daughter has become in recent days.
Clint tried to introduce himself but they weren’t exactly in the mood to meet their future son-in-law (not that they know that, yet). He excused himself to go to his practice, leaving me with my furious parents. My mom wasn’t quite as angry as my dad, but she was definitely having trouble making eye contact.
“Should we grab some lunch?” I asked.
“Why don’t you go shower first?” my dad said, raising his eyebrows at me in a very pointed way.
“Right. Good idea.” I hurried down the hall to my real dressing room. “I’ll meet you in the lobby.”
I take them to the same restaurant that Clint and I ate in for our first meal together and several times since. The hostess looks at me and smiles. “Are these your parents?”
“Yes.”
“Where is your handsome boyfriend today?”
“He won’t be joining us.”
A look of understanding crosses her face, then she nods and walks us to a booth. Once we’re seated, I sigh. Might as well get this over with. “I know you’re both upset, but once you get to know Clint, you’ll see that he’s really amazing for me.”
My mother busts out laughing. “Oh, we could hear how amazing he is.”
I can’t help but laugh with her even though my dad’s giving me a death glare. When the moment passes, he says, “You’re going to mess this up, aren’t you, Dani? Everything we’ve done for you. Every sacrifice your mother and I have made. All for some guy.”
“He’s not some guy. He’s Clint Sulli—”
“I know who he is. He’s the bad boy of hockey.” He shakes his head in disgust. “We never should have let you come alone. You’re not mature enough to handle this.”
“It’s fine, Dad. I promise. I’ve never skated better in my life.” I look back and forth between them. “It’s true. I know you won’t believe me, but you can ask Pierre. I’m on fire out there. If I can keep this up, the gold is as good as mine.”
“You’re being reckless, Dani. Totally reckless and we raised you better than this.” My dad lets out a long puff of air and shakes his head.
“He wants to marry me,” I say, knowing how insane it’s going to sound.
“What?” My mom’s mouth hangs open while my dad gets up and storms out of the restaurant. “Dad!” I call, but my mom puts her hand on my arm.
“Let him go. He needs to cool off.”
Tears fill my eyes. “This isn’t how I wanted you to find out about him.”
Mom raises her eyebrows at me. “I bet.”
“He loves me, Mom. Like really loves me. I’ve never felt this way about anyone before. He wants to take care of me in every way. He cooks for me and he listens to me when I’m feeling nervous, and he has really great advice for how to think like a winner. So much better than Dr. Peters. I’ve never felt this confident in my life. I feel like I can fly out there on the ice. Especially when he’s watching me. It’s like he lifts me up just by being there.”
My mom tears up. “I don’t know whether to be happy for you or terrified.”
“Me neither.” I say, my voice cracking.
My mom and I part ways after lunch and I hit the gym while she heads back to their hotel to find my dad. I spend the entire afternoon feeling sick to my stomach about disappointing my parents.
When Clint gets home from hockey practice, I’m chopping mushrooms for a stir-fry. He drops his hockey bag by the door and scoops me up in his arms. “I’m so sorry about your parents. They must hate me.”
“It’s not your fault.”
“Sure it is. If I wasn’t so damn good at oral…”
I chuckle in spite of myself. “It’s true. Your skills are dangerous and should be used wisely.”
“Do they hate me? I bet they hate me.”
“My mom is worried about me, but she seemed to find the humor in the whole thing. But, let’s just say it’ll be an uphill battle to get my dad to accept you.”
“Shit. I’m sorry, Dani. I really wanted to do everything right when I met them.” He kisses me on the forehead, then pulls back. “I’m going to have to work extra hard to win them over.”
After dinner, Clint makes love to me tenderly, gazing into my eyes as he moves over my body, making sure I know I’m loved. It’s late by the time we fall asleep in each other’s arms again, and somehow, I know everything is going to be all right. Clint does that to me. He calms me in a way no one else can.
I have to win gold now. It’s more important than ever. If I can win, they’ll accept him. If I lose, my dad will never forgive Clint for costing me my dreams. The pressure is on, but as I snuggle into Clint’s body and smell his skin, I know I can do it.
Twelve
Clint
It’s early the next morning when I walk Dani over to the rink and drop her off. Instead of staying to watch, I go to her parents’ hotel. I’m not the kind of guy to put something off, not when it’s important. And no one has ever been as important as Danika. I’ll do anything to make her happy. She told me which hotel her parents are at, so I get a cab over there, then ask the desk clerk to call their room for me.
The phone rings several times before the voicemail picks up. I’m about to leave a message when I see them step off the elevator. I hang up the phone and start toward them. Her dad notices me first and clenches his jaw. Then her mom sees me and says, “Oh,” then looks away.
I stop in front of them and say, “Mr. and Mrs. Cruz, I’m Clint Sullivan.” I reach out my hand to shake Mr. Cruz’s, but he folds his arms across his chest.
For a small man, he’s doing a pretty good job at being intimidating. “We know who you are,” he says with a glare.
“I came to apologize about yesterday. That was pretty much the worst way I could have introduced myself to you.” My heart pounds in my chest as I talk. “I’d like it if we could start over.”
“You defile our daughter in a disgusting locker room and then you want a do over? I don’t think so, pal. Just stay away from her before you ruin her life.” He points a finger at me while he talks, his entire face red with rage.
I knew this wasn’t going to be easy when I came over, but right now, most of me wants to turn and walk out. But I won’t. Instead, I hold my ground and go all in. “I don’t know if it’ll make any difference to you or not, but I’ve never felt this way about a woman before. Dani is a remarkable girl and I’m in love with her. I intend to marry her, if she’ll have me.”
“Marry her? You’ve known her for about ten minutes.” Mrs. Cruz narrows her eyes at me.
“I know how crazy that sounds, I really do, Mrs. Cru. But the moment I laid eyes on Danika, something happened that’s never happened before to me. I just knew it in my bones that she was the one for me.”
“Your bone, you mean.” Her dad spits out.
“No, sir. It’s not like that with us. It’s so much more. She’s all I think about. I want to protect her and take care of her and make sure she’s happy all the time. It was all I could do to drag myself away from her this morning, even though she’s at practice and I’d just be sitting in the stands watching.” I rake one hand through my hair and shake my head in frustration at myself. “I sound like a total crazy person right now.”
Mrs. Cruz’s face softens. “No, you don’t. You sound like a man in love.”
Her husband turns to her. “It doesn’t matter how he feels, Yvetta. He’s going to screw up her chance at a gold! He’s going to steal her dream from her.”
“I would never do that, sir. I’ve been helping her get ready.”
“Oh, I heard your ki
nd of helping. That’s the last thing she needs right now.”
“Come with me. Come watch her skate and you’ll see. Everything has fallen into place for her out there. She’s amazing.”
“I’m not going anywhere with you.” Mr. Cruz says.
“Well, I’m going to watch Dani,” Mrs. Cruz says, “I didn’t come all this way just to not see her skate.”
“I don’t have to come if you don’t want me to,” I tell them. “But, go and see for yourselves. I hope when you see how well she’s doing, you’ll know that I’m good for her.”
I turn and walk out of the lobby, shoving my hands in my pockets as a blast of cold air hits my face. Instead of taking a cab, I walk all the way back to Athlete’s Village to clear my head. I pass by a jewelry shop and stand in front of the window for a full minute before I decide to go in.
Thirteen
Danika
My morning practice is a complete flop. The entire time, I can’t concentrate on skating. When Clint dropped me off, he told me he had something he needed to take care of but he’d be back soon. It’s almost been two hours and there’s still no sign of him. My parents are here though and they don’t look happy. At least my dad doesn’t. When I skate past them, he won’t make eye contact.
The magic that I felt on the ice over the last two weeks seems to have melted and now I’m back to making the same mistakes I was before I got to Korea. I’m even worse than I was because I can’t land my double axel no matter how many runs I take at it. I don’t have to look at Pierre to know that he’s going to be super pissed at me. But he doesn’t have to lecture me. No one could be angrier at me than me. Each jump I don’t land brings more disappointment and fear.
After practice, I slowly shower and get dressed, the entire time dreading seeing my parents when I’m done. They’re going to accuse Clint of distracting me and ruining my chances at a medal and after my performance today, there’s not much I can say to convince them otherwise. Tasha is with me in the change room and I unburden myself while we get dressed.