“No,” Casey said in a small voice.
“Yes, it was. I can see it in your eyes. Casey, for this to work, and I really want this to work, we’re going to have to be honest with each other. Okay?”
Was he for real? Casey certainly had never been involved with anyone like him before. It was going to take some getting used to. “Okay. You’re right. I was a little disappointed I didn’t hear from you.”
“I’m sorry. Next time I’m tied up at work I’ll make sure I call, even if it’s just to say good night.” He took her hand and kissed the palm.
“Wait, you’ve been at work all this time?” She linked her fingers through his and squeezed.
“Pretty much. I went home to grab a few hours’ sleep here and there but I wanted to get everything wrapped up so I could take a few days off.” He grinned.
Casey’s couldn’t help but grin back at him. “You have a few days off?” Rick nodded. “Me too.”
“I know. I discovered that when I called your job this morning.” His grin widened. “Have any plans?”
“No. You?”
“Nope. I was kind of hoping you’d invite me to hang out with you.”
“I’d like that. You’re a little overdressed though.”
“You don’t like my uniform?”
“I didn’t say that. I think you’re very handsome in your uniform. It’s just a bit much for hanging out in.”
Rick flashed a suggestive look. “That your way of saying you want me to take it off?”
Casey felt her face heat. “Oh God, I set myself up good there, didn’t I?”
He hugged her and chuckled. “Teasing you, darlin’.”
Casey felt ridiculously disappointed and it must have showed on her face.
“Unless you want me to. I certainly wouldn’t mind especially if you get naked too.”
“Damn.” She hid her face in her hands, embarrassed beyond belief.
“Hey, none of that. Where’s my woman who storms in and takes what she wants?”
Casey lowered her hands and peeked at him.
“You want something? You looked like you might have a minute ago.” He reached into his uniform and handed her some folded papers.
“What’s this?” she asked, reading them but not quite sure she was really seeing what she thought she saw.
“The results from my last physical. I brought them since you said you were tested.”
“Wow.”
“Good wow?” He seemed unsure.
“Yeah. I think that’s one of the nicest things anyone’s ever done. You’re amazing. This, my dad’s canoe, the check. You said you’d call and I bet you really would.”
“I will. Get to know me, Casey. When I tell you I’ll do something, I will. You’ll get used to me if you let me stick around.”
“You really do want to stick around?”
“Very much so.” He leaned forward and kissed her.
“Mm,” Casey sighed, melting against him. “Rick.”
“Hmm?”
“What you said about taking what I want?”
“Yeah?”
Casey delayed her response by deepening the kiss. Then she got distracted because my God the man could kiss!
“Darlin’?”
“Oh. Yeah.” More kissing. “I was going to suggest we see if we have as much chemistry without the threat.”
Rick slid his hand beneath her shirt and found bare skin. His thumb caressed the bottom curve of her breast. “You have any doubts we will?”
Casey shivered. “No, not really. You got any condoms stashed in that uniform anywhere?”
“Yes,” Rick responded as Casey began working on the buttons. “Can I request that we move to your bed first? I want you completely naked and all stretched out with plenty of room to explore.”
She had his shirt open and her hands on his chest. “Mm, sounds good to me. Come on.”
Casey led Rick upstairs, telling herself not to be shy. He’d already seen her naked and had come back so there was no need for embarrassment. She’d noticed his erection when he stood up so he obviously wanted her. He encouraged her to take what she wanted so damn it, she was going to.
Once inside her bedroom she turned and, watching him, pulled off her clothes. She kissed him briefly and then sat on the foot of the bed. “Your turn.”
“Yes, ma’am,” Rick chuckled. He seemed to like this boldness.
First, Rick tossed the strip of condoms on the pillow. Then, piece by piece, he stripped off his uniform.
“No gun today?” Casey asked.
“I didn’t think I needed it,” he responded. “It’s locked in my truck with my handcuffs. Want me to go get them?”
Casey knew she was blushing at his implication. “Not now, thanks. Maybe some other time though.”
He laughed as he continued to strip.
“Boxer briefs?”
“Yeah. These pants are damn uncomfortable without them,” he told her, dropping them on the chair.
“Come here,” Casey said, pointing to the floor in front of her.
His cock bobbed as he kicked off his shorts and stood, naked, where she indicated. Looking up at him, Casey took his erection in both hands. She started at the base and squeezed her way to the tip, reversing once she got there. Her mouth followed her hands back down his shaft.
It didn’t take long for Rick’s breathing to become ragged. “Fuck, darlin’, I can’t take much more of that.”
“You said I could play with you.”
“I did and you can.” He had to wait for her ease up on her sucking before he could speak again. “Damn, that’s so good.”
“Good enough to make you come?” Casey tongued the slit and hummed her appreciation at the pre-cum she found.
“Oh hell yeah. But are you sure you want that now?” He didn’t resist when she wrapped her arms around his thighs and urged him to thrust into her mouth a few times. “Wouldn’t you like to come too this time? And then you can play all you want after?” She had him panting. “It’s up to you of course but, aw fuck.”
Casey released him and giggled. “Wow, are you fun to play with.” She lay back on the bed and crooked her finger at him. “C’mere.”
Rick joined her, drawing her thigh up as he stretched out beside her. Instead of delving right in as expected though, his hand found her breast. He kissed her until they were both breathless.
“Casey, you know I’m not just here for this,” Rick said, pausing just as his mouth was about to close over her nipple.
Of course she knew that. But how sweet of him to make sure. “I know. And you know this isn’t the only reason I asked you to stay,” Casey responded.
“I know.” His lips latched onto her flesh as his fingers penetrated her pussy.
Soon, she was panting as much as he had been. Damn, if he didn’t get to it he’d have her coming alone. Not necessarily a bad thing but, since his point had been for them to come together and then play, that’s how it should be. Right?
“Rick,” she tried. “Ooh. Mm.” Her back arched sharply as his teeth scraped her pointed nub. His fingers curled inside her. “Rick.”
“Hmm?” He sucked the other side and focused some attention on her clit.
“Stop.”
“Why?” He didn’t.
“Because. Ooh.” She ground against his hand. Wait. He told her to take what she wanted and she was going to. Somehow, Casey managed to get her mind to function enough to locate the condoms on the pillow and pull one from the rest. She tossed it at his head. “I want my canoe and I want it now, damn it!”
About the Author
For Barbara Huffert, reading has always been a favorite pastime. A few years ago, she started her first novel after one of the friends she trades books with challenged her to write something better than the last book they read. Barbara’s been writing ever since. With her opinionated cats sprawled wherever is most inconvenient, she now spends her time happily wandering through the worlds of her characters.
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