Snow Cover

Chapter 21 Surprise Attack

I think he can see how nervous I am at the moment as he automatically clears his throat, taking a hit from the joint before passing it back to me. "So why aren't you smoking with your man.. or date.. Whatever you want to call him? Is he still in his meetings?" he asks as I let out my hit before passing the joint right back to him. I don't know how to respond because honestly I am frustrated about that realization.

"I don't know where he is because he hasn't responded back to any of my texts.. honestly.. But he actually doesn't like this kind of stuff, apparently.. He says my body is a temple, and I shouldn't put poison into it.. But honestly, this helps calm me down and not overreact or overthink things.. It helps me like medicine does.. so I don't think it's poison.. but he completely objects to this, so I figured I would have to sneak these joints that I bought in only where I could be sneaky about it, to help calm me down since my mind has been freaking out since the moment I jumped into the car with him." I explain even further with more details than before as he nods, handing the joint back. "Well, if you want someone to smoke with, then I could always show you a couple of spots that are way more secluded and would probably prevent you getting caught and in a fight altogether." He declares as I glance up letting our gazes lock as I think about that.

I know it is cold outside, but with how heated he is making me feel just by being in his comfortable and intoxicating presence, the weather is somehow isn't fazing me at the moment. This is surprising since that never happened to me when I was out in the cold with John, and he had me all hot and bothered.. it's strange, and I don't understand it. I can't seem to take my eyes from his as he waits in anticipation for me to respond since he just offered a good time. "Uh, yeah.. That sounds fun.. maybe I'll hold you to that." He smiles and nods. "Ok, just let me know if you want to.. and well, this has been fun.. really special.. but I'll have to get going back in to finish my shift.. thanks again for that little pick me up after a wonderful night." He says as he turns to walk away on his heals and the ice helping.

I get sad althat he will be leaving, like he probably should, but the aching inside of me to practically beg for him to stay is getting atringer the closer he gets to that door. "Are you sure you don't want one more hit?" The words stutter out from my lips but still get his attention as he takes a half step back, looking from me to the door. You can see the conflict that is in his head, in his movements. "Uh.. I would like to.. I really would, but I can't.. I.. uh." he states, turning his back to me just to quickly spin back around and towards me, "Actually, yes, Julia.. Can I have one more hit before I go? " he asks as I feel myself getting nervously excited that he decided to stay for just a tiny bit longer. ther nervousness it consuming me as I take a step towards him with my arm extended, trying to hand him the joint so willingly.

I lean while stepping forward as my foot hits a patch of ice. My feet slip out from under me, shooting behind me like I never wanted them to, sending my face shooting forward and straight into a chest, feeling like I banged my face on a wall. "Oh Julia." Colby's voice that is so close and practically over me, which makes me feel embarrassed at the fact that I just assaulted him with my face by being my clumsy self. but at the same time, I am happy that he got close enough to be able to catch me because things could have been so much worse if I would have hit the ground and not his chest with my face. His arms had wrapped instinctively around me, within a split second, seeming very protective as I felt pain throbbing in my nose and forehead.

"Holy s**t that hurt!" I declared automatically as he used his wrapped arms that were very snug around me to steady my body while helping me use him to fully stand."Are you ok?" He asks as I nod automatically, just afraid to make eye contact with him after that. "Yeah, I think so.. but maybe for next time.. you should just stop working out altogether, so it doesn't feel like I slipped and threw my face into a wall.. my face would grately appreciate a little more squishiness." I declare rubbing my forehead as I enjoy the heat he has brought me by holding me tightly to his body. I can feel his chest moving after my comment as he chuckles loudly, then says. "Well, I hope there isn't another time where you're getting hurt by my hand again, that would make me feel awful.. Oh, and just saying I would change that if I can, but I don't work out, so I cant stop something that I am already not doing.. but I guess the lifting of kegs as a bartender and snowboarding every day while I'm at work really gives me a work out of sorts.. So if I could make my body feel better for you next time, then I would.. I swear.. especially to get you to come back again, to harass me even more." He says to me as I automatically chuckle at that statement.

"Come back again? to harass you? Or attack you I guess! But you actually want me to use my face as a bat on you again? Ugh.. let's hope that doesn't happen again." I state while holding my forehead, making him laugh louder even louder, which is getting my attention. "No, I just meant I wanted to see you again." he says to me as I let go of my head before looking up at him. "Well, maybe that's just because you don't know what you're getting into.. if you did, then you'd be running for the hills." I playfully state before I feel his gentle touch pushing the strands of hair out of my eyes and behind my ear.

"I don't think I would run at all.. I mean, how could I when all I feel is the strong urge to be near you." He says, using his gentle hold on my face to bring me in as he leans down before instantly pressing his lips into mine, completely catching me off guard. My hands automatically wrap over his cheeks as I pull him in, just enjoying this gentle and sensual kiss. That is until he breaks the kiss. "I'm sorry I shouldn't have done that.. You're here with someone else, whether he is your man or not.. you still came here with him.. I'm so sorry that was incredibily disrespectful to him." He says to me as I shake my head, not wanting him to feel bad, he wasn't the only one who participated in that moment. I let it consume me as well. "Hey, don't worry.. I'm not offended, and like you said, I am not with him.. technically, I'm single.. yes, it's wrong that this happened when I was on a trip with another man.. but stuff happens, and I won't say I regret it because I don't, honestly. I am attracted to you as well.. so don't beat yourself up about it.. You're ok. And you wouldn't be blamed because I did it as well.. I'll take anything that comes from this." I declare as he reluctantly nods at me but still looks like he feels bad.

"I can't let you take all the blame, I'm the one that kissed you." He says this as if I didn't know that already. "I know but I coukd have stopped it when it started since I came with another man.. but I didn't, I indulged in eith you and that was my fault.. it's ok." I say while gently touching over his chest as I hear him let out a deep breath. "Here.. take a hit." I say, passing him the joint that was in my hand the entire time. He takes a big hit from the joint in one hand as one hand stays glues to my hip. Once he is done taking a hit and blowing it out above us, I just can't help but to watch his lips pucker as he blows the hit out. I get on my toes as I grab the back of his head and pulling him in to kiss him again. We kiss for a long moment until I break the kiss to declare into his lips. "Now we both did this, so not one person can be blamed."

His grip around my hip tightens as he pulls me even closer so there is no space between us. I gasp in shock but before I can even figure out what he is doing, his lips press into mine once again. But this time with a heat that is consuming. I push my tongue through his lips as it runs rampant through his mouth as he moans out and pushes into me further. His kiss is so intoxicating in this moment that he somehow puts an automatic trance on me, making me want to do thus forever with him. His hand trails through my hair gently ad his lips consume me completely. That is until we hear the door for the restaurant opening. We jump apart at that sound but don't take our eyes from one another.

"Colby.. I have to get the key from you so we can close the place before anyone else tries coming in last second." A woman says this to him as I watch his eyes panning all over my face. "Ok Samantha.. I'll be in there in just a minute." He says this while not looking at her once. I can hear the door shutting as he slowly leans in, I see it coming this time around so I feel my eyes automatically shutting as my lips pucker accepting his soft lips against mine. his hand goes to the back of my head kissing me with a passion I haven't felt in so long.. I don't know what this is honestly. It's not a hunger as if it's lust, like woth John.. it's, gentle, sensual and intimate. He breaks the kiss before leaning his head against mine. "Thank you for a memorable moment.. not just the kiss but everything tonight. I know I won't forget it.. thank you.. and you know where to find me if you want to see me again. there is no pressure and I understand either way.. but I do have to go this time.. just know I will never forget this." He states as he leans in pecking me lips before letting me go just to start backing away from me. "Be careful.. there is ice all over the place." He says with concern for me which is cute. He really looks conflicted, showing he doesn't want to go but knowing he had to. He gives me a little wave before he swings open the door just to head back into the building.