The Marine

Chapter 10

APRIL

The power to everything in the house switched off surrounding us with darkness. 

I pulled back from Blake almost quicker than lightning and heard almost a small groan come from him. What would have happened if the electricity never saved me? 

He would've kissed you. The voice in my head confirmed.

Somehow I felt glad that everything turned off because we would have done something stupid. We have just made up after a massive argument and now didn't seem like the time for any of this to happen.

We are friends and friends we will remain.

He told me he broke up from Abby yesterday at the club but what did he think I was? His rebound? 

"I'll go and check to see if its a fuse." I told them taking a deep breath and rising from the sofa unable to see anything. I felt extremely lucky to have my iPhone with me so I could use the torch.

I opened the cupboard across from the stairs and opened the fuse box, using my torch as the source of light. I guessed it must have been a neighbourhood cut out of electricity because the fuses were absolutely fine. 

I closed both the fuse box and the door and walked back through to the living room and realised I felt a little dizzy.

Ignoring it, I shined the torch in the living room directly on Blake and watched as he his his sensitive eyes from the strong beam of light.

"It's not a fuse, I just checked the box." I sighed, "Just a neighbourhood cut out I guess." I heard my Mum sigh in frustration and watched as Blake turned to face me with his eyes now settled with the light. 

"We should just stay here and wait it out, the power should be back on soon." I flashed the torch over to Mum and watched as she covered her eyes with a nod.

"I agree sweetie lets just wait this one out." I turned off the torch and took my seat next to Blake but it felt strange after what just almost happened.

The rain outside was like a massive storm in a movie. It made everything so cloudy that you wouldn't be able to see three feet in front of you.

"The rain is really bad" Blake said quietly from beside me. I looked over to him and he seemed hurt and confused.

Did he really want to kiss me? 

Honestly I wanted to kiss him since the second day of knowing him. He the only guy that I've ever really trusted, I'm just scared of getting hurt. I know he won't hurt me intentionally but it could always happen.

"Are you okay?" I whispered to him so that my Mum wouldn't hear.

I watched as he forced a smile and nodded then turned to my Mum who was getting up from her seat. Where was she going? What happened to waiting for the power to come back on?

"I'm tired sweetie. It's been a long day. See you in the morning." She smiled, " I love you." I smiled hearing that from her lips was always going to make me smile.

"Love you too Mum." I replied sweetly as she walked out of the living area leaving just me, Blake and pitch darkness.

I knew he was lying to me. I hated seeing him upset and he looked really cute as he sulked. Oh Blakey boy.

"What's wrong?" I urged softly as he rested back on the couch looking up to the ceiling. I could barely make his face out but he was beautiful as always.

"Nothing." He whispered blankly. 

"Blake please?" I pleaded but he still kept looking up at the ceiling.

"I'm fine." He whispered back blankly again. 

I bit my lip feeling nervous of what I was about to do. I watched his eyes closely as they zoomed into the ceiling and I shuffled over so I was sitting in his lap.

He still didn't look.

I pushed my leg around him so I was straddling him and pulled his head to look at me. I watched his eyes closely and I rested my forehead against his. I could smell his hot minty breath and it sent shivers down my spine.

"You drive me insane." He whispered still not taking his beautiful eyes of mine.

"Likewise." I whispered with a smirk. 

I closed my eyes relishing this moment of warmth. I felt soft lips against mine and I smiled at my successful plan. He was kissing me really gently waiting for me to return it and once I did his hands went to my back holding me close. He bit my bottom lip making me moan and his sweet tasting tongue was in my mouth exploring the new territory. I used my tongue to explore his mouth too and he tasted of mints. My hands went to the bottom of his hair and I began to pull and tug with small moans as he smirked.

I felt something hard beneath me and just to tease him I wiggled my hips making him groan and did his fingernails into my back. His lips came off mine and his soft angelic lips trailed kisses across my cheek and down my neck. He began to suck at a certain spot and it made my body shake with pleasure. I moaned and moaned as I continued to pull away at his hair.

Soon his lips found mine and he showed me who had dominance. I felt his hands travel down to my backside and squeezed slightly he placed soft gentle kisses on my swollen lips. He stopped gasping for air and put his head against mine. His eyes were dark and full of lust and honestly I didn't want to stop. I would have went all the way because he makes me feel so special and alive.

"Why did you stop?" I pouted like a child and he pulled back looking at my face and eyes in more detail. 

I watched as his eyes travelled from my face to my neck and he smiled before looking back up to me. His hand came from my back and wiped my lips before he placed it softly on my cheek with a small peck on the lips.

I tried to deepen it but he pulled away with a giggle, I huffed. His fingers laced through mine with his other hand and I watched as he kissed every finger. 

Within the last five minutes my feelings for Blake have went through the roof.

"Go on a date with me." I blushed as he had an intense look in his eyes. It's strange to think that someone as beautiful as him wants to go on a date with me.

"Do I have a choice?" I whispered shyly and almost squealed with excitement when he brought his lips back to mine.

"After a kiss like that?" He raised his brows," No way but it will be nicer if you said yes." I smiled and pretended to think about it making him groan with frustration.

"Yes." I told him confidently and his eyes lit up more powerful than I have ever seen them before.

Full of lust and want.

His lips went back to my swollen ones and I felt him smirk into it as he pulled me even closer so our chests were impacted.

That's pretty much how the rest of the night turned out. We just made out and each time the butterflies in my tummy got more intense. When I got to tired I snuggled into his chest and he put a blanket over us. 

I listen to his heart beat and it put me into a nice peaceful dreamy sleep.

BLAKE

My eyes slowly fluttered open with a yawn as I came to my senses. After April fell asleep I decided to make the decision of bringing her up to bed for three reasons:

1. It was freezing down stairs and a simple blanket was no help.

2. The sofa is hard and when you wake up in the morning you have a sore back.

3. I get to cuddle the girl I really like.

As we speak she has her head on my chest and her small hand entwined with mine. I know people say this a lot but when this girl sleeps she really does look like an angel. Any guy would kill to have her but with us dating, they'll have to go through me first.

I used my left hand to pull her brown curls away from her face and instantly I became aware of her rosy red cheeks, which made her even more cuter if possible.

I thought back to the kiss last night and please believe me when I say that no girl has ever kissed me like the before. The moment my lips hit hers I felt sparks of electricity charge through my veins. I feel like the kiss was well deserved since the amount of times I've wanted to kiss her had to get pushed to the back of my head.

Today is going to be our first date of many and I know exactly where we are going. There's a ice rink about an hours drive from here that I went to when I was a kid. The plan is to take her there with a flask of hot chocolate, have a skate, make out and then when we drive back home get her favourite ice cream, a couple of new movies and then spend some time with her Mum.

It was far too cold outside besides it is almost December.

"Mmmm" I watched April closely not making a move incase I woke her, " Good morning." Her head peeked up to see me and I watched as she slowly opened her eyes.

The room was dark because it was still slightly dark outside. The reason for that would be because its only six in the morning.

"Morning." I whispered pulling her hair away from her angelic face.

"I had the best sleep ever." I watched as she smirked when I smiled.

She adjusted herself so she was sitting up a little but also so that her head was just above mines.

"Really? Why would that be?" I asked her trying not to sound too smug but of course I know the answer.

"Because I got to cuddle into you." She whispered shyly with red cheeks making smile. Would I ever get used to those rosy red cheeks? I don't think I will.

"You've has the privilege to cuddle into me every Friday since we got back." I told her with a small smile.

"Yes but this one is special." She whispered back with a shy smile.

"Special? How?" I asked playing dumb on her. She looked so innocent but the only thought going through my head was me taking that from her.

It was a glorious thought.

"We are dating now." I felt tingles all over my skin and I could tell I was grinning but what she just said made me so happy.

"That's exactly what I wanted to hear baby." I leaned up and places my lips against her soft warm ones.

The kiss so far was beautiful but no matter how many times I tried to gain access she resisted. It made me feel a little irritated because I wanted taste her. I tried again but this time she pulled back from the kiss with heavy pants.

"Stop." She told me with a whiney voice. Ouch!

"Why?" I muttered sadly. She gave off a small giggle and kissed my cheek and it did make me feel better but just slightly.

"I have morning breath and so do you!" She giggled and sudden relief washed over me but then a new weight was on my shoulders.

"Your telling me if I want a real kiss I need to go home brush my teeth then come back?" I asked her in a complaining whiney voice. She rolled her eyes at looked to her en-suite bathroom.

"I'm sure I have a spare tooth brush Blake if your that desperate." She playfully slapped my chest and rolled her eyes before sitting up straight on the bed.

I watched as her face paled as she grabbed her stomach almost as if she was in pain. Instantly I leaned forward and wrapped my arms around her protectively. What's wrong with her?

"What's wrong? You ok?" I asked her in a rush trying to get her dazed attention on me.

She closed her eyes tightly before opening them again to look at me although this time she looked a little better but she was still slightly paler than usual.

"I'm fine although I think I may be coming down with a flu or something." She added a pretend laugh and started pulling at the bed sheets.

"I'll drive you to the doctors if you want it's fine by me all we ha-" she turned around placing her soft small hand against my mouth gently.

"I don't need a doctor, I'm fine." She yawned putting her head back on the pillow, " I guess I'm just tired since this whole week has caught up to me." I watched her more worried than anything.

I didn't want to see her ill at all, which is why I would be selfish if I insisted we go on a date besides the lake isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

"How about we stay in bed all day having cuddles and zoning out for some sleep? Our first date can always be tomorrow or something when your feeling better baby." I told her softly as I rubbed her back gently pulling her down next to me and wrapping my arms around her.

"Thank you." She placed a small peck on my lips and cuddled in more as I pulled the duvet back over the top of us to keep the warmth in and the winter coldness out.

"Your welcome baby." I stroked her hair and down her back as she yawned with a small smile. She really did look pale...not as bad as a complete ghost but in a few hours if she doesn't feel better, she could be.

APRIL

I woke up feeling a lot better than before and looked up to a sleeping Blake. I know earlier he was really worrying but I really didn't want him too. I knew what it was and its sort of embarrassing to tell him.

What girl what to tell the guy she has just started daring that she's having severely bad period cramps?

However, I still wanted to go on our date so I decided to sneak out of his big warm arms and walk to the bathroom to have a warm quick shower.

I used my favourite shampoo and my coconut body wash before stepping out and getting dried. I plugged in my hair dryer and dried my hair into its natural curls while adding a few more with my curling wand.

I was about to put on my clothes when I realised the problem...they were still in my room with a sleeping Blake. Well he better be sleeping because I'm only in a towel.

I peeked out the door and realised he wasn't even in my room which means he went down stairs and I have time to get them. I tip toed over to my closet and looked around trying to decided what to wear.

It was really cold outside so shorts, skirts and dresses were out of the equation. I decided on a pair of black winter leggings, knee high brown leather boots, a white long sleeved top, my wine red cardigan and my red thigh length winter jacket. I looked in my drawers just at the side and found my cream gloves and scarf along with the hat.

"You smell beautiful." A husky whisper told me, making me gasp as his big warm arms wrapped around my waist securely.

BLAKE! I'm only in a towel!

"Blake I'm only in a towel." I told him turning around in his arms so we were chest to chest. My arms had no where to go so I put them on his chest pushing a little.

"It doesn't bother me. I just want to tell you to wrap up warm and if you get anymore pain like earlier were coming straight back home. Understand?" He asked in a soft voice lifting his hand up to my warm cheek.

"Yeah but you shouldn't worry it's nothing." He leaned down giving me a quick peck on the lips and honestly I think he's grown addicted to kisses right now.

"Fine." He groaned, " Get dressed and lets go and enjoy our day." I smiled and turned around in his arms picking up my clothes and heading back to the bathroom to get changed.

Once we were both ready I had to take time to adjust to the hotness of Blake. He was wearing grey Hollister sweats with the matching black hoodie. His white top was skin tight and you could see every flex of each muscle as he drove the car to a unknown location.

He even had a really nice smell that made my mouth water every time I inhaled.

"What's wrong?" I snapped out of my dazed and looked up to Blake. I knew for a fact my cheeks were blushing.

"Nothing." I told him honestly with a small smile although he didn't look convinced.

"Is it because I haven't told you the location of our date?" He asked curiously with a raised eyebrow as he took his eyes of the road momentarily.

"No." I once again told him truthfully. He eyed me suspiciously before he turned back to face me.

"Ok then." He dragged out slowly. God that smell.

"You smell nice." I mumbled before I could even stop myself.

When I looked back up to him with bright pink cheeks he was smirking before it turned onto a full on grin as he stopped at a red light.

"I now know why you were in a daze." He chuckled, " Couldn't keep your eyes off me while I drive." He added smugly and I scoffed and turned my head to the window.

"Shut up!" I whined, " Your ego is so big it's almost unhealthy." I grumbled.

The silence was too much so I turned my head to say something and before I could soft lips were planted on mine as his hands cupped my cheeks, which were a blaze.

"Your the only girl that I want to look at me and think 'damn he's hot'." I giggled as he entwined his hands with mine and gave the back of it a small kiss, " I'm yours only." He added huskily making my heart melt.

"I'm yours only." He grinned as I giggled.

I watched as he drove with one hand and kept ours entwined across the centre console. I stroked his palm embracing the warmth that was radiating from him. 

The ice skating was amazing and although I have never skated before I felt like I was the instructor and Blake was the student. It was really sweet of him to think of this idea for our first date and all day he has made me feel special.

We had a deep chat about what I want to do in life and I told him the truth. I wanted to work with ill babies and children that need help to get better.

I felt really happy and sad for two reasons when we talked about him being a marine:

1. I was happy because he's doing a really good thing for this world and he enjoys it so much.

2. I was sad because I know that in a few days he will be leaving for two weeks to go back to a war zone.

I really like Blake and I don't want him to get hurt but I don't want to sound like a whiney girl stopping him from doing what he loves the most.

It would be wrong.

He told me that he would write every few days and call when he had the chance, which made me feel instantly better.

I watched as he laughed having a joke with my Mum and I smiled when she laughed genuinely. They both exchanged hugs and Blake looked to me with a big smile on his face showing his pearly whites.

I'm so lucky to be dating someone that's so dedicated, caring, kind, beautiful and brave. I realised that I'm not going to let his departure matter until the day he leaves and that right now I just want to spend every minutes I have with him.

I knew if my Dad was here he would be proud of me for dating someone like Blake, he would why him just like I do.

"You ok Baby girl?" I smiled and snuggled back into his chest wondering how he managed to sneak up on me like that.

"I'm beginning to get a little jealous of you and my Mum." I told him playfully trying to hide my chuckle.

"Are you serious?" He turned me around in his arms and wrapped his arms around my waist, " If it wasn't for your beautiful Mother I would have never met you." He admitted resting his forehead against mine, "I'm grateful that's all because I really like you." He admitted with a small smile on his face as I felt the butterflies in my stomach with a blush.

"I really like you too Blake." His head dipped down and he granted a soft passionate kiss on my lips.