A New Hope

Chapter 2

I just looked at him dumbfounded, trying to sort out my thoughts. That kiss had my head spinning and confused, like I never been kissed before. Were all kisses supposed to feel like that, has every other guy just been doing it wrong? I stopped thinking about the kiss and looked back at my first class seat.

"Wait...fuck this was your doing?! Gabriel whatever your last name is, you can't just do that for a f*****g stranger! I have no idea what it cost you, but I can't afford it, so take it back!" I turned back to him and glared. He looked taken a back and slightly hurt at my reaction.

"Most people would say thank you, but its already done and money isn't an issue. Plus you might be strange but you don't feel like a stranger to me and an hour wasn't enough... And you can't go kissing a guy and run off like that expecting him not to pursue you!" he returned my glare then started to chuckle.

"Look I'm sorry I didn't ask first, but it didn't cost much and money isn't an issue. I just wanted your company and for you to be more comfortable. Please stay?" he spoke softly to me and gave me the biggest puppy dog eyes making my heart melt just a little. He grabbed my hands and kissed them again giving me goose bumps as I let out a big sigh.

I always had bad luck and very few were this nice to me unless they wanted something from me in return. Since I was fifteen I lived on my own and had to fight and scrummage for everything I needed and most times I would ignore the things I wanted. Surviving in Canada on your own isn't that hard, but it often puts you in the lower class and you never dream you'd be flying first class. I bit my lip while staring at him waiting patiently for my reply.

"Okay but I dont have anything to give you in return... and don't even think about wasting anymore money on me Gabe... and thanks... asshole" I pouted to him while I sat down, I tried to look mad but couldn't help but smile at how much better this seat was. He grinned at me and leaned over me while I sat in my seat with his face close to mine. I could the electricity between us as I started to get hot and bothered. I leaned forward to meet his lips and he pulled away while reclining my seat raising my feet. Gabriel laughed as my eyes went wide and leaned in and kissed my forehead.

"I don't need anything in return, seeing you smile is more than enough and its not wasting money. Your welcome... even if that was a horrible way to thank a guy" he said to me as he sat down in his own chair.

The flight attendants did their safety spiel as our plane left the gate and in no time we were in the air. I was checking out all the perks that came with my first class seat. I had a big reclining seat, a smaller seat off to the side, privacy curtain, a much bigger TV, a blanket and pillow, and a bedside table. I couldn't help but smile as I stretched out my arms and legs just because I could. I heard Gabriel chuckle and I turned to look at him and he looked truly happy watching me.

"What?!" I asked, "this is amazing, you act like this is just a basic seat!" he kept smiling and just kind of shrugged his shoulders.

"Well for me this is a basic seat, I've never flown economy and I'm a frequent flyer... but I'm glad your so happy with it!" even his smooth deep voice was dreamy. He got up and sat on the chair next to mine. Just him being closer to me made me start to get flustered again. I felt drawn to him like he was still way to far away from me. I just stared at him thinking about what he said. Remembering he never really told me what he does for work.

"You kind of dodged my question before of what you do for work" I stated raising my eyebrows at him. He looked thoughtful for a moment and rubbed the back of his neck.

"Well my Grandpa was an asshole to everyone but me... when he died a few years ago he left me everything including his companies. I've also took over and started a few of my own. I'm kind of drawn to opportunities, so I've done pretty well for myself. Although I've had to learn some of the opportunities aren't from the company being successful, but failing and taking over their clients and contacts." Gabriel explained to me modestly.

"Huh so companies, like how many? And what kind of companies?" I asked him intrigued and a little intimidated. Making me question why this majorly successful hunk was going out of his way to be nice to me.

"Uhm well let's just say a lot of companies" he said looking down for a moment before meeting my eyes again. "And they range from hair salons to oil and gas, I've recently started a roofing company working with insurance because all the hail damage we've been getting around Calgary" he told me me as he leaned forward and rested his arms on my legs because I was sitting with the recliner up. I felt his warmth from his arms and it heated up my whole body, wanting him even closer.

"Holy s**t, look at you go. So your obviously well off... so now I'm even more confused to why your single and why your being so nice to me." I blurted out eyeing him up and blushing not really wanting to hear his answer. He just laughed and traced his hand on my calf over one of the zombie designs on my leggings. He was looking at my calf while he traced the design while thinking and making me nervous about what he would say.

"Well I don't know why but I just feel drawn to you Hope. It sounds stupid to say, but I feel like we're connected in a way I can't put my finger on." he spoke softly as he spoke still looking at his hands. "And I mean come on look at you, you're a gorgeous smart ass girl who actually knows how to work!" he looked up smiling at me with that boyish grin again making me blush again and look at my own hands.

So I'm not crazy he feels the connection too, but why me. He could have a supermodel if he wanted or a brilliant doctor or a room full of girls falling all over him. And why at the same time did it just make sense that he would feel the connection. I never felt like I belonged with anyone or anywhere before, could this be what that feels like?

"Uhm excuse me, would you two like anything to eat or drink?" the flight attendant asked making us both look up.

"Two Ceasars please" Gabriel replied to the flight attendant, she nodded and pulled the curtain closed behind her. He turned back to me and raised his eye brows with a smirk on his lips.

"Hey its a curtain not a door and just because you got me first class doesn't mean your getting me into the mile high club too!" I wagged my finger at him and he just laughed at me again.

"Thats not why I got you up here, but I mean if you want to join I'd be more than happy to oblige you" Gabriel winked at me making me bite my lip and wish his hands were higher up my legs.

"I'm not the type of girl to f**k a guy I just met on a plane, even though your very tempting Gabe" I wink back at him, this time making him bite his lip and smile. Making me want him even more, but its true I'm never the type of person that enjoyed much public displays of affection. Holding hands and a kiss was fine, but anything more just made me hyper aware that anyone could see and think less of me. I'm not frigid and enjoy feeling sexy, but behind closed doors after a few dates or on the rare occasion a one night stand.

"I never thought you were, but a guy can hope... and be more tempting" he spoke seductively to me as he leaned forward moving his hands up my legs making my heart speed up and feel the want for him throughout my body.

We the drink trolly stop outside the curtain and he winked at me again and sat up strait.

"Two Ceasars" the flight attendant said as she opened the curtain and placed down our drinks. "How are you enjoying the upgrade?" she looked at Gabriel then back to me smirking.

"Its fantastic! And thank you for the drinks" I smiled back at her, feeling a little embarrassed by what she must be thinking.

"Your very welcome, let me know if there's anything else I can get for you two!" she shut the curtain behind her and we could hear the trolley roll away.

I pulled my recliner in and grabbed the drinks handing him one. "let me guess, your not gonna let me pay for these either?" I half scowl at him.

"Well that would just be silly" he scoffed and laughed at the dirty look I shot them. "Don't worry they're complimentary so I'm not paying either"

"Well I can't argue with that!" I admitted and cheersed him again. I could get used to looking at that strong handsome face and adorable dimples.

"So how long have you lived in Calgary Hope?"

"Uhm about six months. Its an alright city and its nice being close to the mountains, but I prefer the ocean. How about yourself?" I asked him noticing we both already finished our drinks. It seems like he could hold his liquor well, he didn't look tipsy at all. I felt tipsy and a bit giddy, but it would take a lot more to get me drunk.

He leaned forward kissed my forehead and grabbed my cup, stood up and went out into the aisle to ask for more. I smiled at how sweet that was, but at the same time made me crave more. I think every girl loves to be kissed on the forehead and have their hair tucked behind their ear, but not many guys do the sweet little things. Not for me at least, even with the very few boyfriends I've had over the years.

Gabriel walked back in and I couldn't help eyeing him up and down. He was over six feet tall and well built in a thick way, but not in the steroid gym rat big way. His shoulders we're broad and held the perfect posture. He had sleeves on both his arms, but nothing past his wrist. I imagine he wears suits for work and even tho he's covered in ink you wouldn't be able to tell. He was admiring my hand tattoos early at the bar and probably because he wants them, but doesn't for professional reasons. I always worked labour or construction jobs and could care less what people thought of my tattoos.

"You like what you see?" he smirked noticing me undressing him with my eyes. He chuckled as I looked away and he sat down again. "where were we... right. I actually live in a few places, Calgary, Victoria, and Toronto. I travel between them a lot, but I prefer Victoria the most."

I looked at him surprised, even after telling me vaguely about his work, i didn't think he'd have three homes, he must be a millionaire. I didn't want to ask how rich he was, because I dont like judging people by whats in their wallet.

"I can see why you'd prefer it, I lived near Vancouver for a bit and its breath taking out there, that and it has the best winters in the country! Its crazy expensive though"

"It is beautiful and I love being on the ocean. How many places have you lived?" Gabriel questioned me as he slouched in the small chair trying to get more comfortable.

"hmmm I lived in almost all the provinces. I usually move every year or so.... You know if your uncomfortable you can sit in your own seat and we can still talk" I told him as he adjusted himself more in the small chair.

"Am I in your personal space?" he asked looking concerned. His eyes analyzing my face.

"No I want you close" I blurted and started to blush as he smiled and raised his eyebrows. "I mean your fine where you are, but I want you to be comfortable" I back peddled while he smiled even bigger.

"Wouldn't matter if I was on the floor, I'd rather be right next to you" he winked at me. "why do you move so often?"

"Smooth talker... it was just my mom and I, but she passed away when I fifteen. Instead of going into the system I just lived on my own and I moved around a lot because I never felt like I belonged or the need to stay in one place." I shrugged and his face softened in a sympathetic way.

The flight attendant brought us our drinks and closed the curtain again. Gabriel got up to pass me my drink, but first he kissed my forehead again. I think he grabbed the drinks just for the excuse to kiss me.

"I'm sorry about your mom, that's pretty rough. So you don't have any other family that would take you in?" Gabriel asked sympathetically while placing a hand on my knee. I know he meant it in a comforting way but his touch just made me want to be behind closed doors.

"Thanks, but its old news. Its true when they say it gets easier with time. My grandparents were alive at the time but they didn't need a wild teenager added to their plate and I never knew my father, but I like to think I did alright raising myself. I was probably less wild then other teens because I had to do the whole adulting thing too" Gabriel chuckled at the last part then grabbed my hand with his free hand and started tracing my tattoos with his thumb. His light touch was giving me goosebumps and how tiny my hands looked in his was such a turn on.

We sat in a comfortable silence for a few moments with my hand in his as we finished our drinks. I gently pulled my hand from his and set our cups on the table. He watched me do this but he was giving me that look again, that was more than lust, like he was trying to figure out a complex puzzle.

"Alright Gabe get up!" I motioned to him as he looked at me confused, "go sit in your seat and I'll take a turn sitting on the little chair" I ordered him as I grabbed my blanket and pillow.

He looked like he was gonna argue, but then a devilish grin came across his face and he went back to his seat without a word. I followed him and closed the curtain behind me, I turned to sit on the small chair. Gabriel grabbed my hand and pulled me onto his lap, making me gasp in surprise. He tucked my hair behind my ear and started kissing me softly and I was in heaven. His breath was hot but smelt sweet despite the drinks we had, his body heat was inviting and enticing. I hold his face and kiss his lips a little, instantly causing him to wrap his arms around me tighter. He slips his tongue into my mouth deepening our kiss and a small moan escapes me. I nibble his bottom lip and can feel him get a bit hard underneath me. Gabriel stops suddenly and I lean in to continue the kiss causing him to smirk and bite his lip.

"Mmm Hope if you keep this up your joining the mile high club right here and now" Gabriel tells me as he runs his hand along my side making me lean into him more while closing my eyes.

I rest my hands on his chest and just want to keep kissing him, like he's my new addiction. His touch was like heaven, his kisses the sweetest dessert and I wasn't satisfied with the sample. I leaned in biting his lip and kissing him again, he tightens his grip on me then sighs. Pulling me back with ease he just stares at me aroused and amused.

"I'm serious you bite my lip or kiss me like that again, I'm f*****g you right here right now. The whole plane will hear your moans before I'm done with you. I dont know what it is about you, but your driving me crazy and I won't be able to contain myself" he told me with a stern look on his face that somehow made him even sexier.

Gabriel's face softened as he saw me start to pout then realize where I was. I got so caught up in the moment that I completely forgot we were on a plane and that thin curtain wasn't sound proof and couldn't stop any intruders. How did a kiss make me lose control and make me so wet. I start to blush and go to stand up but Gabriel holds me down.

"I didn't say you couldn't stay on my lap"

"Gabe I don't want to join the mile high club, but now you got me all we-"

"STOP!" he interrupted me and closed his eyes trying to control himself but I could feel him getting bigger underneath me. "Alright we're just gonna throw on a movie and then try to get some sleep, its almost midnight anyways" he told me while he reclined both of us in the chair.

"Well fine, but you can't go kissing me like that again either because you apparently make me lose control" I told him as I adjusted myself on top of him.

I heard him take a deep breath in as I inadvertently rubbed up again his d**k. He sighed once I got comfortable wrapping one arm around me while he flipped through movies, picking a random one to watch, knowing neither of us would be paying attention.

My body felt like it was on fire cuddled up on top of Gabriel. He gave off a lot of body heat, but it was the electricity between us that was making me hot and yearning to say f**k it and just straddle him and let him have his way with me. He gently had his arms around me as I had my head on his chest, not even bothering to look at the TV. I was gently running my finger along his collar bone making him shiver a little bit.

"Hope... even thats too much" he apologized and kissed me on the top of my head.

"Fine" I said sleepily back.

Not long after that I fell asleep on Gabriel's chest.