Time and Again

Next Time

Chapter 9

Next Time.

Jessie looked up at me with lustful eyes. “Do you want me to continue?”

“God yes.” I breathed out. “Wait, do you have protection?” I asked hopefully.

“s**t!” he exclaimed. “I honestly didn’t even think of that.” He groaned again and buried his face in my stomach.

“Damn. Well, maybe next time. I should probably get on some birth control if we are going to move this relationship forward.” I laid my head back on the couch with a sigh. Jessie looked up at me with his chin resting in my stomach.

“I could just stay right here though.” He smiled as I looked down at him over my still naked breasts.

“I’m sure you would.” I laughed, “how about a compromise?”

“What did you have in mind?” he said while gently kissing my stomach.

“How about a PG rated sleep over?” I smirked.

“Hmmmm, maybe PG-13.” He replied with a smirk of hisown.

“Deal.” I laughed and Jessie made his way back to my mouth and kissed me between my giggles. I pushed him away and sat up to look for my top. I couldn’t find it so I ran to my bedroom to grab my pajamas, and threw them on. I walked back out in my cotton shorts and baggy shirt. Jessie’s eyes popped open wide.

“Well, I might like that outfit better than the last one.” Jessie said while wrapping his hands around my waist. I pushed my arms under his and hugged him. We stood there like that for a few minutes, when my stomach growled. “Hmmm, I could give you something to eat.” He said pushing his pelvis into mine, with a suggestive look. I laughed again.

“What happened to pg13? Maybe we should stick to popcorn.” I said rolling my eyes, and walking towards the kitchen.

“If you say so ma’am.” Jessie replied with a light smack on my behind. I reached in to the cupboard and pulled out a bag of popcorn from the box. “Holy cow, do you have enough popcorn lady?” Jessie made fun of my Costco sized box.

“Clearly you don’t know me at all. Popcorn is a staple for us.” I stated sarcastically.

“Steak, Popcorn, Sunflowers, am I missing anything else?” He asked me.

“Hmmm….sci-fi, fantasy, books, movies, camping, and men with big trucks.” I told him with a grin and a wink. Jessie gently pushed me against the counter and moved his face close to mine, so close I thought he would kiss me again. Instead he said, “ So, all men with big trucks, orrrrrr just certain ones?”

“Well, there is this one guy…” I trailed off.

“Point me in the direction so I can kick his ass.” Jessie growled. I suppressed a giggle. Instead I reached around and grabbed his ass with both hands causing him to jump in surprise.

“Its right here.” I said giving it a good squeeze.

“I’m pretty sure that’s above our channel rating little miss.” He chuckled. I gave him another squeeze and a quick kiss before turning around to get the popcorn from the microwave and dumping it into a bowl. We went back to the couch to eat our snack, and I started to turn the TV on.

“Charlotte wait. I want to ask you about something. “ Jessie said looking at me.

“Okay, go for it.” I replied. Suddenly Jessie looked nervous, he shifted in his seat and cleared his throat.

“So, I know we haven’t known each other long, and I don’t want to pressure you to move too fast. But I want you to know, I really like you. I haven’t really dated since my ex left, so I don’t even remember what all the rules are. But I don’t want to play games, or mess with your feelings.” He paused looking down at his lap again. “ I guess I just need you to know that I’m happy with where we are, and I’m also happy with more if that’s what you want too. Again, no pressure. I’m here though.” He smiled and looked at me expectantly.

“Thank you for telling me that. I really like you too.” Jessie’s smile was amazing right now. “ My history with men, hasn’t been great, but I can tell you are different. My issue is just learning to trust and letting go of the past hurt and fear.” Jessie intertwined our fingers, and gave me a soft kiss.

“I’ll do my best to protect your heart.” He said simply.

“And I’m with you about the rules.” I told him. “I think we should just do what feels right for us, and our kids. Forget the stupid rules. We aren’t fifteen.” I said with a laugh.

“Perfect!” Jessie exclaimed and tackled me down on the couch and kissed me hard while laying on top of me. His tongue pushed in to my mouth and I opened readily for him. His hand reached down and hiked my leg up til my knee was next to his hip, and he squeezed my thigh gently, and rubbed his thumb closer to my hip. I groaned and bit his bottom lip gently holding it in my teeth for a moment. Jessie kissed down my neck, and moved his hand from my thigh up to my chest. I could feel the arousal and heat between my legs, and the ache to have more of him.

His own arousal pressed against me, and I thought of all the things I wanted to do with him. I was just about to let go of my inhibitions and say ‘f**k it’, when Jessie suddenly pulled away. “The following scenes have been beeped out to due rating restrictions.” He said with a serious face.

“Oh you tease!” I yelled slapping his chest. I sat up and scooched closer to him so my side was against his. He wrapped an arm around my shoulder and pulled me close. I put the popcorn bowl on my lap and we both reached in for some. I turned on some reruns of ‘Friends’ not bothering to ask Jessie what he wanted to watch. I peeked at him from the corner of my eye and saw him intently watching the screen and munching his popcorn. I smirked.

Humpf, he didn’t complain at all. Nice. I thought to myself.

We finished two episodes of Friends, and my eyes were getting heavy. It was nearly ten.

“Why don’t you head to bed, and I’ll make myself comfy on the couch.” Jessie offered. I rolled my eyes, turned the TV off, grabbed his hand, and pulled him with me to my room. “Well, if you’re sure.” He said when we entered the room.

“PG13.” I reminded him with a fake stern look. He saluted me military style, and promptly dropped his pants to the floor revealing his dark blue boxer briefs, which hugged all his parts to perfection. He pulled off his button up shirt and laid it over the chair in my room, leaving just his white t-shirt and boxers.

Jesus take the wheel. I groaned inwardly. I have no clue how I will resist this man all night. Jessie raised his eyebrow and looked at me quizzically while pointing back and forth to the different sides of the bed.

“I sleep on the right side.” I smiled at his antics. Without another word, he crawled into to bed and then held then patted my spot. “One sec.” I said quickly running to the bathroom and taking care of my business. When I opened the door Jessie was standing there.

“Toothbrush?” he asked. I turned and reached in to the cabinet and handed him a new toothbrush, then walked around him, just as he smack my ass again causing me to jump and squeal. I turned to yell at him, and he closed the door in my face quickly. I could hear him chuckling on the other side.

That stinker. Good thing he’s cute.

I padded to my room, and decided to get my things ready for tomorrow while I waited for Jessie. I was just about finished when I dropped my earring on the floor. I knelt down to pick it up and it rolled under the bed. With a groan I bent over farther to reach under and grab it. Just as I placed my fingers around it I heard, “ Sweet Jesus, that is one fine ass.” I sat up and turned to see Jessie standing in the doorway ogling me. I rolled my eyes and grinned. I put my earrings away and found him in my bed. He again patted my side, to which I happily climbed in. He held the blanket up for me while I made myself comfy, then he spooned his body around mine and wrapped his arm around me. I let out a big sigh.

“Good night beautiful. “ he whispered in my ear.

“That’s so much better than a text message.” I replied softly. “Goodnight Jessie.” And it was really good.