why me

3

"Jake what's my surprise?" I ask questioningly.

"What goes perfect after a night of fun?" Jake asks me.

I lean over the side of the car and rest my head on the door, letting the sound of the road lul me.

"A nap." I reply.

Jake laughs "no you dork. Cake."

"Your keeping me up for cake?" I ask

"Not just any cake. But cake from your favorite bakery." He replies.

"You didn't. Did you drive all the way to wellington to buy me a chocolate cake?" I reply with a bit more pep in my voice.

"Ow I did. And not just chocolate cake banana caramel as well." He replies.

"OH my gosh Jake youre the best!"

Jake pulls the car into my parking lot and puts on the breaks, the old Chevy engine finally taking a rest.

"Come on let go inside and dig in." He replies.

The moon was full on that cold winter night. The streets frosted over and well lit by the street lights. Jake opened my door as I grabbed the cakes in the back, the surprise revealed.

Inside we sat comfortably on the couch nibbling at our desserts. Jake humming as he ate I sat and looked at him. Really looked at him. His long angular nose, framed well by high cheek bones and a full mouth. His eyes left his cake and peirced into mine.

"Checking out the goods." He says with a smile.

"Just wondering where that ego comes from." I reply.

"From my dashing personality. You can't tell me you have gotten swept up in it yet." His eyes twinkle with mischief.

"And what if I say I have?" I prod

"Then I'd say your a lucky lady because I just so happen to have been swept up too." Jake leans in and I freeze.

His eyes open and he stares down at me on the couch.

"I like you megan." He says in a husky voice, and something in me snapped.

I lunge for him not caring that cake is still in my hand. His lips are soft I notice as mine reach his. He set down his cake and takes me in his arms, the kiss so passionate I fear ill faint.

I break away for a moment "are we just drunk?" I ask half delirious

"I'm not drunk are you drunk?" He asks me.

"I am very drunk but I am also very, very much wanting this to happen." I reply.

He looks up at me and takes me in his arms again and kisses me softly.

"I very very much want this to happen too." He replies.

"Should we go in the bedroom?" I ask completely ready to be taken away.

"So eager" He teases.

"Jake I'm serious" I reply and his teasing smile turns to a soft one.

"Not yet megs. Let watch a show first. Settle down a bit." He replies.

I pout but comply, snuggling up to his warn frame. He grabs the remote and flicks on a trash t.v. show. The sounds already starting to lul me to sleep. I eventually nod off on Jake, only waking when I notice his comforting presence missing.

"Jake" I call out.

"I'm in the bedroom." I hear a reply.

"What are you doing in there I thought we were sleeping on the couch." I grogily get up from my spot.

I hear foot steps as Jake rushes out "ow no no no I have one more surprise for you sleepy head." He says

I wrap my arms around his neck and lean into him, still groggy from sleep.

"A sexy kind of surprise?" I ask.

He tilts my head down and greedily devours my lips. My breath coming hot and heavy in seconds, our bodies coming closer together.

"Yes a sexy kind of surprise." He rasps out.

I grin at him like a loon. This man. This sexy man was going to be all mine tonight. After all these years of loving this person it was finally happening.

"OK player. I'm game. Let's go." I turn towards the bed room but Jake stops me.

"Just a second there. We have to wait a little longer for this surprise. Let me get you a drink first." We with that we make our way towards the couch again, jake pouring me a drink in the kitchen.

"Here you are." He says

"This is my last drink Jake. I've had enough." I reply.

"No worries."

After a few sips of my drink my head begins to swim. "Jake I think I had too much." I say

"Take just a few more sips and let's head to the bedroom." He says

"One more." I take a giant swig but it only make my head swim more. "I don't think... was there something in that....."

"Shhhh" Jake says

The room is spinning at that point. The walls melting into each other. "Jake?!" I croak out.

"Itll all be over soon beautiful I swear." Jake replies. I try to get up but Jake forcefully pulls me back down.

"Ypu won't pass out for long with this much. Don't worry I promise I'll take care of you." Jake says

I begin to cry as my body goes numb and my head continues to swim.

"Why?!" I cry out.

"You'll know soon" Jake says.