Hunting the Fox

Chapter 11

A knock on Kiera's front door woke her. Bleary-eyed Kiera opened her eyes slowing and stared at the ceiling confused and sleepy daze. She noticed that she was lying on the couch and turning her head she saw the television was still playing a show. She glanced over at her phone and saw it on the coffee table. For some odd reason the screen was cracked.

Sitting up, Kiera scratched her head wondering why it was cracked. Suddenly she remembered the events from earlier in the day, from finding the phone to the attack in the alley. Kiera picked up her phone with a shudder. Looking through the cracked screen, she saw it was 7:00pm.

'I have been asleep for 5 hours.' Kiera thought shaking her head to clear the cobwebs. 'I don't even remember falling asleep.'

Another knock at the door and Kiera stood up on shaky legs. Her body groaned in protest as she stretched upward. She felt a small headache forming in the back of her head.

"Hold on." Kiera called out in a drowsy voice, walked over to the door, and opened it, while running her fingers through her copper red hair. As she tried to clear out some tangles, she saw Ryan standing at the door holding two bags.

"Can I interest my sleeping beauty in some Thai food and a movie?" Ryan asked smiling as he held up the bags.

"Mm," moaned Kiera as her stomach growled in protest over the smells of the food, "Yes please."

"Looks like someone was sleeping?" Ryan asked.

Kiera heard concern in his voice. She saw him smile at her disheveled look. She knew she must look like a mess right now. She gave him a lopsided grin.

"Yes," Kiera replied rubbing her eyes, "It has been one of those days and I think the pills are supposed to make me drowsy." Kiera let out a loud yawn.

"Shall I come back tomorrow?" Ryan suggested.

Kiera c****d her eyebrow when she noticed Ryan scanning the living room.

"There are no bad guys in my condo and I really do not want to be alone tonight." Kiera said giving him a tired smile.

Before Ryan could say, anything more Kiera grabbed his arm and pulled him inside. She wrapped her arms around him wanting to feel him close to her.

"I just want to be sure." Ryan said hugging her back.

"What movie did you get?" Kiera asked quickly changing the subject.

"Some thriller, I remembered how you loved those movies."

"Hmm," Kiera said looking at him thoughtfully, "If I remember right. You liked to make me watch those movies so I would stay close to you during the movie."

"Well I worked didn't it" Ryan smirked.

"Yes it did." Kiera smiled brightly and kissed him on the cheek.

She walked towards the kitchen, pulled out some wine, plates, glasses and they both sat down. Kiera poured wine into a glass for Ryan and herself. Ryan dished out the Kaphrao mu ra Khao and Phat Thai Kung.

"Where did you find this place?" Kiera asked.

"Found it by accident while I was out." Ryan said with a shrug.

Hearing her stomach growl again, she dug into her Thai food. She could not believe how amazing the food tasted. After a while, she noticed Ryan had stopped eating. She looked up to see Ryan watching her with a comical look on his face. Suddenly she noticed some of the noodles were hanging out of her mouth.

"That is quite a look Kiera." Ryan laughed and quickly snapped a picture with his phone.

Kiera's mouth dropped open in embarrassment as Ryan took the picture. She swallowed the noodles quickly, "You delete that picture right now Ryan."

"Oh no," Ryan said shaking his head, "That I an awesome picture, the best one yet."

"Ryan, I'm warning you." Kiera gave him a stern look.

"And what are you going to do?" Ryan smirked.

Narrowing her eyes, Kiera stuck out her tongue.

"Be careful with that tongue." He smirked.

Talk of the day filled the rest of dinner. Kiera did not have much to off, since she slept most of it away. After dinner Ryan said, "I almost forgot, but I took the liberty of getting you a new phone." Ryan stood up, producing a new smart phone from his jacket, and placed it next to her.

"Oh Ryan, you did not have to do that." Kiera stood up slowly, wincing a bit, and kissed him.

Kiera felt Ryan's arms embrace her and he kissed her back. Ryan's tongue pushed pass her lips and Kiera felt warmth spread through her body. Kiera pressed against Ryan, shivered with anticipation as Ryan ran his hand down her back and cupped her bottom. Kiera gasped in surprise, and then she laughed aloud as Ryan scooped her up into his arms and carried her into the bedroom.

Lying her down gently onto the bed, Ryan lied down next to her and kissed her again on the lips. Kiera moaned as his hand slid down her body. She arched her back a little, as Ryan rubbed and squeezed her breast through her shirt and bra. Her n*****s hardened at his caress. Kiera gasped slightly as Ryan circled his thumbs over the bumps in her bra. Still kissing, she felt Ryan's hand move away from her breast and down her stomach. She moaned louder as his hand slipped under the waistband of her shorts and between her legs. His fingers rubbed over her panties as Kiera moved her hips.

Kiera stopped kissing Ryan and gasped in pleasure as his hand slipped under her panties and slid a finger between her lips. She curled her toes and bit her lower lip as she felt his finger encircle her sensitive spot. Ryan licked the side of her neck and then nibbled on her earlobe. Kiera kept her eyes closed and felt his other hand slid under her shirt and bra.

"Mm that feels good." Kiera moaned pushing her breast into his warm hand.

She felt him use fingers to rub her hard n*****s as his other hand rubbed lightly against her sensitive spot. Kiera sucked in breath as he pinched one of her n*****s. She felt pleasure rushing through her body, as she was close to an orgasm, Kiera grinded her hips against his finger as he slid into her. He used the palm of his hand to keep pressure on her sensitive nub as he thrust his finger in her.

"Oh Ryan don't stop." Kiera moaned loudly pushing back to meet his finger and gripping the bed sheets.

Kiera's body shook as she cried out in pleasure. The orgasm rocked her body as she tensed. Every muscle in her body tensed and she felt Ryan's fingers gently caressing her between her legs and on her breast. She felt her body relax and she took a deep shuttering breath.

"I want you now." She murmured with her eyes still closed. She was enjoying the feeling of his hands still caressing her body.

"Are you sure?" Ryan asked, "You feeling up to it?" Ryan moved his hand out of her shorts and grabbed the waistband.

Kiera felt her shorts and panties slid past her bottom and down her legs.

"I think so?" Kiera said spreading her legs, as she lifted her hips and felt him between her thighs a sharp pain lanced through her head.

Kiera grabbed her head with her hands and cried out in pain. She shut her eyes tightly, seeing stars of light blossom behind her eyelids. Another stab of pain and Kiera arched her back crying out again.

"Kiera," Ryan called out her name as she held her head and gritted her teeth.

The sharp pain left her head as quickly as it came, leaving her exhausted. Kiera still held her head, eyes shut tight, and breathing heavily. Sweat broke out over her body and she felt it run down her forehead.

"Kiera are you ok?" Ryan asked kneeling besides her.

Still clutching her head, Kiera slowly opened her eyes to look at Ryan's worried expression. His china blue eyes were wide with fear.

'What was that?' Kiera thought, 'Side-effects from the concussion?'

"I'm okay," Kiera breathed out, "Probably a side-effect from the concussion." She still held her head.

"Should we go to the hospital?" Ryan asked

"No," Kiera answered, "It passed." She mustered a weak smile, hoping that it would show she was feeling better.

"I think we should hold off on those strenuous activities for now. At least until you feel better." Ryan said smiling down at her, but she knew he was worried.

"But I want you now." Kiera pouted and curled her hand around the waistband of his jeans.

"When you are feeling better Kiera." Ryan moved her hand away.

Kiera saw that he wanted her badly, but she also saw how worried he looked. In addition, she knew that he could see the pain on her face.

"Ok," Kiera sighed dramatically crossing her arms and lying back, "That does not mean you get out of snugging with me and the movie."

"You are one special woman." Ryan said and leaned over to kiss her.

Kiera kissed him back. After the kiss, Kiera remembered something about what Ryan was doing today.

"Were you able to talk to your contact?" Kiera asked as she sat up slowly.

Ryan gave her a sidelong look of do we have to talk about this now.

"What?" Kiera blurted out, giving Ryan an innocent look.

"Yes, they found the two guys who attacked you today." Ryan said shaking his head, "The police were not kidding, you did quite a number on them."

"Well living Chicago a girl needs to learn how to defend herself." Kiera said proudly holding up her fist as if ready for a fight.

She took that time to pull up her shorts and Ryan stood up.

"You have no problem with that." Ryan leaned over and kissed her again.

"What is going to happen to the two guys?" Kiera probed giving Ryan an innocent look.

"I really did not ask," said Ryan slowly, "I was relieved to know that they were caught."

"Well thank your contact next time you see him." Kiera added.

"I will be sure to let him know." Ryan replied.

Kiera observed that there was more he wanted to say, but she felt pressing him right now would not work. In addition, the lingering effects of pain in her head made it difficult to concentrate.

"Now I want some popcorn with my movie and an aspirin please." Kiera said pointing towards the kitchen.

"Yes ma'am," Ryan laughed and left the room.

Kiera adjusted her bra and walked into the bathroom. She looked in the mirror and was shocked to see how pale she looked. She turned on the water and splashed her face with cool water. As she walked back into the bedroom, she heard a popping sound. Looking out into the living room, she saw Ryan standing in the open kitchen tapping his fingers on the counter and humming.

'How funny,' she thought with a smile, 'Just like the old days.'

Kiera propped up some pillows on the bed and sat down on the bed. She adjusted herself so that she was comfortable. A few minutes later Ryan walked back into the bedroom with the movie, a bowl of popcorn, water, and aspirin. Putting the movie in the DVD player and pulling off his pants. Ryan climbed into the bed and under the covers. Kiera still feeling the lingering effect of the sharp pain took the aspirin.

Then she snuggled close to Ryan feeling his lean body warm her. He wrapped his arm tightly around her and she laid her head against his chest. His heart was beating steadily. Ryan held out the bowl offering Kiera some popcorn. Smiling she took some and ate it.

"Are you ready for the movie?" Ryan asked.

"I'm good." Kiera said with smile.

Ryan started the movie and they watched the thriller. Halfway through the movie Kiera felt drowsy. She tried to keep her eye open during the best part of the movie, but her eyelids felt heavy. The warmth of his body made Kiera feel safe and content,. memories of their youths together, just like this flooded her mind. She smiled at the thoughts and snuggled closer to Ryan. She felt him tighten his arm around her. She slowly drifted off to sleep just as the killer was about to reveal himself.