Love Faces Off

Chapter 7

Two days later, Nick lay awake in bed, again. Two days ago he had made a play for Raegan Moore. He could still taste her and feel her on his body. His overcoat still smelled like her. Every time he thought about it touching her naked skin he hardened. He had only brought one coat on this trip so he was stuck wearing it everywhere he went. On top of all that torment, he was still stuck sharing a room with the team captain. Cap was in a mood and had been for days. Even the other guys were commenting on it, wondering what had happened. For Nick’s part, he tried to avoid him as much as possible. It seemed like LeBlanc had the same mentality. They passed in the hotel room but didn’t speak. Nick knew they would eventually have to have it out over Raegan. But now wasn’t the time. Nick couldn’t even say what it was with her. He had only seen her briefly at team meetings. She was back to all business and the only conversation they had was her asking about his shoulder. He had said it was fine but whispered he had other parts that needed tending. She blushed but never broke the Ice Queen exterior when she said “you should see the team physician about that” and walked away. When she was in the room he couldn’t concentrate even with her wearing her button up suits and hair back in a bun. All he saw was naked glory of her curves free and hair unbound.

He looked over at the clock 2 am. Damn. Another night without sleep. This was the worst timing with the big series coming. LeBlanc lay in the other bed, hard to tell if he was awake of asleep.

“She keeps you up at night too doesn’t she?” Pete sat up in bed but never looked at Nick.

“I can’t get her out of my head. It’s never been like this before,” Nick admitted.

“That is the effect she has. The thing is she doesn’t even realize it.” Pete said looking down at the floor.

“How long have you loved her?”Good job. Nick thought to himself. Just rip the bandaid off.

“Since the moment she handed me the first water bottle battle eight seasons ago. I was a rookie still learning the ropes of being a pro. She was fresh faced college freshman, dreaming of being a trainer.”

“Did y’all…,” Nick couldn’t finish the question.

Pete finally looked at him, “No. Not for me not wanting to. We snuck in a few dates but when I made a move for more it was clear she didn’t see me that way. So I lied and said she was right it was awkward and not worth our careers. We agreed to a friendship.”

“How have you managed that? I don’t know that I can just be her friend.”

Pete gave a sad smile. “Until the other night, I had a secret hope that one day she would see me the way I saw her.”

“The other night? What changed your mind?”

“The way she looked at you when you were carrying her out of the room. You were her everything in that moment.”

Nick tried to reassure him, “Man, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. She would have looked at you the same way if you had saved her.”

Pete shook his head, “No, I did save her once. She never looked at me like that.”

“Saved her from what?” Nick was real confused about what had happened in Raegan’s past. But he knew it was important to find out if they were going to have a future.

Pete shook his head, “It isn’t my story to tell. And do yourself a favor don’t ask her about it. She will tell you when the time is right. Just tell me the truth. Man to man. Where do you see this going? If you are looking to scratch an itch do that somewhere else. She is special and she deserves forever. If she is going to risk her career and goals it needs to be worth it. You need to be worth it. She is about to be promoted to Assistant Head of the Athletic Division. That is huge at her age and the fact that she is a female in a male dominated field.” Pete stressed to him, “Make sure you are worthy of her giving all that up. They will fine you, maybe even suspend you, but they will fire her.”

Pete’s words were sobering. Nick didn’t know what this was but he was sure it wasn’t as simple as an itch that needed scratched. The fact that no woman had turned his head since he first saw Reagan was enough to tell him it was more than a fling he wanted. But was he enough for her to ruin her career over? Everyone he had ever been with left. Hadn’t they all said in their own way he wasn’t worthy of the long game?

“I can’t say man. I know she fills my every thought. I know that I can sense when she enters a room without even seeing her. I know that every woman I’ve seen has dulled in comparison to her. I’ve been bit by something, what I don’t know. But I know she is the only woman I want and it’s a hell of a rough place to be in.

Sadly, Pete agreed, “Tell me about it. You are both adults and know what is at stake. But know this if you hurt her in any way, I will take you out of the game….permanently.”

“Understood.”

With the conversation being over, Pete laid down and rolled over. Nick knew sleep would not be coming so he threw on some sweats and hoodie. He decided to go for a walk. He had his hood up as he walked toward the elevator. He had no idea where he was going it was 19 degrees outside. But he knew he needed space. He needed in a different building from Raegan Moore. He had to have room to breath and think. As he rounded the corner to the elevator he saw her. Hair loose, a baggy white T-shirt, and damn it all, yoga pants. Those things should be illegal. He instantly harden at the sight of her ass cupped in yoga pants. He stopped and stared. He should have turned around before she saw him. By the time he realized, it was to late. She had turned to face him. At that moment he realized she wasn’t wearing a bra. He groaned. Their eyes met. There was no walking away. It was like they were magnets drawn to each other. They both crossed the distance between each other. Raegan leaped into his arms. As his hands went to cup her ass she wrapped her legs around him. They devoured each other’s mouths. Nick couldn’t tell you how long it was before they both came up gasping for air.

Raegan pulled away, “We can’t…”

Nick growled.

“We can’t do this here,” she repeated.

Nick realized she wasn’t saying stop, she just wanted to go somewhere more private. He turned and started heading back down the hall. Raegan began kissing his neck. He thought he would c*m right there. With her back pressed against the door to her room he demanded, “KEY”

“Huh”

“Unless you want me to take you in the hall I need the key to your room, Angel.”

Reagan pulled out the key card for the room. “That isn’t my name,” she teased.

He slid the key in and chuckled as he opened the door. “You can take all night teaching me your real one.”

He closed the door and pinned her against it. Her legs were still wrapped around his waist. He took her hands and pinned them above her head. He instantly saw fear flash on her face. He decided to change tactics. He let her arms go and wrapped his arms around her. Then placed gentle kisses on her face a neck. She moaned and relaxed.

“I know someone hurt you. You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to. But know you are safe with me. I’m not going to hurt you. I will stop when ever you tell me to.” He pulled back and looked into her eyes. “Your safe. You are in charge. Do you understand? I need you to say you understand.”

She nodded, “I understand. I want this. I want you. I have to have you.”

He squeezed her butt, “You can have me however you want me. I’m yours.”

He carried her over to the couch. He sat down so that she was now on top of him and in a place of power. He looked her deep in the eyes.

“Reagan, are you sure about this? This carries more consequences for you than for me.”

Reagan looked into his eyes. He was concerned with her and how this would effect her. Some of the ice surrounding her heart broke off.

“I want you here and now. I will worry about the consequences tomorrow.”

That was all it took. He consumed her mouth. While Raegan fought to keep up with his kisses her hand found the hem of his hoodie. She began to lift it up over his head. Their lips broke contact as she pulled the hoodie off. She lean back and just looked at his chest. Running her hand up his abs and over his pecks.

“100% Greek god,” she whispered.

It was Nick’s turn to be confused, “Huh?”

“You are built like a Greek god. I see half naked men all the time.”

“Don’t remind me,” he says and began to nibble on her neck.

“You by far are the first Greek god I have seen.”

With that she dipped her head down and licked his n****e before sucking it. Nick sucked in his breath.

“Angel, you are killing me here.”

His hand slipped under her t-shirt and found her heavy breast. He plucked the n****e between his thumb and forefinger. Before rubbing the hardening nub with his thumb pad. As he soothed one n****e, he began the practice on the second.

“NICKKKKKK,” She called out as she threw her head back and closed her eyes. Nick took full advantage of having her neck exposed to him and licked her from the shirt opening to her mouth.

“Your skin tastes like heaven. I can’t imagine how sweet the rest of you tastes. I need to see more of you. Please.”

Raegan came up on her knees which caused her core to rub against his bulging erection. They both moaned at the contact. She reluctantly took her hand away from his chest so she could pull her t-shirt over her head. The motion caused her firm full breast to bounce and her golden hair to fall in waves around them.

“This is heaven. A beautiful angel,” He sucked one n****e hard and let it pop out of his mouth. Raegan rocked her hips agains his erection again. “Riding me into eternity.”

Nick took the other n****e into his mouth. With one free hand he caressed the one he just sucked as his other hand grabbed Raegan ass and rocked her against him in a rhythm.

Reagan threw her head back. She was so hot and wet. Her core swollen with need. Her hands and fingers found Nick’s hair. She pulled his head back. He tried to protest but she covered his mouth with hers.

Her hands left his hair and started down his body. She slipped her hand in his sweat pants. She raised herself up so she could better measure him. He was huge she could barely wrap her fingers around him. She broke the kiss and grinned at him.

“Confirmation, total Greek god.”

He chuckled, “How attached are you to these yoga pants?”

Raegan looked at him confused, just as he took his hands and tore the pants away from her body.

“There that’s better.”

One hand slide to her ass massaging between her cheeks. With his other he stroked up her thigh. Just coming short of touching her throbbing core.

“Tell me what you want from me,” he demanded.

His thumb slightly touch her swollen c**t. She bucked and moaned.

“I need to hear you say you like it.”

Another near touch. She gently squeezed his hard c**k. Now it was his turn to moan as she stroked him with one hand while licking his chest.

“Raegan, tell me you want my touch.”

“ Nick, I want your touch. Touch me, please. Touch me all over. I want you on me. In me. I want all of it.”

With that Nick’s fingers went to work. He stroked her sensitive bud with his thumb while the index finger played with her opening. He continued this until he slid a finger into her hot wet core. She bucked and grinded against his hand.

“Nick, I don’t think I can hold back much longer.”

“Don’t hold back come for me, my Angel.”

With that he plunged two fingers deep into her while flicking her c**t. That sent her over the edge the first time. She poured all over his fingers and cried out while stroking him harder. He took his wet fingers from her. She tried to protest until she saw him lick them.

“Sweet as honey just like I thought.”

He kissed her and continued to stroke her ass crack. She released his c**k and used both hands to slide his sweats down. She broke the kiss.

“I need you in me now.”

He lifted her by her hips and positioned her over his c**k.

“You’re sure?”

“Now, Nick, please.” She begged.

He drove into her. Fireworks erupted between their bodies. She rode him into another organism. As she was coming down he reached between them to flick her c**t again. Another explosion had her tightening around him. He couldn’t hold out any longer. He came hard inside her. They were both shaking by the time he finished. She collapsed against his chest. His heart screamed MINE. But as he held her there against his chest, voice of reason began to break through his thoughts. She would be fired over this. He had just had s*x with her without a condom. He had been in this league long enough to know to wrap it up. But his heart kept shouting that it was all ok because she was his one. As Nick was fighting his mental battle, he felt Raegan stiffen. Then she started fighting against his hold. He instantly released her. She flew off his lap.

“Oh my God! What have I done?” She started to pace the room.

Nicks heart broke right then. He pulled up his sweats and found his hoodie across the room.

“Hey, don’t sweat it, sweetheart. What happen doesn’t have to leave this room.”

“What?”

“Yeah . I mean don’t get me wrong it was great and I wouldn’t turn down a second time. But no reason for this to ruin any of us.”

So many emotions crossed Raegan’s face until she settled on the one she new the best. Boom. The Ice Queen was back in place. She grabbed her t-shirt off the floor and put it on. Nick wondered if she realized that only made him want her more.

“You should go.”

“Sure thing, MS. Moore.”

Nick turned and left the room. Raegan just stared at the door. What had she just done? She went and threw herself on the bed and cried herself to sleep.