“Because,” she stammered. She couldn’t think with him so close, so near.
Gary never made her feel like this. Gary never . . . And that was it. With Nikko . . . she couldn’t think clearly. She pushed herself back from him.
“Because, I need to have my head and wits about me, and with you around, I can’t think straight. You confuse me. Just your nearness. And, to you I am just another conquest, a notch on your belt, like the redhead I saw about to give you a blow job in the parking lot. Like Linda from Big Jimbo’s, and however many countless others there may have been. And honestly, Nikko,” she begged him to understand what she was trying to say, “I’m not that kind of girl. I don’t have casual affairs.” She turned abruptly to head back into the house.
He reacted by instinct and stopped her even though she had thrown him for a loop, a real curve ball. He was confused. With his hand on her shoulder, she stopped and slowly turned to face him as he spoke, “What? Wait. Last year?” he asked. He saw what looked like a flash of pain cross her eyes, but wasn’t sure. It was gone in an instant, replaced by anger.
“Yes, when you and I were going to meet up later, but you found someone else. If I am being really honest about it, I was hurt. I mean stupid. I don’t know. I thought you liked me. Thought we could have a fun summer. I know it was just one night, but damn, an hour later and you’re fondling someone else, and letting her . . . “ Ronnie winced and looked away not able to meet his gaze any longer.
Nikko’s eyes widened in horror. “Whoa, letting her! I was trying to push her away. She was drunk, and she was all over me. Not the other way around. I wasn’t interested in her in the least. I was, I still am, very interested in you. And, I know you are a good girl.” He took his hand and lightly cupped her chin to bring her eyes to him. “And Ronnie, if I have to be honest here, I’ve never been THAT interested in anybody before. And so you know, I also went home that night, alone and very frustrated. Very disappointed. I tried to get Monica to invite you over when she returned from her honeymoon, but she and Vic had so much going on when they got back. Then Ana came by with her newly adopted daughter, Jessica, nearly every other day. They mentioned you were leaving soon, and so I let it go. Please believe me.” His words were said so sincerely, they threw her for a loop.
He watched the play of emotions cross her face, and when her eyes were once again focused on him she asked tentatively, “Y-you did?”
He nodded not breaking that all important eye contact. “Yes, I did. By the time things settled, you were gone, and that was that.”
“Wow,” she breathed still clearly confused, still taking in all this new information.
He gave her a few more moments to process it all. “I like you Ronnie. WE have chemistry. I would like to see where this can go. I know the timing is all wrong, but now or later, I will pursue this. But, I need to know some things too.” His tone was earnest.
She just stared for a moment longer, then asked, “What do you want to know?”
He looked nervous suddenly. She saw him swallow. “Yeah, well, um, so is there any reason why I shouldn’t pursue you for more than just sex. Gary? Do you still have feelings for this jerk?”
She was taken aback. “Oh my God, No!” was her vehement reply. “I was breaking up with him anyway. As soon as I found work outside of Maine. The past six months it was just more like convenience to stick together until after graduation. No, no, that relationship was never going to end well.”
A look of relief crossed his face and he immediately gripped her shoulders. “Good!” He pulled her close and just held her for a moment.
Her heart began to beat faster, and she felt his heart thudding in his chest. When he pulled back just a bit to look down into her eyes, she saw a storm brewing in those icy clue eyes. His next words both shocked and thrilled her.
“I’m glad Ronnie. Because I want you. I want you like I have never wanted anyone before.” And then he descended upon her to claim his prize. His lips sought hers and demanded a response. It was brutal and crushing.
Reacting with equal vigor, Ronnie was lost in him. It wasn’t noon under the Florida sun. She wasn’t charged with countless crimes. She wasn’t facing a trial and a possible long jail sentence. Her life wasn’t in shambles. She was simply a woman, a woman who felt desired by the man of her dreams, and she reveled in it. Soon, Ronnie was pressing herself against a very aroused Nikko enjoying all he had to offer and taking what she could get. She was so aroused, and when his tongue began to tangle with hers in an intimate dance, she felt a chain reaction of emotions. Her nipples tightened, and her core pulsed and clenched of its own volition. She felt a wetness in her pussy and knew she couldn’t get enough of this man.