Gripping hold of the handlebars, I looked down when I felt Noah’s hands on my thighs. My white dress was covering them, but as I stared down, Noah slipped his hands under the fabric and began stroking my bare skin. I groaned and leaned my back in to his chest, the feel of his hands on my legs almost too much. He laughed softly behind me, moving his hands higher until they were stroking me just below the belly button.
Noah… I murmured, not sure what I was even saying.
Sshh honey, he breathed against my ear, before lowering his head and kissing the side of my neck.
I reached back and placed my hand on the back of his head, urging him closer. He obliged, moving his lips down to my exposed collarbone. But as he did that, I felt his hand go higher, almost touching my scar. Snapping back to reality, I took my hand away from his neck and then yanked his hand away, not wanting him to touch me there.
Shaking my head, I leant forward, placing my hand over my scar. Please don’t touch me there, I mumbled, refusing to look at him.
I’m sorry Lily, I didn’t realize, I heard him whisper behind me.
It’s okay, I just, no-one touches me there.
I sighed as I felt him kiss the top of my head. I understand, let’s go honey.
Nodding, I turned the key and listened as the engine rumbled to life. Noah’s arms wrapped around me and squeezed me gently. I smiled as he dipped his forward and rested it on my shoulder. Let’s go, gorgeous.
Hitting the pedal, the Harley raced forward and the wind swept my hair back. Weaving in and out of the traffic, the only thing I could think about was Noah’s arms wrapped around me, and how this day had been one of the best in a long, long time.
When we finally reached the apartment block, forty minutes later, I pulled in to a space and shut off the engine. Looking back over my shoulder, I laughed as I looked at Noah’s hair which was looking completely windswept. It was stuck up at the sides, but he still had a goofy grin on his face.
Every time I’m on the bike, it just gets more and more awesome ! He laughed, hopping off it and reaching out a hand to help me off.
Jeez, you really love this Harley, huh ? I grinned, taking his hand and climbing off the bike.
That I do, he nodded, taking the bag I was holding and swinging it over his own shoulder. So, I was wondering if you wanted to come over for dinner tonight ?
I would, I really would, I said, But I’ve got that assignment, remember ?
Oh, yeah I forgot about that, he said grimly as we opened the door and walked up the stairs to our apartments. Okay how about this, I’m gonna make some dinner for seven, that gives you about five hours to get the assignment done.
Okay… I said, thinking that five hours should be enough time as long as I didn’t get distracted. Hey, don’t you have to do the assignment too ?
I’ve done it already, he said smugly, bumping my shoulder as we reached our doors.
Just rub it in why don’t you ? I said, bumping him back. So, secretly, you’re kind of a dork then ?
He just burst out laughing, looking at me with mock surprise. A dork ? Me ? He grinned, pointing at himself. Do I look like a dork ?
As I raked my eyes down his bare chest, I could say for certain that he did not, in any way, look like a dork. My eyes fell to the trail that disappeared beneath the band of his swimming trunks, and I could feel the warmth spreading across my cheeks.
My my, you’re blushing Lily, I heard Noah whisper above me, only just noticing that he had moved closer.
What ? I I said softly, backing against the door. I was just
I folded my arms in annoyance when he just smirked cockily at me, his eyebrow raised. Relax honey, look all you want.
Unfolding my arms, I reached over and snatched my rucksack off his shoulder. Slinging it over mine, I turned around and grasped the door handle to my apartment. Boy, was that a mistake. As soon as I had turned away from him, I felt Noah step up behind me, his chest pressing against my back. Without warning, he dipped his head forward and nibbled my earlobe. Gasping, I sagged against him, my knees going weak. As I moaned, he wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me closer.
I’ll see you at seven gorgeous, he whispered in my ear, before pulling away and walking backwards to his door.
Spinning around, I frowned. You always stop when we’re getting to the good part, I mumbled, the desire still shooting through my body.
I’m just following your orders, he winked, Taking it slow.
I just stared as he opened his door and stepped inside, wiggling his eyebrows as he shut it and disappeared from sight. Chuckling softly, I turned around and stepped in to my own apartment, surprised to see Jen watching TV on the sofa. She was wearing her sweats, and she was sprawled out with a huge bowl of popcorn resting in her lap.
Hey Lilz, how was the beach ? She asked, her mouth full.
It was good, I smiled, dropping my bag on the floor and walking over to the couch, dropping beside her. It was really good.
Really good, huh ? She smirked, turning towards me with a questioning look on her face.
He uh he asked me to meet his family, I smiled. Well, his sister.
I watched with amusement as she shot up and leaned towards me, her mouth wide open with shock. He asked you to meet his family ? She repeated, seemingly not being able to believe it.
Yep, I nodded, still not quite believing it myself.
Well I never would have thought it, Jen whispered softly, almost talking to herself.
What ?
Noah has never stayed with a girl for longer than a week. He must really like you, she smiled, flopping back against the sofa.
Well that’s good then, I laughed, springing up off the sofa and walking to my room, Because I really like him too !
Shutting my bedroom door behind me, I gripped both sides of the dress and pulled it over my head. After struggling with the costume for about five frustrating minutes, I flung that on the floor and stepped over to my wardrobe. Flicking through, I picked out my grey sweats and a plain white t-shirt and put them on. As I glanced towards my laptop sitting on my bed, I sighed. I couldn’t procrastinate any longer, the essay needed to be done. Leaping on to my bed, I settled in and opened the laptop, ready to start working, since I wanted to be finished by seven to have dinner with Noah. But as the laptop screen started making my eyes go blurry, I reluctantly reached over to my bedside table and grabbed my glasses. I rarely put them on, but sometimes I had no choice. Leaning against the headboard, I began to type.
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Noah POV :
Shutting the door, I turned around to see Dean on the computer, a look of concentration on his face. Hey man, what’s up ? I asked, walking over and flopping down on to the couch. I thought you were at Mark’s ?
I was, he said, without looking up from the computer screen. But then his girlfriend popped over so obviously I wasn’t gonna be the third wheel.
Ah, I see, I nodded, moving so I was lying down on my back, staring up at the ceiling. So guess what ?
What ? He mumbled, glancing at me quickly before turning back to the screen.
Jackie and Richard are coming to visit on October 3rd for a couple of days, I smiled, knowing what his next question would be.
Does this mean I have to bunk in with you again while they stay here ? he whined.
Yeah, why would they waste money on a hotel, I laughed. And besides, most of their money has gone on the wedding, soooo….
Great, just great ! Dean mumbled, flicking off the computer screen and walking over to the couch.