After the Before by Gomez Jessica

Author:Gomez, Jessica [Gomez, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jessica Gomez
Published: 2014-08-31T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Five

Jasmine

When I wake up with a smile plastered to my face, all I can think about is my dream. My very, very good dream. As warm sensations begin filling my body, I become aware that the blankets have nothing to do with it. The dream I had was not a dream at all. I am in Alex’s room, in his bed, wrapped in his arms. I refuse to open my eyes, afraid the moment will end.

“Jasmine,” His deep voice vibrates against my ear. “You awake?”

I smile against his chest. “How’d you know I was awake?”

“Your breathing changed.” How long has he been awake listening to me breathe?

Suddenly, becoming very aware of how close we are and the little amount of clothes that separate us, I begin to become self-conscious. Had last night only happened because we’d been drinking? Did he want me to leave, but wanted to avoid being rude? Feeling all kinds of emotion, I try to pull away from him.

He tightens his grip, preventing me from moving. “Don’t.” He whispers in my ear. “Stay with me.”

“You really want me here?” I want him to say it again, to make sure I heard him right the first time.

“Si. I want you here. In fact, Andrew moved out for the rest of the week. Why don’t you move in?” I look at him, thinking about his offer. “You don’t have to sleep with me. We can get housekeeping to put new sheets on that bed.” He strokes my hair, looking over at Andrew’s old bed. “I would much rather you choose to sleep with me though, ‘cause I am really liking this.”

Tilting my head, I offer him my lips. I want him to make the first move, since my confidence left my system, just like the alcohol. Liquid courage… HA! More like liquid stupid.

He seems to understand what I’m offering and leans down to press his lips to mine. His kiss is even better now that the numbness is absent from my lips. His hands stay in one place, seeming worried to travel my body. Giving him approval, I trace my fingers over his side and dip the tips of my fingers in his waistband. He’s excellent on picking up my signals and slips his hand under my borrowed tank. His fingers are warm against my body, tracing slow searing patterns along my ribs. His tongue glides over the part in my lips, enticing me to open them. I protest and tease for a moment before meeting my tongue with his. When they touch, softly and slippery, a soft sigh escapes me, encouraging him to pull me closer to his hard muscular body, a place that I very much enjoy. If I died right now, the After wouldn’t seem so bad.

Right then, a flash of Margret smothering my father flashes before my eyes, causing me to pull away from Alex and gasp.

“Alex. I can’t do this.” I’m shaking my head, on the verge of crying again.

“Si, we can.” He nestles me to him, tight against his body.

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