Falling by Katherine Cobb

Author:Katherine Cobb [Cobb, Katherine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-02T05:00:00+00:00

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Pete wriggled out of a birthday party for one of Mrs. O’Reilly’s sisters on Friday evening, but unbeknownst to them, we planned to take full advantage of their absence.

I took special care getting ready for the big event. I showered, shaved my legs and underarms, and spread peach-scented lotion all over my body. After blow-drying my hair, I painted my fingernails a soft shade of pink. Digging in my dresser, I found the nicest underwear I owned and donned a flattering white halter-top with snug blue jeans. The contrast of the shirt against my tanned skin was striking. As Pete knocked at my door, I applied a coat of lipgloss, the finishing touch.

I hid my nervousness as he drove us back to his house, but my mind raced. I had no idea what to expect. My only history was Alec. Would it hurt again or be the blissful experience everyone alluded to, like in my steamy romance paperbacks?

As we walked to his front door, I tripped but caught myself. I let out a sigh of relief. “That could have been ugly.”

“Nothing you do could ever be construed as ugly.”

He unlocked the front door and we went inside. “Make yourself at home. I need a few minutes.”

The dining table set for two made my heart swell. He intended to make this a romantic evening. Pete busied himself in the kitchen while I gazed out the sliding glass doors at the backyard and pool, calm and still on this windless night.

He announced dinner, lighting two long tapers as I approached. He held my chair while I sat down then disappeared again. He returned with heaping plates of spaghetti and warm garlic bread.

“I know you’re Italian, but I think you’ll like it.”

“Everything looks so nice.” Warmth spread through me, tamping down the jitters in my gut.

Pete told me he’d be right back and was, with a bottle of champagne and two fluted glasses in tow. The cork made a loud popping sound into his dishtowel. He poured us each a glass, spilling a little. I’m sure he was nervous, too.

“Thank you for this.”

He nodded, clinking his champagne with mine. “To us.”

“To us,” I repeated, taking a sip.

We talked through dinner, the candlelight casting a soft glow. I gazed at his handsome face, and a well of gratitude spread through me. We drank the rest of the champagne, stalling and waiting for it’s mood-altering magic to relax us.

The meal over, Pete led me down the hallway to his bedroom and shut the door. We undressed in silence, pausing now and again to grin at each other. We got in his bed, facing one another.

“You are beautiful,” he said.

I smiled. “You’re not so bad yourself.”

He stroked my body, his hand shaky. I followed suit, allowing my hands to roam across his curves and bumps. We kissed, tongues dancing as they explored. Our mouths took turns caressing each other’s bodies. Pulses quickened, our desire intensifying. He fumbled putting on the condom, and I diverted my gaze to make it less awkward.

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