No Bra Required! (13 page)

As they approached the centre of the dance floor the music
suddenly changed, and a slow number started to play.  Lucy’s legs turned
to jelly as Ed turned around and pulled her to him.

“We shouldn’t really waste a classic song like this, should
we?”  Ed started to move his feet and unexpectedly they were in time to
the music.  He danced Lucy through a crowd of people to the other side of
the dance floor, as far from their table as possible.

“I didn’t realise you liked Marvin Gaye.”  Lucy looked
at Ed intently as they now shuffled in one spot.

“I love him.  He’s a very wise man.”  Ed replied,
his eyes scouring every part of Lucy’s face.

“In what way is he wise?”  Lucy’s breathing started to
get faster as Ed’s lips moved closer to her ear.

“As the man says – let’s get it on.”  Ed’s voice
cracked with nerves, worried that he was about to make a fool of himself.

“P-p-pardon,” Lucy gasped, her heart thumping and her chest
rising and falling rapidly.  She drew in a shuddering breath as Ed’s palm
touched her face.

“You heard me, didn’t you?”

Lucy nodded silently, biting her bottom lip and staring up
at Ed with large eyes.

“So?” he asked.  “Do we agree with Mr Gaye?”

Lucy nodded again, her whole body aching for him to kiss
her. “Yes,” she whispered.

“Excellent.”  Ed’s lips brushed against Lucy’s as he
cradled her face in both hands.  It seemed like hours that their lips were
locked together, but it was actually only moments before Ed pulled away. 
Lucy left deflated, wanting more kisses, almost collapsed into his arms. 
The kiss had been magical and had taken her breath away.

Ed laughed as he tightened his grip around Lucy’s
waist.  “Are you okay?”  He frowned and tilted his head to look
intently at Lucy.  “Only you look a little strange.”

Lucy smiled and exhaled slowly.  “Hmm, I’m fine. 
In fact, I’m more than fine.”

Ed suddenly looked concerned.  “Are you sure, only I
don’t want you to think I’m taking advantage because you’ve had a drink, and I
don’t want you to think I’m saying this because I’ve had a drink. 
Although to be honest, it’s the drink that’s given me the courage.”  Ed
smiled down at Lucy.  “Also, I know that it’s quite soon after your
husband, but I just had to say something.  You look so beautiful you know,
more than beautiful, although I can’t think of another word that describes how
gorgeous you look.”

“Nice,” Lucy laughed. 

“I did try to apologise for being such an idiot,” Ed replied
a deep furrow across his brow.

“I’m only joking, don’t worry.  As for you taking
advantage, well I don’t think you are, and I agree, it isn’t long after Simon,
but it feels right.  But…”  Lucy paused and looked down at her feet.

“What?”  Ed was alarmed.  “Please don’t say ‘but
nothing can happen between us’ I couldn’t stand that.”

Lucy shook her head and smiled.  “No, I wasn’t going to
say that, I was just going to say, can you sort your dancing out?  There’s
nothing more unattractive than a man who can’t dance.”

Ed pulled Lucy to him, both his arms wrapped around her,
holding her tightly.  “For you, I'll do anything, but Lucy,” he said now
holding her away from him.  “We will take this as slowly as you
want.  I don’t want to risk spoiling what I think could be a fantastic
thing.”

“Thank you, but to be honest all I’ve been able to think
about lately is getting into bed with you, so slowly isn’t how I want to take
it.”  Lucy blushed and covered her face with her hands.  “Argh, I
can’t believe I’ve just said that, I think I’ll have to blame the drink,” she
groaned through her fingers, astounded at her own forwardness

Ed gently removed her hands.  “It’s seeing Mr Drake’s
penis that has made you so brazen,” he said trying to sound serious. 
“Honestly if it’s him you want, then just say.”

“No, thanks.  I’m quite happy with you; at least, I
think I could be.”

“No matter how long this lasts I will try to make you
happy.”  Ed whispered softly.

“What do you mean by 'no matter how long it lasts’; don’t
you expect it to last very long?”  Lucy asked, somewhat dejected.

“That’s not what I said,” Ed looked concerned.  He took
hold of Lucy’s hand and pulled her toward the door.  “We need to find
somewhere quiet to talk.”

After a few minutes of opening doors in the hotel reception,
Ed found an empty dining room, already set for breakfast.  He led Lucy
over to a table and pulled two chairs out.

He sat and dragged Lucy down next to him.  “Lucy, I’m
not looking for just one night of sex.  I really would like us to see
where it could go.  But, I also know that you are due to go home in three
weeks.  Three weeks aren’t long enough for you to make any life-changing
decisions, and I wouldn’t expect you to.  So that’s what I meant when I
said, no matter how long it lasts…does that make sense?”

Lucy nodded and smiled.  “It does, but I don’t have to
go back straight away.”

Ed lifted Lucy’s hand and kissed it.  “Why don’t we see
how things go over the next three weeks before you make any decisions?”

“Okay, but what do we do now?”  Lucy asked, looking at
him coquettishly.

Ed leaned forward and kissed her again. His fingers stroking
Lucy’s cheeks as their lips touched, and their tongues explored as they kissed
urgently.  Lucy moved her hands up and down Ed’s strong thighs as she
pushed herself closer to him.  Finally, very slowly Ed pulled away, gazing
intently into Lucy’s eyes.

“What would you like to do now?”  Ed asked, smiling
widely.

“Well my dad is a light sleeper, and you’ve got Nate to
think of.  So as much as I’d love to go to bed with you, I think we may
have to wait just a little longer.”  Lucy couldn’t believe she was being
sensible about it. Ed's kisses were fantastic, and she was desperate for more
of him, but tonight just couldn’t be that night.

Ed hung his head and ruffled his hair.  “Argh, you’re
right I know, but I’m not sure I can wait much longer.  Do you realise how
long I’ve wanted you?”  He gazed up at Lucy.

Lucy shook her head.  “No, how long?”

“Since the first time I saw you, does that sound cheesy?”

“Nope.” Lucy smiled and kissed Ed’s cheek.  “I felt the
same way.  I just kept telling myself it was too soon after Simon, and
that I shouldn’t be attracted to you.”

“I know this has happened very quickly, but it feels
right.  Time is just a number you know.”

Lucy started to giggle.  “That’s just what my dad said.”

“You’ve talked to your dad about us?”  Ed started to
laugh too.  “I thought I’d been able to hide how I felt.”

“So did I, but Gerald is rather more astute than either of
us give him credit for.  Oh and Richard, and don’t forget Callie.”

“What, they know as well?”  Ed looked at Lucy
incredulously.

Lucy nodded.  “Hmm, I’m afraid they’ve all been
dropping little hints.”

Ed shook his head and sighed.  “I should have guessed
Callie would know. I'm sure she’s a witch.  Oh well, there’s no need to
try to keep it quiet then.”

“Perhaps we shouldn’t say anything to Nate just yet, let’s
see how things go first.”  Lucy whispered.

“Hmm I think that’s probably best.  Listen, my dad is
back tomorrow, and I know Nate has missed him a lot, so how about I take him
over there to see Dad, once I’ve picked my car up?  It would give us some
time alone.  You come over to the house for around midday, and just let
yourself in if I’m not there.”

“That’s sounds perfect.”  Lucy started to giggle. 
“It seems a little naughty though.”

“Well we’ll have to see about that.  Come on we’d
better go back; otherwise they’ll all be wondering where we’ve gone.”  Ed
glanced at his watch.  “The taxi will be here in about fifteen minutes.”

Lucy leaned in and kissed Ed tenderly, running her hands
through his hair, and moving her lips down to nibble his ear.

“Well, let’s hope that the next twelve hours fly by,” she
whispered.

Ed groaned.  “I’m going to be counting the minutes I
can assure you.”

Ed and Lucy finally stopped kissing as the taxi stopped at
the end of Gerald’s drive.

“Here you are, is this the right address love?”  The
taxi driver turned to Lucy, who was pulling herself away from Ed.

“Yes it is, thank you.  I’d better go,” she whispered
to Ed.  “Thanks again for tonight, it was wonderful.”

Ed tucked a stray hair behind Lucy’s ear, his fingers
lingering on her cheek.  “My pleasure and I’ll see you tomorrow.”  He
kissed her once more.

“Are you ready love, only I’ve got another job five miles
away in about twenty minutes?”  The taxi driver sighed and started to drum
his fingers on his steering wheel.

“Yes, sorry.  Okay, I’m going, and I’ll see you
tomorrow.”  She quickly landed a kiss on Ed’s mouth before opening the car
door and getting out.  “Bye,” she mouthed through the window as the taxi
sped off up the road.

Quietly letting herself into the darkened, silent house,
Lucy felt the excitement build in her stomach for what may happen the following
day.  All thoughts of Simon and concerns about the timing were banished
with Ed’s kisses.  Lucy felt happy and enthusiastic about the future, for
the first time in months.

After a restless night, Lucy wandered downstairs to find
Gerald making a pot of tea.

“Morning sweetheart, did you enjoy the party last
night?  I didn’t hear you come in.”  Gerald put an arm around Lucy’s
shoulder as she rested her head on his.

“We had a great night Dad,” she sighed.

Gerald kissed her head. “That’s good, so why were you moving
about all night?  I heard you come down here a couple of times.”

Lucy turned to Gerald and frowned.  “Sorry, I thought I
was being quiet.  I couldn’t sleep and figured some hot milk might help,
but, after two cups I was still awake.”

“Come on, sit down and tell Daddy all about it with a cup of
tea.  Can you take the tray over to the table, please love?”

Lucy picked up the tray and followed her father.  She
sat down next to him and flopped back in her seat. 

“Okay, go on.”  Gerald said as he poured the tea.

“Well I might as well spit it out.  Ed and I kissed
last night, and have decided to see how things go…you know, as a couple.” 
Lucy put her hand to her mouth and looked at Gerald wide-eyed.  “I can’t
believe I’ve just said it, I can’t believe it happened.”  Her face then
broke into a smile.

Gerald beamed and taking Lucy’s hand gave it a
squeeze.  “That’s fantastic news Luce. I'm extremely happy, for both of
you.  So what’s with the restless night and glum face this morning?”

“Because I’m worrying about what happened. What if Ed’s
changed his mind this morning, now he’s sober?  What if I get hurt again,
and what if people think I’m terrible for getting into another relationship so
soon after Simon?”  Lucy put her head in her hands and groaned.

“Well, if Ed has changed his mind, which I doubt, he’s not
worth bothering about.  If you get hurt again, then you
will
get
over it.  You got through Lottie dying, and you’ve got over Simon leaving
you for his pregnant girlfriend.  I’ve said it before, you’re much
stronger than you think, and it may be you that ends things with Ed, have you thought
of that?”  Gerald put his hand up to stop Lucy butting in.  “Finally,
who on earth would think you are a terrible person for being happy?  Some
people wait years for a second chance at happiness, you are a lucky young lady
to find it within a couple of months.  We can’t mess with fate
Lucy.”  He sat back and sipped from his tea.

“I know I’m being stupid, aren’t I?  I just couldn’t
stop worrying during the night.”  Lucy shrugged and smiled at
Gerald. 

As she drank her tea Lucy’s phone beeped in her dressing
gown pocket.  She pulled it out. It was a message from Ed.

Morning gorgeous x
I can’t wait to see you xx

Lucy started to giggle as she read, and then re-read Ed’s
message.  All the time Gerald looked at her expectantly.

“Oh for goodness’ sake Lucy, I don’t want to pry, but just
tell me what’s put that smile on your face?”

Lucy thrust her phone at Gerald and squealed with
delight.  “He hasn’t changed his mind.”

“Apparently not, but then I didn’t expect him to.  So,
you’re meeting up later are you?”

Lucy nodded enthusiastically.  “Yeah, I’m going over at
lunchtime.”

“So are you going to tell Nate?”  Gerald poured himself
another cup of tea.

“No…actually, I probably shouldn’t be telling my dad this,
but Ed is taking him over to spend some time with his
dad
.  He’s back from his fishing trip today.”

“Okay, perhaps you’re right; you shouldn’t be telling your
dad.  I don’t need to know anything else.”  Gerald laughed heartily.

“I’d better get ready,” Lucy said, glancing at the kitchen
clock.  “I said I’d meet him at his house at twelve.”

Gerald almost spat his tea out.  “Crikey Lucy, it’s
only eight-thirty,” he exclaimed.

“God that late, I’d better get going,” she gasped, drinking
down the last of her tea.  “Thanks for the tea Dad.”  Lucy kissed Gerald
on his forehead and rushed out of the room.

At midday, Lucy had been waiting in Ed’s kitchen for ten
minutes.  She went to the hall to check her reflection, for what was
probably the twentieth time.  She’d left her hair loose and worn a deep
purple blouse, black pencil skirt and her black stilettos.  She did wonder
if it was too formal an outfit, but it made her feel sexy and confident, and so
decided to keep it on. 

Just as Lucy was reapplying her lipstick, she heard Ed’s car
pull up on the drive.  She ran back into the kitchen, planning on looking
nonchalant and unruffled when Ed walked in.  However, as soon as she heard
the door open she couldn’t help herself but rush into the hall.

Ed’s eyes lit up as he saw Lucy.  “God, you look
gorgeous.”

As he stepped toward her, Lucy ran to him, throwing herself
into his arms.  Ed’s mouth was on hers as Lucy clung to him, desperate for
his kisses, pushing her body against his.  Ed kissed Lucy’s neck as she
held her head back, her fingers now trembling against his face.  Her hands
travelled up his T-shirt as she marvelled at the sweetness of his taste,
feeling the tightness of his muscles.  They kissed more urgently, getting
more desperate for each other.  Ed started to kiss her hair, her ears and
back down to her neck again. Lucy shuddered with desire for him.

“We should probably move away from here.  People may
see us through the glass in the door,” Ed whispered into Lucy’s ear.

Lucy backed up the hall into the kitchen, and within moments
was pulling Ed’s T-shirt over his head.  She ran her hands across his
shoulders and chest, then down to his flat, toned stomach.  Ed slowly
removed Lucy’s blouse, kissing her neck and shoulders as he let it fall upon
the floor. 

“No bra to waste time with,” he said cupping her pert
breasts.

“The advantages of having little ones,” Lucy giggled. 
“No bra required.”

“They look perfect to me.”  Ed bent his head to take
one of Lucy’s erect nipples into his mouth.

The blood pounded in Lucy’s head as she pulled Ed to her by
his belt loops.  Feeling his evident arousal, she unfastened the button of
his jeans and slipped down the zip.  He wasn’t wearing any underwear.

“Great minds,” she groaned reaching inside his jeans.

Ed moaned with delight as he undid Lucy’s skirt and pushed
it down her slender legs.  First stooping to kiss her mouth, he then
pulled off her underwear and his own jeans.  Finally naked he dropped his
head to kiss her stomach. 

As Lucy started to step out of her shoes, Ed looked up and
shook his head.  “No, leave them on,” he said. “You wouldn’t believe the
fantasies I’ve had about those shoes.”

Lucy laughed and placing her foot back inside the shoe,
pulled Ed’s head up to hers so that she could kiss him.

Ed then scooped Lucy up, and with her legs wrapped around
him, he carried her to the rug in the dining area, and laid her gently on it.
Lying together they started to explore each other’s bodies, rolling over and
breathing rapidly as they moved closer to each other.  Eventually, Lucy
guided Ed inside her, unable to wait any longer.  They moved quickly and
in unison, both holding tightly to the other, and revelling in their mutual
desire, finally culminating in a cry of ecstasy, first from Lucy and then Ed.

They lay together, entwined, gasping as their breath gently
slowed down.  Ed smiled at Lucy and kissed her tenderly.

“That was amazing,” he said, nuzzling her neck.

“I can’t believe it,” Lucy whispered.  “I tried so hard
to tell myself it wasn’t right, and that I shouldn’t feel this way about you.”

“Well thank God you didn’t try hard enough.” Ed leaned with
one elbow and looked down on Lucy.  “Seriously though, you don’t regret
it, do you?”

Lucy shook her head.  “Nope, not one bit.”

Ed gazed into Lucy’s eyes and kissed her tenderly. 
“Shall we go upstairs, where it’s more comfortable?” 

Lucy nodded.  “That sounds great,” she giggled.

They made their way up the stairs, running at first,
impatient to be with each other once more.  However, the sight of Lucy’s
bare bottom was too much for Ed, and as they reached the landing, he wrapped
his arms around her waist and pulled her around to face him.

“God you’re beautiful.”  He made love to her again, but
this time more languorously.  Finally, on reaching Ed’s room they
collapsed back onto his bed, lying together and listening to each other’s
breathing for a while.

“Ed, there’s something I need to ask you.”  Lucy
finally whispered as she reached up to kiss him.

“What is it?” he said, pulling himself up into a sitting
position.

“Is there any chance, at all, that we could do that again?”
Lucy ran her finger along the deep V of his pelvis, her touch rousing Ed once
more.

Ed laughed. “You’re bloody insatiable, insatiable and
sexy…oh my God,” he groaned as Lucy’s hand moved down the inside of his thigh.

Lucy looked up at him seductively. “If you like that, just
wait and see what else I can do,”

Leaning across a sleeping Ed three hours later, Lucy checked
the time on his bedside clock.

“Ed,” she whispered, shaking him gently.  “Ed wake up,
it’s nearly four o’clock.”

“Hmm,” Ed mumbled pulling Lucy to his chest.  “We’ve
got ages yet,” he said kissing her forehead.

“What time are you picking Nate up?”

“I said I’d go about five, so there’s no need to rush.” Ed’s
fingers started to circle Lucy’s nipple.

“You sod,” she whispered, her body starting to tingle all
over, again.  “That’s not fair. We need to get up. You need to go and get
Nate.”

“You’re right,” Ed sighed.  “I do need to get up…so
shut up and kiss me.”  He rolled Lucy onto her back and started to kiss
her passionately.

After a few minutes of responding to Ed, Lucy started
laughing and pushed him away.  “No, enough Dr Bryce.  Get out of this
bed, get dressed and go and collect your son.”

“Aaww, I love Nate, but I don’t want to pick him up
yet.”  Ed sat up and smiled down at Lucy.  Her smile had disappeared,
but her eyes twinkled wickedly.  “You’re not going to give in are you?”

“No, I’m not.  He’s got school tomorrow, and I’m sure
your poor dad is shattered.”

“Okay, okay, I’m getting up.”  Ed got out of bed,
yawning and stretching.

Lucy feasted her eyes on his naked body and almost pulled
him back in beside her.  He had a broad chest, slim hips and a sculpted
pelvis with a fine trail of downy hair.  Lucy desperately wanted his
strong, tanned, sinewy arms to hold her tightly.  Feeling a throbbing in
the pit of her stomach, Lucy knew she had to get out of the bed and away from
Ed; otherwise she’d undoubtedly drag him back into it for another three hours.

“What are you looking at?”  Ed wondered, tweaking
Lucy’s nose.

“You.  Get some clothes on quick, before I change my
mind.”  Lucy put her feet on the floor and leaned over, searching for her
shoes.

“They’re here.”  Ed held her high, black shoes from the
end of his fingers.  “Sure I can’t persuade you to put them back on
again?”

“I’m sure you could, but you shouldn’t. You seriously need
to go and pick Nate up.”

“I know I do, and I’m going.”  Ed leaned across the bed
and kissed Lucy’s shoulder.  “Are you going to hang around and wait until
I get back, or do you want to come with me?”

Lucy turned to Ed.  “I didn’t think we were going to
tell him yet?  Don’t you think we should wait a little while?”

Ed shrugged.  “I don’t know, why do we need to
wait?  After today, I think we both know how we feel, or did I imagine
hearing ‘Oh God Ed, you’re so good’, and ‘Oh Ed, do that again.’  Well did
I?” He laughed at the blush that was creeping up Lucy’s neck.

“No, you didn’t imagine it, but we have to think of
Nate.  It might be too much for him, his part-time Nanny suddenly becoming
daddy’s girlfriend.”  Lucy placed her hand on Ed’s cheek.  “I’m
sorry, but you can’t take the teacher out of the girl.”

“I know you’re right, but I’m happy.  Can I tell my dad
at least?”

Lucy grinned.  “If you want to…do you want to?”

Ed nodded enthusiastically.  “God yeah, he’ll be
chuffed for me, pulling a classy, gorgeous girl like you.”

“Okay,” Lucy laughed.  “I suppose I’d better tell my
dad too, oh and Sarah.  She’ll kill me if she thinks I’ve been keeping
things from her.”

Ed smiled as Lucy stood up and padded across the bedroom to
the door.  He couldn’t believe how fantastic the afternoon had been. 
Their bodies had fitted so well together, and they instinctively knew what each
other wanted.  He gazed at her body, with its tight bottom, tiny breasts
and long, slim legs.  Her face was beautiful, yet the smattering of
freckles on her nose also made her cute.  Ed frowned as he suddenly
realised that she only had three weeks left here, and he knew in that instant that
he must do whatever was necessary to entice her to stay.

Lucy left Ed upstairs to get dressed. She knew if she didn’t
it would delay him from going to pick up Nate.  She was now dressed and
folding Ed’s clothes that had been discarded earlier.  As she picked up
his T-shirt, she held it to her nose and breathed in his scent, reliving the
afternoon in her head.  Never before had she experienced the sort of
orgasms that she’d had this afternoon.  Even with Simon, when they had
their best sex ever, she never felt the way she had today.  She had felt a
shuddering and intensive jolt that had been painful almost, full of emotion
that brought Lucy to tears nearly.  She sighed happily, glad that she
hadn’t continued to worry about the timing.  She was also grateful that the
alcohol had given Ed the confidence to take the initiative last night and move
things to where they both obviously wanted to be. 

As Lucy contemplated everything, Ed came behind her and
wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his chin on her head.