Questing (Cosmis Connections, Book One) (31 page)

“I didn’t for sure. I just hoped you’d invite me sometime.”

“And how were you going to get us to the shower?” she teased him by caressing his chest.

“I figured I’d seduce you.” He claimed her mouth with a demanding kiss. When Kiley responded, Jordan almost forgot his intent. “Hang on, love. If you don’t slow down, we’re not going to make it to the shower.”

“Oh. Yeah. Thanks for reminding me.” She slipped away from him and tugged on his hand.

Jordan chuckled, following her into the tub. He positioned himself behind her as he had the first night at his house only this time he didn’t stop her from reaching for him. He didn’t stop himself from pulling her close and kissing her as he’d wanted to then.

“Mm, I’ve been waiting for this,” Kiley purred.

His hands slid down to her ass. He squeezed her cheeks, his erection trapped between them as he reclaimed her mouth. “Me too,” he whispered, devouring her as she was him.

Kiley seemed frustrated, not being able to capture his cock. She took a step back to separate them and, missing the mat, her foot slipped out from under her. Fortunately, Jordan reacted quickly, catching her before she fell.

“Careful, love. You okay?”

Steadying herself by clasping his arms, Kiley looked up at him and began to laugh. Softly at first, then a full belly laugh. After a minute she was just barely able to contain herself. “I’m sorry, Jordan.” She chuckled again. “Somehow this isn’t what I imagined.”

Jordan’s laughter joined hers. “No, not quite my fantasy either.” He kissed her thoroughly. “But I bet we can improvise and come up with something we’ll both enjoy anyway.”

“Ooh yeah,” she echoed. “I’m sure we can. The last thing I want to do is kill us trying to have sex in the shower. I’ll have to get a bigger mat so we can maneuver in here a little better next time.” Her giggles returned until Jordan took her body wash and drizzled some over her breasts.

“Better hold on to me,” Jordan advised.

With a grin, Kiley rubbed her hands over her breasts, coating them before wrapping her fingers around his cock. “Good idea.”

As Kiley slowly stroked him, Jordan’s hands roamed over her body, lathering her as he went. He massaged her breasts, circling her nipples over and over again, making them stand out in stiff peaks. It took ages for him to actually touch them and by the time he did, Kiley was moaning.

“God, Jordan,” she gasped when he pinched her nubs between his fingers.

“Like that?” he asked, brushing her flesh with the back of one bent finger.

“You know I do.” She gripped his cock tighter, arching her back in offering. “Don’t stop.”

“Not a chance.” His hands manipulated her sensitive peaks until she trembled. Only then did he let one drift lower, caressing her belly before settling over her mound.

“Yeah,” she whispered, widening her stance slightly to give him better access. “Touch me. Please.”

That was all the encouragement Jordan needed. He slid one, then two fingers into her tightness, matching her tempo as she continued to pump his cock. For the longest time all that was heard was the water cascading over them and their labored breathing. He wrapped his other arm around her, half supporting her, half supporting himself.

“Kiley,” Jordan groaned, awed at how she added a slight twist at the end of each stroke, catching his crown just right. He felt his balls drawing up tight and knew he was close. He wanted her to find release first and he bent his thumb so his knuckle would press her clit as he penetrated her.

“Oh wow,” Kiley exclaimed, shivering in delight. “Oh my God,” she moaned, eyes locking with his. “That’s perfect.”

Unconsciously, her hands tightened on his shaft. “So’s that,” he agreed, thrusting into her grip. “So good.” His pumped faster with both his cock and his fingers. “Come with me.”

“Yes,” she cried in ecstasy, her pussy clenching his fingers tightly just as his cock erupted.

A minute later they were clinging together, panting, struggling to stay upright. Jordan recovered first. He used one finger to tip her head for a soft kiss. “Beautiful,” he sighed before getting down to the business of showering in earnest.

Forty-five minutes later, Jordan was drying Kiley with one of her fluffy towels. “Now that was the best shower I ever had.”

“Yeah.” She leaned against him. “Thanks, Jordan. It wasn’t exactly what I imagined but it was still amazing.”

“My pleasure,” he murmured.

“Mine too,” she sighed. “We should go.”

“We don’t have to. I’m happy right where I am.”

“But I’m hungry. I know it’s awfully early but we didn’t have lunch.”

“If we have lunch now we won’t want pizza until midnight. Why don’t we go pick up the movies and get some snacks for later? The place right down the street from me makes the best pizza so we can stop there last. We can eat it while we watch the first movie.”

“Then what?” He seemed very comfortable walking around naked in front of her and, even though she was completely satisfied, she still felt a tingle looking at him.

“Then we’ll have an intermission. What do you think my chances are of getting you naked again?” He caught her staring.

“I’d say damn good,” she answered boldly, reaching out and squeezing his butt.

“Hey!” he pretended to be shocked.

“What? I thought you liked me to touch you.”

“I do and I recommend that you do it often but you’re the one who said we should go.”

“I know,” she sighed and began to dress. “Jordan?” She turned and wrapped her arms around him. “Thanks for today. I shouldn’t have been so nervous about bringing you here.”

“It’s all right. Even though we’re good together, we still need to get used to each other.”

“You’re too kind, saying that. I agree that we’re extremely good together but we both know that I’m the one who needs to get used to us.”

“You will.”

“How can you be so sure?”

“I have faith in you, Kiley. I trust you. I love you. I have patience so stop worrying.” He gave her a tender kiss. “Now get dressed before I forget.”

Chapter Twenty

“That confirms it,” Will laughed, “it’s definitely love if you willingly watched chick flicks.”

“He didn’t really watch all that much,” Kiley confided.

“What was he doing instead?” Brett asked, ignoring Jordan.

“Well…ah…um…” She blushed.

“He’s teasing you, sweet,” Jordan said before leaning over to whisper, “He’s just jealous because none of his dates ever indulged him the way you did me.”

“I heard that,” Dee stated, causing Kiley’s blush to deepen.

“What did he say?” Brett asked, knowing Dee wouldn’t respond.

“He said I let him have more fun watching those movies than the girls you saw them with did,” Kiley answered him with a direct stare.

“I think I liked it better when you were too flustered to talk.” Brett made them all laugh.

“So what did you do today?” Will asked, causing more laughter.

“You mean besides the obvious?” Jordan managed with a straight face. “Kiley was kind enough to keep me company while I put the finishing touches on the material we need for our meeting Tuesday.”

“The big meeting that you won’t tell us about?” Dee wondered. “So you know now, Kiley?”

“Nope. Jordan offered to explain what he was doing but I’d rather wait to hear about it on Tuesday night after you guys do whatever it is that successful businessmen do to celebrate.”

“I doubt that I’m included in the major portion of Jordan’s celebration plans.” Kiley blushed again as she got the meaning behind Brett’s statement.

“Brett, why don’t you let me show you how the website is doing before you get yourself into any more trouble here?” Will suggested before anyone else could comment.

Jordan winked at Kiley and, to give her some time with Dee, asked, “Mind if I come too?”

After the men left the room, Dee waited just long enough not to be overheard. “Come on, Kiley. Tell me everything. Start with what happened to your cousin.”

“That seems so long ago. He was so sweet, Dee,” Kiley proceeded to tell her friend all that had occurred, from what Malcolm had attempted to the ways Jordan continually amazed her. “He even got in the shower with me to make sure I didn’t fall.”

“Oh really?” Dee raised her eyebrows.

“I was so bold, grabbing at him and the things I blurted out but Jordan just kept saying no.”

“Wow!”

“Yeah, wow is right. No matter what I tried he was totally controlled and wouldn’t let anything happen. Instead he promised me we’d do whatever I wanted if I still felt the same way Friday after Lyssa and his brother were done talking to us.”

“Well? Did you?”

“Yes and yes,” Kiley sighed, sounding dreamy. “Dee, the man is better than perfect if that’s possible. You know what I mean.”

“Yes, I do. I’m happy for you, Kiley. You seem very comfortable with him.”

“Jordan makes it easy. He’s so willing to accept me as I am.”

“What did you expect? He’s been that way since he first showed up. I don’t think he’s the kind who will play games with you.”

“I don’t either. He says that after the mess with Malcolm is over we have some very serious talking to do.”

“You do know what he’s going to talk about, don’t you?”

“I think so. He’s said he wants to be part of my life permanently but I think it’s more than that he wants to get married. I found out that Jordan isn’t planning on staying here forever. He described himself as a small town guy. I think their meeting Tuesday has something to do with it. I was so surprised when he told me that he really doesn’t enjoy all that money he’s surrounded by.”

“Will and I have noticed that he seems to like dealing with little people like us. Don’t you have any idea what they’re up to?”

“None at all and even though I’m extremely curious, I still think it’s better to wait. If something goes wrong, I’d think telling me jinxed them. Although I really don’t think things ever go wrong for Jordan.”

“Hang on. You know that’s not true. If it were the two of you would be married by now and Malcolm would never have gotten anywhere near you. He also wouldn’t need to put finishing touches on whatever they’re doing.”

“Oh. Right. Thanks again for having dinner early today.”

“Don’t mention it. Will and I do this most Sundays anyway so we can relax together all evening.”

“I understand that now. I’m going to hate getting back to reality tomorrow.”

“So don’t. Kiley, you’ve taken all of what, three days off other than the time for your mom’s funeral? Henry’s always urging you to go on a real vacation. Why don’t you spend a few more days with Jordan? Maybe go away somewhere? You know he’d be all for it.”

“Because I’m afraid of how strongly I’m reacting to him already. If I stay too long, I don’t know if I’d ever leave.”

“I think that’s what he has in mind.”

“I know but this is all a little too fast for me. I can’t handle it.”

“I bet he told you to take all the time you need to catch up to him."

“He sure did. He meant it too.”

“Girl, you’ve still got a lot to learn about your man if you’re saying something like that.” Dee saw Kiley’s lip quiver. “What’s wrong, Kiley? Jordan is a good guy. He won’t pressure you.”

“I know. It’s just…it’s just that all this is making me really miss my mom. I wish I could talk to her. I dated a little in high school before her trouble and I liked discussing the guys with her.”

“I’m sure she would have loved Jordan.”

“Yeah, me too. This is just so big and exciting. It’s wonderful and scary all at once.”

“And you want to know what her reaction would be,” Dee concluded. “Well honey, the two of you visited Vera yesterday. She saw you together a few weeks ago too. Why don’t you bounce everything in your mind off her? You said she’s seemed pleased when you’ve gone to her for advice before. And I’ll tell you what my mom said when Will invaded my life. She said, ‘Dee, close off your brain and listen to your heart.’ She asked me if he suddenly disappeared, would I truly miss him and how long would it take for me to want to see someone else. You already know how I answered those questions. Add that when you’re thinking about everything else and see what answers you come up with.”

“Thanks, Dee. I think that’s pretty much what I needed to hear.”

“I’m glad but I’d still have a chat with Vera. Although it might be difficult to go anywhere alone for a while, if Jordan’s anything like Will was.”

“Where are you going?” Jordan surprised them. “If you want privacy, Kiley, just say so. I don’t intend to take over every waking moment unless you invite me to.”

“That’s not it at all, Jordan.” Kiley had been helping Dee set the table. She put down the plates she was holding and went to him, pulling his head to hers for a kiss. “I was just telling Dee how much I wish my mom were here for me to talk about you with. Since Vera’s met you, Dee suggested I give her a try.”

“And you two figure I’ll be reluctant to let you out of my sight.” Jordan caressed her face. “I do understand what you meant when you said you needed time. But I have to confess that I’m hoping you decide to spend unlimited time with me. For now though, I’ll be happy with whatever you’re willing to give me.”