Surviving Valentine (12 page)

  After the sun set, I made myself something to eat then decided it was my bath time. I got everything ready and turned on the water. Pouring in my favorite bubble bath, salts, and whatever else I had in my basket of bath goodies. My cell phone started ringing. I ran back down stairs to grab it. “Hello” I hear a lot of static on the line. Creepy? “Hello?” I say again. Still no answer. OK, this is a little weird; I’ll try again, after that I am hanging up. “Hello? Anybody there?” I listen carefully “Hello honey? Scarlet? Can you hear me?” Oh my god it’s mom! “Mom! Oh my god hey mom! Where are you guys?” I run back upstairs and turn off the water so it doesn’t overflow while I talk to her. “We are in the valley of the kings, I think we found another tomb, Oh it is so exciting dear. How are you?” I missed my parents a lot. My mom is such a warm person, funny, and a little over eccentric sometimes. I guess you have to be like that to write books and deal with my dad. He is not as big of a free spirit that she is. She brings him out of the history books and makes him live life. “I’m doing really good mom, I miss you” the static is starting to get a little louder. “I miss you too honey, your dad misses you as well.” The static is so loud I can barely hear her now. “Honey I’m losing signal I’ve got to go but I will call you the first chance I get when we are back in town, I love you!” she says through the static. “I love you too mom, tell dad too!” We hang up after that.

I get up and light my candles surrounding the soaker tub, undress, and descend into the delicious, hot water. I could feel the knots in my shoulders melt away. So relaxing. I grabbed my phone to turn on some relaxing music. My phone beeped. Oh a text!

Is it too late to get all wet and bubbly in the bath? ;) Darien

I laughed so hard seeing this. Hm, yep time to tease.

I’m soaking wet, oh god these bubbles feel so good over my skin.

…………….

Ooo yeah I feel so soft, Mmm Darien.

I’m coming over now.

OH I’m so close..

I’M GOING TO BREAK DOWN YOUR DOOR!

Or you could use the key under the knome by the door ;)

I heard a rustling noise down stairs and someone running fast up the stairs. I giggled. Guess he was in a hurry. He busts through the door in all of his naked and hard glory. I couldn’t help from laughing. “Did… you.. run here naked?” I spoke through my laughter. He narrowed his eyes. “No, but there is a bread crumb trail of my clothes back to the door. Scoot up.” After giving me the stink eye, I moved forward and he graced me with a smile. God he was so yummy. He walks over, steps in the tub, and lowers down into the water.

Once he settled himself, his arms wrap around my waist and pulls me back to his hard chest. I snuggled in as close as I could. He grabbed my bath sponge, lathered it up and started washing me. Running the sponge over me, then his other hand over the area to wash it off. I let out a soft moan; it felt so good having his hands over me. He moved and I felt him behind me, pressing against my back.  He lowered his head and started trailing his lips along my shoulder, then up my neck.  “You’re turning me into a machine Scarlet?” he spoke softly.

I turned around and straddled him; I could feel his need to be inside me. I grabbed the sponge from him, and ran it over his body. Tracing every curve of his chest, shoulders, and arms. He was so defined. My finger traced the scar on his shoulder. I leaned over and pressed my lips to that area. He let out a breath I didn’t know he was holding. I continued to kiss him everywhere I could until finally my lips found his. I felt like I needed his lips like a woman in need of water. I tried to pour every ounce of love into this kiss I could.

He grabbed my hips, and pulled me closer, deepening the kiss. I felt so alive. Moans escaping both of our lips as we matched passion with passion. Without words both of us needing the same thing, I lifted up as he guided himself into me.  My body convulsed as shivers ran over me. It never ceases to amaze me the feelings he gives me. My eyes fluttered back, his kisses grew with desperation. I got the hint, I needed to move too. I lifted up and back down, filling myself with him. He guided my hips up, down, up, down. Finding the pace we both needed. Our mouths never left each other as we found our release. It was the most passionate love making I have ever experience. That’s what that was, making love. Did he feel the same way?  I wanted to say how I felt, but I just couldn’t get the words out. They seemed stuck in my throat. Our kisses slowed down to little pecks. He pulled back and ran his hands along the sides of my face, cradling it. “You are amazing.” It felt like he was going to declare something. He kissed me then spoke again. Could this be it? He coughed. “We should get out of here, don’t want to get pruney.” Hm not really what I was secretly crossing my fingers for him to say, but honestly I think I am the only one crazy enough to fall in love this quick. I mean it’s crazy.

Chapter 16

Darien

Shit, I almost blurted out that I was in love with her. That would have ruined it all, I know she feels something for me but I seriously doubt she is ready for my declaration of love here. Damn I am a fool. I let her get up and out of the tub first, then myself. I grabbed the towel and wrapped it around her. Her body was so perfect, it fit me so right too. “How did your briefing go?”  She asked. “Good, I will be spending the next couple days training the next line of Seals, survival teaching. It’s one of the things I am one of the best at.”  She looked at me and nodded. “So you are like Bear Grylls?” I laughed. Oh Bear Grylls, the ultimate survivor man. We always get compared to him, except we survive actual shit, not just set up shit. “I’m better.” Was all I said, she didn’t need to know the details. She looked impressed. Good, I felt 10 feet tall impressing her.

After we dried off, I follow and grabbed my trail of clothes strewn about her place. When I got her texts, I needed to get over here stat, and started undressing on the way up. I dressed in my jeans, and she joined me down stairs dressed in a pair of flannel pajama pants and a tight t-shirt. Besides her dressed in nothing but my t-shirt, I think this outfit is one of my favorites. It’s so her. There was a symbol on her shirt. “What does that symbol mean?” I asked.  It looked like a triangle with a circle inside and a line drawn through it. She looked down at it. “Don’t worry young padawan, we will get there.” She went over to the TV, and put in a DVD. More movie time, fine by me as long as she snuggled that fine ass up against me. She looked back at me “Wanna hang out and watch a movie with me? I can make us some popcorn.” I walked over and sat on the couch where Roxy was hanging out on. Scarlet beamed at me. Glad I was staying. That was fucking awesome. “What are we watching?” I asked, she smiled and came to sit next to me. “I figured we could keep going with your Harry Potter lesson.” I rolled my eyes, but I actually liked what I had seen so far.  I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her close. I kissed her briefly as the movie started.

When the credits started rolling I looked down to see a sleeping Scarlet. She slept like the dead. I wish I could sleep like that. I reached over her and grabbed the remote to turn off the TV. I gently lifted her and cradled her into my arms as I carried her up to her bed. I laid her down and pulled the covers over her. She looked like an angel sleeping. Until she rolled over and started snoring. I tried to hold back my laughter. She didn’t snore any of the other times she had slept with me. A silent laughter slipped through my lips. I started to walk away; I wasn’t sure how she would feel if I just laid down with her. A creak in the floorboards made noise and it made her stir. REALLY? I carry her up the stairs and laughed at her and the damn noise of a floorboard made her stir. Damn. She rolled over and saw me. She spoke through her yawn. “Stay” I walked back over, and lay down beside her. She rolled over and snuggled into me again, she found her place at my nook. I smiled. She murmured in a very sleepy voice “My nook.” My chest felt like it was going to explode. “Your nook.” I said softly. She could have any part of me she wanted. I slept with her for a couple hours, and then I woke up, wanting to do a bit of scouting. On the field we took sleep when we could get it, sometimes we wouldn’t sleep for days. I hadn’t been sleeping well since Summer’s passing, but I think I am starting to come back around. No nightmares, or feeling like someone is after me. But someone seems to be after Scarlet, and that was something I was going to figure out. I will figure it out, I will protect her.

I slowly and quietly untangled myself from her warm, soft body, and walked out of the room. I grabbed my boots by the door, and heard a noise. A whine. Roxy. Looks like she wanted to go with. She could be useful. After tying up my boots, Roxy and I set off for outside. She sniffed around, while I walked the perimeter. No foot prints in the dirt. Good sign. Everything looked intact. No signs of foot traffic.

Suddenly I hear Roxy’s strong bark; I took off running towards the dog. She was closer to the main road; a man was on the ground in front of her. I slowed down as I came to her. “Roxy, sit.” She sat. Hm she really was trained well. I’m thankful for that. I turned my attention back to the stranger. He had blonde hair, looked like a surfer “Who are you and what are you doing here?” I asked with determination in my voice. He looked at the dog, then back at me.  “I was just walking I swear!” Sweat was coming off his face in rivers. His eyes kept dancing between me and the dog. I crouched in front of him. “Walking this late? Nah, now who are you?”I asked again. “My name is Jimmy. I swear I wasn’t doing anything.” He answered. “Jimmy, do you know whose house that is?” I pointed to Scarlet’s. He nodded. “Yeah that is Scarlet Barnette’s, she is the self defense teacher. I volunteer there a lot!” He knew her. “Have you been sneaking around her house lately? I am a navy seal, just think about all the things I can do to you if you lie to me. So it’s not really in your best interests, Jimmy.”  He nodded, scared shitless. Good. “I swear, Yes I have been around. I love to surf and this part of the beach has the best waves, I have been sneaking over to her part of the beach at night sometimes. Really great waves, when the moon is high. I felt bad and stopped by the other day to ask her if it was ok, the door was unlocked so I let myself in thinking she just didn’t hear me but once no one answered I left immediately. I wasn’t able to get to her classes this week! I’m so sorry, I swear man I won’t do it again! Don’t hurt me!” He really did look like he was going to piss his pants. I wanted to laugh at this pathetic man. “Get out of here, and trust me, if you ever come on this property without Scarlet’s ok, I will press charges on you for trespassing or do worse.” This man was honest enough; I knew he wouldn’t be back. Not with myself and Roxy around. He scrambled away and ran like hell from here. I took a deep breath. I feel like I caught the culprit, but the little voice in the back of my head was saying that it wasn’t the right one. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Roxy and I walked back into the house; I snooped around and found her a treat before heading back to the goddess asleep upstairs. She was definitely a sight after tonight’s events. She was safe for now. She rested peacefully, her lips were parted and slighting pouting. I smirked, and went to lay down with her again. A smile came across her lips as I intertwined my hand with hers, and fell asleep.

My phone started beeping waking me from my slumber. Shit where was it? I quietly crawled out of bed and followed the noise down the stairs to the coffee table. My alarm was going off. It was 5:30am. I needed to get ready to go to base. I found a piece of paper and pen by the kitchen and wrote Scarlet a note saying I had to go to work, but I’ll text her later. I went back up the stairs and put the note on the pillow. I grabbed my other clothes and boots and headed over to my house to get dressed. Fuck it was cold as the freaking arctic out here. We must be getting a winter storm soon. I quickly dressed in uniform and grabbed a jacket before heading out.

I drove onto base and located L.C. Austin. “Morning Valentine, are you ready?” He stands at attention and salutes, as do I.  “Yes sir.” We relax and head towards the training facility. I see the men the closer we get. Having push up contests, good at least they like getting sweaty.  “Everybody listen up!” L.C. Austin spoke to them. “This is Captain Valentine; He will be training you for the next 2 weeks.” He looked at me nodded his head then walked off. Great. I introduced myself to them. They seemed like an eager group of guys.

Over the next few hours we spent time going over some books, then did some water treading, had lunch then after that we did some physical training, then a 5 mile run, fun stuff. I also told everyone it was a requirement to volunteer at Scars at least once a week while I was their instructor. I sent a text to Scarlet after showers.

I think I need another bubble bath after today.

She responds almost immediately, I gotta admit it brings a smile to my face.

Oo somebody wants to get rub a dub, dub, in the tub ;)

My dick was getting hard thinking about last night’s rub in the tub. She seems to have a gift of turning me on via text. It’s time for me to turn up the heat and make her suffer.

I could go for rubbing my hands over your tantalizing breast, running my tongue up your pussy, up, down, in, out.

HA! Let her visualize that one! Of course I was totally sporting a hard on in the locker room now, I have got to get out of here before someone see it.  I finished getting ready then headed out pretty damn quick; it’s not that easy to get rid of a hard on, you know? As soon as I get in the jeep my phone beeps.

Well played Valentine, well played.

Damn right well played! I am awesome at everything.

;) So what are you doing tonight?

I’m going shopping with Candace, and hopefully having some hot sex later, you?