same way. I just wanted you to know how much you mean to me.”
“ Tyler . . .”
“ It’s OK. It doesn’t matter.”
There was vulnerability and a childlike innocence behind Tyler’s honey-colored eyes. It was a side of Tyler that Justin never saw before. He gently brushed the soft brown hair from Tyler’s face with his hand. “I don’t want you to get hurt.”
Tyler stiffened. “Are you going to break up with me because I told you I loved you?”
“ No. Of course not. I don’t wanna lose you. You’re the best thing that’s happened to me in a long time. I need you. I’m just not ready to be in a serious committed relationship.”
A small smile reappeared on Tyler ’s face and he rested his head on Justin’s shoulder again. “Good, because when you are ready, I’m going to be right here waiting for you.”
Heather warned Justin this would happen, but he didn ’t believe her. Tyler was a free spirit, spontaneous and lighthearted, but now Justin knew that deep down Tyler was naïve and unpretentious.
Justin never expected Tyler to fall in love with him. He enjoyed spending time with Tyler. Tyler made him happy and made him laugh. Tyler made him feel good about himself. He needed someone like that in his life right now. He cared deeply about Tyler, but he didn ’t love him, and they would never have a future together. It saddened Justin because he knew in the end he would end up breaking Tyler’s heart. The unselfish thing to do would be to end the relationship now, but he couldn’t do that. He wasn’t ready to let Tyler go yet.
Chapter Eleven:
Heather pulled the sheet over her naked body and tucked it under her arms. She wore a dreamy smile and snuggled against the soft down pillow. Dominick pulled the sheet off of her in one swift motion and jumped in bed next to her. She laughed and rolled into his arms. Dominick kissed her and slowly ran his hand down the profile of her body. His slow touch brought goosebumps to her skin’s surface, and the small hairs on her arm stood up. She exhaled deeply as his hands caressed her body. His lips were warm and supple against her inner thigh. She could feel the moistness between her legs and she opened them wide, summoning him closer. He put his mouth on her and his tongue peeked inside. She lifted her pelvis and ran her fingers through his short bristly hair, pushing his face closer and into her body. His lips and tongue moved together with her body in perfect choreography. It was a beautiful dance. He pulled her open with his fingers and blew inside her. His breath was cool against the warmth of her body. Its gentle pressure sent a tingling sensation up her spine. Her breathing grew steadily heavier as sensations traveled throughout her body. She reached down for his hand and they entwined their fingers together. She dug her nails into the back of his hand and she arched her back. He licked her faster, to match the speed of her breaths, until she climaxed with a loud cry.
She pulled him up and wrapped her arms and legs around him, squeezing him tight. She wanted to feel his body next to hers. She wanted his skin on her skin. She wanted to feel his flesh.
“ You’re so beautiful, Heather,” he said. “I need to see you more than once a week.”
“ Shhh.” She placed her index finger over his lips. “Don’t talk, just kiss me.”
He caressed her lips with his and washed his tongue over them. “I love the way you taste. I can’t get enough of you.”
He nibbled at her neck, and she leaned her head back to a ccommodate his mouth.
“ Oh, Dom,” she exhaled a long, heavy breath, “you make me feel so alive.”
Heather t ried, but it was impossible to stay away from Dominick. He offered her lust and passion. It was something that was missing from her marriage, and she never realized it until now.
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