Emma's Home (The Fairfield Series) (12 page)

“Darlin’, I get you’re pissed, but I am not apologizin’ for wantin’ to make sure everyone knows who you belong to.” Jake could feel the tension rolling off of Emma. “Don’t go getting all independent on me. I know you’re a competent woman, but I want to take care of you. And we are an
us,
” he said pointing back and forth between them.

“I know we are together, but Ted an-,” Emma started to explain, but Jake jumped in.

“Emma girl, I’m tellin’ you I have known Ted for years. He loves football and he loves women. Couldn’t keep his dick in his pants when he was married, so he’s not married anymore. And there was no way, he was just here for a talk.”

Emma’s shoulders slumped. Why did men have to be so complicated? They always thought that women were, but it was men who she couldn’t figure out. She knew Jake was upset, but really did not know what to say. He pulled her in for a hug, resting his chin on her head.

“Jake, I feel like I should apologize because you’re upset, but honestly, I didn’t do anything wrong.”

Jake felt Emma’s breathing hitch, as though she was holding back tears. “Come on, sweetheart, let’s get out of here.”

Emma allowed Jake to lead her out of the diner and he lifted her up into his truck.

Once settled, Jake turned to her. “You don’t owe me an apology – you’re right, you did nothin’ wrong. And you need to know, babe, I wasn’t checkin’ up on you. I was just going to drop by to say hello, but when I saw Ted leaning towards you, I knew he was makin’ a play.” Emma sat quietly. “You don’t owe me any explanation, but what’s goin’ on with Ted’s players?” he continued.

“I can’t discuss students, Jake, but I will say that I have some academic concerns and wanted to discuss a helpful idea with him. He suggested we meet for dinner.”

“Yeah, I got that,” he said frowning. Emma huffed and crossed her arms in front of her defiantly. Jake couldn’t help but notice that not only was she cute when angry, her arms had pushed up her breasts and suddenly any thoughts of Ted flew out of his mind. In fact, the only thing that was on his mind at the moment was getting her back to her house, where he intended to make sure she knew who she belonged to.

Reminding him she had driven to the diner, Emma turned toward the door of the truck.

“I’ll follow you home,” he told her. She rolled her eyes, and reached for the door handle but Jake stopped her. “Emma girl, no woman of mine is gettin’ out of my truck unassisted.” When Emma started to protest, he just reminded her, “My momma raised me better than that.”

Hopping down, he walked around to her side. Opening the door, reaching in and lifted her out, he set her down carefully on the pavement. Leaning in, his massive body surrounded her as his hands continued to span her tiny waist.

Emma’s face was pressed against his chest as he enveloped her and she breathed him in. Lifting her head back to stare into the eyes that completely captured her, she reached her arms around and pulled him closer.

Leaning down, Jake placed a gentle kiss on the corner of her mouth, his breath mingling with hers. Minutes later, he slowly pulled back and Emma felt the cool air as she was separated from him. Wrapping his powerful arm around her shoulder, he walked her over to her car. “Drive safe, baby. I’ll be right behind you.”

Driving home, Emma wondered about their relationship. Jake was not the first man she had been involved with, but there was never time for a long term relationship. Life always got in the way. She had been on her own for so long – it was all she knew. But how nice it felt to have a gorgeous, sexy, caring man wanting to look after her. Emma smiled to herself as she drove down the road, looking in the rear view mirror and seeing Jake right behind her.

Balance, that’s what I need. Balance between being cared for and not losing myself in the process.

Satisfied with her solution, she parked and grabbed the shopping bags out of the back seat. Before she could close the car door, Jake scooped her up in a fireman’s hold, carrying her up to her front door. Using his spare key, he quickly opened the door then shut it behind them.

Before Emma could get out a word, he slid her body down his front, slamming his mouth onto hers. This kiss was hard, demanding, controlling. All thoughts of telling Jake to back off fell away as his mouth plundered hers. Reaching up, she grasped his face to pull him closer.

Jake needed no more encouragement. He backed her up to the front door, lifting her in his arms. Emma wrapped her legs around his waist, and he grasped her ass with one hand.

Continued to kiss her, Jake moved his other hand to the front of her shirt pushing it up to expose her bra. Pulling down the cups, he released her breasts bringing them to his mouth. He sucked one nipple, tugging the hard point deep into his mouth, and then slightly bit down.

Emma moaned, the connection sparking through her from her breasts directly down to her core. Squirming, she tried to rub her throbbing pussy against his cock, straining in his jeans.

“More,” she panted.

Jake growled his response as he pushed his hand up her skirt and grabbed her panties. Ripping her panties with one pull, he tossed them to the side. Continuing to kiss her senseless, he undid his jeans and pushed them down to his knees.

“Spread,” he ordered, and Emma spread her legs as wide as she could, continuing to wrap them tightly around his waist. Fingering her pussy, he was thrilled to find it already wet for him.

“Soaked, baby,” he acknowledged, but Emma already knew she was ready for him.

“Now Jake. Please now,” she moaned, digging her fingernails into his shoulders.

Jake obliged, pushing his cock fully into her. He began to thrust, pounding her against the door as he took her, marking her, making her his.

Emma felt the pressure building and knew her orgasm was coming quickly. Eyes shut tight, she gave over to the complete feeling of being thoroughly fucked and thoroughly cared for at the same time. Emma screamed Jake’s name as her inner muscles contracted strongly, pulling at his straining cock. Jake continued to thrust several more times before he felt himself come deep inside of her, pulsating until he was emptied.

It took a minute for his heartbeat to slow and he lowered his head to capture her lips again in a soul searing kiss. Letting Emma slide down to the floor, he held her close until her legs were steady. Pulling out of her, he looked down as their mixed fluids ran down her leg. Emma, aware of his eyes on her, looked down at herself as well.

Realization washed over Jake. “Oh God, Emma, I’m so sorry,” he exclaimed. Emma looked at him questioningly, not understanding his outburst.

“I forgot a condom,” he said looking into her eyes. “I promise I’ve never done that before. I’m clean, I swear.”

Emma, wide eyed, nodded. “I trust you Jake. I’m clean too. I haven’t been with anyone before you in years.”

Jake reached his hand and cupped her cheek. “But baby, what about protection? No matter what happens, baby, I’ll…,” Emma put her fingers to his mouth, effectively shushing him.

She smiled up at him, leaning her face into his hand. “It’s okay, Jake. I’m on the pill to regulate my periods. It’s all good.”

Jake leaned in closer to her so that their bodies were pressed together from chest to knee. “Yeah, it’s all good. Very good,” he replied. “In fact, it’s never been better. It’s never felt like that for me, Emma girl. That was amazing.”

Just then, something furry rubbed against Jake legs. Jumping back, stumbling over his pants, he began to fall pulling Emma down on top of him. A yowling sound screeched through the room, causing Jake to scramble up over her to get to his revolver.

Emma, gasping and red faced from laughing, was still lying partially naked on the floor.

Jake getting to an ungraceful stand, stared at a scrawny yellow cat glaring up at him. “What the fuck is that?” he roared, attempting to pull his pants up.

The cat calmly walked over to Emma. She reached out her hand to pet him, explaining, “I found a stray in my yard and adopted him.” Stifling her giggles, she attempted to stand as Jake assisted her from the floor.

“Bloody hell, babe. You could’ve warned me,” Jake bit out, fastening his pants.

“Honey, why are you putting your pants back on? Surely you’re not done with me yet are you?” Emma said looking up into his still shocked face.

Jake’s eyes moved from the cat back up to hers. “Babe, a man does not want his dick hanging down with anything that’s got claws like that,” he stated as a fact.

Laughing again, Emma tried to placate him. “Jake, he won’t hurt you. He slept with me last night and was perfect.”

Swinging his gaze back to her, Jake stated emphatically, “Emma girl. That cat and I are not sharing a bed. Not tonight. Not ever. The cat stays out of the bedroom.”

Walking over, placing her hand over his heart, she looked up into his face. Standing on her toes, pulling his face down toward her, she placed a gentle kiss on his lips. “Okay, baby. You’re the only male in my bedroom.”

Satisfied, Jake leaned in to deepen the kiss. Jake picked her up again and walked to the bathroom, leaning into the shower stall to turn on the water.

Emma, confused, said, “Jake, I am perfectly able to take a shower myself.”

Jake slowly lowered her to the ground, but kept his arms around her, holding her tightly. “Baby, there are lots of things you
can
do by yourself, but let me do this. Let me take care of you.”

He slowly peeled off her clothes. When the water was warm, he moved her under the spray as he quickly divested himself of his clothes. Stepping into the shower, he grabbed the shower gel. Lathering her back, Jake made his way down to her luscious ass where he spent a great deal of time washing.

Emma, giggled, “Is that the only place you plan on getting clean?”

“Oh Emma girl, I plan on giving
all
of you this attention,” Jake answered, moving his hand between her legs.

Moaning, Emma leaned against him as he continued his ministrations. Jake turned her around and began to lather her breasts. After thoroughly washing every inch of her body, he began washing her hair. Massaging her scalp as he washed, Emma could not remember ever being so relaxed and pampered.

Smiling, she faced him squirting the shower gel in her hands saying, “Now, it’s your turn.” She began to wash his chest, marveling at the expanse of muscles. She worked her way up to his shoulders and around to his back, slowing sliding her hands down to his ass. Looking over his shoulder, he smirked down at her.

“I just never knew how fun this could be!” She moved around again so that she was facing him, gliding her hands down to his cock. Emma began to stroke his manhood, moving her hands up and down his length. Her small hands could not grasp all of him, but the sensations created had Jake throwing his head back and groaning.

He grabbed Emma under her arms, lifting her up and turning so that the spray of water was hitting him on his back. Pressing her against the shower wall, he slammed his lips onto hers. His tongue swept into her mouth as Emma’s tangled with his. She wrapped her legs around him, moaning as he sucked on her tongue and nipped at her bottom lip.

No longer worrying about a condom, Jake couldn’t wait to feel skin on skin again. He checked her readiness with his finger and then pushed his thick cock all the way in, pressing her back against the wall.

“Can you take it, baby?”

“Oh god, Jake, yesssss!” she screamed. Jake pounded inside her, over and over until he felt her muscles contract around his cock. She threw her head back, eyes tightly closed, and face strained as the orgasm washed over her. Jake immediately pushed harder one more time and felt himself explode inside of her, his seed spilling deep. Both panting, he held her tightly as their breathing slowed.

Jake looked deep into her sparkling eyes, satisfied with the smile on her face. Leaning in, he kissed her softly before lowering her down. Surprised that the water was still warm, he turned her towards the spray once again, washing between her legs.

Stepping out, he wrapped her in a towel, patting her dry. Emma moved to the bedroom where she put on his t-shirt as he dried himself. Jake walked into the bedroom to see Emma folding the covers down.

“Can you stay tonight?” she asked hopefully. Not wanting him to feel pressured, she quickly added, “But if you have to go home to check on your mom, that is fine.”

Jake walked over, looked down at her beauty, and brought his hands up to cup her lovely face. “I checked on mom earlier. She’s fine. And babe? There is no where I’d rather be than right here with you tonight.”

Smiling up at the face that had crept into all of her dreams, she took his hand pulling him down with her. They curled together in bed, Jake pulling Emma tight against him.

I’ve found the one, I just know it.
Emma went to sleep with a smile on her face.

I’ve found the one, I’m gonna cherish her.
Jake slept better than he had in years.

E
mma decided to throw a party, thanking all of her friends for helping her get moved in and working on her house. An outdoor fall party would be perfect, complete with barbeque, beer, and a fire pit in her backyard for smores and snuggling. The Saturday of the event dawned bright and clear, the sun shining over the woods, filling the air with the crisp coolness so welcome by the end of summer. Emma cleaned all day and Laurie came over to help with the food. Tom and Jake manned the barbeque, Rob took care of the large fire pit, along with some of the other firefighters, and Carol was in charge of the smores. Helen, Roger, Wendy, Bill and Brad came and Emma watched Brad finally hanging out with Suzy in public. Mac and Bernadette arrived, bringing Mary with them since Jake had gotten there early. Several of the firefighters brought dates as well as several of Emma’s co-workers.

Jake looked over when Ted showed up, but stopped scowling when he saw that Ted had a date. Emma rolled her eyes at him until another teacher came, bringing Brandi. She hadn’t seen Brandi since that first night at the bar. Even knowing Jake had no desire to be around Brandi, she couldn’t help but feel a little jealous. Brandi, oblivious as ever, made the rounds to all the single men. Emma relaxed once it became apparent Brandi had the good sense to stay away from the claimed men and Emma made sure that everyone knew that Jake was hers. Mike was there, along with some other people from the police force.