Love's Crazy Twists (12 page)

              “Shane, this place is fabulous.  I can’t believe I’ve never known that your family had a cabin here.”  She said surprised.

              “Well, I don’t come here very often.”  He admitted.

              “Why not?  This place is gorgeous!”  she said.

              “Yeah, it is an amazing place, I just don’t have  any reason to come here all by myself.”  He replied.

              “Well, you can bring me along anytime.”  She told him.

              Shane led her into the kitchen area and they looked in the fridge.  “See?  I told you my family always kept the kitchen stocked.  What would you like for dinner?”  he asked.

              “There is so much food in there, I don’t know what I want.  It’s almost like a restaurant.”  She said.

              “How do you feel about pasta?”  he asked.  “I can make a mean fettuccine Alfredo.”  He smiled.

              “I love fettuccine Alfredo.  Do you have everything for it?”  she asked.

              “Of course.”  He headed towards a door that opened into a large pantry full of all kinds of food.  There was definitely enough stuff for dinner.

              “I must say, Shane, I am impressed.”  Julie told him.  “This place truly is incredible.”

              “Jules, if you are that impressed by the pantry wait until you see the wine cellar.”  He teased.

              “Ha ha, Shane.  You think you are so funny.”  She laughed.

              “Seriously, come look at this.”  He said, taking her by the hand and leading her to the opposite side of the kitchen to a small pair of French doors and he swung them open.  Julie couldn’t believe her eyes.  Who, besides a liquor store, had so much alcohol?  There was wine of shapes and sizes, whiskeys, schnapps, and other mixers.  There was anything you could think of.

              “Shane, is your family full of alcoholics?”  she joked.

              “Some of them.”  He laughed.  He grabbed a bottle of white wine and then proceeded to gather ingredients for dinner.  He put the wine in the fridge to chill.

              “Julie, do you want to listen to some music or something?”  Shane asked her.

              “Yeah, that sounds good.”  She answered as he headed towards the radio and turned it on.  “Do you need any help with dinner?”  she asked.

              “No, I’m good.  You go sit down and relax, I’ll call you when it’s ready.  He told her.

              “I’d rather stay and watch you cook.”  She said slyly.

              “Oh really?  What exactly does that mean?”  he asked.

              “I’ve never seen you cook anything, let alone fettuccine Alfredo.”  She laughed.

              “OK, watch the master work.”  He said as he set about making dinner.

              They chatted as he cooked and had a good old time, they each had a few glasses of wine, and they were cutting loose.  Finally, dinner was ready.  It was fantastic.  They had dinner by candlelight and the wine complimented the pasta perfectly.  Julie thought that she had actually been in an Italian restaurant.

              After dinner was done and the mess was all cleaned up Shane asked Julie is she want to go for a walk down by the lake.

              “So Julie, tell me the truth, what did you think of dinner?” he asked, trying to make small talk.

              “It was absolutely delicious.”  She told him.

              They walked down a small path and down some stairs to a path that led around the lake.  It was very nice.  They were walking along talking, as friends do, and Julie was still wondering what it would be like if they were a couple.  She had the sudden urge to kiss him, right there beside the lake.  They stopped near a big rock at the edge of the lake and Shane sat down.

              “Come on, Jules, have a seat.”  He said patting the rock beside him.

              “Nah, I’m good.”  She started, “you know, Shane, if it weren’t for you, I’d still be moping around the house.”  She started towards him, “and I want to thank you.  For everything.”  She put her arms around him and hugged him.  He wrapped his arms around her too.  Boy, did he feel good in her arms.  She almost didn’t want to let go, and when she tried to he held her closer.  She had to kiss him, she needed him.  She pulled away slightly, just so that she could look him in the eyes.  She leaned in closer and closed her eyes.  His lips sought hers just as she had hoped.  She already knew his mouth but she wanted to know more.  Her lips and tongue explored his looking to learn as much as possible in that very moment.  This kiss wasn’t like the first one they had shared, but it was just as enjoyable.  This one was more tender and loving, not as much urgency in it.  They both knew that now there could be a real chance for them, and they savored the kiss.

              By the time they headed back to the cabin it was getting dark.  Julie was afraid to admit it, but she was a little afraid of being in the woods at dark.  Then she reminded herself that she had nothing to fear when she was with Shane.  They got back and went inside.

              “Jules, do you want another glass of wine?”  Shane asked.

              “Sure, unless you’re ready to go.”  She said.

              “Well, about that,” he paused, “I was wondering if you’d like to spend the night here.”  He said sincerely.

              “Um, well, I don’t know.”  She answered nervously.  She knew that if she spent the night alone here with Shane that they would make love again.  Maybe not because of his advances, but because of hers.  She wanted to be with him again, but what about Matt?  She wasn’t with him anymore so it shouldn’t matter, but then again, they had just broken up yesterday.  Was it too soon to start anything with Shane?  On the other hand, they had already been together, so why not?  “You know what?  Yeah, let’s stay.”  She told him.

              His heart skipped a beat.  He knew that his friend was falling for him and he couldn’t be happier.  He had to admit that  he was taken by surprise when she kissed him earlier that evening.  And he could tell the difference in her kiss as well as she could.  He suddenly became nervous.  What had he done?  What if she really wasn’t ready for this?  Would it ruin their friendship?  Well, it hadn’t so far.  “Good.  What do you want to do now?  Want to watch some TV or listen to the radio?”  he suggested.

              “Let’s just listen to the radio for now.”  She said.

              He got up and went to turn the radio back on.  He stopped by the fireplace and started to build a fire.  Julie, for the first time, noticed candles all about the room and she got up and lit them.  In no time at all the fire was roaring and the candles were glowing, the room looked very romantic.  And it felt that way too.  All that was missing was a blanket on the floor in front of the fireplace to make love on.

              “So, how are you feeling, Jules?  Did I help take your mind off of things?”  Shane asked her.

              “I feel much better, thank you.”  She told him.  “I haven’t thought about
it
all day.”  She smiled.  “That is up until now.”

              “Sorry.”  He laughed.

              “Shane?”  She asked.

              “Yes.”

              “Do you dance?”  She asked.

              “A little, yes.  Why do you ask?”  he asked.

              “Would you dance with me?”  she asked coyly.

              “Now?”

              She nodded her head, “Yes, now.”

              He stood up and walked towards her, she stood and met him halfway.  He put his muscular arms around her and held her close as she put her arms around his neck and enjoyed having him near.  They swayed to the music and clung to each other as if their lives depended on it.  When the song was over another slow one came on and they kept dancing.  Shane looked at her, “Julie, you are so beautiful.”  He paused, “I don’t want to take my eyes off of you.”  He leaned towards her and then began kissing her.

              Julie had to use all of her strength not to fall down, her knees were weak and heart was racing.  She wasn’t sure if she was ready for this, but she was going to leap anyway.  She was enjoying every moment with Shane, and she had enjoyed the whole day with him.  Ever since he showed up at her house that afternoon she had been happy.

              He began running his hands up and down her back.  He pulled from the kiss and her on the neck, she lifted her head slightly and he kissed it again.  Running kisses down her neck to her collarbone.  Her body shivered and she clenched onto him.  He kissed her again.  This time it was full of that passion and urgency that she had felt the first time.

              “Julie?”  he asked breathlessly.

              “Uh huh.”  Was her reply.

              “Are you sure you want to do this?”  he asked.

              “Yes.  I’m sure.”  She answered.

              With that being said, he leaned in and kissed her again.  She was so hot for him that she didn’t know how long she would be able to hold out.  She kept recalling the memories of the first night they spent together.  It was sheer Heaven.  So she was ready whenever he was.

              “Jules?  I know that this is going to sound really bad, and a lot like the typical guy, but…do you want to go to the bedroom?  Yet?”  he asked.

              “Actually, Shane, I’d rather not go to the bedroom.”  She started.  He just looked at her.  “If you have, I’d like to have a blanket and a few pillows right here on the floor in front of the fire.”  She smiled.

              “OK.”  She smiled.  “Wait here.”  He took off up the stairs to get a blanket and some pillows because that is what Julie had wanted.  And he wanted her, and he wanted to make her happy in any way possible.

              This is it, Julie thought.  It is so romantic in here and now it is all perfect.  Fire in the fireplace, candles lit and slow music playing in the background.  It was all so extravagant.

              Shane returned with a goose down comforter and a handful of pillows.  He seemed ready to take her to the heights of passion that she remembered so well.  Then he stopped.  “Julie, are you sure you want to do this?”  he asked.

              “Shane, of you ask me again I’ll be forced to change my mind.  I’ve never been more sure of anything.”  She pulled him to her and kissed him passionately.

              Shane put the comforter and the pillows on the floor and put down an extra sheet.  He reached his hand out and led Julie to the blanket where he lay her down and continued their journey to sexual bliss.  He kissed her with all his being.  He kissed down her neck and along the low neckline of her dress.  Julie let out a moan.  He ran his hands over her foot and slowly up over her calf and knee, on up over her thigh and to her unmentionable area.  Julie arched her back, her breathing becoming harder.  She pawed at him until he was on top of her and she kissed him and held him to her and didn’t want to let go, then she realized they were still dressed.  He ran his hands down her arms and back up again.  He slid the slinky material of her sundress up to her hips and helped her to sit up and he lifted it  off over her head.  Her breasts were free from the little confinement they had underneath the sundress.  She began grabbing at his shirt and helped him take it off to reveal his muscular  chest and arms, and she instantly melted.  She could feel herself growing more moist by the minute, and her need for him rose to an all-time high.  She fumbled with the button on his jeans with no success, she was trying to get it too fast and it made her clumsy.  He easily  and quickly took off his pants and she could see that he was as aroused as she was, and she smiled.

              His hands were instantly on her breasts and he felt her nipples harden under his hands.  His groin was aching for her, and he needed her now.  But he wanted to make sure that he took his time and made her happy before he proceeded to his own pleasure.  He put his mouth to her breast and began sucking gently on the delicate nub.  He kissed and licked it.  He could hear her growing pleasure. 

              “Oh, Shane, you are so good.”  She muttered between moans.

              He planted kisses down her stomach and stopped just short of her sweet spot.  He slid her lacy red thong down and removed it.  He went back to kissing her stomach and the insides of her thighs.  He placed a hand between her legs and started rubbing her and playing with her hair.  Slowly he parted her legs and inserted a finger into her wet waiting place.

              “Mmmm…yes, do it.”  She instructed him.

              He moved his hand and leaned in to kiss her secret garden.  She smelled so sweet and he couldn’t get enough of her.  He was drinking in her sweetness. 

              “Oh my god, Shane!”  she yelled.  “I need you now!”

              He continued licking and sucking her as she was flailing about in obvious pleasure and he wanted to drive her over the edge and back again. 

              “Yes!  Oooooo yeah.  Yes!”  she was screaming.  Her body began convulsing and she was spent for the time being.  Shane pulled himself away and held onto her trembling frame.  There was sweat forming on her face and body, and she was in a blissful state of euphoria.