The Rub Down (20 page)

His sweet words were like a lullaby to my exhausted body. He curled around me and we drifted off to sleep.

Alexa

Morning light crept through the sides of Luke’s shades, drawing a line straight across my eyes. Sometime during the night, our bodies separated, however, our hands remained locked together in the middle of the bed. Usually a fitful sleeper, I couldn’t believe I kept our connection the whole night. It felt so natural to touch him, even in our sleep. I wasn’t sure how comfortable Luke was, though. His back was to me, and his arm was stretched behind him. It looked like his shoulder was coming out of its socket.

I laid there, taking in my surroundings. I didn’t get a look at his bedroom last night when Luke carried me in. The room was beige with stark white trim, and was much bigger than I originally thought. A television mounted on the wall separated two large closets. To my left was a wall of windows with a brown lounger that looke
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perfect to cuddle up with under a blanket and read a good book. While I couldn’t picture Luke doing that, if it was my space, I would every day. The wall to my right had a giant work of art painted with vibrant colors that made it bright and full of life. Not a bad view to wake up to. The bed felt like a giant cloud. The ivory sheets caressing my bare skin were a high thread count. The headboard was another shade of brown suede with buttons, creating a tufted design.

Wanting him closer to feel his warmth, I loosened my grip to snuggle up behind him as the big spoon. The intimacy we shared last night was more than I had ever had with any man. We connected through the lust and adoration burning between us. An invisible, but tangible pull had only strengthened over the weeks as we got to know each other. By leaving sex out of our relationship, we built a strong foundation. More than anything, we respected each other. The wise person who said it’s all about anticipation was spot on. Weeks of sexual tension finally brought us to an explosive ending.

I just wanted more of him.

Scooting toward Luke, I wrapped my arm around his chest, tucked my knees behind his, and rested my head on his broad back. He shifted a little, bringing our bodies even closer together, grabbed my hand and brought it to his lips for a brief kiss, then interlocked our fingers again.

“You feel so nice. Now go to sleep.” Luke’s morning voice, rough and gravelly, sent tingles straight between my legs.

“I want you, but I guess it can wait,” I replied as I lowered our hands to his growing cock and gave it a light pat. “I’ll play with you in a little bit, buddy. Your owner needs his beauty sleep.” I moved away from his cock and rested our hands on Luke’s stomach.

“Who am I to stop your playtime? We can nap later.” Luke rolled over on his back and tugged me onto his stomach. “Good morning, gorgeous. How did you sleep?”

“I slept very well, thank you. I crashed after that last heart stopping orgasm. I’m sorry I didn’t return the favor.” My tongue traced a path down his chest, over his stomach, as I looked into his sleepy face through my eyelashes. “I’d like to rectify that.”

Sliding further down his body, I gripped his cock in my palm, sliding it up and down his shaft until Luke moaned.

“Good morning to me, indeed. You feel amazing. Faster,” he ordered as he raised his head to watch my ministrations.

I took him into my mouth, giving him a repeat of the night before.

“God, baby, your mouth has some serious talent. Wow… Seriously... Fuck.”

I loved that he couldn’t formulate a cohesive sentence. I gave him a shy smile. As I climbed up his body, he yanked me, and in one swift movement, I was directly over his face with my knees on the sides of his head.

“Now it’s my turn. Hold on to the headboard, and don’t let go.”

I cried out in pleasure as Luke’s tongue dove straight into me.

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Luke grabbed my thighs, squeezing tight as he devoured me, his tongue lapping up my arousal like a starved man. My knuckles turned white as I held tight to his headboard, trying to stay upright. The sensations Luke drew out of my body made me weak in the knees, but heady for more.

I ground down on Luke’s face, trying to get his tongue right where I needed it. “Why are you torturing me? Please, my clit needs you,” I panted.

“Oh, really? Then she’ll get me.” His words created a vibration that echoed throughout my whole body.

Within seconds, Luke’s tongue flicked and sucked on my attention seeker. I threw my head back and screamed when he bit down, and my orgasm ripped through my body. Luke lapped up my juices as I fell forward onto the headboard to support my spent body.

“Just for the record, you can do that to me anytime you want. Holy shit.” I tried to calm my heart rate.

“Oh, baby, you may regret ever saying that, because I could lick your pussy all day long and not get tired.” Luke tugged on my thighs, sliding me down to his stomach. I let go of the headboard and looked down at his very satisfied face.

“You look pleased with yourself there, tiger.” I framed his face in my hands.

“You have no idea. Hearing you scream my name as you come on my tongue makes me very happy.” He turned his head to kiss my palm.

“Luke, why won’t you make love to me?” I asked, changing the tone of our conversation to a serious one.

“Oh, Lex, I want nothing more than to make love to you.”

I cut him off before he added a ‘but’ to his statement by seizing his lips with my own.

“Then do it. There’s no reason for you to wait anymore.”

*****

Luke

Waking up to the feel of Alexa’s naked body wrapped around me was the way I wanted to wake up every day. No, I wasn’t ready to move her into my apartment just yet, but lying there in her arms, feeling her breasts pressed into my back, her pussy tucked up next to my ass, I knew I would have her in my bed as much as possible.

The wakeup blowjob, and then eating her out was the perfect way to start our day. And then she sat on my chest and asked me to make love to her. I wanted to wait until after the marathon. She didn’t need anything to sidetrack her from her end goal, which was a little more than twenty-four hours away. But when I saw her face looking so vulnerable and hurt, I knew what I wanted wasn’t what was important. Her feelings and desires were all I cared about.

So when she asked me to not wait any longer, I reached over to my nightstand, grabbed a condom, and laid it next to my leg for easy access.

“Are you sure this is what you want? We can wait.” I moved her body next to mine. “I don’t want to distract you from tomorrow. You need to focus.”

“Yes, I need you. This right here has nothing to do with tomorrow,” she whispered as she caressed my neck.

“You are so beautiful. I need you, too. I have wanted to ravage your body since my fingers first touched your skin. I want to bury my cock so far inside you that you’ll feel me in every step you run tomorrow.”

Alexa reached over me and grabbed the condom from the bed. As she opened it, I settled into the mattress to give her better access to my now throbbing cock.

Once she slid it on me, I rolled over and braced myself above her. As I looked down at her gorgeous face, she smiled up at me, confirming what we were about to do was the right thing. I took in the moment, cherishing our emotional connection before escaping into our physical one.

I grabbed my cock and teased her clit with the tip of it, garnering an exasperated sigh from Alexa.

“Stop teasing me. I need to feel you inside me.”

At her words, I guided my erection into her warm body. I drove inside her, feeling her muscles stretch to accept me. As I slid in deeper, I buried my face in her neck, placing small kisses between breaths.

“God, you feel so good, Lex,” I said as I sank completely inside her, holding still so I didn’t blow my load. She was so tight that I struggled to maintain control.

“You feel amazing. Please move now. Make me come.”

I gave her everything she asked for and more. The sensual rhythm had us panting and sweating. Our bodies were so in tune with the other that we moved as though we had been together for years.

I moaned when she swirled her hips, taking what she needed from my body. Alexa brought her legs inside mine and closed them tight around my cock, creating an even tighter channel for me to drive into. She took control, guiding and pushing my body up and down hers. I felt her grow wetter and wetter as she groaned louder. Moments later, she screamed my name as she raked her nails down my back. I would have marks for days, but it was worth it.

Once Alexa came, she let me take over so I could chase my own orgasm. I drove hard into her, making her cry out again with pleasure. We let go together in an explosive finale. My arms gave out on me, and I collapsed on top of her.

As I caught my breath, no words were exchanged. We just listened to our heartbeats pounding together. Finally, I lifted off her, pulling out so I could discard the condom.

There were no words to describe the state of bliss we were in. Neither of us spoke. We held tight, lightly caressing the other’s skin, falling asleep with our feet tangled together.

*****

A few hours after the best sex of my life, Alexa and I dragged ourselves out of bed or we would have stayed there the entire day. Starving from our physical activities, I made veggie omelets with whole-wheat toast. I brought the plates to the bistro table where Alexa sat in my Patriots t-shirt and a pair of my boxers. I tried to get her to wear my Red Sox shirt, but the Yankee fan in her refused. She said it was against her religion.

We talked as we ate, keeping the topics casual. I didn’t want to make the day too heavy. Doing something fun together would keep Alexa’s mind off tomorrow morning’s race.

“You need to prepare for a possible shit storm created by that skank, Theresa,” Alexa said out of the blue, clearly not on the same fun path as me.

“I don’t want you to worry about that. Danny and I will talk about it tomorrow. We’ll contact our lawyer and come up with a game plan if she decides to open her mouth. We didn’t do anything illegal. But the last thing you need in that beautiful mind of yours is that woman.”

Alexa nodded in agreement, but I could tell the wheels were still turning in her head.

“Let’s bundle up for a walk on the beach,” I suggested.

Alexa’s face lit up. “That’s a great idea, but I have no clothes. I think my gown is a bit overkill.”

Shit. I forgot all about the clothes issue.

“I’ll drive you home so you can change. I want to spend the day with you, but if we stay in, I’ll use every ounce of your energy you’ll need for tomorrow.”

“Okay. Can I steal a pair of sweats and flip flops to wear out of here though? I’m not really wanting to put a neon sign over my head that reads ‘stride with pride,’ since I have no shame in what we did this morning.”

“I’m sure the concierges have seen just about everything in this building, but I’ve got clothes you can wear. Let’s go get showered, and we can head out.”

Alexa

Taking a shower together prolonged our departure to my place. Once the dam was broken, we couldn’t get enough of each other. Seeing his toned body all wet was such a sight that I couldn’t stop touching his chest, arms, and dick. I poured manly scented soap on a loofah and dragged it over every inch of his skin. My tongue may or may not have trailed the same path after the soap washed away. I traced every line of his tattoo, every valley of muscle, and Luke patiently let me explore, driving me on with his aroused noises. Thankful for the corner shower seat, I took him in my mouth, and he came apart as I licked and sucked him.

Turnabout was fair play, and he had his way with me, too. That shower seat was a true blessing. Our bodies glided together as he took me up against the shower wall after he feasted on me. After several orgasms and ice-cold water rained down on us, we stepped out of the shower to carry on with our day.

We drove to my apartment so I could dress before heading to the beach. Addison wasn’t home, but she left a note telling me she was making me a huge pasta dinner in preparation for the race. She also said Luke was invited. My best friend was the most thoughtful person in the world. I knew it would be hard to leave Luke, so I was grateful for a few more hours with him.

Once we were loaded up in his car, we headed out.

“What beach do you want to go to?” Luke asked, turning off my street.

“Let’s head up to Nahant. We can walk a little and grab some lunch at The Shack. What do you think?” I answered, excited to get out of the city for the afternoon.

“Sounds perfect. I haven’t been up there in a long time.”

The car ride was uneventful. Luke held my hand the whole twenty minute ride to the beach while I stroked his palm with my thumb. We didn’t talk much. Instead, we enjoyed the comfortable silence that fell over us. Since it was the Sunday before Patriots’ Day/ Marathon Monday, traffic was very light. The city, however, was packed full of tourists for the big race. Crowds littered the sidewalks, and the streets were jam-packed with cars full of people who had no idea where they were going.

When we arrived in Nahant, we parked and got out to walk to the beach. I was happy I wore a heavy jacket, since it was on the colder side. Add in the breeze off the ocean, and it was even cooler. Since the weather wasn’t desirable, we had the whole beach to ourselves.

“Thank you for thinking of bringing me here. It’s so peaceful and calming.” I wasn’t sure how he knew what I needed today, but I was thankful he did.

“You’re welcome. The city is too crazy this weekend. I’m happy to be away from it, even if it’s only for a few hours.”

“My mind’s racing. It’s full of so many different emotions that being here is quieting down some of the voices.” I sounded like a mental patient.

“Want to talk about it?” Luke brought my hand to his lips for a quick kiss.

“I’m just nervous and anxious about tomorrow. But at the same time, I’m really excited about running. When I picked up my bib number yesterday, it made it all real again. Last year, I was so full of hope and jitters, but this year there’s this extra layer of fear.”

“You’re going to kick ass tomorrow, babe. I have no doubt in my mind that you’re going to rock it. I know you’re scared, but it will be fine. I know you can push through any fears, and run a good race.” Luke stopped and faced me when he spoke, looking me straight in the eye. I believed every word that left his mouth. “Plus, I’ll be at the finish line waiting for you.”

He was right. Adrenaline would kick in, and I would concentrate on running, and not my fears. What I didn’t want to do was focus on the bad anymore. I was thankful my emotional moments hadn’t dampened our time together, but brought us closer. But I wanted today to be full of happy memories.

“How did you become so smart, huh?” I joked as I elbowed him in the ribs.

“Hey, be nice to me, or I won’t give you any more massages.”

That was the last thing I wanted, so I stood up on my toes, threw my arms around his neck, and kissed him with all the gratefulness I had for his presence in my life. I licked his lips, wanting entry, which he granted, and tilted my head to the side to deepen the kiss. Luke responded by picking me up off the sand. My legs wrapped around his waist and I savored our connection.

“You’re forgiven if you kiss me like that again,” Luke said after he broke away.

I kissed him with everything I had, loving the feel of our mouths fused together, and our bodies entwined.

“And again.”

So I did around my smile. I couldn’t resist him when he was playful.

“Again.”

“Now you’re pushing it, tiger.” I could kiss this man every second of every day and not grow tired.

“Fine, you’re forgiven. Ready to head over and grab a bite to eat? I’ve worked up an appetite since breakfast,” Luke said, wiggling his eyebrows at me.

“I could definitely eat.”

We walked to The Shack just up the beach. After lunch, we played in the sand like little kids. The rest of the afternoon was perfect.

“Thank you again for bringing me here. I had such an amazing day with you. This whole weekend has been great, minus crazy Theresa. What are we going to do to top it next weekend?” I asked as Luke drove us home.

“Well, funny you ask. My mom really wants to meet you. She asked us to come by for dinner.”

I hadn’t realized he had talked to his mother about me. The thought warmed my heart.

“Oh?”

“Is it too soon to meet the parents? I figured, since you passed the sister test, it would be nice for you to meet them.”

“Did I really pass the sister test? I’m not sure Jessica has made up her mind about me.” Jessica was nice to me the last few times I was in, but she was against the idea of our relationship that night at the Black Rose.

“Jessica really likes you. She’s just very protective of me. Her attitude at the Black Rose had more to do with the no dating clients rule than you. She and I have talked since then, and she knows that you and I are solid, and that this isn’t some fling.”

I was elated that he felt this about our relationship.

“Good. I obviously don’t want your sister to hate me. And I like that you plan to keep me around awhile.” I gave him a quick peck on the cheek, but he turned his head and stole a kiss on the lips. “I’d love to meet your parents. Will Jess and Elle be there?” I wanted a buffer, since I hadn’t met a boyfriend’s parents since high school.

“I think so. I’ll ask them tomorrow at work,” Luke replied, giving my hand a squeeze.

“Speaking of the infamous rule, what do you think Theresa’s going to do?” I knew Luke didn’t want me to think about her, but I couldn’t stop worrying.

“I have no idea. What I want to do is ban her from the spa, but I think that will just make her angry, and she may do something dumb like create a scandal. Spas have had to shut their doors after being accused of doling out happy endings.” Tension filled his voice.

I hated that our relationship may cause him drama. “Do you think she’s just hurt from your rejection?” I asked.

“Yeah, I think so. I don’t know of any other reason. I know some of the other guys have turned down her advances. Then, seeing me with you after I told her I don’t date clients must have burned her ass.”

“Sorry I brought her up. I know you hate drama, and she’s a whole big hoe bag full of it.”

“Being with you is worth it, Lex. I just hope she falls by the wayside and stays away from The Rub Down. Plus, I would sue her dumb ass for defamation of character if she accuses me of being inappropriate.” Luke’s voice was sure, so I believed him.

“Since we’re talking about my job, I have a question for you. How do you feel about it? Does it bother you that I touch other women every day?” Luke turned his head and asked as we sat at a stoplight.

“Well, I don’t love that you see other women naked,” I answered, gathering my thoughts. “But despite how we met, I trust you. I trust that you will be respectful to your clients, and in turn, to me. I also know that you’re kind of scared of Addison, and if you break my heart, you’ll have to deal with her wrath.”

“Thank you. Your trust means the world to me. My past girlfriends hated my job, and because of that, we broke up. I love what I do, but I’d hate for it to come between us.” I saw the relief in my answer in Luke’s body. The tension in his shoulders fell away. “And yes, I’m a bit scared of Addison, but don’t tell her.”

The two of us had a good laugh at Addison’s recent fatherly behavior.

*****

Luke

Addison made an amazing pasta dinner. I loved watching the girls interact. They acted a lot like Danny and me together, teasing each other, but knowing it came from a place of love. We told Addison about the gala, and how everyone loved the dress she designed. I would bet they got a bunch of new clients from the event.

After dinner, Alexa and I headed upstairs, so she could lay out everything for tomorrow. She needed to be on a bus to the Hopkinton starting line by eight o’clock. As the night wound down, it was time to put my marathoner to bed.

“Will you tuck me in again? As much as I want you to stay, because I do, I know I won’t get enough sleep if you’re in my bed,” Alexa said with a twinkle in her eye. “Plus, I’m not sure I’ll sleep well anyway, and I don’t want to keep you up with my tossing and turning all night.”

“But if I stay, I’ll wear you out and make you sleepy. I’m told orgasms help you sleep better.” I grabbed that fun fact out of my ass, but it sounded good.

“Oh really, tiger? Well, maybe you should give me one before you leave.”

“With pleasure. Do you want a bedtime story as well?”

She nodded and headed to the bathroom. While I waited for her to return, I kicked off my shoes and climbed on her bed.

She sauntered into her room, exaggerating her hip swing, drawing my eyes to her black and royal blue boy shorts. Her luscious cheeks peeked out from under the shorts, and I wanted to nibble on them. She also wore a thin black camisole covering her perfect breasts. Her nipples were hard through the material, and I wanted to suck on them until she screamed.

She crawled onto the bed, looking sexy as hell. I was disappointed I couldn’t stay over, but I knew she needed her sleep. “Do you want your bedtime story first, or your orgasm?”

“Tough choices. I vote orgasm.”

Before the last word left her lips, I rolled on top of her, pinning her body to the bed. I looked down at her before I claimed her mouth with my own. While our lips were locked, I busied myself removing her shorts, frantic for her bare skin. I couldn’t wait to make her come again. It felt like it had been forever since I’d had her, when it was only this morning.

Breaking the searing kiss, I asked, “Do you want my mouth or my fingers?”

“Both. Now make me come, tiger.”

I loved that she wasn’t shy in bed. Nothing was sexier than a woman who knew what she wanted.

Giving her exactly what she asked for, I slid down her body, pushing her top up as I lowered my head. I placed kisses on both her aching breasts. Her nipples were taut as I licked them slowly, teasing her with my tongue. She writhed underneath me as I flattened my tongue and dragged it from under her breast, over her curves, to her nipple. I moved my assault lower, all around her tight stomach.

“Please, Luke,” Alexa cried out.

When I was finished torturing her, I gave her what she wanted. I spread her lips open, loving that she was already wet for me, and slid my tongue slowly up and down her pussy, avoiding her tight bud. Her hips circled in time with my tongue as I drove a finger inside her warm body. Her muscles clenched down as she rode my finger. As I slid a second one in, my tongue made contact with her clit.

“Oh, shit! Right there. Please, don’t stop.” Alexa moaned.

I made love to her with my mouth while my fingers slammed in and out of her wetness until she came apart at the seams. Watching Alexa come down from the high of an intense orgasm was beautiful. Her face looked so peaceful, and her smile was stunning, an image I would take home with me for when I released my own arousal.