Chapter Twenty-Five
Katie
I opened my eyes then shut them because the sun coming in through the window was so bright it hurt. What time was it? I tried again, only opening one this time and glancing at the clock beside the bed. It was after nine.
“You’re awake.”
Both eyes flew open at the sound of Cash’s voice. He was standing shirtless in the doorway leading to the bathroom. “You’re still here?”
He was still here and he was falling in love with me. When he’d said those words last night, my heart has swelled inside my chest. I was falling for him too. And as insane as that all sounded…I was. I’d never been here before, never had feelings like this. But it all felt, well…perfect. And sunny. And like fireflies, and dancing in the dark.
“Of course I’m still here, where else would I be?” He crossed the room, to kiss the corner of my mouth. “Come on.” He reached for my hand and pulled me into a sitting position.
“Ow.” I knew I’d be sore. But I didn’t realize I’d be so sore that sitting down would hurt. How was I supposed to get through breakfast? Or any other meal? Or that dumb baseball movie we were supposed to watch?
He dragged me to my feet and then toward the bathroom. “I know, I’m sorry.” He kissed the back of my hand and pushed the door open. “That’s what the bath is for.”
I raised my eyebrows. “You drew me a bubble bath?” In answer he grabbed the hem of his shirt, the one I was currently wearing, and lifted it over my head. “Aw, you really are in love, aren’t you?” I was playing, trying to break the seriousness of the moment. He was so thoughtful, so kind. It was making me blush.
“Well, we can’t have you limping around the compound all day now can we?” He tickled my ribs and then helped me step into the bathtub.
I sank down into the steamy water and almost cried at how amazing it felt. I laid back, resting my head on the edge of the large tub. “You getting in?”
He shook his head. “Nope. If I get in there with you looking all naked and sudsy, you’ll end up more sore than you were when you got in.” He winked. “I’m going to head home and change, and then I’ll come get you for the movie.”
“Through the front door? Like a proper date?” I made my eyes go wide. “Pulling out all the stops today, huh?” I shook my head and let out a dramatic sigh. “You shouldn’t work so hard, you already got me in bed.”
He squatted down beside my head, a grin on his face. “You feelin’ a little sassy today, Katie Baby?”
I scooped a handful of bubbles and placed them on the top of his head. “I’m feeling a little lonely in this big ‘ole tub.” I sat up, wrapping my arms around his neck, and kissed the corner of his mouth. I moved my mouth to his ear, whispering, “Please,” and pulling him easily over the side.
Water splashed out onto the floor as Cash’s body settled on top of mine. “You’re crazy, you know that?” He smiled as he pulled off his boxer briefs, tossing them into the sink and getting bubbles all over the mirror. He sat back down, reaching for my hands and guiding me into his lap.
“Are there condoms hidden under the bathtub as well?” I peered over the side like I was looking.
“No.” He rested his forehead against my chest. “No sex for you.”
I fisted my hand in his hair and pulled his head up. “Get out.”
He snorted out a laugh. “I’ve created a monster.” I put my arms around his neck and as he trailed his fingertips down my stomach. “Touch me.” His teeth nipped at my lower jaw as I wrapped my palm around the length of his cock. He’d caressed every inch of my body, inside and out. We’d had sex. But this was the first time I was touching him like this, other than the condom lesson, I guess.
“Tell me what to do.” I wanted to make him feel good. I wanted to make him feel as good as he always made me feel. His eyes stayed glued to mine; all the humor faded until all that was left was fire.
He slipped a finger inside my core, going still when I winced. He pulled it out then circled around my clit. “Just keep touching me.” He closed his mouth on my nipple, making me moan loudly. I bit my lips, trying like hell to keep quiet. We weren’t in the middle of nowhere this time.
“I don’t want to do it wrong.” I gasped when his finger went back inside me, curling forward and making me bite his shoulder to hold in my whimper. “See?” He did it again and I ground against his hand, wanting more. Needing him deeper. “You’re like an expert at how to make me feel good.” He did it again, proving his point and making me tighten my hand on his length.
“I’m in a bubble bath with my naked girlfriend fisting my dick for the first time…I’m pretty much going to come in about three seconds flat, Katie.” He covered my hand with his other one, moving my fist, showing me how to stroke him. “Like that, baby.” He called me his girlfriend, and it made me giddy. I wanted to smile and tease him for it, but then his movements started to match my own. We were going to the same speed, both chasing a release. The heel of his hand came into contact with my sensitive clit and I came instantly, panting in his ear, whispering his name.
“Fuck, baby, don’t stop.” I kept going, watching my movements under the water. His head was thrown back and his eyes were closed. His hips were moving, like he was humping my hand. It was hot. I couldn’t tear my eyes away. “Katie…” He said my name as he came, like I’d done with his. He picked his head up, and dropped it against my chest. “Holy shit.”
“Holy shit good? Or holy shit you’re really bad at hand jobs?”
“Holy shit if I wasn’t falling in love with you before, I would be now.” He lifted his face and winked at me, a sleepy smile forming on his face.
“Should I still be sitting in this water? Your sperm aren’t, like, trying to find their way to my, um…”
“Pussy?”
I gasped, my jaw dropping open. “Don’t use that word.”
He chuckled. “No, I’m pretty sure the hot water and the bubble bath solution have killed all my swimmers. Although, babies out of wedlock is kind of my family’s jam.” He stood up and then helped me to my feet.
“Well since I don’t want my father to try to murder you the first time he meets you, let’s keep the baby-creating to a zero, m’kay?” I patted his bare chest and then left him standing in the bathroom. It was after ten o’clock in the morning. I needed to show my face with the Conners’ before they came to look for me. Plus, I needed to call my dad before he…
My thought was cut off when my cell vibrated from where it was plugged in and charging on the nightstand. Before he FaceTimed me, I had to think of was what I was going to say. Too late. What I was afraid of was happening.
Quickly, I put my robe on and went into a corner where there was no way he’d see Cash when he came back into the room. “Hi!” Inwardly, I winced. I needed to tone down the cheerfulness. “Hey, Dad.”
He grinned when he saw my face. “Hey, Bug, what are you doing today?” He was walking down what looked like a long hallway with wall sconces every few feet, which meant he was at a hotel.
“Uh, I think I’m going to go watch a movie with some of the other kids.” Kids. I wanted to roll my eyes. None of these kids were kids. They all had adult problems, and adult amounts of freedom.
“That sounds fun.” He stopped walking and narrowed his eyes. “Are you still in your pajamas?”
My eyes darted across the room when Cash came out of the bathroom, a towel wrapped so low on his hips I could almost see his package. He was using a smaller towel to dry some of the water from his hair and he stopped short when he saw me in the corner with my phone in front of my face. “Yeah, Dad, I’ve been lazy this morning. Lying around, reading and stuff.”
Cash got a big grin on his face and then he whipped off his towel and dropped it on the floor. I held my hand out under my phone, trying to tell him to stay away from me. He either didn’t see my frantic gesture or he didn’t care. When he dropped to his knees in front of me, I decided to go with he didn’t care.
“Katie? Did you hear what I said?”
“Oh, uh, yeah. I mean no.” I shook my head. “Sorry, Dad, the TV is on in the background and I got distracted.” Cash lifted the flaps of my robe and licked my clit. I popped the top of his head, but he only chuckled quietly and did it again.
“I said that I am excited to see you and your mom this weekend.”
“Me too. I miss you guys.” I sent him a frown. “And Kase, I wish he could come to London too.”
“I know, Bug, I do too.”
Cash slipped a finger inside me and I bit down on my lip so hard I was a little terrified I drew blood. “I’ve gotta go, Dad. I don’t want them to start the movie without me.”
“Okay, sweetheart, I’ll talk to you later. Have a good day.”
“Bye.” I hit the red button five times, making sure I’d ended the call completely before lifting my robe the rest of the way and staring down at Cash. “There is something seriously wrong with you.”
He sat back on his heels. “You want me to stop?”
I fisted my hands in his hair and brought his mouth back to my clit. “Nope.”