Chapter 5
“Mike, I’m leaving. I’ll see you tomorrow,” Julia said with a smile at the end of her shift. She knew that regardless of what she said, Mike would show up at her doorstep with food in the morning just to make sure she ate something. They had been back in town for a few days but had not gone on their date yet, mostly because she had to work every night. Instead of a date, Mike showed up at her apartment every day and they had brunch together after which he either had to go to work or they’d spend time together.
“Be careful walking home. I’d rather you waited for me,” Mike said, looking up from his computer.
“I’ll be fine. I’ve walked this a million times. Besides, Sarah is at home with the flu and I want to make sure she’s alright. Goodnight.”
Halfway home Julia felt a prickling in her neck, but when she looked around she didn’t see anything even though it felt like she was being watched. Not quite trusting it to be nothing she started walking faster when suddenly she was sideswiped into the grass by a strong, muscular man. The man did not speak a word, but Julia started fighting him immediately. She had stopped carrying a purse when she worked, not having a need for one as her ID fit in her pocket, so she didn’t have anything to hit the man with. “Let me go!” she yelled, continuing her struggles.
The man still didn’t speak, but instead started undoing the button on her jeans. Julia immediately knew he wasn’t after money and she found a renewed strength within herself to fight him off, even though she knew she was no match for him. Silently she wished she had waited for Mike, and secretly she hoped he had been following her like he had done many nights. She almost cried in relief when she found her freedom, not caring how it had happened. The man was on the ground next to her, and when she looked over she saw a large lion leaning over him, growling at him before giving Julia a penetrating look. Julia recognized him instantly, and also knew that the look meant to run for it, which she did without second thought.
After arriving at her apartment she collapsed on the couch, adrenaline rushing through her mixed with fear, and when the adrenaline started to wear off the fear took over. It didn’t take long before she was a sobbing mess, and when strong arms wrapped around her in a comforting manner she sank into them, sobbing her heart out.
“Shhh, it will be alright. I took care of it. I’ll always take care of you and protect you,” Mike said soothingly. His arms remained around Julia, knowing she needed the comfort. He motioned for Sarah to leave when she came to see what all the commotion was about, and was glad when she went back to her room.
Julia didn’t know why she was sobbing the way she was, and when she finally calmed down she was embarrassed for Mike to see her like that. “I’m sorry.”
“Don’t be. You were attacked, and if I hadn’t been there who knows what would have happened. I should not have let you leave on your own, and it won’t be happening again no matter how much you protest. I’m here, it will all be alright.”
“Is he alive?” Julia asked in between hitched breaths.
Mike chuckled at the innocent question, knowing he must have looked like he could kill the other guy. “He is, but he’ll be sore for a good long while. Serves him right, attacking my woman like that. Are you alright?”
“I will be. Thank you,” Julia said with a smile, looking Mike in the eye for the first time. She realized suddenly that she had never felt as safe as she did at the moment and she felt like she should have always been in these strong arms. She reached up and gently kissed Mike on the lips, knowing that he had yet to kiss her as he didn’t want to pressure her into anything.
Apparently he enjoyed the kiss as he was suddenly leaning down, kissing her passionately. Julia leaned into the kiss, eager to take their relationship, or whatever they had, to the next level, and soon her hands were wandering all over his body. They found their way under his shirt and she tweaked one of his nipples which caused him to moan into her mouth. “Don’t start something you don’t want to finish.”
“Let’s take this to the bedroom and finish it then,” Julia said with a smile.
In one big swoop Mike had her in his arms and stalked to the bedroom, dropping her unceremoniously on the bed which had her giggling. The giggles stopped when Mike took off his shirt and she swallowed her throat suddenly dry. Mike wiggled out of his jeans and Julia almost came just looking at him in his tight boxers, erection obvious. Mike leaned over her and started kissing her again before trailing those kisses down her neck, undoing the buttons on her shirt as he went. When Mike pushed one of her bra cups down and trailed a tongue over her nipple she arched up and moaned loudly, causing Mike to smirk as he looked at her.
Mike’s hands were clearly experienced as they continued down, undoing buttons and zippers, until Julia found herself without any clothes on. Mike was on top of her, making sure to cover every part of her with his tongue and Julia was starting to get highly frustrated as Mike would stop each time she came close. “Damnit Mike, what are you for?”
“Patience Julia, patience. We’ll get there.”
Julia growled at Mike before her hands found their way into his boxers and trailed down to his balls, which caused him to almost lose composure. Mike pushed down his boxers and angled himself above her. “We’ll do this your way this time, but know that I’m in charge in here.”
He entered her in one swift movement, and seconds later Julia came undone. She had been close to the edge and he didn’t have to do much, even though he continued moving while she clenched around him. Apparently he had been close as well because Julia was barely coming out of her orgasm induced stupor when Mike came with an exploding intensity that almost sent her over the edge again.
“I normally last much longer but you have this effect on me,” Mike said once he had caught his breath and they were side by side on the bed. “Don’t leave.”
“This is my bed, where would I go?”
“I meant don’t leave my life. You are like a drug I can’t let go.”
“I’m not going anywhere. Why would I when I have this perfect man who wants me for some reason. And don’t worry, I’ll be happy to let you walk me home and to let you take charge in the bedroom. If this was an indication of what happens when you can’t control yourself, I look forward to seeing what you will do when you can control yourself.”
“Perfect,” Mike said before pulling the covers over both of them. “I hope you don’t mind but I’m staying.”
“Hmmm I would have tied you to the bed if you had tried to leave.”
“Oh you have that all wrong baby. You’ll be the one tied to a bed soon.”
The End