Fair Catch (Love and Sports Series) (21 page)

             
“That’s true and it’s not like you guys play a three game series like we do.”

             
“Yea we could never do that.”             

             
Lexi twisted her foot while she stared at the ground. It looked like she wanted to say something but was too shy. He encouraged her. “What is it, Lex?”

             
She stabbed him in the heart with her blue eyed gaze once again. “I’m just going to say it. I’m not ready to have sex with you.”

             
Jake felt like she pushed him back in the bushes without a warning. Where the hell did that come from? He felt like the wind was knocked out of him, he didn’t even know what to say but she searched him for some kind of comment so he gathered his whit’s and answered her.

             
“Uh, where is this coming from?”

             
She didn’t look at him when she answered. “I know how you are Jake, I’m just not ready.”

             
Tension soared through his body from her judgmental sentence. He thought she understood him, but maybe he was wrong. He tried to stay calm but he could hear the anger in his voice.

“And how am I Lexi?
” He gritted through his teeth.

             
Her eyes shot up to him, realizing she made him angry. She put her hand over her mouth and shook her head. “I’m so sorry, that came out wrong.” She started to try to dig herself out of the hole she put herself in and it was kind of charming to watch, even though he was still angry. “You know how guys are, they are all about sex and I just wanted to let you know I’m not ready.”

             
They weren’t holding each other now, instead it felt like they were a million miles away. He missed her warmth. He wished she never said anything about sleeping together. They were having such a good night.

“I’m sorry
. I didn’t realize I was putting out the vibe that I was pressuring you to sleep with me.” He knew sarcasm wasn’t the way to communicate but he couldn’t help himself. She made a snap judgment and it hurt him, especially after all the changes he had made in his life.

             
“You’re not! Oh this is coming out all wrong.” Lexi said while holding her head and shaking it.

             
“What are you trying to say?” He said while he folded his arms across his chest. She looked up at him and separated his arms, making him circle her waist. She put her arms around his neck and pulled him close so they were mere inches from each other.

             
“Jake, I’m sorry. What I was trying to say was, I’m not ready to have sex but I don’t want to leave you just yet. I was going to ask you if you wanted to spend the night, but without the sex.”

             
She made a cute wrinkle in her forehead and Jake kissed it away. “You want to spoon, is that what you’re asking?”

             
She buried her head in his chest and nodded. “I should have just said that. Will you stay even though I insulted you?”

             
“Of course, babe.” She unlocked the door and brought him inside. “Just so you know. I’m never going to pressure you, ok. When you’re ready, you’re ready. You are worth the wait.”

             
She smiled up at him and pulled him down for a kiss, just what he was looking for. She led him into her bedroom and he took instant comfort in her personal surroundings, as if he was meant to be in her room. She shut her door and dug around in her bag that was on the floor. She pulled out a brand new blue tooth brush and smiled.

             
“This is for you.”

             
“You planned on whisking me away in your bed, didn’t you?”

             
She smiled, “Let’s not get carried away there, big guy. I just like to plan ahead.”

             
He tipped the tooth brush at her. “Good planning.”

             
“I’m going to get changed real fast and then you can brush your teeth.”

             
Jake wanted to laugh at her because she was acting like this was some sleepover with her friend, not her boyfriend. Was he her boyfriend? They talked about being exclusive but did that make her his girlfriend? If he had anything to say about it she would be.

             
He scoped out her room while she was in her bathroom. She had a bunch of pictures of her team and friends. She was the prettiest in every picture. She had one of the best smiles he had ever seen. She was so full of energy, it was infectious. He noticed a couple of odd knick knacks placed on flat surfaces throughout her room. There was a little gerbil looking thing that had heart boxers on, Jake wondered what the hell that was about. She had all the seasons of “Friends” stacked next to her little TV and DVD player. Jake thought about the size of his TV compared to hers, it was almost comical.

             
Drawings by children scattered the surfaces of her walls, thanking her for her help out on the softball field. She must of helped them out at a clinic, that was something the football team did as well. It was one of his favorite parts of the summer, helping the kids out with different skills related to football and teaching them how to stay active. She must enjoy it as well, he thought, since she kept the thank yous from the kids she helped.

             
He was studying a picture that looked like might be her parents when she stepped out of the bathroom. He turned around to head for the sink with his toothbrush when he stopped in his tracks. She was wearing just her boy short underpants and a tight black tank top with no bra. He felt his mouth start to water. Was she trying to kill him?

             
“What the hell are you doing?” He asked. “Are you trying to be a cock tease?”

             
She looked down at herself. “What? This is what I wear to bed.”

             
He swallowed hard. This was not going to be easy. He huffed past her and went into the bathroom closing the door a little harder than he wanted to. He pulled out his tooth brush and brushed his teeth till his blood levels turned back to normal.

                                                        ***

              Giggling to herself inside, Lexi smiled at her little nighttime wear. The look on Jake’s face was priceless. She wasn’t going to have sex with him but she thought might as well throw the guy a bone. That was why she chose her tightest tank top and cutest boy shorts that showed off a good portion of her ass. She knew she was being a tease but she couldn’t help herself. The reaction her outfit warranted was perfect.

             
She knew she was bold stating she didn’t want to have sex with Jake and cuddle instead but she wasn’t ready to say good night to him and she definitely wasn’t ready to give herself over to him either.

             
Climbing into bed, she made sure only her bedside lamp was on. She heard the toilet flush and the water turn on, indicating that he was almost done in the bathroom. She gave him points for washing his hands, not many men thought it was necessary to wash their hands after using the bathroom which disgusted her. She was happy she didn’t have to teach Jake good personal hygiene.

             
He popped out of the bathroom and smiled at her. “Thanks for the tooth brush, babe.”

             
“Of course.” He stopped right before the foot of her bed and took his shirt off revealing the most impressive muscular chest she had ever seen. Her mouth went dry and she felt heat spread throughout her body. He was beyond ripped from his chest down to his abs, to the little “v” in his sides that pointed to his unmentionable. The contours of his muscles were so defined she couldn’t help but stare. Finally tearing her gaze away from the Adonis in front of her, she looked him in the eyes where she noticed he was smirking like a fool.

             
Then he started taking off his pants and she snapped out of the muscular induced daydream she was in. She held out her hand to stop him. “What do you think you’re doing?”

             
“You’re not the only person who sleeps in their under-roos.” He said with a grin.

             
She laughed. “Touché.”

             
He shed his socks too and climbed into bed with her. Thankfully she had a full sized bed so there was enough room for the both of them. Although, she did notice how much smaller her bed was with Jake in it. He let himself under the covers and grabbed the ticklish spot above her knee.

             
She shrieked. “Jake!”

             
He laughed. “That’s for being a cock tease. I brushed my teeth extra-long to calm myself down.”

             
They turned toward each other and she stroked his cheek. “Oh, poor baby.”

             
He grabbed her at the waist and pulled her in closer. Her heart felt like it was beating out of her chest from the close proximity of their bodies and the heat that was pouring off of him. She felt so safe. She never wanted to leave this moment as their legs tangled together and their foreheads pressed against each other.

             
“I don’t think we hammered out one detail this morning.” He said while making tiny circles on her hip with his fingers, causing heat to flee to places she hadn’t felt in a while, or maybe ever.

             
“What’s that?”

             
“We didn’t establish titles. Am I allowed to call you my girlfriend?”

             
Lexi’s heart melted, he looked like a little boy in grade school, trying to ask out his first girl. It was so charming.

             
“Do you want to call me that?”              He gave her a quick kiss on the lips and nodded. “Well then I guess it’s settled.”

             
“Perfect, now tell me about your family.” He nodded toward the picture of her and her parents at her graduation. “Are they your parents?”

             
Lexi tensed up immediately. She didn’t want to ruin this moment with talking about her crappy family life. Jake didn’t need to know her personal problems and Lexi wasn’t ready for him to know. So she tried to be as evasive as possible

             
“Yup those are my parents, they’re back home. I don’t have any brothers or sisters. What about you?”

             
“You know my parents passed when I was a freshman and I don’t have any brothers or sisters either.”

             
“Do you miss them?” She stroked his face to help encourage him to talk. She could tell the subject was difficult for him to talk about. She wished she could be as strong as Jake. Instead, she hid all her problems and tried not to bring them up.

             
“Every day. They were the couple that would have made it to fifty years plus together. I only hope I’m able to have a marriage someday like theirs.” He shook his head and she placed a kiss on his cheek. “I only wish they could see me where I am today. They always believed I would be playing in the NFL, I just wish I could share that with them.”

             
Lexi stroked his cheeks with her thumbs and kissed him on the lips. She didn’t know what to say so she kissed him with all the love she had in her body. He pulled her even closer so their bare stomachs touched, he pushed her shirt up even more then it was and he rested his hand on her ribcage and stoked right under her breast. She felt herself go weak. If she was standing, she wouldn’t be able to hold herself up.

             
She opened her mouth and he kissed her even deeper. She felt his erection against her body and was turned on even more from the thought that she could turn on a guy as hot as Jake. She shifted her body to get closer and when she did his hand slid up her body, slightly making contact with her breast. She moaned into his mouth and wrapped her leg around his waist so their groins matched up together. His hand slid up a little bit higher so now his thumb was stroking the underside of her bare breast, causing her to lose control.

             
Not being able to hold back, she drove her tongue into Jake’s mouth and he met every stroke with hers. Her body tingled from his touch and burned where his thumb stroked her. She moved her body lower so he was almost caressing her nipple. She moaned again which gave Jake the go ahead to fully cup her breast. She flew her head back in pure enjoyment from the way his strong hand gripped one of her most tender spots. The moans and cries coming from her mouth sent Jake into a mad friendsy to find her mouth again while he squeezed her breast.

             
“Jesus.” He breathed out heavily. “You’re so damn hot.”

             
She couldn’t even respond since he was kissing every single sensitive spot on her throat. Things were getting out of control and she needed to stop him before they hit the point of no return, which was coming at an alarming rate. She felt heat starting to pool between her legs, thanks to his touches and the prodding of his stiff cock against her groin. She felt here entire body go numb with pleasure as he ground his hip into her and continued to squeeze her breast. She realized at the moment she was seconds away from a powerful orgasm.