Rediscovering Peace (Military Love Book 1) (2 page)

“You look stunning, Skye.” He greeted me with a kiss on my cheek. He opened the door to his Ford 150 and helped me get up in the truck. We drove the short drive to the restaurant in silence. I was too nervous to say anything.

“Get a grip, Skye. It’s not your first date,”
I thought to myself.

“Why how many dates have you been on?” Oliver asked. Shit, did I say that out loud?

“Not that many, really. I don’t usually date.”

“Well, I am glad you decided to go on a date with me. I haven’t stopped thinking about you all day. I have never met anyone like you, Skye.”

When we got to the restaurant we were led into a quiet corner. I glanced around the restaurant. It was rather fancy. The interior was modern, yet romantic. I loved the feel of it. Oliver had made reservations for a candlelight dinner. He really did think of everything. The waitress came to our table and was looking Oliver up and down, clearly liking what she saw.

“What can I bring you today, handsome?” she asked totally ignoring me.

“My girl and I would like some of your best red wine. And for our entrée, we would like the shrimp platter,” he answered without taking his eyes off of me.

“I hope you like seafood? I am sorry I shouldn’t have assumed.”

“Like? I love seafood.”

He grinned at me. “A girl after my own heart. I knew there was a reason I liked you.”

The food arrived and the waitress smiled a dazzling smile at Oliver, which he completely ignored. His sole focus was on me and I enjoyed it.

“So, why did you decide to join the army?” I inquired wanting to know more about him.

“I grew up in a small town in Colorado. Though I loved it there I always longed to see more of the world. My dad was in the military, so it was a no brainer that I would join one day too. It’s hard sometimes, but I get to see things. I think I am getting out after my contract runs out though. I want to go back to school and become a teacher. I love kids. I want to be able to educate them. Make the world a better place, one child at a time.”

“Good looking and he loves kids. Could you be any more perfect?” I smiled at him. “My dad was in the army too. I am an army brat. I grew up around military all my life. I used to hate the traveling as a child. I always had to say goodbye to friends when it came time to go to a new duty station. As I got older, I realized that I am luckier than most kids. I got to travel and see places. We lived in Germany for three years. Not a lot of people can say they actually left the country. Of course I hated deployments. I hated when my dad had to leave me for long periods at a time. I would drive my mom crazy asking when he would finally be back. My dad finally retired two years ago and decided he wanted to stay here in Savannah. I love it here so I was very thankful. My two best friends, Caige and Faith, live here. You met them the other night, remember? We share an apartment. I don’t know what I would do without them.”

We lost track of time while we got lost in conversation. Oliver was great company and I felt comfortable around him. After he paid for our check, he led me back to the truck. He had his hand on the small of my back and I could feel the tingling sensation again. I never slept with a guy on the first date, but something about Oliver made me want to throw myself at him. I felt like he could take me places I hadn’t been before.

“You want to drive to the beach and walk around for a bit? I am not ready for the night to end just yet.”

With a slow nod I answered, “Sure, I don’t have to go into work till lunch tomorrow.”

We drove the thirty minute ride to Tybee Beach. I left my shoes in the car and enjoyed the feel of the cool sand on my feet. After ten minutes of walking in silence, Oliver swung me around to face him.

“I am going to kiss you, Skye. I promised myself I wouldn’t kiss you tonight and take things slow, but I just can’t help myself.”

“Yes, please,” I whispered as he lowered his soft lips to mine. He tugged on my lip a bit and a quiet moan escaped me. I opened my mouth allowing him to explore. He kissed me oh so slowly, but soon the kiss became more passionate. I ran my hands through his hair and found myself wanting to climb all over him savoring the sensation of him kissing me senseless. I never thought I could have an orgasm from a kiss, but I was very close with Oliver’s kisses. He pulled away from me and I instantly mourned the loss of his lips.

“Skye, what are you doing to me? I have never felt anything like this before. That kiss...it was more than amazing. I have to stop though, or I will rip your clothes off. I don’t want our first time to be in public on a beach. I want to savor you and make you come so hard, you won’t know your own name anymore.”

I melted at his words. How could he be so perfect? We sat on the beach arm in arm for a while listening to the waves of the ocean crashing against the shore. The beach always made me feel at peace. It was my favorite place in the world.

“You ready to head home, sweetheart?”

“Not really, but I guess we have to. It’s getting late.” Oliver parked his car in front of my apartment building and walked me to the door.

“You want to come inside?”

“I would love to, sweetheart, but I want to do this right. How about I pick you up tomorrow after work? Have you ever been shooting?”

“I will kick your ass in shooting,” I challenged him with a huge grin. It was on.

“It’s a date then.” He kissed me goodnight and waited for me to get in the building. Faith and Caige were still up when I opened the door to my apartment.

“Spill, bitch, how was it? Did he kiss you? Did you guys have sex?” Faith was about as excited as I was about this date, since it was such a rarity to see me going on a date.

“Calm down, crazy. No, we didn’t have sex though I can’t say I didn’t want to. I had an amazing time. He is a true gentleman. Even when the waitress flirted with him he only had eyes for me. After dinner he took me to the beach and boy, can he kiss. I have never been kissed like that before.”

“Skye is falling in love. Who would’ve thought?”

“I am not. I barely know him. But I want to get to know him because I have never met anyone like him. I am headed to bed. Love you guys.”

“Love you too, bitch.”

Caige didn’t say anything. Our conversation from the night before still in mind I knew he wasn’t happy. I would have to have a talk with him. He was being the overprotective brother again.

The next few weeks flew by. Oliver and I were seeing each other almost every day and I was wondering when we would finally sleep with each other. I was ready. He had made me come on more than one occasion but we hadn’t actually had sex. I was starting to think he didn’t want me like I wanted him.

Oliver: I have a surprise for you darling. Meet me at my house at 7 pm. And pack an overnight bag. I want you to spend the night. Thinking of you! Xoxo

I smiled at the text, maybe tonight would be the night. I made it through my meetings for the day and when I finally got to go home, I was filled with excitement. I spent extra time in the shower shaving, making sure I looked perfect for tonight. I decided to wear the dress from our first date. It just felt fitting for the occasion.

“I’m headed to Oliver’s for the night. Don’t wait up for me, I am not coming home.” I grinned at my roommates.

“OMG! You, bitch, you are getting laid tonight. Have fun. And remember, I will be the godmother of those gorgeous babies you two are gonna make.”

Faith made me laugh. The girl didn’t have a filter, and I loved her all the more for it. Caige grumbled something but I just ignored him. I wasn’t going to let him bring my mood down. I got into my Mustang and made my way over to Oliver’s apartment. He had decided to live off post, enjoying that he wasn’t reminded of work on his free time.

Oliver opened the door sporting an apron. I eyed him suspiciously. “You’re cooking?”

“I’m a man of many talents, sweetheart.” He winked at me.

I kissed him and didn’t want to stop. I would never get enough of kissing him. I was slowly falling for him, though I would never admit that.

“Come on, sweetheart, let’s get you inside and fed. I have a lot of plans for you tonight.” He walked me over to the dining area and I found it was lit with candles and James Blunt singing “You’re Beautiful” in the background.

“You are amazing, Oliver. How did I get so lucky?” I turned around and hugged him as hard as I could.

“You deserve the best. Now sit down and let me bring out the food.”

I sat down and waited for Oliver. Moments later he came out with pancakes shaped in heart form. I started laughing.

“Pancakes for dinner?”

“Hey! These are the best pancakes you will ever have!”

He set my plate on the table, and after he sat down, I dug in.

“Mhmmm, these are delicious! I guess I underestimated you.” He just smiled at me. I could see that he was nervous about something.

“What’s wrong, Oliver? You seem awfully quiet tonight.” He finished the last bite of his food and came around the table.

“Care to dance?” He led me to the open space between his living room and dining room and swung me around to “Collide.”

“Skye, I don’t know how to say this without scaring you off. I think I am falling for you. I have never felt anything like this for a girl before. You take my breath away. I know we have only known each other for a little while, but in the army I have learned that time is precious. I don’t want to waste any more time. I know I am falling in love with you.”

I could feel a tear sliding down my cheek. “Oliver, you make me feel wanted. I have never felt anything like this before either. When I think about my future I see you in it. These feelings scare me to death. It’s so intense especially after I’ve only known you for a few weeks. But I am falling for you too.”

Oliver wiped my tear away and started kissing me slowly. The longer he kissed me the more passionate it got.

“Take me to bed, Oliver. Now.”

He swung me over his shoulder and I started squealing.

“I know how to walk, Oliver.” He just laughed at me. He kicked open the door to his bedroom and gently laid me on his bed. The room was covered in candles and roses. He was trying to make this special for me. I looked at him and could see the lust in his eyes.

“I am going to make you mine tonight, sweetheart. I am going to rock your world all night and make you come so many times you will fall asleep from exhaustion.”

I squirmed at his words and could feel the moisture between my legs as he slowly peeled my dress from me. Thankfully, I had decided to wear my red lace bra and matching panties.

“You look breathtaking, Skye. I will never tire of looking at your perfect body.”

He opened the clasp of my bra and let it fall of my shoulders. I became a little self-conscious as he was staring at me taking my body in. That feeling was gone when he lowered his mouth to my nipple and started sucking on it. I arched my back at the sensation bringing my body closer to his. He sucked and licked both my nipples, and I melted at his touch. He slowly lowered his head down my body.

“I have wanted to taste you. Taste your sweet little cunt.”

He ripped my panties off me and lowered his mouth to my most sensitive spot. I almost came apart when he started licking my clit and it took everything in me not to come right then. I wanted to savor this moment.

“You taste so good. I can’t wait to have your pussy wrapped around my cock.” He growled.

This was a side of Oliver I had never seen and his dirty words turned me on something fierce. “Please, Oliver, I want to feel you inside me,” I begged while he was licking at my entrance relentlessly. He made his way back up to me and kissed me. I could taste myself and it didn’t bother me a bit.

“Your wish is my command, love.”

He pulled off his shirt, and I was presented with his glorious body. My boyfriend was ripped. I couldn’t wait to trail my tongue along every single line of his huge tribal tattoo that covered his chest. He got up and stepped out of his jeans and I saw he wasn’t wearing anything underneath. I stared at his length. My mouth dropped open at how huge he was. How was he supposed to fit?

“I can see the wheels in your head turning. Don’t worry, sweetie, it will be perfect.”

He grabbed a condom from his nightstand. He ripped the package and rolled the condom over his shaft. Finally, he made his way back over to the bed and hovered over me.

“I have been dreaming of this moment, Skye. It took every ounce of self-control not to take you back on the beach.”

“Oliver, please don’t make me wait any longer.”

I could feel his desire for me as he positioned himself at my entrance. He slowly pushed in and at first it was a bit painful as he was stretching me.

“You are so tight, Skye. I won’t last long.”

I relaxed into him and met him thrust for thrust. His pace became faster and he was hitting a spot deep inside me over and over.

I looked into his eyes as I said, “I am going to come, Oliver.”

“I can feel you tightening around me. Come for me, Skye.”

His words were my undoing. I had the most earth shattering orgasm I have ever had in my life. When I finally came down from my high, Oliver flipped us over so I was on top of him. “Ride me, love.” I started slowly pushing myself up and down on his hard cock. I loved the feeling of him so deep inside of me. I could feel the build-up telling me I was going to come again.

“Skye, I am coming. Come with me.”

His words send me over the edge and we both came apart together. It was a blissful feeling. I rolled on my side wrapping my arm around Oliver.

“That was mind blowing. Thank you, Oliver.”

He kissed my forehead and got up to dispose of the condom in the adjoining bathroom. “What are you doing to me, Skye?” he asked as he was making his way back to me. His cock was still hard.

“You’re already ready to go again?” I asked in surprise.

“This is what you do to me, Skye. But for now I want you to suck me off. Put that pretty mouth around my dick.”

He climbed into bed with me, and I got down on my knees fulfilling his wish. I took as much of his dick in my mouth as I could. I licked up and down his length and could feel him twitch underneath me.