The Beginning of Us (308 page)

RILEY

After Derrick had his little worry fest about Char running into Marc I started to get a little anxious myself. I didn't want to go chasing after her, especially when it was girl’s night out in all. I figure if she needed me she would call or text.

Derrick and I sat and watched the game and ordered in some pizza. Once the Red Sox were way ahead I figured it was safe to say they had this game in the bag.

I went up to my room, which I hardly ever sleep in anymore, and grabbed some stuff for tonight and my trip to North Carolina. Before heading over to Char's I grabbed the key from Derrick and told him I would drop Manny back off before my flight out in the morning.

On my way over to Char's I had this sickening feeling in the pit of my stomach. Thinking it was just from the pizza I went along my merry way and let me and Manny into Char's place.

It was so quiet in here and the entire place smelled sweet and sexy like Char. I pulled back out the comforter Char lets Manny use and set him up with a bowl of water.

I sit down on the couch and flip on the TV to Sports Center. If nothing else I can listen to today's highlights to pass the time. I pull out my phone to see if there are any missed calls or messages. None, ugh! I am worried about my girl, but I need to leave her be with her girls tonight. I figure I can just shoot her a text letting her know Manny and I are here.

Riley - Hey babe! Manny and I are here! See you soon, love you!

At least she knows we are here. Yea I feel better about that now.

I kick my shoes off and lie down along the couch. My eyes are feeling kind of heavy so I let myself drift off to sleep. Char can wake me when she gets home and then I will crawl into bed with her.

I jolt up on the couch and look over to see the time. "Holy Shit!" It’s after 10 o’clock. I quick grab up my phone and see a missed text alert from Char a few minutes ago.

Char – Sorry, I just saw your text. I am having so much fun with the girls I lost track of time. Leaving soon, love you too! xoxoxoxo

I smile to myself looking back at the message. It’s an amazing feeling to know we share this chemistry together, but something is still not sitting right in my stomach.

I have this sense that something is wrong, Char is in trouble and I need to go find her. If this hunch I have is wrong then I’ll need to do some serious explaining, but I would rather be safe than sorry.

I text Derrick to let him know I am on my way over to Snides, just so that he knows I am going out to look for her.

I get myself over to Fourth St. in record time and make my way over to the parking lot on the side of the building. I park the Durango and spot Derrick's BMW on the other side of the lot. I run on over to him and in a split second I can hear Char's voice. She is yelling at someone.

In a panic I race right pass Derrick and see Char standing next to her Jeep pounding her fits into some guy’s chest.

I stop dead in my tracks and Derrick catches up beside me.

"Shit Riley, its Marc!"

The anger building inside of me has me grinding down on my teeth and clenching my fists.

"I need to stop this!" I tell Derrick.

"Go to it, I am right behind you." He says patting me on the back.

I run down the block and slow myself alongside the Jeep. I am coming from behind both of them so they can't see that I am standing right here with Derrick.

I can hear her telling him, "No Marc! It will never ever happen. We are over! Do you hear me over? Now get the hell out of my way so I never have to see you again."

My girl is so brave and I am so proud of her for sticking up for herself. But I see him grab her arms and I have no other choice but to step in before he hurts her.

"Get your fucking hands off of her!" I yell as I come between the two of them. "I think I heard Char ask you to leave her alone, so why the hell are you putting your hands on her?" I say to Marc while taking Char to the sidewalk next to Derrick.

"Pal, this isn't your business and Char doesn't need you coming to her rescue. We have a past together and I was just trying to talk some sense into her." Marc says while coming in my direction.

"Yea exactly, she was in your past and now she is with me. Get the hell out of here Marc before you regret cornering her tonight." I tell him as the anger of his touching Char sends me over the edge.

He gets in my face and I am about to push him off when I remember I can't fight him. I swore to Char that I would never fight like that again. It’s not who I am and I can't scare her like that. Not now not ever.

I am so lost in thought that I don't even feel his fist come across my face. All I can hear is Char screaming my name

"Oh god! Riley are you okay?" Char screams.

"Have fun with this bitch, she is nothing but a tease that doesn't know her way around a dick." He says with a laugh.

"What did you just call her?" I ask. The fury now beginning to surge through my body.

"Yea this cunt doesn't know how to please a man, why do you think I fucked her best friend. Char might have a great body, but she doesn't know how to use it. Better start checking out her friends’ man, you're going to need 'em to get yourself off."

I glace over at her and she gives me a single nod. In that moment I know exactly what she is telling me to do and I don't hesitate for a second. I pull myself together and stand tall while giving Marc a hard right hook to the jaw. He doesn't see it coming so he is taken off guard and stumbles into the side of the Jeep.

Just that single punch has him slouching to the pavement and Char runs to my side. I pull her in tight and tell her, "I am so sorry, I know I promised you I would never do anything like that again."

"Riley, don't even think like that. Had you not been here who knows what he could’ve done to me. You saved me tonight and I love you so much for it. Please just take me home."

Derrick says he will deal with Marc and I grab Char's hand in mine and walk her back to the Durango.

The touch of her warm hand sends shivers through my arm and I know that we are going to be okay. I will always be there to protect my girl.

Chapter 31

CHAR

Riley drives us directly to my apartment and neither one of us says a word. I am still struck with the anxiety of seeing Marc and I can guarantee Riley is dwelling on the punch he threw at Marc's face.

I need for him to know that I am not hurt, upset, or angry by his actions tonight. I know it’s not his fault for hitting Marc. He did it to protect me and because I told him to do so.

We get to my place and Riley tells me to wait while he hops out of the truck and comes over to open my door. He puts one arm beneath my legs and the other around my back. Lifting me out he carries me over to the door of my apartment.

With such finesse he finds a way to carry me and unlock the door with his key. Manny greets us at the door and Riley tells him to go lay back down. Being the good dog he is, Manny listens right away and curls himself up on the comforter.

Riley takes me straight into the bathroom and sets me down onto the bathroom counter. He inspects my arm to see if there are any bruises or scratches left by Marc's touch.

"He is damn lucky he didn't leave a mark Char." He says rubbing up and down my arm.

"Riley I am fine really. Let me see your face."

I take his face in my hands and look it over from top to bottom and from side to side.

"You would never know you were even hit only a few minutes ago." I tell him completely amazed that there is no mark on his face.

"That's because he hits like a girl." He says with a laugh.

"Well come on then, let's wash up and head into bed. I am kind of tired." I say jumping down off the counter.

"Sounds good to me, I have to get us up extra early tomorrow. By the way I am going to North Carolina for a few days. You should come with me, that way I know that scumbag can't hurt you while I am gone." He tells me while following close behind me into the bedroom.

"Why the sudden trip to North Carolina?" I ask.

"Your dad has some business he needs me to take care of with a client, but I promise to be back in time for dinner at your parent's Friday night."

"I really do wish I could come with you, but I was just out for an entire week for LA." I say to him giving my most adorable pout face.

"Then I think it would be best if you stay at Derrick's house till I get back. Just in case, please." He tells me in a begging tone.

"Ok, since you asked so nicely. I will just stay in your room. That way it will be just like sleeping next to you." I say while helping to take of his tee-shirt.

"Thank you, Char!" He tells me and plants a kiss to my forehead.

"Agh come on Riley you can do better than that." I tease.

He picks me up and swings me over to the bed. He throws me down onto the mattress and jumps right on top of me. He holds himself up on his forearms so that he isn't hurting me and begins to trail kisses from my forehead down to my collar bone.

I know he is teasing me right now, but just the mere fact of his mouth on my body has a million sensations going off all over me. I love his mouth, his lips, and his tongue. I can't get enough of him.

"What am I going to do without you for two whole days?" I say to him in a very sad voice.

"Oh baby, don't worry it’s only one night and you will be at work during the day." He tells me like it’s no big deal.

"Will you call and text me so that I don't have a chance to miss you?" I ask anticipating his response.

"Did you really have to ask? Now shut up and kiss me!"

I love when he is so demanding and in control.

RILEY

My lips are on hers in a less than a second flat. The taste of her has me wanting more. I could devour this woman whole and still be needy for seconds. Her tongue searches out for mine and when they touch I feel a buzz of need shoot straight through my body.

She runs her hands over my chest and down the lines of muscles along my stomach. She wiggles her way toward the bottom of the bed so that she can reach her hands inside my shorts. She pulls them down along with my boxers. I roll over onto my back to give her a little help and she’s finally able to spring me free. We are completely naked in front of each other and I marvel at the beauty that is this woman.

"See something that interests you Miss Taylor?" I remark seductively.

"Oh why Mr. Kincaid I do indeed. Do you mind if I take a sample of the goods."

She scoots her way down between my legs and grabs a hold of me in her small hands. The feel of her touching me like this in her grasp is incredible. Her hands are soft and smooth and just perfect. I want to be inside her now, but with the way she is staring at me I think I will let her have a little fun first.

She moves down the bed just a bit more so that she can have a better angle. I continue to keep eye contact with her and she licks her lips in the sexiest way. She has me so turned on that my body bucks under her and she knows what I want her to do next.

She leans her head down onto my length and licks from the base of my cock to the tip of my dick.

I let out a moan, "Fuck Char, oh god baby!"

With that she takes me straight into her mouth sucking in all of me. I grab onto her hair and move my hips just how I want to feel her suck my dick. She lets me guide her and continues to lick, suck, and swirl her tongue until I can't take it any longer. I pull her up straight into my lap.

Without hesitation I lift her onto me and I can feel myself pushing into her. It feels so good that I can't help but move. She rides me and I pump in and out of her until we are both screaming for our release.

She lies down on top of me and falls into a deep sleep.

God this woman amazes me more every day. I was beyond worried that the fight with Marc would scare her and push her away from me. She is the most resilient person I know and I am in such awe of her.

Coming back here with her tonight and being in her bed is the only place in the world I would ever want to be. I am so relieved that she is willing to stay with Derrick while I am gone the next two days. I don't know what I would do if anything were ever to happen to her.

I glance up at her as she lies across my chest and I wonder how the hell I got so lucky to have her in my life. I love her so much and she is just so incredibly beautiful. Her long, dark brown hair is sprayed across her back and falling down her face. I sweep a section from her eyes and push it back behind her ears. I watch her as she sleeps and cannot believe all of this is really happening to me.

Right now I am still within her and I need to make sure she can have a restful night sleep. I lift her and lay her next to me. I quietly get out of bed and go to the bathroom to retrieve a warm wash rag. I clean up myself and pull on my boxer briefs. Heading back into the bedroom I carefully wipe down between each leg to make sure that every last drop of me is cleaned off her perfect body.

She shifts to get more comfortable and I cover her with the blankets. I go back out to the bathroom, turn off all of the lights, and tuck myself in next to my girl.