Falling for Trouble (13 page)

“I
thought Hunter got you pregnant and that you were just latching onto me because
he left you.” Hearing him confess all of this was almost too much, but she
needed to hear it. “I wanted to be there for you, even if it didn’t seem that
way. It took me too damn long to realize that I had pushed away the only person
that means anything to me.” She wanted to go to him but she stayed right where
she was. “I was taking that first step. I didn’t know if you would let me back
in your life after being a total fuck-up, but I had to try.”

 
He looked down and then brought tortured eyes
back to her. “I know you don’t work at Tiny’s anymore, know that you are trying
to move on with your life. I’ve been a shitty friend to you, Kid. I said
hurtful things and pushed you away. I bought that book because I decided it
didn’t matter if the baby wasn’t biologically mine. I can’t live without you in
my life.” He moved closer to her and took her hands in his. “I love you,
Sophia, but it is so much more than that. I’m
in
love with you, have been for as long as I can remember. I want
to be there for you and the baby no matter what.”

“Abe—”

He
continued on as if she hadn’t even spoken. “I didn’t know when I was going to
come over and confess it all, but Hunter stopped by today and told me
everything. It was then that I remembered, Sophia.” He squeezed her hand in his
hand, held it tightly. “I remember, Sophia.” He whispered the last statement.
“You, me, and that night. I remember it all, baby. I took your virginity, got
you pregnant, and then pushed you away, accusing you of lying. I’m so, so
sorry, sweets.” He brought their conjoined hands to his mouth and kissed them.
“I love you, Sophia, and I want to be there for you and our baby.” He held her
gaze and she snapped.

Wrenching
her hand away, she stood and started pacing. Tears spilled down her cheeks as
his words penetrated her. She opened her mouth but instead of telling him
anything, he spoke again.

“Just
tell me, Sophia.”

“Tell
you what?” Her voice sounded strained.

A
beat of silence passed and then he whispered, “Tell me that you’re in love with
me too.” Everything around her crumbled.

As
she stared at him, her stomach clenched and she turned and rushed to the
bathroom. Slamming the seat up, Sophia hunched over it and threw up. Abe stood
behind her and lifted her hair away from her face as she emptied her stomach.
When she was finished, she took a deep, fortifying breath.

“Are
you all right?” he asked, concern clear in his voice.

She
chuckled despite the fact this was the least humorous situation. “Peachy.”

“I’m
sorry, Kid. I didn’t make you throw up, did I?”

Sophia
chuckled again and pushed away from the toilet. Abe handed a wet washrag to her
and she thanked him. “Abe, I have the urge to throw up when I’m doing dishes.”
She glanced up at him and smiled. “You know, for as much as you piss me off,
you’re a pretty considerate guy.” He smiled and slid down beside her. They sat
there in silence, their backs to the bathroom wall, staring at the tub.

“I
really am sorry, Sophia.”

Exhaling
loudly, she rested her head against the wall and closed her eyes. “I know and
I’m sorry too. I shouldn’t hold a grudge against you. I miss you in my life.”
She turned and looked at him. “And yes, I’m in love with you too.”

His
smile was slow and sweet. His eyes closed and she could have sworn he was
savoring the moment. “You have no idea how much I’ve missed you too, Kid. I
love you. So fucking much.” His eyes dipped to her mouth and she covered it
with her hand. His brow furrowed and he snapped his gaze back to hers.

“I
just threw up, lover boy.” He chuckled and she stood. After a quick brush of her
teeth and a gargle of mouthwash, they made their way back into the living room.
She picked up the book he’d brought and smirked. “Were you really going to read
this?”

His
back straightened. “Damn right.” All of the sudden he got extremely serious.
“Come here, Sophia.”

She
licked her lips and stood. Before she could sit beside him, he gripped her
around the waist and brought her close to his body. He tilted his head back and
looked up at her. “Please say you forgive me. Please say you’ll give us a chance.”
He rested his head on her still flat belly, and she felt his warm breath
through the material. “I’ll do whatever it takes, Soph. I just want you. I want
to be there for you and take care of our baby.”

Her
heart was thundering and tears were building in her eyes. Touching his head
with her hands, she let her fingers tunnel into his hair. She felt him lift the
bottom of her shirt and kiss her belly. That was when the tears spilled forth.
Her knees buckled but Abe caught her. Abe always caught her.

“Please,
baby.
Please
.” He sounded pained and
she wanted to take that away.

“I
love you. I want to make this work. I want our baby to have a mom and dad.” He
lifted his head and brought his lips to hers. The kiss was soft and not at all
sexual. They might have kissed before, but he didn’t remember. Technically,
this was their first kiss, and oh, what a first kiss it was. She pulled away
and reached for the end table. After pulling out the pictures, she handed them
to Abe and watched as his eyes widened and his mouth parted. The tips of his
fingers ran over the images and more tears fell from her eyes.

“Oh,
God, Kid. I’m so sorry I ever doubted you.” He brought his own teary eyes up to
hers and smiled. “This is our baby.” She nodded and he pulled her close,
kissing her deeper this time. “I love you. For as long as I breathe, I’ll love
you.”

“I
love you too, Abe.” She didn’t know what the future held, but she knew as long
as she had Abe everything would be okay. There would be ups and downs, no
doubt, but they had gotten through a hell of a lot worse.

They
deepened the kiss and she wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.
She so didn’t want to be doing this in her living room. She broke away from him
and stood. He followed her, and as soon as they made it into the hall, he had
her pressed against the wall, his mouth right back on hers. Sophia could taste
the saltiness of their tears combining with the heat of their kiss. It was
almost frantic in nature, but then, as if he realized it was spiraling out of control,
he slowed. Their tongues slid together, pressed and moved to an erotic beat.
Her panties were wet and her clit throbbed. It felt so good, and knowing that
Abe wasn’t drunk and right there with her this time made the sensations so much
more intense.

He
broke the kiss and started dragging his lips up and down her throat, murmuring
along the way. “I’ve been dreaming about this moment for
years
, Kid.” He started sucking at the base of her throat and she
let her head fall back against the wall, hearing it thump without caring about
the pain.

Just
knowing he had wanted her for as long as she wanted him was a heady feeling.
“Please, Abe.”

“What,
baby? Tell me what you want.” He pressed his erection into her belly and she
moaned low in her throat. God, she wanted this so bad.

“I
want you inside of me.”

****

Hearing
her say she wanted him inside her body was like an electrical shock to his
cock. He jerked in his pants with the eagerness of a teenage boy. Even though
he now remembered what they had shared, it seemed so far away. Abe wanted her
desperately, but he also knew that he wouldn’t last long, not when it was
Sophia’s sweet pussy wrapped around his cock.

“Abe,
I can’t wait. It’s been too long already.” Her breathy words and warm breath
brushed along his temple and he groaned against her flesh. He slipped his hand
down her side and curled his fingers under the hem of her shirt. Her skin was
so damn soft as he dragged his fingers under the fabric until he reached the
edge of her bra. He could feel the lace, so feminine, and had to force himself
to slow down, to savor this moment. It appeared Sophia had other plans, though.
Her hands speared into his hair and pushed his head down and toward her chest.

“Touch
me, Abe, everywhere.” He looked up at her, saw her eyes closed and her lips
parted, and something inside of him snapped. He latched his mouth onto her
breast, right over the fabric of her shirt and sucked. She tightened her grip
in his hair, causing a sting of pain, but he loved every minute of it. He felt
her nipple tighten under his ministrations and renewed his effort until she was
thrashing her head from side to side. He loved seeing her like this, all
unrestrained and needy. It was a side of Sophia that he had never witnessed,
but he promised himself he would make sure to see more of it.

“Baby,
I don’t want to take you up against a wall. You deserve a bed.” He said this
around her breast. He slid his hands down and gripped her ass, loving how the
mounds fit perfectly in his hands.

“I
don’t want to wait, Abe.” He looked up at her just as she opened her eyes, the
green orbs seeming to glow. “I’ve waited long enough for this, and besides,”
she said as she grinned and pulled his head to her for a long, deep kiss, “I
think this is kind of hot.” She dragged her tongue along his bottom lip and he
shuddered.

“You’re
going to be the death of me, Kid.” She chuckled against his mouth and then he
was tearing off her shirt. The sight of her lacy little white bra had him
almost coming right there in his pants. The material that covered her left
breast was wet from his mouth and he could easily see the hard outline of her
nipple through it.

Removing
his hands from her ass, he dragged the tips of his fingers up her side, feeling
her skin pebble and her body tremble. With deft fingers he unhooked the front
clasp of her bra, and watched in stunned awe as the creamy globes of her
breasts spilled free. His mouth went dry at the sight. Images of those dusky
nipples painting the tips of her breast filled his mind. He dipped his head and
sucked her flesh into his mouth. Eyes closed and the flavor of her flesh
filling his mouth, Abe groaned. Skin so smooth it felt like silk against his
tongue, and tasting like ripe peaches, Abe knew he would never get enough.

Her
hands were out of his hair and were frantically going at the button of his
jeans. He wanted to go slow, take his time, savor each and every minute with
her, but she was just as heated as he was. Lord help him, but she wanted him
now. He took a step back and her nipple came free from his mouth with a little
popping noise. He moved closer again, slanting his mouth against hers until she
whimpered and pleaded against his mouth. Their hands went between their bodies,
and clothing was removed until it was just the feel of her naked body against
his. The soft swell of her breasts pressed against his chest. Gripping her
thigh, he lifted it up to his waist. She kept it there when he grabbed the
other one. He lifted her easily, and she tightened her thighs around his hips.
Her pussy was so fucking wet and hot.

“Baby,
I hope you’re just as worked up as me because I’m not gonna fucking last long.”
She shifted and her pussy rubbed along his length. They both groaned.

“God,
Abe, please quit tormenting me.” She shifted again and he cursed.

“I
don’t have a condom, baby, but I’m clean. I got tested months ago, right before
my mother’s birthday and haven’t slept with anyone since.”

“I
trust you, Abe.” She started kissing the side of his jaw and he groaned.
Reaching between their bodies, he aligned his cock with the opening of her body
and pushed in the tip. Her arms and legs tightened around him and he placed his
hand on the wall beside her head. His other hand gripped her ass as he sank
fully into her. She was so fucking tight, wet and hot, and so damn perfect.

Resting
his head in the crook of her neck, he started pulling out and pushing into her
sweet body. The little sounds that came from her throat drove him higher to
paradise. “God, baby,” he panted against her skin. “You feel incredible.” He
sank in her again, and again, and again, her snug pussy clenching around his
shaft like an iron fucking fist.

“Ohhh.”
Sophia was strung tight. He slipped his hand between their bodies and stroked
her clit. She moaned long and loud as her orgasm claimed her. Her cunt milked
his cock and he started pounding into her. Dragging his dick in and out of her
tight little body, he could taste the sweet release that was soon to claim him.
But when her mouth went to his neck and her teeth sank into the flesh, he followed
her in the rush of completion, grunting in ecstasy.

They
stayed in that position for several long moments. She panted against him, her
pussy clenching with tiny aftershocks of her pleasure around his softening
shaft.

“I
could stay like this forever, just buried inside of you.” She sighed and he
wrapped his arms around her and pulled away from the wall. Abe strode to her
room and laid her on the bed, going down with her. Pulling the sheets over
their nude bodies, his heart swelled when she curled right into him and fell
asleep. She loved him and he was going to prove to her for the rest of his life
that he was worthy of that love.

Chapter
Thirteen