Game For Love: Best Laid Plans (Kindle Worlds Novella) (5 page)

“Understandable.”Garret rubbed his finger along her cheek. “And once you trust and warm up it will be worth it.”

Maura was surprised he had picked up on she didn’t fully trust him. Garret leaned closer and kissed her gently. Maura leaned into him and placed her hands under his jacket at his waist. He pulled back and stared into her eyes. The desire was evident in his gaze. Maura made a decision at that moment.

“Let me see what else needs done and wrap this up then you’ll be taking me home,” Maura said.

Garret’s smile made her know he understood what she meant. Maura pivoted on her heels and walked away. She could feel him watching her. 

As Maura made her rounds to see if everything was going well and check in with Heather about if she could wrap things up she could sense him across the room. Anticipation of what was coming in a short time made her pulse race.

“I’ll take care of things.” Heather glanced behind her then back at Maura. Her lips twitched and that wicked gleam entered her gaze. “Go and rock that man’s world.”

“Really I can’t believe you said something so cheesy.” Maura hissed looking around to make sure no one heard. When it seemed like no one had she focused back on Heather, glaring at her. “Who the hell says that?”

“Fine. How about, Maura go get your groove on.” Heather did a slight bump and grind with her hips.

Maura couldn’t help it she laughed at her craziness. Heather winked. Maura shook her head then hugged her before she headed back to Garret. Along the way she had to stop to chat with people and answer questions. Each time she glanced toward where Garret waited. Finally she arrived in front of him and Garret held out his hand. She placed hers in his and let him lead her out of the room. As they walked to the parking area and his SUV Maura barely registered it, all her attention on getting him alone. Garret held the door for her as she got into his vehicle before he closed the door and went to his side then got in. Maura reached to touch him.

“Don’t.” Garret’s deep voice was lower than usual. “If you touch me…” He swallowed. “I’m…so close to taking you right here.”

Maura hesitated and debated a moment if that was what she wanted. The sound of people leaving brought her to her senses. She lowered her hand to her lap and turned her head to look out the window.

“Drive.” She said her own voice husky.

Garret didn’t say anything further. He got them on their way. As the scenery passed Maura noticed they weren’t going to her place. She frowned not sure where he was taking her.

“Where are we going?”

“My place.”

Maura glanced at him surprised. With all their dates they had either ended up at her place or he’d picked her up there. She’d never been to his.

“Is it far…”

“I live two streets away from your place.”

Maura blinked surprised. She hadn’t known he was that close to her or the center. She hadn’t even asked.
You’ve really been keeping him at a distance.

Maura glanced back out the window. The way he was taking wasn’t the same way as hers but with the way the streets were in Harlem this was the best way to his place. At the time of night it was they didn’t run into much traffic, thankfully. Ten minutes later, Garret pulled into a driveway. His brownstone was different than hers—older and statelier. Garret quickly parked and exited the vehicle slamming the door behind him before coming around to her side. She accepted his hand and got out. Garret held onto her hand as he closed the door then he hurried her to the house. Maura matched him step for step. They rushed up the stairs then to the entrance. Garret opened his door all without releasing her hand. He tugged her inside behind him and slammed the door closed.

Garret pulled her into his arms and kissed her. Maura opened and gripped his back rocking against him. She widened her legs then silently cursed as the narrowness of her dress made it so she couldn’t move anymore. As if knowing her problem Garret slid his hand along her dress then gripped the fabric then started to pull it upwards. As the cool air touched her legs Maura moaned and spread her legs. Garret lifted the fabric until it was bunched around her waist. He kept kissing her as he moved his hand along her hip along the edge of her panties. With a firm touch he slid his hands down the front of her underwear then between her legs. Maura whimpered already wet and waiting for his touch.

He rubbed his finger along her slit before pushing in and circling her clit then deeper within her. She tightened her hold on him moving her hips against those wonderful fingers. Garret moved deeper and she widened her stance further arching her hips. He turned her and took a step. She moved back then moaned as the pleasurable pressure eased.
No. More I need more.
Again as if sensing her need he resumed the same touch as before as he moved her backward. Maura gasped as her back touched a wall behind her.

Garret stopped kissing her long enough to say. “Walls are so unappreciated. We’re going to change that.”

She chuckled. He kissed her again. Maura lifted her leg hitching it on his hip. She groaned. Garret removed his touch then lifted his head before bringing his fingers to his mouth. He licked them clean staring into her eyes. Maura clenched wanting him inside of her. Garret stepped back slightly and pulled down her panties. She stepped out of them. He reached for his belt but she stopped him and undid it herself. She quickly got his slacks open and reached inside. Maura licked her lips as she felt the firm hot length in her hand. She pulled him gently out of his clothing.

“Condom?”

“Right front pocket.”

She retrieved the item then opened it. Maura smoothed the protection onto his shaft. She stroked her hand along his sheathed flesh. Garret moved her hand off his shaft as he kissed her then lifted her. Maura whimpered and rubbed against him.

He pinned her to wall with his frame then held her leg before he lined up then stroked into her. Garret let out a deep groan as he went deep inside of her. Maura arched into his thrust moving with him and he set out a fast rhythm. She gripped his shoulders and moved with him.

“
Garret
.” She moaned as pleasure filled her at the delicious slid of his cock inside of her.

“
Maura
.” He uttered.

Garret braced his hands against the wall by her head and stroked into her. Maura’s breath caught and she groaned. Her lids fluttered then closed over those golden eyes.

“Look at me.” He demanded.

Maura opened, there was a glazed look in her gaze. She licked her lips and Garret lowered his head and kissed her. She opened as she usually did and he pressed against her. She moved her hands down his back and dug her nails in making him hiss. He increased his thrusts and she clenched. Garret cupped the back of her head and held her as he moved faster. The sound of flesh against flesh filled his ears. Garrett rolled his hips and she gasped. He shivered as pleasure coursed through him. His sac went tight and he went quicker.

“Garret.” Maura moaned and shook as she came.

He joined her shuddering. They moved together in a perfect rhythm as their release filled them. Garret kissed her lazily then slowed. Maura smiled against his lips and made an almost purring sound. Garret gentled their kiss before pulling back and staring at her.

“You’re right walls do have other uses.”

Maura laughed. He couldn’t resist kissing her once more. He became erect again. Garret pulled out then lowered her. He took off the filled condom and tied it off before throwing it into the wastepaper basket by the table. He stripped her out of her dress then took off the rest of his clothing then put his hand into Maura’s.

“You’re staying the night.” 

“I didn’t hear a question.” Maura teased.

“Yep.” He led her to the staircase then up.

Maura stroked her hand down his ass. “Better make it worth my while.”

Garret hustled her toward his bedroom. Maura laughed. When they got there he lifted her and put her on his bed. Garret stood watching her spread out on his mattress. Maura moved sinuously against the sheets. She beckoned him to her. Garret went laying his larger frame over hers. She held him tight and he kissed her.

* * * * *

Garret stretched and without opening his eyes he reached out. He frowned as his hand met cool sheets. He lifted his lids then looked at the empty bed beside him. He sat up and noted the empty room. He couldn’t believe she had left without a word. Rising he shrugged into his robe lying on the chair. Garret padded barefoot into the hall as he did he heard a distant sound. Following it he went to the stairs. He cocked his head and listened. The murmur of the voice wasn’t clear. Going down the staircase Garret went toward the kitchen where the voice was coming from. As he got closer he realized it was Maura. Pleasure that she hadn’t left filled him. Garret quickened his stride. When he entered the kitchen he paused and watched her while he stifled a laugh.

“Look Diva, I need my coffee before I can be social with anyone.” Maura said even as she stroked the cat sitting in her lap. “Now be a nice kitty and let me get up so I can get my coffee.”

Diva didn’t move just looked up at Maura and the look on her face was one Garret knew well. She wasn’t about to move. Garret leaned against the doorjamb waiting to see what Maura would do. She cajoled and pleaded with Diva then eventually.

“You’re a stubborn kitty. Just like your daddy.” Maura sighed. “You’re not going to move willingly. All righty then off you go—“

“I’ll get your coffee.” Garret offered. “Continue your bonding with Diva.”

“It’s about time you stop lurking in the doorway and get my drink.” Maura groused then glanced at him.

He went to the coffeemaker facing her at the other side of the island and started to fix her beverage the way she liked it. “You knew I was over there.”

As he set out a cup for himself and her then glanced at her over the coffeemaker.

“Yes. I was waiting to see why you were just standing there.” Maura stroked her hand along Diva’s coat.

“I was watching my two Diva’s bond.”

“Stop calling me Diva.” Maura rolled her eyes then glanced at Diva. “She really is a Diva. When I came down she was all regal and checking me out like to say who the hell are you and why are you in my house. Then she warmed up to me.”

“She’s a good judge of character.”

“Humph. She’s probably just loves being stroked.” Maura smiled devilishly. “Like some other people I know.”

“No sexual innuendos as you are petting my cat.”

“I’m sure Diva here has had her own sexual escapades.” Maura smiled.

“Nope. My Diva is pure as the driven snow.” Garret said.

“Hmmm…does the cat she hangs out with next door know that?” Maura jerked her thumb behind her. “He’s been outside caterwauling for her to come outside. I think he’s horny and wants to get laid.”

Garret looked toward the glass doors that lead to the back deck. He glared at the cat that was just outside looking in.

“Mister Casanova. Diva doesn’t want anything to do with him. She’s chastely dating the cat down the street.”

Okay.” Maura said slowly then. “If that’s what you want to believe.” To Diva she said. “You’re daddy is delusional.”

“Daddy is not. He knows his Diva.” Garret finished making the coffee then brought it around the island to her. He placed her cup in front of her then his at the high-backed stool. He sat beside her as Maura leaned back in her own chair. She lifted her cup and took a sip of her coffee.

“Mmmmm…good.” She sighed, a long lusty sound.

“Make that sound again and I’ll be taking you back to bed.” Garret sipped his own drink.

“You’re going to do that anyway.” Maura lifted her cup again. “After coffee. And breakfast. What ya making me?”

“You could cook for me.”

“I’m the guest and you need to feed me.” Maura smiled. “After coffee I’ll help you make breakfast. Then later I might let you talk me into going back to bed for a little more fun. I may even want to cuddle afterward as we watch TV.”

“You have the day planned out for us.”

“Did you have something else to do today?”

“Just leisuring.” Garret smirked.

“You don’t know how to do that.” Maura snorted. “But I’ll teach you how.”

“I’m willing to learn.” Garret cupped the hot mug and drank deeply.

Maura pushed her shoulder against his. Garret shifted his cup to one hand and put the other over her shoulder. She leaned against him as they drank.

I could get used to this.

* * * * *

I am used too this.
Garret though a few weeks later as he stared across the expanse of the couch at Maura reclining facing him. He rubbed his toes along her calf. Maura didn’t look up.

“Stop it. We’re being leisurely.”

“I can do it very leisurely.” Garret promised.

“I know you can.” Maura smirked.

“Come on.” Garret cajoled.

Maura lifted her head and studied him. “You’re so tempting.”

She paused and Garret readied to move to her.

“But nope.” Maura said. “We’re going to
Kyle’s
for dinner with your friends and mine. I’m not going to miss a chance at Zander’s food.”

“I’m hurt. You prefer Zander’s cooking to me.” Garret pouted.

“Awww…you’re so cute.”

“Stop with the cute.” Garret narrowed his eyes. “Call me a sexy hunk of manhood.”

“Lunkhead.” Maura nodded vigorously. “That I can call you alright.”

Garret chuckled. “Smart ass.”

“I know I am what are you.” Maura retorted.

“The man who wants you.”  He lowered his voice.

“Not the voice.” Maura said softly.

“Yes.” He did it again.

“This calls for evasive maneuvers.” Maura rolled off the couch and ran away.

Garret rose by instinct and went after her. She laughed and dodged right. Garret matched her. Maura shrieked then ran out the entrance to the hall. He followed and almost caught her but she slipped from him then disappeared around the corner from view. Garret increased his speed and went after her. She ducked into his den and he went after her. Inside he slid left as she did and caught her by the chairs. He lifted her then lowered her on the sofa before blanketing her body with his.

“No fair.” Maura laughed.

“All’s fair.” Garret winked. “Now I’ve caught you I’m going to have my way with you. And I promise that we’ll also make dinner.”

Maura pulled him down until their lips were almost meeting. “Forget dinner.”

He groaned and sat back stripping off her clothing then his own. He donned protection before resettling into the position  he’s been in before. Lifting her leg he widened her then thrust deep into her wetness. Maura moaned and grabbed his shoulders as she arched beneath him. He stroked slow and deep watching her face. The wanton need always made him want her even more. She bit her lip moving under him tightening her inner walls around his cock.

Garret groaned kept the steady pace watching her unravel under his touch. Her breath hitched and Maura exhaled harshly. With each movement inside of her she clenched. From the many times they’d had sex he knew each sound she made especially the one when she was about to climax. Maura shivered and as she started to come she made that soft exhalation followed by whimper. His sac tightened and as she came he joined her. He rested against her an inhaled deeply. The scent that was all Maura filled him. He nuzzled into her neck and kissed along the fluttering pulse.

“Hmmm…” Maura turned her head and kissed him gently.

“Now you have an appetite for dinner. What are you cooking?”

She swatted him on the ass. “You’re cooking for me. Since you’re the one who’s making me miss some delicious food.”

Garret settled deeper against her body. “Shhh…I’m leisuring.”

“Now he wants to be leisurely.” Maura stroked her hands up and down his side.

“I’ve been learning from the best.”

“Don’t try sucking up.” Maura pinched him on the side.

Garret jerked. “Don’t do that.”

She stared at him. “Are you ticklish?”

“No.” Garret went to rise.

Maura held him between her legs and dug her fingers in. Garret chuckled then tried to get away. She held on.

At his laughter Maura’s breath caught. These last few weeks with Garret had been wonderful. They had spent so much time together that she was used to having him around. He’d become a part of the center and many of the patrons sought him out as they did many of the regular volunteers. People in the neighborhood recognized him when he went out. Even her friends had commented on how easily he fit in. That she thought was his gift. Garret was one who instilled trust in others.

Like he’s done with me.
Maura stilled.
When did I start trusting him? Ah hell when did I start caring about him? 
She had no idea and no clue what to do about it.

“DD.”

“Stop calling me Diva.” She said automatically.

Garret chuckled and she rolled her eyes as she joined him. She rested against his chest and relaxed. Maura listened to him breath.

What am I going to do about this?

* * * * *

Maura crossed her arms over her chest a smile on her face. Garret sat in the middle of the reading class and read a story. Today was the first day of the new rotation they had put in place or the athletics program. Since it was now fully staffed with more than enough volunteers they had set a schedule for some on and some off as needed. Garret wasn’t supposed to be volunteering today.  She didn’t know how he’d ended up reading to the children. He gestured and made funny voices. The children were sitting wide-eyed in a semi-circle around him. Garret wrapped up his story. The children clapped and crowded around him. Garret spoke to each one offering some encouragement before they wandered away. He rose then as he saw her he smiled. He pushed his hands into his jean pockets and sauntered over to her.

“Hey.”

“Hey.” She gestured. “How’d this happen?”

“I have no clue.” Garret smiled sheepishly. “I came in to look for Symon and this nice older lady asked me if I could read and of course I said yes. Then all of a sudden I was reading to the children.”

“What color was hair today?” Maura lips twitched.

At his words she now knew what had happened.

“Pink.” Garret frowned. “Why do you have that look on your face?”

“You’re been Grace’d”

“What the hell is that?”

“Grace is the one you spoke with.” Maura said as she linked her arm with his. “She’s one of the first volunteers I ever got who came into the center. And she’s…well a force of nature.” 

“Is that why I didn’t know what happened and I feel like I’ve been blitzed?” Garret shook his head. “Man why have I not meet her before.”

“Probably because she’s been traveling for a few months. Seeing some family and friends. We missed her around here.” Maura patted his arm. “It’s okay. Being Grace’d takes some getting used to.” She paused. “Who am I kidding? You never get used to it. But you’ll recognize it next time.”