Glow (12 page)

“You are incredible, you know that?” he wiped a strand of hair away from
my face.

 

“Of course,” I agreed seductively making him laugh.

 

“It's late, I should go,” he sighed as he sat up.

 

What? That's it?

 

“You should,” I nodded as there was a part of me that didn't really want
Jordan here when Ben got back. But, why?

 

I held my hand out and he takes it in his pulling me to a sitting position.

 

“You know, your couch is really uncomfortable,” he laughed.

 

Ben thinks so too... I smirked.
What time is it, and what could he possibly be
doing? Where's my car?

At this point I was getting a little annoyed as I had been racking my brain
about Ben nearly this entire time. Even while Jordan and I were kissing, I
couldn't help but compare it to the kiss I shared with Ben in my dream. Don't
get me wrong, Jordan is a fantastic kisser- his lips are soft, he is gentle, and
did I mention how incredibly sexy he is? The difference between the two
kisses are; A. One was in fact a real kiss, the other wasn't. And B. One had
zero sparks, and lacked making my legs weak while the other was spectacular
sending me into a frenzy- regardless if it were a dream or not.

“Yeah, for some reason I hear that a lot,” I laughed smacking the couch
cushion next to me. “I think it's time for a new couch,” I stood up and
straightened my dress out.

“It's nice though,” he shrugged.

 

I sexily took a few steps toward Jordan. He wrapped his arms around my
waist pulling me close.

 

“It is, but I can't have you uncomfortable,” I said sweetly against his lips. He
kissed me again.

 

He pulled away breathless, resting his forehead on mine. “Will you text me
tomorrow? Maybe we can go have dinner?”

 

“I'll have to see,” I smiled. “But I will text you,”

 

“Okay,” he backed up. “Sweet dreams, princess,” Jordan said as he walked to
the door and turned the doorknob.

 

“Only about you,”
and Ben
, I winked.

 

He laughed aloud as he walked out the door. “Goodnight,”

“Goodnight,” I closed the door behind him.
Princess...
Jordan really needs to stop calling me that if I am ever going to
stop thinking about Ben.
Ugh, Ben... and where is my damn car?!

I shuffled my feet to my bedroom closet and took my dress off. I grabbed my
white, silk nighty that came with my robe. I didn't usually wear it as it is for
special occasions which never happen. However, something inside of me was
making me feel a little more on the sexier side. I smiled as I felt the soft silk
grace my skin. I grabbed my robe and headed out of my closet toward my
bathroom. The entire time I brushed my teeth I stared at the door frames
reflection behind me. I remembered the night Ben was standing there, he
scared the hell out of me. I spit my toothpaste out, wiped my mouth with a
hand towel and smiled as I closed my eyes. Something inside of me is
changing, but what?

“Don't fall asleep standing there, princess. You might fall and hit your head,”
Ben's voice was husky and low.

I gasped then opened my eyes to see Ben's reflection in the mirror. He was
leaning against the door frame with his arms crossed like I had just imagined
him to be. I was exhilarated inside. My heart started to race.

I panicked due to these new feelings that are flooding through my veins.

 

Don't freak out, Vanessa, stay calm. Be sexy... be irresistible.

I took a deep breath then turned around leaning back against the counter. I
placed my hands upon the granite and smiled. I see Ben eye me up and down
with a pleasing smile.

“Expecting someone?” he asked huskily before clenching his jaw tightly as
he stared into my eyes.

 

“You, Benjamin,” I pushed off the counter taking a few steps closer to him.

 

“How were your plans with Maria?” I could smell his Dior cologne- I was
ashamed to say that I had missed him.

 

“Very interesting,” he said quietly, not breaking eye contact with me.

He stared into my eyes and clenched his jaw again as I reached up, running
my fingers through his hair. I leaned in closer breathing deeply as I could feel
the heat from his lips on mine. I wanted to lean in one centimeter more, but I
didn't. His breathing had gotten faster, and just like in my dream, his eyes
were a blue ocean of emotions, flooded with interest for me.

Go in for the kill...

I tilted my head as though I was about to kiss him. I saw his lips part with
need. I exhaled slowly, letting my minty breathe grace his lips. A low growl
escaped his throat.

“But, you took too long,” I frowned, shrugging my shoulders. “I'm too tired,”
I swayed my hips past him to my bed. I could feel his eyes on me as I had left
him standing there... utterly turned on, and embarrassed no less.

Yes!
I grinned widely as I pulled my comforter down.
I got him!
Ben twoVanessa one.

 

Without looking back once, I added a little bit of torture by very slowly
letting my silk robe drop to the floor. I then climbed into bed with such grace.

 

I moaned out of comfort, “Goodnight, Benjamin,” I closed my eyes. I heard
him quietly leave my bedroom, my front door shut, and his car start.

 

And that, my friends, is how it's done. Take that, McGurthy...
I smiled
completely and utterly satisfied.

 

~

I would like to think that the end of my night finished off with the glory of
finally winning one over on him... Right.
(Record scratch)
I must say that
what happened next was the utmost weird, odd, crazy, yet sensual, and
exhilarating game of Tit-For-Tat that I have ever played. With none other
than Ben...

I suddenly woke up to feel a heavy sensation upon me. I fluttered my eyes
open, it was still the middle of the night. I couldn't really see anything except
for a silhouette hovering above me. I felt my heart racing, but I calmed nearly
instantly as I could smell Ben's Dior.

“Well, hello,” I purred.

 

“Shh,” Ben whispered against my lips.

Oh my God, what is he doing?
If I back down... wait, I can't back down! My
heart is now thudding against my rib cage as his lips are mere inches from
mine. I know he could tell that I was nervous.

Please, don't kiss me... don't kiss me, no.
I know I couldn't stop myself if he
did.

He leaned forward, trailing his nose across the warm skin of my neck. I
started to relax as he had made my heart rate slow just a little. I turned my
head towards him, he caressed my jawline with his soft lips moving up. Ben
doesn't kiss me though, just barely graces his lips on mine. I started breathing
heavily.

As I laid there, I tried to think of what it is he is doing, then it hits me.

 

I will not let him have this point...

I rolled over on top of him, holding his wrists down above his head with my
hands. My stomach was going crazy as I don't think I have ever been so
nervous or turned on. I could feel that I was breathing harder, so I used it to
my advantage and leaned in closer letting each breathe tickle his ear. I could
feel him pressing between my legs. I let out a soft and quiet moan.
He sat up quickly, my legs still straddled around him. Ben brought his hands
up my back touching my skin softly. I closed my eyes, tilted my head back as
he squeezed my hips against him tighter. His nose tickled my chest to my
collarbone. I wrapped my arms around his neck, gripping my hands into his
hair holding him tightly against me. He barely touched his lips to mine
making my hold release slightly.

He won't have this one...
I said to myself as I hopped off of him and stood at
the foot of the bed. I breathlessly stared at him as my eyes have now adjusted
to the darkness of the night in my bedroom. I didn't say a word as I slowly
turned away, gently gracing my floor with the pads of my feet.

Catch me if you can, McGurthy...

I winked at him and he smiled hopping off of the bed. I tried to run but he
reached out with his hand and caught me by my silk nightgown. I grabbed
him by his t-shirt and turned him around pushing him into my bedroom wall.
I reached down gripping the bottom of his T-shirt. I smiled deviously pulling
his shirt up and over his head. I stared into his eyes as I let my fingertips
explore the definitions of each and every muscle. I gently ran my lips across
the pecks of his chest, not kissing him... just touching. I could feel his heart
racing beneath my lips.

He wrapped his fingers in my hair, bringing my face to his, our lips touched.
He took a few steps forward and I jumped, wrapping my legs around his
waist. He held onto my hips tightly as he sat me down upon my dresser, then
pressed himself against me letting me feel his erection. It made my thighs
ache for him. I raised my arms letting him know that it was my turn. He
laughed slightly, pulling my nightgown above my head and tossed it onto the
floor. Ben looked at me for a moment and smiled as he cupped my breast
letting his thumbs run over my erect nipples.

“My God, you're beautiful, Vanessa,” he whispered against my breasts. He
didn't place them in his mouth, just continued to run his lips over them gently
making me moan. I wanted nothing more than to grab Ben and kiss him as
this by far was the
best
torture one could ever experience.

Both of us were breathless, I could tell that we were both aching to kiss one
another. Although, we didn't. We continued our innocent game of Tit-For-Tat
for the next few hours as I don't think we could get enough which made it
that much more intense for the both of us. We went from my bedroom, to the
kitchen, to the living room, to the dining room and back to my bedroom again
where we eventually fell asleep.

Score... Ben fifteen maybe sixteen? Vanessa twelve or thirteen? Oh, screw
it... who the hell is counting?
Chapter Six: Karma; Oh, How I Love Thee...

Buzz...buzz.
I woke up to the sound of my cell phone buzzing on my
nightstand. I groaned as I rolled over utterly exhausted from the night before.
I squinted at the alarm to see it was only eight in the morning.

Ugh... Why?
I only had three-and-a-half hours of sleep. I picked up my phone
to see it was Ellen.

 

“Ellen, hi,” I answered.

 

“Vanessa,” she said sternly. “I'm calling to check up on you and see how this
story is coming along,”

 

I turned my head to see a sleeping Ben next to me. “Great actually,”

 

“I am wanting to let you know that I expect you to stay out the office until
Friday with your update,”

 

“Of course, Ellen,” I jumped as Ben reached over placing his arm around
my waist.

 

“I trust that you and Benjamin are getting along well and that my nephew is
behaving himself?” she asked.

“Oh, uh,” and I freaked, as always. I grabbed his arm and threw it off of me.
Ben groaned as he rolled over to face the wall. “We are are getting along
great. I assure you that Ben is very professional,” I rolled my eyes as I stared
at his bare back.

“Very well then,” she sighed. “See you Friday,”

“Okay-”
She hung up on me before I could finish my sentence. I tossed my phone
back onto my nightstand and snuggled back into my blankets closing my
eyes.

~

 

“Rise and shine, princess,” Ben whispered softly.

 

I fluttered my eyes open to see a smiling Ben inches from my face. I opened
my eyes wider as I stared at him.

 

“Why the hell are you still in my bed, Ben?” I blinked.

 

“I thought we got past this,” he sighed as he rolled onto his back.

 

“Since when?” I pulled the covers closer to my chin.

 

“Since last night,” he waggled his brows.

 

“Hey, last night was fun, and-” I squeezed the blankets tighter.

 

“Fun?” he asked nearly appalled, he turned to face me.

 

“Yes, fun,” I said as I pushed my hand against his chest trying my hardest to
push him out of my bed.

 

“Thank you for playing with me, now you need to get out of my bed,” I
grunted and pushed harder.

 

He started to laugh aloud as he grabbed my hand pulling me closer to him.
I struggled under his hold.

“Would you let go of me,” I mumbled against his chest, my head bobbing
every time he laughed. I rolled my eyes and laid there until he was finished.
He stopped laughing then placed his finger under my chin making me look at
him.

“Are you done yet?” I asked.

 

“No,” he whispered. “I am nowhere near finished with you,” his eyes
searched mine.

I could feel my heart start to race like it had last night. My body felt as
though it was floating, my stomach was going crazy. I panicked in an attempt
to push him away again.

“Vanessa,” he said soothingly to get my attention so I would stop and look at
him.

 

“What?” I asked as I kept my hand against his chest.

He remained quiet as he took my hand from his chest and held it to his lips.
He kissed the back of my hand so gently and so softly that I could barely feel
anything except for the burning sensation his lips left behind.

“Ben,” I moaned as I closed my eyes. I entwined my legs with his holding
him tighter against me. I felt his hand caressing my delicate skin softly,
working it's way down my chest, stomach, and to my hip. He wrapped his
strong hand around the back of my knee bringing my leg over his hip as he
pressed himself between my legs. I moaned again.

I slowly opened my eyes to find that Ben had been staring at me adorably.
“Kiss me,” I whimpered. I closed my eyes again in anticipation of feeling his
lips on mine.

~

 

“Were you dreaming about me again, princess?” Ben's voice was full of
sleepiness.

I snapped my eyes open quickly to find that I was right up against Ben's
body. Staring at him with wide eyes I could feel...
what is that?
I wondered
lifting the sheets to look.
Oh my God...
I dropped the blankets and quickly
moved away from Ben.