The First Time is the Sweetest (19 page)

“Sorry! Sorry, we’re almost there, sweetheart.” Gabriel glanced at her in the mirror. She groaned aloud but secretly smiled at the endearment.

“Are you trying to kill me, Gabriel?” Sabrina tried to rub the sore spot on the side of her head, but every time she reached up, they hit another bump. She nearly smacked herself in the face three times before she gave up and resolved to endure the throbbing without the fake comfort of rubbing her skin.

“The turnoff should be on the right in another quarter mile.” Jimmy spread the map out on his lap.

“Jimmy, I could have downloaded the route onto my handheld, you know.” Sabrina wondered why they were relying on paper when the wonders of GPS were available.

“The FBI didn’t want us using our phones,” Gabriel said. She guessed there was some way of tracking them if they left their phones powered up. Sabrina shrugged, not much caring. “Besides, this isn’t on any electronic map.” Gabriel fell silent, not noticing her lack of interest as he turned the Jeep to the right, and the road abruptly worsened, a feat she wouldn’t have thought was possible five minutes ago.

“God, this bouncing around is going to make me hurl,” she muttered, holding her stomach. Jimmy smiled weakly at her, looking a bit green himself.

“We’re almost there,” Gabriel assured them, concentrating on driving in the dark on what Sabrina finally reasoned must be an unpaved road.
Or overgrown dirt track
, she thought, quelling the urge to vomit once again.

“Where’s here?” she asked, gripping the door handle to protect her head from further assault.

“The cabin is on the west side of the Ashokan reservoir,” Gabriel explained, peering into the darkened woods. Sabrina hoped he didn’t miss the cabin. They could all use some rest, and she could tell Gabriel wouldn’t relax until he found somewhere safe.

“Do you know what time it is?” Sabrina asked next, trying unsuccessfully to push the tiny button on her watch to illuminate the face.

“I think it’s around four a.m.,” Jimmy said just as the Jeep skidded to a halt. Sabrina saw the looming outline of a building in front of them, but couldn’t make out anything else in the dark.

“Wait here.” Gabriel unbuckled himself from the seat belt and reseated his weapon more comfortably beneath his arm.

“You want me to come with?” Jimmy asked him.

Gabriel nodded. “Yeah, it’d probably be better if the two of us checked the grounds together.” He reached over and popped open the glove compartment. “Here.” He thrust a small gun over the seat toward Sabrina. She looked at him like he was trying to hand her a snake, and he chuckled.

“Here’s the safety, here’s how to move a round into the chamber,” he explained, still smiling. Sabrina made no move to take the gun. “Take it, and don’t shoot unless you’re sure it’s not me, Jimmy, or some random animal, okay?”

Sabrina sighed, gingerly reaching out and taking hold of the weapon. “You know I’ve never shot one of these before, ever,” she stated flatly, not pleased with being left alone in the car and even less pleased at being handed a gun while still mostly asleep. She knew they both understood how she felt because she could see them glancing at each other. They earned points for not rolling their eyes, but still, she didn’t like this.

“I know, but I don’t want you unprotected. It will make me feel better,” Gabriel insisted. “Jimmy and I are going to check the perimeter and open up the cabin. I want you to stay put. Lie down on the seat and relax. It’s unlikely anyone followed us—we were watching for that—and it’s even more unlikely that anyone knows this cabin is here. It hasn’t been used in a decade.”

Sabrina nodded, then slumped down in the seat so she wasn’t visible but could still see out the windows. Jimmy smiled approvingly, and the two men loped away from the car and disappeared into the night. She stared at the dark building, hoping there were beds and sheets, maybe even a blanket or two.
I would kill for a blanket
, she thought grimly, then smiled sardonically as she realized she was holding a gun. She settled down to wait.

It didn’t take long for Gabriel to reappear and open up the cabin. Jimmy walked back a moment later and went inside with Gabriel while Sabrina tried not to fall asleep now that the car wasn’t moving. She cradled the gun in her lap and prayed she wouldn’t slip and accidentally shoot off her own foot. Soon, though, the lights flicked on. Not a minute later, Gabriel walked out and switched on a small outside light, illuminating the cabin slightly for the first time. She still couldn’t see much, just enough to take in the roofed porch that ran the length of the front and the swing near the door. She could tell the cabin had a peaked roof, but not whether the inside had two stories or just a high ceiling. Then Jimmy came out and waved to her as Gabriel walked around the back of the Jeep. Sabrina scrambled upright, unlocking the door and opening it, letting in the cool evening air along with the sounds of bugs and the occasional frog.

“Okay, let’s go in,” Gabriel said, popping open the back and grabbing two bags. Sabrina didn’t know what to do with the gun and ended up shoving it into her back jeans pocket. It barely fit. She hoped the safety wouldn’t slip as she bent over to retrieve her purse. Jimmy grabbed another two bags when he reached the vehicle, and Sabrina picked up her camera bag and sack of books from the seat and followed them inside.

“We can sleep together in the bedroom up in the loft,” Jimmy said, following Sabrina to the cabin. She’d stopped in the doorway, taking in the high-beamed ceiling and the fireplace against the far wall. It looked like the natural stone chimney extended up into the loft, probably providing heat as well as just looking damn cool. The steps leading upstairs were on the left, and a small kitchen lay along the far right wall. The only light on inside was a lamp on an end table next to a comfy-looking sofa that faced the fireplace. Sabrina wondered where the bathroom was.

“I’ll just put our stuff upstairs,” Jimmy murmured and brushed past her while she stood, staring at the rough wood walls and bare floors before slowly walking inside. A thick fur rug lay in front of the cold fireplace. It looked comfortable, though a bit worn on the edges. Sabrina was wondering what kind of animal it came from when Gabriel snuck up behind her.

“It’s not real,” he said, pointing to the rug. “But it looks soft, doesn’t it?” Sabrina turned her head to look at him, and he smiled at her. She felt the attraction that had been buried beneath the violence of the night suddenly surface. Her eyes flicked to his lips as he moistened them, then glanced back up to find his eyes crinkled in humor and sudden comprehension. She blushed and hoped Gabriel couldn’t see it in the dim light. Unexpectedly, he reached out his hand and traced his thumb over her mouth. Her breath caught.

“Oh, sweetheart, I know,” Gabriel murmured quietly, kissing her swiftly. Sabrina had to smile at him as he pulled back. The naked affection in his voice reassured her. He wanted her just as much as she wanted him.

“Hey, let’s go upstairs, see if we can manage a few hours of sleep, okay?” he asked. Sabrina nodded, a wave of exhaustion sweeping over her. Jimmy waved to them over the thick railing that ran alongside the upper story.

“Come on up, you two. I’m tired and want to go to sleep,” he called down, then disappeared. She heard the sound of water running and cocked her head at Gabriel in question.

“Yes, the bathroom’s upstairs.”

Sabrina sighed in relief, suddenly feeling so sleepy she could barely stumble up the stairs. Gabriel followed, showing her the bathroom on the left. She was happy to see a modern sink and toilet as well as a deep, claw-footed tub with a handheld shower attached to the wall. After taking care of business and washing her hands, she stumbled into the loft bedroom, startled to see it was dominated by a king-sized bed. Thankfully, it was made up with soft-looking red cotton sheets and a colorful handmade quilt. She stripped off her clothes, tossing them to the floor, completely oblivious to the appreciative stares of the two men as she dropped into the center of the bed completely nude. She fell asleep immediately, dead to the world, stirring only as she felt herself cuddled front and back against two warm, strong bodies.

* * * *

Sabrina woke with the covers strewn around her ankles, lying flat on her back. For a moment, she didn’t understand what was happening. She thought she was dreaming about making love. Then she heard Gabriel sigh in her right ear and press the length of his body against her side. A warm weight pinned her to the mattress and when Sabrina opened her eyes, she realized that Jimmy was half-flung over her body, his left leg between hers, rubbing against her already wet sex. His left hand held Gabriel’s cock, gently stroking the hard length. The sight of one of her lovers stroking the other sent a fresh bolt of heat through her entire body. She moaned quietly, and Jimmy’s eyes opened. He stared at her mouth for a moment, then leaned in. Sabrina licked her lips, but before she could take another breath, Jimmy’s tongue was inside. She made a soft sound in the back of her throat just as Gabriel groaned into her neck. She could feel Jimmy’s arm working atop her stomach, the soft hair of his forearm tickling a little. He was moving a little faster now that he was kissing her, distracted trying to do two things at once. Sabrina took advantage of his inattention to grind against his conveniently placed thigh. She didn’t know what time it was or care that the sunlight spilling across the room from the two small skylights highlighted the soft honey of the wood and the golden skin of the two men’s naked bodies. All she wanted was for this moment to last forever. She shivered when Gabriel nipped her neck.

“Sabrina, you smell so good,” Gabriel whispered then pulled back slightly, groaning again as Jimmy’s hand stilled for a second. She felt him thrust upward, encouraging Jimmy to keep moving. Jimmy nipped at her, then smiled as he deliberately moved his hand up and rolled his thumb over the tip of Gabriel’s cock, smearing the moisture he’d gathered into the silky skin. Gabriel gasped, then arched into the air. Thick streams of his come pulsed all over Jimmy’s hand and her hip. Sabrina watched, fascinated. His cock flushed a deep pink as he climaxed, and she knew then that she absolutely had to get a photo of him like this, stretched out and shaking. She whimpered at the sight, pushing down onto Jimmy’s thigh even harder. He chuckled, then pressed his erection into the hollow just inside her hip bone. She felt the slip of pre-come against her skin as he rubbed against her, thrusting shallowly into the surface of her body.

“Don’t worry, you’ll get your turn,” Jimmy rasped, making her shiver before he kissed her again, smoothly drawing his hand up Gabriel’s now-softening cock one last time before dropping his fingers down between her thighs. Excitement spread through her as he rolled and nudged her legs further apart while Gabriel nuzzled into her neck before pulling back to watch. Sabrina panted, nearly incoherent as Jimmy gently smoothed his hand over her sex. She felt Gabriel’s eyes, felt Jimmy’s heated fingers parting her, oh so gently, spreading her wetness everywhere.

“Let me know if you’re tender at all, okay, Sabrina?” Jimmy said, still petting and smoothing the curls between her thighs. “I know it hurt a little last night, and there’s plenty of other things we can do if you’re sore.”

Gabriel nodded agreement against her shoulder, then licked her sun-warmed skin. Despite his recent orgasm, Sabrina felt his cock stir against her thigh as he watched Jimmy spread her legs.

“Okay,” Sabrina gasped, and the thick heat of Jimmy’s cock parted her slightly. He rocked against her, and Gabriel reached over to play with her breasts, rolling her nipples between his fingers as she bucked, forcing Jimmy further inside. Jimmy groaned quietly, his thighs rock hard. He struggled to go slowly, knowing that she would still be sore, but he could barely control himself. After stroking Gabriel to orgasm and then watching Sabrina grow more and more aroused, he knew that it wouldn’t take much to push him over the edge.

Sabrina didn’t feel any pain, probably because Jimmy was so careful, not moving until she was ready. She opened her eyes and tried to tell them how much she wanted this but couldn’t speak when Gabriel kissed her, swallowing her words. His tongue stroked her lips before dipping in briefly, and she moaned as Jimmy pushed fully inside her body, sheathing himself at the exact moment Gabriel’s tongue curled around her lower lip.

“I’m going to fuck you now, Sabrina,” Jimmy said roughly, cupping her hips in his hands as she shuddered.
Nothing’s ever felt this good
, she thought, kissing Gabriel passionately, winding one hand into his hair and kneading Jimmy’s thigh with the other as Jimmy began to move. His cock bumped her womb and she groaned at the sensation, wanting more even as she felt nearly overwhelmed. Gabriel pinched and played with her nipples and sucked on her tongue while Jimmy grunted and thrust smoothly, long strokes that only ramped her arousal higher. Then he paused, moving his hand down to nudge her clit with his thumb. Once, twice, three times he tapped her bud; then Sabrina orgasmed so hard she saw rainbows beneath her closed eyelids. She didn’t know how Gabriel managed not to crush her as she gripped his hair, rubbing his stubble against her cheek with her pleasure. Then Jimmy shoved hard one last time, making a guttural noise deep in his chest as he came. He throbbed deep inside, hot and sweet, his hands gripping her hard before he collapsed onto his elbows, panting into her neck. Sabrina felt like crying and laughing at the same time as they lay there, shivering and exhausted. Several interminable moments later, her breathing slowed. They were all tangled up in one another, and she couldn’t be happier.