Foreword: Once again thank you to all the people that vote and comment, it provides great encouragement to finish the story. I believe that there will be 7 chapters by the time I finish the story. I have some fresh ideas and some recirculated ones forming for a new story or two. Just a reminder that these aren't edited, I'm sorry for the mistakes you'll inevitably find.
Disclaimer: All sexual situations and actions are between fictitious characters that are at least 18 years old or older.
I knew that Lauren was exhausted and wasn't surprised when she fell asleep shortly after we got on the road. The air mattress wasn't the most comfortable bed and each day had been emotionally exhausting. Lauren and Harry tried to keep everything happy and light but some pain had to be shared as well. In the end, we had spent three days together and both of them seemed to be in a pretty good place by the time we left. They had gotten used to not being a part of one another's lives but I hoped for Lauren's sake this wasn't closure but the start to a new chapter for them.
We had decided to head back to Darren and Samantha's house. We still had a few days until the dorms opened and we couldn't take Tate back until the stables at school reopened. Thankfully, Darren and Samantha were out of town again so we would have the house to ourselves.
We slept hard that first night and late into the next morning. I managed to wake up before Lauren and get a run before she got up. I hadn't been as disciplined as I should have been during the break and it sucked by the time I got into the third mile. My time which was normally around 19 minutes for a 5K was 21 minutes. My football season was over but if I wasn't careful then I would be in terrible condition by the time we began our off-season program.
I grabbed a quick shower and then thought about food. I wanted to cook her breakfast but wasn't sure if I should use the kitchen. I decided to do a quick inventory to see if they had anything on hand to make breakfast with. I was shocked at the amount of cereal I found in the pantry. I guess her affinity for it didn't start at West Alabama. I made some coffee and prepared her a bowl of cereal then snuck back into her room.
"Dear God, You've made the singularly most beautiful woman in the world. I love her." She had shifted into the middle of the bed and had rolled almost onto her stomach. She had one leg bent at a 90 at the hip and knee while the other leg was straight. The blanket followed her contours. Her hair had fallen behind her on her pillow while a few whisps covered her cheek. Those kissable lips were slightly parted. I wanted to sit and watch her chest rise and fall as she slept but her cereal was getting soggy.
"Hey baby, good morning," I whispered in her ear.
"Hmm?"
"Good morning, would you like some breakfast?"
"You're going to spoil me," she said.
"Will it keep you with me?"
"I would stay with you anyway but I'm not opposed to the princess treatment."
"Y'all must love cereal. I found six different varieties in the pantry. I believe this is one of your favorites and of course coffee."
"Liam, you're so sweet and too good to me. What about you? You're going to join me aren't you?"
"Wouldn't miss it but I only had two hands so I've got to grab mine. Be right back."
We spent the next 15 minutes munching cereal and laughing. It was the best mixture of friendship and love that I had ever experienced. After I had finished, she grabbed my bowl and cup and then set them on the floor by the bed. Then she straddled my lap and began kissing me gently and sweetly. "Thank you for spoiling me. My life has been filled with stuff but I've never had someone pay so much attention to me. I love you, Lee." The passion started building in her kiss. Soon our hips were moving together and we were dry-humping each other.
"Liam, I want to make love. I have had sex and I have fucked but no one has ever made love to me. Please, baby, make love to me."
"Tonight beautiful, we will make love tonight. I didn't bring any protection but I will have everything ready for tonight. Do you need anything?"
"Just you."
"Lauren, I've never been with anyone. You'll have to be patient with me. I want it to be special but I'm super nervous."
"I'm nervous too, love. I need to tell you about it but I don't want to make you jealous or upset."
"I already know that you and Ty have been together, Lauren. I..."
"He's the second guy I've been with Liam. The first guy was Travis and he was my high-school boyfriend. We hooked up after our senior prom. Just the two of them. The first time because I wanted to experience it and the second time because it was expected. I haven't ever been in love with my partner. You'll be the first person that I have ever given myself to in love. Liam, I want you to have whatever you want from me but please don't throw me away when we're done."
"I hate this question but I have to ask it; did you use protection with both of them? I love you and we can figure anything out if it's necessary but I need to know it will be safe for us to be together."
Her tears welled in her eyes again, "Both of them were angry when I insisted they wear a condom. It was like they didn't care what happened to me only that they enjoyed themselves. I'm on the pill and you don't have to wear one. I trust you completely."
"I trust you too. This step will change things, Lauren. Once we start sharing our love this way there isn't any going back; we will become closer than ever or it will drive us apart."
"I know. It will bring us together, Liam. I believe in us."
"Me too. Let's get up and get ready to go out for a little while. If we stay here then I will go stir crazy and I want to cook for you tonight. We will get everything we need and come back for an early supper then we'll make love."
We didn't leave the house until almost noon. I only had two stops in mind but we filled the afternoon. We did a little shopping at some clothing boutiques and wandered the downtown square in Lauren's hometown. It was 18 times the size of the place I grew up but even then the population is under 20,000 people. I made her show me her high school just like she made me show mine. Finally, we head for a chain drugstore and Publix. I had debated on what to prepare but our minds were on other things so I went with simple meat and potatoes. For dessert, I bought a key-lime pie they make in-store. We were back at the house at 3:30.
We lugged our loot into the kitchen and I sent my lovely Lauren off to relax. Meal prep was simple. I seasoned and seared the steaks and then put them in the oven to finish cooking. The potatoes I cooked in the microwave, then smashed them and loaded them with butter, cheese, and bacon before putting them in the oven as well. I was finished in 25 minutes and was letting the steaks rest when Lauren walked back into the kitchen. She had put on a dress. I stopped and stared. It wasn't slinky or sexy; it was a simple wrap dress that was absolutely beautiful. The soft blue fabric matched her eye and complimented her blond hair which she had pulled back in an updo. She was stunning.
"You about done, handsome?"
"Yes ma'am, it's ready to be plated and served. If you'll have a seat then I'll have it in front of you in a couple of minutes."
"If it can wait about five minutes why don't you go upstairs and get ready? I'll prepare the plates and we can eat when you get back down here."
