Snapping my eyes open, I slowly pulled the covers back down and was met with the handsome face of JJ. Eyes wide, embarrassment washed over me. At first, I was confused about how I ended up in bed with him, but the memories of last night flooded me within seconds.
“Oh my gosh, did I stay with you all night?” I tried my hand at sitting up, but everything below my waist was so damn sore. “I have to go.”
“You don’t have to do shit but let a nigga wash and feed you,” he replied in his morning voice that was sending shivers down my spine.
Yawning as he got out of bed, my mouth watered as I watched him in all his naked glory. The way his chiseled back flexed as he stretched made me forget all about my sore kitty. Glancing over his shoulder, he smirked once he caught me staring.
“Your phone has been going off for hours. Stacy made it clear that the next time she saw you, you better be walking funny.”
Grumbling, I sank deeper into the mattress as I thought about what I had done. Last night, I lost my virginity on a beach in the Virgin Islands, under the stars and moon, to the finest man I’d ever seen. Years of me holding on to something Ideemed worthy of no one short of loyal and amazing were now gone. I’d given it to a man I’d known for only a few months.
Well, Stacy always wanted me to be a hoe at least once. She’ll be proud.
Clearing my throat, I called out to JJ over the sound of running water, “I’m going to head on out.”
After looking at my phone and seeing the time, I couldn’t believe I had slept the morning away. I guess having a fine-ass man drain you of all your fluids left you with no choice but to sleep and replenish.
Pushing the sheets from my body, I scanned the room as I slid from the bed. His room was massive compared to mine. The floor-to-ceiling windows gave the space so much natural sunlight. His bedroom also had a view of the ocean, and I was mesmerized by how clear and blue it was, even from this distance. Hoping that no one was out that could see, I went over to the sliding doors, savoring the warm breeze that seeped inside. It was such a beautiful day and the thought of leaving made me sad again.
“I know damn well you don’t think you’re leaving me yet.” The rasp of his voice so close to me caused me to jump. It wasn’t long before he was behind me, pulling my naked body into his arms. I couldn’t help but melt into him. “I just ran you a hot bath, and I’m about to feed you. We have some shit to discuss before you head to your room.”
Turning in his arms to face him, I couldn’t help but to get lost in his piercing eyes. JJ was a man of little words, but he didn’t have to speak. His aura said things words could never. Instead of arguing about my want to leave, I gave a quick nod before pulling away from him. Stepping onto the cool tile of the bathroom, I marveled at how pristine it was. The double sinks, large clawfoot tub, and enormous glass shower made the wheels in my head turn. A home with these features would be perfect,especially if it came with a similar view. Seeing the bubble bath that he said was for me, I hurriedly brushed my teeth so I could get it.
“Oh my gosh…” I moaned as I slid inside the massive tub. “This is perfect.”
“Not as perfect as you.” JJ simpered as he walked into the bathroom, still naked as the day he was born. “You got room for me?”
With my eyes trained on him, I watched as he set a small tray of food beside the tub before getting in. Loaded with bacon, eggs, toast, fresh fruits, and juice, my stomach growled at the sight. I said nothing as he hissed when he placed one foot after the other, getting in.
“JJ, this water isn’t even all that hot.” I giggled at the frown on his face. “You could have just taken a shower and let me enjoy this bath in peace.”
“Peace? In this tub?” He scoffed as he sank into the water. “I feel like a fuckin’ crab being boiled alive.”
Closing my eyes, I let the feeling of the warm water engulf me as I willed myself to relax. Outside, I may have been cool as a cucumber, but inside, I was sweating bullets. I was in an intimate setting with this man, as if he were mine, and it was just another day for us. I tried to tell myself there was nothing weird about this situation, but I knew it was a lie.
“Come here, Bloss Baby,” he stated, spreading his legs and arms, waiting for me to do as he commanded. “You’re too far away.”
With my heart fluttering, I kept my eyes on him as I sloshed water around us. Settling between his legs, I nibbled at my lips as his hard, wet body anchored against mine. It took everything in me not to moan in his face. The water that filled this tub didn’t have anything on the pool that had formed between my thighs.
“How are you feeling?” he asked as he wiped his hand off on a towel before feeding me one of the strawberries. It was so sweet and juicy, another nod to the island. “Any regrets?”
“About what?” I asked, licking the juices from my lips. I could feel his dick jump underneath. “You gave me the best sex of my life last night. I don’t have much to compare it to, but I’m sure the experience will be long-lasting for me.”
The giggles that escaped my lips were short-lived as I watched the humor fade from his face. The amusement in his eyes faded to black as he watched me intently.
“When we get home, I want to give you something to compare it to.” He picked up more fruit and fed me. “I can tell you ain’t with that nigga no more… And to be honest, I don’t give a fuck about any of that shit. I want to take you on dates, have movie nights at our cribs, and give you some of the best dick of your life—repeatedly—when we get back to Milly Grove.”
“Sounds to me like you want to be my man, JJ,” I said, my brow lifting at him as I reached over and grabbed a piece of pineapple. It was my turn to feed him. Staring momentarily, he parted his lips just enough to take a small bite. “I just ended it with one man; what makes you think I want to be tied to another? Maybe I want to see what else is out there.”
Chewing the fruit, he watched me in silence. His chest heaved slowly, his face and aura showing some discontentment, but he held my stare, saying nothing. I shifted in his lap and began eating breakfast, not wanting to complicate an already weird situation. Humming at the savory taste of the eggs and bacon, thoughts of our conversation were at the back of my mind. The food was so good, I was plotting on how I could get more when I left his room. As I took a few sips of my juice, my hand was covered with his wet fingers, taking the glass and setting it back on the tray.
“I get it, Blossom. You haven’t been single for a while, and now, you want to weigh your options. I ain’t mad at it. Just know, I don’t respect it.”
His words traveled slowly to my ears as he turned me back around to face him. I wanted to cower and cover my face, too nervous about what his glare would look like if it matched the tone of his voice. I’d learned years ago that calm was not always peaceful. Sometimes, calm was also turmoil. When he lifted his fingers to turn my face to meet his gaze, my whole insides shuddered.
“There’s never been anything I’ve set my sights on that I couldn’t have.” His hand gently traced my right nipple before giving it a firm squeeze. I threw my head back, moaning loudly. “And that includes you.”
“JJ, I—Oh shit.”
