Hearts Ablaze (Hearts On Fire Series) Page 6

  He steps right up to me, placing himself only a few inches away. I lick my bottom lip, suddenly nervous. He reaches out and grabs me by the hips, pushing me backwards onto the dance floor. “Somewhere in My Car” by Keith Urban has just started to play, the bass line pumping through the club. I start to move my hips from side to side, getting lost in the music. He follows me, pressing himself in to me. Turning around, I place my back to his front, brushing against him. He grabs my hips again, pulling me flush with him. I lean my head back, resting it on his shoulder as we rock our hips. I raise an arm and loop it around the back of his neck, running my fingers through the hair at the base. There’s a light coat of sweat on his skin, and on mine too. Noah runs his hand up the arm I have around his neck, causing chills to break out over my skin. He leans down and places a kiss to my neck, softly sucking the skin between my neck and shoulder. I shiver and arch my back, rocking into his hips and feeling his growing erection. Letting out a low growl, he spins me around to face him.

  Noah doesn’t hesitate and crashes his lips onto mine. Throwing my arms around his neck, I pull him to me, fitting our bodies together. He tastes so good, like mint and whiskey. I part my lips, allowing his tongue access. As soon as it does, I feel him groan into my mouth. Holy fuck. I am so done for. I rock my hips forward, my stomach pushing against his hardness. We both moan at the contact and he breaks the kiss, pushing me back a step.

  “Fuck, Aubrey.” Noah’s panting as he rests his forehead on mine. He cups my face in his hands and looks into my eyes. A huge grin breaks out on his face, and I smile back.

  “What?”

  “Why the hell did we wait so long to do that? Jesus, Aubrey. I almost came in my pants in the middle of a club like a fifteen-year-old. Christ.” I can’t help laughing at that, knowing it probably wouldn’t help to tell him my panties are completely drenched. It’s good to know that I’m not the only one affected right now. Glancing over his shoulder, I can see Kennedy and Grayson with huge shit-eating grins on their faces. Assholes.

  “Did you or Kennedy drive?”

  “I did. Why? You wanna go back to my place?” I wink at him and then laugh at myself.

  “Well, I wanna go back to my place. And as much as I’d like to go home and bury myself inside you, that’s not exactly what I had in mind. We need to talk, Aubrey.”

  I nod, because I agree. I can’t believe how fast all this is happening. We walk back over to where Kenni and Grayson are. Grayson tells her that he’ll give her a ride home, so I give her a hug and say good-bye.

  “I’ll text you later,” I tell her, right before Noah reaches for my hand and practically drags me out of the club.

  As we head out to my car, I pull my keys out of my purse and look at Noah.

  “How much did you drink tonight?”

  “Like half a beer and couple sips of my whiskey. Why?”

  “Because I had two martinis and I’m really tired. Will you drive, please?” I toss him my keys.

  “Sure thing, sweetheart.” He reaches out and grabs my hand, holding onto it tightly. We walk in comfortable silence the few blocks to the parking garage, where I left my car. When we get to it, he holds my door open for me, closing it when I’m situated before walking around and climbing into the driver’s side. Noah puts the key in the ignition and starts the car, turning to look at me. Giving me a smile, he then leans down and kisses me softly. I cup his jaw, slowly tangling my tongue with his. He pulls away and grins at me, his dimple standing out.

  “Let’s go.” He puts the car in reverse, backs out, and we head home.

  Home. I like the sound of that.

  Noah takes a hold of my hand, lacing our fingers together and resting them on his thigh. Every so often, he rubs his thumb across my wrist, causing goose bumps to settle across my skin. I look over at him and study him as he drives. Noah is definitely one of the most handsome men I have ever met. He clearly shaved before going out tonight, as his skin is still smooth. I bet he’d look good with some stubble on his jaw. And I bet that stubble would feel good rubbing against my bare skin.

  Holy crap, what is wrong with me? I clearly need to get a hold of myself.

  It feels like it takes forever, but we finally turn onto Noah’s street and pull into his driveway. He shuts off my car and hops outs, jogging around to open my door for me. I give him a smile when he offers his hand, which I promptly take. We walk onto his front porch, stopping when we reach the front door.

  “Why don’t you take a seat out here? I’ll be right back.” Noah motions towards the porch swing then heads inside.

  Taking a seat on the cushions, I kick my heels onto the deck. He comes back out a few minutes later with a couple bottles of water and a blanket.

  “I know it’s not that chilly out, but I didn’t know if you’d be cold out here in your dress.” He sits next to me and lays the blanket across my lap.

  Pulling it up to my chin, I lean against his shoulder. He wraps his arm around me, placing a kiss to the top of my head.

  “So, what did you want to talk about, Noah? I mean, I have a pretty good idea, but what’s up?” I sit up a little so I can see him clearly in the moonlight.

  “I guess I just wanted to make sure we’re on the same page, see where your head’s at. I know I told you I was okay with being friends, and I am. But Aubrey, you’ve gotta see that I care about you in more than a friendly way. I know you have a lot going on with your dad, and I totally respect that, but I want to be a part of your life. I want to get to know your family. I think we could be really good together. I want us to take this chance.”

  “I really care about you, Noah. I also really like being with you. You make me feel things that I’ve never felt before. I find myself thinking about a future with you, and that excites me. But it also scares me, like really scares me. I’m already losing my dad; I couldn’t bear to let myself get close to you and then lose you. I’m so scared.” I can feel the tears shining in my eyes, and I look away from him. Blinking rapidly, I try to get rid of them before they slip down my cheek, but I wind up losing the battle. Noah reaches over and wipes them away with his thumb, giving me a small smile.

  “I get it, Aubrey. I really do. But you need to know that I’m in this with you. I’m here for you, with everything I am. You don’t have to carry the burden alone. Let me be your rock. Let me help you with everything. You’ve worked your way into my heart, baby, and I’m never letting you go. Don’t you understand that? I need you, Aubrey. I need you in my life. I’m falling so hard I don’t think I could stop even if I tried.”

  Noah leans down and kisses me, and I can feel the passion flowing through the kiss. He cradles the back of my head, tangling his fingers in my hair. I can feel every emotion he’s pouring into this kiss. And that’s when I realize I’m in love with this incredible man. And I can’t ever let him go. I just hope I’m strong enough to hold onto him.

  Breaking the kiss, I look up at him. “Thank you, Noah.”

  “For what?” He brushes the hair out of my eyes, a smile gracing his face.

  “Everything.”

  Leaning over, I place my head on his shoulder. I hear his low chuckle and then a kiss is placed to my forehead. “You’re welcome, sweetheart.”

  We sit there in comfortable silence until I let out a loud yawn.

  “You tired, baby?”

  I nod, thoroughly exhausted. Noah stands up and holds his hand out. I assume he’s going to take me home, but when he heads inside I realize I’m wrong.

  “Will you stay with me tonight? You can sleep in the guest room if you really want, but I’d really like to go to bed with you. Just to sleep, I swear.”

  I nod once more, following him inside and to his bedroom. Noah opens a drawer in his bureau and hands me a T-shirt. He heads into the bathroom and I take the opportunity to get changed, slipping my dress and bra off and throwing on his T-shirt. It hangs down to my knees, and smells like him. While I wait for him to finish whatever he’s doing in the bathroom, I cli
mb into his bed and get under the covers. I roll onto my side and as soon as my head hits the pillows I can feel myself fading.

  I’m almost asleep when I feel the bed dip and his warm body press against me from behind. Noah wraps an arm around my waist and the other goes under my head, cradling me on his arm. He places a kiss to my neck and pulls me close.

  “Sweet dreams, Aubrey.”

  CHAPTER 10

  NOAH

  I wake up to the sun shining and the smell of coffee. Stretching my arms, I think that may have been the best night of sleep I’ve had in a while. Getting out of bed, I go to the bathroom to relieve myself, wash my hands, and head down the hallway to the kitchen. Aubrey has her back to me, stirring something in a mixing bowl while she sings along to some Eric Church song that’s on the radio. Her blonde hair is in a pile on top of her head, and I can see that it’s damp. God, how long has she been awake? I look over at the clock, noticing it’s only nine in the morning. I’m broken out of my thoughts when I look back and she’s staring at me, a huge smile on her face.

  “Morning! I was gonna make some waffles, you hungry?”

  I give her a quick kiss and head for my Keurig. “Yeah, I could eat. How long have you been up?”

  “Oh, I got up about an hour ago. I took a shower; hope you don’t mind. And I borrowed another shirt of yours. I can take it home and wash it for you.” She looks nervous for some reason, and it is absolutely adorable.

  “Aubrey, don’t worry about the shirt. I want you to be comfortable and make yourself at home. My home is your home.” I kiss her on the cheek and finish making my coffee. Heading into the living room, I sit down on the couch and turn the news on. “So, what do you want to do today, baby?”

  She walks into the living room and plops down on the couch next to me. “I don’t care. It’s supposed to be really nice out, but I don’t feel like doing too much. Do you have a grill? Maybe we could go over to the store and pick some stuff up for a barbeque lunch? I was also thinking about going to that little book shop next to the grocery store and getting this book I’ve been wanting to read.”

  “Yeah, that sounds good. Do you want to call up Kennedy and Gray and see if they want to come over too? “

  “Sure. I’ll send Kenni a text once I’m done with breakfast.”

  When Aubrey stands and heads back into the kitchen, I grab my cell from the coffee table and send Gray a text. He responds within minutes.

  Grayson: Hey, dude. I’ll pick Kennedy up on the way and be there around one thirty, sound good? Try to have some clothes on when I get there.

  Noah: Shut the fuck up. See you at one thirty.

  I head into the kitchen to see if Aubrey needs any help and find her putting full plates down on the breakfast bar. Guess she has it under control. Sitting down, I immediately dig in.

  Oh, my God, she can cook. I’m in Heaven. No way am I letting her go.

  “These are amazing, baby. Thank you,” I tell her, stuffing half a waffle in my mouth.

  “Seriously, Noah? How old are you again? Shall I cut your food up into small bites for you? I do not want to have to perform the Heimlich.” Laughing, she just shakes her head at me. I grin back, wiping my mouth with a napkin.

  Once we’re all finished with breakfast, she takes everything to the sink, turning the water on. I stand up and go over to the sink, shutting it off. She starts to protest, but I kiss her instead.

  “These can wait. I have something more important to take care of.” Wrapping my arms around her, I crash my lips onto hers, capturing her moan of surprise as I seek entrance to her mouth. When she opens, I don’t hesitate to slip my tongue in, groaning when I feel hers tangle with mine. She has her arms around my neck and is pressing herself against me. I can feel my cock hardening against her movements. Reaching down, I place my hands under her ass and lift her, her legs easily wrapping around my waist. And that’s when I realize it.

  Jesus fucking Christ. She isn’t wearing any panties. She’s completely naked under my shirt. Fuck it. I carry her down the hall and into my bedroom, not bothering to shut the door.

  I lay her on the bed and settle myself on top of her, never moving my lips from her. She tastes like maple syrup and fucking Heaven. Placing my hands on the bed next to her head, I lift myself up and lean over her, kissing down her neck. Sitting back on my knees, I lift the hem of my shirt and pull it over my head. Then I reach for the shirt she has on. She takes the hint and sits up, removing it ever so slowly.

  Fuck me. She’s completely bare in front of me. She hasn’t even touched me and I’m already on the verge of coming. Her full round breasts are on display, her pink nipples hardened beads. Her toned legs are half open, and all I want to do is bury myself between then and never leave. Leaning forward, I kiss her roughly, breaking away to leave a trail of kisses down her neck. Her chest is heaving with the anticipation of what I’m going to do. I kiss my way down to one breast and lock my lips around her nipple as she cries out, a hand going to the back of my head. I slowly tease it to a hardened point before I move onto the other one. By the time I make my way down to her stomach, she’s panting and her legs are shaking. And I haven’t even made it to the best part yet.

  “Relax, baby. I’m gonna make you feel so good.” Moving down the bed, I trail my kisses lower still, until I’m right where I want to be. I grab her ankles and slowly open her legs. Fuck, is she beautiful. And so fucking wet. I run my index finger up and down the length of her pussy, feeling her tremble beneath my hands. Holy shit, I need to taste her. I lean forward and run my tongue through her wet folds. She immediately cries out and grabs the sheets in her hands. My cock hardens when I realize how sweet she tastes, and I run my tongue up to her swollen clit, making small circles. She starts thrusting her hips, chasing her release.

  That’s right, baby. Fuck my face.

  I slide a finger into her, groaning when I feel how hot and tight she is. She’s squeezing my finger, so I slide another one in and curl them, hitting her sweet spot.

  “Noah! Oh, my God!” Her breathing has sped up and I can tell she’s close.

  “Come for me, baby.” I increase the speed of my fingers as I suck her clit into my mouth. And that’s it. She cries out loudly, my name falling from her lips. I can feel her body latch onto my fingers, her release dripping down my hand. Jesus Christ. Her back arches off the bed and her knuckles are white as she grabs at the sheets. I slide my fingers out of her and wipe my mouth off with the back of my hand.

  Rising to my knees, I take in the sight before me. She has a layer of sweat on her body, and her skin is flushed. Her eyes closed, she lays there gasping for breath. She is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Slowly, she opens her eyes and looks at me.

  “Holy shit, Noah. That was so intense.”

  I lean down and kiss her, cradling her into my arms, before I pull back and smile at her.

  “Good?”

  “You have no idea. Now it’s my turn.” She grins wickedly at me.

  “No, baby. That was just for you. I’m okay.”

  She looks down at my hard cock, straining against my boxer briefs. Clearly, I am not okay, but I don’t want her to do anything she isn’t comfortable with.

  When she slides her small hand into my underwear and pulls me out, I can’t suppress the groan that comes from deep in my throat. “Lie down,” she whispers into my ear. I roll onto my back, watching as she pulls my underwear down my hips. My erection strains towards my stomach, pre-cum already leaking from the tip. She leans forward and licks it off. My hips buck forward, and I groan loudly.

  “Jesus fuck, Aubrey.” My head falls back onto the pillows as her hot mouth envelops the head of my cock. I can feel my eyes closing but I keep them open, watching as she takes my length into her mouth. She wraps a hand around the base and starts working me, sucking harder. I slowly thrust my hips, not wanting her to take more than she can handle. My cock disappearing between her pink lips is the most erotic thing I’ve ever seen.

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p; “Fuck, baby. So fucking good.” I can already feel the tingling in my spine. I know it won’t be much longer, but I don’t want to come yet; it feels too fucking good.

  Then she takes me in even deeper. I feel myself hit the back of her throat and I’m done. My back arches as I release down her throat, groaning and grunting through it all. I pull her head off me when I become too sensitive, and she releases me with a wet pop.

  “Fuck.” I lie there, trying to catch my breath, when I feel her move up the bed and cuddle next to me. Rolling over onto her, I kiss her until we’re both breathless. I break the kiss and look down at her. “Maybe we should cancel the barbeque.”

  She starts giggling and pulls my head down, locking her lips onto mine.

  CHAPTER 11

  AUBREY

  The past couple days have been some of the best I’ve had in a long time. I’m so happy with how things have progressed with Noah. We just have such a connection, and I am so in love with him. I haven’t told him as much, and neither has he, but I know he feels the same way. We haven’t spent a night together since that night at the club, three days ago. After spending the day with Grayson and Kenni, he had to go back to work the next day. Grayson too. I’m starting to wonder if he and Kennedy have something going on, since they’ve spent quite a bit of time together lately. If they are, they haven’t said anything to either me or Noah.

  I’m lounging on my couch just hanging out. Noah is off work today, but he had to help a friend from the fire station move some piece of furniture or something, so I won’t see him until tonight. He’s taking me on our first date, and I can’t wait. Although, if I’m being honest I’m always excited to be with Noah. He just makes me so happy. While I’m sitting here channel surfing, I pick up my phone and send a quick text to my dad to see how he’s doing.

  Ever since he stopped treatment almost a week ago, he has been in much higher spirits. How you can be happy when you know you’re going to die is beyond me though. If that were me, I would be in bed all day every day, bawling my eyes out. But that’s my dad for you, strongest person I’ve ever met.