Charlie
Owen isn’t in the kitchen anymore when I come back down the stairs. The house is dark, with the exception of a soft glow coming from the screened-in porch. A single candle is lit and sitting on the table out there, and Owen’s back is to me as he looks at the fountain in the pond behind his house. There’s a light in it, making the simple fountain look much fancier at night than it actually is.
Silently, I slip into the room. The candle is one of those meant to repel mosquitos, and the smell reminds me of summer nights spent on the front porch, both with Owen and my other friends. Life was simpler then, and while I can’t get rid of my adult responsibilities, things don’t have to be complicated.
Owen turns right when I get up behind him, and firelight flickers in his eyes. He takes me in his arms, and my heart skips a beat. I hook my arms around his neck and step in close. Being in his embrace feels so right.
It’s like I never left.
He tips his head down, lips brushing against mine. Heat floods through me, and my eyes fall shut. The rushing of the fountain sounds behind us, and though I know there are other houses nearby, it feels like Owen and I are the only two people left in the world.
And I’m okay with that.
I bring my head up and push my lips against his. That’s all it takes for the spark to ignite into a wildfire, and suddenly, desperate desire takes over me. Owen’s arms tighten around me, crushing me against his chest.
I need to be closer. I need to feel him, all of him.
He slides one hand up my back, grips the base of my neck, and then plunges his hand into my hair. Holding my head like this while he kisses me is intimate and makes me want him even more. His other hand moves down to the small of my back, and he pushes my waist against his.
His cock is just starting to get hard and feeling that monster-sized dick come to life turns me on more than anything else. Knowing that I’m the one getting him off, that I’m the one his cock is hard for…fuck. It drives me absolutely crazy.
Taking his lips from mine, he moves them to my neck and bites and sucks at my skin. I grip his shoulders, needing to hold onto him for support or else I fear I’ll melt into a puddle at his feet.
“Charlie,” he pants, breaking away so he can look at me. Cupping my face with his hands, he kisses me once more. “Are you sure you want—”
“Shut up and kiss me.”
“That’s enough of a yes for me.” We tangle together again, kissing each other like our lives depend on it. I’m getting so hot and so wet, and when Owen pulls me to him, I feel that hard cock in all its glory.
Moaning, I arch my back, rubbing myself against him. My pussy contracts just thinking about having that thing enter me. Filling every inch. Fucking me into oblivion until I’m screaming and seeing stars.
Owen takes another fistful of my hair and pulls my head to the side, exposing my neck. He puts his mouth on it and sucks at my flesh, teeth nipping my skin at the same time. I put one hand on his chest and slowly move it down, breath hitching when I get to the button on his jeans.
Owen stops kissing me and looks down, watching me undo his pants. I lick my lips, eyes wide and heart racing. I pop the button on his jeans and pull down the zipper. Looking up at Owen’s face, I watch his eyes fall closed as I run my hand over his cock.
Holy fuck, it’s even thicker than I remember. The tip sticks out over the top of his boxers, beading with pre-cum that gleams in the candlelight. My lips part and hunger for that big dick to take me over. I drop to my knees, mouth watering, and pull down his pants.
I haven’t wanted to give a blow job since I don’t know when. But right now, I want to taste him, to take him in my mouth, and bring him as much pleasure as I can. Letting out a small moan, Owen parts his legs and rests his hand on my head as I pull his pants and boxers down.
Pushing my hair over my shoulder, I lick my lips and open my mouth. His cock slides in past my lips, and I flick my tongue over the tip. Owen groans and pulls my hair. I take him in as far as I can and then slowly pull my head back, sucking hard. Cupping his balls with one hand, I wrap my other around the base of his cock. Alternating between sucking him hard and fast and then slow as I lick and suck the tip of his cock, I rub my thighs together, so fucking hot right now.
“Fuck,” Owen pants. His balls tighten in my hand, but he stops himself before he comes. He moves back and reaches down, picking me up. Breathing heavily, he steps out of his pants and boxers. Before I even know what’s happening, he picks me up and lays me down on the ground. He moves on top of me, kissing my neck as he reaches down, plunging his hand under the waistband of my leggings.
“Are you wet, Charlie?” he growls. “When my fingers touch your pussy, will I find it wet for me?”
“Yes,” I breathe. “I’m so wet for you, Owen.”
“This is what you want.”
He’s talking dirty, still being demanding, but double-checking my consent too. He cares so fucking much, and my heart swells in my chest. “It is.” I squirm underneath him, clit begging to be touched. “I want it, and I need it. Touch me, Owen. Please.”
With his hand under my leggings but still over my panties, he sweeps his fingers over my core. I swear I could come right now if he does it again.
“You are wet. I can feel it already.” He moves to his side, slipping his other arm underneath me. His cock is against my thigh, and my pussy quivers. It’s not fair that he’s able to hold me here in this state of desperation.
“Make me wetter,” I groan. “Make me come.”
“With pleasure.” He gently rubs me through my panties and my eyes roll back and I moan. He brings his hand back only to slip his long fingers under my panties. “Goddamn,” he mutters when he takes in just how wet I am. If it was anyone but Owen, I might be embarrassed. He circles my entrance, teasing. I close my eyes and bend one leg up. He finds my clit right away, and slowly strokes it, rubbing me with the perfect amount of pressure and speed.
I’m so revved up already, it’s not going to take long for me to come. And Owen was always good with his fingers. He understands the less is more concept when it comes to sex, which is a rare find in a guy.
But Owen…Owen plays me like a fine-tuned instrument he was born to play.
“Ohhh my God,” I moan, feeling the orgasm build up inside of me. It winds into a tight coil deep inside me, and the muscles in my thighs tense in preparation for what’s going to come.
Me. It’s me doing the coming.
I grab Owen’s arm, nails biting into his skin. The orgasm releases, rolling through every single nerve in my body. I’m still coming, pussy still wildly contracting, when he slips a finger inside of me, going right for my G-spot. He presses his fingers against it while gently rubbing my clit with his thumb.
Another orgasm comes on hard and fast, and this time, I come so hard Owen’s hand is drenched. Slowly, he pulls his hand out of my pants and moves over the top of me. Instead of lowering himself to me, he pulls my pants down. I’m still panting, still seeing stars and riding high. I try to lift my butt up off the floor so Owen can get my pants off.
Still trying to catch my breath, I feebly pull him onto me and attempt to take his shirt off. I can’t quite get my hands and arms to work like they should, and stars are still dotting my vision. Owen flashes his trademark cocky grin, knowing the reason I’ve been rendered useless is him and him alone.
He pulls his shirt off over his head and moves back down between my legs. He’s on top of me, completely naked, and nothing has ever felt better. Inhaling deep, I regain a bit of control over my body. I bend one arm up and run my fingers through his hair. He nestles his face in my neck and gives me another minute before rolling us over.
I’m on top of him now, and his cock rubs against my clit. Already sensitive from the two orgasms he just gave me, I pitch forward, mouth falling open in a moan.
“Take your shirt off,” he orders.
I nod, wanting nothing more than to obey him right now. Grabbing the hem, I pull it up over my head. Owen bites his lip as he reaches up and undoes my bra with one hand. He’s always been good at doing that, and I can’t even take my own bra off one-handed.
I lean forward again, letting my bra straps fall down my arms.
“You are so fucking gorgeous, Charlie,” he groans, taking my breasts in his hands. He flips us back over and I widen my legs, welcoming him in between. Owen kisses me, hard and deep, just like before, and then makes his way down, kissing my neck, my collarbone, and my stomach. He doesn’t stop until his mouth is over my pussy, and there’s no hesitation, no warning. His tongue lashes out against my clit and my mouth falls open. I plant my hands against the floor, bracing myself for the third orgasm. This one hits me faster, awakening every fiber of my being. Owen’s hands are under my ass, and he lifts me off the floor, holding my pussy against his face. He keeps licking and sucking as I come, and the pleasure is almost too much.
I’m moaning, screaming, writhing against his face. My ears ring, and I’m certain I’m not even in my body anymore. It’s like Owen and I have been transcended to a place where only sex and pleasure exist. He flicks his tongue against me one final time and sets me down.
The house could be on fire right now and I wouldn’t know. Wouldn’t care to get up, even, because all that matters in this moment is how incredibly fucking amazing Owen can make me feel.
“Charlie,” he groans, moving between my legs. He’s antsy, rubbing his cock against me before he even enters me. He’s close to coming too, and I want him to enjoy it at least half as much as I did.
“Fuck me, Owen,” I growl. Sucking in a breath, I reach down and wrap my fingers around that big cock. I guide it to me and angle my hips up, offering myself to him. Owen’s lips go to mine as he pushes inside me. I cry out again, and my hand falls back to the floor.
He slowly pushes in balls deep, making sure the tight fit feels good for me. As soon as he sees that it feels fan-fucking-tastic, he lets loose, fucking me hard and fast. He kisses me as he comes, filling me with everything he has.
With his cock pulsing inside of me, he lowers himself against me. His weight is crushing, but I know he needs a moment just like I did. Taking a breath, he picks his head up and kisses me on the lips before pulling out and moving to my side. He spoons his body against mine and I put my hands over his. My eyes flutter shut.
“Are you tired?” he asks, and the fact that he has his wits about him is beyond me.
“You…you wore me out.” I look up at him. “I came three times. And each was more intense than the last.”
“We were always good at this.”
“We were…and we still are.”
Charlie“I feel like such a lush,” I laugh, settling into Owen’s arms. We moved into his bed and he just brought me a glass of wine. “Sex, wine, and staying up past my bedtime.”He brushes my hair back. “I’m turning you into a rebel.”I take a sip of wine and set the glass on the nightstand. “You really are.”“I should be punished.”“Oh, you definitely should be.” I move on top of him, and tingles run down my spine. We’re both still naked, and I’m still floating high on adrenaline and sex. I don’t know why I resisted, why I waited until now to finally relent and do what I wanted to do since the moment I saw Owen again.And admit that I’m still very much in love with him.Owen’s hands land on my hips and his cock starts to get hard again. I lean over, breasts in his face, and rub myself against him, getting off before I reach down and guide him into me. My breath comes out in huffs as I ride him hard and fast. Owen presses me down onto him, then brings one hand down and gently rubs my
OwenThe day has never gone slower. And the night? The night is dragging by so slowly I’m starting to wonder if I died in a freak accident on the way to work and went right to Hell. Charlie isn’t here, so there’s no way this is Heaven.A group of guys are out celebrating a twenty-first birthday. They’ve spent a ton on beer and shots, and we’ve been watching them closely to know when to cut them off. It’s late and the crowd is starting to dwindle, but they’re still going strong.This happens every now and then, and usually it doesn’t bother me. If we’re making money, I’ll stay open for another half hour or so. But tonight, tonight I want to go home, strip off my clothes, and feel Charlie’s body against mine.Everything feels right in the world. Charlie is back, and this time she’s staying. I want to tell her I love her, but won’t. It’s too soon. She wants something serious this time around, and I do too. But freaking her out isn’t the way to go.I turn on the lights, giving the birthda
Charlie“Hey,” I say to Owen’s voicemail. “I know you’re still working, so I’ll go ahead and meet you at the restaurant so we don’t miss our reservation. If you’re going to be late because of work, no big deal. Just let me know and I’ll order an extra glass of wine and bring a book to keep myself entertained.” I walk out of the office and head toward my car. “And I feel like saying I wanted to talk this morning was more dramatic than it needed to be. I do want to talk, but not in a bad way. It’s in an ‘I want to be with you and still want what I wanted before’ way. Marriage and children—not right away,” I add quickly. “But they have to be on the horizon, and this time…this time I don’t think it’ll be an issue. I’m looking forward to seeing—and doing you—later.”It’s an awkward as fuck voicemail, but whatever. It’s Owen. He never makes me feel awkward. Putting my phone in my purse, I pause at a crosswalk.“Charlotte!”I look up, not sure if someone is talking to me or someone else. Eve
Owen“Fuck.” I rub my wrists where the cuffs had been.“Sorry,” Weston says, shaking his head.“It’s not your fault.”He shakes his head and runs his hand through his hair. “You’re free to go now.”“Took long enough. That little shit got out of here hours ago, didn’t he?”Wes opens the holding room door for me. “His lawyer screams scumbag but had good connections.”“What good is the legal system when rich assholes can buy their way out of situations like this. He hit me first. Well, tried to hit me.” I smirk. “That cocksucker can’t throw a punch to save his life.”After Todd tried to hit me, and I easily blocked it, he stepped back and fell right onto Marty Pickens, one of our resident drunks. Along with being a drunk, Marty is paranoid and thinks the world is out to get him. We serve him at Getaway because he’s safer in the bar than out on the streets, and we’re able to give him food and a cool place to wait out the sun in the summer.But the second Todd touched Marty, he freaked out
CharlieA slight breeze rustles my hair, and I look out at the street. My heart is sitting at the bottom of my chest, and all the cracks are starting to separate. It won’t be long until it shatters into a million pieces again, and this time, there’ll be no putting it back together.My ex-fiancé is sitting on the porch next to me, waiting for his ride to come pick him up. He cheated on me. Embarrassed me. But it’s not him who’s hurting me.It’s Owen, and I don’t understand how I could have been so wrong. Again. Things were so perfect between us. And then he didn’t even have the decency to call me. I need to get Tulip from his place, and it’s going to be so fucking awkward.“I can put in a good word for you at another firm,” Todd says. “It’s the least I can do after…after…”“After fucking your assistant while you were in a relationship with me?”“Yeah. That. I’m sorry. Really, I am.”I hold up my hand, stopping him right there. “What do you want me to say? That it’s okay and I forgive y
OwenThe front door opens, and I spring up, half expecting it to be Carly telling me to fuck off. But it’s Charlie. Her eyes are red and swollen from crying, and it kills me to see her like this.“Can we talk?” she asks, voice thin.“Of course.”She motions to the porch swing and we both take a seat.“What do you want to talk about?” My heart is beating so fast I fear it might beat right out of my chest. I’d pick it up, dust it off, and offer it to Charlie. It’s hers to keep. It’s always been hers.“First things first,” she starts. “Do you still feel like you know what’s best for me?”“No. Though if I were to give you advice right now, it would be to come home with me tonight.”Her lips curve into a half-smile. “Okay. Did it hurt when you broke up with me?”“Yes. And I hurt every day since then. I’ve had a void in my heart, Charlie, and nothing could fill it. Nothing but you.”She nods and looks down at the boards on the porch. “Do you want to get married and have kids?”“Yes. I do. P
CharlieI pace back and forth on the front porch, swatting away bugs. Owen ran to Walmart to get a pregnancy test. I don’t feel pregnant. Not at all. I have zero symptoms, and while many women can go through the whole nine months without “feeling pregnant,” I know I wouldn’t get that lucky.Still, we want to be sure.I chugged a big glass of water when he left, and now I really have to pee. Headlights illuminate the street and I hold my breath, hoping that truck belongs to Owen. It doesn’t, and it goes right past our house. Getting close to needing to do the potty dance, I decide I’m going to give Owen five more minutes before going to the bathroom. Luckily, he pulls into the driveway only a minute later.He stands outside the bathroom door, waiting for me. The test said to wait a few minutes until you check, but I look at that baby right away. The control line pops up first. I watch, waiting for the second line. I don’t see one, so I set the test down and pull my pants back up. After
OwenThe next year…“What about this one?” I point to a pink-and-purple sheet set. Charlie looks at it and then shakes her head.“It’s too girly.”“We’re buying it for a girl.”“I know,” she agrees. “But I don’t want to set her up with gender stereotypes from infancy.”“Babies don’t even see in color when they’re born.”“Aww, you did read the books.”“Cover to cover.” I motion to another sheet set that’s white with colorful birds on it. “This one?”“Ohhh, that is cute!”“It’s not too girly?” I give her a smirk and she playfully nudges my arm. “These birds look pretty girly.”“I like them.”“That’s the whole point of this,” I whisper-talk. “We get to pick out what we like.”Charlie rests her hand over her stomach. She’s just now starting to show, and we found out we’re having a girl only this morning, continuing with what Quinn insists is karma for being raised in a house full of older brothers. Though she’s expecting her third and they’re not finding out what they’re having. My money
OwenThe next year…“What about this one?” I point to a pink-and-purple sheet set. Charlie looks at it and then shakes her head.“It’s too girly.”“We’re buying it for a girl.”“I know,” she agrees. “But I don’t want to set her up with gender stereotypes from infancy.”“Babies don’t even see in color when they’re born.”“Aww, you did read the books.”“Cover to cover.” I motion to another sheet set that’s white with colorful birds on it. “This one?”“Ohhh, that is cute!”“It’s not too girly?” I give her a smirk and she playfully nudges my arm. “These birds look pretty girly.”“I like them.”“That’s the whole point of this,” I whisper-talk. “We get to pick out what we like.”Charlie rests her hand over her stomach. She’s just now starting to show, and we found out we’re having a girl only this morning, continuing with what Quinn insists is karma for being raised in a house full of older brothers. Though she’s expecting her third and they’re not finding out what they’re having. My money
CharlieI pace back and forth on the front porch, swatting away bugs. Owen ran to Walmart to get a pregnancy test. I don’t feel pregnant. Not at all. I have zero symptoms, and while many women can go through the whole nine months without “feeling pregnant,” I know I wouldn’t get that lucky.Still, we want to be sure.I chugged a big glass of water when he left, and now I really have to pee. Headlights illuminate the street and I hold my breath, hoping that truck belongs to Owen. It doesn’t, and it goes right past our house. Getting close to needing to do the potty dance, I decide I’m going to give Owen five more minutes before going to the bathroom. Luckily, he pulls into the driveway only a minute later.He stands outside the bathroom door, waiting for me. The test said to wait a few minutes until you check, but I look at that baby right away. The control line pops up first. I watch, waiting for the second line. I don’t see one, so I set the test down and pull my pants back up. After
OwenThe front door opens, and I spring up, half expecting it to be Carly telling me to fuck off. But it’s Charlie. Her eyes are red and swollen from crying, and it kills me to see her like this.“Can we talk?” she asks, voice thin.“Of course.”She motions to the porch swing and we both take a seat.“What do you want to talk about?” My heart is beating so fast I fear it might beat right out of my chest. I’d pick it up, dust it off, and offer it to Charlie. It’s hers to keep. It’s always been hers.“First things first,” she starts. “Do you still feel like you know what’s best for me?”“No. Though if I were to give you advice right now, it would be to come home with me tonight.”Her lips curve into a half-smile. “Okay. Did it hurt when you broke up with me?”“Yes. And I hurt every day since then. I’ve had a void in my heart, Charlie, and nothing could fill it. Nothing but you.”She nods and looks down at the boards on the porch. “Do you want to get married and have kids?”“Yes. I do. P
CharlieA slight breeze rustles my hair, and I look out at the street. My heart is sitting at the bottom of my chest, and all the cracks are starting to separate. It won’t be long until it shatters into a million pieces again, and this time, there’ll be no putting it back together.My ex-fiancé is sitting on the porch next to me, waiting for his ride to come pick him up. He cheated on me. Embarrassed me. But it’s not him who’s hurting me.It’s Owen, and I don’t understand how I could have been so wrong. Again. Things were so perfect between us. And then he didn’t even have the decency to call me. I need to get Tulip from his place, and it’s going to be so fucking awkward.“I can put in a good word for you at another firm,” Todd says. “It’s the least I can do after…after…”“After fucking your assistant while you were in a relationship with me?”“Yeah. That. I’m sorry. Really, I am.”I hold up my hand, stopping him right there. “What do you want me to say? That it’s okay and I forgive y
Owen“Fuck.” I rub my wrists where the cuffs had been.“Sorry,” Weston says, shaking his head.“It’s not your fault.”He shakes his head and runs his hand through his hair. “You’re free to go now.”“Took long enough. That little shit got out of here hours ago, didn’t he?”Wes opens the holding room door for me. “His lawyer screams scumbag but had good connections.”“What good is the legal system when rich assholes can buy their way out of situations like this. He hit me first. Well, tried to hit me.” I smirk. “That cocksucker can’t throw a punch to save his life.”After Todd tried to hit me, and I easily blocked it, he stepped back and fell right onto Marty Pickens, one of our resident drunks. Along with being a drunk, Marty is paranoid and thinks the world is out to get him. We serve him at Getaway because he’s safer in the bar than out on the streets, and we’re able to give him food and a cool place to wait out the sun in the summer.But the second Todd touched Marty, he freaked out
Charlie“Hey,” I say to Owen’s voicemail. “I know you’re still working, so I’ll go ahead and meet you at the restaurant so we don’t miss our reservation. If you’re going to be late because of work, no big deal. Just let me know and I’ll order an extra glass of wine and bring a book to keep myself entertained.” I walk out of the office and head toward my car. “And I feel like saying I wanted to talk this morning was more dramatic than it needed to be. I do want to talk, but not in a bad way. It’s in an ‘I want to be with you and still want what I wanted before’ way. Marriage and children—not right away,” I add quickly. “But they have to be on the horizon, and this time…this time I don’t think it’ll be an issue. I’m looking forward to seeing—and doing you—later.”It’s an awkward as fuck voicemail, but whatever. It’s Owen. He never makes me feel awkward. Putting my phone in my purse, I pause at a crosswalk.“Charlotte!”I look up, not sure if someone is talking to me or someone else. Eve
OwenThe day has never gone slower. And the night? The night is dragging by so slowly I’m starting to wonder if I died in a freak accident on the way to work and went right to Hell. Charlie isn’t here, so there’s no way this is Heaven.A group of guys are out celebrating a twenty-first birthday. They’ve spent a ton on beer and shots, and we’ve been watching them closely to know when to cut them off. It’s late and the crowd is starting to dwindle, but they’re still going strong.This happens every now and then, and usually it doesn’t bother me. If we’re making money, I’ll stay open for another half hour or so. But tonight, tonight I want to go home, strip off my clothes, and feel Charlie’s body against mine.Everything feels right in the world. Charlie is back, and this time she’s staying. I want to tell her I love her, but won’t. It’s too soon. She wants something serious this time around, and I do too. But freaking her out isn’t the way to go.I turn on the lights, giving the birthda
Charlie“I feel like such a lush,” I laugh, settling into Owen’s arms. We moved into his bed and he just brought me a glass of wine. “Sex, wine, and staying up past my bedtime.”He brushes my hair back. “I’m turning you into a rebel.”I take a sip of wine and set the glass on the nightstand. “You really are.”“I should be punished.”“Oh, you definitely should be.” I move on top of him, and tingles run down my spine. We’re both still naked, and I’m still floating high on adrenaline and sex. I don’t know why I resisted, why I waited until now to finally relent and do what I wanted to do since the moment I saw Owen again.And admit that I’m still very much in love with him.Owen’s hands land on my hips and his cock starts to get hard again. I lean over, breasts in his face, and rub myself against him, getting off before I reach down and guide him into me. My breath comes out in huffs as I ride him hard and fast. Owen presses me down onto him, then brings one hand down and gently rubs my
CharlieOwen isn’t in the kitchen anymore when I come back down the stairs. The house is dark, with the exception of a soft glow coming from the screened-in porch. A single candle is lit and sitting on the table out there, and Owen’s back is to me as he looks at the fountain in the pond behind his house. There’s a light in it, making the simple fountain look much fancier at night than it actually is.Silently, I slip into the room. The candle is one of those meant to repel mosquitos, and the smell reminds me of summer nights spent on the front porch, both with Owen and my other friends. Life was simpler then, and while I can’t get rid of my adult responsibilities, things don’t have to be complicated.Owen turns right when I get up behind him, and firelight flickers in his eyes. He takes me in his arms, and my heart skips a beat. I hook my arms around his neck and step in close. Being in his embrace feels so right.It’s like I never left.He tips his head down, lips brushing against mi