Chapter 6

Chapter 6

The rest of the night was uneventful as far as Adam was concerned. He leaned back and did what he did best, watch. It was obvious that the two young pre-immortals were involved somehow. How deeply they were involved he didn’t know but involved was obvious from the way the girl had eyes only for the young man, and how the young man seemed to sing only to her. Not that he cared, after all they were pre-immortal not immortal, and if they were lucky they would live nice long lives. Of course with the rock star he figured that one might bite the dust a bit sooner than later. Rock musicians were rather notorious for being flighty and high strung. Just look at what happened to Lord Byron. He couldn’t get enough of the love and attention, and ended up on the wrong end of Duncan’s sword once upon a time. If one of them did die it wouldn’t be his problem anyways. He just didn’t take on students, hadn’t in a very long time. Besides he was posing as mortal and that would cause him no end of stress. With no further thought to the young twosome, he finished his last beer and left the club. Another day searching stacks and stacks of musty ancient documents awaited him the next day and he needed his sleep to be at his best.

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As the show ended Jon bounded off stage just as the roadie came up to Jacqui to usher her to the band’s rooms in back. It was as if she had never been away. As she entered the band’s common room she was suddenly rushed by three very affectionate over grown boys. Tico winked at her, David grinned and Richie, well Richie grabbed her and gave her a hug that literally knocked the breath out of her. Jacqui laughed softly, “it’s good to see you too Rich.”

Richie grinned, his arms around his best bro’s gal, and then before better thought got a hold of him lifted her up and swung her around the room. Jacqui squealed as the room spun around her. It was at just this moment that Jon sauntered out of the shower, his hair still damp, and moved over to Richie. “Hey bro, think I could have my lady?” Richie set Jacqui back on her feet with a grin. “Sure Kidd, not like she’d have me anyways.”

Jacqui laughed. “Awww Rich, you’re such a sweetie, some girl is sure to snap you up one day.”

Richie shrugged, “maybe someday pretty lady, right now I’m just happy to see my bro smiling again.”

Jon reached over and grabbed his favorite hat of the day and put it on. Taking Jacqui by the hand he began to walk to the door. “See you guys later.” To a chorus of “so-longs,” Jon and Jacqui wandered out into the night. Tico, David and Richie watched the two leave and noticed how quickly Jon wrapped an arm around Jacqui. Looking at each other they grinned knowing the boss was back and times were going to be better.

Jon and Jacqui walked in silence for a long time, just relishing being together arm in arm. Both wanted to talk but neither of them knew exactly how to start. For the moment though just being near each other, feeling each others warmth was enough. As they came close to a café, Jon realized just how hungry and thirsty he was. Stopping, he turned to Jacqui with a grin. “How about we get a cup of coffee and something to eat?” Jacqui laughed, her laugh sending electrical jolts through and through Jon’s soul. “Of course Jon, I know you need to fuel the machine.” He laughed that full throaty laugh in agreement. Pulling out a chair at one of the tables, he seated her then took the chair next to her. Within moments, their orders given to the waiter, they turned to stare into each others eyes.

“Baby,” Jon started, “I should have never given you an ultimatum. It was just stupendously wrong.”

Reaching up, Jacqui placed a finger on his lips. Jon just as quickly nibbled at her finger with a wicked grin on his face. “Jon I shouldn’t have been so stubborn. It was the worst mistake of my life to say no.”

At the same time they both said, “I missed you soooo much!” Laughter coated the night in happiness as he leaned forward and pressed his lips against hers, his hand reaching up to cup her chin gently. The waiter arrived with their food, interrupting the kiss. Reluctantly breaking apart, both begin to dig into their food. Jacqui grinned as she watched Jon eat. He was intense about the enjoyment of his food. In short order they had finished their meal and leaned back to finish their coffees. Somewhere in that moment their hands reached for each other, her slender fingers entwining with his, “Let’s get out of this place and go back to your place.” Jon flashed his smile at Jacqui, “It’s time we finished our talk.” Jacqui nodded and stood up. Jon motioned to the waiter and handed him enough cash to pay for the meal. The waiter grinned as he realized Jon had left a hefty tip.

They swiftly walked the final few blocks to Jacqui’s apartment. As they reached her front door she handed Jon the keys, allowing him to unlock the door and guide her in. Unlocking the door he pushed it open with one foot while taking Jacqui’s hand and pulling her inside. As the shut behind her he reached out with his right hand, his finger tracing her cheek slowly ending with a soft brush against her lips. Jacqui’s eyes closed as her body shivering as she surrendered to the feeling. At this point there was no need for words or responses, just actions. His left hand slid up to her cheek, his fingers sliding through her silken auburn hair. Soft full pouty lips met strong as her tongue with the barest butterfly stroke begged entrance to his mouth. For a brief moment, Jon’s eyes gleamed as he noted her acquiescence to his invitation, until he was lost in the heat of her kiss.

Jacqui leaned into Joan, her body molding itself to him. His hands made their way over her shoulders, slowly removing her jacket. It fell to the floor unnoticed as she rested her hands momentarily on his waist. Before he knew it she had taken hold of the shirt’s hem to pull it up and over his head. Jon groaned as he felt her hands on his back, caressing each muscle there. God how he had missed her soft angel’s wing touches. His hands swiftly removed the ties holding her hair up and let the auburn tresses cascade down her back, then moved down whispering softly against her sides. Jacqui gasped softly as she felt his hands moving to cup her butt. Pulling her closer, she could feel the evidence of his desire.

“See what you do to me babe?” Jon whispered as his lips ghosted moist hot hair from lip to neck, his teeth nipping lightly over her neck and down to her collar bone. His hands continued to tease her back as his lips played havoc with her nerves. All Jacqui could do was whimper as Jon’s lips tickled her skin. Slowly he made his way to the ribbons holding the peasant shirt together, his teeth grabbing one end of the ribbon and pulling, opening the blouse and revealing her to his heated gaze. She shivered once as cool air touched her skin, but the coolness was replaced by heat as he knelt, his lips paying homage to her skin there.

Jacqui gasped softly, the blood in her veins turned to liquid fire as Jon’s lips continued their southward trek. Her knees began to quake as his hands undid the buttons on her jeans and dipped downward. She couldn’t formulate words or thought, she could only feel, as her hands splayed over his strong shoulders as his hands slid her jeans over her lips, letting them fall into a puddle on the floor. Strong hands slid back up her legs, the barest hint of touch sending her spinning as Jon slowly teased each inch of skin as he stood back up. Bending slightly he put his arm under her knees and picked her up. Her arms wrapped around his neck as his lips again touched hers, his tongue taking possession of hers.

Continuing the kiss, he began to walk towards her bedroom. Reaching the bed, he leaned to place her carefully upon the pillows. Green eyes darkened with passion met blue eyes ablaze with need. Lifting one hand she motioned to him. Jon needed no second urging. He quickly removed the rest of his clothing and joined Jacqui on the bed. Placing one hand on either side of her body he crawled up, rising just a bit to look down into her eyes.

Jacqui reached up with one hand and pulled him into a heated kiss, as her other hand stroked lightly over his back. Jon bit back a groan, his legs beginning to quiver as her hand danced over his back. He couldn’t take it any longer; he had to again feel her moist tight heat. With a gentleness that belied his raging desire he slowly placed his hardness against her opening and sank deep into the heaven that had been missing for so long.

Her legs lifted of their own accord, wrapping around his waist as her nails lightly scratched along his spine. Jon cried out in ecstasy and quickened his pace for a moment driving her wild. Skin to skin, lip to lip they lost themselves in the movements as their bodies danced to a tune only they could hear. His fingers thrummed against her skin as surely as if they were the strings playing to the music of her sighs.

Her frenzied gasps drove him faster and harder as they together crested the wave of passion complete. His forehead rested lightly against hers as he kissed her through that one moment that transcends time and place, their bodies slowly cooling and coming to a quiet stillness that only lovers understand. Lowering himself, he lay beside her, his hand pulling her tight to him. Jacqui rested her head on his shoulder, a soft smile playing over her lips.With no words needed he pulled the covers up over their sweat slicked bodies and they both slowly fell asleep to the feeling of hearts beating in tune.