Taming River

Chapter Twenty Four

RIVER POV

I sat on my bike, checking the time. I could either go home or go to Kailee's.
She might be busy with planning for tomorrow but then again, all I wanted to do was sleep. Working a double was a bitch.

I got to her door and instead of ringing the doorbell, I took the spare from under the plant pot. I walked in like I owned the damn place, shouting loudly.

"Honey, I'm home!"

"Must you be so loud?" Her dulcet voice graced my ear.

I beelined to the couch where she sat, her laptop sitting on the armrest next to her as she worked. I dropped my phone, wallet and her key with mine on her coffee table and placed myself next to her. My body laid on the couch, my face buried into her stomach and arms around her waist.

"Hello, my little munch pie." My sleepy eyes gazed up at her.

"Munch pie?" She asked amusingly.

I nodded and cuddled closer. "I'm gonna take a nap. Don't move, okay?"

She tapped my shoulder lightly. "Baby, at least take a shower and sleep in the bed."

"I already took one at work and you're way more comfy. "I replied already half asleep.

I heard at her sigh, resuming her work. I happily went into dreamland, snuggled up to her.

Next time my eyes opened, I was alone. A pillow was placed under my head, I noted my shoes were also off and a blanket laid over me. Deeply frowning because she didn't stay with me, I walked to the kitchen where I heard noises. Well, more like I stomped, very much childlike.

"Why'd you leave me?" I asked, rubbing my tired eyes.

Her amber eyes looked up at me. "I'm making lunch, figured you'd be hungry since you skipped breakfast."

"Well I would've been satisfied with my cuddles." I placed my ass on the stool.

"Don't be a baby." The curly haired goddess rolled her eyes.

I silently observed her as she finished our meal. She served us both and we ate together. Talking about my work and the progress or lack of progress in the case.

"What did you do?" I asked before shoving more noodles into my mouth.

She raised a perfect eyebrow at me. "Ed came over, we hung out a bit. Then I finished grading."

I grinned mischievously. "Talked about me, didn't you?"

My beautiful goddess blushed, making me suspicious.

"Don't flatter yourself." She muttered looking down at her half eaten food.

"Yeah, you did." I smiled big. "Did you tell him what an amazing girlfriend I am? Because you should." I shrugged.

She rolled her alluring eyes, about to get up. I stopped her by grabbing her hand. "What?"

I pointed to her uneaten food. "Can I get that?" I asked with a charming smile.

She chuckled and gave it to me.

***

I laid on her bed sprawled out. When she came in, she gestured for me to moved over. I shook my head negatively, patting my stomach telling her to lay on me. She was biting her lip as she eyed me.

"Can I ask you something?" She asked, still standing. Sensing the seriousness of her tone, I sat up and nodded for her to go on. "I um, do you..." she trailed off.

"What is it?" I asked softly, reaching for her hand to make her sit.

"I'm not ready to have sex yet." She whispered in a vulnerable tone.

"Baby, I know that." I moved closer to her, taking her hand in mine. Did I give her impression that I wanted to go there already?

"But I can um," she cleared her throat. "I guess I could do other stuff with you. I know how important sex is for some people, and I don't want you to feel frustrated with me."

Her voice was so soft and fragile, almost like a scared little child. The entire time she spoke, she stared at the empty space between us. I knew what she meant by that. And judging by how hard it was for her to say it, she wasn't ready for even that. I didn't understand why she thought she needed to force herself.

"Kailee, why are you with me?" I asked, making her look at me.

"What?" Her delicate face formed a frown.

"I fell for your smile first. The first time I ever I saw you, you were at my Mama's cafe. I was glancing around and my eyes immediately stopped at the most," I stopped trying to find the right word. "Devine sites I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. I was too far away to hear the sound but I remember wanting to. Desperately. The second thing was your voice, soft, soothing enough to put a baby to sleep. I eventually got to hear that melodious laughter of yours, then I learnt your favourite color, foods, the fact that you hate your glasses so you only wear them at home. The little pet peeves you have, or like how you hate my messes but you're too damn nice to call me out on it." I stared into those eyes of hers as she remained quiet. "Love, I'm not with you for your body. I'm with you, because I'm falling for the woman I'm getting to know. I'm willing to wait however long it takes her to be ready for me. Why? Simply because I know she's worth it, and she doesn't have to push herself for things she's not yet ready for."

Her eyes was filled with unshed tears now. "I...you...fuck River." She threw herself at me.

Holding on tightly around my neck. I held her back just as tightly, hearing her soft sobs.

"Please, don't cry. I don't like it." I whispered, my chest aching from the sound of her cries.

"I'm sorry." She whimpered.

I pulled back enough to see her face. "You have nothing to be sorry for." I muttered, wiped her tears away. "You went through something traumatic, and no one gets to say when enough time has passed for you to be healed. My job as your girlfriend is to be understanding and supportive."

"You're too damn good to be true." She whispered gazing into my eyes.

"Yeah, I am pretty amazing." I shrugged cockily, it was my lame attempt at making her smile. I was pleasantly surprised when it worked.

I stared unapologetically at that smile that never failed to leave me melting. I loved her smile, it made everything seem so okay. Everything was just so much brighter when she smiled.

"Thank you, for being you." She rested her forehead on mine.

"Well, I try. But you gotta admit," I leaned back. "I'm being really mature and thoughtful right now, huh?" I grinned big, earning an endearing smile in return. "Didn't think I could, huh baby?"

She chuckled and took my lips. Always so soft and pleasing. Best kisses ever.

"You're always thoughtful, especially when it comes to me but it's a first for mature though. I expected you to jump at the opportunity." She smirked.

"Ouch." I feigned hurt. "I have my hands, you know." I moved away as I spoke.

Her smile dropped slightly. "D-do you watch porn?"

"Not since I started dating you. Wanna know what I jack off to now?" I had a mischievous smile in place, moving closer to the door.

Her eyes widened. "You don't!" She exclaimed and stood up.

"I'm an ass girl, baby." I winked and ran as she came after me.

-E