When The Curtain Falls

21 ~ Lesson Learned ~

"I've never taken anyone here," Jake began to explain.

He placed two glasses of wine down on the coffee table in front of Bella.

"It's so quiet here." She leaned in to pick up her wine.

Jake got up to put some music on the record player. "There, that's better." He didn't like being in silence when he was at this cabin.

"Listen," she blurted out. "I'm sorry for bringing that guy to the party. I was just jealous when I saw you with that girl the other night... I couldn't get over it, even though we made up... I just wanted you to feel the same kind of hurt you made me feel."

"Bella," he moved closer to her. "I only kissed that girl because I was mad that you didn't want to be in a committed relationship with me-" she cut him off

"Well see, that's the thing. All I've been able to think about is you. I was so wrong about what I said.'' Bella looked down at her hands resting in her lap. She looked back up at him. "I didn't know how to say that I was scared to commit...and I should've been more open about it with you... It's just when I saw you with that girl backstage it just felt like you didn't give a shit about me or our relationship."

"Bella you don't understand. I've never had to fight so hard for a girl before, which I know sounds horrible... but, I'm learning, and I was just so frustrated with myself because I didn't know what I did for you not to want me back. But now I know you were just scared and unsure how to share your feelings. And I'm sorry. I can't lose you, Bella."

"Jake, I want this to work. You are something so special." She placed her hand on his face.

"You gotta know that the only reason I was pushing you away was because I was scared. I didn't want to be hurt, especially by you."

"I love you, Bella." Jake cupped her cheek and cocked his head slightly. He rubbed his thumb over her soft skin, coaxing her closer to him.

"I love you too, Jakey." She smiled at him planting a soft kiss on his lips. She savored every last second. She knew this is where she belonged, in his arms.

Bella got up and grabbed a blanket. She sat back down and Jake crawled under. Placing his body across hers. He placed his head gently on her breast as she cradled his head in her arms.

Jake drifted off as soon as she ran her fingers through his hair a few times.

One of Bella's favourite songs played in the background, 'Lady Stardust' by David Bowie.

Bella looked down at Jake to see him peacefully sleeping in her arms. She kissed his forehead

And whispered the lyrics from the song to him as she ran her fingers through his hair. He nuzzled his head into her chest, bringing himself to be as close to her as possible. As she quietly sang, it sounded like someone, a deeper voice, was humming the harmonies along with her. She stopped and so did the other voice. This is just in my head. I need to take a shower and clear my mind.

Once she knew he was in a deep sleep, she gently removed him from her arms, placing his head on the couch. He rolled over on his side and Bella tucked him in.

She tip-toed through the dark hallways not realizing how big this cabin actually was. She finally found what she was looking for, the bathroom. She walked in and flicked the light on. She removed her clothes, her jewelry, started the shower and stepped in. The hot water hit her back as she closed her eyes and held her head in her hands. Taking a deep breath, trying to calm down after the strange experience with the voice.

As she began to wash her body, she felt hands draw themselves down her back, grasping her hips. At first, she jumped, still a little nervous up, but she knew those hands, and they knew every single one of her curves by memory. He made her forget what she was anxious about. He pulled her body in towards his to the point where she could feel her heat up against his.

Jake forcefully bent her over, catching herself by putting her hands on the shower wall. His hands grazed her body. Slowly trailing from her ribs, down her sides, over her stomach, and planting firmly at her hips. She was so wet from his teasing touch alone... Grabbing his length, he pounded into her hard, with no warning. Catching her off guard, she let out a loud cry, knowing they were alone. He pounded harder. "I hated seeing you with another man."

"Oh, J-jake.'' Tears began to form in her eyes from the sensation of him inside her. It was something she couldn't comprehend.

"You're off-limits to any other guy." He picked her back up to face her towards him. He grabbed her left leg and swung it over his hip and continued to thrust in and out of her throbbing heat.

As the water hit her back, and he hit harder she screamed at the pulsing sensation of him. It was pure bliss that she never wanted to end. When she did come down, Jake pulled out of her and turned off the shower.

"Meet me in our room in 5?" Wrapping the towel around himself, he smiled and walked out of the room.