Every Woman's Dream... But You.

Eight

It's still pretty early when I wake up in the morning and it takes me a beat just to realise I'm not alone. I'm in Tom's bed. He's got his arm wrapped around me and spooning up close behind.
Fortunately I can remember everything that happened last night in spite of having so much to drink. I had literally laid down on his bed and fallen straight to sleep.
"Oh god." I groan quietly, I'd practically thrown myself at him. I gently lift his arm and move away from him, thanking my lucky stars that I'm still somewhat dressed.
I slip out the door and close it quietly behind me, not realising Tom was awake and watching me.
"Good Morning! Tell me everything!" Nikki squealed as soon as I walked into the kitchen.
"How are you so chipper? My head is banging!"
"I didn't drink much and I drank a ton of water. Ian's still sleeping it off though."
"I should've taken your lead!" I sigh, leaning on the counter.
"Ian said he walked in on you and Tom making out. Your wearing his t shirt, did you sleep with him?" She's like a giggly teen.
"Calm down, I didn't sleep with him." I snort a chuckle.
"So what did happen?"
"We kissed, it was heading that way and I just freaked, I got overwhelmed and he actually took it pretty well. We were going to chill and chat but I'm pretty sure I passed out as soon as my head hit the pillow." I groan, "I'm never drinking again!"
"Famous last words." Nikki chuckles and passes me some painkillers & a glass of water.
"So is he still asleep?"
"Yes, I snuck out." I cover my eyes with my hands, embarrassed.
"Are you going to talk to him this morning? What does this mean for you? Are you dating?"
"God no!" I exclaim in surprise.
"We probably should talk." Tom's voice makes me jump.
"Stop creeping up on me like that!" I squeal and throw a towel at him which he caught easily.
"Go easy on him, he really likes you." Nikki whispers to me before leaving us alone.
"Ok, let's talk." I suddenly feel nervous to be alone with him.
"So I gather we're not dating." Tom says. I look up at him, expecting annoyance but he's smiling.
"No we're not."
"So what are we?"
"We're friends. We're spending time together, getting to know each other." I shrug.
"Ok that's fine with me, I said I'd go as slow as you want. But friends don't tend to do the things we did last night." I blush at his words.
"No. But we're both single and so if or when things progress that way then we'll just take it steady. But I really can't rush anything."
"So are we saying we're friends with intention to become more, are we not intending on seeing anyone else?"
"I guess so yes, but if you do meet someone else, don't hold back on a promise from me, just tell me though."
"I won't meet anyone else. But the same goes for you."
"Well your the first man I've met in 5 years so I doubt I'm meeting anyone else."
I chuckle.
"Ok, we have an understanding and I promise to be as patient as I can muster when you look like that around me." He grinned and I glance down at my outfit.
"I should probably give you this back." I smirk.
"I'd rather you kept it, it looks crazy good on you." I blush again.
"Ok, I'm going to get dressed." I turn to leave.
"Just one last thing before we begin our journey as friends?" He asks. I turn around and he's stepped close up behind me. I instantly feel heat between my legs and I gulp but nod, knowing what he's asking.
"Don't avoid me." He leans down and whispers in my ear, his lips grazing my neck and I shudder involuntarily. Oh god, what this man does to me.
"For gods sakes Tom." I groan as he steps closer but still doesn't touch me.
"What darling?" I can feel him grin into my neck.
I reach up and lock my arms around his neck and yank him to me. He instantly wraps his arms around my waist and holds me tightly but nothing more. He's letting me make the first move, showing him how far I'm willing to go so I slide one hand down his bare chest and stomach until it reaches his bottoms hanging loosely around his hips. I keep my hand on his hip, one finger playing with his waistband and pull him down to kiss me with the other hand.
He leans into the kiss gently but he's still making me do all the work.
I slide my hand around to his backside and pull him right onto me, making him gasp quietly.
I deepen the kiss and slip my tongue in his mouth and feel him harden against me in response. He groans into my mouth and it sends me absolutely feral. He grabs my bum and holds my tight to him so I can feel him hard again me.
"We need to stop." Tom growls. My mind is mush but I know I don't want him to stop.
"I don't want to." I gasp as he bites my lip.
"We just agreed to be friends." Tom sighed, taking a big breath and stepping back, letting go of me. No!
I know what the sensible thing to do is, but I also know what I want to do right now.
"Maybe we could re-negotiate those terms." I whisper. He looks down at me, his beautiful blue eyes in turmoil.
"I don't want you to regret anything." He sounds worried.
"I won't." I insist.
"Are you certain you want to do this?" He asks.
"Yes, I'm certain."
"You better get back upstairs quick then." He grins and smacks my bum. I giggle and run back up to the room we were in last night.