Through The Storm (Eminem Fan Fiction)

More Than a Crush

Val POV

Marshall was so considerate to give me and my daughters a ride home that night. And having him there to help me get them out of his car and enter my apartment with us at night was such a relief. I usually never came home after dark.

I took a deep breath as I led Marshall through my tiny living room and out to my even tinier balcony. It was so small. There was only enough space for one single lounge chair and the girls little table, but the stars looked just as beautiful at night.

"This is a nice place you have. You need a grill out here." Marshall followed me out and slid the door closed.

I hung my head, "Thank you, but I can't afford a grill right now. I know it's not much, but we just moved here about two months ago. We're still getting used to it and settling in."

Marshall thought for a moment and said, "I had to start my life over once too, you know? Actually, I started over quite a few times." We both smiled as he reached out to take my hand. "You're gonna be ok Val."

I tried being optimistic until I remembered my car, "I don't know what I'm going to do about my car situation though. I got to get to work on Monday and this was an expense I wasn't prepared for. I'm going to stress about it for the rest of the weekend."

Marshall came behind me to wrap his arms around my short figure, "Relax baby. Everything's gonna be aight." He whispered in my ear.

Marshall nuzzled his beard against my ear as I tightened my grip on his arms and deeply inhaled. I loved whatever cologne he was wearing in the frigid air. My tiny hands stroked Marshall's forearms while he caressed my stomach over my shirt. I loved feeling how strong his muscles were. It made me feel safe.

Marshall rested his chin on my shoulder for a moment, then I felt him turn his head and his lips softly kissed my neck. He repeatedly kissed down to my shoulder. It surprised me at first, but it was gentle, and slow, and I liked it. I relaxed against him. It wasn't until Marshall bit down on my neck that I had a flashback of the time Jarred held a knife to my throat. He had been standing in the exact position that Marshall was in right now when that happened.

I wiped his hands off me and took a few steps back.

"I'm sorry baby, I swear I thought you wanted me to do that. It won't happen again." Marshall apologized.

"I do want you to do that. I do." I took a breath.  "I'm sorry Marshall, I just had a thought and..." I stopped because I didn't want to ruin the moment more than it already was.

"You don't have to explain yourself Val. You told me your situation."

I wasn't crying, but I was on the verge, "I know you've been with a lot of beautiful women Marshall. I feel so immature. I'm in my thirties and I'm still not capable of having a normal relationship." I said in defeat.

"Get the fuck outta here. You're the most grown ass woman I know. No bullshit. You know what you're comfortable with and if I want to spend time with you, I'm just going to have to respect that."

Hearing him say that made me feel so much better, "I don't want you to think that I don't like you or that I'm a tease or something."

"Yeah? You like me?" He tried not to smile, "So you think I'm like, reasonably goodlookin?" He gave me a nudge.

That made me laugh, "Yes." I nodded my head in a big smile. I stepped closer to Marshall again, placed my hands around his neck, and pulled him in for a kiss. As we peeled away from each other, I whispered, "Can you just hold me?"

"Baby, I would love to." He answered genuinely.

Marshall positioned himself on the lounge chair while I laid with my head against his chest and his arms encircling me once more. I felt his beard rubbing the side of my face and the feeling of his body heat against me was intoxicating. Marshall ran his fingertips over my arms and through my hair. It was calming. I took this time to get used to the feeling of being so close to a man. Of course, I had been married before, but I had never felt butterflies like this with anyone. I was jittery at first at the new experience, but I don't think Marshall could tell. We sat out there for around ten minutes enjoying each other's company until we decided to go inside because of the cold.

Marshall and I reentered my living room, took our coats off, and I motioned for him to sit with me on the couch.

"Marshall, I have something I want to tell you..." This was going to be awkward, but I thought he should know. "My ex is the only person I've ever been with, and it wasn't good. I'm new to all of this, dating stuff."

Marshall POV

What Val didn't realize is, I was new to all this too! Usually, I don't even have to talk to women; they typically come up to me and then they basically just fall over backwards with their legs in the air. I look at Valentina so much differently.

"Val, everything is fine. I don't expect anything from you. I just want to sit here together."

I wondered what was in store for us as I held Val's small frame against my chest and ran my fingers through her shiny hair. Every time I brushed my cheek with hers, her skin was so soft, and she smelled amazing. Her thick hair combed through my whiskers.

Valentina took both of my hands within her own to deepen my grasp around her and guided them across her stomach. I was already starting to get hard just from feeling her against me even if she did still have her clothes on. Val started kneading my arms and I could tell she felt the same intensity I felt. Damn, I would love to touch her more. It would be heaven to rip her shirt from her body and caress her bare skin. Val moved my hands with hers over her chest and I got a little feel of her tits over her shirt just for a moment.  Just enough to appreciate the fact that they were real, and they were the perfect size to squeeze and suck on.

Valentina turned her body towards me a bit to drape both her legs over mine, so she was now sitting in my lap. Thank God I was wearing baggy clothes cuz my dick got fully hard just to feel her that close to me. Val leaned in and kissed me. Hard.

This was our first "real" kiss. Her arms draped around my neck where her nails would make little scratches as our tongues danced together. Both of our breathing picked up as I held her tight, and my hands slowly made their way down her back with each kiss. I cautiously got closer and closer until I finally reached her ass.

"You alright baby?" I asked against her lips as my hands stroked her sides.

Valentina gave me a slow, sexy smile and nodded. I ran my hand down until I had her full ass cheek in my palm over her leggings which I enjoyed thoroughly. My cock was fully pulsing now, this girl was hot as fuck! I was thrilled that she was just giving me her time. Val trusted me enough to be alone with me in her apartment, so that's a good sign.

We continued kissing and cuddling for a few minutes and I was entranced with Valentina's beauty. Ever since I met this girl, I can't get enough of her. I want to invite her to one of my shows. I want her to call me her man and know that I'm always gonna take care of her.

"Mmm...I could suck on your lips all night." I was trying to control myself.

"Actually, I need to get to bed. I didn't sleep well at all last night." Val slowly backed away but stroked my beard with her forefinger and thumb. I was glad she took charge of the situation because I would have stayed there kissing her forever.

I gave her one last kiss goodnight and told her I'd call her tomorrow.

I knew I'd never be able to get to sleep that night. But when I finally did, I only had dreams of Valentina.