Twisted MC-Devin & Nicole

Chapter Five-Nicole

There are a few couples and some of the club members hanging out by the pool chatting. Devin leads me over to some comfy lounge chairs, in a quiet corner away from the others. It's dark out, but the sky is full of stars. I look back from the sky to find Devin closely watching me.

"So, Nicole, tell me about you."

I tell him about my family, growing up in New Jersey, college life, and share my love of living in DC. We sit outside chatting for what seems like hours and hours. I study him while we chat and...wait...did I already mention that he's gorgeous? Smooth caramel brown skin, dreadlocks down to his shoulders, long eyelashes, lots of tattoos, and muscles as far as the eye can see. Not too much but just enough that my brain creates images of those strong arms wrapping around my waist as he lifts me--

Well damn girl...you think maybe you should slow down? You haven't had any in a while, but you don't even know this man.

But...somehow I feel like that's going to change quickly.

Anyway, I learn that Devin Matthews is 30, owns a mechanic shop for mostly bikes, no surprise there...he has a son who's two and lives in California, but I can tell that's a sensitive subject because he cut it short. I can also tell he's smart...I definitely love that. He speaks very highly of his mom, who raised him and his two sisters as a single parent. I can tell he adores her. Their dad wasn't in the picture much, so they couldn't afford for him to go to college but his business does very well. So much so, that he's able to put both of his sisters through college. I love that too.

"Nicooole, you two have been out here long enough! It's time for you to get your ass inside so we can dance!!!"

I roll my eyes, and Devin smiles at me and oh shit...he has dimples too! Could this man be any more perfect?

"I guess that's your cue to head back in, huh?"

"Yeah, I guess so."

We both stand up. He reaches for my hand and places a soft kiss on my knuckles, his eyes never leaving mine. "You go on in...I'm just going to hang out here for a bit. Save me a dance, ok?"

Oh my, that silky deep voice...it's doing things to me. My girly bits are jumping up and down...I will save him whatever he wants. But, seriously, am I catching feelings for this man? I've only known him all of what....a few hours???Or...maybe I just need somebody to give me and my vagina some attention? Hmmm... perhaps it's both.

I nod my head, "Of course, I will."

I can feel his eyes watching me as I walk away. Lord, please don't let me trip!

Sydney grabs my arm, pulling me into her side. "Girl, tell me everything? What the hell is going on with you and Devin?"

I look at her with all of the innocence I can dig up, "We were just talking and getting to know each other."

She stops me from walking and studies my face. "Noooo honey, it is much more than that! You're feeling him, aren't you? I can see it...on both of your faces! Aw shit, my girl is about to get some!"

Oh my god. "Syd, please keep your voice down!"

She looks at me a laughs before loudly saying, "Shots girl, let's go!"

I know I shouldn't have any more to drink so I protest as she tugs me towards Hawk, at the bar.

"Syd, we have to drive home!"

"Girl, these men will get us home, don't worry!"

We toss the shots back and hit the dance floor for what seems like hours. I needed this so much more than I realized. Fun. Just plain old fun. But right now, exhaustion is hitting me and I'm about done on the dance floor.

"Syd, I'm going to sit down!" She just mouths OK and keeps on shaking her ass on some Prospect that she seems to have taken a liking to. I make my way back to the bar, and Hawk hands me a bottle of water. I thank him and chill on a barstool.

Glancing at my phone, I can't believe that it reads 3 o'clock in the morning. The drinks, combined with my crazy work week, have me feeling loopy and sleepy. The music is mellowing out a bit, so I close my eyes and sway to the beat and just when I feel myself about to doze, I feel a presence come up beside me.

My eyes open to see a beautiful face smiling at me with an outstretched hand. "You ready for that dance you saved me Beautiful?"

Well would you look at that, sleep has instantly left the building.

Smiling up at Devin, I put my hand in his, and follow him out to the dance floor. He places my arms around his neck, then slides his hands to rest gently on the sides my hips, guiding me in softly against his body. Oh my God...I feel every muscle on his chest. I think the butterflies swarming around in my belly are turning into pterodactyls.

"You are so beautiful, Nicole," he says.

"Thank you." I say, while my hands reach up on their own accord, running my fingers over his dreads, "I love these."

He smiles and my eyes drop to his lips, watching them mouth a soft 'thank you.' I'm staring and I know it too but I can't help it. His lips are...mmm...and only his silky voice brings my focus back up to his eyes.

"I really hope this isn't the last time that I see you."

My brain just said 'hell no it won't be', but I decide it better to say, "I hope not too."

He places a soft kiss on my forehead, and I rest my head on his chest and close my eyes...feeling like I'm in heaven. Relishing in the gentle sway to the beat, feeling his warmth, while his hard chest is giving me feelings of...I don't know...feelings of...shit, I can't even think straight, but I know I like the way he feels. We stay like this for several songs, talking and laughing, sharing various things about our lives. By the end of the fourth song, I'm worn out.

"Do you mind if we go sit down?"

"Of course not." He takes my hand and leads me to an empty sofa. Raising his arm to wrap over my shoulder, I snuggle in close. My eyes close, and I lay my head in the crook of his shoulder, "I really think I like you, Devin." He chuckles back, "I really think I like you too, Nicole." Mmhmm... I'm feeling comfortable tucked into him...like I belong here. Despite the noise, I drift off into a peaceful sleep.