More Than Friends

Part 184 (Tessa)

I look around at the beautifully decorated rooftop and it's truly awe-inspiring. Emma did such a fantastic job decorating it with fairy lights and lilies that I almost don't recognize this as the rooftop to our apartment.

I draw my attention back to the handsome groom in front of me. His hair is perfectly combed, except for the single strand falling over his forehead. His eyes are twinkling from the illuminated rooftop and his dimples are popping from the bright smile taking over his face. I almost don't notice how nervous he looks. Almost.

I reach out and take his shaking hands in mine and give him a warm smile that he returns. He mouths the words 'I love you' and I can feel myself starting to tear up.

"Do you, Theresa Lynn Young, take Hardin Allen Scott, to be your lawfully wedded husband, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"

"I do," I say as I squeeze Hardin's hands.

"And do you, Hardin Allen Scott, take Theresa Lynn Young, to be your lawfully wedded wife, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part?"

"Hell yeah, I do." Hardin chuckles.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

"Tess? Baby? Are you okay? You were talking in your sleep."

"What?" I ask, a little confused. "Oh, I just had the most wonderful dream. It was our wedding day."

"That explains why you were repeating the words 'I do'." Hardin chuckles.

I sit up in bed and look over at Hardin. "What do you think about having our wedding on the rooftop? We could decorate it just like we did for our anniversary."

"I think that's a perfect idea." He smiles.

"Hardin, I know it was just a dream, but it felt so real. I can't believe we'll be married in two months. I have so much to do before then."

"Don't stress."

"Are you kidding?! I still have to plan the wedding, send out invitations, get a caterer, plan a bachelorette party—"

"Bachelorette party?" Hardin growls.

"Not this again." I roll my eyes.

"Will there be strippers at this party, Theresa?"

"Hardin..."

"I absolutely forbid you from having naked men at your party."

I climb onto Hardin's lap, so that I'm straddling him, and place my hands on his shoulders. "I'm getting a striptease the night of my party one way or another. So... if you won't let me have any strippers, you better be ready to step in." I giggle.

Hardin slides his hands up my thighs to my hips and leans in to whisper in my ear. "Are you asking me to objectify myself for your entertainment?" Suddenly, he flips me so that I'm lying underneath him as he continues to whisper in my ear. "Because that sounds really fucking hot."

"Hardin..." I moan as I feel him place wet kisses down my neck and over my shirt as he moves down my body. He meets my gaze before he grabs the hem of my shirt. I lift off the bed to help him remove it.

He continues to place wet kisses all over my flaming skin before stoping on my stomach. He looks up at me for a moment before placing one more kiss there, then hooks his fingers into my panties and removes them. "It's past midnight. Do you know what that means?" he asks with a grin.

"Hmm?"

"Happy seven month anniversary, baby. I think it's alright if we celebrate a little earlier than usual," he says before dipping his head between my parted thighs.

"Is th-this your... way of getting me to forget a-about the strippers?" I pant.

He stops working his tongue on me for a moment. "Is it working?" He smirks.

"Yes..." I moan and he chuckles to himself before placing his tongue on me again.

Within minutes I'm coming undone from his skilled tongue. "Strippers? What strippers?" I ask lazily.

"You up for a little love making, my future wife?"

"Always, my future husband," I reply as I reach up to caress his cheek.

"How about a little baby making?" He smirks.

"Don't push it."

"It was worth a try." He chuckles before quickly removing his boxers and thrusting his hard length into me. "Fuck, Tess. No matter how many times I get to make love to you, it will never be enough."

"Oh, Hardin..."

"No matter how many times I hear you moan my name, it will never be enough."

I wrap my legs around his waist, inviting him deeper into me.

"Fuck. Baby, I'm not going to last long."

"Faster..." I beg. "Hardin, I need you. I need to feel all of you."

"Fuck. You're going to be the death of me, woman."

Hardin begins to move faster. I can tell he's already almost there and is holding off for me. Just the thought of being married to this man and making love to him for the rest of my life helps send me over the edge. I begin to arch my back and bite my bottom lip as my orgasm hits me.

"I want to hear you, Tess. Tell me how it feels."

"Amazing. It feels amazing, Hardin. I-I love you, so much..."

"Again."

"I love you."

"Fuck," Hardin curses as he spills into me before collapsing onto me.

I run my fingers through his damp hair. "I can't wait to be yours forever."

He moves to look into my eyes. "And I, yours."

"Aren't we the cutest?" I giggle.

"I think the neighbours might disagree." He chuckles.

"We weren't that loud." I blush.

"Oh, yes we were." He laughs.

"Hardin! That's not funny. It's embarrassing."

"I thought it was satisfying." He smirks.

"Shut up and cuddle with me?"

"It would be my pleasure." Hardin pulls my back to his chest and wraps his arm around my waist. "I love you, my very, very soon-to-be Mrs. Scott."

"I love the sound of that. Tessa Scott? Theresa Scott? Theresa Lynn Scott?"

"Having fun?"

"Which do you like better?"

"Mrs. Hardin Scott."

"That sounds a little... possessive."

"So? You're going to be mine forever and I want everyone to know it."

"We'll work on the name... and your caveman tendencies."

"If you say so, Mrs. Hardin Scott." Hardin laughs and I roll my eyes, despite the fact he can't see it. "I love you, baby. Forever and always." He kisses the top of my head.

"I love you. Forever and always." I bring his hand from my waist to my mouth and kiss the top of it.

"Let's get some sleep. We have a big day ahead of us tomorrow."