The kompromat to order

17

 The aroma of coffee made me open my eyes. It was already daytime outside. I threw off the blanket and looked around.

- Did I fall asleep? - I asked myself in surprise, getting up from the couch.

Apparently, Rob came out of the kitchen when he heard my voice. He was only wearing his pajama pants, which made me feel very excited and blush.

- You're finally awake, - he said with satisfaction and came closer to me, - I left you here for only five minutes and you fell asleep. Did you sleep well?

- It was fine, - I answered, rubbing my neck, which was a little numb on the sofa cushions, - thanks for covering me.

He leaned down to my face, almost touching my lips:

- I would have loved to warm you up myself, but the couch is too small, so I had to do it with a blanket. I didn't want to disturb you, you were sleeping so sweetly.

- Yesterday was a difficult day.

- I understand, - he replied, looking serious for a moment, but then shrugged off his sadness and added cheerfully, - but you won't be sleeping on the couch anymore.

- Where am I supposed to sleep?

- In the bed.

- Do you have another bedroom?

He looked at me as if I had said something stupid, but I looked away, realizing what he was hinting at. With a gentle touch, he touched my chin and brought my gaze back to him. His blue eyes turned dark again.

- There is only one bedroom in this apartment, and only one bed.

- Ok, - I mumbled faintly, at a loss for words.

Apparently sensing my tension, he became serious and said:

- Don't worry, I'll sleep on the couch.

- Rob, - I grabbed his hand when he was about to pull away from me, - I'm sorry... it's just that so much has happened lately... and our relationship... it's all happening so fast.

- I understand, - he added, hugging me gently, - so I don't want to put any pressure on you. I will only be in your bed when you ask for it.

I was embarrassed and strange to hear this, because I had never been in a relationship and simply did not understand how to behave. The only thing I knew for sure was that I really like Robert, I was attracted to him like a magnet. But I've always acted with my mind, and this is the first time I'm doing something with my heart. And my heart is screaming and begging me to give myself to him right here and now. But my common sense refuses to accept my growing feelings. I was grateful to Rob for not forcing me to do anything, even though a few days ago I had a completely different opinion of him.

- Thank you, - I said timidly.

He smiled, held me close and kissed me gently.

After morning coffee, Rob left for work, and I had to stay in his apartment and do who knows what. Even though he had left me a menu from the restaurant in the house, I wanted to eat something familiar. But he had nothing in his cupboards or in the fridge. He never seemed to cook. So I got ready and went to the nearest supermarket.

As I was choosing my breakfast, I decided that I needed to buy more food, because I would be staying at his apartment for more than one day. I had an idea to thank him with dinner. So, after buying two huge bags of food, I returned to his house.

As soon as I crossed the threshold, my phone rang. When I answered it, I heard Chris's concerned voice:

- Hi. Why aren't you in class?

- Hi, Chris, - I said with a heavy breath, - I won't be in my dorm or at the university for a while.

- Is something wrong?

- How can I tell you... I'd better disappear now, - I didn't want to lie to my friend, but I couldn't tell her the details, putting her in danger either, - but for everyone, I'm very sick and it's better for me not to meet anyone.

- You're scaring me, - she said seriously, - where are you?

- Chris, don't worry, I'm safe.

- Is this all because of Wilson?

- He's involved, but my main problem is the client.

- I knew your job would play tricks on you someday, - she grumbled.

- I know that now, too, - I said sadly.

- How long will you be gone? - my friend continued to ask.

- I don't know, but it won't be long. Because if I drop out of univercity, I won't be able to get out of this.

- All right, then. I'll take a picture of the notes and send them to you.

- Thanks.

- I have to go to class, I'll call you later, okay?

- Yeah, sure. Bye.

After hanging up the phone, I started to get nervous about my studies and planned when I would be able to return to my normal life. I wanted to return home at least in a week. But before I could plan anything, I had to talk to Rob.

It was a good thing I decided to do something, cooking took me almost half a day. And as the evening approached, I put on an evening dress that I didn't even understand why I had taken in a hurry when I was packing. After touching up my makeup a bit, I admired my image in the mirror. I wanted to look my best, I wanted to feel Rob's hungry gaze on me again.

After a while, the front door opened and I went out into the living room. Rob was standing in the hallway taking off his shoes. When he turned his gaze to me, he froze and stared in silence. His gaze instantly became dark and mysterious. It was exactly the reaction I was hoping for. Under his piercing gaze, my heartbeat accelerated, and I was sorely short of breath.

- What have I done to deserve such beauty? - he said, walking toward me, - you look stunning.

- Thank you, - I barely managed to say at the moment when Robert plunged a greedy kiss into my mouth.

An electric shock went through my body. His closeness and sweet kisses made it impossible to think. My hands gripped his shoulders tightly. After quenching our thirst with a kiss, we looked at each other:

- Be careful. I can get used to this kind of treatment, - he said, looking at me with his eyes.

His words amused me and made me blush, so I smiled and decided to change the subject:

- Are you hungry? - taking his hand, I pulled him into the kitchen.

- I am. Did you order dinner?

- No, I made it.

He said, surprised, stopping in his tracks.

- Why are you so surprised? - I continued.

- I never cease to be amazed at how many talents you have.

- You flatter me, - I laughed, - I definitely don't cook any better than a restaurant chef, but this kind of food is more familiar to me.

- I can't wait to try it, - Rob said enthusiastically.

We hardly spoke during the whole dinner. Rob ate his dinner greedily, as if it was the only thing he had eaten all day, and I was just happy to sit next to him and admire him. When he finished everything, he finally said:

- Now I'm definitely not letting you go anywhere, - and he smiled and looked at me tenderly.

- This will cost you dearly, - I played along.

- I have no doubt about it, - and again that look full of passion.

We spent the rest of the evening on the couch. Just sitting in each other's arms was unusual, but pleasant. We told each other about our childhood, some funny stories from our youth, and I felt that right here and now I was falling in love with this man. Even though I liked him at first sight when we met in a bar, my first impression of him was completely different. And now I enjoy every second with him and can't imagine how I lived without him before.