I'll Come Running

Chapter 21

Jessie got off of Rafe's bike and quickly ran into the house, trying to beat Rafe inside and quickly turning it into a game. She was successful but not by much, as Rafe was trailing closely behind her. They ran into the fourier and Rafe slammed the door behind him, not even looking back. Jessie was still running, trying to make it to her bedroom in a tantalizing game of cat and mouse but before she could even lay a toe on the first stair step Rafe spun her around, pulled her into his body and crashed his lips on hers. The first time they kissed there were fireworks... this was dynamite. Rafe had been waiting years to feel Jessie's lips again, and if he wasn't so horny he could've cried tears of joy. Her lips felt like a dream finally coming true and yet it felt like no time had passed, almost as if the feeling was so familiar that it could've happened just yesterday. Rafe thought he forgot what Jessie's lips felt like, but it was clear now he remembered them all too well.

Rafe pinned Jessie up against the large entry door, but not before fondling with the zipper on the back of her satin olive dress. He was growing frustrated at the fact that he couldn't quite grab the piece of metal, so he finally just grabbed each side of the fabric and quickly ripped the zipper right off, undoubtedly ruining the dress. Jessie heard the metal piece fall on the marble floor and was grateful it was Sarah's, but Rafe clearly didn't care whose it was.

Jessie simply reciprocated by holding his face in her hands as she deepened the kiss, each of them drinking the other in. Rafe groaned as Jessie tried to lead him upstairs to her room through the empty house. Thank goodness Rafe told his security to go home. Rafe mumbled something against her lips, trying to get her to follow him in a different direction, his bedroom. Jessie followed suit.

Rafe opened the pantry door.

"What're we doing in the pantry?" Jessie laughed between kisses, clearly confused. Rafe still led her further back and pushed his back up against the shelf on the back wall, not breaking the contact between them. Suddenly the secret door swung open and Jessie was met with where Rafe slept. From what she saw the room was beautiful, but she didn't really pay attention to the details for obvious reasons. Rafe only continued to kiss Jessie deeply as he kicked the door closed behind him.

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Rafe and Jessie now laid in the dimly lit bedroom covered by the massive dark duvet. Jessie was in Rafe's white button down he wore to the club and Rafe was of course shirtless in nothing but his boxers. Jessie was cuddled into Rafe's chest, listening to his heart beat with a smile.

"What're you smiling about?" Rafe inquired with just as big of a grin on his face as he laid up against the head board with his arms around Jessie.

Jessie looks up at Rafe, not moving her head from his chest. "How did you know I was smiling?" She asked cheekily.

"I could feel your cheeks on my chest." He replied, only brining Jessie closer to him and rubbing small circles on her back. Jessie laughed in return.

"I'm smiling because... I missed this." Jessie finally admitted. "I missed us." She whispered.

"I missed us too." Rafe replied as he leaned down for a quick kiss.

Jessie didn't know where they went from here though. Did she leave tomorrow? If so, did she collect what she came here for? She almost didn't feel right for doing that. But then that would imply that she's involved with Rafe again for more than just a random hookup. She knew she wanted more, but could they really make it work?

"You know I have to leave in the morning." Jessie trailed off as the smile slipped away from her face and she looked back down at Rafe's chest. Rafe went silent.

"You can't seriously leave after this can you?" Rafe asked seriously.

"I have no other choice." Jessie replied as she lifted herself off his chest to look directly at him.