Needing 13 - Johnny Kavanagh

PARADISE ON EARTH

TARA

The first rays of sunlight streamed through the thin curtains, landing directly on my face and pulling me from sleep. Groaning in irritation, I rolled onto my side, instinctively reaching out for the comforting warmth of my boyfriend beside me. My hand landed on cool sheets instead. Disappointment seeped into my chest as I sat up, blinking against the light, rubbing the sleep from my eyes.

"Good morning, baby."

I turned my head toward the sound, and there he stood—utterly glorious and wholly distracting. A towel hung precariously low on his hips, teasing a path where water droplets trailed over his tanned, sculpted chest and his abs that disappeared under the white fabric. His hair was damp and tousled, a single strand hanging over his forehead. My heart stuttered at the sight.

"Holy Christ," I blurted out, wide-eyed and completely shameless. "I'm awake. Very, very awake."

He chuckled, the sound deep and smug, as if fully aware of the effect he had on me. He sat on the edge of the bed pulling on a pair of boxers with an ease that shouldn't have been allowed. Where in God's name had those boxers even come from? My eyes followed his every movement, from the ripple of his biceps to the casual flex of his back as he stood again, betraying the iron grip my self-control didn't have over me.

He smirked knowingly, leaning closer until his face hovered just inches from mine. "See something you like?"

Unable to help myselfI hooked a finger around the chain dangling from his neck, tugging him closer. "Come here," I commanded softly. "You're dangerous, Johnny Kavanagh," I murmured, pushing him back onto the bed and straddling him. "Very fucking dangerous."

His grin widened, his hands sliding to my hips as he looked up at meHis grin widened, his hands sliding to my hips as he looked up at me. "And you're very fucking tempting," he countered,he replied, his voice low and raspy as his hands roamed possessively over my thighs.

"Morning, baby."

"A very good morning indeed," I replied.

Leaning down, I claimed his lips, smirking when I felt him harden beneath me. To drive the point home, I rolled my hips deliberately, savoring the way his breath hitched, followed by a low, needy groan.

"I missed you," he murmured, his lips brushing against the sensitive skin of my neck. "You've no idea how much, baby." His fingertips danced lightly over my ribs, sending sparks racing across my skin. "You're gorgeous."

Warmth spread through me, blooming in my chest. "I missed you too," I managed, gasping softly as his lips closed over my nipple, heat pooling low in my stomach. "And I definitely missed that."

When he leaned back, I let out a small, involuntary pout.

"What do you wanna do today?" he asked, his hands resting firmly on my thighs, his thumbs brushing over the bare skin. "You decide."

"First—coffee," I said, sighing as I leaned into him, relishing the warmth of his skin against mine. "Then maybe we can head to the beach."

"Anything to see you in a bikini," he teased, landing a playful slap on my arse. "Have I ever told ya how much I love this ass?"

I rolled my eyes, smirking. "Judging by the scratches I'm feeling, I'd say you've made that perfectly clear."

"Have you grown? I swear your legs weren't this long before I went to camp."

"An inch," I confirmed, grinning. "And I've put on a bit of weight too. Your ma's to blame for that—she's been feeding us like we're starving all day, every day. Tadhg, Ollie, and Sean are delighted. They've never seen so much food in their lives."