Heart of stone

Chapter 2

Jessica Stone was dripping with sweat. I had completely lost track of time during my sparing session once again. Giving the bag a last punch l decided that it was enough for today.

I took the bag with both hands and rested my forehead against the cold plastic trying to catch my breath.

I let go of the bag and walked across the room and picked up my towel, stretching my muscles along the way. I picked up the soft fluffy material and whiped away the sweat on my face and chest.

I put her towel around my neck and made my way to the kitchen. I looked in the fridge for a bottle of water, only to find one at the back.

I picked up the bottle and drank the cold liquid too fast. I was out of breath again after finishing the half the bottle in one go. I walked over to her bar stool and sat down, slowly sipping from the water bottle.

Putting both my elbows on the table and rested my head in my hands. Breathing slowly for a few seconds, taking slow, deep breaths. In and out. In and out. My breathing got slower, deeper and steadier, my mind unwinding. My breathing was the only thing I consentrated on, until a big, soft and warm hand gently touched my back. Suddenly and very cruelly I was yanked away from my calm oasis.

Lifting my head I looked up at my distraction. My very yummy distration. Last night was a blur, but by the looks of it I have not lost my touch, but I did loose my memory.

I took in his features. His sandy blond hair, jade green eyes, square and strong jawline.

He smiled down at me, a dimple forming in his right cheek. I could feel my heart racing in my chest.

" Hey." he said, still smilling sweetly down at me.

" Hey." I said returning the smile.

"Jessica, right?"

"Yeah, and you are?"

" You don't remember" he said holding his hand over his heart, pretending to be hurt.

" Sorry."

" I'm -."

His answer was cut off by my ringing phone. Saved by the bell I thought.

I stood up and walked over to my phone and checked the caller ID. It was the station.

"Stone.......Uh-huh.......Yeah...... Ok........Where?....... Ok, I'll be right there."

Hanging up the phone, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath in and out.

I looked up at him and he was still staring down at me. His intense gaze was still leaving me speachless.

"Ummm... I have to get ready for work, but you are more than welcome to shower, have breakfast and see yourself out."

I slipped off the stool and quickly made my way past him to my bedroom.

When I entered the bedroom I saw that the place was a mess, the bed was still messy from last nights activities and there were clothes all over the floor.

I quickly grabbed clothes from my warddrobe and walked into the bathroom.

I slippeed out of my cloths and stepped under the warm running water.

Last night must have been good, because every part of my body ached I showered finished, dried myself off and got dressed and brushed my teeth. I put on my cloths and walked back into the bedroom and saw that he made the bed and was picking up the cloths.

"Thats really not necessary, but thank you." I said to him as I found my boots and pulled them on.

"Its really no problem, besides I helped in making this mess." He said looking at me with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.

I grabbed my gun and badge on my dressing tabble and strapped them on my belt.

"Are you going to have some breakfast before you go?"

"I would love to, but I can't I caught a new case, I have to get to the scene as soon as possiible."

"You said you were a homicide detective right?"

"Yeah, but I cant stay, when you leave please lock the door behind you," I said was I walked towards him. "Thanks for last night, it was fun."

I kissed him on the cheek and turned around to walk away,as I walked away he grabbed my wrist and pulled me into his strong chest and kissed me deeply. He held me tightly against his body and I put my armsd his neck and grabbed a fistfull of his hair. We stopped kissing and stared at each other trying to catch our breath.

"Bye" I said softly and started walking towards the door.

"Can I see you again?" He sai following me to the living room.

"Sure, leave your number and i'll give you a call as soon as I can."

"Ok then, I hope to see you soon."

"Yeah see you soon ummmm....." I sai as I grabbed my keys and opened the front door.

"Jay, my name is Jay" he laughed.

I smiled at him as I closed the door, but when I turned my back and walked down the steps and got in my car my smile fell knowing the horrible things i'm about to see.

I started my mustang, put on my siren and sped of to the crime scene.

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