His Forever Flame

6. The Date part 2

Once at the lake, Jay stripped her. They hadn't brought bathing suits, but he wanted to swim. So skinny dipping seemed the best option. Plus it gave him an excuse to strip her naked. The lingerie she was wearing underneath was new. She never wore it before, but he loved it! She was absolutely stunning. She always complained she was too fat, but to him, she was perfect.

After he admired her beauty and curves, he let her strip him. Lauren was amazed. He was much more ripped than she remembered. The Rangers had turned him into a beautiful man. She ran her hands over his body and watched as goosebumps appeared.

He cleared his throat and grabbed her hands to stop their exploration because she was seriously turning him on more. Just looking at her turned him on, but she was driving him crazy. "Ok, so I... uh... didn't intended for this to... uh... happen first." At the look of panic on her face he held her hands tighter and added, "Don't get me wrong, I have been waiting for the day I could get my hands on you again. But I don't want you thinking this is all I want from you."

He pulled her in closer and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. "I love you, Lauren, and I love your body, but I don't want you thinking I brought you here this weekend just for sex. I wanted to show you that we can still have fun together just doing everyday things; that what we have is still special. If it happens later, I will be thrilled, but if it doesn't, this will still be one of my best days ever because I'm spending it with you."

Lauren was smiling a silly smile that lit up her entire face. "What?" he asked.

"You said you love me." She was still smiling the biggest smile he'd ever seen.

Jay smiled back. "Yea, I did because I do. I know I said I didn't, but I was lying to you and myself. I never stopped loving you, Lauren. I don't think I ever will."

"Say it again," she whispered.

"I love you, Lauren Kathleen Severide, you and only." Lauren couldn't respond with words. What he said gave her all the hope in the world that they were going to make it this time.

"Come on," he said as he tugged on her hand and took off for the lake. They swam and goofed off for about an hour. Jay had laid towels on the dock, and he wrapped them in them as they climbed out. "Jay, I'm starving," she playfully whined.

"Oh, come on. Lunch is waiting." Lauren took off running for the cabin with Jay chasing after her. He caught her on the back porch, and he pinned her to the wall beside the back door. He kissed her senseless, and they only separated when the need for air became too much. It was the most passionate kiss they had shared since getting back together. It was a kiss that promised so much more to come.

When Jay pulled back, Lauren groaned in frustration. She wanted more, but Jay pulled away. He laughed at her; "You're the one who said you were hungry. I'm just trying to get you inside to feed you." Jay pulled her inside the cabin.

"Here," he said as he tossed her a sundress he'd found in her bag earlier when they were unpacking. She slipped it on while he pulled on jeans. "I just did pizza for lunch. I figured I could 'wow' you over dinner."

"That's fine," she said as she hopped up on the counter. Jay stood in front of her while they ate. "I love it here. It's so peaceful and wonderful."

"I knew you would," he said with a smile.

"What are we doing after lunch?"

"Well, whatever you want. I just wanted to spend time with you since I felt like I'd just been neglecting you."

"Jay, we've already been over this," she said with an eye roll. "You weren't neglecting me!"

"Ok, ok," he conceded.