Episode 39: Close To You

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                After I told Carl everything, he just looked at me and hugged me again.

                It was night time now, and he was asleep in his bed. I had just let my hair loose and wore a short black silky nightgown. A dirty pleasure of mine. Haha.

                I’d just taken a shower and he was up here sleeping. He was still so young.

                I slowly dropped my towel and looked at him.

                I admit it. I’m a pervert. But I was finally able to muster up the courage and tell him. Among…other things.

                I buried my face in the mattress and slowly climbed onto his bed trying not to wake him. I just wanted to stare at his sleeping face a liiiiittle longer.

                “Mmm…” Carl’s eyebrows drew together as his nightmare surfaced.

                I slowly laid down and let my head fall next to his.

                Those blue eyes flashed open and his mouth parted slightly.

                “Sorry!” I shot up and moved my long wet hair behind me.

                Carl was about to say something when his eyes settled on me. He immediately looked away. “Audrey…you’re not…wearing a bra.” He closed his eyes and blushed.

                I looked down and saw what the nightgown was doing to my seductive side. I wanted to cry right there.

                I pulled my hair over my chest and slowly got up. “Sorry. I just wanted to see if you’re ok.”

                He nodded and turned to look at me. “You’re hairs longer.” He looked me over.

                “So’s yours.” I replied. I could tell his eyes were on my curves. Maybe this little black number wasn’t the best idea. Ha…

                “What are we gonna do about this place? Stay? Leave?” Carl turned towards me still on his bed.

                I sighed. “I should’ve listened to you and Gabby before. But, I don’t think we’ll be able to. Besides, do you want to leave the rest of them behind?”

                Carl laid down and looked at the ceiling. “As long as I’m with you I don’t care.”

                I sucked in my lips and resisted the urge to feel my cheeks.

                “Audrey?” He propped himself up on his elbows. “I don’t know if you can sing, but you could stay until I fall asleep?” This guy. Now that he knows that I’ve missed him just as much as he’s missed me…he’ll pull anything!

                I slowly walked over and hopped on the bed.

                “You can lay down.” Carl chuckled up at me. “I know you’re nervous. I won’t do anything.” He smiled making those pretty eyes take another shape.

                “Shut up. Just, close your eyes and try to sleep.” I slowly layed down as he covered up.

                I looked to the ceiling trying to think of a song next.

                “Audrey?” Carl asked looking up at me.

                “I’m thinking!” I sighed and smiled but then blushed. “Do…you know… “Close To You” by the carpenters?”

                Carl’s eyes opened and he looked up at me, shaking his head.

                “That’s just sad! It’s a classic!” I turned and faced him.

                “I’m listening.” He bit his top lip waiting.

                I swallowed and made him close his eyes again, then began.

                (Music in the Media section on the side. If you don’t know this song, I highly recommend you listen.)

                As I started to sing, I blushed because of the lyrics. They fit Carl so well. My feelings for him.

                Carl wasn’t falling asleep though. He was just smiling and slowly opened his eyes, drawing himself closer to me, still singing.

                His hands found mine and his legs slid in between and over mine tickling my bare legs with his jeans. I bent my body and put my forehead to his closed my eyes, our lips only a few inches apart.

                Once I finished, we were so tangled together, it felt dirty, but unbelievably right.

                “Audrey.” Carl whispered.

                “Mm?” Was all I could manage to say. Surely he must feel my chest fighting his.

                It took a second, but he finally responded. “Let’s leave.”

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Ok. Even if you can't access the media or whatever, I really hope that some of your listen to the song. It's really sweet and explains girls feelings very much. If you have listened to it, hope you liked it!!! Byaaa!!!!

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