Where She Least Expects It

Chapter 6

Tom woke up the next morning and quickly remembered the events of the previous night.  After they had sex and he moved his truck, they had showered together.  She had to be the most beautiful woman that he had ever seen.  Every time he looked at her, he couldn't believe he had never seen it before.  He tried to make sure that every little thing he did conveyed to her just how beautiful he thought she was. 

When they curled up together in her bed, she felt so right in his arms.  He was fairly certain that the morning would bring reality crashing down on both of them, but he forced himself to push it away until then.  She had woken him once during the night, kissing him and bringing him to her once again for the most mind blowing sex he had ever had.  Sure, she was inexperienced, but if this was her inexperienced, he wasn't sure if he could even come close to handling her when she knew what she was doing. 

He made sure he didn't let her go even once during the night.  He was going to hold her and remember every second and every touch that they shared together.  That morning when he woke up, she was still sleeping soundly in his arms.  Again, he knew he had never seen a woman as beautiful as her.  He didn't want this to end here, but that would be up to her and what she wanted.  He wouldn't try to force her into a relationship, especially when there would be a very real concern about her brothers finding out. 

Even if this was just a one night stand, there was no doubt in his mind that it was the best he had ever had.  He hoped Becky wouldn't regret it.  She turned in his arms and opened her eyes.  He watched as she went from confused to happy to worried all in the matter of a few seconds.  He had made peace with what would probably come next.  So when she finally spoke, he would make sure his voice was steady when he replied even though his heart felt a little like it was breaking already. 

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Becky woke up and immediately felt the strong arms that were wrapped around her.  Within seconds, she remembered everything that had happened the previous night.  She opened her eyes to see Tom already awake and watching her.  She supposed that that should feel creepy or something, but it didn't.  It felt good.  This man that she had known all her life was looking at her like she was the most beautiful woman on the flipping planet. 

But it didn't take long to switch to worrying about the results of their night.  Her brothers couldn't know about this or they would probably try to kill him.  And she didn't want Tom to think that she wanted or needed anything more from him.  In truth, she didn't want this to be the only thing between them, but she also didn't want to rush into something that wasn't right.  It would be better to end things now and let time take them wherever they were supposed to go. 

She ignored the slight pain in her chest and finally spoke, "hi."  Well if that wasn't the stupidest thing she could have said after a night of sex with someone, she wasn't sure what was. 

"Good morning," he said smiling at her.  He kissed her forehead and got out of bed. 

Hot damn!  He was still naked!  She was fairly certain that she was blushing.  He definitely worked out because that body was not something that came with no effort.  He went into the bathroom and closed the door then came out a few minutes later and started getting dressed. 

Once he was dressed, he sat down next to her and took her hand, "I don't want to put any words into your mouth right now Becky.  I am assuming you didn't give this much thought and maybe you're not sure where to go from here?"  She nodded but didn't talk.  "I'm gonna go because I think you'd probably like a little time to yourself.  I will keep this to myself.  You have my number, so call me if you want to talk. Ok?"

She had no idea what to do or say, so she just nodded again like an idiot.  He kissed her on the forehead again and left.  Well there you have it folks...quite an accomplishment!  No longer a virgin and first one night stand all in twenty four hours...that is what this was right?  Tom had done everything right and said everything right, but she was so damn confused right now.  Well it seemed like he knew that too.  She wanted to call Alli and talk to her about it, but what would she say?  'Hey it's me, I just gave my virginity to your fiancé's best friend and I'm not sure how I feel about it'?

She put her head in her hands and sat with the same thoughts running through her head repeatedly.  Before long she heard her phone ring.  She saw that it was Alli and answered, "hey hun, what's up?"

"I was checking to make sure Tom got you home ok?"

Becky's cheeks burned, "ya, he did."

"Good, are you coming for breakfast?"

She looked at the clock, realizing that she was supposed to have been there half an hour ago.  "Ya, sorry, I forgot to set my alarm."

"Ok, see you in a few!"

Becky sat there for a minute.  She was having a panic attack in her head...how could she look them all in the face after last night?  She couldn't tell them...they would kill Tom and lock her up.  Even at twenty four years old, she knew they were still fiercely protective and considered her the baby.  Hell, after last night she wasn't sure if she could trust in her own decisions anymore.  Tom...of all people, why did it have to be Tom? 

The Tom she knew growing up was nothing like the man she had been with last night.  He had always been even-tempered, super smart, methodical...and a little bit boring.  Of course that's what made him such a good lawyer.  Last night though, he was nothing like the man she knew.  He was anything but boring...he had set her on fire with every touch, every movement, every kiss. She had no idea what she was going to do now.  She might want more, but there was no way she would force him into a relationship.  She would have to be happy with the night they had.

She got up and got ready to go.  From the second she walked into the house out at the ranch, it was wedding prep central. Maybe if she was lucky it would keep her busy enough not to think about her own life and the mess that was currently swirling around in her mind.

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