Imperfect Perfection

Chapter 11

After nights of brutal truth and heart-to-hearts, Joshua and I were closer than ever. I could no longer tell myself that we were just friends. My love for him flourished although our feelings for each other remained unspoken.

We had completed our plan for Florida but Joshua and I decided to stay for a couple more days. We didn't leave the house much, only revisiting the beach or going for dinner. Our days were spent in the pool or lounging on the deck. I caught up on books and enjoyed the simple relaxation.

At night we would cuddle on the sofa in front of the television, and then move to the bed and explore our new ease with each other. He would pull me close and kiss me senseless till we fell asleep.

Eventually, we were forced to break out of our haven and return home. I didn't sleep in the car ride back so we made short conversation from time to time. Whenever we lapsed into silence, it was comfortable.

It was well into the night when Joshua pulled up at my house. He jumped out and came around to open my door. He lifted my luggage out of the trunk with ease and led me to the front door. I opened up and he place my bags at the foot of the stairs.

I worried about how late it was and realised that I didn't know how much further Josh had to drive to reach home.

"Is your home far away?"

"Not really, about an hour from here."

I looked at him blankly.

"Josh, that's far."

He chuckled and moved to kiss me goodbye. His lips met mine and our kiss escalated quickly as we thought of missing each other for the weekend. I had grown accustomed to his constant presence.

I groaned against his lips as he pressed himself further into me. He moved to kiss my neck and without thinking I rasped out.

"Stay."

"Hmmm."

He murmurred, not registering what I said. I laughed and pushed him back gently.

"I said, stay."

His eyes darkened and he bit his lip, not bothering to respond aloud. I knew his answer. He placed his hands under my ass and lifted me up against him, reconnecting our lips. He stumbled blindly up the stairs, pressing me against the nearest wall once we reached the top.

I panted heavily, breaking away from him for only a second to point him to my room. He wasted no time in moving inside and shutting the door firmly behind us, leaning me back on it.

My legs were still wrapped around his waist and he moved his lips to plaster kiss all over my face. I felt only heat where our bodies were closest. He nibbled on my lobe gently before he moved lower and kissed my neck. I moaned softly and leaned into him. I arched my back and pressed my breasts into him as he started sucking on the skin under my chin.

My hands roamed his back and settled right above his ass. He drew away from my neck and looked me in the eyes. I whimpered in disapproval at the loss of his touch but he only grinned wickedly and used a finger to trace my neck. I blushed fiercely as he admired the hickey he gave me. He finally moved in again and I eagerly leaned in and captured his lips with mine.

I felt myself being moved from the door, over to the bed. Joshua broke away for a minute as he lay me down gently before climbing on top of me. His hands trailed down to my waist and I moaned as he caressed my body.

I was breathless with need for him. I flipped us over sat on his lap. He placed his hands at my sides to support me. I lowered my head and gently placed my lips on his neck. I planted kisses everywhere until I felt him tense under me and let out a guttural groan as I pulled away slightly. I smiled against him and kissed his sweet spot. I swirled my tongue around slowly and caught the skin between my teeth. I drew away to admire the prominent purplish mark on his neck and smirked in satisfaction.