Save Me

Chapter 24

When we started walking back to the hotel, it was getting a bit chilly.   By the time we were nearly there, it was down right cold. 

"Your hand is frozen."   Jared remarked, rubbing my hand in his as we turned onto Delaware. 

"Yeah, along with the rest of me too!"   

I was so grateful I listened to Jared and grabbed my sweater, I couldn't imagine how much colder I would be if I didn't have it.   The muscles in my back and shoulders were tight and sore from scrunching trying to keep warm during the walk back.   Who would have thought a such a warm day would get so damn cold at night.  

As soon as we stepped into the warmth of the hotel lobby, I felt better. 

"You need to warm up, I want you to take a bath and relax when we get back to the room."   Jared commented as we waited for the elevator.

"I'll be fine.   I don't want to sit in the tub by myself, I can do that anytime."      

Pulling me against him, he rubbed my arm trying to warm it,   "It's not good to be so tense, Vivie.   Besides, you don't actually think I'll leave you in there by yourself for long, do you?"  

"I hope not."   I said, still not exactly thrilled with his idea.

We only had so much time together and I didn't want to spend any of it alone.    I wanted to keep getting to know each other and developing what I hoped would be some sort of continued connection even after the weekend was over.  

Getting to our room, Jared dropped the tote next to the door then continued towards the large bathroom without stopping.

"Come on."   he said over his shoulder knowing I was kind of dragging my feet.  

"I'm right behind you, I promise."  

Jared went to the tub and turned on the water as I stood solemnly at the counter watching.    Sitting on the edge of the tub, checking the water temperature every so often as it filled, the steam gradually became thicker and thicker filling the room.   

I knew sitting in a hot bath would feel amazing for both of us and thought it wouldn't hurt to ask him,   "Won't you join me?"

"No, not this time.   I have a few emails to return while you're in here but it won't take me long."

Not what I wanted to hear.    I didn't say anything but I know my feelings showed.   The only promising thing was that he said 'not this time' which I took to mean that there was the possibility of there being a next time.    

Jared was totally undeterred though,  "Get undressed, baby."   

"Yes Sir."   I replied sarcastically.

I was being totally snarky but I saw Jared do a little double take.   It took what seemed like only two solid steps before he was in front of me, his hips pressing me into the counter.   He moved so fast, it shocked me.

His arms bracketed me against him as he brought his lips to mine,   "Mmm, I do appreciate your  obedience."

I was slightly taken aback.   Obedience?   I was being a smartass.   I didn't know what to say so I didn't say anything.   What I wouldn't realize until much later is that everything Jared did and said, the words he chose and the tone in his voice were all to gage my reaction.  

"Come on,"   he said, pecking my lips as he moved his body from mine,   "the tubs ready."

Jared went back to turn the water off as I began to get undressed seriously wondering what the hell just happened.   I was quiet and he watched me slip my dress off, letting it drop to the floor then my panties and bra.   I was grateful for the steam since it gave me some sort of cover.   It was a silly thought but it was still there none the less.