The Baker

Chapter 10

A/N: This chapter does have smut! Sorry if I suck at writting it...anyways, you've been warned! If you don't like it, don't read!

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Dinner was a huge success. Ben got praises from Cassie left and right about his chicken parmesan. He took them a great honor, coming from “professional” cook. Cassie would shrug him off, saying she’s not professional, but Ben would always beg to differ. As soon as he was done clearing off the table, refusing any help Cassie would offer, he brought out dessert. It was a small bowl of Rocky Road ice cream, Cassie’s favorite. They stepped out on to the terrace, feeling the chill of London. It was almost winter, so things were chilling up pretty quickly. Ben rushed back inside to grab their coats and when he came back, he was greeted by the sight of Cassie looking over London from the railing. He wished he could take a picture and capture the way her hair blew in the soft, cold breeze, the bottom of her dress flowing with it as well. The light from the city had captured her in just the right light. She looked radiant. It wasn’t until he saw her visibly chill that he snapped out of his thoughts and draped her coat over her shoulders. He left again, but Cassie soon heard soft music coming out of the speakers that were shaped like rocks. Ben returned to the terrace and sat down in one of the lounge chairs. He pulled Cassie down between his legs and she settled her back against his chest. Once the ice cream was gone, they both just sat back, listened to the music, and enjoyed the view. Ben had his arms securely wrapped around Cassie’s waist, making sure she was plenty warm, but also, he just liked holding her. “This is nice,” Cassie sighed contently, as she rested her head on his shoulder. Ben pressed his cheek against her head and mumbled, “Yes, it is.” Ben furrowed his eyebrows, thinking about the phone call he had gotten just a few minutes before her cab pulled up to his house. He had to leave in three weeks to the states. He was only going to be gone for two weeks, but it’s usually times like this were his schedule is the deal breaker in the new relationship. He wanted to wait and tell her, but it wouldn’t be fair if he coaxed her into this relationship, just to find out he’ll be gone for the first half of it. He sighed to himself and asked quietly, “Cass?” “Hm?” He was quiet for a minute, not sure what to go on with. Hey, so, I know I just asked you to be my girlfriend, but I’m going to be gone for two weeks! You’re cool with that, right? Cassie turned in his arms to face him and asked, “What’s wrong?” Tell her! She needs to now, rather than later. He cleared his throat and said, “Um…I’m going to be leaving for the states for a couple weeks.” He noted that Cassie looked a little taken back, but she asked, “When?” “…three weeks from Tuesday.” When she didn’t say anything, Ben got a little anxious. “Look,” he told her, “I understand that you might have a slight problem with my schedule. It’s usually the deal breaker in most relationships, and I understand that I just asked you to be my girlfriend only ten hours ago, but just know that I will completely be okay if you want to take a step back and think this over. Though, I’d rather go away and come back still knowing that I have a beautiful girlfriend waiting for me…I’ll understand.” Cassie stared at him with a blank expression. Ben winced at the silence, but was more taken back, than relieved, when she finally asked, “What the hell are you talking about?” He went to speak, but she said before him, “Of course I still want to be with you.” Ben’s eyes widened. “Wha-really?” He asked in disbelief. Cassie chuckled, “Yes! It’s your job, Ben. I get that. You’re going to have to travel a lot and I can accept that. It’s what you love to do, Ben. Don’t let anyone bring you down for that.” Oh my God…I love her. I am completely and utterly in love with her. Instead of telling her that, Ben grabbed the back of her head and pulled her into a passionate kiss. It was his way of saying it, even though she didn’t know it. Afraid he might go further than she would have liked, he pulled back, only to make her whimper in protest. He smiled at her reaction and looked to her for permission. Cassie could clearly see that his eyes were dilated at full of lust. Both their breathing was ragged and sloppy, but it felt good. As soon as Cassie gave him a nod, he attacked her lips with his, kissing her into oblivion. He trailed his kisses down her jawline and neck. “Cassie,” he growls, clawing at her dress. “I need you.” “I need you, too,” she breathed. Ben immediately grabs her by her thighs and stands them both up from the chair. With her legs firmly wrapped around his waist, he carries her into the house and down the hall, to his bedroom. He dropped her on the bed and climbed on top of her, ravishing her with kisses. As his kisses trail down again, his hands move slowly up her legs and under her dress. His hands were getting closer and closer to her stomach, making Cassie a little uncomfortable. Just before his hands reached, Cassie said quickly, “Wait, wait, wait!” Ben shot up, worry written all over his face as he asked, “Are you all right? I didn’t hurt you, did I?” “No, no,” she says hastily. “It’s just…it’s…” “What’s wrong?” He asked softly. Taking a deep breath, she told him, “I’m…I’m not…skinny.” Ben snickered and shook his head. “I don’t care,” he told her. “You are gorgeous. And I am going to ravish you with compliments and kisses, until you see it. I’ll even continue after that, of course, but you are still so beautiful.” He cautiously continued to move his hands up her dress again, while he dipped his head to her ear and whispered, “Let me see you, Cass. All of you.” When she didn’t stop him, he lifted the dress completely off. He set it gently down on the floor, while taking all of her in. He was right about earlier, she did have white, lacy undergarments, but seeing only that on her was more than he could have hoped for. No, she wasn’t skinny. No, she didn’t have big breasts. But, my God, did he find her more attractive than ever. She was about to cover her stomach with her arms, but Ben was quick to grab them and hold them above her head. He leaned down and kissed her gently, before placing one kiss on her jaw, one on her neck, one on her collarbone, and one in between her breasts. He released her arms, then placed his hands on her hips. He nuzzled his face in her stomach and firmly kissed every lump and curve that she had. In that moment, Cassie felt comfortable with herself. She actually felt…beautiful. Ben was face-to-face with her again and he smiled at seeing her more comfortable. His eyes trailed down to her bra. He quirked an eyebrow at her and she giggled a bit. “Expecting this, were we?” He asked. She bit her lip and said, “It doesn’t hurt to be prepared.” He chuckled and growled, “Oh, my girlfriend is naughty.” “She most defiantly can be,” she told him seductively. “And my boyfriend is wearing too many clothes.” “Mmm, he can most certainly fix that.” He stumbled over his own fingers when unbuttoning his shirt, mostly because Cassie was unbuttoning his pants and it was making him giddy. Once his shirt was off and he had successfully kicked off his pants, he continued to loom over her, looking over her body. “As much as I love this on you,” he told her, tracing the outline of her bra, “I think it would look a lot better on the floor.” He reached his hand around her back and unclasped the bra. He then, slowly slid it off her arms and on to the floor. He groaned in appreciation as he hungrily stared at her breasts. He started to kiss around her nipple, teasing her, making her writhe underneath him. He chuckled, then teased her other breast. Figuring he’s gone on long enough, he takes on of her nipples into his mouth and started flicking his tongue against the bud. Cassie gasped at the sensation and fisted the sheets in her hand. He continued to do the same with the other. Once he felt he was finished, he trailed kisses down her stomach and to her panties. He flicked his eyes up to hers to see her chest heaving and fists tightening in the sheets. Without loosing contact, he took her panties with his teeth and pulled them all the way down and past her ankles. He threw them on the floor and positioned his head between her legs. “I want to see what you like,” he told her. He kissed each of her thighs, just reaching her center, but avoiding it purpose. Cassie grunted, “Please, Ben!” “Please what, darling?” “Please, just…do it already!” He chuckled and told her, “Your wish is my command.” That’s when she felt it. The jolt of pleasure coursing through her body as he used his sinful tongue. He sucked on her clit, grazed his teeth across it, and then flicked over it with this tongue. Cassie’s hands flew into his curls as he lavished her, calling out his name. He groaned against her and murmured, “Taste so good.” He continued until he felt she was close, then kissed his way back up her stomach and to her mouth, making her taste herself on his lips. “Please,” she panted. He reached into his nightstand drawer and pulled out a box of condoms. He wiggled his eyebrows and said, “You weren’t the only one who was prepared.” She breathed out a light laugh, as he took a condom out and ripped the packet open with his teeth. He placed it down his hardened length and aligned himself up between her legs. Cassie gave him a nod and he pushed in. “Ohhhh God!” He groaned. “Oh, fuck you’re so tight.” “You’re so big,” she breathed. “Thank you,” he murmured. As soon as he was all the way in, he started to thrust at a slow pace. “Oh, Ben! Please, faster!” He willingly thrusted faster and buried his face in the crook of her neck, moaning and whimpering her name. He grabbed a hold of her hips and moved faster and harder. Cassie clawed at his back and wrapped her legs around his waist. Ben groaned at her change in position and sped up. “Oh, God, Cassie! Fuck! Yes!” “Ben! Ben! Oh, God, right there!” Ben’s grip on her hips had tightened so much that she would easily have bruises tomorrow. He started to kiss and nip at her neck, leaving marks for all to see. He moved his head up and kissed her hard. “Come for me, baby,” he told her against her lips. “Please, I don’t-argh!-I don’t think I can hold on much longer!” Cassie did as he commanded at came crumbling down. Ben followed just a few seconds after. He slowed down his movements as they started to ease up. He completely stopped and collapsed on top of her, breathing heavily. He hauled himself up and pulled out of her, disposed the condom on to the floor, and then proceeded to fall back beside her. He looked over at her and smiled at her flushed and sweaty naked body. “Come here,” he said huskily to her. She moved over to him and rested her head on his chest. He pulled the blankets up over them and kissed her head. “That was amazing,” he told her. Cassie lifted her head to look at him and said, “I mean…I guess you were okay.” Ben chuckled, then started to tickle her. She squealed and pleaded him to stop through her laughter. He finally did and pulled her up to him for a kiss. Just then, the sound of Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Night” started playing all throughout the house. Cassie giggled into the kiss and broke it, saying, “This song is pretty cheesy at the moment.” He agreed and got up out of the bed. He walked (naked, Cassie might add) into the living room and shut it completely off. He came back into the room and got back under the covers. Resting her head on his chest again, Cassie was quickly lulled to sleep by the sound of his heartbeat.

A bright light. That’s all she could see through her closed eyelids. It was disrupting her sleep. She pried her eyes open, daring to know why this was happening. It wasn’t the light she was focused on anymore, it was the unfamiliarity of the room she was in. She looked down to see the source of her warmth and she saw an arm draped over her waist, holding her tightly against a broad chest. She smiled as the memories came flooding back to her. I slept with him! Oh my God, it was amazing…best I’ve ever had. He was so gentle and caring, unlike other men. Oh, I think I’m falling, and falling hard, for him. I wonder if he feels the same? She was taken out of her thoughts when the breathing down the back of her neck turned into a groan. Ben buried his face in the back of Cassie’s neck to shield himself from the sun. She soon felt his hand rub light circles on her stomach, over the sheets. “Good morning,” he mumbled in a very deep and husky morning voice. Cassie smiled and asked, “How did you know I was up?” “If I can’t sleep with the bloody sun in my face, than neither can you.” She chuckled and felt him get up. He walked over to the window and closed the blinds, then padded back to the bed and re-wrapped his arms tightly around her and tangled their legs together. Cassie was on the verge of falling back to sleep, until she remembered work. Her eyes flew open to see that it was almost nine-thirty. She had to be there in half an hour. Ben’s soft snores told her that he was already back to sleep, so she swiftly unwrapped herself from his limbs and sat up on the edge of the bed. She felt a hand rest on her naked back, making her jump a little. She turned around to see Ben squinting at her. “Come back to bed,” he sleepily told her. “’s too early.” “I have to get to work,” she frowned. “Go in late,” he whined. “You’re the boss…please stay with me.” Cassie sighed and looked over at the clock. Goddamn this man! He’s got me under some sort of spell with the way he whines and begs me to stay…ugh! Fine! She slid back under the covers, making Ben grin like a chestier cat. She laid facing him this time. “Thank you,” he mumbled, and then kissed her nose. He rested his forehead next to hers and re-tangled there limbs together.