Lullaby

Chapter 30 - Love and Comfort

 I awoke warm and full of joy, I kept my eyes shut and just enjoyed the fact that Leo had his arm on my waist, the steady beat of his heart providing a sense of security that was well deserved. I breathed in and out slowly, inhaling his sweet yet musky man smell that literally drove me wild inside. I linked my legs over his and a big smile covered my face, I heard him grunt as he began to stir… cute! I opened my eyes to see a dazzling smile spread across his face

“Hey…”

“Hey there…” he breathed at me with a yawn

“Sleep well?”

“Incredible… especially since I can stay here and not have to sneak out” he winked, I ran a hand over his bare chest, it was smooth and soft to touch however it made me laugh as he shuddered

“Sorry that I fell asleep on you last night… were you going to say something?” he was silent for a while so I turned away and leant my head on his chest, hoping that I hadn’t offended him in any shape or form.

“Yeah, I did… but you were pretty much out of it, so it’s ok”

“Leo… tell me” I stared up at him again, eyes wide and pleading like a puppy, he moved under me and I shifted off him as he sat up. “Please?” I pleaded. He ran a hand through his messy hair and a slanted smile appeared on his face, he reached down and grabbed my hand… kissing it lightly in a gentleman like manner and then he finally spoke

“Jennifer Jones, last night… I… I told you I loved you” I think my heart at that point leapt up to my throat, I shoot up and sat in front of him, my eyes filled with tears that I allowed to crash down my face in a flood and hurry, my hand rushed up to my mouth as I let out a whimper that made Leo not only worry but let out a small chuckle “Is there something wrong?”

“No... No never… I just… I just feel so overwhelmed” I shook my head and closed my eyes… was this crazy? Were we wrong to feel this way?

“Is that a good way or…?” but I cut him off, leapt into his arms and kissed him full force on the lips, making our tongues dance with such fire, such passion… all else melted away, there was no one else… just me and him… but I needed it to stop… but why?  I pulled away

“Is this crazy?” I asked him

“Do you think it is?”

“A little… I mean… we still… barely know each other, yet I feel as though I belong to you… that I need to be with you…” more tears trickled down my face which he wiped away with his thumb

“Don’t cry my sweet, if everything made sense then there would be no need to question… and a life with full answers is just boring and dull, don’t you agree?” I gave him a soft smile in return “And I know what you mean… there is a bond between us, a bond that I myself cannot describe… maybe that’s why I always find you… why that when you are reborn… I can always find you”

“Please don’t talk about my soul… it’s confusing…” I laughed “But Leo… I love you too” My cheeks flushed a deep scarlet as I let those words slip my tongue, instantly wanting to take them back but also glad that I let them slip.

  He reached over to me, cupped the side of my face with his palm, leaned in and brushed my lips with his so tenderly… lightly breathing around its edges before he pushed into them with a deep and meaningful passion. I wrapped my arms around his neck and drew him in close, running my hands through his hair I felt his hands rub my thigh making me moan with pleasure at his intimate touch, I pulled back slightly and let out a tiny chuckle, Leo then began to kiss the lines of my neck which only made me laugh that little bit more before I tapped him on his stomach to make him stop and look at me