Stay With Me (Zak Bagans Story)

Part Five

Authors Note: I've been working on this on and off for a while now. I don't know for sure if this is going to be the end or I will be able to squeeze out one more part before the sequel, which is going to be called Forbidden Possession. Will have to see what the plot bunnies have in store. Will see later on today. But as of now, this is what I have. More to come.

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The Next Morning

The fog was heavy over her head as she was pulled out of her sleep. The morning sunlight was creeping in through the curtains. Lilly opened her eyes, blinking them to rid her sight from sleep and reached for her phone for the time and groaned when she saw that it was only 8:30 am.

Four hours of sleep was all she was getting no matter how hard she would try falling back to sleep was out of the question.

The memories from hours before flooded through her mind and her body. When she tried to move the stiffness in her legs made itself known. She was sore no doubt about it.

She maneuvered herself onto her back, dead weight of something that was draped across her lower section moved and it sent chills down her spine. She turned her head and came face to face with a sleeping Zak Bagans.

Lilly smiled.

It wasn't just a dream...a very intense dream. What they experienced, the fire burning passion was very much real. The aches and needs of completion as they stared into each other's eyes, not being able to control themselves once they tasted pure ecstasy.

She never felt this great before.

But there was a wondering thought of what will happen once he wakes up. Would their night of love making be just that? A one night stand? A night that would be with them...be with her for the rest of her life. Would he send her on her way? Should she save the disappointment and leave now while he slept?

She felt torn and conflicted, she wanted to stay but there was a small part of herself that pushed her to leave. The thought of having him tell her 'thank you for the wonderful time but it's time for you to leave,' was scary enough. She could have easily avoided those soon to be dreaded words if she never gotten herself into this situation, if only she listened to herself and left before she had the chance to give into her desires.

But she didn't and if this turned sideways, the consequences had to be accepted.

She eased herself out of his arms and sat up keeping the sheet close to her naked body. She looked around for her clothing, only finding her bra that hung on the lamp by her side of the bed. She chuckled snatching it up. She didn't remember tossing it there. In the heat of the moment all clothes came off last night as they made their way to the bed. Where the rest went...she hasn't the foggiest idea.

The touch was soft, feelings of warmth travelled up her spinal cord and than slowly made its way back down. She snapped her head to the right looking over her shoulder. She could see his blue eyes staring back at her.

Her chance to escape unnoticed was no longer an option.

"Leaving?" He asked, sleep still lingering.

Lilly looked away. "It crossed my mind."

Zak propped himself up on his elbow, passing a hand through his hair, smoothing out parts that stood up. He grabbed her hand and gave a gentle tug. "Will I see you again?"

His question sunk into her heart and it was enough to make any doubts that were swimming around inside her head disappear. She smiled as she looked at him again. "You do?"

"Of course I do." He said sitting up. He wrapped his arm around her bare shoulder and pulled her close. His lips brushed across her temple. "Will you stay with me?"

She could only nod her head when he kissed her lips. The kiss sent a shock wave of excitement through parts of her body setting fire to her wants and needs. It sent her hormones in a frenzy.

Before Zak could lean her back and take claim what he wanted, even in his dreams all he could think about was her and their night of love making. They were interrupted by the knock at the door.

He grumbled something and sighed loudly resting his forehead against hers. "I gotta get that..." He said as the knock came again this time a little louder.

"Okay." She muttered, her lips slightly numb from the growing intensity of his kisses.

Zak moved away from her, slipping on a pair of shorts he grabbed from his suitcase and went to answer the door.

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Lilly fell back against the mattress, a smile from ear to ear. Her thoughts of unwanted that plagued her from the moment she woke up was all for nothing. He still wanted to see her... She didn't understand why but at this moment she didn't care either.

She made haste to find her clothes which were located just on the other side of the bed and got dressed. Before any attempt at doing anything she must stop at home for a much needed hot shower. Calm the hormones and the aches in her body.

...

Zak was greeted with two sets of smiles. Nick and Aaron were ready to start the day and he was barely motivated. "What do you guys want?" He asked not amused but had a suspicion as to why they were here so early.

Nick looked at him with a questionable look. "We came to see if you were here or lying in a ditch somewhere. You didn't exactly answer our text last night."

"Yeah bro," Aaron said. "What happened to you? We were worried."

"Sorry guys I wasn't really in the right mind set." Zak apologized. "I had to clear my head..."

Nick could see through the holes in his story but didn't press the issue. There would be time for questions and scolding later. "We're going to go get something to eat, did you want to come with?"

Zak took a quick glance down at himself. "Uh sure, just give me a few minutes to get dressed and I'll meet you guys down in the lobby."

Nick and Aaron nodded but knew too well that his 'few minutes' meant longer. He had to after all perfect his hair.

"We'll see you down there." Nick said as Zak closed the door.

...

Aaron looked at his friend, a brow arching with curiosity. Something was up with the lead investigator, Zak is always ready first knowing that it takes a while to create his perfect hair style, they had interviews later that day and the preparations took some time.

Zak was barely dressed.

"I think he has a girl in there." Aaron stated simply with a shrug of his shoulders as the two of them started to make their way to the lobby. "I think he got lucky last night and that's why he didn't answer his phone."

Nick snickered under his breath. He rolled his eyes trying to be level headed. Though the thought did cross his mind. "We can't always assume Zak disappears just to get 'lucky.' He was pretty messed up over the whole Ashley thing."

"True, but since when does Zak answer the door looking like a slob?" Aaron asked, pointing out the obvious.

Nick laughed. "You noticed that too, huh?"

He nodded, stopping at the elevator. He pressed the down button on the wall. "I'm just saying..."

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Lilly was sitting on the edge of the bed when Zak returned. She could hear the muffles of their voices but she was unable to make out what was being said. Ease dropping was never a trait of hers.

But by the look in his eyes told her enough. "You gotta go..."

He nodded.

She looked down at the floor, hiding the disappointment that was visible in her own eyes. "Than I should probably go...."

Zak walked towards her and stopped in front of her. He reached down and grabbed a hold of her hands and gently pulled her to her feet. He wrapped his arm around her waist and placed his finger under her chin and tilted her head up so that their eyes locked onto each other. "I meant what I said, Lilly. Stay with me..."