The Baker

Chapter 23

SMUT!!

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Two weeks. Two weeks and she feels...good! She wasn't the most pleasnat person to be around when Ben and Jess told her that they were checking her into the rehab again, but she forgot how much it actually helps! Her only compromise was that Ben continue his work in the states, and even though he wasn't the most pleasant person to be around when she had told him that, he very reluctantly agreed. He called and texted her every single day, every chance that he could. He threatened her by saying he'd come home if she missed one of his calls. She didn't miss any. Jess, on the other hand, would visit her everyday after work. Cassie made her promise not to tell her parents about this, to which Jess agreed. Her paretns had enough to deal with at the moment. 

Today, Cassie was getting out. But today, Ben was coming home, or rather is home. Cassie wasn't expecting him until late tonight, but he and Jess arranged for him to be early to pick her up. So, as he was speed walking through his house, packing up a bag so he could stay at her place for a few days, Jess was helping Cassie pack her own bag for home. Jess was purposfully packing her stuff slowly to give Ben time to get here. Once she saw a text from him, simply stating "Here", she started packing quicker. Cassie gave her an odd look, but pushed it aside, as it was Jess. She was always odd.

"I'm going to go put your stuff in the car," she told Cassie. "I'll be back up in a minute." Jess left the room and Cassie started putting on her jacket. She sighed contently and thought about how she couldn't wait to see Ben tonight. Talking on the phone just is not enough. She doesn't know how she'll do this all the time, but hey, that's love for you.

She did one last inspection of the room, then picked up her purse, and turned around to the door. She froze. Is she seeing what she's really seeing right now?

"Hey, baby," Ben breathed. Cassie's reaction was immediate. She dropped her purse and ran up to him. Ben caught her when she jumped into his arms and started laughing. They hugged for a long while, and then finally kissed. In between kisses, Ben told her, "I love you," kiss, "you're beautiful," kiss, "and I just love you so much," kiss. Before he could pull back, Cassie caputred his lips again. When she eventually let him breath, she told him, "I love you, too. I missed you so much." "I missed you too, sweetheart."

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"Home sweet home," Cassie happily sighed as she walked through her door. Ben was right behind her with both their bags and smiling at her. She looked so much better since the last time he saw her. He still felt obligated to keep a very close eye on her, but he could tell she was much happier than before. 

Cassie kicked off her shoes, shrugged off her jacket, and started to yawn. "Why don't you go take a nap, love?" Ben suggested. "I'll order some take away, get out your favorite wine, and we'll cuddle up on the couch and watch some movies." That made her smile. Like a lot. It was such a cute and fluffy suggestion. "Sounds great! But I think I might take a shower first," she told him. Ben wiggled his eyebrows at her, while saying, "Well, I have been on a plane for the past seven hours. I think I might need one as well." Rolling her eyes, she told him, "Fine, but no funny buisness! I'm really tired and would rather get clean than dirty."

Ben didn't start any "funny business". He got in the shower with her and helped her wash up. He massaged her head when he put in the shampoo and gave her a back and leg rub with the body soap. He didn't think he would be able to contain himself when she bent over to shave her legs, but kept himself occupied by washing up. When they were both done, Cassie got in some comfortable clothes and got into bed, while Ben into some fresh clothes to go out in. He promised to be back in a few, but Cassie was already asleep by then. He lightly kissed her head, and then left to go get some Chinese take away.