Only You (Second Chances Series Book 1)

What the hell was I thinking...

I swear to god this woman is trying to kill me. I heard a crash and came running. And what do I find? Lily is on the ground, struggling with her tank top raised so that her narrow waist, big breasts, and beautiful nipples that I was just admiring in the other room are now on full display.

It takes me a minute to recover from the sight and I rush over to help her. My knuckles moving down the bare skin of her rib cage accompanied by being this close to her in her current state is enough to get movement in my pants.

After I get her shirt situated she brings her hand to her head and that's when I notice the small cut and large lump forming on her head. "Well shit. Can you stand? "

"Yes, I can stand. It's nothing." As she gets to her feet she sways a little and I grab her. "Let me help you. Where's the bathroom?"

"Right in there." She points to the door to the right. I guide her into the bathroom and make her sit on the closed toilet. I look around until I find a washcloth. I wet it with warm water and crouch down in front of her. I put one hand under her chin and lay the wet cloth on her forehead where the cut is. She winces. I pull back. "Sorry. The cut doesn't look deep but you have quite the goose egg forming. Do you have ice?" She just nods her head.

I go to the kitchen to get ice. I get back and she's in the same place I left her just staring down at her hands. I crouch down again and she won't look at me. "Lil, are you ok?" No response. "Lily." She finally looks up and our eyes lock on each other. Without saying a word or taking my eyes off her I place the ice on her lump. Her eyes close from the discomfort. I ask again. "Are you ok?"

"My head is killing me but I'll live." She takes the ice from me and holds it there. Neither of us moves. "Ollie-" I don't let her finish, I cup the back of her head and move in slowly, giving her time to tell me no. She doesn't.

My mouth is on hers and while I have every intention of starting slowly it doesn't work out that way. She grabs the front of my shirt and pulls me close. It's like we can't get close enough. My hands move to the hem of her shirt and I slowly start to lift it over her head. She lets me and then our mouths are connected again. I've dreamt about this moment for years and I want more. I move my lips down the side of her neck and to her breast. As I take her nipple into my mouth she suddenly pushes me away. "Stop! Oh my god." I immediately do as she says and I back away until I land on my rear against the wall behind me. She grabs her shirt and holds it to her chest, rocking back and forth, breathing heavily while one single tear falls down her cheek.

"Lily, I'm so sorry. I thought you wanted me-"

"I did. I do. I just can't. God, Ollie, I'm so sorry." I get up on my knees and I look her in the eyes. "Do not apologize to me. I'll be out in the living room while you get dressed. Try not to fall this time." That got a little smile out of her.

As I walk out to the living room I think to myself. What the hell were you thinking? I knew I needed to take it slow with her. I probably just ruined any chance of us having any kind of future together.

She comes out of her room in a pair of jeans and a light blue t-shirt. She's beautiful, as always. I walk up to her and push her hair back so I can see the lump on her head. I lean forward and gently kiss the spot. "You should put the ice back on that." I step back and give her space. She walks around me and towards the kitchen. "Can I get you something to drink?"

"No, I'm ok. Thank you." She stops and turns to me. "Lil, come sit with me." She walks past me and goes to the couch. I sit, but leave space between us, for both of our sakes.

"Lily, what happened last night and just now?" She's looking out the window and I wait her out. She finally turns and there's a sad look on her face. "Why are you here Oliver?"

"I was worried about you. I saw your reaction to me last night before you left and I wanted to check on you." I can't tell if she's getting ready to tell me to get out or if she's trying to come up with a lie. Either way, I know I'm not getting the truth.

"I'm fine. The alcohol just got to me. You add that to the fact that I had just been dumped. I just needed to get out of there." So a lie it is. I'll leave it alone for now but I have to know what just happened.

"Okay, so what was that?" I tilt my head towards the other room. She looks away again. "As I said, I was just dumped, I can't just jump into bed with someone."

"I'm not just someone, Lil."

"I know that. But you know what I mean." I still don't think I'm getting the whole story but I decide to leave it alone. For now. "How's the head? You should take some aspirin."

"I will."

I don't want to go but I can tell she's ready for me to get out of her house. So I stand up. She's slow to get up, so maybe she isn't ready for me to go. When she's finally standing in front of me I reach out and make her look at me again. I can't help it I rub my thumb against her bottom lip and I remember what she tastes like. Man, do I want to taste all of her. She holds her breath at my touch and I can tell she's just as affected as I am.

"Lily, I'm here if you need anything. Someone to talk to. Someone to help you get dressed or undressed since apparently that's difficult for you." She laughs. Actually laughs and the sound goes straight to my dick. It's the sexiest sound I've ever heard. I loved making her laugh back in the day. She did it all the time. It doesn't seem like she does a lot of it these days. That's something we'll have to work on.

I lean forward and kiss her forehead. "Goodbye, Lily. Call me anytime." I turn and let myself out.