Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ All Star Dreams (Ver. 3) ❯ Chapter Thirty ( Chapter 30 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

All-Star Dreams: Chapter Thirty
By Bekka Mouri-Hibiki
© Bekka Mouri-Hibiki 2007




Branslav dialed Robert's number, excited about the game. The Supernovas won by twenty points. The plays had worked out perfectly and Branslav hoped the rest of the trip would go just as well. He put the phone to his ear and listened to Robert's phone ring without being answered.




He frowned slightly, snapped his phone closed then re-opened it to dial the number again. Daniel walked over from where he had been talking to Tremain and sat down. “ Who're you calling man? “ He asked.




“ Robert, “ Branslav answered as Robert answered his phone. “ Why didn't you answer when I called a minute ago? “




“ I left my phone on the kitchen table and had to get it, “ Robert replied, his voice a little above a whisper. “ What's up? “




“ Did you watch the game? “ Branslav asked. “ Did Betty watch it? “




“ Yeah. She watched it. I fell asleep so I didn't see all of it but I saw the last half, “ Robert said. " You guys did good. I'm impressed. "




“ I told you, " Branslav smiled. “ It was the first time we've ever beat the Presidios on this court. “




“ I know, “ Robert replied back but didn't raise his voice.




“ Okay, “ Branslav said. “ What did she think? “




“ She was pretty happy for you, “ Robert replied.




Branslav felt his smile grow wider, " Really? "




“ Yeah, " Robert replied. “ She said she was. "




“ Good, " Branslav said. " She can watch tomorrow and be happy again when we win that game. “




“ We'll watch what we can. We have to get to sleep early so we can be ready for the TV thing Wednesday morning, “ Robert told Branslav.




“ Then record what you can't watch, “ Branslav said.




“ I will. I will, “ Robert responded.




“ Why are you talking so quietly? “ Branslav found Robert's hushed tone a little suspicious.




“ Because Betty's sleeping in the other room and I don't want to wake her up, “ Robert replied. “ You know this place is small. “




“ That's true. Hey, I need to get changed so we can load up the bus, “ Branslav said. “ Tell Betty I called when she wakes up. “




“ I will, “ Robert said.




“ Bye, “ Branslav replied and snapped the phone shut. He glanced at Daniel. “ She watched. “




“ Well you were worried about nothing “ Daniel said.




Branslav looked at the floor, “ I feel kind of foolish that I thought she wouldn't. "




“ You were just anxious, “ Daniel patted him on the back. “ I don't think she'd say she'd watch then not do it. “




“ True, “ Branslav pointed at the floor. “ Do you know that this team has never beat the Presidios in this arena? “




“ I know. I know, “ Daniel put his hands up. “ I know we've never won here. “




“ Then you understand how important it was for her to see tonight, “ Branslav pointed at Daniel.




“ Yeah. Yeah man. And tomorrow, she can watch us beat the Gold Miners, “ Daniel kept his hands up. “ She can watch that too. “




“ Maybe not, “ Branslav sighed. “ She has to go to bed early tomorrow. “




“ How come? “ Daniel furrowed his brow.




“ Oh, “ Branslav looked at him. “ I didn't tell you. She's got a TV interview with 'Hello America'. “




“ Really? That's amazing, “ Daniel sounded a little excited. “ They're the number one morning show right now. You have to be really popular to get on there. “




“ Yeah, “ Branslav nodded. “ Robert said he'd record it for me. “




The locker room became totally quiet and Branslav looked towards the door. The only times the others got dead quiet was either when Martin walked in or Coach Sweet came in looking pissed off. Martin and Coach Sweet both were in there, heading right for Branslav and Daniel. “ Boys, “ Martin said when he was about halfway to them.




“ Yes? “ Branslav arched an eyebrow as the two men came to a stop in front of them.




Martin glanced at Coach Sweet then looked at Branslav again, “ Those plays worked well. I must say I'm impressed. “




Branslav arched his eyebrow again. Martin didn't sound very sincere but he would take what he could get considering it was Martin. “ Thank you. May we use those play again tomorrow night? “




“ No, “ Coach Sweet said. “ I have a few ideas of my own for tomorrow but yours did work quite well. I'll let you try them again some time. “




“ But they work. Why can't we use them tomorrow? “ Branslav furrowed his brow.




“ Because I have some things I want to try, “ Coach Sweet said. “ Just calm down. You'll get another chance. “




Branslav narrowed his eyes but didn't say anything. Daniel looked at him but said nothing when he saw the look on his face. Martin turned and looked at the others, “ You all hurry up and get dressed. We have to get the things packed on the bus. “





**




Robert stared at his phone. Branslav sounded so happy that Betty had watched him play and she had said she was excited that the Supernovas had won. He hadn't quite believed her because she didn't sound like she was happy at all. He didn't press the issue, taking her word for it even though she looked like something was bothering her.




He set the phone down on the coffee table and walked back over to the bedroom. Betty was asleep so he just stood in the doorway and watched her. He thought about how weird things had become. It was like Betty had completely shut down on him after he had kissed her cheek. After he had brought her the snacks, they had watched the game in silence.




He had made comments on how the game was going but she would just nod in response to him, not really speaking at all. She had hardly even looked at him while he was in the room. He wondered what was going on but didn't bring it up. He knew he'd feel pretty foolish if he was just imagining things.




He moved silently into the room, his eyes still fixed on Betty as he approached. He couldn't help but stare at her as she slept, he found her so beautiful but it wasn't just her looks that attracted him. It touched him deeply that she had taken to time to care about his problems when she barely knew him. He knew better than to read too much into it, knowing she was just being kind to someone in pain.




He lifted his right hand to brush his fingers lightly across her cheek then stopped himself. He was pretty sure it would look bad to her if she woke up to find him standing over her in the near dark. He longed to touch her though, recalling how soft her skin had felt against his after he had caught her. He shivered inwardly, remembering how it felt to have her body so close to his.




He looked at her a little longer, not sure if he could resist the urge to touch her for much longer. She let out a sigh in her sleep, a gentle sound that stabbed at him like a hot poker. He licked his dry lips, wondering how she would react if he kissed her and where it would lead. He had a pretty good idea, the mental imagery nearly making his lose all resolve.




~Get a hold of yourself, Hughes. You're losing it, ~ Robert shut his eyes as he clenched his hands at his side as he tried to control himself. ~Don't do anything stupid just because you want her. ~




He stood there for a long time, his eyes shut and telling himself to just get out of the room. His feet finally obeyed and he turned towards the door, opening his eyes when he was fully turned away from Betty. He headed to the doorway, stopping as he took on last glance at her over his shoulder then continued on to the living room. He walked back to the couch, deciding to lay down.




He couldn't really think of anything else to do but try to sleep. He stopped just short of his makeshift bed, taking off his pants then his shirt. He threw them over his gym bag before sitting down on the edge. He stared at Betty's door but willed himself to stay put unless she needed him for anything.




He finally lay down, pulling the blanket over him. He stared at the ceiling for a bit then shut his eyes, hoping he would be able to rest in spite of the way he felt. ~How much longer can I go on like this? ~ He thought to himself. ~Something's got to give, for better or worse. ~





**




Branslav was helping load the equipment onto the bus when he saw Martin lingering in a corner of the parking garage. He was on his cell phone and Coach Sweet was with him. Branslav kept his eyes on him as he picked a suitcase and went to put it in the cargo bay. “ Watch it man, “ Daniel said.




Branslav looked and found that Daniel had gotten in front of him. “ What have I told you about walking in front of me when I'm loading? “




“ You were taking your time so I thought I'd slip in, “ Daniel said. “ What are you looking at anyway? “




“ Coach Sweet and Martin. Martin's on the phone, “ Branslav muttered as he glanced towards the two men. He grabbed a couple of bags and tossed them into the cargo bay. He looked and saw there wasn't much left to pack. “ Come with me onto the bus so we can talk. I don't want to say anything in front of the others. “




Daniel nodded, “ Oh. Okay. “




They got onto the bus, heading for the back seats. Branslav sat down and Daniel sat next to him. He kept an eye on the front of the bus as he spoke. “ I overheard Martin talking to the blackmailer before the game. “




“ Really? Did you get any more clues? Did you hear anything important? “ Daniel's eyes were wide.




“ Not really but whatever the blackmailer has it must be important because Martin was really worked up over it. He was telling the blackmailer to wait until we got back to Reno to get the money and not to give the information to the league after he was paid off, “ Branslav said quietly.




“ But what do you think he did? I mean, it involves the team. I could understand if it were with his publishing business but what does it have to do with us? “ Daniel asked.




“ I don't know, “ Branslav shook his head. “ Whatever it is, it's big. “




“ Obviously, “ Daniel said.




Just then, the other team members started getting on the bus. Branslav glanced at Daniel, “ I will let you know if I figure anything out. “




“ Okay, “ Daniel nodded.




**




Robert roused a bit when he heard a noise coming from Betty's room. He listened closer and realized he was only hearing one crutch instead of two. He figured that maybe she was just going to the bathroom since she was only using one and it wasn't that far from her room. Since she had made it to the front door earlier in the evening, he was pretty sure she was going to make it to the bathroom just fine.




~She probably doesn't want my help anyway, ~ He thought. ~She would have called me if she did. ~




He continued to listen but the dull thud of her crutch didn't sound like she heading for the bathroom at all. Instead, it seemed to be getting closer to the living room. He kept his eyes closed, thinking maybe she was just heading for the kitchen for a drink. That didn't really make sense to him though since she had a water glass in the bathroom.




His question of her destination was soon answered when he heard her approach him. He tried to remain completely still as he waited to find out what she was doing. He heard her robe rustle as she sat down and then set the crutch on the floor. He recalled there being a chair that matched the sofa just an arm's length away.




Tense moments passed as he listened to her breathe. She was so close, he could smell her. She still smelled as good as she had when she had gotten out of the shower though the scent had diffused a bit. He was still not sure what she was doing but decided she was just looking at him like he had looked at her.




Goosebumps rose on his flesh, the thought affecting him more than a little bit. When he had looked in on her, he had wanted to touch her, to kiss her and so much more. A gasp escaped his lips involuntarily, pretty sure Betty would see through his act. She didn't make a sound and he decided she hadn't suspected anything.




A moment later, he heard her robe rustle as she stood up then the sound of her picking up her crutch. He listened as she crutched back to her room, not sure what to do next. He wanted to get up and go to her, act concerned that she had been up just so he could see her. ~ But if I go, I might scare her... ~ He reasoned with himself. Considering how awkward things had been all day, he wasn't sure if he could face another uncomfortable situation.




He opened his eyes slowly, sighing. He looked at the ceiling for a few minutes then decided to just go ahead and get up to face what ever was going to happen. Perhaps showing concern for her would help her get over being wary of him and not be as bad as he imagined. He sat up, looking towards the bedroom door before getting to his feet and grabbing his clothes.




He pulled on his jeans then his shirt before walking to the door, taking a deep breath to steady his nerves. Though it wasn't far from the living room, it felt like a thousand miles to him. He stopped just short of the doorway, surprised to see Betty sitting up on the edge of the bed with her bedside lamp on. She had taken off her robe, the white lace trim of her black camisole standing out in the soft white light of the lamp.




He felt like his voice was stuck in his throat as he tried to make some kind of noise to let her know he was there. He couldn't make his voice come though so he just gazed at her as she stared at the floor. He watched her breathe, her chest gently rising and falling with each breath. His eyes fixed on her breasts, a phantom memory of their feel tingling across his skin.




He yearned to touch her again, to feel her flesh on his as he held her close. Something about her had awakened feelings in him that he hadn't let himself feel in a long time. He tried to push the feelings down, reminding himself he was just there to make sure Betty was okay. He took a breath, hoping his voice would come out of hiding.




" Hey, " He finally rasped. The sound was so low and rough, he almost didn't recognize his own voice.




Betty startled as she turned to look at him. She wondered how long he had been standing in the doorway and if he knew where she had just been. " Why are you up? "




Robert took another breath, " I heard you moving around. I just want to make sure you made it back to the bed. "




Betty nodded. ~He knew I was out there, ~ The thought passed through her mind. She stammered then said, " I did. Thank you. "



" No problem, " Robert put his hands up. " Do you need anything since I'm up? "




Betty started to shake her head but stopped. She felt like she needed something but she just wasn't for sure what. She glanced at the bed and sighed, " I can't sleep. "




" How come? " Robert asked as he leaned against the door jamb.




" I don't know, " Betty sighed. She knew why but she just didn't want to tell him. Her emotions were a mess and he was the cause of it. Just having him in the doorway was too close for her to think straight.




Robert looked at the floor then at Betty again, " Well I can't sleep either. Do you want me to sit up with you until you do go to sleep? "




" You don't have to, " Betty started. She knew having him in the room would just make it worse. Even with him at the door, her heart was pounding in her head and her mouth was going dry.




" I want to, " Robert cut her off. He sighed, " Truthfully, I'll just lay out there worrying about you if I know you're in here and not sleeping. "




Betty furrowed her brow, " You would? "




" Yeah, " Robert nodded. He pointed to the robe draped chair next to the bedside table. " I'll just sit in that chair and I'll stay until you go to sleep. Is that alright? "




Betty thought about it and her heart beat a little faster. She didn't want to tell him 'no', afraid he would take it a rejection. She tried to steady her nerves then sighed, " I guess so. "




Robert took a deep breath to steel himself before walking into the room. He approached the chair, focusing on it. He got to it and sat down, staring across the room, trying not to look at Betty. He knew he couldn't look at her, not the way he felt.




Silence flooded the room, the only sound being their breathing. Betty then took a sharp breath, startling Robert. He glanced at her, finding she wasn't looking at him but off to the side. She was biting her lip like she was trying to say something.




He waited for her to speak, holding his breath as he wondered what she was about to say. Finally, she glanced at him then looked away again. She sighed, " About what happened earlier... I've been thinking about it. "




" You scared me when you fell, " Robert replied. " It was my fault. I didn't realize I had moved so far back. "




" I'm not talking the fall, " Betty said. " I'm talking about after. "




A shiver ran through Robert, causing him to take a sharp breath. He let it out, " Sorry. Someone just walked over my grave. What about what happened after you fell? "




" I've... " Betty stammered. It took everything she had to say the words. " I've been thinking about it and it's left me with some questions. "




Robert was pretty sure what part she was talking about. He had not been able to fight off arousal and she had discovered the mess he was in. Though she hadn't said anything at the time, he knew she probably knew why he had been in such a state. He had tried pretend it was nothing but obviously had done a poor job of it.




" Robert? " Betty looked at him. She was worried because he hadn't said anything. She was afraid she had offended him or treaded on forbidden ground by asking about it. " Did you hear me? "




" Yeah, " Robert nodded. He gave her a sideways glance, " I did. "




Betty looked away again. Her voice trembled as she spoke, " I need to know the answers to the questions I have because I can only come up with one on my own. "




" So what are the questions? " Robert felt like the words were coming from somewhere else, like someone else was using his voice to speak. He had a pretty good idea of what the questions were though he didn't know how she'd take the answers.




Betty curled her fingers against the bed, clenching her top sheet in her hands. She looked at the floor then at the window before looking straight at Robert again. She took a deep breath, summoning the courage she needed to say the words. Her voice was barely a trembling whisper as she said, " Robert... Do you want me? "




Robert looked at her, his mind reeling from the question because he had never expected her to ask him flat out. He shut his eyes and nodded slowly, " Yeah. I do but I can't have you. "




" How come you can't? " Betty asked.




Robert thought about it then sighed, " Because I can't take you from Branslav. "




" I don't belong to him Robert, " Betty said quietly. She looked away, " I don't think I want to be with him after all. I had these ideas about him... "




" And they were all wrong, " Robert finished her sentence for her without thinking. They had talked about it so he had a good idea of what she was going to say. " You said that already. "




Betty frowned then nodded, " Yeah. I did, didn't I? "




" Then why haven't you told him that you don't want to be with him? " Robert asked.




Betty shut her eyes and sighed, " I don't know how. "




Robert furrowed his brow then recalled Betty had never been kissed before he came along. He had ascertained she was an innocent then but the realization washed over him again. " Haven't you ever had to tell a guy to go away? " He asked.




" No, " Betty shook her head. " He's the first guy that's ever been remotely interested in me. "




" Oh, " He muttered. It surprised him a bit since he thought she was so beautiful. He figured lots of guys would have been after her. He sensed that she had hidden herself away from attention for some reason but dared not to ask her why.




~She'll tell me in time, ~ The thought slipped across his mind. He recalled what a touchy subject her father was and decided it had something to do with him. It had to have because of the way she acted whenever he was mentioned. Just by the way she acted at his mention, he was certain he had been abusive but to what extent he dared not to fathom.




Betty sighed, " I haven't got the first clue what to say to him. "




" You just tell him how you feel, " Robert replied.




" But I don't want to hurt him, " Betty shook her head. The last thing she wanted to do was hurt anyone's feelings, especially Branslav. He had been so nice and she didn't want to seem ungrateful.




" It will hurt him more if you let things get any further, " Robert pointed out. " You just tell why you don't like him and let him down easy. "




Betty thought for a moment then shut her eyes, " But what if he doesn't get the message? "




" You'll have to get him to understand, " Robert said. " Look. I know the guy. He's a little dense but if you tell him exactly why, he'll understand. "




Betty sighed, " I'll try. When do you think I should do it? "




" When he gets back from the road, " Robert said. " These things are better handled face to face. "




" Should I do it at the game Saturday? " Betty asked. " He wants me to come to it. "




Robert thought it over then nodded, " Yeah. But save it for after the game. "




Betty nodded once, " Okay. That sound best. "




Silence again fell over them but Robert soon broke it. " You said you had questions for me but you only asked one. Is there anything else you want to know? "




Betty looked at the floor then nodded, " Were you awake when I was out there? "




Robert almost lied, wanting to say he was asleep and hadn't known she was there but he didn't want to be untruthful to her. He sighed, " Yeah. I woke up when I heard you crutching around. I was afraid you'd hurt yourself so I kept an ear out for you. "




" I see, " Betty said. " So you know I was out there? "




" Yeah I did, " Robert said. He arched an eyebrow and glanced her way, " Do you care to tell me why you came out there? "




" I just... I just wanted to watch you sleep, " Betty muttered. She couldn't think of anything but the truth to tell him.




Robert felt a smile tug at the corner of his mouth, " Oh. "




Betty played with the sheet in her fingers then looked at him again, " When you kissed me earlier... "




" I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable, " Robert shook his head. " I just couldn't help myself. "




" Oh, " Betty bit her lip and looked towards the bedroom door. She then looked at the floor before looking towards Robert again, " Do you still want to kiss me? "




Robert stopped himself from saying he wanted to much more than kiss her. He wanted to live out all the visions that had tormented him and then some. He recalled how their first kiss had ended and felt the need to ask, " Yeah I do but are you going to push me away like the first time? "




Betty looked at the floor, " You surprised me that's all. I panicked. "




Robert arched an eyebrow. " If I kiss you right now, you won't push me away? "




Betty shook her head, her cheeks coloring in the dim light, " I won't. "




Robert stood up slowly, hoping he wasn't dreaming. He walked to her, looking down into her face as she looked up at him. She looked beautiful in the dim light, so timid though she had invited him to kiss her. He reached out with his right hand and brushed the back of his fingers along her cheek.




Betty let out a shuddering breath from the contact as she leaned into his touch. He then turned his hand so he could cradle the side of her face in his palm. He buried his fingertips in her hair as she pressed into his hand. She was savoring the way his hand felt on her face though he could feel her trembling.




" Are you nervous? " He whispered, his tone husky.




" A little, " Betty replied. She was actually was more than a little nervous but she didn't want to make Robert think she was scared.




He chuckled as he got on his knees in front of her, " It's just a kiss. I won't do anything else, I swear. Are you ready? "




Betty swallowed, " Yeah. "




Robert brought his left hand up, placing it on the other side of her face. He stroked her cheeks with his thumbs as he moved closer. He shivered inwardly when he felt her breath on his lips, the fire in his veins surging to a higher level. His skin tingled with the heat that threatened to burn him up from the inside but he was determined to control himself.




He shut his eyes as their lips touched, the sensation enough to make his already pounding heart thunder in his ears. He sucked at her lips gently, being sure not to move too swiftly. She yielded to him but didn't return the kiss right away. He pulled away with a sigh, " I guess you weren't ready. "




Betty put her hands on his forearms, locking eyes with him before she silently moved forward and took his lips in hers. She shyly mimicked the way he had kissed her as she gripped his arms, her hands trembling. She was unsure she was doing it right until he started to return the kiss, gasping against his mouth when he flicked her lips with his tongue. He deepened the kiss, probing her tongue with his until she responded by probing back with increasing confidence.




They continued until Robert had to pull away for air, gasping as he moved back. He smiled at Betty as he caught his breath, " Wow. You catch on fast. "




Betty blushed, " I guess I did it right? "




" Oh yeah, " Robert nodded. " You're a natural. "




" Thank you, " Betty muttered then let out a surprised squeak when Robert seized her lips again. He kissed her fiercely, the shock of the action making her dig her fingers into his flesh. Once the surprise wore off, she returned his kisses with as much intensity as she could muster as he assaulted her lips. Again they broke for air, her eyes wide as she stared at Robert.




He panted for air as he moved his hands from her face to her shoulders, " I couldn't help myself baby. I didn't mean to frighten you. "




" It's okay, " Betty gasped. She let go of his forearms slowly before grabbing the top sheet again. " You didn't scare me. "




Robert sighed as he stared at Betty's flushed face, " You look so good right now, honey. "




Betty gripped the sheet tighter as she looked at him with a serious yet imploring expression. She summoned up her courage again, " Do you want me? "



She had asked him the question already but he had a much different answer. His first answer had been uttered before knowing her true feelings about Branslav. In light of her admission, he wanted to tell her just how badly he wanted her but decided to keep it simple. He leaned in, kissing her lips lightly before whispering against them " I want you so bad it hurts. "




" I want you too, " Betty's breath tickled his lips again. She knew there was no going back after saying it but she didn't care. She wanted to tell him how she really felt, no matter the outcome.




" Really? " He felt her lips feather against his as he spoke. He didn't want to get to far from them for he wanted to ravish her mouth once more. He tried to control himself but was slowly losing the battle with each breath.




" Yeah, " Betty murmured. " I've felt this pull towards you ever since we met again. It's getting harder and harder to ignore. "




Robert chuckled as he moved back to look into Betty's eyes, " I feel the same way baby. "




Betty didn't get a chance to answer because Robert kissed her deeply once more, rubbing her shoulders as he did so...




**




Branslav woke with a start when the bus lurched to a stop. He squinted in the bright lights of the truck stop then again when the interior lights of the bus were switched on. Coach Sweet stood at the front, glaring at everyone. " Everyone up. We have to get gas so go do whatever you need to do and be back on the bus in thirty minutes. "




Daniel growled and looked out the window, " Where are we anyway? "




Branslav shrugged as he looked at his watch, " I don't know. I know we left the arena almost three hours ago. "




Daniel got up slowly, " I guess it's a good thing. I really have to take a piss. "




" Same here, " Branslav got up. " Maybe we can pick some stuff up to eat later for breakfast too. "




Daniel smiled, " Yeah. We should see if they have bear claws. "




Branslav furrowed his brow, " I meant good stuff not junk. "




Daniel laughed, " It's a truck stop man. All they have is junk. "




" We'll see, " Branslav sighed and followed Daniel out into the aisle. They waited patiently as the other players filed off the bus and walked towards the truck stop's store. When the small group hit the store, they spread out.




Branslav and Daniel got to the restrooms first then headed for the aisles once they were finished. They wandered the aisles, each of them looking for something that suited their tastes. Branslav had tried in vain for two years to get Daniel to eat less junk foods but had made little progress. Each time Daniel picked up something unsatisfactory, he give him a sideway glance.




Daniel growled, " Man. Would you just give it a rest? I'll burn it off when we practice. "




" You'll mess yourself up putting that stuff in your system, " Branslav said. He had learned the hard way early in his career, waking up most mornings feeling like an old man because he had binged of junk under the same excuse. " You need wholesome food. ".




" I'm not awake enough for one of you lectures, " Daniel rolled his eyes. " Let me just get what I want to get and you get what you want to get, okay? "




" Okay but don't whine when you feel like shit tomorrow morning, " Branslav muttered. They got what they each wanted then headed for the register. As they walked towards it, Branslav reached for his wallet and found he didn't have it. " Fuck. "




" What? " Daniel asked.




" I don't have my money, " Branslav said. " My wallet must have fallen out on the bus. "




Daniel put out his right hand, " I'll hold your stuff while you go check. "




" Okay, " Branslav handed his snacks to Daniel and walked out the door. He got to the bus just in time to hear Coach Sweet yelling at someone. " No. Martin said for you to find out. That's why he sent you back. "




When no answer came, Branslav realized Coach Sweet was on the phone with someone. He glanced around to make sure no one else was coming then trotted back to the store, Daniel waiting for him next to the register. " Did you find your wallet? " He asked.




" No. I couldn't get on the bus, " Branslav said quietly. " Coach Sweet's on the phone with someone and I think it's about the thing. "




Daniel looked confused for a moment then furrowed his brow, " That thing? "




Branslav nodded his head, " Yeah. "




Daniel sighed, " Okay. Alright. I'll just pay for your rabbit food and you can give me the money when we get back on the bus. "




" Okay, " Branslav said.




Daniel frowned, " I wonder what the Hell is going on. "




" You and me both, " Branslav sighed. " I'm just glad I wasn't caught. "




" Me too, " Daniel agreed.




**




(18 or older graphic stuff starts now. Skip it if you want. It'll get recapped in the next chapter anyway)




Robert pulled back for air, his body pulsing with heat and lust. He took his hands off of Betty and shook her arms loose. She furrowed her brow in confusion as he pulled off his shirt, tossing it in the floor. She stared at him for a second then glanced away, blushing.



Though they had just been involved in some heavy making out, she was still shy. Her bashfulness made Robert let out a husky chuckle, finding it very endearing and amusing at the same time. He took her chin in his right hand, gently guiding her so she was facing him again. “ I told you it's okay to look. I don't mind if you touch either, “ He murmured as he looked into her eyes.




Betty still felt a little shy then redirected her gaze to his chest. She brought her hands up, shyly brushing her fingertips across his collarbone. Robert let out a low sigh as she got a little braver, rubbing the palms of her hands against his upper chest. She had never touched a man before and morbid curiosity urged forward.




Robert watched as she pressed her palms against him a little more, the feel of her more direct caresses stoking his fire even more. He didn't want to rush her though or get his hopes up to high. He knew there was a pretty good chance she would get frightened and back out since she was so inexperienced. He decided wouldn't force her to go any further than she wanted.




Betty couldn't help herself as she gently fondled Robert. His skin was so soft and warm, his hair tickling the palms of her hands. She could believe how the ridges of his muscles felt under her fingers. It was fascinating, the combination of hardness and softness.




She let her fingers follow the lines of his muscles along with her eyes. She had seen many pictures of guys in such great shape but to have her hands on one made her feel like she was in a dream. She didn't feel brave enough to let her hands stray past his chest though. The only place she had left to go was downward and she didn't think she could stand it if she did go there.



He gasped when the heels of her hands brushed against his nipples. She rubbed them a little more but he stopped her by putting his right forearm across her wrists. “ That's enough. You'll get yourself into trouble if you keep that up. “



Betty blushed, “ Sorry. “




Robert smiled as he put his hands on her shoulders, “ Don't be. “




Betty looked a bit unsure then asked, " What now? "




Robert looked her in the eyes, " Lay down. "




Betty nodded and eased into the bed slowly, laying back against the pillows She watched Robert as he mounted the bed and straddled her legs. He moved over her, placing his hands on either side of her. He sighed as he held himself over her, " Damn it baby... you're so beautiful. "




Betty took a sharp breath when he leaned down and took her lips in his again. She shut her eyes as he plundered her mouth again, her hands going to his waist. He gently probed her mouth with his tongue as she responded. His hands roamed all over her stomach, his caresses getting progressively higher until his hands rested on the sides of her breasts with the camisole between them.



Robert smiled against her mouth, something coming to his mind. She gasped when he flicked his thumbs across her nipples, her fingers digging into his sides as he made slow circles around them. He wasn't using much pressure but her reaction spoke volumes. He wanted to see the look on her face and he needed air so he pulled away, looking down at her.




Her eyes were shut, her mouth open as she made little noises in her throat. He could tell she was completely lost in the sensations he was causing. He moved his hands so he was rubbing her with the palms of his hands, another sharp gasp escaping her lips. Her eyes opened when he removed his hands from her, his goal being the hem of the camisole.





He slid his hand under the hem of the camisole his eyes locked with Betty's the whole time. She made no motion to stop him but she looked apprehensive. He started with her stomach again, letting her get used to the feel of his skin on hers. She gasped when he touched her breast again but still made no motion to stop him.




Betty let her head fall back, letting out little sharp noises as Robert fondled her. She had never felt anything like it in her life. He moved slowly as if he were trying to memorize every bit of flesh, her warmth and each reaction. She pressed into his touch, wanting more.




Robert stopped, leaning down to kiss her neck. He kissed his way to her left ear, nipping at the lobe before whispering, “ Let me see them. “




Betty shivered, knowing what he was requesting to see. He took his hands out of her camisole as she hooked her fingers in the hem of the shirt. Robert sat back to give room to take it off, watching with anticipation. She felt her cheeks get warm as she started to pull the garment off slowly, hesitating after she had exposed her stomach.




" You're killing me, " He murmured when she didn't proceed. He didn't know if she was moving slow to tease him or if she was scared. He sighed and gave her a gentle smile when he realized the latter assumption had to be correct. " Don't be afraid. "




Betty bit her lip then finished removing her top. Robert couldn't help but stare once she was bared to him. Her breasts were just a beautiful as they had looked in the mirror. They were perfectly shaped like they had been sculpted by an artist, the sight of them taking his breath away. She dropped the camisole in the floor then moved to put her arms up to shield herself from his intent gaze but he stopped her with his hands.




He leaned forward, kissing her deeply again. “ Damn it Betty, “ He muttered against her mouth. “ You're so beautiful. Don't hide it. “




Betty gasped as Robert kissed his way from her mouth to her throat, nibbling at the flesh there before dipping his head even lower. He slowly pushed her back down to the pillows easing his body back towards hers. He trailed nibbles and kisses down her chest, everything in easy reach since she was propped up. She gasped when he took her right nipple into his mouth, sucking at it gently.




He brought his right hand up and massaged her left breast, eliciting more husky moans from her as her body twitched beneath him. He rose up, leaning down to suck at the nipple he had neglected. He felt like he was dreaming, not expecting Betty to let him go so far so soon. If he was dreaming, he didn't want to wake up.




He slid his left hand down her body, gliding it over her lower stomach. She bucked a little when his fingers found her mound of Venus. Though her shorts and underwear were between his fingers and her, she trembled as though he had touched her directly. He slid his hand to her upper thigh, the heat coming from between her legs only feeding his own fire more.




He slid his hand higher slowly, a hard shiver rocking Betty when he brushed her secret place again. He pulled away from her chest to look at her. She was a beautiful mess. Her hair tousled, her eyes closed, lips swollen from kisses, her nipples hard and puckered from the treatment they had received... the perfect picture of a woman drowning in ecstasy.




From what Robert could see, the only thing left to do was make love to her. He ran a hand through her hair, easing her head so she was facing him. His body was screaming for satisfaction but he had to ask her. He had to give her chance to back out in case she was scared.



“ Honey? “ He murmured. “ Open your eyes. “




Betty's eyes fluttered open, her dilated eyes locking with Robert's, “ Huh? “




“ I have to have you, “ Robert whispered. “ Are you ready to do this? Are you ready for me? “




Betty tried to think, her mind going crazy and her body pulsing with a need for something more. She wanted to see what else Robert could do, consequences be damned. She had thought she would be more afraid when the time came but she wasn't. Instead, she was more willing and eager than she ever thought she'd be.




She nodded, “ I think so. Just be gentle. You're... “




" I know " Robert said. He quirked his mouth, “ You're my first virgin so I'll try to be anyway. “




Betty looked a little confused when he climbed off of her. “ Where are you going? “




“ I have to get something, “ Robert said. “ Sit tight. “




Betty watched him leave the room, walking gingerly but quickly as he fled to the living room. Her heart pounded in her ears as she waited, her body pricking with heat that seemed to come from somewhere deep within her. She almost couldn't believe they were about to be together in a way she had only dreamed about for so long. It had been nothing like any of her fantasies but she didn't care.




She caught her breath when he walked back into the room, his hungry intense stared fixed on her. He was unzipping his jeans as he came in, a black foil packet hanging from the corner of his mouth. Betty watched as he pushed off his pants and stepped out of them before coming to the bed. She stared at the bulging front of his boxers then looked away, blushing when she realized she was staring at him a little too much.




Robert let out a husky chuckle but said nothing. Her shyness was so amusing to him. He had never met anyone so bashful and he certainly didn't expect it from someone who had written some of the steamiest sex scenes he had ever read in his life. He took the packet out of the corner of his mouth and set it on the nightstand when he realized she looked a bit scared, “ Do you still want to do this? “




Betty stopped to think. He was giving her another chance to back out. She had thought she had reached the point of no return but he was giving her another out if she wanted it. ~Am I really ready to do this? ~ She asked herself, the fear that had been missing before starting to creep into her mind.



Robert felt his heart sink a little when he saw doubt flicker across Betty's face. He had been afraid she would get scared and back out at the last minute. He had tried to prepare himself for it but it was still a crushing blow. “ You have to be sure, “ He said but tried not to sound pressing.





Betty bit her lip, “ Can we play around a little more? “




Robert nodded though he didn't know how much longer he could hold out. “ Of course. "




Betty watched as Robert mounted the bed again but to her side instead of getting on top of her. He leaned down, taking her lips in another deep kiss. He put his right hand on her stomach, sliding it under the waistband of her shorts then lower. She gasped against his mouth when he rubbed her through her panties.




He sighed when he felt how wet she was, her moisture soaking the fabric that covered her entrance. He rubbed her there until her hips bucked with his stroking. He pulled away from her as he pushed the soaked fabric aside, touching her directly. She gasped as he rubbed her, letting out a cry when he found her jewel.




Betty gasped for air, her body awash with pleasure. Robert leaned down, sucking at her right breast as he fingered her. She let out a low moan when he pulled away after a few moments. “ Let me take your shorts off honey, “ Robert murmured.




Betty nodded as she opened her eyes and Robert hooked his fingers in the waistband. He managed to get her panties as well. “ Lift up some, “ He murmured. She complied the best she could considering the shape her ankle was in.





Robert slid the garments down her legs, tossing them into the floor once they were off. He grabbed her left hand as she brought it up to cover herself. “ Don't be so shy, “ He told her. He kissed the back of her hand as he got off the bed, “ Trust me. “



Betty nodded as he took his boxers off. She looked him over then turned her face away when she realized she was blushing at the sight of him completely naked. She had never seen a man completely naked so close before. The sight was scary and exciting all at the same time.



Robert grabbed the packet off the nightstand and went to the foot of the bed. His hands shook a little as he tore the packet open. He was dying with anticipation but tried to not to let it show too much. He glanced at her, “ Are you ready? “




“ I think so, “ Betty murmured. She wasn't really sure if she was but she felt like she had really reached the point of no return then. She was going to go through with it and not be scared or at least she tried to convince herself of that.





“ If it hurts too much or you get scared, tell me. I'll stop, “ Robert told her as he rolled the condom on. He could see she was trying not to be scared but she wasn't saying 'no'.




Robert mounted the bed, easing Betty's legs around him so she was propped up a bit. He rubbed his tip along her folds to tease her a bit and give her a chance to brace herself. When he felt like he couldn't take it any longer, he pressed forward. He was met with some resistance and pulled back.




“ Relax baby, “ He stroked Betty's stomach. He could tell she was afraid, her body belying her brave face. “ If you're tense, it'll hurt more. “




Betty tried to take deep breaths and relax. She didn't want it to hurt more than it had to but she felt like she couldn't calm down. Her heart pounded in her head and she was certain it would beat right out of her chest. " I can't, " Betty whispered.





" Yes you can, " Robert murmured back. He slid his right index finger into her again, stroking her a bit. She shivered, making little noises as he worked her. He slid his middle finger in, " There's nothing to be scared of. "




Betty grabbed the bed, her body trembling as he fingered her. She pushed herself closer to his hand. She looked like she like she was going to die with the pleasure he was giving her and come from it alone. When Robert took his hand away, she let out a little cry.




" It's okay baby. I'm not done yet, " Robert whispered. He eased down her body, getting so his head was even with her hips. He eased her legs apart a little more and leaned forward, spreading her open with the fingers he had used on her. She tensed up and he looked at up at her face, “ What? “




“ I... “ Betty started.




“ Shh, “ Robert quieted her. “ You'll like it. Just let me, okay? “




Betty bit her lip then nodded silently. He flicked his tongue across her jewel, causing her to buck her hips hard and cry out. He licked her again, smiling a bit when she gasped He wanted her to feel good before he took her so she wouldn't feel cheated. He slid a finger into her, gently working her as he continued to lick.




Betty writhed a bit, grasping at the bed again. She had imagined such things but she never knew how good it would feel when it was really happening to her. Her breath could only come out in sharp pants she was so awash with the sensations he was causing. She could almost hear her blood pumping through her veins as heat threatened to consume her from inside, her body feeling like it was going to explode at any moment.




He pulled away, moving his hips back between her legs. " I can't wait any longer, baby. I need you right now, “ He whispered as he positioned himself at her opening again. " Here we go. "




He pressed into her, gaining a little more ground than the time before. He took a deep breath then pushed all the way into her, wanting to cause her as little pain as possible by moving swiftly. He thought he felt something tear so he stopped once he was completely inside. She was so hot, It felt like she was melting around him and he savored the feel.




Every cuss word Betty knew got stuck in her throat, the only sound coming from her mouth was a breathy hard gasp. She grabbed at the bed beneath her again, feeling like she was being torn apart. She squirmed a little, trying to find a way to make it more comfortable as she squeezed her eyes shut and grit her teeth.



. Robert continued to hold himself still as he let out the breath he took. Betty's core held him tightly, like she was made for him. It felt wonderful after going so long without a woman. He noticed she panting hard and squirming a bit, “ Did I hurt you? “




Betty nodded but couldn't make a sound when she tried. The pain was too great for her to speak. Nothing she could do made the pain let up, no matter how she squirmed. She tried to spread her legs a bit but that didn't help either, only drawing Robert in deeper.




" Sorry, " Robert panted as he stroked her right thigh as he leaned down to kiss her right temple. Since she was still propped up on the pillows, he could reach it easily. She had her eyes shut tight. " Look at me honey. Please? "




Betty opened her eyes slowly. The tender look on Robert's face made her feel a little better. He looked concerned for her and she wanted to say something but her voice hadn't come back. She gasped when he leaned down, taking her lips in a deep kiss as he stroked her face with his right hand.





His chest brushed against hers and she could feel his sweat mingle with her own. A lock of his hair fell forward, tickling her cheek as he nibbled and sucked at her lips. She tried to concentrate on the kiss but it was hard with the searing pain in her belly. She returned it the best she could, sucking at his lips as well.



He kissed her until he had to take a breath and was pretty sure she needed air too. He brought his left hand up and stroked her face, " Just bear with me baby. It'll feel good soon, " He panted.




Betty nodded again though she didn't really believe him. She was fighting back tears because it hurt so much but she kept her eyes open. She wanted to ask him to pull out and tell him she had changed her mind. Though she had written about it so many times, she had no idea it would hurt so much when it really happened to her.




She thought she had prepared herself mentally for when and if she ever got with a man but she realized she had been fooled. It hurt so much more than she imagined. She couldn't make herself speak though so she decided to endure as much as she could. ~Maybe he's right and it will stop hurting, ~ The thought slipped through her pain rattled mind.



Robert sighed and pulled out, " If you want to stop, tell me. "



Betty swallowed as she thought about it. Part of her wanted to call it off but another part wanted to move forward. The part of her that wanted it was much stronger than the part that didn't though. Finally, she let out a shuddering breath, " No. Let's do this. "




" Okay baby, " Robert grabbed her left hand up in his right as he pushed back into her, gripping it when he pushed in and letting up when he pulled back. She was so wet, he had no problems moving in spite of her tight core. He was trying so hard to keep his pace slow and steady to get her used to it. He could see she was in pain but hoped it would subside so she could enjoy herself.





Betty let out a sharp gasp each time he moved forward. He was going slow for her sake she knew, extreme concentration evident on his face. The pain was starting to lessen and she was starting to feel a little better. She was starting to enjoy herself a bit even though she was still in quite a bit of pain.




Robert noticed when her gasps didn't sound as distressed and eased her legs a little further apart. " You feel so good baby, " He ground out. " It's like you're melting around me. "




Betty let out a gasp in response, the pain being overshadowed by pleasure. She started feeling like she had when he was fingering and licking her. She tried to move with him, clumsily at first but she got a shaky rhythm established. Her head swirled with pleasure, feeling like she was so very close to coming.




Robert felt her core start to get a bit tighter around him and stepped up his pace, putting his hands on her rear as he started going at her faster. He wanted her to come first but he didn't know how long he could hold out. He clenched his jaw as he tried to keep his eyes open to watch her as she tossed her head on the pillows, her eyes shut tight as she panted. He continued to push when her core snapped tight around him, a sharp surprised cry escaping her lips as she came up from the bed some when her back arched.



Robert couldn't hold back any more, sucking in air through his teeth as his climax approached. His fingers dug into her rear as he came, it hitting him like an explosion. He threw his head back, letting out a loud groan as everything he had seemed to pour into her. He gasped with each of his spasms, Betty's trembling core seeming to coax them to happen.




When he came to himself, he opened his eyes and looked down at Betty. She had brought her hands up to her chest, her fingers curled against the crests of her breasts. Her face was flushed and she was panting for air, her sweat glistening on her body. She shivered when he pulled out, a tiny gasp escaping her lips.




He moved to her side, pulling her onto her left side so he could hold her. He wrapped his arms around her before peppering her face with tiny kisses. When he felt he could speak, he moved to her right ear and whispered " Thank you. "




" You're welcome, " She breathed.




He kissed her cheek once more, " Goodnight baby. "




" Goodnight, " Betty whispered back.



When Robert was certain Betty was asleep, he slipped out of the bed...