Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ All Star Dreams (Ver. 3) ❯ Chapter Thirty Nine ( Chapter 39 )
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By: bekka_mouri_hibiki 
Daniel wakes Branslav when he realizes something. Robert can't sleep and Betty comes to him in the kitchen. **EXPLICIT CONTENT**
Miscellaneous: Original Stories Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Sports / Romance / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 05.30.2009 | Pages: 11 | Words: 5.1K | Visits: 176 | Status: Completed
Daniel wakes Branslav when he realizes something. Robert can't sleep and Betty comes to him in the kitchen. **EXPLICIT CONTENT**
Miscellaneous: Original Stories Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Sports / Romance / Action | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 05.30.2009 | Pages: 11 | Words: 5.1K | Visits: 176 | Status: Completed
All-Star Dreams: Chapter Thirty-Nine
By Bekka Mouri-Hibiki
© Bekka Mouri-Hibiki 2007
“ Man. Wake up man, “ Daniel nudged Branslav again as he whispered in the dark of the gym. All the other players were bedded down and scattered across the gym but Branslav and Daniel had stayed next to each other. He had been trying to rouse his friend for a few minutes, wishing he wasn't such a deep sleeper when he did sleep.
“ Huh? “ Branslav muttered as he started to wake up. He kept his eyes shut as he said, “ What is it? “
“ I thought of something, “ Daniel whispered. “ About that thing. “
Branslav opened his eyes slowly when he realized what thing Daniel meant. He found Daniel was sitting up and not even in his sleeping bag. He furrowed his brow, “ Why now? “
“ I couldn't sleep because it's been on my mind since you left with your sister, “ Daniel tried to keep his voice low but audible.
Branslav rolled his eyes, “ We can't talk about it here. “
“ Then let's go to the locker room or something, “ Daniel whispered. “ I want to tell you what just came to me. “
Branslav sighed as he unzipped his sleeping bag then sat up. “ Okay. Let's go but we need to be careful. “
" Yeah I know, " Daniel nodded. " But I need to tell you this. "
" Okay. Okay. I understand, " Branslav replied.
Daniel waited as Branslav stretched then got to his feet. He helped Branslav stand up and they glanced around the gym to make sure they hadn't woke anyone else. No one stirred so they headed out for the locker room quietly. They moved slowly, being cautious in case Martin or Coach Sweet were lurking around for some reason.
They got to the locker room and checked it throughly before sitting down on a bench. Daniel glanced around once more then leaned closer to Branslav. Branslav leaned closer to him, “ So what did you come up with? “ Branslav whispered.
“ I thought of something and I wanted to run it by you, “ Daniel said. “ I noticed something, like a pattern. “
“ Go on, “ Branslav said.
“ Well I don't think it was just the final games that were fixed, “ Daniel glanced around again. “ I noticed something about the games after the mid-season break. “
“ And what would that be? “ Branslav asked. He still wasn't quite awake and his brain was having a hard time processing Daniel's words.
“ Each key game we won had one thing in common, “ Daniel said. “ That one referee was at them. “
Branslav thought about it and realized Daniel was onto something. “ Rich Holland? “ Branslav recalled the man's name. The games were always called by three referees but one did stick out in his mind.
“ Yeah. The guy with the bad teeth and he shaves his head all the time, “ Daniel said then stopped. “ Well, he had bad teeth then suddenly got them fixed over the summer. “
“ I know who you mean, “ Branslav nodded. “ What about him? “
Daniel rolled his eyes, “ He always calls in our favor. Even when the foul was our team's fault, he always calls them on the other team. “
Branslav nodded, “ Now that I think about it, you're onto something. “
“ Remember how he called all those fouls on Robert in the last game we played against The Turquoise before we went to the finals? “ Daniel pointed out. “ And Robert hardly ever fouls anyone. “
Branslav nodded slowly, “ Yeah and then he called the championship games too. “
Daniel nodded, “ Yeah and remember how The Dover Cliffs coach filed a complaint against him last season after we won because he said there was some seriously bad calls against his team? “
“ Even our own fans said there were, “ Branslav nodded. “ I remember the very last game when we had those endless free throws. The game went on forever because of those shots. “
“ Yeah, “ Daniel nodded. “ That's why the prep league invested so much in the cameras and the recording equipment so the games could be reviewed this season. “
“ So you think Rich has something to do with this? “ Branslav furrowed his brow. “ Do you think Martin's paying him to call for us? “
Daniel sighed, “ It's the only thing I can think of. Martin may even be paying off a couple of others but he's the one I see call for us the most. “
“ What should we do then? “ Branslav asked.
“ An experiment, “ Daniel said.
“ An experiment? “ Branslav arched an eyebrow.
Daniel nodded, “ Yeah. I don't know when he's calling again but I say we test the waters. “
“ How do you mean? What water? “ Branslav looked a little confused. “ Speak English. “
“ I am speaking English but never mind. What I mean is that we should foul on purpose right in front of him and see what happens, “ Daniel said. “ See who he calls the fouls on. “
Branslav thought about it then looked at Daniel, “ But don't you think Martin will realize what we're doing? “
“ I just mean a couple of times, “ Daniel said. “ We're not going to go crazy on the fouls. “
“ Oh, “ Branslav nodded. “ I think I understand. “
“ So you want to try it? “ Daniel asked.
“ Do you think he'll be calling a game soon though? “ Branslav knew that the referees rotated through the games. He wasn't sure how the rotations worked but he knew he hadn't seen Rich in a few weeks.
“ Yeah. I'm sure his turn to call us is coming up here pretty soon, “ Daniel nodded.
“ Okay then, “ Branslav said. “ We'll just have to keep an eye out for him. “
There was a sound at the locker room door that startled Branslav and Daniel. They looked at each other, afraid that Martin and Coach Sweet had been hiding out after all. They squinted when a bright flashlight came on and shined right in their faces. “ What are you two doing up? “
Branslav growled, “ Lotte! Don't scare me like that! “
“ Were you scared because you were up to no good? “ Lotte arched an eyebrow. The flashlight made her look a little bit scary as she asked, “ Are you plotting a late night escapade? “
“ No, “ Branslav said. He looked at Daniel then said, “ I needed to talk to him about something. “
Lotte narrowed her eyes, “ What was so important at two in the morning? “
Branslav looked at Daniel, “ I wanted to ask him what to do about Betty. I couldn't sleep until I got an answer. “
“ And what did you tell him? “ Lotte looked doubtful of Branslav's story.
Daniel sighed, “ I told him I didn't know what to tell him and to quit obsessing over her. “
Lotte nodded once but still looked dubious of his tale. “ Right. Well, I think we should just let him do whatever he wants because no one can get through to him. We already talked about it at dinner. “
“ Oh, “ Daniel said. “ I guess he should listen to you then since you're his stepsister and all, huh? “
“ Yes he should, “ Lotte said. “ Now, get back to the gym. Don't let Coach Sweet or Martin catch you up. You know rest is important for a good game. “
“ Alright, “ Branslav sighed. He stood up and Daniel followed suit. They walked past Lotte when something occurred to Branslav. He looked over his shoulder at his stepsister and she looked at him. “ Yes? “ She arched an eyebrow.
“ It's nothing, “ Branslav muttered. He then looked at Daniel, “ Let's go. “
Daniel furrowed his brow at the look on Branslav's face. It was like he was thinking something then it came to him. He raised his eyebrows as if to ask a question and Branslav gave a slight nod. He saw it but was pretty sure Lotte hadn't detected it.
They walked out towards the gym, Branslav turning to see if Lotte was following them. She wasn't so he looked at Daniel. “ I didn't think of this until now but what if she's involved in this mess? “
Daniel's eyes went wide, “ I didn't think of that either. She's always with them so she must be involved. “
Branslav frowned, “ Then we'll have to be more careful around her. There's no telling what she heard back there. “
“ Do you think she's rat us out? “ Daniel looked scared.
Branslav's frown deepened, “ I hope not. We'd better be on our guard regardless. “
Daniel nodded, “ Okay man. We'll have to be more careful. “
**
Robert stood at the window in the kitchen, looking out into the side yard. He had been roused by the need for a drink of water and slipped out of the bed while Betty continued to sleep. He was just staring out at the night, still not wanting for the morning to come. He wanted to take Betty with him if there were some way to do it.
He wanted her to be by his side so he didn't have to go into court alone and face the truth. He had done his best to put his problems out of his mind so he could focus on Betty but knew they were waiting for him Taos. He would have to deal with Pauline and wondered if she be so crass as to bring Alex to the divorce hearing.
Robert frowned, pondering what she had possibly told the child about why he hadn't come home. Though Alex wasn't his flesh and blood, he still cared about the child and hoped for the best for his future. A lump started to rise in his throat at the thought of how losing Alex would leave a huge empty place in his life. He loved being a father more than anything, even basketball.
He clenched his fists against the counter, unable to fight the lump back. Hot tears welled up in his eyes then streamed down his cheeks. He felt like he had the day he found out the truth all over again, so angry and so empty he thought he would die. He sobbed, slamming his right fist down on the edge of the counter before continuing to cry for a few minutes.
Robert moved away from the sink, glancing around at the cabinets. He went to each one, looking for something a lot stronger than water. He knew Betty didn't drink but he had to look. He opened a cabinet next to the sink and smiled, finding a few large bottles of wine. He took one out, finding it was a brand he usually cooked with though it wasn't cooking wine.
He went to the silverware drawer, finding a corkscrew towards the back. He peeled off the foil around the neck and stuck the corkscrew in, taking the cork out with relative ease. He then grabbed the plastic cup he had drank his water from, pouring quite a bit of the wine into it. He lifted the glass to his lips, his hand shaking a little from his emotional outburst.
He drained the glass then set it down, waiting for the alcohol to start taking effect. It wasn't working fast enough so he grabbed the glass, pouring some more and drinking it He grabbed the bottle again when he sensed movement behind him. He set the bottle down as Betty said his name.
“ What baby? “ He glanced at her over his shoulder.
“ Are you okay? “ Betty asked.
Robert sighed, “ I needed a drink so I got up to get one. “
“ Oh, “ Betty said. “ I woke up and you were gone. I waited for you to come back but you didn't so I got worried and came to see what was wrong. “
Robert turned to her, his breath leaving him as he looked at her in the dim light provided by a night light in the corner. She had pulled on her robe and looked very sexy the way her hair was tousled from sleeping. He looked at her face, finding she was deeply concerned. He felt a pang of guilt for worrying her so.
“ I didn't mean to worry you, “ He said as he ran his right hand through his hair. “ I got up to get a drink and all these... thoughts just jumped on me and I got a little overcome. That's all. “
“ Thoughts? “ Betty asked. Her eyes flitted to the bottle of wine on the counter. " Oh. You found my cooking wine. "
“ Uh yeah I did, “ Robert nodded. He shut his eyes, “ I got to thinking about going back to Taos and all of the stuff I need to deal with just came crashing down on me. “
“ Oh, “ Betty said. “ Are you scared about going back? “
Robert started feeling slightly buzzed, the alcohol taking effect increasingly. He tried to keep his thoughts focused as he spoke though. “ Yeah. A little. “
Betty sighed, limping into the kitchen and leaning against the wall opposite of Robert. She sighed, “ I'm sorry. You really have some hard stuff to face when you get back and all I can do is wish you luck. “
“ That means a lot to me, “ Robert said then noticed something was missing. “ Where's your crutch? “
“ I left it in the bedroom. I used the walls to get here, “ Betty said.
Robert gave her a serious look, “ You could have hurt yourself doing that. “
“ I know but I was worried, “ Betty started.
“ Damn it baby, “ Robert cut her off. “ Don't risk your health over me. You could have fallen and hit your head. You know what the doctor told you could happen if you hit your head again. “
“ I know but, “ Betty started again.
“ No buts. You need to take care of yourself, “ Robert walked over to her. “ You can't risk your life just because of me. “
Betty glanced at the floor, “ I'm sorry. “
Robert rolled his eyes then moved closer, putting his arms around her and pulling her close. Something about her made him want to be close as possible to her. The attraction he had to her was so strong, he couldn't resist it. He had felt twinges of it when they had met again at the book signing but he denied it.
The feelings had bubbled in again in Branslav's kitchen and had ignited something in him he had never felt, even when he thought he was in love with Pauline. It had happened so fast, it made his head spin. He felt it was more than a purely physical attraction for the more he learned about her the more he felt like he was meant to be with her. They had so much in common, it was like they had been made for one another.
The whole thing seemed like a bad romance novel but it was for real or at least he felt it was as real as real could get. He wanted to tell Betty but didn't know so he decided just to come out and say it. It was the only way.
He took a deep breath, hoping he had the nerve to tell her what he wanted to. “ You really mean a lot to me, Betty. If there was a way, I'd take you back with me so I don't have to face that bitch alone, “ He felt like it took everything he had in him to utter his statement and was glad when it was out.
Betty slowly put her arms around him. His admission nearly knocked her speechless but she was scared silence would send him the wrong message so she whispered, “ If I could, I'd go. “
“ I know you would baby, “ Robert whispered as he hugged her tighter. “ I know you would. “
“ You can call me before you go into court though, “ Betty murmured against him. A call was the only option she could come up with.
Robert thought about it, “ I think I will. Is it okay if I call you early? “
“ How early is early? “ Betty asked.
“ Seven or eight? “ Robert said.
“ When do you have to be there? “ Betty needed to know before she could say 'yes'.
Robert thought then said, “ Nine. “
“ Okay, “ Betty murmured. She knew she'd have the rest of the day to sleep so it wouldn't be that bad for him to call that early.
“ Thanks baby, “ Robert whispered. “ You're the best. “
Betty smiled a little at that, “ Thanks. “
Robert pulled back a little, taking his right arm from around her and slipped his fingers under her chin to make her face him. “ How do you feel about me? Really? “
Betty blinked and looked away as she thought. She hadn't expected him to ask such a question, he could tell by the look on her face. “ Um, “ She murmured. “ I feel like there's something about you that I can't get away from, like I'm drawn to you and can't resist it. “
“ Something? “ Robert arched an eyebrow.
Betty nodded slightly and cast her gaze downward, “ Yeah. I can't really describe it. I feel so complete when I'm with you. I've never felt this way. “
Robert smiled again, “ Neither have I. “
“ It all seems so sudden and strange but it seems right, “ She continued. “ Maybe I just think that way because you were my first but... “
Robert sighed, “ Shh. Don't think that. We've got something. We wouldn't be thinking the same way if it weren't real. “
Betty lifted her eyes so she was looking at him again, “ Do you really think so? “
Robert nodded, “ Yes. What else could it be? “
“ I don't know, “ Betty murmured.
“ Trust me, “ Robert smirked. “ Whatever it is, it feels right. Am I right? “
Betty smiled shyly, “ Yes. It feels very right. “
Robert sighed, “ Indeed. “
Betty let out a little squeak against his mouth as he took her lips in his, meeting his tongue with hers when he deepened the kiss. She was glad to have the wall at her back, her knees trembling. Robert pulled her to him, holding her so she wouldn't fall then pulled away for air. She scanned his face, trying to figure out just how drunk he was after tasting the wine on his breath.
“ What's wrong? “ He panted.
“ How much did you drink? “ Betty asked.
Robert stopped to think then sighed, “ A couple of big glasses. Why? “
“ Just wondering, “ Betty muttered. “ Are you going to drink any more? “
Robert sighed, “ No. I don't need to now. “
Betty looked over his shoulder at the wine bottle, “ Do you drink a lot? “
Robert furrowed his brow at the question then recalled she had mentioned her father had been a drunk. He shut his eyes, “ Not that much. Actually, I really haven't been drinking at all except for recently. I stopped for Alex a long time ago. “
“ Oh, “ Betty looked at him again. “ I was just making sure. “
Robert brought his left hand and ran his fingers though her hair, “ I promise I won't drink any more tonight, okay? “
“ Okay, “ Betty nodded.
Robert smiled, “ Let's get back to bed. “
“ Okay, “ Betty said.
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Robert took a few steps back, pulling Betty with him. He couldn't fight the urge to kiss her again, letting his right hand slide down her back as he took her lips in his again. When he reached her rear, he gave it a squeeze. She let out a gasp against his mouth has he massaged the flesh there, pressing his hips against hers.
She felt so good in his arms and smelled wonderful. He loved the way her body felt pressed against his. Her warmth was so inviting, he couldn't get enough of it. The way their bodies seemed to fit together like two puzzle pieces seemed so right, so perfect he never wanted to let her go.
He shuddered inwardly as the need to feel her around him again nearly overwhelmed him. The thoughts of everything he wanted to do with her made fire run through his veins and aroused him instantly. The bed would have to wait for he needed her at that moment if not sooner. He slid his hand lower to her thigh then pulled her robe up so he could feel her skin beneath his fingertips.
Betty let out a gasp when he pressed her against the wall again as he held her thigh. He gently urged her to open her legs as he kissed her deeply. He brought his hand to her front as he plundered her mouth and stroked her mound through her shorts. He moved his hand to the waistband, sliding it under the fabric and her panties so he could touch her directly.
She made little grunting noises in her throat as he touched her, pulling away to let out a sharp gasp when he grazed her folds with his fingers. He then slid his finger upward, fingering her jewel as she gripped on to his shoulders. He stopped when she started to lose her balance, grabbing her waist before she fell. He leaned into her ear and nipped at it before whispering, " Maybe we shouldn't do this here. "
" Then where? " Betty panted, her hot breath prickling the skin on his shoulder.
Robert thought for a second, surprised he could think at all. The only thing on his mind was shagging her rotten and then it came to him. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her over to the counter. He set her down, smirking at her as he leaned into her to kiss her again quickly.
She looked confused when he pulled away, " What? "
" I'll be right back, " Robert smiled. " There's something we need. "
" Okay, " Betty nodded. " I'll be here. "
Robert went to the living room as fast as he could manage. He got a condom out of his gym bag and headed back to the kitchen. He set it on the counter and smiled at Betty, " Now where were we? Oh yeah, I remember. "
Betty let out a nervous giggle, " I hope you do. "
" Of course I do, " Robert smirked. " I think we were doing this. "
Betty let out a gasp when Robert took her lips in his again. As he kissed her, he brought his right hand up and started to massage her left breast Her nipple jutted out against the satin of her robe, making it easy for him to play with it. He brought his other hand up and fondled the neglected breast.
He continued to fondle her as he pulled away for air. He caught his breath and looked at Betty. Her eyes locked with his as he moved his hands to the top of the robe. His hands trembled as he pushed the satin off of her shoulders.
Betty helped him as he continued to ease the garment off, taking her arms out of the sleeves. She then helped him remove her pajama top, flinging it away once it was off. He took a moment to admire the mess she was in before starting to fondle her chest again. She closed her eyes and was breathing heavily, letting out tiny moans as he touched her.
He decided to move his attention lower, putting his left hand between her legs. He grabbed the waistband of her shorts then whispered, " Lift up a bit babe. "
Betty readily complied with his request, lifting her hips enough for him to take her shorts and underwear off in one fluid motion. He dropped them on the floor before putting his hand back between her legs. Her hips bucked when he penetrated her with first one finger then two, stroking her slowly to tease her. She gripped the counter as she started to rock her hips with his stroking.
When Robert couldn't take any more, he pulled his fingers out of her and untied the sash that held her robe to her waist. Once it was open, he put his hands behind her knees and spread her legs. He grabbed up the condom packet, tearing it open with trembling fingers. He was dying with anticipation as he rolled the condom on then looked at Betty. " You ready for me baby? "
Betty nodded and whispered, " Uh huh. "
Robert eased her a little closer to the edge of the counter, moving his hands higher up her legs. He teased her a bit by running his tip along her folds. She scooted a little closer as if to urge him on. He couldn't resist the request, ready to feel her take him in.
He moved forward, sucking air in through his teeth as he pushed into her. He let the air out, savoring the feel of her core as it held him tightly. He gave her a moment to let her adjust to him then he pulled back and thrust into her, making her gasp.
He started to move as he held Betty's legs up as she hung onto the edge of the counter. She was doing quite well at matching his motions, able to keep up with him even when he changed angle and speed. He started thrusting as fast as he could when he felt her core start to tighten around him, knowing she was close to coming. He felt her thighs tighten as she let out a cry, her spasms sending him over the edge as well.
When he thought he could, Robert moved back and pulled out of her before gathering her to his chest and holding her tightly. He sighed into her hair before kissing her just above her left ear. She clung to him, gasping for her breath as he tried to catch his. He held her for what seemed like forever when she finally spoke.
" Robert? " Betty whispered into his shoulder.
" Yeah baby? " Robert said without moving.
" Let's go to bed now, " Betty sighed.
" Okay, " Robert nodded and moved back.
Betty nodded and scooted off the counter with Robert's help.
By Bekka Mouri-Hibiki
© Bekka Mouri-Hibiki 2007
“ Man. Wake up man, “ Daniel nudged Branslav again as he whispered in the dark of the gym. All the other players were bedded down and scattered across the gym but Branslav and Daniel had stayed next to each other. He had been trying to rouse his friend for a few minutes, wishing he wasn't such a deep sleeper when he did sleep.
“ Huh? “ Branslav muttered as he started to wake up. He kept his eyes shut as he said, “ What is it? “
“ I thought of something, “ Daniel whispered. “ About that thing. “
Branslav opened his eyes slowly when he realized what thing Daniel meant. He found Daniel was sitting up and not even in his sleeping bag. He furrowed his brow, “ Why now? “
“ I couldn't sleep because it's been on my mind since you left with your sister, “ Daniel tried to keep his voice low but audible.
Branslav rolled his eyes, “ We can't talk about it here. “
“ Then let's go to the locker room or something, “ Daniel whispered. “ I want to tell you what just came to me. “
Branslav sighed as he unzipped his sleeping bag then sat up. “ Okay. Let's go but we need to be careful. “
" Yeah I know, " Daniel nodded. " But I need to tell you this. "
" Okay. Okay. I understand, " Branslav replied.
Daniel waited as Branslav stretched then got to his feet. He helped Branslav stand up and they glanced around the gym to make sure they hadn't woke anyone else. No one stirred so they headed out for the locker room quietly. They moved slowly, being cautious in case Martin or Coach Sweet were lurking around for some reason.
They got to the locker room and checked it throughly before sitting down on a bench. Daniel glanced around once more then leaned closer to Branslav. Branslav leaned closer to him, “ So what did you come up with? “ Branslav whispered.
“ I thought of something and I wanted to run it by you, “ Daniel said. “ I noticed something, like a pattern. “
“ Go on, “ Branslav said.
“ Well I don't think it was just the final games that were fixed, “ Daniel glanced around again. “ I noticed something about the games after the mid-season break. “
“ And what would that be? “ Branslav asked. He still wasn't quite awake and his brain was having a hard time processing Daniel's words.
“ Each key game we won had one thing in common, “ Daniel said. “ That one referee was at them. “
Branslav thought about it and realized Daniel was onto something. “ Rich Holland? “ Branslav recalled the man's name. The games were always called by three referees but one did stick out in his mind.
“ Yeah. The guy with the bad teeth and he shaves his head all the time, “ Daniel said then stopped. “ Well, he had bad teeth then suddenly got them fixed over the summer. “
“ I know who you mean, “ Branslav nodded. “ What about him? “
Daniel rolled his eyes, “ He always calls in our favor. Even when the foul was our team's fault, he always calls them on the other team. “
Branslav nodded, “ Now that I think about it, you're onto something. “
“ Remember how he called all those fouls on Robert in the last game we played against The Turquoise before we went to the finals? “ Daniel pointed out. “ And Robert hardly ever fouls anyone. “
Branslav nodded slowly, “ Yeah and then he called the championship games too. “
Daniel nodded, “ Yeah and remember how The Dover Cliffs coach filed a complaint against him last season after we won because he said there was some seriously bad calls against his team? “
“ Even our own fans said there were, “ Branslav nodded. “ I remember the very last game when we had those endless free throws. The game went on forever because of those shots. “
“ Yeah, “ Daniel nodded. “ That's why the prep league invested so much in the cameras and the recording equipment so the games could be reviewed this season. “
“ So you think Rich has something to do with this? “ Branslav furrowed his brow. “ Do you think Martin's paying him to call for us? “
Daniel sighed, “ It's the only thing I can think of. Martin may even be paying off a couple of others but he's the one I see call for us the most. “
“ What should we do then? “ Branslav asked.
“ An experiment, “ Daniel said.
“ An experiment? “ Branslav arched an eyebrow.
Daniel nodded, “ Yeah. I don't know when he's calling again but I say we test the waters. “
“ How do you mean? What water? “ Branslav looked a little confused. “ Speak English. “
“ I am speaking English but never mind. What I mean is that we should foul on purpose right in front of him and see what happens, “ Daniel said. “ See who he calls the fouls on. “
Branslav thought about it then looked at Daniel, “ But don't you think Martin will realize what we're doing? “
“ I just mean a couple of times, “ Daniel said. “ We're not going to go crazy on the fouls. “
“ Oh, “ Branslav nodded. “ I think I understand. “
“ So you want to try it? “ Daniel asked.
“ Do you think he'll be calling a game soon though? “ Branslav knew that the referees rotated through the games. He wasn't sure how the rotations worked but he knew he hadn't seen Rich in a few weeks.
“ Yeah. I'm sure his turn to call us is coming up here pretty soon, “ Daniel nodded.
“ Okay then, “ Branslav said. “ We'll just have to keep an eye out for him. “
There was a sound at the locker room door that startled Branslav and Daniel. They looked at each other, afraid that Martin and Coach Sweet had been hiding out after all. They squinted when a bright flashlight came on and shined right in their faces. “ What are you two doing up? “
Branslav growled, “ Lotte! Don't scare me like that! “
“ Were you scared because you were up to no good? “ Lotte arched an eyebrow. The flashlight made her look a little bit scary as she asked, “ Are you plotting a late night escapade? “
“ No, “ Branslav said. He looked at Daniel then said, “ I needed to talk to him about something. “
Lotte narrowed her eyes, “ What was so important at two in the morning? “
Branslav looked at Daniel, “ I wanted to ask him what to do about Betty. I couldn't sleep until I got an answer. “
“ And what did you tell him? “ Lotte looked doubtful of Branslav's story.
Daniel sighed, “ I told him I didn't know what to tell him and to quit obsessing over her. “
Lotte nodded once but still looked dubious of his tale. “ Right. Well, I think we should just let him do whatever he wants because no one can get through to him. We already talked about it at dinner. “
“ Oh, “ Daniel said. “ I guess he should listen to you then since you're his stepsister and all, huh? “
“ Yes he should, “ Lotte said. “ Now, get back to the gym. Don't let Coach Sweet or Martin catch you up. You know rest is important for a good game. “
“ Alright, “ Branslav sighed. He stood up and Daniel followed suit. They walked past Lotte when something occurred to Branslav. He looked over his shoulder at his stepsister and she looked at him. “ Yes? “ She arched an eyebrow.
“ It's nothing, “ Branslav muttered. He then looked at Daniel, “ Let's go. “
Daniel furrowed his brow at the look on Branslav's face. It was like he was thinking something then it came to him. He raised his eyebrows as if to ask a question and Branslav gave a slight nod. He saw it but was pretty sure Lotte hadn't detected it.
They walked out towards the gym, Branslav turning to see if Lotte was following them. She wasn't so he looked at Daniel. “ I didn't think of this until now but what if she's involved in this mess? “
Daniel's eyes went wide, “ I didn't think of that either. She's always with them so she must be involved. “
Branslav frowned, “ Then we'll have to be more careful around her. There's no telling what she heard back there. “
“ Do you think she's rat us out? “ Daniel looked scared.
Branslav's frown deepened, “ I hope not. We'd better be on our guard regardless. “
Daniel nodded, “ Okay man. We'll have to be more careful. “
**
Robert stood at the window in the kitchen, looking out into the side yard. He had been roused by the need for a drink of water and slipped out of the bed while Betty continued to sleep. He was just staring out at the night, still not wanting for the morning to come. He wanted to take Betty with him if there were some way to do it.
He wanted her to be by his side so he didn't have to go into court alone and face the truth. He had done his best to put his problems out of his mind so he could focus on Betty but knew they were waiting for him Taos. He would have to deal with Pauline and wondered if she be so crass as to bring Alex to the divorce hearing.
Robert frowned, pondering what she had possibly told the child about why he hadn't come home. Though Alex wasn't his flesh and blood, he still cared about the child and hoped for the best for his future. A lump started to rise in his throat at the thought of how losing Alex would leave a huge empty place in his life. He loved being a father more than anything, even basketball.
He clenched his fists against the counter, unable to fight the lump back. Hot tears welled up in his eyes then streamed down his cheeks. He felt like he had the day he found out the truth all over again, so angry and so empty he thought he would die. He sobbed, slamming his right fist down on the edge of the counter before continuing to cry for a few minutes.
Robert moved away from the sink, glancing around at the cabinets. He went to each one, looking for something a lot stronger than water. He knew Betty didn't drink but he had to look. He opened a cabinet next to the sink and smiled, finding a few large bottles of wine. He took one out, finding it was a brand he usually cooked with though it wasn't cooking wine.
He went to the silverware drawer, finding a corkscrew towards the back. He peeled off the foil around the neck and stuck the corkscrew in, taking the cork out with relative ease. He then grabbed the plastic cup he had drank his water from, pouring quite a bit of the wine into it. He lifted the glass to his lips, his hand shaking a little from his emotional outburst.
He drained the glass then set it down, waiting for the alcohol to start taking effect. It wasn't working fast enough so he grabbed the glass, pouring some more and drinking it He grabbed the bottle again when he sensed movement behind him. He set the bottle down as Betty said his name.
“ What baby? “ He glanced at her over his shoulder.
“ Are you okay? “ Betty asked.
Robert sighed, “ I needed a drink so I got up to get one. “
“ Oh, “ Betty said. “ I woke up and you were gone. I waited for you to come back but you didn't so I got worried and came to see what was wrong. “
Robert turned to her, his breath leaving him as he looked at her in the dim light provided by a night light in the corner. She had pulled on her robe and looked very sexy the way her hair was tousled from sleeping. He looked at her face, finding she was deeply concerned. He felt a pang of guilt for worrying her so.
“ I didn't mean to worry you, “ He said as he ran his right hand through his hair. “ I got up to get a drink and all these... thoughts just jumped on me and I got a little overcome. That's all. “
“ Thoughts? “ Betty asked. Her eyes flitted to the bottle of wine on the counter. " Oh. You found my cooking wine. "
“ Uh yeah I did, “ Robert nodded. He shut his eyes, “ I got to thinking about going back to Taos and all of the stuff I need to deal with just came crashing down on me. “
“ Oh, “ Betty said. “ Are you scared about going back? “
Robert started feeling slightly buzzed, the alcohol taking effect increasingly. He tried to keep his thoughts focused as he spoke though. “ Yeah. A little. “
Betty sighed, limping into the kitchen and leaning against the wall opposite of Robert. She sighed, “ I'm sorry. You really have some hard stuff to face when you get back and all I can do is wish you luck. “
“ That means a lot to me, “ Robert said then noticed something was missing. “ Where's your crutch? “
“ I left it in the bedroom. I used the walls to get here, “ Betty said.
Robert gave her a serious look, “ You could have hurt yourself doing that. “
“ I know but I was worried, “ Betty started.
“ Damn it baby, “ Robert cut her off. “ Don't risk your health over me. You could have fallen and hit your head. You know what the doctor told you could happen if you hit your head again. “
“ I know but, “ Betty started again.
“ No buts. You need to take care of yourself, “ Robert walked over to her. “ You can't risk your life just because of me. “
Betty glanced at the floor, “ I'm sorry. “
Robert rolled his eyes then moved closer, putting his arms around her and pulling her close. Something about her made him want to be close as possible to her. The attraction he had to her was so strong, he couldn't resist it. He had felt twinges of it when they had met again at the book signing but he denied it.
The feelings had bubbled in again in Branslav's kitchen and had ignited something in him he had never felt, even when he thought he was in love with Pauline. It had happened so fast, it made his head spin. He felt it was more than a purely physical attraction for the more he learned about her the more he felt like he was meant to be with her. They had so much in common, it was like they had been made for one another.
The whole thing seemed like a bad romance novel but it was for real or at least he felt it was as real as real could get. He wanted to tell Betty but didn't know so he decided just to come out and say it. It was the only way.
He took a deep breath, hoping he had the nerve to tell her what he wanted to. “ You really mean a lot to me, Betty. If there was a way, I'd take you back with me so I don't have to face that bitch alone, “ He felt like it took everything he had in him to utter his statement and was glad when it was out.
Betty slowly put her arms around him. His admission nearly knocked her speechless but she was scared silence would send him the wrong message so she whispered, “ If I could, I'd go. “
“ I know you would baby, “ Robert whispered as he hugged her tighter. “ I know you would. “
“ You can call me before you go into court though, “ Betty murmured against him. A call was the only option she could come up with.
Robert thought about it, “ I think I will. Is it okay if I call you early? “
“ How early is early? “ Betty asked.
“ Seven or eight? “ Robert said.
“ When do you have to be there? “ Betty needed to know before she could say 'yes'.
Robert thought then said, “ Nine. “
“ Okay, “ Betty murmured. She knew she'd have the rest of the day to sleep so it wouldn't be that bad for him to call that early.
“ Thanks baby, “ Robert whispered. “ You're the best. “
Betty smiled a little at that, “ Thanks. “
Robert pulled back a little, taking his right arm from around her and slipped his fingers under her chin to make her face him. “ How do you feel about me? Really? “
Betty blinked and looked away as she thought. She hadn't expected him to ask such a question, he could tell by the look on her face. “ Um, “ She murmured. “ I feel like there's something about you that I can't get away from, like I'm drawn to you and can't resist it. “
“ Something? “ Robert arched an eyebrow.
Betty nodded slightly and cast her gaze downward, “ Yeah. I can't really describe it. I feel so complete when I'm with you. I've never felt this way. “
Robert smiled again, “ Neither have I. “
“ It all seems so sudden and strange but it seems right, “ She continued. “ Maybe I just think that way because you were my first but... “
Robert sighed, “ Shh. Don't think that. We've got something. We wouldn't be thinking the same way if it weren't real. “
Betty lifted her eyes so she was looking at him again, “ Do you really think so? “
Robert nodded, “ Yes. What else could it be? “
“ I don't know, “ Betty murmured.
“ Trust me, “ Robert smirked. “ Whatever it is, it feels right. Am I right? “
Betty smiled shyly, “ Yes. It feels very right. “
Robert sighed, “ Indeed. “
Betty let out a little squeak against his mouth as he took her lips in his, meeting his tongue with hers when he deepened the kiss. She was glad to have the wall at her back, her knees trembling. Robert pulled her to him, holding her so she wouldn't fall then pulled away for air. She scanned his face, trying to figure out just how drunk he was after tasting the wine on his breath.
“ What's wrong? “ He panted.
“ How much did you drink? “ Betty asked.
Robert stopped to think then sighed, “ A couple of big glasses. Why? “
“ Just wondering, “ Betty muttered. “ Are you going to drink any more? “
Robert sighed, “ No. I don't need to now. “
Betty looked over his shoulder at the wine bottle, “ Do you drink a lot? “
Robert furrowed his brow at the question then recalled she had mentioned her father had been a drunk. He shut his eyes, “ Not that much. Actually, I really haven't been drinking at all except for recently. I stopped for Alex a long time ago. “
“ Oh, “ Betty looked at him again. “ I was just making sure. “
Robert brought his left hand and ran his fingers though her hair, “ I promise I won't drink any more tonight, okay? “
“ Okay, “ Betty nodded.
Robert smiled, “ Let's get back to bed. “
“ Okay, “ Betty said.
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Robert took a few steps back, pulling Betty with him. He couldn't fight the urge to kiss her again, letting his right hand slide down her back as he took her lips in his again. When he reached her rear, he gave it a squeeze. She let out a gasp against his mouth has he massaged the flesh there, pressing his hips against hers.
She felt so good in his arms and smelled wonderful. He loved the way her body felt pressed against his. Her warmth was so inviting, he couldn't get enough of it. The way their bodies seemed to fit together like two puzzle pieces seemed so right, so perfect he never wanted to let her go.
He shuddered inwardly as the need to feel her around him again nearly overwhelmed him. The thoughts of everything he wanted to do with her made fire run through his veins and aroused him instantly. The bed would have to wait for he needed her at that moment if not sooner. He slid his hand lower to her thigh then pulled her robe up so he could feel her skin beneath his fingertips.
Betty let out a gasp when he pressed her against the wall again as he held her thigh. He gently urged her to open her legs as he kissed her deeply. He brought his hand to her front as he plundered her mouth and stroked her mound through her shorts. He moved his hand to the waistband, sliding it under the fabric and her panties so he could touch her directly.
She made little grunting noises in her throat as he touched her, pulling away to let out a sharp gasp when he grazed her folds with his fingers. He then slid his finger upward, fingering her jewel as she gripped on to his shoulders. He stopped when she started to lose her balance, grabbing her waist before she fell. He leaned into her ear and nipped at it before whispering, " Maybe we shouldn't do this here. "
" Then where? " Betty panted, her hot breath prickling the skin on his shoulder.
Robert thought for a second, surprised he could think at all. The only thing on his mind was shagging her rotten and then it came to him. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her over to the counter. He set her down, smirking at her as he leaned into her to kiss her again quickly.
She looked confused when he pulled away, " What? "
" I'll be right back, " Robert smiled. " There's something we need. "
" Okay, " Betty nodded. " I'll be here. "
Robert went to the living room as fast as he could manage. He got a condom out of his gym bag and headed back to the kitchen. He set it on the counter and smiled at Betty, " Now where were we? Oh yeah, I remember. "
Betty let out a nervous giggle, " I hope you do. "
" Of course I do, " Robert smirked. " I think we were doing this. "
Betty let out a gasp when Robert took her lips in his again. As he kissed her, he brought his right hand up and started to massage her left breast Her nipple jutted out against the satin of her robe, making it easy for him to play with it. He brought his other hand up and fondled the neglected breast.
He continued to fondle her as he pulled away for air. He caught his breath and looked at Betty. Her eyes locked with his as he moved his hands to the top of the robe. His hands trembled as he pushed the satin off of her shoulders.
Betty helped him as he continued to ease the garment off, taking her arms out of the sleeves. She then helped him remove her pajama top, flinging it away once it was off. He took a moment to admire the mess she was in before starting to fondle her chest again. She closed her eyes and was breathing heavily, letting out tiny moans as he touched her.
He decided to move his attention lower, putting his left hand between her legs. He grabbed the waistband of her shorts then whispered, " Lift up a bit babe. "
Betty readily complied with his request, lifting her hips enough for him to take her shorts and underwear off in one fluid motion. He dropped them on the floor before putting his hand back between her legs. Her hips bucked when he penetrated her with first one finger then two, stroking her slowly to tease her. She gripped the counter as she started to rock her hips with his stroking.
When Robert couldn't take any more, he pulled his fingers out of her and untied the sash that held her robe to her waist. Once it was open, he put his hands behind her knees and spread her legs. He grabbed up the condom packet, tearing it open with trembling fingers. He was dying with anticipation as he rolled the condom on then looked at Betty. " You ready for me baby? "
Betty nodded and whispered, " Uh huh. "
Robert eased her a little closer to the edge of the counter, moving his hands higher up her legs. He teased her a bit by running his tip along her folds. She scooted a little closer as if to urge him on. He couldn't resist the request, ready to feel her take him in.
He moved forward, sucking air in through his teeth as he pushed into her. He let the air out, savoring the feel of her core as it held him tightly. He gave her a moment to let her adjust to him then he pulled back and thrust into her, making her gasp.
He started to move as he held Betty's legs up as she hung onto the edge of the counter. She was doing quite well at matching his motions, able to keep up with him even when he changed angle and speed. He started thrusting as fast as he could when he felt her core start to tighten around him, knowing she was close to coming. He felt her thighs tighten as she let out a cry, her spasms sending him over the edge as well.
When he thought he could, Robert moved back and pulled out of her before gathering her to his chest and holding her tightly. He sighed into her hair before kissing her just above her left ear. She clung to him, gasping for her breath as he tried to catch his. He held her for what seemed like forever when she finally spoke.
" Robert? " Betty whispered into his shoulder.
" Yeah baby? " Robert said without moving.
" Let's go to bed now, " Betty sighed.
" Okay, " Robert nodded and moved back.
Betty nodded and scooted off the counter with Robert's help.