“And I am yours,” she whispered in response. Ashton leaned up to see her face.
“That’s the best thing I ever heard.” His happiness was infectious. Sophie touched his face. “And you are the best thing I have ever seen.” Ashton reached behind her to unclasp her bra. “I feel like I’m going to wake up any minute, because this feels too fucking good to be real.”
Ashton slid his hand down her body, discarding her underwear on the floor with the rest of his clothes. Sophie was addicted to the feel of his body against hers. She loved the taste of him, his smell, and his touch. Her fingers played every line of his body as she took advantage of the sensuality he embodied. Ashton pressed himself between her legs. “You feel so good.” Everything he did brought her intense pleasure, as if he knew the secrets of her body.
“Knowing I was your first makes me very happy.” Ashton looked into Sophie’s eyes. “The other night was the best night of my life…thank you.”
“I know how you feel.” Sophie ran her fingers over his hard stomach and let her touch wander further. She was intrigued by how beautiful his manhood was as it pulsed with desire. She leaned down and kissed him there, inviting him into her warm mouth. Sophie began to slowly explore him, memorizing the feel of him as she found pleasure in giving Ashton pleasure.
Ashton growled as she released him and then climbed over his body to straddle him. His hands never left her skin as she eased herself onto his steely length. “Say you’re mine,” Ashton whispered heatedly.
“I’m yours.” Sophie leaned down and whispered against his lips. “Only yours.” A moan escaped Ashton’s mouth as Sophie began to move against him, his body wound tight underneath her. Sophie responded to the pleasure he gave her, losing herself to the intense feeling that captured her. When Sophie cried out in release, Ashton followed immediately and they both collapsed against the bed.
The feelings she had for Ashton were magical, beautiful, and captivated her beyond anything she ever imagined. She lay beside him and ran his fingers over his tanned, perfect skin.
“I think I am addicted to you.” Ashton’s voice was raspy from their passionate exchange.
“I can live with that.” She moved closer to him and nuzzled his neck. His smell was so enticing, his heat comforting, and everything about him enchanted her. She knew without a doubt that she was addicted to him as well but admitting how deep her feelings ran scared her. A part of her was still scared of getting hurt. “I’m glad you broke into my apartment tonight.”
“Me too…let’s go get an ice cream.” Ashton looked at her playfully. “It’s hot as shit in here.”
“Now?” Sophie giggled at his sudden playful mood.
“Yes, right now. I want to take you out for ice cream.” He stood up and pulled on his pants. Sophie watched the way his muscles rippled. It was sinful how strong and attractive his body was.
“Ice cream does sound good, but so does staying in bed.” Sophie smiled wickedly.
“Oh, we’ll be going back to bed after, just not this bed. I want you in my bed.” He grabbed Sophie’s hand and helped her stand, pulling her against his chest and kissing her on the top of the head.
“Your place?”
“Yes, my place. I want to see what you look like in my bed.”
***
Ashton had taken Sophie to a late night diner that had a ridiculously large selection of flavors. Sophie stared through the glass, trying to narrow down her choice. “Wow…I think I will go with the…cookies ’n cream…or no, make that mint chocolate chip.” Sophie looked up to see Ashton watching her with an amused grin on his face. “What?”
“You look so adorable right now.” He winked as he leaned against the counter.
“Adorable? Seriously? That is what you call little kids.” Sophie huffed with a furrowed brow.
“You are definitely adorable and sexy as fuck. Come here.” Ashton reached for her arm and pulled her against his chest and nipped at her neck.
“Hey!” Sophie giggled. “We have an audience.” Sophie widened her eyes and nodded toward the few late night customers that were scattered through the small diner. There was a man dressed in a suit, his tie loosened and hung haphazardly around his neck; he was completely lost in his computer. An older gentleman sat tucked in a booth reading a paper with a half-eaten piece of cherry pie sitting in front of him. There was a middle aged couple sitting together next to the window sharing a late night meal of burgers and fries as they chatted casually. They seemed to be the only ones that even seemed to notice her and Ashton’s presence, looking up occasionally with polite smiles.
“What?” Ashton looked around the diner consisting of about fifteen tables and booths lining the back wall. It was small and in need of some updating but it was cozy and welcoming. You could tell that whoever owned it had taken care of it, but it had aged like the owner.
“They look like they could use some entertainment.” Ashton’s look made her knees weak.
“How did you know about this place and its many flavors of ice cream?” Sophie asked.
“When I was little my grandfather always brought me here. My favorite times were when I slept over. I always had trouble sleeping as a child and he would bring me here in my pajamas no matter how late it was. I naturally thought that was the coolest thing knowing that my mother would have a fit. My grandfather believed ice cream solved every problem.” Ashton said thoughtfully.
“Wouldn’t that be nice?” Sophie smiled at the thought of a young Ashton sitting with his grandfather eating ice cream in one of the booths.
“Sorry for keeping you waiting. Did you decide yet?” An older woman with vibrant red hair streaked with white shuffled out from the back room carrying supplies. She set them on the counter before turning her full attention toward them. Despite her age a youthful brightness shone in her eyes and lit up her features.
“Yes, we have.” Ashton smiled with recognition.
“It’s been a long time but don’t think I don’t know who you are, Ashton King. Get your handsome self over here and give this old woman a hug.” She came around the counter with her arms spread wide. “It’s good to see you, and who have you brought with you?” She smiled at Sophie. “She is absolutely gorgeous. Where did you find such a lovely girl?”
“I know. I can’t believe my good fortune.” Ashton smiled. “Colleen, this is my girlfriend, Sophie. Sophie, this is Colleen. Colleen has the best selection of ice cream in the whole city.”
“I know what’s important. The ice cream is what keeps all the best customers coming back.” Colleen took Sophie’s hand, giving it a gentle shake.
“It’s nice to meet you, Colleen.” Sophie loved the woman’s energy and instantly adored her.
“The pleasure is all mine, sweetheart.”
Sitting in a booth, Sophie and Ashton enjoyed their ice creams. Sophie was in a state of bliss. Every time Ashton looked at her she felt like she was the most important girl in the world. His eyes followed her and a sexy smile teased her. She noted their late night ice cream adventure as one of her favorite evenings of all time. The conversation between them flowed effortlessly and the excitement only built with the promise of things to come when Ashton brought her back to his place. She loved how he leaned toward her, or reached for her hand. Every touch made her desire more.
After a farewell to the friendly waitress, Sophie followed Ashton out into the warm night air. Ashton’s hand found hers and he brought them up to his lips. When they reached his car he pulled her against his chest. Sophie's fingers stroked the hard ridges of his abs beneath his shirt to indulge in his sensual flesh.
“You’re driving me crazy, Sophie,” he whispered hotly in her ear, making goosebumps flash across her skin.
“Oh yeah?” Sophie laughed.
“Yes, it’s so hard to keep my hands to myself. I can’t think straight around you. I just want to touch you…and taste you.” Sophie shivered from his words as they caressed her skin.
“I don’t remember you being the public display of affection kind of guy. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining.” Sophie leaned into his embrace.