116 Tentacles of love (1/2)
The bright rays of morning sun broke through the sheer curtains and open white paneled blinds. The embers in the fireplace had long since burnt out leaving a chill in the crisp New England morning air. The thick multilayered blankets of the bed kept it's occupants snug and warm.
Russ stretched his arms out joy filling his entire soul when he met resistance. He smiled happily down at the resting messy nest of silver hair spread out across his arm and chest. He turned toward her and held her snuggly placing light kisses across the content curve of her lips. When she started returning his kisses without opening her eyes, he chuckled. ”Good morning, sleepy head.”
Jos smiled against his lips as she moaned. ”Had you not kept me awake all night I wouldn't still be sleepy, now would I.” She stroked her hands across his chest as she forced her tired eyes open.
Russ laughed, ”I didn't hear you complain last night.” He brushed his fingers through her sleep tangled hair. ”You're so beautiful in the mornings.” He curled his fingers into her hair and leaned down to capture her lips in a deep lingering kiss before nestling her head against his shoulder and leaning his cheek against her head. ”I'm not sure if big, tall, and hairy will go along with the plan, but it's worth a try.”
Jos frowned. ”What if I can't do it?”
Russ chuckled, ”That's why I plan to ask all three of them to help. If you loose control the steroid twins can subdue you.”
She laughed. ”I'm sure they will be more than willing to protect you if you stick to that nick name for them.” She pressed a kiss to his neck. ”I really don't feel comfortable with this... but I guess it's better than them sending you away.”
Russ let out a heavy sigh. ”Hairy had a point... I should have never said those things... in the hotel or yesterday evening.” He held her close. ”It just... it bothers me how much he cares for you and he doesn't even try to hide it...”
She shrugged her free shoulder. ”We spent a great deal of time together, more so than I realized at the time. Maybe had I realized it then things would be different now, but to be honest, I'm still struggling to work it all out... to separate my time with Orion from my time with Arei.” She met his troubled eyes and held his gaze. ”The fact is, they both lied to me, hid things from me, and manipulated my emotions. Even If you and I didn't have what we have, I couldn't forgive either of them enough to have a romantic relationship.” She traced the faint worry lines of his face with her fingers. ”I would rather have your raw uncensored emotions verses a well masked smile. After dealing with Xavier, I know that for certain now.”
The frown lines grew as Russ scrunched his eyes in annoyance of the mention of that name. ”You shouldn't have-”
Jos pressed her fingers against his lips. ”What was done is done. There's no changing it now. He hid his lies and cruelty under a mask of kind, well intended deeds.” She drew in a deep breath as she prepared to give him a full disclosure of her and Xavier's relationship. ”Russ we never had sex. The night I left Calypso's with him... the night I met that wolf girl... I was hurt, drunk, and willing... but he... we... didn't. I thought after that, that he was a good friend that I could trust. The day I left with him for Florida, I found out at least part of that had been a lie and it pushed me to find out what else had been a lie.” Her eyes searched his. ”Russ, he knew your real names and no matter how many times I'd asked, he always had excesses why I couldn't see or talk to Shelly though he continued to dangle her under my nose. I HAD to know what was going on, and I'm glad. Had I not, who knows what torture that bastard and his brother would have put her through.” Tears burned her eyes. ”That bastard knew exactly what his brother had been doing the whole time. I'm sure he was getting some sick pleasure every time I asked about her.” Her features hardened. ”I will not apologize for what I did, and if I must be punished for it then so be it. I'd do it again in a heart beat. I'll try my best to convince Ry and Arei to help you train me, and I promise I'll do my best.”
Russ kissed her lips. ”You don't owe me any kind of explication, but I'm glad you told me. My turn, I guess. Gigi moved to our school in 8th grade. She found out who I was and tried to use it against me. I promised to date her under the agreement she kept my identity a secret.” He held her tightly against his chest. ”That night I came to you, I was 14. It hadn't been a nightmare or anything like that. I'd lost my virginity that night and the thoughts of it being with anyone other than you nearly killed me. As I held you that night I decided there would be no emotion involved in anything that Gigi and I did from that point forward and that I would use her to become a lover you would want, would crave.” He kissed her lips. ”Jos, our first night together was the first time I've ever made love with anyone. It was never anything more than sex... education if you will...”
Jos could feel a heated rush creep down her body as she thought over all the things he'd done to her body. A deep blush crept up her neck and across her face. ”I should thank her then, if that's the case.”
Russ let out a surprised laugh. ”I didn't expect that reaction.” He shook his head as he gazed down at her. ”The Gods only know how much I love you.” He curled his fingers into her hair and pulled her into a passionate kiss. ”I know I said I'd drop it, but you got to know I have no intention of giving you up. There has never, nor will there ever be anyone else but you.” As their kisses deepened, he pressed her onto her back and came up over her.
Jos moaned against his mouth as he pressed into her. She laced her legs around his opening her hips wider to give him easier access. She tangled her finger into his hair as their kisses grew more hungry and passionate. ”I love you.” She breathed between kisses. ”It will only ever be you for me as well.” She whispered against his neck as she kissed and nipped his earlobe and neck. ”I will fight for us.”