Chapter 11: Chapter 11

NATHAN'S P.O.V.

"No, smaller." I say as I reduce the tablespoon of paprika Lunar has in in her hand.

"I knew that." She jokes as she adds it to the onions and bacon on fire.

"Garlic."

She adds.

"Cayenne pepper."

She adds.

"Half a tablespoon of salt and a dash of oregano." I say and Lunar adds expertly.

"Impressive." I tease as I pinch her at the waist and watch her react.

"I told you I'm a secret chef." She says.

"Uh-huh." I say and watch her toss the frying ingredients.

"I'm only taking your advice because I don't want to emasculate you in the one place tha---" I don't let her finish as she bursts into laughter while I start tickling her at her sides.

"The only place that I what?" I ask tickling her and she is squirming against me now.

"Tickle me because you have a weak ego!" She yells in laughter and I tickle her more at the challenge.

"What did you say?" I tease.

"Nothing!! Nothing! Stooop!!!" She insists between bursts of laughter and I let her go.

"Bully." Lunar says and adds the minced meat while I lean back, watching her.

Fourth date.

I don't believe it.

Two months ago I was watching her walk into the room with Lucas in front of everybody, just the same day I'd heard that they had broken up.

And now here she is, cooking at my apartment, stealing kisses at me and teasing me with the brightest smiles on her face.

This was the Lunar I remember from highschool. The bubbly, reserved sexy girl that never gave me a second glance.

I watch her add three spoons of salsa and quarter a cup heavy cream, then put the heat on low as she covers it to simmer.

I don't resist and I hold her waist from behind, pulling her close.

"I don't think I've ever been more attracted to a girl than I am to you." I whisper to her ear and watch her go red as she turns around in my arms to look at me.

"Are you trying to seduce me, Nathaniel Jackson? I bet I'm cooking circles around you so much that you're trying to make me burn our dinner." She teases, rubbing her soft lips against mine and I snatch the lower one in my mouth, biting and nibbling before I kiss her full on the lips.

"You know...when we start...we can't stop..." She says in between kisses, repeating the words I've been saying for the past few weeks.

We never let it go beyond making out.

Because I know I won't be able to stop.

And I can't let her spend the night until we're both ready.

I pull away now, letting reasoning flood my thoughts.

"Okay." I say and she smiles breathlessly.

I plant one last kiss on her lips.

"Alright. I'm done." I say and she giggles as she turns to check her food.

Funny how I thought being with her would be hard, but I haven't seen Lucas for weeks now. For some reason he hasn't been in school ever since he made that appearance at Lunar's room.

It was odd, to worry about him...But I am.

Tried calling him a couple of times but nothing.

I hope he is okay.

Lunar spreads the freshly fried chips onto the wide plate and pours her beef sauce on top. Then she drizzles spicy mayo in a pattern on the meal.

"Voila!" She exclaims, ecstatic and I laugh as I get the Chardonnay.

I had chilled it especially for tonight. It was the first time we were having a date at my place and I needed to have everything perfect.

The red table cloth, candles, a single tulip in a vase, wine glasses and cutlery.

Except Lunar wanted to eat from the same plate, so I'll have to seat right next to her and not opposite.

Which was great.

I just hope I know when to stop kissing her....especially sitting so close.

LUNAR'S P.O.V

"To my food kicking your food's ass." I tease as I raise the glass of chilled wine and Nathan chuckles.

"To being defeated." He admits as he raises his glass too.

Nathan takes one forkfull and exaggerates his appreciation, moaning loudly as I giggle, watching him.

"Mmm! Oh my God! This meal could raise the dead." He exclaims and I laugh, sipping my wine and he laughs too.

"But seriously, nice job babe." He says and kisses me.

Babe.

Me.

I cling to the word like a drop of water in the desert. I was going to say something about this earlier...about us.

Four dates...But are we dating?

Am I your girlfriend Nathan?

But he just called me babe...So what does that mean? Should I still ask?

We keep eating as Nathan tells me about his day, occasionally tucking my hair behind my ear or kissing the back of my hand.

"Nathan am I your girlfriend?" I blurt out, unable to hold the question anymore and Nathan stops taking a forkfull of chips and creamy beef sauce halfway to his mouth and he turns to me.

And suddenly I can't stop,

"I just....I don't know anymore and the suspense is killing me because we've been on four dates so is it official? Am I over thinking it? I'm not in a rush I just want to know where we stand. Like are we exclusive or we can date others since it's not official? Are you--"

"Lunar." He says, gently touching my chin in his hand and I stop.

"Why would you ask that? Of course you're my girlfriend." He says in that deep, calm reassuring voice and I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.

"I am? Well, why didn't you say so?" I ask, pouting and he looks at me sincerely.

"I honestly thought it was assumed because of how many times we've gone out. Isn't that how it works?" He asks and I shrug stubbornly.

"Well, I don't know. I just--"

He shuts me up with a kiss.

"You're my girlfriend. That is, unless you don't want to be?" He asks in a teasing tone and I swat his shoulder.

"You know I do." I say and he laughs as he sips his wine.

"Good." He says, refilling my glass and we spend the rest of the evening talking and eating.

An hour later and Nathan and I are cuddled up on the couch in his small living room, drinking the last of the Chardonnay.

We both know it's time for him to drop me off, it's almost midnight, but for some reason we just can't help delaying it.

Especially with the wine getting to me.

Nathan's face is close.

"You know, you never told me why you were named Lunar." He says and I bite my lip, thinking.

"My mum always said it's because the night she gave birth to me, there was a huge blackout in the hospital. The lights just went out after she heard my first cry, so when they brought me close to her, she first saw my face with the moonlight." I say and Nathan smiles.

"That's beautiful." He says, his voice sounding deeper than usual. His eyes are a very soft green, unwavering as they focus on me with that tilted smile.

The alcohol fills me with need and suddenly I'm sensitive to his every touch.

"Lunar." He repeats my name, saying it like he is savouring it as he leans close, his hand tilting my chin towards him.

"Nathan." I breathe his name just as his lips meet mine in a sensual, rhythmic kiss. The deeper we kiss, the more Nathan pulls me close with one hand behind my neck and the other around my waist.

The closer he pulls me, the farther he moves until he is stretched out on the couch and I'm on top.

Nathan's hands travel down and squeezes my ass, pressing me against his rock erection and a moan escapes my lips.

I pull away now, sitting on top as I take off my shirt.

Nathan stares in awe at me and my cleavage protruding through the bra.

"Lunar..." He says, stopping me as I lean down to kiss him.

"You know when we start...we can't stop." He says, inches away from my face and yet I feel his hands roam up to hold my breasts.

"Do you want to stop?" I ask and he answers me by covering the space between us as he unhooks my bra.

He makes a deep, guttural groan as his tongue explores mine in a deep, passionate kiss and my breasts fill his hands.

"Ohh..." I moan as Nathan moves to my neck, then to my breasts, suckling a hard nipple in his warm mouth.

My moans erupt in bursts as Nathan slips a hand into my leggings and between my legs as he finds a sensitive, wet spot and teases it.

"Nathan...please..." I beg and his hand pulls out as it returns back to my ass, squeezing and pressing it against his hard on.

Letting need take over, I travel my kisses down his neck, across his broad chest and torso until I get to his belt buckle. I undo it instantly and release all of his organ.

"Lu..." I hear him say hesitantly but it is replaced by a deep groan as I take him in my mouth.

"Ohhh....fuck." He groans as I use my tongue to explore all of him, taste him and bob on him, which is almost impossible considering the size and length of him.

Nathan pulls me off after a few seconds.

"Bedroom." He says and I return my lips to him as he scoops me up by my ass and takes me to the room.

On bed, with Nathan on top, exploring me, touching me, suckling me, I experience the deepest craving and need to have him inside me because I can't resist it any longer.

Not with him having one hand in between my legs, sending waves of pleasure around my body and his mouth on my breast.

"Nathan..." I beg, writhing against his finger.

"Please."

He moves away now, ripping off a condom packet and slipping it on.

And then, in the slowest, most amazing way, he enters me deeply. Filling me up with his length and size.

"Lu, baby...You're so wet." He moans against my neck as he starts moving, starting with slow thrusts, his shoulder and back muscles flexing.

"Yes....pleassee...keep going...." I'm moaning over and over and it seems to be driving Nathan crazy because he gradually increases his pace with every desired plea I make.

"Oh baby....You feel so good..." He groans against my ear before he starts kissing my neck.

Nathan's deep, sexual comments are driving me nuts as he says things like,

'That's right baby' and 'you're such a good, naughty girl ' and 'you're driving me nuts' as he keeps increasing the pace.

"Yes.." I moan over and over as he keeps going faster, almost pounding into me.

Over and over I moan with pleasure as Nathan keeps going, my moans getting louder and louder to a point that I'm almost screaming.

"Nathan...Nathan...." I call his name out in warning as I near climax, feeling my whole body tense with intense pleasure and release with spasms and waves of a deeper satisfaction.

Nathan groans too, his warm breath against my neck as I feel his whole body clench and then release.

He drops on the bed, next to me now, panting just as I am as we try to catch our breath.

Then Nathan gets up and heads into the bathroom to dispose of the condom, his muscular silhouette reflecting against the moonlight while I lie there, staring at the roof.

I just had sex with Nathan...

My boyfriend.

Funny that the first time I'd laid on this bed I definitely did not see this coming. Nathan walks out now in small shorts and lies down next to me and I remain quiet, wondering if he wants to talk or not.

He turns to me now.

"You okay?" He asks and when I look at him, I see the same, loving, admiring look in his eyes.

"Yeah, I was worried you weren't." I admit as I scooch close to him and he chuckles, putting his arm around me as he pecks my cheek, neck and shoulder.

"I'm fine baby girl." He says and lies flat on his back, letting me rest against his chest.

"Goodnight Nathan." I say when I hear his yawn and I hear his deep chuckle through his chest.

"Goodnight Lunar." He says and I smile, letting happy emotions wash over me.

***

The warmth of Nathan's body on mine feels so good, it's almost like a drug.

And when I open my eyes, he is smiling down at me.

"You make the cutest snores when you sleep." He says and I bury my flushed face in his chest.

"It's cute." He says, pecking my neck and I look up at him.

"We have to go for lectures." I say and he sighs as he turns to look at his bedside clock.

"And we have one hour to do so." He says and I groan painfully.

"I don't wanna." I pout and he chuckles pulling me close.

"Tell you what, I'll drop you off so you can get ready, and later in the day we'll grab lunch together. Okay?" He asks and plants a kiss on my lips.

I smile. "Okay."

A few minutes later and I'm dressed in Nathan's hoodie and my leggings while he throws on a t-shirt and trousers.

"Ready?" He asks as he grabs the car keys and I nod.

"Ready."

I head for the door and open it, and suddenly all my breath leaves my body as I stare into Lucas's eyes.

Right next to him is Rex and they both look like they definitely weren't expecting to see me.

"Lunar?!" Lucas scowls as anger envelopes his face.

His gaze shifts from me to Nathan and he takes in my appearance.

"You fucked him, didn't you?!" He barks at me and I suddenly can't move.