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[Lovely]

January 31, 2009
9:45am
Waterside motel

They had romped and tumbled into and with each other for the remainder of the night, finally falling asleep in a tangle of sheets and skin sometime in the wee hours of the morning. Tasa slept soundly for about five hours and then woke up feeling like she wanted to sleep more and stay curled up with the handsome man in the bed beside her. She knew she couldn't and reluctantly got up, she was careful not to wake him, though he stirred a bit. She hoped that she hadn't woken him fully as she went into the bathroom, she listened at the door but didn't hear him call to her or get out of the bed so she assumed he'd gone right back to sleep. Tasa showered quickly and then got dressed, she had things she needed to do today... She was planning to leave before Justin woke up, but couldn't resist leaning over him to place a soft kiss to his mouth. He was far too handsome to leave without at least kissing him one more time before she slipped out the door.

Justin's eyes opened before she could take a step away. "Leaving so soon?" He asked quietly, looking up at her as she stood beside the bed.

"Yeah.." She sighed, this wasn't a good bye that was going to be easy for her, though she tried to keep it casual. "I gotta make some cash honey.. It's been fun.." It was more than fun and she hated to see it end. "..but this dive doesn't come free."

"Look under your pillow... maybe the tooth fairy left you a present," he grinned, curling back to rest a while longer.

"Riiiiight.. sure." She smiled, leaning back down to kiss him. "I really had fun.. mm lots and lots of fun.. but I'll lose the room if I don't go make some cash today."

"Tas... seriously. You hate this place, so why keep it? You have breakfast there, that's a start, but this dive could get you killed," he pointed to the chair in the corner where their 'kill' had been left to age to a nice perfumey treat. "Would you take the help.. no questions asked?"

"What are you talking about.. take the help?" She hovered, bent over him, propped on her hands just above his shoulders. Her gaze swept to the chair and she half chuckled, bringing her intense eyes back to lock with his.

"Just... nevermind, nothing, I guess. I wouldn't want you to take it the wrong way or anything, but I don't want to see you out on the street if you don't get what you need. I can help.. more than help, but..."

Her tongue touched her lips to wet them lightly and her eyes narrowed a little. "I get what I need.. one way or another.." Her gaze was dark and a bit stormy as it stayed locked with his. She balanced on one arm while her other hand lifted to brush her fingers softly over his cheek. "..and exactly what is it you don't want me to take the wrong way?"

He shrugged and grinned. It sounded how it sounded, no getting around it, but he was honest. "I guess it's better than just coming back and finding cash and not knowing why... consider it a.. a.. welcome to town gift, okay?"

Her eyes narrowed and she nearly growled. "You were not going to leave some cash on the dresser or some shit.. like I was some hooker you bought? Cause that.. I would take the wrong way.. If I came back and found that.. I'd find you.. and kick your ass clear across town."

[Lovely]

"If I thought it might be the only way I'd see you again, I'd have considered it and taken the beating for being too stupid to figure out a better way before letting you go. That's exactly what I didn't want you to think... because I don't think that about you," he said quietly, watching her eyes and form. He sank back into the pillow, but his honesty would be clearly sensed. He certainly thought something else about her, but if she had better things to do, he understood.

She smiled just a little and huffed slightly. "Coulda just said you wanted to see me again. Can't say I wouldn't be shocked. It would be a first for me.. but I seem to have had a few of those since meeting you." She paused and chewed her lip a bit, half looking away and half looking at him. Her leg lifted to slide over him and pull her into a straddling position. "Not sure whether you considered the coffee and all a date.. but this would be the closest I've ever gotten. You know most guys didn't like me because I was wild, an orphan, trouble maker.. or cause could kick the snot out of them on my worst day.. you know.. anyway.. you can see why I might be offended about the money thing." She was slowly making her way to accepting, in her own way but it was very hard for her, she'd never been genuinely offered help and had been kicked around alot in her life. It left her with a tough shell hiding the warmer -big hearted woman beneath. "Whatever you spend.. you have to let me pay back."

"Okay... but promise me you'll try to take me one day. Could be fun," he smiled, offering her a challenge to the spar of her choice as he leaned up on his elbows to come closer. "Lady's choice how she pays me back... as my boss says... be creative."

"Cash." She growled softly, her hands coming to push against his shoulders, roughly. ".. cause you're not buying me.. or my affections.. those are given freely where I feel it's deserved. You're just helping me keep a roof until I get my own thing going.. and maybe giving me a reason to stick around awhile.."

The push took the weight off his arms that curled around her, pulling her down with him as he chuckled softly. "I don't buy people. I know those who do and it disgusts me, but... all I can say is I'm not them. So ... I'm not buying you. I just don't want you to leave right now."

She laughed as softly as she growled, sounding almost like a purr as it finished and she rested against him. Her long dark locks tousled around her shoulders and curling as they had been left free to dry. "I thought you said this place pretty much sucked? I was kinda hoping you knew of a place with a hot shower .. maybe not so rancid and dingy.. hmmm maybe a bed that is actually big enough for the two of us to roll around in." She teased and slithered along and against him to fit snuggly and nibble his bare shoulder.

"I probably do, but I think I'm too busy to think about it right now... unless you want to hold that thought and go there with me now?"

She sighed, letting the warm breath rush over his skin. "Probably should.. if we get going again.." She warned with a playful smile and slight flare of her eyes. "Checkout here is in a couple hours.. and I'd rather not pay for another day here when we could be somewhere else and too busy to think about it anymore."

He sighed out the sound of eagerly awaiting finding new digs to play in. "Only put on what you need to to cross town, cuz when we get there...," he teased.

She shrugged a little. "I'm already dressed hun.. but can you drive wearing just a sheet?" She laughed, biting his shoulder harder this time.

He turned at the nip, playfully threatening to show her just how well he could drive. "Don't... not if you want to go now... unless you want to stay right where you are."

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She turned to kiss him softly. "The you part.. yes.. the shitty motel room.. no." She nibbled at his lips, groaning lightly. "You don't make it easy to move away.."

"Thank you," he nodded, making it that much more difficult for her in the way he brushed over her sides and legs as he sat up with her. "Let's just say you... don't make it easy either," he smiled. "Five minutes, a phone call and we'll go, okay? They'll have a key waiting and we won't be disturbed." He couldn't help himself, holding her in his lap and sinking into more kisses.

"Mmmmm.." Was about all she got out, melting into his kisses and shifting to wrap her legs around his back as he held her in his lap. Her arms curled and her fingers slid into his hair, while the other hand gripped gently on the shoulder she'd been nipping.

Four minutes to play and a minute of work to play more sounded like his day was shaping up pretty damned fine already. Taking that last minute, he reluctantly pulled away to find his jeans and his phone. He'd text the message to Rory =hotel, dble, satellite, 2 wks no ?? - 10 mins= He'd wait for the confirmation and the location, but in the meantime... he turned his attention to more important things, keeping himself distracted as he slowly gathered his things.

Her bag had never really been unpacked, she'd been living out of it and from the looks of it, was quite used to doing that. She had a total of two outfits, one she was wearing and one in the bag, some toiletries, and a couple small personal items, everything fit into a standard backpack. It was black and looked pretty worn, like her leather jacket which was soft and well broken in. She sat on the edge of the bed watching him a moment as he used his phone, then got up to help him gather up his stuff. Finding his shirt poking out from the other side of the bed and holding it out to him, willing to trade it for another kiss as she smiled at him.

He ignored the shirt, taking the sweeter offer first. He was warm enough without it, but eventually slipped it from her hand. It may not have been classy, but he kept it near, tucking a corner of it securely in the back pocket of his snug-fit jeans. His own bag was tucked back together. He checked his stash and wondered if she even cared whether he ran out or not.

Tasa tossed a sock in his direction, glancing up to see him checking something in his bag and wondered for a second what it was, but didn't let the curiosity last as she double checked the room to make sure nothing of her was left behind.

The telltale and annoying beep of a return message came through and he kissed the top of his phone as he read the message. "You're staying at the Brookshire. Fifth and Rangeview. Two weeks on me... until you find reason to stay... or something better comes up. Ready?"

She shrugged her back pack easily on her shoulders and sauntered over to him, wrapping her arm around his shoulders. "It's more about finding a way to keep paying for it than a reason to stay.. I think I found something worth looking into around here."

He grinned slightly. "Maybe it won't always be a hotel. But for today, you're on vacation and you get to enjoy your day however you want."

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"Hey.. it's probably a nicer hotel than I've ever stayed in." She shrugged again, smiling with a genuine warmth and thanks shining in her eyes for his help, even if it was hard for her to take it. She played it off casually but deep down she was twisted and confused, never knowing anyone to be kind just because they liked her or for the simple reason of just being kind. "I'm pretty sure you can guess .. at least some of what I want. Though I may have to try a bunch of new things.. what does one do when on vacation?"

"A little of this... a little of that... a whole lotta that... maybe take in some sights, have a few drinks, dancing, dining... you like horses?"

"Really? I've never done that.." She chuckled and leaned to kiss his cheek. "Are you going to be drinking, dancing, and dining with me? ... and sure I guess on the horses.. everyone likes horses right?"

"About that date. Will you have dinner with me tonight? I have a real funny feeling... we're going to be hungry later."

Her other arm came up and around him to wrap him into a real hug, as she closed her eyes and leaned against him slightly for a moment. "I think I'd like that." She let out a soft sigh and added. ".. and the working up the appetite part too of course."

"Let's check you out... of here... this rat pit, I mean ... and get you comfortable. I've been at this place... coffee in the room, jetted tub, nice views, private, tiny... but workable... little balcony.. and I made sure you have 5 millions channels of nothing and internet if you want it."

"I'm gonna owe you alot of money, aren't I?" She chuckled softly, giving him a look that clearly said thank you and that she'd never had anything like that. "I don't think I'll know what to do with all that.. I.. I wasn't expecting.. that much."

He shook his head. "No. It's a business class suite, at a discount. It's a perk of where I work, so don't you worry. It's probably not much more than this place. We just know how to bargain. Trust me, alright? That's all you owe me is what you would have paid here.... and the pleasure... of your company," he growled tenderly, wanting more of that pleasure now, but knowing he'd have to wait. "Damn that steak is sounding good real soon."

She sighed again, letting her head tip to rest against his shoulder. "Alright.. I guess. If that's all you'll let me do.. I'm not really sure how to thank you.. not used to this sort of generosity.. I'll figure something out." It seemed she was only half talking to him, half speaking out loud for herself. "You're something else.." She smiled softly, lifting her head to face him again.

"Just me," he shrugged. "Think we should do this place a favor and give them a book of matches when we leave? Eh, it was a thought. Let's go... I'm getting really hungry," he teased, not wanting to really let go, but pulling her toward the door slowly.

Tasa chuckled and shook her head. "That would be too kind of us." She was content to keep close to him, not wanting to be far from his warmth and strong arms. She moved slowly to the door with him, thinking of how soon she'd be exploring his form in a better setting to relax and be even more thorough then they had been. She felt the heat rising like a fever in her again and wondered why he had such an intense effect on her, it was like a madness... she'd lost herself in wild abandon with him already.. Now the craving for him was coming up just as strong again, it was as if she could not get enough.