1 comments/ 10841 views/ 1 favorites Need You Now Ch. 01 By: claudzilla Tony flopped back on the couch and sighed. It was 1 am and Brittani had just left for the night. He took a deep swig of his Jack and coke and stared at the ceiling. She was a nice girl. But that was the problem. She was just a girl. At twenty-two, she was every guys dream. She had a rocking body, perfect tits, but was dumb as a tree stump. Shit, he'd met trees that were smarter. He polished off his drink, slamming the glass on the coffee table, startling the cats off of the couch. He grabbed his cell phone, scrolling through his contacts. Kristy. He stared at her name on the screen. Kristy. One of the girls in his office. She was older, experienced...and very married. They flirted everyday in the morning before he'd go into his meetings. Looks wise, she wasn't his type. He was partial to straight haired blonds. She had a mop of what she called "unruly" brown curls. He thought that they were hot. She was curvy, but in all the right places. She had a chest that, if she wore less conservative clothing, would bring men to their knees. They had talked at about their attraction to each other early one morning. She had said they had a "vibe", but that she'd never cheat on her husband. He couldn't care less about Brittani. If Kristy ever left her husband, he'd dump her on the spot. He laid his open phone on his chest and grabbed the remote. He mindlessly surfed, not knowing exactly what he was looking for. He came upon a country music channel playing videos all night. He grabbed his phone and hit "new text". Kristy had told him earlier that her husband was going away on business until Monday. It was Friday night. He bit his bottom lip pensively. Did he risk it? What would he say to her in the middle of the night..."Hi?". The next video gave him his answer. He typed quickly into his phone... It's a quarter after one I'm a little drunk And I need you now. Said I wouldn't call But I lost all control And I need you now. His finger hovered above the send button. He held his breath, closed his eyes and pressed it. "Message sent" appeared on his screen. He let the air out his lungs in a long hiss and waited. He watched the rest of the video as the seconds ticked by. Guess I'd rather hurt then feel nothing at all. He closed his eyes, all but resigning that she wouldn't text him back. BEEP BEEP BEEP He grabbed his phone, opening it, not knowing what to expect. Kristy was sitting on the couch, sort of watching a movie. It was just after 1:00 and she was still wide awake. Jason was out on business...again. She lost him on average of two weekends a month. She still loved him, but missed the passion they shared early on in their relationship. The spark was gone and she had no idea how to rekindle it. He was either preoccupied with his job or too tired to do anything more than the missionary position. There was always an excuse. She laid her head back and thought about the one guy who always brightened her day...Tony Stewart. She had only been working at Stewart-Haas a short time when Tony struck up a conversation with her one morning. It had been nothing really, something about a storm that had come through the night before, but it was enough to spark a friendship. Every morning he made it a point to stop by her desk and say hello, even if it was only for a second. She had a huge crush on him, and it had nothing to do with the fact of who he was. They had a connection...he knew it, she knew it. But there was the fact that he had a girlfriend and she had a husband. She wouldn't even risk lunch with him. She just stayed his friend, nothing more. She was thinking about his quirky smile and warm brown eyes when her cell phone beeped. Who'd be texting her at this hour? She opened her phone, expecting it to be Jason. But...Tony? She hit the button to open the message and gasped. What the hell did she say to that? She rubbed her temples and thought before she started typing furiously back to him. It's a quarter after one I'm all alone And I need you now. Said I wouldn't call But I lost all control And I need you now. She hit the send button and waited for the usual bantering to begin. T: Alone? K: Yes. You? T: Just me and Jack. Come over? K: Now? T: Duh! Yes! She laughed at the sarcasm and seriously thought about it. He only lived ten minutes from her. She stalled him as she threw her sneakers on. K: I don't know...we might get into trouble if I do. Unless you're looking for trouble. ;o) She hopped in her car, starting her engine. She knew what she was doing was crazy and totally wrong, but at that moment, rational thought flew out the window. T: Please? I'm lonely. :( She stopped at a light and laughed at the sad face. I guess having a ditz for a girlfriend isn't that much fun. K: It would be totally wrong if I did... She hit send as she drove down his street. She parked a few doors down so he wouldn't see her approach. T: But very, very right. How can I convince you? Kristy walked up to his door and texted her answer. K: Ding dong. Ding dong. And she waited...and waited. T: And you're calling me ding dong why? She covered her mouth to stifle a giggle. He was so dense sometimes. K: You're such an ass...open your front door! She hit send and waited for it to dawn on him she was actually outside on his porch. She heard the "thump, thump, thump" of him running across his foyer. He swung the door open, smiling. They grinned shyly at each other. "Hi!" he said, opening the door wider. "Wanna come in?" She nodded, crossing the threshold into his home. She was alone with him for the first time ever. She looked around. He had all the lights dimmed down, but she could tell it was very homey. "Nice place." She said, looking everywhere but at him. "I didn't think you would come over at this hour." he said softly. The air was charged between them. She could barely take a deep breath. "I was alone and awake." She looked up at him. "And thinking of you. I couldn't say no." She walked around the foyer, discreetly checking him out. "So what do you feel like doing?" he asked, smacking himself in the forehead as soon as he said it. "Oh I don't know. It's 1:30 in the morning. Cards? Checkers? Get naked and fuck like crazy?" She said smirking. She ran her fingers over his jaw, caressing his bottom lip. He gently nipped her fingertips. "I don't give a fuck that you're Tony Stewart. I've wanted you since the day we met." She said through half closed eyes, her lips just brushing his. "You...I..." Tony attempted to speak. She shushed him with her lips, pressing them softly against his. "Shh, you talk too much." She kissed him harder, capturing his bottom lip, gently sucking it. He groaned, wrapped his arms around her waist, and pulled her close to him. He deepened the kiss, seeking her tongue out with his. He broke the kiss, nuzzling her hair. "Wanna go upstairs?" he asked her with a hint of urgency. "Lead the way." she said, as he took her hand. They took the stairs two at a time. He opened a door and led her to a large king sized bed. He turned the lamp on to the lowest setting, casting a glow over the room. They stood in front of each other, not sure what to do next. She looked up at him. His eyes were blazing with unspoken passion. What she was about to do suddenly hit her, and her bravado flew out the window. She was scared to death. "I...I shouldn't be here with you Tony. I shouldn't have come." she said, turning away from him. "I'm not going to force you to stay. I'll understand if you go. I won't like it, but I'll understand." he replied softly. She walked over to the window and looked out at his yard. Lightning flashed in the distance. "It's just...I've been with Jason fifteen years and never strayed. Never even been tempted. That was..." She turned to face him. "...until I met you." She walked toward him, looking him directly in the eyes. "Why am I here? I love him. I really do. And I don't want to hurt him, but there's something about you that I can't shake. I need you Tony. And want you desperately." She looked down at the floor as lightning flashed again, illuminating the room. It was followed a few seconds later by a low rumble of thunder. Tony walked over to her and placed his hands on her trembling shoulders. He lifted her chin with his finger and gently kissed her. "There's something so right about you. When I see you in every morning, it makes my day. When I don't see you...I miss you." He wrapped his arms around her, hugging her tightly. He pulled away, looked down and softly stroked her cheek with his thumb. "Stay with me tonight. There's a big storm coming. I don't want you out in it." As to emphasize his point, there was another bright flash and an almost immediate crash of thunder. She jumped into his arms, shaking like a leaf. "Not a big fan I take it?" She shook her head violently. "No, they scare me to death. It's taking all of my power not to run to the computer to check the radar." She said, laughing nervously. "How about I distract you a little bit?" he said mischievously. He pulled her in close and kissed her deeply. She melted into him, her raging desire overshadowing the storm outside. He pulled her tank top off and dropped it to the floor. She did the same to him, lightly running her hands over his furry chest. The air was electric between them. She gasped as he gave her nipple a tweak between his thumb and forefinger. He chuckled at her response. That was enough to set her off. She reached between his legs, grasping his shaft with her right hand. She stroked it roughly, bringing it to full attention. He hungrily kissed her as the storm continued to build outside. "Come here." he said huskily, laying her down on his bed. She scootched up, reaching for him as she did. He laid on top of her, capturing her mouth in a passionate kiss. He pressed his erection between her legs as she arched her back up instinctively to meet him. He leaned down taking one nipple in his mouth, then the other, sucking them til they were hard. He made eye contact as his lips traveled down her belly. He reached down, pulling her shorts and panties off in one motion. He stood up and looked down at her laying spread eagled on his bed. Her tan skin glowed in the soft light, belying the hunger radiating from her eyes. He grabbed her ankles, and slowly ran his hands up her calves, then back down to her feet. She groaned in frustration. "To-neeee. What are you doing to me?" she moaned. "What I've wanted to do to you for months. Touch you everywhere. God, you're so beautiful." He ran his palms back up her legs and over her inner thighs. She gasped then groaned at the slow, torturous pace he was setting. "Make love to me? Please?" she all but begged him, grabbing fistfuls of sheets as he continued to torment her. "It's an off weekend. Do we have to be anywhere later?" She shook her head no. "Then shhhh. Let me do what I want to you." He proceeded to continue his slow assault on her senses. He planted gentle pecks up the insides of her legs. He alternated from leg to leg, licking and nipping his way to her hot core. She grabbed the sheets harder, lifting her hips, inviting him in. "Tony, Tony, Tony...please, go down on me, make me come!" Her head was trashing from side to side with pent up emotion. He did as she requested, burying his face between her legs. Thunder clapped at the moment he tasted her, adding to the intensity of her first orgasm. She grabbed his thick brown hair, urging him deeper. She looked down him going down on her, and felt another orgasm ripple through her as his eyes met hers. "Oh God Tony! Stop, stop, stop...nononono, can't...take...much...more!" she cried as he furiously licked her sensitive clit. He wouldn't let up, even as she screamed his name, coming violently, her legs wrapping tightly around his head. He stood up, stripping the remainder of his clothes off. He stood there, watching her pant. Lightning flashed, her sweaty body briefly glowed white. He had never wanted someone so bad. "I'm so not done with you yet." he said softly, a wicked smile spreading across his face. "Tony, please, no more...too much!" she pleaded as he climbed into bed next to her. He took his hand and ran it the full length of her pussy. She moaned as he lightly rubbed her swollen clit with his fingertip. Thunder rumbled overhead. "You're so wet, how can you say no more? Don't you want me?" he purred in her ear. "Oh my God Tony, I want you so bad. I want you in me." she said breathlessly. She grabbed his head and kissed him long and slow. His hand wandered back down to her mound. He thrust one finger, then two into her aching twat. Her hips bucked in rhythm with his hand. "Is that what you want?" he growled. "Talk to me baby, tell me what you need." "Oh oh oh oh oh...yesyesyesyes...gonna cum...oh fuck Tony! FUCK!!" she screamed as he hit her G-spot, sending her spiraling into yet another mind-blowing orgasm. "Flip over." Tony demanded before Kristy could even catch her breath. She did as she was told. Tony pulled her up by her hips, burying his cock into her with one hard thrust. She screamed, holding on to the blanket so she wouldn't go head first off the bed. "Hold on darlin', you're going on the ride of your life." he grunted as he pounded her furiously. He reached under her, roughly kneading her left tit, as he kept up his relentless pace. "I'm...gonna...blow! Come with me Kristy, let go!" he yelled. He spilled his seed deep within her, just as she arched her back, letting go for the final time. She collapsed face first into the bed, trying in vain to catch her breath. Tony fell down next to her, rolling on to his side. She looked over at him. He gave her a sleepy grin. "Damn. I'd say that was worth waiting for." she said contentedly. He draped his arm over her bare back. "Mmm hmm. I'd say so. Now what?" he asked, just as sleepy. "I don't know. It's 3:30 in the morning. Let's talk about that later, OK?" she said with a yawn, not wanting to over think things at that hour. They climbed under the covers, falling into a deep sleep. Tony entwined his legs with hers as the rain gently fell against the window. Need You Now Ch. 02 It was Halloween...Kristy's favorite holiday. She looked forward to this night every year. She had a lot of visitors to her house, from itty bitty pea pods to a guy dressed like Jimmie Johnson. He had two tire tracks over the front of him and a bruised and bloodied face. He scored kudos and an extra handful of candy for his costume! Actually, there were lots of kids dressed like NASCAR drivers this year. Seeing them made her miss Tony even more than she normally did. July seemed like such a long time ago. Kristy hated how their lives kept them apart. If Tony was in the area for a night or two, so was Jason. If Jason was out of town, so was Tony. Today was a perfect example. Jason was in Florida -- and Tony was in Alabama. She and Tony texted often, but it wasn't the same as being with each other. One good thing did come of everything that had happened -- Tony had dumped Brittani the day after he and Kristy had gotten together. But that didn't change anything. Kristy was still with Jason and she still missed Tony...a lot. Kristy grabbed a bowl of candy corn off the coffee table. She flopped down on the couch, grabbing the remote. Jason was gone - again. She wondered why she was even fucking married some days. She pulled up an interview with Tony she had DVR'd a few weeks back. He was unshaven and in a good mood. Her heart picked up a few beats seeing his beautiful smile. The worst thing? She knew how that scruff felt against her skin, and how the furriness of his chest felt against hers...oh my God, just thinking of him was making her crazy! She quickly turned off the television, taking her cell phone out of her pocket to text him. It was better than nothing. K: Hey kiddo! I'm bored! You? T: Tired! How r u? K: Alone again. The usual. :**( T: Aww...wanna do something? K: Are you local? T: I am! K: No shit! Where and when? T: Jack's Tavern @ 10? K: Will do. What happened to tired? T: Not anymore! ;o) c u soon! Kristy jumped to her feet. He was in town? Shit! She had to find something to wear! Running upstairs to her bedroom, she dug through her closet, finding her favorite skinny jeans. She tugged them on, shoving her feet into comfy black ballet flats and her white button down shirt. She quickly spritzed her hair to repoof the curls, dusted some bronzer across her cheeks, threw on some brown eyeliner and flew back down the stairs. She looked at the clock. It was only nine? She had gotten ready in record time, and now had forty-five minutes to fret. After mindlessly straightening up her house, it was finally time to leave. She drove carefully through her neighborhood, watching for any kids still out trick or treating. There was minimal traffic at that hour, so she made good time. Turning into the lot, she looked around, found Tony's truck and pulled in next to it. She checked herself in the mirror one last time, squelching any last bit of nerves and guilt she was feeling. Her phone vibrated in her pocket. Expecting it to be Tony, her heart skipped a beat. Much to her disappointment it was Jason. Fuck. J: Whatcha doin'? K: Having a drink with one of my buddies from work. J: Cool! Who? K: Just someone from my office, you've never met them. J: What time will you be home? 1 or so? K: Probably. Gotta go in, they're waiting for me. J: OK. Have fun, be careful. TTYL She closed her phone, leaning her head against the back of her seat. Fuck. Fuck, fuck, fuck. She was only half lying, right? She was with a buddy from work. Kristy sighed deeply, once again pushing the guilt aside. She got out of her car and walked inside. The bar itself wasn't that busy for a Sunday night, but the back room was hopping. Kristy assumed it was a football game due to the yelling and number of f-bombs she was hearing. She continued walking down a long hallway to the bar where she found Tony sitting at the end, nursing a Jack on the rocks. She stopped just shy of the doorway, admiring him. He was wearing a black t-shirt, jeans and had a touch of scruff. He looked very, very hot and much younger than his actual age. It took all of her power to remain in control and not tear his clothes off on the spot! Right at that very moment, Tony looked up, seeing her for the first time. He grinned broadly, standing up as she approached him. "Hi stranger!" he said, hugging her tightly, lifting Kristy off the floor. She sighed deeply, breathing in his masculine scent. The rest of the world ceased to exist right there and then. "Hi Tony! It's been awhile, hasn't it?" she said laughing as he put her down. "It's been much too long." he said, giving her a lopsided grin, gently touching her cheek. She felt herself blush under his gaze. Kristy pulled up a stool and sat down next to Tony, touching his knees with hers. She ordered a chocolate espresso martini for herself. She tried to pay for it, but Tony insisted it be put on his tab. They chatted effortlessly about everything and anything, their close friendship evident in their body language. As the alcohol started taking effect, they became sillier and more affectionate. And much more daring. "So tell me Tony, on a scale from 1 to 10, one being just a co-worker and 10 being utterly in love with me, where do you fall?" Kristy asked giggling, trying to be serious, but failing miserably. "1 to 10? Hmmm, let me think about it." he put his chin on his hand, drumming his fingers on his cheek. "Nine...with an asterisk!" he said, grinning. "Why an asterisk?" she asked, confused. "My conscience. You're married. But if you take away the star..." he said with a knowing grin. Kristy raised her eyebrows, shocked. She never saw that coming. Before she could respond, he spoke again. "What about you Kristy? What number are you?" Tony asked seriously, but with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes. She thought about it a second, then got right in his face. She poked his chin with her finger, smiling. "Me? I'm totally in love with you!" They looked each other deep in the eyes...and cracked up. "You're turning red." he said lightly touching her jaw with his thumb, which made her blush even deeper. She covered her face and started laughing all over again. "Thank God for alcohol...I'd never get the truth out of you, would I Tony?" Kristy said, hiccuping from laughing so hard. She looked at him and smiled. "I will say this about you though..." softly stroking his cheek "...what you don't say with words you do say with your eyes." He looked down, a faint blush creeping up in his cheeks. "You're right, I'm not very vocal. But you'll never, ever doubt my feelings for you." he said, leaning over to kiss her. Kristy stood up quickly, almost knocking her stool over. She grabbed his hand, pulling him to his feet. "Come on. Let's go for a walk. It's a beautiful night." "Good idea!" he said, quickly throwing the bartender a fifty, telling him to keep the change. They walked outside into the brisk night air. Once they were far enough away from the bar, he put his arm around her shoulder, pulling her in close. She looped her fingers into his belt loop, quickly falling into stride with him. She leaned her head against him, and he kissed her temple. This was alone time they never had. They came upon a brick wall with an open iron gate. It was dark as ink beyond it. The only sound was the dry leaves rustling in the breeze. "Ooh Tony, an old cemetery! Betcha I can make you like a dead person!" Kristy said, lightly stroking the front of his jeans. "It is Halloween, ya know." "I don't know..." he said warily. "It's really...dark." "Oh come on Tony, there's nothing to be afraid of. It's just trees and stones!" she said, smiling expectantly up at him. "And dead bodies." he said, petulantly. "Please? If you're a good boy I'll let you play with my pumpkins!" Kristy said, running her hands over her chest. "OK, fine, let's go in." Tony said with a hesitant laugh. "I drive 200 mph, how bad can this be?". Laughing, she took his hand, walking through the gates into the dark graveyard. As if prompted, an owl hooted nearby. Tony squeezed her hand a touch tighter. They walked until they came to a large oak tree. She leaned against it, beckoning him to her. He walked up to her, gently placing his hands on her hips. "You want to mess around in here?" he asked skeptically. "Why not? It's not like we're going to wake anyone!" she said, running her hands down his chest. "I knew...someone...who fooled around in a cemetery once." he said, quietly. "So what? Lots of people have fooled around in places like this! Why? Who was it?" she asked. Tony looked at the ground, scuffing his foot. "My mom." he said softly. "What? For real? Were you conceived there?" she tried to stifle a laugh, but couldn't. "Yeah, on Einstein's grave!" he laughed, looking up at the sky. "Tony..." He looked down at Kristy, her dark eyes glowing in the blackness. "I'm not your mom." To emphasize her point, she slowly unbuttoned her shirt, exposing her lace bra and ample cleavage to him. She took his hands, placing them on either side of her breasts. She moaned softly, running her hands through his hair as he ran his hands over them, squeezing gently. Tony reached down, unbuttoning her the blouse the rest of the way, letting it drop softly to the ground. He wrapped his arms around her, holding her tightly. "I've missed you." he whispered in her ear. She responded with a searing kiss. He deepened it, twining his left hand in her hair, his right hand kneading her breast. "I've missed you Tony...so much." she whispered to the sky, as he trailed hot kisses down her neck. He pinned her against the tree, their hips grinding together urgently. What he couldn't say with words, he told her with a forceful kiss. It was all consuming, all encompassing...two lonely souls coming together that dark night. "Do you want me Tony?" she whispered in his ear, lightly running her tongue along it's rim. "Mmm hmm." he said as he grazed her earlobe with his teeth. "I'm yours Tony. I always will be." she said in barely a whisper. With that, he popped the clasp of her bra, exposing her to the cool night air. Her nipples jumped to attention from the chill. Tony grabbed one, twisting it between his thumb and forefinger. That set Kristy off. She pulled him in, kissing him again with her entire being. She pulled his shirt off, tossing it aside. She raked her nails down his back, illicting a groan from deep within him. He quickly unbuttoned her jeans, sliding them down her legs. She did the same to Tony, simultaneously pulling his jeans down and dropping to her knees. She caressed his erection with both hands. She pulled his boxer briefs down, freeing it. Kristy spun Tony, pushing his back against the tree. She took the entire length of his cock in her mouth, compressing his head with her throat muscles. Tony roughly grabbed her hair, holding her down. "Fuck...stop! I don't want to come yet." he hissed through his teeth. He pulled her back up to her feet, kissing her deeply. He reached down, squeezing her mound in his hand. She leaned against him as her knees buckled. He ran his fingers over her swollen clit. "You're so wet. Do you want me Kristy?" he asked, turned the tables on her. "Yes." she whispered. He curved two fingers, burying them deep within her. He thrust hard, nearly knocking her off her feet. She came hard, burying her face in his chest to muffle her screams. Tony pulled away, his eyes gleaming with dominance. "Over there." he said huskily, pointing to an old headstone. Kristy did as she was told. He turned her back to him. "Bend over and hold on." he growled in her ear. She leaned over the stone, bracing herself for what was coming next. He spread her legs apart, running his cock the entire length of her before plunging in hard. She arched her back to meet him thrust for thrust. He reached around, rubbing her clit until she came again. He grabbed her hips, violently pumping her over and over. At this point they had stopped thinking and let instinct take over. "Oh shit! I'm gonna come..." he moaned loudly, dumping his seed into her. Kristy let out a groan as one final orgasm over took her. She draped herself over the headstone, attempting to catch her breath. Tony laid his forehead on her back, getting his bearings together. Once they got dressed, they slowly walked back to their cars, neither one wanting the night to end. They held hands, but were quiet. "What do we do now? Go another three months without seeing each other?" Tony asked, wrapping his arms around her waist. "We'll see each other at work. I mean, we can steal hugs here and there." Kristy said sadly. "But, I know. It's not the same as being together." "Do you love me Kristy?" Tony asked quietly. "It's not like it matters. I'm married to Jason. I don't want to hurt him." she said, turning away from Tony. She didn't want him to see her cry. "Bullshit! What does he do for you? He's never around!" he said angrily. "And you never answered my question. Do you love me?" Kristy turned to him, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Yes! Yes, I love you! I've been in love with you for months!" she said, looking down,sobbing. "Why? Are you in love with me?" "I am." he said softly, embracing her. "We'll find a way to be together. I promise." As they stood there that cold October night, they both knew in their hearts Tony was right. They would find a way...somehow. Need You Now Ch. 03 Tony was absolutely, utterly, fucking miserable. Christmas Eve was one week away, but he had no Christmas spirit at all. Yeah, he made the rounds at all the parties, but his heart wasn't into it. Besides his season going completely to shit, he had also lost Kristy. Well, technically he didn't "lose" her. She had decided to stay with Jason and try to work on making things better in their marriage. She couldn't be with him again. She had taken a vow and she wanted to be the wife she wasn't being. They had agreed, as adults, it was the right thing for them to do. But he didn't want to do the right thing...he wanted her to love him the way he loved her. He had never felt this way before, and it scared the hell out of him. Everywhere he went there were reminders of her. He'd see her car a dozen times on the way to work. He'd always look for her "Stewart" sticker on the back window, then be let down when it wasn't her. He'd smell her perfume and his heart would skip a beat. Hell, he could barely listen to the radio anymore. But seeing her at work was the worst of all. It was only twice a week and it killed him to see her so happy. She'd smile at him, they'd make small talk and then he'd be on his way, like nothing had ever happened with them. He put on a brave face in front of her, because he understood and respected where she was coming from. In reality, he could hardly sleep at night. He would think of her, start to dwell on what couldn't be and get upset. Just when he thought he was getting his shit together, he'd see her and the cycle would start all over again. Tony looked at his watch, rubbed his eyes and sighed. It was after five. Since he was the last one left at Stewart-Haas for the day, he walked around the shop one last time, making sure everything was locked up. He shut the lights off, and headed back to his office to get his coat. He walked in, immediately seeing a red envelope on his desk that wasn't there before. Curious, he picked it up and opened it. It was a Christmas card from Kristy. He opened it, reading to himself. "Tony, I have a Christmas gift for you. Meet me at the Charlotte Hilton at 8:00. Room 1367...K" He closed the card and smiled. He had no idea what she was up to, but was dying to find out. He had just enough time to run home and take a shower. He set the alarm and practically ran to his car. He cranked up some Aerosmith, leaving rubber in his wake. "You're my angel come and save me tonight. You're my angel come and make it alright..." He sang along quietly, hoping against all hope this would be the gift he wanted most of all. Tony pulled into the hotel's parking lot a few minutes before eight. He sat in his car a minute, trying to ease his jitters. He didn't want to run up there and appear too eager. It had been almost two months since he had really talked to Kristy. Or had been alone with her. He took a deep breath, letting the air out of his lungs slowly. He went inside, walking briskly to the elevator. He impatiently pressed the button a few times, urging it to come quicker. It finally arrived, whisking him upwards to her floor. He got out, standing there for a second. He could feel his pulse throbbing in his temple. He had never been this nervous about anything in his life. He took another deep breath, composing himself. He headed off in search of her room. He found it at the end of the hallway. There was a little note taped to the door. He unfolded it. "Door is open. Follow the trail. Each one is for every month I've loved you." Intrigued, he opened the door. The living room area was lit just enough for him to see the trail of chocolates leading to the bedroom door. He picked one up. It was a Hershey Hug. He bit his bottom lip, smiling. A hug. The one thing that had bonded them from the very beginning. He started counting as he gathered them. One, two, three, four...my God, how long has she had feelings for him? Five, six, seven, eight, nine. Nine months? He did the math in his head. March? She'd been in love with him for almost a year? He approached the door, knocking quietly. He walked into a room illuminated with candlelight. Kristy was sitting on the bed, her feet folded under her. She was wearing a scoop neck, red velvet dress with white fur trim. Her curls were blown out, softly framing her face. She gave him a shy smile, her dark brown eyes glowing with love. He knew for certain she was blushing. "Hi." Kristy said softly. "Come sit next to me." She patted the bed. He took his shoes off, curling his feet underneath him as he sat. "What's going on?" he asked, concerned. Kristy looked down, her hands folded in her lap. She looked up at him, a wistful smile on her face. "A lot of things have happened since the last time we were together in October." She said softly, looking down at her lap. "Talk to me. What's wrong?" he asked. "After we got together Halloween night, I felt so guilty afterward. It ate me up inside. I never meant to fall in love with you. It just...happened. I mean, I'm married. I took a vow to be with him and only him. To be with you was so, so wrong...even if it felt right at that moment. That's why I put the brakes on. I couldn't love you and Jason. Something had to give." Kristy still hadn't looked up at him. "Go on." He said quietly, tentatively laying his hand on hers. "So November rolls around and he's working all...the...time. Like I never-see-him type working. One morning over breakfast, I told him I wanted to have some fun with him at night. Ya know, change things up a little bit. Do you know what he told me?" she asked. "No, what?" Tony replied quietly. "He said paying the bills came first. That sex wasn't a priority at the moment. Do you have any idea how that made me feel?" Tony could see her heart breaking right in front of him. "That's not right, you need to do both." he said with a trace of anger in his voice. "Yeah, no shit. So here I am...the one man I want, I can't have. And the one man I can have doesn't want me." she said bitterly. "Shit, I'm so sorry Kristy. I wish I had known." Tony said sadly, squeezing her hand. "How could you have known? I said no more phone calls, no more contact. There was no way I could say anything to you at work. I didn't know what to do. I love him, but to be told that?" She looked up at the ceiling, fighting back tears. She looked over at him, continuing. "Our anniversary was coming up on the twenty-fifth. I knew in my heart this was his final chance to do the right thing." She said, wiping her eyes. "And?" Tony asked. "I made dinner reservations at our favorite restaurant. At the last minute he texts me - not even calls me- but texts me that he had to attend an unexpected meeting. I was crushed." She let the tears flow in earnest now, not even trying to hide her pain from him. He wiped her tears with his thumb and let her finish her story. "I asked if he could postpone it because it was our anniversary. He said no, he couldn't. I told him we'd talk when he got home." Tony gave her a tissue from the nightstand to blow her nose. "What happened later?" Tony asked quietly. She let out a bitter laugh. "Later? He got home at midnight Tony...midnight! Who the fuck goes to meetings until midnight?" she cried. "I didn't even give him a chance to apologize. I was too upset with him, too angry." "What did you do?" he questioned. She held up her left hand...with no wedding band on her ring finger. "I told him to pack his bags and get out. I was tired of being a part time wife. He begged me to reconsider, but I stood strong. I'm done with him Tony. I can't be unhappy anymore." Kristy took a breath and let out a long sigh. "And that Tony, is what's been going on in my life." Tony took her hand and kissed her bare left finger. "You did the right thing." "I know I did. That's why I called you here tonight. I wanted to be sure of how I felt before I told you. Have your feelings for me gone away?" she asked softly. Tony looked at her, eyes wide. "Oh my God, No! Never! The longer we were apart, the more I loved you. I know you tease me about not being able to tell you how I feel, but I love you so much. Being away from you was a living hell. Until we broke apart, I had no idea how much I really cared." He said, gently touching her face with his hands. He looked deep into her eyes as he continued. "But, it's your decision, your choice. What do you want to do now? Where does this go?" he said, his voice hoarse. Kristy looked down, fiddling with the hem of her dress. She looked up at Tony and smiled. "Do you honestly think I'd have you meet me here to tell you I don't want to be with you?" She reached over, caressing his cheek with the back of her hand. "I started falling for you months ago...as you can see by these." She picked up the candies, dropping them one by one on the bed. "March, huh? When the blushing and stammering started?" Tony said, grinning. "Yes!" Kristy said laughing. "Exactly. It grew little by little each time I saw you...until it was bigger than me. And we got to this point." She looked down shyly. "You're blushing again!" he exclaimed, touching her cheek. "Shut up!" she said, giving him a playful swat on the arm. Then she grew serious. "Do you really want to be with me Tony? Risk it all? Not care what everyone thinks?" Kristy questioned. "Absolutely." he said, smiling. Kristy stood up, reaching her hand out to him. "Come here." She said, pulling him to his feet. "Take off your clothes." Tony cocked his head at her sudden show of dominance, but did as he was told to, stripping down to his boxer briefs. She looked at him with a wicked grin on her face. "I've wanted to do this for months." She said, lightly running her fingertips down his bare arms. She left a million goosebumps behind. She continued the exploration of his body, tracing his jawline with her finger and around his full lips. He kissed it gently as it passed by. His eyes were heavy with lust, but there was no way she was rushing this. She had waited too long for this night to happen. Kristy ran her hands over his hair, pulling his lips to hers. She kissed him slowly, the tips of their tongues barely touching. After the passion they had shared the first two times, this was sweet, sensuous oh so tortuous. She ran tiny kisses across his jaw whispering a hushed "I love you." as she grazed his earlobe. Kristy heard him sigh as she left a trail of wet kisses down his neck. She sucked and nibbled his left nipple until it was a hard nub. He let out a low groan, tangling his fingers through her hair, urging her down. She traced circles on his belly with her tongue as she gently dropped to her knees. She ran her hands up his calves and over his inner thighs, intentionally avoiding his rock hard cock. She caressed his taut ass cheeks firmly, looking up at him as she did. He roughly ran his hands through her curls, his eyes silently pleading with her to take him. Without taking off his underwear, she palmed his shaft, gently cupping his scrotum as she did. She saw that Tony was starting to wobble. She stood up, guiding him over to the bed. He sat down on the edge, feet on the floor. She pushed him down onto his back, kissing him hungrily. He broke the kiss, looking her deep in the eyes. "Please?" he asked, placing her hand on his erection. "Patience!" she said with a husky laugh, lightly stroking it. "I'm so not through with you babe." Kristy stood between Tony's legs looking down at the man she loved. She grabbed the waistband of his boxer briefs, pulling them down and off. He laid there, breathing heavy, hands clenched at his side. Kristy knelt down between his legs, plotting her next move. "Kriiiiisttty." Tony moaned quietly. "Shhh." she said, grazing his inner thighs with her nails. She saw his cock twitch in response to her touch. She planted wet kisses in the groove of his thigh, nuzzling him. She inhaled his scent, which turned her on even more. She ran her tongue up the middle of his scrotum to the base of his cock. His back arched at the intense sensation. "Oh fuck! What are you doing?" Tony loudly groaned. Kristy just let out a husky giggle, continuing her assault on him. She took one of his balls in her mouth, gently sucking it. Tony just about lost his mind. He thrashed around, begging her to stop. He sat up abruptly, fire in his eyes. Turning her around, he unzipped her dress, letting it fall to the floor. He pulled her on top of him, unclasping her bra as he did. He flipped her onto her back, pinning her down. "My turn." he said, eyes gleaming. He ran his cock between her folds, entering her halfway, then pulling out. She mewled in protest when he did it again. "To-neee" she moaned through gritted teeth. "What's the matter?" he purred, running his finger over her pussy, tweaking her swollen clit. She arched her hips, begging for more. He answered her by plunging his face between her legs without any warning. Kristy screamed, wrapping her legs around his head. She came explosively at his touch, but he never relented. The louder she became, the deeper he burrowed his face. All lucid thought stopped for Kristy. Her orgasms washed over her like waves, crashing one after another. Tony broke free, throwing Kristy's legs over his shoulders. He entered her in one hard thrust, claiming her as his. "Open your eyes Kristy. Look at me." Tony demanded. She opened her eyes to him staring intently at her. She held his face in her hands as he approached his own orgasm. She felt another building as his pace quickened. She saw his eyes roll back as thrust one last time, coming deep within her. Her's hit a second later, leaving her spent. He rolled off of her, climbing to the top of the bed. He fell back on to the pillows, breathless. Kristy crawled up, curling up next to him. They laid quietly together, allowing their heartbeats to return to normal. Kristy propped herself up, resting her chin on his chest. She smiled up at him. He looked down at her, stroking her hair. "Ten." Tony said quietly. "Ten?" she asked, head cocked. "Mmm hmm. No more star." he said hugging her. "We're together." "Always?" she asked. "Absolutely." he said smiling down at her. "I'm never losing you again."