Amour

CHAPTER 25 Nana and Tommy had their big day on his farm amongst the majestic trees and the farm animals I've grown fond off. Louis couldn't make it which broke my heart but I didn't question his reasoning. After the small ceremony attended by Zack, Ella, Jase and myself excluding the priest we all went inside for a quick reception and the cutting of the cake. Ella had gotten us the cake custom made from one of her mom's contacts and it was beautiful. Our dresses were a plain white so as to show off the bride more. Nana was a teenage girl all over again and what a sight it was. She and Tommy shared multiple sweet kisses as they walked hand-in-hand all over the farm. "Congratulations, Juliet." I wink at Nana and hug her. "You're grounded. Why didn't you tell me?" She swats me with a flower bouquet from our table. "As if you aren't happy." I stick my tongue out at her. "I see you blushing." "The steak was spicy. Did he tell you where he's taking us?" "Nope. Its yet another surprise." "So where's Louis?" "He already had plans. He did send a gift though." "Yeah, I saw. How are things, Sam?" "What do you mean?" "With him. Living together must be challenging." "Digging for scoop, Nana?" I receive another swat with her arm. "I'm serious." She reiterates. "So am I. I'm fine, Nana. Its your special day so shoosh and let's go dance." Everything was over by midnight and I drove home peacefully letting soft music fill the air in my car. Tomorrow is my big day, graduation. I didn't bother to pester Nana asking her to attend because she already promised me she'd be there. "Sam?" Louis calls from the kitchen when I step in. "Yup." I drop my keys onto the table. "Pretty dress." He comments when I come into his view. "Thanks." I kiss him in greeting and he smiles. "I can't wait to get it off though." His eyes darken at my addition, becoming more wanting. I bite my lip resenting that I said that and make my way upstairs to do as I desire. Jogging back downstairs after I've swapped my formal wear for slacks and a faded t shirt I remember my promise to make dinner. Louis is in the living room channel surfing and I go into the kitchen. "Did you eat already?" I ask loudly enough to be audible from across the room. "No. Why?" He answers. "I thought I could make dinner." "Really?" He drops the remote and zips into the kitchen hoisting himself up on the counter to observe. "This should be interesting." "You move a tad too fast, I'm going to get whiplash." "So what are you gonna cook?" "Um.....not sure. Any requests?" "Chicken. I have great respect for chicken." "Broccoli it is." I smirk and turn to open the fridge. "Babe?"I feel something pull on the back of my pants and I yelp spinning around. "Don't do that." I put my hands on my back as if covering a wound. "Babe?" He repeats and I become suspicious. Raising my eyebrow I allow him to pull me closer. "Yes?" He makes me stand between his legs with my hands gripping his shirt at the waist. He presses our foreheads together and I hear his breathing quicken. "Kiss me." I never understood why he had to ask, romantic gesture maybe? But I don't care, I stand of my tip toes to unite our lips. I find myself waiting for the moment he'll push me away but he doesn't, he keeps his mouth plastered on mine. He finally pulls away and I feel cold. Its going to be a long while before he touches me again. *** "I hate not being able to be there but Roger did ask me first." Louis explains and my heart fails. He's says he won't be able to attend graduation because Roger asked him first. "Don't be upset." "I'm not. I respect the choice so its all good. I'd hate if I were him and a demanding girlfriend forced you to cancel on me." I smile with a towel still wrapped around me. "I wouldn't say you're that demanding." He bends to kiss me - modestly of course. "And I'll be at the party. Did you text me the address?" "Aha." "Then see you later." He walks out of the room. He halts and turns suddenly. "Oh and congratulations, babe." He salutes me and leaves. Blushing at his antics I start getting ready. I've chosen and purchased a very un-me dress for tonight. Its long sleeved, a shimmering black with sequins and stops an inch above my knee. Going into the closet to fetch the white bag that's gurading it while its hung on of the shelves, I spy a white box on the sofa that no one ever sits on. There's a white envelope with my name on it placed on top. Pulling out the card I recognize Louis' neat calligraphy. Congratulations, baby. I saw this and thought of you - Louis xx I am intrigued by whatever the white box might be containing and carefully lift the lid. Inside is a pair of amazing black heels. Something I'd never choose for myself but it is so gorgeous. Dear God, I just described shoes as gorgeous. Pulling one out of the box I see that the sole is a soundless metallic and thankfully the heels are reasonably high so I won't wobble like an injured penguin. I decide to wear them today but I can't risk damaging them at the graduation so I will put it in the car and will change from sneaker to heels on our drive to the hotel. A Vegas costume change comes to mind. I slip on my dress then my Converse, before buttoning up the ill-fitting - not that I mind - navy blue graduation gown. Ella is hooting outside in under ten seconds and I rush out without eating breakfast. "So......Happy Graduation." She smiles from ear to ear as I climb in next to her. "Happy Graduation, guys." I reply. "Happy indeed." Zack comments from the back. *** "Congratulations, honey!" Nana squeezes me. I've gotten through graduation and I'm a free woman knowing that I passed med school with results that are sure to please the Medical Center. Zack jogs over in his navy blue graduation robe and pulls me into a hug. I hug him back laughing. "We did it! We're free." He exclaims. "Up top." We high-five and Ella joins us. We proceed to the refreshments tent but only the parents are eating. Tommy and Jase are here too. "Oh! Tommy, Jase and I got you this." Nana holds out a gift bag that's overflowing with tissue paper. "So you won't forget to visit me!" Jase shouts with a grin and I laugh. "I won't forget anyway, Jase." I ruffle his hair. "Don't open it now!" Nana warns just as I part the opening. "Open it later at home." Part of me suggests that all she wanted was to see my reaction to the word home in that sentence. I look up and smile in both reassurance and gratitude for the gift. "Sam. Everyone's leaving for the party now." Ella tugs on my arm. "Okay. I'll meet you at the car." I say before turning back to my family. "So where to this weekend, Tommy?" I ask. "Well, I'm taking Aggie and Jase to a lake house on our property. Its magical, are you sure you won't come with us?" He responds. "I'm sure, but thank you for the invitation." "Well, you better get going to your party. See you soon, honey." Nana kisses my cheek followed by Tommy and a cuddle from Jase. The post-graduation party is being held at one of the upscale hotels in London. The reason behind it I believe is so that people didn't have to DUI and get arrested as some tend to. The hotel is a good distance from anyone's home so it looks like we just may have to book a room. "I expect pictures from the lake." I joke. "I'll email them to you. Bye, honey." Nana hugs me and leaves with her arm looped around Tommy's and Jase holding her hand. I turn toward the parking lot and maneuver my way to Ella's car again. She is impatiently tapping her fingers against the steering wheel when I get in the back. I need to rid myself of this gown and put on my shoes. Ella's already changed. She has a gold dress on with a V- neckline that goes pretty deep. Her shoes are white heels that seem so much more painful than mine. Zack has on a white formal shirt and black suit pants with dress shoes. "All dappered up I see." I comment on both their looks taking off my gown and hat. "So are you." Ella winks at me. "You look pretty." Zack says. "Aw thanks, Zacky." I pinch his cheek and he bats away my hand. Taking out my new shoes I slip them on with ease and replace them in the box with my previous sneakers and socks. We pull into the parking of a hotel I don't recognize and we climb out. My feet are at ease with their new toy, not finding any difficulty in walking just yet. Zack stands in the middle with both our arms hooked in the crook of his on either side. The receptionist shows us where to go and we enter a large ballroom that's been rented out for us. The lights are bright in neon colours and the music is on full blast. "There's a table." Zack points and we walk toward a round table with white and black overlays. The centre piece is an emerald lava lamp with various flowers sticking out. "Dance anyone?" Ella stands clearly not going to sit around all night like I am. "I can dance." Zack takes her hand and they go onto the dance floor. I sneakily fish out my phone and aim the camera at them snapping a few pictures before moving around the room with it. My vision lands on the grand door that separate this room from the world and see a very welcome familiar face standing with his hands in his pockets scanning the room. "Shall we dance?" Someone speaks to me before I go over to Louis and I look up to find Tony holding his hand out. I'm about to apologize and say no kindly when a hand clasps his shoulder jerking him back. "Not with you." Louis' voice is stern and clearly mad. "Later, Tony." I stand and remove Louis' hand from his shoulder. He nods and I shoot him an apologetic look. "You're not dancing with him later." Louis comes to stand in front of me when Tony walks away. "That was rude." I scold. "I made it clear that I don't like him especially when he's in the same building as you." "You were still mean which you shouldn't have been." I cross my arms. "I'm sorry." He runs his hand through his hair. "I just don't like him." "And I'm not asking you to be his best friend. Just be nice, okay?" "I'll try." He looks at me with his eyes glistening from the reflecting lights. I ignore how attractive that is. He moves closer and bends to kiss me. I don't pull away for a long time but I know what he's doing, he's staking a claim again. "Dance with me?" He holds out his hand and I take it. He leads me onto the dark brown tiled dance floor that is already polluted with beverage cans and confetti - where did that come from? Taking my hand in his, placing his other on my hip to pull me closer. The music is irrelevant as Louis takes control of both our movements and spins me around like he had at home the other day. "Still mad at me?" He whispers. Only he can make four little words sound so seductive without even trying. "Profusely." "What can I do to change that then?" I decide to go for it under the instruction of my subby. "Touch me." I hear his sharp intake of breath and almost resent opening my mouth. "I am touching you." His smirk can be heard and I'm partly glad I didn't upset him ultimately ruining the evening. "You know what I mean." "Sam, I can't. I could hurt you-" "You won't-" "Sam!" Ella's booming voice is even more pronounced now that she is interrupting us. I mentally curse her for the intrusion. "You haven't introduced me to..........your friend." "Boyfriend." Louis corrects her and my cheeks flame up again. "Then she's in even more trouble. Hi, I'm Ella the best friend." She shakes his hand and I stand awkwardly like the monkey in the middle. "Oh hi, Louis! Sam said you'd be coming." Zack comes over to us and shakes Louis' hand too. "Sam. Come with me." Ella takes my hand and I try to protest but gravity isn't on my side tonight. Glancing back I see Louis being swept up by the whirlwind that is Dr. Zack as he questions Louis animatedly about who knows what. Louis looks up and our eyes lock, his expression darkens and I - wanting to help him out - wink at him in encouragement to answer Zack. "Sam!" Ella shouts. "Yeah. I'm here." I answer puzzled. "Why didn't you tell me you had a boyfriend?" "I didn't?" "No, you didn't. How is it that Zack knew?" "I thought you knew. Zack and I had an assessment to do together so when he came over they met." I hadn't noticed until now that we're in what looks like a kitchen. Ella opens a tiny cooler box and pulls out two water bottles handing me one and keeping one for herself. I take a swig of the water. "So Aggie allows him to come over whenever?" "Aha." "But Aggie's moved away now to that farm her hubby owns." "Aha." "Wait......so you two are....living together?" "Aha." This one comes out more like a question and I drown another half of the water down. "Jesus, why didn't you tell me?" "It never came up." I shrug. "Shut up. He seems nice and he's gorgeous so I totally get why you moved in with him." Her words don't anger me in the slightest. I just smile and nod. "And you're obviously going to detonate because of all the blushing so let's go back out." She loops her arm around mine and we walk out. Tons more people have arrived and the main doors have been closed probably to prevent the deafening noise from reaching to guests upstairs. Ella takes me back to our table and I find Louis and Zack already seated there. Louis smiles at me as I take my place between him and Ella before turning our attention to the student who's walking on stage. "They're gonna do a recap." Ella leans closer to me. "What? No." I grunt. I just know I'm going to be embarrassed, I always am. Then again, so is everyone else. My interest as to what will be displayed on the screen piques and I sit up. Louis' body is facing the stage completely while my legs are hidden under the table. He discreetly reaches under the table and takes my hand running his thumb over my knuckles. They go on to showcase multiple humiliating days and a few glorious ones of the student body in our section. Ella gets bottles of various alcoholic drinks and I taste each one but never finishing a glass. I thankfully don't show up often except at a few gatherings when we were ordered into taking photos with various people. At the end the volume of music is turned up and lights are dimmed. My back slumps against the back of the chair feeling utterly tired yet gratified that everything is over. "Wanna go home?" Louis scoots a little closer to me and I rest my head on his shoulder. Ella and Zack have disappeared. "Yes." I mumble letting my dark locks of hair cover my visage. He kisses my forehead and tucks my hair behind my ear. Taking my hand he stands up and I do the same before we walk out of the hall. Our booked ballroom is across the lobby from the exit and is blocked by the group of elevators. My adrenaline some how kicks in and I push Louis against the wall. Taken by surprise he goes easily. I stand on my tiptoes to crash my lips to his holding him to me, his hand grab the hips of my dress drawing me closer before pulling back. "Sam, I-" He starts. "You won't." I breath heavily with our lips so close. "Wait here." He releases me, hits an elevator button and goes around the corner for about twenty minutes before returning with a golden card in his hand. Its my turn to be caught off guard. The elevator doors open and he bends catching my mouth with his. His kiss is hard, urgent and wanting. I bite his bottom lip and he moans pressing my back against the elevator. Lifting my leg up to his waist he grinds into me and I whimper from both the sensation and need I'm experiencing. The door pings open and he hoists my other leg up and around his waist. Walking out of the elevator he moves down the corridor without parting our lips. Shoving the key into one of the doors he forces it open and shuts it behind him. Tossing the key onto the floor along with his shoes then going for mine and discarding them. "Those were a gift." I gasp. "I have another gift for you." He brings my face to his and my body heats at his remark. He unzips my dress and let's it hang revealing my bra. Putting me down the dress falls forming a puddle at my feet. I run my hands up his chest pushing his jacket off his shoulders, then unbuttoning each of his shirt buttons. He unbuttons his trousers and tosses them aside. Tilting my chin up with his finger he kisses me again, without releasing he drops me onto the bed and climbs on top of me. I knot my fingers in his hair as his tongue massages mine. Abandoning my lips he starts down my neck to my chest, kissing all the way. He moves down to my belly leaving a hot wet line down the middle. My head falls back into the pillow craving more yet not being able to handle what I'm given. There is an ice bucket I hadn't noticed on the table and he gets off me to reach into it. Taking out two ice cubes he pops one in his mouth and plays with the other in his hand. Climbing back and straddling me he lowers himself and kisses me depositing the cold block into my mouth. He places the other one on my belly button letting the water droplets run down onto the sheets. "I'm going to be down here for as long as the ice takes to melt." He says against my skin planting a gentle kiss below the ice. I moan in response, my body already responding to him as it demands to be touched. The anticipation is overwhelming and when I feel his lips against me I draw in a deep breath. He hasn't taken off my panties so that is the barrier keeping me from combusting. I feel an open mouth against me and his tongue teases me through the fabric. I close my eyes biting down on the ice cube in my mouth still being able to taste him. The cold liquid emitted from the cube is now scalding hot as the sweet assault continues. At last he curls his finger around the band of my underwear and rips it off. I feel his tongue flick over my entrance and my back arches as my body begins its ascend. "Louis. Please." I plead. The ice hasn't entirely melted but I don't care. He pauses and moves back up to my mouth reclaiming it for what it always was: his. Rolling over so that I am on top of him he positions my legs on either side of him. Running his hand up my back he pulls me down to kiss him and I obey. He unclips my bra and discards it. One hand moves to my breast, massaging and pinching to get me to moan. The other flattened on my lower back to prevent me from moving. "Please." I almost beg him. He looks into my eyes, once again searching for something that he doesn't find. He turns back over hovering protectively over me. "You have to tell me if it hurts." He whispers in my ear and I nod. No more than five seconds later I feel him slowly slide into me, moving unusually slow. I bite my lip expecting the pain to return but it doesn't and I relax. "Are you okay?" He asks and I nod again. He starts to move setting a slow and gradual pace. My legs wrap around his hips crossing my ankles holding him to me. He presses his lips to mine just as I fall apart again beneath him, moaning his name as I unravel. He moves in and out of me a little longer before he closes his eyes and falls on top of me. Our breathing has been reduced to panting. "I love you." I say out of breath. "I love you." He kisses my breast and pulls out of me.

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