In My Arms (Philadelphia Series)

by Plendl, Taryn

  “Why do you think that” He asked.

  I smiled. “Well, he seems to handle you and Nick well enough.” I suppressed a giggle when Trevor’s mouth dropped open slightly.

  “Are you suggesting that we act like fifteen year olds?” His eyebrows were raised and I could see the barely there smile as he waited for me to answer.

  I just giggled. He nudged my hand with his. “Awe come on Ava, It takes skill to be this epic.” He wiggled his eyebrows at me, but didn’t move his arm away from mine. In fact, he seemed to move his arm even closer and run his pinky finger softly against mine. My heart started beating faster as I searched his eyes, trying to figure out what he was doing. I was so damn confused.

  He continued to look at me. I felt like he was seeing everything in me—all my thoughts—everything. “Trevor?” I couldn’t do this again. I was so tired of getting hurt.

  “Listen Ava…” Just then our meals showed up and the moment was gone. We both moved our arms away and focused on our plates. As much as I wanted to figure out what was happening between us, I was ravenous with hunger. I took a bite of my pasta, closed my eyes and groaned. It was so good! When I opened my eyes, Trevor was staring at me.

  “What? I’m hungry.” I smiled. “I didn’t get my coffee or my muffin this morning.” I winked at him.

  “I’m sorry Ava. I knew you were mad at me and I didn’t want to push you.” He looked sad.

  “Hey,” I reached out and grabbed his hand, “It was my fault. I misread the situation. You have nothing to be sorry about.” I pulled my hand back and took another bite.

  “You didn’t misread anything Ava.” My eyes shot up. What kind of game was he playing?

  “What are you talking about Trevor?” I whispered.

  “Christ Ava! You were killing me that night! I wanted you so bad, you have no idea.” He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

  “What do you mean Trevor? You told me no. You turned me down.” I pushed my plate away from me. I wasn’t hungry anymore.

  “Will you come over? I’m not done talking about this. Please.” Against my better judgment, I agreed.

  Trevor insisted on picking up the tab and we walked back to the office to get the cars.

  “Leave your car here. I’ll bring you to work tomorrow.” He grabbed my hand, pulling me to his car.

  “I can drive to your house.” I protested.

  “Don’t argue with me Ava. I don’t want to give you the chance to change your mind.” He opened the passenger door and waited for me to climb in before closing it and walking around to the driver’s side. He climbed in and fastened his seatbelt before glancing at me again, then shaking his head as he started the car and pulled out of the parking garage.

  We drove the short distance in silence. I wasn’t sure what to say. He was sending such mixed signals, and I felt like an emotional basket case. I had fought my feelings for him the past weeks, swearing I just needed him as a friend. I allowed myself to let my guard down a bit, and ended up making a complete fool of myself. I needed to be careful.

  We parked in front of Trevor’s building. I reached for the door handle, but he was already there opening it. Before I could say anything, he took my hand and laced his fingers through mine. We walked into the building, still not talking. My heart was beating so fast that I was sure he would be able to hear it.

  The ride to his floor and walk in the hallway seemed to take forever. I can’t remember feeling this nervous. Trevor only let go of my hand to unlock the door and then reached down and took it in his again. He set his keys down on the small table inside his door and walked us over to the sofa. I sat down, waiting for whatever it was that he wanted to say.

  “Do you want a drink?” He walked over to the kitchen.

  “Water please.” I didn’t want any alcohol right now. My stomach was turning from nerves, and the last time I’d had drinks with him I made an ass of myself. I needed to have my wits about me this time.

  Trevor brought me a bottle of water and handed it to me before sitting down next to me. He leaned his forearms on his knees and looked down for a minute. I just waited.

  “I need to tell you some things, and I would appreciate it if you would keep your mouth shut until I’m finished.” He looked up at me. I was about to protest when he took my hands in his. “Please Ava, for once just listen, okay?” I nodded.

  “I’m screwing things up with you at every turn. I have wanted you from the first night I saw you in that club. That kiss…” He sighed and looked at me. “That kiss was the single best kiss of my life, but I fucked it up by making it seem like it was for that asshole’s benefit.”

  I just stared at him. I couldn’t believe what he was saying.

  “Ava, that night I thought I’d lost you before I even had a chance, but when I saw you walk into that boardroom, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. I know you have been hurt in your past relationship, and I hope you will feel like you can talk to me about it, but make no mistake….what I feel for you is not a show for anyone. I want you like I haven’t wanted anyone before.”

  I couldn’t be silent anymore. “I don’t understand Trevor. The other night I was all over you and you turned me down. I felt like such an idiot.” I shook my head, looking down in embarrassment. I could feel tears stinging my eyes again.

  I felt his fingers gently lift my chin so I was looking at him. “Ava, you had so much to drink that night. I didn’t want you to have any regrets. When I finally have you, I want you stone cold sober, so there is no mistaking how I feel.”

  Holy shit!

  “Well?” He looked at me, waiting for my reaction.

  Chapter 9

  Trevor

  I could barely breathe. I had finally gotten it all out, but I couldn’t tell what she was thinking. She was just sitting there, chewing on her bottom lip. My hands were sweating, and I was starting to feel like I may have screwed up having even a friendship with her now. I had no idea what I was doing. I hadn’t had an actual relationship with anyone in my adult years. I hadn’t ever wanted one until now. This was uncharted territory for me.

  “Trevor?” She looked up at me.

  “Yes Ava?” I whispered.

  “You’re in luck.” She smiled and my stomach leapt.

  “Why’s that Ava?” My heart was beating so fast, just anticipating what she was going to say.

  “Well, I haven’t had a drop of alcohol today.” She bit her lip again as she looked at me, letting her eyes run over my face, down my body and back up.

  “Is that so?” I smiled at her, feeling my body react to her. She nodded. “Well, what do we do now?” I asked.

  “This.” Before I had a chance to react, she climbed onto my lap, straddling my legs. She took my face in her hands and smiled. “I’m not sure I remember that first kiss clearly. I’m starting to think that it couldn’t have possibly been as good as I’d thought.” I could feel her warm breath on my lips. I ran my hands over her curvy back side, enjoying the soft curves that were all woman and sexy as hell!

  “Oh? I can assure you that it was that good.” I smiled, leaning forward trying to close the distance between us. She smiled and backed away just enough so that I couldn’t reach her.

  “Ava?” I groaned.

  “Yes Trevor?” She sounded so innocent.

  “You are killing me!” I slid my hands up her waist and passed on the outside of her breasts. I laughed when she gasped. I didn’t give her another chance to pull away. I stood up, lifting her with me and smiled as she wrapped her legs around my waist. I couldn’t look away from her. She was so beautiful!

  I walked us to my room, not stopping until I reached my bed where I lowered her until she was sitting on the edge. I unbuttoned my shirt and pushed it off my shoulders. Her eyes clouded over. “You like what you see?” I chuckled.

  She motioned with her finger for me to come closer. I walked to her, stopping between her legs. She slowly unbuttoned her shirt, leaving it hanging open as she stared up
at me. Her white lace bra cupped her breasts perfectly and I had my first glimpse of perfection. She backed up the bed and I followed her, crawling over her until she reached the headboard. I brushed her hair away from her face, tucking it behind her ear. “I want you so fucking bad Ava.” I growled.

  “So what are you waiting for Trevor?”

  I needed no other invitation. I grabbed her gently behind the neck and pulled her to me, capturing her mouth. Sliding my tongue between her parted lips, I suckled and sipped, stroking her mouth to ecstasy.

  When she moaned, I lost it, claiming her with even more urgency, sliding my hands down her bare stomach and back up, cupping her breasts before flicking the front closure open and freeing them. I sat back on my knees and took it the amazing woman before me.

  “Oh God Ava!” I groaned. She sat up and pushed her shirt and bra off her shoulders, tossing it somewhere on the floor. She leaned back on her elbows, smiling. “You like something you see?”

  “God woman! You have no idea!” I growled. I reached forward and unbuttoned her slacks, sliding them down over her hips. A matching white thong! Seriously, I almost lost it right there. I grabbed her hips, stroking my thumbs under the edge of her panties. I slid my hand down cupping her mound.

  “Oh Trevor, Please!” She gasped.

  “What do you want Ava?” I brushed kisses up her stomach.

  “Touch me!” She pleaded.

  “Where baby?” I ran my tongue around her right breast, careful to avoid her delectable nipples, teasing as I went.

  “Everywhere, please!” She pleaded.

  “As you wish.” I sucked her plump nipple into my mouth, running my tongue over it until I felt it harden in my mouth. She threw her head back. I pulled back and gave the same attention to the left one as I continued to touch her through her panties, feeling her arch toward my exploring fingers.

  I pulled back, chuckling when she let out a frustrated groan. “Don’t worry baby, I’ll take care of you.” I reached down and slid her panties down, tossing them across the room. I stood up and pushed my pants and boxers off in one fail swoop, stepping out of them as I crawled back over Ava.

  I cupped her face and gently kissed her. “You are so beautiful. So much more than I dreamed of.” I pressed myself against her, shuddering at the feel of her soft skin on mine. I slid my hand down her stomach, resting right above her sex. “Do you want me Ava?” I whispered.

  “Oh yes!” She spoke in ragged gasps.

  I slid my fingers down to her folds, feeling how warm, wet and ready she was for me. I moved two fingers lower and slid them inside feeling her sides grip them as I moved them in and out. My thumb found her tender hard jewel, circling it with steady pressure until she screamed my name as she contracted around my fingers in an explosive climax.

  I removed my hand and kissed her gently on the lips. “You are so amazing! Are you okay baby?” I pressed kisses along her jaw as she caught her breath.

  “I want you Trevor. Please. I want you inside me. Now.” She pulled me down into a deep kiss that made my cock throb with anticipation.

  I reached over to my bedside table and pulled out a foil package. I ripped it open and sheathed myself. “Are you sure?” I asked as I positioned myself over her, giving her one last chance to say stop.

  “Without a doubt.” She answered.

  “Look at me Ava.” I placed myself at her warm entrance, watching her as I slowly guided myself in, inch by inch until I was completely buried inside her. Finally I couldn’t help but close my eyes, enjoying the feeling of our joining bodies.

  Slowly I began to move. Pulling out and then thrusting in, each time with more until we were both moving in sync. She felt like heaven and I knew I wasn’t going to last much longer. I grabbed her hips and pulled her into me as I slid deeper than I had been before. I felt her walls begin to contract until ripples of ecstasy flooded through her as she called out my name. I pushed two more times and shuddered through the longest, hottest release of my life. “Oh Ava!” I groaned.

  I rolled off of her and disposed of the condom before wrapping her in my arms as I pressed soft kisses on her head. I had never been so satisfied.

  “Are you okay Ava?” I turned her face toward me so I could see her eyes.

  “Never better Trevor.” She whispered as she snuggled back into my arms. I couldn’t imagine ever letting her go.

  Chapter 10

  Ava

  That was the single most amazing experience of my life. In the years I’d been with Kyle, he had never made me feel so turned on and cherished at the same time. Trevor was an amazing lover! I had never been able to climax with Kyle. I could stay in these arms like this forever.

  That was until my stupid stomach growled.

  Trevor laughed. “Hungry?”

  “Well, some guy had me in knots during dinner, so I couldn’t even eat.” I pushed him away.

  He reached and pulled me back tight against him. “Well, let me make up for that inconsiderate guy and make you something to eat.” He kissed me on the head and rolled off the bed, walking naked to the bathroom.

  Holy mother of Greek Gods!

  He was the single most amazing man I’d ever laid eyes on. Okay, he was only the second man I’d ever seen naked in real life, but he topped that and every movie star I’ve seen or dream I’ve ever had! His shoulders were wide and rounded with muscle, the hardness of his chest, and the tightness of his abdomen was exquisite. He was overwhelmingly sexy. Larger. More dominating. Incredibly male. It was breathtaking.

  He came back out with a pair of faded jeans hung low on his hip and nothing else. He handed me a pair of boxers and a t-shirt as I admired his muscular body. “Feel free to shower if you want and then come join me.” He leaned down and kissed me gently on the lips.

  I watched him leave the room and then made myself get out of bed. After a quick shower I dressed and headed out to the kitchen.

  Trevor was moving around, throwing together grilled cheese sandwiches and soup. So simple, but—oh so—perfect. When I sat down at the breakfast bar, he placed a glass of wine in front of me.

  “Wait. If I drink this, will you refuse to touch me later?” I challenged.

  He turned around smiling. “Ah, there she is. I’ve missed my little sarcastic girl.”

  I laughed.

  “And no….that rule is gone now. My intentions have been made known and now I have no intention of ever refusing you again.” He winked at me as I picked up my glass of wine and sipped.

  We ate our soup and sandwiches and moved to the sofa with our wine. Trevor laid back and pulled me down to lay between his legs. I scooted back against his chest, feeling the warmth of his body as he wrapped his arms around me, gently drawing circles on my arm with his fingers.

  “Can I ask you something?” Trevor asked.

  “Of course.”

  “Did Kyle ever hurt you before that night?” I could feel the strain in his voice as he asked.

  “No. Looking back now, I see how verbally abusive he was, but before that night, he’d never put a hand on me in anger.” I assured him.

  “What happened with you two?” He pulled me deeper into his arms.

  I sighed, knowing I was about to share something that had filled me with such humiliation at the time. “I walked in on him screwing some girl on our couch.”

  “Are you fucking kidding me?” Trevor turned my face toward his.

  “I wish I were.” I smiled and shook my head. “I was so humiliated Trevor. I just grabbed my stuff and left. Kyle tried to make it my fault, and couldn’t understand why I walked away. I guess I knew our relationship had run it’s coarse for some time, but I never thought he would cheat on me. I could never do that to someone.” I turned back around and put my head back to rest on his chest.

  “He’s an ass Ava. I’m not gonna lie, if I see him again I may not be able to stop myself from kicking the shit out of him for leaving bruises on you.” He growled.

  I couldn’t help myself.
I started to giggle.

  “You think that’s funny?” He tickled my sides as I doubled over if a fit of giggles. I rolled myself over so that I was lying stomach to stomach with him.

  “No, it’s not funny. I guess I just don’t ever remember someone taking up for me like that. Thank you for wanting to protect me. It actually means a lot.” I leaned down and gave him a kiss.

  “Will you stay with me tonight? He brushed my hair away from my face.

  “I don’t have a change of clothes Trevor, and we have work in the morning.” I put my head down on his chest, closing my eyes as I heard his heartbeat right under my ear.

  “We can swing by your place in the morning. I will give you plenty of time, please just stay with me. I’m afraid if I let you walk out that door that I might not get to hold you like this again.”

  “Okay, on one condition.” I looked up at him.

  “What’s that?” He smiled at me, tilting his head to the side.

  “That you take me back to your bed and let me enjoy that amazing body of yours again.” I winked at him.

  “As you wish!” He sat up and scooped me up like I weighed nothing as he carried me to the bedroom, kissed me on the lips and lowered me to the bed.

  ***

  The night I spent with Trevor was more than I could have imagined. He was the epitome of a passionate lover. We explored each other’s bodies and he brought mine to new heights that I never knew were even possible.

  By the time we fell asleep in each other’s arms, it was well past midnight. Even so, I woke up feeling better than I had in years.

  Trevor showered and dressed for work and then took me to my place where I did the walk of shame past the doorman in the same clothes from yesterday. Ever the professional, he just smiled. “Good morning Miss Murphy.” I smiled back. “Good morning George.” I bit my lip to keep myself from giggling when he winked at me.

  Trevor made coffee as I showered and got myself ready for work. After pulling on a grey shift dress and a red jacket with matching heels, I looked myself over. My cheeks had a nice natural blush to them and I couldn’t help but smile, remembering last night.