Welcome to New Haven

by Dawn Doyle

  “Tell me.” She said again, and Alex shook his head, grinning with his lower lip between his teeth. Holly licked her lips. She wanted to suck on his lips, badly, but they would have to wait. She needed information, and she wasn’t stopping until she got it. No matter how painful it was for her too.

  “Tell me.” She said again as her hand slowly slid up his thigh.

  Alex looked down to her hand in surprise, the smile slipping from his face.

  “How about now?” she asked, sliding higher to his mid thigh.

  Alex shook his head.

  “Really?” Holly was stunned. She though he would have given up by now, but she didn’t want him to give up though.

  “What about…now?” She said, stroking up to his upper thigh.

  Alex was staring at her hand.

  The bulge in his jeans growing.

  This was where her hand had been at the dinner table the day before.

  Alex breathing was ragged, his cheeks flushed, but he wasn’t backing down. Holly was flustered too, and he hadn’t even touched her. Just the anticipation of touching him…there…was making her hot all over.

  She moved her hand a little more, and she was almost there. Almost touching…

  “Ok, I can’t take anymore.” Alex blew out a shaky breath as if he’d run a marathon.

  Holly smiled in satisfaction as she removed her hand by sliding it back towards her. As she got near his knee, Alex reached out and grabbed her wrist. He sat up and leant forward, right up to Holly’s face.

  “If you’d have touched me…there…I wold have lost it.” He swallowed as he clamped his eyes shut.

  “Tell me.” Holly said again, and Alex opened his eyes.

  “I said I can’t wait to learn other things, with you.”

  Holly’s jaw slackened.

  She knew exactly what he meant.

  He wanted to learn what it was like to touch each other, to explore each other’s bodies. The feel, the taste…They wanted to learn what it was like to hold each other without barriers and the restraints they had to place on themselves from going ‘too far’. They wanted to learn what it felt like for Alex to be…inside her.

  Holly attacked his mouth with hers.

  Her hands gripping his hair as his arms wrapped around her, pulling her tight, one hand lowering to grip her rear.

  Their kiss was frantic as they’re tongues tortured each other, wildly, with pleasure. They pulled back quickly, breathing heavily to take in air.

  “Holy fuck!” Alex said as they sat back into their seats.

  “Shit.” Holly whispered.

  They glanced, nervously at each other…and snickered.

  “Whoa” Alex said, finally. “That could’ve gotten…”

  “Serious” Holly finished the sentence. “We should probably go.” She said as she started the car.

  “Good call.” Alex said as he scrubbed his face with his hands.

  When they pulled up, Holly insisted on opening Alex’s door again. They walked up the path and Holly’s phone beeped.

  “Probably your Mom.” Alex said.

  “It is.” Holly said with a smile as she showed him the screen.

  Mum: Where are you? It’s late. x

  H: Be back soon, just got Alex back home. X

  “I want to stay with you” Alex said, sadly, as he knew he couldn’t.

  Last night was different because of Holly’s panic attack when Kim called him for help.

  “I want you to…” Holly replied. “…But I think your parents would want you here, and alone, when they wish you a happy birthday. It would be dangerous for us to be alone right now too.” She said with a smirk.

  “Oh God yeah!” He said as he pressed his forehead to hers as he held her close.

  “It’s after midnight now, so, happy birthday, Alex. I love you.” Holly kissed him before he could respond. Slow and passionate, she licked into his mouth, sucked his lips and gently dug her fingertips into his back as her arms were round his waist.

  “Wow” Alex exhaled. “I love you too, Holly.”

  The door opened and Rami stood in the hallway.

  “Oh, you’re here! We were worried.”

  “I’m sorry, Rami, we got back a few minutes ago.” Holly apologized. “I’ll see you tomorrow” She said as she quickly kissed Alex’s lips.

  “See you tomorrow, babe. Text me when you get home. Lock the doors, too.”

  “I will.” She smiled.

  Alex watched Holly get in the car and drive away.

  Cold, cold shower.

  He went inside and straight up the stairs.

  Alex was naked and in the water in less than a minute.

  “Agh!” He squealed as the cold jets hit his skin.

  This is getting ridiculous!

  He was beginning to forget what a hot shower felt like, after having contact with Holly. Even the shower in the gym had been cooler than usual.

  He’d been having thoughts of her working out and getting sweaty. Then, he could take her into the shower…Alex shook his head to clear his thoughts.

  He wondered if these bursts of arousal would subside once he knew what it was like to have sex. Or, maybe it could get worse because he knew and his body wanted more.

  His phone beeped, and he reached the counter to read his message.

  H: I’ve just gotten home, babe. Gonna shower now.

  A: Good. I’m in the shower right now.

  H: That’s not fair!

  Alex wondered what she meant by that. Not fair he was showering whilst she was on her way home? Or not fair that he was in the shower…without her?

  He decided to ask, even though it could potentially make him worse.

  A: Why isn’t it fair? ;)

  H: Because…I now have a mental picture of you in the shower, but in your swim shorts like at Riss’.

  His breath caught. She was picturing him naked? Well…almost.

  He whimpered as a surge of excitement hit him in his groin.

  A: You do?

  H: Always. Especially when I touch your bare skin. ;)

  “Fuck!” He said out loud. He turned so the water could hit his stomach and run down to cool his groaning ‘friend’.

  A: That’s not fair, babe. :(

  H: Why? :P

  Alex knew exactly what to reply. Tell her what he’d seen, but he may just lose it if she replied with something equally, if not more, sexy.

  A: I haven’t seen you like that. But, then again…I did see

  through to your underwear when you were all wet. ;D

  H: You mean this?

  Holly sent him a picture message of her finger holding up a pink lace bra, with white bows, by the strap. I poked liked the same one she’d worn under the white T-shirt that had become translucent with the water.

  A: Holy shit! Is that the same one?

  H: Yep. And…

  What? What?! He needed to know what she was going to say. He wanted her to finish that sentence.

  A: And…? :

  H: I’ve just taken it off. I was wearing it tonight. :P

  “Aaagghh.” He groaned out loud. She was killing him!

  A: Seven days now babe. I’ll let you think about what

  that means…

  H: *o.o* You’re a bad boy, Mr. Valencia.

  A: You make me that way, Miss. Edwards.

  Their conversations on the phone tended to get a little ‘hot,’ and Alex imagined what it would be like when they could act on their teasing of each other.

  He could lie her down, and slowly unbutton her shirt, kissing her neck the way she liked it.

  He would peel back the front of her shirt and carry on kissing down her body. Right down over her stomach until he could remove her…

  His phone beeped again, bringing him out of his lustful thoughts of Holly.

  H: I’m glad. Have you finished your cold shower?

  A: No. I’m still in it. What made you think it’d be cold?

  He already knew that Holl
y was fully aware that’s what was in store for him the minute she left. He was yet to ‘take care’ of things though.

  H: I had a feeling you would. ;P

  Alex knew how to respond to that. Fuck! He wanted to respond to that physically too.

  Not long now.

  One week. One week! Shit, it was going to be the longest week of his life.

  A: You’ll be feeling it soon enough. ;)

  H: OH MY GOD! *O.o*

  Alex chuckled to himself. He loved getting that kind of reaction from Holly, even though it made his groin react too.

  A: I love you babe. X

  H: I love you too. X I’ll let you finish your shower and get some sleep. I’ll be over first thing. Goodnight. Xx

  A: Goodnight, my precious girl. Xx

  Alex put his phone on the counter and took hold of himself to ease his pain, and it wasn’t long until he felt enough relief to get out of the shower.

  Holly was hot all over!

  Why did I do that to myself? Why did I have to turn the conversation in that direction? Oh yeah, because I can’t help it.

  She was aching between her legs, and her nipples were hard and tight. She didn’t know how much longer she could go on like that.

  As soon as Alex had said ‘in the shower’, her ache was stronger. When he mentioned ‘seven days’ she heated further and she had to put her hand on the wall to steady herself when he said she would be ‘feeling’ it soon enough.

  Her legs trembled as a wave of arousal hit her already aching core.

  Holly took a few calming breaths and let the cool water run over her scorching skin.

  She dried, dressed, and got into bed but how she was going to sleep, she didn’t know. Thoughts of Alex holding her, kissing her, caressing her, squeezing her butt…

  “Oh my fucking God!” She whispered as she lay down.

  Despite her racy thoughts, she fell asleep.

  Dreaming about Alex’s mouth others, hands on her body…

  Chapter 26

  As soon as Holly awoke, she sent a text to Alex.

  H: Happy birthday, gorgeous! Xx

  A: Thank you, beautiful! Xx That was great timing. I Picked up my phone to text you. :D

  H: I’ll be over in about half an hour, is that ok?

  A: Anytime is great babe. I can’t wait to see you. Xx

  H: I can’t wait either. C U soon. Xx

  Holly couldn’t forget her best friend…

  H: Happy birthday sweetie! I’ll be over soon with your prezzies.

  D: Yay, thank you! And thank you for prezzies! I’ll be ready in a bit. C u soon. x

  H: C U in a bit, Dev. X

  Holly was showered and ready in record time, and she was still eating her breakfast as she picked up the gift bags for Alex and Dev. Oli drove her over to their house on the way to his office. She was excited to give them their gifts, but also nervous because some were personal.

  When Holly arrived, she hadn’t even gotten a couple of feet when Alex opened the door and her jaw dropped.

  How does he make everything look so damn sexy?!

  A pair of black sweatpants and a plain, navy blue, T-shirt and his hair still wet from the shower.

  “Hi babe.” He said as he beamed his pant melting smile.

  “Hey there, sexy.” She whispered. She didn’t want his parents to hear what she said to their son.

  “Happy birthday.”

  Alex wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in for a knee quivering kiss.

  He tasted like strawberries, pancakes, and Alex.

  “I missed you.” He said as he pulled back, gazing into her eyes.

  His big, deep brown eyes and his thick black eyelashes.

  Staring right into her.

  Seeing her.

  “I missed you too.” Holly said as she regained control of her legs and walked into the house, Alex leading her in.

  Dev came through to greet her in the hallway and squealed in excitement.

  “Holly! Hi!” She said in a high pitched tone.

  “Ears, Dev” chuckled Alex.

  “Sorry. I’m just sooo excited!” Dev bounced with a huge grin on her face.

  “Really? I would never have guessed.” He said, laughing at his sister.

  “Oh shush, Alex. Come through Hol.” Dev practically dragged Holly through to the dining room and sat down.

  Alex held onto Holly and as he sat, he pulled her onto his lap.

  “Here are yours…” She said to Dev, handing her a gift bag. “And these are for you, Alex.” She said as she placed his bag on the table.

  “You didn’t have to buy me anything.” Alex said, as he saw that his bag was full.

  “Yes I did, and I wanted to.” She said as she stroked his face. “Because I love you.”

  Alex pulled Holly’s mouth to his for a deep, loving kiss.

  “I love you.” He said as he released her lips.

  “Open yours first!” Dev said, bouncing in her chair.

  She seemed more excited about Alex’s gifts than her own.

  “Open your card first, and then these. They’re more…practical.” Holly said as she bit her lip nervously.

  Alex opened his card first.

  On the front, it said ‘To my amazing boyfriend’ It was covered with hearts and pictures of presents.

  He opened it to read the message.

  To my Alex,

  Have an amazing 18th Birthday today.

  You deserve so much happiness and joy,

  Not just today, but everyday

  And I hope you get everything you wish for

  And more.

  You are my all.

  I love you…forever.

  Holly.

  XxxxX

  Alex looked up at Holly, an emotional tear in his eyes.

  “You’re my everything.” He whispered.

  Dev was wiping her cheeks.

  “It’s too early guys; I’m a mess here! Open your presents!”

  “Sorry, Dev.” They both said and giggled.

  Alex opened the first gift.

  It was a monogrammed personalized leather style covered book.

  The design was and old English style ‘A’ in a decorative square, in the bottom right corner. It had ‘Alex’ in cursive writing underneath.

  He opened the cover and took a sharp breath as he saw the paper inside.

  It was Arches watercolor paper! It was his favorite paper to work with.

  “Wow Oh my God!” He was stunned. “How did you get a book of this? With my name on too!” He was amazed because he’d only thought the paper was available as separate sheets or sold in packs.

  Holly had gotten it personalized too.

  “Um…I didn’t. I got that made. I could only get the paper in packs so…Do you like it?”

  “Like it? I love it! How did you know this was my favorite to draw on?”

  Holly grinned.

  “I pay attention.” She said with a smirk. Alex had said that to her, on their first date, when she asked how he knew she would be needing chocolate in a few weeks.

  Holly passed him the next present. Another of his favorites.

  A tin of sixty Faber Castell polychrome color pencils.

  She really did pay attention.

  Alex didn’t open anything else before he pulled her lips to his.

  “Babe, I know they cost a fortune…” He said, slightly narrowing his eyes in feigned annoyance, whilst stroking her hair.

  “You’re more than worth it.” She said, which made his chest ache. “Now, open this one.” She reached into the bag and brought out another that felt like a book.

  He tore off the paper.

  The black cover had ‘18+’ in silver printed in the center.

  As the book was closed, Alex saw that the edges of the pages had a word printed.

  ‘Recuerdos’ memories.

  He opened the cover, and his breath hitched as he saw a handwritten message on the onside, with a thin coating t
o protect it.

  Happy 18th Birthday, Alex

  Make some good

  Memories

  Love, Holly

  Xx

  There was also a pink kiss print.

  Alex looked to Holly’s mouth and smiled.

  “You kissed this.” He said, and she nodded.

  On each page, her handwriting had been printed. They read around the page, leaving room in the center for pictures or scrap items. The two top messages read ‘Date’ and ‘Memory’. The bottom two read ‘Where is it?’ and ‘Who’s here?’

  You had this made too, didn’t you?” It was a statement rather than a question.

  “You got this before we were together too.”

  Holly flushed.

  “Yeah, I designed it the Tuesday before we went to Riss’ house. I picked it up after taking Em to the airport.

  "“So you were going to give this to me, with your kiss inside, regardless of what happened between us?” Alex felt so much love for Holly; it was actually painful. If he hadn't had spoken to her via chat, in Tech class, or if nether of them knew how the other felt, she was still going to give this to him, with her kiss, showing him she had feelings for him.

  His eyes misted again, and Holly ran her fingers over his cheek.

  “It was kind of a way to say I liked you…without telling you.”