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The Moment I Fell
“I missed you too.” She closed her eyes and gently rubbed her nose against mine. I traced her jaw with my fingers and threaded them through her hair. It had grown out a few inches since we first met and was naturally full and wavy as it lay just below her shoulders.
“How was your day?”
“Manageable. How was yours?”
“It’s gotten infinitely better in the last five minutes.”
“Oh yeah?”
“Yeah,” I was getting better at flirting with her despite my anxiety about our relationship. She was my first girlfriend after all. We kissed again, deeply this time, that caused an intense arousal to bubble just below the surface.
“I’m going to go change. Did you not bring an overnight bag?”
“No, I left straight from the studio to the store.”
“Okay, well if you’d like to change into something more comfortable, you can follow me, if you want.”
“If I follow you to your bedroom, dinner’s not getting made,” I said with a knowing grin.
“You’re probably right.” She kissed my forehead. “I’ll be right back to handle those potatoes.”
As she slipped by me, the scent of her perfume again gently skimmed across my nose and seemingly followed her down the hall. I couldn’t help but watch as she glided out of sight. Shaking the cobwebs of daydreams out of my mind, I peeled off my own suit jacket and set out to prepare our first weeknight meal.
The last song on the radio faded into Usher’s “You Make Me Wanna” which made me smile to myself. The chorus perfectly depicted how Bette and I came to be when we first met. Poor Eric still didn’t have any idea that I had traded him in for his art dealer. But she certainly knew how to make people want her, so I’m almost positive he wouldn’t blame me since I was quite sure he had his own crush on her.
As I chopped up the colored bell peppers to throw in the fish dish, I felt a pair of nimble hands slide around my waist. I felt Bette’s body press against mine as she deeply inhaled the scent of my hair. Her breath escaped across my neck and I closed my eyes to revel in its ephemeral warmth.
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meloveslu says
This is only a one-off. But I suppose if you’re keeping score, this could potentially be a second part to the last fic I posted.
I have so many unfinished story files sitting in my documents folder, it’s not even funny. I’ve realized that as I get older, the times when creativity and inspiration strike are fewer and farther between. Time is the great equalizer, but there never seems to be enough of it, especially when you’re struggling to find that healthy work-life balance.
I hope you are all doing well and are happy and healthy wherever you may be.
Cheers!
mightymouse says
Hi, meloveslu! :D Thanks a lot for this lovely, fluffy, quite polished one-off! I’ve always loved your stories and I truly hope you’ll find the time and be inspired someday soon to put the finishing touches to your creative projects. And let me guess the identity of the third writer who “inspired” you to share this one-off. Is it BEG who broke her 11-month silence to post an update on “Home Again Part 2”? I heart that story and that writer too.
Thanks again and have a lovely, productive new work week! :D
meloveslu says
Fantastic guess MightyMouse! You should be a detective ;-)
Appreciate you reading. When I find time to finish some of these bad boys, hope you’ll be there with more of your wonderful flattery.
Xoxoxo
Zhenya says
Hi, thanks for the story!
So, it’s second part of “20 years”? – good.
And about your comment – what are your three favorite writers, who posted last month? BenMac, Cella?
P.S. Interesting – how many comments will be about “Playing by heart”? :)
meloveslu says
Hey Zhenya!
Yep, I think it could be a follow-up to 20 Years since we don’t know where Bette is coming home from. I didn’t really plan it like that, but t seems like it works right?
You certainly named 2 of my 3 faves. I’ll let you do a little digging around to discover who else may be a favorite of mine ;-)
I’m willing to bet many of these comments will have some mention of PBH. It is definitely the largest unfinished file in my documents folder ????
Thanks for reading!
MeLL
Zhenya says
Hm, third author? Pie, skydancer, Valerie? ;-)
And of course, i would be happy if you can give proper final for your biggest story ( and maybe give inspiration another two writers with unfinished busines :) – kins40 and peculiar), but i understand that it might be difficult for you – too many time has gone and hard to get your mind back in storyline again.
Bibi28 says
Hi Meloveslu,
I am always happy when you find some time to post a story! And i hope you find the creativity and inspiration to post those unfinished stories. Maybe Playing by Heart?
I hope you find the right balance between work-life.
Thank you so much for sharing this story with us.
meloveslu says
Bibi!
Thanks so much for reading. Makes me warm and fuzzy inside when you come out and support my stories. I hope you’re right about getting some more inspiration. One of these days, I could surprise myself and finish up that story you’re asking about.
CellaNox says
Love the flow and pacing of your stories. And this one, what a sweet, elegant feel to it. I wish I had the writing chops to pull of a story in the in the first-person. You on the other hand, have mastered it. Outstanding, young lady.
meloveslu says
Oh please! Writing first person pales in comparison with the ability to weave an in depth plot line with serious subject matters that continually keeps the audience guessing as well as engaged.
But I will graciously accept your compliment and revel in the fact that you read my fluff anyway. Thanks!
wkm says
Always a good day when I get to read one of your stories. Thanks so much.
meloveslu says
You’re quite welcome, dear wkm! Thanks for being such a reliable reader!
izzie says
So glad you posted and like everybody else I’m hoping for more even though I understand the difficulty to write when life is hectic. Thank you !
meloveslu says
Hi there Izzie!
Appreciate your understanding and so happy you reached out to let me know you read it!
Have a great weekend!!
Amparo says
Heureuse de vous lire.
S’il vous plaît allez vous finir “jouer par coeur”. Merci beaucoup.
meloveslu says
Merci d’avoir lu. Je ferai de mon mieux.
Hopefully Google translate got that right. LOL
Dainty says
Hello MELL, always enjoy your writing, hope we can get more of this one. Playing by Heart would be lovely as well.. Thanks for posting.
meloveslu says
Hi there, Dainty! Good to see you still coming back for my silly little fics! Thanks for reading!
SassyGran says
Great to see you posting again and I must add my pleas to the others for you to finish your stories where you have left us hanging wishing for more :-)
You know which ones they are!
Thanks for this please post again soon
SG
meloveslu says
Sassy! So glad to see you caught this one! I hear your dog whistle. It’s always in the back of my mind and occasionally an opened document on my macbook that just stares at me, daring me to write the ultimate ending. Just have to find that window of opportunity to seize the inspiration. It’s much harder than you would think,
SassyGran says
I am not unaware of how hard it is and appreciate very much your getting inspired and the time to put it into words.
Still would love you to find the inspiration and the time :-)
SG