Chapter Eleven
Over the course of the next few weeks, Nathan and Haley snuck around behind their friends’ backs as they met up and continued their lessons. Things hadn’t ventured any further forward between them in as much as they were basically just repeating what they had already done together so far, but what they were doing had taken on an even greater intensity.
On the nights that Haley closed up for Karen, she would make sure the place was empty before opening the café’s rear entrance and letting Nathan in. He usually helped her finish tidying up and then they would turn the main lights off and make out in the store room. It was pretty cramped with hardly much room to move around in but it seemed to add something extra to what they were already doing.
It was obvious to each of them that they were feeling more for each other than they were admitting but neither was ready or willing to verbalise it. Fear of what doing so would entail seemed to be the main obstacle. The make out sessions after hours at the café were fine as they knew they didn’t have much time there in case they were busted by Karen or Keith returning unexpectedly so they didn’t waste too much time talking, but the times they got to spend at the cabin were a different story. The conversations they had were kept to every day subjects but to a casual observer it would be clear that there was an underlying tension there.
Haley had racked her brain for a suitable excuse to give her friends as to why she occasionally went ‘missing’. It was only when she had bumped into a student she had previously tutored that it came to her. She decided to tell them that she was helping someone who was having to attend summer school and they seemed to believe her which only made her feel worse. Lying didn’t come easy to her and lately it seemed that she was lying to everyone, including herself. Deep down inside she knew her feelings for Nathan were growing stronger by the day yet she continued to deny it to herself. She didn’t believe for a second that he felt the same way about her that she felt about him so what was the point in making a fool of herself?
She had practically melted when he had given her the graduation present he’d bought for her. The dainty silver charm bracelet was now one of her most prized possessions and she rarely took it off, something that hadn’t gone unnoticed by Nathan. Each time he saw it dangling from her slim wrist he would find himself smiling.
Standing in front of her mirror, she checked her appearance. Today was her day off from the café and she didn’t have plans with any of her friends. She had made sure to spend ample time with them over the last two days so that she could disappear without them commenting on it. As far as they were aware, she was going to be spending the day with her student coaching him. If only they knew it was the other way around, she thought to herself with a chuckle.
She and Nathan were going to be spending the day at the cabin and as the forecast had predicted a nice warm day, she was wearing her tankini under her denim skirt and pink T-shirt just in case they decided to go for a swim in the lake.
Her cell phone beeped letting her know she had a text message and she smiled when she saw it was him letting her know he was waiting for her on the corner of her street. Making sure to grab her book bag which really contained her towel and other essentials as well as a brown paper bag, she said goodbye to her parents and left the house.
As Nathan’s car came into view, her pace quickened and after opening the door and getting in, she kissed his cheek.
“Hey, you ready to go?”
“Yep, I’m all yours.” She inwardly groaned at her choice of words but what could she do? It was out there now and hopefully he hadn’t really taken note of it.
Unfortunately, or rather fortunately, he had and he bit his lip to stop himself from smiling. “You managed to get away okay I see?”
“Uh huh. Hopefully we won’t have any interruptions from anyone calling either of our cell phones today.”
“Well seeing as we’ve been spending every free moment of the last few days with them, I don’t see what they could want to ask us,” he joked.
“What time do we need to get back today?”
“Let’s say we leave the cabin about six, that way it’ll still be early and we can ‘bump’ into each other and go and see a movie or something. Think they’ll buy it?”
“I don’t see why not. What movie do you want to see?”
“I don’t care as long as we’re sitting right at the back and it’s dark,” he replied glancing over at her.
“We shouldn’t go to the main theater then. I mean, it’s Sunday night and we could see someone we know and...”
“Hales, it’s okay. People have seen us together before so it won’t be weird if they see us together again.”
“I know that but I’m talking about if someone sees us making out.”
“Oh. Well let’s sneak in late so that the place is already dark.”
“Or, uh, we could just go somewhere else.”
“Like?”
“I don’t know.”
“How about the beach house?” he suggested.
“Are you kidding? Nathan, anyone in your family could be there and—”
“No, they won’t. Lucas said he’s meeting the guys at the Rivercourt later and my parents are attending another function so it’ll be empty. C’mon, you know you want to,” he teased. “Just think how much more we could get done.”
“Um, okay. If you’re sure we won’t get caught.”
“We won’t but just in case, we’ll make sure we stay up in my room rather than fool around downstairs.”
Nodding her consent, she said, “Okay.”
When they arrived at the cabin, Haley stepped out of the car and stretched her arms above her head which caused her T-shirt to rise up and show some of her skin. Nathan’s eyes were drawn to her creamy flesh like a moth to a flame and he unconsciously licked his lips. Feeling his eyes on her, she looked at him and blushed. Even though they’d been spending so much time together, he was still able to make her blush with just a look.
After coughing to clear her throat, she asked, “Do you want to go for a swim?”
“I didn’t bring my swimming trunks,” he told her. “Did you bring a bathing suit?”
“Yep, I’m wearing it under my clothes. I just figured it was too nice out to spend the whole day inside the cabin.”
“Thanks.” He pouted jokingly.
“Oh God, no. I didn’t mean it like that,” she said blushing even harder.
He laughed. “It’s okay, Hales, I know what you meant. I have no problem watching you go for a swim.”
“I’m sure. You could always swim in your boxers,” she suggested.
“Yeah, I guess you’re right. But what will I wear on the way home?” He loved making her blush.
“I’m sure they’ll dry out in the sun after we’ve finished swimming.”
“Okay, but what would I wear in the meantime while I’m waiting for them to dry?”
“Uh, well you could... um... You could just wear your pants. I’m sure you’ve, uh, gone commando before...” Her face was getting redder and redder.
“Maybe, maybe not. That’d be telling,” he said giving her a wink.
“You are so evil,” she told him as she snatched the key from him and opened the door to the cabin.
He laughed even harder as he followed her and he watched as she headed to the main bedroom where he guessed she was going to get changed out of her clothes.
Deciding to do the same, he pulled his shirt over his head before toeing off his sneakers and then removing his pants, leaving him standing there in just his black boxers and his socks.
“Oooh sexy,” Haley teased when she came back into the room.
“Very funny,” he replied as he quickly got rid of his socks. As he stood back up, his mouth went dry as he realised what she was wearing. The top of her bathing suit wasn’t as revealing as some he had seen other girls wearing but that didn’t matter. The dark blue fabric with the white trim looked awesome on her curvy body. Her bikini bottoms were more like little shorts but again, it didn’t matter that she wasn’t showing tons of flesh. In a way it would have looked a little strange if she had… like she was doing it just for him or something whereas this outfit just screamed Haley in his opinion.
“Do I, uh, look okay?”
Walking over to where she stood, he took her hands in his and stroked the backs of them with his thumbs before moving into her personal space and kissing her softly. “Okay doesn’t even begin to describe how you look. You look amazing.”
“Thanks,” she replied, her eyes not quite looking at him. Placing his fingertips under her chin, he directed her gaze to his and smiled showing her his sincerity.
“C’mon, let’s go swimming.”
Grabbing her towel and the spare one she had brought for Nathan as well as the suntan lotion she had packed, they left the cabin and made the short walk down to the lake. They spent the next hour or so splashing around and enjoying themselves. The cool water was a nice contrast to the hot sun blazing down on them.
“God, I’m so thirsty,” he said running his hands through his wet hair.
“You wanna head back to the cabin and get something to drink?”
“Sure, that sounds good.”
They made their way out of the lake and wrapped their towels around themselves before walking back to the cabin. Once inside, Nathan went over to the cooler he had brought with him and took out two bottles of water. After handing one of them to Haley, he unscrewed the cap of his bottle and took a long drink of the cold liquid.
As he continued to drink, he watched her take a few sips before putting the bottle on the table and then continue to dry herself off with the towel. After a couple of minutes had passed, her eyes met his and he saw a blush colour her cheeks and he couldn’t help smiling at how cute she looked.
“What?” she asked.
“Nothing,” he answered, a half-smile gracing his lips. “So, what do you feel like doing now?”
“We could eat if you’re hungry. I brought some sandwiches and packets of chips with me.”
“Great but I’m not that hungry... yet,” he teased and he chuckled when he saw her blush again. “I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist.”
Haley hadn’t failed to notice the hungry looks Nathan had been giving her and somehow they were spiking her temperature. Taking another gulp of her water, she placed the bottle back onto the table before sauntering her way over to where he was standing, making sure to add a little extra sway to her hips. Upon reaching him, she trailed her fingertips up his bare chest until she reached his strong jaw line. Snaking a hand behind his neck, she pulled his head towards hers so she could capture his mouth with her own.
It was Nathan’s temperature that was soaring through the roof now. He loved the way she was taking control, something she didn’t often do and maybe that had something to do with the fact that he was supposed to be her ‘teacher’. His arms naturally wrapped around her waist and his fingers traced small circles over the area of skin exposed between her bikini top and shorts.
Their kisses grew more and more intense as their tongues duelled for dominance. Haley’s palms were cupping his face as she held him to her while Nathan’s hands were wandering all over her waist and ass as he pulled her even closer to him.
He felt her gasp into his mouth when she felt his erection pressing into her stomach but she didn’t pull away from him. It was his turn to moan when she started rubbing herself against it and he knew he had to calm things down before he embarrassed himself by climaxing too soon.
“H-Hales... we need to slow down,” he told her as he peppered kisses over her cheeks before sucking on her pouty bottom lip.
“Why?” she asked as she raised her eyes to look into his. “We’re here all alone which is what we want and you want to stop...”
“I didn’t say I want to stop. I just think we should take a break and catch our breaths, that’s all.”
She could sense there was something else behind his reasoning but she didn’t want to find out what it was. A part of her couldn’t stop thinking that he was going to tell her he wanted to stop what they were doing and she desperately didn’t want that to happen. Not yet at least.
“Okay, how about we have something to eat now?”
He nodded at her and watched as she removed some items from the paper bag she had brought with her and placed them on the table. Taking a seat on the old couch, he took the sandwich she offered him and peeled away the wrapper before taking a bite.
“Good?” she asked him after taking a bite of her own.
“Great,” he told her. “You brought my favourite.”
“Yeah, I figured it would... um... make you happy,” she confessed shyly.
Nathan couldn’t take his eyes off her and his heart swelled at the sweet gesture she’d made. It was such a simple thing, bringing his favourite sandwich, but it showed just how much she thought of him. He desperately wanted to find out how she really felt about him but each time he wanted to say the words, it felt like he was choking on them.
“Are you okay?”
“Huh? Oh yeah, I’m fine. That was really sweet of you, Haley.”
“What? Asking if you’re okay?”
He gave her a lopsided grin. “No, I meant bringing my favourite sandwich. You didn’t have to do that.”
Haley shrugged at his words but inwardly she was feeling lightheaded at his words. “So, um, what would you like to do after we’ve finished eating? We could go for another swim if you want?”
Nathan shook his head. “Let’s leave that to later. Besides, we can’t swim for at least an hour after we’ve eaten.”
“Yeah, you’re right. Well, whatever shall we do to pass the time, Mr Scott?”
“I’m sure we’ll think of something,” he told her with a wink.
* * * * *
Haley gripped the headboard of the bed as she felt his lips nipping and suckling on her flesh. She was in absolute bliss as he lavished his undivided attention on her body. Releasing her grip on the wooden frame, she let one of her hands slide over his broad shoulders, holding him tightly to her as his lips latched on to one of her nipples.
Nathan looked up at her face from where he rested and a slow smile crept onto his lips at the rapturous look she wore. His tongue snaked out and licked around and around the sensitive little nub before grazing his teeth over it.
“Oh God... Nathan, please...”
“Please what?” he asked after he’d released her nipple with a little popping sound.
“I-I... need more.” Words were failing her and so covering his hand which rested on her other breast, she moved it down to her centre. She couldn’t help feeling embarrassed at her wanton behaviour but she needed more from him and she needed it now.
Using a combination of both their fingers, he stroked her through the thin fabric of her shorts but he sensed that that wasn’t enough for her, hell it wasn’t enough for him. Hooking his fingers into the sides, he slowly peeled the garment down her shapely thighs and legs before tossing it to the floor. His fingers ran through the sparse, downy hair covering her sex before touching her hot, silky flesh. He felt her shudder at the contact and once again he smiled. It didn’t matter how many times he touched her, it always felt like the first time for the both of them and he wondered if that would ever change. Somehow, he didn’t think it would.
All he did was lightly stroke her but it had her arching up off the bed. She once again covered his hand with her own and she showed him what she wanted and complying with her request, he gently slid two fingers deep inside her. The soft little whimpers she was making were turning him on even more and he found himself rubbing against the mattress to try and alleviate the pressure in his groin. As he inserted and withdrew his fingers, he watched as she circled her clit with her pointer finger and he could sense her orgasm was imminent. With his free hand, he moved her hand away and lowering his head, he flicked over her clit with his tongue before suckling the little nub between his lips.
Haley couldn’t contain her scream any longer and as her climax washed over her, she shrieked loudly and, not for the first time, was glad that the cabin wasn’t too close to any others in the vicinity. Feeling Nathan lapping up her juices, she shivered at the sensation and she ran a hand over and around his shoulders, wanting to feel his skin beneath her fingers.
Nathan started kissing his way up her body and it wasn’t long before he was hovering over her, his weight resting on his forearms which were either side of her shoulders. Covering her mouth with his, he kissed her hard and deep, sharing her taste with her. He groaned when he felt her tongue slip past his lips to explore his mouth.
“You okay?” he finally asked after breaking the kiss and catching his breath.
“Okay is a bit of an understatement. You know, the more we do this the more comfortable I feel,” she confessed.
A part of him was happy to hear she felt comfortable with him doing that to her... with her, but another part was scared this meant she was ready to stop their lessons. Before he could stop himself, he asked, “Uh, are you saying you, um, want to stop the lessons now?”
“No!” she exclaimed, a bit too quickly for her own liking. “I-I mean, I think we should carry on for a while longer. That is if you’re happy to continue?”
“Yeah, I’m happy to carry on for as long as you are.”
“Okay then,” she replied before leaning up on her elbows and seizing his lips with hers. A moment later, her arms gave way beneath her and he fell on top of her. They took no notice as they savoured the feel of their bodies pressing into each other’s.
Shifting his weight slightly, he rested on his side as he watched her breathing return to normal. “What do you say we get out of here and go to the beach house? We could watch a movie there and no one will see us if we get carried away making out?”
“Sure, that sounds nice. Plus it’s starting to get a little chilly out here,” she said indicating to the goose bumps on her skin.
“You know, I don’t think those are from the cold,” he told her as he dropped kisses onto her skin.
“Really? And what would you say are causing them?”
“Me.”
“You certainly think a lot of yourself.”
“Maybe I do. You could always punish me for my smugness.”
Haley shook her head. There was something about him using the word ‘punish’ that made the butterflies in her tummy start flying around all over again. It sounded so... naughty and something she didn’t think she’d be any good at.
“I’m only teasing, Hales. I didn’t mean to upset you,” he said sincerely when he saw the look on her face.
“I-I know. Now you know why I need these lessons.”
“Hey, you don’t need these lessons. It’s more a question of you getting to know what you like and don’t like and gaining some confidence.”
“Really?”
“Really,” he confirmed, bending his head to place a soft kiss on her lips.
Feeling his hardened length against her leg, Haley let her hand wander down and she started stroking him through his boxers which he had kept on. She kept her eyes on him the whole time and she loved the chasing expressions on his face. After a few minutes had passed, she slipped her hand into the waistband of his shorts and felt his naked skin against hers. As she moved her hand up and down from base to tip, their foreheads rested together and their gazes locked on one another. Even though this wasn’t the first time she’d done this to him, it held all the intensity of that first time and she couldn’t help wondering if and when that would ever change.
“H-Haley... that feels so good...” he told her as he panted for air.
Her movements sped up and she knew it wouldn’t be long before he came. Without stopping what she was doing, she managed to shift her position so that she could turn him onto his back and when he realised what she was trying to do, he aided her by rolling over. Pulling his shorts down and off, she let her eyes wander over his now familiar body and she felt herself grow even wetter at the gorgeous sight he made. Straddling one of his thighs, she ground herself against him and the smattering of coarse hair there added extra stimulation to her already over-sensitized clit. As her hand picked up the pace, so did her own movements and without really knowing how she did it, she managed to come at the exact same time he did.
Releasing her hand from where it was still wrapped around his semi-erect shaft, she brought her fingers up to her mouth and licked off the sticky fluid and she couldn’t hide her smile when she felt him harden once more. Leaning forward, she kissed him thoroughly knowing from past experience that he seemed to enjoy kissing her after she had done that.
“Well that was different,” he said after she had broken the kiss and laid down beside him on the bed.
“Yeah. Did you, uh, like it?”
“Uh huh. It felt amazing. Did it feel good to you?”
“Amazing,” she agreed as she unconsciously snuggled into his side.
Nathan’s hand rubbed up and down her arm as she did so, a small smile gracing his features. “Uh, you know this night out you and the girls have got planned for next week?”
“Hmm, what about it?”
“I know it’s none of my business but I was just wondering why you, uh, wanted me and Luke there?”
“Oh. Well, Peyton thought it would be a good way of keeping other guys away from us.”
“I’ll bet Brooke loved that,” he said with a chuckle.
Haley joined in with his laughter. “Oh believe me, she did. No, we decided that Friday night is just for us but we know and love you and Luke so we figured it would kill two birds with one stone what with you two driving us there and back.”
“Glad to be of service. I can’t believe the time has gone so quickly and that in just over a week’s time you’ll be gone.”
“So will you,” she reminded him. When do you leave exactly?”
“Luke and I fly back on the Saturday afternoon,” he told her.
“The day before me,” she mumbled sadly. “I’m gonna miss you.”
“I’m going to miss you, too. But we’ll see each other at Thanksgiving. You’ll see, the time will fly by and you’ll have lots to tell me the next time we see each other.”
“Yeah... So, uh, should we start getting ready to go to the beach house? If you’re feeling tired though you can just drop me at home.”
“I’m not tired at all. Well, not much but if you want to go home...”
“No, I don’t. I want to go with you and watch a movie.”
“Cool. C’mon, the sooner we’re ready, the sooner we can be there. By the way, do you have a curfew tonight or anything?”
“Nope, but I think I might call home and tell them not to wait up for me. I’ll make up some excuse.”
“I’m sorry you have to lie to everyone,” he told her honestly. He knew how hard it was for her to do that.
“I know, but it’s not like they’d understand what we’ve been doing and it’s not fair for them to blame you which I know they would.”
“Oh, I know they would,” he said as he disentangled himself from her and snatched his shorts up from the floor and slipped them back on. Going over to the chair in the corner of the room, he picked up the clothes she had worn when he’d first picked her up and he handed them to her and he turned his back so she could get dressed in private. It seemed silly after seeing her buck naked but it felt like the right thing to do.
When they were fully packed up and ready to go, he watched her as she looked around the cosy little cabin and he heard her sigh.
“What’s up?”
“Nothing. I’m just going to miss this place, that’s all. I can’t help feeling that today’s the last time we’re going to be able to come up here.”
Taking her hand in his, he gave it a squeeze before he led her outside and to the car. He didn’t say anything, but the same feeling had come over him too.