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  After I put my phone down, I look up to see Zack watching me. He pushes my hair from my eyes as he asks, “Everything okay?” “Yes, just my mom. It’s good,” I smile. He quickly kisses me on the lips and moves to get up. “Come on, I need to feed you,” he says. We get up and go upstairs to the kitchen. He pulls out bread and cheese and makes us each a grilled cheese sandwich. He sits on a chair at the table while he pulls me onto his lap, and we eat in this position in the same chair. Suddenly, the door in the kitchen pops open to reveal a good-looking older version of Zack. He has shorter hair and a 5’oclock shadow. He smiles wide and laughs. “Well hello,” he says eyeing us mischievously. I start to get up, but Zack holds me firmly in place.

  Zack says, “Maura this is my dad, dad this is Maura.” He holds out a hand to shake and I take it and say, “Nice to meet you Mr. Deaton.” “Please call me Brian,” he replies with a grin. “Where is Dana?” Zack asks his dad. “She has a business trip. Won’t be back till tomorrow,” he says. He grabs a bottle of water from the refrigerator and then turns to us. “Very nice to meet you sweetheart,” he smiles to me as he leaves the kitchen and then can be heard ascending the staircase to the bedrooms.

  After we finish eating, I thank him for the sandwich and tell him I have to get home. He drives me on his bike back to school where I left my car. I love being on his bike with him and being that close to his muscular body. He kisses me long and hard again as we stand beside my car. I unlock my car and he opens my door for me and then closes it after I get in. I put down the window and he asks me to text him to let him know when I get home. He gives me another peck and I drive off. What a great day!

  Zack

  We are a few days away from graduation. I have been spending a lot of time with Maura. Even though the sight of us together has garnered a lot of attention at school, I don’t see anyone but her when I’m with her. My friends have gotten used to the idea of us together. I have formally introduced her to the guys, and she has warmed up to them, even Max. They have accepted Maura and after getting to know her a bit, they have changed their minds about her being like the other girls she used to be friends with. I still worry though that Max is imagining her naked, but I have to think he wouldn’t.

  Maura and Lindsey continue to have lunch every day. Maura thinks Linds is funny and shares hilarious stories about her coworkers. Lindsey has tried talking to Piper about Maura, but she isn’t accepting of her yet. She still holds her preconceived notions about her and can’t be swayed. Piper hasn’t really shown her face to us lately anyway. She has been spending a lot of time with Mick according to Benny. He says they are a hot item.

  Cameron the douche has stayed away from us too. I am sure he and his friends are aware of what’s been going on with Maura and me. Everyone at school knows and we usually enter and exit cooking class hand in hand. He must see us. I was kissing Maura against her locker one morning. When we broke the kiss and I looked up, Lana was about 20 feet away staring at us dumbfounded. Maybe she never saw two people kiss like that before. When she noticed me looking at her, she shriveled up her nose in disgust and walked off. I just laughed and Maura smirked.

  Chapter 10

  Zack

  Graduation day finally came. My dad and Dana came of course, but so did my mom and her husband, David. They all sat together in the bleachers cheering me on as I received my high school diploma. Maura had an entire cheering section. Her parents, brothers, sister, grandparents, aunts and uncles showed up to see her graduate. After the ceremony, my friends met up with us for pictures, high fives and even some hugs. Everyone but Piper met up. I saw her with her parents, but she didn’t come over to us. I felt sad that she doesn’t feel comfortable with us anymore.

  I finally met Maura’s brothers along with some other family members. Her mom and sister hugged and kissed me congratulations. Her dad and brothers gave me a handshake. Her brothers gave me a look over but seem to be okay with me. Her grandparents and some of her extended family looked at me curiously. Her one aunt asked where, “the nice boy from the prom was.” Maura grimaced at her and said she didn’t know. I guess my jeans and motorcycle boots under my graduation gown didn’t match up to Maura’s form-fitting white eyelet dress and strappy heels.

  I introduced Maura to my mom and David and Dana. Both my mom and Dana lit up with excitement when they saw her. I was proud to introduce her as my girlfriend. We hadn’t labeled it yet, but she seemed acceptable to me calling her my girlfriend. My mom talked her ear off. I had to pry her away from Maura so she could leave with her family. We were to separate for family time and meet up later.

  My mom and David planned for all of us, including dad and Dana, to have dinner at their hotel. Of course, it was extravagant. We dined on lobster, beef tenderloin and truffled potatoes. Dinner conversation tended to be directed at me and my future. While my parents and their significant others were thrilled at the amazing girlfriend I had managed to attract, they were disappointed with my plans for my future. My mom and dad both pushed for me to go to college. “You are so smart Zack! Smarter than you give yourself credit for sweety,” my mom had said. And while you may think my dad would be annoyed or even insulted at the negative way me working for his construction company was taken, he agreed. “The company has been a good business for me and Al, but I want more for you Zack,” he said. Dana nodded in agreement.

  Then David cleared his throat and spoke. “I know we don’t know each other very well, Zack. But your mother is the most important person in my life, and you are the most important person in her life, even above me and that’s alright,” he smiled at her. “I have been blessed and I would like to share my blessings with you, my stepson. I would like to offer you tuition to any school you choose. Your mother and I will foot the bill for your tuition, books and room and board if you so choose. Please consider this offer in your decision to go to college. It’s not too late to go you know,” he stated.

  I was overwhelmed. David was not much for talking. He was mostly seen and not heard. When I visit them in New York City, he is not usually around. His work keeps him busy in the office and traveling. My mom travels with him usually but not when I’m in town. I wasn’t sure if he even liked me. This gift is amazing. It really gives me something to think about.

  After dinner, my dad and Dana say their goodbyes to mom and David. My dad even hugs David and thanks him for the generous offer. He tell mom he will talk to me more about it and mom and David head up to their room while dad, Dana and I leave. On the way home, Dana talks about how pretty Maura is and how sweet she seemed. She asked if Maura was going to college. I remembered she is in fact leaving for the state university in two months. “You could join her,” she teased. Even if I decide to attend college now, it is too late to get into a school like that. I would have to wait at least until the Spring.

  I occupy the next few weeks working for my dad on weekdays, some weekends and spending most nights with Maura. I told her about David’s offer for college tuition the night of graduation when I met up with her. She was thrilled for me. “You have to go to college now!” she had said. She reminded me how good I was at calculus and math in general. “Pick a math major,” she advised.

  I have been thinking more and more about going to college. Working for my dad full-time has been enlightening. Now that I’m doing it, I don’t know that I want to do this for the next 50 years. The money is good, but my heart isn’t in it. I stop by my dad’s office after work one night. He and Al are in there discussing an upcoming job. I tell them that I have decided to go to college. My dad’s face lights up. “I’m so happy and so will your mother when she hears,” he says enthusiastically. “It is too late to apply to a four-year college, so I am going to sign up for classes at community college. I can transfer when I get into a four-year college,” I tell them. “I can still work here if you will allow me to do it around my classes.” “Of course, buddy!” Al says as he pats me on the back.

  Maura

  I am so excited to hear th
at Zack is going to enroll in college. He will do great! Probably better than me! I know I must start preparing for college myself but every time I think about leaving, I get very sad. To think, just a few months ago I couldn’t wait to go. But now everything has changed. Zack is important to me. I will miss him so very much.

  Just after 4th of July, I have the day off from work and decide to head to the beach with Ava for the day. We set up our chairs by the water and sit relaxing by the surf all day in our bikinis. I deepen the tan I have been working on this summer. As we sit by the water, several guys check me out and some even approach me. A couple ask for my number and others ask if they can sit with me. One asks Ava out. I shot that down immediately. I deny all my suitors because I already have a man with a great body and huge heart. Ava and I leave the beach around 5pm. On the way home, Zack calls. I tell him Ava and I went to the beach and that we are driving home. He asks me to come over as soon as I drop Ava off and to not change. He wants to see me in my bikini.

  I drop Ava off and head right over to Zack’s house in my bikini covered by cutoff jean shorts and a tank. As I get to the door and lift my hand to knock, the door suddenly opens, and I get pulled into the house as I screech with excitement. He kisses me seductively and I get worked up from just his kiss. He carries me upstairs without uttering a word. I had never been up here before. I open my eyes and see he is carrying me into a bedroom, his bedroom. The lighting is dim, but I notice a queen size bed with a black duvet cover and grey walls. A manly room that smells of his musky cologne.

  He places me on the bed and strides back to the door and locks it. I notice a small framed picture on his nightstand. It holds a picture of me! I remember him taking this picture with his phone. In the picture, I am blowing him a kiss. I forget about the picture as soon as he joins me on the bed. He has shed his shirt and he is wearing just a pair of jeans. He is barefoot, no boots this time. He lifts my tank off and then unzips my shorts. I am lying in his bed in just a bikini. He is kissing me like his life depends on it.

  We have only kissed up until now. He hasn’t even groped me. Not that I would have minded but it was nice taking it slow. He cherished me and didn’t expect anything. Not the way you would have guessed a muscular, tattooed, motorcycle-riding sexy guy would act. But from the beginning, Zack surprised me. He never did what I expected him to do. He looks into my eyes and asks, “Is this alright?” “Yes,” I say in a husky whimper.

  He unties my bikini top and exposes one of my breasts. He takes the nipple in his mouth and sucks hungrily on it. I gasp. He pulls the entire top down to reveal both breasts and he takes turns sucking and kneading my nipples with his mouth and tongue. The feel of him on my breasts and the sight of him doing this is very sensual. I am getting wet from this act alone. He leaves my breasts and kisses down my flat stomach, licking and kissing his way down, stopping at my naval for a bit before gliding his hot wet tongue to the top of my bikini bottoms.

  He asks me again if this is okay. I shake my head yes, feverishly. He uses both hands to roughly yank my bottoms down my legs and tosses them on the floor. He returns his mouth to my bare entrance. He pulls my legs apart and starts to lick in slow circles. He keeps that up for a bit and then adds a finger inside me. He slowly moves his finger in and out at a slow seductive pace while licking me in a rhythmic pattern. He adds a second finger and after a couple of times moving them in and out, I start to lose it. My vision clouds and my legs quiver as an orgasm overtakes me. I scream out, “Zack, Oh Zack, oh my God Zack!” as I come for what seems like hours. He continues his slow assault until every last aftershock is felt.

  He returns to my mouth and kisses me with a renewed fervor. I open my eyes and smile at his beautiful chiseled face. He smiles back. “Did you like that baby?” he asks in a teasing manner, knowing well enough that I did. “You know I did,” I answer with a smirk. “I never felt anything like that before,” I say in a sincere tone as I wrap my naked body around his bare chest and jean clad body. His eyes widen, “You never came before?” “I guess not because that was the first time, I felt that!” I say as I squeeze my thighs around him even tighter. That orgasm has primed me for something more. I want to feel him inside me.

  I pull at the zipper on his jeans. He balks at my action. I know he wants to go further because I can feel his hard cock pressing against the seam of his jeans. He takes my hand and brings it to his mouth and kisses it. “We don’t have to do anything else right now,” he says. “But I want you,” I plead. He moans, “Your making this much harder, literally.” “Why are you stopping me? You don’t want me?” I ask. He cups my face in his hands and looks deep into my eyes. “I have wanted you since that first cooking class,” he confesses. “You own me Maura. You are the only one I want. Look at this gorgeous body. I am so lucky you let me touch you. I want nothing more than to have you completely, but I want you to be sure,” he says. “But I am sure,” I reassure him. He listens thoughtfully. He looks as though he is facing an inner battle with himself. After a few minutes, he seems to come back from wherever he disappeared to in his head. He looks at me and says, “I just want to hold you.”

  I stay naked wrapped in his arms for hours. We just lie there talking. I can’t imagine anything better. I have been homecoming queen, prom queen, chosen as best looking for the yearbook but never felt as beautiful as I do right now. I feel special. He makes me feel special. I have never had a guy make me feel like the most important part of their life. I cherish this moment as he holds me tight in his arms.

  Chapter 11

  Zack

  When Maura was in my bed begging me to fuck her, I was torn by the vast desire to do just that and the need for her to understand just how much she means to me. Up until now, I didn’t feel much for any girl or woman I had been with. Yes, women too. I had hooked up with older women a time or two, a 25-year-old waitress from Joe’s and Rachel, the 23-year-old receptionist at Mick’s tattoo shop. I never felt much for them nor did I get the impression they wanted anything more than sex from me. I feel so much for Maura and want us to be so much more. I don’t want to ruin it!

  At work that week, Max and I are on the same job. He makes a comment that I haven’t been around much. “You been with your girl?” he asks. “Yep. Every chance I get,” I answer confidently. He chuckles as he shakes his head, “ I get it man, she’s unbelievable hot! But isn’t she leaving for college soon?” he asks frankly. “Yes August 15th. So, you see why I have to spend so much time with her?” I answer. He looks at me curiously and asks, “Do you really think it will last when she leaves? You two are polar opposites. She will meet some preppy fraternity shmuck and you will be a distant memory!” I look at him speechless like he just punched me in the gut. “Come on dude I preach the truth. You’re my friend and I don’t want any prom queen bitch breaking your heart!” he says with a reassuring smile. ”There will be plenty more after her! Trust me!” he laughs and pats me on the back. But I don’t laugh. I swallow the huge bolder in my throat and look away. Is he right?

  Later, I pick up Maura on my bike and we go to the movies. After we get popcorn and a soda to share, we head into the theater and snag our seats. As the previews play on the screen, I leave her alone as I run to the bathroom. When I return, I find her still sitting in her seat, but a tall blonde-haired guy is leaning over her whispering something in her ear. I notice her body is stiff and her eyes are big as she listens with a grimace on her beautiful face. I pick up speed as I scurry towards them. I grab the guy by the back of his shirt and pull him around to face me. “Is he bothering you Maura?” I sneer. He gathers himself after my surprise entrance and then he smirks at me. “Who the fuck are you? What business is it of yours?” he asks defiantly. Maura calls him by his name and tells him to get out of here. “Wait, are you with this punk Maura?” he asks with confusion in his eyes. I grab him again and allow him to feel my strength when I push him saying, “Yeah fucker she is! Now fuck off!” He falls back but catches himself before he falls.

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sp; I notice a girl sitting alone nearby that suddenly stands and calls, “Mason are you okay? Come back here.” He locks eyes with me and says to Maura without breaking his gaze on me, “What the hell are you doing Maura?” He turns and walks towards the girl and sits next to her. A movie theater attendant comes to where me and Maura are sitting and tell me I must leave. Maura says, “But that guy was bothering us, and he just pushed him away!” “I’m sorry but we had complaints, he has to go,” pointing at me. I grab Maura’s hand and we leave the theater. Mason is chuckling while watching us leave.

  In the parking lot Maura apologizes, “That was my ex, Mason. He’s an asshole! I’m so sorry that happened Zack. He should have been kicked out, not us,” she says regretfully. I pull her into my chest and hold her. “I am used to it babe,” I chuckle. “We didn’t want to stay there with him glaring at us anyway,” I offer. “Let’s get out of here.” She gets on my bike with me and we ride off. I take her back to my house. I take her into the basement, we snuggle on the cough and watch a movie. I even make popcorn. We spend the night burrowed together on the couch and fall asleep for a bit until about 1am when we wake, and I take her home.

  As I’m driving back home on my bike on the desolate streets at this late hour, I start to ponder the night. Her ex was disgusted at her for being with me. He looked at her as if she lost her mind. Girls like her were supposed to be with guys like him and Cameron, not guys like me! Her friends had abandoned her after she chose not to be with Cameron but see me. Some members of her family were confused at her choice in me. Her parents and siblings accept me but for how long? Do they really think I am good enough for her? My friends, except for Lindsey, think Maura is just a good-looking lay for me, a summer fling with a gorgeous, far-reaching girl. But Maura means the world to me! There is nothing I wouldn’t do for her. But she needs to go to college and escape this stupid town and the bubble she has existed in during high school. She needs to find herself and explore new people and places. I am not going to hold her back. I love her too much to do that. I love her.