11. Cielo

***warning!!! smexy times ahead wink wink***

My heart thudded heavily as Dominic came down, hovering only inches above me. I was surprised by my own daring impulse, but even more so by his willingness. We stared at one another, time seeming to stretch into eternity. Now that I had him where I wanted him, I didn’t know what to do.

Tension squirmed through my gut as Dominic hovered close under the dying light of the setting sun. The entire day had been awkward and silent, with the both of us avoiding talking to one another. I had been waiting for the moment when he would sit me down and tell me I could no longer stay after what had happened. The waiting was worse than the conversation would have been, but I couldn’t bring myself to say something to him.

Hearing the man, Steven, talk to Dominic with such ignorance and cruelty had been too much for me. I’d meant to walk over and give the guy a piece of my mind, maybe try to get something clever in to put him in his place. The next thing I knew, my hands were whipping the paint can up and coating Steven in paint.

I wouldn’t have blamed Dominic in the slightest if he chose to kick me off the property. I was supposed to be behaving myself while in his house, and throwing paint all over some jerk didn’t fit the bill.

For me to have bumbled my way into ripping the powerlines out was too much for my nerves. Even as I tried to figure out what I should do next with the man above me, I was still reeling from the heartfelt speech he had given me.

I reached up, cupping his face and letting my hand slide down his thick jaw. He said and did nothing, and I was emboldened by the lack of denial, running my fingers over the muscles of his neck and onto his shoulders. How many times had I seen his strong back stretching a shirt, shining with a faint sheen from the shower, and resisted the urge to touch it?

Dominic allowed the exploratory search, his eyes closed slightly in what I hoped was pleasure. I could feel the warmth of his skin through the thick flannel of his jacket, just out of reach from skin to skin contact. Slipping my fingers under the collar of his shirt, I shivered as I brushed the tips along his hot skin.

My shiver seemed to bring Dominic to life suddenly. His eyes widened, his tongue darting out to lick his bottom lip. I braced myself, knowing a choice was coming and unsure if he would give in to the moment finally, or if he would pull himself away.

My body shook as he bent forward, pressing our lips together. A jolt passed through me, and I pushed up into the kiss. My fingers ran along his back and curled, pushing into his hot skin and pulling him closer. Apparently not one to be outdone, Dominic pressed down hard, pinning me into the cool grass. With a chill at my back, and burning heat to my front, I allowed myself to sink into the kiss, moaning faintly.

Darkness descended on me as Dominic’s larger bulk surrounded me, comforting in its weight. My mouth opened willingly as his tongue slipped between my lips, teasing my own. I reveled in the feel of his strength bearing down on me, pressing myself as close as I could against the wall of heat above me.

Dominic broke the kiss, his soft gasp for air sending a thrill through me. His hands had at one point shoved themselves beneath my shoulders, holding tight to me. I was held in his embrace, gazing up at him as I desperately tried to read his expression.

“This is a bad idea,” he said softly.

“We can stop,” I assured him, trying to hide my disappointment.

“Not on your life.”

With that, I was pulled upward as Dominic eased back onto his knees. For a moment, I thought we were going to stay in place until he stood, taking me with him. In the dark before the moon rose and shone in earnest, all I could see was the huge shadow of Dominic’s shape before me. His warm arms encircled my shoulders, pulling me up as he bent down to kiss me.

I moaned into the kiss, thrill and pleasure rocking through me as I gripped hard to him. Everything about the man felt hard and strong, and as warm as his eyes when he smiled. The taste of apple was strong on his tongue, making me smile into the kiss.

When we broke apart, the stars above twinkled merrily, the only observers to our fervent kisses. I closed my eyes happily, feeling the warmth of Dominic’s body surround me. Every moment of temptation and subsequent self-control had finally come to fruition, and my head spun as I clung to him in the hopes of remembering every moment.

He stroked my cheek gently. “Let’s go inside.”

The words sent a shiver of anticipation through me and I nodded. He took my hand and we made our way to the house. We moved slowly, careful to navigate the uneven ground of the orchard so I didn’t trip again. The thought brought a smile to my face as I squeezed Dominic’s thick fingers. Never had I been so happy for my random clumsy moments as I was then.

“I can hear you thinking,” he said.

I chuckled. “Good things, I swear.”

“You’re always thinking good things.”

The admittedly thin veneer of gruffness seemed to have finally melted away entirely. I hummed happily as I was led into the house and down the hall. For a moment, I thought he might lead me into the living room. Visions of lying in front of the fire, with Dominic’s strong, naked body above me filled my mind. Yet there was no moment of disappointment as I was led into the bedroom instead, with his neatly made, large bed against one wall in the center of the room. My time in the room had always been limited, and it felt like being welcomed into a private sanctuary.

Dominic turned to me, his expression both intense and wary. I knew, from what I could understand, he had never brought anyone home before. His personal and professional lives had always been kept separate from his sexuality, at a safe distance. I could see the nervousness in his hesitation, now we were at the final leg.

I wrapped my arms around his neck, amused that I had to stand on the tips of my toes to reach his lips. The kiss was slower than the others, and I took my time to help ease some of his tension. Slowly, I ran my fingers down his broad chest, feeling muscles ripple and shift as I moved further down. Dominic’s breath caught when my fingers trailed to his waist, slipping beneath his shirt.

Sensing the time was right, I pushed him back toward the bed. As if in a daze, he allowed himself to be led, shuffling backward until his legs hit the mattress. With a blink, the larger man sat on the edge of the bed putting himself almost at eye level with me.

Confident now, I sank to my knees in front of him. Dominic’s eyes widened, licking his bottom lip unconsciously as he watched me intently. Never breaking eye contact, I reached out to take hold of the button on his jeans. His breath shook as he released it, pushing himself forward and spreading his legs.

My heart thumped as I undid the button and brought the zipper down. Another smile graced my face as I caught sight of the colorful plaid boxers Dominic wore, a splash of color among the practical earth tones of his other clothing. What interested me most of all though, was the glimpse of skin through the flap of the colorful fabric.

Eager, I took hold of the band of the boxers, easing them down. With my other hand, I reached into Dominic’s boxers to grip his c*ck. He let out a sharp breath as I gently freed his c*ck from the constraints of his clothes. I let out a soft moan as lust washed through me, running my fingers over the thick shaft. Dominic’s c*ck was every bit as big and beautiful as I had suspected, and I couldn’t help but touch it with a tinge of reverence.

“Cielo,” he breathed.

I shook my head, leaning forward to take the leaking tip into my mouth. The taste of his pre-cum washed over my tongue and I let out another groan. Running my tongue along the underside, I drew a low noise of pleasure from Dominic. Sucking gently, I stroked the rest of the shaft and ran my fingers over his balls, acquainting myself with every inch.

As I pushed myself lower, Dominic’s hand came to rest in my hair. Strong fingers gripped as I felt his c*ck slide into my throat, stretching it. Resting one hand on his thick thigh, I used the other to grip the base of his c*ck.

I felt I was no slouch when it came to deep-throating, but I knew Dominic would be beyond even my skill. Coupled with my hand though, I began to build a rhythm. Easing forward, I pushed his c*ck as far into my throat as I could manage, reveling in the deep moans Dominic let loose. Coming up, I kept my grip on the base of his c*ck, stroking from bottom to top.

Grinning, I ran my fingers gently over the tip of his c*ck, drawing deep sounds of pleasure from him. Every noise he made reverberated through me, curling in my gut and feeding the fire of desire building inside me. I wanted this man, wholly and completely. It didn’t matter if he was the largest I’d ever had, I wanted to have him inside me.

The only problem was that I wasn’t prepared.

Dominic’s half-lidded gaze stared down at me, penetrating and intense. For a moment, his pale eyes caught the light and it felt as if he were reading my thoughts. He leaned forward to take hold of my waist and bring me up into another kiss. Unlike the last, the kiss was heated and passionate, filled with every bit of desire and want that Dominic had been holding back before.

“Get those clothes off,” he growled.

It was a command I was more than happy to obey. Getting to my feet, I grabbed the bottom of my shirt to hastily pull it up, and over my head. As I continued to grab at the rest of my clothes, Dominic crossed the room to dig through the nearby closet. By the time he was done, I had managed to remove every piece of my clothing in my haste.

My motion to sit myself on the bed was halted when I caught sight of Dominic standing at the door to the closet, staring at me. Self-conscious and worried he was having second thoughts, I stared back.

“What?” I finally asked.

“Good God, you’re beautiful,” he breathed, voice cracking.

Heat rushed to my face as I stood, unsure of what to do. My curiosity at what he had been digging for was lost as I tried to take the compliment with good grace. It wasn’t the first compliment I’d received on my body or my looks, but none of them had been as soft and earnest as Dominic’s. His words made me feel not only desired and wanted, but appreciated and almost revered.

I smiled awkwardly. “Thank you.”

He spared me the need to follow up by snapping out of his trance and resuming the task I had begun earlier. He wasn’t trying to striptease, but I watched him undress as intently as if it was one. Each piece of clothing removed revealed another stretch of sun-kissed skin and shifting muscle, enrapturing me. It took less than a minute for Dominic to stand in his full naked glory, and I felt my mouth go dry at the sight.

I had never considered myself to be drawn to someone who didn’t meticulously sculpt his body and hair to exact standards. The only hair Dominic seemed to worry about was the patch around his groin, and that atop his head. Everything else had been allowed to grow as it pleased. Dark patches of hair ran across his chest and down his stomach, and over his strong thighs.

“I think I just became a fan of the natural look,” I murmured.

He laughed, ducking his head. “Is that so?”

I felt my face burn, realizing that after his heartfelt compliment, my own had sounded horribly vain.

“I’m sorry, I can’t think of anything to say. If I tried, it would be a bunch of stammering and probably drooling,” I admitted.

Dominic paced closer, placing a finger beneath my chin and tilting my face upward. His smile was kind, and his eyes were lit with pleasure and desire. He said nothing, but his gentleness went a long way toward soothing my frazzled nerves.

Bending forward, he pressed our lips together. The kiss was gentle and sweet, with Dominic’s finger running a slow trail down my outstretched neck. Another shiver rippled through me as I placed my hands on his chest. I loved the sensation of the dark hair beneath my palm, feeling his warm skin and shifting muscles as our tongues danced gently over one another.

When he pulled away, there was no hesitation in his eyes. “Lay back.”

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A/N: part 2 is coming up don't worry ;)