Dare Me (Rock Gods #2) (9 page)

             
That thing with the dog though- that had thrown him for a loop. He could tell that someone had hurt Jess. Really fucking bad. Thinking about it was enraging. He wanted to punch someone. Whoever had made her feel like this.

             
He sounded like an over protective boyfriend already. It was only their second date. But he couldn't help it. Something about her made him want to look after her. And he wanted to do it for a long time.

             
Kendall never really thought long term with girls before. He'd sort of gone with the flow. If a girl liked him and she was nice he'd give it a chance. That's if he found her attractive. And in the business.

             
All of this was new to him.

             
Jessica was real, but she wasn't particularly nice. She wasn't in the business and she wasn't attractive. She was stunning. Not in a fake eyelashes, dressed up to go to the Grammy's sort of way, though he knew she could pull that off if she wanted to. No, Jess was stunning in an everyday, making the sun rise and set kind of way.

             
Beautiful.

             
He glanced at her periodically while he drove. She was stroking Pepper's chin as the dog leaned between their seats. He felt a surge of jealousy toward the dog. Hopefully soon, she'd feel the urge to stroke
him.

             
Oh god… he shouldn't think about stroking right now. Not when he was so pent up that he thought he would burst. He felt blood surge into his groin. Down boy. Christ.

             
He pulled off the freeway onto one of the winding roads that headed up a hill to the cliffs.

             
They were almost home. He found himself wondering if she'd like the place. He hoped so. He hoped she'd want to spend a lot of time there.

             
A lot.

*********

              Jesus.

             
Jess turned in a circle and stared around the house. Huge windows were everywhere along the back, all of them overlooking the ocean.

             
Kendall lived in a magazine shoot.

             
She inhaled deeply. She was in over her head. Really, really far over her head.

             
Not only was she clearly outclassed but she was falling for him.

             
Hard.

             
There was no use in denying it. She was in deep. She felt tiny, and not just in the physical sense.

             
"Want to eat on the deck?"

             
She nodded.

             
"Can I help?"

             
He handed her some napkins and cutlery.

             
"I'll be right out."

             
Jess walked out to the deck. Lounge chairs were everywhere. A low sectional faced out toward the ocean with a coffee table in front of it. She sat down and wrapped her arms around herself.

             
"Cold?"

             
"No. I'm good."

             
She forced herself to drop her arms from the protective position she'd been in. He put down two pizza boxes and left again. This time he came back with two plates and two beers.

             
Pepperoni trailed behind him, plopping down on the deck to stare at them.

             
He opened the beers and handed her one.

             
"Thanks."

             
She flipped open the pizza lids.

             
"Broccoli and mushroom. The other one is Hawaiian."

             
She made a little face at the thought of eating grilled pineapple with cheese. He laughed.

             
"It's good, try it."

             
She shrugged and reached for a slice. Pepper watched dolefully from the floor.

             
"Sorry Pep, you wouldn't enjoy this anyway."

             
The doorbell rang.

             
"What's that?"

             
"I ordered dog food. Be right back."

             
Kendall came back in a few minutes with a bowl of dog food. Pepperoni looked at him adoringly. He did have a way with animals, that was for certain.

             
Hell, he had a way with
her
.

             
They ate in companionable silence. He smirked when she reached for a second slice of the hawaiian pizza. It was surprisingly delicious.

             
They finished around the same time and sat there drinking beer for a little while, watching the sun set.

             
It was perfect.

             
Kendall scooted over toward her until their sides were pressing together. Tingles spun through her body at the contact. Then he leaned back against the couch with his arms along the back.

             
She stared at him in confusion as he closed his eyes and sunk into the couch.

             
Hot lust was pooling in her stomach but he was apparently going to take a nap.

             
Awkwardly she scooted back and leaned her head onto the cushions beside him. Almost immediately his arm encircled her shoulder and pulled her into him. Then he started making lazy circles against the bare skin of her upper arm. It almost tickled, but not quite.

             
She stole a glance at him. He looked supremely relaxed, as if he might be on the brink of falling asleep. She closed her eyes, forcing herself to do the same.

             
After a little while she realized that her nipples were hard.

             
Really hard.

             
Her breathing was shallow, making a soft sound. Kendall's breathing had gotten louder too.

             
Abruptly he shifted, pulling her onto her side to face him. He lifted her, adjusting her until she was nestled close, but not touching him. She stared up into his face but his eyes were closed.

             
"What are you doing?"

             
"Enjoying the moment."

             
He was manhandling her. Not enough to make her mad, but he was definitely moving her around to suit him. She had a sudden image of him doing that to her in bed…

             
His hand had access to her hip now. Again he started making lazy circles. It felt… really good. But it was driving her crazy at the same time. She couldn't help it. Her hips made a little rocking twist of need.

             
"Your awfully squirmy."

             
"Ah- that tickles- oh my god!"

             
His hands were skimming up and down her body now, making her writhe on the couch. His voice was low and husky as he practically whispered in her ear. His breath fanned her neck, sending even more spirals of anticipation through her.

             
"You don't like it?"

             
"I- um- I guess-"

             
He smiled at her and she lowered her eyes. Jess stared blindly at his chest while Kendall Jackson slowly and skillfully made her more aroused than she'd ever been in her life.

**********

             
He was going to drive her insane. That was the plan. Unfortunately, or fortunately, that was a two way street. The little gasping sounds she was making were making him want to tear her clothes off.

             
Seemed like she might want that too.

             
Not yet… pace yourself Kendall.

             
There was no doubt in his mind that he was going to get what he wanted tonight: her in his bed. And if he was clever enough, he'd find a way to keep her there.

             
Indefinitely.

             
He let his wandering hands dance lightly over her breasts now, but just for a second, and then back down her body to her thighs. He was teasing her mercilessly. He could tell it was working. He smiled grimly. This might be just as hard on him, but it was well worth it.

             
Jess looked like she was ready to fly off the couch.

             
Too bad they weren't already in his bed. Then again, this slow torturous approach had its advantages. He couldn't very well take her clothes off out here. He was going to go slow this time. Make sure she was on board with every move.

             
No, he was going to make sure she was
begging
for him to touch her.

             
She wouldn't want to leave this time. She'd want to stay.
She'd want to be his.

             
He leaned his head into her neck and let his lips brush her skin.

             
"Jess?"

             
"Uh huh?"

             
"Are you okay?"

             
"Hmmmfff… yeah… fine."

             
He grinned. His evil plan was working. Maybe it was time to go inside.

             
"Let's go inside. Okay?"

             
She gasped and nodded jerkily. He stood and led her inside, this time taking the sliding glass doors directly to his bed room. Once inside he shut the door. Jess was staring at his bed, her mouth slightly open.

             
He crossed to her and lifted her chin. Slowly he lowered his lips to hers and kissed her, lighter than a butterfly kiss. His hands slid over her arms, barely touching her. She was swaying toward him slightly as he continued his tender onslaught. Slowly he started lifting her sleeveless top up and over her breasts. He stopped kissing her long enough to pull the top over her head. He dropped it and went back to what he was doing.

             
He was not in a rush. He was going to enjoy every second of this. It felt like he'd been waiting for this forever, even if it was less than a week.

             
Jess moaned as he let the back of his hand scrape across her bra. He grinned, glancing down. Her nipples were hard, practically poking a hole in the plain white bra she wore. He had never seen a girl wearing something so utilitarian before.

             
It was sexy as hell.

             
His hands drifted over her back, skimming over her hips and back up again.

             
She whimpered.

             
He swooped down and caught her mouth, kissing her a little bit deeper this time. Her lips were pillowy and open as he pulled away again. This time he pulled off his own shirt, then drew her closer, so that her nipples scraped against his skin.

             
Hmmmmm…

             
Then he was kissing her again, more urgently now. His hands drifted up to her bra closure and unsnapped it. He didn't stop kissing her as her bra fell away. He didn't want to give her a chance to get skittish again. From here on out, he was going to keep her constantly distracted.

             
He didn't touch her breasts, instead letting his hands rest on her hips, making small circles there. She was gasping for air by the time he lifted his head. Good. The next thing was to get her on the bed.

             
He bent down and lifted her up into his arms, carrying her across the room to the huge platform bed. Carefully he laid her in the center of the bed, flat on her back. His eyes were all over her as she lay there, half naked. He didn't linger though, he lay to her side and started kissing her again, letting his hands wander.

             
He threw one leg over hers, holding her immobile as his hands caressed her skin. He barely touched her breasts as he made large circles, brushing all the way down to her apex and back up again. She was moaning and making sweet little circles with her hips. She wanted him to touch her there, he could tell.