So after i wrote the last chapter, i immediatly started to write the next chapter, and since i just finished, i thought i'd post it...and i'm pretty sure ya'll will love it.
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Chapter Ten
It had been one week since Kate had left the island, and Keira left the hospital. She and Orlando had taken that week to slowly get back to the way they were before. A lot had happened between them in a short amount of time, so it had taken some effort on both of their parts to get things back to the way they were. But their work was paying off, and each moment he spent with Keira, Orlando felt their bond only growing stronger. In many ways he thought that they were even stronger now than they ever were before.
They had been through so much on this shoot, and the fact that they came out of it with their bond intact just proved to Orlando how strong they really were. He felt good about their friendship, and now he felt it was time to work towards something more with Keira…something he had been dreaming of for as long as he could remember. Unlike last time, he felt ready now. He felt confident. The timing had been off for them last time, but now…now he was absolutely positive that it was right.
“Looking for someone Orlando?”
She smiled up at him, not saying a word, but instead allowing her tongue to dart out against her dry lips. She reveled in him for the briefest of moments, allowing her eyes to massage his strong chest, taking full notice of the way his toned biceps flexed against the confines of his T-shirt as he grabbed her. His curls were far from tame, hanging loosely onto his forehead and accentuating his perfectly chiseled features. He was a hottie if she had ever seen one, and here he was, pinning her against a wall and smiling down upon her with the most devilish gleam in his eye. Yeah, they were back to their normal playful selves.
Their eyes locked, a silent conversation passing between them as they struggled to grip ahold of their feelings. He leaned forward, his body now covering hers as they re-assumed a position they had only found themselves in, in front of a camera. Her hands remained above at her sides, and as he loosened his grip on her shoulders, he allowed his fingertips to leisurely caress the warm skin along the inside of her arm that led to her shoulder.
"Or..." She whispered softly, almost questioning him as he settled his hand upon her shoulder, his thumb drawing light circles upon her bare skin.
"Yeah?" He asked in a bare whisper, a hint of playfulness entering his eyes as he fell under her spell. There was just something unknowingly intriguing that held him captivated, and at that moment, he would've sworn that he had never looked into a pair of more beautiful eyes in his entire life. "I love your eyes." He admitted quietly, averting his own as not to scare her.
"Thank you." She giggled, not quite sure what else to say.
His hand stilled its gentle motions upon her shoulder, trailing up her utterly kissable neck to her jaw, and then finally her lips. "I kinda like these too." He whispered, his thumb dancing so delicately across their warmth.
"What are we doing?" She asked, that nervous tone returning quickly.
"I don't know." He answered, flat out and honestly. "I have no clue, but...I..." He bit his lip, glancing nervously around the room they found themselves in. "I really...I really, really want to...to kiss you..."
"Why?" She asked, almost incredulously as he lowered his face towards hers, their breaths quickly heavying. "Or..."
"Hmm?" He murmured, his eyes focused firmly on her soft pink lips, just aching to be kissed. He groaned slightly as her tongue darted out to moisten them, and his hand slipped its way behind her delicate neck, dancing up into her hair. "I'm gonna kiss you..."
"Uh-huh..." She practically whimpered, her entire body quickly turning to mush under his gentle ministrations. His fingers twirled lightly into her hair and within seconds, his lips were upon hers, applying the most seductive pressure. It was torturous to say the least, as his light kisses lined her lips, leaving her aching for more.
"Mmm Orlando..." She moaned softly, her hands finally leaving her side and finding their way into his chocolate curls. Allowing her fingers to get lost in his unruly mane, she pulled him closer, begging his kiss deeper. His tongue caressed her lips and each time she opened for him, he pulled back just enough to elicit a groan of frustration from her desperate lips. He was teasing her, and as much as she hated it, she was loving it at the same time.
Smiling into the kiss, Orlando settled his weight more squarely along of Keira's small body, with every intention of fully losing himself in her kisses. Allowing his tongue to trail across her lips yet again, he groaned in protest when she failed to accept it, quickly realizing she was attempting to return his teasing game. He pressed a little more forcefully this time, whimpering in protest as she darted her tongue out to meet his ever so briefly before pulling back.
Orlando pulled back slightly, his forehead pressed against hers. Her desire-laden lids opened to meet his smoky orbs and within seconds of their eyes meeting in what could only be described as one of the most passionate looks either had ever received, their mouths crashed forcefully together.
A gasp of pure satisfaction escaped Keira's lips as Orlando's tongue met hers, dancing in a motion that they had rehearsed only one time previous, yet felt like second-nature. Her fingers raced furiously through his curls, pushing and pulling him in all directions and absolutely driving him wild at the same time. Her mouth opened to his, responding with equal fervor to each of his ardent kisses, and he couldn't seem to kiss her deep enough.
Within minutes, the kiss had wandered far from innocence, as Orlando's teeth nibbled lightly on Keira's swollen mouth, using his tongue to lessen the harshness of his desire. His hands were going everywhere and nowhere at the same time, roaming into seemingly safe territory, but aching to touch lower or higher. She whimpered slightly as his fingers slipped under the hem of her tanktop, gently caressing the bare womanly skin he found there. His knee slipped between her thighs, and he drew himself closer to her, drowning in every little thing about her.
Keira could feel her head spinning, her heart racing as Orlando's body begged hers for more. She could feel his lips still devouring hers, the slight thrusts of his hips against hers, and the way in which his hands slipped higher and higher up her shirt.
"Mmm Keir..." He groaned, pulling back from her lips to catch a much needed breath.
Her eyes still closed, she remained silent, her spinning head against the wall she was still pressed up too as Orlando held himself against her, obviously with every intention of continuing this passionate encounter.
"What are we doing?" She gasped, her fingers absent-mindedly slipping through his hair.
"Kissin'..." He grinned up at her, his eyes heavy and his lips swollen with passion.
"But...why?" She asked, obviously breathless and utterly turned on.
"I..uhh..." His lips lightly brushed against her neck and she moaned softly. "We like to..." He sighed, his heavy breath sending chills down her spine. Her entire body shivered beneath his as his fingers danced lightly across her stomach while his lips gently explored the curves of her neck. "I've always wanted to do this..." He admitted huskily, his tongue flicking out against her earlobe.
"Oh God..." She gasped, her eyes fluttering closed yet again as he kissed from her ear to her neck and jaw, lavishing each last inch with attention. His lips settled upon a spot between her ear and her neck, and he couldn't help but chuckle as the sexiest sound he had ever heard escaped her lips.
"You like that?" He asked playfully, sucking greedily at her delicate skin.
"Mm-hmm." She murmured, her body arching against him almost in complete submission. "Orlando...Mmm..."
Forcing himself to pull back from her now reddening neck, Orlando pressed his lips back to hers, shocked at how quickly she deepened the kiss, her tongue delving into a passionate exploration of his mouth. This was definitely a side of his best friend that he could learn to appreciate.
Keira couldn't seem to control anything that was happening at that moment, nor did she want to. The only thing she could focus on was the way Orlando was making her feel at that very moment, ranging from the sensations his lips were surging through her body to the way his hands so eagerly begged to touch her. He was now settled firmly between her legs, his body pressing intimately against hers as he continued to devour her. His teeth nibbled at her neck again and she tilted her head back in full acquiescence, gasping slightly when she felt his warm hand cup her breast. She felt him massage her gently through the thin fabric of her top, and she whimpered as more unknown feelings coursed through every fiber of her being. This was definitely not something a best friend should be doing.
"Oh God Orlando..." She gasped, absolutely out of breath. "Stop...ohhh...stop..."
"What's wrong?" He groaned, the blood pulsing furiously through every last inch of his body.
"We can't do this...What are we...?" She shook her head, trying to regain her composure as he rolled off of her. "What the hell are we thinking?"
"We're not." He smiled through his ragged breathing. "For once, we're not thinking and we're just feeling..."
"Yeah, but..."
"This feels so good." He choked out hoarsely, licking his lips as his eyes fell upon her heaving chest. He moaned lowly in his throat, quickly feeling his restraint slipping away as her breasts rose and fell with every deep breath she took. "Keir..." He groaned, running his hands through his hair and over his burning face.
"We're friends, Or..."
"Best friends." He raised an eyebrow suggestively.
"Yeah...best friends don't do what we just did..."
He licked his dry lips again, his eyes focusing solely on hers as he slipped his hand behind her head, pulling her to him. They lost themselves in another round of deep kisses, and as his hand began slipping up her shirt, she stopped him again.
"Orlando...No, no...God!"
"I know..."
She pulled away from him, her legs shaking as she attempted to walk. She finally settled on sitting on a couch, her back to him as she ran her fingers through her tousled hair. "You...Woo! You make me feel..."
"Like a natural woman?" He interjected quickly.
"Dork!" She giggled softly, the tension somewhat settling between them.
"Keir, you are my best friend...I don't want this...thing to screw that up..."
"Or, what is this thing though?"
"Love...I'm just as confused as you are, but I like the way this feels."
She turned back to face him again, her eyes meeting his as a smile flittered across her lips. "I like it too." She admitted meekly.
He growled playfully, leaning forward to brush his lips against her cheek. She closed her eyes as he did so, tilting her head back ever-so-slightly to hint he return to her neck. He chuckled softly against her skin, allowing his lips to savor her delicate neck as she moaned softly. "Looks like I found a good spot..."
"Mmmm yeah..." She sighed contently, shivering as his tongue danced across her chin.
"I could get used to his..." He murmured, pursing his lips together to blow lightly on her pink skin, his hand settling on her inner thigh, just above her knee.
"Wait...Ohhh....This is sooo not good..."
"Sooo good..." He chuckled.
"Friends don't do this..."
"Why not?" He challenged her, looking her straight in the eye as their foreheads met.
"We're best friends Orlando..."
"Yeah, and there's nothing wrong with the way we're feeling right now. It was bound to happen eventually..."
"For your information Mr. Bloom, it is possible to remain platonic friends with someone of the opposite sex!"
"Not when they're as hot as me!" Orlando chuckled, bringing his arms up to flex his muscles.
"And your ego has finally gotten bigger than your hair!" She winked playfully smoothing down his frizzy hair, before falling back against the pillows on the couch.
"Yeah, well I've got something even bigger than both of them..." He winked suggestively, before climbing on top of her.
"Down Boy!" She smacked him in the chest, as he nuzzled his head in the crook of her neck.
"Seriously though Keir...If I'm being completely honest, I've always wondered what it'd feel like to kiss you...to REALLY kiss you..."
"Really?" She asked, a crimson glow consuming her cheeks. Biting her lip, she looked him square in the eye, an innocent and incredulous gleam sparkling in her light brown orbs. "And was it okay?"
"You're so cute." He grinned. "It was a lot more than okay...I'd say...Fuh-Nominal!"
"You were alright too...I mean...I've had better...Less slobbery..."
"Oh really?" He pressed his lips against hers chastely, and when she tried to deepen it, he pulled back. "Thought I was tooslobbery for ya..."
"Shut up and kiss me!" She giggled, as his lips met hers again their tongues quickly colliding, their bodies entwining, once again lost in each other.
Breathless, he pulled back again. "Ya know, we need to stop doing that if you want to keep up this best friends thing..."
"Yeah." She admitted, slightly defeated over the prospect of no longer kissing him.
"You don't want to stop?"
"Of course I do......I mean, no, but yeah...and..."
"You're rambling..." He teased in a sing-song tone. "Just admit it, KK...You like kissing me...and somewhere deep down inside, this just friends facade isn’t going to work because you really like sticking your tongue down my throat..."
"Orlando Bloom!" She feigned disgust.
"Alright, I'm sorry." He chuckled. "If it makes you feel any better...I like it when you stick your tongue down my throat...and pinch my butt like you did earlier...so if you ever feel like doing so again, you know where to find me..."
"Oh, good to know." She laughed, reaching around to pinch him softly and eliciting an unexpected pleasured groan from his lips.
"Told you I liked it." He smiled.
"You kinky little pirate..."
"Oh, you haven’t see nothing yet...Just wait until I bust out the handcuffs and the leather straps..."
Her mouth widened in shock, while her mind filled with dirty thoughts. "I just may stick around for that..."
"I have a proposition for you." He interjected quickly, the words spilling from his mouth before he could even fully process them.
"What?" She shot back, afraid of where this was going.
"Not that kind, Gutter Girl!" He laughed, settling on his side next to her. Reaching between them, he entwined their fingers. "I think it's safe to say that we like being together and hanging out and just doing this friends thing, and that neither one of us has time or maybe even any desire to commit to a romantic relationship..."
"Mm-Hmm?" He definitely had piqued her interest.
"However, there's definitely something here between us that borders on more than platonic, correct?"
"Yeah, I'd say that's pretty accurate..."
"Ever since the other night, the only thing I could think about was kissing you again and again..."
"Okay?" She asked, slightly perplexed.
"I know this is risky, but I trust in us and our friendship and the fact that we're friends first..." Justin bit his lip as his thumb lightly caressed her fingertips. "How would you feel about us stepping this up to say...'Friends with Benefits'?"
"Uh..." She shook her head, as if in deliberation. She furrowed her brow and contorted her mouth, as if she was about to speak, but couldn't find the right words.
He stared at her for a moment, a grin of epic proportions consuming his features in just doing so. "How about we try it...and if it doesn't work, we go back to normal friends? We could even lay some sort of guidelines or a code or something...Or maybe we should sleep on it?"
She didn't say a word, but instead wriggled her small body closer to his on the couch. Looking deeply into his still-smoky orbs, she leaned forward, allowing her lips to meet his while their eyes remained locked. It was a short and sweet kiss, but enough to assure her that this was a good idea. "Okay." She whispered simply.
"Okay then." He smiled triumphantly before his voice dropped to one similar to that of a little boy. "Can I still sleep over?"
She laughed, as he pulled her off of the couch. Hand in hand they walked back to Keira’s hotel room.
Later…
He chuckled softly, pulling the blankets over them but remaining on his back on his 'side' of the bed. She rolled onto her side, staring at the wall as he flicked off the lamp.
"Hey Keir?"
"Yeah?"
"When we were just friends, we cuddled in our sleep..." He moved closer. "So I'm thinking cuddling can still be involved in this benefits package..."
"Good." She whispered softly, letting out an involuntary sigh of contentment as his fingers locked around her abdomen. "Hey Or?" She whispered after a few minutes of thoughtful silence.
"Yeah Love?"
"Since we now have benefits, I was thinking maybe I could get a little goodnight kiss or something..." She rolled onto her back, her eyes meeting his in the darkness.
"You want that kiss or the 'or something?' " He teased, his fingers slipping underneath her shirt and twirling around her pierced belly button.
"I'm definitely thinking we're going to need some guidelines because you are not getting any something from your friend...even with benefits..." She giggled.
"I wasn't trying to." He chuckled, placing a soft kiss on her earlobe. "I just like kissing you...and if it makes you feel better, we'll say that these...uhh...benefits can go as far as whatever we both want and feel comfortable with..."
"Sounds good to me..."
"Okay." He smiled, nestling his head against her shoulder blade.
"Orlando?"
"Yeah?" He chuckled.
"Did you maybe want to kiss me?"
"I think I could handle that." He smiled, his lips brushing hers innocently. Almost as if by instinct, their mouths opened, their tongues delving into a slow and intimate exploration of each other, as if they had never kissed before. Finally garnering the strength to pull away, he cuddled closer to her, his lips lingering against her bare shoulder as they drifted off to sleep.
Friends with benefits...This was definitely something they could get used to...