The Soldier Next Door

… Ana POV…

I have a rather excited Marine in front of me that can barely contain the smile on his face. It gives me great pleasure that I am the one that has put it there.

But he has got one condition, which will come after we have lunch.

“Soldier we are meeting Anna at the pub, no buts.”

“Boo, I am in shock; I need to recover.” He looks at me with pleading eyes, “Can we not make it another time?”

“No, you can recover on the way there.”

“But…”

” Ethan Hunter, you are not getting out of this. If you want any, then you will come now.”

He gasps as he gets into the car, “That is called bribery, and we both know I am not.”

“Well, maybe I will change my mind.

After much convincing, he finally agrees to have lunch with the girls. I love that he would do absolutely anything it is that I ask.

Yet, “I am going to strangle you for making me come to this girly thing.”

“Stop complaining and get us to the pub; we are late.”

So as we arrive at the pub, she is already waiting for us; the strict Anna is tapping her watch. “Now, I hope there is a good reason why you two are so late.”

As Ethan pulls her into a nervous hug, he stutters as he tries to speak. “Oh, believe me, Anna, we have a very good reason.”

She only shakes her head at Ethan but then, as Anna pulls me closer, “Is this one going to be an odd one today?”

“Oh, believe me, Anna, he is truly odd.”

She only but smiles. After rubbing my belly and a few more hugs, we finally sit down. “So,” she excitedly rubs her hands together, “What did the Doctor say?”

Anna looks at me and then at Ethan, as she takes the picture from Ethan, she only but smiles, “It seems that you have really mounted her, look how big he is.”

“Oh my god, Anna!”

Ethan burst out laughing, “Yes, I did mount her rather spectacularly.”

“Ethan!” I snap my fist and hit him right on the shoulder again. “You can not say things like that.”

“Oh, I can, and I just did.

Just then, Ethan excuses himself from the table and makes his way to the gents. Then Anna looks at me with a very wicked smile on her face. “Now, Ana, that ass is something you talk about. Tell me, is this man as hot without his pants on.”

“Anna!”

“What? The boy is delicious; I bet you he has…”

I immediately interrupt her before she can say another embarrassing word, for my entire body is just tingling, thinking about that hunk that is rocking that ass on purpose; the man knows that we are staring at him. God, he is such a sin, and I am a sinner every day.

As he comes back, I can only see that wicked grin on his face; he knows exactly what he is doing.

“Soldier.”

“Yes, boo?”

“You did that on purpose, didn’t you?”

“What? I would never try to seduce you.”

With that, he takes a seat again, and he and Anna just stare at each other, having this unheard conversation with their eyes. We then settle to have lunch; as we dig in, someone enters the pub. As Ethan snaps his head to see who he is, he only but shakes his head, “Well, look whom we have here.”

…Ethan POV…

The moment he stepped through the door, there was a fear that consumed my eyes and spread like wildfire to the rest of my body. 

All I know is that I need to get out of this room; it has grown rather small and suffocating. And I want to take Ana out before she turns around and sees him, for it will set the fear of horror into her body.

So I only nod to Anna as she speaks from underneath her breath, “I will get the owner to sort him out.”

With that, Ana wants to turn and see who it is that we are talking about, but I immediately take her by the arm and bid farewell to everyone.

With that, we make the drive home in fair silence. Ana is not asking me any questions as she can see the terror that is filled in my eyes. She has learned by now not to ask when the dark comes settling over me.

Arriving at home does bring much-needed relief; my intention is to retire to my room and not to leave it, at least for another day. And I do see the same sentiment on Ana’s face. “Soldier, I do believe that you possess somewhat of a dilemma…”

“Boo.”

“Yes, Soldier?”

“You shall possess your own dilemma if you wish to continue your sentence.”

So it is in awe as I watch her make elegant strides. She moves every curve to perfect precision; her hips rock from side to side, and it peaks my arousal. I have to fight the desire to pull her back and take her right at this very moment. I can so easily push her into this very wall that is presenting itself at the perfect timing, and that is exactly what I intend on doing.

It is as if an animal is awakened inside of me; my only desire is to feel every inch of her bosom pressed into my hard muscled chest. So I push her back into the very wall behind her. She gasps at my bold move and answers me with a soft moan that comes rolling over her lips. She slowly flicks just enough buttons open to slide that glorious fingers under my tight shirt. I shiver as she trails the tips over my rippled abs. Then she slips them between the seems of my pants, my body freezes in anticipation.

“Soldier, you are not getting any.”

I continue to press my leg gently between her own and slight part them; my growing erection is pushing hard into her thighs. My heartbeat is growing faster by the second, my body is burning, and an ever-increasing hunger is beginning to devour every part that wishes to please her.

Then in an instant, my lips come crashing against her soft and sweet ones. It feels like an eternity that they have been locked in a passionate kiss. It has been far beyond long that I have savored every part of her. And it is without hesitation that I slide my hands over her thighs. And as I slide my hand further up her perfect curves, I let my fingers slide over the very part that I desire the most at this very moment.

“Soldier.”

“But, boo just for one minute.”

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…Ana POV…

As his face comes down, he lays his lips softly onto my own. His lips are soft, but there is a hard desperation behind them, a need. He is clasping my thigh, and as he draws me closer, I arch my body into him; the fire between us twisting and burning, the passion is building, I so want to lose control.

I move my lips against his; I want more. He pulls me even closer until there is no space left between trembling bodies; his warm fingers are grasping my waist,

I am lost in him, I am lost in his kiss, and all my defenses give way.

“Soldier…”

“Ssshhh, boo.”

His lips brush against mine. Not innocently, but like a tease, it is burning hot. He tastes like honey and a bit of vanilla; I can smell his spicy cologne. I want to pull away before I lose myself, but I can’t; I hardly have a moment to react before he presses his tongue to the seam of my lips, and, at my grant of access, he delves inside my mouth. It is like my senses have l been seduced, and I can no longer think straight. He kisses me, fiery, passionate, and demanding.

“Ana.”

He softly whispers my name; I smile, my heart flutters at his voice.

His touch sends warm ripples of shock through my body, thinning the air in my lungs. His gaze falls down to my lips, parted and full, waiting to be kissed. In slow motion, he bends toward me, closing his eyes to caress my mouth with his own. A weak gasp escapes me. With a fierce hold, he cups the back of my neck and kisses me deeply, gently; he is possessive in his touch. His fingers twine in my hair, desperate to explore.

This man in front of me will be my death, but it shall be a death I will happily die if it means that I can have him by my side.

…Ethan POV…

She stands on her tiptoes and reaches for my lips; she only but gives me a peck. Her eager fingers move to my shirt, loosen each button painfully slow. She tips her fingers on my chest and starts running them over every toned muscles, drawing a line through every crevice. She draws my groin into her hips and starts laying tiny butterfly kisses on my skin. She slides my shirt off and drops it to the floor. As I reach to take off her dress, she stops me and moves away.

“You are no fun, Boo.”

She places her finger on my lips; as her hands go to the seams of my pants, she moves quickly to unzip me. She grabs onto my ass and digs her nails in while slipping my pants over and to the floor.

“Soldier, why don’t you have underwear on?”

“I think it must have slipped my mind.”

“Do you want to know what else is going to slip?”

“Not sure, boo, but I bet you are going to show me.”

She kisses me softly and I look at her shyly from underneath my lashes.

“So, are you going to tell me your condition now?

I smack her ass as she runs off to jump down onto the bed. I wait a few seconds for my hard-on to settle and go make myself comfortable next to her.

She might never realize it, but she gave me the biggest gift that anyone can give… hope… Hope for a future with a woman I know I will dearly love. Yes, our road ahead is going to be very bumpy, but alongside, it can be overcome. I just want to spend every minute I can with her locked in my arms where she belongs.

It is like a breath of fresh air has blown through our lives. We are finding each other in so many other ways. I take her face between my hands and look beyond her blue eyes; what lies there is what I am feeling deep in my heart. I have never been so certain about anything in my life before.

“Soldier.”

“Yes, boo?”

“Who was the man at the pub today?”