I laid next to Lizzy and watched her sleep. She still had a few hours before her plane left and knowing she wasn't a morning person, I didn't bother her. Gawd I was such a wimp. The girl of my dreams was lying right next to me and I couldn't do anything about it.

She was like forbidden fruit and just one taste and I already knew I would be addicted. She softly snored. With Lizzy what you see was what you got. She didn't walk around with airs or trying to be someone else, she was loud, at times ghetto but she had the biggest heart I knew.

Aries wasn't right for her. I had seen him out and he was a straight up playa. At functions he would be surrounded by women that would massaged his ego and get drunk giving them a tongue lashing for not obeying one of his commands. I don't know why I hated him so much, oh yeah that's right he's in love with my girl. Aries was a punk and I couldn't wait for her to eventually see his true colors.

"If you draw a picture it will last longer," she said opening up one eye.

I leaned over and grabbed the pad from the nightstand.

"How did I do?"

She narrowed her eyes looking back at me. "My nose is not that big and my ears look like Will Smith."

"I draw the truth," I said laughing. She pushed me over and climbed on top of me.

"Take it back," she said squeezing her hands on each side of my face.

"I captured the essence of the real Lizzy," I said through fish lips laughing again.

"I look like a freaking cartoon character Sean."

"No you don't."

"Yes I do!"

"If so you're my favorite character."

"Don't try to be nice now."

I rolled her over and now I was on top of her. She tried to take control back but I wouldn't let her. I leaned my head down avoiding her lips and rubbed my lips around her jawbone.

Still smelling like fresh apple bubble bath I kissed her along her neck, under her chin and back up to her lips but I stopped.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm messing with you," I said raising up on my hands blocking her in.

"You need to stop Sean." Her lips were saying the words but her body was saying something totally different.

"What made you fall in love with Aries? He's not the first guy you have ever been with but he is the first guy besides me that you ever said you loved."

She stared back at me. I totally caught her off guard.

"Just because he tells you that doesn't mean it's true. If you truly feel that he loves you, I won't stand in your way. I just want you to be happy and if he makes you happy then I will support you."

She couldn't say a word. She laid there staring up at me. I could see her eyes watering but she was holding back. I shouldn't have asked but I couldn't help it. Most of the men she dated only lasted a few weeks or even a month, but with Aries it seemed to be different.

"I hate that you're leaving today; I've had a blast. Come on so I can fix you some breakfast, your stomach has been growling for the last thirty minutes." I leaned back and reached out my hand for her to take.

We walked downstairs and she sat on top of the counter with her ankles crossed.

"Pancakes or French toast?"

"French toast."

"Bacon and sausage?"

"Yep both."

"Eggs fried or scrambled?"

"Will you put chunks of bacon in my scramble?"

"Wouldn't do it any other way," I said smiling back at her.

"Grits or oatmeal?"

"Definitely grits with cheese and butter."

"No problem."

I walked to the pantry and grabbed what I needed. I had all my ingredients and started to cook. She laid across the island on her stomach stirring the grits. She was in deep thought twirling the spoon back and forth. I continued to watch her until she sat up.

"You got me thinking and you know I hate overthinking things."

"What's on your mind Lizzy?"

"You know whats on my mind."

"I'm not a mind reader."

"Boy please."

"Seriously what's up?"

"Aries is sweet and kind. The relationship is still new and all but I think he and I have an unique connection."

"Oh really, what could that be?"

She looked at me for a moment and went back to stirring the grits as I made the French Toast.

"He let's me do me. He's good in between the sheets and I can honestly see that he cares deeply for me."

"Relationships are more than sex, there's trust, communication, a mental connection and I can keep going," I said flipping over the bread.

"I know that. It's not all about sex, geesh. He's even coming to see me before he goes to camp. That says a lot."

"How is that any different from me? I would do the same thing. As a matter of fact I came to see you last year before camp, we went to New Orleans and did the Hurricane 10k race."

"How can I forget, I was puking for three hours straight. How can you have a 10k but have Hurricanes as the beverage of choice at every station? Only in the south," she said laughing.

"True. They had water and Gatorade but you chose the alcohol."

She raised her head up narrowing her eyes.

"I know what it is?"

"What are you talking about Sean?"

"I'm not black."

"What?!"

"That has to be it. That's the only reason in my mind that you won't give us a chance. I'm successful, handsome, got a great job with benefits, have my own house, own my car and have an excellent credit score. What more could a woman want?"

"Don't make me pull an Al Green's wife and burn you with these grits."

"Think about it Lizzy. What does he have that I don't?"

"Shut up Sean."

"No think about it. What is it?"

"I'm done with this conversation," she said sliding down the counter.

"Just tell me! You could even tell me you're dick-whipped, but just tell me what kind of hold he has on you!"

"Stop it SEAN!"

"Just tell me and I will never ask again. I will drop this conversation like a hot potato. Why him and not me?"

I saw tears in her eyes and she ran out the kitchen. I turned the stove off and I ran behind her stopping her from going up the stairs. I turned her around and her back was to the wall.

"Talk to me Lizzy."

"Leave me alone Sean."

"I just want you to be happy. You don't have to settle."

"Stop it!"

"Then why are you crying? The Elizabeth Johnson I know fell off a swing, broke her arm and never cried. You are not a cryer, so what's wrong?"

"You won't leave me alone. I'm happy with Aries and you are trying to ruin it. Just like you ruin all my other relationships!"

I stepped back.

"Yeah you. You ruined every romantic relationship I've been in. Just the other night when I was with Aries you called with your bullshit breakup while we were doing it. He threw the phone and I was ready to kick his ass."

"Uh?" I said confused.

"You get in my head when I'm having you know. I wouldn't be surprised if you had cameras planted. You always seem to call when I'm taking care of business."

"Okay I'm confused," I said raising my hand. I think she was talking more to herself then out loud. I began to walk away leaving her talking to herself. As soon as I walked away she grabbed me. She just stood there not saying a word.

She reached her arms out and tightened them around my neck bringing my head down.

"Stop playing in my head Sean Gipson. You are up to something and I don't like it. You are tiptoeing around the back door being sneaking."

"Me?"

She narrowed her eyes. "Yes you."

"I'm hungry okay. Maybe I'm a little delirious."

"Maybe so, let's eat."

We walked back in the kitchen like nothing just happened assuming our roles. Wait what just happened? I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone. She sat back on the counter and I finished fixing the food. Moments later we were sitting down to eat and we both were quiet. She poured the syrup and in a moment I had a daydream she was pouring it down her shirt. I quickly shook my head.

"Stop thinking nasty thoughts," she said laughing.

"Please. I'm think about training camp."

"You know if I took off my shirt and drenched my boobies in syrup you would be on me like a bee to honey."

"You want the truth!"

"Yes!"

"Elizabeth Johnson you can't handle the truth! Because if you could I would have you sprawled out across this kitchen table and I would be doing more than licking syrup off your body. I would be between your legs eating everything in sight while you begged me for more. I would tap that ass where you wouldn't be able to walk straight for weeks. That's how I do it!"

She was quiet as I watched her try to swallow that lump that was in her throat. I finished my breakfast in complete silence. She remained quiet staring at me while I sat there eating the last of my eggs and drinking my juice. I finished and sat back with my arms crossed.

"Speechless? This is the first," I said laughing. "Your food is getting cold sweetheart. That food was made with a lot of love."

Next thing I knew an egg hit me in the eye.

"Really Liz?"

I took the egg rubbed it across my lips, darted my tongue out licking it and slid it slowly in my mouth. Her eyes narrowed and her mouth opened in complete shock where I slid a slice of bacon between her lips. I slid it in and out until she bit down chewing frantically.

"Whata way to break the mood," I said.

"You nasty Sean."

"Nasty for you," I said getting up. "But that's right in the famous words of Beyoncé, you can't handle this. Girl, I would have you swinging from the raptures begging for more."

"Sean you talk a lot of noise."

"If you don't like it come shut me up."

"Boy please."

"It's been a long time since I have been a boy."

She threw a piece of bacon at me.

"Keep playing Liz, I swear I will eat you alive and you will need a paramedic to come with life support."

"Big talk for a little man," she said holding up her pinky finger. She chuckled but it didn't last long when a scared look came upon her face. She got up and ran behind the table.

"Sean?"

I didn't answer, she was now my target. I was already horny and this flirting back and forth was now over the top.

"Sean? Okay now I'm scared," I heard her say.

"Okay maybe I went a little far. You know me and my mouth...uhmmmm, oh shit! Earth calling Sean."

I was right up on her.

"Do you really want me to stop? Tell me and I will."

She swallowed not saying a word. I heard her whisper, "oh God!"

I picked her up and swiped everything off the table. Plates shattered to the ground, I could hear juice dripping down the corner of the table and food scattered on the chairs. Her eyes went wild but she didn't move. I spread her legs out kissing from her ankle all the way up to her thigh. I could smell her want. I rubbed my other hand up her leg and watched as she arched her back just a tad almost giving in.

She raised up just a little staring down at me. I eased down her shorts making slow movements, brushing them against her skin gliding them from her ankles.

My fingertips gently moved across her inner thighs where I kissed her on top of her panties. Her stomach was contracting up and down she didn't want me to stop. Staring down at the black lace panties, I took my teeth, bit down on the fabric and eased them down breathing heavily against her skin and core. Her head leaned back and I could see a lump forming in her throat. She raised her legs up while I stood and ripped her scantly clad panties away watching as they fell to the floor destroyed.

Rubbing her hands up her stomach up to her breast, I followed her movements taking in every each of skin. My mind was moving so fast I couldn't resist when she raised up my shirt she was wearing and I took control. I started kissing where her fingertips started and ended. I pulled the latch that held both sides of her bra together in the front and watched as the bra uncovered her perfectly round buds. Something broke inside of me while I ravished what was in front of me.

She moaned but gave me full access while I dined in front of her. She was fully exposed and I was going to take every opportunity to show her how much she meant to me.

I raised back, lifted her off the table and carried her upstairs kicking the door opened with my foot. Leaning her against the wall with her legs wrapped around my waist, I leaned in and kissed her. Our tongues collided and I knew this had to be right.

My hands cupped her backside. She slowly pulled away taking over. Kissing me along the ridge of my neck and up my throat, I was hard below. There would be no stopping. I felt her lips sucking my skin and her body was warm.

"I love you Lizzy," I said more in a moan.

"Promise me you always will."

"Yes, always."

She broke away. "We are not suppose to be doing this," I could hear doubt in her voice.

"This was meant to happen."

"What about Aries?"

"He's not here, I am, you love me and that's all I need."

She leaned in again initiating the kiss. It was slow and steady. I walked us over to the bed where I laid her down. She raised up my shirt taking it off and unbuckled my pants. I was so hard below I was hoping the zipper didn't get stuck. Moments later I was completely naked laying on top of her. I looked down and shook my head.

"Damn it, you're right we are not suppose to be doing this. We can't do this. I know you are not a cheater and I know you are not going to like yourself if we do it."

"Am I a bad person?"

"No of course not. This isn't right Lizzy. As much as I try to convince myself I can't do this right now. I've wanted you for so long and every time I thought about it we would both be free to explore but you're not. You do have feelings for Aries and I'm sure he does for you. I would do anything to be in his shoes right now but I'm not going to manipulate you that way."

I sat up putting my jeans back on. She leaned up kissing me on the shoulder.

"What are we doing?"

"I have no idea. I've never stopped before so this is a new one on me. Two buck naked people about to get it in and ka-pow I become a wimp. They are going to take away my playa's card."

She laughed putting her head on the corner of my back.

"To be honest I don't think I could have done it. You know me too well. You're right I would have hated myself although I did let you taste the pie."

"It was pretty good I must say. Although I think we should keep this amongst ourselves."

"You don't hate me?" she said putting on my shirt.

I turned around and shook my head no.

"You better start getting your things together so I can take you to the airport."

"Let me shower first," she said grabbing a dress out the closet. She went in the drawer and she looked puzzled.

"You bought me a bag of undies. Bras, panties and a couple of nightgowns but I don't see my panties."

I remained quiet. She continued going through the drawers. She went in the closet pulling out bags. Wow I didn't realize how much stuff I had bought. She went in the bathroom and I could hear her cursing.

"Sean, what the hell did you do?"

"What makes you think I have done anything?" I was trying to keep a straight face. I walked over to the window and pointed down below. She walked over to me looking down trying to figure out what was going on.

"What? All I see is your pit, the pool and trees."

"Come."

We walked downstairs where I opened the door to the backyard. I walked straight to the pit and opened the lid.

"What are you showing me?" She leaned over causing the shirt to rise.

"Look closer."

"All I see are...oh no you didn't!" She pulled out pieces of charcoal along with strips of her panties.

"You son of a bit..." Before she could finish she pushed me and I fell in the pool. Damn she got me!

"Why?!" She dived in coming up putting her hands around my neck literally choking me.

"You are evil." She pushed my head down in the water.

"You are the devil's spawn Sean!" She pushed my head back in the water but this time I grabbed her by the back of her legs and flipped her over. She struggled for a moment and came back up wiping the water from her face.

"What am I suppose to wear?"

"I know plenty of girls that go without, you won't be the first."

"Why did you do it?!"

"I got mad last night. Sue me, I bought them anyway."

"Mad about...ah Aries? Jealous much? I would have never done that to you if I was mad. Maybe cut the seat out of each pair of yours, folded them back up and put them back in the drawer but never burn them. Besides that has nothing to do with you buying them, they are a necessity."

"First off I don't fold my underwear who has time for that? Secondly if they are a necessity then you can wear mine."

"That's gross. You might have cooties or skid marks."

"Not the ones I use, Goofy. I have a few packs that haven't been opened. I got them to wear for camp. They fit like a glove."

"You do know we don't wear the same size?"

"They fit any size. I am testing them out it's one of my endorsements. They are suppose to prevent chaffing and wet/sweat spots. They will keep you nice and feminine smelling."

"You're still evil! You and Shae make a great couple as she is a She-devil."

We got out the pool and dried off. My t-shirt she was wearing was glued to her body's silhouette. Every defined feature was on display and I was counting not to get a hard on. The shirt stopped mere inches below her backside and knowing she was uncovered below sent a glorious shock through my balls. Damn she was too sexy that I had to turn my head.

"Stop looking at my pie," she said trying to pull the t-shirt down but it wasn't working. Her backside wasn't playing fair.

"You're a sicko, anything to get a cheap thrill." She wrapped the towel around her.

"You like it. You feed off the attention Lizzy."

"I hate you."

"You know I'm right by the way I hate you too." I started making kissing sounds with my mouth until we got in the house and she was covering her ears laughing.

She stomped up the stairs and headed to her room. I laughed as I heard her slam the door and locked it. I went in my room and grabbed the underwear. I walked back to her room and knocked.

She opened the door only to extend her hand out and I gave her the pack. She quickly closed the door and relocked it.

An hour later we were in the car headed to the airport. Lizzy had her sunshades on looking out the window. I had given her a suitcase and garment bag for her things since she basically came here with nothing.

"You come with one bag but leaving with three, remind me to never bet against you again."

"Sean you should know I'm competitive and I like to win, I pull out all the stops."

"True and my wallets feels ten times lighter."

"I think I did you a favor. Shae would have just bought everything on Rodeo Drive and called it a day."

"Well I'm glad you're not Shae."

"I have to admit Sean, the dress you got for me was on point. It was beautiful, classy and I felt like royalty. It's been a long time since I felt like that."

"Personally you deserve it. You are special in your kooky little way. That's what makes you and that's why you deserve all the happiness in the world."