Going Home

Part 146

Laughing as she wrapped her legs around him and pulled his hips hard up against hers Grace said “properly hey? Now what would you consider a proper thank you?”

Leaning on one arm and running his other hand slowly down her body Josh’s eyes followed his hands before returning to her face. Giving her an intent look he said “well this is working for me so far, but there is one problem?”

“What?” Grace said with surprise.

Josh leaned down, kissed her neck and whispered “way too much clothing.”

Laughing Grace said “well that can be easily fixed” and pushing him on to his back she levered herself up off the couch. Locking her eyes on his she slowly pulled her top over her head. With a seductive smile she started undoing her jeans before lowering them and letting them drop to the floor. She stepped out of them and kicked them aside.

Although enjoying her teasing display, Josh could not take it anymore. He needed to touch her and jumping up off the couch he wasted no time. Reaching her, Josh picked her up and with her legs wrapped around his hips and her mouth finding his, he kissed her with hunger and strode towards the bedroom.

 Josh stood Grace on her feet next to the bed and ran his hands over her lovely body.

Needing to touch him too, Grace grabbed the bottom of his t-shirt and with Josh’s help lifted it up over his head. After running her hands over his upper body, loving the feel of smooth skin over toned muscle, Grace moved over to the bed and lying down watched as Josh removed the rest of his clothing with haste before covering her body with his.

Going Home

Part 145

As Grace pulled back and looked down in wonder at the ring her tone was incredulous when she said “but how did you get it so quickly?”

Shrugging Josh looked away and said “maybe I looked at it when I bought your birthday present.”

But Grace, always quick on the uptake, had a feeling there was more too it. With a warning in her voice she said “Josh.”

“Yeah well let’s just say you beat me to it.”

Regretful now, realizing that she had spoiled things, Grace rushed to apologise “oh Josh I’m so sorry.”

Looking at her and picking up her hand Josh said in a quiet voice “don’t be. I’m not. I like it better this way.”

Curious Grace said “so when were you going to give it to me?”

Shrugging again Josh said “I was working on New Years Eve.”

 Closing her eyes a minute Grace said “oh God I wish I’d known. I was so nervous asking you.”

Josh had raised an eyebrow when she opened her eyes and glanced at him. “Why do you think I like it better the way it happened?” he teased.

Laughing Grace hit him playfully on the arm “chicken.”

“Maybe” Josh said with a smile not admitting anything. Then watching her as she continued to just hold the box he said “are you going to try it on?”

Smiling Grace held out the ring box.

Josh wasted no time taking out the ring and slipping it on to the third finger of her left hand.

It was a perfect fit and after watching the light reflect of it for a minute Grace looked up at Josh giving him a brilliant smile, “thank you” she said.

“No worries” Josh said with a grin before pushing her onto her back and leaning over her. In a teasing tone he said “but that wasn’t much of a thank you, so how about doing it properly?”

Going home

Part 144

The next day, after a mysterious absence, Josh arrived back at the apartment and sitting down on the couch next to where Grace was curled up reading a book he dropped a small box in her lap. He said “I thought I’d make it official.”

Looking up at him stunned Grace said “Josh you didn’t need to do that.” Then with a cheeky smile she teased “besides I asked you so I should give you the ring.”

Shrugging Josh said “hah you did the hard part, this bit was easy.” Then watching her for a minute as she sat in silence he said “are you going to have a look?”

Looking back at the box and holding her breath Grace slowly opened it and as she did her mouth dropped open. The ring was the perfect match of the pendant he had given her for her birthday. Swallowing hard as she looked at the enormous diamond Grace finally found her voice. Looking at him she said “oh Josh it’s beautiful.” Then moving to her knees she threw her arms around his neck and kissed him in a way that left him in no doubt about how happy she was.

Relieved that she liked the ring Josh pulled her against him and kissed her back.