Epilogue

Reese rolled over and smiled. Jos was sprawled out next to him on her stomach; her hair an unruly mess, the sheet draped low on her naked back. He ran his fingers down her spine gently and leaned over, brushing his lips over her shoulder. She didn't budge. His ego got a small boost knowing that he'd worn her out almost to the point of unconsciousness. He'd never tell her that she'd done the same to him.

He reached down and picked up his boxers, slipped them on, and stood. He looked back over to her again, wanting to crawl back in and wake her up slowly, but he knew he had a few things that he needed to take care of first.

He padded into the living room and spotted the small bag with the fuse lying on the floor. The fuse and the AC unit - the whole reason he was here to begin with. He'd promised her he'd fix it, or at least try. He squatted down in front of it and popped the cover off. It didn't take long for him to spot where the fuse was and replace it. He sent up a quick prayer before pressing the power button. The machine sputtered to life and a blast of air, maybe not cold yet but cool, hit him in the face.

Oh yeah, she was going to love him for this.

He swallowed hard. He wasn't going to go there. Maybe one day….

He shook the thought from his head and moved towards the kitchen and the next thing on the agenda: the freezer.

Pulling open the freezer door, he pulled out the bag he'd brought with him and teased her with before things got…interesting. He'd passed the bakery on his way over and couldn't resist. She had a weakness for sweets and he knew it. He was about to use that weakness to his advantage. To both their advantages, he hoped.

Reese leaned on the frame of the doorway to her bedroom watching her. She'd rolled to her side and her arm had reached out across the bed where he'd been. He wanted to believe she was looking for him in her sleep.

He slipped his boxers off again and slid back into bed. He tried to keep from rustling the bag and reached in, taking out one of the small treats he'd hidden away from her. He unwrapped it and took a small bite, nearly moaning in appreciation. She was going to fight him for every last one he, just knew it. This was going be fun.

He took the opened treat and ran the coolness over her lips and then kissed her softly. He repeated it until her eyes fluttered open and focused on him. He ran it over her lips again.

"Open your mouth, Jos."

She watched him with hooded, sleepy eyes but did as he asked. He popped the rest of it into her mouth and covered her lips with his.

She had almost the same reaction he'd had at the first bite: she moaned and closed her eyes. The sound went straight to his groin. She had a habit of drawing that reaction from him.

"Oh my God. What is that? That was amazing."

He kissed her again, something he was getting entirely too addicted to. "Red Velvet Cheesecake. Chocolate cookie crust."

She looked up at him, her eyes wide. "You remembered?"

He smiled at her, a little embarrassed. "You might have mentioned it a few times."

She pushed him over on his back and straddled him. "Once. I mentioned my love of Red Velvet cake once. And you found it in a cheesecake? I might have to keep you."

They stared at each other for a long moment, both afraid of saying too much. The corner of his mouth turned up, his decision made. "I don't think I'm going anywhere with you sitting on me like this."

She nodded and smiled, understanding. She ran her hands over his chest. "Hmmm…and what will I do with you in this position, Mr. Reese?"

Before he could answer, her head popped up and turned quickly to the side. "What's that noise?" She looked down at him.

He lifted his shoulders in a shrug and reached up to run his hands over her shoulders and down the front of her, cupping her breasts, and running his thumbs gently over her nipples.

Her head rolled back with the sensation, but her focus was still on the noise. "John…that sounds like my air conditioning. Is that my air conditioning?"

Reese leaned up and nipped her neck, his hands reaching around and pulling her against him. "Maybe. Would it get me anywhere with you?"

She laughed and leaned down to kiss him. "If that's my air conditioning, I'm definitely never letting you leave. I'm going to keep you naked and satisfied for the rest of your life."

He didn't miss a beat. "It's your air conditioning."

END