The Dance

Chapter 100 The Way You Look at Me

Jill took her place at the table but not before Matt noticed who had come out of the ladies room ahead of her. In his heart, he felt saddened as he knew exactly what transpired in the bathroom. He could neither apologize for it or erase it. It probably wouldn't be the last time his past would rear it's ugly head. The only thing he could do was own it and keep moving forward. He wondered if it made Jill think any less of him but he didn't have the gumption to ask her. Only time would tell.

Their orders we're delivered to the table and everyone delved into their dinners. Matt's eyes twinkled at the stack of pancakes in front of him. He asked the waitress for chocolate syrup and drowned his pancakes in it. Matt forked a corner of the pancakes and offered it to Jill. She readily took the bite off his fork relishing the taste of the dark chocolate chips. Matt couldn't help but watch her perfectly pink lips take that bite as he squirmed in his seat. The effect she had on him made him feel all of sixteen years old again just finding out what made girls so special.

Jill hid her feelings about the encounter in the bathroom. She also kept an eye on the trashy blonde as well who kept trying to catch Matt's attention. Matt sensed that and purposefully avoided making eye contact with her. He lavished all his attention on his dinner companions. Lila helped to build Matt's ego and character by reliving how Matt stepped up and delivered baby Jace and baby Lily at Browntown never leaving their side or Bam's during the hospital ordeal.

If Matt could have kissed Lila, he would have. She was his champion that night and he appreciated everything she did to build him up in Jill's mind. Even the usually stoic Bam joined in to boost Matt's confidence. He gave his eldest brother credit for his creativity and ingenuity when faced with complex problems at home or on the Integrity.

Lila rubbed Bam's leg under the table signaling a thank you for his contributions to Matt's character. As dinner came to a close, Bam took care of the bill. Matt escorted Lila and Jill outside. Jill looked at her watch and noticed it was getting late. "Matt, would you mind walking me home?"

Lila chimed in they could all walk Jill home. Bam looked slightly disappointed as he want to get his wife back to the lodge and finish what they had started on the patio at the dance. Lila was strategic in her offer to the group walk home. She didn't want Matt to stay tbe night with Jill. She wanted him to practice patience and let the budding relationship grow. As Jill walked and talked with Bam, Lila sidled up to Matt and offered him some advice. "Don't rush it Matt. Let this play out slowly. I promise you if you do, it will be worth the wait. Just ask your brother what I mean when I suggest you make her restless and breathless."

Matt looked at her strangely. "Women! You are confusing creatures. You want what you want but on your terms always."

"Trust me Matthew. Don't show your hand all on the first night."

The foursome arrived at Jill's place of business. "I live upstairs over the shop. Kind of a package deal place." Lila and Bam said goodnight and motioned to Matt they would wait across the street for him.

Matt turned his attention to Jill. "I'm sorry."

"Sorry for what?" Jill asked.

"That girl in the diner." Matt looked at the ground with his hands in his pockets.

"I'm not interested in your past Matthew. I am however interested in the present and possibly the future."

Matt's eye flashed up to hers. "So you might consider a real date with me?"

"Are you asking me out?" Jill toyed with him.

Matt stood up a little taller. "Jill, it would be my honor if you would join me tomorrow for a date?"

Jill thought for a moment. "How does breakfast sound? Be here at eight sharp and I'll whip you up something delicious."

Matt's smile grew larger on his face. Jill leaned over and gave Matt a peck on the cheek. "Don't be late. I hate tardy men."

Matt watched as she walked up the stairs to her apartment before turning and leaving to walk the rest of the way to the Integrity. "Well?" Lila asked looking for additional info.

"She's making me breakfast tomorrow morning." Matt beamed his excitement.

"Attaboy Mattie! I'm so proud you're taking it slow." Lila felt Matt had grown a little more mature that night and reminded him that all good things come to those who wait.

Upon hearing that, Bam scooped up Lila and threw her over his shoulder and said goodnight to Matt. "I'm taking my good thing back to the lodge." Bam bellowed and waved goodnight to his brother.

Lila screamed with delight as Bam headed for the lodge. "Good night Mattie!"

"Good night Lila!" Matt called after her. He walked the rest of the way to the Integrity thinking about his tomorrow.

Bam fumbled with the key to their room trying to get the door open. He wanted nothing more than to make love to his wife at that very moment. Lila encouraged him to get the bed ready as she slowly turned and unzipped her dress letting it fall around her ankles. Bam looked up from pulling the covers back to see his wife dressed in a whisper of black panties, thigh high black nylons and a black bra that did nothing but enhance her already full bosom. He moved to touch her and a shiver went down her spine. "Cold?" He asked.

"No, it's just when you touch me, it's like the first time." Lila kissed her husband's hand. He lowered her to the bed.

"It's good to know that I still have that effect on you." Bam ran his hand up and down her leg.

"Always only you." Lila whispered as she felt his warm breath on her neck. His hand traced a line from her neck to her panties slipping his fingers under the silky fabric. Bam felt both the warmth and wetness of her desire. Her back arched slightly as he slipped his fingers inside her stroking her clit. He loved the sounds she hummed in his ears. His mouth fell to her breasts and he sucked at the fabric covering her nipples. He felt them harden under the touch of his tongue. She undid her bra and threw it to the floor. Bam turned his attention back to pleasuring her while Lila worked to undo Bam's jeans. She could already feel he was ready to take her. She pushed his hand away from her and with her other hand she guided his manhood into her. He sank himself deep inside her as she wrapped a leg around his thigh. He teased her pulling back out and sinking back into her slowly, finally giving her what she wanted. He thrusted into her as she begged him to do it faster. She moaned with desire. He sank as deep into her as he could trying not to hurt her but all she could do was cry out in ecstasy. He could feel her tighten around him, her climax nearing. His speed became faster and harder until he spilled his seed inside her and his sweaty body collapsed on top of her. They fell asleep quickly satiated from each other and a late dinner.