Semua Bab Taboo Pleasures: Bab 131 - Bab 140

Once again, I feel desire tickling inside me as she bends over to stir the water, then reaches into the cupboard to grab some essential oils, giving me a lovely view of her breasts. 'Tea tree or Geranium?' she asks me.'Tea Tree'She struggles a bit with the bottle, then gives a frustrated sigh. She hands it to me, and gives me an imperious 'Open that' before going back to nursing the bath. I clamp the bottle lid in my stronger right hand, and try to force it open. Eventually the top creaks and suddenly gives, and I hand the opened bottle back to Lexi, who decants a third of the contents into the water. The smell spreads through the room, and I sigh - tea tree is one of my favourite scents.I realise I've been staring at Lexi only when she walks over and leans forward to place her face right in front of mine. Satisfied she has my attention, she smiles, and says 'While I'm flattered that you can be so totally distracted by my body, Robs, it's time to get you into the bath. So take off

"You want anything in particular for breakfast, Lexi?"I think. "Nah, not fussed Robs. Anything's good. Muesli. Toast. You," I grin. "Toast and you.""Alexis!" she groans, rolling her eyes at me. I'm gratified to see her flush in response to my teasing. Robs has always been such a serious girl; and after we lost Mum and Dad it sometimes seemed like she'd never smile again. But we both grew scabs over that wound, and slowly her brighter side emerged once more.But it's only these past three weeks where it has really shone through - since she came out to me and, I guess, since we acted on our mutual attraction for each other. I guess she'd been holding an enormous amount of stress and fear inside, because since that evening she's a changed girl.Oh, don't get me wrong, she's still a firecracker. Cross her and she'll bite your legs off. She distrusts people, thinks they'll let her down. God only knows how I've managed to avoid doing so, but somehow I've muddled through.I grab us some bo

I laugh. I lie my cello and bow down gently, then stand and walk over to flop down next to her on the couch. She turns so that she can watch me."Flattery will get you everywhere, you know," I say."Is it flattery if it's true?""Difficult question. I do, however, think you're being way to generous with your praise, Robs.""Lexi. God's own truth. I've got all the pieces I've ever heard you play on my Mac. None of those cellists can touch you for the emotion you put into your music."Say what you like about Robyn, one thing she does have is a good ear for technical ability. I feel gratified that she thinks I'm that good, even if the truth is far from it. I can hold my own but I don't have the dedication to be great.She reaches out and wraps her arm around me, and I let her pull me in against her. I love the feeling of her arms around me; Robs may be the younger of us but being like this with her always makes me feel like I'm sixteen. Her skin is slightly sticky from dried sweat, and h

"Balls, Alexis," she says brusquely. "You're the strongest, most steadfast person I know. You don't need me to make you like that.""You're wrong," I say, quietly.Robs squints at me.I sigh, and reach a decision."Come inside. I can't talk about this out here."--Robs shoots me a puzzled look, but stands and helps me up. I lead her in through the doors and to the lounge, where I sit on the sofa and pull her down next to me."Lexi?" she asks, after a while."Just thinking how best... ah, sod it." I respond. I turn to face her. "I wasn't ever going to tell you this. But I figure you're stuck with me now... so you deserve to know."I take a deep breath. "I used to think about hurting myself, Robs. A lot. Almost all the time really. And I still have bad days. Today was almost a bad day. Almost, but not quite.""Hurting yourself... how?" Robs asks, eyes narrowed."Hot baths and razor blades."Robs inhal

I gratefully wrap myself up in one of the blankets and watch as she quickly sets a fire and gets it going. Robs loves fires so there's always wood and kindling by the fireplace, and she's got very good at starting and nurturing them. Soon, flames are flickering and the chill starts to leave the air. Robs sits back on her haunches, watching the flames. Then she shakes her head, dismissing whatever thoughts she was having, and turns to me."Lie down, you," she says. I rearrange myself, watching as she reaches for the bottles of oils that she brought down with her. I place a pillow near the hearth and then lie down on my stomach, arms by my sides and head turned towards the garden. I reach back to pull the blanket up over my shoulders. Then I lie there, quietly waiting for her.I can feel Robs moving as she puts the bottles where she can reach them. She adjusts the blankets to bare my back and shoulders. Then, I feel her weight on my lower back and bum as she kneels astri