Whilst Jack and Lucy were talking, Sue was in her bedroom putting the finishing touches to her hair and make-up. She had changed her hair several times, first putting in all up, and then having some up and some down, then all down. She knew what Jack preferred and decided to keep it down.
After emptying her wardrobe several times, she had narrowed her outfit down to two dresses, one black and one deep blue. There was another that Lucy had offered to lend her, almost pushing it into her hands insisting that she wore it and using the phrase “you will blow Jack away if you wear that.” It was a deep red halterneck with a corset bodice that was fitted to the hips and then flared to her knees. The satin material shimmered in the light. Looking at it now, she almost laughed out loud as she imagined the look that would have been on Jack’s face had she decided to wear it.
She took a step back and stood in front of her full length mirror. She was pleased with her choice and was sure that Jack would like it. Glancing at her watch she realised that Jack would be there any minute. Grabbing her purse, she took a deep breath and walked out into the living room, stopping suddenly when she saw Jack talking with Lucy.
Her breath caught in her throat when she saw now he looked. His dark hair was perfect as usual and the black fitted jeans hugged his slender hips. She felt the heat rise in her cheeks when he stopped talking and looked at her. As their eyes connected, she could feel them drawing her in as he stood and approached her. Forcing her eyes from his, she took in the rest of his appearance. She hadn’t seen the shirt before but she liked it. The colour suited him. She recognised the jacket as the one she had helped him choose before their undercover assignment but this was the first time she’d seen him wear it. He looks good, she thought. Really good.
She slowly managed to even out her breathing and gave him a small smile as he came to stand in front of her, mere inches away.
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Jack’s eyes widened when he saw the woman of his dreams entering the room. He ended his conversation with Lucy as he stood to look at her. She was wearing a shimmering blue dress that stopped just above the knee. It clung to her slim figure in all the right places and the simple V neckline and silver cross pendant finished the outfit perfectly.
He smiled when he saw that she had worn her hair down. Did she wear it like that for me? He slowly approached her, having to force himself to remember to breath. Wow he said under his breath, too quiet for anyone to hear. Standing in front of her, he swallowed, only now realising how dry his throat had become and he prayed that his voice wouldn’t betray him.
“You look amazing.” Jack said
“Thank you.” She said quietly.
He ran his fingers lightly down her arm and felt her reaction to his touch. Taking her hand, he took a step closer, her perfume filling his senses. He closed his eyes briefly, fighting the urge to kiss her in front of her roommate.
“You ready to go?” He said quietly, smiling when she nodded.
He smiled and turned, leading her towards the door. Reluctantly releasing her hand, he grabbed her coat off the hook by the door and held it out for her to slip it on. Resting his hands on her shoulders, he took another breath as she opened the door.
“See you later Luce.” Jack said
“Bye, you two have fun.” Lucy said as she closed the door, unable to stop the smile creeping to her lips.
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