Hear No Evil - Chapter 23

Half an hour later, Sue was unlocking the front door to her apartment. It was only a ten minute drive from Jack’s apartment to hers, but once she’d freshened up and changed, she’d made the mistake of letting Jack get close to her and they’d wound up losing themselves in another heated kiss.

As she pushed the key into the lock, she could feel Jack standing closely behind her and she was acutely aware of his presence. Taking a breath to try and control her breathing, she pushed the door open she was greeted by Levi who sat in front of her thumping his tail against the floor. Crouching down, she ruffled the retriever’s fur as he nuzzled at her face.

“Hey buddy. I missed you. Where’s Lucy?”
“I’m here.” She said as she waved her hand to get Sue’s attention. “And where did you think you have been until this time missy? Jack, I know I said that I didn’t want you to blow it but I didn’t mean you to keep her out all night.”
“Sorry mom!” Jack said as he smiled.

Sue laughed as she looked between them, just catching the salute that Jack threw in Lucy’s direction. She knew that Lucy would be concerned when she hadn’t come home without any explanation but Jack had assured her that he spoken with her to assure her she was fine and was with him. She could only imagine what would have been going through Lucy’s mind when she’d heard Jack say that she was staying there with him. Knowing her friend as she did, she knew that the thoughts wouldn’t have been innocent.

“I trust you both had a good time.” Lucy said as she looked between the two of them.
“Yes we did. We are only here for a few minutes though. Sue has only come back to get changed.”
“How come?” Lucy asked curiously.
“Jack is taking me ice skating.” She paused slightly when she had a thought. Standing as Levi rushed off to lie down, she looked at her friend. “Would you like to come too Luce?”

Sue looked Jack who had a questioning look on his face and she knew what question his expression was asking. Moving to stand next to him, she slid her arm round his waist and leaned in to whisper in his ear.

“If Lucy comes too it gives you more of an incentive to control yourself.” Sue said as she smiled.
“But what if I don’t want to control myself?” Jack mouthed silently for Sue’s eyes only, well aware that Lucy was watching them intently.

Sue felt her cheeks redden with Jack’s words. Being close to Jack was unnerving at the best of times now that they’d revealed their feelings, but being alone with him was something she hadn’t been prepared for. She found that she came close to losing herself completely whenever they were alone together and, whilst the feelings he invoked inside her excited her, they scared her at the same time. She saw Jack smile at her before turning to Lucy.

“You are more than welcome to come if you want Luce. The more the merrier as they say.”
“Thank you for the offer guys but I have already arranged to go and see my Grandmother. I am sure you will have fun without me. I can even take Levi with me. You know how much Grams loves him.” Lucy said.

Leaving Jack’s side, Sue walked to Lucy and gave her a warm hug before going into her bedroom to change. Five minutes later she emerged in a simple pair of dark blue jeans, white t-shirt and light blue zip up top. Standing by the door, she waited for Jack to come to her side, shivering when his hand went to the small of her back, a simple gesture that had always had a strong effect on her.

“Let’s get going. Bye Luce.” Sue said to her friend as she and Jack vanished from the apartment.