Free Embracing Love by Delisa Lynn Page B

parents’? Or go to the Ellis’? They’ll have food, it’s Thanksgiving.” I laughed. “I don’t want to share your attention with anyone else, L.”
    “ Okay then we’ll cook here.” I went to the freezer and grabbed some chicken out to thaw. “Okay Mr. Ellis, get your ass in that bedroom.”
    “ Damn L, you can’t wait till we eat?” I laughed and said, “Well if you want to, we’ll wait, but I know Addison is going to be here soon.” “Fuck, I forgot other people wanted to see me.” Liam walked over and tilted my chin, just staring into my eyes. He was so hot. His eyes had a twinkle that would make your heart melt. He started kissing me, picked me up, and carried me into the bedroom. This was the same bed where we made love for the first time.
    He sat me on the bed and kneeled down between my legs. I just wanted to rip my clothes off and jump on top of him. He started undressing me, and then he started kissing me all over. My body was aching for him. He had me begging for him to enter inside of me. I ’m not sure if he forgot because we were so caught up in the moment, but I noticed as we flipped over for me to get on top, he wasn’t wearing a condom. I didn’t say anything, but he noticed as well, I liked it better when he didn’t wear one. I was able to feel his skin inside of me.
    “ Damn Lila, I forgot, I’m so sorry!” “It’s okay, remember I’m on the pill. We’ll just have to be careful.” “Of course I would love to make beautiful babies with you, just not now.” He laughed. We lay in bed for hours. Addie texted me asking where we were. “Liam, we better get up, Addison is on her way over.”
    “ So what? You two couldn’t give us some of your time?” Eric just looked at Liam and laughed. “Yes Addie, we just needed alone time first.” I laughed. “Did he already turn you into a horny troll?” “Shut up, Ads!” I said. “You know I’m kidding, it is great to see you two together and happy.” “It feels great too,” I said.
    “ You guys staying for dinner?” “Lila, if you’re cooking, I don’t think I want to eat.” Eric laughed. “Little brother, your big sister happens to be a great cook. Just ask Liam.” “I have no say in this matter. I love you both.” The guys wanted to go surfing later. I was excited. I hadn’t seen them surf in months.
    We spent the next week with our friends and family shopping and eating. Liam and I played house at the beach house. I loved waking up to him every morning. Evan had texted me several times.
    I figured it was time to tell Liam. “Liam, I told you I met some new friends, didn’t I?” “Yes you did, you just never told me who they were.” “Well there is Brody, which is now Nikki’s boyfriend. He has a friend, well he is my friend also I guess. His name is Evan and we hang out together, as friends! You know I love you and would never cheat on you.”
    “ L, you don’t have to explain yourself to me. I trust you with all my heart. I know you are mine and only mine. But you make sure he knows that friends is all you’ll ever be.”
    Our mini holiday vacation was over. I was going back to New York and Liam had to go back to the base. At the airport, I had a huge breakdown. Liam was so understanding and just held me as I cried.
    “Lila, we will see each other soon, beautiful. Please stop crying. You’re making this so hard on me. I wish I would have never signed up for the Army. I had no clue that we were going to be together. I promise you, with everything that I am, that we will be together. No one will keep us apart for long, not even my job.”
    “ I know Liam, I’m so sorry! I just hate leaving you. I feel so empty when we aren’t together. I think I may join the Army just to be close to you.” “I don’t think we would be in the same unit but if that was possible, it would be fucking fantastic. But, you have to go back to school now, my love.”
    As Liam kissed me goodbye, all I could do was cry.