PIRATES, CHOCOLAT AND ROCK 'N' ROLL

Chapter 13 - Anticipation



As Roux and Elyse approached the steps to the bus, Roux touched her shoulder and and leaned in to whisper in her ear.



"Just remember, Elyse I'm here if you need me."



She looked back at him and saw the sincerity and the sadness in his eyes. "Don't worry Roux, I'll remember. You've been so very kind to me."



Once they were on the bus, the sound of Jack's slightly irritated voice could be heard.



"I realize it's short notice, but I know you can handle it! I won't take "no" or "I'll try" for an answer. You know what I want mate, see that it gets done." He flipped the phone back up and met Elyse's eyes as she moved by his seat. He was slightly disappointed that she didn't stop to sit with him. I suppose she wants me to come after her! He thought to himself. He decided he would let her wait for a few minutes before he made his move.



Roux went back to his seat and attempted to psyche himself into being able to watch Elyse follow this childhood fantasy of hers. It was no surprise that he soon took out his lap top and his portable keyboard and began to get buried in writing. He put on his earphones, closed his eyes and the song began to come to him. He had to escape to the only truly safe place that existed for him. He knew if he ever truly wanted a chance with Elyse, he would have to step back, watch, listen and most of all, be there to catch her if and when Jack broke her heart.



Elyse plopped into her bus seat. Damn, what a whirlwind! she thought. Her mind had become fairly clear though. This was a rare opportunity of fulfilling a young girl's dream that she couldn't resist. If she let this chance pass by without acting on it, she would forever be asking herself "What if?" or 'Why didn't I?" No, this was one opportunity that she would take wholeheartedly.



Wholeheartedly, yes but she did not wish to go quietly into Jack's bed. This was to be no quick one-night stand. She had seen first hand what magic this man possessed. She wanted to be engulfed in his magic, to experience and learn from it. She would like to think that she could make a permanent impression on Jack as well, but she didn't hold out much hope for that. After all, he was one of the world's most desired men. Who knows how many lovers he had known? She had no idea, of course and the truth was, it really didn't matter. What did matter was that she maintain her professionalism and dignity. She would not chase him. He would have to put forth a small effort. She would patiently wait for him to make his move. Looking up, she saw him making his way to the rear of the bus. She would not let him see how nervous she was.



"May I sit here, Elyse?" Jack's face looked somber.



"Sure." Elyse smiled.



"Are you all right, now?" Jack's face showed genuine concern.



"I'm fine, now. I shocked you eh?"



Jack smiled "Yes, I will have to admit that you did shock me. I didn't know what to say."



Elyse laughed, "Well, I'd say that is quite an accomplishment on my part. I had no idea I was going to say that. Something came over me and there it was."



Jack snuggled in next to her and whispered in her ear. "You know I meant what I said about fulfilling your fantasy."



Elyse looked straight into those ebony eyes and said "Yes, I hoped that that you meant what you said."



Then she leaned in to his ear and whispered "I WANT you to fulfill every single one of them."



Immediately things became a bit uncomfortable for Jack in his jeans. He shifted himself around a bit to see if it helped the matter. Looking around to see if anyone was watching and they weren't, he took Elyse's hand and kissed it. Then taking her finger into his mouth, he swirled his tongue around it, sucking it gently. Elyse felt like hot melted butter was running through her body. He then took her hand and placed it upon his thigh very close to the bulge growing there. Surprisingly, Elyse moved her hand over, feeling the heat of sweet bulge as it grew even bigger. Jack leaned in to whisper again, this time allowing his tongue to lightly trace over Elyse's ear.



"You are not going to believe what I am going to do to you, Elyse. I am dying to kiss you right here and now, but as you know, we can't so I am now going to take my place back in my seat where it's safe. We will discuss our "project" at the hotel. Savvy?"



Jack stood up and looked down at Elyse. Of course, her face was now parallel with the bulge in his jeans. She glanced at it and then back up to Jack who now was wearing a most sinister grin. Heat was building within her. She was aching to touch him. With the lust evident in her crystal blue eyes she finally responded "Savvy, Jack."



Jack turned and went back to his seat, but not before glancing back at her once more with that devil grin.