John and Marlena were sitting at The Blue Note, just enjoying a night out and relishing being in each other’s company. It had been far too long, but now that the horror of incarceration and the death penalty were behind them and Marlena was cleared of all charges, they could go back to getting their life on track. John reached across the table and took his wife’s hand in his, rubbing her knuckles with his thumb. He brought the small soft hand to his lips and kissed it reverently, locking azure with amber.
“I love you Mrs. Black. Will you dance with me?” She smiled softly at him.
“Yes, I’d love to dance with you.” They walked to the dance floor hand in hand and he pulled her close, wrapping one hand around her waist while his other hand enfolded hers and held it against his heart. She stood on her tiptoes before they started to move together and whispered in his ear.
“I love you so.” No words were needed as their hearts and souls spoke to each other. John placed a small kiss on Marlena’s temple, thankful that he still could and would have the rest of his life to make small gestures like that.
“Doc, I am so glad that this nightmare is over. I don’t know what I would ever do if I lost you.” She pulled back slightly and put her finger over his lips.
“You’re not going to lose me. I’m right here, and I don’t plan on going anywhere, except home with you.” Her eyes darkened with her words and John smiled a bit as he thought about what he wanted to do her when they got home. He nuzzled her ear, taking it between his teeth.
“How about if we go home right now then?” She placed a hot, wet kiss on his neck.
“I thought you’d never ask.” They went back to their table, paid the bill, and Marlena grabbed her purse. As they were headed to the door, Sami and Lucas and Belle and Philip came in. Belle hugged her Mom and Dad, while Sami hugged Marlena and at least said hello to John.
“Why don’t you stick around for a few more minutes and have a drink with us?” John and Marlena looked at each other, and Marlena answered for them both.
“You know, we would love to, but we were kind of planning on getting home and enjoying a quiet evening.” Lucas laughed.
“Translation ladies – they want to be alone.” Marlena blushed slightly as the two younger girls laughed with Philip and John. John and Sami both punched Lucas on the arm at the same time.
“Lucas, don’t talk like that about my parents.” Sami realized what she had said, but no one else commented on it, not wanting to make her uncomfortable.
“Thanks kid, I owe you one.” Again they all laughed. Finally Marlena pulled John to the door.
“Let’s go home Mr. Black. We’ll see you kids later.” John swatted her behind as they went through the door.
“I’m right behind you Doc.” Belle headed toward the bar.
“Well, that was fun.” She rolled her eyes at the thought of what her parents would do once they got home.
In the Jeep, Marlena kept running her hand up and down John’s thigh, each time coming just a bit closer to the juncture between his legs.
“Doc, you are driving me crazy.” Her voice was low and seductive, and John got more turned on just listening to her.
“That’s the whole point Sailor.” John pulled over to the side of the road in an abandoned lot and pushed her up against her door; he took her mouth with his and thrust his tongue between her lips. She responded immediately, pulling him closer, raking her nails down his back through his shirt. He kissed her neck and ran his tongue around her outer ear.
“You think I want you now, just wait ‘til I get you home.” He pulled away from her and continued driving, leaving her sitting stunned in the passenger seat.
“Oh, you are going to pay dearly for that when we get home.” He ran one finger down her cheek.
“That’s one bill I don’t think I’ll mind paying.” They were in the elevator when Marlena backed him against the wall, pressed herself against him, and kissed him senseless. She ran her hands down his sides, finally cupping his firm behind and grinding lightly against him. A low moan escaped his lips, but she pulled back when the doors opened. Marlena had to practically run to the penthouse door to escape John, but she couldn’t get the key to work fast enough and she found herself trapped between the door and hard muscle. He bent down and whispered into her ear.
“Baby, prepare to be teased mercilessly.” He copied her movement in the elevator and ran his hands down her sides, lightly brushing over her breasts and splaying across the front of her thighs. He leaned into her and she felt his hardness against the small of her back as he pulled her hips backwards. His lips found the nape of her neck and were driving her crazy.
“John, please, take me inside.” A devilish smile crossed his lips.
“I plan to do both – take you and get inside you.” She turned a bit then and captured his mouth for a searing kiss. He finally got the door unlocked and they stumbled inside, still trying to kiss and move at the same time. They were shedding clothes like mad and when they were both naked John swept Marlena into his arms and took her over to the couch. He laid her down and they kissed madly, loving the feel of their tongues mating and exploring the other’s mouth. Frustrated with the confinements of the sofa, John laid the blanket on the floor and placed Marlena there.
“This way I can lie next to you and not fall off the couch.” She laughed at the image that presented in her mind. “You think that’s funny huh?” He began tickling her and as they writhed together on the blanket they forget about everything but the pleasure they alone could bring to each other. Breathlessly Marlena pleaded with her lover.
“John, I need you now, please.” He shook his head slowly.
“Just be patient, let me remind you of how beautiful and sexy I think you are.” He stopped talking then so he could make a trail down her neck to her collarbone. John kept inching his way down until he found her dusky pink nipple. Lightly he flicked his tongue over it while one hand massaged the other. His tongue grew more insistent with the arching of her back and his hand softly skimmed her abdomen to brush lightly against the curls at her center. John scraped his teeth over her breast and moaned as his fingers encountered her wetness.
“I love how wet you get Doc.” She pulled his head away from her breast and looked into his eyes.
“You’re the reason I get like this. Just the thought of making love to you makes me want you so badly.” He crushed his lips to hers, feeling exactly the same way as his wife. They continued kissing, exploring, needing to feel and taste and tease, never getting quite close enough, but not yet wanting to abandon the sweet sexual torture of foreplay. Marlena wrapped her fingers around the length of him and stroked gently as his fingers circled her opening, driving her mad. When John finally slid two digits into her, she increased her pressure on him, her strokes matching his. When John could stand no more, he took her hands and held them above her head. He braced himself on his one free hand and positioned himself between her thighs. Locking eyes with his beloved he entered her slowly, loving the way her eyes dilated with pleasure. Once he was fully sheathed within her he let her hands go and sat upright on his knees, pulling her bottom onto his thighs. She gasped loudly as the change in position made their connection that much more intense. John pumped in and out of her, kneading her breasts at the same time. Her arms were just long enough to reach his hips and she pulled him closer with each thrust. As they both neared their peak, John put his full weight on top of her and they came together, breathing hard, a slight sheen of sweat breaking out between them. John kissed her ear and her cheek before placing a light kiss on her lips.
“Baby, you are so incredible.” She ran a finger down his cheek to his jaw.
“Only when I’m with you.” He pulled another blanket off the couch and covered them. As they both drifted off, they remembered how blessed they were to have the rest of their lives to be together.
~ The End ~
The Jarlena Journal 