Tattoo of Love Ch. 06

His mouth became more aggressive against her lips, and his fingers began to lightly tweak her nipples. Their tongues wrested intensely for a few more moments and then he pulled away.

"I love being with you." His free hand slipped into her curls, stroking them gently as he gazed into her eyes.

"I love being with you, too."

Sunshine filtered through the tree branches above, casting a soft glow all around. The area they were in was peaceful and quiet, and since it was tucked away from the main road it gave them all of the privacy they needed.

The feel of his muscular thighs between her legs injected her with lust and she arched against him, feeling his erection press more firmly against her. A strong wind suddenly blew around them, causing the leaves to whisper and sway, and some of them fluttered down from the trees above. The air softly caressed her face and as Nolan's lips pressed upon her neck, Julia tilted her head backward and submitted to his ministrations.

Shuddering from the sensation of his mouth and tongue upon her, she jutted her breasts forward and released a husky moan. As his warm, wet tongue sucked the sensitive flesh around her collarbone, Julia's hips repeatedly bumped against his to increase the stimulation of his penis against her sex.

The fingers of his left hand rolled and tweaked her nipples, while his right went to work between her legs. Pressing his thumb against her heated core, he began moving it back and forth against her fabric clad pussy. Within a few short moments Julia's panties had become soaking wet, and her arousal was so great that he could feel her swollen clit through the tight jeans she was wearing.

Overcome with the need to be inside of her, Nolan lifted his lips from her neck and sensually moaned into her ear, "I want you."

They were three simple words-quick and straight to the point, and as their eyes locked together Julia could see the feral lust within Nolan's. No words needed to be spoken on her part, as her excitement was evident in the reaction of her body.

Cupping her hand around his erection, Julia gave it a nice firm squeeze. The groan he expelled sent a sharp tingle through her loins, and the feel of his sizable manhood caused the heat inside of her to reach an almost unbearable point.

His adam's apple bobbed up and down as he gave a hard swallow, and he wrapped his arms tightly around her hips to envelop her in a tight embrace. Lying her head against his muscular shoulder, she breathed in the natural scent of his body, and found herself consumed by it. It was better than any cologne she'd ever smelled, and she realized that it was actually increasing her arousal for him.

Closing her eyes, Julia immersed herself in the blissfully serene moment, indulging in the mild autumn breeze and the sound of rustling leaves as they swirled and danced in the wind. This was the way life was meant to be lived, and being with a person like Nolan provided her with a joy she could never describe.

As they pulled out of their embrace, he cupped his palm beneath her chin and tilted her eyes to look directly into his.

"I've been thinking of you a lot these past few days."

"Really?"

Tucking a lock of hair behind her ear he replied, "Yep. I thought about your smile, and your soft, lovely voice...," tracing his thumb along her mouth he continued, "...I thought about your lips, and how nice they felt against my own." Joining his mouth with hers, Nolan slipped his tongue into her warm cavity and gave her a sweet, tender kiss. As he released her from the oral embrace, he buried his fingers into her thick hair and slipped it through the strands. "I thought about your beautiful hair, and how nice it felt to stroke it." Moving his hands down her neck, he allowed them to travel further south until they reached her chest. "I also thought about your beautiful breasts, and how much I enjoyed sucking and licking your nice, hard nipples."

Slipping a hand beneath her sweater, he gave her left peak a gentle tweak, withdrawing a passionate moan from her lips. A small gust of wind carried the earthy, musty scent of decaying leaves, and as the breeze whipped her hair back Julia gave a little shiver.

"Cold?" He asked in concern.

"A little, but i'll be okay."

Removing his hand from beneath her sweater, he zipped her jacket back up and encircled her with arms, sharing his body heat in hopes that it would keep her warm. She felt like she could stay wrapped up in the cocoon of his arms forever, and the strength of his embrace made her feel cherished and complete. They stood there for a few moments just enjoying the serenity of the moment and then Nolan's voice broke the silence.

"Are you hungry?"

"Yeah, I wouldn't mind getting a bite to eat. Do you know what time it is?"

Releasing her from the hug, he slid the sleeve of his leather jacket back and glanced at his watch. "It's nearing two thirty."

"Already? Wow, that time went by pretty quick."

"Yep, so if you like we can hit the road and go get some food. What are you in the mood for?"

"Why don't we got to A Taste of Samoa? Remember you said you would take me there?"

A pleased smile curled his lips at her suggestion. "That's right I did, didn't I? Alright then, Samoan food it is." Grabbing her by the hand, he led her towards the motorcycle.

Glancing towards a thicket of trees, Nolan said, "I better empty my bladder before we take off. Just give me a minute and I'll be right back, okay?"

Nodding her head, she watched him walk off and head behind some tall bushes. As she waited for him she walked over to a wood railing which was located along the edge of a small cliff and took a glance down. From the point Julia stood at, she got a really nice view of the hilly terrain which lay beyond. She spotted a few groups of people hiking along the trails, as well as a couple of mountain bikers travelling along a canyon.

She was just focusing her eyes upon a large bird soaring through the sky when she felt Nolan's strong arms encircle her waist. Noticing that something colorful was in his hands, Julia glanced down and saw he was holding some unique looking flowers. They had a dark blue color to them and a bright yellow center, which stood out brilliantly against the dark petals. Long blades of grass had been wrapped around the stems of the flowers, giving them the look of a rustic bouquet. Retrieving them from his hand, she tilted her chin upward so she could look into his eyes.

"They're beautiful. Thank you, sweetie."

"You're very welcome." He gave her a quick peck and then they headed towards the bike. After placing the flowers into the motorcycle's compartment bag, they both slipped their helmets on and straddled the leather seat.

As the powerful machine came to life, it sliced through the stillness with its rumbling engine and Nolan steered it back onto the highway, driving them towards their next destination.



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"So how's the palusami?"

Pushing another spoonful of food into her mouth, Julia took some time to indulge in the delicious flavor and then she replied, "Delicious. I can't get enough of this stuff."

"You think that's good, you should try my mom's."

Roving her eyes over the contents of his plate, Julia found herself curious about what his dish tasted like.

Poising a fork over his plate she asked, "Mind if I try a bit?"

Pushing the dish closer towards her he responded, "Be my guest."

Digging her utensil into the mound of food, she scooped up some of the corned beef and noodles, as well as a bit of onions. As it entered her mouth she expelled a sound of contentment, enjoying the flavor and texture of the various ingredients.

After taking a second helping from his plate, she turned her attention towards the assorted menu items which were placed on the table. Everything looked so appetizing that she wasn't quite which she should try next. Deciding upon a plate of raw fish in coconut cream, she spooned a portion onto her plate and dug in.

A little smile played at Nolan's lips as he watched her, but Julia was ignorant to the fact that he was even observing her. Then suddenly her eyes rose to meet his and she noticed the amused expression which was plastered across his face.

"What's that smirk for?" She questioned in a lighthearted way.

Turning his attention back upon his food Nolan said, "I like watching you eat. You have quite a hearty appetite, don't you?"

Feeling self conscious she responded, "Hearty? You make me sound as if i'm a lumberjack or something."

A soft chuckle passed his lips. "Alright, you have a *healthy* appetite. Does that sound better?"

"Too late, you already said hearty. You can't clean it up now."

"Oh, come on. I didn't mean anything bad by it."

"I know, i'm just playing around with you." Julia stuck her fork into a piece of raw fish and then popped it into her mouth. "So what, are you like totally turned off by me pigging out in front of you?"

With a shake of his head he replied, "Nope, I actually feel the exact opposite. I appreciate a woman with a good appetite."

"Really?"

"Most definitely. I love the fact that you aren't afraid to show who you really are. Most of the women I dated in the past were too afraid to eat in front of me. They'd take a few bites and act like they were full, but I knew they were just putting on a show. It kind of turned me off, because it was like they couldn't even show their real selves, you know?" He took a sip of his drink and then added, "You on the other hand, are not afraid to be who you are. I really like that about you."

Glancing up at him from beneath her thick lashes, she gave him a little smile. "Well that's refreshing to hear. I've never had a guy tell me that before."

He returned her smile with one of his own and then stabbed his fork into a piece of corned beef.

They ate in silence for a few moments and then she suddenly looked up at him with a thoughtful glace. "So what type of women did you go out with before me?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well you're a photographer. So did you ever go out with any of the models that you shot?"

"Yeah, I dated a few of them. Why?"

Pulling her shoulders into a shrug she replied, "I was just curious, that's all."

Wiping his fingers on a napkin, he settled his back against the chair and asked, "Alright, so since we're playing this 'tell me about your ex's' game, what type of guys have *you* gone out with?"

"Well you already know one of them and that's Digby."

"So what about the guy before him? What was he like?"

"He was a yoga instructor."

"Hmm, interesting." His mouth pulled into a crooked smile. "So you're into yoga?"

"I do it occasionally, but not on a daily basis or anything."

"You must be limber, then. Yoga loosens tight muscles, doesn't it?""

"Yeah, and it also builds strength and increases your endurance."

"Well i'm all about building more strength, but I already do quite well in the endurance department," he said with a little wink.

As the words left his lips she latched her eyes upon him and saw that he was giving her a deeply sensual look. Trailing her eyes downward, they came to rest upon his lips and she was met with the memory of what his tongue felt like pressed up against her breasts. As strong pang of desire shot through her loins like a bullet, and she felt a strong urge to be closer to him.

"Is that right?" came her reply.

"Yes, it is."

She could see the sexual thirst in Nolan's eyes, and as his tongue slipped out to lick a spot of coconut sauce off his lips, she felt the fabric beneath her sex grow very moist.

They studied each other in silence for a few moments, sipping on their drinks and taking occasional bites of their food. Then he reached his hand out to grab hers, and ever so lightly slid his fingertip along the length of her palm.

His flesh was barely more than a tickling sensation upon her skin, but it felt deliciously arousing and sent little tingly sensations up and down her spine. She couldn't remember the last time she'd felt so turned on, and she loved that they could experience such intimacy without blatantly advertising their strong attraction to one another.

As she enclosed her lips around the straw in her drink, she made sure to keep eye contact with him, and saw that his gaze was lowered to her mouth. It seemed he enjoyed the sight of her lips pursed around the plastic tube, and she didn't have to be a mind reader to understand that the thoughts which were going through his head were most likely erotic in nature.

The sexual tension between them was so thick that it took the sound of the waitresses' voice to alert them of her presence. Clearing her throat, she looked down at the enamored couple and asked, "So should I offer you guys dessert, or did you decide to have it at home?"

Nolan and Julia shared a funny little smile and then he said, "Hey Leonie. Two orders of Puligi would be nice."

Wearing a slicked back bun and side swept bangs, Leonie had large brown eyes and a wide smile which reminded Julia of Nolan's.

As she cleared their empty dishes off the table she said, "You're in luck, because we just pulled some out of the oven." Turning her gaze towards Julia she added, "I don't know if you've ever had Puligi before, but it's a Samoan bundt cake and we serve it with pudding."

"That sounds very appetizing. I can't wait to try it."

"Oh it's really good stuff. It has this moist, buttery texture that just melts in your mouth."

"Mmm, sounds fattening and delicious, which means that I'll love it."

Leonie's lips curled into a smile as she said, "You must be Julia. I'm Leonie, Nolan's cousin." She offered her hand so that Julia could shake it.

"Nice to meet you, Leonie." As they clasped palms, the bangles around Leonie's wrist jangled.

Turning her attention back towards her cousin, Leonie asked, "You're bringing her to Uncle To'afa's going away party, right?"

"Of course." Glancing at Julia he added, "Well only if you want to come."

"Sure, why not?"

Stroking the back of her hand with his thumb he replied, "Good, that way you can meet more of my family. I'm sure my brother would like to meet you as well."

"You have a brother? I don't remember you mentioning that."

Deciding to interject Leonie said, "Yep, they look a lot alike, too."

"Except I'm much more handsome," Nolan quickly mentioned.

Leonie uttered a snort of amusement and rolled her eyes, then lifted the stack of dishes up so that she could carry them away. Roving her eyes towards Julia she said, "Modesty guy, huh?" Shaking her head with a little smile, she walked away from the table and headed for the kitchen. "I'll be right back with that dessert." She called over her shoulder.

"So, what are your plans for the rest of the evening?" Asked Nolan.

"Well I'm supposed to go to this bachelorette shower with Mimi, but I don't really feel like it."

"You mean you're not looking forward to having some naked stranger gyrate his crotch in your face?"

She gave a small laugh and then answered, "Well now that you mention it, maybe I *should* go." As Nolan rose his eyebrows in a playful manner she offered him a little smile and said, "I'm only kidding. The thought of a male stripper is just hilarious to me."

"The person who's giving this bachelorette party, are you very close to her?"

"Not really. She's more of an acquaintance, rather than a friend."

"So it wouldn't be a big deal if you decided not to go?"

"No, I guess not. Why?"

"I was hoping to spend the rest of the evening with you."

"Doing what?"

Giving a small shrug he replied, "I don't know. Whatever you want to do, i'm up for. I just really like spending time with you."

"I like being with you as well."

"Good. So skip the party and let's hang out instead. That is, unless you're ready to be rid of me."

"Of course not, are you kidding? I love spending time with you, but I already told Mimi I would go along with her."

The truth was, Julia really wasn't ready to end her day out with Nolan, at least not yet. The last thing she felt like doing was attending some silly bachelorette party, but she didn't want to come off as being too available. She knew that many guys enjoyed the chase, and if they caught you too soon, they would most likely lose interest.

"Well I know you don't want to disappoint your friend, so if you'd rather attend the party, it's no big deal. Can't say i'm not hoping you'll change your mind, though."

Offering him a little smile, Julia looped a curly lock around her finger and then released it, allowing it to spring back to its original shape. They sat watching each other for a few moments and

As Leonie arrived with their desserts she set the saucers upon the table and offered them a smile. "If you need anything else just let me know, alright?"

"Sure thing," Julia responded.

Contented silence hung between them as they ate, and every now and again they snuck flirtatious glances at each other. Each was thinking different thoughts but when it came down to it, they were feeling the very same thing-a deep, intense longing to share some private time together.

Sounds of contentment emitted from Julia's lips as she ate the dessert, and as Nolan watched her he realized he was beginning to feel quite aroused. He liked the way she tuned herself so completely into the present moment, and the way her tongue was sliding against the spoon caused a spark of lust to zip right through him.

He wasn't into food fetishes or anything, but being around a woman like Julia who so enjoyed all of the wonderful things that life had to offer made her pretty much irresistible to him. Her passionate and sensual nature deeply excited him, and he knew that if she had this kind of reaction to food, her response to the incredible lovemaking he was going to give her would surely be intense.

As his thoughts were accompanied by lustful images, a rush of blood flooded his penis, causing it to lift in excitement. As Julia's eyes locked into his own, Nolan offered her a sexy little smile and then averted his eyes. To say that the images in his head were racy would be an understatement. They were carnally passionate, and filled his body with a deep hunger that urgently needed to be satisfied.

As Julia's eyes focused upon Nolan, she could feel the desire radiating from his body. It hung thick in the air between them, and as the heat between her thighs flared in response, she knew that her original plans for the evening would undoubtedly be broken.