Chapter 45

The remainder of my forced time off, passed uneventfully. I moved back home two days after the night that Kat stopped by, much to the displeasure of Roxy, who tried to insist on holding me hostage until the day I was medically cleared to go back to normal. Which, finally happened eleven days after the accident. With my other injuries recovered, and a clean bill of health, I returned to work as normal.

The entirety of my first day back was spent practically chained to my desk, catching up on a mountain of work that I'd missed. Jamie had thankfully made a big dent in the newest pile, but there was still more than enough to occupy me until late that evening. I finally finished the last file, and locked it in my desk, just after eight thirty. Exhausted and bored out of my mind, I yawned and began to close down my computer then left the office.

Being back home was a strange relief, especially as I'd been climbing the walls the last few days, wanting to get back to work, back to my life. Fetching a drink from the kitchen, I threw my jacket over the back of a chair and rolled up the sleeves of my navy blue shirt. Walking back to the living room, I was about to sit down, when I heard the doorbell ring. I groaned, and slumped back into the hall, towards the door, pulling it open to find Kat on the other side.

"Kat, what are-?" I stopped when I saw the tears streaming from her eyes. "What's wrong?" I asked, concern starting to flood through my body.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know where else to go," She began, her voice croaky from crying.

I stepped aside, and reached out, placing my hand on her upper arm and gently guiding her forwards, and inside.

"Kat, what is it? It's not Rox is it? Or Everly?... Sean?" I couldn't fight the rising panic in my voice as I half prepared myself to dive through the door.

She waved her hands in front of her and shook her head.

"No, no, they're fine. It's just... I.." She began to cry again.

I hated seeing her cry, I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her against me. I could feel the cold of her skin through the white t-shirt she was wearing, and rubbed my hand soothingly over her back to warm her up. She fitted in my arms so perfectly, her small body shook against me as she began to sob, her arms clutching at my back, whilst her tears began to soak through my shirt.

"Kit Kat, talk to me." I whispered.

She sniffed, but made no attempt to speak.

"Don't make me meow at you, Kitty." I teased.

A small laugh broke through the sobbing and she straightened up a bit, releasing her hold on me to wipe at her eyes.

"You know I hate it when you do that." She muttered with another sniffle. A tiny glimmer of amusement twinkled in her eyes. "I'm sorry Ev, I tried to find Sean, but him and Rox weren't home, I just-"

"Don't apologise, you can always come to me."

I pushed as much sincerity into the words as possible so that she would be in no doubt of how genuine I was.

"I lost a patient tonight. A kid."

The words came out as another choked sob. I could see the heartbreak in her eyes, and it crushed me to see her that way.

"Come on, let me go grab you a drink."

I turned her towards the living room and followed her in.

Kat took a seat on the sofa whilst I opened the liquor cabinet. Withdrawing a bottle of whiskey, and two glasses, I poured a good measurement in each, and left the bottle on the surface. I walked to the sofa where she sat and held out the glass, she barely glanced up before taking a large swig of the drink, and then wincing.

"God, I will never understand how you guys drink that stuff."

I laughed at the face she pulled, before she took another mouthful, and placed the glass down on the coffee table.

"It's good at taking the edge off." I shrugged, dropping into the seat next to her and sipping my own, then resting it on the arm of the sofa, my hand still cradling the cold glass.

She gave a small nod and stared ahead at the wall opposite. I moved my glass to the coffee table and reached for her, with a light touch to her forearm, I bought her attention around to me.

"Talk to me."

She closed her eyes tightly for a moment, then took a breath. When she opened them again, I noticed the redness, now shining behind fresh unshed tears.

"There was an RTC, they needed extra bodies on the ambulances, so a couple of us were sent out with them."

I saw her shiver a little and grabbed the throw from the back of the sofa, and gently draped it around her shoulders. She caught the edges as they fell over her shoulders, and huddled them in closer to herself, giving me a small smile as a thank you. She pulled her legs up onto the sofa, letting her black ballet pumps slide to the floor as her bare feet rested on the fabric of the chair and were then covered by the blanket I'd draped around her.

"When we got to the scene, it was a wreck. Two cars, both smashed to hell. One was on its side, the other had spun off into a lamppost. The other crew rushed to the one on its side, and we went to the second car." She picked up her drink, taking another mouthful, as courage to continue.

"Take your time." I said calmly, placing a hand on her knee.

She looked up at me, her eyes searching mine as though seeking strength there instead. I wasn't sure how to give it to her, I wanted to take the pain away, I wanted to make it so that the night hadn't happened. But I couldn't do that, I could never do that. Instead, I could only be here for her, and do everything I could to ease how she was feeling, to bring Kat back, to bring her some peace tonight.

"The driver, she was a young woman, only a few years older than me I'd guess." Her eyes dropped to the glass in her hands, staring into the depths of the amber liquid. "She was pronounced dead at the scene."

It was hard to hear that. Of course in life, you know people die every day, but to be made aware of someone's death, it's a hard thing to swallow.

"The fire crew were trying to pry the back door open, there was a toddler on the back seat. We got him out after a while and made it to the hospital. He came round, and I stayed with him."

A single tear fell from her ear and splashed on the back of her hand. I gave her knee a small squeeze. I knew I couldn't just hold her, she would have stopped talking, and she needed this, needed to get it out.

"It looked good there for him for a moment, but then it didn't. We lost him."

Her voice broke at the end, and I could feel the pain emitting from her. It tore at my heart and soul as though her pain was my own.

"I'm sorry."

She lifted her head again and her eyes met mine. It was as though the warm light that always glowed within them, had flickered out. There was nothing but sorrow there tonight.

"There was nothing more you could have done Kat. You have to know that." I said firmly, desperate for her to hear the words and for them to hit home in her mind. "These things happen, it's tragic, and heartbreaking. But they happen."

She nodded slowly, but there was no life behind her actions.

"Tonight, you guys lost the fight, but you gave it all you could. And that boy, you got him out of that car and he wasn't alone, he had you. You didn't leave him, that's what matters most."

As fresh tears rolled down her cheeks, I couldn't hold back any longer, I took the glass from her hand and put it on the table, then pulled her into my arms again, the blanket falling from her and landing on the floor as she let herself get swept up into my embrace. I rested my chin on the top of her head, breathing in the scent of coconut from her hair, my hand gently brushing over her back.

"Thank you." She whispered against my chest.

"What for?" I asked, confused.

She pulled back from me and looked up at me through her lashes.

"For being here for me, listening to me, for everything."

I couldn't help but smile a little at how adorable and innocent she looked there. My hand rose to her face, cupping her cheek and brushing a tear from her soft skin, my gaze focused on her beautiful brown eyes.

"I'm always here for you." I whispered.

My skin began to tingle as I registered just how close we were, my breathing quickened a little as my eyes drifted to her lips, before skipping back to her eyes. I was fighting another urge now, I was trying so hard to remain in control. The urge to kiss her was becoming too strong, I tried to pull myself back a little, but Kat didn't move. She remained there, still clutching me, making it impossible for me to build any distance. Suddenly I felt her hand against the back of mine. She held it in place as she leant into my touch, then pressed a kiss against my palm. I froze, caught off guard and confused by her action, as sparks seemed to flicker from the place her soft lips had touched my skin. I wasn't sure if I'd imagined it at first, but then she did it again, and this time, there was no denying it.

"Kat?" I half moaned, need now burning inside me, my control beginning to crack.

"Sorry, I shouldn't," She began, going to pull back. "I just nee-"

She didn't get to finish the sentence as I cupped the back of her neck, and finally claimed her lips with my own.

The moment our lips met, it was like an explosion of fireworks inside me. Her small hands skimmed up my back holding me tightly as my fingers tangled in her hair and my other arm snaked behind her, pressing her closer to my chest. My tongue brushed over her lips, needing to deepen the kiss and finally get what I'd been longing for since that night in the club. Kat's lips parted, and our tongues met, the hunger behind our kiss intensifying. I could feel my heated blood rushing through my body, a tightening beginning to develop under my pants as it took a surge Southwards.

"Are you sure about this?" I managed to whisper, breaking the kiss, and resting my forehead against hers.

I had to be certain before it went too far.

"Yes." She panted, pressing her lips back to mine.

I groaned as delight and arousal coursed through me, I wanted all of her right this second. But not here. Not on my couch, where I wouldn't be able to feel and explore every inch of this gift. I pushed up from the sofa, taking her hand and pulling her with me, then sweeping her up into my arms, I heard her little squeak of surprise, and made for the hallway, proceeding to carry her upstairs, and into my bedroom.

Lowering her onto the bed, I'd barely let go of her, when she began to pull at her top, dragging it over her head and tossing it aside. Reaching for me, she tugged me forwards, I willingly co-operated, allowing her to drag me down on top of her. As our lips met again, my hands ran over her soft skin, feeling the curves of her waist, and travelling up over the silky fabric of her bra. I could feel my skin burning hot under her hands that worked their own path over my shirt, before dipping under my arms, her fingers making quick work of undoing my buttons. As each one popped open, and the fabric gradually fell open, her hands dove underneath, finally making contact with my skin. A low groan rumbled deep in my throat and I reached up, shrugging the shirt the rest of the way off and casting it aside, allowing me to press my bare torso against hers. She writhed against me, her knees bending, her legs wrapping around my waist. My cock was getting harder and harder at the continued friction of her jeans rubbing against me. I tilted my pelvis, grinding back against her. She moaned against my lips making me pull her bottom one between my teeth, teasing her and smiling in approval at the way she arched her back at the sensation. I trailed kisses along her jaw, then down her neck, catching the seductive scent of her perfume, and sucking at the skin over her collarbone, relishing in the way that her breathing quickened, and her grip on my shoulders tightened. I worked my way down her body, a path of light kisses matched with gentle caresses with my tongue. My hands found their way to the waistband of her jeans, undoing them and beginning to work them down her thighs, parting from her long enough to unhook them from her ankles and drop them onto the floor. I stared in awe and disbelief at the beautiful sight before me. Kat was a vision of pure perfection. Lying on my bed, a fan of dark hair around her shoulders and a fiery hunger raging in those beautiful eyes. The midnight blue, lace underwear set was irresistibly sexy, but I still couldn't wait to get it off, I wanted to be able to see every single inch of her body. It was as though I needed it more than air. It felt unreal, and yet, there wasn't a doubt in my mind that it was meant to happen. I laid my hands on her legs, slowly gliding them upwards at a torturous speed, watching happily as she threw her head back and squirmed for me. Reaching her thighs, I took a detour, my fingers skimming over the front of her lace panties, then dipping lower. The fabric was wet to the touch, and made my bulge throb painfully, straining to escape. Hooking my fingers into the waistband, I pulled them from her hips, dragging them down slowly. My eyes focused on the space between her legs, which was becoming increasingly more visible as the lace was moved lower and lower. Goosebumps were beginning to blossom across her golden skin from the tingling brush of lace on her skin.

"Fuck!" I breathed as I finally laid eyes on her smooth sex.

I lost control as I caught sight of her glistening arousal. Pulling the lingerie the rest of the way off, I eagerly leapt forwards, kneeling on the bed and bending her legs. Moving between them, I kissed the way up her inner thigh, then blew against her slick core, chuckling softly as she hissed out a curse and lifted her hips from the bed. I pressed the flat of my tongue against her and lapped up some of her juices. The teasing taste of her fueled my desire for more and I clutched at her hips, this time dipping between her lips and flicking the tip of my tongue against her clit. Hearing her moan my name was divine. Her sweetness was filling my mouth as I plunged my tongue deeper inside her and devoured her as if she were my last meal. Her body shuddered whilst I focused attention on her sensitive nerve bundle, teasing it with my tongue and feeling it harden as she desperately rolled her hips at me. Her fingers tangled in my hair, holding me as close as possible, eager for a release. With a small graze of my teeth she spiralled, her juices pouring from her and flooding my welcoming mouth. I reached for my belt, hastily undoing it and working my pants down from my hips, leaning back and shoving them off with my boxers. Kat's eyes widened as she looked at my naked form by the foot of the bed. Biting her lip, she reached for me, pulling me down on top of her my cock brushing against her soaked pussy.

"Holy fu-" I panted, trying to keep enough control to not just push inside of her.

I reached over her head, noticing the look of satisfaction on her face as she noticed the struggle I was having at keeping myself in check. Dunking my hand in the top drawer, I felt around for a condom, relieved that I managed to feel one fast. Picking it up, I slammed the drawer, and went to tear it open, urgency lacing my blood, and clouding my mind. Before I could, Kat plucked it from my fingertips and kissed me on the lips. I pulled back as she pushed her hips against me again.

"Shit, Kat, don't play with me now. If you don't give that back, I'm going to take you without it."

She smirked at me, and before I realised what she was doing, she'd rolled us, landing on top, so that she was straddling my lap.

"Not much you can do about it from there Ev." She teased, rubbing her wet centre over my hard cock.

I practically growled as my tip slipped between her folds, her eyes closing with a moan of pleasure. I gripped her hips and tried to push her back, but her continuous strokes against me were making it too difficult for me to focus on anything other than plunging inside her. My eyes drifted shut for a second and I heard the sound of the foil ripping, looking up in time to see her opening it with her teeth. I'd never been so turned on by a woman, she was undeniably sexy. Pulling the condom free and discarding the pack, she reached for my hard shaft, and proceeded to roll it down over my length, agonizingly slowly. Using her knees, she rose up and paused just above me, lining me up to her entrance, she let the tip slip inside of her, then began to lower herself onto me. Feeling her stretching around me as I sank further inside was incredible, the moment I was all the way inside, I locked lips with her, grabbing her tightly and rolling back on top. I pulled right the way out, then slammed back inside of her, groaning as she cried out and tightened her legs around me, lifting her hips up to meet me. It was better than I could ever have imagined, her nails raked at my back, whilst her body arched as I hit that sweet spot inside her with every firm thrust. My pace quickened, seeking a blissful relief.

"Evan!" She panted, her body shaking as she neared her climax.

Hearing that plea in her tone brought me closer to my own. I picked up the pace, pumping in and out harder and faster.

"Come for me Kat." I whispered in her ear.

She threw her head back, shattering against me, coming hard and cursing loudly whilst I playfully bit at her shoulder, thrusting deep one last time and exploding inside of her, pinning her in place whilst her walls clenched me tightly.

Breathless, sweaty and satisfied, temporarily at least, we collapsed together on the mattress. I rolled away, disposing of the condom in the bin beside my bed, then turned back, coming face to face with Kat. I never intended for that to happen tonight, and now that we got that out of our system, I had no idea what to expect next.