Thread: His Greatest Treasure (Crusade & darkangel76)

Emma was all nerves and knots as she led Jake into her bedroom. This was her sanctuary, her place of solitude when she needed to just get away from everything and everyone. And now she was sharing it with him. This wasn't about her bed or even the things she had hidden away in her dresser. Her thoughts went dark as her cheeks tinged pink at the thought of the hidden silk cord and blindfold she had tucked away with her prettier underwear. Oh yes, Jess had thought it hilarious to give her the gift on her last birthday...little had the girl realized just how much she'd actually thought on such things, longed to be on the receiving end... But such things had never come to pass and just weren't meant to be. So, she kept them hidden, deciding they'd stay there for her to admire. And to pine over with great longing and desire. They were simple things meant to embarrass her, yet they beckoned as she blushed. She remembered her exact thoughts when Jess had given her the gift, a supposed tribute to one of her books. Snapping back to the moment, Emma smiled. You like it? she asked stepping closer. This is indeed where I do my writing. She licked her lips and leaned forward toward her computer. Her hand brushed against the mouse and the screen came to life. I write and blog here, she stated, a light laugh in her voice. She moved to sit down and glanced over her shoulder and up into Jake's eyes. Look...look, she said. Emma turned back toward her computer, her fingers flying over the keys. Her strokes were gentle caresses as she navigated the keyboard and the multitude of tabs and files she had opened. Not once did her smile falter. She was at home here, in a state of perfect bliss. A soft sigh left her and she propped her head up against a hand, an elbow resting on the table. All too soon she had her blog open. Eyes glittering and face bright, she turned to look at Jake. See here? Emma asked. Her hand left the mouse and she pointed to the screen. Now... she continued. Watch this... She giggled as she began to type. I hit a stroke of inspiration today! I went out to take one of my many walkssomething I do to clear my head and excite my muse. And fate decided to smile upon me! I dare say that today has been most fortunate indeed and that good things will soon be coming. Perhaps wishes do come true... Biting down on her lip, Emma turned toward Jake. Her face felt warm and she knew it had turned red. It was definitely getting hot. She needed to splash some cold water on her face. Something. Um, Emma stammered. Why don't you read my latest entry while I go get an ice water. She stood up, her blue eyes suddenly finding the floor very interesting. I think the tea is overheating me. Ugh, as if that made any sense! Would you like some? She winced at her horrible way of dealing with this tension she felt building between herself and Jake. Just how old was she? Fifteen? She was an embarrassment to women everywhere! And why was Jake still here? Trying to push the awkwardness aside and out of her mind, she tugged on her hair and moved toward the door, leaving Jake near her computer so that he could read what she'd just typed. I'll be but a moment.