Chapter 25

David glanced in the mirror and ran his fingers through his curls one more time. O well, this will just have to do. He grabbed his shades and headed out of his suite. Jumping into the waiting elevator, he punched the button for Carly's floor. He saw Carly and Geena as soon as the elevator doors opened. The girls were leaving their suite talking and giggling, and came to a dead stop at a sound of a loud wolf whistle. He grinned as they turned around suddenly. He offered up hugs for both girls, spending just few more seconds with his arms around blushing Carly.

"Morning girls! Sleep well I hope?"

Both girls nodded and smiled.

Ready to hit the beach Darlin’'?” He turned to Carly and lifted one brow into a wicked arch.

"As ready as I ever will be," she said swinging her beach bag.

David grabbed Carly's hand and pulled her toward the elevator, waving goodbye to widely grinning Geena. In the privacy of the plush elevator car, he pulled Carly into his arms and placed a gentle kiss on her lips. Feeling no resistance from her, he gently pressed on....and explored her willingly open mouth. His exploration was interrupted by the pinging of the elevator doors, indicating their arrival in the lobby.

Laughing, they exited and strolled through the lobby toward the majestic beach that the hotel offered. Grabbing a couple of lounges under a shady umbrella they undressed to their swimsuits. David nearly swallowed his tongue at the site of Carly in her baby blue bikini. Gotta remember to thank King for dragging me away from the pool yesterday! This is waaaay better!

Feeling his gaze on her, Carly blushed yet again. She turned away and busied herself with her bag. Finding her suntan lotion, she started to rub it on her arms and belly. David took the bottle out of her hands. "That's my job baby!" he said squirting lotion into his hands and motioning for her to move her hair out of the way. When Carly pinned her hair up, he proceeded to spread the lotion over her back and shoulders.

Oh, he’s got his hands on my body...well there goes another fantasy from my list! O Lord, he DOES have magic fingers... She could not hold back a small moan...

Chuckling, David continued his task. When he was done, he turned her around and handed her the bottle "Your turn baby!" he said grinning as he turned his back to her, picking his curls up with his hands.

Carly poured some lotion on her hand and started spreading it over his broad shoulders. Looking at the grinning Taz, Carly smirked, her thoughts going around and around. Well, check another fantasy off the list! Well sort of...it’s not the Joker but I am running my hand over his ink! Mmmmmmmm....

David was fighting a growing erection, it seemed that that particular part of his anatomy was raging out of control every time he was in physical proximity of Carly. Come on man, you’re not 18 anymore! Stop it! Think of something else! Hmmm, she's been rubbing extra lotion on the Taz, good...protect the ink from the sun rays and fading...what is that sound? Is she purring?!?!?

David turned slightly to look at Carly. She was gazing at his Tat, biting her lip, and softly purring! Turning to face her, David took her hands and placed them on his chest. "Come on Ketsl, Joker needs sun protection too," he whispered. Carly nodded and with trembling fingers started slowly rubbing some SPF 30 into the vibrant colors of the Joker.

David groaned as her gentle hands teased over his Pecs, the urge to flex and make the Joker jump running rampant. As she hit a ticklish spot he couldn’t stop the automatic movement and was rewarded with her light giggle, and a flush in her cheeks that instantly had him hardening. God, she’s gonna kill me before it’s over, and she’s barely touching me.

As she leaned in, her hands caressing his shoulders he couldn’t resist any longer, his hands zipping up to pull her irresistible lips closer. His lips pressed against hers, his soul delighting at her shiver, his throat groaning at the simple sweetness of her taste.

Carly pulled away from the kiss, her head fuzzy with the potency of the man. Her head tilted as she smiled at the Yiddish endearement, then turned her gaze on David. "My grandma used to call me that.... But why are you calling me a kitten?" she asked him.

"Because you purr..."

"I do not!"

"Sure you do!" said David and pulling her into his arms, gently nuzzled a spot on her neck, below her ear.

A soft purring moan escaped Carly's lips. Laughing at her shocked expression, he gently kissed her lips....causing another soft purr...

Shocked by his gentle attack, Carly opened her mouth allowing him to explore. David deepened the kiss, enjoying the sensation and her gentle moans. Feeling his awakening erection, he silently cursed his body and pulled away from Carly.

Surging to his feet he grabbed her hand, leading them both to the water’s gentle surf. Slightly puzzled by his sudden interruption, Carly let him lead her to the pleasantly warm water.