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Teach Me How To Kiss (1D AU)

**Starting Over

If there was one thing I knew and didn't understand about Brynn, it was her habit of contradicting her words with her actions. I thought we had established that we were going to 'start over' and all I saw was her yearning to get closer. Don't get me wrong, I'd be an idiot to reject her affection, but I should've known her terms were only temporary. She liked to play it safe and hold back a lot.

I couldn't feel the transition from Friday to Saturday; it was just one long day. Brynn had grabbed my hand and led me upstairs to her open bedroom. She laid under the covers and I over them right beside her but I couldn't sleep. She definitely had changed from that 16 year old girl I had met on the beach that night. She gave me the certainty that I needed, the assurance of wanting me as much as I wanted her.

"So every time you come back to LA you have to stay with me." She insisted sweetly.

"I will, I promise," I said holding her by the waist. "You know I'm fully capable of sleeping beside you without pulling anything."

"I know. It's not YOU I'm worried about," she blushed.

"Oh but that's okay, see I trust you," I laughed and kissed her forehead.


It didn't take long for her to fall asleep and I couldn't take my eyes off her. She looked like an angel and I immediately started festering thoughts on how I didn't deserve her. Yet here we were together again. Had we both matured enough to actually commit to this relationship this time? I had no doubt in my mind that I would give it my all. I stayed up all night thinking on ways to make this work. I thought about working at another laboratory in Long Beach or teach Biology classes at the university.

At the same time I wanted to be sure to never run into that girl, Alexis, ever again. Meaning I'd have to move back to Beverly Hills and not Long Beach. I wasn't happy about taking a step down in my career to resort to merely teaching. Working for NOAA has been the best experience of my life, but when it came to Brynn, I felt crazy enough to leave everything for her just to prove how much I loved her.

Brynn wasn't aware of the small fortune made off of my little discovery in Alaska. I knew financially I'd be set for years to come. She also didn't know of the boat I had bought nor my plans to sail to Australia and visit my friend Ross, who I worked with back in Hawaii. I was supposed to join him for a seminar. I had many plans, but how could I pursue them without it costing our relationship? There had to be a way to have both. Yet she too had so much going for her here with her career taking off.

I just couldn't sleep.

3:15am…

4:46am…

6:32am…

I decided to make some coffee. After going down stairs and taking quick leak, I forgot my briefcase was in my car so I snuck out to grab it. I stationed myself on her dining room table as quietly as I could. Searching for my glasses, I began to rally the numbers and positions I was highly over-qualified for…but this was all for Brynn.

I couldn't understand why it was so cold in her apartment and unfortunately I didn't have any thick clothes. Looking around, I grabbed the first thing which happened to be a leopard print blanket thrown over the couch. I drank my black coffee while I kept sending out resumes and emails. This was going to happen.

I heard someone groaning upstairs and knew that my Brynn had woken up. The messy haired girl peeked over the rail as she dragged her body down the stairs. I kept smiling as I wasn't given too many chances to see her like this. Did she look adorable narrowing her eyes away from the light? Did her hair have a wild sensuality from wrestling with the pillow? And did I die a little when her smile grew the closer she got to me? Yes. Yes. Yes.

"Nice blanket," she managed to mock me still.

"It's quite warm. Want to see?" I added as I opened my arms.

She fell in effortlessly and nudged her head against my neck. Her heaviness gave me clear indication that she could go back to sleep if she really wanted to.

"What are you doing up so early?" she mumbled beneath my chin.

"I'm just taking care of some things," I whispered.

Her cold hand crept up to my chest, causing me to cover her even more with my blanket.

"I have a confession to make…" she mentioned.

"Hmmm?"

"I think you look gorgeous in those glasses."

I couldn't help laugh a bit. I got made fun of and thrown a compliment all in less than 3 minutes.

"Why don't you go back to bed? I'll go back with you," I leaned back to read her response.

"Okay, I'm going to the bathroom first. And you better keep the glasses."

"Are they turning you on?" I grinned.

"No…maybe…but your dimples sure are."

"Someone's a little sassy this morning," I smiled again.

"You don't like it?" she said walking backwards towards the door.

"Oh, I'm not complaining. I like it a lot actually."

She left me thinking as she closed the door behind her, she knew how badly I ached for her and was using it to her advantage; with confidence in her comments and flirty expressions…kind of like me.

I got rid of the animal blanket and kept the glasses, but I had to rinse my mouth to get rid of the black coffee breath. When Brynn came out she seemed more alert and bright eyed. Even her hair looked in place…but not for long. I was putting my laptop away when she wrapped her arms around my waist and I stopped everything to tend to her.

She bit her lip again. Oh yes! I did the same, right before giving her a GOOD morning kiss.

"Horsey me up the stairs," she blurted out childishly.

"What?" I laughed.

"Please?"

She turned me around and I guess I HAD to crouch over to let her mount me…hah, mount me. She turned the light switch off and I jogged up the stairs like she wanted. The loft was illuminated by the morning grey light, nice and gloomy. All I wanted was to stay in bed.

"Did you enjoy that?" I smirked while letting her down.

I sat on the edge of the bed and watched as she just laid there poking and tickling me with her toes, giggling. I could just eat her up.

"You think you're pretty funny, huh?" I raised my head.

"Uh huuuuuh" she grinned looking incredibly hot. I swear…

Her teasing was really asking for it. I responded by crawling over until I hovered on top of her. Her eyes were so big and expressive; I loved when she looked at me that way.

I lowered my head several times to steal a kiss or two. I had to tease her back, fair was fair. But she didn't like that too much. The third time I tried to pull away I couldn't with her hands latched behind my neck. Then she took off my glasses and stretched over to place them on her night table. I couldn't help notice her stomach peek from under her shirt as she twisted. I growled and began to kiss around her soft belly.

All that was heard was the sound of her constant giggling and momentary pause when I reached up to kiss her mouth. I just followed her lead, enjoying the little steps we were taking. Within a couple of minutes we both ended up snuggling in her bed under the covers, talking and kissing for what seemed like… never long enough. She rested on my chest until I felt her body turn heavy and this time I was able to fall asleep too.





I felt myself awakening from deep slumber by an annoying itch on my face. I twitched each time I felt it, it must have been one of Brynn's loose hairs. While it continued, and my eyes remained closed, I heard a faint laugh that sold me on the prank. I opened one eye to find Brynn tickling my face with her hair.

"What are you doing, goofy?" I yawned.

"Trying to wake you up…obviously. Come down, I made brunch."

"What time is it?"

"It's 10:30…sleepy head."

"Nooo. I didn't sleep at all last night."

"That's not my fault. Why didn't you sleep?"

"Oh but it IS your fault, all of it!" I grabbed her and made her lay down next to me. "I couldn't stop staring at this," I said brushing her face.

"So what are we doing today?"

"Oh you mean you don't want to stay in bed with me ALL day, because I sure could," I nuzzled my face in her hair.

"No, get up. My quiche is getting cold and we have to DO something..."

I felt her sit on my stomach, which wasn't safe for either of us. Her hair dangled over my face, but all I could focus in on was her cute smile.

"Lead the way madame."

Giving in was something I had to start getting used to.




We agreed to head down to the beach, yes OUR beach. I told Brynn I had a friend bringing me a board but what she didn't know was she was getting one too. She wanted to get out and DO something, so we were going surfing…the both of us. I met up with my old high school buddy Shyler and introduced him to Brynn, but when he left us with that extra board she didn't hesitate to give me a strange look.

"Come on, the water is getting cold," I laughed.

"What?! You said nothing about ME surfing!"

"Oh but I know you're not going to turn down this lesson, so let's go girly! Grab your board!"

Brynn seemed excited and confused but picked up her board nonetheless. I gave her some demonstrations on the sand, paddling and popping up. Now all that was left was to put it into practice.

"I'm going to drown or kill myself!" she smiled.

"Just paddle slow and steady or you'll get tired too quickly," I said while cruising beside her, mesmerized by the sight of her floating across the water. Pure perfection.

"How much further?"

"Just till we get past the whitewater," I pointed ahead.

We then sat on our boards. Brynn held on to hers trying to keep balance but I knew she would get it soon. The waves were only 2 – 4 feet, perfect for a beginner. I saw a nice one coming so I gave her directions and watched her attempt to ride her first wave. It wasn't the prettiest sight yet spending time together like this, out on the water, was the best day I could ask for.

"Just keep trying, you're doing great! Look, watch me again," I instructed.

After my catch I paddled back toward her and saw a determined look on her face, along with another beautiful set approaching.

"Go! Go! You GOT this one!" I cheered Brynn on.

She was a vision like none other. She rode that little wave like a true surfer girl.

"Baby, that was amazing! You killed it!" I shouted.

"Did you see that? I stood for like 5 seconds!" She was so happy.

I plunged into the water so I could rest upon the tip of her board, I looking up at her as she laid face down. I could tell she was very pleased with herself, but all I could think of was how I wished I could engrave this image in my mind.

"I'm so proud of you. It takes some people days or weeks before they can actually stand. You were brilliant!" I grinned.

"Thank you, this was so much fun. I never thought I'd surf…ever. No one had offered to teach me before."

"I have to say you look pretty hot on this board. It's a good thing I'm in cold water right now." I couldn't help the comment.

Brynn laughed and leaned closer to my face. "Then I can't wait to warm up with you later," she concluded before planting a peck on my nose.

I could barely look into her eyes without the sun blinding mine, but I didn’t stop. We had been out in the water for a few hours, and I could’ve easily stayed till midnight. After a couple more sets we laid out on the beach. It felt like we were back in her apartment, lying in her bed only without sheets and less clothes. Now I'm just as DRIVEN as the next guy, but what I felt for Brynn was much greater than any man's desperate urges.

Unlike in her apartment, the sun hit every inch of her body and no area went overlooked. I remained cool, regardless where my eyes landed. But it was her facial expression I couldn't get over. Brynn looked happy and comfortable there beside me. It was then that I was a hundred percent sure I wanted to be with this girl for the rest of my life. In my mind there was no doubt I wanted to marry her but I was worried she was nowhere ready to think or even consider it.

I rested on my side and reached for her hand, not sure if she had fallen asleep, her shades were too dark to tell. Surprisingly, her head turned towards me with an incredible smile.

"What would you like to do tonight?" I wanted to add 'my love' but I held my tongue.

"How would you feel about cooking dinner together?" she asked, propping her weight on her elbows.

"Sounds like a plan," I smiled back.

"Yeah. And we can make your favorite dessert."

"I'm getting hungry just thinking about it."




We had just gotten back from the grocery store, stopping to get some ingredients for tonight. Now I'm no chef so I'll admit cooking wasn't one of my talents. Though it was amazing to see Brynn’s control in the kitchen. I could never be that guy to demand his woman to stay in the kitchen while he worked outside, like my dad. I disagreed with that. I wanted to learn, be helpful and do everything 50/50 or more if needed of me. But more importantly I wanted to enjoy this time with Brynn because she was doing what she loved.

What I could bring to the table was a good time and some music. After I finished cutting the potatoes for her, I wiped my hands on my shirt and walked over to the stereo in the living room. I didn't have any music with me so the radio would have to do. I found a sweet song, cranked it up, and subtly danced my way back to the kitchen while clapping my hands.

I walked behind Brynn and began swaying her along to the rhythm. Her smile was huge! She turned around, responding quicker than I thought. Our skin was slightly burnt and salty from the beach still, but we thought nothing of it; this was our Hawaii weekend all over again. We continued dancing while we prepped. I spun her around and gave her a short kiss before taking the next task.

I received orders to cut small steak strips, and while my hands were busy I was still moving to the music. Brynn got a kick out of it since she was doing the same thing. The next song wasn't too familiar but I caught Brynn singing along. In fact, she was so into it I paused just to watch her, I was so blown away by the reality of us together again.

Dinner was cooking and we had just put the cake pan in the oven…chocolate cake. Once she washed her hands she walked up to me and hugged me tight.

"So this is what it could feel like," I sighed brushing her hair back.

"Us living together?"

"Seeing your beautiful face every day…"

"You'd get tired of it…I would."

"Hey, none of that," I insisted. "I would be the happiest guy in the world."

"Don't worry about me though."

"Why do you say that?" I smiled.

"If we weren't together, I'd probably consider being your second stalker."

I laughed at the thought of Brynn spying on me. I slid her arms over my shoulders and kept dancing, completely off beat to the radio, but I just had to touch her every time she was near; that was the new norm.

We took separate showers, she went first. When she came out wrapped in a towel, while I was washing dishes, my eyes followed her right up the stairs. She looked back blushing and smiling but I felt an immediate burn in my stomach.

I brought my bag in with me, after a relaxing hot shower, I wanted to be sure to impress my girl. I had an extra pair of dark jeans and a brown causal shirt. Though when I came out, I was struck by Brynn's beautiful appearance in a soft pink dress. I absolutely adored her body. She was petite, about 9 inches shorter than me.

Come to think of it, I've never seen her in anything unflattering. I know at times my intentions are too obvious, I can feel the intensity shaking my very core. I had previously mentioned that I was attracted to her in the beginning of our friendship, and I've also told her how beautiful she is every now and then. But I’m so obsessed at this point, it’s a relief to know that I can release it all, everything that I’ve had bottled up. We could be each other's stalker.



I hated leaving when things had gotten to such a good start. I swore this would be the last time, or else I would make flights every weekend if I could. Hell, it wouldn't bother me in the least, she was worth every penny. But now as things got serious I really had to think about my future, our future. I could give classes at the university to be closer to Brynn or she could find something out in Seattle. I didn't want to force her into anything yet though, I wanted us to enjoy every step of our relationship.

My search didn't end when I got back to Seattle. I kept asking friends and people in high places to see if they knew of any good openings before settling into the academic field. Life was making plans for me. Within that very week I was informed of my scheduled interview with National Geographic, regarding Brynn's Pearl. And I was also invited to join David Gruber's team of marine biologists in his florescent mammal research down the South Pacific for a few months.

I was divided, my mind in one place and my heart in another. I didn't want to leave Brynn for that long, yet this is what my job entailed. This is what I lived for, the adventure and freedom of exploring in all these locations all over the world. Ross was even hassling me about making my trip sooner.

The perfect plan would be to join this expedition and then head to Australia when it was over. All I can do is talk to Brynn and get her input. These decisions needed to be made fast.

Notes

I hope you still like Harry's POV and that you'll stick around. :)

Happy New Year chicas!

Comments

Hi, I just finished reading this story and I thinks it's amaze balls!!! But please dont tell me it's finish and ur not gonna carry on.. Coz I really need to know what's gonna happen next. Coz u left us on a cliff hanger!!
I love the story!! plzz update if u can

This is one of the most amazing stories I've ever read. I hope you come back to update soon. Thanks for sharing!

OMG!!!!!! Please update soon the suspence is killing me !!!!!!

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5/22/15

Oooh NO! Harry! Brynn! Hope they're both okay! Can't wait to read more!

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