Winter Break

Jill walked through the mall in a daze. She was supposed to be Christmas shopping, but she just wasnât in the mood. Her first semester of graduate school left her strung out and lonely. Well, more specifically the abusive relationship sheâd gotten herself into drained the life out of her.

Christmas used to be her favorite time of year; from the tree trimming, to the shopping, to the marathon cookie making on Christmas Eve. She would do it all with a spring in her step and a carol in her heart. This time around she just couldnât bring herself to enjoy any of it.

Thinking of Christmas made her think of Aaron, and just made her sad things had gone the way they did. She looked up to see a couple in front of her arm in arm and singing along to the carol playing through the mallâs sound system. Her eyes filled with tears and she squeezed them shut so they would not escape. Suddenly, she ran smack into a hard male body.

"Oi!" a familiar voice exclaimed in a British accent. "It works better if you walk with your eyes open."

Jill opened her eyes and looked up into a pair of brown eyes that lost their smile as soon as they met hers. Luke Matthews took her face in his soft, warm hands, leaned down, and pressed his soft lips to hers. His tongue probed as it always had until she opened for him. He tasted the saltiness of tears in her mouth, and pulled back to look at her again. Her eyes were red rimmed, and there was a sulky set to her mouth. His eyes roved down her body to find that she had lost a significant amount of weight.

"Jill, are you alright?" he asked.

"No, Luke," she whimpered. "I'm really not."

"I know what will cheer you up," Luke smiled. "Come with me."

He led her to the food court, and purchased some hot chocolate for both of them from a small family owned coffee stall. He set a steaming mug in front of her, and sat beside her. Jill gripped the mug with shaking hands. What happened to her? Luke wondered as he sipped his chocolate.

"Everything ok at home?" Luke asked.

"Yes," Jill answered. She took a sip of her chocolate, and its warmth made her smile. "We're almost ready for Christmas."

"That's great!" Luke smiled. "Did you do ok at school?"

Jill hesitated before she answered. "I maintained a 3.0."

"That's good," Luke leaned closer and touched her hand to stop it from drumming on the table. "Jill, what happened?"

"Nothing," Jill pulled her hand away.

"Come on, honey," Luke encouraged. "You can tell me."

"I'd rather not discuss it," Jill stated in a quavering voice. She scooted her chair closer to him, and snuggled against him. "I'm so glad I ran into you."

"Let's go somewhere more private," Luke suggested. He led Jill out to his car, opened the door for her, and helped her into the car. When he stopped at an intersection he looked at her.

"I can turn left and take you home," Luke offered. "Or I can keep going and we can find something to eat."

"Food sounds good," Jill sighed. She wasn't used to being given a choice.

They went to a pizza shop, and sipped sodas while they waited for their slices. Luke chose a table with a circular bench so that he could sit close. He slid his arm around her and rubbed her shoulder.

'I wish you would tell me what's happened."

"I just want to forget about it."

"I'll do what I can to help you," he pulled her close.

"Luke." Jill looked up at him. He leaned down, and pressed his mouth to hers.

He was about to deepen the kiss when the waitress brought their food. He pulled back, and offered Jill the seasoning that he knew she would want on her slices. Jill shook out little bits of seasoning over each slice.

After they finished eating they left, and got back into Lukeâs car. He started it for the heat, but did not pull out of the space. He leaned over Jill, and continued the kiss he started in the pizza shop. Jill moaned softly as his tongue slipped between her soft lips. Luke kissed her hungrily. He pulled her close, and ran his hand down her back. Her winter coat shifted under his caress.

"Luke," she whispered as he trailed kisses to her ear. "I've missed you."

"I've missed you too, sweet Jillian," he whispered. "I want to make you feel good after what you've been through. Will you let me?"

Jill wanted him. It had been so long since a man asked her to let him do something. The only thing stopping her was the knowledge that at the end of the break they would be going back to their own schools. She didnât want to have a one night stand with Luke just to make herself feel better. When it was over theyâd probably never see each other again, and then sheâd be right back where she started; alone.

"Come back to my place," he breathed in her ear.

"Just tonight?" Jill inquired.

"No," Luke admitted. "I'd like to spend winter break with you. No strings after that."

"I don't know if I can do that," Jill admitted. "I'm still in love with you Luke, you were my first love, and that leaves an impression."

"I know," he nuzzled her neck. "I wish I had been your first everything."

"I'm sure you would have done a better job at it," Jill laughed sardonically.

"Come home with me," Luke whispered, flicking her earlobe with his tongue.

Though she knew sheâd probably regret it later she agreed to go home with him. When they got to Lukeâs house she called her mother to let her know not to wait up. Her mother inquired as to where she was, and Jill told her the truth.

"I didn't know he was in town," her mother said. She actually sounded happy. "You two have a good evening, and be safe."

"Um, ok," Jill replaced the phone, and gave Luke a strange look. He proffered a wine glass full of amber liquid. Jill took it and sipped. The wine had a sweet honey flavor. "She told us to have a good evening, and be safe."

Luke smiled and led her back to his room. The room was dark, except for the ambient glow of candles. They set the wine glasses on his nightstands, and he kissed her as he removed her coat. Their kiss deepened as they removed each otherâs clothes; separating only to pull of shirts. Once they were both naked Luke laid her on his bed, and kissed her as she scooted up to the pillows. He trailed kisses down to her chest to her nipple, and sucked it into his mouth. Jill ran her hands up his arms, over his shoulders, and into his dark black hair. She fisted it in one hand as he sucked more assertively on her nipple. She let out a soft cry of pleasure. He continued until he felt her buck under him in ecstasy. He switched to her other nipple, and sucked greedily until he achieved the same result. He feathered kisses down her body, and licked between her soft wet folds. Jill writhed in relief as he licked and sucked her clit. She screamed YES! As his tongue dipped inside her, and brought her to another orgasm. When she laid still he feathered kisses up her body to her mouth. She hummed appreciatively as he kissed her, letting her taste her juices on his lips and tongue.

Jill rolled him onto his back, and took him in her mouth. He moaned as she moved her hot wet mouth over his long hard cock. She ran her tongue over the pulsing vein on the underside eliciting more moans of pleasure. She hollowed her cheeks to suck him deeper as she moved down the length of him.

"Oh, yes, Jill," Luke moaned. "I'm gonna cum."

She eagerly swallowed the warm stream that filled her mouth. When he finished she pulled off, and lay over him letting him taste himself in her mouth. Luke rolled her onto her back as he kissed her. He teased her opening with the crown of his cock.

"Oh, Luke," Jill breathed.

"One sec," Luke grunted. He reached over and pulled one of the foil packets from the nightstand, and tore it open with his teeth. He slid the rubber over his shaft, gave it a quick check to make sure, and then plunged inside her. She let out a loud cry as his hard flesh penetrated her. He stilled to let her adjust to him. He waited until she moved under him. Her warm tight walls massaged him through the thin layer of latex. He began to move slowly with her, allowing her to set the pace. She lay still to indicate that he could take over. He continued slow deliberate thrusts, and increased incrementally in speed and power. She moaned as he move inside her. It felt so good to have someone be so gentle and considerate. Jill couldnât help the small amount of tears that escaped her eyes. Luke saw them glistening in the candle light and froze.

"Baby, what's wrong?" He leaned down, and licked the tears away.

'These aren't tears of pain," she assured him. "I'd just forgotten what it felt like to be considered."

Luke leaned down, and kissed her. He moved slowly again building his momentum. Jill moved with him, giving him soft kisses on every part she could reach. He kissed her neck as he moved inside her. Jill moaned soft praises in his ear. When her praises became heavy moans he pumped until he released inside the condom. After he disposed of it he lay beside her, and held her against him.

"Spend the month with me Jillian," he breathed. "You're wonderful, and you need to be reminded of that."

"And what happens afterward?" Jill inquired. "When we both go back to school?"

'I want to know you're alright," Luke lifted her chin to look at him. "We can keep in touch, and if you need we can find a way to see each other over spring break."

"Hmm, I have always wanted to see London," Jill smiled up at him.

"I'd be happy to show you London my sweet," he pressed a soft kiss to her mouth.