After a super long hiatus, I finally had a breakthrough for this story. Thanks for the invaluable support on this one. This is the last chapter and I hope you find it was worth the wait;) I decided to bump the rating up to M for this last chapter, but kept it fairly minimal.
Disclaimer: The Plum universe belongs to JE.
The drive back to Rangeman was spent in silence. It was dark by the time Ranger was released from the hospital. It turned out his aches weren't so much from the explosion, but from trying to get out of the way. The fall caused an old injury in the ribs area to flare up.
When the car rolled to a stop Bobby and Lester helped Ranger out since Tank was taking care of the legal stuff. I followed them to the elevator and then led the way into the apartment.
I scurried around the bed adjusting the pillows and pulling back the covers. "Here." I stepped aside to allow the guys to settled Ranger on the bed.
"Rest up, Beautiful." Lester told me on his way out.
"Yeah." I said to his retreating back.
"If you need anything, call." Bobby instructed me on his way out.
"Babe." Ranger muttered, his words slurred thanks to the pain medication.
"Right here." I answered, moving to stand by his side of the bed.
He reached for my hand, tugging for me to join him. "Stay." I was about to protest, not wanting to hurt him. "Please." Ranger pouted, making my chest clench with a warm feeling.
"Okay." I leaned to place a kiss on his cheek. "Give me a sec."
"Kay." He nodded slowly, following me with his eyes as I grabbed one of his tees to change into.
It wasn't until I carefully slipped into bed next to him that Ranger allowed himself to close his eyes. I snuggled closer, staring at his still form in the darkness. I kissed the side of his neck, settling my head on the pillow and finally allowing myself to fall asleep.
S&R- Several Weeks Later- Ranger's POV
I stood hands on hips inspecting my work. "Babe's going to love this." And just as I finished muttering the thought I heard the front door open and close. I waited in the bathroom, knowing it wouldn't be long.
"Ranger?" Babe's unmistakable voice called out to me. I grinned, exiting the bathroom to meet her.
We met halfway, in the living room. "Babe."
"W-what's this?" She tossed her shoulder bag on the couch while her blue eyes scanned over the floor covered with flower petals of every color and type imaginable.
I closed the distance between us, placing a soft peck on her lips. "Forget Date Night." I breathed against her lips, slipping my hands under the hem of her girly T-shirt. At her quizzical look I continued to explain. "Tonight it's all about you."
"Really?" She nipped at my bottom lip playfully, completely comfortable.
I grinned, because I have her right where I want her. "Mmhmm." I nodded, running my hands up and down her back.
"What do you have in mind?" Her hands griped my T-shirt as I deftly unhooked her bra.
"You'll see." I winked at her, dragging her tee up her torso. Her arms automatically raised in the air, allowing for a quick removal. I made quick work of her clothes, leaving her naked before me in a flash.
"I think I'm going to like this plan." A wicked gleam lit her gaze as she looked up at me, making her pony tail bounce in the process.
I gave her my best sexy grin and circled around her. Placing one hand over her eyes, I used my free hand to steer her towards our destination. Her arms rested on her sides, hands automatically gripping my jean clad thighs as we walked forward. With every step her ass brushed against my groin, effectively rousing my dick. Inhaling slowly, I willed my body to calm down. This night was supposed to be all about her. The whole crazy woman stalker situation was finally behind us and I wanted to give Babe the beauty of flowers. Unlike Lester, I believe a flower's meaning has to do with the intention behind the gesture. And that's exactly want I want to give Babe.
"Wow." Babe's soft whisper of awe danced across the bathroom, mimicking the shadows cast by the candle light.
"It's ready." I offered my hand for her to step into the hot tub I prepared for her just moments before. The added bath salts and rose petals would soothe her. Or so I hope.
"Ooohh." Babe moaned as she settled into the tub, closing her eyes to better savor the feel.
Again, my jeans felt a little too tight. The sight of the tops of her breasts above the water did nothing to alleviate my current predicament. I didn't really think this through. In an effort to clear my head out of the gutter, I offered Babe a drink. "Would you like a glass of wine?"
"Mmmmm…." Babe leaned her head against the back edge of the tub and considered the offer. "Or how about you join me?" She flashed me her most seductive smile.
A jolt of desire coursed through me, making my dick pulse with agreement. "No." I shook my head despite my body's protest. "This night is supposed to be all for you." My main goal is to provide a relaxing end to her day.
"I relax better when I'm with you." An innocent look was my breaking point and in the blink of an eye I was naked. Babe scooted forward, making space for me. I slid in behind her and she settled back against me, sighing in comfort. "I like you in jeans, but I like you more out of them."
"Is that so?" I questioned, landing a line of kissed from her shoulder to neck.
"Mmmhmm." She nodded, tilting her head to the side to give me better access.
"Good to know." I teased, nipping at the soft skin on display for me.
We kissed and touched until the water cooled.
"Come on." I stepped out and dried quickly.
"I propose we take this back to the bedroom." Her eyes trained on my very obvious erection.
"Babe." I grabbed a clean towel and took my time drying her smaller body.
"What's next?" Babe asked on our walk to the bedroom.
"A massage." I whispered in her ear before instructing her to lay out face down on the bed.
S&R- Stephanie's POV
His large hands smoothed across my oil slicked back, kneading away accumulated stress from my body. His touch felt so good and the image of him straddling my thighs with a massive erection made me moan. I couldn't help it, arching back into him. My behind brushed against his cock, making him halt his ministrations.
"Babe." The strain in his tone was laced with warning.
I turned around to face Ranger and gave him a light shove. He tumbled next to me, giving me a puzzled look. I slid my body over his, leaving a trail of wet opened mouth kisses across his chest. "You know…" I began, now kissing a trial down his abs. When I was a breath away from his erect manhood, I continued my sentence. "I read somewhere that semen is good for women's health." I winked at him just as I closed my lips over the tip of him.
I lapped at the head before passing my tongue on the underside of his cock. He bucked his hips in response. My breath ghosted against his skin as I met his dark gaze with my own. I didn't tell him what I had in mind. Instead, I made him watch. "Fuck..." The curse left his lips when I sucked him into my mouth. "I will." I promised with a wink when his impressive length popped out of my mouth.
"This is supposed to be about you." Despite his words, his body was not complaining.
I slid back up his body, dragging my breasts against chest and abs in the process. "Correction." I said, cupping his face. "It's about us."
I was jolted awake by sounds in my kitchen. I stretched languorously with a satisfied grin on my face at the memory of last night's festivities. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Ranger is magic.
After donning a robe and making a quick pit stop in the bathroom, I padded barefoot towards the kitchen.
Ranger was manning the stove, preparing breakfast. "Buenos dias, Babe." He said over his shoulder while expertly maneuvering the skillet.
He was standing in my kitchen in nothing but boxers and cooking. Yeah, it was a good morning indeed. I closed the distance between us and removed a red rose petal wedged between the waistband of his boxers and his dark skin. "Te amo." I thought that after all we've been through he deserved to hear me say 'I love you' while awake for once.
Ranger turned down the heat on the stove before giving me his full attention. "Yo tambien te amo, Babe." We shared a kiss, soft and sweet.