Chapter 15: The Talk At The Four Seasons

I hope that this is what you guys were hoping for as a follow up to the previous chapter*

Mel was a little surprised at the room. She didn’t know why, but it was so much more than she expected it to be. The bedroom was separate from a living area. It was separated by a set of French doors and she could see the bed from where she was standing. It looked very spacious, and very comfortable. Both rooms were bathed in a soft yellow light coming from lamps set on gleaming wooden tables. The sofa and lounge chairs were overstuffed, matching pillows placed perfectly on the cushions. There was even an afghan strategically placed over the back of the couch. In the corner of the living area there was a table and chairs, the material on the backs of the chairs matching everything else in the room, all light and earthy tones. It was very soothing.

She walked over to one of the floor-to-ceiling windows, leaning back against one of the chairs at the table. Staring out the main window, Melany smiled slightly at the view they had. The lights of the city gave it a fairy tale feeling, but she knew that the conversation they’d be having was probably going to be a nightmare. It wasn’t that she’d done anything bad in her past, but it wasn’t something she wanted to discuss while they were seated in this romantic setting. It’s going to have to be done though.

She walked over and shut the curtains for both windows, the brocade running smoothly through her fingers, before coming back to where Sid had plopped down into one of the loungers, his feet propped up on one of the small coffee tables. He had his eyes closed. Running her hands over his shoulders, she began to gently knead the muscles, hearing his deep breath and groan. He needed to relax. And she had the perfect idea. Leaning down, she told him to get comfortable and she’d be back momentarily. As Mel started to back away he held tight to her hand.

“Stay with me.”

“Where else am I gonna go Crosby? I just wanna start some water. You need to relax a bit.” He nodded, his eyes still closed, and she ruffled his hair. “I’ve got the best cure around.”

Stepping into the bathroom of the suite, she let out a whistle. There was a separate glass shower away from the mammoth Jacuzzi bathtub, giant, fluffy towels, and two robes hanging off hangers by the door. Turning on the hot water, she started to fill the tub some before hitting the button for the jets. As the water level rose, so did her temperature. Ok, so we need to talk, I know that, but I want him so bad. She decided to just let things happen as they happened. It wasn’t smart to just give in that quickly to him anyway right? Fuck that, if he kisses me I’ll melt and he damn well knows it.

Mel gauged the water level, thinking it would be good after they were both situated inside. She was on her way to the living area when she saw Sid in front of the now closed window of the bedroom. He was standing with his back to her, minus his jacket and shirt. Her mouth went dry and she had a hard time making sure her tongue didn’t hang out. He has to know what he does to me. She knew it was true when he turned around and stared at her as he kicked his shoes into the corner and pulled his socks off. Then he went for the buckle of his belt and Melany closed her eyes. She heard him chuckle.

Bringing his form back into focus, her heart thumped madly in her chest as he undid his pants and pushed them over that huge ass of his and let them fall to the floor. She zoned in on the outline of that delicious cock that did wonders to her body, tucked behind a barrier of cotton. Sid hooked his thumbs into his briefs and pulled them off too. As he bent down and picked everything up, throwing it into the corner with his shoes, he started walking toward her.

“You’re wearing too many clothes to be relaxing in there with me.”

“I’m… too many… what?” God, I sound like an idiot. Sid stopped in front of her and slid his hands around her waist, under the hem of his jersey.

“I like it when you wear my jersey.”

“I like wearing your jersey.” Seriously, I need to stop talking. I’m making the stupidest comments ever!

“You know what I like even more?” She chose to just shake her head, not wanting anymore inane dribble to escape her lips. “Seeing my jersey that you’d been wearing flying through the air.” And he pulled the material over her head with a quick tug. As it sailed through the air Mel thought that she liked the sight as well. Her t-shirt was next, and then she heard him groan as his eyes took sight of her bra. It was the same one she’d been wearing the first time they’d gotten together. “Are you wearing the matching panties?” Once more, she just moved her head with the correct answer, not trusting her voice.

His hands fumbled with button on her jeans before he finally just pulled them down, dropping to his knees as he did so. He told her to kick her shoes off and she did, resting her hands on his shoulders to keep balanced as he helped her out of her pants and socks. With his hands on her hips Melany gasped when Sid pressed his lips to her skin right above the top of her panties. Then he ran his tongue long her pussy through the material, nipping at the lace. Grabbing hold of the bow sewed in the middle of the waistband, he tugged, pulling the frilly underwear down too, before tapping her foot to have her step out of them. He stood back up, bringing his hands around to undo the clasp of her bra. His fingers peeled the garment off, the straps sending shivers through her as they slid slowly down her arms. Flinging the piece of clothing behind him he gathered her into his arms.

“No we’re even,” he said as he brought his lips down to hers. It started off as a gentle kiss, igniting the embers of desire in her belly and helping to build them into a slow-burning fire. One that she knew he wanted to spend hours attempting to put out. His hardness pressed into her hip and Mel ran one hand down his chest, trailing over his stomach on the way to its destination. As she held him firmly in her hand and started stroking his length she heard him moan her name, burying his face in her hair at her neck.

“I know I said we need to talk, but…”

“There’s plenty of time for talking… later…”

“I don’t want you to think that I expect--” She put a finger to his lips.

“This is a really good way to start making up. So shut up, and make love to me.” Laughing , he picked her up and carried her into the bathroom where the water still bubbled. He set her down and tested the water with his hand. “You first,” she moaned in his ear. He caught her lips in another kiss.

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Sid stepped into the water and then slowly sat down, making sure none of the water splashed out. He didn’t even try to stop the moan that passed his lips as the jets pulsed against his aching muscles. Leaned back against the wall of the tub, he held out a hand for Melany to join him. She twisted her hair into a bun and wrapped the hair tie that had been around her wrist around her tresses, some of them falling back out and framing her face. Then she stepped over the side and sunk down facing him, her legs on either side of his body.

Sid groaned at the contact. Her breasts were touching his chest, her nipples hard and rubbing over him, and he felt her pussy nestled against his cock. She ground herself against him as her head rested in the crook of his neck. A shiver ran up his spine as her tongue came out and she licked his pulse, speeding it up in the process. Her arms went around his neck and he felt her take a deep breath. He brought his hands out of the water and wound them around her back, keeping her as close as possible.

“I want you inside me.”

“I feel like I need to apologize before I can fully enjoy us being… together.”

“Then fucking say you’re sorry so I can feel you fucking me.”

“There’s that dirty mouth again,” he said with a chuckle. It turned into a hiss as she bit down on his neck before sucking at the marks she’d just left. “Fuck me…”

“Well, I’m certainly trying, but you’re being very sluggish.” He felt her smile against his bruised flesh and pulled her body away from his, a serious look on his face.

“I’m sorry I didn’t stick up for you. And I’m sorry that my father was a complete asshole to you. And I hope that you can forgive me. I just, I haven’t been in a relationship that really mattered before.”

“We’re both pretty new at this then. I haven’t been in a relationship since high school. So we’ll learn together along the way. And even though it probably goes against the rules of the relationship handbook,” he snorted. “I can’t help but forgive you. Now, since we’ve gotten that out of the way, do you think you could find it deep inside you to put that cock deep inside me?” Gotta love a girl who tells it like it is.

“I think I can most certainly accommodate you,” Sid replied. Grasping his dick, he used his other hand to hold her against him as he guided himself inside her heated flesh. She felt tighter than the other night and he groaned as Melany started moving her hips, taking him in and out at a painstakingly slow pace. Throwing his head back, Sid breathed out her name, his hands going to her hips as she swiveled on top of him. “God woman, you feel so damn good.”

“I do aim to please.”

“It would please me very much if would bounce that luscious ass up and down a little faster,” he growled, his head still tipped back. As she complied he tightened his grip on her hips. “Fuck yes.”

He shuddered as Melany leaned forward, those magnificent breasts pressed against him as she rocked back and forth. She grabbed his head and pulled him up for a kiss, her tongue slipping inside his mouth and taking his breath away as she dueled with his. He slid one hand over her ass, squeezing the fleshy cheek as he tried to keep the pace under control, tried to keep from sending water all over the floor. The other hand moved between them, his thumb rubbing circles over her clit. She moaned into his mouth and her fingers tunneled through his hair, keeping him close as shudders wracked her body.

He knew when it became too much. Her mouth detached from his and a breathy command left her lips.

“Oh god, fuck me Sidney.” Still toying with her clit, he pushed her down harder as he lifted his own hips, gaining the deepest access to her pussy. The obscenities were pouring out of her mouth, pleas of ‘harder and faster’ mingled in with moans and little yelps. Finally she threw her head back and screamed out his name. Sid leaned in and drew one of those hardened nipples into his mouth, sucking hard as she came apart in his arms.

Feeling her pussy clamp over him, Sid grunted her name, holding her shaking form against him as he shot his load deep within her. Breathing normally a few minute later, he lifted one hand and hit the button for the jets. The water slowly stopped churning as he felt Melany’s body relax against him. He turned his head, looking into her eyes, drooping slightly.

“How about we get out of here, go to bed, and talking in the morning?”

“That sounds like a very wise idea,” she told him as she gingerly lifted her body off of him. Sid bit the inside of his cheek to keep from groaning. She flipped the switch for the plug and the water started to disappear down the drain as he stood up. Sid stepped onto the bath mat and then reached for a towel, drying off his body before slipping one of the robes over his shoulders. He watched as Melany stood up and stepped onto the mat he’d just moved off of. He gently dried her off before holding the other robe open for her to wrap up in.

Walking over to the bed, he tossed the decorative pillows through the doors and onto the floor of the adjoining room before pulling down the covers. Sid turned as he heard a snort and then giggle. Melany was trying to hide her smile behind her hand and he just laughed, grabbing the sash of her robe and pulling her up against him.

“What are you laughing at woman?” Sid tried to put on a serious face, but he knew she would be able to see right through him.

“Don’t you like the pillows?”

“There were like twenty! Who needs that many?? And besides… first of all, they aren’t even comfortable. Second, they take up half of the bed. Third, you’re just going to end up lying on me, so why even pretend like you need a damn pillow.”

“Cocky bastard,” he heard her mumble against his chest. Sid just grunted and twisted his hand in her hair, tugging to bring her face into view. She was smiling up at him. Knowing that he’d just said they needed sleep, he pulled her hair free from the tie and wove his fingers through the dark mane.

“Give me a kiss and I’ll forget you just insulted me.”

“Kiss me and you know we won’t make it to bed anytime soon,” she whispered as his lips descended onto hers. And she was right. Some hours later, Sid finally laid back against the feather pillows as Melany pulled the blankets up over their bodies, her cheek warm against his racing heart, and her body tangled up with his.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Mmmm, bacon.

Mel lifted her head, blinking a couple of times to get her bearings before rolling over and searching blindly for her glasses. Wrapping her fingers around them, she slid them onto her face and then blinked a few more times. This wasn’t her room, this wasn’t Sid’s room… Oh, that’s right… this is our hotel room. She smiled as she recalled the fun in the tub, then the fun between the sheets. He was insatiable. He was sexy as hell. He was… not there beside her.

“Sid?”

“Table.”

“Is that bacon I smell?”

“Yes, and it’s delicious. So you better get your butt out here before I eat it all!” Looking around for the robe and having no luck, Mel pulled the sheet free and wrapped it around her body a few times and then walked out, meandering over to the table where a vast array of breakfast foods sat.

“Did you order everything on the menu??”

“Of course not. That would be overkill. I just went with scrambled eggs,” he said as he winked at her. Mel just shook her head at him. Sid jerked his head in a ‘come here’ motion and she found she couldn’t resist him. “I was sort of hoping you’d just come to the table naked when you couldn’t find the robe. Wishful thinking on my part.”

“Devil.”

“Be nice, or I’ll scarf down ALL the bacon.”

“But Siiiiid,” she whined as she plopped down onto his lap, “then I would be very sad. And after the night I had, I don’t want to be sad.” She finished her whine by burrowing her face into his neck, pressing loud kisses against his flesh. When she heard him gasp she pulled away and grabbed a strawberry from a big bowl of fruit, hearing him growl as she popped most of it into her mouth in one bite. She felt some juice slip out the corner of her mouth, and before she could stick her tongue out he was there.

Melany let out her own gasp as she felt the roughness of Sid’s tongue blaze a trail from her chin to her lips. Turning her head she moaned as he took her mouth in a vicious kiss, like they hadn’t been all over one another all night. Then he shifted, grabbing something from the table before leaning her back over the arm that was wound around her waist. She felt the cool fruit against her skin, the juices that ran down into the sheet tucked around her breasts, and then his mouth was on her again, licking up the liquid and bits of berry that he had smeared on her.

“You taste better when you’re covered in something fruity.”

An hour later she was screaming Sid’s name once again as he pressed her against the glass door of the shower.

*~*~*~*~*

“Ok, we really need to do this whole ‘talk.’ It was one of the reasons that I suggested this little vacation from Pittsburgh. Now, I think this is the best way for us to discuss it,” he said through the door. They were standing on opposite sides of the bedroom doors. They had each placed one of the chairs from the table against the middle, keeping the handles from being able to be pulled down. Sid took a deep breath, laughing at the insanity of it all. But he honestly couldn’t keep his hands off of her, and she was a very, very willing participant. Sid knew though that they needed to learn about one another, so that no surprises came out later, no skeletons that would jump out of the closet.

“Ok, I feel silly talking to a door though! Why can’t we just sit on opposite sides of the table or something?”

“Because, that’s what we tried after the strawberry and we wound up in the shower. Now, my life has been pretty much an open book since I played for Rimouski.”

“That was after school in Minnesota, right?”

“Correct.”

“And you came from Rimouski to Pittsburgh?”

“Yep. Been here since 2005.”

“I know you have a house in Nova Scotia… why not get your own place here too?”

“I just haven’t felt the need to do that yet. I mean, I know that everyone thinks I should move out, but… I don’t like change. It’s just… don’t laugh, okay?”

“Okay.”

“I mean it Melany…”

“I said okay! Gosh, what, are you so superstitious that you think you’ll doom yourself if you move out?” He couldn’t answer her. That had been exactly what he was going to say. “Sid?? Oh… that’s what you were gonna say, wasn’t it?”

“I know, it’s stupid. But, I do the same things before every game. If I’m in a new house, then I have to start all over again.”

“Well, perhaps you should think about moving when the new arena opens.”

“How do you figure?”

“Well, new arena, new house. You won’t have the same place to park. The locker room is going to be different. There won’t be and M on the ice for you to retie your skates… so, since you’re getting a new home as a player, why not get a new home as a regular ol’ dude.”

“I’ve never thought of it that way.”

“See, you’d be starting fresh.”

“Maybe… I mean, that does make sense.” The more he thought about it, the more he wanted to open the door and kiss her for her genius. But that was what got them in this predicament in the first place. “Ok, enough about me for a minute. Tell me about you.”

“Can we please at least be able to look at one another. This is personal stuff, and I don’t just want to talk to a wooden door… even if you are standing behind it.”

“We have to agree to keep it just talking, or we’re seriously never going to get anything accomplished.”

“Deal,” came the hurried reply from the other side. Sid pulled his chair away from the door and listened as hers was moved as well. Then he turned the handle and stepped into the bedroom. Melany was sitting on the edge of the bed in her robe and he stepped over as she patted the comforter beside her. “Now,” she said as he sat down, “what would you like to know?”

They talked for a long time about her life before she’d met him. As time went by they had moved up, him propped up against the headboard, and her leaning back against him. He laughed at her stories of road trips and school trips. He almost died from lack of oxygen as she explained her little exploration of ancient Roman sewers, and his heart nearly broke when she talked about the death of her grandfather. They had been extremely close. He learned that there shouldn’t be any exes that would drag her name through the mud, which was definitely a relief. Not that Sid thought she would have crazy exes, he was just glad that there was one less thing to worry about.

“Tell me about this John fellow. You’ve known him since your freshman year of high school?”

“Yeah. We dated for the first half of the year. Then we had a crazy break-up because of me being in an adrenaline high from the hospital… stupid allergic reactions… and then after about six months we started talking again. Now, we’re 9 years older and wiser. He’s a Marine stationed out in California. We haven’t talked in a while, but I’d say… aside from my three girls back home, he’s my best friend.”

“But he’s just a friend?”

“Yes… is that jealousy I’m detecting Crosby? Are you seeing green over the big, bad G.I.Joe?”

“Yes dammit. You said you loved him once. That means that there’s a part of you that holds him dear, and I don’t like it.” Wow, talk about being all macho man. She’s going to slap me if I don’t cool it.

“I wouldn’t expect you to like it. Just like I wouldn’t like to hear you talk about one of your exes that you cared deeply for.”

“I don’t have any ex-girlfriends.”

“Pardon?”

“I’ve had a couple flings. A few one night stands… but I’ve never been in a serious relationship. With hockey, there’s just never been time before.”

“So, what makes this situation different? If you don’t mind me asking.”

“I want to make time for you. I’ve never really cared about that before. It was always hockey first, and then usually school, family, friends… I think the only girl I ever really felt anything for was the first girl I slept with. And that was just because she was my first.”

“I don’t know whether to feel sorry for you or want to kick you…”

“I’d rather you choose option C.”

“And that would be??”

“Turning around so that you can kiss your handsome boyfriend some more.”

“GASP… Max is here?! Why didn’t you tell me??” he laughed and forced her down onto her back, pressing hot, wet kisses along the column of her throat, his tongue sliding over each collarbone and down the center of her chest, pulling the terrycloth away as he traveled down her body. When he moved and his lips closed over one of her nipples he heard the strangled moan and felt her fingers pulling his hair. “You shouldn’t be doing that, my boyfriend wouldn’t like you touching me,” he heard her say in a playful tone. Sid ripped the rest of the robe apart and dipped down, his mouth closing over her moist center. He heard her suck in a breath and curse him.

“Who’s your boyfriend?”

“I can’t remember his name. He’s a center for the Pittsburgh Penguins.”He smiled. “Has three brothers, goes by the nickname Gronk… Oh Jesus!” he cut off the rest of her description as he plunged two fingers inside her dripping body. He was enjoying this game as much as her, and he knew that she’d give in soon.

Sid watched her body writhe on the bed, her hips rising to meet each thrust of his fingers. Every now and then he would lean down and swipe his tongue along her lips, finding the little nub that made her clench around him. He knew when she was getting close. Her breathing grew labored, her legs started shaking lightly, and her hands were fisting the sheets on either side of her. Undoing his robe with his free hand, Sid crawled over her, placing the tip of his cock at her entrance.

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“Melany… you’re being naughty… Now, I’ll ask once more. Who are you dating?” she heard the whispered question in her ear. Feeling him teasing her, his body on top of hers as he waited, just outside her reach. Mel brought her hands up to his face. She pulled his lips down for a kiss.

“You and you alone Sidney.” Then she was soaring once again as he pushed deep, filling her. This time they made love slowly, each building off the other’s moans. She pressed against him, wanting him as close as possible as she neared the point of no return. In the end, she fell apart in Sid’s arms as he thrust deeply a few more time before he froze, coming as he held her to him. After their breathing had started to return to normal, he pulled her to him, turning them over so she was on top of him.

“Every time… I feel like it’s… it’s the same because it’s intense, but it’s different.” She smiled into his chest. My man, such a way with words.

“Yeah, I’m pretty darn amazing.” She felt him chuckle. “So, now that we’ve had ‘the talk’ and know that there shouldn’t be too many complications… do we have to go back to the real world?” She watched his face. He went from content to nervous faster than one of Duper’s slap shots.

“I think we can stay one more night. Leave in the morning. How does that sound?”

“It sucks.” Melany smiled at him as he chuckled again. “But we both know that we can’t stay here forever. Are we going to have to hide or anything? I don’t like thinking that you’ll be dealing with all of this crap… am I going to make your life miserable?”

“Never. The media might make me miserable… but knowing that you’ll be there after a game already brings a smile to my face. You won’t be coming to away games though, not until the Finals, and only then… only if it’s a possibility of ending the series. Are you ok with that?”

“Of course. I get it. Besides, I have Erin and Amanda to drag over to Flower’s. We’ll watch the games with Vero and have fun.”

“Who is this Amanda person? You’ve talked about her before. I know she’s close to you, like Erin is. Are you planning on hooking her up with one of my teammates too?”

“Never… unless, and I’m just throwing this out there… there’s a single guy on the team who likes blondes,” Mel said with a smile. She watched as he shook his head and rolled his eyes. Then he looked at her, a serious face gracing his features.

“What??”

“Well, we have been trying to get rid of someone… she’s a pain. Never wants to help with the WAGs, constantly fighting with her boyfriend. But, it would be wrong for you to ask your friend to ruin a relationship. I know he likes blondes though, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Brooks without a blonde.”

“Brooks?!” She pulled herself upright, sitting astride his hips. “Brooks Orpik??”

“No, the other guy on the team named Brooks.”

“Don’t get smart with me Crosby. But seriously, I think she’d be perfect for the job. Let me give her a call.” As she stretched over him and reached for her phone it started to blare the chorus of Bang The Doldrums by Fall Out Boy. “Speak of the Devil…”

“Hey girl, were your ears burning because I was just… what… because we stayed here in Philly to discuss… well, of course we got a hotel room… YES we’ve actually talked instead of just… no I will NOT share the size of his… oh for crying out loud! Amanda, listen to me. I was just about to call you… fine, tell me your amazing news… no way… no way… OH GOD, NO FRICKIN WAY! Well, I guess we won’t need your services after all. Well, have fun there… yes, I’ll give him your love and… no, and I’m not giving him your phone number! Why not? Well, unlike a certain hockey player’s new ex, I don’t share. How could you not hear me? UGH… Because Sid is my damn boyfriend and I’m the only one who’s going to be fucking him!!” That was when she heard all the whistles and cat calls. She smacked her free hand against her forehead. Glancing down, Sid was just laying there, hands behind his head, and an amused expression on his face. “Do you have me on speakerphone?? Oh, goddammit Amanda! Yeah yeah, I love you too you nut. Go have fun… I don’t need to know the details of what you plan on doing… ugh, fine.”

Mel turned beet red and gasped when she heard the question her friend asked. She knew that the group of people at Flower’s house we’re listening too. She hit the button on her phone to turn her speaker on as well. “No, I didn’t scratch the hell out of him this time. Yes, there are some bite marks, and yes, I expect you all to give him hell for it when--” Sid grabbed the phone.

“Listen fuckers… when I get home I’ll deal with you guys, for now though… I’m going to make my girlfriend forget this conversation even happened.” She heard the loud applause and approval and laughed as Sid shut her phone and tossed it into the chair on the opposite side of the room.

“Mr. Crosby… that wasn’t very nice.”

“It wasn’t?” She shook her head, biting her lips as his hands roamed over her body. Again? He’s got better stamina than a damn bull! “Want me to make it up to you?” This time she nodded her head. As he held himself up with one hand, he reached between them, guiding his cock back inside with the other. He certainly knows how to make me forgive him, cocky little bastard. Mel smiled at the thought and then let her body take over, moving above him as they climbed together to the pinnacle once again.