West Richland Tavern.

[merryohmd]

"Yes, Alexa, someone delivered it about 10 minutes ago. I put them in the oven on low to keep them warm. I haven't seen Tess, Kari or DJ all day. Hannah and Troy are downstairs, and DeeDee just went back up to her room." Rex responded to Alexa's question.

 

[celestialdragon]

"Tess is in her room, visiting a friend and resting," Alexa told him. "As for DJ, he's probably home, sleeping. I tried to call him earlier but he didn't answer."

She got the second text and gave a chuckle. She texted him back.

"Pizza arrived. Thank you very much. And you might, you might not. Haven't decided yet. "

"Oh, and Rex?" she added as she came downstairs, into view. "Thanks for taking care of Jack while Hannah and I took care of. . . things."

 

[Wolfias]

A big slow grin curls upon Eric's lips when Tess mischievously spoke of making it up to her. ''Oh I believe I can definitely make it up to you.'' Chuckling as she's playfully pushing him off, watching her wriggle out of yoga pants. Lifting his upper torso up onto his arms, to sit up onto his knees comfortably.

As Tess cries out wincing in pain bending a knee, sympathy shows in Eric's brown eyes. ''I know it hurts sweetie you should eat a bite, take four Ibuprofen before I start massaging'' He can't help but notice how little she's wearing, and how easily it would be to remove it. Reaching back pulling a tube of Camille scented warming massaging oil from his pocket.

Eric picks Sadie up with her tail wagging rapidly, wiggling to get to Tess as she's held out. ''Yeah I'm ready if you are Tess, but my therapy assistant wants to help too.'' A big broad smile on his face seeing her reaction, as Tess couldn't resist the little dog from day one.

Taking Tess's delicate right foot in his hands, softly massaging moving to her ankle slowly. Works his large hand along her calf, reaching her lower thigh gently kneading. Onwards to her upper thigh and hip, taking her left foot to repeat to process this to relax muscles. ''Deep tissue massage has to begin now, this was to relax you so it isn't as bad as before''

 

[feistyphoenix]

Tess kept expecting pain but it never came to be, she was relaxed with Sadie curled up under her arm and Eric's hands massaging her legs she couldn't help but be turned on. She tried to keep it under control and when he said he was about to start the deep tissue portion she realized he had only been warming up her muscles.

"Okay," she sighed," I'm ready."

She steeled her netves as he started with her feet again. The pain started building slowly as he worked. Tess kept her breathing even as she watched him. His powerful arms tensed and flexed as he moved his hands. If it hadnt been for the pain she might have already had his clothes off. She loved watching him, the graceful way he moved, his intense expression, and the way his hair fell into his eyes made her smile weakly.

"You're so perfect, Eric," she almost whispered it as she reached up to him to run her hand through his dark hair.

 

[raiguy]

DJ woke up slowly, groaning. He hadn't meant to sleep as late as he did. He looked at the clock, before sitting up and stretching. He had enough time to train, but he'd need to take a shower at the Tavern. He stood, quickly dressing for working out. Once he had his shorts and shirt on, as well as his ankle braces, he slipped into shoes, packed his change of clothes on, and then locked up after grabbing everything.

DJ quickly jogged to the gym, before stuffing his bag in his locker. He grabbed his hand wraps, gloves, and cup, before putting everything on. Finally, he put his mouth guard in, before stepping onto the mat with a smile. He couldn't train with the rookies, so he had to get in early enough to train with the guys who ran the classes. Even then, they still couldn't stop him when he tried something.

After a couple hours of working out, DJ bowed to the senseis, happy they had trained with him, before heading back to his locker. He put everything up, before checking his phone. He groaned, seeing he had missed Alexa's call. He slipped into his shoes again, before pulling a tank top on, almost immediately soaking it with sweat. He shrugged, before grabbing his spare clothes and jogging over to the Tavern.

DJ opened the door, before stepping in. He saw Alexa, before smiling sheepishly as he walked over. "Sorry about missing your call. Working out at the gym," he said quietly, breathing a little harder than normal from the running. He looked around, before turning back to Alexa. "Do you have a shower I can use? Kinda hot and sweaty, and I don't think Hannah would want me to work in ankle braces, MMA shorts, and no shirt," he said with a chuckle.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexa nodded. "It's up in my room," she said, blushing a little at her state of undress. "Come on up. Jack dropped off pizza for us, too. It's in the kitchen, in the ovens on low. I was just getting ready for work."

 

[raiguy]

DJ smiled, before leaning down and kissing Alexa softly without thinking about it. He pulled back, before blushing. "Would you tell me where the towels are, and then I'll go get cleaned up?" he asked. He wasn't too hungry right now as it was.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexa nodded as she led DJ up to her room. She got him a couple of towels and handed them to him. "There. Shampoo and body wash is in there as well."

 

[raiguy]

DJ smiled and nodded. "Thanks. I'll be down shortly, unless you are wanting to join me in the shower. Although, it looks like you just got ready for work," he said with a wink.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexa shook her head. "I'm not even DRESSED, DJ."

 

[raiguy]

DJ chuckled. "I know that. I meant your make-up. You have one eye done already. I don't want you to have to redo it," he said with a smile.

 

[celestialdragon]

"That would be greatly appreciated," Alexa said dryly. "Go shower, and let me do my make up."

 

[raiguy]

DJ nodded, before taking the towel and turning the shower on. Once the water was warm, he stripped out of his clothes, before stepping under the hot spray. He quickly washed himself, before stepping out and drying off. Once done, he pulled his clothes on and sighed happily. "All clean and ready to go," he said, before hanging the towel up.

He stepped out, and nodded toward Alexa with a smile, before heading out of the room. He didn't want to disturb her, and turned once at the door. "Thank you for the shower. I'll see you once you're ready," he said, before stepping out and closing the door softly.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexa graced him with a smile and a nod, her other eye only half done. "You're welcome," she said softly as he left.

Once she was done with her eyes, done with blacks and greens, she began working on accenting her cheekbones. She loved her high cheekbones, and loved showing them off.

When she was done with that, she decided to go across the hall and tell Tess and. . . Wolf's younger brother that there was pizza downstairs.

She walked over and knocked softly on the door. "Tess?"

 

[raiguy]

DJ made his way downstairs, before setting his stuff up. He was happy that he could do it all on a tablet, as that was all he brought with him. Once everything was ready to go, he smiled as he grabbed a piece of pizza, knowing he needed to eat a bit before working.

 

[Wolfias]

Eric could see the unveiled arousal in Tess's eyes, gave her a wink flip the hair out his eyes. Also noticed her steel herself for the pain to come, he pulls a small pill box from his pocket. ''In Sadie's back pack there's a snack cake, eat it and I'll give you two painkillers'' Taking the pill box he places it in her hand, when it's opened she'll only find two pills in it.

Tess ate the snack cake he wipes his hands, off to the bathroom brings a glass of water.
Eric returns handing her the water for the pills, putting a dollop of oil on his large palm. Rubbing it into his hands smell of Camille, begins to deep tissue massage at her right foot. Eric progressed to her ankle slowly, carefully but firmly along her calf muscle. Her lower to mid thigh firmly, lastly her upper thigh and hip area.

Eric's breathing was slow and even, as close as he had to get his breath brushes her skin. Her body heat would up radiate onto his face, Tess's scent fills his nostrils arousing him. Accidentally his index finger brushes against her sex, Eric had to wipe sweat off his brow. Heat rose up his face in an obvious blush, he was finished deep tissue massaging her legs.

 

[feistyphoenix]

catching us up...

He was right, she didn't feel as much pain as she had the first time. It still wasn't pleasant but she didn't feel like crying or trying to jerk away. Hopefully that was a good thing.

What she hadn't counted on was him turning so sensual as he moved up her legs. His breath on her smooth skin and his hands so close to the apex of her thighs was driving her wild. She tried to keep it to herself but her hips were dying to thrust towards him with every stroke of his hands up her thigh. She didn't move until his finger brushed along her most sensitive area. She gasped softly in surprise and her eyes went wide, he was grinning and blushing at the same time.

"You devil," she accused him playfully before grabbing him by the shirt collar and pulling him to her. He smiled widely and tried to tell her it was accidental but she wasn't buying it. She kissed him hard as he lay on top of her, now she let her hips gyrate against him.

"You're not the only one who can tease," she whispered as she nipped and kissed at his neck and put her arms around his shoulders.

He groaned her name in response and it was almost the sweetest sound she had ever heard. His hips responded to hers and she felt herself start to get carried away as he rubbed his aroused member over the thin panties. She wasn't ready to take this step with him yet though.

"We need to slow down baby," she whispered.

"Anything you want, Tess. I won't push you," he told her gently.

She nodded and he rolled off of her to cuddle her body against his side. She was so tired and he was so wonderful, her eyelids were getting heavy from the lack of sleep.

"Don't you need to go back to the shop?" she asked him, she really didn't want to sleep alone again. Not when she could have him here with her.

"No, they've got it covered. Are you trying to get rid of me?" his deep voice teased her.

"Not at all, I just don't want Wolf to think you're slacking," she playfully smacked his arm and he chuckled," Will you stay with me while I sleep for a little while?"

"Of course, what's the matter? Why do you look extra tired today, long night?" his voice reverberated in her ear gently.

"Not at work, I just didn't sleep very well, kept having flashbacks," she admitted softly.

"I'll be here Tess, just sleep. You're safe," he mumbled as he kissed the top of her shoulder. She mumbled a response but he didn't hear it. He was too busy enjoying the feel of her pressed against him. He'd stay as long as she wanted him to. His hand absently stroked her arm gently, soothing her.

Very soon her breathing evened out and he knew she had fallen asleep. He got comfortable and it wasn't long before he was asleep next to her. Even Sadie had curled up against Tess' other side and was snoozing. Tess didn't think she had ever slept so soundly.

(OOC Wolfias asked me to catch us up to everyone else so I wrote a combined post with his permission)

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexa heard soft snoring, and checked the time. It was enough for her to have a nap, Tess deserved it. Alexa smiled and went back over to her room to finish her make up, but then her stomach rumbled, reminding her that she needed to eat.

Sighing, she went downstairs and found the pizza, DJ, and Rex. Giving a friendly wave, not minding she was in a bathrobe, she grabbed a couple of slices and dug in.

 

[raiguy]

DJ smiled, before going to get glasses. "Anyone for a soda? I always did Friday night pizza with my family when I was growing up, or at least while I was at home," he said, before fixing himself a Dr. Pepper. He looked at both Rex and Alexa, waiting for an answer.

 

[celestialdragon]

"I'll go for a Jack and Coke," Alexa said, smiling, nomming on the pizza with vigor. "Decided I better eat before I finish putting on my make up."

 

[raiguy]

DJ chuckled at that, fixing Alexa a strong Jack and Coke. "I hope you like your drinks strong. That's the only way I make them," he said, handing her her drink, as he settled back down to eat.

 

[celestialdragon]

"Only way I drink," Alexa said dryly, taking a swig, smiling. "That's a good one, DJ," she added. She continued eating her pizza as she nursed the Jack and Coke.

 

[raiguy]

DJ smiled and nodded. He ate quietly, not sure of what was running through his mind. He sighed quietly between bites, before finishing. He hoped the day would be pretty relaxed tonight.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexa finished eating and drinking her drink before nodding at DJ. "Time to finish my make up, and maybe actually where something that resembles clothes," she said with a smile. "See you later, hon." She skipped upstairs, looking at the time. She should really look in on Tess. There was an hour left until opening tonight.

She walked over to the door and knocked a bit louder than last time. "Hon? You awake?"

 

[feistyphoenix]

Tess was roused by a knock at the door. Eric was still asleep for the moment so she u ntangled herself gently and rolled out of bed landing lightly and pain free on her feet.

She went to the door, "just a sec," she said kind of quietly.

She pulled on her yoga pants and went into the hall.

"What's up Alexa, is everything ok," she asked as she rubbed her hands up and down her bare arms trying to wake up all the way.