Chapter 2 Elizabeth moves Forward

Sunday came and as promised Paul picked Elizabeth up in the morning. When she asked where they were going he told her they were going to the fair.

“Aww see being sweet as ever again.” Elizabeth leaned over and kissed him. “You remembered that I love fairs.”

“Of course I did.” Paul answered.

Paul parked the car, then they got out and they went straight to the ticket booth and bought as many tickets as they could. Paul looked around and then asked “What do you want to do first?”

“The roller coaster of course” replied Elizabeth.

“Of course” Paul said smugly with a little sarcasm mixed in.

They went to the roller coaster, then they continued to go on all the rides, they played a few games, and won a couple of prizes. When they did all they could do at the fair they left.

Elizabeth took Paul to her favourite restaurant for dinner. She wanted to take him so he could see why she loved it so much and to see why she was always talking about it so much.

At dinner Paul said “So now we have discussed almost everything, but there is one thing we have not discussed.”

“Really, what’s that?” asked Elizabeth.

“What your biggest fear is.” answered Paul. “Cause you seem pretty fearless so far.”

Elizabeth responded “Oh we did discuss that, my biggest fear is ending up like my mother. I mean, I love her dearly, but she is not happy with her life.”

“Yea I know, but you are doing everything you can to avoid that and it looks like you will succeed. So aside from that what is your biggest fear?” Paul asked again.

Elizabeth thought about it “Hmm, my biggest fear aside from that .... Hmm I guess it would be that I let my fear hold me back from living life and taking chances.”

“That’s a good one.” Paul came back with.

“Thank you, so what is your biggest fear?” asked Elizabeth.

” Umm, I have a bit of a fear of heights.” Paul answered.

“Oh you're really digging deep there huh?” Elizabeth asked sarcastically.

“Oh yea, I am bearing it all for you.” Paul answered her sarcastically.

“So how do you like the food here?” asked Elizabeth changing the subject.

“I like it; it’s good you have good taste.” He came back with.

“Good, I am glad you like it Davina hates It.” she answered.

“Well she is insane, because this is a really great restaurant.” The waiter came asking if they wanted dessert, Elizabeth asked if they could just get the check. The waiter left and came back with the check, and then Elizabeth paid for their meal.

As they were leaving Elizabeth said “You know you could have had dessert, you didn’t have to skip it just because I was paying.”

“Thank you I just didn’t want dessert, it wasn’t because you were paying.” he responded.

“OK good cause there is a place I want to show you.” she said.

“Oh. Yes. ” Paul asked.

“Yea, it’s where I go when I am feeling down, or where I go if I just want to think, or if I just feel like it.” Elizabeth said.

“Oh wow you’re taking me to your special alone place, I am privileged.” Paul said.

“You are I have never taken anyone to it not even Davina.” she told him.

“Oh wow, I really am privileged.” Paul responded

Elizabeth then took his hand in hers and they walked together to her special place. She guided him through the parking lot around the back of the restaurant into the forest there.

“You’re not going to kill me are you? “Paul asked.

Elizabeth laughed then answered “No I am not going to kill you. If I did want to kill you, I probably could do so here, and no one would no.

He was mostly joking but was also a little serious when he told her “I am officially scared of you now.”

Slyly Elizabeth says “Good.”

She then continued leading Paul through the forest, where they soon come up to a small hill that they climbed. At the top of this hill there was an abandoned red 1966 Mustang, and right past the car was a cliff side. It was beautiful looking past the cliff side they could see the whole city. With the lights on beneath the starry sky, Paul was very impressed.

“Oh my God this is gorgeous!” exclaimed Paul.

“I know I love it here, you can see everything and everyone, and the sky is beautiful. It is so peaceful here.” Elizabeth told Paul.

Elizabeth then climbed atop the car onto the hood; she then leaned back on the windshield. Paul just stood there so Elizabeth tapped the area next to her indicating to him that she wanted him to sit down beside her. He took her cue and sat down next to her, he then took her hand in his and they sat there on the hood of the car holding hands and looking up at the stars.

Paul then turned to Elizabeth and softly said “You’re so beautiful. I don’t know how I got so lucky.” Elizabeth turned to look at him, and smiled bashfully.

Paul took his hand and brought it to her face, then gently petted her cheek. He then brought his hand down to her chin and held her face gently in his palm; he then leaned in and kissed her. She kissed him back and brought her hands to his chest, to hold him tight. She then gripped his shirt and pulled him closer into her. Paul then wrapped his arms around Elizabeth, then picked her up, and placed her atop his lap. Elizabeth was grinding on a Paul massaging her vagina against Paul’s penis. She was getting butterflies in her stomach and felt tingling on her vagina. Elizabeth started wishing that their clothing was not between them. Paul then started trailing down her face to her neck with kisses.

She moaned in pleasure, as Paul continued kissing her. Paul brought his hands to under her shirt as he felt her soft smooth skin he was getting worked up and he could not hide his arouse. Elizabeth felt him at her thighs, and knowing she had this power over him made her in turn get equally lustful toward him. Elizabeth could feel herself dampening. Paul moved his hand down from her body, and put his hand up her skirt, and under her panties. He stuck his very eager fingers inside of her. Elizabeth arched her back to let him in easier and at the feel of him moaned with great pleasure...

As Paul was stroking her Elizabeth was getting lost in ecstasy. She had to force herself to see beyond her sex drive she realized that she was not ready to go this far with Paul yet. She reached down quickly before she changed her mind and grabbed his hand to take it out of her.

“What’s wrong?” Paul asked caught by surprise. “You’re not a virgin are you?”

“You think I am a virgin from that?” Elizabeth asked and then laughed.

“I guess not.” Paul snorted “So what is the problem? Do you not want to?”

“No it’s not that.” Elizabeth interjected.

“So it’s just me? You’re not turned on by me” Paul asked nervously.

“No, I am very turned on by you. I think your soaking wet hand lets you know that.” Paul smirked a little proud of himself. “It’s just that I really like you.”

“I really like you too, but why is that a problem?” Paul asked Elizabeth.

“It is a problem because us liking each other is not a guarantee that we will last or even that this is real.” Elizabeth responded.

“OK.” Paul said sceptically.

” It is just that I rushed into a relationship quickly before and now I regret it; I do not want to do it again then end up regretting you. In case we are just running on hormones, or endorphins, or whatever it is that you get when you start a new relationship, I do not want to rush into this with you. If a relationship is what we are even doing here. I just want to be one hundred percent sure that we are real and that we are not wasting time, before we take this to a sexual place. I realize that you are a guy and that may be a problem, so if you want to leave I will understand.” explained Elizabeth.

“How long do you think before we ... you know? Like do you have a time frame of when you think is a good amount of time before we have sex? “Paul asked.

“I have no defined timeline, sorry.” answered Elizabeth.

“It’s OK” Paul responded.

“OK” Elizabeth sighed. “So does this mean you’re out?”

Paul hesitated before he answered, which made Elizabeth nervous.

Finally he said “No, of course not. I’m in all the way with you. I’m not going to lie to you, it kind of sucks, I really wanted to be with you. But I can wait until you are ready.”

Elizabeth hugged him then said “Thank you for understanding, and for staying. That just proves your an amazing guy.”

“Does that mean you have changed your mind?” Paul asked with humour.

“Still not ready yet, sorry. Do you want to go now?” Elizabeth asked.

“No we can stay here and look at the stars a little longer, if you want to” Paul replied.

“Yea, I would.” Elizabeth replied.

Elizabeth climbed off of Paul then sat back down beside him on the hood of the Mustang. They stayed there for a while sitting in silence staring at the beautiful night sky. Elizabeth started to feel tired so Paul took her home. At Elizabeth’s apartment Paul walked Elizabeth to her door she unlocked afterward she turned around to say goodnight.

Elizabeth got on her tippy toes and found Paul’s mouth with hers. Paul leaned down to help Elizabeth out, and held her up by holding the small of her back. They stopped kissing, but Paul continued holding Elizabeth closely as he whispered right into her ear “This is not going to be easy”.

Elizabeth pulled back and was smiling at him as she turned around and went into her apartment. Elizabeth went inside her apartment and closed the door behind her; she then slunk down to the floor. On the floor she was fighting her mixed emotions. On the one hand she was happy to not rush into the sexual aspects of a relationship. On the other hand she really wanted to sleep with him, what she knew of him was that he was kind, and actually enjoyed listening to her and spending time with her. In turn she enjoyed listening to him and spending time with him. She wished her head would let that be enough, alas her heart won and she decided to take it slow.

Elizabeth and Paul continued dating for months and they were very happy doing so. Elizabeth was very happy with Paul, and she was beginning to feel like their relationship could be a very serious one. She even felt that he could be the one, her soul mate. She found herself imagining marrying him and having children with him. She imagined maybe moving to a two-storey house one day, which they would make their home and raise their children. She was unsure of how Paul truly felt about her but he always said to her that he really liked her and that he believed that they had a future together. She finally felt ready to take the next step in her relationship with Paul; she was now finally ready to have sex with him. Now Elizabeth just needed to let Paul know.