Sinful Seduction?

[menacegirl]

Awsome job so far, looooove the banter between these two! Cant wait for an update!

[dee83]

i luv all the fighting between them its so grt you never know where you are wiv them 1 minute their all over each other then the nxt their at each others throats i just dont get it but i think its grt

update soon

[vale4eva]

Thanks peeps I love your comments

Warning: content not suitable for younger readers

Enjoy

Chapter 10:

Martha arose to a feeling of contentment; her eyes opening wide to acknowledge the fact that she was laying safely and comfortably in her ‘brothers’ arms…

Ordinarily she would freak out at this point, yell at Jack for coming so close to her, and curse herself for ever being so stupid. But for some strange reason, she found herself giving in and snuggling up closer to him.

His body began to toss ever so slightly as he came around…

“Huh” he released a soft grunt; frowning at the feeling of someone lying beside him.

Running his one hand down the unfamiliar form, he soon recognised it as Martha.

“Hey” he spoke softly as he opened his eyes more fully.

“Hi” she shyly replied back; facing him as she kept her head down on the mattress.

“Isn’t this the point where you knee me in the balls and make for the door?” he said; a weak chuckle evident in his voice.

“Yeah, usually” she smiled, “but not today”.

He faintly smiled back, placing his hand to her cheek and caressing her skin, watching as she shivered at his touch, before he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer in.

She sank into his arms; feeling as his hand gently rode up her back, but she didn’t complain, she merely closed her eyes and enjoyed it…

………………………

10 minutes later and they were still laying side by side, their upper bodies comfortably entwined together.

“So, what changed?” Jacks voice spoke out from the silence.

“Nothing, I just … got comfy. Didn’t fancy moving that’s all”

“Hmm, well you’ll get no complaints here” he said as he leant down and placed a light kiss on her cheek.

Following a brief silence where all that could be heard was their gentle breathing, Jack spoke up, “Look Martha, I wanted to …”

“Jack” she softly interrupted; turning her head and looking into his eyes.

He paused, his face falling into a frown as he waited for her to continue…

“Can we not talk,” she studied his uncertain expression, “I just … I like the silence” she shyly added.

He nodded slowly. “Yeah sure” he replied after a slight pause, before his face lit up in a warm and gentle smile.

Together they rested, with no words being spoken and no movements being made. For the first time ever, serenity filled the atmosphere…

………………………

He curled her shimmering chocolaty locks around his index finger; gently flicking the ends away from her neck and shoulders.

He gazed across at her sleeping face, taking in every curve and freckle that she bore…

It had been 15 minutes since they had last spoken, and now she had once again, drifted back off to sleep…

He felt so calm, so peaceful and more importantly, so warm and loved…

During these recent few weeks, he had found himself developing a strong feeling inside for her, one that was continuing to grow each time they were alone.

It was a feeling he had never felt before. It felt like perfection…

If he was truly honest, last night was the best night of his life.

It had definitely affected him, in more ways than one, and quite frankly, that terrified him. He was falling for her, hard and fast. It was no longer just a physical hunger he craved for her; he wanted to connect with her, emotionally and mentally…

And to finally be granted the chance to get close to her; was like a dream come true for Jack Holden.

Sleeping with Martha, tucked neatly in his arms, was the most romantic and meaningful experience he had ever had.

He only wished and hoped that it meant just as much to her as it did to him…

……………………………

He placed soft kisses on her cheeks and forehead as he gently urged her out of her slumber. His final kiss landing on the tip of her nose as her eyes eventually fluttered open.

She smiled weakly as she watched his face come into focus.

“Ugh” she sighed, “I fell asleep again” she spoke softly before she let out a little chuckle.

“Yeah, you could say that” he smiled.

“What time is it?” she yawned as she stretched herself out.

Shifting away from her he leant over to look at the clock, taking note of the time, he moved himself back in closer to her, “11.35. I guess Tony wanted a lie in too”.

“Hmm, yeah, looks that way” she said in a dreamy tone of voice.

He smiled down at her in adoration, gently caressing her cheek he shuffled further over, resting his leg in between hers and hovering above her.

She felt a delightful tingle run through her body at the feeling of having Jacks leg wedged comfortably at her centre, but she did her utter most to control herself…

“What?” a smile crept onto her face as she noticed his cheeky expression.

Glancing down to her lips he replied; “Am I ever going to get that kiss?” he pouted as he flicked his gaze back into her eyes.

She shook her head at his persistence, “Don’t get your hopes up” she smiled; a slight blush flooding her cheeks.

He frowned; his exaggerated pout still remained as he looked at her.

Squinting her eyes slightly, she looked at him inquisitively. “I don’t get you,” she too pouted; but hers was less than intentional.

“What do you mean?”

“I don’t get why you want to kiss me so much” she spoke nervously, “you could have any girl you want. But instead you just …” her words drifted away as she looked into his eyes for answers.

“Well that’s the thing isn’t it; I don’t want just any girl. I have standards, and you just about fit the mark” he spoke arrogantly, before smirking.

She gave him a nudge as she laughed softly along with him.

He sighed, “If I’m being totally honest, and don’t poke fun at me for saying this!” he quickly added, “I’ve never met anyone like you ... You’re smart and sweet, and beautiful, you’re confident and know what you want in life, and … I admire how strong you are. Most girls I’ve come across have extremely little self respect, they’ll just do as you ask and hop right on, but, you’re not like that, you’re a lot classier than most girls. And I guess some could say you’re pleasurable challenge” he raised his eyebrows at her.

“That’s sweet” she smiled shyly, “not about the challenge part” she rolled her eyes, “but, the rest of it”.

“Well, it’s the truth” he told her; almost surprised with himself at how honest he was being.

She smiled through appreciation; a heavier blush creeping across her cheeks.

“So, that’s why you want a kiss from me?”

“Well, I’d like a little more than a kiss, but” he smirked, “yeah. But I know I’m not going to get one” he added with a shrug of the shoulders.

“Really. And whys that?”

“Because you love your family too much, and, you wouldn’t do anything to jeopardise that. And I can understand” he said, “I know I can be an ass at times, but, I don’t mean to cause any harm. I guess I can just be a little greedy; wanting more than I’m allowed. But that’s my issue, and I’ll just have to deal with it”.

She nodded slowly as she processed his lengthily speech, before smiling. “Thank you”.

“No probs. I can’t say I’ll be able to keep my hands to myself though,” he continued as he rolled his eyes, “sometimes they just have a mind of their own” he smirked as his hands slid beneath her top and gently rubbed her stomach from side to side.

“Hmm, yeah, I had gathered that” she raised an eyebrow at him, before grinning.

The unexpected sound of Martha’s mobile phone vibrating caught their attention.

“Ooo, that’s mine, can you pass it me please”.

Handing her the phone he placed his head in his hand, his elbow resting on the bed as he watched her reading her message…

He observed as her expression slowly fell from a content smile, to sheer sadness; the colour draining from her skin and leaving behind merely a blank canvass.

“What is it? What’s wrong?” he pushed himself upwards in worry and gave her some room.

She spoke no words, she simply handed him the mobile phone and allowed for him to read the message…

Hey Mac. I hope you’re ok?

I’m sorry to dump this on you while you’re on holiday, but you did say you wanted to know ASAP. The results came back from the exams, and unfortunately you didn’t pass one of the modules. You scored just below the baseline. But try not to worry yeah, you’ll pass it next time, and we’ll all help you through it.

The exam sucked anyway!

Talk soon; and sorry again,

Lisse xxx

He frowned as he read over the message. His heart sinking at Martha’s sad and unfortunate circumstance.

Placing the phone down onto the bed he turned to her, looking into her watery eyes.

“I’m so sorry Martha, I know how hard you worked for that … but it’s going be ok” he placed a comforting hand on her back.

“How is it?” she whispered, “I spent so long revising for that exam, and I didn’t even pass. It was all for nothing” she sobbed into her hand.

“Hey come on now. Don’t beat yourself up about this, its just one of those things. You’ll re-sit it and you’ll do better next time, I’m certain of it,” he tried to encourage her.

She shook her head as she exhaled a loud and exhausted sigh, “Oh, you don’t understand” she scrambled her way out of bed, and onto her feet. “I don’t have any time to re-sit it Jack. My entire final year is so jam-packed as it is, I won’t have chance to go back over my old work” she said in between snivelling away her tears.

“Martha” he spoke softly as he rose to her level, “what did I say earlier?” he waited for her to respond; but all he received was a shrug of the shoulders. “I said that you are the smartest and most amazing woman I have ever met. And I meant that … you can do this, and we’ll all help as much as we can, I can even do your shifts at the bar for you, it might take away some of the pressure” he took small steps towards her.

She forced a small smile at his words as she wiped away her tears. “Yeah, it will, thank you”.

“No problem”.

*Knock* *Knock*

Her eyes shot open through fright at the sound of the front door going. So many thoughts rushed through her mind at that point in time; one in particular, and that was the huge amount of disappointment her father would feel, when he would find out about her grades.

She watched anxiously as Jack approached the door, attempting to open it…

“Wait!” she called Jack back quickly, “you can’t tell him.” She shot out, “not dad, not Kate, and not Elena” she warned him.

“But, they’d want to know, they’d want to support you”.

“No! If they found out what a loser I am, they’d be so disappointed, I couldn’t stand it” she began to cry once again.

“Don’t be silly, no one would think you were a loser” he tried to comfort her as he made his way to her side, “They’d just be upset for you, that’s all”.

“Yeah, well I don’t want their pity!” she raised her voice at him, “I mean it Jack; promise me you won’t tell them.”

“Martha, come on …”

“NO! Promise me Jack!”

He sighed; there was no getting through to her when she was this upset.

Although reluctant, he agreed. “Alright, I promise.”

She let out a small smile, “Thank you.”

“It’s fine. Look, go and wash your face, I’ll stall them for a bit”.

“Ok, I won’t be long”, and with that, she made her way into the bathroom…

Preview: Will Martha be able to keep such a big secret from her family? And tensions are running high between Jack and Martha...

[pamy]

hey. Great chapter! this reminded me of myself, I totally understand how Martha feels about her exam. I just got my resolts and I didn't pass one subject, sucks. Hope you continue soon.

[bay girl]

Aww loved it.

Things are getting better for Jack and Martha. They could be even better though; if you know what i mean. lol.

Ah well, Jack can help her release some of that stress and tension. You know what i mean by that too.

HEHE.

More please. Lovin it.

[Tasha]

awww...shes all upset about failing an exam. I hope she knows its not the end of the world, especially in uni

Great chapter though. Its nice when theyre not fighting <33

More please

[martha-jack]

That was a really sweet chapter

love it when there not fighting.

update soon please.

[Barbara]

Martha slept in Jack's arms. She didn't want to push him away.

She has to resit an exam. But she'll do fine next time, especially if her friends and Jack help her.

She should tell her family. They would want to know and support her.

Please update soon.

[menacegirl]

Yay! That was so sweet and tender! LOL Great chapter and i cant wait to see if Martha and Jack get closer...

[kaciexox]

Sorry i havent been replying, but I have been reading, I swear

JM are getting closer *sings*

Poor Martha failing her exams

but now Jacky can comfort her and make her all better

update soon