Sweet Beginnings

With a keen eye, Georgia gracefully swept the spatula around the side of her famous chocolate cake that stood proudly on her mothers' crystal cake pedestal. Three layers of rich, moist, chocolate cake layered with a chocolate mousse-like frosting. She stood straight, admiring the simplicity of the chocolate perfection and decided to grace the center with a large ruby-red strawberry.

She walked back to her room to change into the dress she had selected for the evening.

This guy; Jack, she thought to herself, has me so bubbly, and walking on clouds. His wit, charm and intelligence - he is the whole package! It has been three months, and he hasn't wavered from the man he was on the first date. Wouldn't that be something if he were the "real-deal"?

Butterflies tickled her insides, as she discarded the outfit she had been wearing to finish the cake - bits of chocolate frosting speckled the front of her shirt. Glancing in the mirror, she noticed a small bit of icing on her collarbone, smiled and slowly drew her index finger across to clear it. She then languidly put it to her lips, and licked the tip of her finger clean. Grinning mischievously at her reflection Georgia turned to finish dressing.

Minutes later she was leaning toward the mirror applying her Dusty-rose lip stain, emphasizing the cupids bow in her upper lip, blotted and applied a light mist of perfume to her neck. She stood straight and smoothed the front of her dress, twisting side-to-side slightly, admiring the way the little black dress swished around her full hips and thighs, stopping just above the knee. The plunging halter neckline dipped down below the swell of her proud, supple breasts. She picked the silver necklace that plunged as deeply to nestle between her cleavage. She was feeling spicy tonight!

Georgia inhaled deeply, taking in the mouthwatering scent of dinner. She had made lasagna and a salad, in an attempt to make something relatively easy and let the dessert take the spotlight. Jack had mentioned a couple of times how much he enjoys chocolate desserts. After talking herself up about this recipe, she had to make it of course. She loved to cook for others and entertain groups of friends when possible, without a doubt one of her favorite art forms.

Jack was right on time; the doorbell rang right at six o'clock.

"Hi!" Georgia opened the door, her entire countenance lit up with delight at the sight of him at her door.

"Wow!" Jack exclaimed as he took in the vision standing before him. "You look absolutely fabulous!" He hesitated a breath more, then took a step in to close the gap between them, took her in his arms, embracing her snugly against his body. He paused, inhaled deeply, tilted his head to the side and kissed her tenderly.

Georgia's breath caught, and she turned toward the room, and they walked into her place together, his hand lightly on the small of her back.

Dinner was delightful and filled with conversation as always, and laughter. She cleared the plates and table, and set the chocolate cake in the center of the table proudly.

"I made my famous chocolate cake for dessert whenever you're ready."

"Goodness, that looks every bit as amazing as you claimed it would." Smiling, Jack looked over to her, "You constantly impress me with how great you are. Where have you been all my life?" He gave her a wink and leaned toward her, hand reaching for hers as they kissed lightly again.

Georgia's stomach flipped exuberantly. "Thank you." She returned when she could catch her breath, "I was wondering the same thing about you."

"Not sure how I could wait any longer for a taste of this masterpiece before me. Shall we share a piece?"

Intentionally brushing against his arm, Georgia directed the knife to the center point, pressing the tip under the strawberry, she moved the knife down feeling the slightest hint of resistance. Jack's hand rose to her far hip, caressing lightly and sending a rush of tingling that radiated from her hip throughout the whole of her body. Rotating the pedestal slightly she cut again, and carefully extracted a perfect wedge of cake, and set it on the small plate.

Jack then reached for the strawberry in the middle, standing he faced her and held the strawberry to her mouth. Caught off guard, her eyes widened, she parted her lips, and started to take a bite of the strawberry. Jack did the same from his side, their lips connecting in a juicy strawberry explosion. The juice's escaped the sides of their mouths and began to trail down their chins. They separated, both giggling a bit and clutching their chins to prevent the juice from going anywhere else. She positioned the cake between the two of them, and watching him intently brought her finger to her lips, licking the bit of frosting off.

Jack's breath caught as he watched her lick her fingertip and settle once again in her chair near him.

"I can't quite tell what has me more mesmerized, the cake or you." He teased with a wink, and picked up his fork from the table.

Jack pierced the cake near the point with his fork, collecting a bite perfectly proportioned with icing and cake. He raised the fork to Georgia's lips, the corner of her mouth turning up in a grin, opened her mouth, and accepted the first bite, her tongue sweeping out to collect the bit of frosting still stuck to her lips. Jack seemed hypnotized as his arm seemed to move in slow motion, and he lowered the fork to the plate. Catching himself, he quickly glanced to the cake on the plate, and collected a bite for himself.

"Wow!" Jack exclaimed as he savored the bite. "This is absolutely decadent! I am the luckiest man on the face of the planet!"

They shared a few more bites of cake, and made their way to the living room. Soft music played in the background, and just before they reached the couch, Jack took her hand, and gently twirled her into his arms. He took her right hand in his, and wrapped his other around her waist, firmly pressing her body against his, he began rocking back and forth to the music.

"I'm sure I've said this far too many times tonight, but you are a phenomenal woman Georgia. This has been so incredibly delightful. YOU - are delightful."

Georgia's entire body was alight with sensation as she noticed every point that their bodies were joined.

"Well - you sir, are a delight to be with and it makes me happy doing things for you and with you." Georgia's cheeks were beginning to cramp with how much she had been smiling all night.

Jack slowed their rocking down even more, and gazing into her vivid blue eyes, he then pressed his lips to hers ever so gently. "Georgia," he whispered, his lips still lightly touching hers. "I - I love you." He paused almost in surprise at his confession.

Georgia's eyes went wide, and small tear formed and escaped the corner of her eye. She squeezed her eyes tight, "I love you too Jack," she whispered in return.

Jack wrapped both of his arms tightly around her, exhaled, then put his eager mouth to hers once again, kissing her passionately.

"Stay with me tonight?" Georgia asked breathlessly.

"I would be honored." Jack said in reply. He pulled her tighter to him, and they made their way to the room near the back of the house.