Rare Beauty

by Victoria Smith aka Paulswomyn


Part I

                 Veronica brushed her hair out of her face as she nervously approached the
                 backstage area at the concert in Houston.  KISS was on the second leg of
                 their Farewell tour when they came to Houston and hadn't originally planned
                 on stopping in Houston again.  However the fans petitioned them to return
                 for another performance and KISS, impressed at the fans and their devotion,
                 canceled a show and returned to Houston.  Veronica jumped up and down and
                 screamed when she heard the news.  KISS was her favorite band and though she
                 was only a fan of about half a decade, she was just as devoted if not more
                 than fans of twenty plus years.  Veronica was especially devoted to Paul and
                 his charisma, physical beauty, and internal beauty.  He was one of the few
                 people whom the more she read about him, the more she liked him.  Paul never
                 ceased to amaze her and when she won tickets and backstage passes to the
                 concert, she was elated and wanted to shout to the world her excitement.
                 She never dreamed in her life she'd get front row seats at a KISS concert
                 much less get to meet the band and the man she'd idolized all this time.
                 Veronica knew this night would be a special, memorable night for her that
                 she would cherish always.

                 Veronica showed her pass to the guards at the gate and walked quickly and
                 vibrantly to the backstage area.  She was nervous, but excited and ready to
                 meet KISS. With her camera and pictures for autographs in hand, she walked
                 confidently to the place where KISS would greet the fans.  However when she
                 walked to the backstage area her excited face fell when she glanced at all
                 of the female fans waiting for the band to emerge offstage to greet them.
                 She noticed the crowd was made up of predominantly tall, platinum blonde,
                 willowy women in short, tight skirts reaching no longer than the top of the
                 thigh with dangerously low cut halter tops and spike heels to complete their
                 outfits.  Veronica felt her self-esteem descend to a low depth when she
                 realized she looked nothing like these women whom men, including Paul, seem
                 to fall all over themselves trying to impress.  She was 5'1" with straight
                 hair red hair falling just above her shoulders.  Her eyes were emerald green
                 and though her body was a petite size 8, her 34D breasts and shapely hips
                 kept her body type from adhering to the currently popular waif look for
                 women.  Veronica settled on a form-fitting purple blouse accentuating her
                 ample breasts along with a pair of tight blue jeans that clung to her hips
                 and showed off her tiny waist.  A pair of black, six-inch platform shoes
                 completed the outfit.  She wanted to look beautiful for the concert, but did
                 not want to give the wrong impression about herself.  Though her clothes
                 flattered her body, she knew that with her body type, small stature, and red
                 hair she would get overlooked by the band and passed over for the more
                 scantily clad women awaiting their arrival.

                 Veronica sighed and started to leave, but thought against it and knew that
                 if she didn't at least try and get Paul's attention, she'd never forgive
                 herself.  At this moment, KISS emerged and the crowd of fans clamored over
                 to the band.  Veronica nervously with her heart in her throat took a deep
                 breath and started walking hastily to the band.  A crowd of women was ahead
                 of her though, and she knew she must wait her turn.  The band took pictures
                 with fans, autographed pictures and various body parts, hugged and kissed
                 those who requested hugs and kisses, and generally interacted with the fans.
                   Each member posed in his persona for the pictures: Gene sticking out his
                 tongue, Paul pouting and forming his lips in a kiss, Ace giving a thumbs up
                 symbol, and Peter smiling and pointing at the cameras.  Each time a fan
                 finished his or her turn, Veronica thought the crowd seemed to multiply
                 instead of dissipate.  She thought to herself that she'd never get to talk
                 to Paul, take pictures with him or get his autograph.  "I might as well
                 leave.  What good is it for me to stand here waiting if I'm never going to
                 meet him," she thought sadly.  Eyes beginning to tear up, Veronica thought
                 it was no use to wait for KISS any longer and gathered her purse, fished out
                 her keys, and started walking away to go home....
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                 "You're welcome" Paul smiled and said as the bleached blonde giggled and
                 walked away after thanking Paul for autographing the area above her breasts.
                   Paul continued interacting with the fans on a personal level by listening
                 attentively to the ways he has inspired them, questions about his musical
                 abilities, and even the various propositions made and the phone numbers
                 sneakily slipped into his hands by women.  He truly enjoyed talking with the
                 fans and could never fully express his gratitude and devotion to them and
                 all of the fans knew his feelings were sincere.  However while he was
                 meeting with the fans, he noticed a lone red-haired woman standing in the
                 back waiting patiently to meet them.  He found himself staring at her each
                 opportunity he could, and kept hoping the crowd would disperse soon and she
                 would emerge before him so he could talk to her.  "Damn.  That redhead
                 standing in the back is gorgeous and I can't help but feel drawn to her.  I
                 wish I could just run up to her right now and meet her."  Paul then realized
                 that she and he for that matter, would just have to be patient and wait a
                 little longer to meet since it was only fair to the ones who reached the
                 backstage area before her.  He continued interacting with the fans and
                 stealing glances at her each chance he could.  Gene noticed this about Paul
                 and leaned over to him and in more quiet voice said, "Why don't you just go
                 talk to her already?"

                 "Gene, I can't disappoint the other fans and it's only fair that I speak
                 with these people who arrived before she did." Paul responded emphatically,
                 "I can't select fans I want to talk to over others.  It's just not fair to
                 them."

                 Gene sighed and said with slight sarcasm and bluntness, "Look, I agree with
                 you wholeheartedly that the fans are number one and we owe everything to
                 them, but you obviously want to talk to this woman and you'll kick yourself
                 in the ass and regret it if you don't."  Then with a mischievous grin Gene
                 said, "Besides, she may want to do more than just talk for the night."

                 Paul rolled his eyes and replied, "I can't just go up and talk to her.  Not
                 now, at least."

                Gene knowing that he'll never change Paul's mind shrugged and said, "All
                 right.  Suit yourself, but the lady looks like she's about to jet."

                 Upon hearing the last statement, Paul glanced over at the redhead and
                 noticed she was walking away from the crowd.  "I've got to catch her and
                 talk to her before she gets away!"

                 Paul then leaped and began weaving through the finally dissipating crowd to
                 reach this mysterious woman.  He ran through and past the crowd his curly
                 black mane flying behind him, arms pumping, and thigh and calf muscles
                 flexing as he quickened his pace and shortened the distance between them.
                 When he finally reached her at the gate exiting the backstage area he cried,
                 "Wait!"
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                 A tearful Veronica walked quickly to the backstage gate never looking back
                 to get a final glance at the band.  "I'm not gonna cry. I'm not gonna cry"
                 She repeated to herself over and over as she made her way closer to the
                 exit.  She was extremely upset, distraught, and let down over not getting to
                 meet Paul like she thought, but didn't want it to show on her face.
                 Veronica would simply go home, cry, and when her friends asked how her night
                 went, she'd try to be as convincing as possible in her story of how great
                 and memorable the night was for her.
                 However the instant she was to exit the area, she heard a voice behind her
                 wanting her to wait.  "What now?", she thought, "Did I leave my purse, keys
                 or brain behind?"

                 When she turned to see who was calling her and what they wanted, her look of
                 aggravation and disappointment transformed into one of shock and happiness
                 at the sight of Paul standing before her.  As her gaze ventured upward, she
                 noticed the cling of his spandex to his muscular thighs and calves and the
                 shiny belt adorning his waist extending to his quite ample crotch, from the
                 waist up she took in his washboard stomach adorned with black hair leading
                 to his gorgeous, hairy, muscular chest, broad shoulders over which his onyx
                 curls rested, then up to his face where his dark eyes looked down into her
                 green ones as he gave her a smile that made her putty in his hands.

                 "Hold on, pretty lady." Paul said catching his breath from his sprint to
                 meet Veronica.  "I'm so glad I caught you before you left.  I noticed you
                 standing in the back of the crowd waiting to meet all of us and when Gene
                 told me you were leaving, I ran as fast as I could to bring you back in to
                 meet all of us.  That's why I'm panting a little."

                 Veronica couldn't believe her eyes or ears.  Paul Stanley  was standing in
                 front of her talking to her and not only that, but he ran all the way to the
                 gate just to make sure she wouldn't leave without getting to meet him and
                 the rest of the guys.  "Damn.  Paul is so gorgeous.  That body and those
                 eyes.  I could lose myself in those mahogany depths forever."
                 Veronica had no clue what to say to break the ice since she was so shocked
                 and stupefied by everything that was happening to her.  Just minutes before,
                 she was depressed giving up all hope of meeting Paul and now, he stands
                 before her wanting to meet her!

                 "H-hi, Paul." Veronica stammered offering her hand, "I'm Veronica."

                 A beaming Paul answered, "Lovely to meet you, Veronica," after which he
                 lifted her hand to his lips placing a soft, delicate kiss on it, his eyes
                 never leaving her gaze.  His lips felt gentle, yet strong on her hand and
                 led her thoughts to wander how those lips would feel on her lips and body.

                 "Veronica, there is no need to feel nervous around me or the rest of the
                 guys.  Just relax.  If you'll come with me, we can meet up with Gene, Ace,
                 and Peter.  Are you game?"

                 Am I game? Veronica thought, Of course I'm game!

                 "Yes, Paul.  I'm game." Veronica said with a smile.
                 Joining hands, Paul and Veronica walked into the backstage area side by side
                 weaving through the crowd waiting to meet the band.  Fan reactions varied in
                 the crowd as everyone wondered who the woman accompanying Paul was.  Some
                 fans beamed at Veronica, some looked her up and down with jealous, hateful
                 gleams in their eyes while others merely patiently awaited Paul's return to
                 the rest of the band. When they reached Gene, Ace, and Peter, they all eyed
                 Veronica and Paul introduced her to each member.

                 "Guys, this is Veronica."

                 "Hi, Veronica.  This space Ace welcomes you." Ace cackled giving her a
                 thumbs up signal.

                 Laughing Veronica said, "Great meeting you too, Ace."

                 "Hey there little girl!  What's shaking'?" Peter asked her as he shook her
                 hand.

                 Then Paul escorted her to meet Gene.  Veronica was a little nervous about
                 meeting Gene from all the rumors she'd heard about his insatiable sexual
                 appetite and domineering personality.  She was a Gene fan and wanted to meet
                 him, but was a little shy and hesitant.

                 "Don't worry Veronica." Paul said nudging her forward, "Gene doesn't bite."

                 "Not unless you want me to." Gene replied, "Well, what have we here?"
                 Gene looked Veronica up and down and walked around her eyeing her closely.
                 "So you're the one Paul sprinted out of here like a bat out of hell to meet.
                   I must say, Paul, you picked a hot little number.  I bet there's a fire
                 under there that knows no bounds."  Gene gave Veronica an evil smile then
                 kissed her hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Veronica, and I hope to see a
                 lot more of you in the near future."

                 "Down, Gene.  You don't need to scare her." Paul said.

                 Laughing, Veronica said, "It's okay, Paul.  I'm not scared anymore.  Gene's
                 just being Gene."

                 After this comment, they all laughed and the band autographed the pictures
                 she brought and posed for photographs with her.  Ace and Veronica standing
                 next to each other giving thumbs up signals, Veronica with Peter crouching
                 down beside her with her hand on his head as if to pet him, and Veronica and
                 Gene standing beside each other with their tongues extended, and in a second
                 picture touching tongues.  In the second picture, Veronica half jokingly,
                 half seriously made sure Gene knew that was the farthest they'd go while he
                 promised to behave and restrain himself from going any further than touching
                 tongues for the picture.

                 When it was time for a picture with Paul, they decided to wrap their arms
                 around each other, cheeks touching, smiling as they faced the camera.  They
                 basked in each other's warmth in the embrace and held onto each other a
                 little longer even after the picture was taken.  Veronica thought it was
                 just her wanting to hold on to Paul a little longer, but Paul didn't want to
                 let go of her, either.  He liked her delicate strength and softness and how
                 her body seemed to fit his own.  Paul wanted to become acquainted with
                 Veronica and know her on a higher level.  He was spellbound by her
                 loveliness and knew there was more to her than her external beauty.  She
                 seemed different than any woman he ever met.  Veronica was not the emaciated
                 type who fit gender stereotypes.  Her curvy body and small stature even
                 platform heels couldn't hide made her different and unique to him and
                 someone he wanted to explore in every way possible.

                 Paul separated himself a little from Veronica without taking his arms away
                 from her and gazed into her eyes.

                 "Veronica?"
                 "Yes, Paul."
                 "I need to ask you something.  Would you like to have dinner with me?"

                 "I'd love to, Paul." Veronica said with a smile that made Paul's knees grow
                 weak.

                 "All right, milady, your chariot awaits you..."



 

Part 2

                 Paul offered Veronica his arm which she took as they walked to the limo
                 parked outside of the arena.  Veronica could not believe her luck.  She not
                 only got to meet KISS when she thought all hope was lost, but would have the
                 opportunity of going to dinner alone with Paul.

                 "After you, Veronica." Paul said helping her into the limo and sliding
                 inside right next to her.  Once the limo pulled away Paul asked, "Veronica,
                 would you like a drink?"

                 "A Dr. Pepper would be great!" Veronica replied.  She was glad he offered
                 her a drink.  The screaming at the concert left her parched so she more than
                 welcomed the drink.

                 "One Dr. Pepper coming right up!" Paul said and reached over to the bar.
                 After grabbing a Diet Coke for himself, he handed Veronica her Dr. Pepper.
                 Veronica opened the can and couldn't help but notice Paul choosing a Diet
                 Coke to drink.  After taking a sip of her Dr. Pepper, she looked over at
                 Paul and started shaking her head at him.

                 Paul met her gaze with a puzzled one saying, "What?  Is there something
                 wrong?"

                 "Nothing.  It's just that I'm surprised to see you drinking a diet soda with
                 you being so health conscious and all."  Veronica said taking another sip of
                 her drink.

                 "What do you mean?  Diet sodas are healthy." Paul said this, leaned to take
                 a sip of his soda, then decided against it, raised an eyebrow, and looked at
                 Veronica anxiously awaiting her response.

                 Veronica grabbed her heart and exclaimed in a playful, flirtatious way, "Oh
                 my God!  I'm shocked.  You don't know that diet sodas have nutri-sweet which
                 is aspertaine, an element that causes brain tumors??!!  It's basically fake
                 sugar and you'd be much better off drinking regular sodas with real sugar in
                 it.  It's similar to how butter is better for you than margarine since
                 butter is real and margarine is synthetic except not as deadly or unhealthy.
                   I can't believe you, Mr. Health and Physical Fitness doesn't know that!
                 Shame on you."

                 Paul smiled and gave her a look of admiration.  He was impressed with her
                 knowledge and concern for his health.  She seemed like an interesting person
                 to him and he felt even more drawn to her.  He also appreciated her
                 compliments about his physique since he was so self-conscious about his
                 appearance.  Despite all the women flashing their breasts at him and
                 otherwise throwing themselves at him, he was not conceited or completely
                 self-confident about his physical appearance.

                 "No, I didn't know that.  You learn something new every day.  In fact," Paul
                 then set aside his diet coke and grabbed a coca cola from the bar, "I'm
                 gonna change my mind on that drink."  Paul opened the can and took a sip of
                 the soda.  Veronica and Paul looked at each other and smiled and laughed.

                 "So are you into exercise and healthy living?" Paul asked Veronica.
                 Veronica responded with a chuckle and blushed saying, "Actually, I'm not.  I
                 eat horribly and I don't exercise enough."

                 Surprised, Paul raised an eyebrow, "Really?  You mean you are naturally thin
                 and beautiful?"

                 Blushing again Veronica responded, "Well, uh, yeah, I guess so."

                 "Well, you're very lucky.  Most people would kill to have natural beauty
                 like you, including me.  And Veronica, believe me, you do have it.  I have
                 to work to stay thin and in good shape," Paul said.

                 "Thank you, Paul.  That's a nice compliment." Veronica said smiling and
                 placing her hand on his.  She felt a wave of heat pounding through her body
                 just from touching his hand.  ~Imagine what would happen if we actually made
                 love!~ she thought to herself.

                 Veronica stroked her fingers on the back of his hand then moved her hand up
                 his arm to his shoulder and fingered the hair resting on top of it.  As they
                 looked into each other's eyes, they wrapped their arms around each other
                 leaning towards each other to kiss.  At this moment, the limo came to an
                 abrupt stop causing Paul and Veronica to lurch forward.  Veronica let out a
                 combination laugh and scream while Paul helped her up laughing with her.

                 "It's looks like we're here." Paul said to Veronica and walked to her side
                 of the limo offering his hand to help her out.  Veronica placed her hand
                 small hand in his considerably larger one and stepped out of the limousine.
                 She looked around and noticed they were at a beautiful mansion with lots of
                 space and trees and stood amazed.  ~It can't be...We're not at Paul's house,
                 there's no way.~, she thought.

                 "Paul are we?--"
                 "Yes, we're at my house." Paul said smiling at her appreciation of his home.
                   "Let's go inside.  Dinner awaits us."

                 Veronica smiled back and walked with him inside the house.  The interior was
                 even more beautiful than the exterior, she thought.  She noticed a room
                 decorated nicely, but not extravagantly--- a couch, big screen tv, and two
                 recliners on either side of the couch.  When she looked to her left, she saw
                 a table adorned with candles and a beautiful meal at the two place settings.
                   She took in all the beauty of the decor and reflected on the trouble Paul
                 went through just for her.  Veronica wondered how he could get a meal thrown
                 together so quickly having just met.  She assumed when he asked her to
                 dinner that they would go to a restaurant for a romantic, candlelight dinner
                 and not his home.  Granted, she loved the idea of being invited to his home
                 to share dinner with him, but she was still cautious and a little skeptical
                 about it.  ~Oh, God.  I hope this isn't some cheap, seduction he uses for
                 all the women...~ she thought, ~How the hell else would this dinner get done
                 so quickly?  If he's playing me for a fool and using me for sex without
                 letting me know this is a casual affair, he's gonna find out the hard way
                 that I'm a redhead with a mouth and short temper!~

                 "Paul, how did you get this dinner put together for us here so quickly when
                 we just met less than an hour ago?  It's not that I'm not flattered or that
                 I'm ungrateful, I'm just a little confused."  Veronica told him.

                 Paul smiled knowingly, "Well while I was waiting for you to finish getting
                 your pictures and autographs from Gene, Ace, and Peter, I made arrangements
                 for dinner over here."

                 Veronica thought back to that time and recalled not seeing Paul around for
                 those few minutes, but was so caught up in all of the excitement of meeting
                 them all that she barely noticed his absence.  Knowing this made her feel
                 better, but guilty at the same time for even harboring that line of
                 thinking.  However, she dismissed her guilt understanding that her feelings
                 were not unusual or outlandish knowing the reputations of many rock stars
                 and their experiences with groupies.  She merely didn't want to be another
                 roll in the hay for him without discussing it first.  Veronica wanted to
                 just see where the evening would take them and figure things out later.

                 Veronica blushing said, "Oh, I see.  I... I was just wondering."

                 Paul chuckled a bit, walked over to her and brushed her hair out of her
                 face.  He knew what she was thinking and couldn't blame her for questioning
                 his intentions.  Paul knew his reputation and wanted to make sure she had no
                 doubts in her mind where she stood with him and wanted always to know where
                 he stood with her.

                 "It's okay, Veronica.  You don't have to say a word.  I understand your
                 questions and hesitations." Paul said.

                 "You do?" Veronica cried in surprise.

                 "Yes, I do."

                 "And you're not mad?"

                 "Not at all.  It's good to be cautious.  That way, people don't take
                 advantage of you."

                 "Wow.  I'm glad you understand."  Veronica was relieved to hear he
                 understood and was not angry with her for her skepticism that she didn't
                 voice directly, but exhibited in her demeanor and facial expression. She
                 thought it was amazing he knew what she was thinking and respected her for
                 it.  She didn't know too many men who would take her hesitation with the
                 sensitivity Paul exhibited.

                 Paul broke the pause with, "With that said, how about we eat dinner?  I
                 don't know about you, but I'm starving."

                 Veronica smiled and said, "Yeah, I am too.  It's been a while since I ate."

                 Paul then pulled a chair out for Veronica and then seated himself.  As he
                 sat down, he opened a bottle of wine, poured them each a glass, and lifted
                 his glass to propose a toast.

                 "I'd like to propose a toast", he said as Veronica raised her glass, "To
                 new, beautiful friends."

                 "To new, beautiful friends." Veronica repeated as they brought their glasses
                 together then sipped their wine.

                 As they drank their wine and ate their dinner, they talked and got to know
                 each other better.

                 "Veronica, what do you do in Houston?" Paul asked her.

                 "I'm a student graduating this semester with an MA in English.  I want to be
                 a professor.  In fact, I'm considering applying anywhere and everywhere for
                 a teaching job at a community college."  Veronica replied to Paul whose
                 eyebrows raised.

                 "Wow.  That's impressive.  You must be pretty damn smart." Paul said.

                 Veronica grinned and said, "Thanks."  Paul winked at her and grinned back.

                 "And what else does Ms. Veronica do with her time?" Paul flirtatiously
                 inquired as he took a sip of his wine.  He liked the way the wine felt and
                 tasted over his tongue and wanted to explore the taste of Veronica's tongue
                 over his own.  However, he pushed these thoughts aside for the time being so
                 he could learn more about her and hear her answer to his question.
 

                 "Well, I also write short stories, novels, poetry, and plays.  I wish I
                 could devote my time to writing, but can't because it's too much of a career
                 risk."  Veronica replied fingering her wine glass then taking another sip.

                 "Wow.  Again, very impressive.  You're a fascinating woman."  Paul replied.
                 He understood the risks of choosing an artistic career and couldn't blame
                 her for being cautious.  Though he took the plunge and pursued his singing
                 career, he knew not everyone could or would take that same plunge with their
                 own artistic endeavors.  He wanted to know what all was stopping her from
                 pursuing her dreams and wanted to read some of her works, but didn't want to
                 press those issues just yet.  Paul wanted to be sure she was completely at
                 ease with him before he asked her even more personal questions.

                 "Thank you, Paul.  You're a fascinating person yourself." Veronica
                 flirtatiously replied with a smile.

                 "Oh really?" Paul said raising his eyebrows and standing starting to clear
                 the table of the dishes from the dinner they had finished.  "And what, my
                 dear, what you say fascinates you?"

                 At this moment, Veronica rose from her seat and walked toward Paul, took the
                 dishes from his hands, and set the dishes on the table.  She then put his
                 hands at his sides while she slid hers slowly from his waist up to his rock
                 hard stomach, firm chest, and strong shoulders all the while moving her body
                 closer to his.  She found the platform heels she wore made her almost reach
                 eye level with him.  Veronica felt a little nervous and self-conscious about
                 her body since she knew she wasn't the typical love interest or dating
                 choice for Paul.  She hoped when Paul learned she was not as tall as the
                 platforms made her appear that he wouldn't be disappointed.  It was just a
                 chance she would have to take and if he rejected her she'd be hurt, but
                 she'd survive.

                 Her hands then trailed to his firm ass, squeezing it gently and slowly.
                 After that she moved her hands around and felt his member rise in response
                 to the sensation of her fingers and hand rubbing against it through the
                 leather barrier of his pants it.  Paul moaned at the magic her hands were
                 doing over his body and didn't want her to stop.  Veronica then paused and
                 seductively whispered, "Does that answer your question?"

                 "Y-yes." an excited Paul stammered. Once he regained his composure, he
                 continued with "You know what else fascinates me about you?"

                 "What is that?" Veronica asked.

                 Paul then looked into her eyes then moved his hands slowly over her lips
                 parting them slightly then moving down her body over her ample breasts
                 fingering her nipples, then down to her waist.  He placed his hands around
                 here waist and pulled her body against his and she could feel his desire
                 hardening against her thigh.  He placed his lips over hers kissing her
                 lightly at first then deepening the kiss their tongues sliding over and
                 entwining with one another causing them to moan against each other's mouths.
                   When they broke the kiss, Paul looked at Veronica his eyes dark with
                 desire and took her hand.  They both knew they wanted each other from the
                 look in each others' eyes and the sexual energy and tension permeating the
                 room.

                 Paul led Veronica down a long hallway to his bedroom where she stood in
                 front of him with her back to the bed adorned in satin sheets.  Paul lit
                 some candles in the room while Veronica sat at the edge of the bed to take
                 off her platform heels.  She hoped Paul wouldn't be disappointed once he
                 realized her 5'8" frame was actually 5'2".  While she was unbuckling the
                 strap of the platforms, she watched Paul light the candles.  She took in his
                 graceful, seductive movements as he traversed the room, the way he carefully
                 moved his hair out of his eyes, and the expression of intense concentration
                 in his eyes as he lit the candles.  Veronica was spellbound by his beauty
                 and her desire for him increased.  Seeing Paul lighting the final candle,
                 she rose from her seated position.

                 Paul appeared in front of her and noticed she was no longer eye level with
                 him when she stood.  Surprised, he looked down and noticed her platforms
                 were removed and she was the petite woman he originally pictured her when he
                 sprinted at the arena to find her.  He liked her the way her delicate, soft
                 features contrasted with her sexual assertiveness and flirtatious responses
                 to his conversation as much as he liked her voluptuous figure that
                 contrasted with her slim figure.  He wondered what other complementing
                 contrasts existed within this woman.

                 Veronica anxiously said, "Paul, I'm not the woman you think I am.  I know
                 I'm not the type you usually go for."

                 Paul raised his eyebrows and stroked her cheek.  "And what type is that?"

                 "Oh, you know.  The tall, blonde bombshell type.  I'm not that type and I
                 know you were expecting me to at least fulfill the height part of your
                 expectations.  If you don't want me anymore and have changed your mind, I'll
                 understand."  Veronica said sadly looking away from Paul.

                 Paul lifted her chin with his hand forcing her eyes to meet his, "Veronica,
                 you are wrong.  I knew all along you were actually a petite, yet curvy
                 woman.  Those platforms couldn't hide that.  You are very sexy and beautiful
                 and the last thing I want to do is reject you."  At this moment, Paul took
                 her in his arms and they kissed, their hands roaming over each other's
                 bodies as they moaned against each others' mouths from the pleasure of their
                 kiss.  Veronica removed Paul's shirt moving her hands up and down his chest
                 and stomach while Paul carefully pulled Veronica's blouse over her head
                 exposing a black lace bra which he unhooked from the front revealing firm,
                 supple, large breasts that seemed to fit perfectly into his hands.  They
                 resumed kissing while Paul carefully placed Veronica on the bed.  The satin
                 sheets felt cool against her bare skin while the hair from Paul's chest
                 tickled her breasts causing a combination of a laugh and a moan escape from
                 her mouth.  Paul chuckled at her laughter as he broke the kiss while
                 Veronica removed his pants exposing a G-string.

                 She then slid the G-string off from his body and stifled a gasp at the size
                 of his desire.  Veronica laid there amazed at his perfect, god-like form
                 while he removed her jeans and then soaked panties causing Paul to gasp at
                 her own perfect form.  He loved her moistness and began kissing her again as
                 she felt his desire harden against her thigh.  His lips and tongue soon made
                 a trail down her neck while his hand lightly caressed her breasts and
                 thighs.  As he made his way down her chest to her breasts, he took in the
                 smell of her Chanel No. 5 while she took in the smells of his hair and
                 after shave.

                 As he reached her breasts, he gave each breast equal attention caressing and
                 tweaking the nipple of one while suckling and kissing the other.  Veronica
                 began moaning slightly at the sensation of his wet tongue and hands on her
                 breasts and had to restrain herself from jumping him and ending things
                 prematurely.  Paul made a trail down to her stomach until Veronica felt his
                 hot breath against her inner thigh.  She knew his next destination and
                 didn't want to stop him.  He slowly kissed her inner thighs gradually
                 reaching her most sensitive area.  As he approached her moist softness, he
                 began probing it with his tongue first licking the outer area then gradually
                 moving deeper his tongue darting in and out with not spot untouched.  Her
                 taste was sweet and delicious to him and he enjoyed looking up at her and
                 seeing the pleasure she was feeling in her eyes and moans.

                 "Oh God, Paul!  Please.  Don't stop!"  Veronica shouted orgasmically.
                 Paul then shifted his body and began to enter, but noticed her virginity and
                 wanted to be sure this was what she wanted.

                 "Veronica, is this your first time?"  Paul asked her with a breathless
                 whisper.

                 "Yes, Paul.  Does this bother you?"  Veronica asked him.

                 "It's up to you.  I don't want to pressure you into anything when you're not
                 ready." Paul replied.

                 "Paul, I'm ready.  I want you to be my first."  Veronica decided.

                 Paul beamed and began kissing and caressing her again stopping only briefly
                 to allow her to place the protection over his erection.  He told her he
                 would make the first time as comfortable as he could with as little pain as
                 possible.

                 "Veronica, I'll be gentle but you may experience some pain, but it will be
                 okay." Paul told her.  Veronica nodded understandingly.

                 Paul then slowly and gently entered her slightly.  Veronica winced as she
                 felt a small tinge of pain, but urged him to proceed with the lovemaking.
                 He continued penetrating her slowly until the pain was sweet and he was
                 inside her completely.  She then felt her climax and began thrashing her
                 head from side to side and screaming with pleasure.  Paul felt his climax as
                 well, as he felt the moistness from their passion emerge from his body.
                 They both called each others names as their passion came to an end and they
                 panted from their incredible lovemaking.

                 Paul then slid beside her into bed and looked into her eyes and began
                 placing his hand and fingers against hers.  They both noticed the
                 considerable size difference in their hands and smiled at their seeming
                 differences.  Exhausted from their intense passion, they slept peacefully
                 holding each other throughout the night......


Part 3

                 The sunlight shining through the window of Paul's bedroom opened Veronica's
                 eyes causing her to squint as she yawned, stretched, and wiped the sleep
                 from her eyes.  She begrudgingly woke up to face the new day after the
                 amazing dream from the previous night with she and Paul meeting, eating
                 dinner, and making love.

                 "Good morning, sleepyhead." a voice interrupted her thoughts.  Veronica
                 realizing the voice sounded familiar to her thought, "Why, that sounds like
                 Paul Stanley.  It can't be, that was just a dream.  Or was it...."

                 Veronica turned over to find out for herself and saw Paul lying next to her
                 on his side, elbow bent, with his head resting on his hand.  She couldn't
                 believe everything had really happened!

                 She smiled at Paul and said, "Good morning, Paul." and he lifted her chin
                 and kissed her lightly on the lips.  "I'm sorry I was slow responding, but I
                 was a little disoriented."

                 "No problem, sweetie." Paul replied stroking her hair and cheek then kissing
                 her.  "What do you say we go downstairs and eat some breakfast?  I know you
                 must be famished."

                 "Okay, Paul.  Sounds great.  I know I need a healthy breakfast after last
                 night." Veronica said teasingly as she rubbed and stroked Paul's chest and
                 chest hair.  Paul smiled seductively and pulled her to him kissing her
                 passionately, his tongue dancing with hers while they moved their hands up
                 and down each other's backs.  When the kiss broke, Paul moved his lips to
                 ear kissing and licking her earlobe and her neck as she closed her eyes in
                 delight.  When she opened her eyes, however, she noticed the alarm clock in
                 Paul's bedroom that read 9 am.

                 "Holy shit, Paul!"  Veronica screamed in a panic.
                 Paul lifted his head and raised himself off of her with a start, "What's the
                 matter??  Are you okay?  Did I hurt you?"

                 "Oh, no Paul.  I just realized I have to be at work at 10 am and I'm gonna
                 be late if I don't get home to change soon." Veronica said rushing out of
                 bed to get ready and tripping on the way out of bed.  She would have fallen
                 except that Paul, having gotten out of the bed and donned his robe, caught
                 her.

                 "Calm down, Veronica." Paul said with a slight chuckle, "You won't be late.
                 I'll make sure of it.  Why don't you come downstairs with me and eat some
                 breakfast?  I woke up sometime before you and took the liberty of cooking
                 for us and keeping the food warm for us.  It's all ready.  All we have to do
                 is go downstairs and eat.  I promise, I'll get you home in time to get ready
                 and get to work on time."

                 Veronica looked up at Paul, him still steadying her from her near fall, and
                 beamed at him.  She knew he was right and trusted he would make sure she
                 wouldn't appear late for work.  At this moment she allowed Paul to help her
                 up and she donned a robe he had gotten out of his closet for her and they
                 both laughed at how large the robe was on her small form.

                 "Okay, Paul.  You're right.  Let's go eat."  Paul took Veronica's hand and
                 led her downstairs to the kitchen.....


                 Veronica wiped her lips with her napkin.  "I'm stuffed!  This was a great
                 meal.  You make an "A"." Veronica said laughing.

                 "Why thank you, Ms. Smith.  It's all for you, my dear." Paul replied at
                 which Veronica responded with a smile and a slight blush not of
                 embarrassment, but of appreciation of his desire to make her happy.  She
                 already knew that she liked Paul quite a bit and hoped he felt the same way,
                 but would understand if their lovemaking was only a one time affair.
                 However, she thought from the beginning that he went through way too much
                 trouble just to meet her if this was only a one time affair.  He sought her
                 out, not the other way around.  However, she decided never to assume
                 anything and wanted to wait for him to decide where/if their relationship
                 would progress or if they even had one in the first place.
 

                At this point, Veronica got up from the table and stretched while Paul
                 cleared the dishes from the table.

                 "Paul, I'm going upstairs to change into my clothes from last night before
                 you take me home, okay.  I'll make sure not to leave anything behind so you
                 won't have to try and get in touch with me to return anything."  Veronica
                 said in order to find out for sure if Paul wanted to pursue something beyond
                 the previous night's passion with her.

                 As Veronica turned to walk upstairs to retrieve her things, Paul stood in
                 awe at her assertiveness, yet indirect implication questioning the extent of
                 their tete a tete.  Paul felt a strong connection with Veronica from the
                 moment he saw her that extended beyond sex.  The more he talked with her,
                 the more he wanted to be around her and know her in as many ways as
                 possible.  He realized he needed to convey this to her in as clear a manner
                 as possible and as soon as possible. Paul followed her up the stairs and
                 found her in his bedroom dressed and gathering her purse and keys.

                 Veronica looked up at him, smiled, and said, "I'm almost ready to leave,
                 Paul.  Just checking to make sure I have everything before we leave."

                 Paul walked over to her and locked eyes with her, holding both of her hands.
                   "Veronica, I need to tell you something.  I like you very much, in fact I
                 think I love you.  The more I talk to you, look at you, and know you, the
                 more I want to be with you.  I want to pursue a relationship with you, but
                 only if you want that.  It's up to you.  I won't pressure you into anything
                 and will understand and respect your decision."

                 Veronica was stupefied by Paul's statement.  She wanted him badly in every
                 way and loved him, too.  She was ecstatic that he returned her feelings and
                 wanted to cry in happiness about it.  Instead, she squeezed Paul's hands,
                 reached up and kissed him softly on the lips.  When their kiss ended,
                 Veronica hugged Paul, rested her hands on his chest, and said, "Paul, I
                 think I love you, too.  Let's see where this relationship goes, love."

                 Paul beamed at her and said, "All right, doll, let's get you home so you
                 won't be late for work not that I really want you to go."  He stroked her
                 cheek and brushed a tendril of hair out of her face.  Paul's eyes lingered
                 on her face awaiting her response.

                 "Tell me about it.  I'd much rather stay here and play hooky with you."
                 Veronica responded with a wink and smile that made Paul's knees grow weak as
                 she let her hands slide up and down his chest.

                 With a sly smile and flirtatious tone in his voice Paul said, "We'll have
                 plenty of time for that later, though.  I'd like to take you out tonight.
                 Are you free?"

                 "I sure am and I can't wait." Veronica said.

                 "Okay, then it's a date.  I'll be there 7 pm." Paul replied.

                 "Sounds great to me." Veronica added.

                 At this moment, they walked downstairs, slid into the limo, and rode to
                 Veronica's apartment where Veronica got ready and went to work.....
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