Queen of the Nighttime World Part 6

"Hello," Veronica said as she picked up the phone.

"Hey, what’s shakin’?" Paul asked with a grin.

"My hot ass," Veronica joked.

"I wish I could see that right now…"

"Well, if you play your cards right, you just might…" Veronica teased.

"How is it you can build my hopes up and cast them down in the same breath, yet I still come back for more?" Paul asked with mock aggravation.

"I don’t know. I guess it’s just one of my many talents. I like to keep you guessing. You know, to keep things fresh," Veronica joked.

"Yes, never a dull moment and you definitely keep me on and off my toes.,"

Veronica giggled with Paul who asked, "So how has my Veronica been lately?"

"Fair," Veronica answered.

"Only fair? What’s the matter?"

"I miss you. I can hardly wait to see you tomorrow night, Paul" Veronica told him.

"I miss you too, baby. I can’t wait to see you."

"Anything new going on? Did you get to meet Bon Jovi?" Paul asked.

"Yes, I did. They’re all so cool and nice. Jon and I have been hanging out a lot lately," Veronica warily answered wondering how Paul would react to her admission and if he’d make the connection about the extent of her and Jon’s relationship.

"Really? That’s cool. I figured you guys would get along," Paul told her masking his pangs of jealousy even though he pretty much knew Veronica and Jon would sleep together. Though Paul and Veronica agreed to an open relationship, Paul found himself uncomfortable and jealous at the thought of Veronica sleeping with other men. "All right, Paul. Focus and don’t impose double standards on Veronica. You’re secure in her feelings for you, so don’t blow it with her," he thought to himself.

"Yeah, we have a lot in common. I think we’ll remain good friends," Veronica told him still feeling slightly odd and uncomfortable about talking to him about Jon. Since they had decided on an understanding where they don’t flaunt their outside sexual experiences, she didn’t want to jeopardize her relationship with Paul by giving away too much information. "Anyway, enough about Jon. How are you and my other favorite man doing? How was his acting debut?"

"Oh, it was wonderful. He did a great job and received a standing ovation from everyone, not just Pam and me. He missed you, though."

"Aww. I knew he’d be great and I missed seeing him and his performance. Did you remember to take pictures?"

"I did even better than that. I videotaped the whole thing for you so you could see. In fact, Evan reminded me about a thousand times not to forget the camcorder," Paul chuckled.

"That sounds like him. Thanks so much for taping it. I hate that I missed it."

"It’s okay. There’ll be plenty of other opportunities in the future."

"Yeah, you’re right about that. Did you hug and kiss Evan for me?"

"Yes, I did. He blushed and smiled about it much to Pam’s chagrin. He’s sending a gift to you, but I’ve been sworn to secrecy with strict instructions not to tell you what it is until I get there."

Veronica laughed and said, "Okay. That’s so sweet of him. I’m looking forward to seeing him."

"He’s excited about seeing you, too. He wants to adhere to your tradition of watching ‘Free to be You and Me’ together. He loves it and when you play with him, much like his father…" Paul flirted.

"I like playing indoors with both of you as well."

"Heh heh. Well, we’ll have to catch up on our recess time…"

"Oh, we’ll catch up all right…"

"Well, I better hang up. I’ve gotta put Evan to bed."

"All right, Paul. I’d forgotten Evan is staying with you at your hotel. Send him my love, okay."

"I will. I love you and can’t wait to see you, baby."

"I love you, too. I’ll see you tomorrow. Goodnight."

"’Night."

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The following day

"So how did dinner go with Veronica?" Richie asked, "Did you come back to your room for dessert?"

"It was lots of fun. She’s such a unique, beautiful person. And yes, we did come back to my room for dessert," Jon answered with a dreamy look in his eyes despite the innuendo in his response.

"I take it you still haven’t told her you love her," Richie inquired.

"No, but I’m definitely going to tell her soon, today in fact."

"Good. It’s about time you confessed your true feelings to her. Jon even if she doesn’t return your feelings, you’ll know exactly how she does feel about you and take it from there."

"Yeah, I know. My instincts tell me she doesn’t love me the way I love her. I’m a friend with benefits for her. I’m her playmate and she’s my soulmate."

"Man, you’ve fallen even harder than I thought. I hope she returns your love, Jon. I wish you the best of luck."

"Thanks, Rich. I’m gonna need it…"

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Early evening at Giants Stadium

Jon sat at a table in the backstage area of the stadium waiting for Veronica, who agreed to meet him there after rehearsal. He anxiously awaited her presence with sweaty palms and hands shaking in nervousness. Jon asked Veronica to meet him for the sole purpose of relating his feelings to her and found himself unable to predict her reaction. He knew he needed to tell her his feelings, but dreaded it all the same because he didn’t want to risk losing her as a friend.

"Hey, cutie," a voice greeted interrupting Jon’s thoughts. Jon looked up and noticed Veronica standing in front of him.

"H-hi. Whoa, you look, um, damn!" Jon replied as he eyed her short, tight sleeveless leather dress with fishnet hose and black platform heels completing the outfit. She wore her hair loose as usual and Jon detected the smell of Chanel No. 5 on her skin and thought he could see the hint of a garterbelt holding up the fishnet stockings.

Veronica laughed, "Why, thank you. That’s just the reaction I was aiming to receive. Now I know how Paul will react when he sees me tonight."

Jon regarded her with a crestfallen stare which Veronica noticed asking, "What’s wrong, Jon? You look awfully pensive and melancholy," as she seated herself across from him.

"Oh, I’m fine. I’m just a little perturbed. I didn’t realize the lounge was a dry area and I’m really craving a drink right now."

Veronica grinned saying, "I can fix that," then slowly raised her skirt exposing her leg and garter holding up the stocking from which she removed a flask.

"Care to take a swig of whiskey?" Veronica asked extending the flask to a wide-eyed, open-mouthed Jon who accepted the offer.

"Wow. I can’t believe you have a flask under your skirt! Do you carry it everywhere?" Jon asked laughing and aroused at her display.

"No, I don’t carry it everywhere. It’s just that one time, I went to a club with Paul that only served beer and wine. I was in the mood for mixed drinks and so was Paul. To Paul’s surprise, I lifted my skirt and took out my flask. I have it in my skirt to tease Paul since he teases me about it every time I wear stockings like this, which is pretty often," Veronica laughingly explained.

Jon smiled and laughed then thought, "How am I going to tell her my feelings when it’s so blaringly obvious she’s in love with Paul?"

"It’s nice to see you smiling again. I was getting a little concerned."

"It’s kind of hard not to smile when you’re around," Jon answered.

"Why, thank you. That’s nice of you to say. So you think Paul will like this outfit?"

"Like isn’t the word I’d use. I think he’ll love it almost as much as I, I mean, he loves you," Jon blurted out not realizing his words until too late.

"What did you say?"

"I just said he’ll love your outfit almost as much as he loves you," Jon lied breathing a deep sigh of relief that Veronica didn’t notice his revelation.

"Thanks. I hope so. I’m also wearing a black lace bustier under this that he bought for me so I think he’ll be pretty happy about that."

"I wish she’d wear something like that for me."

"So Paul’s coming back tonight?"

"Yes, he’ll be back around 11pm. I can’t wait. By the way, did you need to talk to me about something, Jon?"

"Yeah, I do need to tell you something. Veronica, I—"

A voice interrupted Jon’s sentence saying, "Hi there, goddess. Can I have a little of your Southern Comfort?"

Veronica thought, "That can’t be Paul’s voice. He’s not due back for another three hours."

As she turned around sure enough Paul was standing behind her walking towards her. She noticed he wore a tight, black tanktop with black spandex pants. He grinned at Veronica who ran up to him as fast as her platform heels would let her and embraced him long and hard. Paul held her close to him kissing her passionately and deeply oblivious to the world around them.

"I can’t believe you’re here! I know you were only gone a few days, but I missed you so much, Paul."

"Well, that’s why I came back early. I wanted to surprise you because I missed you so much. By the way, you look so sexy."

"So do you. I’m glad I bought you that outfit. You don’t know what seeing you in that outfit makes me wanna do…" Veronica flirted.

Paul grinned, "If it’s anything like what I’m thinking seeing you in that outfit, I think I have an idea…"

"Heh heh. Well, let’s sit down over here for a little bit. I want you to rest from your jet lag before I tire you out again…" Veronica told him with a wink as she took his hand and led him to the table where Jon still sat. "Here, you take my chair," Veronica instructed as she sat in Paul’s lap. Paul placed his left arm around her waist while his right arm rested on her thigh and his fingers slightly under the skirt where he could feel the hint of a garter belt. Veronica placed her left arm around Paul’s shoulders and her right hand rested on his chest. Paul then noticed Jon sitting there and greeted, "Hi, Jon." Veronica realized she’d forgotten Jon’s presence and said, "I’m sorry, Jon. I got a little distracted. I didn’t mean to be rude."

"Hey, Paul. How’s it going?" Jon managed to greet. Paul couldn’t help but notice the sad, disappointed look on Jon’s face before he changed his expression to one of happiness. "He loves Veronica," Paul thought, "I knew it. And Veronica has no clue he loves her. Poor guy."

"I’m great. It’s good seeing you. How are the rest of the guys? Have you been staying out of trouble?"

"We’re all great and up to no good as usual. You know Richie and me, partners in crime."

Paul smiled, "Yeah, kinda like Gene and me."

"Except without the beer and cigarettes," Veronica added with a laugh and a wink at Jon.

"Oh, God. Why did she have to do that? Why did I have to fall for her?" Jon thought.

"So Paul, how was your trip?" Veronica asked turning back to Paul.

"Well, great considering you weren’t there with me. Oh, that reminds me. Evan’s gift," Paul remembered as he reached into his bag and pulled out a piece of paper.

"Oh yeah," Veronica smiled eagerly awaiting the gift from Evan.

"Here, turn around a little while so I can show it to you," Paul said.

Veronica turned her back to Paul while he held the paper in front of them. Veronica smiled as she looked at the crayon drawing held in front of her.

"Awww. How sweet and cute," Veronica smiled as Paul told her, "Oh, Evan made me promise to tell you all about the picture. He said this is you and him at our house sitting on the sofa watching ‘Free to Be You and Me.’ This right here is me standing behind the couch watching you two."

"Well, this is so thoughtful and sweet of him to draw. I’ll put it up in my office with the rest of the Evan Stanley Masterpiece Collection," Veronica said beaming then resumed her former sitting position on Paul’s lap.

Paul smiled and answered, "Now, I have a gift for you, too."

"Wow. I feel so special," Veronica smiled.

Paul then produced a small, wrapped package to Veronica asking, "Do you know what this is?"

"I honestly have no clue, babe."

"I think you’ll love it."

Veronica tore open the wrapping paper and gasped and smiled at the gift, "A hardback copy of Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot! Thank you, baby. My paperback is all worn out."

"You’re welcome and I noticed the awful shape of your copy from constant rereading and thought you’d like a new, hardback copy. I know how much you love this book and read it when you’re sad."

"Oh yes. That’s so thoughtful of you, Paul. Thank you so much," Veronica told Paul then brushed a soft kiss on his lips.

"So what do you have in mind for us tonight?" Paul asked.

"Well…," Veronica said then continued whispering her answer into his ear. When she finished speaking Paul gazed at her his eyes dark with desire and whispered, "Let’s get out of here, baby," then rose from the chair with Veronica still holding onto him sitting as Paul placed an arm around her waist and the other arm under her knees carrying her out of the stadium.

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Jon wiped his eyes with a Kleenex and lay on his bed thinking about everything that transpired between him and Veronica. He wished she wanted him instead of Paul, but realized that could never be a reality. While Jon pondered over these things, he heard the door open and rose in response.

"So Jon, where is our favorite redheaded goddess?" Richie playfully asked not noticing the redness of Jon’s tear-filled eyes.

"I dunno," Jon sadly admitted looking at the floor.

Richie gave Jon a look of concern and sat across from him asking, "Jon, what’s wrong? Did you and Veronica get into a fight?"

"No, Richie. She and I are still friends."

"I see. So, why the long face? You told her your feelings, right?"

"No, I didn’t. I was going to tell her and right when I started to tell her, Paul surprised her by coming back early."

"Oh, man, Jon. I’m so sorry."

"Thanks, Richie. I wanted so badly to tell her my feelings, but when Paul returned and I saw how blissfully happy the two of them looked at each other and acted around each other, I just couldn’t go through with it. I mean, Richie, it was like they forgot everything and everyone in the room when they saw each other."

"Wow. No wonder you’re so upset. Well, at least you guys are still friends and will continue to see one another. I know you wanted more, though," Richie consoled.

"Thanks, Rich. I’ll be okay, though. I’ll just have to resign myself to being happy with what she can and will give me," Jon answered as he blew his nose and wiped the heavily falling tears from his eyes….

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Later that night

Veronica and Paul lie in bed soaked with sweat from their lovemaking. They both missed each other and felt happy and secure with the presence of the other lying beside them. The two savored the heat of their bodies as Veronica lay on top of Paul, her nipples touching his, while Paul ran his fingers through her hair and Veronica rested her hands on his chest.

"So did you miss me?" Veronica jokingly asked.

Paul responded with a sly smile, "That’s just what I was about to ask you. I’m just not sure you proved it to me the last couple of hours…"

"Well, I’m not so sure about you, either," Veronica teased.

Paul kissed her softly adding, "So, what are we gonna do about this dilemma?"

Veronica smiled at him, gradually moving down his rippling muscles as Paul looked on her red mane, chuckling at the way her hair tickled his skin. Paul’s smile transformed into a gasp as Veronica closed her mouth over the head of his penis teasing him with her tongue then teased him by drawing her mouth back. Veronica teasingly looked at him her eyes filled with desire mirroring Paul’s own desire.

Veronica closed her mouth over the tip of Paul’s erection slowing licking the tip causing Paul’s gasp to increase and become louder while his eyes rolled in the back of his head at Veronica’s skill. Veronica enjoyed the look of euphoria in his face and continued gradually deepening the oral pleasure until her mouth closed over his whole penis.

"Oh, Veronica! Don’t stop!"

Veronica continued pleasuring him until his passion erupted hard and fast into her mouth, then savored his taste before swallowing his seed. She then resumed her position on top of Paul while he held her close and gazed at her dreamily.

"Now, it’s your turn," Paul said as eased Veronica onto her back and her reactions to his hair sliding down her body mirrored his own. As Paul descended to her opening, he teasingly licked her, then stopped to look up at Veronica whose neck was exposed to him from her pleasure at the feel of his tongue on her femininity. Paul smiled then continued pleasuring her, his tongue darting in and out of her inner surface. Veronica loved the way his breath felt inside her and writhed in pleasure at his tongue penetrating her causing her to gush like Old Faithful into Paul’s mouth.

"Oh God, Paul!" she screamed as she climaxed then held onto the back of his head to get his tongue thrusted even farther inside of her. Paul savored her taste in his mouth as he moved up to lie beside her whispering, "I love your taste," then kissed her pushing his tongue past her lips where their tastes connected with one another. Paul wondered why Veronica came harder and faster than usual, but liked it and passed it off as simply missing their lovemaking as he did. When their kiss broke, Paul noticed Veronica’s pensive nature and an eager smile emerge on her face.

"What are you smiling about, my beauty?" Paul asked.

"Well, I have a surprise for you tonight," Veronica answered.

"Do you? I love your surprises," Paul smiled stroking her hair and then her breasts.

"I just wanted to tell you I’ve gotten my birth control straightened out. You know what this means, don’t you?" Veronica explained.

"You mean, we can forgo condoms and we can feel each other skin to skin?" Paul asked to which Veronica nodded.

"Yes, Paul. I wanted to tell you earlier, but you were too quick for me. You sure can put those on with expertise!" Veronica laughed.

"Well, I’ve had plenty of practice," Paul flirted.

Veronica smiled stroking Paul’s hair and chest while he added, "Veronica, I’m not trying to be cheesy, but I love you so much. You’re better than anyone I met before you, anyone I’ve met since, and anyone I may meet in the future. No one holds a candle to you, baby."

Veronica blushed and answered, "Aww. Thanks, sweetheart. I feel the same way about you. I love you so much and I couldn’t imagine life without you."

Paul smiled asking, "Are you blushing? How sweet."

"Shit, I thought I could get that by you," Veronica laughed.

"Nope, I saw it. Ms. Blunt and Direct actually blushed! This moment will go down in history!"

"That’s not all the going down that’s happened tonight…"

Paul slyly smiled, "You’re write about that. We’ve definitely been getting our jaw and tongue exercises." Veronica laughed with him and nodded in agreement. The two paused looking deeply into each other’s eyes as Paul moved on top of Veronica fusing his face with hers in a deep kiss, his tongue so far into her mouth they both moan.

Paul then moved his lips down to her neck and stomach leaving a trail of kisses behind then whispered sweet nothings into her ear while Veronica closed her eyes in delight. Paul suckled and caressed each breast causing her nipples to harden to the point where they made her breasts look small in comparison. Veronica moaned at his tongue and hands tickling her breasts as Paul continued pleasuring her. When he finished working his magic on her breasts, Paul positioned himself on top of her thrusting himself inside of her causing Veronica to gasp and moan. They smiled at each other as they connected free from latex barriers. Veronica liked the way his skin felt inside of her and Paul loved the way she felt inside, too. As his thrusts became more intense and harder, they both screamed their names their lips locked in fervent kisses. As they climaxed, their moans became louder and longer as Paul came inside of her. Veronica loved the way Paul felt inside of her and Paul loved the way she felt and enjoyed feeling her come as well.

When the two finished, they smiled as Paul commented, "Wow. That was amazing. I feel even closer to you now, my queen."

"As do I, my king," Veronica agreed wrapping her arms around his waist and placing her head on his chest. The two soon fell into a deep, peaceful sleep, secure and elated at their love.