Now And Forever

By Tigercent1

Jasmine pulled on her pajamas and climbed into her Queen-sized bed alone. She closed her eyes and wished that the man she was in love with was there with her.

"It's not gonna happen, so stop tormenting yourself, Jazz," she said out loud. Her heart actually ached when she closed her eyes and pictured him. His strong, lean body, defined abs, firm arms, soft pink lips, and dazzling blue eyes. She sighed and remembered the events of the last 6 months.

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"JC will never know. He's in Europe. It's just a casual one night thing. No big deal. Besides, my body NEEDS this," Tia defended her decision to Jazz, her roommate.

"I'm not judging you. All I said was I couldn't do something like that," Jazz replied knowing Tia did not deserve the love of a wonderful man like JC.

"See you in the morning. I'll try not to be too loud," Tia said before leaving dressed in an ultra-short mini and bra-less halter.

Jazz shook her head and continued to work on the term paper due the next week. She finally put everything away and headed to bed.

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"FUCK ME HARDER!"

Jazz groaned and rolled over. Tia had been thumping the headboard for over an hour and there were no signs of slowing down. She couldn't sleep with that noise and concentration was out of the picture, so she headed to the living room to channel surf. She settled on a movie and eventually fell asleep.

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"WHAT THE HELL?!?!" JC yelled.

Jazz sat up on the couch and saw luggage at the door. She stood and saw JC standing at Tia's door.

"JC, I can explain. It's not what it looks like, or what you think," Tia said and stepped out of her room. JC backed away from her as if she was armed with a knife.

"Well, it looks like you enjoyed FUCKING him," he replied harshly.

"JC...." Tia started, but JC was already at the door. He stopped and turned back to face her.

"Save it! I'm not interested in anything you have to say," he said before slamming the door leaving his luggage behind.

Jazz felt her heart break when she saw the hurt in his eyes. She said nothing to Tia as she went to her room.

"Did you let him in?" Tia accused.

"I didn't know he was here till he yelled."

"You think I deserve this, don't you?"

"JC certainly didn't deserve it," Jazz answered evenly.

"Well, I don't ever want to see his sorry ass again."

"Then don't."

"Will you take his luggage to his apartment. I've got a guest," Tia said sweetly eyeing her door.

"You are UNbelievable. You're gonna go back in there after ripping JC's heart out," Jazz said and rolled her eyes.

"It's my life and my pussy. Greg knows how I like it and I'm gonna get as much as I can," Tia smirked and left Jazz's room.

"UNBELIEVABLE," was all Jazz could say.

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"Hello?"

"Lance, is JC there?" Jazz asked as she shifted in traffic.

"No, why?"

"He walked in on Tia with another guy about 20 minutes ago and I got his luggage. I wanna make sure he's all right."

"I'll meet you at his apartment in 5 minutes. Bye!"

Jazz hung up and pulled up to the apartment complex. Lance pulled in right after her and they all headed up with the guys grabbing the luggage. They didn't wait for JC to answer. Lance used his key and the found him lying on his bed. Quickly JC covered his face and groaned.

"Wanna vent?" Jazz asked.

"Vent?! No, I don't wanna vent. I wanna rant and rave and break things," JC started, pacing around his bedroom. They watched as he vented angerly about Tia. Finally he took a small break and sat down again.

"I'm sorry she hurt you. I'd make it go away if I could," Jazz whispered as she wrapped a friendly arm around his shoulders.

"I know. Thank you and thanks for listening."

"If you were a girl, I'd offer sad movies, ice cream, and chocolate," Jazz smiled. "You'll have to clue me in if you want something special, if you want me to stay."

"I'd like you to stay for awhile and we'll probably settle on some sports," JC answered.

"Or a porno," Joey suggested pulling one from his jacket.

"Let's vote," Chris suggested.

Porno won 4 to 2 and Jazz sat for 1 1/2 hours as they guys whooped and hollered. Jazz sat with her hands twisting in her lap and blushed. This was not her idea of helping JC get over having his heart ripped out. She glanced at him and saw that he seemed to be able to focus on something other than the hurt in his heart. Finally it ended and she felt a little uncomfortable as she continued to blush without actually making eye contact.

"Well, I feel better," Joey said when he returned from the bathroom.

They hung out a while longer before Jazz headed home. She only spoke to Tia when it was absolutely unavoidable.

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Jazz and JC talked every couple of days until it became habit. The usual topic was the tour and Jazz found herself looking more and more forward to their calls. She loved hearing his voice and watching him when they were on television. JC sounded a little off when they spoke on Thanksgiving.

"JC, what's wrong?" she asked.

"I'm just a little lonely, I guess."

"Oh. How's the family?" Jazz tried to get his mind off of loneliness.

"They are doing great. Yours?"

"Annoying as usual, but all healthy. My God-son is so handsome."

"You sound happy to be there," JC laughed and Jazz smiled.

"I should go though. Happy Thanksgiving JC."

"Happy Thanksgiving, Jasmine," JC said softly and Jazz shivered as she suspected something new in his voice.

"Bye. Travel safely."

"I will. Bye."

Jazz hung up and found her mind racing to pin point the change in JC's voice.

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Sunlight hit Jazz's face and she groaned. She rolled over away from the window with her eyes closed. Her hand brushed something and she opened her eyes.

"JC! What are you doing here?" she asked very surprised to see him in her room let alone lying next to her in her bed.

"I wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday," he smiled.

"Thank you, but what's up?" she questioned.

"I've been thinking about you like 24/7 and realized that I've fallen in love with you," JC said softly as he caressed her cheek.

"I'm in love with you, too," Jazz whispered as her eyes filled with tears.

"Don't cry. It won't hurt, I promise," he said. As he leaned in, his breath fell on her face and she shivered visibly. JC kissed her slowly and softly. Her heart skipped and she felt tingly all over as she kissed him back.

"That was better that I'd imagined," Jazz whispered once their lips parted slightly. JC said nothing, but stood up. "Please don't leave."

"I'm not going anywhere. I'm just getting more comfortable," he answered as he took his shoes off and slipped under the covers with her pulling her close for more kisses. This time they were more passionate and Jazz timidly eased her tongue toward his sighing as he accepted. JC shifted his body closer to her and she wrapped her arms around his shoulders. He paused briefly to look into her eyes before he rolled her onto her back while kissing her.

"That was......," Jazz started, but couldn't think of the word to describe the feeling that had overtaken her body and heart.

"I know. Happy Birthday! I love you so much Jazz," JC said.

"I love you, too."

"I've got a present for you," JC said as he kissed her neck.

"Really, besides you?" Jazzed asked as she caressed his back and lifted her head to allow him better access.

"You can have me anytime your heart desires," he said between kisses. He was trying to kiss a little lower, but her pajama shirt collar was in the way.

"Let me help," she said and forced him up. She paused briefly before removing her shirt and kissing his lips. JC kissed down her body as his hands explored. Jazz released a soft moan as he licked her breast. She ran her fingers through his hair and he continued pleasing her. Jazzed pulled his shirt over his head and he rubbed his hard body roughly against hers once he was positioned between her legs.

"JC," she moaned and arched her back as she grew wetter with his touch. He pressed harder against her without removing his mouth from her nipple and she gently clawed his back as she moaned a little louder. JC grinned at her pleasure and pushed her pajama bottoms down taking her panties with them. His tongue trailed behind and Jazz arched her back as her eyes rolled at the glorious feeling overtaking her. After he worked her pants off of her legs, Jazz sat up to unbuttoned and unzipped his pants.

"Jazz," JC groaned as she eased her hand into his boxer-briefs.

"You want me?" she whispered in his ear.

"GOD YES!"

"Good! Make love to me," Jazz purred in his ear as she forced his jeans down. JC quickly removed his pants and forced her back down. He kissed her before locking eyes with her and easing his hard penis into her warm, wet center. Jazz bit her bottom lip and groaned slightly before beginning to enjoy him inside her. Neither said much more than the other's name the entire time JC was inside her.

Jazz felt her pleasure begin to erupt full force after what felt like hours and arched her back. JC grunted as he thrusted deep into her one last time before releasing his orgasm into her body as she relaxed from hers. He was tired and collapsed onto her. They panted for a few minutes as she stroked his back before JC raised his head to look at her face.

"Happy Birthday," he smiled before kissing her.

"Yes, it is a very happy one. Thank you."

"Want your present?" JC asked as he withdrew from her and settled down spooning with her.

"Wasn't that it? I really liked that," Jazz smiled.

"No, that was just because I love you. I want to sing a song for your. Is that okay?" he whispered directly into her ear and felt her shiver.

"Mmmm....Yes, please. I love you and your voice. Which song?"

JC sang 'Now and Forever' and Jazz couldn't stop smiling as tears fell from her eyes. She rolled over and kissed his lips then his heart when he was through.

"That was wonderful. You are amazing and I love you. Thank you," she said and kissed him one more time. She settled down into his arms and fell asleep as he softly sang the song again.

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Jazz woke and reached for JC. He wasn't there and for a split second she was convinced she'd dreamed it all. Her eyes focused on a single red rose with a note on the pillow next to her. She smelled the rose and smiled.

Jazz --

I had to go to rehearsal and didn't want to wake you. I plan on taking you to dinner to celebrate.

Love & Kisses, Now & Forever, JC

Jazz smiled wider and wondered what JC had planned for their celebration. It didn't really matter to her as long as they were together.