Official Description: Entry for the PPSS “An Officer and a Gentleman” contest. Major Edward Masen is a former Air Force Thunderbird, decorated fighter pilot, and a war hero. A guy like that would never go for a girl like MIT engineer Bella Swan. Or would he?
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This o/s starts off with army-brat turned Boeing-engineer Bella seeking funding from the Appropriations Committee for a military aeronautics similation that she has developed with fellow MIT-alum Rosalie. During the meeting, her thoughts drift to ace pilot, Edward. She wants him. And not just for his mind.
After receiving budget approval for their project, Bella and Rosalie go out to celebrate. One of the things that I love about this fic is that not only is it intelligent (but not so much that it’s totally over my head), but it’s funny, too:
“However, there’s a flaw in your logic as it applies to me – I could sell the system because I believed in it. I knew it was the right choice for the Air Force. But honestly – there’s no way that I’m Edward Masen’s type. Guys like that don’t go for nerdy girls.
“Rose snorted and said, “That’s a crock. He eyes you like he’s a hobo and you’re a ham sandwich.”
During the dinner, Bella gets a call and has to go back to the lab to figure out an issue. They call in a pilot to do the flight similation, and guess who it is.
Holy shit. I was going to spend the next four hours locked in a very small space with Edward Masen? Wearing – hot damn – a tight black t-shirt and fatigue pants. And I thought he looked hot in his flight suit. Wow. I had only had one margarita at dinner, so I couldn’t even blame the tequila for my actions if I jumped him.
Then we get to hear from Edward. We find out that he’s heard her say that she wouldn’t want to spend a life hopping from base to base. He doesn’t want to drag her into a life that she doesn’t want. Finding out about the Appropriations Committee approval gives him a newfound hope. His POV is sweet and romantic:
“Bella, from the first moment I saw you, I was smitten. I’m in deep smit. You’re smart and funny…you’re kind…and…so beautiful.” Her eyes widened and I started to stammer, “I…I know I’m probably not the kind of guy you’d usually be interested in…but, I’d like a chance to show you – ”
She cut me off by placing a finger across my lips. When I met her eyes, she smiled shyly. She leaned slowly forward and replaced her finger with her lips, brushing mine tentatively.
The moment my lips made contact with hers, I felt a rush of sensation. Call it sparks or fireworks or chemistry – kissing her felt more right than anything else ever had.
When I started reading this o/s, I didn’t realize that it was being continued. I’m pretty happy about that. This story won the “Most Luscious Non-Lemon Award” in the PPSS Officer and a Gentleman contest, and I have to admit, it was pretty sweet.
The heat from that one action shot straight to my cock, and I fought the urge to grab her by the hips and grind against her. As much as I wanted her – wanted to take her to my bed and not surface for days – I wanted more. I needed more. I’d never be satisfied with a one-time thing – I wanted her in my life. For good, if she’d have me. Knowing that, I knew I needed to stop this before I blew it.
“Bella,” I breathed. “Would you have dinner with me tomorrow night?”
She sat up rather suddenly and said, “Um, what?”
Huh – I guess my question was kind of a non-sequitur.
“Please don’t think that I’m not enjoying this – because, God, am I enjoying this – but I want to do this right, Bella. I want to be with you. I want to show you I can make you happy.”
Whether you are looking for a good one-shot to get you in the spirit to celebrate Independence Day or you just want something romantic and fun, definitely check out Fortune Favors the Bold by CapriciousC. It’s awesome!
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