MAXIM: A New Type of Human (Oddily Series #2) Read Online Free PDF Page A

eyes, letting the tension of the day seep out of him. “Ahhh, this is relaxing!”
    After shoving her notebook off to the side, Oddily sat in silence while playing with Maxim’s hair. She realized that his attraction towards her still felt awkward, especially when he was handsome enough to be with whomever he wanted. Would he continue to want her in his life after a few months, or even a year? Only time would tell.
    Suddenly, Maxim’s eyes opened. “What was that strange noise?”
    Oddily blushed. “I’m sorry…I should have excused myself.”
    Maxim stared up at her. “Excuse yourself from what?”
    “Umm…I burped.”
    “What an interesting sound. Can you do it again?”
    “No!” She playfully covered his mouth with her hand. “You’re being silly with me.”
    For a moment, Maxim was perplexed by Oddily’s response. Evidently, the noise she had made was common in her world. He desired further detail on the subject, but decided to cover up his ignorance by laughing along with her.
    Maxim sat up and climbed off the bed, removing his shirt while he headed for the bathroom. He glanced over his shoulder, and smiled when he caught Oddily pulling a blanket up under her chin. “You may as well get comfortable with viewing my body, because I belong to you now.”
    Oddily’s heart quickened alarmingly. Did he say what she thought he said? And if so, did he expect to gawk at her body as well? She gulped down her uneasiness after he returned still wearing his pants. Could she muster up enough courage to question him about his intentions? No. Just the thought of asking was embarrassing, not to mention stupid.
    “Do you want to have sex…I mean…?” Oddily bit her lip when she saw Maxim grin at her.
    “Yes…someday.”
    “But not tonight?”
    “No. Not until the timing is right.” Maxim watched the tension begin to drain from Oddily’s sweet face after he sat down next to her, but she continued to bite at her nails. Maxim covered her fingers with his hand, realizing that something was still on her mind.
    “What are you thinking?”
    “I don’t know. I was just figuring that it’s going to be a long time before…I’m ready?”
    “I will wait,” he whispered in her ear. “We have the rest of our lives to be together.”
    Maxim tried to ignore the sudden wave of sadness coming over him, but couldn’t—not when he knew that Oddily would someday grow old and die, and not him. The advanced genetics Maxim inherited from Nero had the ability to keep him forever young now that he had reached full maturity.
    “Hey.” Oddily tried to get Maxim’s attention, but his mind seemed to be elsewhere. She became alarmed over the sadness in his eyes, and rested her hand on his thigh. “Are you disappointed in me?”
    “No…not at all.” Maxim stared down at Oddily’s hand for a moment, and then grabbed it interlocking his fingers with hers. Then slowly, his face came close to hers and his lips met hers. The love Oddily experienced was so strong she began to tremble.
“I’m sorry,” Maxim pulled back, battling with his desire. “I can’t do this right now!”
    “No, please! I like it when you kiss me.”
    Maxim felt the tenderness of her lips on his and savored the sweet taste of her kiss. She was stirring up physical responses in him—an intense sensation that rippled through his body. He drew back slowly, gazing into her eyes. He brushed his hand against her cheek with a touch so light she scarcely felt it. He had a desire to protect her from harm— to defend her from anyone who threatened her happiness; and above all else, he needed to keep his physical urges under control.
    Oddily’s cheeks became flushed, her eyes large and starry under Maxim’s gaze as he playfully growled, “Come here, you!”
    Maxim grabbed Oddily and laid back on the bed, bringing her with him. He began to kiss her face, neck and arms while she continued to squirm with irrepressible giggles.
    “You feel so small and fragile