Mending a Relationship

Disclaimer: I do not own Quantum Leap. Copyright by Donold. P. Bellezario (SP?) This story is meant for entertainment only and is non-profit.

Sam had spent the better part of the day in a haze. He was Joel Muncher, a no-good lazy bum living with his girlfriend. The girl, however, was the complete opposite. She was neat, organized, worked two jobs and volunteered at church. She was the kind of woman Sam might date, but not this Joel.

Al and Ziggy were having trouble figuring out just what Sam was here for. Al had had several suggestions, “Lose twelve pounds? Get a job? Wipe your butt?” Sam had tried to get some job interviews during the three days he’d been here, but Natalie, his “girlfriend” had become worried that something was wrong. It was strange that Natalie’s complaints had been about Sam vacuuming the carpet, cleaning the patio, and cooking.

She seemed to think it was more normal for him to lay on the couch and watch TV. As far as Ziggy knew, Joel and Natalie had met two years ago. They got along mainly because Natalie did all the work and Joel stayed out of her hair.

It wasn’t until Al had come to Sam after meeting the actual guy, and they realized why Natalie always wore long sleeves and too much makeup. That was why she seemed to act like something was wrong. In three days she had not been beat or slapped, and Sam wondered why she was worried.

It was nearly 3 p.m. when he heard the door open. “Baby, I got you your smokes.” Sam gagged but he heard a voice behind him, “I’ll take them.” Al was looking around the apartment. “Nice job acting like Joel.” He said sarcastically. “I can’t stand grime alright.” Sam muttered. “Well, I think we know why you’re here, but it’s hard to explain.” Al snickered. Natalie called out, “I’m gonna go to Steffie’s for a while, you gonna be ok?’ She poked her head into the living room and Sam waved. “You betcha.”

Suddenly Al gasped. “Don’t let her get away Sam!” Sam looked at Al, and then stood up. Al motioned towards Natalie. “Do something to stall her, Kiss Her!” Of course Al’s idea of stalling a women would be that. Sam walked over to Natalie and she shrank. “You need something baby?” She asked quietly.

Al told Sam, “If she leaves this apartment today she’s never coming back. Stephanie, her friend, has her bags packed and their ready to leave. But if you keep her here until tomorrow Joel is going to take anger management classes, clean up his act, and Ziggy says they have a nice little family.”

Sam looked at Natalie. “What happens if you leave me today?” He said it to Natalie but directed the real question to Al. Al punched a few buttons and said, “The brakes in Stephanie’s car broke down and they careened off a bridge. Joel later shot himself.” Natalie meanwhile had responded, “I’m going..shopping..you know..girly stuff.” Sam waved to Al and he disappeared. Sam took Natalie’s hand and smiled. “Would you rather see a movie with me?” Natalie’s brow crossed and she yanked her hand back. “Why? What in the hell has gotten in to you? You never take me out on dates, you never clean or cook, or anything!” She immediately covered her face as if expecting a heavy blow.

Sam sighed and looked at Natalie. “I’m trying to clean up, make a better life. I….er..Love You.” He said quickly, Natalie looked at him and suddenly her face lit up. “You never said that to me before. Wait, do you mean it?” Sam shrugged his shoulders. “Yeah, I mean it.” Abruptly Natalie grabbed his face and kissed him intensely.

Sam had been in situations like this and just went with the flow. However, Natalie began tracing his shoulder as well and Sam felt uncomfortable. Natalie began to smile and she said, “Joel, we haven’t been together in over two weeks.” Sam kissed Natalie’s hand and took it off his shoulder. “What’s on TV tonight?”

He tried to redirect the conversation. “The TV is broke.” Natalie murmured as she kissed his neck. “Heh, yeah, umm.. the VCR isn’t.” He moved back but the coffee table caught him and fell on his back. “Joel, are you o.k.?” Natalie came to his side and he sat up. His spine was stinging and he groaned. “Oww.” That was all Natalie needed to hear before she began to kiss his back and lift up his shirt. “Oh boy, that didn’t work.” Sam tried to think of what he could do next to distract her from caressing his back, but he actually found it rather pleasant.

He leaned back as Natalie stared at him. “You been working out?” Sam nodded no. “Oh, you just seem, a little different.” Sam wondered if she was seeing Joel’s or His body. Obviously it didn’t concern her much as she began to kiss his shoulders. Sam was trying to think of a way to get out of this situation, but in the back of his mind he kept thinking. “It’s been over four years. What chances are you going to get anyway? She’s pretty and very sensuous.” He then thought of a face that haunted him in his dreams.

Some girl named Diana or Dora or Donna. She visited him every so often in his dreamscapes but when he’d bring it up with Al, Al would always change the subject or flat out leave. Sam felt Natalie’s hand caressing his chest. Didn’t Joel abuse her? Why would she be so in love with a man that hurt her? It baffled Sam. He stood up before she had warning, and he looked down at her. Here was a beautiful young woman who was all ready to be with him, and he didn’t want that?

If Al were here he’d be laughing so hard he’d have a seizure. Sam bit his lip and looked at the clock. Only 4 p.m., and he had to keep her at the house until next morning. If they did this it would make the perfect excuse to stay. If he left her she’d most likely leave him. “Baby, you got something on your mind?” Natalie asked. “Oh boy.” Sam muttered. “Oh, yeah, uh, you know, um, well, rubber, plastic, bag, Gee a sandwich sounds nice right now.” Sam mentally slapped himself. Natalie exclaimed, “You mean a condom, silly!”

She took his hand and led him to the bedroom. Sam decided to just enjoy himself and after it was over perhaps he would leap and have no memory of this experience. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to do anything like this, but he was more proper and it didn’t feel right sleeping with some strange woman, even if he was masquerading as her own boyfriend, it was downright deceitful. Natalie fumbled around for a few minutes in a box, and Sam looked into her eyes as she handed him a condom.

He leaned in to kiss her. Natalie sat beside him on the bed and began kissing his jaw down to his neck. Sam sighed as Natalie licked his collarbone. She began to kiss his shoulders, his upper chest, and then she gently licked his nipples. He laid down on the bed as she crawled on top of him, and she began to kiss his chest.

Sam felt himself growing hard and Natalie soon reached his pants. She unbuttoned them and laughed as she yanked them off. Sam had to admit he was enjoying himself. Natalie reached up and began to massage his swollen member through the fabric of his boxers. “My, you’re larger than last time.” She remarked, and Sam winched.

Just whose body was she pleasuring? He reached down and caressed her hair as she pulled his boxers e off too. Sam gasped as she began to suck hi m long and languidly. He moaned as she played with his balls and licked the insides of his loins. Natalie began to tease the tip of his member with quick flicks of her tongue, and Sam gasped in delight.

She moved up over his stomach, gently kissing each inch of skin. Sam caressed her arms as she came up to kiss him, and then rolled over on top of her. She spread her legs but Sam wasn’t ready for that yet. He began to play gently with her breasts and she sighed in lust, “Joel, you never use foreplay on me?” Sam smirked as he looked into her eyes. “My name is not Joel.” He teased.

She chuckled and began to writhe as Sam kissed her stomach, down to her beautiful, soft core. He began to lick and tease as she had done to him, and Natalie was shivering in pleasure. He massaged her buttocks as she lifted her legs, and Sam moaned as his desire grew. He sat up for a moment and grabbed the condom that he’d tossed on the bed. He quickly slipped it on and moved up to Natalie. He caressed her face as he slowly pushed inside her.

A look of confusion crossed her face and Sam began to thrust harder. She grew content as he forced himself faster, but Sam preferred to enjoy slow pleasure. He leisurely thrust into Natalie and she moaned. She ran her fingers across his back and he pushed taut and heavy inside her.

Soon Natalie’s body began to constrict and the friction across his member caused Sam to shout in pleasure. Natalie began to moan and scream as she orgasmed, and Sam felt himself come with intensity. The condom began to fill up and Sam pulled out quickly.

Natalie was tossing her head back and forth and she laughed. “Who in the hell are you and where did you abduct Joel?” She smiled. Sam smiled back, “He’s here, Joel loves you.” He felt the familiar buzz and leaned in to kiss her before he leaped. When he awoke he found himself in a jungle, crouching down before a large……”Oh Boy”….