Woke Up One Morning... Part 18
It's a bright sunny day outside once again. I can already tell before my eyes even open due to how bright it is behind my eyelids. The next thing that I notice, as I claw back to consciousness, is that I'm in bed alone.
Pushing myself up a bit, I force my eyes open in thin slits against the bright light outside. Sure enough, the spot of tussled sheets beside me where Heero normally lies is empty and cooling in his absence. How he managed to untangle himself from me and slip out of the room unnoticed is only proof of how deeply I had slept.
Guess I really needed that rest more than I originally thought.
With a sigh, I turn and sit up to dry wash my face. Just as I put together my plan to get up, put some clothes on and check on my husband, the bedroom door is pushed open. Lowering my hands, I watch as said boxer-clad husband smoothly enters with a tray filled with breakfast foods.
Damn. How the hell did I get so lucky to be with such an attentive guy?
"You're too good to me," I grin widely, unashamed of how goofy I'm sure I look with my braid coming undone all over. Chuckling in amusement, 'Ro approaches the bed and sets the tray to sit above my waist and I look upon the feast while fighting the urge to drool when my stomach growls.
Easily slipping to sit beside me, my lover kisses the top of my head and shrugs, "I just thought that we should take in as much of this domestic bliss as we can." Brushing back the bangs from my eyes as I turn to face him, he states, "Knowing Andrew and his team, I'm sure that we'll be setting out to start making some real headway in this case."
I had thought much the same, myself. Agent Link is the very best at what he does in tracking a target down. And twenty-four hours at work is more than enough time for him to get the job done. By the time our initial team meeting was over yesterday, I fully expected to be shipping out by this evening to take down our assailants.
And when that happens, we'll have pretty few and far between moments like this to enjoy.
The fact that Heero had expected the same, and intended to have us spend as much one-on-one time like this together means more than he could ever know. Still, I try when I lean in and kiss him soundly. If my breath smells, he puts up with it and deepens the exchange briefly.
For a brief time, we just share our breakfast in a companionable silence. Occasionally, we have some pretty mundane banter about the weather, our friends... anything but the case. It's like a silent agreement we both made to not bring that up and spoil the mood.
The phone rings as soon as we're finished and starting to clean up. Hurrying to throw on a shirt and run a hand through his hair as to appear completely dressed, Heero sits himself down in front of the small screen at the table and accepts the call.
From my angle on the bed, I'm facing the back of the viewer and can only go by the voice of the caller to know who is there. "Good morning, Agent Wing," Lady Une's voice greets kindly.
Blinking in surprise. my partner sits up in his seat. I bite back a snicker, wondering what she would think if she knew that the only thing he had on besides that gray shirt was a pair of boxers that are out of her view. Uncomfortable as I know he is, 'Ro covers it well as he replies with a firm nod, "Good morning to you as well, Commander. Agent Scythe and I were just about to get dressed to head in."
"No need for that today. That is why I am calling," Une informs. My own back straightens a bit and I frown in confusion. "We have a very good lead on where we can find Ivanov. However, Agent Talon's team is still being assembled. They are going to need at least today to be called back into headquarters for duty, so I want you both resting up before you are needed. I expect you both here by dawn, refreshed and ready to go. Once we start moving, there will hardly be a moment to stop until we finish this."
So we get one whole day off together. There is no way the smile that's now on my face is coming off.
Nodding once more, Heero grins, "Understood. Thank you for calling in advance, Commander Une. We will be in your office at 0600 tomorrow."
There is a quiet affirmative from our 'Mom' and I can hear the smirk in her tone as she adds, "Oh, and you may want to finish getting dressed, Agent Wing. There will be a package arriving at your home shortly." As Heero blinks in surprise at being caught... um, with his pants down, I'm choking back the laughter when she calls, "That goes for you as well, Agent Scythe. Have a good day."
A soft beep from the monitor announces that the call was cut on the other end. Eyes wide and jaw loose, I stare at the thing along with Heero. Shaking my head, I mutter, "That woman scares me sometimes."
On cue, the doorbell rings. Heero hisses a quiet sweat word that I really don't pick up on since I am too busy laughing at the sight of him flying for the door, grabbing a pair of sweatpants on his way out. Shaking my head, I get out of bed and quickly move for the dresser to change in short order.
When I reach the first floor of the house, my lover is in the living room with a tall package wrapped in colorful ribbons. Holding the item before him, he inspects the best way to open and lowers it onto the table when I reach his side, peering over his shoulder. With ease and precision, 'Ro quickly opens the package with pressure at it's weakest, wooden point.
Lifting the top of the package, he reveals a large, decorated basket of three fine wines. Shit, some of the names I couldn't even try to pronounce, but I've seen them before and not one of them is cheap.
I let out a low whistle while my husband opens the card attached to the transparent paper sealing the basket. At a glance, I know it's our Commander's own handwriting inside as Heero reads aloud, "A late wedding gift. Congratulations and all the best to you both. Love, Lady Une."
Blinking in shock still at the present, I shake my head, "Okay, I totally take back my earlier comment about her." I mean, not only did she allow Heero and I to continue to work together even though we hid our marriage from her, but she went out of her way to do this.
That woman is getting one hell of a kick-ass Christmas gift from us this year!
Quickly coming out of my stupor, a wide grin spreads on my face as I carefully open the basket. Holding up the first tall bottle in reach, I turn to my partner and smirk, "Well, we don't have any plans tonight. Why do you say we indulge a little on our last night of freedom for a while?"
An equally wicked smirk tugs the corner of Heero's mouth to tell me there will be no argument from him.
* * * * * *
The perfect weather was set to continue on through the next couple of days. And with that, came the rest of our plans for the evening.
We decided to enjoy the clear night outside on the sandy beaches. Wine bottle and two tall glasses handy, we took a few blankets to sit on and have ready to curl up in when the breeze from the water becomes too cold.
Once we had a good fire going in the round pit that we set up, we were perfectly fine for a while just sitting closely together. Far above our heads, the dark sky shows every star shining like countless pin holes breaking through the pitch backdrop. The soothing sound of the waves rolling up further down the beach only adds onto the whole romantic feel of our little 'date'.
Sitting so that half my back was leaning up against my partner's chest, I take another sip from the wine in my glass and announce, "You know, we really need to make a habit of doing this more often."
Heero places a kiss on my exposed neck while humming an affirmative to the suggestion. I sigh quietly and rest my head on his shoulder to give him better access.
It may be the combination of the wine and just the serene surroundings, but my mind is traveling again to the future. Specifically when this case is finally closed. And I realize that it's where my thoughts will probably be more often than not until we're finally finished.
...That's mostly because those thoughts of our freedom are the only thing that are pushing me on to get through what we have to do.
Before, I had been almost obsessed to be finished with the Preventers so that I could see to my own personal goals in aiding L2. Now that I know Heero is clearly going to be more of a permanent fixture in my life, all I can think about is us and all of the things that we can do together.
Something... namely the hand that is slowly running up and down my chest at this moment tells me that 'Ro has on his mind a few things that we can be doing right now.
Looking back and up at my lover, there is something in his cobalt eyes when they meet my stare. Instantly, my throat goes dry at the sight. There is a fire that I have seen several times, before we would move onto doing something more... interesting.
But there is something more in those eyes this time. And it's sending a shiver down my spine.
Suddenly, the side of my face is cupped as Heero moves in for a kiss that he immediately deepens by plunging his tongue into my mouth. More than accepting of whatever he has to offer, I moan while returning the exchange. His free hand moves slowly towards my crotch to massage it hard, making me gasp.
My head falls back as I pant heavily for air. Taking advantage of my exposed neck, Heero dips his own head forward and in to kiss and nip at it starting from my chin and working his way down.
Dozens of more shock waves run through and my cock is throbbing in its confines. At the same time, he begins unbuttoning the front of my shirt to expose my chest for more skin to assault with his mouth.
When I feel the button to my shorts being undone, I lay back on the blanket to raise my hips so that they can slip off easily with my boxers underneath. God, whatever he wants, I'll give it to him more than willingly.
Time really doesn't have a part in what's happening, it basically comes to a standstill as we continue undressing each other as quickly as we possibly can. An occasional sound of tearing fabric fills my ears over our labored breathing before we're both completely freed from our clothing.
Completely sprawled out on the blanket now, I'm happily taking in every lick, bite and touch while returning the favor as 'Ro stretches out on top of me. At some point, my braid is out and my hair is loosely spread around.
Slowly making his way down my body, my husband wraps that talented mouth around my penis and nearly sends me into oblivion after all of our teasing. Back arching, I let out a sharp cry at just how damned incredible that heat feels.
Just when I begin to get my mind back, a couple of fingers carefully probe into my rim as Heero continue to suck me. Groaning deeply, my back arches again and I push back to take in every inch he has to offer, bringing me closer and closer to the edge...
...then he stops and pulls out while he pulls away from my cock. My initial cry of protest is muffled by another fierce kiss. When 'Ro pulls back, that different fire is still in his eyes as he breathes in a husky voice, "I want you."
It's all he needs to say for me to know what he is requesting and my eyes widen. Swallowing roughly, I nod with a quiet plea, "Take me."
Heart racing again, I lower myself back down while watching my partner quickly go through his shorts pockets to remove a small bottle I did not know was there before.
The smart ass in me would love to make some kind of comment about how prepared he is for anything. However, I'm far too excited and hot to think about anything besides what is about to happen.
In the flickering light from the fire, Heero's perfect, sweaty body glistens like a Greek god as he returns to hover just over me. Lightly brushing back the bangs from my eyes, he smiles lovingly before lowering himself for a more heart-felt kiss.
What happens after that, I'm not exactly able to take in all at once, it's so overwhelming.
Just like every time before, he is nothing but gentle and patient as I adjust to having him inside of me. Shifting my hips until I find a comfortable angle, I can only nod shallowly to let him know when I am ready for more.
After a brief, wonderful eternity, I managed to take Heero in completely and he lowers himself back onto me. Eyes locked, our hips move so that he slides in and out, making every inch of me burn. Lost in his own euphoria, he rests his head in the nook of my shoulder and I stare up at the star-filled heavens.
This is... absolutely perfect. Just the way we wanted our first time to be.
From there, I just hold onto my husband and absorb all of this- every feeling, every smell, every sound. I am nothing more than a sponge taking in all of the details of this moment right here and now.
Closing in on my breaking point a blissful eternity later, I am completely lost when a firm hand wraps around my cock and pumps it in time with our thrusts. Again, my back arches as I let out a loud scream at my orgasm.
Quickly coming back from my high, I feel only a couple more thrusts into me before Heero cries out while spilling his warm stream inside of me.
Arms shaking, he falls onto me and we just lie together in a tangle of limbs as we fight for air. I am not very steady, myself, as my own trembling arms wrap around him. Lightly kissing his shoulder, my head falls back and I look up at the night sky.
My God... never in my wildest of dreams would I ever have imagined feeling like this with Heero. I fantasized this moment countless times over the years since I had known him, but this was far better than any dream.
For the hundredth time since we've been married, I would give anything for the world to just stop so that we could stay like this.
Then, much to my horror, I actually sniffle. Suddenly, I'm very aware of the tears that are now running down my face.
As soon as the sound reaches him, Heero is pushing himself up to watch me with wide, concerned eyes. "Duo?" he whispers, his voice drenched in worry. His face shifts into a look of near panic as he almost whimpers, "Oh, God, I hurt you."
"No!" I yell, my own eyes growing and he flinches a bit in surprise. A sheepish smile tugs my lips as I chuckle, "Sorry." Shaking my head, vision still blurry, I try again by reassuring sincerely, "I'm fine."
I am, really, there is hardly any discomfort on my part. However, I can see that my lover is looking for an explanation for the tears even as the tension in his shoulder is fading away just a bit.
Biting my lip, I shake my head and am horrified when my voice cracks, "It's just... that was..." Thank the good Lord above I didn't have to go on. That was all Heero needed to completely relax with that small, loving smile that he only shows me.
Very slowly lowering himself back down, he kisses me soundly and lightly wipes away the tears that had escaped. "Yea," he nods in agreement, and I am pleased that he is having a hard time elaborating on the experience as well.
Carefully pulling out of me after a quick clean up, 'Ro pulls the extra blankets around as just as the sea breeze starts to take on a chilly bite.
Lying onto our sides facing each other, we tangle ourselves as tightly as we can. With a peaceful warmth in his eyes, my best friend tells me quietly, "I may have trouble telling you exactly how I feel about you."
I am about to tell him that I really don't need the words when he rests a finger over my lips as they open. Swallowing, I sigh and nod for him to go on.
Gently cupping the side of my face, there is such a fierceness in those cobalt eyes that I suddenly know how important it is for him to say whatever this is he is about to say.
Taking a deep breath, with all of he reverence in the world, Heero breathes, "There is nothing in my life that is more important than you, Duo."
W-what? Completely taken aback by that, I blink in shock and allow those words to sink in. If he never tells me anything like this again, not even a simple 'I love you,' I will never... never forget this. Sharing something so private would not have been easy for him, and I am forever grateful that he found the courage to tell me now.
Shit, those tears are coming back again and I bury my head in his shoulder to hide them. "I love you," I mutter against his skin, pouring every drop of emotion into those words I can.
The arms wrapping tightly around me are more than enough of a sign then my partner got the message and my appreciation.
Curled up like that, out on the beach with the fire still burning a few feet away, we stay until we both fall asleep. Because even though neither of us mentioned it before, we both plan on being here like this to watch the sunrise together.
TBC...
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