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Ashley Knowlton ([info]pages_of_ash) wrote in [info]beyondthepages,
@ 2010-04-08 19:12:00

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Entry tags:!complete, 2023 09, ashley legard, benjamin wolffe

RP: Excuses, Excuses
Characters: Ashley, Ben
Time/Date: Night, September 8, 2023
Location: Ben's room
Warnings/Rating: Staff intimacy
Summary: Ashley makes excuses to go see Ben
Status: Completed/ftb'd



Ashley had endured a fair bit of playful, good-natured teasing from Ari, and she was finally forcing herself to admit there might be something to what the other witch was saying. Whatever was between her and Ben was an attraction - and a mutual one at that. So far as she could tell, at any rate. So she felt slightly less bad about using an excuse to make a trip to his room. It was a completely legitimate excuse, as far as any of the professors should be concerned; she was helping a colleague get a good night's sleep.

Carting up a few vials of the potion as well as the small jar of lotion she'd used on him last time - just in case - Ashley made her way back to the librarian's quarters. Pausing outside of the door, she adjusted her robes before she lifted a hand and rapped sharply on the door.

She hoped he was in, and up for entertaining her - at least for a little while.


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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-09 04:53 am UTC (link)
Ben was startled by the unexpected knock to his door. Considering the hour, he thought it might be safe to assume it was Ari. A silly part of him hoped it might be Ashley, but what possible reason could she have? He supposed it could be any of the staff members, though, and decided against calling out for them to come in.

Setting his book on the night stand, he eased out of bed and while he thought about putting on a robe, pajama pants and a t-shirt seemed perfectly acceptable, all things considered.

Pulling open the door, he stared in surprise when it actually was Ashley. After a beat, he smiled, lifting a hand to scratch his cheek, "Did Ari send you to fetch something?" He asked, gently teasing, before pulling the door open a bit wider, "And did you want to come in?"

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-09 04:59 am UTC (link)
Ashley flushed slightly at his teasing. "Non. She did not 'ave a direct 'and in this one," she assured him. At his invitation, she stepped inside. Though really, Ari had a very indirect hand in things, with the teasing and nudging and encouraging innuendos.

Greyblue eyes flicked over him, taking in his attire. The way the fabric seemed to cling to him. "I ... did 'ave a reason to visit. I thought per'aps you might wish for some potions to keep up 'ere, and I thought per'aps I would also see if you were 'aving trouble sleeping still. Did my remedies work for you, last time?" Blonde brows lifted as she regarded him to await his response.

She assumed the massage had helped, but perhaps it hadn't and he wouldn't want to venture down that path again.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-09 03:42 pm UTC (link)
Ben closed the door with a gentle push once Ashley was inside his room. He did his best to ignore the flutter low in his stomach that seemed to appear whenever she was around. He was more pleased than he should have been, he knew, that she had come up to his room on her own, even if it was just to bring him extra potions.

"Thank you. I've been sleeping better, but it would be nice to have some on hand just in case." Especially since occasionally he could go long stretches without a problem and then the nightmares would randomly (or not so randomly) pop back up.

Lifting a hand to rub the side of his neck, he smiled a little, "Your remedies were very good. I don't think I've slept that well in a while," he admitted, flushing a little as he recalled the feel of her hands on his bare back.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-09 04:14 pm UTC (link)
Ashley smiled softly, warmly to him. "If you wished, I could 'elp you sleep well again tonight," she offered. Which wasn't just an excuse to get his shirt off.

She wouldn't be a very good healer if she let her colleagues who had trouble sleeping go untreated.

"We cannot very well 'ave our librarian working off of a poor night's sleep. 'e may mis-sort the books, non?" Setting the potions aside, Ashley uncapped the jar and nodded toward the bed to indicate Ben should head that way, if he was at all inclined.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-09 04:30 pm UTC (link)
He knew it was silly to think he was taking advantage of her goodwill by agreeing. She barely even gave him time to say yes before she was uncapping the jar, after all. It was still baffling to him why she would be at all attracted to him, but it was becoming difficult to convince himself she wasn't.

"Excellent point. The school would surely end up in chaos if a transfiguration book ended up in the section for potions," he agreed as solemnly as he could as he pulled his shirt off.

Stretching out on the bed, he folded his arms, using them as a pillow as he settled on his stomach. He could already feel his heart beating faster, but he tried to keep his breathing even.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-09 04:39 pm UTC (link)
"Oui, then we might 'ave students attempting to transfigure their potions ingredients before using them," she added as she followed after him. She was completely ignoring the little surge of nerves, of excitement, when he'd taken his shirt off.

Once he was on the bed, she knelt beside it once more. Setting the jar aside after scooping some of the compound out of it, she lightly smeared it over his back before she began to rub it in.

Fingertips, palms, and the heels of her hands worked together to relax his back and rub the concoction into his skin. The scent of it tickled at her nose, relaxing her a little as well.

Aware of his racing heart as she massaged him, Ashley flushed a little. She kind of sort of wanted to ask him out on a date, but reasoned while he was laid out beneath her hands wasn't the best time to do so.

So she simply kept working her hands over his back, rubbing and stroking and very occasionally, simply caressing.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-09 04:49 pm UTC (link)
A little chuckle left his lips at the idea of students trying to transfigure their potion ingredients. That might turn out sort of interesting, but he wasn't able to hold on to the thought for too long. Soon her hands were on his back and he closed his eyes.

This time it wasn't as easy to relax completely and enjoy the massage for what it was; something to help him sleep. He'd had a decent night's sleep the past couple of days and each stroke of her fingers against his back seemed to wake up his senses instead of relax them. He wondered if he was imagining the way it sometimes felt like she was just touching him, without the healer's intent behind it.

He had considered asking her out as well and perhaps it wasn't such a crazy idea. Unaware that his thoughts mirrored hers, he wasn't sure this was an appropriate time for such things.

Still, feeling compelled to say something -- he had no idea what, but hopefully something to take his mind off how good this felt -- he flushed when the only noise he seemed capable of making was a pleased groan. Oh, hell.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-09 05:05 pm UTC (link)
Ashley blushed just a little at the groan. "Does that feel good, Benjamin?" She inquired softly in a slightly husky voice.

She ... was fast running out of excuses to cling to that there was nothing between them. However, whyever, it was what it was. She was very attracted to him, and apparently it was mutual.

Unsure how to proceed from here but not at all inclined to leave just yet, Ashley drew her hands away from his back slowly, though she remained kneeling beside his bed, gazing at him, studying his face.

She repeated his name simply for the sound of it leaving her lips and the way just saying it made her feel. One hand lifted, fingertips fluttered, and she brushed them softly over his cheek.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-09 05:17 pm UTC (link)
"Yes," he heard himself respond in a thick voice just above a whisper. When she removed her hands, he was an odd mix of disappointed and relieved. The relief was only because he was so much more aroused than it was appropriate to be with a young, beautiful colleague.

When she repeated his name like that, he shuddered and slowly opened his eyes to meet her gaze. He shifted somewhat to face her better, but was reluctant to roll completely onto his side.

"I... I should warn you," he began quietly, his gaze locked onto hers, before he could talk himself out of it, "that I might kiss you if you stay much longer."

He wished he knew what it was about her that made him so willing to make a complete fool of himself. But it seemed the longer he was around her, the less self control and sense of decency he had. He'd honestly never had an attraction quite as intense as this one before.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-09 05:24 pm UTC (link)
"So, if I do not wish for you to kiss me," she murmured, entirely too aware of her pounding heart. "Then I should go now, non?"

She swallowed hard and leaned in slightly. "But what if I wish to kiss you, Benjamin? What if I wish to feel your lips pressing to mine? Should I stay?"

Straightening her body slightly to get a little more height, Ashley leaned in closer to him. If it went both ways, if they both wanted this, why was she still fighting it? There was no reason to. Not anymore.

Closing the rest of the distance between them, she cupped his cheek in her palm before she pressed her lips against his own, a little less chastely than any first kiss had the right to be.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-09 05:47 pm UTC (link)
When she leaned closer, he thought surely he must be dreaming. He had fallen asleep and the whole incident of her coming to his room was just in his imagination. He knew of course that that wasn't the case. This was real and her hand was on his cheek.

Forgetting the reservations he had about laying on his side, he shifted to do just that as their lips met. He made a noise into the kiss, one arm circling lightly around her while he propped himself up with the other.

He was very aware of her, of how she made him feel, of the fact that he was half naked in bed, oh so aroused, and kissing her. But he was aware in an excited way, not the self conscious way he thought he should have been. This felt right and he briefly broke the kiss to gasp a breath before pressing his lips eagerly to hers once more.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-09 06:59 pm UTC (link)
Ashley tried to ease closer to him, groaning lightly as she was blocked by the bed. She wasn't sure she had it in her just yet to crawl into his bed, because then it wasn't much of a step to getting horizontal and losing clothes.

She gasp as well when he broke the kiss, shifting a little to get a better angle. "Ben," she breathed against his mouth before she reclaimed his lips in a heated kiss.

Once upon a time, she knew she'd had modesty and reservations - they all seemed to be out the window at this point. She simply wanted him, in any way, in all ways.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-10 01:20 am UTC (link)
Benjamin's hand pressed against the small of her back, gripping the fabric of her robes gently. He was quickly losing the ability to think coherently, but he wondered if they should slow down. He didn't want to slow down. He wanted more. He wanted her body next to his, maybe under his.

But he really liked her. Aside from the physical attraction, she was kind and caring and made him feel at ease.

He groaned her name quietly against her lips before he reluctantly broke the deep kiss, but he kept his lips close to hers. "We should slow down?" He handed exactly meant for it to be a question, but part of him was hoping she would disagree.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-10 01:49 am UTC (link)
Ashley's tongue teased against his lower lip when he broke the kiss. Was he asking? Telling? Should they? She didn't want to stop or slow down, but was it proper to ... do everything she so very badly wanted to do with him?

"Do you want to stop, Benjamin?" she said breathlessly as she ran her fingers through his hair, gazing into his eyes. "I ... I do not." Who was there to judge her? No one was going to know unless they told, and while Ari would guess confidently at it, she wasn't prone to blabbing about things.

If they both wanted it, whatever they got up to tonight ... then it didn't matter. They could go as far as they wanted. The only think she couldn't do in good conscience was spend the night in his bed - and that had everything to do with his job and nothing to do with her concerns for their reputations, such as they were.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-10 02:30 am UTC (link)
He worried it wasn't proper to rush into things like this, but he didn't want to stop either. In the long run, though, he supposed it didn't matter. If she was comfortable, it wasn't as if he was going to spread rumors or any such thing. He wouldn't think less of her. So ... why shouldn't they do whatever they wanted?

"I don't want to stop either," he admitted, his fingertips stroking against her back gently as he explained, "I just didn't want to ... rush you."

Lifting his hand, he trailed his fingertips along her arm and then softly through her hair as he held her gaze. He did wonder if she was going to stay perched on the floor the whole time, but he didn't know if he was quite bold enough to ask if she was going to join him in his bed.

Leaning close to her once more, he dipped his head down to press his lips to her throat, letting his tongue flick our daringly against her skin.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-10 03:30 am UTC (link)
Ashley shivered as she tipped her head back at the feel of his tongue against her throat. A soft groan crossed her lips as she struggled to find coherent words. "I would not let you rush me, Benjamin," she assured him softly.

This angle though ... was not going to work for her for long. Since she was fairly certain they'd agreed not to stop, Ashley drew back slightly. She made a little gesture toward the bed and assuming he made room to accommodate her, Ashley eased into the bed.

Here she hesitated slightly, because what did she do now? Lay down? Ease over him? Sit up? Ashley gazed down at Ben, her eyes wide and dark as she slowly eased down to lay on her side, facing him. Her hand moved to stroke gently at the bare skin of his side before she leaned in to claim his lips once more.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-10 04:16 am UTC (link)
Ben nodded lightly, trusting that she wouldn't do anything she didn't want to do. He'd believed that before, but it was nice to have verbal confirmation.

Once she was in bed with him, he draped an arm across her side, his hand exploring her back. He groaned softly into the kiss, easing a little closer to hers, just enough that he could feel the press of her body against his own.

He wasn't sure what he had done to deserve this, but he wasn't going to question it now. Maybe later, when he could think about anything that wasn't related to Ashley's lips against his, the warmth of her body. His hand slid over her hip, down her thigh and then back up again, slowly exploring as he parted his lips against hers in a deeper kiss.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-10 04:24 am UTC (link)
Greyblue eyes closed slowly as she simply enjoyed this. The feel of his body, the touch of his hand through the fabric covering her back, the press of his mouth, the way he tasted.

The part of her that was still capable of rational thought was weaving plans of the long-term variety, and she thought that was jumping ahead a bit far.

"I can't stay," she murmured abruptly as she broke the kiss. "The night," she clarified as she ran her hand up his back, fingers tangling in his hair. "I ... 'ave to be at the infirmary, in case someone comes by."

The logical thing would be to move them both to her quarters, but logic wasn't exactly high on her list just then.

She realized a little late that she may have been assuming a bit ... but she wanted to stay, and would if she could have, if he invited her to.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-11 03:42 am UTC (link)
It took him a beat longer than it probably should have to process her words. His mind was a haze of desire, quickly considering the how nice her lips felt, the tingles that danced along his skin where she touched him, and it wasn't inclined to include words. It did, though, and he nodded ever so slightly.

"Okay ... that's ... of course." It made perfect sense that she couldn't stay. He wanted her to, but at the same time, if he had trouble sleeping, he didn't want to bother her. All things considered, he would probably sleep well tonight, but it still concerned him.

Of course, he was mildly concerned that she would leave and then come to her senses, but there was nothing he could really do about that.

"How long can you stay?" He asked softly, tilting his head to trail kisses along her jaw and neck since he didn't want to occupy her mouth just after asking her a question.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-11 03:56 am UTC (link)
"That is 'ardly a fair question, Benjamin," Ashley protested. How long could she stay? Really, she should be gone, now. Earlier. As soon as she'd finished with him.

Tipping her chin slightly, her eyes half-closed as she considered ... but she really couldn't assign a numerical value to how long she could reasonably stay.

If they were up at the infirmary, he could stay as long ...

... oh.

"If you ... came with me. Up to my quarters. You could stay as long as you wished and I would not 'ave my job in peril," she murmured. She swallowed hard before she bit slightly at her lower lip. "You could even stay the night, if you wanted."

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-11 04:11 am UTC (link)
He hesitated slightly, his hand resting on the small of her back. He wasn't sure he could say no and not regret it later. Of course, the idea of walking anywhere now wasn't at all appealing, but that was hardly a reason to say no. It was irrational, he knew.

Managing not to ask if she was sure, he nodded as he drew back enough to meet her gaze. "I'd... yeah, I'd like that, if you didn't mind. I... don't want to disturb you though, if I ... don't sleep well," he finished lamely, but in his defense, he was still having to force himself to focus.

Flushing, he added, "Though, I'm going to require a minute or two before I can... ah ... walk through the halls," he murmured with a brief glance down his body.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-11 04:18 am UTC (link)
"If you do not sleep well, then it is better I am there to tend to you, non?" She cupped his cheek before she pressed her lips softly, briefly to his own once more.

She did have to grin a little at the mention of his current inability to walk anywhere. "Per'aps if I left first, I could give you a chance to calm down," she murmured, blushing faintly despite knowing it was ... well, perfectly natural for men to be aroused and to have that particular facet affect their ability to function in certain capacities.

While she wasn't particularly inclined to move away from him, they couldn't well leave the room if one of them didn't move first.

Reluctantly she drew away from him, easing out of his bed. Straightening out her robe, she smiled slightly. "I ... will see you up there?"

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-14 03:16 am UTC (link)
Well, he couldn't argue with that logic, now could he?

He was flushed already or he probably would have turned colors when she agreed about giving him some time to calm down. He nodded his agreement, though. If her room was right next door, he wouldn't have cared, but it just seemed horribly wrong to walk through the halls of a school with an erection.

"I'll see you up there," he agreed, rolling onto his back once she left his bed. "Soon," he promised, trying to push thoughts of what they might be doing once he got up to her room out of his mind. Instead, he started to think about the things he needed to do in the library tomorrow.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-14 03:30 am UTC (link)
Ashley smiled and nodded before she turned to the door. She did wonder a little if he was going to wank first, and whether or not that would impact what they might or might not do later ... and she tried not to get too far ahead of herself. If they just cuddled and petted and kissed ... that would be fine by her.

Making her way down the hall to the infirmary, she shivered a little. She wondered if he'd back out. If he'd change his mind and just ... not show up tonight. It wasn't as though they really had to see one another, so he could dodge her fairly well - at least until he injured himself and she had to tend to him.

Letting herself in to the infirmary, Ashley glanced around. The charm was still untriggered and there were no students waiting for her in that area. Trusting that Ben remembered where her room was, she headed up the stairs.

Slipping out of her robes, she draped them over a chair before she changed into a nighty. It was bold - extremely so - but if they were going to wind up in bed, Ashley wasn't sure she was going to be inclined to hop up and change into her PJs once Ben left.

If he left. She shivered a little at the idea even as she tried to push away the worries she had over them perhaps moving too fast.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-14 04:20 am UTC (link)
Ben watched her go and closed his eyes once she had left his room. He sighed and relaxed against his bed, clearing his mind, though it was difficult not to think about the fact that he was going up to Ashley's room to ... to do what?

Shaking his head lightly, he eased out of bed once he could walk comfortably and put on a t-shirt and his robes. No one would appreciate him walking through the halls half dressed, after all.

As he walked, he came up with plenty of reasons why this wasn't a good idea. Most of them weren't very good reasons, but he couldn't just not show up and he had a feeling once he saw her, he wouldn't really care about any of the reasons he was making up.

Glancing around the infirmary once he arrived, he was aware of his heart pounding as he made his way up the stairs to her room. He knocked once and then opened the door to let himself in, stepping in quietly.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-14 04:23 am UTC (link)
Ashley glanced over to Ben as he stepped in. "Bonjour, Benjamin," she said softly as she turned to face him. Uncertain what to do with her hands, exactly, Ashley let them rest at her side before she crossed them over her chest. Dropping them to her sides again, she took a couple of steps closer to him.

"You ... do not 'ave to ... do this, if you are not comfortable," she assured him gently even as she reached out. Sliding her hands down the front of his robes, she tipped her chin to gaze into his eyes. "I would understand if ... we were moving too fast," she whispered as she closed the rest of the distance between them, fingers curling around the fabric of his robes as she studied his face, his expression.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-14 05:01 am UTC (link)
His hands settled on her hips and his eyes eventually met her gaze. For a moment, he had been noticing what she was wearing. His fingers stroked gently against the thin fabric as he considered her words. He wasn't even sure what they were doing, exactly.

"I feel more comfortable with you than I probably should," he replied, though he didn't think that really answered anything.

He lifted one shoulder in a half shrug. What was 'too fast' anyway? Like she had said, if they both wanted this ... but he still couldn't understand why she would want him. "I honestly have no idea if this is too fast, or what we're doing exactly, but I don't think I want to stop, unless you do."

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-14 05:05 am UTC (link)
"I do not wish to stop," she said softly, but confidently. She might worry about it, fret occasionally about it ... but she didn't want to stop. She wanted him.

"I ... 'ave never been attracted to anyone like this before," she admitted softly before she tilted her chin to brush her lips across his. "It is quick, and per'aps a bit frightening, but ... I want this. I want you, Benjamin." She met and held his gaze on the last few words, needing him to know she was sincere about this.

If they wound up in bed together tonight, she knew she'd be fine with that. If he spent the night with her, she'd be equally fine with that. Whatever this was ... she wouldn't call it love, this early on, but she thought it was fast spiraling into love.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-14 05:22 am UTC (link)
Merlin. His fingers pressed a little more firmly against her hips when she said she wanted him and there was something about looking into her eyes while she said it that was incredible and intense.

He whispered her name in response before closing the distance between their lips to kiss her deeply, eagerly, feeling all the desire he felt for her quickly reigniting. Whatever he had or hadn't done to deserve this, he would worry about it later.

For now, he believed that she wanted him and oh god, he'd never wanted anyone the way he wanted her.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-14 05:32 am UTC (link)
Ashley made a soft, surprised noise against his mouth before she returned the kiss deeply. Her lips parted, her tongue pressing at his mouth even as she started to take tiny steps backward toward her bed. "Ben," she gasped against his mouth.

Her hands slipped under his shirt, lifting it to tug it off even though it meant breaking the kiss further. "Ben, Ben," she breathed before she leaned in again to bite lightly at his lower lip.

Breaking the kiss, she drew back. Hands fumbled behind her until she found the bed. Levering herself up onto it, she stretched out on her back. Bare arms lifted to invite him into her bed, her embrace.

Ari was going to love this, Ashley realized ... but she didn't care. So Ari had been right. So she and Ben had hit it off, connected. She didn't care about any of that ... she only cared about him, about having him in her bed, in her life.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-14 05:49 pm UTC (link)
It was like lightning every time she said his name. He lifted his arms when she tugged at his shirt, following her to the bed. He was past the point of worrying or over thinking things; he could do that later.

Now he eased into bed with her, settling on top of her, groaning against her lips as he sought them out once more. He was incredibly aware of how nice the fabric of her nightgown felt against his chest and how it was the only thing separating her bare chest from his.

His hands braced himself on either side of her to keep some of his weight off her and he broke the kiss to gasp before tilting his head to kiss her jaw and neck. He thought maybe they should have discussed how far they were going here so he wouldn't get ahead of himself, but forming coherent words at the moment seemed quite difficult.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-14 05:56 pm UTC (link)
Ashley tilted her head as he broke the kiss, her throat bared to him. Her eyes closed, her back arched slightly as she shifted a little beneath him. She moaned his name again softly as her arms wrapped around him. Nimble fingers stroked at his skin, caressing his body slowly, rubbing small circles now and again.

She liked how he felt above her, liked how his lips felt against her throat. Running one palm up his back, she buried her fingers in his hair, holding his head close to her. "Benjamin," she breathed, hips rolling up against his.

It was quick, and the part of her that had always considered herself a good, proper girl was having some misgivings about this, but most of her wanted it, wanted him. She thought it wasn't a bad thing, if they were going to be together. Committed, or at least not shagging everyone around them. He wanted her, and she wanted him, and there was nothing wrong with this. They were adults, grown up and consenting. This was fine.

Content with her justifications, Ashley relaxed beneath him, rubbing his back and holding him close to her.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-17 05:57 am UTC (link)
Ben had to admit that he had thought about being with her like this already, though he had worried he would feel clumsy or out of practice. It had been longer than he cared to admit since he had been with anyone, but now it just felt good and right.

He groaned against her neck when she arched up against him and instinctively his hips pressed back to hers, his stiffening cock rubbing against her.

Lightly, he nipped at her throat, dragging his teeth gently against her skin, testing the waters to see if she liked such things. He was eager to learn all the places she liked to be kissed, how she liked it. His tongue darted out soothingly against her throat before he trailed his lips up to her jaw, murmuring her name quietly.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-17 06:07 am UTC (link)
Ashley whimpered, her head tipping back to bare her throat to him. A soft gasp left her lips at the nip, but it was by no means a bad sound. Pressing her hands against his shoulder blades as if she could draw him even closer to her, Ashley shivered.

She could feel him growing hard again, and she groaned quietly. As his lips trailed up along her jaw, she ducked her head down to claim his lips again. Her hands explored his back and sides thoroughly, her body shifting under his eagerly. She wanted ... and she couldn't remember ever wanting like this before. She'd dated. Been with men. Never before had she felt this level of passion though.

It was surprising, perhaps a bit frightening, but it was a good feeling all the same. She was glad he'd come here, and she smiled a little at the thought of it.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-17 08:29 pm UTC (link)
He shifted to rest a bit more of his weight on her so one of his hands could travel down her side, over her hip and down her thigh until he reached bare skin. He shivered as he fingers snuck up her bare thigh just a bit before skirting further down her leg.

A groan was muffled against her lips as he returned the kiss deeply, his hips rocking slightly against hers.

Feeling her smile against his lips, he opened his eyes to gaze down at her, a smile touching his own lips. Brows arched and he murmured, a little teasing, but of course he meant it too, "I don't know if this is the best time to ask, but would you like to go out with me?"

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-17 08:54 pm UTC (link)
Ashley had to laugh at the absurdity of the question given their current state of affairs. "Oh, no," she said softly as she stroked her fingertips through his hair. "I believe we 'ave gone past the stage of dating, non? And skipped right to the part where you propose?"

She chuckled and shook her head. "I would enjoy 'aving a date with you, Benjamin," Ashley assured him softly. "Should we stop what we are doing, and plan that now?" she added innocently, pale brows arching as she regarded him.

Just teasing, of course; she had very, very little desire to stop what they were doing just now. "Where would you like to go?" she inquired as she rubbed small circles on his back, working on his shoulder blades.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-17 11:08 pm UTC (link)
He supposed he'd set himself up for that one and he chuckled breathlessly. He certainly was in no hurry to stop what they were doing, but he was curious how long they could attempt to plan it out in the middle of this.

"I honestly don't know," he admitted before pressing another kiss to her lips and then to her jaw and throat. "Out to dinner? Or just something here?"

It might be a little easier to come up with ideas while he wasn't so distracted by the press of her body against his, how she tasted, but he didn't really think she was expecting brilliance at the moment.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-17 11:35 pm UTC (link)
She was honestly struck for a moment as she thought about that. It would be nice to get out, but she did have duties here at the infirmary. Still, she imagined Ari would cover for her. So she nodded slightly. "Either," she decided. "Per'aps something out, just to escape the castle for a bit."

One hand slipped from his back up into his hair, stroking through the short, dark locks. "We should get to know one another, non?" A teasing smile tugged at her lips before she tilted her head, pressing her lips against his own. Biting softly at his lower lip, she opened her eyes as she drew her head back. Releasing his lip, she slipped her hand down his back once more, drifting lower this time.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-18 02:56 am UTC (link)
He would have to find someone to cover for him, as well, but he imagined it could be done. It would be nice to be out of the castle with her and for a moment his mind drifted to the summer and things they could do, but that was certainly getting ahead of himself.

"Yes, I believe that might be a good idea," he agreed with a little bit of teasing of his own before he was distracted by her kiss. Returning it, he let his eyes drift closed and groaned quietly when she bit his lip.

"I hope we have all of our major conversations this way," he decided with a smile before his lips sought out her throat to bite gently.

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[info]pages_of_ash
2010-04-18 03:19 am UTC (link)
Ashley laughed quietly. "But it is distracting," she protested. "I am not sure I would remember 'alf of what we talked about, if we 'ad all our conversations like this."

Her eyes closed as her fingertips explored the skin of his back, drifting over his hips and the upper curve of his arse. "Per'aps we should try conversing later when we are dressed and can pay attention to the words instead of simply focusing on each other's bodies," Ashley breathed in a low, slightly husky voice.

Lifting her head, she reclaimed his lips despite their apparent intention to bite at her throat. But really ... she wanted to kiss him. She liked the feel of his lips against her own, the way he kissed her.

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[info]lone_wolffe
2010-04-18 09:37 pm UTC (link)
He laughed quietly, though he couldn't really argue. It was distracting, but it was also nice to laugh and tease each other even so.

"We can try it your way, then," he agreed quietly, his own voice husky with desire. Hearing her voice that way made him shiver, compounded by her fingertips exploring his back and lower.

When her lips found his once more, he let his eyes drift closed and returned it deeply, eagerly, content to slowly explore one another.

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