Challenge #53 - Weekend
Title: Weekend Away (Parts 28 - 32) Author: Foreverbm Timeline: Season 3 A/N: Don't worry the end is in sight! And the condom(s) goes to: 5 to Michael
I sat there wrapped in his arms, pushing the sad thoughts from my mind, feeling safe and above all else, loved. The calming effect Ben had in any situation always amazed me and I was thankful for his ability to put everything into perspective. Whether we had ten or fifty years together I knew they would be filled with moments of heartache, passion but more than anything else, love. All of a sudden he jumped up, pulling me to my feet. “Let’s test out that water!” He grinned, pulling off his shoes and socks, dragging me to the waters edge.
I followed suit, and holding hands, we tentatively dipped our toes in the shimmering water. “It’s fucking freezing!” I yelled jumping backwards. “Don’t be such a wimp!” He kicked up some water, laughing as I tried to move out the way but not quickly enough, the bottom of my jeans soon wet through. I finally managed to escape, running back to the grassy patch with him at my heels and we fell to the ground laughing. We sat there, the sun drying our wet clothes, as we talked about nothing and everything; enjoying the beauty and tranquility that surrounded us.
The sun had almost disappeared, a slight chill beginning to fill the air. “Guess we should head back!” Ben said, glancing at his watch. “I don’t know about you, but I’m getting hungry!” I giggled as my stomach rumbled loudly. “Guess that’s your answer! And I also want to check in on Hunter” “He’ll be ok Michael” ”Yeah I guess….so, should we find somewhere to eat?” “How about we go to our room, change; then decide what to do!” “Ok!” I stood, brushing the grass off myself and linked my arm through Ben’s as we walked slowly to the motel.
By the time we reached our room I was quite cold. Ben must have noticed me shivering. “Why don’t you take a shower to warm up while I check out the places to eat around here!” “Good idea….you don’t want to join me?” I winked at him. “As tempting as that offer is; I don’t think it’s a good idea if we ever want to eat!” I pouted, trying hard not to smile. “You’re choosing food over sex?” “Don’t worry baby…we still have a long night ahead of us!” With that thought on my mind I trotted to the bathroom.
I stood under the water longer than I should until it had nearly run cold. I threw on some clothes and walked out to find Ben. I stopped dead in my tracks when I entered the small living room. The only light was the glow of two white candles on the beautifully set table, which was laden with food. “Ben…what’s this?” He walked up behind me, draping his arms over my shoulders. “I thought we would eat in tonight!” He whispered, nibbling on my ear. “You did all this?” “Mmmm….I didn’t want to have to share you with anyone else!”