One Step Closer to Love Part 3 Wrapping his cloak around her he said, "sleep Catherine I am not going anywhere." Closing her eyes she drifted off in the arms of her love. Vincent watched his lovely Catherine as she slept. She looked so peaceful and content. Holding her close to his heart filled him with such happiness. This beautiful woman could have any man she chose from Above but she fell in love with me. She wants a life with me. Looking at her soft lips dare I taste them just once? No I had better not. Then he noticed her lips slightly part as a sigh escaped her. When he felt the warmness of her breath upon him, he could no longer resist her. Softly lifting her head, he placed his lips upon hers. The sweet taste of her lips was intoxicating. Knowing he must stop before the taste consumed him, he began to release her. "Whispering no", Catherine returned his lips to hers and they lost themselves in their first kiss. Catherine knew she could not let this get out of control, Vincent wasn't ready. Using all her willpower, she broke their kiss. With desire in his eyes he said "Catherine I am sorry. I do not know what came over me." "Vincent don't you dare apologize for kissing me it was wonderful, it felt right. I had to end it Vincent before our passion consumed us, you aren't ready." "Catherine thank you I could not have done so myself." Smiling she said, "we just shared our first kiss softly rubbing his chest." I love you." "Catherine covering her tiny hand with his, I love you too, "Do you think father will be upset with you staying here. I mean the two of us alone snowed in'? "Catherine. It does not matter how he feels. I chose to stay with you. He may have some ideas of what could happen. When I return Below I'll explain."" Until than let me enjoy holding you in my arms." "Vincent"? "Yes Catherine" "You can kiss me again if you want to." "I want to do that very much" and he kissed her once more. This kiss was filled with love. Each held back on their passion and was over shortly after it began. Never spoke for a while as they replayed the kiss in their hearts. "Do you think it is still snowing Vincent"? and she climbed off his lap. Lightly padding to the patio doors she pulled aside the curtain and felt strong arms encircle her waist. Resting her head against him, she said, "the snow has stopped." Hugging her tighter he said, "yes I know". "Come let us sit by the fire." "I wish we could get snowed in more often." "I love holding you and being with you Catherine." "Vincent I love being with you and being held by you." "Would you like to hold me close and read a story by the fire"? "That would be nice Catherine" and she went to get a book. When she returned with "Withering Heights" Vincent was seated on the floor resting against the couch. Taking her hand, he brought her to his lap and they took turns reading chapters until they fell asleep by the fire. Vincent woke up at dawn realizing they had fallen asleep. Looking down he saw that Catherine had unbuttoned his shirt without him knowing and was resting her head on his bare chest. Vincent's movements made Catherine stir. Sighing she kissed his chest and said, "I love you." Throwing back his head, Vincent was overcome by the sensations she was provoking in him.. He hated to wake her up but if she continued this... Letting his thoughts drift to the possibilities. "Catherine" softly calling her name. "MM. yes Vincent." And she pressed closer against him. "Catherine softly calling her again." Waking up she noticed what she had done. "Oh Vincent how could I have done that"?. "I am sorry, but I must admit your chest felt wonderful on my lips." She brushed his chest one last time and began to button his shirt. Placing his hands on hers stopping her. "Catherine do you really want this"? "Yes Vincent I do and she removed his shirt. Vincent closed his eyes and savored the wondrous feelings she was giving him. "Oh Catherine you must stop." Why Vincent"? "Catherine I cannot take much more". �All right I�ll stop but let me give you something back.� �Catherine there is no need.� �Yes Vincent there is and she slowly unbuttoned her pajama top.� �Catherine please don�t.� Opening the last button she brought his head to lay upon her breast as a mother held a child. Feeling him start to withdrawal, in a soothing voice she said �Vincent don�t be afraid of the closeness you won�t hurt me.� Feeling him relax against her, she just said �let me hold you next to my heart for a while.� She had no idea how long they stayed this way and it didn�t matter. They had just taken one step closer to love. By Request Continued in "Another Step Closer to Love ." Shirley�s Fanfic Page <> |
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