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| With her hair held up by a clip, Heather sank into the warm bath water, the scent of raspberries wafting up. Leaning back, she closed her eyes, letting the heat soak into her sore muscles. She mulled over what had been discused at the meeting. She wasn't mad at Kai13 for what he did, it wasn't his fault after all. But she was still in a foul mood. Running around the castle for half of the night and day, covered in slowly drying soap with nothing but a large towel on can make a girl grumpy and Heather was VERY grumpy. Standing outside the main gates, Kai13 tryed not to pace. From the moat, Lady staired up at him as if to say, "What are YOU doing out this late?" Kai13 ignored the grindylow as a large white van appeared on the road. It stopped and out jumped a large barrel chested man. "Ay, Kai, esa good to see you." the man pulled a large paper bag out of the van and walked over to Kai13. "Hi, Tony." Kai13 smiled for the first time that day. Tony owned and operated the Bella Notte, the best little italian resterant in Kaitown. None of those big places could top Tony's cooking. "Yousa in trouble witha de lady, ay?" Tony slaped Kai13 on the back with one meaty hand, almost knocking him in the moat. "How did you know?" Kai13 said, regaining his balance. Tony's deep laughter vibrated threw his chest, "You only order dis much food when you and de lady fight." He handed over the bag. "Your right Tony, as usual. So how much I owe you." grined Kai13, shifting the heavy bag to one arm. "Nozing, itz on de house, you my best customer. I even drive it up here myself." Tony patted Kai13 on the back again, "Good luck witha de lady, you gonna need it." With that Tony got back in the van, waved and drove away. Kai13 waited for the broken ribs from Tony's parting shot to heal themselfs before heading in. After checking to make sure Heather was still in the tub, Kai13 set about preparing for tonight. If this didn't get him back in Heather's good graces nothing would. Haveing sliped on a pale violet nightgown, Heather steped out of the bathroom and stoped in her tracks. The most delicious scent wafted past her. Following the smell, Heather padded across the room and opened the door to the liveing room. She gasped, looking at the scene before her. There was a fire blazeing in the fireplace. Around the room, candles had been lite, adding their soft scents to the air. The couch and chairs had been pulled back, making room for several large pillows spread on the floor before the fire. The coffee table was packed full of covered dishes, a large bowl of salad, and a basket of bread sticks. "I hope your hungry..." Heather shivered as Kai13 sliped one arm around her waist, his voice whispering in her ear. Heather found herself speachless as Kai13 pulled her over to the pillows. The warmth of the fire washed over her as he knelt down next ot the table, pulled her down infront of him. Seated on a large pillow, Heather looked over at him. Dressed in silk pajamas of the darkest hunter green, his hair loose and flowing down his back, his eyes smoldered with an inner fire rivling the one burning nearby. He smiled slightly, makeing Heather tremble, "Because.... I'm starving." It was truly a rare occation when Heather was at a lose for words. But this was one of them. ***** The bread sticks were gone, the salad devoured. The heat of the fire had long sence been replaced with one burning threw Heather's veins. But he made her wait. Heather moaned softly as Kai13 hand fed her the chicken parmesan. She closed her eyes, savoring the warm, tender meat. Opening her eyes, she looked into his before licking the sauce from his fingers. He fought down the urge to pull her to him, forceing himself to wait also. The lasagna came next. The fork sliced easyly threw it's many layers. Heather savored the different flavors, different feel of the lasagna as Kai13 patiently feed her small bites. She wasn't sure if it was the heat of the fire or the wine he had been plying her with, but Heather was feeling very flushed. Her heart raced as Kai13 offered her a fork full of fetachini alfrado. Kai13 wasn't sure how much longer he could last. While outside he was cool and calm, inside he was burning up. He watched as Heather, her eyes half closed, licked the creamy alfrado sauce from her lips. Inwardly groaning, he offered her another bite. "All done." Kai13 sat the fork down. With the lingering flavor of the alfrado on her tongue, Heather looked up at him. Leaning forward, Heather trailed one finger across his cheek and purred, "Not yet..... time for dessert." Sliping her hand behind his neck, she pressed her lips to his. With a growl, Kai13 pulled Heather into his lap, running his hands over her warm body. At her hungry moan, Kai13 pressed her down amung the pillows. ***** Some time later, Heather lay curled up agenst Kai13's side, watched the dieing fire. His hand stroked her silky hair, soothing her almost to sleep. The ceaseing of his movements brought her back to awakefulness. "Heather, do you remember that prayer you told me?" Heather smiled wistfully, trailing her hand across his chest. "May the eyes of the past shine down to light your darkened path, May the Mother's body be firm beneeth your feet, May Her voice soothe you in the song of the night bird..." "And when the Father's light rises in the morning, may He find you safely in my arms." finished Kai13. Heather smiled up at him with sleepy eyes. As the last embers faded away, Heather fell into a peaceful sleep, wrapped in Kai13's gentle arms. |
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