If I Dont Leave Now
: : Summary : : After all they went through, did Rick and Evelyn really wait until the wedding night before they fell into each others arms? As well Rick gets an insight into Evelyn's nightmares.
Rick and Evelyn spent the rest of the day in her quarters. The only time Rick left was to organise a meal for them. Other than that, they just sat and talked. Evelyn finally began to speak the terrible nightmares she'd been having ever since Rick had pulled her off
Imhotep's sacrificial alter; and the relief that came with this had lightened her mood considerably. She felt that if it wasn't for the pain in her ankle, along with Rick's insistance she not move, that she'd be able "...to jump for joy at finally being able to get all of this off
my chest."
Her injury may have been painful, but Rick was enjoying his role as doctor. He got to fuss over Evelyn and play with her leg at the same time. He laid across the foot of her bed telling tales of his life while he happily nursed her bandaged ankle. He made her laugh, something he hadn't heard since the night she made her drunken advances at Hamunaptra. But now, it was getting too late for small talk and he had to think about leaving her alone for the night. He stood and stretched. Looking at her, he leaned down to kiss her goodnight.
"It's time for me to go and for you to go to sleep." He was looking directly into those deep eyes,the last thing he wanted to do was leave.
"So soon." her voice tinged with disappointment. He smiled and kissed her again, only a little softer this time, his hands resting on her shoulders. Before he realized, he was perched on the edge of the bed. He took his lips from hers and placed a peck on her nose. She looked up at him and spoke "I'm sorry for behaving so badly these last few weeks. I just couldn't seem to help myself."
"Forget it. You had reason enough." His voice was deep and hushed and he was so close to her. "You can tell me these things though, don't think that you have to go it alone." The gentle touch of his finger down her cheek was causing a tingling sensation right throughout her body, and her breathing had changed.
"Do you have to go right now?"
"Evie. If I don't leave now, I'm going to stay all night." his words were resolute "And I won't just be sitting at the foot of your bed telling stories. It's really time I went."
She reached up and placed his face in her hands "Please stay."
Rick kissed her forehead "Maybe tomorrow night. I'm just telling you how it is right now."
"Stay" her voice was low and her eyes wide. She leaned in and brushed her lips against his "Please."
"Do you know what you're saying?" Evelyn nodded and held her gaze "If I stay...tonight...with you." He seached her face, grappling for his words "I can't just sit here anymore, Evie....I want ... more than that."
She put her finger to his mouth and whispered "Stay with me Rick."
That was it! He was staying. He wasn't going to push for a written invitation. His arms fell from her shoulders and wrapped around her. Their kiss was deeper and more passionate than either of them had dared before. He lowered her back onto the pillows and climbed onto the bed to lay next to her. He ran his fingers along the outline of her face, then combed them through her hair.
He kissed her eyes, her nose, her mouth. He placed soft open kisses down her neck to the valley of skin peeking through the top of her blouse. Putting his weight onto one arm, he brought his lips back to her cheek while his fingers toyed with her buttons. She let out small gasps as he nuzzled her neck and slowly began unbuttoning her blouse.
She whispered to him "Show me...what ...."
"Sshh" He lightly pressed his finger to her lips, soothing her concerns "There's no rush." His words were so close to her face it made her shudder "Just be you." He lifted her to slip her blouse from her shoulders letting it drop down her arms then softly ran his fingers along her spine making her shiver. He fiddled with the clasp of her bra, groaning in frustration at his inability to work it free and it was Evelyn who modestly dealt with the hindrance, allowing him to peel the flimsy material from her body. He looked upon her for the first time. Slowly, gently he traced his fingers over her soft form, touching one nipple with the tip of his fingers. He lifted his gaze to her face, her cheeks were flushed and she had bashfully averted her eyes, "You're beautiful" he reassured, and truly began to make love to her.
He did wonderful, unexpected things to her. He moved his hands and kisses all over her and she quivered at his touch. He removed her clothes so reverently, then for her, he remained patiently still as she mismanaged the buttons on his shirt. Her hands shook as she attempted to unbuckle his belt and found it was now she who bit her lip in frustration at her awkward movements. "Gets a bit tricky in places, doesn't it." he laughed softly then rolled onto his back keeping hold of her hand to guide her over the buckle and then managed the rest for himself. Lying beside her again she trembled at the touch of his naked body against hers. "You still okay?" he asked, running his fingers down her arm.
"Yes, just a little shaky." She couldn't believe she'd said that! 'My God! What a ridiculous thing to say to your lover!' she shouted in her mind. Rick smiled at her, but she didn't see. She had squeezed her eyes shut with embarrassement, silently berating herself. She had so much wanted him to see her as sophisticated, instead she felt she was merely blundering through. Her thoughts were racing, 'He must think me a silly schoolgirl'
Rick was forcibly withholding his amusement at her self-inflicted distress, but he found her adorable, this was the Evelyn he loved. He perfectly understood her nervousness and reclaimed her attention by placing tender kisses from her lips to her breasts. He took each in turn, squeezing them and teasing her nipples with his tongue, sucking and nibbling. It was intoxicating to her and any embarrassment was soon forgotten. He went lower, placing tiny kisses on her belly and hips. Making her jump when he moved his mouth over her groin. Putting his hand beneath her knee, he lifted her injured leg and cushioned it with a pillow, then he ran his fingers up the inside of her thigh and lightly circled her wet flesh. She couldn't control her trembling as he ran his nose along her tender skin, breathing deep and placing soft kisses as he so very slowly moved higher.
Evelyn hadn't realized she'd stopped breathing. With her eyes wide, she waited, unsure of what he'd do next. The warmth of his breath between her legs caused her to whimper slightly, then she heaved a loud sigh and half rose from the bed as he put his mouth on her soft folds of flesh separating them with his tongue. She gasped for air and clutched at the sheets but he merely placed a calming hand on her belly as his tongue moved over her, inside her, back and forth with the most intense itimacy and she
surrendered to the eroticism. She had no idea it would be like this and her response was impulsive. Her hips moved with him, her fingers knotted into his hair while he licked and tasted her, caressing her with gentle hands. The pleasure she heard in Rick's quiet moans matched her own as she built a steady rhythm. Such a sensation was building in her body! She was so consumed in the passion she hadn't realized she'd been calling his name. He began moving back up her body, she ran her fingers over his chest as he rested above her, still tingling she was almost incoherent from his attentions. He caught the look in her eyes and laughed quietly "You still with me here?"
"Mmmm" was all she could manage.
He put his mouth to hers, devouring her, by lifting her leg he allowed himself to rub against her. She could feel him throbbing as he carefully moved only slightly inside of her. He momentarily settled there knowing this would hurt her, wondering if she knew it too. Evelyn looked up at him and touched his face. He decided quickly would be better, though no way was best, and slipped one arm around her waist lifting her to him and cupped her face with his free hand. He placed his mouth over hers and kissed her to hide her cries as he pushed through her barrier, taking her virginity. He moved deep inside her, squeezing her to him, running his fingers through her hair and swallowing her pain. Her muffled shrieks belied her expectations, she was stunned by the pain and impulsivley dug her fingers into his arms. When her body relaxed he opened his eyes to look at her and saw tears. He kissed his words into her face "I'm sorry Honey, I'm so sorry....it'll never hurt again, I promise you."
This stung in sharp contrast to how he'd made her feel with his mouth, it was painful and he felt huge inside her. But he hadn't moved, he was stroking her hair, waiting for the word to continue. "I'm alright" again touching his face "Really...it's gone now." She hated her tears, but like so often this night she found it impossible to control the sensations she was experiencing, but she trusted his promise. She wanted him now as much as when she pleaded with him to stay.
He carefully began to move inside her, at last permitting himself to enjoy the feel of her body. At times he had to stop in order to gain control of himself before he was able to carry on. He whispered passionate nonsense, biting her earlobe as he moved in and out of her and with the initial pain vanished, Evelyn freely moved her body in time with his. When she arched her back to meet his thrusts, Rick moved his hand between them, gently rubbing her swollen core, still moving inside her. He wanted to see her, to hear her.
He gradually brought her to the brink then pushed her over. Her legs coiled around him, she dug her nails into his back and cried out as her small body writhed beneath him, consumed in orgasm.
He covered her body with his, pushing deep, again and again. She hung onto him, her body still quavering. He was physically stronger and obviously more experienced, overpowering her would have been easy, but he held her lovingly, he moved with passion and kindness, she raised her body to allow him deeper.
His head began to spin as he neared his climax. The pleasure of her was indescribable. He had planned on stopping before he got this far, but who was he kidding? He was willing to accept whatever responsibility came with this night so long as he finished inside her. She was accepting him. He could hear his name being murmured in his ear. He had his arms tight about her, there was no way he could let her go! He started to moan as he pushed harder into the depth of her, to his delight she wrapped her legs around his back. The strength of his movement began to overwhelm her and she pushed her face into his shoulder and he buried his in her hair, his body jolted, he groaned her name as he released himself deep within her body, shuddering as her tiny fingers danced along his spine.
He lay there for what seemed an eternity, his arms still locked around her, taking in the scent of her hair while recovering a few of his senses. His shoulders were giving way under his own weight so he moved reluctantly. He lifted his head to look at her and she stroked the hair from his eyes, smiling at him.
"Are you alright?" he asked
"Why wouldn't I be?"
"Well, you know...first time. Are you alright?" he needed to know
"Yes, I am. I'm more than alright."
He touched her face and gave her that smile again, the one that melted her heart. "You are just beautiful" Kissing her, he rolled onto his back taking her with him.
"Arrhh! My leg!" she winced
"Oh Honey! Sorry, sorry! I forgot about your leg." He helped her as she wriggled about trying to find a place to stash her injured limb. Once she settled, he pulled the covers over her, silently tending to her shyness at being totally naked in the lamplight. He would have happily laid there running his fingers over her bare skin, but the covers gave her a type of assuage in such a new situation and as she snuggled into him he was content just to feel her pressed against him.
She chuckled at the thought of her injury "It seems I'd forgotten about it for a while there."
"Yes, I noticed that." he smiled. Then sincerely asked her "You're sure everything's alright?"
She beamed a smile at him "Only my foot hurts, Rick. The other couldn't be helped, besides, you've already made it better." her eyes sparkled as his heart crashed through his chest.
Rick lay there, looking at her. This girl laid wrapped in his arms had such an enormous hold his heart. She was going to wreak havoc on his life, he knew it! Without even trying she would be able to draw him into her world and he was fully aware that he would follow happily. It was a sweet surrender.
End Chapter 2