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The Honeymoon
By Sleuth
Rating: PG-13
At last they were headed for the airport. Michelle had not been able to let go of Danny's hand. Bill and Pilar had picked them up at the lighthouse. She was so glad that Danny and Bill were friends now. She was grateful that Bill had taken so many chances to be with Pilar. What a sweet sister-in-law she had turned out to be. Pilar's impassioned speech to Danny had turned everything around. Danny loved his sister.. Michelle knew that to be true. That night that he had turned to her and cried in her arms about his family, she knew how much his brother and sister had meant to him.
Bill was laughing at Pilar and her driving instructions.. "Don't worry Pilar .. I am not speeding.. I just know these two are anxious to get on that plane and I don't want to suffer Danny's wrath if they miss it"
Danny laughed and said" If we miss this plane .. well.. the airport is liable to become x-rated"
The airport was crowded and while Bill and Danny struggled with the luggage. Most of it was Michelle's. Pilar and Michelle said their good-byes.
"Make sure Danny takes you to Barcelona, Michelle.. you will love the food and the lifestyle"
Michelle, smiled and thought. I don't care about food, not now..
The announced flight was theirs.. they were later than they thought.. there were rushed good-byes and Michelle and Danny ran to the gate.
The flight was scheduled to get into Barcelona early in the morning. Then the short flight to Majorca. Danny seemed relaxed on the flight, holding Michelle's hand , he almost fell asleep. Michelle was too excited to relax and stared out the window at the clouds. Her mind went back to a week before when Danny had arrived at the lighthouse.. bringing flowers and saying that he had talked to Pilar.. and he knew they had to try again. God, she had been so happy.. They made love for hours and it was as if they had never been apart. Every time she thought about the time together .. it was becoming unbearable.. she felt as though she would die if she couldn't kiss him .. right here .. right now.. .
She leaned toward him and kissed him on the lips.. he opened his eyes and he took her face in his hands. " Michelle, you want to get us thrown off the plane? It's a long way down.."
She smiled and said" Think anyone cares.. I thought Pilar said that things were so open in Barcelona"
"Hey, we aren't there yet.. slow down"
The flight arrived at 6:00 am and as they were departing the plane Danny took her in his arms.. "Now .. we are in Barcelona Mrs. Santos.. " As people were trying to walk by them Danny and Michelle clung to each other.
"Excuse me, I have a connection to make.. can't I please get by.. save it for later huh", a passenger said without much humor.
El Prat de Llobregat airport was crowded and Michelle and Danny had a short flight to Majorca.. they raced through the airport to the small commuter plane gate. Michelle had read up on the beautiful beaches, lemon groves and olive trees. Danny had rented a villa complete with maid and staff. She was looking forward to those long nights and lazy days together with her husband..
They arrived at the villa about two hours later.. a little trouble with the luggage. Danny told her not to worry.. it would be found and he was sure they would send it to the villa directly.
Michelle was distraught because she had purchased some beautiful things to wear for her husband. She need not have worried. She would have spent very little time in them anyway.
The maid greeted them at the door and gave them a tour of the house. She had prepared a light brunch for them and it was waiting on the veranda. Michelle swore she was not hungry.. until she saw the table of fruits and cheeses and wine.
The villa was fantastic. From the veranda she could see the jagged Sierra de Tramontana. The pool was huge and the water so clear. She had visions of nightly swims with her husband.
Late that afternoon Danny asked if she was tired. They had talked so much about all the past problems.. about their future.. she hadn't even been aware that it had been hours since she had slept.
The master suite was done in pale beige and turquoise.. so much like the ocean and the sand. They could hear the sea.. the room seemed to be bathed in a soft rose light. As they lay down on the bed.. Michelle reached for Danny and he turned to her.. he kissed her and looked into her eyes... she had never felt such peace , or felt so safe. She wanted this moment to go on for ever.
They made love for hours after that. All of the passions of the last few days were spent.
As they lay listening to the ocean Danny reached for Michelle and kissed her.
" Are you as tired as I am Michelle.. or.." Danny said apologetically.
" Well, now that you kissed me I am wide awake" she laughed.
He took her in his arms and kissed her neck and shoulders. Then he said " Michelle.. I want you ,I do.. but for reasons I won't go into.. I do need to sleep..o.k.?
Michelle laughed.. "You mean the honeymoon is over already?"
"Hey, c'mon... We just flew thousands of miles, lost our luggage, hardly ate anything.. what do you think I am, Michelle"
Michelle smiled..
A few hours later Michelle lay in Danny's arms.. listening to him breathe, hearing his heart.. God how she loved him, she thought. The first time she told him that she thought her heart would break if he didn't return that love to her. She lifted her head carefully,not wanting to wake him. She looked at his face, his beautiful face. How sweet he looked when he slept. She wanted to never leave his arms.. she felt so safe. He stirred in his sleep , turning away for a moment... she hugged his back afraid she might lose this wonderful feeling of connection." If he ever leaves me, I will die.. God , I need to get a grip.. all the problems are over.. we are safe, we are alone... stop it Michelle.. stop borrowing trouble"
He turned back toward her as if he had read her mind and said "I love you Michelle, do you know how much I need you.. "
He held her tightly in his arms.
"Danny did you sleep at all? I didn't," Michelle confessed.
Danny smiled and said.. " Well, I am afraid I did drift off for a while. I guess the sound of the ocean got to me.. or maybe it is just being out of Springfield.. you think?"
Michelle sat up and looked around the room.
"I think we are both missing out on some scenery.. shouldn't we be looking at the mountains or ocean or museums or something."
Danny looked puzzled" Are you serious Michelle.. is that what you want to do?"
Michelle burst out laughing.. "Oh yes, I want to get out of this bed and go to a Museum"
Danny laughed too and said" Well, there is a museum of erotica in Barcelona. That might interest you"
Michelle sat up and stared down at her husband" Are you insinuating I need some sort of motivation, Danny?"
Danny laughed. "Michelle, I definitely do not think that you need any more motivation"
Danny got up from the bed and Michelle grabbed his hand" Danny where are you going?"
"Well, Michelle I thought I might take a shower.."
"Danny, you are not going anywhere without me.. " she laughed.
