Summary: A few short chapters about the Clarkes, inspired by episodes 6x04 - 6x08. Haven't seen 6x09 yet, I hope future episodes don't contradict these little stories too much :D Special thanks to JustLikeGill, my partner in crime (more like obsession) with these two characters. And to the Kelli fans who said I should share these with the world! ;D

Pairing: Jackie & Kevin Clarke

Rated M for Married adult content. :) (The first two chapters contain some smut, chapter 3 is more comfort/drama.)

1. Homecoming Traditions

"Feels good to be home." Frank Sherwood sighed. The plane bringing them back to base was descending, the men could feel the pressure on their ears even as the weight on their hearts was lifted. They all knew they were lucky to be returning so soon.

"Is it just me or is the relief sweeter every time you come back?" Kevin Clarke asked. Frank turned to the general, surprised to hear such a light-hearted statement coming from his superior.

"I'd agree with that. I bet it's sweeter for our wives."

"Well, when you've got certain homecoming traditions, and no kids at home to worry about...it can be sweet for both husband and wife."

"Traditions, huh? And what traditions would those be, sir?"

"I think it's best you use your imagination here, Colonel."

"Understood, sir." Frank replied with a smirk.

"If I tell you, you tell Denise, Denise tells Jackie..."

"You'd like to keep your own home safer than the place we just left."

"You do understand." said Kevin. Both men chuckled. "Let's just hope she remembers the tradition as well as I do."

"She didn't get to see you off this time." Frank reminded him. "I'm sure she'll remember."

Jackie was there when Kevin arrived at the rally point. He indulged himself, ignoring everyone and everything else as he walked up to her. She looked worried even in her relief.

"Next time, I come back from D.C. before you leave." she said as he put his arms around her waist. She stared up at him, resting her hands on his chest, waiting until he'd acknowledged her decision as final. There was no arguing when she got that serious look in her eyes. He could also see the light in her eyes, the love and the relief that he was home safe. She broke the tension by wrapping her arms around his neck and hugging him tight. "I'm glad you're home."

"Me too." Kevin said. "If only you knew."

Jackie hugged him tighter. "Are you completely exhausted?" she asked.

"That depends." he replied, straightening as Jackie released him and stood back on her own.

"We should get you home." she said, a small mischievous smile forming on her lips.

"Should we?" Kevin asked. He smirked, and the mischief in her expression became more obvious. "I like that look..."

"You do, don't you?" Jackie said. She took her husband's hand in her own, turned and led him in the right direction. She looked back at him over her shoulder. Her smirk told him everything he needed to know.

They made a beeline for the bedroom when they arrived home. Kevin took off his uniform like it was a timed drill, but he found himself waiting for Jackie when he was done. She was in the bathroom, getting herself ready. He wanted to be inside her already but the well-trained part of him told him to be patient. She'd make it worth the wait.

When she finally emerged, she saw him sitting on the edge of the bed, waiting patiently. His eyes were cast down, and he looked up at the sound of the bathroom door opening. His expression transformed as he took in the sight of his wife in her loosely tied robe. He just knew there was something sexy underneath it and she could feel his lusty thoughts from across the room. She paused to check him out; in just his boxers, she could see his entire toned body and she had lusty thoughts of her own.

"Don't tease me, honey. I've been away too long." Kevin smiled.

Jackie smiled back, her excitement growing. "It's only been two weeks." she teased him, as if it mattered how long a deployment was. She hated being apart from him for the weekend, just going to DC by herself, and her last trip had turned into a much longer separation. She crossed the room, and his hands were already untying the belt on her robe before she could touch his shoulders. He groaned as he pulled the robe open, his eyes feasting on the thin negligee that barely covered her full figure.
"Jackie..." he added her name to the groan. She felt his eyes as much as his hands as they caressed her sides. He pulled her and leaned forward at the same time, kissing her cleavage nice and slow and making her think for a confusing moment that he was actually going to take things easy. "You've been running a lot, haven't you?" he asked in an innocently curious tone. He stood abruptly, and he began to take her robe off with no protest from her whatsoever.

"I have." she said proudly. The robe fell in a soft heap on the floor and they resumed their hug from the rally point, except this time they were almost naked and there was no reason to be polite for society or hide how much they loved each other. Kevin took Jackie in his arms and kissed her deeply, letting his hands wander over her body. Jackie closed her eyes, a sigh escaping her lips as his mouth wandered down her neck.

"I've lost a few pounds, just in the last two weeks alone." She told him in the hopes of impressing him.

"You look amazing." he told her. "Just don't lose those curves."

Kevin squeezed her butt, and it made Jackie grin and giggle.

"I like you just the way you are." Kevin murmured through a smile, and he went back to kissing her sweet lips as he guided her on to the bed.

"Mm," Jackie murmured against his mouth. "I love you." she said sweetly when he gave her the chance.

"I love you too." Kevin replied, his voice getting deeper every second he was around her in that lingerie. He rubbed his nose against hers, taking just a moment to admire the freckles on her nose and cheeks. "Now if you don't mind I'm going to lay you down on this bed and make love to you."

"Take me." Jackie dared him with a cute grin. It always made him smile, especially when it was genuine and she just couldn't hide how happy she was. Between that smile and the outfit she was wearing he was more than ready to follow her command.

The next kiss he gave her was passionate, almost rough, but Jackie was a strong, resilient woman. She wrapped her arms around his neck kissed back, giving every ounce of passion right back to him. He grabbed her by the waist, spinning her around and pushing her gently but firmly onto the bed. Jackie grinned at the strength he was showing, moving herself up toward the pillows.

"Come on, General." she addressed him with mock formality. "Show me your best maneuvers."

She nestled back against the pillows and watched as he crawled toward her.

"I'm going to need full access for this one." he said, a seriously playful sparkle in his eye. "I'm planning a full frontal assault." he murmured, closing in on his first target with another deep, passionate kiss. Her throaty chuckle turned into a moan when his lips connected with hers. She felt his hand on her hip, squeezing her, caressing her, moving the thin, silky fabric of her nightie against her skin. There was nothing militaristic about his love making, save for their cheesy innuendo. His enjoyment of her body was thorough and he liked to feel every inch of it.

"This is beautiful." he remarked of her lingerie, because he never let any of the details slip.

"I got it just for tonight." she said in her sexy voice. "Just for you."

She sighed as his hand moved up over the fabric to squeeze her breast. He especially liked the way they looked underneath the garment. He was staring intensely at them, right before he bowed his head to begin devouring. She hugged his head to her chest, getting swept away by his taking of her. There was a feminine groan hidden in her next sigh, as his hands squeezed her and his mouth left wet spots on her negligee. The bottom rode up her legs as they both moved, and his hands found her thigh, outer and then inner.

The feeling of his touch faded like a swift trail of smoke along her body, and the feeling of being pressed into the mattress was a constant. His thumb pressed firmly against her inner thigh, rubbing in circles closer and closer to the core of her. Jackie moaned, softly at first, and then insistently, though she didn't need to beg. His kisses moved south, and he pushed her negligee up so he could kiss the soft skin on her stomach. Kevin then took hold of her underwear, and he pulled them with purpose down her perfect legs. Once he discarded them, he dove in between her legs and devoured with the same passion he'd taken her breasts. He ususally joked about doing some recon before sending the troops in, but this was more like a first wave. The frontal assault had begun.

Jackie let her defenses crumble and she writhed with pleasure, feeling his short crew cut hair as she caressed the back of his head. When he lifted his head, coming up for air, Jackie pulled her negligee up over her head, baring the rest of her body to him. Kevin left a trail of rough kisses up Jackie's body, tasting all his favorite spots again until his body was covering hers.

"You ready for the big guns?" He murmured in her ear, his gravelly voice affected her as much as his touches and kisses did. Together they freed him from his single article of clothing, and Jackie spread her legs wider to let him inside. Her breath caught in her throat as he entered her, and he let out a deep, satisfied groan as his hips thrust gently toward hers. "God, you feel good..." Kevin told her. The way Jackie pressed her head back into the pillow and nodded was her way of telling him it felt good for her, too good for words. She moaned loudly as he filled her up again, the thrust of his hips growing stronger and deeper. Her hands moved from the middle of his back up toward his shoulders, holding him gently so she could keep her body relaxed and enjoy each sensation. The softest parts of her jiggled as he moved, like he was a boat making waves in a sea as he rocked into her. The sight, and the sound of her crying out at every thrust, made him move faster and faster. Her cries rose in pitch until she was whining continuously, her head rolling from side to side, back arching against her will.

Kevin was getting close, and he was relieved Jackie was even closer. After a few more thrusts Jackie was shuddering. She came, and Kevin kept thrusting. Her hands still caressed him softly, exploring every tense muscle within reach. He was consumed by the feeling of her all around him. The motion of his hips became more forceful, and they cried out together, over and over, until he was finished. Even after he was done, their voices stayed in sync. As he slowed, their shouts turned to short moans, and when he stopped, the moans slowly turned into ragged sighs.

Holding the sides of her head in his hands, Kevin gave Jackie a long, deep kiss. She moaned sweetly, and he nuzzled her cheek. Then he flopped down on his back beside her so he could catch his breath. He sighed loudly, signaling his complete satisfaction. He even chuckled a little. It was fun to let go like that, especially after a mission, and especially with his sexy wife.

Jackie whined a little, curling up beside him like she wasn't ready to be without his body so soon. He chuckled again, gladly wrapping his arm around her shoulders as she cuddled his side.

"I'm right here." he reassured her.

"You don't know how much I miss you when you're gone." she said. She rubbed her face against the skin on his chest, kissing him softly here and there.

"Well if that was any indication..." he said, smiling down at her.

"I can't sleep without you in the bed with me. It just feels wrong."

"Jackie." Kevin said, gently but firmly. She tilted her head up and looked into his confident eyes. "You'll sleep well tonight, won't you?"

"Yes, I will." she said, smiling the smile that made him fall in love with her. He squeezed her shoulders, pulling her into another kiss. He looked at her afterward, once again satisfied.

"Good." he said, gazing at her until she laid her head on his chest again.

"It was good, wasn't it?" Jackie smiled dreamily.

"Sure sounded like it."

"It's the only good thing about you ever being away." she said.

"Agreed." Kevin replied.