anon prompt from tumblr asking for "After Blake Wedding Malice smut" and lmaooo it got so long I had to split it into multiple chapters! two more chapters will be up after this intro chapter, and I hope to get them both up before the end of the week because I'll be out of town and away from my computer for about a week! keep an eye out for chapters two and three this week, and a new installment for the soulmate au is in the works! - Dee
"Do you think we'll be missed?" Alice asked as she closed the balcony door behind them.
"Nah," Matthew shook his head with a smile. "Everyone's focused on the newlyweds."
She smiled back as he leaned against the railing. They could hear the band through the door and Matthew caught the pathologist swaying gently to the music; he'd seen her fidget in the past - tapping out a rhythm on his desk with her fingers as she pondered the facts in front of her or shifting while they discussed cases - but this felt less like her usual fidgeting and more like she was on the verge of dancing.
"It really was a beautiful ceremony," she hummed.
"It was," he smiled as she swayed closer to him. "Would you ever do it?"
"Get married?" When he nodded, Alice shrugged, "It's been years since anyone has even looked at me romantically, let alone consider me for marriage… I suppose if the right person asked… but I'm not one for parties."
"Neither am I," Matthew chuckled, "I prefer getting some air with pathologists on balconies."
That got him a laugh out of her, "Are you trying to flatter me?"
"I might be… it depends on if you're flattered."
"I might be," she parroted his phrase - grinning when he laughed. "I don't like parties, but I did always wish to dance at one… a lingering girlhood fantasy, I suppose."
"Maybe you were just waiting for the right partner."
Alice shrugged, "Maybe… shall we see if you're the right one, Superintendent?"
"Hm?" his eyebrows rose at her question and they threatened to go even higher when Alice held out her hand. "Alice?"
"Dance with me, Matthew?" she smiled and bit her lip. "It's just us out here."
"I'm a little rusty," Matthew smiled even as he stood and slipped his hand into hers. "I might trod on your toes."
"I'll take my chances," Alice pulled on his hand until he slid an arm around her waist - Alice's arm wrapping around his back.
It had been some time since he'd danced with a woman and Alice didn't seem to mind that he needed to lean on her a little more than usual; as they settled into a shuffled sway on the balcony, Matthew relaxed and pulled Alice closer - her body warm in his arms in the cool autumn night.
(The blush on her cheeks was a pretty shade of pink.)
"Did Lucien tell you where he was taking Jean on their honeymoon?"
"Yeah, Europe for four months, maybe she'll get tired of him by then," Matthew grinned as Alice laughed.
"Not likely if she hasn't gotten tired of him by now."
"Lucien told me he asked you to take over his police surgeon duties."
Alice nodded with a smile, "He asked if I'd take over the practice too, but… I do better when my patients can't talk back."
He held her hand firmer in his and chuckled, "We'll, uh… we'll get to work closer together then."
She hummed and leaned her cheek against his as they swayed, "Not… as close as I'd like."
They slowed to a stop and Matthew drew back, "Alice?"
The pretty pink blush had returned - as had the hesitant lip bite - before Alice cradled his jaw with shaking hands and pressed a tentative kiss to his lips before pulling back; when she leaned in for another kiss, he gripped her hips tight as he deepened the kiss and Alice slid her arms around his neck.
"Dance with me," she drew back just far enough to whisper - her lips brushing against his with every word.
Matthew nodded and leaned in to kiss her, feeling her sigh as he slanted his mouth over hers. It had also been some time since Matthew had kissed a woman - especially a woman he admired as much as Alice.
Alice pulled on his jacket lapels, leading him away from the railing towards the brick wall of the Colonist's Club - he followed willingly, chasing her smile and the mischievous sparkle in her eye.
He kissed her again and again, reveling in the solid warmth of her beneath his hands - shivering when her nails scratched his scalp the same time she nipped at his bottom lip.
"Christ, sweetheart," he muttered against her lips and he felt Alice's appreciative hum more than he heard it.
Alice's hands slid under his jacket - her touch hot against his skin through his shirt - and she pulled him closer. Sneaking a thigh between her legs, Matthew groaned when she slotted her hips against his - there was no doubt that she could feel exactly the effect she had on him.
Her kisses burned; Matthew could taste the wine on her lips and tongue - her lipstick and the lingering champagne in his mouth creating an intoxicating mix that had him craving more. Drawing back far enough to kiss the corner of her mouth, Matthew pulled her close and kissed along her jaw to the sensitive skin just below her ear - smirking against her neck when she gasped. It only spurred him on more.
"Matthew," she sighed as he trailed wet and nipping kisses down her neck. "Matthew, as nice as this is, we probably shouldn't continue this here."
"I know, I know," he kissed the hollow of her throat and drew back.
"I do want to continue this," Alice smiled and cupped his cheek with her hand. "So, Superintendent, your place or mine?"
He covered her hand with his and kissed her palm, "Yours will probably be best - less of a chance of being interrupted, hm?"
She tilted her head to the side with a nod and a grin before pulling him in for another kiss. "Worried about the newlyweds coming home early?"
"I'm sure they have a room here, but yes, I'd rather not have to face them. Not that I'm ashamed of this," he motioned between them, "but I just like…"
"Privacy," Alice kissed him again. "I understand. What if you get called in for a case?"
"Might have told Bill not to call me in tomorrow unless absolutely necessary."
"Superintendent," Alice gasped, a look of exaggerated shock on her face, making him laugh as she continued, "are you playing hooky?"
"Don't tell my boss, hm?"
"I won't, if you won't tell mine," Alice hummed into his kiss - arching as much as she could into his touch. She shivered in his arms when his tongue caressed hers. "We should go before someone comes looking for us."
"I know," Matthew kissed her again. "Lead the way, Doctor."
He drew back and subconsciously reached up to straighten his hair; Alice laughed softly and leaned up to help him. She pulled out a handkerchief from her purse and wiped his mouth - it came away smeared in her lipstick.
"I don't think this is your color."
He laughed and kissed her cheek, "Looks better on you, sweetheart. Speaking of which, you might want to touch it up."
She kissed his cheek lightly, "Thank you, Matthew."
As she pulled out her lipstick and a compact mirror and reapplied, he helped straighten out her hair and hat. Looking over her appearance with a critical eye, Alice nodded to herself and closed the mirror with a firm snap.
"How do I look?" She asked him.
"Beautiful."
"Flatterer."
He laughed, "What about me? Does it look like we were just snogging against a wall?"
Alice reached out and adjusted his tie with a grin, "Perfectly handsome."
"Now who's the flatterer?" He teased and kissed her lightly on the mouth.
She beamed and nuzzled her nose against his as she trailed a hand down his chest. "Shall I give you a head start?"
"Devious woman," Matthew muttered.
"Well?"
"Nah, I don't need a head start. Hopefully we can skirt the crowd without anyone noticing."
"Here's hoping."
