Sorry I haven't posted much recently. I am still writing on NGO/RPF hybrid but started this story a while back and wanted to get the first chapter out. A warning that the rating will probably change to M due to later chapters. Thanks to Qualmpeddler for the 'there's something I need to pick up' line.
Lee and Lucy sat down in the back of the police van, both unable to stop grinning despite the fact this was not their intended mode of transport to the wedding reception. They waved to the wedding guests until they were out of sight.
"So, Luce...how do you feel?", Lee asked as he reached out to hold her both of her hands.
"Happy. Just really really happy...and to be honest kind of relieved the nerve racking part of today is over".
"No regrets then?"
"Of course not, though I've only been married to you for less than half an hour...the jury's still out"
"Hey, that's no way to talk to your husband"
"You know I'm only teasing. Husband...that sounds so strange. In a good way"
"Yeah it does. I like it...I love it. I can't wait to introduce you to people as my wife".
"You happy too then?"
"Can't you tell? I don't think I've ever been happier in my life, not even on the night we got together. I love you so much".
"I love you too", Lucy whispered, leaning across to kiss Lee soundly on the lips.
"Ahem", the police officer at the wheel cleared his throat loudly, forcing Lee and Lucy to separate. They had clearly forgotten they weren't alone.
"Where do you two want dropping off?"
"At the Oaks hotel please".
"Actually Luce, I need us to go via the flat, I need to pick something up"
"Oh right...sorry officer can you take us to Gloucester wharf first".
"No problem".
...
The police van pulled up next to Lee and Lucy's block, and the officer opened the back doors to let them out.
"You go ahead Lucy, I'll be with you in a second".
"Okay", she replied, slightly suspicious of what Lee was up to.
As Lucy walked away from the van towards the block of flats Lee addressed the policeman, "you can go officer, we won't keep you any longer".
"Oh right, how will you get to your wedding reception?"
"I'll get us a taxi"
"Alright then, if you're sure".
"Yes. Sorry again about last night, and thank you for today".
"All forgotten, and I was pleased to be able to help. You're wife seems like a lovely woman".
"She is, she's the best. I'm a very lucky man"
"So maybe think twice before you go on a night out with your father again"
"Believe me, I won't have to think twice, I'm not going out with him again, ever".
...
In the hallway of the flats, Lee caught up with Lucy.
"What were you talking to he policeman about?"
"Nothing, I was just thanking him for giving us the lift"
"What do you need to pick up anyway, mum and dad have all the suitcases don't they?"
"You"
"What?"
"You"
With that Lee swept Lucy off her feet and she squealed, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm going to carry you over the threshold, it's tradition".
Lucy giggled, making Lee smile as she rested her head on his shoulder
"We aren't anywhere near the threshold yet. The lift hasn't even reached us. What if you hurt your back?"
"I won't, you're as light as a feather"
"I hope you're not just saying that to be polite because I can't have you injuring yourself. I need you match fit for the honeymoon".
"Match fit?", Lee raised an eyebrow, "did you really just say that?"
"Yes. You won't be much good to me if you're flat on your back the whole time will you"
"Oh, I thought you liked to be on top?"
Lucy blushed as she watched the mischievous twinkle in Lee's eyes.
"I meant laid up with a back injury"
"I see".
"So...did we really come all the way back here just so that you could carry me into the flat?"
"Well, the reception doesn't officially start for nearly three hours, I thought we could have some time to ourselves first".
"Hmmm? Did you bring me back here to have your wicked way with me?"
"Erm...I figured we've got the rest of the day to spend with our friends and family. And to be fair until the church I hadn't seen you for 24 hours".
"So you missed me?"
"Of course I did". Lee's breathing began to hitch as Lucy planted soft kisses along his neck.
"I missed you too. So we've got three hours, what did you have in mind?"
"Well I'm sure we'll think of something", Lee whispered as he turned his head to kiss Lucy...
