Title: Rest, Relaxation and Exploration

Author: GEM

Date written: 8/25/06

Rated: T

Word count:

Story Timeline: Season 2.5

Category: fluff

Warnings: none

Characters: Roslin/Adama

Summary: Cottle is concerned for the President. She needs a break and Bill is there to help her take a break.

Spoiler: Some season two episodes mentioned but nothing big.

A/N: Answer to the A/R Live Journal Fluff challenge, originally but it turned it to an exploration of fluff, This started over the summer and I'm posting it now, Real life got in the way. I hope you enjoy. Thank yous go to my beta Amanda--you are the best. Remember read and review.

Big thank you to all my reviewers thus far--keep them coming.

Arrival on the Rising Star

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Laura didn't know what to do when they finally made it to the Rising Star. She and Bill discreetly checked in and were giving the deluxe accommodations by the ships' staff. Her security detail was pleased that they didn't have to go far from the suite to enjoy the amenities that the ship offered.

"So Madame President, what do you think of the accommodations? Bill asked as he wrapped her in his arms, kissing her neck.

"Ah, they are very nice. Admiral." Laura twisted herself free of his grasp and put some distance between them. Apparently the rest and relaxation part of this trip was going to be a little more difficult then Bill originally thought.

"Laura what's the matter?"

"I shouldn't be here. I have a press conference and Quorum meeting I should be preparing for. You… You are the Admiral of the fleet. What happens if the cylons attack us? Honestly Bill, I don't know what made Jack think we had time to be fooling around like teenagers."

Laura was definitely stressed out Bill had to do something fast. He walked toward her drew her into an embrace and gave her a deep passionate kiss.

Laura didn't fight the sensation or effect that this turn of events had on her. She tried to come up with an argument for why this shouldn't go on here but she lost her ability to think clearly. The only thing she knew for sure was that his lips were so soft and inviting; all she wanted was to draw him in and savory the experience of his lips on hers. She loved this man and there was any thing that would change that.

They broke the kiss breathless. Bill caressed her cheek "Now, do you want to go back to work?" The smile on his face was as infectious as his tone of voice. "Or should we fool around like teenagers because I think we have the time. The good doctor made sure of that."

Laura smiles and in a seductive voice said. "I'm not working, unless it involves a private meeting with you."

"I'm sure we can fit that into our schedule after our swim and walk in the garden. Yes, I think that private meeting will fit very well after our dinner for two."

"William Adama who knew you were such a romantic." Laura kissed him lovingly. "How did you ever plan this? Is it safe for us to do all this and be so open about our relationship?"

Bill tilted her chin to meet his eyes. "Would I ever do anything to put you in danger. I've made all the arrangements. We have the suite with the pool. The gardens will be closed this evening and your security team will check them before we go for our stroll in the fake moonlight."

"You really did plan all of this. I am truly impressed, Sir."

"I am here to impress you, my lady."

Laura giggled at that and kissed him again. "I could get used to this." Laura walked away from Bill picking up her toiletries and complimentary robe. "Tell me, do I have enough time to have a bath?"

Bill smiled at the thought of Laura lounging in a bathtub surrounded by candles, bubbles and with the sound of classical music playing in the background. "You have all the time in the world Love. This is a vacation. We have two whole days to what we want."

Laura smiled looking over her shoulder at Bill. "If you will excuse me then. If you get bored…you could come and…" She smirked and disappeared behind the door. Leaving Bill in a rather uncomfortable position

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Bill sat in a chair by the small indoor pool with a book in hand. He was still a bit restless. He never did enjoy shore leave but then again he never was with a woman as beautiful as Laura Roslin. As he sat next to the pool, he couldn't help but think of her lying back in that bath. She did invite him to come check on her but he couldn't do that to her. She needed her privacy. She needed her own time to wash the stresses away. It didn't matter much if the only thing he could really think of at the moment was the way her hair smelled, her wet silky soft skin, or the way her lips tasted when they kissed. Just thinking about that made Bill physically uncomfortable for the second time in as many hours but this was neither the time nor the place to do such things. There would be plenty of time for that later tonight. Right now Bill needed to concentrate on finishing this page and getting ready for dinner with Laura.

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Laura was enjoying herself, she was blanketed in warm, scent filled water, the calming candlelight also helped to drain the stress from her tired body. Bill Adama had outdone himself. She had no idea where he found bubble bath in the fleet but she was eternally grateful.

She closed her eyes and let the calm wash her soul clean. She thought of what was missing from this perfect experience and came up with only one thing. William Adama. She had no idea what he was doing out there at this moment but she hoped against hope he would walk through the door and tease her mercilessly. She dreamed of feeling his hands caress her soft wet skin. She could almost feel his arms envelop her in a strong embrace. She could feel a string of soft kisses rain down over her body. She ached for William Adama

She thought she explained her intentions to him but perhaps he didn't read the signals correctly. Perhaps he was being to noble; it would be just like him to act that way, her knight in shinning armor. Laura smiled to herself or perhaps he has other plans she knows nothing about.