Disclaimer: I own nothing of Reign, but on my Netflix account, it's saved as a favorite.
AN: Hello lovelies, this one goes out to CallmeCordelia1, my very lovely friend, Stacey. For your amusement, my dear, more of our loveable scoundrel. Enjoy the read!
There hadn't been a moment all night that he hadn't looked at her. Those hands, that mouth, and of course - those eyes. He was watching, waiting for her to look his way. How long would it take? It was nearing the end of their meal, and yet, she still hadn't looked at him. He wanted to look into her eyes and read her mind as he'd been doing as of late. Why wouldn't she let him in? The obvious explanation was that she was guarding herself again. His little wife had a talent for keeping him at bay. His pursuits of her attentions always left him wanting a bit more. Catherine de Medici wasn't particularly known for her warmth, but how he did want to bring out that heat in her. Watching as her fingers wrapped around her glass, his eyes traced over each delicate knuckle, the perfectly tapered fingers adorned with a Queen's gems. She raised her goblet to her mouth and - hello, wife. He'd caught her.
Staring, Henry? Shall I have a portrait of me made for your viewing pleasure?
Why a portrait when I can have you in the flesh?
It isn't as if I've gone anywhere.
No, but it's like I'm seeing you for the first time.
What does that matter?
Because you matter.
An uncomfortable flutter of her lashes before she returned her attention to her plate. She'd probably poison anyone fool enough to say it aloud, but safe inside his head Henry did believe that she was blushing. His Queen must be quite taken aback if she'd let herself slip and show something other than her usual stony exterior. Perhaps the indifference he saw in the daylight had more of a story behind it than he thought. As he continued to watch her, he wondered if he'd been going about their marriage in the wrong way. It couldn't be that she… No. No. Catherine hadn't ever been… It was impossible for her to…
Much like the nights before, those eyes would be keeping him awake at night.
AN: I hope you liked it Stacey! Baby bear hugs and smooches.
To Guest Reviewer Katie: Hello sweetie ^_^ So glad you like the story!
To lizz204: Aye aye, matey! *strikes captain's pose*
To CallmeCordelia1: LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK AHHHHHHH
To pickleshibby: Good gracious, love! I'm notoriously bad at receiving compliments well so… *passes you some waffles*
To PopRockShawty: O_O OZMUHGOUSH. KISSES? FOR ME?! YAAAAAAAAAAAY! Considering it's Henry we're talking about, I'm sure the whole castle knows he's been taking an unusual interest in the wife as of late. Home boy is NOT lowkey. If you want Cathry kisses, go dig - you won't have to dig very deep - into my story bank. You'll find something, I promise. If none of those are to your liking, let me know and I'll write a oneshot for you, just send me the parameters you'd like xo
QUESTION FOR THE READERS: Do you want me to involve Diane in this story? Historically, that's not what I do, but I can if you all would like to see it. Let me know!
Also: As I'm getting a few new people to my stories, just wanted to let you all know that if you ever want to PM me, go right ahead :) I'm also on Twitter under GiddyGracious
OH! And if you're looking for a Reign RP forum, also hit me up and we can talk about it. Our RP is AU aka it's wonderful and perfect and everything amazing. Not that I'm boastful.
Not at all.