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AndieGibbs09 why oh WHY didn't they… sad…

Ngoc Chau I'm sorry! Finals were trying to drag me off and eat me!

I LOVE JACK ATLAS I always rate my stories M if there is any chance of any sort of hoohah going on in my stories, just so I have freeway with it. But this one will have rated M material in upcoming chapters.

And now for more, Chapter 4! (BEWARE: some questionable naughtiness!)

Hatter sat through supper, his entire body twitching to go back upstairs, to Alice. He couldn't stand being away from her again, even if it was just a room in the castle. Mirana smiled up at him every now and again, encouraging him to eat.

"Dearest Tarrant, you must not starve yourself. Alice will need you at your best when you are making her clothing." She said softly, taking another dainty bit of her own food. Hatter nodded.

"Of course, m'lady…" He said, and ate a few more bites with a small amount of enthusiasm. She was right, he thought, Alice will need me at my best. He listened to the chatter of the others at the table. One of the courtiers was going on about her newest dress, and Bayard was asking his wife if she needed more supper.

Unable to take it any longer, Hatter excused himself and hurried back to Alice's room. He entered her room quietly, not wanting to wake her, and sat on the edge of the bed. He wanted to hold her, touch her skin, kiss her… He shook his head, his bright orange hair flopping around gently. Mustn't think of such things…

He lay down quietly, on his side, watching her silently, hoping she'd wake up soon. His pants were much too tight, and he had an odd feeling in his stomach. A feeling he had never had before… Alice's eyes fluttered and his heart sped up. But she did not wake. He moved his face closer, inspecting her eyes, watching for them to open.

In her sleep, Alice caught the scent of him. She breathed deep and sighed. No, it couldn't be more than a dream, one she did not wish to wake from. A tear slid down her cheek and she whimpered.

"Hatter…" She whispered softly, her voice still cracking. Hatter jumped as though burned. Had he crossed a line? Was she awake? She had called for him, did that mean she missed him? He was so confused it was driving him mad! "Mad as a hatter…" He chuckled to himself. Finally, he made up his mind. He would try to wake her himself.

He brushed his hand across her cheek, wiping her tears away, and kissed her nose.

"Alice?" He said gently. Her eyes fluttered again, and opened a little. She looked straight at him, his face less than an inch from his.

"What a wonderful dream…" She whispered softly, her hand reaching up to touch his face, "A dream I've had every night since I left… But never so real…"

Hatter was unable to speak, he was so shocked. Dreaming of me? Every night?He smiled and smoothed her hair.

"But Alice-" He began, only to be interrupted by a hand to his lips.

"You're so warm, how can this be so real?" She asked. "If my dreams are going to be so real, I expect a kiss from you." She said

Hatter fidgeted. Should he do it? He didn't want her to wake up and think him a cad… Until she gently wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. She pressed her lips to his, making his mind go blank. Such soft lips she had… He pulled her closer to his body, pressing his lips more firmly to hers, kissing her with a passion he didn't realize he held.

The blanket slid off Alice, landing around her waist, and Hatter couldn't help but slide his hands down her back, he warm, pale skin was also soft, he hadn't realized such things were possible!

Suddenly, a sharp knock reverberated through the room. Hatter jumped away from Alice quickly, his face turning a deep red.

"Huh?" Alice blinked as she fell back on the bed, glaring at Hatter for dropping her, "What's going-?"

Hatter quickly covered her and stepped away from the bed, just as the door opened and Mirana drifted through it.

"Alice! You're awake!" She cried happily, her arms high in the air beside her head.

Alice looked around, still somewhat foggy.

"I'm-I'm… Awake?" She asked softly, feeling the bedding and her hair to be sure. Realization hit home, and her eyes snapped up to the Hatter, still blushing in the corner. Her cheeks turned pink and she stuttered for a moment.

"Oh dear…" She muttered softly.

"What was that dear?" Mirana asked, and Alice shook her head.

"Nothing, nothing. I'm so glad to be back! She said, smiling at the White Queen.

"Well of course you are!" Mirana said, and sat on the edge of her bed. "Now, we have much work to do, shall we get started?" She asked Alice, who nodded and stood, wrapping the sheet around her and following the Queen through the door. As she left, she glanced back at the Hatter, fidgeting in the corner, ashamed.

Alice felt bad, how could she have done that to her best friend…

I am SO sorry I took so long to update! But I will try to get better about it I promise! And yes, M to come soon! REMEMBER I HEART REVIEWS!