Untitled 13
By Heidi
Previously
Ranger reached down and pulled the covers up around me, tucking me in tightly.
He leaned down and placed a warm kiss on my lips then whispered in my ear, "Sweet dreams Babe, dream of me."
I sighed and closed my eyes. Dreams of Ranger, sounds like heaven…I was asleep almost immediately.
Chapter Six
Ranger was on his back, bloody, unmoving, I couldn't get out of the bindings, I couldn't do anything to help him. Scrog raised his gun, sighting it at Ranger's head "Execution time" he said. I screamed.
"Babe, Stephanie, wake up!" I heard Ranger saying, urgency in his voice.
I felt myself being shaken.
I opened my eyes to find Ranger kneeling next to the bed, his brow creased with concern.
"When I said dream of me Babe, I meant hot and sexy dreams. From the way you were crying and lashing out I don't think when you screamed out Ranger that it was in ecstasy."
"Sorry" I said embarrassed by what he'd witnessed. I sat up to try to clear my head.
"Are you ok?" Ranger asked sliding onto the bed next to me.
"I'm alright." I said then startled at a sudden realization. "I remember, I remember the dream. Oh god, I liked it better when I couldn't" I said closing my eyes for a moment.
I could feel my body trembling, my heart pounding in my chest. It was just a dream Steph, get a grip, I chastised myself.
"How long have you been having nightmares Babe?" Ranger asked sliding further up the rumpled bedding to lean against the headboard. He gathered me against his side and slid his arm around my shoulders.
I didn't really want to tell him, I didn't want to talk about my dreams. They made me feel weak and out of control of my own mind. It was bad enough I had a flashback in front of him and the Merry Men.
I was silent for a few minutes, Ranger stroked his hand up and down my arm reassuringly. Then I thought, hell Scrog told him most of it anyway so I might as well tell him. Maybe it will do some good to talk about it.
"I started having night terrors the first time I slept after Scrog shot you, it was actually in the day time the following day. I was at my parents' house resting and I woke up to find Mom, Dad and Grandma Mazur standing over me. They said I was screaming in my sleep, calling out for you and crying."
I took another breath and continued. "Up until just now, I have never been able to remember what the nightmares were about. I wake up terrified, covered in sweat, twisted up in my blankets. I had a feeling that they were about the night Scrog shot you but I never knew for sure until I heard Scrog's message today. And then this time, I remember the nightmare, every last detail of it. I was reliving that night."
Ranger pulled me tighter against him, squeezing me against his side.
"The nightmares are completely understandable Stephanie, considering what you've been through. I'm just sorry that it's happening because of me. I wish you would have told me sooner, maybe I could have done something to help."
"It felt wimpy, it still feels wimpy. I've been through awful things before, why has this been so hard for me to cope with?"
"I don't know Babe, that's something to think about" Ranger said kissing me on the head. "Ella brought dinner while you were asleep. Are you ready to eat?"
I thought about it for about a second then answered "Yeah, I could eat, big surprise huh?"
Ranger just chuckled.
"What are we having?" I asked as I climbed out of bed.
"I didn't look but it smells like chicken and Ella brought up a covered dessert dish that she says she made especially for you."
"Ooh, lucky me" I said pulling on my jeans and walking into the bathroom. I used the toilet, washed up and gave my hair a quick brush.
I found Ranger in the kitchen checking out the beverage selection. I was glad that he let the nightmare issue go for the time being.
"I think I'm going to open a bottle of wine Babe, would you like some?" Ranger asked walking over to the wine rack.
"Yeah, wine sounds good. It's been a long time since we've shared a bottle of wine" I said remembering.
"Yeah, the last time you chugged three glasses then fell asleep on me" Ranger said with a smile.
I laughed at the memory.
"Well, let's see if I can stay awake long enough to enjoy myself this time" I said with a wink.
"Babe" was his reply.
We got seated in the dining room and I lifted the lid from my dinner plate.
"Yup, it's chicken" I said. Ella had prepared what looked like herb roasted chicken, grilled vegetables and brown rice.
Ranger filled our glasses with wine and passed one to me.
"A toast?" I asked.
Ranger thought for a moment then raised his glass.
"To staying awake long enough to enjoy yourself" he said with a smile.
I smiled back and said "To moving on."
We clinked our glasses together, sipped the wine then started in on dinner.
I took a bite of chicken and closed my eyes at the deliciousness. Ella is a great cook.
We continued to eat in companionable silence. The wine was good, the food was even better.
I looked up from my dinner to find Ranger watching me, a soft expression in his eyes.
"Stephanie?"
"Hmm?" I replied.
"Did you mean what you said?"
I looked at him puzzled "When?"
"Your toast, does that mean that you're ready to move on?" Ranger looked nervous, almost uncertain. It was very unlike Ranger.
"I'm ready if you are Babe" I said to him with a wink.
Ranger was out of his seat in a flash and at my side. He pulled me up into his arms and crushed his mouth to mine. His arms were strong holding me to him, his tongue sliding along mine as if in a dance. I reached up and pulled his head tighter to me, deepening the kiss.
Ranger let out a moan and pulled back. He looked deep into my eyes "Are you sure Stephanie? I don't know what kind of future I can offer you. I may never be meat and potatoes."
I looked at him intently, trying to convey the truth of my words as I spoke "I just want you Ranger, whatever you can give, for as long as you can give it, that's enough."
His response was to attack my lips again. He seemed like he was trying to devour me. I met his hunger stride for stride.
Ranger lifted me up off of the ground and I wrapped my legs around his waist. He walked us into the bedroom never breaking the kiss.
I pulled back from the kiss and slid down Ranger's body to stand beside the bed.
Ranger reached down and slowly unbuttoned my shirt, his hands were steady and patient. He pushed the shirt off of my shoulders and it slipped down my arms to the floor.
He reached behind his back and pulled his black t-shirt over his head, tossing it aside.
I was awestruck by the sight of his perfectly chiseled chest. His dark skin looked so smooth and inviting, I couldn't help but run my hands over it. His nipples pebbled under my touch and I gave one nipple a solid pinch.
Ranger gasped then became frenzied. He sealed his mouth over mine, kissing me deeply as he unbuttoned my jeans and slide them, along with my panties to the floor. I held onto Ranger's shoulders as I stepped out of them and used my feet to pull off the damn white socks too. He released the clasp on my bra and slid in down my arms revealing my breasts, my nipples standing at attention, begging to be touched.
I reached for Ranger's cargos but he placed his hands over mine stopping me. I pulled away from the kiss and looked at him in question. "Patience Babe" Ranger said with a grin.
Patience-Schmatience I thought to myself but then lost all thought as Ranger pushed me backwards onto the bed and began kissing me anew.
He kissed my lips then down my jaw making his way slowly to my neck. Ranger kissed and licked my neck, pulling bits of flesh into his mouth, sucking and biting.
I was moaning and writhing beneath him. He moved down to my collar bone tracing the line of it with his tongue.
He alternated kissing and swirling his tongue over my hypersensitive skin. When his hot mouth settled over my nipple, drawing it into his mouth, I felt a rush just short of orgasm. I gasped as he feasted on me, increasing the suction, moving to the other side to repeat the exquisite torture.
I was so wet. I needed him so badly. I tried to move myself so he was rubbing between my legs but he just pulled back and continued down my body. He placed open-mouthed kisses over my stomach and low on my belly.
Ranger was now kneeling at the side of the bed, between my legs. He glanced up and gave me one last hot look then draped my legs over each of his shoulders. I could feel wetness spilling out of me, down the insides of my thighs. Ranger blew cool air across my wet heat and I shivered. The chill was short-lived as Ranger's tongue licked a long path between my folds. I cried out and fisted my hands in the sheets as he licked and sucked with enthusiasm.
Ranger reached up taking one of my breasts into his hand, kneading and pulling and its peak. He used his other hand to pry my hand free from the sheets, threading our fingers together, holding on tightly. He swirled his tongue around my clit then sucked it between his lips insistently. My head was spinning as I felt the heat pooling low in my belly. I moaned loudly as the orgasm washed over me, each wave stronger than the one before. All I could feel was Ranger's mouth on me and our hands where they were merged.
Ranger gentled his movements, licking and caressing me with is tongue. My body continued to shudder and I felt my climax building again.
I licked my lips which were dry from panting. I managed to croak out "Ranger" but I don't think he heard me. I wanted him inside of me but I loved what he was doing too much to complain.
He continued his sweet assault. I reached down with my free hand brushing his hair back from his face. His eyes locked with mine as he drove me higher. Watching him was so erotic I slipped over the edge again almost without warning, closing my eyes, throwing my head back in bliss.
I heard Ranger slip off his pants then felt him kissing his way back up my body. When he made it to my lips I kissed him hungrily, tasting myself on his tongue. I licked his lips taking the bottom one into my mouth, between my teeth and nipping.
With a growl Ranger lifted me up spinning us so my head was on the pillows.
Ranger covered me with his body, his erection long and hard pressing against my thigh. "I need you" I whispered to him.
I kissed his face, nipped his chin then moved to his neck. I sucked at the juncture of his neck and shoulder loving the taste of him. I bit down none-too-gently and thrilled at his quick intake of breath.
I felt Ranger position himself at my entrance. He felt warm and solid as stone. I closed my eyes in anticipation.
"Stephanie" I heard him say softly.
I opened my eyes to find his gaze intense.
"I love you" he said then thrust into me in one smooth motion.
We both went still at the feel of him inside of me. Ranger was panting quietly, I'm not sure I was breathing at all.
Ranger looked deep into my eyes as he began to move inside of me. The thrusts started out long and slow but soon became shorter and faster. I wanted to scream from the intensity, instead I leaned up and kissed him fervently. I ran my hands down Ranger's back, skimming it with my nails. When I reached his ass I gave it a squeeze feeling the muscles flex as he pumped into me.
"Ranger" I breathed losing control, "Oh god, Ranger, oooh". I was panting loudly. I felt my walls tighten around him as another orgasm rocked my body. Ranger continued to pound into me and I felt my head start to spin. Just as I thought I would pass out I felt Ranger thrust into me impossibly deep and still there as he came deep inside of me.
Ranger rested his forehead on mine as we tried to regain our composure.
I opened my eyes when Ranger pulled his head back and found him smiling a beautifully contented smile down at me. I'm pretty sure I wore the matching smile on my face.
Ranger was still inside of me as he rolled us onto our sides, legs entwined.
He smoothed sweat-soaked curls away from my face and caressed my cheek with the back of his knuckles. I was drowning in the tenderness and love in his eyes.
I leaned in and kissed him, rubbing my lips back and forth across his. He parted his lips and I slid my tongue into his mouth caressing his tongue with mine. I placed a hand at the side of his head and stroked his hair with my fingertips, just gazing at him. He was more beautiful than ever in the afterglow.
Now that was making love I thought to myself. God, I love him.
"Hi Babe" Ranger said with a smile.
"Hi" I said returning his smile.
Just then my stomach growled so loud I think they could hear it in the Burg.
Ranger chuckled then said "Let's clean up then we can nuke our dinner, and I believe someone still has dessert to enjoy." He lowered his voice and said "since I already had mine".
With one last kiss he pulled out of me and rolled out of bed. He reached down and pulled me up leading me into the bathroom.
Ranger started the shower then stepped inside and reached for me.
We made love again in the shower and took turns washing each other from head to toe.
I wrapped myself in Ranger's robe and towel dried my hair. Ranger had slipped on a pair of grey sweatpants and gone to reheat our food.
As I walked towards the kitchen I heard Ranger speaking quietly. He was leaning over Rex's cage, feeding him a grape. "Don't you worry little guy, I plan to take care of her for a very long time."
I waited a second then walked into the kitchen with a smile in my heart.
Ranger flashed a 200 watt smile when he saw me and pulled me into his arms, kissing my neck.
"Stop, no more until I've had my dessert" I said with a laugh pushing him away playfully.
We sat and finished our dinner then shared the cherry cheesecake Ella had sent up.
We sat around watching TV for an hour or so then headed back to bed where we made love for a long time. As I lay spent in Ranger's arms I couldn't help but think how wonderful my life was going, well except for the psycho who wants to kill Ranger and take me to the angels, but even he didn't seem important at the moment.
"I love you Ranger" I said just before sleep took me.
"I love you too Babe" I heard him reply as I drifted off.
A/N - Thanks for continuing to read and review. This chapter was supposed to be the storm since chapter 5 was The Calm Before the Storm but I delayed the storm in favor of gratuitous Babe smut. Hope you enjoyed!