Chapter 7
He lays his head in my lap, finally resting his eyes from the hard day of work. His once rapid breaths become slow and steady. He purses his lips occasionally, giving out a much needed sigh. I set my book down and start to run the tip of my forefinger along the cracks and crevices of his face, gliding it down the declination of his nose, tracing the outer edge of his mouth, and rubbing soothing circles along his cheeks bones. My other hand reaches for his hair, but instead of feeling the silky smooth texture that I hoped to feel, my palm is met with a greasy substances, making me cringe and pull my hand back. I wipe the grease on his shirt and give out a groan of disgust. One of his eyes pops open, his one bloodshot eye squinting at me.
"What,"
I shake my head
"Nothing dear. How was your day?"
He grunts, squirming in place in discomfort
"Do you really need to ask," he grumbles, pressing the side of his face into my thigh
I nod, even though he can't see me
He tosses and turns, flailing his arms and bending his legs at the same time. It's an interesting sight, almost pathetic. Like watching a baby fumble around on a blanket while wailing for his mother to help him turn himself on his back.
I can't help but make the comment,
"Would you like me to burp you, little man?"
He stares up at me, eyes narrowed. He smirks slightly, despite his frustrations.
"Actually, yes that would be quite nice"
He settles on his stomach, head resting on mine while he gestures to his back
I scoff
"Immature"
"Well you did ask me if I wanted to be burped. How can I say no to that offer. And besides," he hiccups
"I think it's working"
I tilt my head, grinning
"So your calling yourself a giant man baby?" I snicker while he raises his finger in the air
"I never said that," he adds defensively
"We might as well get you a crib, wouldn't want you crawling out at night" I continue
"Oh, and we can't forget your binky!"
His smirk reappears
"Oh don't worry, I have my binky," he makes a swift movement, digging his face in my lower chest, making sucking noises while I laugh, shoving at his ear
He returns to his place on my stomach, cheeks red from smiling. There's a silence before he says,
"I love you, ya know,"
"I love you too," I run my palm down the side of his face
"And yes, I know"
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I wander through the field, kicking pieces of dirt and rocks out of my way. It's been exactly three days, and I have done absolutely nothing. Besides staring out the dirt streaked windows and taking abnormally long walks. I have nothing to do with my time.
I tried to help Tobias with the dishes yesterday after dinner, but he shook his head, saying,
"No Beatrice. As long as your in my house, on my property, you don't have to lift a finger," and with that he sent me off to bed
"Oh no, Beatrice. Don't you dare lift a finger, just rot here while I drink my beer and smoke my pipe," I mimic him, making hand gestures as I do
"Beatrice! Put that broom down! You don't need to clean, the dirtier the better, right!" I exclaim, this time I answer
"No Tobias, dirtier isn't better!"
"Oh and Tob-"
I gasp, covering my mouth with my hand as I see him bathing in the creek. I hide behind a tree just in time as he turns in my direction.
I almost scold myself out loud for being so reckless.
I turn slowly, popping my head out ever so slightly just so I can gasp yet again. I snap my head back, pounding my fists silently against the tree. Of course he's bathing in the creek. Of course he's covered in sweat. Of course he's half nude. I listen as my conscience and temptation debate
No, you can't peek on him! It's disrespectful!
Ah-ah-ah! Yes you can! He dragged you here, your aloud to do whatever you want!
But he brought you here for your own good, because he cares for you. How dare you even think about doing something so sinful as to stare at him while he's bare! Your not even married yet!
Oh but you will be! Your going to see his deliciously scrumptious body anyways, why not now!
But-
And just think about those muscular arms of his
Of course, temptation won this battle, but I must say it was a damn good fight. My eyes droop with satisfaction as soon as they meet the godly body. His back is arched, spine peeking out and biceps flaring as he splashes his face with water. He stands, rubbing his neck while wading in the creek. I grip onto the tree branch tighter as he flexes his muscles while scrubbing at his hair. My heart feels as if it's been melted away, leaving something as bare and vulnerable as the man standing in front of me. It leaves a quivering ball of desire and lust, which I would normally scold for being the way it is, but I can't help but give in. I shiver as he whips his hair back, and ponder about why God would give me such a man. Why he would let me see something as magnificent as the sight before me. I thank the Lord as I see a glimpse of his toned abdominal. But then my breath catches in my throat as his hand reaches for the buckle of his pants
"No," I whisper
"Please don't,"
I want to look away. I so very badly want to look away, but I can't. So I wait eagerly for the brown cloth to slide down his legs. I'm so eager I have to put all my weight onto the branch that I'm holding, causing it to come crashing down, me tumbling with it. I crawl back, trying to find the best hiding spot,
but instead I find a snake
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I poke at my bandaged hand while sitting on the deck, Tobias packing up the medical equipment.
"So," he starts
"You wanna tell me what you were doing so close to the creek," he scratches at his still damp hair
"With me bathing in it?" His eyebrows raise, and I know I've been caught red handed.
There's no going back now, no denial or lying.
"Look," I say, my voice firmer than I expected
"I have found out in the last couple of days, that I am extremely-" my voice is cut off by the sound of barking
More specifically, the barking of my favorite dog. I gasp, throwing my hands up in the air as the golden speck comes running towards us
"Is that-"
"Yep," Tobias grins
I run to him, like a woman would her husband in a romantic film after being separated for a long period of time. And it's like this is a film, like I am being reunited with my loved one. Except my loved one is a dog, and I am more than happy to be greeted by a slobbering snout and wagging tail.
"Who's my good boy? Who is?" He barks in my ear, making me cringe but laugh simultaneously
"Looks like he's missed you," I hear Tobias's deep voice from behind me
"Well of course he has," I rub behind his ears
"He loves me!"
"Come on, it getting late,"
"He can love you inside"
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We sit on the bed, drinking red wine while the dog lays at our feet
"You remember when I had to swallow that cigarette in Mrs. Bennett's class?" He says, smile beginning to spread
"You kept that sucker in for a full 3 minutes," I laugh, slapping his knee
"I remember it precisely" he nods
"And," I encourage him
"And it burned like holy hell,"
I can't help but burst out laughing, startling the panting beast at my feet
"I was scared to death of her,"
"And you had a right to!" I exclaim, taking a sip out of my wine
"That woman had a stare like medusa"
"No kidding," he pauses
"She came over my house later that day, claiming that I'd been smoking,"
I snort
"Well you had been, you even had smoke coming out your nose,"
His grin falters
"My parents didn't find it as funny. After she left, my father got so mad he slammed a vase against the table. Scared me to death, but it kept me out of trouble,"
I hum in response
I start to turn my head, but there's a sudden popping sound.
I give out a groan of discomfort
"Shit," I mumble while rolling my neck around
"Are you alright?" He asks, turning towards me
"Yeah, my necks just a little stiff I guess,"
"Here," he set his wine down
"I never got to return the favor, c'mere"
He pulls me in between his legs, his crotch just barely touching my tailbone. Unlike I did, he presses his palm in the crook of my neck, pushing forcefully. I involuntarily sigh
"Thata boy," accidentally pops out of my mouth, but he must take this as a sign of encouragement. He pushes harder, digging his thumbs into my shoulders while the rest massage just below my head. I tilt my head back, eyes closed just as he did. I feel his hot breath on my neck
"You know we have to talk," he says, and I know exactly what he means
"No we don't," I respond, rolling my head in pleasure as he continues
"Push harder" he does as I say, squeezing my shoulders tightly while I moan
"Yes...we do," his voice is hoarse
"Fine. We'll have the wedding at the church, we'll have all our friends and family there, and then we'll come back here and sleep" I say quickly
"When,"
"Ah-I don't know...how about-"
"Tomorrow," he says, and I scoff
"No," I exclaim as he presses harder into my neck
"Thats too soon!"
"Fine, then Friday"
"No," I say once again, causing his thumbs to push into my shoulders
"In a week" he presses harder
"Five days," harder
"Four days," harder. I groan out, grabbing onto his pant leg. I tilt my head back farther
"Your not hurting me," I say, my voice almost a whisper
He comes close to my ear
"I think I've figured that out," he pushes again
"Aaahhh," I'm panting now
"Then...then maybe we should do it in a month," I say, hoping to get the reaction out of him that I hope.
I do.
My back arches as his hand massages lower. I grab onto his knees tightly
"Mmmm. Dammit, Tobias," I almost laugh
"Keep going," he says
"Fine," I pause
"Friday...take it...or leave it,"
He's quiet for a moment, then nods
"Its a deal"
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