Guy's point of view
Her teasing fingertips had stirred the beast within me.
I struggled for a while with discomfort from the hardened bulge within my trousers.
Begging to be freed from its fabric cage.
It took every ounce of will power to refrain from taking Marian right then and there.
Against one of the many trees or in the grass.
'Now now…'
I sighed silently.
We come from respectable families.
I wouldn't want the reputation of my beloved soiled by another witnessing our love making.
Soaking up every sound and movement within our joining that belonged to us.
And only us.
Luckily within time my discomfort eased a little,
Making my fidgeting decrease slowly.
Just when the sun faded and the night sky bloomed above did we finally reach our destination.
Home.
As we approached the manor Marian's arms loosened and held onto the back of the saddle.
For appearances sake I hope.
Then I realised once we stopped that I couldn't very well get off the horse if she were wrapped around me.
So perhaps it was for the best.
Thankfully by the looks of things the so called party had died out completely.
Everyone had gone home.
I could finally have some time alone with Marian.
'Well you have had most of the day already so the night wouldn't hurt'
I know just..
Within the walls of our home.
The start of us and our future together.
That's all.
Just when I think no one is there Alan walks out of the house.
I completely forgot about him.
"Well look who finally decided to turn up.
I was about to send out a search party."
I pulled the horses reins to stop for good beside the pond.
Before I could get down Marian had already dismounted.
Alan held his hands up in front of his face as if he were blocking the sun from his eyes.
"I can't see, I'm blinded by such beauty"
I think I'm going to be sick.
He and Marian exchanged in a hug.
I immediately disliked witnessing this action.
Having now dismounted I crossed my arms against my chest and gave Alan a look.
Meaning I wasn't happy with this display.
'Calm down, it's only a hug'
"And how could I forget you Marian"
They shared a small laugh together as they pulled out of the hug.
Always the fool.
Marian turned to see my face held only the slightest of amusement by his attempt of a joke.
Softly she placed a hand onto my upper right arm.
At her touch I loosened my arms back down to my sides where our hands then joined.
We briefly caught each others gaze before turning our attention back to Alan.
Who displayed a knowingly half grin on his face.
Without saying another word he turned his back to us and walked back inside the house.
We both soon followed still hand in hand.
As we walked in through the door a thought occurred to me.
I should of carried her over the threshold.
'Seriously?'
How could I forget such an important thing like that ?
That's not the best start to our life together is it.
'Save it for when you are married.'
I suppose so.
My attention turned back to Alan.
Who was holding a tray of food.
Bread, cheese and a little selection of fruit.
He set it down on a table beside the roaring fireplace.
Soon to join it were a jug of wine and two goblets.
"Now don't expect this treatment often.
I know I do a brilliant job but I wouldn't want to put other people out of work for it.
So here it goes."
Alan said before Intaking a breath.
Probably preparing himself for the many things I have in mind for him to do.
Oh how wrong he was.
I'd rather save them for a rainy day or until it seriously needed doing.
Marian on the other hand had at least one thing to ask.
"Could you draw me a bath ?"
Alan looked dumbfounded.
Marian just smiled at him.
I don't think he expected her to say anything really.
I didn't even expect it.
And still he stood there looking...dumbfounded.
"Well..?"
I said raising both eyebrows at him.
He then walked off towards the kitchen.
Once he was out of sight I let my smile show as i gave a small chuckle, as did Marian.
We let out a few more soft chuckles together before being interrupted by an annoyed Alan.
"That's right laugh.
Laugh away.
It doesn't bother me.
It's not like I've been busy neglecting my normal duties to keep an eye on this whole estate or become host of someone's birthday party."
He emphasised the birthday part.
Marian looked at me
"It's your birthday today?"
"Yep"
Alan interrupted before I had the chance to even speak.
"Why didn't you tell me ?"
She said softly as she tried to get my attention.
Don't look at her.
Don't look at her.
Gently she cupped my cheeks and without resisting the slightest,
Turned to her with not only my face but my body as well.
We gazed into each others eyes and slowly my left hand slightly caressed her cheek.
"Why did you not tell me earlier?"
"It's not important"
I replied.
In my eyes it's true.
"To me, it's important."
She replied softly.
This face, this beautiful face.
How could a man not fall at her feet when being in her company.
"Now I need to find you a gift."
A gift ?
She wants to get me a present.
Oh this sweet, sweet angel.
After everything she wanted to get me a gift.
Clearly she did not know.
'Then tell her'
Warmly I replied.
"Marian…you being here with me is all I want.
Since meeting you I have never felt this way about anyone before.
I never lied when I told you the first time and now is no different.
Inside every dream I have, is you.
Your heart and love are my most precious treasures.
No gift could be far greater than that."
I meant every word.
Sweetly she whispered.
"Perhaps not but..this might make a start."
Gently she lowered my face down towards her,
Where her lips met mine in a loving kiss.
Sending shivers down my spine.
My hand on her cheek slipped a little into the hair behind her ear.
Both of her hands slowly trailed down from my cheeks,
Past the Adam's apple on my neck.
Where her hands then went I wasn't sure.
To be honest Im too lost in this gift of hers to even give a dam.
