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"Come on, sleepyhead, wake up. We've got a fun day ahead all planned out," John whispered into Teyla's ear as he looked down to where she was resting against his bare chest. The weather had been so warm lately that he'd taken to sleeping in just his shorts. And Teyla had just a loose sleeveless top with half the buttons undone, along with only her panties. He sure didn't mind, though.
And the lack of clothes had been convenient when he wanted to explore her luscious curves. And he'd been doing that quite a bit lately. The day before his trading trip he and Teyla had reached another milestone in their path to freedom from sexual inhibition and fear. And in the few weeks since he'd been back he had been able to give her intense pleasure several times. He could tell she was on her way to a full recovery.
He moved his hand along her back and stroked her skin to see if he could get her to wake up. Since it had been so warm lately many of the townsfolk were heading to a nearby lake today for a picnic and day of fun. He and Teyla had readily agreed to go. And they still had a while until they needed to be in town to load up the wagons that would take them there. But he was hoping to spend a little time with just Teyla before they left.
His lips moved down to press kisses in her hair and the hand on her back moved lower to slip under the waistband of her panties. His left hand crept under her top to move along the side of her rounded breast. He closed his eyes at the desire he felt whenever he touched Teyla like this; it was more than he could ever have dreamed of back on Atlantis.
He frowned slightly when he thought of Atlantis and all their friends there. He knew they must be frantic about both Teyla and him and he wished there were some way to let them know they were all right. Of course if they could actually get a message to them he knew they'd be here immediately to rescue them. Although feeling Teyla's smooth skin under his hands he wasn't sure he wanted to be rescued right now.
But he tried not to think of Atlantis especially knowing that the chances of them finding out where he and Teyla had gone were less than slim. He knew he just needed to embrace this new life that they'd started to build with each other. And it was a pretty good life if he had to admit it. They had good friends who cared deeply for them and they were both kept busy throughout the day. Teyla had her work at the clinic and all she had to do around the cottage. John spent much time with Timnis and Shuntar working on devices to help make life a bit easier for folks; like the cooler and water heater. And now he and Finn had started putting in the rock foundation for the new addition. On top of that they had to grow their own food and both needed to spend some time each week catching meat or fish for their main meal.
But they also found time to have fun and socialize. At least once a week John would hang out at the tavern with many of the locals. And the women usually spent this time at the home of one of them quilting or doing some other domestic chore. Teyla was learning some new skills and he knew she really enjoyed the company of other women, although maybe not so much the quilting. And now with her pregnancy advancing, she was getting much advice about that as well.
He felt Teyla's hand begin to move over his chest and saw her move his dog tag chain out of the way so she could run her fingers through his hair there. She had confessed that she had always longed to do that since she'd seen his chest during the Iratus bug episode. And who was he to squash one of her fantasies. His own fantasy came true each day and night when he could kiss and caress Teyla and sleep with her all snuggled warmly against his side.
But now she wasn't asleep and maybe a little more of that fantasy could play out. "Good morning, gorgeous. Wasn't sure if I'd get you to actually get out of bed today."
Teyla rolled her eyes but pressed her lips to his chest while her hand continued to roam. John's hand moved over her curved bottom while the other moved up to continue caressing her side. Teyla purred with contentment and allowed her hand to travel the path of fur from John's chest downward. She circled his navel then pressed on to follow the trail.
She felt John tense, as he did each time she attempted this but she knew he needed to let go of what had happened in the past as well as she did. She sat up slightly and leaned to kiss him as her hand continued to its objective. She caressed the bulge in his shorts and smiled when it hardened and twitched. She knew he felt the desire but his memories were holding him back from achieving the ultimate from it. He had helped her move past certain things and she felt she needed to help him, too.
She kissed him again, her tongue getting involved, hoping to keep his mind on their mouths. Her hand snuck under the edge of his shorts and began stroking his erection but she kept her lips moving over his with passionate kisses. His hands were exploring her behind and her chest and Teyla kept her hand moving over him.
John's breathing had picked up as hers had done but she could tell he was a bit uncertain of what she was doing.
"John," Teyla whispered softly. "I will not hurt you or betray you. I just wish to give you pleasure as you have given to me."
John gave a half smile. "I know you would never hurt me, Teyla. I guess I just need to know it's you."
He sat up and pulled her closer. His lips reattached themselves to hers and he put his hand over her hand and started it moving again. Then he removed his hand and lifted it to caress her golden mounds, his thumb flicking the hardened tip. Her breathing hitched and she shuddered but persisted in her goal.
John continued kissing her, and Teyla could see him keeping his eyes glued to her face. She knew they had both been subjected to some horrible experiences but she had never asked to what extent John had been abused. There had been times that they had been apart and it was during these times that John had assumed she had been intimately violated. Had he thought this because it had happened to him? Just because he was a man did not mean it was any less a violation.
The thought made her nauseas but she pushed it aside knowing that whatever happened, John had to know she cared for him and only wished to please him.
"You are everything to me, John," Teyla reminded him when her mouth was free for a second. "I cherish every moment we have together. I hope you know that."
"I do know, Teyla," John responded breathlessly. "I feel the same."
Teyla moved her head down slightly and started to say, "Would you like me to …?"
But John shook her off quickly, the image of the twins still too fresh in his mind. "Your hand is fine. It's doing the job, believe me." And John thrust his hips toward her while holding her tight against him. After quite a few more strokes she saw him close his eyes and felt the pulse in her hand signifying his climax. He twisted sideways to keep the mess to a minimum but chuckled anyway.
"I guess I'll need to change the sheets, huh?"
Teyla just smiled and wrapped her arms around his shoulders and neck. John's arms mirrored hers and he held her tight for many minutes. She could feel John relaxing in her arms and felt relief that they had made it through the next step.
"Now that we have both experienced pleasure separately perhaps we could manage to do it together sometime," Teyla suggested.
John's arms tightened around her and he kissed her forehead. "Are you sure you're ready for that, Teyla?"
Teyla hesitated but only for a moment. "I … believe I am, although I think being on my back might bring back memories of being tied down."
"Yeah, I know, that submissive position isn't really calling to me either. But we're pretty creative people. I'll bet we can come up with something. Do you want to just play it by ear or plan something definite?"
Teyla though for a while then suggested, "Perhaps tonight, after a relaxing day in the water, would be a good time. Will you have recovered by then?" This last amount was said with quite a bit of cheek and mischief in her eyes.
"If I think about it all day, I'm pretty sure I could be ready tonight, especially after seeing you all wet and wild today at the lake."
Teyla narrowed her eyes. "I understand I will be wet today after swimming however I am unsure why I will be wild."
John smiled. "It's just a saying, Teyla but maybe a day at the lake will make you very carefree and you might loosen up a bit while we're there and then you can be wild with me tonight."
"You are the only one I would be wild with," Teyla promised and John looked relieved.
"Good. So maybe we should get cleaned up and ready to go. I know I really need a shower but I guess you probably do now, too. Damn, I should have made that hot water tank a bit bigger. It takes too long to reheat the new water once it's empty."
Teyla raised sultry eyes to John as he got out of bed. "You know the solution we have used in the past, John. There is no reason one of us should suffer with cold water if we both can have warm."
John smirked and reached for her hand to help her out as well. As she stood up he lowered himself to his knees to press his lips to her stomach.
"Hey, kiddo, just want to let you know we're heading to the lake today. Your Mom says she hasn't done much swimming but I'll make sure she gets in the water so you can stay cool. When you come out, I'm gonna make sure you know how to swim really well. I'd love to teach you how to surf but apparently we're nowhere near an ocean. But don't you worry, I'll make sure I teach you lots of other things. I promise I'll try and be a really good Dad and take time to spend with you. My Dad tried, I think, but he had a big company to run and a lot of time he wasn't around. I'll make sure I'm around for you."
John's lips pressed to Teyla's belly again and then he stood up. He was surprised to see tears shimmering in Teyla's eyes. Usually she laughed or rolled her eyes when he got into conversations with their son.
His hands closed around her upper arms. "Are you all right, Teyla?"
Her eyes glistened but the tears did not fall. "You will be a wonderful father, John, I have no doubt. You have such love for this child already and you have not even met him yet."
John shrugged knowing his father had loved him too but that hadn't kept them from butting heads all the time. He wondered if his Dad knew he was missing or if they hadn't bothered telling him, yet. It had been so long since they'd spoken that he figured if they hadn't told his Dad, he would probably never even suspect. He would just think John was being bullheaded and staying away.
He had to stop thinking of these things because they were too depressing. As much as he'd had difficulties with his Dad, he had always thought that one day they'd manage to be in the same room and get along, even if just for a short time. Now he might never have the chance.
He looked at Teyla's swollen belly and knew that he now had his own chance and he didn't want to mess it up. He would do everything he could to be an amazing Dad to his kid. And if by some miracle they ever did get back to Atlantis, he knew he wanted to go visit his father. He could show off his son and maybe his Dad would be proud of him for that.
He looked at Teyla gathering up some towels and glancing over her shoulder at him and pushed thoughts of his own father to the back of his mind. They had a shower to take and he liked to have full concentration when he did that.
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"You smell so pretty again today, John," Timnis teased as they rolled along the dirt road to the lake. John sneered at his friend as he'd done a few weeks back when he'd gotten crap about smelling like a meadow of flowers. But he couldn't complain about how he ended up smelling that way. Taking a shower with Teyla was worth the good natured ribbing he received.
John pushed his nose into Teyla's hair right beside him, took a sniff then turned and sheepishly admitted, "Yeah, I got a little distracted with … other things and let Teyla use the flowery smelling soap before I realized it."
Teyla whipped her head toward the two men talking and her face flushed with color. "John!" she chastised and closed her eyes as she leaned into John's shoulder, embarrassed.
He hugged her closer and placed a kiss on her head. He looked back at Timnis and grinned widely, his eyes glowing with mirth. "Tim's just jealous because he hasn't figured out how to get someone to share his hot water, yet. Maybe if you use some of Teyla's fancy smelling soap you'd be able to get yourself a woman who'd keep you around, Pal."
It was Tim's turn to blush but he shoveled it right back. "I hear that you and Teyla were engaging in a little mud bath a few weeks back. Is that how you got her to 'share' your hot water?"
John wiggled his eyebrows. "It worked, didn't it? Maybe you should try something like that?" Then he glared at Finn figuring he was the one to tattle about the mud.
Finn held up his hands and defended, "It was not me, my friend. Both my children observed it as well. They have much less control in the gossip department than I do. I only tell my wife these things and she knows better than to blab."
Tenyse looked at Teyla who was still huddled into John's shoulder, her face flaming. But she knew Teyla wasn't that upset, after all she and John were a couple, there was no shame in that.
Baraman picked up the teasing and announced, "It was also reported that several weeks ago John and Teyla were seen amongst the flowers in the field down beyond Groven's Pasture. If Teyla were not already with-child I believe their recent actions would result in the same thing."
"Stop!" Tenyse ordered good-naturedly. "There is nothing wrong with an adult couple being together as they do. You are all just jealous that your romantic lives are not so fulfilling." Tenyse snuggled into Finn's arms as Teyla was doing and everyone chuckled and started talking of other things.
The ride was about an hour and when they arrived, everyone unloaded the food and other items they'd need for the day. Several sheets were hung around a few trees for people to change in and the stumps and benches from the wagons were lowered for some to sit on. John helped with the set up then walked over to make sure Teyla was fine.
"You okay?" he asked as she stretched her back trying to get rid of the discomfort of the long, bumpy ride sitting on a hard, wooden wagon. He placed his hands on her lower back and began to rub his thumbs in circles.
"Oh, that feels wonderful, John, please do not stop," she begged. "I am fine, however the weight of my stomach has started to cause some distress in my back."
John kept his thumbs moving for a few more minutes then moved them around to the front to caress her belly. She leaned against him and let out a huge sigh. As she did, John felt the baby move and they both let out little exclamations of surprise.
"I guess the little guy wants to get in on the hugs," John guessed. "Can you tell what he's thinking, Teyla?"
Teyla closed her eyes and focused inward as she stayed leaning against John. "He can feel my enjoyment at being held by you and he feels content as well."
Teyla felt John's arms tighten around her and heard another sigh. "I gotta tell you, Teyla, I wish I could feel what you feel. I can't even imagine what it's like to get inside the mind of your own child."
Teyla turned around inside the circle of John's arms when she heard the emotion in his voice. She lifted her hands to slide into his hair and kissed his lips. "Yes, it is a truly remarkable feeling and I wish I could share it with you. All I can do is relate to you what I can sense from him. I hope that will help in some small way."
John kissed her back with a smile of thanks. He would have continued but a discreet cough beside them made them break apart and realize a small crowd was moving a bench to where they were standing.
"Oh, sorry," John apologized as they moved out of the way.
When the bench was placed, Tim elbowed John and chuckled, "What, the shower this morning wasn't enough?"
John laughed when he realized they'd done a bit more in the bed even before the shower but Timnis went on. "Teyla, you need to get this man under control."
Teyla's smile turned sassy and she retorted, "Now why would I wish to do that?"
Her response had those in hearing range whistling and catcalling at John about how lucky he was and maybe they should find a private spot for the couple so they could continue what had been interrupted.
John pulled the neck of his shirt away from his throat and said, "It is a bit warm here. I think I'll get changed and check out that water."
He grabbed their bag and pulled out the bathing suit he'd gotten from town. It was a lighter cotton than the jeans he usually wore and a bit looser with a draw string around the waist. They reached down almost to his knees and he was glad these people didn't go for the Speedo type of suit because he was pretty sure he wouldn't feel comfortable exposing that much to everyone here.
He wasn't sure what the women wore as they didn't have a stretchy material like you'd usually have for a suit. And Teyla had gotten herself settled with an outfit for today and he hadn't actually noticed what it was. He looked around and saw a few of the women go behind the sheets to change and offered Teyla the bag to follow them.
After he had changed, he moved toward the water and noticed a few of the children had already splashed their way in. He walked up to his ankles in the water and found it to be only slightly chilly. But it was also very refreshing. He took a few more steps and dove right in. He swam under water as far as he could before his lungs started complaining then broke the surface and found he'd travelled quite a distance from shore.
When he looked back he could see a few people rushing into the water. When they saw him come up, they slowed down and yelled to him.
"John, we thought you had drowned when you did not come up right away," Finn called out to him. "How in the world did you get all that way?"
John kicked out and swung his arms so he was back to his friends in short order. He looked confused at their concern. "I just swam out there under water. There's something wrong with that?"
Finn clapped him on the shoulder and said, "No, my friend, it is fine. But most people do not bother to learn to swim all that well. On days that we come here, most people simply splash around using the water to cool themselves off. There is no need to go out as far as you did."
"Got it," John answered understanding their concern better now. "But I actually like to swim so if you see me go under and away, give it a few seconds before you call out the guard, okay?"
"We will simply call out Teyla," Tim suggested. "I feel she could get you back here faster than any of us."
John gave a crooked grin and nodded. "Yep, you're probably right."
John walked out of the water and looked around for Teyla. She had the bag and that's where his towel still was, not that he really needed it right now. The cool water felt good on his skin especially since the sun beating down was quite hot. He noticed most people had set up blankets and picnic baskets under the trees that were scattered around the lake shore.
Many people were now in swimsuits and he saw Teyla come out from behind a blanket. He sprinted to her side and gave her a big smile. Her suit was dark blue and one piece. It looked almost like a tank top with shorts and it was similar to the ones he now saw the other women had on. But Teyla's was not as fitted around the middle to accommodate for her growing tummy.
"You ready to come in with me?" John asked as he approached her. Teyla saw his wet appearance and pursed her lips.
"You look as if you already went in."
"I did," John agreed and shook his head to splatter water all around her. "The water's very refreshing."
Teyla giggled as she wiped the spray from her face. "Yes, I can feel that. Perhaps you would like to wait for a while before you enter again."
John grabbed her hand and pulled her along to the water's edge. "Nope, you see I was raised with water usually somewhere nearby. The ranch house I grew up in had a pool and we had a lake we'd ride the horses down to also. When we were in either Maui, L.A. or Nantucket, there was the ocean all around. Even the ski house in Aspen had an indoor pool in the nearby clubhouse. Water was a pretty important part of my life."
He knew that was true and hadn't realized how much he missed it. Swimming really hadn't been possible in Antarctica or Afghanistan although any base in the US he'd stayed at usually had a pool. But he had to admit he preferred the ocean or a lake better than a pool. And now he was going to teach Teyla to love it, too.
He tugged on her hand and she reluctantly stepped into the water, pausing briefly at the slight chill upon entering.
"It's not that cold," he assured her as he walked in further pulling her behind him. When they got so the water was up to Teyla's chest, she paused again.
"I believe this is far enough, John." Her voice was beginning to sound nervous so he stopped. He drifted closer and closed his arms around her waist.
"You need to cool all of you down. That sun's pretty hot. If you submerge you'll bring your body temp down a bit to help you stay cool."
"I am very cool right now," Teyla tried to convince him.
"Good!" John exclaimed. "Then we need to teach you how to swim."
Teyla tried to refuse but John managed to talk her into just humoring him. He spent the next hour helping her to just float and relax enough in the water to feel comfortable.
"Most people drown because they panic. If you feel comfortable in the water and know what to do to keep yourself afloat, you'll probably be okay."
Teyla went along, mostly because it was so important to John but she found she was enjoying the sensations of being in the water. It was very relaxing. And she found she could actually keep herself afloat if she moved her arms and legs in the way John had instructed.
They had moved closer to shore and John found himself giving instructions to quite a few of the younger children as well. They had seen John skim under the water so easily and all wanted to do it also. He spent more time showing them how to breathe so they could stay under the water and then helped them in floating as well.
Teyla sat near the shore allowing the water to just lap over her legs as she watched John with the children. He was so patient and spent a good amount of time explaining things to them so they'd understand. He helped them by showing them too. Her eyes got misty again and she splashed water on her face so no one would see her getting so emotional over something so silly.
But Tenyse knew her well and came to sit by her side in the water. She reached down to squeeze her hand and smiled at her friend.
"Is everything okay, Teyla?"
Teyla rolled her eyes and knew she'd been caught. She nodded and replied, "Yes, it is just my condition that has me so emotional over seeing something as mundane as John instructing the children. But it confirms that he will be a wonderful father to our child and that brings me great pleasure and joy. And I now cry when things bring me pleasure and joy."
"I understand, Teyla," Tenyse responded. "I myself was in that condition twice. And I do agree that John will be a wonderful father. He has everything needed to succeed. He is kind and caring and patient when he needs to be. But he is also fun loving and still gets such a sense of pleasure from little things."
They watched as the children were now climbing up onto John's shoulders to jump into the water further out. He carefully made sure each child jumped no further than they were capable of swimming back from. And he didn't complain when the children continued to want a turn time and time again. Finally Finn and Tim and a few others allowed the children to climb on their shoulders, too and more children had turns with less of a wait.
Several of the mothers finally called their children to come eat their lunch and John dipped under the water and appeared right in front of Teyla. "Okay, maybe I won't teach this kid how to swim. It's pretty tiring."
Tenyse laughed. "It is tiring when you are teaching a dozen children to swim. Just one child of your own should not be a problem, John."
"Maybe," John agreed and placed himself on his back in the water so his head was lying on Teyla's lap. Teyla ran her hands through his hair and his beard, stroking her fingers through the softness. John closed his eyes and released a big sigh.
"Do not get too comfortable, John," Teyla warned. "This child is letting me know he is hungry and will need food soon."
John just grinned but kept his eyes closed. "The baby is telling you that you need food. You know once this kid is out you won't be able to use that excuse anymore."
Teyla's response was to splash water on John's face. John moved so he was on his hands and knees and shook his head so the water sprayed everywhere. Teyla laughed and tried to grab his head and stop it but she was laughing too hard. John lowered his head and kissed her belly.
"You know your Mom is using you as an excuse to eat, kiddo," John explained to his son. "But I don't mind feeding her because otherwise she gets really grumpy and we don't need a grumpy Mama."
At Tenyse's chuckle, John looked up and realized he'd just chatted with his child in front of someone else. He gave a sheepish grin and his eyes were playful as he pressed one more, quick kiss to Teyla's stomach then backed into the water again.
"I'm just going to do a quick rinse before we eat, okay, Teyla?"
Teyla smiled and nodded and watched as John smoothly slid under the water and swam away.
"Does he do that often, talk to the baby?" Tenyse questioned with an amused twitch of her lips.
Teyla's face lit up and her sweet chuckle filled the air. "Oh, yes, it is constant. Sometimes I think I should be jealous at how much he interacts with this child. But many times it will just make me emotional and teary eyed, especially when he regales the baby with stories from when he was young. John is a very private man and does not share his thoughts and emotions easily."
"Yes, I had noticed that," Tenyse observed.
"But I know they are there," Teyla added and watched as John returned and reached down his hand to help her get to her feet.
They spent the next hour or so with Finn and Baraman's families sharing what they had brought for food and having good conversation. Zeth was in his glory sitting near Sarana trying not to appear too eager to be with her. Kelina sat with Sarana's younger sister, Miriella, dividing their attention between Zeth and Sarana and John. The giggles were all too apparent and Teyla felt maybe John's bare chest had gotten them giddy. She knew it had a similar effect on her. But she had the benefit of being able to see it and touch it up close.
That got her thinking about what they had said they'd do tonight. She felt herself grow warm and her eyes darted to John. He was in a discussion with the other men but he must have felt her eyes on him as he looked up at that moment. His eyes grew dark and intense and she could tell he was thinking along the same lines as her. A tiny smirk lifted one side of his mouth as his eyes bore into hers. Teyla felt a flush cover her face and creep down her neck.
Finn noticed John had stopped talking and his gaze moved to Teyla. The couple had eyes only for the other and he could see that Teyla's skin had grown more colorful. He looked at his wife and saw that she was also watching John and Teyla and her eyes were alight with pleasure. He caught her attention and they gave each other a meaningful look. They knew much of what John and Teyla had endured before they got here and were hopeful the couple could get past it. From the looks in both their eyes, it seemed as if they were well on their way.
Finn finally chuckled and offered, "Should we leave you alone, my friends. You appear to have eyes only for each other."
His words broke the spell and John let out a shaky breath. "I think I just need to cool off again in the water. The sun is pretty hot," John said as he rose to his feet and held out his hand for Teyla.
As Teyla rose, Tenyse teased, "I do not think the sun is the only thing that is hot around here. Perhaps you should take Teyla with you to cool off, John. We will clean up."
Teyla started to object but the other adults all shooed them off and John just shrugged and pulled Teyla back into the water. When they were out further and the water was near Teyla's shoulders, John pulled her into his arms and took a few steps back so her feet were no longer on the lake floor. She panicked for a second and lifted her arms around John's neck and held on tight.
"I won't let you go, Teyla, don't worry," he assured her. "If you want to feel safer you could wrap your legs around my waist. No one will be able to see from here."
Teyla looked back to shore and saw they were the only ones out this far so she did as he suggested. John absorbed the feel of Teyla wrapped around him and made sure she was holding on tight.
"I'm gonna tread water out a bit deeper, Teyla, but don't get freaked out. Keep your arms around me and you'll be fine."
He checked for her consent and started gliding his hands through the water to bring them out even further. He floated around and could see Teyla start to enjoy herself even though she still seemed a bit nervous. He didn't stay out too long but enough for Teyla to get used to being in deeper water. He wanted her to enjoy swimming as much as he did.
When his feet touched the bottom of the lake again he slid both hands around to her backside and caressed the enticing curves.
"So, earlier, after lunch, when you were staring at me, were you thinking about tonight like I was?" John asked, his nose touching hers, his lips a whisper away.
"Yes," the word hissed from her mouth and her arms held tight to his neck and her legs squeezed around his waist. John felt such arousal and he figured Teyla must feel it too.
John let out a sharp breath as he groaned, "You're killing me here, you know, Teyla. I'm thinking of all we could do with your legs wrapped around me like this."
A mischievous look came into Teyla's eyes. "If you wish me to remove them you must move to a location where my feet can touch the bottom."
"Now why would I want to do that?" John chuckled and Teyla squeezed her legs together again, reminding John of exactly where she was. But he really didn't need the reminder, he knew.
John swirled around until his back was to shore and he lowered his head. "How long do you think I can get away with kissing you before someone notices and gives us a hard time?"
"I can only hope it is a long time," Teyla answered and drew John's head down to hers. Their lips started off soft and gentle and skimmed over the other then slowly grew more intense. As John's tongue thrust inside, his hands moved to Teyla's sides then around to her front, thankful she was holding tightly to him leaving his hands free. And those hands caressed her blossoming mounds and cupped and released them until Teyla sighed longingly into John's mouth.
Teyla's hands pushed through John's hair which had grown much longer than usual. She would need to remind him to get it cut soon. Their mouths continued to explore and their tongues battled while hands roamed, although only one of Teyla's as the other was clinging tightly to John's neck. John reached behind Teyla to push her up further on his hips but when his hands felt the smooth skin below her buttocks he couldn't resist.
He slid one hand under the edge of her shorts and moved his fingers along the inside of her leg right near the apex of her thighs. Teyla's breath caught in her throat and she looked at John and hissed his name.
He wasn't sure if that was a warning to stop but the look on her face made him think it wasn't so he wiggled his fingers further and found her entrance. The response he got from Teyla indicated she didn't want him to stop. She pulled him in closer and leaned her head on his shoulder and lifted a bit higher to allow his fingers more access.
He didn't need any further invitation. He slid a finger inside and stifled a groan when he found her slick and warm. Another finger joined the first and Teyla's little whimpers surfaced again. He slid the fingers out again then back in and could feel Teyla's hips start moving to the rhythm.
"Oh, God, Teyla!" John whispered in her ear. "You don't know how much I want to just slide myself inside you right now. If this swimsuit was the stretchy kind like on Earth, I think I'd have already done it."
Teyla lifted her head slightly and saw many people on the shoreline starting to splash into the water. She kissed John's lips and told him, "I am also wishing for you to be inside me right now. But I fear very soon the children on shore will be clamoring for your attention and they should not find us this way."
John looked over his shoulder then took a few steps back so Teyla could slide her legs to the lake bottom. Her hand slid down his chest to swirl in the hair on his stomach.
"But I do not think it fair that you teased me so and got me all hot inside," Teyla complained. "And so I feel you should have a similar experience, even if only a small one." And she slipped her hand inside his shorts and stroked his manhood a few times.
John sucked in a deep breath and asked, "When are we leaving here? Soon, right?"
Teyla gave him a sad smile. "I believe we will be here until close to the dinner hour. But we will survive until then John. I am sure of it."
"Maybe you will," John admitted as they floated closer to shore, "but I may not. Every time I look at you I'm about ready to combust."
Teyla paused in the water and reached up to gently kiss his lips. "Then I am sure tonight will be very explosive. I am looking forward to it."
"Yeah," John responded then grinned as he was surrounded by children all asking for more lessons on swimming under water.
The rest of the afternoon was split between swimming and playing a game that John thought was a cross between volleyball and soccer. The ball was tossed from one person to another until it was close enough to send into a goal. There was a large field a close distance from the lake and many of the teenagers and adults got involved. Teyla was not surprised when she saw that many of the teenage girls wanted to be on John's team. As she sat down on a nearby wooden bench, she chuckled.
Tenyse joined her and they sat chatting while they watched the others frolic down the field.
"You and John seem to be quite passionate today, Teyla," Tenyse observed. "It is a pleasure to see you both so uninhibited. I am wondering if things are going well in that area."
Teyla gave a shy smile but knew that Tenyse was aware of all that had gone on between her and John. While John and Finn had been away on the trading trip, Teyla had spent a few days staying at Tenyse's house. When the children were away or asleep she and Tenyse had spent much time talking.
Tenyse had confided in her all the atrocities that she had endured while captive but assured Teyla that she was trying very hard to overcome them. And she couldn't have asked for a more patient and loving man than Finn. But she and Finn had already been very intimate for many years and so her road to recovery was easier as she just needed to relearn his gentleness and passion.
Teyla and John however had been forced to be intimate before they had naturally fallen into it. And that was where many of the problems were, even though Teyla in no way blamed John or thought of him as violating her. But they also needed to get past what some of the others had done to them even though it was less intrusive, but no less shameful.
"Yes," Teyla answered the question. "I believe we are both ready for that last step. The passion has been building for some time and we feel that being together in every way is something we are able to do now. I hope that is the case."
Tenyse squeezed Teyla's hand and assured her, "If you and John both care for each other as much as I believe you do, you will not have a problem."
Teyla smiled back then returned to watching the game, chatting with Tenyse about other things. She saw that John was enjoying himself and felt a weight lift from her heart. When they had first arrived here, they often spoke of how their friends from Atlantis would come to rescue them. Most recently though those thoughts had diminished until rarely a word was spoken of the city.
Even though she knew John wished to return to the city, she was relieved on days like today when she saw him embracing the new life they had here. They both wished to return to be with their people and friends and continue the fight with the Wraith but as the days progressed she knew the chances of their being reunited with them were becoming smaller.
But as John had said when they first arrived; there were many worse places to be stranded than here. They had a nice house with many good friends and work that fulfilled them to a certain degree. And they had each other. To Teyla that was the most important factor of all in determining her happiness. John had always been important to her but now he was much more than that.
He was her partner in every sense of the word, he was the father of her child, he was the one who held her close when her dreams were unkind, he was the one who teased her with his silly grin and words until her mood improved, he was the one who allowed her to get all emotional when he did something as simple as pick flowers for her, he was the one who made conversation with their child during the day, showing how much he cared for this tiny person they had both created, and tonight he would make love to her in every sense of the word.
She blinked her eyes a few times to clear the silly moisture that had welled up yet again. But she knew her life was good. It may not have been what she had planned for herself but it was very good. And it was all because of John.
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