Chapter 10 - The Phone Call

The following morning, Ashton moved around felt Quil's warmth surrounding her. They were both still naked but covered by the sheet on her bed. She could feel Quil as he moved around pulling her closer to him as he buried his face in her sweet smelling hair. Ashton giggled as she felt Quil's soft lips brushing against the tender flesh of her neck. Quil stifled a chuckled, "How are you feeling? Are you still sore?"

Ashton moved around so she could face him as she smiled softly, "A little but I think I'll live." Quil frowned, "I'm sorry baby." His fingertips brushed her cheek as his lips brushed her forehead, tip of her nose and finally claimed her lips. Ashton's blue eyes watched as Quil slipped out of bed as he excused himself out of the room and went down the hallway. She giggled as she heard the water kick on in the bathroom.

Ashton listened as Quil walked back into her room and leaned over scooping her up into his arms, she laughed as she wrapped her arms around his neck holding on for dear life. Quil chuckled, "I'm not going to drop you Ash." Ashton giggled, "I know. Just enjoy the closeness." As her lips brushed against his neck, he shuddered, "Always Ash…Always." A few feet down the hallway Ashton watched as Quil walked into the bathroom with her. Then they were both submerged in a tub of warm water.

Quil ran a wash cloth all over Ashton's body. Once Quil finished and she returned the favor of making sure he was clean from top to bottom. Quil stood with Ashton in his arms again as he carefully stepped out of the tub and placed her on a towel to stand in front of him as he let the tub drain. Ashton's indigo blue eyes followed Quil around as he grabbed a fresh towel and proceeded to dry her from head to toe, being sure to place moist kisses on her soft freshly clean skin. She always smelled so good. Her scent always made him crazy. Even though he tried not to how it and failed miserably.

As they were getting dressed, they exchanged kisses and caresses. They couldn't keep their hands off each other. Ashton couldn't help but giggle as they finished dressing; Quil quirked an eyebrow at her, "What?" Ashton smirked, "I couldn't help but think…Before we did the whole losing virginity to each other we were always touchy feely…Not tons, but enough and now afterwards, I don't ever want to stop touching you. And I definitely don't want you to ever stop touching me."

Quil growled as he grabbed her jean covered hips and pulled her body against his, as his lips devoured hers. Ashton felt Quil's warm hands as they slid down her body and gripped the back of her thighs as she squeaked out he lifted her off the floor. She couldn't help laugh as she wrapped her legs around his waist. Quil couldn't help but chuckle when she squeaked. He was definitely being bolder. And she definitely loved it. They weren't acting like virgins anymore and she was glad they'd gotten it out of the way. The nervousness that was usually there between them was finally gone.

Ashton looked down as she placed a million feather kisses all over Quil's face, "I love you." He couldn't help but chuckle at her, "I love you too."

The house phone ringing brought them crashing back to reality. Quil carefully set her on her feet and watched as she took off down stairs and slid to a stop in the kitchen as she picked up the kitchen phone, "Hello."

"Ashton…Baby girl is that you?"

"Oh my gosh dad! How are you? Are you okay? How's Germany? When are you coming home to visit?" All Ashton's questions came out in rush, Quil chuckled at her excited state. But clamed up soon when Ashton covered his lips with her fingers and shushed him quietly.

Matthew Elliott chuckled hardy at his oldest when her rush of questions came at him fast, "I'm doing good baby girl. I miss you and Collin so much. I'm okay. No wounds or broken bones that won't heal. Germany is Germany. I want to know how you are doing with your studies."

Quil watched as Ashton's face lit up with a happy glow as she laughed and talked with her dad for a good forty five minutes.

Ashton could feel the tears as they started pricking her eyes, "Please tell me you're coming home soon dad? I miss you so much." Matthew could hear the tears practically gathering in her eyes as his daughter all but begged him to come home and see her. Matthew groaned inwardly, no one but no one could tug on his daddy heart strings like his daughter.

"Oh baby girl. That's not fair. You know I try to make it back when I can. I miss you and your brother so much. I wish I could come home every night, but you know the CIA. They always get what they want. Hopefully I'll be able to come home in a couple of months for a few weeks of vacation time…Well do anything you want baby girl. I promise."

Ashton blinked as the tears started sliding down her cheeks, "I know dad. Work first always."

Quil could feel his heart breaking as he leaned over and handed Ashton a tissue and kissed her temple softly as he lifted her onto the kitchen counter and let his hands slide up and down her jean covered thighs trying to help her calm down.

Matthew chuckled when she sniffled a watery 'sorry' for her tears, "So are you dating anyone baby girl?" Ashton smiled softly, "Yes. A guy from school; his name is Quil Ateara." "And he treats you good right?" Ashton let out a watery laugh, "Yes of course dad. He's a perfect gentleman." Matthew thought deeply for a moment, "Honey does his dad and grandpa have the same name as him?" Ashton made a face, "Yes, but his parents were killed in a car accident when he was a baby so his grandpa his raising him."

Matthew cleared his throat, "I went to school with his mom and also his dad. I remember them fondly. I remember when Alice and Quil were expecting him. They were so happy and excited. It was around the time your mom found out she was pregnant with you. Who knew 17 years later our kids would be dating. Do you like him a lot?" Ashton couldn't help blushing slightly, "Yes dad." "Do you love him?" Ashton's cheeks flamed a deeper red as she cleared her throat, "Yes dad."

Matthew hemmed and hawed around for a minute, "Just promise me you guys with be good to each other. And of course…Be safe."

"DAD!"

Quil couldn't help chuckling as he watch his imprint flame completely crimson red.

Matthew laughed hard from the back of his throat he knew he'd just managed to embarrass his daughter thoroughly, "Listen, I have to get going I have a few dry runs to go through with my team before our night ops. I love you sweetie. Be sure to give my love to your hardheaded brother and your stubborn grandma."

"I love you too dad and I will. Please be safe."

Once Matthew agree for his daughters sake he bid her a gentle good-bye. Glad she hadn't started sobbing on the phone or he would've never made it through the phone call.

Quil gently lifted Ashton off the counter and carried her into the living room as they sat on the couch wrapped in each other's arms and relaxed for the remainder of the weekend; just content to do nothing but hold each other.