A/N: Hey. Sorry for the delay, but I was out of town, at the beach for a few days; honestly, doing more fun things than writing this. Sorry. But I'll try for a chapter every other day, prior to school starting, when you won't get them often. I'm sorry, but it's all part of being a Senior this year and being involved.
Oh, but good news: I did get my license! Got it today! I'm so excited! Now all I need is a car…
And Vebbie…let me know what you're interested in doing. No hurry. Really. You don't have to feel bad or anything. I've had plenty to do otherwise than think about that. Now, on with the story!
The next morning…Tempe slowly awakes in his arms…she presses herself deeper into him, into his warmth, as he lightly kisses the top of her head.
"Hey babe…it's time to get up." He whispered, rubbing her back soothingly.
"Mm…what…time is it?"
"Four. Remember, we have to leave by five?"
"Yeah, yeah. I know." She grumbled, wanting to stay in his arms and not leave the warmth of the bed.
"Please get up?" He asked, looking into her eyes and flashing her his charm smile.
"Fine." She said, and climbed out of bed to go and shower.
"That's my girl." He said, and slapped her ass. She yelped and then ran into the bathroom.
Almost an hour later…they are almost ready. Seeley had gone to get them coffee, and came back to find the bathroom door shut. He set the coffee down and went over and knocked.
"Hey babe. Why is the door locked?" He asked, trying the handle.
"Seeley, some things are meant to be private." She said through the door. He just shrugged and went to drink some coffee. Five minutes later she came out in sweats and a tank top.
"I brought you coffee."
"Thanks." She said, clasping the warm to-go cup in her hands. He wrapped his arms around her and she inhaled his scent.
"You okay?" He asked, his hands radiating warmth along her lower back.
"Fine. Nothing I can't deal with." She said softly.
"Why? What's wrong?" He asked, a worried tone slipping out.
"Seeley, it's fine, I promise." She said, pecking him on the lips softly.
"Is it…your…monthly friend?" He asked, blushing. She smiled and kissed him again.
"It's fine." She said. He took that as a yes and blushed a deeper crimson as they left the room.
Later…at the airport. They are sitting at the gate, casually flipping through a magazine.
Tempe gently laced her fingers through his and saw the corners of his mouth quirk up a little as he gave her hand a squeeze.
Then, their flight was called.
"First class and passengers needing assistance, please." The woman over the intercom asked. Tempe stood.
"Come on, Seeley."
"What?" He asked, looking up.
"First class. That's us."
"It is?" He asked.
"Yes, Seeley. When you fly with me, you don't fly coach." She said, tapping her foot impatiently.
"I love you." He said, a smile breaking out across his face and standing up.
"You damn well better." She said in a teasing tone and made her way to the gate. She waited for him to follow her and then showed their tickets. The woman looked at the name on the ticket and then at Tempe. Tempe just took the tickets, smiled at the woman, and began down the jet way.
"She knew you."
"I know." Tempe said.
Once they were comfortably in their seats and waiting for the plane to take off…
Tempe unfolded the blanket and spread it across her lap and then placed the pillow on Seeley's shoulder. He smiled down at her.
"Is that okay?" She asked.
"It's fine." He said, and kissed her softly. She smiled and rested her head on the pillow, a sigh escaping. He held her hand and listened for her breathing to even out. Eventually it did, and he continued reading his magazine.
Halfway through the flight…Tempe stirred.
"Hey beautiful." Seeley whispered. She yawned and pulled away, stretching as best she could in her seat.
"You okay?" He asked, concern in his eyes.
"Yeah. I always get tired the first day."
"Oh. Okay." He said, relaxing.
"Hungry?" She asked him.
"Ravenous." He said, wiggling his eyebrows. She laughed.
"No, Seeley. Maybe on the way back." She said. He smiled a little.
"But yes, I am." He said.
"Well, they're prepping the food. I can hear them, so it won't be long."
"Good. You know how I get when I'm hungry."
"You get very, very grouchy." She said, kissing him softly.
