Chapter 47: Always and Forever
A week went by, they were finally cleared to go back to work. Ashley, however, found herself taking more time on the simudeck, but she wasn't practicing her fight moves lately. She found herself practicing some dance routines that she hadn't practiced in a long time.
Andros was walking by the room and he saw her practicing one of her routines and it was a slower dance. Her hair was pulled up in a bun with some of the hairs falling out since she had been practicing for a while. She had on a pair of dance shoes, black dance pants, and a yellow sports bra. "DECA, is there anyone else here?" Andros asked.
"Only Ashley and you," DECA replied.
Andros glanced around just to be sure DECA was right before he entered the room, setting his data pad on top of the computer. He walked up behind her as she had turned her back to him with her arms out. He stood behind her with his hands resting on the back of her hands.
Ashley felt his hands touch hers and her eyes shot open, not realizing she was being watched. In a split second the slight panic faded when she recognized the hands on hers. She closed her eyes again as his hands moved along her arms and he was swaying with her. He moved his hands back up her arms and one hand grasped hers, spinning her in a slow circle. He knew how to dance! Why didn't he ever share that with her?! Their eyes were locked on each other's as she moved her arm around his neck and they were moving together.
His other arm was loosely resting around her waist, but then he released her and he held the tip of her fingers in his hand as they started moving across the floor. They turned to each other slightly then turned away until they reached the end of the room before he turned back to her and held each other's hands. He held her hands and they moved together as he released one hand, holding their other clasped hands together above their heads. Understanding what he was doing, she started turning in circles, which to him was like watching the little ballerina on a music box that Karone had in her room when they were kids.
Ashley released his hand and she moved around Andros doing a little heel toe movement as her hand moved along his shoulders and down his back. Moving around him her hand glided over his waist before reaching the side of his jacket. Reaching for her hand, his other hand went to her waist and Ashley's hand went to his shoulder. His hand moved from her waist to her back as he dipped her down in an easy swing motion. Ashley's head fell back as followed the motion before she was back up straight and he moved with her, his hands moving along her waist as she turned so her back was facing him and she fell back but his arms easily caught her. Ashley kicked her foot up before he slid her back up to her feet and slid her arm around his shoulders again, his arm moving around her shoulders as the two embraced briefly. She swung out of his arms and he let her go in the same motion.
They were far enough away and Ashley's heart was thumping in her chest as they stared at each other. There was no practice, no set routine, it was just the two of them. Before any rational thought could enter her mind, Ashley rushed to him. In one motion, his arm moved around her back and she swung up, her legs landing on his other arm, her arm around his shoulders. The side of his head was resting against her forehead as he spun her around in circles. Andros set her down, but Ashley stayed in front of him with her hands gripping the sides of his jacket now. They were breathing heavily and their eyes were locked on each other's.
Andros leaned forward and kissed her deeply. Ashley kissed him back, her arms moving around his neck as he lifted her up off the floor. Before they knew it, he had her up against the wall and their kisses were deeper. He slid his knee between her legs and she shuddered slightly. Pulling away from her mouth, he started kissing down her neck and then even lower as his hands glided over her waist. Then his mouth started moving lower. Ashley tilted her head back and her breathing was still heavy. His mouth was slow, but deliberate, giving her every chance possible to say 'stop'.
Ashley pulled him back up and she reached for his jacket, moving to push it off his shoulders. Andros stopped her and Ashley was confused. He gestured for her to follow and their fingers entwined together as they left the simudeck.
Reaching his room, they went inside and they resumed their kisses. Ashley tried again to remove his jacket and this time he let her and it dropped to the floor. She reached down and pulled his shirt out from his pants and pulled it up and over his head, dropping it next to his jacket. Her hands reached over and traced over his torso, which was now heated and slightly slick with sweat from their earlier dancing session. Andros was still, letting her explore any part of him she wanted. He felt goosebumps form on his body as she took her nails and lightly ran them down his chest.
Ashley's heart was racing in her chest as he reached for her, his hand moving along her lower back, pulling her in closer. He kissed her forehead and when she closed her eyes, he kissed her eyelids, her cheeks, the tip of her nose, her lips, her chin, and then went back to moving his kisses along her own heated body. Her hands moved along his arms and she let out a gasp as his mouth reached the top of her pants. His eyes immediately looked up to hers, but she just moved her fingers through his hair, encouraging him to keep going. He reached up and pulled her pants from her hips, revealing the red, lacy panties she had on underneath. He let out an audible groan and she couldn't help the smile that spread across her face.
He lifted her up and she was on the bed. His hands moved along her legs and her shoes were tossed on the floor before he pulled off his boots so he was over her. He had one hand up by her head while his other hand was tracing over her curves. Ashley bit her lower lip, her eyes closing as she arched a little to his touch. In turn the action made him groan and his hand moved along her flat stomach to the edge of her panties. She let out a moan as his fingers dipped inside and touched her. Andros looked down at her as he continued and she let out a shaky breath as the pleasure mounted. His pants felt tighter with every little noise she made.
Ashley felt her entire body tingle and she arched her back a little moan and he let out a groan from the sounds. He leaned forward and captured his lips with hers. Ashley kissed him back and she felt a spring tighten up in her lower stomach and she gasped against his mouth when she came for the first time. She reached between them and undid the belt on his pants and they stripped off the remaining of each other's clothes.
Andros moved onto his back and Ashley kissed along his jaw and down his neck. Andros's hands moved along her back as she started kissing along his chest to his stomach. Her cheeks were flushed and her skin was hot to the touch but she was the most beautiful woman in the universe. His hands moved along her naked body before he turned so she was underneath him again. He reached for his nightstand to get one of those foiled packages that Ashley had explained to him when she grabbed his hand, stopping him. When he looked down at her, she shook her head slowly. He furrowed his brow but then she signed a simple word to him: 'pill'. He knew that all too well and he felt relief as he had been using the male Karovan birth control method for the last several weeks.
They kissed again and he was between her thighs. Ashley's heart thumped in her chest, their fingers were entwined together and moved above their heads as he eased himself inside her. She felt the uncomfortable sensation she had always been warned about and whimpered a little.
That pained whimper made him stop and he rested his forehead against hers. Ashley released his hands and her hands moved along his arms to his shoulders. She felt her body adjust and she moved her hips to tell him she was ready. Sitting up a little, his fingers traced along her face before he started moving inside her. When his hips rolled against hers, she cried out softly and her back arched a little more.
Andros let out a grunt as he thrust into her. Ashley arched her hips in time with his and the pleasure increased. Her hands went to his shoulders and her nails dug into his back and shoulders, which spurred him on even more. She felt the spring tighten back up again and she let out a moan. "Andros…" she whimpered. When she said his name it sent a chill up his back and he groaned. He reached down and held onto her hips. He rolled his hips again and she let out a shriek as her nails scratched down his back again and her body tightened around him when she reached a second climax.
Ashley felt him still move within her and she thought she would just burst as her sensitive body wound up for another. Andros leaned forward and he captured her lips with his again, his hands cupping her face as he kissed her passionately. With a few more thrusts, they came together this time and he collapsed on his forearms she wouldn't crush her. Ashley pulled him down, wanting to feel him on her. He nuzzled her neck. "I love you," he murmured.
"I love you more," She answered.
He moved off to the side and they shared a few more kisses before pulling her into his arms a little more as they held each other. Soon they were asleep.
The next morning, Ashley woke up to her hips and thighs were stiff. She looked over her shoulder and she saw Andros's sleeping face. Smiling, she turned so she could see him better. Her hand reached up and traced along his cheek. She saw the red scratches over his shoulders, his arms, and chest from the previous night. She bit her lower lip as she reached down and her fingers traced over the scratches. He reached up and grasped her hand in his. "I didn't mean to wake you," she murmured.
"Not a bad way to wake up though," he replied before he leaned over her to kiss her.
Ashley kissed him back before he pulled back and kissed her forehead. "You okay?" he asked.
"I'm sore," she admitted, her cheeks red, "In areas I didn't even think could be sore."
"I'll take that as a compliment," He quipped, making her laugh a little.
Andros's face turned a little serious though as he pushed the hair from her face. "I didn't hurt you though did I?" he asked.
"No," she assured him, "Not at all."
Andros moved his arm around her back and Ashley snuggled closer to him if it were possible. "We should've done that a long time ago," she commented, making him chuckle.
"We have the rest of our lives," he replied.
Ashley looked up at him. "The rest of our lives huh?" she asked.
"A dream of mine," he replied honestly.
Ashley moved back a little, moving to sit up a little. "You dream of that?" she asked. He shrugged his shoulders.
"I love you," he answered, "I will always love you."
Ashley sat up a little more. "I'm going to admit I have dreams, Ashley and you're in them," he added. Ashley was startled and stared at him for a second. She was thinking and she rested her chin on her knee.
"Ashley?" he said making her look at him.
"I'm just…you find a way to surprise me just when I didn't think you could anymore," she answered.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
Ashley moved closer to him and she rested her forehead against his. "I dream of my future a lot…and I thought I knew what I wanted before all of this but everything's changed," she replied.
"Is that bad?" he asked.
"No, I never thought I'd ever find someone who would love me so unconditionally where my dreams are his dreams," she replied.
Andros reached up and cupped her cheek in his hand. "That's what unconditional means, baby, no limitations, no expectations, just us," he said. Ashley leaned forward and kissed him. He kissed her back and moved her onto her back. Her arms moved around his back and she welcomed his weight on her.
Later that morning, they had showered and dressed for the day. Entering the mess area, they saw that everyone was awake and getting their food. "Hey, how as your weekend?" Carlos asked them.
"Uneventful," Andros replied.
Ashley shrugged her shoulders in response and went over to the Synthetron. They two of them shared a smirk before Andros grabbed a cup off the table and the thermos. Ashley walked over with two plates and handed Andros his. "Hey, thanks," he answered. Ashley nodded with a smile and sat down at the table. Andros took his usual seat beside her and they ate their breakfast, ready for whatever Dark Specter and Astronema sent their way. As long as they were together.
