As Laura appeared with a bag of takeaway in her hand, Robbie grinned at her, and got up to follow her into the kitchen. Laura set it down on the work surface. "Let me grab the crockery," she said, smiling shyly at him and he nodded. As Laura reached up to bring down the plates, her sweatshirt rode up, revealing a hint of skin, and Robbie swallowed hard, as she set the plates down on the work surface. He was drawn to her, couldn't resist resting his hands on her waist, nudging his thumbs against her skin as he pulled her back against him and nuzzled against the crook of her neck. "Laura" he murmured and she inhaled sharply as his lips pressed underneath her ear. Robbie trailed soft kisses over her jaw and she turned in his arms, pressing herself against him and entwining her arms around his neck so that she could draw him down into a kiss. Robbie had slid his hands under her sweatshirt, caressing the skin of her lower back, resting back against the counter and drawing her in so that she was stood between his legs, pressed against him. Dinner forgotten, Robbie's hands were beginning to wander, one moving to her upper back to pull her closer while they kissed and the other sliding down to cup her bottom. The murmurings she made as they kissed only increased the desire building in him and he pulled her closer. Laura's fingers toyed with the hair at the nape of his neck and he smiled against her kiss. Laura's stomach growled in hunger and they broke apart, both laughing. "I'm sorry love," Robbie murmured against her hair and Laura shook her head in amusement. "Dinner?" she enquired, still tucked into his embrace and he pressed a kiss against her hairline. "Aye, come on," he said, stepping back and allowing her to turn and retrieve some cutlery. He set out the plates and began to unpack the food. Laura set the cutlery down, before resting her arm across his lower back and pressing a kiss between his shoulder blades, then coming to sit down next to him. He smiled warmly at her, reaching to squeeze her fingers before they served themselves with food and began to eat.
A comfortable silence sat between them for a while, and then at length, Robbie considered Laura. "How are you feeling?" he enquired, mopping up the remnants of his curry with a piece of naan bread and smiling at her. Laura nodded and yawned slightly. "I feel a bit brighter," she replied "sharper in myself, but the come down from the drugs I take to relieve my migraines is always draining." Robbie half smiled, and he stroked his fingers across Laura's wrist affectionately. He looked up at her and they smiled at each other, an age old affection present in their features. "Oh love," he murmured and Laura's smile broadened. "You promised me a quiet night in with a DVD," she reminded him and his eyes crinkled up. "Lady's choice," he offered and Laura chuckled. "Mmm, well, I'll have to give that some thought," she replied, her tone teasing and he heaved a mock sigh before gathering the plates and getting up to put them in the dishwasher. Laura leant her chin on her hands, mulling over her DVD collection and trying to decide which film she was in the mood for. In the end she got up, and selected a film, turning the DVD player and television on and putting the DVD into the slot before settling down on the sofa. Robbie followed her in and sat down next to her, drawing her next to him and wrapping his arm around her shoulders as the film started.
After twenty minutes, Laura reached for the control and paused the film that neither of them were really watching. Robbie glanced at her, smiling wryly. "Let's not pretend you were watching that at all," she rebuked and he chuckled. "No, if I'm honest, me thoughts were somewhat elsewhere…" Robbie replied, his arms still closely around her and Laura smiled. "Were they indeed?" she asked and she smiled again as she felt the rumble of laughter in his chest. "Just enjoying sitting her with you," he replied and she settled back against him. Laura stifled a yawn and Robbie half-smiled, his lips close to her hairline. "You'll be needing an early night, I reckon," he observed and Laura exhaled slowly. "Migraines always wipe me out," she replied honestly and Robbie squeezed her shoulders. "I can go," he told her and Laura chewed her lip, allowing him to cuddle her close. "You don't have to," she murmured after a little while had passed, silence sat between them and he kissed the side of her forehead. "I… I rather like the idea of cuddling up with you tonight," she owned and he grinned. "I very much like the idea," Robbie replied "but you're tired, and you've not been well." Laura sighed. "I'm shattered," she replied "and I'm not expecting anything. But, honestly, Robbie, I don't know if I quite want to let you out of my sight for a little while. Please stay." He smiled broadly and pressed a further kiss to her forehead. "Alright, my love," he murmured against her skin and Laura closed her eyes, enjoying their new found closeness. They sat, curled up together for some time, arms around each other until Robbie nudged his nose against Laura's cheek and she turned her face to his to reciprocate his kiss. They kissed leisurely, enjoying the privacy they were afforded to begin this romance, the affection between them flaring easily into something more potent and satisfactory. Laura slid her hand to the nape of Robbie's neck, caressing the skin there and he deepened their kiss in response to her touch.
As they continued to kiss leisurely, Robbie drew Laura into his lap and she murmured in satisfaction as he slid his hands around her waist, his fingertips caressing the skin under her ribs. "Oh, Laura," Robbie murmured and she smiled against his kiss. "My love," he said and Laura kissed his cheek as he clasped his hands in the small of her back. "We have a choice here," Laura said softly and he considered her. "Should we call it a night? Or will you stay?" she asked, watching him intently, and he kissed her deeply. "For what it's worth, I want you to stay," Laura said softly, and he smiled at her, rubbing his thumb over her spine. "Well then," Robbie replied, meeting her gaze steadily, wanting to ascertain that she was absolutely sure about this. Laura bit her lip slightly and he frowned. "I just want you to hold me, Robbie. This…" she cupped his jaw in her hand and they smiled at each other. "I know this is new, and I don't want to rush you, and…" Laura continued but Robbie hushed her. "You're not rushing me, you never could," he reassured her and Laura smiled. "And having held you in my arms," Robbie continued "I'm not sure I want to let you go either. So can I stay?" Laura nodded, a broad smile gracing her features. "I love your smile," Robbie said and Laura smiled to herself, glancing down for a moment. "You're so beautiful, Laura," he told her, drawing her into his arms and kissing her cheek. Their faces close, Laura nuzzled against his jaw and he sighed happily. "Come to bed," Laura said softly and Robbie closed his eyes, almost overwhelmed with the culmination of his day. He kissed her cheek, and gently eased her from his lap and then held out his hand. Laura took his hand, allowing him to pull her up, into a deep, all encompassing kiss. "God, Laura, I love you," he told her and she smiled happily at him, before entwining their fingers more tightly.
Upstairs, Robbie sat on the edge of Laura's bed, drawing her into his arms, as they continued to kiss. Robbie's hands began to wander, stroking over Laura's back and waist, caressing her skin and holding her close. In turn, Laura's hands had come to rest on Robbie's chest and her fingertips toyed with the buttons on Robbie's shirt. Robbie broke their kiss, trailing his lips across her jaw until his lips brushed her earlobe, and Laura shivered in anticipation. "I know you said you weren't expecting anything, Laura," Robbie murmured and she closed her eyes as he pressed another kiss to the nape of her neck. "But I want to make love to you so badly," he continued in the same low tone. Laura smiled broadly, arching her neck slightly as he kissed her again there. "Well then," she replied softly and he grinned as her fingers deftly undid his shirt buttons, pushing the fabric to one side and easing it off his shoulders, running her hands down his arms as she did. Robbie tightened his grip around her waist, drawing her in so that their torsos were pressed together. He began to ease Laura's sweatshirt up and she yanked it over her head impatiently, sighing as he pressed a kiss to her décolletage, nuzzling between her breasts. He feathered kisses across her collarbone and Laura reached round to unclip her bra. Eagerly, Robbie eased the straps down her arm, releasing one side and then the other before bringing his hands up to cup her breasts, ducking his head to run his tongue around Laura's nipple and suckling at it. Laura clasped his head against her as he did so, running her fingers into the hair at the nape of his neck and closing her eyes in pleasure. Robbie turned his attention to her other breast, and then slid his hand down to her bottom, drawing her closer to him. Laura murmured, cupping his jaw in her hand and tugging him up so that they could continue to kiss and she pressed herself against him, noting a unmistakeable firmness as she did so. Still kissing, she brought her hands to the waistband of his suit trousers and deftly undid the buttons, easing them over his hips so that they pooled at his feet and he kicked them off impatiently. "And yours," Robbie said, between kisses, and Laura obliged him, undoing the button and then wriggling so that her jeans dropped to the floor. She returned her hands to his waistband, bringing one palm to caress a bulge that he made no effort to hide and he moaned against her kiss. Laura slipped her hands inside the waistband of his boxers and eased them over his hips, his erection straining forwards. He looked at her though semi-closed eyes as she caressed his length and she smiled at him eagerly as he moaned her name against the side of her face. "Oh, god, Laura, love, please," he murmured and she smiled broadly. Robbie covered her hand with his and interlaced their fingers tightly. "If you keep that up, this'll be over in seconds, and I want you," he told her and she wriggled in closer to his embrace and kissed his cheek.
Robbie kissed her deeply, and Laura entwined her wrists behind his neck so that she could press herself against him. In turn, he wrapped his arms around her, holding her closely, allowing his hands to slide over her lower back, marvelling at her petite waistline, before sliding his fingers under the lace of her underwear and easing it down, cupping her bottom as he did so. "You are gorgeous, Laura," Robbie told her, his voice slightly husky and Laura smiled up at him. "You're not so bad yourself," she replied, closing her eyes as he kissed her again. "Come to bed, Robbie," Laura said as they broke their kiss and he nodded. She reached to tug the covers back before holding out her hand to him and he followed her into bed. Laura leant back against the pillows, and he braced himself over her, allowing his gaze to travel over her body. He grinned up at her, ducking to trail a line of kisses down her chest and to her navel. As his kisses reached her pelvis, she instinctively widened her legs, inhaling sharply as he brought his thumb to the whorl of hair there. He glanced up at her and she nodded, her heart thumping. He pressed a line of kisses along the inside of her thigh before sliding his thumb through the curls, seeking her nub and she cried out as he caressed her. Parting her labia, Robbie ran his tongue up to the tip of her nub, circling it gently and Laura let out a sobbing sort of noise as he did so. As he continued to lick and tease her with his tongue, Laura whimpered in pleasure, her fingers sliding into his hair. Robbie slid his hand under Laura's thigh, up to widen her legs more and she moaned his name as he continued his attentions, kissing her intimately.
Concentrating on giving pleasure to Laura had done little to relieve his own arousal and he ground his hips into the mattress, hoping the friction might give him some alleviation. Laura curled her fingers around the nape of his neck, tugging gently at the hair there until he looked up at her. Hair tousled and eyes dark with arousal, she smiled at him. "I want you," Laura told him and he grinned. "Come here," Laura held out her hand and he pulled himself up the bed until he was poised over her. Robbie ducked to kiss her and she shifted herself so that he was poised above her. Laura slid her hands to his waist, sliding one to cup his arse as he thrust into her and Laura arched her back in pleasure as he filled her. He stilled, allowing them both to adjust to the sensation and Laura brushed his hair away from his forehead. They smiled at each other happily and he ducked to kiss her. They kissed slowly and leisurely, their hands wandering until they were holding each other closely as Robbie began to move. Laura whimpered against their kiss, widening her legs so that Robbie could sink more deeply into her and he stifled a curse. He moistened his fingers, slipping them between them so that he could stroke Laura's nub as they moved together and she cried out in pleasure. He groaned against her neck as they moved, Laura encouraging him deeper. "Oh, Robbie, harder, please?" she murmured and he thrust hard into her. "Laura," Robbie gasped "I can't last, love, oh god." They moved together, kissing passionately until Laura stilled. "Oh, Robbie, please," she murmured, clutching at his back and he thrust hard into her again. "Oh yes, please," Laura cried and Robbie groaned. He moistened his fingers again, stroking Laura intimately and she held his hips, moving around him until she felt pleasure begin to spiral through her. "Robbie, oh, Robbie," she murmured, lips hot against his cheek and he closed his eyes. "Come with me, sweetheart," she urged and he groaned. "Yes, Laura, oh Laura, Laura," he said, thrusting harder until Laura clutched him tightly, arching her neck in pleasure and he shunted desperately into her, spilling inside her, gasping as he came. They lay together, arms around each other, their breathing laboured and Robbie leant his forehead against the pillow, nuzzling into Laura's neck as they recovered. "I love you," Laura murmured, kissing his forehead and Robbie smiled against her skin, linking his fingers tightly with hers. "I love you too," he murmured contentedly.
A/N: A brief epilogue to follow...