Chapter 19.

Yondu rubbed the tiredness out of his eyes as he sat in the cafeteria typing away on a holo pad. It had been a long stressful week for the crew of the Ecclector. First

Meredith got abducted and after rescuing her he had showed her a softer side even revealed his feelings. Then the ships engine started playing up and after Tulk gave

him the report it looked like new parts were needed. That meant a trip to Xandar and Yondu decided while they were there they could stock up on other supplies

needed. Putting down the holo pad he leaned back in his chair and was about to retire to his quarters for the night when the arrival of Meredith made him change his

mind.

Meredith smiled at Yondu when she entered the cafeteria and made her way behind the counter where she had secretly stored a bottle of Xandarian whiskey.

Grabbing two mugs she carried them and the bottle of whiskey over to the table her captain was sitting at it. Pouring the whiskey into the mugs she pushed one

towards him and asked "so how long until we reach Xandar?"

Yondu took a large helping of the whiskey into his mouth before replying "we'll be in Xandar's orbit before lunch tomorrow. I've contacted Xandar to inform them of

our upcoming arrival. Got the usual warning about the crew not to cause trouble".

Meredith chuckled and taking a sip of her whiskey she asked "how long will we be staying in Xandar?"

Yondu smirked at her over his mug and replied "engine repairs will no doubt take two days and other supplies need to be got so I think we'll be there three days"

Taking another drink of his whiskey he added "it'll give ya plenty of time to pamper yourself Mer".

"Pamper myself?" asked Meredith with her eyebrow raised.

Yondu stared into his whiskey before quietly replying "after what happened to ya being abducted ya deserve it and I know about you having nightmares since we got

you back. I know you're keeping something hidden Mer and ya don't have to tell but whatever happened ya need some pampering".

Meredith gulped back her whiskey and nodding her head she said "I can't show you here".

Yondu stood up and grabbing the bottle of whiskey he placed a hand on Meredith's shoulder he said "come on Mer"

Meredith stood and followed him out of the cafeteria and down the corridor to his quarters which he opened and walked in before waiting for her to step in before

closing the door. Hearing the lock click meaning the door was locked Meredith removed her jacket and hung it on a hook. Turning her back to Yondu she removed her

long sleeved tee shirt revealing her bare back which was decorated with angry lash marks crisscrossing each other and part of them had become really raw under the

back strap of her bra which was speckled with dried blood.

Yondu took a sharp breath and feeling his heart quicken it's beat he rested his head against the back of Meredith's head and carefully wrapped his arms around her

midriff. Feeling her begin to shake he said softly "I'm right here for ya darling, you just let it out and then tell me who did this".

Meredith let the wall down and said "when they brought me onto their ship they put me into a cell but then decided to teach me a lesson when I threatened them.

They dragged me out of the cell and two held my arms out while another lashed me with a whip".

Yondu gritted his teeth furious that they did this to her. Taking a deep breath he said "stay here Mer I need to get the First Aid Kit and some other items to clean

these".

Meredith watched him leave the room before sitting down on the edge of his bed. Now that she'd told him of the lashings a huge weight lifted off her shoulders.

Seeing the door open and Yondu walk back in with a bowl of hot water and a medical bag she smiled. Yondu returned her smile before moving to sit behind her.

Unfastening her bra he worked at cleaning her wounds and then got some ointment from the medical bag and applied it onto the lashes which took the painful sting

away. Taking out a large piece of gauze he fastened it over the lashes. Putting the medical bag on the floor and the bowl of water beside it with the used cloths he

said "best keep yer bra off till they're healed Mer. The strap is making them more raw". Standing up he crossed over to where Meredith had left her long sleeved tee

shirt and picking it he handed it to her.

Meredith carefully put the tee shirt back on before standing up. Taking a sig from the whiskey bottle she handed it to Yondu saying "thank you Yondu".

Yondu took a long drink of the whiskey before nodding his head asking "why didn't ya tell me when we talked on my M Craft?".

Meredith frowned and replied "I just wanted to forget that it had happened and I wanted to remain strong for Peter and Pearle".

Yondu shook his head and said "ya still should have told me".

Meredith didn't say anything just took a drink from the whiskey. Looking at him she said "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner". Seeing Yondu nod his head she added

"they'll heal Papa Smurf and even though the scars will be a reminder I'll still be your lady".

Yondu faced her and folding his arms he asked "Papa Smurf?".

Meredith smiled and replied "he was a character on this cartoon Peter and Pearle used to watch".

Yondu rolled his eyes and asked "and why call me that?".

"Because you're both blue but don't worry you're cuter" explained Meredith as she patted his cheek gently feeling his three day stubble.

Yondu caressed Meredith's cheek and seeing her cheeks blush he gently gripped her chin and covered her mouth with his own locking her in a passionate kiss. Feeling

her hands slip around his neck Yondu moved his hand from her cheek to the back of her head and placed his other hand on her hip pulling her flush against him.

Meredith smiled in the kiss before deepening it and moved her hands from his neck down his chest and around his wait to settle on his rear. Feeling the need for air

she pulled away taking a some deep breaths. Feeling Yondu's lips on her neck she smiled and arched her neck giving him more access.

Yondu grinned against the skin of her neck before moving his hand to her butt cheek squeezing. Hearing her satisfied moan he moved back up her neck before

reclaiming her mouth. They kiss for a few more minutes before pulling away saying "I think we should stop now Mer, I want to wait till your back is healed before we

go any further".

Meredith nodded before giving him a mischievous smirk. Leaning into him she said "well when they are all healed we'll get back to it". Giving him a soft kiss Meredith

added "see you later handsome".

Yondu smiled and watched her leave before going to bridge to prepare for their arrival to Xandar.

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