Chapter 6: Daphne
Despite the unusual circumstances they were in, Daphne managed to fall asleep easily.
However, she didn't stay that way long. Both she and Niles had a seemingly restless night; a combination of the heat, the situation they found themselves in, and the fact that they weren't used to sharing a bed together. Each time they woke that night, they seemed to find themselves back in each others' arms, as if it was the most natural place to be.
When Daphne woke, she would roll over, looking at Niles, and found herself thinking about how utterly content and happy he looked. The sight of him like that would cause Daphne to smile, knowing she was responsible for his good mood. Apparently, he had needed the release that sex had provided as much as she did. Sometimes when Daphne woke up, Niles was cuddled up to her. His arm draped across her, or resting on her hip, or just touching her in some small way. Once or twice, Daphne thought she heard Niles murmur her name in his sleep.
An idle thought had drifted through her head at some point as she was drifting off to sleep again, unchallenged in the night by the more practical, defensive side of Daphne's subconscious.
He looks like he did in that photo from the Snow Ball... Happy... content... in love...
At that thought, Daphne found herself cuddling up to Niles, allowing him to embrace her for as long as the heat would allow them. Sleepily, Niles noticed her and let out a goofy half-chuckle, as if in disbelief of the situation, before snuggling up against her, his face buried into her hair. Daphne was surprised at how comfortable and safe she felt in Niles' embrace.
The thought of the morning, and future difficult conversations seemed far away. Daphne wished the night wouldn't have to end, so they could remain in this almost otherworldly moment, avoiding the hard realities that will come with the morning.
In the early morning, they slept together again.
Niles had rolled over and pressed himself against her back, pulling her into an embrace. Daphne was awake, although still groggy, and she leaned into him. She felt the hardness of his erection pressed against her backside. Niles ran his hand down her arm, and kissed the back of her neck, burying his face in her hair again and inhaled deeply, preparing to fall back to sleep. The thoughts from earlier in the night in her mind, Daphne turned her head to try and look at Niles. It was still dark, but the world had lightened a little; bathing everything in that uniform greyness that precedes the dawn. Niles pulled his head back and their eyes met.
"Sorry Daphne, I didn't mean to wake you."
"No, you didn't."
"Do you want me to-" Niles wasn't sure if she wanted him to release her or not.
"No, this is nice. I want you to hold me, Niles."
Reassured, Niles pulled her against him again. They laid there like that for a moment, enjoying the intimacy. Niles shifted slightly, trying to get comfortable. Daphne felt his hardened cock rub against her ass again. Niles seemed to be trying to ignore it; as if unsure whether he could instigate sex or if they were already in morning territory, where the dalliances of the night before were to be left behind. The position, and the feel of his erection pressed against her had turned Daphne on again. She moved against him to try and signal to Niles that she wanted to proceed. He didn't seem to get it, so Daphne made a bolder move. Reaching between them she stroked his cock, cupping his balls in her hand. He moaned softly in her ear.
"Daphne... I want you..."
"I want you too... Niles..."
Still spooning each other, they didn't move from their current position as Niles ran his hands over her body caressing her; kissing the back of her neck, her shoulders; tracing his fingers down her arms. Daphne locked her legs with his, guiding his erection between her legs. She rubbed herself against it, thrilling herself as well as him, before he entered her.
Similar to when they were in the shower the night before, the thrusts were not as long, or forceful. The position they were in didn't seem to give as deep a penetration as earlier, unless they contorted some more, but the head of his penis made contact with her g-spot almost perfectly with each thrust. Daphne came rather quickly, shuddering in Niles' embrace.
After she came, Niles repositioned her onto her stomach, still showing the same care and affection as earlier. Daphne's body lay flat against the bed, her rear slightly raised to allow him access to her pussy. Niles kissed along her neck and back. He fondled her ass before grinding against her, moaning in his enjoyment. He entered her again, this time his thrusts penetrating her deeper, and Daphne moaned in pleasure. She repositioned her legs so her thighs were closer, tightening herself against him. This has the intended effect, and Niles was unable to last much longer. He collapsed against her, and they lay there, his cock still pulsating within her for a moment, before he rolled back off to his side, and pulled her into his arms again, kissing her deeply and tenderly. Daphne melted against him, satisfied.
Happy... content... in love... The thought drifted unchallenged through her mind again.
They quickly fell back to sleep, wrapped in each others' arms.
The next time Daphne woke, the world had brightened, and Niles was staring down at her, his eyes as brilliant blue as a clear summer sky. She smiled up at him.
"Good morning... Niles" He smiled as she spoke, as if her voice was like a song.
Daphne wanted to lie there forever, not wanting to face a future without this. Something about being with Niles felt right, but she couldn't place her finger on what it was exactly.
Happy... content... in love...
"Good morning, Daphne."
Now they were bathed in the early morning light, her thoughts no longer drifted unchallenged.
No. You can't be with him. You have to return to reality.
Almost unbidden, Daphne found herself asking the question that would end this moment they found themselves within.
You have to break this spell.
"What time is it?"
