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Pure Bliss
During the days that followed Abby often found herself thinking about Katie. She had enjoyed that night. They felt like a family. She'd never thought about starting a family with Carter before they weren't even officially living together but their relationship was moving quite quickly. It had only been just over a week since 'the kiss' but she'd never felt so secure in a relationship. She was head over heals in love. She loved everything about their relationship, the pillow-fights, waking up next to him, the secret rendezvous' at work, she loved him full stop.
Carter suddenly waked Abby from her daydream. He placed his hands around her waist and nestled his head on her shoulder.
'What are you thinking about?'
'You'
'I'm listening'
'Nothing in particular, just how much I love you'
'You know how much I love you'
'Yeah but you could always show me again'
He turned her round looked straight into her eyes - his pathway to her thoughts - and kissed her. It wasn't like the kisses before; this kiss was passionate but gentle, sexy but loving.
'I love you that much', he whispered
'Wow'
She looked out over Chicago's skyline - God it was beautiful at twilight. She could stay here forever but she was glad she was going home, it would've wrecked the moment if she'd got to go back to the ER. Tonight was special they were going to another Carter family function and she was determined to look great.
'We'd better go, the party starts in 3 hours'
'I wouldn't exactly call it a party', she replied
'You know what I mean'
She nodded and they headed back towards the ER. When they'd said their goodbyes Carter drove Abby home.
'See you at 8', she said as she got out of the car. She shut the door and blew him a kiss.
She ran up the stairs, she wanted to look perfect. She opened the door. Got rid of her dirty clothes and hopped into the shower. She shaved her legs, washed her hair and came out feeling a lot cleaner. She applied her facemask and went to watch something stupid on TV.
Meanwhile at the Carter mansion Carter was hiding from his parents, he wasn't going to get roped into the last minute preparations. He was hibernating in his bedroom. He had a shower, shaved, ruffled his hair and put on his tux.
Abby had taken off her facemask and was applying her makeup. She applied her last coat of mascara and nodded approvingly at her reflection. She had curled her hair; she liked it like that and apparently so did Carter. Now for the big moment - the dress. She had spent hours looking for the right thing, she had regretted taking Carter with her, he wasn't the least bit helpful, he said she looked great in everything. However, she had been instantly drawn to this dress. It was red silk, it was sexy but she felt comfortable in it. She felt a buzz as she tried it on. It looked better than she remembered - she never usually felt this good but there was something different about tonight, she was getting good vibes. She was just putting her earrings in when someone knocked on the door. This was it, crunch time.
Carter stood at the door nervously rustling his hair. He was careful not to damage the dried flowers he had bought her. Then she had opened the door. She looked fantastic. She had taken his breath away. He couldn't speak.
'Say something please', Abby suddenly felt very self-conscious.
'Words couldn't say how beautiful you look'
She began to blush. She stepped aside so he could get through the door.
'These are for you'
'I'll go find a vase'
Carter paced around the living room. He'd never been so nervous about one of the Carter's functions. This would be the first time he would be introducing Abby to his family as 'the girlfriend'. Abby emerged from the kitchen.
'You ready?'
'Yep'
'This way milady'
'Oui Monsieur'
She linked her arm in his and they left the apartment.
When they arrived at the Carter mansion Abby suddenly felt small.
'You'll be fine. You've got a big strong powerful boyfriend to protect you'
She couldn't help but laugh, she was going to kiss him but Carters mother came to be introduced.
'Mum, I'd like you to meet my girlfriend Abby Lockhart'
'Nice to meet you' Abby said nervously.
Carter sensed her nervousness and squeezed her hand.
'The pleasure is all mine I'm sure'
Abby gave the woman a polite smile as Mrs Carter left the to find their way to the ballroom. Even though Abby had been here before she was overwhelmed by the size of the room and the amount of people in it.
'Would you give me the pleasure of a dance?'
'Certainly sir'
They stepped onto the dance floor. She placed her hands around his neck while he circled his around her waist. They swayed to and fro to the music enjoying the closeness. They danced for a few songs and then Carter took Abby's hand and led her out to the balcony.
'Abby, there's something I want to ask you'
'Go on'
'We spend most of our time moving from my place to your place.'
Abby could see where this was going.
'Yes' she butted in, 'I think we should move in together.'
'Well, you finished half my proposition but I was going to ask you if we could buy an apartment together.'
'I'd love to'
'I love you so much'
'I know'
They stayed on the balcony for a while letting time pass them by, they danced there instead of inside. They decided to make a quick getaway so they could get home. Sex wasn't important, they just wanted to be together, on their own, in private.
They dodged Carters relatives and acquaintances and escaped to the Jeep. He drove away as quickly as possible. For once the traffic wasn't too bad.
When they got to Abby's Abby got changed into some sweats much to Carters disappointment. They lay on top of the bed talking, flirting and enjoying the moment. Then Carter rolled on top of her and kissed her, what happened next was inevitable.
When Abby woke up the next morning she felt very happy, she felt very peaceful. She watched Carter sleeping and she listened to him breath. She then remembered last night's conversation; they were going to buy a flat. She shook his shoulders to wake him up.
'Morning sleepy head' she joked
'I don't have to get up for another half hour' he replied grumpily
'Sorry, but I wanted to talk to you before we go to work but if sleep is more important to you turn over and go back to bed'
Carter sat up almost immediately.
'What did you want to talk about?'
'Nothing', she teased. She turned over so her back was facing him.
'That's not funny but I tell you what is'
'What'
'This'
He began to tickle her; her ticklishness was her major weakness. She began to squirm.
'Carter please stop' she squealed
'Why should I?'
'Because you'll be finding yourself an apartment if you don't'
He let go and kissed her. She shut her eyes and let him plant kisses over her face, along her jaw and down her neck. Then she looked at the clock.
'Carter, we have to be at work in a half hour'
They both jumped out of bed and headed for the shower.
'Oh no you don't' she pushed him out of the way and closed the bathroom door.
He was left standing he decided to make coffee. When Abby came out of the bathroom she was ready to go. Carter jumped into the shower and was ready to leave in less than quarter of an hour. They left knowing they were going to be late. They decided to phone up the ER.
'County General ER'
'Hi Frank it's Abby. Me and Carter are going to be late heavy traffic and all that.'
'Heavy traffic my ass' he mumbled at the other end of the phone and then hung up.
She laughed; she must be a bad liar.
When they arrived at the ER, they narrowly dodged Kerry who was on the warpath as per usual.
They said their goodbyes and left the lounge looking for patients.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- That's the 11th chapter finished. PLEASE REVIEW. Thanks to those who have but I wont get any better if I don't any feedback - Hna
Pure Bliss
During the days that followed Abby often found herself thinking about Katie. She had enjoyed that night. They felt like a family. She'd never thought about starting a family with Carter before they weren't even officially living together but their relationship was moving quite quickly. It had only been just over a week since 'the kiss' but she'd never felt so secure in a relationship. She was head over heals in love. She loved everything about their relationship, the pillow-fights, waking up next to him, the secret rendezvous' at work, she loved him full stop.
Carter suddenly waked Abby from her daydream. He placed his hands around her waist and nestled his head on her shoulder.
'What are you thinking about?'
'You'
'I'm listening'
'Nothing in particular, just how much I love you'
'You know how much I love you'
'Yeah but you could always show me again'
He turned her round looked straight into her eyes - his pathway to her thoughts - and kissed her. It wasn't like the kisses before; this kiss was passionate but gentle, sexy but loving.
'I love you that much', he whispered
'Wow'
She looked out over Chicago's skyline - God it was beautiful at twilight. She could stay here forever but she was glad she was going home, it would've wrecked the moment if she'd got to go back to the ER. Tonight was special they were going to another Carter family function and she was determined to look great.
'We'd better go, the party starts in 3 hours'
'I wouldn't exactly call it a party', she replied
'You know what I mean'
She nodded and they headed back towards the ER. When they'd said their goodbyes Carter drove Abby home.
'See you at 8', she said as she got out of the car. She shut the door and blew him a kiss.
She ran up the stairs, she wanted to look perfect. She opened the door. Got rid of her dirty clothes and hopped into the shower. She shaved her legs, washed her hair and came out feeling a lot cleaner. She applied her facemask and went to watch something stupid on TV.
Meanwhile at the Carter mansion Carter was hiding from his parents, he wasn't going to get roped into the last minute preparations. He was hibernating in his bedroom. He had a shower, shaved, ruffled his hair and put on his tux.
Abby had taken off her facemask and was applying her makeup. She applied her last coat of mascara and nodded approvingly at her reflection. She had curled her hair; she liked it like that and apparently so did Carter. Now for the big moment - the dress. She had spent hours looking for the right thing, she had regretted taking Carter with her, he wasn't the least bit helpful, he said she looked great in everything. However, she had been instantly drawn to this dress. It was red silk, it was sexy but she felt comfortable in it. She felt a buzz as she tried it on. It looked better than she remembered - she never usually felt this good but there was something different about tonight, she was getting good vibes. She was just putting her earrings in when someone knocked on the door. This was it, crunch time.
Carter stood at the door nervously rustling his hair. He was careful not to damage the dried flowers he had bought her. Then she had opened the door. She looked fantastic. She had taken his breath away. He couldn't speak.
'Say something please', Abby suddenly felt very self-conscious.
'Words couldn't say how beautiful you look'
She began to blush. She stepped aside so he could get through the door.
'These are for you'
'I'll go find a vase'
Carter paced around the living room. He'd never been so nervous about one of the Carter's functions. This would be the first time he would be introducing Abby to his family as 'the girlfriend'. Abby emerged from the kitchen.
'You ready?'
'Yep'
'This way milady'
'Oui Monsieur'
She linked her arm in his and they left the apartment.
When they arrived at the Carter mansion Abby suddenly felt small.
'You'll be fine. You've got a big strong powerful boyfriend to protect you'
She couldn't help but laugh, she was going to kiss him but Carters mother came to be introduced.
'Mum, I'd like you to meet my girlfriend Abby Lockhart'
'Nice to meet you' Abby said nervously.
Carter sensed her nervousness and squeezed her hand.
'The pleasure is all mine I'm sure'
Abby gave the woman a polite smile as Mrs Carter left the to find their way to the ballroom. Even though Abby had been here before she was overwhelmed by the size of the room and the amount of people in it.
'Would you give me the pleasure of a dance?'
'Certainly sir'
They stepped onto the dance floor. She placed her hands around his neck while he circled his around her waist. They swayed to and fro to the music enjoying the closeness. They danced for a few songs and then Carter took Abby's hand and led her out to the balcony.
'Abby, there's something I want to ask you'
'Go on'
'We spend most of our time moving from my place to your place.'
Abby could see where this was going.
'Yes' she butted in, 'I think we should move in together.'
'Well, you finished half my proposition but I was going to ask you if we could buy an apartment together.'
'I'd love to'
'I love you so much'
'I know'
They stayed on the balcony for a while letting time pass them by, they danced there instead of inside. They decided to make a quick getaway so they could get home. Sex wasn't important, they just wanted to be together, on their own, in private.
They dodged Carters relatives and acquaintances and escaped to the Jeep. He drove away as quickly as possible. For once the traffic wasn't too bad.
When they got to Abby's Abby got changed into some sweats much to Carters disappointment. They lay on top of the bed talking, flirting and enjoying the moment. Then Carter rolled on top of her and kissed her, what happened next was inevitable.
When Abby woke up the next morning she felt very happy, she felt very peaceful. She watched Carter sleeping and she listened to him breath. She then remembered last night's conversation; they were going to buy a flat. She shook his shoulders to wake him up.
'Morning sleepy head' she joked
'I don't have to get up for another half hour' he replied grumpily
'Sorry, but I wanted to talk to you before we go to work but if sleep is more important to you turn over and go back to bed'
Carter sat up almost immediately.
'What did you want to talk about?'
'Nothing', she teased. She turned over so her back was facing him.
'That's not funny but I tell you what is'
'What'
'This'
He began to tickle her; her ticklishness was her major weakness. She began to squirm.
'Carter please stop' she squealed
'Why should I?'
'Because you'll be finding yourself an apartment if you don't'
He let go and kissed her. She shut her eyes and let him plant kisses over her face, along her jaw and down her neck. Then she looked at the clock.
'Carter, we have to be at work in a half hour'
They both jumped out of bed and headed for the shower.
'Oh no you don't' she pushed him out of the way and closed the bathroom door.
He was left standing he decided to make coffee. When Abby came out of the bathroom she was ready to go. Carter jumped into the shower and was ready to leave in less than quarter of an hour. They left knowing they were going to be late. They decided to phone up the ER.
'County General ER'
'Hi Frank it's Abby. Me and Carter are going to be late heavy traffic and all that.'
'Heavy traffic my ass' he mumbled at the other end of the phone and then hung up.
She laughed; she must be a bad liar.
When they arrived at the ER, they narrowly dodged Kerry who was on the warpath as per usual.
They said their goodbyes and left the lounge looking for patients.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------- That's the 11th chapter finished. PLEASE REVIEW. Thanks to those who have but I wont get any better if I don't any feedback - Hna