Romance

Skye didn't answer, instead she got up off the sofa and began walking out of the living room. Ned was too slow to follow, as Skye reached the top of the stairs he was right behind her. When they reached his bedroom door he pushed it open, leading her over to the side of the bed.

They stood face to face, their hearts beating rapidly. Ned lifted her chin up with his left hand and gave her a few light kisses on the lips. She moved his hand away from her face, interlacing his fingers in hers, she stepped forward into him and began kissing his neck, slowly letting her tongue glide over his skin.

Ned wrapped his free arm around her waist pulling her closer to him. He inhaled her scent of expensive perfume and desire. Skye kissed her way back his lips, using her tongue to part his lips. She wrapped her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. Ned's hands came up and cupped her face as her hands slid down to the buckle of his belt.

Within seconds she pulled the belt out of the loops and discarded it to the floor. Her hands went for the buttons on his shirt, as she undid them she looked him in the eyes, never breaking their stare as she untucked the shirt from his pants. Skye left his shirt hanging open, exposing his hard chest, running her hands over it and down to his abdomen.

Skye pushed the shirt over his shoulder letting it fall to the floor, Ned watched her closely, mesmerized by her actions, her hands caressed his chest and abdomen once again, she dropped her hands to the top of his pants, her fingers glided over the button, unfastening it, her fingers moved down the fly, pulling down his zipper.

Ned wondered what her next moved would be, but all was forgotten as she pushed his pants down his thighs, Skye watched as he stepped out of them, leaving him only in his boxers. When her hand reached the the band of his boxers he stopped her by removing her hand.

It was his turn to play. Ned pushed down one strap of her nightie and dropped a kiss on her shoulder, then up to her neck and just when she thought he was going to kiss her he placed his right hand on her other shoulder, moving the strap and then yanking it down, exposing her breasts and then he watched as the garment slid down off of her body onto the floor.

Ned stood taking in her beauty, she was flawless, her skin, so soft and her round breasts were so full. He pushed her backwards towards the bed then covered her body with his own. They began kissing passionately, her hands roamed his back and through his hair. Her breasts were pressed tightly against him, giving him a surging feeling below.

This time there would be no interruptions, no family, no Alexis, no doorbells. Their tongues danced together as their hands continued to roam each others bodies. Ned pulled at the side of her black silk thong, he pulled away from her as he slowly the material down her thighs, down her long legs and tossed them behind him.

Ned moved back down on top of her and began kissing her neck, he made a trail down her right breast, he ran his tongue over her hardened nipple, then continued to move downward kissing the underside of her breast. He repeated his actions on the left one before trailing down her stomach, running his tongue around her naval and then inside.

Cold shivers shot up her spine and warm ones down to her sex. Skye ached for his touch and took complete satisfaction when he tasted her. Skye's hands tangled in Ned's short brown locks as he kissed his way back up her body. Her hands tugged at the top of his boxers once again, hoping this time he'd let her remove them.

When Ned didn't stop her, she pushed them down as far as she could before he slipped them the rest of the way off.

They shared skin to skin contact as no clothing barriers remained between them. Her hands gripped the satin sheets as he made them one. Ned made love to her, slow and sensual combining this desires, taking the sense of Passion to the next level. Their bodies moved together rhythmically as they completely devoured each other.

Moans of pleasure filled the dark room, their lips infused together, it was difficult to tell where she ended and he began. The power of lust overcame them as they continued to create the ultimate pleasure.

Skye's increasing breath sounds, her hands roaming over his bare back and the faint whisper of his name that escaped from her full red lips over and over again suddenly became too much as they both sailed over the edge and he gave her his life's essence.

They laid together for the longest time. Completely fulfilled but yet a yearning for more. Tonight was hopefully a promise of things to come. Eventually they fell asleep in each others arms because no words could describe what had just happened between them.

Ned was the first one to awake the next morning, he looked at the woman in his arms, assuring himself that last night was in fact reality. Skye looked so peaceful and innocent, almost like an angel. Almost. He glanced over at the alarm clock, it was nine thirty. The Quartermaine's were returning around noon. And then it hit him, what were they going to tell the family?

He'd think about that later. Ned placed a kiss on Skye's lips, hoping to stir her out of her slumber. She moved a little but, didn't awake. "Skye" he whispered softly, "Skye, it's nine thirty."

She forced her eyes open and focused them on him, "Two and a half hours before the perfect vacation is over." She said sarcastically,

"You know what that means?" Ned questioned.

"That we have to get up, get ready and leave before they get here?"

"That would be our best bet, wouldn't it?"

"I don't think we should tell them that there's anything going on. Not right now anyway and it would probably dampen things with Kristina."

"We'll tell them when the time is right. And another thing, Kristina adores you and needs you in her life."

"I need her too Ned, she's brought so much good into my life."

"Mine too, so why don't we get ready and when Kristina gets here we'll take her to the park."

"Sounds like the perfect afternoon."

Ned leaned over, softly kissing her, "I'm going to get a quick shower."

He kissed her again but when he went to pull away, she wrapped her arms around him, pulling him closer to her. Ned's fingers tangled in her hair as he explored her mouth. "You're very tempting and a tease." Ned joked as he pulled away.

Skye laughed, "Go shower, we have to pull ourselves together before they get back. Do you want to answer the door covered in the scent of sweat and me?"

"Your words are so sweet." Ned joked.

After he left to shower, Skye laid in bed a few more minutes before getting up and gathering her clothes. She grabbed an afghan off the chair and wrapped it around her. Once in her room she picked out an outfit and headed for the shower.

Two hours later the front door flung open and the whole loud bunch of Quartermaine's entered.

"I'm going to call Zander." Emily announced.

"I'm going to see Georgie." Echoed Dillon.

Monica held Kristina protectively in her arms and noticed her smile when Skye walked in the Foyer.

"How was the trip?" Skye asked.

"Not a complete disaster." Edward acknowledged as he came through the door.

"I think Kristina missed you." Monica said as she handed her over to Skye's awaiting arms.

"I missed her too." Skye said as she kissed Kristina on the cheek, "I'm so glad your home."

Alan was the last one to come through the door, "Hello, Skye." She hugged him with Kristina in her arms, "Welcome home Daddy."

The Quartermaine homecoming was tolerable and not entirely unwelcomed even though she had a weeks peace from all the yelling and fighting. They were her family and despite everything they said and did to each other, she loved them dearly, blood or no blood.

A few hours later, Ned pushed Kristina's stroller down the park path, Skye walked beside him, they were happy to have Kristina home. As they continued to walk, engulfed in conversation when none other than Alexis Davis and Stefan Cassadine came walking their way.

"Ned, better enjoy this why you can, this may be the last time you go for a walk with her."

"Why are you so bitter?" Ned asked awaiting an honest answer.

"Because Kristina is my daughter and I have a right to see her."

"Alexis, nobody said you couldn't see her, but, you have to follow the court order."

While Alexis and Ned continued to bicker, Stefan kept his eyes glued on Skye. Being a little annoyed by his stare, she couldn't help but respond, "You find me attractive?"

"Why do you ask?" He challenged.

"Because you keep looking at me like you can see through my clothes."

"Maybe I can." He said dryly.

"That's appealing." She shot back sarcastically.

Alexis and Ned's argument began to get louder. Skye stepped into the middle, "Hey, do you think fighting in front of your daughter is such a great idea?"

They both became silent, Alexis sighed, "I never thought I'd say this, but Skye's right."

"We shouldn't be fighting in front of Kristina." Ned repeated, "So, Skye, walk the baby over to the swings."

Skye was annoyed, "You two shouldn't be fighting at all, try acting like two civilized adults."

"Listen to Alkie, she's actually saying something that makes since."

"Don't attack Skye, you have you faults." Ned pointed out.

"Can't your girlfriend speak for herself?" Alexis asked.

"I'm not his girlfriend." Skye answered calmly, "Ned and I are friends."

"You know what Alexis, that's enough. Skye and I are leaving." They walked away from Alexis and an unusually quiet Stefan.

"I don't like him." Skye muttered as she walked past him.

"Not many do." Ned told assured her.

Ned and Skye spent a few hours in the park before returning home.

Edward almost knocked them over as they came through the door, "Ned, I've been looking all over for you. Where have you been? It doesn't matter now."

"Grandfather, what is it? ELQ?"

"No, it's about the gatehouse."

"What about it?"

"The final work is being completed."

"And?" Ned asked

"You need to check everything out and see if it's to your approval."

"That's what was so important?" Ned asked in disbelief.

"Ned, would you just go over there." Edward urged.

"If it will shut up up." Ned then turned to Skye, "Will you put Kristina down for her nap?"

Skye smiled, "Of course."

The Quartermaines had been home an entire week and yet no one had noticed that Skye and Ned were practically doing cartwheels to avoid being together.

As Skye sat in the garden she thought about the night she and Ned make love, no it wasn't that because making love would imply that they cared for each other, it was sex. At the time it felt so right, so comfortable, they both wanted each other. Maybe they were just caught up in the moment, maybe they didn't belong together romantically.

Ned seen Skye from across the french doors, he hesitated before he opened them and began to approach her. As he walked towards the lilies, he bent down and broke one away from the others. Skye looked up and seen him standing before her, her was smiling down at her offering her the white lily.

"I'm sorry for whatever I did."

TBC....maybe

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