Chapter two
That morning when Lucy woke up it was still dark out. She stared out into the darkness and took a breath. Her body was tingling and she felt relaxed and wonderful. She turned and head and looked at Kevin as he slept. Her lips curved and she reached up to touch them.
His arm was around her waist securing her close to him and her head was resting on the crook of his shoulder. She ran her finger tips along his face and smiled wider.
He shifted in his sleep and pulled her closer. She stifled a laugh and adjusted herself against him. After pulling the blanket up to her shoulder, her eyes drifted closed again and she fell into a restful sleep.
Later on when the sun filled the room and her eyes opened to a bright light, she moaned and closed them again. She kicked the blanket off of her and reached for Kevin. Instead, she found an empty space and her eyes opened.
So much for a romantic morning of waking up to each other, Lucy mused and brushed the fallen hair from her eyes.
"Oh, you're up," Kevin came into the room and saw her lying there. "Oh." he grinned and she realized that she was completely bare. She sat up and grabbed the blanket that she had sent nearly off the bed. After wrapping it around herself she looked back up at him.
"Hi," She said and smiled weakly. He laughed and jumped onto the bed next to her.
"I've already seen you naked Luce, you don't have to be embarrassed."
"I know...and I'm not." She pulled the blanket closer and bit her lip. "You're up early."
"Yeah, I couldn't sleep anymore so I made us some coffee. But..." He pulled the blanket around her open and grinned. "I'm not really in the mood for coffee anymore." She laughed and kissed him as he layed her back on the bed.
(later)
"Passports?"
"Yep."
"Are you sure because I think I--"
"Yes, I'm sure"
"Okay, what about the bags?"
"Yes,"
"All of them? Because we had--"
"Four, I know."
"Do you have the--"
"Yes," Kevin laughed. "Luce, you worry too much, I have the passports, the luggage, the boarding passes, the ticket information and everything else, got it?"
"Yes." Lucy exhaled hard and leaned back against her seat. "I just want everything to be perfect for us."
"It will be." Kevin said and smiled. He reached across the middle of the car and took her hand. Lucy looked at him and smiled.
"I'm excited, I've never been to Paris," Lucy told him and he chuckled.
"I know, you told me. I haven't been in a while either so neither of us really know what to expect."
"You never told me where we're staying."
"You'll see." He smiled slyly and winked.
(later)
"Where are we?" Lucy asked Kevin as they drove past the city of Paris and into the country side.
"We're almost there," Kevin assured her.
Only an hour before they had gotten off their plane and after going through customs and getting their luggage, they rented a car and Kevin drove them into the country.
"I thought we were going to stay in the city?" Lucy questioned.
"Well, we're not."
"So you can't even say where we're staying?"
"We're going to be there in a minute, I want it to be a surprise." He looked over and laughed at her unpleased expression. "I know, I know, you hate surprises, but this one you'll like." he squeezed her hand. "I promise."
"Kevin," she whined.
"Close your eyes."
"Bite me."
He laughed and shook his head. "Just do it."
"Fine" She closed her eyes tightly and elbowed him the ribs. "Is this good?" She asked mockingly.
"Yesss" He smiled and pinched her cheek.
"Ow" She laughed. "If I could see your face I'd kiss you but you made me close my eyes."
"Well" He settled back and pulled the car into a big drive way. "Then we'll have to fix that now won't we." He leaned over and gave her a smacking kiss on the lips.
She giggled and hit him. "You're so romantic," she joked.
"I try. Come on, you can open your eyes soon." He hoped out of the car and swung over to the other side to open her door. She took his hand and with her eyes still closed, she walked with him on the cobble stone driveway.
"Jeez Kevin," Her high heel dug into the cracks of the cobblestones. "Where are we? You aren't making me stay in a little cottage for a week are you?"
"No," he laughed. "But now that you said it, that would have been a good idea."
"Can I open?" She asked eager to see what the big surprise was.
"Yes, you can open." he smiled and squeezed her hand as she opened her eyes and gasped.
"Oh my...." She gazed up in awe at the castle that was standing in front of her. "Kevin! It's a castle!" She shrieked in delight.
"I know" He grinned. "I thought you'd like it."
"We get to stay here? All week?"
"Yep, we get the castle all to ourselves all week."
"Oh, God, I love you so much." She turned and grabbed his face and kissed him.
OK, the next chapter takes place after the honeymoon. I know I skipped the honeymoon but don't worry because there will be flashbacks, I'm hoping. :)