(O)Interlude(O)
Inside the room nothing seemed to move, except for the dark head that hovered over her light one. He smiled against her mouth then lightly nipped her lower lip. He liked worrying the bottom lip the most, enjoying its lush fullness and soft textures.
He stroked the smooth, soft skin of her legs, far silkier than the night gown she wore. Teasingly he slid his hand beneath the gown seeking the soft swell of her breast, his fingers lightly skimming the flat valley of her tummy —suddenly her body made the most unromantic sound of all—the sound of stomach growling from a very different kind of hunger.
Alice blushed hotly, turning her head away in embarrassment. He looked at her in shock for a split second before bursting into laughter.
"Aha! The truth is out." Yuri declared. "My stubborn little wench was so jealous that she chose to hide herself in the room and skip dinner!"
"Yuri!" Alice protested through her teeth, pinching his arm.
He chuckled, kissed her angry mouth, very much tempted to tease her further but checked himself. He pushed his body off the bed and went searching for the pants he had discarded earlier.
"What are you doing?" Alice asked sitting up in bed. The sight of Yuri as he picked up his clothes made her mouth go dry. He's such a magnificent man, Alice thought in blind adoration. Though his body was built for power rather than elegance, he moved with a fluid grace that pleased her. The play of healthy muscles as he shook his pants fascinated her, he's such a formidable man and yet he was as meek as a lamb with her. Yuri turned his head and caught her gaze on him. He gave her another one of his lopsided grin and said "Don't you worry baby. I'll go get something to fill that lil' tummy of yours."
"You don't have to go." Alice said looking away, mortified to be caught gawking at him. "All I need is here."
"Huh?" He said, not understanding what she meant, dropping his pants carelessly. He walked back to her, chuckling to himself when she deliberately turned her head away in order not to see his nakedness. The little darling enjoyed watching him, he's sure of it, but she's too embarrassed to admit it.
Alice felt the mattress sink beneath his weight as he rejoined her in the bed. Yuri smiled and silently perused her. She drew her legs against her body and wrapped her arms around her knees, tucking her pink toes beneath the hem of the night gown as she sat there, demure as ever. He stared at her turned face, willing her to look at him.
His eyes traveled boldly down her small body, though the cloth covered her modestly, the gown could not shield the thrust of her breasts, the outline of her legs. The round neckline wasn't even deep enough to display her cleavage, but the effect was even more devastating to his excitement. The bedside lamp made her skin glow in creamy gold, the soft vanilla scent reach his nose, intoxicating him.
His eyes traveled down her stomach, still shielded by shapely, long legs. She refused to look at him still. He gave a short burst of breath, amused by her shyness. "If you're thinking about a baby filling that tummy of yours, I certainly can help." Yuri murmured, watching her face intently, caressing her with his eyes. He smiled devilishly as her blush deepened and she looked at him in shock. "Of course that would take more time." He finished in a serious tone, though his lips quirked in amusement.
Alice opened her mouth as if to say something, then closed it again. "I…I meant that tray of food over there." She said shakily, pointing a trembling finger towards a small mahogany table.
"Oh!" Yuri said, feigning hurt. "When you said all you needed is here, I thought you meant all you needed is me."
"Yuri!" Alice gasped, shaking her head, helplessly smiling at his silliness.
He smiled back and wrapped a lock of her hair around his finger and brought it to his lips. "Has it occurred to you that I could give you my baby this night if you allow me into your body?" Yuri asked gently, but his eyes were serious.
The thought of carrying his baby made her breathless, a part of him, a part of her. It is a bond between them that can never be broken. Alice looked up at him, meeting his gaze steadily.
"Not tonight." She whispered huskily, a faint blush staining her cheeks.
His shoulders suddenly slumped in dejection. Well, he should have kept his mouth shut but nooo! So now he must pay the consequences, but…he's the experienced one, and he won't take advantage of her innocence just so he could fulfill the lust of his flesh. He loves her dammit! If he didn't, well he wouldn't have given a damn about giving her babies, whether she wants them or not, he sure like hell do! Yuri mentally shook his head at the bad-mannered thoughts, well aware that he could easily seduce her if he chose to…
He reached for her hand and kissed it lightly. He was tempted to linger, but to do so would only make it harder for him to walk away.
"See you tomorrow then." He said, helpless to do anything with the frustrated huskiness of his voice. "Sweet dreams baby."
"Where are you going?" Alice asked, her brows knitted in a slight frown as he slipped on his pants.
Her question made him halt as if his life depended on it. Women! When will he ever understand them? Hadn't she said no to him a little while ago, and now she's asking him where the hell he's going? To dunk in the coldest pond in all of England! He longed to shout, and if God is good, my balls with their dumb, one-eyed chief would just shrivel or better yet, just fall off! But instead he faced her with an incredulous expression.
"I...I thought…you just said…"
"I said we won't be… uh, making a baby tonight." Alice said, embarrassed and yet bravely meeting his eyes.
"That's why I have to go." Yuri said through clenched teeth. For the love of Amon! Can't she see how tortured he is already? He wants her too much to play whatever game she seems to enjoy harassing him with.
"I'm not asking you to leave." Alice said, another stain flushing her cheeks. "I meant that I won't get pregnant."
"What!" Yuri gasped in shock. His eyes glittered against his sudden pale face. What does she mean by that? Did something happen to her that would make it impossible for her to have babies?
"My monthly fluxes stopped last night." Alice said, terribly mortified that she had to spell it out for him, but she knew that she would have to explain this to him.
"Monthly fluxes?" Yuri repeated, not understanding anything. "What the hell does that mean? And what does that have to do with babies?"
Alice thought of explaining further, but realized he won't understand her. "I just won't…for at least a week be able to conceive…it's how a woman's body functions."
Yuri only looked at her, now who's the experienced one eh smart boy? He asked himself derisively, but the knowledge that she wasn't sending him away sent his senses reeling.
This talking about babies and stuff wasn't what he'd call romantic, in fact it was a total mood killer…oh it's just as well, she'll have to eat first after all…plenty of time for love and play afterwards.
Yuri retrieved the food from the mahogany table, carefully depositing the bed tray in her lap and pulled the metal cover.
"No wonder you're so thin!" He exclaimed in disapproval as he glanced at the contents. "There's only bread and soup in there! I'll go get you something more filling."
"No Yuri, this is more than enough for two people, don't go." Alice stopped him just as he was about to reach for the door knob. He turned back at her unconvinced.
"It's Filet de Bœuf en Croūte." Alice said as if it explained everything. Yuri looked at her, his expression twisting suspiciously. "Fille du what?"
"Filet de Bœuf en Croūte" Alice repeated. "There's a beef fillet inside the Brioche, with bacon and mushroom." She explained, smiling at his dumbfounded expression.
"Oh." Yuri said slowly. "Well it sure sounds more tasty than that muck we ate for dinner."
He placed the dome shaped silver cover back on the mahogany table, wondering what he'll do to spend the time while she ate. Alice popped a raspberry inside her mouth, making a sound of delight as the tangy sweetness filled her tongue. The sound was enough to rake his body to sexual readiness. Abruptly Yuri turned and headed for the bathroom, intent on distracting himself with a shower, he certainly can't just stand there and wait until she finishes her dinner… he who was never patient, the waiting would drive him insane!
"Finish it all Baby." He said as he turned the door knob. "I have plans for you that would take most of your sleeping hours. You'd need all the strength you can get."
"Is that a threat?" Alice asked looking up at him as she paused from slicing her food.
Yuri smiled at her before disappearing into the bathroom. "No, it's a promise."
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I was having second thoughts about this interlude. Actually this is just an excuse to make Yuri take a shower. Hee hee, I guess it's quite late for that huh?
