Chapter 18: Healing And Seduction In The Elephant
Christian led Erik to a staircase that led up inside the elephant where he and Christine had sung together. He would make sure they were alone. Surely it wasn't best underground for Christine's health. Christian unlocked the door and lit the candles as Erik went over to the bed and laid Christine down upon the lavish satin pillows.
Christian smiled as Christine's eyes fluttered open and she threw her arms around Erik and dragged him into a loving and thankful kiss. It was getting heated as Erik brought Christine's sheet covered body into his arms.
Christian smiled again and left quietly, not wanting to ruin the moment.
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Erik toyed with one of Christine's curls, her head resting under his chin. He loved her, so much. Why had she gone. Anger aroused inside of him, she had gone to save his life. Erik wondered if they should leave Paris. Away from the Opera, Raoul, and most of all, the Moulin Rouge. They could buy a house and have children. He would write his music and she would sing it for him. She would share his bed every night, and they wouldn't have to worry about Raoul. His arm tightened around Christine's waist as he thought of Raoul.
Christine smiled and looked up at him. She planted a kiss on his neck.
"Thank you, for coming when you did." She snuggled closer to him and he breathed in her scent.
"Why did you not tell me? Why did you go? Please Christine, if you still love him, tell me." Erik whispered slightly hurt. He gently got out of the bed and walked over to the heart shaped elephant head. He leaned up against the side of the golden ivy, staring out at the dark sky, the Eiffel Tower lit up on the horizon. Stars shone like diamonds on black velvet, it was the perfect night for seduction, the perfect night to make love. But first he had to know, where Christine's heart really lied. He knew he was being stupid, he knew he would regret this the moment he had asked.
Christine pulled a red velvet sheet over her body and went over to Erik, lying her head down on his shoulder.
"I told you I loved you, how can I say it so you'll believe me? I love you, I love you, I love you, forever. No one can replace my angel, never." She took fis face in her hands and turneed it so he could see her eyes. "Do you understand? I went so he wouldn't kill you. I would rather die than see you dead. I love you." She buried her face into his bare chest. "I love you." She felt tears fall onto her face and looked up to find Erik's eyes, those beautiful eyes, filled with tears. He pulled her close to him, nothing but a sheet between them. He could feel her hearbeat.
Never knew, I could feel like this,
Like I've never seen the sky before,
He sang softly to her.
Seasons may change,
Winter to spring,
But I love you,
Until the end of time
His hands roamed up over her back, then down over her bottom and thighs. He gave her a lift so that her legs were wrapped around his waist, straddling him. The sheet was still played as a barrier between their hungry bodies. Erik carried Christine to the bed, laying her down on the satin sheets, kissing her neck as she moaned with pleasure. Erik finally threw the sheet aside and Christine surrendured her body to him.
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A few hours later, Christine and Erik were still lost in their own little world, and enjoying it to the extreme. Christine was on top of Erik looking down into his eyes, their chests pushing up against each other with labored breathing. Her curls were damp and fell limp and slightly tangled onto Erik's body. He cupped her cheek with his hand lovingly. The sheets were tangled with their bodies. Erik's clothes and mask were discarded on the floor. Her arms wrappeed around his neck. She caressed his face with her lips, even passing over the twisted skin. She did not flinch or pull away. She rubbed her cheek against his, and he closed his eyes, savouring the moment. Then he rolled on top of her, and she laughed, pulling him into her kiss and body.
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A/N: Ya I know it's short but the next chapter is so sweet, it needs to be by itself. Next chappie, REALLY GOOD! It'll be up tomorrow probaly.
