The sun rose the next day and life went on, but to Will and Elizabeth it was just beginning. Will rolled over to find Elizabeth's arms around his chest. He smiled, lifting a hand carefully moving a stray lock of hair.
The light shone through the large windows behind Will, making Liz's skin look as if she was glowing.
'Her skin is so beautiful, and soft' he thought, with a smile. 'There cant be another woman as beautiful as her.'
He kissed her lips softly and got up carefully and dressed. A few minutes later Elizabeth woke to the smell of bacon cooking down stairs. She inhaled the aroma and stretched in bed with her hands above her head. Then her thoughts flooded back to last night's events. She thought about how wonderful Will had been and how caringly he talked to her, looked and touched her. They were finally husband and wife, together forever, that made Elizabeth overjoyed with just the thought of it.
After she had laid in thought she decided to get some breakfast and eat more of Will's cooking. Not only that, but it was an odd feeling she had, a feeling of anticipation to see him. At least to lay eyes on him or hold him in her arms, even if was just enough time for a hug. She loved that feeling, she knew she could get used to this.
Liz jumped out of bed and slipped a loose robe, then made her way down the stairs.
The entire day Will and Elizabeth never left each other's sight. They talked, read, and spent the even most of the evening in each other's arms. This was perfect, even in the middle of the night they decided to take the horse and ride to the beach and just sit there, holding and talking with one anther in their own little world where they were the only people in it.
(( Days Later))
Will came downstairs for one of the few times since the wedding in a few days, to answer the door. Lucy and Nate stood there with awkward smiles ready to greet who ever answered their call.
"Sorry to come unannounced but we thought we'd stopby and say hello." Lucy said cheerfully.
Will gave her a hug and shook Nathan's hand "No problem, we haven't seen you in…about three days." He laughed.
Nate slappeda hand firmly on Will's back. "Well we figured you and Elizabeth could spend a little time to yourself." He stated with one of his lopsided grins.
"Will, who is it, darling?" Elizabeth called from the top of the stairs. She peeked her head from the hallway.
"It's Nate and Lucy." He replied.
Her head shot down, looking at her state, eye wide. "Oh bollocks! I'm no decent, just a minute." She disappeared from the corner. Will smiled.
"Here, have a seat. So what brings you two over here?" Will asked, directing it toward Nate.
"Well I was just wondering if you would be ready to start work yet?"
"I probably could." He thought aloud. "To tell you the truth I haven't even thought about it since we talked of it last."
"We understand. You had Elizabeth to think about." Lucy gave him a knowing smile.
Will blushed a little. Nate slapped him on the back again.
"Ah Will, nothing to be embarrassed about. We have been married for four years and I still remember my honeymoon to a tea." Nate looked over at Lucy and slipped his arm around her small waist.
She giggled. "Yes, definitely." Then she took his hand and rubbed it slightly with her own as they exchanged loving looks with each other. Will looked on, hoping- no knowing that he and Elizabeth would be the same way four or five years from now. He cleared his throat.
"If you don't mind me asking, why don't you have any children?"
As he said it, Elizabeth made her way down the steps in her same, and only dress with her hair pulled back up in a hasty bun.
"Hello" she said cheerfully
her and Lucy shared a hug and she nodded curtiesly at Nate. She sat next to Will who instinctively wrapped his arm around her.
"Oh I didn't mean to interrupt, what were you talking about?" she said as she saw Will's look of slight anticipation
"Well…" Will started but looked over to the couple to see if it was all right to repeat the question. Nate nodded and Will continued. "I asked them why they didn't have any children, then you joined us."
"Oh yes." Then she turned her attention back to the other couple sitting opposite of them.
Lucy started. "We've tried, I would love to be a mother, but it has been four years now, close to five and still no baby." She stated sadly.
Nate held her hand and the other around her waist. He looked sad as well, disappointed even. Will touched the young woman's shoulder.
"I'm sorry Lucy, I shouldn't have brought it up."
Elizabeth looked upon Lucy sadly and sympathized with her. "Yes, I'm sorry too."
Lucy sniffled a little and stiffened her back. "NO no, it's alright. It will happen in due time." She stated dryly.
Nate seemed to snap out of it as well. "So Will, when do u want to start?" he asked throwing a lazy smile at the blacksmith.
Will thought. He didn't want to leave Liz just yet. But now that he had more than just himself to support he knew that work was inevitable. The money he had saved and that was a good start, but it wouldn't last forever and the house had to be furnished too.
"How about tomorrow?" he asked.
"Sure." Smiled Nate.
Bye now Elizabeth and Lucy were engaged in their own conversation, chatting away. They all four talked for a few more minutes, then Nate had to leave.
"Well I had better be going. I do need to get back to the shop."
Lucy heard him and almost jumped out of her seat.
"Elizabeth, is that the same dress you arrived in?" she looked at her quizzically
Liz looked down and shamefully touched her dress and looked from the top of her eyes at the young red head. "Um..yes."
Lucy came forward and took her hand. "Oh you poor thing. Its nothing to be ashamed of, you must come shopping with me! It would be fun" she grinned.
Elizabeth returned the smile "alright, sounds good"
Will went upstairs and grabbed the bag of money they had brought.
"Here love, don't spend it all, we need to eat." He joked.
She hugged him tightly "Mmm, Will I don't want to leave you." She said muffled against him.
"Oh its ok" He rubbed her back. "I'll be right here when you return." He kissed her neck and gave her a reassuring smile.
"What are you going to do while I'm gone?" she asked still attached to him.
"Probably try to clean a little around here, its awfully dirty." He said gesturing around the room.
She hugged him againthen let go, while touching his chin lightly. He gave her another smile and handed her the bag.
Liz gave him one last quick hug and a peck on the lips before heading out the door with Lucy
Will waved at the doorway.
"Bye, have fun. I love you."
"Bye! I love you too, Will!" she called after him.
Will shook his head as he shut the door. 'Come on Will' he thought ' get a grip on yourself, she's not leaving you. Just going to the store. Jack's right, you are obsessed with treasure.'
