There's Love In Information
C1: Internal Dialogue
Standard Disclaimer: I don't own any of the recognizable characters
Pining, ten long years of pining, and three of those years in close quarters while preparing for a pureblood war. And perhaps those close quarters were what had brought that spark into a full blown wildfire more powerful than any Fiendfyre that any Death Eater would try to throw at them.
She knew he loved her, because there had been many nights over the last three years where they would lie in bed and whisper their love for each other, not to mention all of the things they had done together over the last decade.
No one could know of course, they were first cousins after all, but it seemed all that was on Nymphadora Black's mind these days was her nephew Fabian, and therein lay the crux of her problem.
She knew neither of their mothers would ever agree with them being together and of course there was the social taboo on incestuous relationships.
What also didn't help is that now months after the Second Wizarding War, it was becoming near impossible to keep her feelings to herself, something she had never been good at to begin with. She always had carried her heart on her sleeve and she just didn't understand why she did so now, so with that in mind she decided to suck it up and find her nephew, although she knew where she could find him, since most of his time being home was spent in the library these days.
Walking through the silent halls of Black Manor still felt like an unreal experience after the war, never having expected to live through it being who she was. She also hadn't accounted for the fact that Fabian would do everything to keep her safe, and he had, having protected her from several hexes that Death Eaters had sent her way.
Taking a deep breath as she came to the massive wooden doors, she steeled herself for the inevitable rejection she knew was going to come. She pushed it down and pushed the door open. "Fabe, you in here?" She called out.
"Yes Dora, We're in the back." He called back barely loud enough for her to hear.
She took another deep breath and made her way through the seemingly endless rows of shelves and bookcases, seeing him sit in the back surrounded by a stack of books and his best friend, Hermione Granger. "Hey Hermione. I didn't know you were back in the country. When did you get back?"
Hermione smiled and stood to hug the Metamorphmagus. "I got back last night, unfortunately unsuccessful in restoring my parent's memories, but knowing that I tried helps a lot. I've also been made aware of a Prophecy concerning me and someone within your family, and since this is the biggest private library outside of Hogwarts and it is connected to your family, Fabian suggested that I start my research here and see if I can find who exactly it pertains to.
"I'm sorry to hear that Hermione. Perhaps in the future you'll find a way, and as far as Fabian always told me, our library holds a lot of knowledge and history. If there is anything about a Prophecy, it should be in the Family book with the rest of them." Nymphadora said with a smile.
Hermione smiled at her. "Perhaps you can make sense of it, I only just picked it up late yesterday evening since I came back through the Ministry anyway, and it basically said that I am destined to be with someone from the House of Black, and since there are only three options, I was wondering if I could find more information here. I also was going to check that next, we were hoping to find something more information beforehand, but so far we've come up empty." Hermione said a little bit annoyed.
Fabian smiled at her. "Don't worry 'Mione, you'll find it in there, there's an entire section on Prophecies concerning our family, all neatly numbered by year. I'm sure you'll find it there. What year was yours from?"
"That's part of what I don't understand. It says it was foretold in 1951." Hermione said softly.
He paled a little at that. "Since Prophecies in the Ministry are categorized by date of birth, and I know of only one person who was born in that year, I am quite sure it pertains to you and my mother."
"Are you absolutely sure about that Fabian?" Hermione asked softly as she opened up the massive tome.
He nodded at her. "Absolutely positive, why don't we give you some privacy while you look that up. I think you'll be able to figure things out, being the brightest witch of her age and all."
"Oh stop it, I'm hardly the brightest witch. If I was I would've figured out the secret of the Horcruxes long ago." She said with a slight blush.
He smiled at that. "We both know that Dumbledore only informed you as much as he wanted, not exactly with what you needed. You figured it out in the end and that's what matters, and of course with Harry and Ron being oblivious to anything, you were even more hampered."
She smiled at him. "Fine, I'll give you that one, and I think I'm ready to read this, but don't go too far. I may need your help with interpreting this."
"We won't go too far, just out of earshot. Dora and I need to talk about something too." He said with a soft smile.
Hermione nodded and smiled at him as the two walked off further into the library.
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"Sorry for not telling you that Hermione was back today Nymmie. It was a surprise for me too." He said once they had taken a seat in their own special corner, something they had built over the years.
She smiled and cuddled into him. "It's okay Fabe. We can talk about this another time if you're not ready to talk about it yet."
He smiled and kissed her softly. "But I am ready Nym, now more than ever. It honestly just slipped my mind."
"I get it, you've been busy." She said softly.
He smiled at her. "Yes, I've been busy, but you know I am never too busy for you. I've actually been reading about the possible consequences of us being together, and I think you'll like the answer, because there aren't any. The only thing we need to do is ask permission from the Head of House, which coincidentally is me, and I will certainly give us permission to date and eventually get married."
She smiled brightly at that. "So you really want to take a chance on us?"
"Of course I want to Dora, I thought that was obvious. I love you and I want us to be together, even if that means we have to move out to the countryside. I know we both know that we are great together. Just think of all the amazing things we can do together." He said with a loving smile.
She smiled and kissed him deeply. "I have no doubt about that, but it means we have to go public with our relationship, and I don't know if I'm ready for the scrutiny we're going to get."
He smiled at her and pulled her into his lap. "We'll deal with it Nym. Our mothers will understand eventually and I'm pretty sure our friends won't mind. I think most of them suspect us being together anyway, since most of them saw the kiss we shared at the end of the battle."
Dora smiled at that. "Yeah, I suppose you're right. Perhaps our mothers already know that we've been together for years and are merely waiting for us to tell them."
"Knowing them, they probably are. They're used to watching us like hawks so I won't be surprised if they know already. Perhaps we should just tell them tonight at dinner." He said softly.
She nodded at that as she rested her head on his shoulder. "Perhaps, but why don't we decide what to do depending on what Hermione finds today."
He smiled at her. "If I know Hermione a little bit, which I believe I do, she'll want all the information available, followed by at least a week of her over-analyzing everything before she will even be remotely ready to start asking questions to my mother."
"Do you think she knows it is about her?" Nymphadora asked softly.
He shook his head at that. "I don't think she does, but I think once she finds out they'll both dive in with full force."
"You do know that if that means that they are bound through that Prophecy, your best friend will basically become your stepmother, right?" She asked teasingly.
He laughed lightly at that. "It won't be any different from school then. She's certainly mothered me plenty while we were in school."
She smiled and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "Have you decided on what you want to do?" She asked softly.
"Not yet to be honest. It'll depend on what the others do. I know Ron and Harry won't go back to school, and I also know that Hermione and Luna want to go back to finish their final year, and we've made the pact to let the majority decide, so it'll be on Ginny to be the tie-breaker if I go back or not." He said softly.
"But that can't be the only thing right? What do you actually want?" She asked softly, kind of dreading the answer.
He smiled and kissed her. "I honestly don't know yet Nymmie, but whatever I decide will be discussed with the one person that matters, which is you."
She smiled brightly at that. "That's sweet baby, but you don't have to pin your future on me. Do whatever you want to do."
"If I could get away with it I would be with you every second of every day to make up for the time we missed dancing around each other." He said softly.
Nymphadora smiled at that. "It's better that we dance around each other than be forced to dance with each other, that always spells disaster."
He smiled and nodded. "That it does, but thankfully we'll be in charge of the parties now, except the New Year's Ball, but I think we'll be safe from that since aunt Cissa has forbidden us to ever dance there again."
Nymphadora smiled at him as she slid off his lap as they both heard footsteps coming their way, which was probably Hermione.
"You know, I could walk in this library for days and never get bored. It has so many interesting books." Hermione said with a bright smile as she took a seat across from them.
Fabian smiled at that. "I've felt the same for many years Hermione, and while I've read a lot of the books in here, I don't think I have even scratched the surface of the knowledge gathered here, but how was your research, did you find out more information regarding your Prophecy?"
The brunette nodded and smiled. "I did, but I need some time to process it all before I can draw any conclusions. Would it be okay if I took your Family book to my room so I can study this more in depth?"
He smiled and nodded. "Of course Hermione, as long as you are a guest in our home, you can do whatever you want within the already agreed upon rules."
Hermione smiled at him. "Then I'll go and put this in my room and get some more study time in before dinner. I'll see you two there." She said before doing exactly that and apparated to her room, leaving the two alone in the library once again.
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A little while later Fabian and Nymphadora made their way through the mansion in search of their mothers, figuring it would be better to tell them now rather than wait until dinner, just to get it over with.
To their surprise they found their mothers and their aunt Narcissa in the den, rather than the living room. "Good afternoon you two. How is our returned house guest doing?"
"She found some information in our family book that she is now further researching in her room. I think she might come with her conclusions at or after dinner. We were actually hoping you were free to talk for a bit." Fabian said softly.
Bellatrix smiled at them. "Of course we are, are you two finally ready to tell us what you have been wanting to tell us for a couple of months now?"
They both blushed at that. "So you already know? You're not mad?"
"We knew it was an inevitability with everything you two have shared over the years, and no we're not mad at all. All we ask is that for the time being you both be discreet, until there has been time for everyone to confirm some things. We don't mind you sleeping together while you're here, but if you decide to go back to Hogwarts there will be some rules." Bellatrix said sternly.
They both smiled at that. "We understand, but why did you never say anything? We've been worrying for months on how we were going to tell you this." Dora said softly.
Andromeda and Bellatrix both smiled at them. "We're sorry, but we figured you would come to us when you were ready. We've always known that it was an option that you two would choose each other, and we've always been okay with it. We have only steered you to the right path whenever it got inappropriate for your age. As far as we are concerned, you two are free to explore your relationship in whatever way you please, as long as you both remember that there will be people who will not understand this."
They smiled and nodded. "We know, and we'll be ready for that, and we'll also make sure not to embarrass the family with our actions."
"That's good, because there is someone who indirectly already has, because there is a reason beyond a visit that Cissy is here." Bellatrix said softly.
"Lucius and Rodolphus have escaped from Azkaban, and my guess is that they are planning revenge for the death of the Dark Lord. I've already informed Kingsley, but I fear I'm not longer safe in Malfoy Manor." Narcissa said softly.
Fabian nodded at her. "You know you and Draco are more than welcome to stay here with us until the threat has been dealt with, and even beyond that should you wish to do so. This is as much your house as it is ours after all."
"Thank you Fabian, and I knew I could, but the magic of the mansion dictates proper procedure. I also need your help in finally disbanding my marriage. Only the head of the family can do that, and I knew it was pointless to do so during the war. Sirius was too spiteful to grant me the divorce." Narcissa said softly.
He smiled and nodded. "Of course aunt Narcissa, anything you want. I just want you to be safe and happy again."
Narcissa smiled at him. "I will be Fabian, when I'm free of that bastard and I will finally be reunited with my sisters, I will be as happy as I can be."
He smiled and went to hug her. "We'll go to Gringotts tomorrow, if that's okay with you. There are some things I need from our Vault."
Narcissa smiled at her nephew. "That's fine Fabian, there's no rush."
He smiled at her. "But there is, the sooner we have you free from him, the sooner we can focus on stopping whatever it is they are planning."
Narcissa nodded at that. "Then as a thank you, I will make dinner today. It's been a while since I've been able to cook a meal for family."
"Well we're not going to say no to that Cissy. Jupi will gladly help you with anything you might need." Bellatrix said with a smile.
Narcissa smiled at her. "I still know my way around your kitchen Bella. I've organized it after all."
Bellatrix grinned at that before turning to Fabian and Nymphadora. "Why don't you two go and Dora's things into your room, because I know that will happen anyway. We'll call you when dinner is ready."
They nodded and gave them a hug before apparating upstairs.
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In her bedroom, Hermione had just closed the Black Family book, and was honestly contemplating going downstairs and ask Bellatrix about this already, because the one thing that she had come to realize already, was that the Prophecy she had retrieved pertained to her and the eldest Black sister, which should bother her more than it did, since she was the mother of her best friend, and at times had been a mother to her as well.
She could easily admit having a crush on the raven haired witch, even though said raven haired witch was thirty years her senior, and she by now realized that the attraction went far deeper than just physical attraction, and was also very much an intellectual attraction. Bellatrix had opened her eyes to so many things over the past few years she had spent summers and sometimes Christmas with the family that she sometimes wondered how she could've ever followed Dumbledore's lies so blindly.
Forging her own path in life had been easier with Bellatrix in her ear, and now knowing that they were meant to do great things together, she just couldn't help but imagine how it would be actually being with the woman she had crushed on for most of her teenage years and had also been the standard for what she sought in a partner.
A soft knock on the door broke her out of her thoughts. "Hermione, are you okay? We haven't seen you all day." Bellatrix asked as she poked her head into the room.
Hermione smiled at her. "I'm okay Bellatrix. I've been doing a lot of research on the Prophecy and I think I have gotten close to cracking it. Some parts just confuse me a little, and I'm also a bit tired from the multiple Floo connections last night."
"Want some help. A pair of fresh eyes may be good?" Bellatrix asked with a kind smile.
Hermione smiled at her. "Since everything I've researched so far says that it pertains to you and me, I would appreciate it."
Bellatrix smiled and took a seat next to her. "Really? That is interesting to hear. What makes you come to that conclusion?"
"The entry in the Black family book for one. There was only one Prophecy foretold about your family this century, and it was foretold in your birth year, and unless there is another Black born in 1951, I don't think it could pertain to anyone else." She said with a soft smile.
Bellatrix smiled at that. "I've read that Prophecy many times, but I never even thought it could be about you and me. You do know what this means if it's true right?"
Hermione nodded at that. "I know, and I know I should care more about it, but I don't. I can easily admit that I've had a crush on you for quite a number of years now, and we're certainly very intellectually compatible. I don't care that you're older than me, nor do I care what people will say about us. That's not the part that confuses me. The Prophecy speaks of a looming conflict, but it sounds it talked about the War, but as far as I know the War was over when He died."
Bellatrix smiled at her. "Narcissa came with news today that might make sense in regards to our Prophecy, because I think we can safely say that it pertains to us, and since there is no easy way of saying this, I will just go and say it. Lucius and Rodolphus have escaped Azkaban and apparently are trying to work on getting the Death Eaters back together and continuing on where He left of, but this time certainly with much more destruction."
Hermione smiled ruefully at that. "I should've known it was not going to be an easy transition, but this seems like overkill for them, and so soon after their loss too."
"Azkaban changes people Hermione. With round the clock solitary confinement you certainly have plenty of time to think, and hate festers easily in there, as well as other things, and Lucius has always been more crafty than he let on. He can easily lead the Death Eaters in a murderous, revenge driven coup." Bellatrix said softly.
Hermione nodded at that. "Okay, I'll believe that, but how do we go from here?"
Bellatrix smiled and wrapped an arm around the brunette. "From here we'll plan, like a family, and you have been a part of our family for a long time. We should also hear the Prophecy together. Usually it reveals more when both parties are present."
"One of the many reasons I loathe Divination. It is way too damn cryptic." Hermione muttered a bit annoyed.
Bellatrix laughed at that. "Indeed it is, I also hated it with a burning passion, but it's unfortunately something we'll have to live with, and true Seers usually make more sense. Luna's late mother was a true Seer and what she predicted usually came true."
"At least that makes sense given how Luna just seems to know things, and usually they prove to be true too." Hermione said softly.
Bellatrix smiled at that. "Luna is a special case. She definitely inherited parts of her mother's abilities, but she is also very much her own person, although that might have other reasons."
Hermione smiled and for the first time really looked at the raven haired witch, and the moment she did she felt a burning feeling inside of her stomach, but strangely enough it didn't hurt and by the look on Bellatrix's face, she felt exactly the same. "Did you feel that too?"
Bellatrix nodded at her. "I think this is irrevocable proof that the Prophecy is true Hermione. I've researched the concept of soul mates a lot in recent years, for other reasons than ours mind you, but every text, no matter how old talks of this burning feeling, it is the moment the souls find each other and form an unbreakable bond."
"That makes sense given that it happened when we looked at each other. The eyes are the windows to the soul after all." Hermione said softly.
Bellatrix smiled at her. "You're very much right in that, but the true question is the same you posed earlier. How do we go from here?"
"I go where you go Bellatrix, and the rest we figure out along the way." Hermione said softly.
"The same goes for me Hermione, I want us to see what we can be. I'm sure if we put our minds together, we can stop the Death Eaters and finally bring peace to Magical Britain, together with the rest of the family of course." Bellatrix said with a soft smile.
Hermione smiled at her. "Of course, that was implied, I just worry what Fabian would say about that I am basically going to be his step-mother."
"He won't mind Hermione. Andi, Cissy and I raised Fabian to be very open about these things, and he knew that the Prophecy existed, since the family Book was necessary reading material for him from a very young age. He won't see you any differently, knowing him he'll probably get a good laugh out of it, and I know he will support us one hundred percent, and besides, he has his own relationship to figure out." Bellatrix said with a smile.
Hermione smiled at that. "I knew there was something going on between him and Dora. They were way too careful with not being caught."
"That's been something they've done most of their lives, but Andi and I have always known they at least had a crush on each other, and we knew it was a possibility. In our family that is nothing out of the ordinary after all, so we're more than okay with it." Bellatrix said with a soft smile.
Hermione only smiled as she rested her head against the raven haired witch's shoulder, the two just basking in each other's presence for a few moments.
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Later that evening Fabian and Nymphadora were back in what now was their bedroom, the two having spent the majority of the afternoon moving things from Dora's room to his, and both were pretty pleased with the end result. "I have to say Dora, I never thought you owned that many clothes, given how much you love to wear the same outfit most of the times."
"I like to have options Fabe, I'm just too partial to my coat to actually get rid of it, especially since that was a gift from you." Dora said with a soft smile before tackling him to the bed and kissing him.
He smiled into the kiss and wrapped his arms around her. "I knew when I saw it that you would love it, and it has certainly saved our lives in the war."
"That it has, and that's why I can't get rid of it. It will always remind me of what we have survived." She said as she rested her head on his shoulder.
Fabian smiled and kissed her. "We can survive everything as long as we are together."
"You're too sweet, but I doubt either of us want to go to sleep in our clothes, and unless you've developed a sense of modesty in the last few months, I know you would rather sleep completely naked." She said with a soft smile.
"You know I have no sense of modesty to speak of Nymmie. I just wanted to relax a little before bed." He said softly.
Nymphadora smiled at that. "Relaxing is the last thing on my mind Fabe. Now that we can and everyone is in another wing of the house, we can finally do what we've teased each other with for over a decade. I want you and I want you tonight."
He smiled and kissed her. "Truer words were never spoken, my Nymph. I was only teasing you. You always look so damn adorable when you're teased. I want you too."
She smiled and vanished their clothes with a flick of her wand, her eyes widening when she saw the size of his slowly hardening cock. "Sweet Morgana, you're huge. You could've told me you were hung like a horse."
He smiled at that. "There was never a right time for that Nym, and it is probably the same reason why you never told me you've gotten your nipples pierced."
"Actually, these are new and a gift for you. They are also enchanted for extra pleasure." She said with a smile as she straddled him.
He smiled and pulled her down into a kiss. "They are gorgeous Nymmie, as are you."
She moaned softly against his lips. "And you've grown up to be quite the stud, Fabian. I can't wait to feel how you feel inside of me, and I'm also quite jealous of anyone who may have felt it before."
"You know there has only been one other woman who I have ever made love with. You were there for it. It has only been once with Luna." He said softly.
She smiled at that. "I remember that night so well. You were both so nervous but so eager to learn. It was actually quite cute."
"I hope that tonight will be a bit different. We've both matured quite a bit and we are both far from shy about sex." He said with a soft smile.
She smiled at that. "That's most definitely true, and if you don't mind, I'm going to start of by satisfying my curiosity a bit, which in turn will satisfy you too." She said with a teasing wink as she started kissing her way down his body."
He nodded and groaned loudly as she wrapped her lips around his cock, herself moaning softly at the taste. "Is it wrong that this feels so natural?" He asked softly.
She shook her head and smiled at him as she kept stroking his cock. "No it isn't. We've danced around each other long enough for this to feel wrong, because something wrong can't possibly feel so right."
He smiled at her as she started sucking him off in earnest, and he could honestly say that it was the best experience of his life so far. "Nym, please let me return the favor, I've dreamed of tasting you for so long."
She smiled at him. "Patience love, we have all night to get dirty with each other."
He pouted slightly as she kissed her way up his chest. "Don't pout Fabian, I was teasing you a little, there is no way I would pass up the opportunity to benefit from my own teachings. Luna told me you were quite gifted and I intend to find out for myself."
Fabian smiled and flipped them over. "I'm not just going to eat you out Dora, I'm going to taste every single inch of your body, starting with those breasts that have been the focus of my dreams for nearly ten years."
Nymphadora smiled sultrily at him. "By all means lover. I've been looking forward to this night for just as long."
He smiled at her as he sucked one pierced nipple into his mouth while tweaking the other gently, making her moan loudly as she tangled her hand in his hair to keep him where he was.
Nothing could keep him away from his true prize however and soon he kissed his way further down her body, nuzzling his nose in the well groomed curls of her pubic hair, which made her blush. "I'm sorry, I honestly forgot to shave."
"Don't be sorry love, I like it on you. It only adds to your beauty in my eyes." She said softly as he teased her gently with his fingers.
Nymphadora moaned loudly. "Then I'll make sure to keep it well groomed for you baby, but please don't tease me. I'm so hot for you."
"Sorry love, I just couldn't resist. I'll try and keep the teasing to a minimum." He said with a wink.
She smiled at him and moaned loudly as he started eating her out, apparently on a mission to find every single spot that made her squirm and gasp, and he was well underway to find them all, which in turn made her moan out his name loudly.
"You taste so amazing Dora. I could eat you out all day long." He said as he came back up for air.
She smiled at him as she tried to catch her breath. "That would be a sight now wouldn't it? But I can't deny that you have certainly taken all my lessons to heart. You're amazing."
He smiled and kissed her deeply. "Thank you love, did you enjoy yourself so far?"
She merely nodded as she pulled him fully on top of her. "I'm surprised you even need to ask love. I thought you knew you hit all the right spots, but before this night comes to an abrupt end, I think we are both ready for the main course."
He nodded at that. "I would agree with that, are you ready Nymmie?"
She nodded and watched with fascination as he lined up his cock with her entrance. "Go slow Fabe, you're way bigger than I thought you would be."
"Of course Nym, I could never live with myself if I hurt you, even on accident." He said softly before he slowly entered her.
Nymphadora moaned and pulled him close as he slowly pushed further, letting her get used to his length. "Gods you're so big Fabian, it feels like you're splitting me in two. It is a great feeling though."
"That's good to hear baby. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself." He said lovingly.
She smiled and led one of his hands to her breasts. "Of course I am love, you know you're the only one that can pleasure me properly. Your cock is already hard at work at rearranging my insides and I couldn't be more happy about the fact."
He smiled at her as he slowly increased his pace, making them both moan loudly as they fell into a rhythm. "You're so unbelievably tight Nymmie. If I didn't know better I'd say you were a virgin."
She smiled and kissed him deeply. "Any girl would be a virgin to your cock Fabian, but there is one place that I am still a virgin at and I have kept it like that for you, whenever we are ready for that of course."
He nodded and kissed her. "It's a good thing we have plenty of time to explore each other, because I don't think I could ever get bored making love to you, but I have to admit that I'm close Nym."
"I want to taste it Fabian, at least until I've had some time to get some morning after potions, I wouldn't want to risk getting pregnant just yet." She said with a slight blush.
He smiled at that as he pulled out. "I think that our mothers will be thankful for that, and while I would love to be a father someday, I don't think we're ready for children either."
Nymphadora smiled at that. "I know, and I hope you know I would have no one else to be the father of my children, and I think I shall now sample the goods before you explode all over my face." She said with a wink
Fabian only smiled at that. "While hot, that would require a shower and I'd rather cuddle with you afterwards."
Nymphadora only flashed him a wink before sucking him to completion, and she had to admit that for the first time in her adult life she had some trouble swallowing it all, although it was not really helping that Fabian fingered her to an orgasm at the same time.
Once she was sure she had swallowed every drop, she let his softening cock pop free. "That was a lovely dessert Fabian. A girl could get used to this."
He smiled and kissed her as they cuddled up to each other. "You can have some whenever you want Nymmie." He said with a soft smile.
She smiled at him. "Don't tempt me too hard now love, I might start demanding daily doses if you cum that much every time."
"To be honest it had been a while since I took matters into my own hands so this was probably a build up from a couple of months, but I think I might be coerced for daily doses." He said softly.
She smiled and kissed him softly as she cuddled into his front, her smile only brightening when his arm wrapped itself around her waist, just beneath her breasts, the two quickly falling asleep with dreamy smiles on their faces.