Author's warning: you might need a fire extinguisher handy while reading this! It will come in handy ;)

"Kitty" Year-Round

Part VI: Gossamer Landings

by Mia LeighArc

Delbert arrived back at the spaceport that evening around 9 completely exhausted. He came inside, noticing he had a missed call from Sarah (noting to call her back in the morning due to the late hour) He got into his robe and slippers and poured himself a scotch, sitting in his favorite chair in the living room. He was thinking about Amelia and what he hoped to be doing all weekend. He wasn't surprised that she had left, with a long sigh he wondered where she went. Hoping maybe she merely was spending time with Sarah at the Benbow. He felt so guilty for not calling on his way out, he knew he should've handled things better, but he didn't seem to have much choice at the time. He was far too exhausted to try to get a hold of her tonight, guessing she would be asleep already. He felt a pang in his chest thinking about how he messed up their plans. He was sure she was upset, naturally. Putting himself in her shoes, he could understand how she might react. He thought about calling her to at least leave a message, but he hesitated for fear that she wouldn't answer or would completely ignore it. He was so torn that he sat for several moments, his fingers poised over her name in his communications device. He couldn't lose her over something so trivial, he knew he would have to make up for it and it would have to be something incredibly special. Maybe he should just give her time to calm down before calling, but he knew she deserved to know how guilty he felt for his actions. He sighed and pulled out a book from one of the shelves and read about a-hem...well, you know. (Don't look at me it was among the books that his uncle Barnabee left him when he died. It's not his fault.) As he skimmed through the book, page after page about anything from "the right way to please a woman and make her feel loved" to "the best sex for you!" Oh, my goodness, all the thoughts going through his head. Delbert read each page completely and even more than once so he could learn all the information more quickly. Taking an exceedingly long drink of scotch, he poured into the book's contents eagerly.

~ (As the factors of the fields of science have proved, there is no easy way to please a woman in the bedroom. To impress her you must first be suave,) "I can do that." Delbert thought as he raised an eyebrow in a cute way as he continued reading the passage. (…daring,)

"I can do that, too" Delbert said out loud as he sat up in his chair and brushed himself off. (…and most of all willing to ask her what she wants and be willing to do whatever it takes to make the experience a good one.) ~

"Ummm ah-hem, I've been waiting for the right time to take things to the next level till we were ready —Goodness I miss her…" He turned the page, taking a sip of his scotch and began reading again.

"Hmmm, what's this?" He said to himself as he turned the page taking a long sip of scotch and began reading the next chapter with full- color illustrations with growing interest. He even held the book to the side to make sure he was seeing this correctly.

"...good heavens no, I want to make our first time together to be special…" Doppler thought to himself. He put down his half-drunk glass of scotch. A loud knock came to the door. Delbert almost literally leapt ten feet in the air throwing the book a but watching in panic as it landed right in view of the front door. He tried to move it, but he had no time. He opened the door, to find a tall young-looking man, a Solarian alien to be exact. He held a letter that looked like it would hold great importance to the captain if she were there to receive it.

"Is this the residence of Captain Amelia, Sir? I was told to give her this." said the man whose name was Stripe Cornelius, the Legacy's newest loyal cabin boy.

"Well, she's not here right now, but I can give it to her when she gets home. "Doppler said slightly blushing to himself at what he just said. He then realized how childish he was acting by doing so.

"Thank you, Sir...make sure she gets it, It's particularly important." Stripe smiled at the man and stood there for a moment realizing that he recognized him from a picture the captain had of the two of them. She had talked about him allot on their last mission, so he felt that he already knew this Dr. Doppler fellow when he first saw him. Then he noticed the book on the floor and laughed inside as he silently read the title, The Facts of Life: The Scientific Study Behind the Pleasures of Sex it said. And with that Stripe was gone like a cool night breeze and so was the glowing moon that was now covered in dark rain clouds. The roar of thunder was soon approaching.

Delbert couldn't help but be a bit embarrassed that Amelia's cabin boy saw what he was reading. "What must he be thinking," he wondered. His thoughts were interrupted when Sarah called again. Delbert answered, seeing his friend drunken face on the screen.

"Delbert! I'm—I'm glad I c-caught you!" Sarah said, having sobered up a bit. Delbert looked shocked at his friend; he hadn't known her to drink in some time. He remembered when her estranged husband Leland left, was the last time he saw her drinks this heavily.

"Are you drunk?" He said worried. Sarah shook her head vigorously, nearly falling over.

"Nooooooo." Sarah exclaimed a little too animatedly. He let out a small smile and knew he needed to ask the tough question.

"Is Amelia with you?" He asked pointedly. Sarah shook her head, causing Delbert to furrow his eyebrows.

"We went out to the-the Montressor Bar e-earlier, but when she b-brought me home, she mentioned an-another pub she might go- to close-by. There was someone at the bar we went to that seemed to make her feel uncomfortable." Sarah said, slightly oversharing from the alcohol. Delbert's eyes shot up in shock.

"My goodness, I wish I had been there to protect her. Is she okay?" He stammered, nervousness in his trembling voice. Sarah smiled warmly but didn't lie to her friend.

"She was still -pretty up-upset about your date getting c-canceled, but she didn't -seem as angry as this afternoon- when I s-stopped by. I knew she would be- coming to see you and I wanted to be- there if she needed a friend-which she did." Sarah said matter-of-factly. Delbert's heart sank, he knew he had to apologize, but he needed to find out where she was first. Delbert quickly finished his scotch in one gulp, feeling the burn of the alcohol mix with his guilt.

"Did she mention the name of the place she went to?" He ventured to Sarah. She shook her head and smiled slightly.

"Starry Child -or -Night Star, s-something like -that." Sarah stumbled to say.

"Starry Night?" He asked. Sarah nodded in affirmation.

"Yes! That's it!" She said happily. Before he could speak, she blurted out a suggestion

"Oh and –Delbert. Put on that—cologne –that smells so—nice!" She said with a smile. He furrowed his brows at her.

"What do you mean, Sarah?" He asked, confused.

"The one that—smells like, rosewall? rosewood, no—sandalwood." She blurted out to his confused reaction

"Hey, just because-we're long-time-friends, doesn't mean—I don't- know- what's a-a pleasing-scent—on a-m-man." She said before looking like she was about to pass out.

"One -more thing -Delbert." Sarah said in a moment of brief clarity. Delbert nodded, listening carefully.

"Do you love her?" Sarah asked simply. Delbert was taken aback at the comment, but he knew deep down that he truly did more than anything he had ever been sure of in his life. He went to open his mouth, but nothing came out at first. He knew all too well that Sarah could see through any lie he might be telling himself with a single smile. Delbert cleared his throat and spoke softly.

"Absolutely, very much so, Sarah." Delbert said without much hesitation. Sarah smiled widely at him.

"Then go—get her." She said before heading to bed for the night. With a confidence he hadn't known for some time, Delbert said his goodbyes and went upstairs to freshen up. He put on a nice sky-blue dress shirt a black waist coat and black pants. Going for the business casual look mixed with his favorite red coat. He added a dash of his favorite cologne (an old fashioned cologne called Taylor of the Old Bond Street) and practically ran out the door. He tried to call Amelia on his way out to tell her about the notice her cabin boy brought by just in case (and a sincere apology as well), but she didn't answer. He figured he would find out soon if she got the message.

XXX

When he arrived at the Starry Night pub, he walked in casually, noticing her sitting at the bar, her outfit instantly caught his eye and got his heart racing.

"Did she bring that specifically for me to see her in this weekend?" He thought to himself, inwardly picturing her removing it slowly for what he originally had in mind for the weekend. He blushed furiously at the thought.

"Pay attention, man!" he thought to himself as he couldn't help gazing longingly at the bare skin of her neck and shoulders.

She hadn't noticed him, she seemed lost in her thoughts. He slowly walked up the stool next to her, clearing his throat to take the seat.

"Excuse me ma'am, is this seat taken?" He asked with a sly smile. She jumped at his voice, then turned to face him. Her face lit up to see him there, looking so handsome too. She turned towards him, catching his familiar scent, and sighing to herself.

"It is now." She quipped in return, giving him her best flirtatious smile. He sat down happily, finding himself wrapping an arm around her shoulder by instinct. She shuddered at his touch, feeling herself getting heated by it. The bartender came up and asked him what he could get for him.

"Scotch on the rocks." Delbert said without a second thought. Amelia motioned to get her one as well. Her rum being drained some time ago. Delbert turned back to Amelia, taking in her beauty with his head propped up on his hand. She smiled in return, but she knew they needed to have a serious talk. He moved to whisper to her ear

"You look absolutely stunning tonight." He said in a low voice as he left a kiss on her cheek. She blushed and shivered, his breath tickling her bare shoulders.

"Thank you, you look rather dashing yourself." She said with a smile. He blushed as red as her hair. She was trying to hide the fact that his actions had hurt her, but he had known better. The bartender returned with their drinks; the pair lifted their glasses. They toasted before each taking a long sip before starting the awkward conversation, they both knew they needed to have.

"Amelia-I'm so very sorry." He started before she put a hand on his and nuzzled the side of his face.

"I got your message, Delbert. I'm not as cross with you as I was, but I am still disappointed of course." She said simply. He furrowed his brows, still feeling so guilty for how inconsiderate he acted.

"Is there some way I can I make it up to you?" He asked sweetly, pleading her with his eyes, she chuckled at his "puppy dog eyes" for a moment and kissed him on the cheek.

"I'm sure we can come up with something, Delbert. As long as this doesn't become a habit of yours." She teased. He let out a breath he hadn't realized he was holding and pulled her closer to him. She found herself face to face with him, staring into his eyes. Those eyes that drove her crazy. She swooned inwardly knowing fully well what he was doing to her with his heated gaze.

"Are you hungry? Maybe we can share something small. " Delbert suggested. Amelia smiled warmly and nodded in confirmation. They gathered up their drinks and sat in a comfortable booth near the bar. The waitress came out to ask them what they would like to order.

"We'd like a large order of Aurelian oysters and a side of sliced purps please." Delbert said, Amelia stunned at his choice. She knew all too well that oysters were an aphrodisiac.

"Is he actually trying to seduce me?" She thought slyly. She smiled at him as the waitress walked away.

"Delbert, you are aware the effect one has when eating oysters, correct?" She said with a grin dancing on her features. Delbert was suppressing a goofy smile, knowing all too well.

"Yes, I do and that's precisely why I ordered them. " he said in a whisper. Amelia blushed in response, gazing at him for a long moment. She began to wonder exactly what she did to be so lucky to have him in her life.

"W-well then…" was all she could retort, faltering for a brief moment. Delbert noticed this and spoke.

"Did you just falter your words, Amelia?" He teased. She blushed furiously at his comment but said nothing. Just then, the waitress then came back with their food. The couple eyed each other seductively over their meal, their hands touching on occasion when they would reach for something. Delbert stretched and smoothly put his arm around her, pulling her closer to him until she caught a whiff of the manly scent of his old fashioned cologne. Her heart skipped a beat as he looked into her eyes with longing. The tension growing steadier every single moment. Finished with their meal, the music playing in the pub got their attention. A nice slow dance started and couples all over the pub began to dance. Delbert swallowed hard thinking if he should ask her to dance. Amelia started to away against him, thus he had his answer.

"Would you like to dance with me?" He asked sweetly standing suddenly and reaching his hand out to her. She took it without my hesitation. They got onto the dance floor; she wrapped her arms around his shoulders while he snaked his arms around her waist.

"I should warn you I'm not a very good dancer" he whispered to her. Amelia smiled at this, finding his admission rather charming.

"Oh tish tosh, Delbert. You're doing fine." She said looking into his eyes with a longing written in her features. She moved her face a bit closer to his until their noses almost touched. Delbert smiled warmly at her, closing the gap suddenly to take her into a heated kiss. Her hands wandered to the back of his neck as he pulled her closer to him while still moving in time to the music. Amelia felt the heat in her body rising at his touch. She felt like anywhere his hands explored on her was on fire. She could tell his confidence level was getting a lot better than before. This made her realize just how much she wanted him. They broke apart from the kiss, feeling breathless and flustered. He touched his nose to her and nuzzled her while gazing into her eyes.

"When did he become so forceful and confident? I love this side of him" she thought with a flush of color in her cheeks. She leaned her head against his chest, pulling him tight to her. He let out a soft sigh and let his hands wander to her hips, making soft circles on her skin with his thumbs.

"He's teasing me so much! Two can play at that game." She thought to herself as she slid one of her hands from his neck to softly caressed his thigh. Delbert moaned in response, reaching for her exposed leg, and running his fingers ever so slowly along the slit in her skirt. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head; her thoughts were suddenly cloudy. They both took a moment to stop dancing to take a drink, standing back near their booth. They had both been needing a distraction from what the other was doing. The tension kept raising between them as his hand ventured up around her skirt to rub the outside of her leg and up to her hip. She moaned lowly, biting her bottom lip. Her hand drifted further up his thigh and slowly up his chest. A growl erupted from his throat as she touched him. This surprised her and caused her excitement to increase with each passing moment. They both took another drink, halfway through their scotch. She reached her hand around his neck, lightly running her nails along the curve of his neck. He pulled her closer to him, gripping her hip tighter than she expected. She leaned into him to whisper in his ear "Delbert, please take me home…" Delbert was speechless at first, unable to respond. He looked at her longingly, unsure what exactly she meant.

"Do you think we're moving too fast?" He asked nervously she raised an eyebrows curiously. Amelia shook her head and simply pulled him firmly into a kiss in response.

"Absolutely not, Delbert. I think we've waited quite long enough. I want you, Delbert, so much." She whispered in his ear, drawing her tongue along his ear as she did so. This action was causing his spectacles to start fogging up. He finally concluded that they both were finally ready to take their relationship to the next level.

"Oh I want you too, Amelia, so much but w-well, don't we need—?" He started out before she put a finger to his lips.

"It's not a problem, Delbert, I'm on birth control, darling." She said in a whisper. There was a long anxious silence between them before Delbert finally spoke.

"Well, it's getting late, we should probably go soon. Do you want to finish your drink?" He asked her sweetly. She didn't move at all, whispering again in his ear "No Delbert, I want you… to take me… when we get home." She repeated more firmly this time, nibbling on his ear, and kissing his neck.

"Am I just dreaming all of this?" He thought briefly to himself. He first feared they were moving too fast, or rushing into things, then remembered that he had hoped himself to take that step this weekend. Finally realizing her hidden message, he didn't need to be asked twice, he downed the rest of his scotch in one go, noticing her watching him seductively. He watched her longingly as he saw her empty her glass in a hurry and he paid for their meal and drinks. He grabbed her firmly by the hand and led her to the carriage. When they reached the stable, he brought the carriage to a stop, put Delilah in her stable for the night and checked to see that her feeding pail was full. He came back to the carriage to retrieve Amelia. He reached out a hand to her, which she took into her own. Stepping down, she met Delbert's heated gaze once more. Several moments passed before Delbert offered his arm to walk in the direction of his home. She graciously took it as they made their way to the front of the house.

XXX

When they got inside the mansion, they barely got in the door before they stood looking deeply into each other's eyes. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he firmly grasped her by the waist. The heat between them was unbearable, causing them both to breathe heavily in anticipation. Delbert pressed his forehead to hers as their breathing continued in a raspy fashion. Amelia rubbed her fingers along the back of his neck lightly, causing him to shiver under her soft touch. Instinctively he pulled her closer to him roughly with a growl in his throat. She gasped at this motion with a contented sigh moving her lips closer to his, barely brushing against them. The anticipation was driving her absolutely crazy.

"Kiss me, Delbert. I can't take it anymore!" She thought to herself, pleading him with her eyes. Suddenly she found herself being pulled aggressively back towards him, pinning his backside to the back of the door. His lips touched hers softly at first, then more demanding as the kiss deepened. Delbert's hands started traveling ever so slowly up her sides to anchor himself around her waist. Her body felt like it would burst with heat from every touch, her need growing more demanding. She started unbuttoning his waistcoat and his dress shirt ever so slowly to reveal his chest hair underneath. She ran her hands through the soft hair slowly causing him to tighten his grip on her. Amelia slipped his jacket off his shoulders with a slow directed motion that left him smiling widely. Letting his jacket fall to the floor, he continued to let her undress him slowly. Next, she gently removed his waistcoat, letting it cascade off his shoulders and onto the floor. Delbert's hands slipped slowly down to the hem of her skirt, burrowing underneath to find the buttons in the back to undue it. His tongue charged into her mouth as he undid each button caused her to tighter her grip. As her skirt fell to the floor at her feet, she moaned into his mouth tangling her own eager tongue with his. Amelia grabbed his belt aggressively, pulling it towards her with a surprising strength. He smiled widely at this as their lips still danced together. She gently pulled his pants to his feet as she examined him. He certainly was well endowed from her perspective and she shuddered in anticipation when she saw just how ready he was through his bloomers. He slowly slipped his fingers under her blouse and lifted it over her head to reveal her red lacy brazier and matching underwear. He growled as he pulled his pants and shoes off, flinging them across the room half hazardously. He pulled her legs around his waist her heels falling off her feet in a loud thud on the floor. In trying to ease her closer to him, Delbert found himself taking a few steps forward towards the couch. He tripped on his pants and ended up falling on top of her. Luckily, he had prepared for this and had a lush soft blanket already on the floor in front of the couch. The couple gasped at the fall but then laughed and stared at each other.

"That certainly was one of my most gossamer landings, Delbert" she said with a soft sigh feeling his excitement firm against her thigh. He slipped his hands to her back to undo her bra and flung it over his head (which landed on the back of the couch)

"And this is the kind of fun I'd like to have again and again my darling." He slowly slipped his bloomers off from around his feet. The fireplace dimmed a moment, causing Delbert to stop the task at hand for a moment to put more firewood in the fireplace. She eyed his bare posterior as he did so. She felt like she was on fire and the only thing to kindle her flame was his touch.

"This fire will keep us warm." He said sweetly as he seductively caressed her as he crawled back on top of her. He slipped his fingers slowly under the hem of her underwear, leaving kisses along her hips and inner thighs. Amelia was moaning his name in a low voice that make his hips flex in delight. His desire getting harder and harder to deny, he slipped her underwear down to feet watching her reaction as he did so.

"Please, Delbert. I can't stand this teasing anymore." she thought to herself as her thighs heated up from his touch.

"Which one, Delbert? The one in the fireplace or the one in my body that you're causing? "she said breathlessly, running a hand against his face to take his glasses off his nose and putting them somewhere they wouldn't get damaged. She reached for him, slipping his shirt off of him to reveal his bare chest. He slipped his arms out of the shirt as she secretly put his shirt somewhere, she wanted to be sure she would be able to find it in the morning.

Delbert let out a low laugh as he wrapped his hands around thighs firmly. He started leaving kisses on her aching desire, slick already with excitement. Amelia arched her back and rose her hips instinctively to meet his eager mouth. She groaned as he ran a finger along that area, soothing his touch in slow painstakingly gentle circles. Her yearning was through the roof as she reached down to run her fingers through his hair. When his tongue ran through and around her desire, she lost all sense of herself, then with his fingers he entered her, slow at first, then sped up as her desires grew.

"Delbert…please, I can't take- much more of this" she pleaded him while she struggled to draw in breath while rubbing her yearning against him in silent request. He growled as he slowly slipped his fingers out of her, licking said fingers free of her love honey before he adjusted her legs around his waist.

"Don't rush me, woman… I'm not done with you yet…" he whispered hotly in her ear. She shuddered violently in response which made him smile widely. She groaned as he entered her slow at first and then firmer as her body accommodated to him. She loved how it felt when he filled her slowly. She felt a desire stronger than anyone had ever created within her bubble to the surface with a lustful sigh. He thrust slowly at first, feeling her back curve up to meet him and her hips swaying with his. Amelia was breathing hard but leaned in to whisper

"Faster darling, please?" She pleaded, panting for breath. He was quick to respond as his thrusts got more and more demanding of her needs. It seemed like hours had passed and she found herself being turned face down on the blanket as he entered her from the back side.

"D-don't stop, darling. Please don't you dare stop!" She said as she let out a loud moan as he did so, continuing his previous motions. She instinctively pushed back into his hips, meeting his body motion for motion. He grunted and growled aloud, letting out a contented sigh as he reached his hand to caress both her breasts. She shuddered as she was gradually approaching her climax. He grunted loudly as he was also reaching his breaking point. His hand on her thigh and the other on her breasts were so tight on her skin that she felt like he was taking control of her and she loved every minute of it. Their breathing was so heavy and raspy that it seemed like they were in a fog. Finally he reached his breaking point and felt himself shiver violently when he climaxed with her finishing just after. Pulling out, he ran a hand up her backside and left a little love tap on her posterior. She giggled and sat down with him for a moment, both catching their breath. They stared at each other for a while without moving. He ran a hand lightly up the side of her face to brush a piece of hair out of her face, kissing her neck as he did so.

"Well..." he said as he decided to lay down on his back completely out of breath and heart racing. She let out a laugh in a husky voice as she lay down next to him.

"Well…" She said as she laid her head down on his chest.

"Hmm, Delbert darling that was absolutely wonderful." She whispered as she arched her head and kissed him lightly. She moved her head back to rest her head on his chest and rub a finger through his chest hair.

"Really?" He said, surprised at her comment and completely flustered at the compliment. Amelia smiled warmly up at him, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Really, love. That was by far the best I've ever had in fact." She said proudly and truthfully, staring into his eyes. Delbert blushed furiously at this.

"Well, that was certainly the best I've had as well." Delbert said kissing the top of her head while he ran a hand through her hair. Amelia shivered in response to his lovely complement.

"It's not like its much of a competition, that is to say it's quite the short list. Not that if it's were a long list that I'd be going into detail…."He said, rambling, before Amelia looked up at him and placed a single finger to his lips.

"Hush Darling, you're rambling again. I know what you meant." She said simply, placing a simple kiss on the tip of his nose before he spoke again.

"Amelia, you are so beautiful, do you know that?" He said quietly. She nuzzled into his chest, feeling his warm surround her. He reached up for a blanket he kept on the couch to cover them with snuggling up under the blanket with the love of his life. They both fell into a deep sleep by the roaring fire that, night feeling contented with their budding relationship.