A/N: Thank you, lovely reviewers! I am gobsmacked! I certainly don't deserve you...
Granted, a little late, i'm sorry about that. Some scenes were quite hard to get right, so i took an extra two days. Oops.
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Chapter 5- The One With Kisses
Will strolled in groggily, wincing as the beaming sunray hit him. He squinted and his jaw dropped when he saw his beloved wife standing at the sink, washing the pile of dishes.
She was wearing a dress! A lovely beautiful white dress…the one he had bought her ages ago, and she had laughed and told him that he was mad to buy her something that girly, but he got a loving kiss all the same.
Speaking of kisses…Will grinned to himself and silently walked over. She looked stunning, and her hair had been washed and was down, falling gracefully to her elbows, silky and straight. He pressed himself up against her and knew she was smiling. His hands were stroking her sides and one of them pulled aside her sweet-smelling hair from her silken neck.
"You had a shower without me?" Will murmured against her skin, kissing it softly. "You look and smell delicious." He growled, nibbling on her ear.
"The hospital doesn't provide showers, Will," She scrubbed at a plate. "And I didn't want to wake you up."
"You could shower with me again…" Will suggested sneakily, licking the shell of her ear and having the satisfaction of hearing her shudder. "Where's our daughter, first?"
"Asleep," Saffiyah moaned quietly. "Finally."
"I think we should go and have a shower then," Will leaned over and kissed her cheek. "As lovely as you look in that dress, I want it gone."
She giggled and continued to wash. "First help me with these."
Will didn't move, but instead stayed behind her and took her hands in his, their arms pressed against each other like their bodies. They washed together and Will bent his head and kissed her shoulder whilst they cleaned.
"You're supposed to be helping," Saffiyah reminded him. "Come on, Scarlett."
"Can't help it," Will smiled against her brown skin. "You're irresistible." He kissed along her jaw.
She giggled, but then stopped. "Will."
"Hmm."
"Is Guy serious? He's not going to sack Dave?"
Will sighed. "I'm afraid so, sweetheart."
"Why?"
"He thinks Dave deserves another chance, but Marian is going to go today and probably beat him up."
"Unlikely," Saffiyah sighed. "They seem to be getting close, not that I like it."
Will held her close, running his hands up and down her stomach. "Even if you do not like it, would you support her?"
"What?"
"If she chose Guy, and left Robin, would you support her?"
"Oh, Will," Saffiyah set down the dishes, and wiped her hands on the tea towel before turning around in his arms and winding her own arms around his pale neck. "She's my best friend. I'd tell her, being honest, that Guy isn't exactly my favourite person, but I'll support her if she's happy. As for Robin, I'd say that I'm here for him if he needs me. But I'd doubt he will, men don't take women's advice. You, however, should always listen to me because I am your wife and I am always right. Whether you like it or not, I am right. Whether Robin likes it or not, Marian is right. Whether Allan likes it or not, Laura is right. Whether any man likes it or not, their woman is always right."
He kissed her. "Always so sexist, aren't you, my love?" He teased.
"Hmm," She kissed him back. "I think we should pretend that I still need some time off from work and make everyone else do the same."
"I think so too," Will's pink lips attached onto her neck. "I think we need to get out of here."
"What?"
"We should go somewhere," Will whispered, kissing her neck. "Away for a day with the rest. Give you a break-
"-Where?"
Will grinned. "Alton Towers!"
Saffiyah smiled and took his chin, lifting it gently. She kissed his nose, his cheeks, his eyelids, and then proceeded to kiss along the jaw line. He pulled her closer and kissed her properly.
"So…is that a yes?" He teased.
She smiled. "It is, Mr Scarlett. Can I phone the rest now?"
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"That sounds great," Robin nodded and sat down next to Will, looking around at the others. "A holiday is just what we need."
"I agree," Laura murmured quietly, and Saffiyah hugged her.
"How are you getting on?" She whispered to her.
"Alright," She shrugged. "I just hope Marian will be able to do something to him."
"Don't worry about that," Marian got up. "Anyone want to come?"
"I will," Will kissed Saffiyah and got up. "You shouldn't go alone."
She smiled and they went off, but whilst Will drove the only thing Marian could think of was one thing.
The kiss.
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"You're not serious!" Will looked at Guy, angry. "You're not sacking that bastard?"
"Language, Willi-
"-Language? He nearly raped my wife! He attacked her, hurt Laura-
"-I understand that. But I want to give him a chance-
"-You already gave him one!"
"Guy, this is absurd." Marian cut in before Will attacked Guy. "The press will have a field day, thinking a school is allowing someone of his background to stay near children no less, and speaking of children, most parents will withdraw our students. You can't be saying this."
He looked at her and sighed. "He said he was sorr-
"-sorry?" Marian held back Will whilst he yelled at Guy. "SORRY?"
"He's going to jail, anyway." Guy shuffled his papers. "I assume you're pressing charges?"
"What do you-
"-Yes." Marian interrupted. "We are. Will, go outside and get your work, I need to speak to Guy. Alone."
Will threw a glowering look at Guy before leaving at Marian's small nod and nearly slamming the door behind him. Marian sighed ad turned to the man in black.
"We need to talk." Marian stated. "About yesterday."
He stopped shuffling his papers and looked up. "Ah."
"It wasn't right, nor was it something I wanted." Marian blurted out pointedly. "I haven't told anyone, and I don't intend to. I just want to leave it behind."
"What? Leave me behind?" Guy got up and walked over to her. "After that?"
"Guy, I didn't want it. I don't want this-
"-Don't you?" Guy asked quietly. "Marian…I can give you everything. Just leave Robin and come with me." He whispered to her.
She bit her lip. "I can't just leave him." She spoke in a small voice. "I…I love him, Guy. I hate him for being such a…child about things, but I love him."
Silence.
"I've been a fool!" She half-laughed. "I love him!"
Before he could stop her, she ran out, laughing to herself. He sat on his desk, in utter shock. How could she choose Robin over him? He had everything she desired….
He saw red. He hated Robin. He would do everything in his power to make his life hell, and to get Marian. Marian was his. No one else's.
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Robin turned around to see Marian run in, laughing hysterically. He raised an eyebrow and looked at Will, who was right behind her, but he shrugged and kissed his wife hello, leading her outside. The others took this as their cue to leave.
"Marian…" Robin whispered. "What are you doing?"
"Robin Locksley, I love you!" Marian exclaimed, winding her arms around him. "I'm so bloody sorry, I've been such a fool, well, more than that- I've been an idiot, I've been selfish, and I don't care if you don't ask me anymore, I'm tired of telling you off about it, I'm tired of having to run away and I-
"-Marian, just shut up." Robin pushed his lips to hers and fireworks exploded behind her eyelashes as she kissed him back just as fiercely, tangling her hands in his hair and realising how much she had missed his touch, how safe she felt in his arms.
They broke apart, panting. Robin kissed her cheek and held her securely, running his fingers through her hair.
"So…we're alright now?" Robin asked quietly.
Marian smiled and nodded, nuzzling her head into his chest. "Hmm. I think Alton Towers should clear things up!"
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Allan and Laura waved goodbye to everyone.
"We'll see you tomorrow bright and early then!" Allan grinned. "Bye! Don't forget to pack swim stuff, we can all go to that Splash Landings thing-
"-Alright!" Will was getting impatient. "Allan! I need a shower!"
"Chill out, mate. The shower c-
"-No it can't! Mary-Anne will wake up quite soon!"
Allan got his drift and smirked, winking at Saffiyah who blushed. Laura attempted a smile and took Allan's hand, leading him away.
"Talkative git." Laura sighed and unlocked the car. "Can't you shut up for one second?"
He threw her a cheeky smile. "What do ya think?"
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Robin wrapped an arm around Marian and brought her close, kissing her cheek. "What made you realise it?"
"What?"
"What made you come back to me?"
Marian smiled. "Nothing. Just realised like that."
"Did Guy say something?"
Her smile vanished. "Not this again, Robin."
"What?" Robin kissed her cheek again. "I'm asking in a good way."
A raising of an eyebrow from Marian made him chuckle. "Alright." He held up his arms in surrender. "I may be pushing that too far."
Marian smiled. "Maybe a little. Want to get some sweets for Alton?"
"Sweets?"
"You know…it'll keep your gobs shut."
Robin rolled his eyes.
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"She's still sleeping," Saffiyah whispered to Will, closing the door. "I have the baby monitor on, we can take the other one with us into the shower."
He raised an eyebrow. "We can take the walkie-talkie monitor thing with us? Into a shower?"
"We can put it out of water's reach." Saffiyah rolled her eyes, but smiled.
"But if we're taking a shower together, do you really think we'll hear-
"Oh for god's sake Will. This was your bloody idea-
"-I know, I'm just concerned she'll wake up-
"She won't wake up, silly, I'm her mother, I know when she wakes up. She's a deep sleeper, thank goodness. She won't be up for a while yet, because she woke up when everyone was here and I put her back again. It'll all be fine."
Will smirked. "So you'll take a shower with me, Mrs Scarlett?"
She purred and wrapped her arms around him, their noses touching. "I love it when you call me that." She whispered, hearing him growl softly as they leaned in for a kiss.
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"Dinner?" Laura repeated. "Don't you think we should be packing for tomorrow and the day after, and oh yeah, the day after that!"
Allan chuckled. "What's to pack?" He yawned. "Just chuck in a couple of st-
"-Allan Dale! You do not just, as you put it, chuck in some stuff-
"-What? That's what you do!"
"No, you fold in clothes, put in night things, think about what we NEED, and pack that too-
"-Oh yeah." Allan stopped whistling. "I see what you mean now. Want to go to the shops so we can get some stuff?"
Laura sighed with relief. "Go to the corner shop."
Allan looked at her, raising his eyebrows. "How the hell will we buy stuff we need there?"
"The corner shop sells food and sweets, Dale." Laura rolled her eyes. "What did you want?"
"Condoms!"
Laura covered her face with her hands.
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"Where are all these abs sprouting from?" Saffiyah kissed Will's neck. "Yum."
Will blushed but closed his eyes as she continued to kiss her neck and the warm water trickled down his back. His arms were around her naked figure and he bent his head to lip at her smooth shoulder. Saffiyah squealed into his neck and removed her head to kiss him tenderly. They wrapped their arms around one another tighter, and the water hit their naked, soapy backs. Saffiyah reached for a scrubber and lathered it with more shower gel before rubbing Will's back, attempting to wipe off the dirt. They kept kissing over and over again, as soon as Saffiyah broke for air he only gave her a moment before he pressed his lips to her soft ones again.
She found herself scrubbing him unnecessarily after a few good minutes, but she continued with it anyway. Will grabbed another one and broke apart from her to wash his wife's body too. She chuckled softly.
"I already bathed." Saffiyah whispered. Will put his lips to her neck.
"So?" He murmured, and raised the scrubber to her abdomen. "Never take a shower without me again. I want to be here, I want to wash off all of your worries, sweetheart. Raise your arms."
When they finished with the gel he reached for some shampoo and took her hair into his hands. Saffiyah protested.
"I've already washed it!" She squealed. "N-
Too late. Will was massaging her scalp with his shampoo-covered hands, and she closed her eyes and let him. This was their chance together for once, and she was going to use it.
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"What's the matter with that?" Robin held up the t-shirt. "It's my favourite!"
"I'm chucking that away." Marian wrinkled her nose and folded more things into the suitcase.
"Chuck it? It's a masterpiece!"
Marian snorted. "Yeah, of utter crap. It's disgusting. What's wrong with men? Do we have to go shopping then, Robin? Are all of your shirts that disgusting?"
"NONE of them are disgusting!" Robin rolled his eyes and held his shirt out to her. "Pack it."
"No way."
"Marian, pack my shirt! Does it matter to you if it's on me?"
"Yes! Because you're my boyfriend! How embarrassing…."
"No one's going to look at me and then blame you are they!?"
"Robin, I'm not packing that utter piece of shit. Pick something else."
Robin rolled his eyes.
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"Marriage life seems to be suiting Saff and Will well," Allan stated causally as they packed the suitcase. "What do you think?"
Laura was startled by his serious question. She began to get suspicious. "They seem to be getting on good, I guess." She narrowed her eyes slightly. "It's all about commitment, isn't it?"
Allan cleared his throat. "Yeah…you're right."
She watched him gulp nervously and rake a hand through his blonde hair. He stood up suddenly and took her hand.
"Laura," Allan looked at her seriously. "I love you. Very much."
Laura was taken aback. "I know that, babe." She looked back, puzzled. "I-
A small gasp erupted from her. He was on his knees. Dear God….
"I…" Allan swallowed and tried again. "I…"
Laura gaped as he shakily removed a box. Oh Lord, a ring too….
"Laura," He felt himself shaking badly now. "Will-Will you marry me?"
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A/N: You're probably all wondering- "What's Laura going to say?", because of course, i am the evil author. Anything can happen.
But, they are going Alton Towers! Yay! The next will be a happy chapter, but be warned more evil things come their way...
Much will also be introduced in chapter 7. I can practically hear Deannie screaming with joy! I've already promised her that she will be introduced and become Much's girlfriend-if anyone really wants a bit of Much/Eve, i will put it in, but you will have to deal with Deannie and it is NOT MY DOING!
Also, Cee will be happy to hear that Guy is backing off from Marian for the while, but i'm sorry, sweetie, i have to have him flirting again later...
La-di-dah...ooh, yes! Next time!
NEXT TIME
"Laura, babe."
Laura stopped talking to Saffiyah and looked at Allan. "Yes?"
"You haven't touched your food."
They all looked at Laura's plate. Like Allan had said, it hadn't been touched.
"I'm not that hungry," Laura shrugged.
Saffiyah bit her lip and looked at Marian. -It had been like this the whole day. Not one bite.
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