Jordan rose the next morning at dawn, and slipped quietly out of bed, as not to disturb Charlie. She quickly pulled on clothes, and slipped out the front door.

She drove down the road to the small grocery store she'd noticed the night before, and she picked up a few groceries.

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Jordan came back to the cottage, and was surprised that Charlie was still asleep. She made a pot of coffee, and poured two cups, adding cream and sugar. Carrying one cup, she padded in the bedroom to wake him.

Setting the cup down, she crawled onto the bed next to him. She laid down next to him and smiled. Picking up one of Charlie's long curls, she took the end and tickled his ear with it. His eyes popped open, and he grinned as he grabbed her hand. She squealed. He wrestled her around and pinned her down. He held her arms down as she lay laughing.

"Thought you were going to tickle me, huh?" Charlie laughed.

Jordan was laughing too hard to answer. She started to cough, and Charlie released her and pulled her up. "See? You shouldn't mess with me when I'm asleep."

Jordan had recovered, and she grinned at him. "Well, aren't you playful this morning?"

Charlie responded by kissing her hungrily. After a moment, he reluctantly pulled away from her. Jordan's face told him that she wasn't ready to stop. Charlie got up, trying to act nonchalant. "Just wait until this evening," he said softly. He grinned at her as he reached for his coffee, and walked into the bathroom for his morning shower.

Jordan watched the bathroom door close. Even after five years of marriage, his kisses still made her go weak. Darn him. She couldn't believe what he'd just done to her. She giggled to herself. She'd get him back this evening, for sure. She got up, made the bed, and went into the kitchen and made breakfast.

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Late that afternoon...

Charlie couldn't believe he'd actually gotten back to the cottage before Jordan. He wanted to surprise her. Charlie made a few preparations, and watched for her. He didn't have to wait long.

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Jordan walked up the driveway, and saw the rental car. She was exhausted, but was happy to know Charlie was there. She walked up the steps. It was so hot and humid, and her feet were killing her. She reached for the door knob, but he door opened before she could touch it.

Charlie stood there, smiling at her, as he held out a glass of wine. Appreciatively, she accepted it, and leaned in to kiss him.

"Come with me," Charlie said putting his arm around her, and leading her into the bedroom.

Standing in the dimly lit bedroom, Jordan watched Charlie through the open bathroom door. He walked out of the bathroom, and came towards her. Gently, and lovingly, Charlie began to undress her. Jordan lifted her face Heavenwards, and enjoyed the feeling of Charlie's hands on her body.

"Come with me," he said, and led her into the bathroom. He lit a few candles, as Jordan lowered herself into the deliciously scented water.

She looked at him, puzzled. "Aren't you joining me?"

"Nope. This is for you." Charlie smiled sweetly at her.

Jordan leaned back into the tub. The water felt so good, and her feet were beginning to feel some relief.

Charlie sat at the foot of the porcelain tub, and reached down into the water, and pulled up Jordan's feet. She looked at him questioningly. He smiled, but said nothing, as he began to massage, with open flat palms, rubbing every inch of her feet. Jordan leaned back, smiling, and closed her eyes. Charlie pressed his thumbs into the balls of her feet, then stroking them in small circles. Then he gently squeezed and pulled each of her painted toes. Then tenderly, he kissed each one, slowly.

Jordan opened her eyes and smiled at him.

Charlie lifted up her left foot, and tenderly kissed the sole of her foot. Jordan felt a pleasurable jolt go through her whole body. Charlie then kissed the sole of her other foot. He looked up and smiled at her. She started to giggle when she saw Charlie's wet face from kissing her feet.

Charlie gently released her feet, and leaned over to her. He kissed her... deeply, hungrily, as if he couldn't get enough of her. He reached up, and lovingly stroked her cheek. He gave her a big smile, and stood up. "Enough for now." Charlie said smugly. "Enjoy your bath. I'll be waiting for you." He turned a walked out, leaving Jordan sitting in the tub, with her mouth hanging open.

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Charlie laid on his back, staring up at the ceiling, wondering how long it would take Jordan to get out of the bath. Teasing her was fun. He made a mental note to tease her more often. The thought of the payback he'd get in return sounded very appealing.

He heard her getting out of the bathtub. He smiled to himself, and waited patiently. "Good things come to those who wait," he reminded himself.

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Jordan came out of the bathroom and slowly walked over to the bed. She eyed him. "Brat."

"You know it." He grinned.

Jordan sat down on the bed. She reached for his hand. He sat up and pulled her close to him. His hand cupped her breast. He kissed her neck and buried his face in her hair. She was so warm and soft, and she smelled so good. Like baby powder. Charlie breathed her scent in. His mouth found hers, and he kissed her deeply. He felt her moan. She slowly slid her hands up his chest. Charlie sucked his breath in at her touch. She kept one hand on his chest, gently caressing the soft dark hair. Her other hand she slid up his neck, her fingers sliding into his hair.

Charlie pulled her closer. He loved feeling her bare breasts pressing hard against his chest. He kept one hand on her back, and his other hand cupped her face. Jordan wrapped her arms around him... sighing, and slowly nuzzling, and kissing his neck. With her lips on his throat, Charlie moaned with pleasure. He closed his eyes.

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Later...

The cd player was on, and Charlie was completely happy and relaxed. Jordan lay with him, her head on his shoulder, and her arms around him. He smiled at her. "You happy?"

"Mmm Hmm," her blue-grey eyes sparkled. "You happy?"

Charlie grinned. "Mmm Hmm."

Jordan laughed. "Brat."

"You know it." He kissed her nose.

"Charlie?"

"Mmm Hmm?"

"Have I mentioned how much I love week long 'math-dates'?" She grinned at him.

Charlie rolled his eyes and laughed. "Yeah. Me too." He listened for a moment, then grinned. "You hear what's playing?"

She listened, and smiled at him, snuggling closer. Charlie softly sang along.

"If I lay here,

if I just lay here,

would you lie with me, and just forget the world?

I don't quite know how to say how I feel...

those three little words are said too much.

They're not enough.

If I lay here,

if I just lay here,

would you lie with me, and just forget the world?"

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