By: Ancorns708

Rating T

Jealous Joe: In a bar

After being married for just over a year Joe thought that he would surprise Clarisse by whisking her off to an island in the tropics. They had been on the beautiful little island for two days, much of the first day had been spend in the hotel room but tonight Clarisse wanted to go out.

After walking around looking in the local shops for most of the evening, they decided to have dinner at this nice little restaurant that had outdoor seating available for their guest. The air smelled refreshing and new, with a hint of salt, the only sounds that could be heard were the waves crashing on the shore and individuals laughing off in the distance, as the sun began to set, painting the dark water in shades of red and orange Joseph was quietly thinking that his wife had never looked more beautiful than she does at that very minute. Her hair was blowing in the breeze; her face and body seem to be completely relaxed as she said slightly slumped in the chair across from him. He was happy that she was finally able to let her guard down a bit, leave the "queen mask" at the palace and let Clarisse the woman enjoy this time they had together.

As he said in awe of his wife he realized she was saying something "I'm sorry darling, what did you say?"

Smiling at him "I said I wish we could go out tonight…maybe to a bar or something."

Raising his eyebrows at her "I'm sorry did you say a bar?"

"Never mind it was a silly idea…it's just I have never been to a place like that before" she said slightly embarrassed by what he must be thinking about her.

"I didn't say it was silly Clarisse, you just took me by surprise that's all" he smiled at her

"So you'll take me?" she asked

Taking a deep breath of sea air he sighed "I'll take you but I don't think you will like it dear. Bars are loud, smoky and full of intoxicated people moving their bodies around on the dance floor but what they are doing is not dancing, I assure you" he said looking at her

"I would still like to go, if you will take me" she said smiling at the thought

"Have I ever denied you anything?" he asked

"Yes in fact you have but… you had good reasons" she smiled brightly at him

After dinner Joe took Clarisse to a local spot where he knew the bouncer. Joe had been in the same battalion with Greg when he served and he knew the man ran a tight ship.

Clarisse had already had a couple of drinks while Joe insisted on drinking coke. Joe was enjoying watching Clarisse, she always became flirty after a couple good drinks and he was the object of her affection.

Sitting at the end of the bar with his back against the wall watching the crowd Joe became increasingly aware that his now intoxicated wife was sliding her hand slowly up his thigh. Placing his hand over top of hers to still it, Clarisse poked her lip out in a pouty face as she jumped off the bar stool and now stood between his legs snaking her arms around his neck she began kissing him slowly but seductively. The kiss however was interrupted when Greg approached to talk some more with Joe. As the men started talking Clarisse moved back to her seat ordering another drink, as a younger man in his forties began to try and strike up a conversation with her. Joe was only half listening to Greg as his attention had been pulled back to his wife. He heard the man introduce himself

"Hi. My name's James" he slurred

Extending her hand "my name's Clarisse, nice to meet you James" she smiled

Joe looked back at Greg shaking his head "I have a feeling this is not going to end well, friend" he said as Greg noticed what was happening in front of them

"Please don't touch me" Clarisse said moving the man's hand from her knee

James not taking no for an answer moved his hand higher up her thigh before saying "come on baby don't be like that"

That was all it took Joe instantly appeared beside Clarisse "I think the lady asked you to remove your hand" he said calmly as James stood trying to intimidate Joe.

"Who do you think you are? Clari and I are just having an innocent chat"

Taking a deep breath Joe replied "Well Clarisse" he put emphasis on her full name "here is MY wife and there was nothing innocent about what you were implying"

Putting his arm around her waist "Come on Clarisse lets go" he demanded as she slid off the stool

James however wasn't ready to let her go so easily he grabbed her arm pulling her back towards him, kissing her fully on the mouth before Greg pulled her back out of the way as Joe's fist landed squarely on James jaw sending the man to the ground, he was out cold.

Joe looked at Greg "I told you it wouldn't end well" he smirked at his friend.

"You better get your wife back to the hotel before this one comes to again." He said motioning to the man in the floor.

Taking Clarisse's hand "Come on, let's get you back" walking out of the bar Joe wrapped his arm around Clarisse waist helping to stead her "well I hope you enjoyed your first and last bar experience, my dear" he said while looking at her

"I'm sorry Joseph, I thought it would be fun but I ruined it, I ruined our vacation" she said looking sad

Cupping her cheek bring her eyes to look into his "darling you haven't ruined anything, that guy back there was just looking for easy prey, he just happened to pick the wrong lady tonight" he smiled at her

Standing just outside the hotel entrance Clarisse stopped, turning Joseph back to her as she snaked her arms around his neck where she whispered in between kisses "you…are…so…hot…when…you're…angry" giggling as he pulled her to him

"Come on let's get upstairs" he said pulling her to the elevator. As soon as the doors closed she had him pinned against the wall planting kiss along his jaw as she fumbled with the button on his shirt

"Clarisse stop this isn't our room"

"I don't care, I want you now" her breath hot on his ear

As the doors opened Joe scooped her up into his arms, carrying her the rest of the way to the room, opening the door quickly and shutting it just as fast he deposited her on to the bed excusing his self for a moment to wash up. He walked back in to the bedroom to find Clarisse curled up under the blanket sound asleep, smiling to himself he removed her pants and the one shoe she still had on before climbing in bed behind her drawing her body to his as he drifted off to sleep, smiling, knowing that tomorrow would be spent in the hotel.

~The End~