Appears that I already had about half of this chapter written. Glad I was in such a writing mood tonight. Decided to finish off the next chapter for everybody. Sorry for such a delay. Hope you enjoy.

The Simple Life
Chapter 6

I sat on the chair in the living room. I couldn't take my eyes off of her. Even with the light bandages on her forehead, she was the most beautiful woman I had ever laid my eyes on. The painkillers they had prescribed to her were doing their job. She was sleeping peacefully. I let at a sigh before standing up to start dinner. My mind started racing too all of the possibilities. All of the "what ifs." What if she was killed by those men? What if she had been put into a coma? What if she didn't even remember who I was? All of the questions, all of the crazy thoughts. It was starting to give me a headache.

"What's wrong sunshine?" I turned to look onto the sofa to see her sitting up. "You look like there's something on your mind. What is it?"

I brushed some stray hair behind my left ear and forced a smile. "I'm fine honey. I promise."

"You never could lie to me." She pushed herself off of the sofa with a gasp and slowly made her way into the kitchen. "I always knew when you tried to lie." I shivered when I felt her hand on my hip. "I still have that effect on you… don't I?" She lowered her head to start kissing my neck. Another action that made me melt.

"As much as I hate to admit it, you always did." I leaned back into her grasp. Not too far though. I didn't want to hurt her.

"I have an idea." Her voice became softer, more husky at the same time. It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end. "Let's skip lunch."

"Why's that?" I turned to face her. A smile on my face.

"I'd rather enjoy dessert first." She grabbed my hand and walked off to the bedroom.

"You need to stay here… in bed with me." she refused to let go of my hand. I laughed at her, allowing myself to be pulled back down. "That's what I thought. I knew you wouldn't leave me here alone. What if I needed help with something?"

"You'd be too stubborn to ask for it and do it yourself." I silenced her with my fingertip to keep her from interrupting me. "Better yet, you'd attempt to do it for yourself until your dumbass hurt yourself further. Then you'd ask for my help." I smirked before snuggling in close to her, closing my eyes in the process. "Besides, I promised I'd go with Serah to her Ultrasound."

"Tell her you'll go next time. She knows I just got out of the hospital. She'll understand." I only nodded. How could I bring myself to argue with her? Serah would have Snow with her anyway. She'd be fine. "That's what I thought… Since you're not leaving now, maybe you and I could take a shower."

"You need to change your bandages anyway." I ran my fingers through my tousled hair before climbing out from under the pile of blankets.

"If you promise not to get dressed I'll let you take care of me all day long." Her usual sly grin played on her lips. She always was a frisky one.

"You shut up. Come on." I stretched as I walked away from the bed. I could feel her eyes on me. Good. Just how I wanted it. I placed my hands over my breasts and looked over my shoulder at her. "Are you coming?" I winked at her then turned just enough so she could see my hand travel along my bare stomach. She climbed out of the bed and followed me into the bathroom. "I knew you couldn't resist."

"How could I possibly resist someone as gorgeous as you? I'd either have to be stupid…or blind."

Carefully, I pealed the bandages away from her eye. The sight of it would have caused most people to kneel over the toilet to vomit. I'd seen more than my fair share of injuries in the past. A swollen, heavily bruised and scabbed eye wasn't going to bother me. "Honestly, love…sometimes I wonder about the stupid part."

"Hey, you're supposed to be nice to me!" I wanted so much to tell her to quit her job as a bouncer so more accidents like this didn't happen to her. I only let out a sigh before reaching in to turn on the water. "What's wrong?"

My head shook. It was an automatic response to that particular question. "It's nothing." A forced smile was thrown at her before I disappeared behind the shower curtain.

"You forget sunshine. Sometimes I can read you like an open book."

Before she could talk anymore, I pressed her against the wall of the shower, my lips instinctively finding hers. It was an issue I would address later with her. Right now, this day was for us. Granted, I'd have to call Serah after the shower to cancel. But until that moment…Fang was mine. "Just shut up and enjoy." My eyes locked with hers for a moment before my lips trailed kisses across her hot skin. My fingertips lead the path, hitting every sensitive piece of flesh on her body just moments before my lips did. I paid special attention to each of her breasts, then lightened my touch near her ribcage. I surely didn't want to cause her anymore pain then she was already in.

"Mm, Claire…" Her voice was just a whisper. Her bruised hand became entangled in my hair, holding me closer to her, egging me further. Out of the corner of my eye I saw her reach for the bar in the shower stall with her other hand. She was already losing all muscle function in her legs. Good. I finally dropped to my knees and coaxed her left leg over my shoulder. The action served two purposes. To give her better support and to give me better access. My tongue met with her outer folds and her body, even under the heat of the water, trembled. I loved having full control over her body. I pushed deeper, my tongue finally meeting with her center. My right hand grazed her inner thigh before I slide two fingers into her wet passage.

It wasn't going to be long. It never was. Just a few well angled thrusts and my mouth latched around her core. Her orgasm reached its peak. Her body shook roughly. All of her muscles tensed as the wave washed over her entire body. I looked up to see a slight wince on her face as she groaned. "Are you alright?" It was my first instinct, I quickly stood up and looked her in the eyes.

"Better then alright darling." She cupped my cheeks and kissed me passionately. She's told me before she loved the taste of herself on my lips. "My ribs are still a little sore is all."

"Well, let's get you all cleaned up so I can tuck you into bed."

"Anything you say…Auntie Claire," I glared at her. She only smirked. Always trying to push my buttons. But that's why I loved her so much. As much as she could irritate me, she could always relax me and make me smile.

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