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Chapter 15: Feel

Nancy pulled on a plum coloured silk robe and sat on the bed, she was still thinking about everything that had happened and trying to let it all sink in, she couldn't help wondering who the masked man had been working for, who would want to hurt her and her family that much, she resolved to write to her uncle in the morning. There was a gentle tap on the door, Nancy assumed Mrs Hudson had come back to fuss some more, she reluctantly got up and unlocked the door, Holmes stood before her, his eyes were intense and they seemed to burn into her own, he moved forwards slowly, closing the door behind him;

' How are you Nancy?' his tone was quiet, almost a whisper, as he ran his fingers gently over her cheek until the palm of his hand held her face, she couldn't stop herself shivering at his touch, she felt warmth spread through her body and closed her eyes letting it take her over, she had almost forgotten he'd asked her a question,

' I've been better' she said her tone was almost breathless and her eyes stayed closed, she felt him move closer to her, his arms wrapped around her and he ran his fingers through her loose curls, she melted into him as his rough cheek brushed against her smooth one and they're lips met, he parted the kiss to talk again;

' Tell me what to do to make it better'

' Stay with me' Nancy felt weak as she uttered the words; she truly needed him with her tonight, he answered her request with a deep kiss.

The entire house was silent, Nancy pulled Holmes' waistcoat off running her hands up his strong arms as she did, she then pulled his shirt from his body, and ran her fingers over his strong chest and stomach, she trembled slightly as she did so, he took her face in his hands and looked at her reassuringly, as if he was silently questioning her, she nodded gently and he began to kiss her neck, moving down to her chest and kissing as much bare skin as the robe would allow him, he sank to his knees and began to kiss the inside of her leg just above her knee, she shivered again and sank backwards against the bedpost leaning on it for support and gripping it tightly behind her back as his lips moved upwards, then it stopped she opened her eyes to see Holmes standing again, he kissed her lips gently as his fingers slowly undid the sash that held her robe together, it only opened slightly and Holmes ran his hands gently over her skin to push the robe off her shoulders, his hands ran down her arms as he removed the robe from her body, Nancy shivered as he pulled her body closer to his and a tingle of excitement shot through her at the feel of his bare skin against hers. Holmes edged her backwards towards the bed and held her as they lay down, him on top of her, his lips moved from hers, down her neck onto her chests, she arched her back slightly as his lips brushed against her pert, pink nipple, she moaned gently and at her reaction Holmes continued to tease her gently biting and sucking on one breast as his hand massaged the other, she parted her legs and wondered when he had removed his trousers, she couldn't help smiling. Holmes kissed her neck gently, she could feel his hot breath on her neck, she knew he was trying hard to control himself, she pulled him closer as if to tell him she was ready, Holmes didn't need anything else, holding her close he eased himself into her, she gasped and gripped him tightly, digging her nails in as he did, Holmes brushed her hair off her face and kissed her reassuringly continuing to gently thrust in and out of her, pushing himself into her as deeply as he could, their bodies soon moved together and Nancy couldn't believe the pleasure she felt, she knew Holmes was enjoying it as well, his face was buried against her shoulder trying to muffle the moans and groans that threatened to escape his lips with every thrust, Nancy was biting his shoulder as she reached climax, she felt his body tighten as he held her closer, burying his face deeper into her shoulder, he held her tighter, his body shaking slightly as he came inside of her, his deep panting breath slowed at the release. Holmes rolled off of her, both of them were panting and sweating as they lay next to each other, Holmes recovered first and pulled Nancy closer to him, pulling a sheet over them both, they lay there holding each other, Holmes stroked her hair as her fingers played with his wayward hair both of them enjoying the feel of each others skin and warmth.