Chapter 9 - First Night Together
Minerva's vision cleared and she found herself facing a lovely little cottage nestled amongst mountains. There was a slight cool breeze swooping down from the mountains, but she didn't notice, she was too engrossed with admiring the little cottage. Her admiring was cut short by Albus question, "What do you think of it Mrs. Dumbledore?"
"I love it Mr. Dumbledore," she replied before launching herself into his loving arms.
"I'm glad to hear it because it's all yours."
She twisted out of his arms so she could look him in the face. "What do you mean it's all mine," she asked slowly.
He smiled and playfully tapped the end of her nose before replying, "I bought it for you as a wedding present."
"You did," she asked astonished.
"Yes I did. I wanted us to have a place to escape to from time to time and I figured a small cottage hidden in the Scottish mountainside was just as good of a place to as any." He watched as her eyes misted over and swept her up into his arms. "Shall we go see the inside?" he asked.
She nodded quickly prompting him to laugh and started walking towards the cottage with her still nestled in his strong arms. She assumed he would stand her on her feet after crossing the threshold but he didn't. "Albus put me down this instant I am capable of walking on my own, you know."
He ignored her of course and carried her directly upstairs to the master bedroom. He may have held her for the last couple of nights but now he yearned to do more than that. He wanted to complete their joining as man and wife but he also wanted the experience to be special for Minerva as well. He allowed her to stand once they entered the room.
Albus encouraged her to get ready for bed while he set about making a romantic scene for his lovely bride. He charmed candles to float about the room and had rose petals arranged on the bed. Two glasses and a bottle of chilled wine set on a small table along with strawberries and chocolate. He was admiring his handiwork and didn't hear the bathroom door open. "Oh Albus," said a touched Minerva.
He turned towards her and nearly forgot to breathe. She was a breathtaking vision standing there in the subdued lighting. She wore a white satin gown that hugged her in all the right places and showed off a lot of her ivory skin. Her raven hair was twisted up with the exception of a few unruly curls surrounding her face. The strawberries and wine would have to wait for another time he hungered for her now. "You are beautiful Minerva," he growled throatily.
She smiled at his response to her and slowly sashayed her way to him. "Why thank you kind sir," she responded playfully.
"Only speaking the truth my lady," he quipped before he pulled her into his embrace and kissed her passionately.
Minerva moaned in his mouth as his hands roamed up and down her back. She refused to be idle and took the opportunity to divest him of his robes leaving him standing in his underwear. In return he slowly gathered the hem of her gown and eased it up just as slowly. He stopped just below her waist and gazed lovingly in her eyes. She realized he was waiting for permission and loved him all the more for it.
She covered his hands with her own and slowly began to pull her gown up. Confident that he would continue, she moved her hands away and watched his face. He followed the progress of his hands and delighted in every new inch of ivory skin. The flare of her hips, her flat stomach and ample breasts thrilled him all the more. He managed to remove the garment and toss it out of the way. His eyes roamed over her, his view only hindered by her lacy panties and bra. "You're exquisite," he rasped and then cut off her response with a searing kiss.
His hands snaked around her and unfastened her bra allowing it to fall to the floor without breaking the kiss. He then cupped her firm buttocks and gently squeezed causing her to moan in his mouth. They broke the kiss gasping for air and gazed lovingly into each others eyes. "I love you Albus," she whispered.
"And I you," he returned before easing her panties off her. He stepped back and saw her completely naked for the very first time. "Minerva you are perfection," he exclaimed huskily.
"You think so," she asked playfully then added, "I feel a bit underdressed."
She walked to him and hooked her thumbs on the elastic of his underwear. She smiled sweetly at him and then tugged the garment down. She backed away from him so she could see all of him and was quite pleased with what she saw. She unconsciously licked her lips which prompted him to rush to her and kiss her passionately. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her to the bed without breaking the kiss.
Albus trailed kisses across her cheek then down her neck. He gently squeezed a breast then took the other in his mouth. He gently suckled her breast while his hands drifted down to explore other parts of her body. Minerva gasped in surprise when he touched her center for the very first time. Albus immediately stilled and looked up at her thinking he had crossed the boundaries too quickly. Minerva noticed and sought to clear up the matter, "Don't stop Albus," she panted.
He grinned at her and then bent down to her neglected breast and suck hard causing her to moan. She spread her legs a little wider hoping he would continue his previous task. He smiled around her breast and resumed his fingers earlier activity. She ran her hands up and down his back and neck hoping to show him as much love as he was her. She finally reached her limit and snaked her hand between them to stroke him furiously. He groaned with pleasure before warning, "I simply will not last."
She nodded her understanding then made a simple plea. "Love me," she whispered huskily.
He gazed into her emerald eyes filled with love and desire, and was sure she saw the same in his. He settled between her legs as she guided him to her entrance. He leaned down and kissed her lovingly before whispering, "I will always love you Minerva."
Albus slowly entered her allowing her body time to adjust to the size of him. When their hips met they both sighed contently and shared a series of breathy kisses. Albus started to move and set an incredibly slow pace which thrilled Minerva. They moved together in a dance as old as time and sought to unite completely. "Together," Minerva panted on a labored breath.
He nodded his understanding and replied, "Together."
Over an hour passed and they were still keeping their leisurely pace. Their bodies were covered in a sheen of perspiration. Minerva longed to be fulfilled and hooked her legs around Albus waist to convey her need. He understood, braced himself on shaky arms and quickened his pace. Within a few minutes she cried out his name as her orgasm ripped through her and faintly heard Albus call out to her. He collapsed on top of her but neither noticed as their ecstasy ran rampant.
Their bodies slowly calmed but their souls continued to rejoice at being united. Albus slowly realized he collapsed on Minerva and attempted to withdraw only to have her pull him closer. When he lifted his head to look at her, was thoroughly surprised to find tears running down her cheeks. Alarmed by her tears Albus asked, "Did I hurt you?"
She flashed a reassuring smile before responding, "No my love, you could never hurt me. I am just so happy."
Albus delighted in her words and kissed her lovingly on her lips before trying to withdraw again. Minerva stopped him once more then whispered, "Please stay a little bit longer."
A huge grinned appeared on his face then he agreed. He hooked his arm behind her knee then rolled over on his side taking her with him. Face to face they lay while still joined. He muttered a spell to extinguish the candles and another to cover them with a blanket. She rested her head in the crook of his neck as he wrapped his arms around her. Slowly they drifted off to sleep.
The early morning sunlight streamed through the bedroom window to greet the contented lovers good morning. They lay wrapped up in each other much like how they fell asleep. Minerva had been aching to stretch but had ignored the urge until now. She extended her arms above her head and stretched much like a cat would. She immediately gasped when he slipped out of her prompting her to frown. Albus chuckled then said, "Do not fret my love I plan on visiting again soon."
She smiled then replied, "I certainly hope so. Do you know you are the only man I have ever willingly given myself to?"
"Really?" he asked.
"Quite. Once I met you I knew everyone would pale in comparison to you. I did not even bother searching for anyone else."
"I love you Tabby," Albus said emotionally.
"And I love you," she replied before pulling him in for a passionate kiss.