Leonard used a dermal regenerator to help heal the bruised skin on his jaw. He would have let it heal on its own, but he found Nora staring at it more than once, and it always led to her apologizing.
Over the next week, Leonard took Nora to museums, the movies, and walks through the city. They even spent a day on the coast and rented a speedboat, spending the evening on the water.
Nora sat at the front of the boat with her legs hanging over the side, her hair blowing as she stared at the horizon. Leonard piloted them out far enough that the coastline was out of sight, and dropped anchor. He raised the cover over the cushioned bench seat in the back of the boat, and poured Nora her drink as she sat in the newly created shade.
"Thank you," she smiled, taking the glass.
Leonard smiled back, poured himself a drink, and sat next to her. Nora pulled her legs beneath her and leaned into him as he put his arm around her.
"This was a great idea," she said. "It's so peaceful out here."
Leonard kissed her head. He took a deep breath with his nose buried in her hair, and let out a contented sigh.
"I love you, kid," he said.
Nora looked up at him and smiled. "I love you, too, old man."
Leonard smiled. "So, I'm an old man, am I?"
Nora shrugged. "You're my old man."
Leonard drained what was left of his drink and set the glass aside. Then he took Nora's glass and did the same. His eyes flicked back and forth between her eyes and her lips as he put his hand to her face. Nora rested a hand on Leonard's thigh and gave it a gentle squeeze. The sensation shot through Leonard's body and he captured her lips in a kiss. Nora pushed at Leonard's chest until he began to lay back. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her on top of him. When her hair fell around his face, he pushed it back, letting his hand linger in her hair. Nora pulled back and ran a finger over his plump lips. She placed a kiss at the corner of his mouth, then slowly kissed and licked down to his neck.
Leonard groaned. "I love how you use your tongue," he said.
"That's good to know," she said with a grin. She pulled down the collar of his shirt and kissed the exposed skin.
"Get back up here," he said and pulled her back up to his lips.
"Len," she said, "why do you always stop us when we end up moving below the neck area?"
"Just trying to avoid temptation, darlin'."
Nora sat up. "I thought the whole point of you talking to Jim was so that we could move forward without regrets? Are you having second thoughts about us?"
"No," Leonard said. He sat up and pulled Nora into an embrace. "I love you."
"Then what's holding you back?"
"I just want us both to be sure. I want you to be absolutely sure this is what you want. You've waited your entire life to find a man who met your ideal... and I guess I just have a hard time believing-"
"Stop," she said. "Just stop." Nora kissed Leonard. "Where's that confident man who pinned me against the library shelves and made me tremble just by touching me?"
Leonard hesitated. "The thought of being your first scares the crap outta me, Nora."
"Why?"
"What if you give yourself to me... and it doesn't work out?"
"Sweetheart, that's a risk I'm willing to take. I love you."
Leonard looked away, but Nora pulled his face back to look at her.
"Hey," she said. "Don't let your divorce ruin what we have. I want to be with you, in every way." She pressed a kiss to his lips.
"I want you so bad, darlin'."
"Then take me," she said.
She straddled his legs and kissed him deeply. His hands went to her waist and gripped tightly.
"Well, I'm not gonna do it here," he said after forcing himself to pull away.
Nora laughed. "Whenever you're ready, I'm ready."
"I'll keep that in mind."
She kissed Leonard once more before wrapping her arms around his shoulders and burying her face in his neck. Leonard circled his arms around her waist and held her. They stayed that way for a long while. Hands gently rubbed and stroked, and Nora occasionally nuzzled and kissed his neck.
"You know," he finally said, "next term I'll be considered a Senior Medical Officer. I start medical rounds at the Federation Hospital. Between that and classes, we won't have much time together."
"It'll just make every moment more precious."
Leonard ran a hand over the back of her head and pressed his lips to her forehead.
"You might wanna turn around," he said. "This sunset is beautiful."
Nora moved to his side and snuggled against him. He kept his arm around her to hold her close.
"Just the sea and the sky," she said. "Absolutely gorgeous."
They watched as the sun sank into the water. Just before it disappeared completely, Leonard suggested they head back to shore, and Nora agreed. Leonard lowered the canopy and got back behind the wheel. Nora stayed at his side for the return trip.
The door to the room slid open and Leonard let Nora enter first.
"You want the shower," he asked.
"Actually," Nora said, "I'm kind of hungry. You go ahead."
"Do you wanna go out for dinner?"
"No, that's okay. I'll just make a sandwich or something."
"You're sure?"
"Positive," she said with a smile.
Leonard kissed her then went to take his shower. Nora took the opportunity to slip into his closet. She had been in it before and found an old college t-shirt of his. She grabbed it and tucked it away until it was her turn to shower, then she made her sandwich.
When Nora was done with her shower, she put on her sexiest pair of boy shorts and slipped into Leonard's t-shirt. Just as she expected, it was far too big. It came to her mid-thigh, and the collar was so open that she had to hang one side off of her shoulder.
She walked into the living area and saw that he was watching television.
"Anything interesting on," she asked as she walked over to the couch.
"Not really," he said. "There's a documentary coming on soon about a study that was done in biochem-"
Leonard took one look at Nora and stopped in his tracks. Nora pretended not to notice.
"Biochemistry," she asked.
"Uhh... yeah. Biochemistry."
"Great. Mind if I sit with you while you watch?"
Leonard just shook his head. She sat next to him and crossed her legs, which caused the bottom of the shirt to ride up her thigh. He put his arm around her and pulled her to his side. It didn't take long for Leonard to start nuzzling Nora's neck. He turned slightly in his seat and put his hand on her bare thigh. It slid down to her knee and gently pushed for her to uncross her legs. Then, his hand slowly slid back up the inside of her thigh. Just as his lips found the pulse point in her neck, his finger lightly brushed over her panties. Nora gasped and turned her head to capture Leonard's lips with her own. He pulled her into his lap, and she straddled his legs. His hands rubbed up her thighs and slipped beneath the hem of the shirt to slide around to her rear. He pulled away from the kiss, breathing heavily.
"Dammit, sweetheart," he said as he rubbed over her ass. "What are you wearing under there?"
Nora smiled and raised herself a little on her knees. She lifted the shirt enough to show off her black, lace boy shorts."
Leonard's fingers traced around the edges of the fabric. "You're killing me, kid."
Nora sat back down and ran her fingers through his hair. "If you don't like them, maybe you should get them off of me."
"Oh, no, I like 'em," he said. "I'll still get them off, but I like 'em."
Nora smiled as Leonard kissed her neck. His hands squeezed at her rear, and his fingers slipped beneath the edge of her underwear. She rocked her hips against him, and he groaned before kissing her. They kissed and hands roamed for several minutes before Leonard took her face in his hands and broke the kiss.
"You're sure," he asked.
"I've never been more sure about anything in my life."
Leonard's hand went to Nora's breast and his eyes slammed shut. "You really are trying to kill me, aren't you?"
"I just thought the bra would get in the way."
"Good call."
Leonard's lips went back to her neck and kissed down her bare shoulder. He licked across her exposed collar bone, gently biting along the way. Leonard hooked his finger into the collar of the shirt Nora was wearing and pulled it forward. It now covered both her shoulders, but exposed her cleavage. He leaned her back a little and nuzzled at her sternum, breathing her in. His cheek gently rubbed against the side of her breast.
"Leonard..." Nora whispered.
At the sound of his name, Leonard flicked his tongue over her breastbone. He kissed to the side until his lips found the flesh of her breast. His lips traveled up to the side of her neck and found her pulse. He ran his tongue over the spot before gently sucking. Nora's fingers raked through his hair and held him close. She rolled her hips against his and let out a moan.
Leonard smiled and pulled back to look into her eyes. "You like that?"
"Oh, yeah."
"Well, then, let's find more of those spots."
He moved to the other side of her neck and found her pulse on that side. Tongue and teeth worked at the spot before he sucked the skin between his lips. He slid his hand down her arm until he got to her wrist, then he brought it to his lips.
Nora watched as he flicked his tongue over the area before he pressed his lips against it. He moved to the inside of her elbow and kissed and licked. He moved to the other arm and repeated the process.
Nora moaned. "What are you doing to me?"
"Pulse points," Leonard said with a grin.
"How many of those do I have?"
"More than enough for me to drive you completely crazy... but there're just two more I want."
"Yes, Doctor."
"And you'll have to be naked."
Nora groaned and her lips crashed into Leonard's. With Nora still in his lap, Leonard pushed himself to the edge of the couch and wrapped Nora's legs around his waist. He stood and made his way into the bedroom. He placed her on his bed and covered her body with his. As they kissed, he slowly slid his hand up her leg and over her hip. He pulled the shirt up with him as his hand moved up to her breast and his thumb brushed over her nipple. It sent a shiver down Nora's spine and she trembled.
Leonard sat back on his heels and pulled Nora up with him. He gathered the bottom of her shirt and started to pull it up.
"I almost hate to take this off," he said. "Looks way better on you than it ever did on me."
"I can wear it again."
"You'd better."
Nora lifted her arms and he pulled the shirt over her head, leaving Nora in just her lace boy shorts. He pushed her to lie back, but he remained seated between her legs. He let his fingers trace the edge of the fabric before he put his hands flat against her hips. He quickly removed his own shirt, then returned his hands to her hips. He folded the waistband of her underwear down and leaned forward. His eyes flicked up and he saw Nora staring down at him. She was biting the tip of her finger, and he noticed that her chest wasn't rising and falling like it had been.
"You need to breathe, darlin'."
Nora exhaled. "I thought I was."
Leonard smiled and leaned down, kissing the points of her pelvic bones. He slowly moved around the area until he found another pulse point. Just as he had with the other spots, he licked and sucked at the skin, but he stayed here longer, until a nice rosy spot emerged.
Nora sighed. "You gave me another hickey?"
"Just marking my territory," he said as he swiped his tongue over the spot.
"You're so possessive," she said with a giggle.
"It works both ways, sweetheart. You're more than welcome to mark me."
"I'll consider that."
Leonard stood and removed his pants and boxers, leaving him fully naked in front of her for the first time. She shuddered, her breath ragged as she inhaled, and Leonard saw the color in her face drain, then flush a bright pink.
He slowly crawled over her, but held himself up as he kissed her.
"You okay?"
"Yeah. I'm just suddenly very nervous," she said.
Leonard brushed the tip of his nose against hers. "We can stop if you want."
"No, I want to make love to you." She put her hands to his face and kissed him. "Make love to me, Leonard."
He kissed her deeply before making his way down her body. He hooked his fingers into her underwear and slowly pulled them from her before moving to lie at her side. He suckled at her breast for a while before his hand worked it's way down between her legs. He carefully slipped one finger inside of her, and she let out a short cry.
"You okay, darlin'?"
"Yeah. I'm good."
Leonard nuzzled against her neck. "You're so beautiful."
Nora closed her eyes as Leonard pumped slowly in and out of her.
"Can you take two?"
Nora nodded, and Leonard added another finger. Her body shivered and she clutched at his arm, so he stilled and kissed her neck. When she rolled her hips against his hand, he started moving again. Nora's hand reached out and found Leonard's hard shaft. He sucked in a breath through his teeth as she slowly stroked him, and ran her thumb over the tip.
"Sweetheart, you don't have to do that."
"I want to," she said as she looked into his eyes, "if you like it."
"I like it," he whispered against her lips.
Leonard moved his fingers faster, bending them inside of her until she moaned.
"Ohhh, Leonard. There. That spot."
"What spot, darlin'?" He brushed against it again, and her back arched slightly. "That spot?"
"Yes! Oh, yes."
He brushed against it randomly a few more times before removing his fingers. The hand she had wrapped around him had gone still, but her fingers still circled him. He removed her hand, and stroked himself a few times as he positioned himself between her legs. Nora stared at the ceiling, her breathing ragged.
"Look at me, darlin'," he said. "This is gonna hurt a little."
"I know."
"You stop me if it hurts too much. I don't care what I'm doing... you stop me. Okay?"
Nora nodded. "I love you, Leonard.
Leonard kissed her. "I love you, too, Nora."
Leonard entered her slowly and pushed in a little at a time. When he began to feel resistance, he knew he had to give a hard thrust. He leaned next to her ear and whispered.
"You okay?"
"Mhmmm."
"You're so beautiful, darlin'. I love you, so much."
He thrusted quick and hard. Nora let out a scream and her hips tried to retreat, but Leonard held himself firm against her, unmoving, as she adjusted. He ran his fingers through her hair and stroked her face.
"I'm sorry, sweetheart. Worst part's over."
Leonard held her, perfectly still, until her walls no longer clamped down around him in protest. He moved slowly, in long strokes. Eventually, her face relaxed and she began to make more pleasurable noises. She moved her hands to Leonard's chest and watched as he thrusted into her.
"Think you can hit that sweet spot," she asked with a grin.
"I can certainly try."
Leonard pulled out of her and tilted her hips upward. He hooked one of her legs over his hip and pushed into her again before planting his palms firmly on either side of her.
"Still okay," he asked.
"Yes."
He leaned down and kissed her as he slowly moved in and out, taking longer and longer strokes until he found his mark. Nora's hips bucked against him and she moaned loadly. Leonard chuckled and moved an arm below her rear to hold her hips at the angle he needed.
"You're gonna make me lose my spot," he said.
Nora plunged her fingers into her hair. "I don't want that."
He stared moving again, faster than before. He leaned over and kissed her. Nora felt each stroke just barely brush the spot.
"Leonard..."
"Yeah, baby?"
"A little deeper."
"You're sure?"
"I'm sure."
Leonard adjusted her hips again and thrust deeper inside. The very first stroke had her back arching off of the bed.
"That's it," she whispered.
Leonard kept his pace and began squeezing Nora's breast, rolling her nipple between his thumb and forefinger. Nora felt every muscle in her body contracting and she started grasping at Leonard's shoulders.
"Wait... stop. Stop."
Leonard slowed and stopped. "Did I hurt you?"
"No... Just... too much," she said between breaths. "I'm okay."
"You're ready?"
"I'm ready."
"That 'too much' feeling could happen again, but try to ride it out, okay?"
Nora nodded and Leonard began moving again. He picked up his pace, trying to build Nora's orgasm again. Once she was moaning he released her hips so that he wasn't constantly hitting that sweet spot. He moved faster and harder, and she wrapped both legs around his waist. Leonard put his hands beneath her shoulders and pulled her close, using his grip as leverage, and kissing her deeply. Her body began to tremble and her legs clamped around him. She pushed at his chest, her mouth open, but no sound coming out.
"Ride it out, sweetheart."
Her body jerked and pulled Leonard over the edge with her. His rhythm slowed as he rode out his own pleasurable high, and Nora finally began to come down.
"Shit," she said, almost completely out of breath.
One of her legs slipped back to the bed, but she wrapped her arms around Leonard's neck and pulled him into a kiss. Her body still jerked against his as random aftershocks ran through her. They kissed for several minutes before Leonard pulled out, sending another shiver through Nora. He rolled them onto their sides and they continued to kiss as Leonard ran his fingers through her hair. He spoke softly to her between kisses.
"You're so beautiful, darlin."
"That was amazing," she said.
"You're amazing."
"Thank you for being so gentle with me."
Leonard grinned. "That first big orgasm was a doozy, huh?"
"I thought I was gonna pass out," she said with a chuckle.
"I told you, you need to breathe."
"I guess I keep forgetting how."
"It's okay. We'll practice."
"You promise?"
"Oh, I promise."
Leonard pulled the sheet up over them and Nora turned so that he was holding her from behind. He found her hand and laced their fingers together.
"I love you," she said.
"I love you, darlin'."