GreenVelvetCurtains, you wanted a little lovin' well here you are. I'm not great at writing the in-depth stuff, mainly because I have this fear that friends or family might come across my writing. I'd never be able to look them in the face again.

Chapter 5

They ate their meal in silence and James began tidying up. M got up from her seat and began drying the dishes.

"What are you doing." He asked.

"What does it look like, I'm helping."

"You're suppose to be relaxing."

"So are you." She smirked.

"Fair enough but I can manage."

"I didn't say you couldn't. Be fair, you did pay for this holiday."

"I'm not winning this one, am I."

"Not on your life." She smiled.

After they'd finished, M went through and sat down on the sofa and poured James and herself a glass of wine. She looked up when he entered and watched him as he went over and looked through the pile of cd's that were on the side. He finally picked one and put it on for background music and sat down beside her. She smiled as she passed him his glass.

"Are you enjoying yourself so far." He asked.

"James, I'm having a wonderful time. To think yesterday I was stuck behind a mountain of paperwork."

"Well now it's time to enjoy yourself. What do you fancy doing tomorrow."

"Oh I don't know, as long as it isn't canoeing then I don't mind. How about a walk through the woods."

"Sure and they have a sauna and jacuzzi, a swimming pool. Plenty to relax you."

"You make it sound as though I'm always highly strung."

"Not always."

James watched her as she leaned back against the sofa, the light hit her at the right moment, the soft glow of her skin showing him just how beautiful she was. She looked over at him and saw the smile on his face and the look of admiration on his face.

"James, what are you smiling at."

"You."

"I can see that, why."

He was about to reply when Lady Antebellum's Hello World came on and he smiled as he got up and took hold of M's hand, bringing her up aswell and pulled her towards him.

"James, what are you doing."

"What does it look like, We're dancing."

"What is this we're listening too."

"Lady Antebellum."

"I've never even heard of them."

"You're kidding."

"Should I have."

"They're only one of the best Country Groups."

M burst out laughing at the look James had on his face, the sheer joy of his love for this group.

"What are you laughing at." He asked.

"I'm sorry, I just never took you for a Country lover."

"The best kind of music around, come on, they're good."

"They are actually, very soothing."

James tightened his grip on M's waist and she brought her arms up around his neck. She smiled softly at him as he leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to her lips. He was about to withdraw when she leaned in more firmly. He couldn't believe how much he loved this woman, all the years working alongside her and it took her nearly dying for him to realise how much she meant to him. She stood back and began removing his tie, her eyes never leaving his.

"M, what are you doing."

"What does it look like." She smiled.

"You don't have to do this, that's not where I was leading tonight, I swear."

"I believe you but I want you too."

"What, M listen…"

"James, you meant what you said at the café didn't you."

"Of course I did but it was only a few hours ago. I didn't want it to be like this with you."

"What do you mean."

"Jumping into bed right away."

"This has nothing to do with my age does it." She asked, suddenly worried.

"Oh god M, of course not. I meant everything I said before. You are so beautiful and your age means nothing."

"Then throw caution to the wind James, I'm the one making the move."

James just stood, the music playing in the background as he watched M intently. She smiled at him and took hold of his hand and he allowed her to take him to the bedroom. When they entered she closed the door and walked back to stand in front of him. He leaned in and kissed her again and he began unbuttoning her blouse. She shivered when the blouse fell to the floor and suddenly she looked scared.

"M, you alright." James asked, rubbing her arm.

"Just nervous." She replied, quietly.

"I won't hurt you."

"I know you wouldn't. It's just that it's been a while for me."

"We can take things slow…you look beautiful."

"Oh James."

She leaned up and kissed him as he lowered her onto the bed. They spend a long while just kissing before he finally felt her relax beneath him and she gave the word that she was ready. He eased gently inside her and saw her eyes widen.

"M…" He asked, worried.

"It's alright, I'm okay."

"We can stop."

"Don't you dare, go on…please."

James kissed her forehead before he began to move gently along with her. She looked so happy when she eventually began to relax against him. He watched her intently as they both reached orgasm. They lay still for a few moments, getting their breath back before James came to lie at her side. She pulled the covers over them before settling into his arms.

"Thank you James, it was wonderful, you were wonderful." She smiled, leaning up to kiss him.

"I didn't hurt you."

"No you didn't. You've made me feel human again. I love you."

"I love you to M, so much."

"Would you mind if we slept for a bit."

"Of course not, you've had a long day. Close your eyes, I'll be right here when you wake up."

He watched as her eyes closed and he tightened his grip on her, never wanting to let her go. Keeping the woman he loved securely in his arms.

To Be Continued….