Harry woke up in the early morning. Ruth was lying asleep next to him and she was completely naked. Logically, he knew she needed sleep so he didn't touch her even though his fingers and lips were begging to feel her soft pale skin. The duvet revealed a portion of her back to his gaze and his eyes drank in the sight of her. This was the very first time he had allowed himself to look at her naked skin. Their passionate encounter the night before had been desperate, fast and frantic with nine years of pent up longing and restrained love finally being released in an explosion of desire.
Now, the morning after he could take his time to admire her and appreciate her beauty from every angle. Or he would be able to if she was awake. But he wasn't fool enough to wake her and he didn't want to either. Not when she was clearly so comfy. But for him this was a dream come true. Having the love of his life sleeping next to him, in his bed after they had made love for the very first time. It was wonderful. More than that, it was perfect.
"What are you looking at?" Ruth asked without opening her eyes.
"You." Now she was awake he put a hand between her shoulder blades and explored her skin in a slow, delightful manner he hadn't quite been able to achieve the night before. But there was something different about her. He could feel the tension in her body. "What's wrong?" he asked her quietly.
"I don't have a lot of self confidence," she said, blushing a little. "I feel… very conscious of my body." Harry removed his hand for the time being to make her feel more comfortable.
"You didn't have that problem last night," he murmured.
"Well, last night I couldn't control myself," she admitted. "I wasn't thinking about my body then. I just needed you. I was… completely lost in you."
"Ruth, I didn't get nearly a long enough look at you last night. I have dreamed of you for years. Trust me, you could never disappoint me. Never." He paused while she took in those words. "I'd love for you to let me explore your gorgeous body incredibly slowly, I honestly would. But if its too soon for you, I'll wait." He had a spark in his eyes and in that moment she fell in love with him more completely than she had ever been before.
"You talk so good," she said dreamily with a small smile. Harry wondered for a moment if she was giving him permission. He put a hand on her shoulder and this time she didn't resist or tense up. After a minute or two she managed to forget her self consciousness and started enjoying herself. He touched her so softly and with such love that it almost broke her heart. In that moment she appreciated how long they had both waited for this. To wake up entwined with each other completely. Body, soul, heart and mind. Together as one.
E is for explore.
F coming soon. Any ideas for G and H?