It was almost 9.30 when they arrived outside Williams home and the air was still warm. There was a faint glow of the setting golden sun leaking across the porch as William and Julia climbed the front steps. William gently opened the door and called out for .
There was a faint answer of 'I'm in the parlour William!' and William turned to Julia and instructed her to head upstairs with a nod. He walked into the parlour and saw his cheerful landlady arms full of vegetables and heading into the kitchen to prepare dinner. 'is everything alright William..?' she asked when he remained silent. Pulled from his thoughts he replied, 'Yes I apologise, I just thought I should let you know that is here..she is in need of comfort from a friend and I offered for her to stay tonight..if that's alright..I shall pay for her keep if necessary.' he looked away from her awkwardly and just smiled a beaming smile, knowingly. 'Of course it's alright William, I'm glad she is here, it obviously makes you happy, and that in turn makes me happy, does she like casserole?' she asked cheerily continuing to chop up vegetables. William nodded knowing that they had eaten casserole at a resteraunt together before. 'if that's all...' and he nodded with a smile and hurriedly removed himself from what could have turned into a very awkward conversation, he hurried upstairs to be stopped dead in his tracks and almost toppling into a stationary Julia stood at the top of the stairs.
She was looking intently at a picture on the wall and barely paid any attention to William as he almost all but pushed her over. William cleared his throat and settled himself. He realise the picture she was looking at was the only picture he had of himself, his mother father and sister. It was probably the most prized possession he owned. Irreplaceable. Julia looked and smiled at him.
'You look adorable William. And your sister is very pretty, she looks just like your mother. And you have your father's eyes.' she smiled again and took in the features of his face. Scrutinising but in a much more loving way.
'ah..yes well your not the first to say that. Everyone used to tell me that when I was younger.' he looked at his feet somewhat embarrassed. She gave him another soft smile and took his hand, giving it a little squeeze. She looked down the corridor and immediately found Williams door from memory, looking to him, she said, 'this is your room if I'm not mistaken? You haven't moved have you?' William smiled and replied, 'actually, I have moved. And stood in front of the door directly adjacent to his old room. he pushed open the door and allowed a slightly chuckling Julia to go through before him. She walked over to his desk slowly running her middle and index finger along the edge as she did. She was looking round the room taking everything in. She then turned to William,
'I have had Maria my house keeper run some clothes over for me, she is aware of the situation, and she shall be here shortly.' William nodded and smiled. Very happy to see her become more comfortable as she removed her jacket and hat and say down on his desk chair. ' has made casserole for supper if you like it?..she seemed very happy that you are here..' he trailed off leading himself into his own thoughts. Julia giggle but a second later and he thought to himself that he very much liked the sound of his future wife's adorable giggle. And it made his heart swell with happiness. She stood up and came over to where he was standing by the window and gently leant one side of her body against him. He pulled her a little closer by placing his left arm around her waist and she let her head come to rest against his shoulder. They didn't say anything for a few minutes, just watched the twinkling lights from rooms lit across and down the street just content in each others company. William pressed a gentle kiss to Julia's head and smiled down at her as she lifted her head to then place another kiss against his lips.
It wasn't urgent kisses like many the many had been for the last few weeks, in fear someone else may catch them In the act. And it wasn't fiercely passionate like earlier. I was a slow gentle and loving kiss. William came to the immediate decision that this was the type of kiss you shared with your wife. Running his hand from her waist he laced his fingers gently onto her neck and to the base of her braid that she wore in her hair. He slowly pulled away but their faces remained close so close he could see the lights from outside the window dancing in her eyes. Julia looked up and locked their eyes dead on one another. It was so hard to fight the temptation to grab William And kiss him passionately, but she did and when he pulled her close for another kiss she almost sighed with anticipation. But just as their lips met could be heard calling up the stairs. And they immediately jumped with a foot between themselves in fear of being caught again.
William rubbed the back of his neck, a gesture he had become very accustomed to doing the past 5 weeks or so. 'William!-Supper is served! called cheerily again from the bottom of the stairs. Julia took Williams hand and lead him to the door. 'I'm starving he said suddenly realising his own hunger. Julia once again giggled and they both went down-Stairs to enjoy their supper. A little while later after finishing their meal together, they both stood to wash their plates, heading towards the kitchen sink. Julia immediately immersed her hands in the sink full of hot soapy water. William slipped the plates carefully into the bowl and stood back looking on adoringly at his future wife looking terribly homely washing up in the half light.
He was suddenly startled out of his thoughts by said soapy water being flicked in his direction. He chuckled along with Julia as he took the moment put his hand into the water and scooped up a handful of bubbles and aimed them at Julia, half hitting the wall behind and half hitting the side of her head as she ran and ducked for cover, she flung open the back door and quickly ran down the back steps into the garden that was covered with the blanket of darkness all except the light that was shining through the kitchen window. William followed her out, half running to get her back, When Julia felt like she was far enough away from him she turned with a laugh and yelled, 'William Murdoch if so much as a single bubble hits me again you'll be sorry!' she exclaimed half way through laughter. 'oh will you now doctor?' he laughed along too, and ran towards her with another amount of bubbles feeling happier than he had in a long time, ignoring the fact they must look like children playing this silly game. He quickly ran towards her as she tried to dodge past him, he hooked his arm round her waist stopping her in her tracks, as she half screamed with laughter.
'William-NO!' and just as he was about to push the bubbles into her face she grabbed his hand and they splattered over his cheek in one swift movement. Williams mouth fell open in surprise, and he gasped as the soapy bubbles filled his mouth. Still holding tight to Julia's waist refusing to let her get away that easy. He wiped the bubbles off with his shirt sleeve and lifted Julia into his arms 'bridal style'. She gasped and then a giggle escaped her lips as she realised it was purely out of affection. She wrapped her arms around his neck smiling. He placed her down just inside the door way and realised how much mess they had made of dining room. He quickly grabbed a dry cloth and knelt down to wipe up the now puddles of water that the bubbles had left. He looked up to see Julia doing the same to the wall and countertop.
After sufficiently cleaning the floor he stood up and waited for Julia to finish. After the kitchen was finally back in an acceptable state they both headed into the sitting room where had lit a small fire, to take the edge off the chill in the old house, seeing that the sitting room was empty and had obviously retired to her room for the night William and Julia sat next to each other on the red love-seat in front of the fire. Before sitting however William picked up a book that he had been reading the night before. 'William I didn't realise you entertained poetry from the romantic era..?' Julia said a little surprised. 'I didn't,-' he admitted truthfully, until I heard you reciting 'To A Skylark.' he continued a little sheepishly. 'it piqued my interest. But it was nothing compared to hearing you recite it, I must say.' he said quietly with a smile, not meeting her gaze. Julia felt a sudden rush if love for the man in front if her and lifted his chin to press a kiss to his lips. 'William you can be terribly loveable sometimes.' she said lustfully. William didn't say anything in reply but simply put one hand to her waist and the other tangled into the hair at the base of her neck.
His thumb brushing gently back and forth over her jaw just below her ear. Their faces became very close and Julia closed her eyes and just revelled in the scent of William, having ached for his touch for the past two weeks. When she felt his soft lips brush over her's her mouth fell open slightly in anticipation, and William brought their lips together in one synchronised movement. It was so easy to kiss her, their lips matched each others perfectly and when their tongues came into play they countered each others movements perfectly, for them kissing was a dance that they didn't need lessons to learn it. It came naturally, and naturally the passion built quickly. William moved his hands to her waist and pulled her even closer, so that their torso's were almost completely together. The book William had put on the arm of the chair fell on the floor with a muffled thud and startled them both out of their lustful embrace. 'interruptions seem to follow us around I'm beginning to feel...' William said quietly.
Julia smiled and nudged his elbow signalling for him to wrap it around her as she snuggled into his side. She could feel the heat from the fire on her face as she turned to William.'would you please read to me William..?' she asked in a half whisper not wanting to break the wonderful ebb of love that had settled the mood around them like a blanket. William purely nodded and opened the book where he had left the bookmark. As he read Julia found herself concentrating on the beautiful baritone notes of his soft voice. His voice was different when he was with her.. More considerate..soft... William carefully closed the book and placed the bookmark again. He looked down upon his future wife to be, and found her quietly sleeping one hand against his rips and a few locks of hair had fallen across her face which he promptly carefully brushed away, and he left a gentle kiss where they were... Julia slowly opened her eyes after feeling like being asleep for no longer than a few minutes but when her eyes were finally open and finding herself in the pitch black with only the few last dying embers of the fire glowing in the hearth she knew it was sometime in the early ours of the morning. She could hear Williams deep and rhythmic breathing next to her. She did her best not to move to much to disturb him, and carefully removed herself from the tangle of arms and blankets they had got theirselves into. She gently stood up groping around for some type of light. She felt for the switch on the nearest lamp and switched it on praying it wasn't to overpoweringly bright.
And as it glowed up she couldn't help but smile at Williams sleeping form on the sofa. Arm hanging off the side and legs tucked up beneath him, she wondered how they had both slept comfortably for so long. She carefully walked over to him and gently shook his arm whispering, 'William..?-William wake up...' his long eyelashes fluttered ever so slightly and his eyes cracked open assaulted by the light. 'Julia? What is it...?' he asked a little disorientated. '...come back to bed..' he finished deciding that he was obviously still dreaming half asleep. 'William...we cannot sleep on your sofa...we should get to bed, or we will never get a decent amount of sleep..' she replied kindly but firmly. She giggled quietly when his nose crumpled up and he pulled the covers up over his head, hoping to use his adorable charm to convince her to remain here. But Julia was having none of it and pulled the covers right back and tugged at his hand.'alright..alright I'm coming..' he said halfway through a yawn. And he kept hold of Julia's had as they both quietly walked upstairs in the darkness.
The clothes and nightwear Maria had dropped round for Julia was resting onto of Williams nightstand and Julia picked them up and went to the bathroom to change. William removed his waistcoat shirt tie and socks, and buttoned up his pyjama shirt quickly eager to get back to bed. Removing his trousers and pulling his soft cotton red ones on he folded his just removed clothes and placed them on the highjack leather chair next to his nightstand. He was just about to clamber into bed when he heard the door of the bathroom open and a green silk robed Julia stepped out with a sheepish smile on her face. William smiled and continued clambering into his comfortable double bed. Julia walked round the other side and did the same, removing her silk gown as she did to reveal a floor length deep aubergine purple silk nightdress that hung perfectly to her willowy curves. William couldn't help but let his eyes travel down her subtle curves and back up to her eyes as she gently pulled the covers up under her arm. No part of them was touching each other the nervousness off the situation they were in slowly creeping back into the backs of their minds. For a few moments they said nothing and all that could be heard was their paced even breathing. The darkness was pitch after William had turned out the light, and the darkness was almost comforting for Julia. There was no awkwardness from their eyes which most of the time made her more nervous herself. She just blinked into to the darkness and concentrated on her breathing.
Why was she so nervous..? Not even half an hour ago they were both asleep in each-others embrace. Before she had anymore time to think, she felt something against her lips she drew back at first startled at the contact but when Williams warm hand curved round her neck and his thumb brushed across her jaw she softened and lent in the direction the contact had come from. The kiss was soft and a little hesitant from both of them neither one wanting to appear more eager. It was then she felt Williams hand run across her ribs under the covers she didn't shy away from the touch this time, and when he ran his hand round to her back she pulled herself closer to him. His kisses moved away from her lips and made their way down her elegant neck and he lavished her collar bone slowly with deep kisses.
She couldn't stop the sigh that fell from her mouth when he pressed himself fully against her, she raised her left knee so it rested atop of his right leg and she was surprised when she felt his hand gently grab behind her knee and pull it up even further so she was half straddling him. In this new position William found he could caress the smooth silk of the outside of her thigh that was all but wrapped round his hips. He moved his hand back round to her lower back just above her behind. And stroked up and down the arch of her back, she shivered in delight and a half-sigh-half-laugh escaped her lips. William smiled in delight against her lips when he heard her gentle laugher. He continued to lavish across her lips and collar bones with kisses until he suddenly felt himself being pushed away by gentle hands on his shoulders onto his back. He could feel Julia's legs sliding either side of him and the soft silk of her nightdress caressing his skin. He looked up directly into her eyes, as she bent her head down to his her long curls tumbled from behind her shoulders and pooled around Williams head and her reached up to bury his hand at the base of her neck...
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Question to the readers...do they go further or do they save themselves until a later date? Lemon or not to Lemon...? ;) Also a big thankyou to the readers who reviewed! :)