Zelgadis' Gambit

Chapter: 17

Commitment

Back to our two favorite amnesia victims. Lemony warning (I've been in a lemon zone lately for some reason).

AN: I know this is late but what can I say, Diablo 3 ate my life this week.

The two sat at the small table in their room and enjoyed their meals. Room service had delivered in a much faster time than they had expected. So, now the two were enjoying a decent meal for the first time in a few weeks after being out on a battle field. Grey smiled as she watched Rose out of the corner of his eye. She had calmed down about him covering his face but that was to be expected once the food came around. Though Rose had tailored her eating to fit into the elegance of royalty she still ate much more than the normal woman of her size would have. In fact, once the first meal arrived Grey had paid for room service to make a second meal and bring it to them. They had delivered the second and now the two of them were peacefully eating. Grey took another bite of food while continuing to watch his partner before her eyes caught his. Rose swallowed her food before asking, "What?"

Grey repeated her action before saying, "Nothing. Just glad to see your happy with the food."

Rose smirked mischievously before replying, "Or is it your just glad I'm not still mad with you?"

Grey chuckled for a moment before saying, "I guess you found me out."

"I still don't like that you are going to wear that thing while we are in this country," Rose shot back, "But, I can see your point."

Grey smirked as Rose began to eat again. He followed suit and continued to eat as well. The two sat in silence as they enjoyed their meal. After another few moments of silence there came a knock at the door. Grey turned and answered, "Who is it."

The voice of the owner came through the door and announced, "The private bath is ready when you are ready."

"Thank you," Grey replied.

Grey turned back to see Rose was finishing up her meal. He smirked before saying, "Well, the bath is ready whenever you are."

Rose looked at Grey before saying, "And, what about you? Aren't you coming with me?"

Grey almost choked on his food at the question. He had not been expecting Rose to even suggest that they were going together. He swallowed before looking up and beginning to blush. He looked down at the table before saying, "I...I...I mainly requested the bath for you to relax."

Rose blushed at Grey's reaction while looking down. She laid her right hand over her left and played with the piece of jewelry that was on her finger. She stumbled over her words since she began to think about what she had asked due to Grey's reaction. "I...I...just thought we were both going to go together. I mean...I wasn't meaning anything more than to bathe."

Grey took a moment before he looked back over to Rose. He could see that she was embarrassed but there was something else there. There was a look in her eyes that told him she was worried about something. He sighed and stood up before walking over to her. Grey stopped next to Rose and lowered his hand to her. As Rose looked up at him, he smiled and said, "Come on. Let's go to the bath."

Rose smiled, blush still present on her face, and reached out for his hand. Grey helped Rose to her feet and the two walked hand in hand down the hall to the private bath.

A few minutes late found the two in the private bath of the inn. They both stood there not sure how to proceed. The private bath was a decent sized room that looked to be craved out of stone. The floor was more towards cobblestone with a decent size tub cut out of it in the middle of the room. The tub was round and full of hot water that was feed by a natural spring that was out back of the inn. Inside the tube had a bench carved into it for the occupants to be able to relax while not going under the water. It was in this low-lit room that the two just stood not sure how to proceed. Both stood there with red staining their faces looking down at the tub in the floor. It was after a moment that Grey cleared his throat, to also clear the tension in the air, before saying, "Why don't I turn around and let you undress and get in."

Rose nodded before saying, "That's fine," not able to keep the blush from her face.

Grey turned around and waited as Rose began to undress. Much to Grey's chagrin, though he could keep himself from looking, he could not turn off his hearing. He first heard Rose pull off and set down something metallic. After that her heard the moment of cloth as he could tell by the sound and shortness of it that Rose had more than likely taken off her gloves. It went silent for a moment before he heard the ruffling of cloth again. This time it was more than likely her robe that was coming off. Grey's blush grew as his mind was going wild with images of what his ears were picking up. He could image Rose taking off her clothing and he was trying as hard as he could to keep his mind in control. As he restrain his mind from running wild he crossed his arms and grabbed his sleeves while clenching onto the cloth. Grey kept his eyes focus on a lamp in the corner of the room while saying to himself, 'Don't go overboard. It's just taking a bath that's all it is.'

Rose finished taking off her robe and setting it to the side. She stood back up and was about to begin to take off her undergarments when she glanced back at Grey. She saw he was still facing the opposite direction but could tell by his body language that he was having trouble. Her blush intensified but the doubt in her mind that was going away. She had been worried that Grey was losing interest in her. The jewelry on her finger should have told her that was not the truth, but she still have that small doubt in her mind. Now that she could tell Grey was having issues with just hearing her undress she felt more confident. She finished undressing before lowering herself into the water. She got herself comfortable before calling, "Okay, your turn."

Grey jumped at the sound of Rose's voice and had to take a moment before he could answer. Said moment was extended when he could hear Rose snicker at his reaction. He turned and glanced at her, blush still present on his face, before asking, "What is so funny?"

Rose snickered, though her blush had not died down, and responded, "You. You're wound up pretty good if my voice causes that reaction."

Grey cleared his throat before saying, "Well, I guess I should begin," as he began to take off his belt.

It seemed like he realized something and looked up to see Rose's eyes where on him. He looked away before asking, "Would you mind, looking away for a moment?"

Rose jumped a bit at being caught watching him but she complied with his request. She sighed to herself and thought, 'He caught me. I have to get him to be a bit more aggressive.'

Rose could not help but want to watch. She loved Grey with everything she was and she wanted to know and see everything about him, but she did not want to make him uncomfortable. At the same time she knew that it would take some time. As Rose waited she knew that she needed to go slow. While she was very up front and outgoing about most things she knew that Grey was more reserved. He would always want to make sure that he took things slowly. As she thought about how to proceed she could not help but turn her eyes back to Grey. She watched as he pulled his shirt off and could not help but marvel at him. He was slim but had a nice build. She watched as he laid the shirt down and could not help but notice how the pebbles on his skin seemed to catch the light of the lanterns. Rose smiled as she watched Grey stand back up and began to lose his pants. Right before Grey was about to drop his pants he stopped and turn back towards the bath to see Rose looking off to the side. Rose cursed in her head, 'Damnit, don't worry about it.'

Grey finished placing his pants with the rest of his clothes. He took one look back because he had this strong sense that he was being watched. He could see that Rose was waiting and looking off to the side like she had been. Grey could not shake the feeling he was being watched and it made him feel odd. He finished undressing before slowly making his way towards the tub. He slowly lowered himself into the water and sat on the bench. He sighed before he looked at Rose and asked, "Is it warm enough for you?"

Rose turned and nodded before a mischievous smile grew on her face. She steeled herself and brought up all her courage and stood up. Rose watched as Grey quickly turned his head, not wanting to embarrass her. Rose walked up to Grey before lowering her hands to his face. She cupped his cheeks before turning his head towards her. She smiled as Grey tried no to look. Rose sighed before saying, "Grey look at me," and after he looked up at her she continued, "If I didn't want you to look I would have come by myself."

Grey looked at Rose as she smiled down at him. As he looked at her he could not help but let his eyes wander. The droplets of water that clung to her skin shone in the low light of the room. His eyes went lower until they came upon her chest. He stared at her small breast as the water slowly gathered before falling off her body. He was transfixed on her and just barely heard Rose's voice say, "You can touch them if you want."

Grey's head shot up and looked at Rose. The young girl had a blush on her cheeks but she was not turning from him. She ran her hand on his cheeks before running one through the back of his hair. Rose lowered her head before saying, "You can touch anything you want," before taking possession of his lips.

Grey closed his eyes as he felt Rose's lips press against his own. As the two continued Grey reached up and wrapped his arms around Rose's shoulders. He breathed in to be greeted by the faint scent of what was left of Rose's perfume. A scent of wildflowers that she carried with her from day to day. As Grey continued to enjoy the moment he felt Rose's soft tongue run along his lips. Grey allowed Rose entrance and the two meet as the kiss continued. Rose slowly made her way into Grey's lap before the two separated. Rose smiled as she rested her head against Grey's before looking him in the eyes. As both looked at each other Rose slid up Grey's lap until her center rubbed up against him. Both closed their eyes and let off a moan before Grey said, "Rose...I.."

Rose pressed her index finger against Grey's lips before hushing him. She smiled before saying, "I know we agree to not before the day, but your little agreement is making me wait longer."

Grey smiled before bringing his arms around her waist and replied, "I'm sorry about that. Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?"

Rose slid up against Grey's lower half again, which elicited airy moans from the two, before Rose smirked, "Well, if I can't have that...how about a substitute?"

Grey understood what his partner was asking as he slowly ran his right hand down Rose's back and over her hip. He smiled as Rose let off sighs as his hand crawled over her body. As Grey's hand got to just above her core he stopped for a moment just to hear Rose grunt in protest. Grey smirked before running his fingers down to Rose's center. He slowly ran his fingers over her as he looked to pleasure Rose however he could. As Rose gasped and moaned she pulled her body close to Grey. She pulled her hand towards her to bring Grey's head to her chest before she moaned out, "More...I want more."

Grey went with Rose's pull as he continued to run his fingers against her. As his head drew close Grey began to kiss one of Rose's breast. Grey ran his lips over the nipple as he began to tease with his tongue as well. Grey could not help but smile against Rose's breast as he heard her moans increase in volume. At that moment Grey decided to give Rose more pleasure. He ran his fingers down before slowly curling his middle finger and pushing inside Rose's core. He heard Rose almost scream as he began to pump his finger back and forth. Grey began to speed up the moment of his tongue on Rose's nipple as he continued to pleasure her. "Grey...I...I," Rose could barley voice herself as the pleasure ran up her body.

Grey felt Rose's legs tighten around him as he continued. Grey continued to increase his attentions by adding his index finger with his middle. Rose groan as she laid her head against Grey's shoulder as the pleasure continued to shot through her body. Grey smirked as he thought, 'This should help get her over,' before he lightly bit down on her breast. Rose moaned loudly as the pleasure was too much. She clenched her legs around Grey as she rolled her head back in the climax that she was looking for. Both occupants panted heavily as they recovered from their fling. Grey looked over to see Rose resting on his shoulder with her eyes closed. He smiled before asking, "Was that enough to make up for your wait?"

Rose rolled her head on Grey's should before opening her eyes. As Rose stared at her lover she smiled and said, "Of course."

Rose moved closer to Grey before kissing him lightly. After the two separated Rose giggled and replied, "Of course...I can always wait for you."

The two snuggled close and enjoyed the rest of the time in the bath in the arms of the one they loved.