Chapter 8: Curtain Call
Red woke up, not really sure what it was that had roused him. But he realised soon enough when he felt her warm, wet mouth on him.
His eyes sprang open and he looked down only to find Liz sucking on him like a mad woman. He groaned loudly, which made Liz look up and she smiled at him, not releasing his member from her mouth.
"God, Lizzy…" Red whispered as he closed his eyes again and threw his head back onto his pillow. His hands found their way into her hair, his fingers tangling in it and gently guiding her head.
Liz kept on going while keeping an eye on Red's face. She loved the way he'd reacted and was very happy with herself for taking this action.
When she had woken up, only a few minutes ago, she'd found Red still fast asleep next to her, his arm draped around her waist. She'd watched him for a while, just taking in the sight of his boyish face while he was asleep. Staring at his gorgeous lips and beautiful eyelashes. God, she loved that man.
She'd first wanted to wake him up by showering his face and lips with kisses but soon the idea of waking him like this crept into her head and she just went with it, hoping that Red would love it as much as she did.
And seeing his reaction she knew that he definitely approved.
She held his shaft a bit tighter while she licked the tip, licking the moisture off it before taking it back into her mouth, this time as deep as she could manage.
This elicited an animalistic noise from Red, who tightened his grip in her hair.
Liz felt that Red was close and that only spurred her on. She increased the tempo as her head bobbed up and down.
"Liz…stop…I'm…about…to…come", Red moaned, trying to warn her.
But Liz had no intention of stopping and when Red came with short hot spurts, Liz kept her mouth on him, swallowing hard, trying not to spill one single bit.
Mmm, she loved the taste of him and she'd wanted to do this ever since they got together.
Red was trying to get his composure back after this amazing high and when his eyes regained focus he looked at Liz with a loving smile.
"Wow, sweetheart, what a way to wake up"
"Hmm, I had a feeling you would like it", she said with a wink. She lay back down and snuggled up to his broad chest.
"You know, when we get out of here, I'm really going to miss all this…" Liz sighed.
"Don't worry darling, we can do this anywhere, anytime", Red assured her.
"I know. But I just love this. Waking up in your arms on a mattress by the fire", she explained, "We won't have that at home".
"We won't. But we can always create a setting like this at home if you really want to", Red chuckled, "Throw a mattress in front of my fireplace".
"No, really Lizzy, don't worry about any of that. We will be waking up in each other's arms after we get back. Cabin or no cabin".
Liz held Red even tighter and it didn't take long for her to doze off again.
She woke up from noises coming from the kitchen and the smell of food made her stomach rumble loudly.
Liz got up and walked towards the kitchen, where she found Red making breakfast.
"Ah good, you're up", Red gave her a radiant smile, "I thought I'd make some pancakes again. I remember that you quite liked them".
"Mmmm yes! Thank you", Liz said while giving him a kiss on the lips.
"I'm starving so pancakes are very welcome"
"Yes, they are quite filling, aren't they?" Red agreed, "And since we might be hiking out of here today, I figured we need a good meal".
"What? Really?" Liz asked with mixed feelings, cause part of her didn't want to leave.
"Yes, really. I just went outside and the snow is still melting. The temperature is much warmer as well and it's actually nice and sunny. So I thought we could try to make it back to the road"
They ate their pancakes in comfortable silence, both thinking about the changes that were about to happen. Them leaving the cabin was inevitable and necessary but they both loved being here with only each other's company.
The moment they got back home they had other people to worry about and not to mention having to clear Liz's name.
After cleaning up the kitchen they decided to have a look outside together and see if it really was a good time to leave.
The snow on the porch was almost gone and the moment Liz stepped outside she could feel the warm temperature and the rays of sun that broke through the trees onto her face.
She took a deep breath through her nose, taking in some much-needed fresh air.
Red stood next to her doing the same thing. He turned to her and held her face between his hands.
"This doesn't mean the end, sweetheart", he said when he saw her worried look.
"I know Red, I just love being together without having to worry about blacklisters and people trying to kill us", she said with a wry smile.
"I understand. I kind of like it too to be honest", he laughed before continuing, "But let's make a deal right now, that no matter what happens we will take time out to be together once in a while. Just the two of us, going anywhere you want".
"I like that idea" Liz said before leaning in for a long kiss. "Maybe we can rent this cabin sometime" she giggled.
After having a walk around the cabin and finding that the snow definitely had melted and it was a lot easier to get through, they decided to try to make their way back to the road later that day.
"Let's get this place back to the way it was and get some food and drinks ready to go" Red said as they walked back inside.
"Yes. And I want to clean the bathroom a bit as well. Don't want to leave a mess behind", Liz said.
While Red went to the kitchen to prepare some snacks Liz entered the bathroom.
She was just putting away some of the dirty towels when she suddenly felt two hands on her hips.
Red spun her around and planted his mouth firmly on hers. Their kiss deepened and Liz threw her arms around Red's neck. Oh my, she would miss this so much. Red's playfulness and not having a care in the world.
As they came up for air Red looked around and carefully pushed Liz down onto the pile of towels.
"You fell asleep before I had the chance to return the favour", Red winked as he quickly took off her pants and lowered her panties to her ankles.
Liz wanted to protest, say that he really didn't have to, when Red was already on his knees and had his mouth pressed to her lower lips. Liz gasped at the sudden but heavenly feeling.
Red's tongue darted out and he slowly started to lick her folds and now and then flicked against her clit.
Liz's hands automatically went to his head and caressed his short shaven hair and sideburns. She could never get enough of this man.
It didn't take long before Liz was writhing her hips against Red's face and he placed one hand on her stomach to hold her down. The other hand went between her legs and he stroked her clit with his fingers while he buried his tongue inside her.
By the time she was getting close to her climax, Liz was moaning and grunting loudly. "Oh God, Red, yes!"
After just a few more strokes Liz's body exploded in an incredible orgasm.
Red kept licking until Liz had stilled. She was panting hard and struggling to get her breath back.
Red looked up and smiled at her, "You taste divine, darling" he said while he started kissing her body, leaving a trail from her stomach up to her neck, not missing a spot.
Liz grabbed his face and kissed him deeply. She could taste herself on his lips and tongue and had to admit that it turned her on.
"Mmm, I guess that was a perfect ending of our adventure here", Red said while slowly getting up.
"Yes it was", Liz agreed.
After getting dressed Red went back to the kitchen where he wrapped a few things in foil to take with them.
Together they carried the mattress back to the bedroom and tidied the living room area.
When Liz went into the kitchen to check if everything was in order she noticed the pile of money. "Red? Are you leaving all that?" Liz asked.
Red walked in and answered, "Yes darling, I thought it would be a nice gesture. We spent a week in here, using their food, water, logs and gas. It's the least we can do. I also left a little note with it, explaining what happened and why we stayed here. Oh, and I also mentioned that I fixed their clock", he said with a smile.
"Aaww, that is so sweet. Aren't you being a good citizen?" she said, poking him in the ribs. "I'm just kidding Red, I think it's very nice of you", she kissed him on the cheek.
"Okay, so do you have everything? I packed some food and water, so I think we're good to go. How is your knee? Is it okay or do you need me to bind it?" Red asked.
"No, it's fine. If I'm careful I'm sure I can walk on it properly".
"Okay then, let's go. Just give me your bag. I'll carry it, you just make sure you can walk"
Red took Liz's bag and placed it over his shoulder while closing the door firmly behind them.
" I guess that's really it…." Liz said sadly, looking at the cabin's closed door.
"Yes it is, sweetheart", Red said as he pulled Liz close for a kiss. While they were kissing they heard the grandfather clock chime on cue, as if it was saying goodbye.
"Let's go, darling", Red took Liz's hand and led the way.
They started walking back down the hill the same way they'd come up, except this time the circumstances were a lot better. It was warmer and quite sunny and the snow was melting quickly.
After walking for a while Liz's knee started to get a bit sore so they took their time and were careful where to walk.
"Look Red, isn't that the mailbox we saw on our first day?" Liz pointed at a box a couple of feet away.
"Yes, it definitely looks like it. And I doubt there are many others around here" he laughed. "But that's good, cause it means we're close to the road. Here, have a snack and some water before we go down there trying to hitch a ride", Red said while taking some things out of his bag.
After making their way to the road they looked for the best place to stand for hitchhiking. Because Red was immaculately dressed as always, he was the one standing next to the road, holding up his hand.
"Let's try to get a ride to the next town, okay? We'll get our own car there to take us further", Red said to Liz.
"Ah, stealing a car? You're back to business, I see", she grinned.
It wasn't very busy but the few cars that did pass didn't stop.
Just when Red was about to step away from the road he saw another car coming. It was a black SUV and it slowed down and then came to a halt.
The driver lowered the passenger window.
"Hi guys, where are you heading?"
"Hi there! We're just looking to get to the next town", Red said with a friendly smile.
"Okay, hop in" the man said.
"Thank you so much", Red said before opening the back door for Liz.
She climbed in and Red climbed in after her, setting the bags on the floor beside him.
As the car pulled away, Red took Liz's hand in his and started stroking the back of it with his thumb.
They looked at each other and Red gave her a reassuring smile. Things were going to be okay…
NOTE:
Thanks so much to everyone who's taken the time to read this. We hope you enjoyed it. It was our first joint FF. Who knows;there might be more...?