Lucas looked across the dinner table and wondered yet again how he and the Captain had been rooked into taking this woman out to dinner. The woman in question was a reporter who was supposed to be doing a story on the UEO and the seaQuest but from what Lucas could see she wasn't doing much except flirt with the Captain. Lucas didn't know what the Secretary General had said to Bridger to get him to do this, but the Captain certainly looked like he regretted ever agreeing to it. The woman was practically drooling on him and, naturally, the Captain was too polite to do anything while they were in a public place. This broad certainly wouldn't be hanging all over the Captain if the Doc were here.
A slow grin appeared on Lucas' face as the idea came to him. He excused himself from the table on the pretext of going to the washroom and when he was out of site of the table he crossed over to the vidphone just inside the restaurant doors.
His call went through minutes later. Kristin smiled when she saw the teen's face on her vidscreen. "Lucas. I thought you and Nathan were taking that reporter out for dinner?"
"We are, in fact we're at the restaurant right now."
"Oh, is there a problem?" Kristin frowned
"Oh yah." Lucas stated and began to tell Kristin everything.
After he was done, Lucas could tell by the look on the Doc's face that he very definitely wanted to be around to watch the fireworks. With a huge secretive grin on his face Lucas returned to the table.
Kristin moved purposefully from the vidphone and entered the master bedroom. She trusted Nathan implicitly and knew that no matter what that woman did he would not stray but Kristin felt the need to make her presence known and to show the woman that Nathan was all hers. And in light of that, it was time to pull out the big guns.
She quickly stripped off her blouse and her jeans tossing them on the bed before moving to her dresser and pulling a pair of lacy garterless stockings from her lingerie drawer. After slipping them on, Kristin crossed over to the closet and searched through her evening gowns and cocktail dresses for just the right one. She smiled when she found it near the back and pulled it out. Pulling off the plastic bag, Kristin laid the dress out on the bed before heading to the bathroom to do her makeup and hair.
She was finished in no time and moved back out into the bedroom. Since the dress was backless, Kristin took off her bra before carefully slipping the gown over her head then moved to check her appearance in the full length mirror that was hung on the back of the door.
Kristin smiled. The dress was one of the most daring she owned. It was made from a soft beige material with a sheer overlay and the color matched her skin tone so closely that if it weren't for the tiny seed pearls that decorated it, it would seem as though she was wearing nothing at all. The dress bared her back to the waist and in front the neckline plunged low. The skirt was very short, the hem ending midway on her upper thighs.
Pleased with the overall effect, Kristin slipped her feet into a pair of beige heels before crossing to her dresser. From her jewelry box, Kristin chose a tiny pair of diamond and emerald earrings that had been a birthday gift from Lucas. She then pulled out the matching pendant and tennis bracelet that had been Nathan's gift to her. She chose a small evening bag and after slipping some essentials inside, Kristin stepped from the house.
Kristin arrived at the restaurant 10 minutes later.
"May I help you , Madam?" the maitre d' asked politely as he cast an appreciative glance over her.
"Yes. I'm dining with the Bridger party this evening."
"Right this way." the man smiled and let her into the dining room.
Lucas cast a disgusted look at the woman reporter and took a sip of his soft drink. As he set his glass down, he noticed the maitre d' leading Kristin across the dining room. He grinned. ~ Oh boy this is gonna be good ~ he thought gleefully as he stood up.
Nathan noticed Lucas' action and was about to question him when he heard the maitre d, "Right here, Madam."
"Thank you." Kristin purred and Nathan turned his head.
When Nathan saw Kristin he felt a mixture of relief and desire and she was wearing *that* dress. God, did she know what that dress did to him?
"Hello Darling," she purred as she stopped at his side. "Sorry I'm late." she finished as she leaned forward, making sure the woman sitting next to Nathan had a good view as she kissed him boldly, her tongue slipping into his mouth to tangle briefly with his own.
She pulled back and smiled at the desire that darkened his eyes before looking across the table at the other woman.
"I don't believe we've met. I'm Kristin Westphalen, Nathan's fiancee." Kristin smiled sweetly and held out her hand to her.
The woman gave Kristin a look as though she were something she had just scraped off the bottom of her shoe, and reluctantly offered her hand. "Gwendolyn Price." the woman replied coolly.
~ Oh, God, another Wendy. ~ Kristin thought as she sat in the chair next to Nathan and flashed a smile at the waiter who suddenly appeared at her side with a menu.
"Way to go, Doc." Lucas whispered, low enough for only her to hear. Kristin looked up from her menu and flashed him a conspirators smile before turning her eyes back to her menu.
"I'll have the Chicken Marsala with the Fettuccine and a white wine." she told the waiter with a smile.
"Very well Ma'am" The waiter smiled and slipped away.
"So..." Kristin said as she turned to Nathan. "What did I miss?" she drawled flashing a playful smile. She saw the twinkle in Nathan's eyes as he replied.
"Ms. Price is doing a story on the UEO... specifically the seaQuest." Nathan responded gesturing to the woman on his other side.
"Ah, I see..." Kristin nodded
"I find the subject *fascinating*." Price said.
"Mmm, I'll just bet you do." Kristin muttered as she picked up her water glass. Nathan heard the comment and tried to hide his smile. If Ms. Price heard she did not show it.
As dinner progressed, Lucas couldn't help but smile at the looks Ms. Price was shooting at Kristin. If looks could kill, the Doc would have been a little pile of ash on the chair by now. And all though the Doc seemed oblivious to the looks, Lucas could tell that she was aware of each one and was enjoying every minute of the other woman's unease.
They were lingering over coffee when Kristin reached out and rested her hand over the back of Nathan's. "I need to use the ladies room." she whispered and he replied with a nod and a smile. Kristin got up from the table and as she walked away she smiled, sensing that Ms. Price was about to follow her.
Kristin was standing at the sink, fixing her makeup when the other woman stepped into the bathroom.
"That was quiet the spectacle." Price drawled.
Kristin turned to face the woman. "Excuse me. What right do you have to judge me on *my* actions? I arrive to find you practically in my fiancés lap."
"Sounds like you don't trust him. Maybe you need to get a smaller leash for him."
Kristin smiled triumphantly as she stepped towards the other woman. "I trust Nathan implicitly... It's you I don't trust. I don't need a leash to hold him."
"Really."
"Yes, really." Kristin stated and moved closer again. "Let's get this straight once and for all. Nathan's mine, body and soul and there's nothing you can do to change that. And if you try..."
"That sounds like a threat."
"Really... well that's because it is."
"It's not wise to threaten me. I've got friends in very high places. I could ruin you."
Kristin laughed.
"You think I'm joking."
"No I'm sure you're serious... but I guess you didn't do your background research very well."
"Oh?"
"Yes. I suppose it's only fair to enlighten you. I may be a medical doctor, but I do have another title."
"And what's that?" Price asked in an exasperated voice.
"The Lady Kristin Westphalen..." Kristin began and saw Price go pale with each word she spoke "Viscountess Trisbane. Third cousin to King William of the British Confederation. So don't screw with me, dear. With just one call I could ruin your life and have you salting french fries for a living." Kristin finished as she strode proudly to the door.
She paused and turned back to look at Price. "Oh and one more thing. I suggest you write a favorable story on the seaQuest or we'll be talking again." and with that Kristin slipped from the ladies room.
From his position at the table, Lucas had an unobstructed view of the washroom doors. He saw the Doc step out and head back towards them. Seconds later Ms. Price exited and made a beeline for the front door. The teen was smiling by the time Kristin returned to her seat.
"Doc, what did you say to her to make her take off like that?" he grinned.
"Oh, I just let her know exactly *who* she was dealing with." Kristin tossed him a sweet smile as she resumed her seat.
"Do I want to know?" Nathan asked with a playful grin as he leaned in close
"Probably not." Kristin quipped as she too, leaned close.
"You are a brat." Nathan growled playfully
"And you wouldn't have it any other way." Kristin countered.
"You're right about that." Nathan grinned and pressed a light kiss to her lips.
"Now, " Kristin stated "How about some dessert. I feel like celebrating."
After dessert Lucas pushed back his dish and looked across the table at Nathan and Kristin. After tonight's little fiasco, Lucas knew instinctively that they probably wanted some time alone and so he came to a decision.
"Captain, would it be all right if I left and went to the movies with Tim and Miguel? They asked me to go with them before this dinner came up. There's an old movie marathon at the Rialto and it runs until very late so I'd probably just stay with them tonight."
"Sure, Lucas that would be fine. Why don't you take my car.." Nathan said as he fished his car keys from his pocket and handed them over.
"Thanks Cap." Lucas smiled as he got up from the table and moved to give Kristin a kiss on the cheek. "See you in the morning."
"Have a good time." Kristin smiled as Lucas moved around the back of her chair.
"Behave." Nathan called out as Lucas moved away.
Once Lucas had left, Kristin turned to Nathan and smiled.
"Somehow I get the feeling that he wants to give us some time alone tonight." Nathan grinned as he took her hand and leaned forward.
"That's because he's smart." Kristin drawled.
"Kris..." Nathan began and gently squeezed her hand "About Ms. Price.."
"Sh..." Kristin said as she pressed gentle fingers to his lips to still his words. "There's no need to say anything. I trust you." she finished softly.
Nathan smiled and drew her hand up, pressing a kiss to the center of her palm. "Well then, what do you think we should do with all this time to ourselves?" he asked with a grin.
"I'm sure we can come up with a few things." Kristin drawled playfully.
"I'm sure we can. In fact I'm thinking of a few right now." Nathan said as he pulled her hand back up to his mouth and touched his tongue briefly to the back.
Kristin's sable eyes twinkled seductively "Later." she purred. "Right now I want you to dance with me." she finished and tugged gently on his hand, leading him out onto the dance floor.
After dancing to several songs Kristin pulled her head back to look into Nathan's eyes. She raised a hand, resting it against his cheek and gave him a smile. "What do you say we get out of here and go home?"
"You've read my mind." Nathan smiled, his eyes dark with growing desire.
It was early morning when Kristin awoke. Nathan was still sound asleep, snoring softly beside her and she smiled as she rolled and pressed a gentle kiss to his bare shoulder. After the workout they'd had last night he deserved a few extra minutes of sleep. She smiled again and pressed another kiss to his shoulder before slipping from the bed.
Crossing to the bathroom, Kristin turned on the light and partially closed the door. She moved to the tub and smiled. The tub was huge ,easily able to fit two people and the taps, instead of being at the head of the tub were on the side wall. Putting in the plug, she turned on the taps and then reached for the bath oil that sat on a small shelf above the taps. She poured the sweet smelling oil into the hot water and soon the bathroom was filled with scented steam. Once the water was to the level she liked, Kristin turned it off and slid into the tub, settling down with a sigh. Resting her head back she closed her eyes and let the hot water relax and soothe her.
It was sometime later when she heard Nathan call. "Kris?"
"In here, Nathan." she answered and seconds later the door opened and he strode in, unashamedly nude. Kristin's eyes roamed appreciatively over his physique, taking in the broad expanse of his chest and shoulders, the light dusting of hair on his chest that tapered down over the flat plain of his belly, lean hips and strong corded muscles in his thighs. Her eyes were drawn to the dark nest of curls and that part of him that made him undeniably male.
"Enjoying the view, Kris?" Nathan drawled playfully when he saw the small smile that touched her lips.
Kristin smiled and when she met his gaze she saw amusement and latent desire coloring his blue eyes. "Most definitely." she replied, her voice a low throaty purr and grinned when she saw the flare of desire in his eyes.
"Gonna join me sailor, the water's fine." she drawled with a enticing grin.
Nathan smiled and crossed to the tub, slipping into the water and settling down across from Kristin. Reaching out, he took her foot in his hand and pulled it close, his fingers massaging her instep and toes, fingers sliding up to her ankle and back again.
Kristin sighed and closed her eyes, reveling in the sensual pleasure his fingers evoked.
Nathan watched her with a smile and thought that if Kristin were a cat she would be purring about now. His grin widened, a mischievous twinkle entering his eyes. He knew that Kristin would undoubtedly kill him for what he had in mind but some of their most incredible lovemaking sessions had started out with just such mischievous acts.
With his grin broadening, Nathan slid his fingers back up and wrapped them around Kristin's ankle, then with a gentle tug he pulled her under the water. He quickly released her and she came up coughing and sputtering. Nathan laughed at her expression and she tossed him that infamous "Westphalen" glare.
"Oh you are *so* dead Bridger!" she threatened and picked up the water-logged sponge beside her and threw it. The sponge hit him dead center of his face with a wet splat and dropped into the water, splashing him again.
Nathan shook his finger at her. "That wasn't nice."
"And what you did to me was? You started this." Kristin grinned and playfully splashed him.
"I'll have you know that this means war!" Nathan growled, a feral glint in his eyes and splashed her.
Kristin shrieked indignantly and retaliated, splashing him again.
Laughter punctuated the sound of splashing as the war escalated until everything in close proximity of the bathtub was soaked.
Nathan lunged and caught Kristin by the wrists. He hauled her against him, holding her so that her wrists were pinned between them. When she struggled he pulled her wrists behind her back, though not in a hold that was tight enough to hurt her.
"Give up?" he growled playfully.
"Not on your life Bridger!" Kristin growled back and fought against his hold, the action pressing her naked body more intimately against him and she smiled wickedly at the desire she saw flare in his eyes.
"Well then what do you say we call a cease fire?" he muttered huskily.
"Mmm, what are your terms?" she purred as she nuzzled his nose with her own.
"Hmm well." Nathan began as he gently nibbled on the tip of her nose then moved down to nip her bottom lip. "How about a quickie before work?" he added and brushed his tongue over the curve of her lips. Kristin's amused chuckle quickly turned into a moan and she parted her lips, hungrily accepting the plundering invasion of his tongue.
As the kiss grew more hungry, Nathan loosened his hold on Kristin and her hands immediately threaded through his hair, pulling his mouth more firmly against hers as their tongues battled for dominance.
The heat of his erection was firm against her belly as Kristin pressed herself closer. Nathan's hands skimmed down the wet, smoothness of her back, fingers lightly tracing the curve of her spine, and cupped the soft swell of her buttocks, pulling her closer to his growing hardness. Shifting slightly in the tub, Nathan positioned Kristin so she could wrap her legs around him. Nathan pulled his lips from hers and trailed hotly her body to settle on one firm breast. As he suckled greedily, Kristin tilted her head back and released a deep moan of pleasure. She then let her head drop forward pressing her lips to the sensitive spot behind his ear and was rewarded by his low moan. As she continued to nuzzle the spot she let her hands slid from his back around to the front where they slipped beneath the water. Nathan sang out with a low ragged moan as her hand closed around him and began to stroke, quickly bringing him close to the edge of his control.
"Kris!" he gasped roughly. With one last stroke to his aching member Kristin released him then braced her hands on his shoulders as she arched herself up. Nathan's hands spanned her waist, holding her as she lowered herself and took him deep inside.
Their gazes caught and held, watching each other as bodies began to move together and arousal built.
Kristin was the first to reach her peak, crying his name as her orgasm hit. She dropped her head to the curve of his neck and shoulder and the sweet clutch and pull of her inner muscles was enough to send Nathan crashing over the edge with her. His hips bucked and he roared his pleasure as he came, filling her body with his hot seed.
"Mmm" Kristin murmured as her lips brushed his neck. "That was nice."
"Only nice?" Nathan asked with a teasing lilt to his voice.
"Better than nice." Kristin smiled and pressed a light kiss to his lips.
They shared several more, light kisses and then Kristin said. "As much as I would like to continue this, we had better get going. We have to be at work soon."
"Yah." Nathan replied and pressed a kiss to the tip of her nose. "Reality check."
"Sorry."
"Don't be... we can continue this tonight."
"It's a date." Kristin smiled as she slid away from him and stood up.
Kristin stepped from the tub and pulled two thick towels from the towel bar, handing one to Nathan.
Nathan murmured his thanks and they dried off then proceeded to get ready for work.
It was nearing the end of a long day, and Nathan was looking forward to going home and spending time with Kristin and Lucas. Noyce had called earlier in the day to say that the seaQuest and its crew were to ship out in three days. Most of the original crew, with the exception of Katie Hitchcock, who had her own command, had been reassigned and Nathan was more than pleased to have his crew back.
As such, he sat at his desk, silently going over last minute reports. When a knock came on his door sometime later, Nathan didn't look up as he called for the person to enter.
He heard the door open, then close. "I'll be with you in a moment." Nathan muttered as he quickly scanned the last sentence before looking up.
When he did, Nathan found Ms. Price standing in front of his desk wearing a trench coat.
"Ah, Ms. Price." Nathan frowned, immediately suspicious. It was too warm of a day to be wearing a coat. Nathan thought. What the hell was she up to now? "Can I help you with something?"
"You sure can." Price purred and slipped off her coat. Beneath it she was wearing nothing except a skimpy bra, panties with a matching garterbelt and stockings.
Nathan moved around the desk. "Ms. Price, I don't think...."
"Mmm good, don't..." she purred as she took a step towards him and moved to slip her arms around his neck. Nathan immediately stopped her by grabbing her wrists.
"Don't" Nathan said firmly "I think you'd better leave. Right now." he said as he stepped back, away from her.
"Afraid if I stay any longer, you'll be tempted." she purred and moved towards him again.
Nathan held out a restraining hand. "No, I'm afraid that if you stay and try to pursue this that I will lose my temper."
"But.."
"No, you don't seem to be able to take no for an answer. I have no interest in you. I love Kristin too much to ever hurt her by being unfaithful."
Nathan could see the anger in the woman's eyes as she picked up her coat and slipped it on. She moved quickly to the door. Price paused for a moment before opening the door and turned back to look at him. Nathan could see that there was no longer anger in her features.
"Your Kristin is a very lucky woman." she said quietly
"No, I'm the lucky one." Nathan responded and saw her nod as she opened the door, and ran right into Lucas who had been about to knock on the door.
As they collided, Price's coat fell open and the young man as given quite an eyeful before she hastily covered herself, muttered an excuse me, and slipped out of the room.
"Close your mouth, Lucas." Nathan chuckled at the look of pure shock on his face.
Lucas turned away from watching Price's receding figure and stepped into Nathan's office.
"I guess I don't have to ask what that was about." Lucas muttered as he approached the desk.
"No you don't. Ms. Price is as persistent as a dog going after a bone but I think she finally got the message." Nathan explained.
"About time." Lucas muttered.
Nathan smiled at the comment and asked. "Not that I mind the visit, but was there a particular reason you stopped by?"
"Uhm, yah. I just saw the Doc and she said to tell you that she's running late and you can head home if you want."
"Well, I've got some things to finish here, too. So tell Kristin that I'll wait for her."
"Okay. I'm gonna head home though."
"All right, we'll see you there Kiddo." Nathan smiled.
Lucas nodded and turned away, slipping from the office.
Several minutes later he entered Kristin's lab and crossed over to where she was bent over a microscope.
"Doc?" he called out, so as not to startle her.
"Oh Lucas." Kristin smiled as she looked up at him. "I didn't expect you back."
"Yah well I spoke to the Captain and he said that he had some work to finish too, so he'll wait for you."
"Okay." Kristin nodded. "Was there something else?"
"Well, kinda, I guess."
"Spill it Lucas." Kristin said as she turned on the stool to face him, hands braced on her hips.
"Well, when I went to talk to the Cap, he had just thrown Ms. Price out of his office."
"Doesn't she ever give up?" Kristin sighed "And..." she added sensing that there was more.
"Well, l literally ran into her and when I did..."
"Yes?"
"Her coat fell open and underneath she was only wearing her underwear." Lucas finished as an embarrassed flush crept over his face.
"Oh good God." Kristin muttered.
"I think she finally realizes that the Cap isn't gonna... well, you know."
"Yes I do." Kristin said and gave Lucas a smile as she slipped off her stool and pulled him into a quick hug. "Thanks." she murmured softly.
"Welcome. " Lucas replied. "Well, I think I'm gonna go home now. I can catch a ride with Tim and Miguel."
"All right. See you later." Kristin smiled.
"Bye Doc." he said as he headed for the door.
Kristin watched Lucas disappear then sighed and turned back to her work. After a few moments she realized that the effort was futile. Her mind was no longer on her work, and besides, the experiment she was conducting wasn't crucial and could wait until tomorrow.
With that, she put her supplies away and it was as she was gathering up her things that a purely naughty idea crept into her mind. A mischievous grin touched her lips as Kristin picked up her lab coat from the back of her chair and crossed over to the washroom at the back of the lab.
She emerged several minutes later with her lab coat buttoned fully up. She moved from her lab, turning off the lights and locking it before moving down the hall in the direction of Nathan's office.
The door was open and Kristin stopped in the doorway and looked inside. She smiled when she saw Nathan still working. She stepped inside, dropping her bag to the floor and closed the door quietly behind her. Nathan looked up at the sound of the lock turning.
"Kristin" he smiled upon seeing her. "I'm just about done here." he added.
"Good." she purred.
"Ah, Kris. Is something wrong?" He questioned with a slightly puzzled frown.
"Lucas tells me you had a visitor." she stated, maintaining her position just in front of the door.
"Yah, Ms. Price decided to have another go at trying to seduce me." Nathan said as he moved around the desk.
"Did she succeed?" Kristin drawled teasingly
"Kris..." Nathan admonished softly
"Just asking." she stated with a smile.. "So, " she began as she took a step forward. ".. a *performance* like the one she tried, does nothing for you?"
"I wouldn't say that"
"What would you say?" Kristin countered with a raise eyebrow
"That it all depends on just *who* is doing the seducing." Nathan said with a grin.
"Really?" Kristin smiled as her fingers rose to the top button on her lab coat and slowly she began to unbutton it. She smiled at the desire that flared in Nathan's blue eyes with each button she freed. As the last button was opened, Kristin pushed the coat over her shoulders and it dropped to the floor at her feet. She stepped away from the pool of fabric and stood before him in the teal green silk and lace bra and pantie set she had put on that morning.
"Well?" she purred as she closed the distance between them and slipped her arms around his neck. "better than Ms. Price?" Kristin questioned in a low whisper.
"Who?" Nathan muttered as he pressed passionate little kisses to the line of her jaw as his hands slid down the curve of her back to cup her silk clad bottom and pull her closer to him
"Nobody." Kristin whispered, turning her head until her mouth met his, her tongue flicking boldly against his lips before slipping inside to tangle with his.
Nathan moaned as he gently lowered her to the floor and stretched out beside her.
While Nathan busied himself with removing her bra and panties, Kristin was equally busy stripping him of the barrier of his clothes. When the last item of clothing was tossed aside, Kristin pulled Nathan to her until his body was stretched out over hers.
"How long has it been since you've made love on the floor?" she asked with a playful grin, fingers brushing tenderly through his hair.
"Awhile, certainly not since I was much younger. I may be just a little too old for this." Nathan replied with an amused chuckle as he pressed a kiss to the tip of her nose.
"We'll see about that." Kristin purred as her fingers threaded through his hair and she pulled him closer until he lowered his lips to hers. His kiss was meant to tease, as he nibbled softly on her lips. Kristin swiftly put a stop to his teasing by catching his lower lip gently between her teeth. When he moaned his pleasure she released him and her tongue darted boldly into his mouth. Tongues and hands caressed, stoking the flames of passion until it glowed white hot.
Nathan's lips left hers to blaze a fiery trail down the length of her body and it was exquisite torture. She released a low moan of arousal when his lips moved ever lower until they reached his intended target . She parted her thighs, releasing a soft cry of arousal when the tip of his tongue brushed over her. Her hands settled on his head, fingers gently massaging his scalp as his tongue stroked her and brought her closer and closer to the edge. Seconds later she came with a hoarse cry, her body shuddering with the force of her orgasm. Nathan kissed his way back up her body and then brushed his lips over hers. Kristin deepened the kiss, her tongue slipping boldly between his teeth and she moaned at the eroticism of tasting herself on his lips and tongue.
Kristin gently pushed against him, rolling until he was beneath her. She pulled her lips from his and smiled down at him. "Your turn now." she purred and began the same sweet torture on his body.
Nathan was moaning and writhing beneath her by the time her cheek brushed against the throbbing heat of his erection. Kristin smiled at the low growl that escaped him when her tongue darted out and traced the ridge on the underside from base to tip. Then grasping him lightly in her hand, her mouth closed around him. Nathan's hips bucked against her as her tongue swirled around the sensitive head teasing and tormenting him until she tasted the tangy evidence of pre-come.
"Kris." Nathan moaned. "Oh God Kris... please."
Knowing instinctively that his control was hanging by mere threads and feeling the wetness of her own arousal between her thighs, Kristin released him. She slid up his body stopping when she was poised over the head of his throbbing shaft. Nathan's hands spanned her waist, steadying her as she lowered herself onto him and took him to the hilt. Kristin grasped his hands, interlacing their fingers as she began to rock her hips and set the rhythm.
They rode the wave of passion, reaching the end as one, coming together, their voices blending together in a song of pleasure. Kristin collapsed bonelessly on top of him and Nathan brushed his lips over her sweat damp forehead. His hands cupped her face and lifted her head until her eyes met his. He studied her face intently as if memorizing every detail.
Just over two years ago, Nathan felt like his life was at an end, that there was no more joy to be found and now. Now he had joy, and wonder and happiness beyond measure because of this woman who had breezed into his life with all the passion and fire of a summer storm.
"What?" Kristin whispered softly at the look she read on his face.
"I love you, Kris." he whispered softly. "I want you to know that you've made me more happy in the short time we've been together than I can ever remember being."
Kristin smiled and kissed him lightly. "That's good because I feel exactly the same way." she murmured against his lips.
"Not that I wouldn't mind staying here all night with you but we'd better get out of here before Security locks us in."
"You're right." Kristin smiled as she pressed a quick kiss to his lips before rolling off of him.
They dressed quickly and when they were done, Nathan moved up behind Kristin and brushed aside her hair to press a tender kiss to the curve of her neck and shoulder.
"Remind me to make you jealous more often." he said with a soft chuckle.
Kristin turned to face him and slipped her arms around his neck. "I wasn't jealous." she confirmed softly. "I know you would never cheat on me. I just wanted to let Ms. Price know that you belong to me. I just wanted to..." her voice trailed off but Nathan could see just a touch of uncertainty in her eyes.
"I know." Nathan responded quietly and pressed a kiss to her lips "What do you say we go and have some dinner and then pick this up again at home."
"That's the second best offer I've had all day. You've got a deal Sailor." Kristin grinned.
"Second best? What was the first?" Nathan questioned teasingly.
Kristin merely gave him a seductive smile and headed for the door.
Nathan chuckled and shook his head as he followed her.
--Fin-- :o)