James had been so attentive all evening. He had returned from his training shortly after Dr. Lex finished checking me over and administering my antibiotics and steroids. He watched over me while I finished my mashed potatoes. Despite the added milk, I still struggled a bit, but it was nice to eat something more solid.
James ran me a bath and massaged my shoulders while he sat on the back edge of the tub. It was so lovely to be home. He also informed me that Sylas had taken care of the werewolves that had tracked me down. I felt sorry that they had been killed but relieved that they were no longer a threat to James and l. Hopefully, it would deter any others who came snooping around.
After the bath, James waited on me hand and foot, bringing me my clothes, helping me get dressed, and carrying me wherever I wanted to go. We went to the music room, where James played compositions on the piano until his fingers were sore. I loved listening to him play and how the music always drew out such a range of emotions in me.
He even taught me some basics on the piano, mainly mnemonics, to remember some of the key placements. He told me a funny story about a dog in a cage. The cage was the two black keys clustered together, and the dog represented the d-note which was tucked between them. The cat, or c-note, was sitting to the left of the cage because he was trying to steal the dog's food. His bowl on the other side was empty, representing the e-note.
The next cluster of black keys was called a forest, and there were three keys this time. He told me that the fox, f-note, snuck out and emptied the cat's bowl. When he came back, he scared a goat, the g-note, who was tied to an apple tree, a note. A blackbird, b-note, flew over but wouldn't land because it was afraid of the hungry cat. The notes repeated themselves after that.
He taught me the keys to Mary Had a Little Lamb, and after several failed attempts, I was ecstatic when I finally got it. It was much more simplistic than the pieces that he could play, but it was a start to my learning, and I didn't hesitate to celebrate when it clicked. I played it again and again to commit it to memory. James seemed amused by my enthusiasm and let out a soft chuckle as he shook his head.
James asked, "Do you want to learn another simple one?" I nodded eagerly, so he taught me the notes to "Twinkle, twinkle, little star." It helped that I already knew the melodies to the song because when I messed up, I could tell immediately and correct myself. The repetitive nature of the songs helped, too. Playing was harder than it looked, and I knew I would have to practice for a long time if I ever intended to be on the same level as James.
My fingers started to ache, so I popped my knuckles and stretched my hands. James stopped me by grabbing my hands and saying, "Don't do that; it's bad for your joints." I nodded and complied. He kissed my hands and lifted me from the bench, saying, "That's enough for tonight." He carried me back to our wing, but I wasn't tired at all.
Dr. Lex didn't come by until 11:30 p.m., and I had been asleep since she left me in the morning. When he carried me to the bedroom and set me on the bed, I immediately got up and used the walker to go over to the drawers and pulled out a bathing suit. This one wasn't as revealing as the one James had picked out for me last time, but that was fine by me. I stripped my clothes and slipped on the simple sage green one-piece.
James said, "I guess we're going for a swim." I nodded; after being cooped up in the hospital for so long, I was going to take full advantage of the facilities here. James changed his clothes as well before he gathered some towels. He said, "If you hold these, I can carry you down to the pool." I nodded again and took the towels before he swooped me up into his arms.
He carried me swiftly down the flights of stairs to the basement, where the pool was. He set me down gently on the edge before taking the towels from me and putting them on a lounge chair nearby. Then he climbed into the water and took my hand to ease me into the pool. The cool water felt nice against my bruised ankles and neck, and I enjoyed the weightless feeling I had in the water. I waded as James stayed nearby, ready to assist me if needed.
We stayed in the water for an hour, and there was no roughhousing or teasing like last time. Just James and I, wading silently, enjoy each other's company. The water rippling and the sound of our breathing were the only things to be heard. I leaned back and closed my eyes to float, and I felt James place his hands lightly between my shoulders to give me additional support.
I loved how caring and protective he was. I smiled as I envisioned our life together while floating in the pool. I could already tell that he would be a great father to our daughter. I wasn't sure what we would name her, but I knew I wanted to honor my mom in some fashion. When we got back to the room, I would ask James if he had any ideas for her name.
Though I wasn't pregnant, I instinctively placed my hand over my stomach and smiled. I opened my eyes and shifted my body upright. I smoothed out my hair and went to the edge of the pool. James followed closely and lifted me so that I could sit on the concrete. He pushed himself up on the edge and exited the pool to retrieve our towels.
I stood as he handed me the first one, and I dried myself off thoroughly before wrapping the towel around my chest, tucking in the corner to hold it up. James dried himself before flinging his towel over his shoulder. He lifted me once more, this time carrying me over his shoulder like a caveman might have carried off his prey.
He whisked me away upstairs to our wing and laid me gently on our bed. I looked surprised as he looked me up and down, his eyes smoldering. He leaned me back, lightly pressing on my shoulders. He smirked, "Relax, Love. Let me take care of you." I smiled and followed his instructions. It felt like eons since I had felt his embrace, and my body quivered before he ever touched me.
He knelt by the foot of the bed and adjusted my hips so that I could feel his breath through my swimsuit. I blushed instinctively, anticipating what was to come. He brushed his nose against my slit as he wrapped his arms around my thighs. He pulled my bottoms to the side as he traced his tongue around my clit. His motions were delicate and slow, and my core wept with excitement.
His tongue eagerly lapped up my juices; he seemed unsatiated as he continued to please me. He placed his thumb on my clit and slowly circled it around. My back arched as my body was unable to regulate the pleasure I was feeling. My breathing quickened, and I felt my cheeks and nose tingle. I licked my lips, wetting them briefly, and leaned back up onto my elbows. James noticed but continued to eat me out diligently; he was as starved for my body as I was for his.
I couldn't wait to repay the favor when I was feeling better. I closed my eyes and threw my head back, and thought about what I would do, imagining grinding up and down on his throbbing cock made me more wet in the moment, and I orgasmed as I envisioned him coming inside of me, filling me up with his seed and giving me his child. My body quivered, and my thighs tightened around his head.
My chest was flushed, splotchy, and red, and I was brought back from my orgasm when he slipped two fingers inside of me; his thumb pulsated against my clit as his fingers glided in and out. He made eye contact with me and smiled as he watched me bite my lower lip, trying to control the passion exuding through my body. His sultry eyes locked with mine, and I felt one with him.
I ground my hips, angling his fingers to focus on my G-spot more intensely, and once I was close, he broke his eye contact briefly so that he could slip his tongue back inside. He twisted it, and I lost my mind. My body convulsed and I sat straight up, I bit my lip hard to hold back the moan longing to escape my throat. When I finished, he looked up at me with a smirk. He traced his tongue across my bottom lip as he stood and gently kissed me.
Thanks for your patience while we dealt with the aftermath of the hurricane. We now have internet access, so I will post all the chapters on the days I have missed and continue to keep you updated if anything changes. This is for the missed chapter on Friday, 27 September 24.
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