What Should Have Been From The Beginning

The Perfect End to the Perfect Week

DEREK'S POV

We gradually approached the spot which I organised to have a cream, woven blanket laid on the ground, a basket full of every food I knew she liked, plenty of the finest wine and red rose petals scattered on top of the blanket. I dismounted my horses and helped Meredith climb down from hers, holding her by the waist and her putting her hand on my shoulder and then I took her fingers through mine and strolled for a 2 minute walk to the destination. Once we initially approached the set-up, I looked for her eyes and the excitement in them. I watched tears form in her waterline and then she rested her head on my shoulder for the duration that we continued to walk. After the most perfect evening where we dined between a vineyard and watched the sunset for the last time in Italy, we rode the horse back down to the stables, through a subtle darkness and a peaceful atmosphere with only Meredith's squeals being heard every time the horse would go to close to the edge of the path. Her laughter filled my heart and I admired her presence at every moment I could. We took a taxi back to the hotel where we had to pack our things back into our suitcases since our flight the next morning was an early one. We finished up doing that as quickly as possible, wanting to spend the rest of the trip in bed with each other.

'Hey?' I heard from the bathroom.

I made my way to the bathroom door and poked my head through the ajar space, asking, 'Is that you inviting me into the shower with you?'

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I noticed her teeth show through a huge, cheeky smile and her eyes lit up and she started to seductively unbutton her dress. I did the same, unbuckled my belt and slid my shirt over my head. All whilst this was happening we never took our eyes of each other and our smiles didn't disappear. With both of us now naked, I grabbed Meredith by the waist and picked her up so she could wrap her legs around my body. Her arms gripped tightly around my neck and she buried herself into my neck, giggling and squealing as I carried her over to the shower door and slammed her up against the shower wall. I grabbed her lips in mine and since her legs were still wrapped around my waist and her back was against the wall, supporting her, I took my arms from her back and ran my fingers through her luscious hair, tightening my grip and pulling her head back to allow more room to kiss her neck. I kissed her neck, irresistibly, making sure to not leave a mark because she already told me if I did that, she'd punch me. Through the noise of the water hitting the tiled floor, I heard her moan and witnessed her bite her lip as she unlocked her legs from around me and I moved further down her body, kissing every inch and securing her in my hands. I used my tongue to lick the water splashes of her chest, Meredith picked my head up using her two hands and holding the side of my face to bring me up. She locked lips with me again, using her tongue to increase the passion and tension. She pulled herself closer to me, her heart now against my chest and her arms wrapped under my armpits and she left scratches all on my back as she gripped me harder when I eventually placed myself inside her. She threw her head back and her face went from her jaw being dropped to her biting her bottom lip in an arousing manner that only made me want her more. Her eyes rolled to the back of her head as we both reached our peak and she breathed heavily, placing her forehead onto my shoulder and then looking up into my eyes with her delicate, captivating green eyes. Every time I saw her eyes, I got heart palpitations and I got nervous around her. She took both her hands and clutched the back of my neck before kissing me and thanking me.

'You know how to please a woman, don't you?' She asked me through a small pant.

I sincerely meant what I said when I replied back in an earnest tone. 'I only plan on pleasing you Meredith.'

Her face homed the enchanting smile that made me fall in love with her at first sight. Our foreheads rested on each other and we somewhat settled ourselves before I turned her around and washed her hair for her. I used the lavender scented shampoo and conditioner that had always remained a meaningful scent to my nose and I grabbed a loafer to wash her body too as she did the same for me. After we had finished in the shower, I picked up a towel to hand her and got ready for bed. Meredith walked out in my favourite outfit of hers. The Dartmouth long-sleeved top and some white, 3/4 pants. Her hair was still damp and a she had a naturally glowing fresh face. I joked to her,

'Saved the best pyjamas for last I see.'

She chuckled and started to take off the throw pillows from the bed, throwing them on the bench at the end and climbing under the sheets. I turned the bedside lamp off and sensed her cuddling into my chest. It didn't take long for her to fall asleep but after the eventful day we had had today, I didn't expect anything different. I held her in my arms and kissed her forehead and fell asleep to the sound of her heartbeats. We were so close I could feel her every chest movement as she breathed, which brought me comfort, and I could feel her pulse from her thumb, through my fingers as we fell asleep holding hands.

We woke up the next morning the same we had every morning being here, secured in one another's arms and warm from each others bodies. I greeted her with a morning kiss and I received the same and we spent the hour from 3am, finishing packing and getting ready to head back to Seattle. We had a car waiting for us once we made our way downstairs into the lobby and to the airport. It was still dark outside since it was 3:55 in the morning but our flight was at 6am and it took a good amount of time to get to the airport and get checked in. The whole journey to the airport, Meredith slept with her head in my lap and her hand locked in mine. I didn't mind that she slept more than me because honestly, her touch and intimacy kept me awake.