(Shattered...) Dreams Fulfilled

Reminiscing

Meredith felt the warmth of his breath against her neck, and the soft whispers of tender romantic words giving way to sensuous teasing while nibbling her earlobe, his arms embracing her. She smiled, enjoying the feel of his mouth as it continued its path down her neck.

"What are you smiling about," he whispered.

"Who says I'm smiling?" she said as her smile broaden, a soft moan her response to the gentle bites on her neck before his hand cupped her breast, his thumb rubbing her nipple.

"Derek," she moaned softly.

"Uhmmm..." he smiled, "forget smiling...moaning's good..."

"We're outdoors..." she reminded him.

"Yes..."

"Derek...anyone can walk out..."

"There's no one around," he said, quickly shifting his position so they were facing each other, their bodies pressed together.

"Derek..." she moaned again softly, as his mouth found hers.

"They know we're newlyweds," he murmured against her lips.

"Uhmmm," she replied as his tongue slipped into her mouth, the slow rhythmic dance their mutual pleasure once again.

"So..." he paused, stroking her face, his eyes holding her gaze.

"So," she said as she leaned to kiss him, but he held back, keeping his lips away form hers.

"Why were you smiling," he insisted.

"You think you know me so well..."

"I do..." he said, kissing her and then attempted to pull back again, but she captured his lips before he had a chance and deepened their kiss, making him forget his playing mood and giving in to the mating dance they both loved before the need to breathe forced them to break their kiss.

"Seems..." she smiled, "I know you better."

"Uhmmm...want to bet..." he chuckled, nibbling her neck.

"I was thinking," she said meeting his gaze, "of our wedding...the last few days..."

"Ah..."

"How can I not smile..." she asked, running her fingers through his hair.

"You're happy?" he questioned.

"Of course I'm happy," she said surprised at the doubts she heard in his voice.

"I love you Meredith," he said softly.

"I love you too," she said, and smiled as he placed his leg over hers, holding her closer.

"It's been good," he murmured, "the last few days."

"It's been amazing," she smiled, "that's why I was smiling, thinking of the last few days...and yesterday...our wedding day," she finished, "unforgettable."

"And..." he whispered, "last night..."

"Ah...last night," she said and whispered in his ear, making him laugh.

"Mrs. Shepherd, you're a tease."

"Only...if I don't deliver..." she said, wrapping her arms around him, pressing more intimately against him, forgetting they were indeed outdoors and oblivious to the sound of footsteps on the small grey stones.

"Mer," he said, "stop."

"Why...you like..." she said, surprised he'd pulled away from her.

"Signore Derek," Meredith heard Angela said, thankful Derek had heard her approach, "I'm sorry, I did not want to bother you, but this was just delivered from the hotel, and it seemed it could be important."