the dragon's daughter

Chapter 68: more

Aquila POV

February 14th... Astronomy Tower after dinner...

I was on Jame's lap as we watched the starts from the Astronomy tower.  He conjured up a bed and was laying against the head board.  His arms around my while I was between his legs.  

"Happy Valentine's Day Babygirl." He whispered in my ear then kissed my head.

I took his hand that was wrapped around me and kissed his palm. 

"Happy Valentine's Day, J." I snuggled further into him and gazed out at the stars.  

He suddenly flipped over so that he lay on top of me, hovering slightly.   My back hit the soft mattress under me and my arms went around his neck.  He dipped his head down to kiss me deeply.  I ran my hands through his hair.  My hands roamed from his neck to his chest, running to  his back. 

"If we don't stop now, I can't promise something won't happen." He mumbled in my ear as he broke the kiss.  I smiled and cupped his cheeks.  

*Mature Scene Removed*

"I'm sorry we couldn't actually do it." I whispered.  He raised an eyebrow.

"You're sorry?" 

"Yes." 

"You know that this relationship is a real one right? Not based on physical attraction and sex.  I love you, Aquila.  For everything you've got.  But, I want you to be honest with me." I nodded, "were you ready for that, or did you feel pressured to do it?" He asked with his finger on my chin so that I had to look at him. 

"I felt ready for something, but nothing all the way.  I think I'm more afraid of making a fool of myself than actually doing it.  I want to move in that direction with you, but I guess I think I'm too young."  I trail off.

"When you're ready, and only when you are totally ready, will we go all the way.  If you want to take baby steps, then we take baby steps. I will be ready for whatever when you are.  Don't feel the need to push these things, and the whole, I'm too young thing.  The reality is that you are, but I won't judge.  I do want to keep your innocence a while longer." He told me kissing my forehead at the end. 

"Thank you J." I kissed his cheek.  He pulled my closer and a rest my head in his chest. 

After a few moments of silence I inquired. "James, I want you to be honest with me." I pushed when he mumbled okay, I asked, "how was that?" 

He chuckled , my body feeling the vibrations, "baby, it was great.  Are you sure that was your first time?" 

"Yes." I giggle. 

"Well, your skills made me tired.  Sleep, babygirl. We have a long day tomorrow." He kissed my head and pulled a blanket over us. 

I snuggled I to his chest and fell asleep to the beating of his heart.

James POV

In his dream...

I woke up in a bright room, though when I looked out the window to the left, it was night.  

I slowly took in the room.  I was in a big bed with metal framing and black dressings.  There was a night stand next to it with a note.  There was an area rug on top of the black marble floors.  A fireplace roared, also black marble.  A small coffee table and chair set was in the middle of the room.  

I grabbed the note, 

We need to talk, 

Come to my study at once.