Downton Abbey (English)

6. New horses, new rules

Mary awoke lazily from her sleep. She snuggled deeper into her pillow and took a deep breath of Toms scent.

'Wait, my bed smells like him?', suddenly wide awake, Mary looked around her room. She could see no sign that Tom was with her that night. She wondered feverishly if it had all been just a dream. 'No,' she decided, 'I couldn't have just dreamed that.'

In order to organize her thoughts in peace and to prepare herself for the day, Mary rang for Anna and first took a bath. After that, with the help of Anna, she dressed for a late breakfast in the drawing room and made her way downstairs.

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Tom woke up after only a few hours of sleep to find that, once again, he was aroused. Shaking his head at himself, he went to his bathroom to get ready for the day. Confused about Marys behavior that night, Tom thought about how to proceed. In fact, he thought she would love the game just like him. But since she was so careful and above all tender during the night, he wasn't sure anymore.

'I'll see how she treats me today and behaves towards me. Maybe then I'll be smarter.' Was his last thought before he went to the salon for a late breakfast.

Somewhat surprised, Tom saw Mary sitting at the table and couldn't help but smile. "Good morning Mary."

"I hope you had a good night," he followed, still grinning.

"Yes, my sleep was restful," countered Mary. Tom immediately noticed that she hadn't talked about the night, only about her sleep. Shrugging his shoulders, he sat down in his designated place and enjoyed his cup of coffee.

Mary didn't know exactly how to behave towards him now. She had noticed the allusion to the night. However, since she was, once again, deeply insecure in her feelings, she could only react coldly. To keep her and Toms conversation on a safe level, she only talked about horse breeding.

"I think we should buy both mares and the stallion. All three animals have grown well and are still young," she said to Tom. He was initially surprised by her change of subject or her choice of subject. However, he decided to play along first.

"Yes, Mary. I also think that we could start well with the three horses and with your own mare. Let's wrap up the deal before we head back to Downton," was his thoughtful reply. Clearly pleased with his approval, Mary informed the staff and called the stud farm directly.

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Their business transaction at the stud ran smoothly. A little tired, since both had hardly slept, Mary and Tom sat on the train back to Downton at noon.

Although Mary secretly hoped that the trip to London would be repeated, she was relieved that Tom made no advances or anything of that sort.

Tom, on the other hand, observed Mary very closely and could almost feel her uncertainty. 'I will have to be very careful with my actions,' he thought before the train stopped at Downton.

Being the gentleman he always was in the presence of the servants, he helped Mary off the train and into the car. He himself was always sorry that he no longer drove the cars himself. A small sigh escaped him at the thought, which Mary noticed with a thoughtful frown.

'Maybe he's waiting for a sign from me?' she thought and at the same time couldn't bring herself to give one.

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Arrived in Downton both went to their rooms and were busy with their thoughts.

Tom decided he wanted to tour the stables before dinner. Eventually, the horses would be brought to them over the next few days.

At the same time, Mary had similar thoughts. She wanted to go to the stable and organize her thoughts. Grooming her mare always helped, especially when she was very upset.

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When Mary arrived at the barn, she didn't notice Tom, who was checking the wood in one of the back boxes. She took a brush and absent-mindedly began to brush her mare. Tom heard the footsteps and was happy to meet Mary. Like last time, he carefully crept up to her and pulled her back against his chest. Inhaling her scent deeply, he waited for her reaction. Actually, he wanted to wait for her next step, but seeing her so relaxed with her horse again almost forced him to act.

Mary felt his strong grip and remembered the past few days. Exhaling carefully, she leaned into his embrace with her eyes closed. 'Now or never!' she encouraged herself and turned her head to tenderly bite Toms ear. He reacted immediately, closed his eyes himself and groaned softly. Goaded by his reaction, Mary licked his ear and rubbed her ass provocatively against his hip. This time, too, Tom couldn't help but let out another groan. Acknowledged by her behavior, his hands went back to her chest.

First he opened her jacket and slipped his hands inside. Once there, he stroked both nipples as light as a feather and felt Mary tremble. He then began to knead her breast firmly with his right hand and was pleased with Marys reaction. She could no longer concentrate on his ear because of excitement and enjoyed his touch. She liked that he didn't treat her like a raw egg and didn't let her stop him. 'Even though he conformed to my wishes last night!' she mused, feeling her growing arousal.

Tom also recognized that Mary enjoyed his touch: "Mary? Do you want me to stop?" he whispered in her ear. Through the fog of her arousal, she heard his question and decided that she would just keep enjoying his touch. Since her eyes were still closed, she didn't see the diabolical grin on Toms face. He slipped a hand over Marys stomach and only stopped when he had reached her pubic area.

"Well, I wish you a nice evening. I'll see you later in the salon," he whispered in her ear, then turned and left.

Mary couldn't believe it! How dare Tom arouse her like that and then just leave her in the stable. Now less agitated than before, but all over more excited, Mary devoted herself to her thoughts and her mare.

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Tom rushed to his room, very aware that anyone could see the sign of his arousal. He got there with a loud sigh of relief and decided that he had to lend a hand before dinner. As he purposefully brought himself to climax, all he thought about was whether and how he could sneak in to see Mary tonight.

After changing and getting ready for dinner, he headed towards the drawing room in a good mood. On the top heel he met Mary, who seemed quite comfortable in her new dress. He liked the new fashion, so Marys pretty breasts and buttocks were clearly visible. The long gloves fired his imagination.

Grinning, he greeted her and licked his lips. Recognizing this sign, Mary grinned and greeted back and lasciviously ran down the stairs. Tom hurried to catch up with her.

On the bottom heel he pressed her against the wall with his body and kissed her possessively. Trapped by his body, forced to remain still, Mary returned his kiss passionately. At the same time she tried to free her hands to somehow touch him.

"Mary," Tom whispered into the kiss. "Do you want to play now?" Moaning, Mary opened her eyes and looked at him intensely. "I want you! With all my senses. You know me better than I know myself. So YES, I want to play!" Mary confirmed breathlessly, but clearly Toms deepest wish.

"Good," he grinned and kissed her passionately. At the same time, he took her arms and closed them over her head. With only one hand he now held it tight and gently stroked her cheek down to her neckline with the other hand. Mary groaned and nestled her head in his hand, subconsciously rubbing against him.

"Then, Mary, you are mine tonight! But until then, don't forget that I'm watching you and know what you want." Tom explained to her in a low voice, pushing his hip against hers with every word. Mary enjoyed the touch and looked at him with wide eyes full of trust.

"Tom!" she begged excitedly.

"No, my love, there has to be a little punishment for yesterday and this morning.", he answered with a grin, let go of Mary and went to dinner.