Never Forgotten

Part 26

Part 26

It had been a week to the day since Marlena was discharged from the hospital and went home with John.
They had spent the whole week at the loft, with a constant invasion of Sami, Eric, Carrie and Jack, not leaving them much time alone. They hadn't heard anything from Roman since the incident and neither from Rebecca, which was a bit unsettling given the circumstances.
John had been by Marlenas side constantly, fussing over her, making sure that she would eat and drink enough, in the hopes of getting her kidney function back to normal, and today was the day they would get the results.

John sat on the bed and watched Marlena getting dressed and ready to leave for the appointment with the doctor. Her body still bore the evidence of the accident that nearly killed her, although the bruising had subsided, she looked fragile and pale, her skin missing its usual glow.
He had kept asking her how she felt and every time she would smile at him and say 'just perfect'. He knew she was lying to him, afraid to tell him the truth and make him worry even more than he already did.

Standing in front of the mirror and admiring her outfit, Marlena saw John approaching her with a worried smile. His hands reached for the zipper in the back of her yellow summer dress and slowly zipped up, while his lips skimmed her bare shoulder. "I'm nervous.." He admitted.

"I know, darling," she sighed. She was also worried but she had decided a week ago that she would not spend the time fearing the worst, when she could enjoy her time alone with John. But deep down she knew that what the doctor had to say today, was not what they hoped to hear. And maybe she had already made peace with that somehow.

Still standing behind her, John wrapped his arms around her waist, holding her close to his body and buried his nose in her hair. Marlena leaned her head back on his shoulder and melted into his warm embrace. Both were mentally preparing themselves for whatever news they would receive later, drawing strength and courage from each other.

Looking in the mirror Marlena's heart fluttered at the sight of the two of them. She still had trouble believing that this was real, that they were finally together. She had woken up every night and felt panic and sadness overwhelm her until she would reach over and find John sleeping peacefully next to her. And every time she would snuggle closer to him and thank God that it wasn't a dream.
"We are looking mighty fine today," Marlena said smiling, trying to lighten the mood.

Swaying their bodies slowly from side to side, John looked up and saw their perfect image.
"No, you look mighty fine. Are you trying to impress the doctor or something?" He joked.

"Hmm, maybe.." Marlena teased and winked.

"If he tries anything he will have to deal with me". Even though he was joking his voice bore a possessiveness to it.
When John started nibbling at her earlobe and tickling her sides, Marlena let out a loud laugh as she squirmed and tried to break free from his teasing ministrations.
John's heart melted at the sound of her carefree and heartfelt laughter. It simply was the best sound in the world, next to her sensual moans and screams of course.
Her laughter was also very contagious and no matter how hard he tried not to laugh along with her, he always ended up breaking down laughing.

Realizing that she couldn't escape his firm but loving hold, Marlena quickly spun around in his arms and threw her arms around his neck.
Their eyes locked and their laughter subsided as they both got lost in the deep love and affection they saw.
"Give me your mouth," She demanded in a whisper.
John entangled his hand within her hair, angling her head before he crashed his lips against hers.
Marlena immediately opened her mouth and welcomed his demanding tongue.
When she sucked on his bottom lip, she was immediately rewarded with a deep growl from John. The heat between them quickly started rising as their kisses became more and more full of desperation and desire but also fear.
When the need for air became too much John tore his mouth off hers. With heavy breaths, kiss stained lips and eyes filled with lust, they glanced at each other. "We need to get going now or else we will have to reschedule with the doctor," John panted and his hands skimmed up the back of her thighs, coming to rest on her firm ass.