Love Thaws: Melting

Silent Vows and Unspoken Promises

Jack blinked his bleary eyes several times and began to stretch. Elsa shifted in his arms, stopping him. He gently settled himself next to her so as not to wake her. He couldn't stop the broad, bright smile that covered the lower half of his face. She fit perfectly in his arms, her head resting just beneath his shoulder. Jack felt something warm and indescribably sweet flood his senses. He kissed Elsa's forehead several times. 

She stirred slightly, but didn't wake. Her lips curved into a small smile as she slept. Jack's eyes riveted on her lips and he seriously considered kissing her, but decided against it. She needed her sleep. Though the nightmares were less frequent, they still plagued her. He let out an angry huff. Man, those scientists were lucky they weren't anywhere near Jack. He'd gladly wring all of their necks. Elsa exhaled slowly and snuggled closer. Jack let his angry thoughts ebb as he drew Elsa nearer and planted more soft kisses on her forehead and cheeks.

Elsa lay still in his arms. Her eyes lids fluttered open. Her bright blue eyes riveted on Jack. Jack loved how different shades of blue shimmered in her eyes when light hit them. He cupped her face and brushed her cheek with the pad of his thumb. Her skin was so soft and smooth. A smile tugged at her lips, and she smiled shyly at him. He flashed her a brilliant smile. She propped herself up on one elbow before running her hand from his chest to his stomach, eventually following the curve of his ribs. Jack inhaled sharply, feeling tingles wherever Elsa touched him. Something ignited within him and heat flooded his body. He snatched Elsa's wrist and held it still. As much as he was glad that she wasn't shutting him out, he wasn't sure if he had the will power to stand much more of this.

"Whoa, careful," he cautioned, trying to catch his breath.

Elsa's shimmering blue eyes studied him. "Why?"

He smiled. "Because with great power, comes great responsibility."

She traced his jaw with a single, elegant finger. "And what do I have power over?"

He gently grasped her hand and glanced at her, feeling bare and vulnerable. But if Elsa was to trust him, he had to do the same. "Me," he murmured, his voice husky. He firmly kissed her palm, feeling rather pleased when he saw a pretty blush, the pink of rose petals, color her cheeks, making them the same shade as her lips.

"M-maybe we should get up and... do something."

He smiled gently. She did that whenever she felt too vulnerable. As much as he wanted to keep her captive there and knock down her walls in one swift blow, he knew she needed time. His eyes darted over to the doorway and he smiled knowingly. "Sure."

Elsa flung the blankets off of herself. She was getting better, but she still didn't know how to trust him with her whole heart. He followed her, waiting until she was underneath the door way. He tugged her back and pinned her to the doorframe with his body. He felt her quiver slightly and her eyes grew impossibly wide. Her breathing hitched and he felt her pulse jump. Jack allowed a satisfied smile to curve his mouth. 

"What?" she asked breathlessly. 

Jack pointed up. 

Elsa looked up and saw mistletoe hanging from the doorframe. Her lips parted slightly. "Oh."

Jack caught sight of another bright blush heating her cheeks just before he ducked down and brushed her lips along her slender neck. His lips stopped right over the pulse on her neck. Her heart was beating faster. Satisfied with his discovery, Jack moved on to gently nibble her ear. Elsa gasped and shyly ducked her head. The tips of her ears turned pink. Jack nibbled once more, for good measure. He placed his fingers underneath her jaw, urging her to looks at him. She glanced up, her chest heaving, her face pink. Completely vulnerable.