Pop Tarts, Brand, and Her

Chapter 16: Unexpected Discovery

Chapter 16: Unexpected Discovery
{6 months later…}

“What number month is this?” Noel asked suddenly one rainy Sunday afternoon when he and Shannon were curled up in bed.

Shannon laughed. “What?” she squealed and giggled as Noel tickled her.

“No, I mean each month has a number…and I can’t remember which month we’re in…” he smirked and kissed her hair as he ceased tickling her.

“Oh, I see,” Shannon smirked, her arms wrapping around him again, her nose trailing lightly over his jaw line. “It’s December 16th…why?”

Shannon smiled as his breathing became a little ragged. “We’ve been together six months…” Noel replied, his fingers dancing in tantalising patterns over her bare skin.

Shannon pulled back, smiling sweetly. “Really?”

Noel smirked as he leant in for a kiss. “To the day…” he kissed her softly at first, and then a little harder. “Celebration?” He smirked as he trailed kisses down her neck and she moaned.

Shannon smiled. “I think…” she paused as an odd feeling came over her, and then tried to push itself up her throat. She pushed Noel away as quickly and as gently as she could, flinging off the sheets and running into the bathroom, just making it to the toilet in time to empty what appeared to be the entire contents of her stomach.

“Shan?” she heard Noel’s worried voice as she leant over the toilet bowl.

“Don’t come in here…” She called and then groaned when she heard his feet on the tiles.

“God, are you okay?” Noel asked and held her hair back as she threw up again. “That’ll be a ‘no’ then…” he murmured, his hand rubbing her back soothingly.

“I thought I said ‘don’t come in’…” Shannon groaned as the nausea began to fade.

Noel chuckled quietly. “Like I’d listen…I love you…if you’re not well, I’m going to take care of you…” he paused. “Though you should put clothes on…or I’m going to want to fuck you again…”

Shannon made a horrified sound. “Oh, God…I hope I haven’t given this to you!”

“Doubt it…I’ve got quite a strong immune system.” Noel replied calmly. “Don’t worry, love…what can I get you to help you feel better?”

“My robe?” Shannon smirked. “Please? And some water if you could…” Shannon blanched and steadied herself against the toilet.

Noel kissed the nape of her neck before tying her hair back for her. “Right away sweeting…I’ll be right back…”

“Okay…” Shannon replied weakly as she heard the bathroom door shut. The nausea faded, Shannon stood and moved to the sink, rinsing her mouth out and brushing her teeth thoroughly before sitting on the edge of the bath. Noel smiled warmly as he came back in and handed her a satin robe, smirking as she tied it tightly around herself. “Thanks…” she smiled meekly as he handed her a glass of water as well.

Noel chuckled as he sat beside her on the edge of the bath. “I know you’re feeling a little better since you now have the energy to be embarrassed about being naked…” he smirked as Shannon blushed. “It’s cute …that blush…” he chuckled darkly. “Maybe I should make you walk around naked so you’ll blush more…”

“Not a chance babe.” Shannon smirked and glared at him playfully.

“Where did that come from?” Noel asked, worry in his voice again as he gave her a hug. “You were fine earlier…”