Wide Open Spaces

Hold You In My Arms

Warning: Sexual Activities

Lindsey and Stevie have been mending their relationship since she had turned down his proposal. She could tell he still wanted to marry her and she still resisted, not understanding why there was a need. They were both fully committed (at the same time) and they were perfect as they were. They were doing more family activities and spending a lot of time together as a couple too. Things were nearly perfect but something was playing on her mind.

Stevie has been having symptoms for a few weeks but she didn't want to get her hopes up. She bought a couple digital tests and they were hidden in a little basket under the decorative towels in the linen closet. She was doing her make up for date night, leaning over the sink. Her eyes kept darting to the cabinet. They were taunting her in there, tempting her. She continued to apply her makeup, fluffed her hair and sighed. "I need to know" she says aloud. She's all dressed up, they're already running late.

"Stevie, the reservations are for seven, not seven thirty, not eight!" he tells her, coming into the bedroom they have been sharing for months. It had previously been Stevie's alone. "Where are you, angel?" His voice is near now and her heart stops momentarily.

"I'm sorry, I need another minute"

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, finishing touches" she says, pacing in front of the sink as she waited for the results.

"Alright, I will meet you by the door"

"Okay" she said, her voice trembling slightly due to nerves. The little tumbling hourglass went away and words appeared. "Oh my god!" she says, picking up the stick. "Pregnant." She is beyond thrilled. "Hold it together, Stevie" she tells herself, feeling as if she may cry. She fans herself with her hands, her cheeks hot. She emerges from the bathroom and grabs her bag, joining Lindsey.

"You look beautiful, honey" he says, kissing her cheek.

"Thank you, Lindsey"

"I'm so lucky to have you"

"And I'm lucky to have you"

"Are you ready?"

"I think so." She takes his hand, giving it a little squeeze. She gives him such a loving smile as she drove them to their destination and he is appreciative of all of the attention she's giving him. She's usually very attentive but she's especially so tonight. "I love you so much, Linds" she tells him.

"I love you too, angel" he says as they walk into the restaurant. They're promptly taken to their table and she is simply beaming. "I can't get over how radiant you look. You're blindingly beautiful"

"Why thank you" she says.

"Just...wow"

"Oh, stop..." she says, blushing slightly.

"I can't stop looking at you, I'm sorry" he says, realizing he's gushing a little too much. "Anything look good to you?"

"Hmm...I'm not really sure" She looks over the menu, having a hard time finding something appealing. Since she now knew the truth, she realizes she has been dealing with a whole slew of aversions right now and hasn't noticed many cravings to speak of just yet.

"Alright, let's start with wine"

"I won't be drinking" she says.

"Oh?"

"You and I both know that I'm a dangerous driver as it is. I don't need wine to push me over the edge. I'm trying to save lives here!" She jokes and he laughs.

"Well alright then."

"I might just have tea or water"

"You can still change your mind about the wine" he says.

"Are you trying to get me drunk and take advantage of me?" She asks, smiling like crazy.

"Never!" He says. "Is something going on? You're being super adorable right now"

"I thought you said I was always adorable"

"You are but...God, I can't wait to get you home" he says, leaning in. Fortunately or maybe not so fortunately, the waiter comes for drink orders and Stevie is forced into choosing a meal, as Lindsey had already ordered. She decided against fish because of mercury content and red meat, because it could possibly not be 'done' enough. No soft cheeses...she was wracking her brain trying to find something she deemed safe. She hadn't been pregnant for years. Were there things women were still not supposed to eat? She decided on pasta with red sauce, no cheese and bread, lots of bread. Lindsey chose a steak and shockingly it sounded good to her but she wanted to wait until she spoke to her doctor once she made an appointment.

The meal flew by due to excellent company and great conversation. She hung on his every word, she was suddenly even more attracted to him knowing they had created something so special together once again. She drove them home and hurried him to their room, shutting the door behind them. She stripped him quickly then started on herself. He marveled at her sensuous curves, dying to touch her. She descended upon him, kissing him hungrily. His hands traveled all over her body, groping her bum and begging to fondle her seemingly fuller breasts. He was mesmerized by her as she made love to him. He barely came up for air, kissing her all over, tangling a hand in her hair.

"Wait, slow down" he said, once he was able to finally get a word in.

"Why? Don't you like it?" She asked, continuing to kiss him.

"Baby, or course I do but let me look at you. I want to see you" he said and she stopped moving completely. "Wow, that was..." he began, trying to catch his breath. She was a sexual dynamo and he was enjoying every minute with her.

"...Not what you wanted" she said, hands over her face in tears. He was still inside of her and it made him feel uncomfortable. He had just made her cry when they had been making love just moments before.

"Steph, look at me." he says, pulling her hands away. "Believe me, I am so into it but let's take it slower. I want to savor it. I want to look at you, touch you..."

"Okay"

"What's gotten into you?"

"I guess I'm just...enthusiastic." she says, after searching for the perfect word.

"I'll say, and it felt so good but I want it to last. Take it slow."

"Get on top of me" She dismounts and lets Lindsey take control. He kisses down her arms and presses his lips to every finger. Traveling back toward her face, he moves across her neck and chest, making his way down her other arm. He kisses her lips briefly before working his way down, kissing down her stomach and nipping at her inner thighs making her shiver with pleasure. He teased her with his tongue and she moaned instantly. She was so wet, and he tasted her, smiling up at her from below. He left a trail of sloppy kisses up her body. He kissed her lips and she tasted herself on him. He entered her, thrusting deep within her and she gasped. He fit her so perfectly; that was probably her favorite part. Yes, his touch was thrilling and electric but the simplicity of the way they joined was so special. He was made for her and her for him and that was evident now. They continued to make love for hours, and he lay behind her afterward. He turned over and put on a little music to unwind and come down from the high. Neither could sleep now but it wasn't the least bit frustrating. Ray LaMontagne's voice was soft and low through the speakers and Lindsey whispered some of the lyrics in her ear. She smiled softly, kissing his forearms as he had them wrapped across her chest. She pressed a light touch to her stomach, knowing this moment couldn't be any better than right now. Instinctively, he moved a hand to lay over hers there and she began to cry silently as he sang to her.

I want to hold you in my arms
I want to hold you forever