O U T O F T I M E
book 3 in the 'chaos series'
in which lusine returns to earth and is reunited with steve, but not everything is as it was when they said their farewells after the events of the battle of new york. with new companions in tow, ol...
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thirteen " a woman renewed " -
The pair of them wander back to Steve's apartment. Along the way, they stop and buy two takeaway pizzas and a new bottle of wine from the local store. Escaping the bustle of the real world, the two of them make their way into his apartment block and up the stairs to feast.
Lusine is starving and can't shovel the first slice into her mouth fast enough. She washes it down with a few gulps of wine. Completely unladylike, but beyond caring. Besides, it's not like Steve cares.
After she's finished, she lies back, resting her head on the sofa cushion rest with one hand resting on her belly.
"I am incredibly full," She announces, though not too full to nurse her wine. "But that was so good. Very good."
"I'm glad you enjoyed it," Steve says, laughing at the sight of her barely being able to keep her eyes open. "I might not be able to cook, but I sure do know the good take out places."
She sits comfortably watching some comedy show on the TV that Steve stuck on without much thought. He's a much slower eater than her, but maybe he just wasn't that hungry. One and a half glasses of wine later, he's finished and is taking the boxes out to the kitchen.
He comes back and settles on the sofa beside her. She drinks another gulp of wine and tucks herself under his arm without question, her head resting on his shoulder as her eyes begin to close immediately.
Barely keeping them open, she continues to drink the rest of her wine, but they just keep on closing. She's just waiting for the buzz to bring a little life to her, but, when it finally does, Steve seems to notice her half-asleep state.
"Maybe we should get to sleep," He suggests, already standing from the sofa.
"I'm fine, Steve, really. I can stay up a bit longer," She protests, but stands up anyway, already accepting that he won't take no for an answer.
"We've got work tomorrow anyway," He adds, switching the TV off.
Both of them get themselves ready for bed. Lusine switches out of her dress and relaxes into the comfort of the silky nightdress. She's already in bed when Steve comes in and she rolls over when he gets in beside her.
He can see the outline of her face in the dark as she shuffles a little closer. Automatically, his hand slips onto her waist. A routine for them at this point. One which can only tell of comfort between them.
An irreversible bond set in stone.
Both of her hands come to settle on his chest. She is keenly aware of his fingers on her shifting tighter as she loops one of her legs over him so that his thigh rests between both of hers, bodies intertwined.
She can't resist another moment longer. Lusine keenly lifts her chin and connects their lips for a short taste. When she draws back to make sure he wants her too, Steve's other hand catches her jaw and pulls her mouth back to his.
