New Lives (A Nathan Gardner Story)

Chapter 33 - New Year's

The week of Christmas came and went, with Nathan resting as much as possible.  By the time New Year's Eve came, he was getting around rather well and the pain was minimal.  He knew not to push things and didn't mind the down time very much at all.  While everyone else was ringing in the New Year at Just Be, Nathan and Sydney were enjoying a rather luxurious bath together. 
"Remember when you told me New Year's Eve was your favorite holiday?" Sydney asked, playing with a handful of bubbles.

Nathan smiled at the memory.  "I very much do...and this is certainly keeping it there."  Sydney was silent for a moment.  "Syd?  Everything all right?"

"It's perfect," she smiled.  "I used to live for the big party tonight, but I wouldn't trade this for a thing."  Her words were soft and sure.

"You know we would've been there under different circumstances."

Sydney nodded.  "You're right, but I really think this is more my speed now.  I hate that it took what happened you for us to be where we are, but..."  She moved closer to him and let her hand go to his chest.  "...I have you here, all to myself, the phone hasn't made a sound all night, and we..."  She leaned in and kissed him.  She had held back so much since the night of his accident, but she couldn't do so any longer.  Her kiss was deep, filled with all of the devotion she felt for him.  Nathan reciprocated tenfold, his arms pulling her into his lap.

"Syd," he breathed, as he hardened against her. 

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean..." Her words were swallowed when Nathan laid claim to her once again.

Nathan's hands began to roam and the next time he came up for air, his desire was made clear.  "Honey, I want you.  We never got to finish that night."

Sydney caressed Nathan's face, kissing his lips, then his neck.  "I want you, too, but..."

"We'll be careful, hm?  I promise.  Slow and deep, baby, so I can feel you."  He heard Sydney swallow as she nodded.

They rinsed and dried, then Sydney raced to the bedroom - she had an idea.  She adjusted the bed so Nathan wasn't completely flat or sitting straight up.  When he entered the room, he smirked at her, understanding.  He got onto the bed and licked his lips as he watched Sydney approach him.  He could see her trepidation, and understood it, but being without her was weighing heavy on him for reasons of which he couldn't make sense.  He tempted her further by stroking himself and she immediately climbed onto the bed and straddled him.  She hovered above him as she kissed him, her body quivering.  She felt his fingers just graze her clit and a small noise escaped her lips.

She whispered to him, a newfound need in her voice.  "You need to say something if I cause you any discomfort, okay?" 

Nathan nodded, guiding her hips downward.  "Please let me in, honey."  There was absolutely no resistance found as Sydney closed her eyes, lowered herself the rest of the way, and felt him slide within her.  "Sydney," he sighed.  His arms wrapped around her body and he held her still.  "Look at me," he begged.  She opened her eyes and saw his shining with tears that never fell.  "It's not just sex," he started, "it's the connection.  Being within you...feeling you..." His hips began to move and Sydney followed his lead, her movements slow and with purpose.  "The thought of never being this close to you again..."

"You have me," Sydney cooed, feeling the same gambit of emotions.  "I love you...let me make you feel..."  She gasped as his hips rose unexpectedly.  "...oh...so good..."  She began to ride him, her pace picking up slightly.

"That's it, Syd," he urged.  "It's okay if you're feeling needy, I can handle it, I promise."

"Nathan," she moaned, wanting to argue, but her body actively betrayed her.

His hands left her hips and moved to her face, pulling her to his lips.  Hunger was the driving force in his kiss and when he pulled his lips from hers, he whispered, "Go ahead, honey, fuck me.  Please."  She stilled.  "No shame in wanting to be a little carnal."  He made himself throb within her and she complied.  Her previously demure movements turned into wild bucking, her soft sighs into unbridled moans.  Nathan's hands moved to her bouncing breasts, kneading them before leaning up to take a nipple between his teeth.  Sydney yelped and smiled down at him, encouragement in her eyes.  They knew it wouldn't last as long as they wanted, but, in the moment, it hardly mattered.

A purposeful smirk lit up Nathan's face and his hand moved between them.  He moved his thumb in rough circles and Sydney gave into him, her body shaking and her sounds obscenely satisfied.  She felt his release beginning and let her body go to his when he pulled her close, his sounds matching hers as he spilled within her.

They panted, still connected to one another, Nathan's arms still wrapped around Sydney. 

"Are you all right?" Sydney asked, worry intruding upon her sexual haze.

Nathan pushed her hair out of her eyes and smiled up at her.  "Are you fucking kidding me?" he laughed.  "Better than any painkiller."  He kissed her again, noticing the time on the clock when he broke away.  "We just rang in the new year."