Corrode - [Charles Leclerc]

𝘿𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤

          "And finally, the fries and the steak?". The waiter asked when he had the fourth plate in his hand. "That's mine!". Jules spoke up and the waiter smiled, putting the plate down in front of the little boy. "Bon appetit". He smiled at the couple and the kids. "Merci beaucoup". Jules said and then took his cutlery in his hand. Joanne smiled at the two boys who happily dipped their fries into some mayonaise and started to eat them. "Has your mo-... Has Joanne already told you guys where we're going at the start of the summer break?". Charles spoke up, swallowing hard as he nearly said 'has your mom...'. Joanne lifted an eyebrow at him in an amused way, suppressing the smile that wanted to curl her lips. "Nooo?". The kids chanted and looked over at Joanne, who brough her class of wine to her lips and took a couple sips. "Well, we're going to Australia, but not just for holidays". Joanne started and their eyes widened. "One of Charles' friends is getting married and we are invited". She continued.

"Australia? That's on the other side of the world!". Liam chirped, chewing on some friens meanwhile, which made her shake her head. "We'll take my jet, maybe we can land somewhere we like on the way". Charles suggested, as if he did something alike every week anyway. "So, we're going to visit the wedding and then for holidays". Jules concluded. "Yes, we are". Charles replied while cutting into his T-Bone. "Annemarie will take you shopping soon, guys. You have to look good at the wedding". Charles reached out to tug on Liam's blouse, which made the kid giggle. "Don't you guys need to shop?". Liam asked. "I will buy your mom something nice to wear". Charles grinned. "Did I mention I actually don't like this dress?". Joanne asked, which made them both laugh as she was obviouslly kidding. She enjoyed everything about the dinner, how domestic it felt to be here with the four of them, even though the restaurant was once again incredibly chique.

"Are you enjoying dinner, guys?". Joanne spoke up while she dug her fork in some of the potato salad on the side. They nodded heavily and Charles and Joanne shared a look. They were done eating after twenty minutes, but the wine was flowing nicely for Joanne and she felt warm inside, not just from the alcoholic drink, but also because she loved this evening so much. The waiter came to pick up their plates and clear off their table before bringing the dessert card. Jules and Liam already knew they wanted to have the strawberry filled cup with a lot of whipped cream and Joanne chose a brownie with warm cherries.Charles had a simple coffee after. Charles watched them at the table as he sat back in the chair, a smile lingering on his lips when Joanne used the napkin to wipe the whipped cream from the boys' faces as they had been messy-eating this gigantic cup of ice cream and whipped cream straight away. They were spending a lot of time at the restaurant, but Charles eventually asked for the bill.

The waiter brought it to their table and Charles paid by card right away. Joanne and the kids got up from the table meanwhile, making their ways to the garderobe to take the jackets of the kids, Charles and Joanne weren't wearing any jackets anyway. Joanne waited at the door and Charles joined her soon after, his hand resting between her shoulder blades. They had to walk a little down the street to get to the car and his fingers brushed over her arm to take her hand in his. Joanne smiled at him and then looked down at her feet, making sure she wasn't missing any of her steps because her heart was beating rapidly in her chest after he had entwined his fingers with hers. Charles unlocked the doors of the car and the two boys already hopped into the backseat. Charles opened the door for her and pulled her close before she could get in, pressing a kiss to the back of her hand that caused the pink blushes to show up on her cheeks. She could never get used to the charms of this man.

Charles walked around the car and sat down behind the wheel of the Landrover. He drove it onto the road after making sure Liam and Jules were wearing their seatbelts and Joanne as well.

        They arrived back at Charles' apartment not much later and Charles halted the car on the porch, taking the keys out when he shut down the engine. Liam and Jules hopped out on the same side and Joanne followed, walking around the car and joining Charles who waited at the door. "Can we play one last game on the Play Station, dad?". Jules asked as he put his coat on the coat rack. "It's late, guys. You should go to sleep. We're going to the beach tomorrow". Charles told them, kneeling down to their level. "Ahh, not one game?". Jules whined, but Charles shook his head. "You can play the whole afternoon when we get home again". He said and they nodded with a sigh. "Annemarie, can you help them to bed, please?". Charles asked the maid, who already waited for her orders. "Of course, Mr, Ms". Annemarie smiled. "Goodnight". Charles wrapped the two kids up in a hug before they moved to Joanne. "Goodnight, mom". Liam smiled at her when she kissed his cheek and Jules blushed feverishly when she kissed his cheek as well.

Annemarie took the kids upstairs to get them ready for bed. "I have a surprise for you". Charles said as he spun her to his chest. "Another?". She asked with an amused chuckle, which caused a grin to show up on his handsome face. "Just come with me and you'll see". Joanne felt her knees weakening when his lips brushed over hers. He pecked her lips softly while his hands gently squeezed her waist. He offered her his hand to get up the stairs and she held onto it as she walked with him. Charles opened the door of his bedroom for her, his arms wrapping around her waist from behind as she stepped inside the dimlighted room. Joanne giggled when he pulled her into his chest again, her hands resting on his wrists. They could barely walk this way, but Charles managed to lead her to the bathroom. There weren't any lights on, just the candles on the floor and the side of the large bathtub. Rose petals were sprawled around on the floor and there was a bottle of champagne in a bucket of ice.

"I'm sure you just want to see me naked again". Joanne shook her head with a smile as she turned around in his embrace. "That is definitely not true and that's definitely true". Charles said, both of them laughing next. "I just wanted to finish this night perfectly". He said, his eyes gliding over her face. "A night that was already perfect". Joanne muttered, her hands smoothing out his button-up. "I'm glad you enjoyed it". Charles let go of her to close the door behind them and she took her heels off her feet. Charles reached for the buttons of his shirt and undid them all the way down, shaking the white material off his shoulders. Joanne pulled the zipper of her dress down and let it pool around her ankles. She shivered at the feeling of his chest against hers when their bodies were pushed together once more. Her arms swung around his neck while one of his hands moved down her spine and into her panties, playfully squeezing her bum. Their lips connected passionately, her fingers disappearing into his raven hair. Charles felt her tongue against his and his heart started to beat faster when their kiss deepened.

"The water will cool off". She hummed and he chuckled lowly, parting slightly from her, yet she started to unbuckle the belt around his slacks. Charles watched her fingers pry with the leather before unhooking it, taking it out of the loops. He undid the button and the zipper, stepping out of them and dropping his underwear to the floor right away. Joanne stripped from her panties and shook her hair out of the pony tail, but only to put her hair up in a bun so it wouldn't get soaking wet. Charles helped her to get into the tub without slipping on its floor and he sat down on the opposite side of her, reaching for the bottle of champagne and the two glasses. "I love it when Jules and Liam are with us, but when they aren't...". Charles sighed contently. "I know exactly how you feel". Joanne laughed, holding her glass while letting him pour some of the champagne. "On your birthday boy". Charles said as they clinked their glasses together. "Time flies by so fast, it's unreal". Joanne said. "From holding him in my arms for the first time to him being eight years old already".

A sad look glided over Charles' face. "I never got to hold my son to my chest right after he came into this world". Charles said, gnawing down on his bottom lip. "It hurts that I didn't even know of his existence till he was delivered on my doorstep". His eyes lifted to Joanne's when she caressed his cheek. "You're not the one to blame, Charles". She softly said. "And you're such a great father. There are two boys looking up to you". She smiled. "Liam asked me if you were ever going to be his dad". Joanne said, feeling her eyes getting watery. "Jules asked me the same, if you would ever be his mother". Charles' eyebrows furrowed together at the emotions he felt, his hands squeezing her waist tightly. "The future I want includes you two, Joanne". Charles said. "And maybe if faith gives me a chance to start fatherhood from the beginning, there wouldn't be someone else on my side but you". Charles' hand reached up to wipe her teary cheeks. "I love you". Joanne whispered.

"I love you more, mon amour". Charles replied and kissed her lips, the champagne glasses nearly falling off the edge of the tub. He pulled her onto his lap, having her close once more. Chest to chest, heart to heart. Their kiss was desperate and loving, making him dig his fingertips into her hips under the surface of the warm water. He felt the goosebumps rising upon his chest when her hands glided over his biceps and to his chest. They were so caught up in kissing that their lips felt sore when Charles moved his mouth to her neck, her nails scraping over the back of his neck as he sucked gently on her skin. She whimpered when her wet nipples brushed over his chest, his hands gliding over all of her limbs before one of them slipped between her thighs. Her hips bucked softly towards him when his hand squeezed the apex of her thigh, causing the arousal to flow through her bloodstream.

The night didn't stop there. His fingers had dipped deeper between her legs, pleasuring her to her heart's content till she cried out his name against his lips. They gazed into each other's hazy eyes when she slowly rolled her hips into his after he had entered her and she rested her forehead against his, their mouths swallowing each other's rushed breaths and moans, as their hearts beated in sync.