Chapter 16: Always

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Dolly lay awake in the arms of her husband, her eyes focused on the ceiling, the sound of the passing vehicles and the snoring and soft grumbles coming from her husband nothing but background noise as the events of the day replayed in her mind.

She couldn't help the feeling of disgust filled her at the memory of his body against hers, his hand touching her inappropriately and she was rendered motionless. All she could do was call for help, but what if no one could hear her? What if no one was there to stop him?
All those times she'd been left with him and hadn't once suspected he would be able to do such a thing.

The blonde swallows trying to rid the frog in her throat as tears threaten to fall. She'd hate to think of what might of happened if no one had heard her, if Kenny wasn't there.
Her attention averts to the man beside her, her husband, her lover, her best friend, her babies father and her hero. He was all those things and so much more, she really was lucky to have him in her life. She sniffles as she nudges closer to the man who grumbles in response, his embrace tightening slightly around her as an inaudible mumble passes his lips.
A small smile makes its way to Dolly's lips, as a tear slips from her eye, slowly making its way down her cheek.

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The following morning Dolly lay awake running her hand through Kenny's hair, twirling it around her little fingers every now and then.
"That feels nice." His voice was hoarse when he spoke, his eyes flickering open, trying to adjust to the new light.
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah." He smiles reaching for her hand and bringing it to his lips, placing a soft kiss to the palm of her hand, then each finger tip after that. Dolly couldn't hide her growing smile at the feeling of his lips against her skin, finding herself wanting much more than just a little kiss to the hand.
"That all I get?"
Kenny grins wickedly.
"Oh believe me baby, if we were not on a bus surrounded by other people I wouldn't let you leave the bed."
"Oh?"
Kenny leans closer to her ear, brushing his beard against her sensitive skin earning a giggle, followed by a squeal when he enlightened her on what he would be doing if they were home.

"Shh." The man chuckles at his wife.
"You really are a wicked man." She grins, a playful twinkle in her eye.
"Only to you baby, only to you." His lips meet hers in a passionate dance as his hand came to rest gently on her baby bump.
"I love you." Dolly hums with delight at the attention she's receiving from her husband.
"I love you too babydoll, so much." He whispers, his nose nudging against her neck as he gently played with her earlobe between his teeth.

A knock to the door caught their attention.
"You two lovers up?" It was Judy, a smile broke out on Dolly's face as she chuckled.
"We'll be out in a minute."
"Hurry up, the coffee's getting cold and I ain't making another one."
The pair chuckle at the red heads response.
"Well Mr Rogers we'd best get ready."
"I think we better had Mrs Rogers, wouldn't want Judy to go through the trouble of making more coffee now would we?" The pair chuckle, Kenny resting his forehead against the blondes. The pair make the effort to move from their previous place and get ready, getting slightly side tracked as they did so. Kenny did try to keep his hands to himself but Dolly with her pale and perfectly smooth to the touch skin was just to tempting.

"I always did prefer my coffee cold you know." The man came up behind the blonde who'd just about managed to button up her jeans. This baby was definitely starting to show now, and Dolly could not be happier, well maybe she could when the little tyke's finally out and in her arms, but for now this was as happy as Dolly could be.
"Nice try Mr. Rogers, but I prefer my coffee warm." The blonde smiles, feeling the hair on his arms glide against her smooth bare skin as they wrap securely arround her.
"That's where you're confused, you really like it cold." He nudges his head into the blondes neck earning a giggle.
"Look buster, I want my coffee." Dolly rotates in his arms so she was facing him.
"I gotta limit the amount of caffeine I have now, so I want this coffee, I want it now, And I want it hot! So no funny business ya here?" She pokes his chest playfully.
The man salutes, " aye aye Ma'am."
"Good, now go on and get." The blonde smiles pulling the blonde in for a quick kiss before pushing him away.
Dolly returns to changing, slipping on her bra slowly, fully aware of the eyes roaming over her bare back. She had him good and boy did she know it.

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"So how'd ya sleep?" Judy asks as she came to sit beside Dolly who waited for Kenny to return with some porridge.
"Could of been better..." Dolly shrugs, her eyes focusing on the liquid in the mug.
"Doll, you can speak to me you know, I'm here for you." Judy reaches her hand out, tapping the blondes arm.
"Its just hard to believe you know, to process that...that he could..."
"Hey its alright, take your time." The red head squeezes her best friend's arm reassuringly, and Dolly finally looks up catching her bestfriend's gaze.
The look of concern and love in Judy's eyes was all she needed, she knew no matter what this woman would always be there for her, just like Kenny, only there were certain things Kenny just wouldn't understand no matter how he tried.
Dolly sighs, thanking the lord mentally for both Judy and Kenny and vowing to always be there for them the best she could.

A caress to her arm brought her back to reality where she once again met Judy's gaze
" I just..."
"Hello Ladies." Kenny smiles unnaware of the chat, approaching the pair and took a seat beside his wife placing the porridge in front of her.
The blonde smile's at the little kiss he plants on her cheek, Judy smiles at the pair, understanding now wasn't the time for this discussion.  Judy knew that although the blonde was strong mentally there were certain things not even Dolly could handle alone, she knew the blonde too well to know she'd tell Kenny that she is fine, not to worry him but deep down it affected her more than she leads on. And she'd be there for when Dolly is ready, she always is.

EsmereldaMidnight:

Thank you so much to the readers and my wonderful co-writer southernauthor  ❤️❤️

So sorry for the wait and short chapter, hope you enjoy though xx

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