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Enjoy...
Lucy
Chap 53
As they walked back to Horatio’s quarters Ehliena sighed, wondering whether she should return to her own room. She had agreed to meet Geordi and Will at 8.30 to begin organising the new quarters for herself and Horatio and would need an early start.
As she was thinking, she felt the caress moving across her shoulders and gave Horatio a dig in the ribs,
Stop that…Why?I’m thinking…I know, I’m trying to distract you…There’s a surprise…Horatio chuckled, slowly but surely Ehliena’s confidence was growing – and against him she could hold her own, he knew it would not be long before she would be able to do the same with others. He encouraged her, knowing that she needed to be strong for her future role as his aide, but her sensitivity would always make sure that she never became over confident.
Reaching his door Ehliena hesitated slightly, still undecided about what she should do. Horatio made the decision for her, pulling her into the room and dropping a soft kiss to her lips. As he did so, he ran his hands down her spine, causing her to lean into him.
Sure you want to leave…?Ehliena sighed and gave in, not able to resist his advances. It was as if the open declaration of their relationship had opened another door to Horatio’s complex character. As he palmed the lights down low and activated the shields, she could sense something a little different about her partner.
Removing the jacket he had worn that evening, he reached out a hand and pulled her close. She responded to the kiss willingly as it became deeper, Horatio tightening his arms around her. Feeling him start one of his caresses down her back as his hands held her face she sighed softly enjoying what he was doing.
The next moment she gasped as a shiver ran down her spine as his hands joined his thoughts, exciting nerves under her skin as well as deeper within her body. Her eyes opened wide as she felt the sensuality coursing through Horatio’s body, however, she could also sense that he was holding back.
Wrapping her arms around his waist she placed her head on his chest, knowing that the position she had adopted would help him to relax. His mind was in turmoil as he fought himself for control,
Ehliena I… She placed a finger on his lips in a request for him to be silent.
Just hold me Horatio…Maybe I should have let you return to your quarters…And maybe not…Horatio made a startled noise, but remained silent, holding her as she had asked. Ehliena took a deep breath; his sudden caution had made her feel more confident with the situation. Closing her eyes she experimented a little, her Aunt had taught her how to place a healing block on a headache – useful when she had been working long hours, but now she wanted to do something a little different.
Using her slight knowledge of neural functions, she lightly touched part of Horatio’s mind with her own, rewarded with a soft chuckle.
You see, it’s not that difficult…Though you might want to try that across my shoulders rather than under my feet…Ehliena frowned, but Horatio quickly dropped a soft kiss on her forehead,
it takes a little while, but I know you’ll get there.She was about to answer him when a second kiss landed on her lips, soft still, but a little more insistent, a caress floating across her shoulders. Ehliena sighed at the move, relaxing even more. Horatio stepped away slightly, holding out a hand, “Shall we?”
She smiled and allowed herself to be led into the sleeping chamber, where her eyes opened a little, seeing several lit candles around the room. Horatio palmed off the lights and asked for some music before drawing her into his arms for a dance.