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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 20, 2008 21:54:47 GMT
Evelyn looked away for a moment, reminded of the intense fear she felt when she thought she'd lost him. "Here..." she avoided replying and passed him a glass of whiskey, "...this'll warm you up." She got up to fill a bucket with hot water and brought it to the edge of the bed for him to warm his feet in.
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James frowned, had he upset her? He sat beside her, set down her tea on the table and took her hands, "You shouldn't talk about yourself like that. You're a dear young woman, I wouldn't want you to think otherwise."
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 20, 2008 22:04:58 GMT
Will took it and smiled gladly, sipping at it. He sank his feet into the bucket and sighed with relief, though still shivering slightly. There was silence between them, just the crackle of flames.
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"It's the truth." She said firmly. She placed one of her dainty hands on his cheek, "You have been far too good for me...and rank does not matter anymore." She moved it back to his heart..."Here is where you see the true measure of a man. And you are a King amongst men."
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 20, 2008 22:12:56 GMT
Evelyn was silent for a while. She didn't know what she could say. "Y'know yer still too good for me...even though you've locked me up and everythin'..." she trailed off. Something still stopped her, he hadn't died but something...she couldn't be sure. She avoided his gaze...her green eyes glimmering in reflection to the flames.
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James placed his hand on her's, and noted that having a title almost removed her from being herself, "And you're just a young girl, wanting to be cared for..."
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 20, 2008 22:34:04 GMT
Will smiled at her..."No I'm not. You're far too good for me...and I can't fathom why you dived in after me after everything I put you through..." He sat up and took another sip of his whiskey, stretching his legs slightly as the stiffness from the cold began to drift away... "Perhaps we're both as bad as each other..." his dark eyes found her glittering emerald ones..."And we need each other. I have been so jealous...and though I-I-I..." he swallowed thickly..."I willl l-love...love you till the day I die...but I don't think I could ask for anything more than this...this bliss. Your respect is all I require...and I will care for you...as your companion. Do I we have an accord...Evelyn Ula O'Malley?"
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"Will you care for me...?"...her voice was almost a whisper, her black eyes were beginning to shimmer with tears. Her pride was faltering. She wondered if she could really give up everything for one man? Was this even the right man? She swallowed, her heart thumping in her chest, jumping into her throat...
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 20, 2008 22:39:44 GMT
Evelyn faltered a little, "Of course..." she bit her nail, "And don't be so silly, yer the most decent man I know...yer a good man, Turner, you know that." she smiled a little. He was what she needed, but she didn't deserve him. She couldn't help but glance at his lips...those soft...sweet lips...
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James squeezed her hand, "I do care for you, and I will." His eyes twinkled with genuine affection. He meant every word, he cared for her in a way he had never cared for a woman before...
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 20, 2008 22:42:25 GMT
Flashing her another warm smile, Will polished off his drink and pulled the blankets tighter to him. He caught her glancing at him and with a little grin, asked innocently... "What?"
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Victoria bit her lip. "You will?" she asked..."Will you?"
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 20, 2008 22:47:14 GMT
Evelyn blushed a little, "Nothing..." she said quietly. She shifted up the bed and pulled back the sheets. She climbed in, propping up the pillows so that she could lean back comfortably. She hadn't said anything, but she'd pulled back the sheets enough, and there was more than enough space beside her.
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"Yes..." he replied softly. He stroked her cheek and gazed at her, "I will."
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 20, 2008 22:55:13 GMT
Will grinned at her and stood, his bones still stiff from the cold sea. Still in his blankets, he shuffled over and climbed into bed next to her. His hair was still damp and he smelt of salt and sweat and musk. He placed an arm over her gently and was content. His eyes were quite heavy...sleep invaded his mind...
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Leaning forward, Victoria placed her lips on his and kissed him passionately, running her hand up to his hat which she promptly plucked off his head. His wig followed suit, and her little hand held the back of his neck gently, snaking around to touch his cheek once again.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 20, 2008 23:00:54 GMT
Evelyn smiled and rested her head upon his shoulder. She embraced him gently, feeling his chest rising and falling, hearing his soft breathing. She was warm and comfortable, and closed her eyes, feeling much at ease, and found some sort of peace as she drifted into a quiet slumber.
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James embraced her around her small waist and kissed her in return.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 20, 2008 23:10:42 GMT
In their sleep...in their dreams, Will and Evelyn were entwined. As they slept, they drew nearer to one another. They slept for a whole day and night, exhausted, and by the time the sun rose again they were close together, locked in an embrace, arms wrapped tightly around one another.
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Victoria pulled away quickly... "Commodore..."" she flashed him a wicked smile..."James...I think you need to take off your uniform and get into bed and...take care of me there."
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 22, 2008 21:32:58 GMT
Evelyn stirred in her sleep, embracing Will tightly, and so close and tangled she was almost on top of him. "Mmmm..." she stirred again as the sun pierced through the window, and blinked several times before slowly opening her eyes...
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James mouth went incredibly dry, "M-m-my uniform...?" he looked absolutely terrified.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 26, 2008 20:45:37 GMT
Will continued to snooze, cradling Evelyn in his arms, perfectly content. He shifted slightly and grunted as she stirred...
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Victoria saw the terror in his eyes and surpressed a small laugh. She batted her black lashes innocently and gave one curt little nod.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 26, 2008 20:50:36 GMT
Evelyn blinked a little as her eyes focused to see another face, rather close to her's. Will... She thought of moving away, or stirring, or waking him... she simply laid there, watching him sleep, with a slight smile on her face.
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James shuffled a little on his feet, his thoughts ran wild with excuses, he prayed for somebody to call for him, anything. He couldn't just...he saw her looking and avoided her gaze for a moment as he undid the buttons to his smart uniform jacket.
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Post by ~Charlotte~ on Jan 26, 2008 20:54:50 GMT
After a few moments, Will blinked open his eyes. Someone was watching him. He span his head quickly, left to right and saw Evelyn... "Oh it's you..." he muttered sleepily, rubbing his eyes to clear away the tiredness...
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Victoria covered her hand with her mouth. "Oh...James." She stopped him, placing her hand on top of his. She tidied his collar a little and smoothed down his shirt... "It's...it's fine. It can wait." She went on her tip toes and kissed the side of his mouth gently, smiling warmly.
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Post by ~~*Buffy Bloom*~~ on Jan 26, 2008 21:04:59 GMT
Evelyn smiled a little, "Mornin'..." she felt so comfortable and warm, she didn't want to get out of bed now... She scratched her arm and stretched her legs.
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James felt a huge relief. He smiled at her a little, thankful that she stopped him.
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