Secret Lives (Closed)

[tinwoodsman]

His thumb rubbed the back of her hand, "Oh?" he smiled. "Shall we just have a few drinks and save the fish and chips for another time? We can put it on the list of things we should still do - like the zoo."

 

[Asa]

I would love for us to eat we just don't need all the extras... save the extras for another visit... don't want to eat too much and be too tired do we for the rest of our day?

She smiled to him clearly that she had no real intention of going home before Tony was gone. Its not like he would care if she was there to see him off or not.

 

[tinwoodsman]

"Oh. I like where your going with this."

He ordered a second glass of the Newcastle and a "single" order of the Fish and Chips to be shared. When the ales were on the table he raised on in toast, "To fresh starts and unmissed opportunities."

 

[Asa]

Sitting back she smirked with a wink raising her glass.

To unmissed opportunities

She felt safe in the disguise almost reckless but she knew that there was still a certain level of caution they had to take.

 

[tinwoodsman]

When the fish and chips arrived, it was clear how 'Steve' had thought only one order was enough. There were two think planks planks of battered haddock that had to have been fried in the hottest oils known to man because no grease was present past the breading. It was as if the haddock had actually been preserved by the batter dipping so that its clean flavors could be enjoyed without feeling like you're ingesting a teaspoon of oil with every bite. Since there was little grease a meal like this would not sit heavy at all.

"The planks are so thick they have to cut them in half." He explained, taking a moment to check his date's reaction.

 

[Asa]

It looks wonderful lets eat.

She smiled reaching for a piece of fish and winking at him as she took a bite her eyes closing at the wonderful flavor.

Very wonderful

 

[tinwoodsman]

"This is one of my favorite places when I just want to get away and unwind. No sports on TVs, no Karaoke night, no local bands trying to get some exposure. Just good beer, good food and a dart board." He reached out to take one of her hands in his own, holding it regardless of how difficult it made eating. "Here." He said, offering to cut with this own free hand, if just to keep from letting go of her own.

 

[Asa]

She smiled with a wink.

That would be great since it seems my hand is otherwise contained.

 

[tinwoodsman]

"It's team work. That's what couples are... teams." He cut the fish by watching her, and not the fish. Upon her nod he sliced down not really caring if that was supposed to be a large or small piece.

After waiting for her to sample that piece he nudge his plate towards her, "If you'd be so kind?" He poised the knife, waiting for her to apply her fork. His smile was bright and warm, enjoying this little challenge if only to keep holding her hand.

 

[Asa]

She smiled to him and trying a bite she moved the fork to hold it in place for him to cut a bite for him. She laughed a little and moving his hand still determined to hold hers to rest on her knee.

We can eat quicker and and go to whatever the next destination is if we just eat love.

 

[tinwoodsman]

He gave her knee an affectionate squeeze, "I just like to validate the fact that we work well as a team." He rubbed her knee, just inside the thigh but kept the touch light and innocent. "Now, if you'll excuse me I'm going British on this." With his free hand he reached over to pick up the fish plank. Since it was no greasier than a baked potato wedge he was able to eat without it being messy at all.

Lunch went by smoothly with laughter and relaxed, honest, interaction. "One more?" He tapped his own empty glass, offering a fresh round of drinks on top of the amount they'd already had. He at least looked like he was still able to drive.

 

[Asa]

Why don't we go ahead and get out of here... remember have to be safe and able to drive or should I drive?

She had drunk less than he had.

 

[tinwoodsman]

"Oh, I can drive. But I like to give you control of the car every once in a while." He smiled and held out the keys, hands steady as a rock. "So, now it's my turn to ask you; Where to, Love?"

 

[Asa]

I would love to go back to that lovely garden.

She smiled wanting them to be alone for a while if it was just for a short time.

 

[tinwoodsman]

He nodded. "I would like that." Once they paid and left he opened her door for her, pausing for a kiss, then moving around to his side. He reached over to put his hand back on her knee as the drove joking, "See? I don't dare hold a hand while you drive." Once they got back to the hotel with the garden he opened her door to help her out and took back the keys.

 

[Asa]

Walking with him smiling she just wanted them to get back to the gardens and away from the world. She wanted it to be just them. She did not know if Lorenzo would contact her or not and didn't care she wanted this time... needed this time. She had several people she could tell Lorenzo she was with or visiting their store and they would cover for her no matter what including sending purchases to the house.

I love the gardens here you showed me... so peaceful so private.

 

[tinwoodsman]

He smiled and took her hand to lead her through the hotel, this time skipping the piano bar and going around the pool. He led her to the garden, back to the bench withing the stone garden that was almost hidden from the world.

 

[Asa]

Hurrying along with him she smiled brightly. Once they made their way to the garden she smiled breaking away from him long enough to slowly twirl around taking it all in. Their private little oasis. While she wondered why no one used it she was glad they didn't. Turning back to look at him she smiled holding her hands out to him.

I really do love it here. Maybe I should fix something like this at home

She winked thinking about such flowering trees being around the rose garden at least on one side or sparsely around the rose garden. Or even near the stables and horse field making sure the trees are horse friendly.

 

[tinwoodsman]

He took her hands and moved to her. "I like it because it makes me see how small we are. The rocks are huge. You can get lost in them." He pulled her to a hug, hands at her waist. "I think a place like this would be excellent. A - fortress of flowers? You could invite high society women to the garden for tea... as an excuse of course." He watched her eyes, not looking for anything but enjoying light and life in them right now.

 

[Asa]

And make it more private when we are working on the roses together.

Her arms resting around his waist as she smiled lost in his eyes and the peace calm and safety of this place.

 

[tinwoodsman]

"Well, I assumed that would be the added benefit." He smiled, head tilting and moving to kiss her gently. "I'm always looking for any place I can find, that I can make just ours. I may not be able to save you, right now... but I can sweep you away for a little while."

 

[Asa]

She pressed into a kiss as she curled closer. Her mind racing over him helping her at least get it laid out for the gardener or maybe him helping the gardener innocent enough for her to get to see him helping him move the plants and get them ready for the gardener. It could not look exactly the same she would not want someone to recognize it and grow suspicious. She curled closer still to him as she pressed into the kiss and against him her arms moving to hold him as close as she could.

 

[tinwoodsman]

His arms wrapped around her, protective and passionate. He kissed her as if he could draw her into him. He was sure she could feel his heart pounding against her chest. He had to pull away for a moment, and check the time. "okay. We're okay." He move her, with him, to sit on the bench where he could kiss her more comfortably. His hand now find ways to comb through her raven locks.

 

[Asa]

Curling up on the bench with him. One hand caressing his cheek as they kissed the other resting over his heart. Her own pounding just as intently at the moment as his was. She moved to drape her legs over his to give them the ability to get closer still as they kissed.

 

[tinwoodsman]

His body was crying to for her, gasping as she moved against him. He ached to have to as close as possible and his hand moved to graze the side of a breast as is traveled down pull against her lower back. His kisses moved from her lips to her neck again, pausing at her ear lobe. "I'm yours." he whispered before wrapping his lips around the edge of her ear to suck gently and playfully.