Bed Fellows

Nate waited patiently for Charlotte and Bull to finish talking. Once they were complete with their conversation both approached Nate.

"I have spoken with Charlotte and decided it would be best if you stayed in her room with her. That way she has eyes on her at all times.", Bull said clearly.

Nate swallowed hard as he looked to Bull and then to Charlotte and back again. He was certain that Bull was unaware of the situation he was putting him in.

"Are you sure about that? I mean...what about sleeping or showers? I mean.....I will do whatever you ask of me....I just wanted to make sure it had been thought out completely.", Nate said while racking his brain for ways to not get himself killed here.

Bull had a twinkle in his eye and Nate could swear he was smiling for a moment. 'Does he know?', Nate thought to himself. Nate shook his head ridding himself of the thought.

"We have thought it all through. When you are taking a shower she will stay in the bedroom and await your return from the bathroom. You are not to lock the door so that she may enter if she needs to. The same will go for her.", Bull said matter of factly. "As for sleeping, you will sleep in her room with her as well. I will let you two figure out that arrangement together.", Bull finished and this time Nate definitely saw a smile.

'Shit! Shit! Shit!', Nate thought as he began to consider all the endings his life could have.

Bull could see the panic in Nate's eyes as they darted around the room. Walking up to Nate, Bull placed his hand on his shoulder and leaned down to speak to him directly.

"You are doing good kid. I know she likes you and she is very strong willed. You're not in trouble. She is an adult as are you.", he said quietly.

Nate stood in shock for a moment before nodding his head confirming that he had heard what Bull said and understood.

Just then Charlotte walked closer as Bull stood back up and stepped back.

"I am going to go up and wash up for bed.", standing on her toes she placed a sweet kiss on Bull's cheek and headed for the stairs.

Without missing a beat, Nate followed behind her.

Arriving at her door he stepped in first and scanned the room, securing it before allowing her to enter.

Walking inside, Charlotte giggled a bit. "Guess I have you now.", she said then winked at him as she grabbed clothes and headed to the shower.

Following her to the shower and scanning the bathroom he then stepped out and sat in the chair by her bed.

While waiting for her, he scanned the area outside her window watching the guards with their dogs walking the perimeter. The house had great placement as it had the high ground. The amount of guards on the grounds looked to be over one hundred and that was just what could be seen.

The amount of protection did now allow for him to relax. It was in fact the opposite reaction. The quantity confirmed the seriousness of the threat itself.

Stepping out of the shower, Charlotte decided not to get dressed and instead wrapped a towel around her leaving her hair down. As she opened the bathroom door she could see Nate standing at the window watching and protecting. Walking up behind him she wrapped her arms around him. He stood still allowing her to hug him before she released and he could turn to face her.

His face when he caught sight of her was priceless. He did not expect her to be in a towel. Blushing he stood looking down at her as she smiled knowing full well what she had done.

The moonlight through the window shown on her ivory skin illuminating the water droplets remaining as they danced to the rhythm of her breath. Her hair hanging wet pouring down her body like liquid ebony shimmering like magic. Her purple eyes seemingly peering into his soul as if a spell had been cast over him as they sparkled like the night sky.

His breath hitched as he looked down at her with the softness of a cloud and a gentleness that only someone with love in their heart could project.

Reaching up before he could stop himself, he cupped the side of her face with his palm as he leaned forward looking deeper into her eyes. Placing a soft kiss upon her forehead he caressed her cheek with his thumb.

Pulling her into his chest he held her there as his mind raced with all that could have happened during the attack. Thankful for her safety he stood quietly in place as he held her tenderly.

She could feel how much he cared for her in that moment. Allowing him to hold her and feel secure in the fact that she was there, she stood moved in her heart.

After a few minutes he released her slowly allowing her to step back away from him. Rubbing his hand on the back of his neck, the awkwardness for him began to take over. "Sorry about that", he said softly.

Charlotte stood on her toes and kissed his lips softly. He felt like home to her, making her appreciate the closeness they had shared.

Walking away and toward the bathroom, she entered and brought out her clothes. Looking in his direction, "Your turn!"

Snapping out to the trance that he had been swimming in, he came to his senses and headed for the bathroom closing the door behind him. He did not like leaving her alone in the room without him. The shower would be quick so that he may continue her protection.

Beginning the process of emptying his pockets he found the box within his pocket from Axel. Pulling out the box, he stood there frozen in shock as he realized it was a box of condoms. All that Axel had said made complete sense now. Wiping his hand down his face, he had to accept that all knew what was happening between he and Charlotte.

He placed the box on the counter and finished removing his clothing as he stepped into the shower. With haste he completed the task and turned off the water. Reaching for a towel he wrapped it around his waist and stepped to the counter only to find that in his hurry to get to the shower he neglected to consider clothes for himself. Rubbing the back of his neck with his hand he realized he had no choice but to exit the bathroom in the towel. Having no clothes in her room he definitely dropped the ball on this one.

Opening the door only to find Charlotte sitting on the edge of the bed waiting for him. She in her towel having never gotten dressed.

Smiling up at him knowing that what she had planned for had actually happened just as she wanted. Leaning back onto the bed allowing her arms to brace herself, she slowly allowed the towel to peak open feeling the air on her skin causing a chill.

His eyes followed her every movement as his breath became heavy as his temperature began to rise.

"Come here.", she said quietly.

His steps slow as he made his way to the edge of the bed. Waiting for her instruction before making any moves on his own, he stood before her.

His muscles defined and shining with the water as it lay on his skin like oil. His hair wildly sticking to his neck and face, framing his features and allowing his beautiful double eyelids to appear sultry.

"I need you to help me again. Can you do that, Nate?", she whispered.

Stepping forward he placed his knee on the edge of the bed making it dip down. Placing his other knee on the other side of her he leaned down over her with his hands on either side of her head.

Their faces so close that they were sharing their breath. "May I have control?", he whispered back in a low tone.

Charlotte had not expected the request from him and immediately felt her core heat up in response. "Yes.", she whispered back.

Immediately he placed his lips on hers giving her the most passionate kiss she had ever experienced. He continued to kiss her and pull away just long enough to gather the next breath before beginning again. His hands holding himself up as he spread his legs enough to lower himself to her and allow the touching of himself to her.

Leaving her mouth he traveled to her neck and began to kiss her as he wrapped one arm around her back bringing her closer still. The heat between them building with each contact. He did not give in too easily and planned to give her enjoyment that she had not known up to now.