What are you doing New Year’s Day? (Part 2)

By Marie S

Bud traced one thick finger around Marie’s breast and watched her skin react. He smiled when he saw the goose bumps spread across her flesh despite the warmth of the day. His mouth replaced his finger and he heard her sigh with pleasure.

“Like that, huh?”

“You know I do.” Her head snuggled against his shoulder. They lay naked on the blanket after enjoying some New Year’s bliss together.

Bud leaned back to take in all of her with his gaze. She was the most beautiful woman to him. Sure she was a looker, but it was the whole of her parts together that he loved. But, today…he hadn’t been able to figure it out yet. Something different about her. She really did glow. He scrutinized her again.

“It really is me, Bud.” She giggled. “Why are you looking at me that way?”

“Something’s different about you today.”

“Ah, the detective is hard at work trying to figure it out.” She smiled and lightly ran her fingers playfully down his arm.

Bud noticed she didn’t say there was nothing. Something was up. He chewed thoughtfully on his lower lip as he deduced further despite her trying to distract him.

“I’m surprised you brought us here, Bud. It’s a lovely spot by the pond. I’m glad we came. But, I thought you might still have some bad memories.” She dissolved into giggles.

He gave her a wry look. She was teasing him. “As long as I work hard to keep the vision of Varner’s bare ass out of my memory I’m okay.”

Marie patted his arm. “I’m glad you’re not too scarred by the experience.” She laughed again.

“I’ve had better things to distract me.” Bud gave her a wolfish grin and rolled to partially cover her body with his. His lips found hers as he kissed her passionately and then sucked on her lower lip.

She ran her fingers down his side and settle on his firm butt. Marie raised an eyebrow as she looked at him.

“Again? Why Mr. White you’re rather randy today.” She grinned and pinched his bottom while hooking one shapely leg around his hip.

“Hell, it’s your fault, Mrs. White. Looking the way you do today.” He leaned down to kiss her breasts and suck first one then the other nipple between his lips. When he was thoroughly satisfied, for the moment, he looked into her aroused and sparkling eyes.

“What’s the secret, Hon?”

“No secret, Detective. Think about it. This isn’t the first time you’ve told me I glowed.”

“Yeah, but that…” All of Bud’s passion seems to evaporate in a moment. He rolled off her to sit by her side. “That was when you were pregnant.” He said matter-of-factly. “Are you?”

“Yes, we’re going to have a baby, Bud. I took a test this morning and it was positive.”

He saw her happiness and excitement. Bud couldn’t share it. It brought back all the sad memories and grief. He ran his hand across his chin. But it was the fear he didn’t want to remember the most when he’d almost lost her.

He’d agreed to the no birth control. In fact he’d pretty much made the decision himself though that was what she’d really wanted. What the fuck could he say? He didn’t have to be happy about it though.

Bud stood up and started to get dressed. When he finished he looked down at Marie. She sat on the blanket, still naked with her arms wrapped around her knees while she watched him.

He held his hand out to help her up. “C’mon. Let’s go back.”

Marie nodded and accepted his hand to help her up. She felt his eyes on her as she dressed.

Silently they walked back to Lachlan and Ashley’s house. Bud slipped his arm protectively around her. Marie sighed and leaned her head against Bud’s shoulder. It was very similar to how they’d looked when walking to the pond.

Except gone was the playfulness, the seductiveness and the joy.