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"I know." Ariala said, lifting her hands to rest on either side of Dimitrius's neck. "It'll be alright." She said. "It'll have to be." She smiled, bringing Dimitrius toward her for a gentle kiss.
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Dimitrius smiled against her lips as he replied softly, "And if they still hate us, we can always try and win their affection by giving them a grandchild to love and coo over in time."
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"True." Ariala grinned. "I"m sure they'd appreciate that. Of course they'd have to fight with Cindalina over who gets to watch them." She teased.
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Dimitrius chuckled, "Aye, but it'd be amusing for us to watch, wouldn't it? Not to mention it'd be a bit of a jab at them for causing us so much worry, not to mention preferring that wretch over me," he added with a sigh. "But, I can't stay angry with them forever, so I promise I'll behave as long as they don't completely write me off as 'the man who corrupted their daughter into eloping and going against the crown', as I'm sure they'll put it," he added with a chuckle.
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"I think it'll be okay." Ariala smiled before letting out a small laugh. "Well, maybe not okay but we'll work it out." She said, stroking Dimitrius's cheek lightly. "But I don't want to think about them. Thinking of them makes me think of Adan so how about we just focus on each other?" Ariala suggested as she pulled Dimitrius for a gentle kiss.
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Gently caressing her cheek with his palm, Dimitrius returned her kisses as he silently agreed with her. Taking her hands in his after a few more kisses, Dimitrius placed a tender kiss upon her forehead as he whispered, "What say you we head to bed early so we're up in time for the driver? We've got a long trip ahead of us and I'm sure Ria's missing you like crazy by now," he added a smile as he placed a tender kiss upon her lips.
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"I am pretty tired." Ariala grinned as she led him to the bedroom and changed quickly into a silk nightgown that Cindalina had packed. The first time she'd used a night gown since they'd come on their small honeymoon, Ariala realized with a blush before slipping under the blue covers.
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Changing into the pair of sweatpants he kept out, Dimitrius smiled at Ariala as he slipped in beside her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Resting his chin on her shoulder, Dimitrius placed a tender kiss upon her cheek before resting his head on the pillow beside her, her hair slightly brushing against his nose. "I love you," he whispered before placing a tender kiss behind her ear, "Would you like to see Cindalina and Ria before we see your parents? Or do you wish to get it over with as soon as possible?"
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"No, I want to see Cindalina and Ria." Ariala smiled as she snuggled closer to him. "I miss them both. Ria is so sweet." She sighed as she laid her fingers over Dimitrius's.
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Placing a tender kiss upon Ariala's neck, Dimitrius agreed softly, "Mm, that she is. I told the driver to pick us up around ten o'clock, so I'll have the driver take us there first, then we'll walk over to Elimlee to see your parents and then your Master, how does that sound?"
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"That sounds perfect." Ariala as she shifted to face Dimitrius and placed a tender kiss on his lips. Settling against Dimitrius's shoulder, Ariala fell asleep peacefully under the canopy bed.
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Placing a tender kiss upon Ariala's head, Dimitrius held her close and fell asleep, dreading the following morning and wishing they could simply stay here for just awhile longer.
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Ariala woke up early the next morning. Smiling against Dimitrius's chest, Ariala shifted as quietly as possibly to get out of the large bed. She grabbed the outfit Dimitrius had laid out for her and slipped in the bathroom.
After a quick shower, Ariala brushed out her long hair and folded the night gown before replacing it into the suitcase Dimitrius had packed for her the night before. |
Shifting in his sleep, Dimitrius went to wrap his arms around Ariala. As his hand patted around the sheet, searching for her with his eyes closed, Dimitrius sighed as he peaked his eyes open. "Ari?" he called as he sat up and rubbed the sleep from his eyes and asked in a semi-slur, "What time is it?"
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"Uhm, about eight." Ariala said, popping her head into the bedroom. "I'm making us some waffles." She grinned. "So stop being lazy and get up." Ariala winked before skipping off to the kitchen to find the ingredients to the batter.
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Groaning, Dimitrius flopped back into the pillows and slurred before falling back asleep, "Too early! Five more minutes!"
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"Lazy!" Ariala yelled back before bending over a cupboard to grab the flour. Mixing together flour, shortening, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Pulling out the large waffle press, Ariala heated it over the stove.
Waiting for the press to heat up, Ariala returned to the bedroom and leaped dangerously close to Dimitrius. "Come on, sleeping handsome." She teased. "I need to know what kind of sryup you want." She laughed. |
Groaning, Dimitrius wrapped his arms around Ariala and rested his head near hers as he practically whined in a slur, "I don't want to.. I'd rather sleep more.. but apple is good," he added with a chuckle.
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"Apple it is then." Ariala smiled before giving him a long kiss. Wrapping her arms around Dimitrius's neck, Ariala deepened the kiss and slipped her tongue between his smooth lips. "Now get up." She nearly sang before hopping out of the bed and going back to the kitchen where the pan was searing hot.
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Sighing, Dimitrius got out of bed and got dressed before stumbling to the bathroom to wash the sleep from his eyes and brush his teeth. Walking into the kitchen, Dimitrius slunk down into the nearby chair and asked sleepily, "Breakfast ready?"
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"Patience is a virtue." Ariala said as she poured the batter into the hot pan and shut it quickly. "Why are you so tired this morning?" She asked as she pulled out the plates and silverware for them both.
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"Didn't sleep much," he admitted softly as he leaned back in his chair, "Too many thoughts swarming in my mind, is all. Nothing too serious, love."
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"You look horrible." Ariala sighed before she let a few laughs escape. "Sorry, you know what I mean." She teased as she finished piling the waffles onto the plate and pouring apple syrup over the pile. "And the waffles are ready." Ariala announced, as she set the plate on the table.
Ariala placed a waffle on her plate and began to eat quickly. "I didn't get anything to dink, love. What would you like?" She asked. |
Dimitrius chuckled, "Ice water is fine this morning, love, thank you. And I promise, I'll be more alert and awake when we go to see your parents, I'll sleep on the way home, as long as you don't mind me resting on your shoulder of course."
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"Of course not." Ariala laughed as she moved to the icebox and poured them both ice waters. "You need some rest." She smiled as she continued to eat her waffle.
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