Snowed in again, two days before Christmas, all flights in and out of the airport cancelled, no chance of her getting home for the holidays. So sure that she would be long gone, that she didn't put up a tree, no presents, not even a can of Spam to open for dinner.
She curls up in the chair, power out, she can't even get on the internet to amuse herself. Just the flickering glow of the fireplace, the crackling of the logs as the moisture in them heats and sizzles. She shifts, tucking her cold hands into the warmth at the juncture of her legs, and her sobs slow to sniffles.
She gives herself a mental shake, not usually given to feeling sorry for herself...but damn it, it's the holidays, and she is all alone. She drifts off into a fitful sleep, her body contorting on the couch, even in slumber her lips pouting.
The pounding of the door brings her instantly awake and she sits bolt upright, her heart pounding. Who would be out in this weather? Arming herself with the fireplace poker she pads silently to the door.
"Who's there?" her voice sounds timid even to her own ears, and her body shakes, as much from the cold as from fear.
"Please, just open the door before I freeze. I saw the smoke coming from the chimney and thank heavens for it too." his voice carries through the door and before she can change her mind and run screaming for cover she yanks it open.
Without waiting for an invitation he pushes past her and slams the door shut against the elements. He slides out of his sopping clothes, strips down to just his underwear right in front of her. She is thankful for the dim light her in the porch, because she can feel the heat of her cheeks as she blushes. Although, he is much less frightening clad only in underwear. She lets her eyes track over his body, and sucks in a breath. He is gorgeous, his damp skin glistens in the meagre light, and she watches as he shivers.
Recovering her composure, she leads him to the fireplace, drops a blanket over his shoulder and pours him a hot chocolate that simmers on the hearth. He sits holding the steamy mug in both hands, shaking to the point that she starts to worry about him.
"Are you ok? How long have you been out in this weather?" she stares into his dark eyes, watches them blink as if he had forgotten she was there. He shakes his head, then brings the mug to his lips and starts to drink the hot liquid greedily.
She waits, standing next to him until he finishes his hot chocolate, then she holds out her hand for the empty mug and places it back on the hearth. "Would you like some more?" she asks, hovering near the kettle.
His voice quivers, "No thanks." and he huddles inside the blanket. His shaking body starting to relax as the heat seeps back into his skin.
She squats down beside him, inhaling the scent of the near naked man, and shivers herself. Mistaking her shiver for cold, he opens his blanket and pulls her onto his lap, then without a word wraps them both in the blanket. They stay huddled together, neither of them moving, just breathing in tandem with one another.
As the heat of the fire starts to diminish he stirs, opens the blanket and says, "Stay wrapped up, let me put some wood on the fire." His voice is commanding so she settles down, wrapped in the warmth and watches as he bends to the task. His ass cheeks, muscled, rippling as he moves, long legs moving with a quiet grace and that length of back from underwear to shoulders is strong and handsome. She sighs without realizing it and he turns to look at her, concern showing in his eyes.
His eyes travel over the huddled form, and she watches amazed as his eyes turn from worry to something more, a desire that not only shows on his face, but, her face turning crimson, the rise of his underwear as well.
He clears his throat, looks down at the tent he has created and without the slightest bit of embarrassment, he reaches down and strokes the tip, smiles at her and says, "Open up, it's freezing up here." He bends and scoots beside her on the floor, wrapping them once again in the blanket.
"So, since it looks like we will be spending some time together, let's just wait until we warm up for any hard questions. My name is Marty. I am so glad you got snowed in, because I think I was just about frozen out there."
"Well I am not glad I am stranded here. I made no preparations for the holidays, and we may starve instead of freezing to death. But I'm actually glad you're here with me, I was scared all by myself, and my name is Becky."
He reaches and pulls her onto his lap once more, wrapping his strong arms around her, and together they silently soak up the heat, their bodies warming, taking comfort in the other. Long minutes pass, the air filling with heat, she wriggles in his lap, lays her head on his shoulder, her arms winding around his waist, small hands resting on his muscled ass cheeks.
She breathes him in as he breathes in her. Bodies twined with each other, strangers taking comfort in each others arms.
The fire starts to wane once more and he gently shifts her to the floor, then rises and feeds it again...he pours them each a cup of hot chocolate and this time he sits beside her, staring at her as they drink.