It had been a long day, mostly on his feet, but the drive home provided a decompression interval as the music soaked away most thoughts about work. Opening the door more music greeted him - a CD playing in the living room, one of her favorites - so he leaned his head in there while shrugging off his coat.
Curled up on the couch, dozing lightly, a book in her loose grip open on her lap - not exactly what he'd expected since she tended to be a night owl. Still, it was a charming sight with her hair spilling down onto her shoulders, and so much better than the years of coming home to an empty dark house. He walked to the kitchen, kicked off the shoes and splashed some cognac into a snifter, taking a sip before returning to the living room.
Setting the glass down he gently dislodged the book from her hand - a familiar title, laced liberally with explicit sensual passages - and laid it on the coffee table. Surprised that hadn't awakened her, he settled on one knee in front of the couch, running one hand lightly along her neck hoping the reading had stoked erotic dreams - she stirred slightly, drawing a deeper breath as he leaned it to kiss her lips. That brought an even deeper breath, both eyes opened, and she sighed gently as her mouth came alive. "Mmm, welcome home. You taste good."
"Cognac," he replied, bringing his other hand to her face, pulling the kiss firmer.
"Sorry I fell asleep. The book had my mind wandering but I didn't want to start without you."
"I see."
"Do you?" she asked, sliding round to face him, unfolding her legs to either side. "I thought I was being discreet despite devilish urges as I daydreamed. So what did you see, hm?" A coy smile played across her face as she reached for his glass.
Taking his cue from the suggestive tone, he let his eyes slide down her body while she shared the drink. "I see you wearing nothing but my shirt, reading salacious literature, and now sipping my cognac..." He reached for the two bottom buttons; none of the others were fastened. "I see every reason to get tipsy and lose track of everything but your skin." He leaned in and kissed her again, hands sliding inside the shirt around her waist. "...and your lips..." his kisses slid across her cheek, just below the ear to the soft heat of her neck, hands spread wide along her sides.