Davos sat contemplating a cup of tea sitting before him with his hands resting over his mouth. To others walking by it would look like he is considering a tough life choice or just letting him mind wander. Under his hands though he was grinning like a loon. Just a few hours before Elaine was sitting beside him and they were talking about family life for what it was which lead him to talking about his own embarrassments as a child. He got her to laugh and was satisfied watching her failing to control herself. After a minute she regained her breath and considered him in pleasant silence for a long moment. As he was about to ask her what she was thinking she glanced around the hall and seeing no one within earshot almost whispered to him.
"Davos, I feel that the room I have given you is not adequate accommodation. Come to my room tonight and I shall be sure to place you in better accommodations."
She then stood up and walked of the hall toward the courtyard. He has been sitting there ever sense as his mind raced.
He has been courting Elaine for the past few months and though there have been challenges it feels like they have known each other for years. Davos had been wanting to be closer to Elaine sense she took Castle Lost and was testing the waters to see if she was interested in him. He found out after a passing question that she was already being courted by someone else. Even though the man wasn't close at hand the fact that Elaine still felt loyal to him made Davos respect her all the more. He backed off but still could not help but admire her from afar. He still has nights where she cannot leave his mind and keep him up to the early mornings. Then something happened, Davos wasn't there for it, but learned that in the aftermath she broke it off with William, the man who was courting her.
At first, he thought that this would be his chance at being with Elaine but then he saw how much it affected her and was more than happy to just be a friend. He didn't want to be the rebound or the one that swooped in when she was vulnerable, he wanted to be her choice. It took some time but one day she came to him and after a heartfelt hug told him that she was ready to get closer to him.
Davos more than happily accepted her and told her that he would be more than willing to go at her pace. He was not going to push her into something she didn't want to do. She was happy with his answer and from there they began their courtship. The farthest they had gone was making out and some light groping but she always set a clear line that he knew he would never want to cross. It led to more sleepless nights thinking about the taste of her lips and the feel of her skin but he was just happy to be with her. He had happily learned from some experimenting that she was sensitive to his lips on her neck and shoulders.
More than anything he was pleasantly surprised that under the hard armor of the Paladin Elaine was a warm, soft, and inexperienced Lady Elaine. His mind now kept circling around what her words could mean. Was she asking him to come to her room tonight and actually talk about a new room for him? Or is this her inviting him to sleep with her tonight? He considered the first option for a moment before throwing it out. If she actually wanted to talk about him moving to a new room she would have done so now and not meet him later. When there was something Elaine felt that needed to be done, she got it done in that moment. The only other answer was that she wanted him to bed her tonight. Again, his giddiness returned with full strength as he tried to think of something else to do instead of just sitting there and thinking about Elaine naked on her back all day. Before drinking the last of his tea and getting up he wondered what Elaine was going to be doing.
Elaine was in her room wearing casual clothes sitting on the bed wondering what the hell she just did. She went over her own words to Davos again and again wondering where they came from? Sure, the last couple of weeks their make out sessions have gotten more intense and she has been catching herself thinking about Davos more and more. But she just outright invited him to sleep with her tonight, possibly even moving him into her room! She tried to calm herself down by thinking it over logically.
He has been courting her for several months and they have been close friends some time before that and she has thought about having sex with him before. Elaine thought seriously about what it would mean to have her first time with Davos. She knew that he would be gentle with her, even before the courting began, he stayed a respectful distance after her last encounter with William. After she accepted his courtship, he was open about his sincere interest in her but again went slow. After she let slip her favorite flowers, he always seemed to find time to put them somewhere she would fine them during her daily duties.
He spent days and nights talking with her about home life, training, and other embarrassing stories. She found herself enjoying his company more and more as the days went by and one night when he escorted her to her room, she kissed him for the first time. He practically skipped away from her room that night and she had to stay up a few hours thinking the kiss over and over again.
Over the next weeks the kisses became more intense and instead of just a quick deep kiss shared between them it became staying in front of their rooms for almost an hour making out. Elaine had felt him get bolder as he groped her hips and legs as well as breaking the kiss to kiss her neck. Every time he grew bold, she felt the urge to drag him into the room and let what happened. It took her more and more willpower every time to pull herself away from him and send him to bed with a pleasurable smile.
She suddenly realized that it was those thoughts that were going through her head when she invited Davos into her bed tonight. It was somewhat embarrassing to admit that if she didn't then she might not have the thought to pull away from him tonight anyway. Overall putting this experience on her own terms made her feel a little more in control and that it will be a much more special experience. Not that she thought that having sex with Davos wouldn't be special. If the feeling of his tongue, lips, and hands on her was just a taste then she might not be able to think of anything else afterword. It took her a longer moment to shake her head clear of the thought and put back on track.
What would it mean if she took Davos to bed? Trying to be as logical as possible she thought that it would mean that their relationship would very much be serious and not just a fling. Of course, she threw out the idea that it would be a fling within the first month as she saw how much he cared about her feelings and made sure she was always comfortable around him. If they had sex then he would at the very least stay in bed with her until morning. She would be waking up to him in bed with her and if they were compatible in the bedroom then it probably wouldn't be the last time.
She felt her mind wander thinking about waking up to his arms around her and his kisses against her shoulder and neck as he said good morning. Again, she had to bring her mind back on track from thinking about have sex with him again by the light of the dawn. Now what about having him move into her room? She knew that all of his belongings fit into a side bag so there wasn't a worry that the room would get crowded. He would have much more intimate view of her and her of him as they would see their morning routines and what kind of person they were like behind closed doors.
Elaine felt herself smile knowing that Davos has had no trouble opening up to her so unless he was hiding some dark secret there probably was nothing, he could surprise her with. As for herself there was nothing, she felt too embarrassed to show him that she did in her room. He probably wouldn't be surprised to know that she did a light workout in the morning before putting on her armor and doing her rounds. Another thought came that she knew had to be thought over. What would everyone in the castle think about them together?
She thought about her own party and almost rolled her eyes remembering that Alazon has been telling her to get laid. Enya being an outsider herself from her lover Rownan would understand Elaine and support the couple. She didn't think that Poetry would have objections against Davos now that he was actively helping them. Balada and Laihvru weren't around much anymore but they never had anything against Davos. As for the staff of the castle she realized that it was much the same. Mathis was the first to notice the courtship and came to her asking if she needed him to start making Bitter Tonic for her as well. She could still feel how hot her face got from embarrassment but assured him that it would not be necessary as of yet.
Remembering the conversation Elaine looked over to the dresser across the room to the leather case knowing that there are four vials, three of them filled while one is recently empty. The name fit the taste particularly well and knowing that it confirmed her expectations for tonight. She smiled remembering her aunt's conversation about sex and protecting herself, if she knew what was about to happen Farah would laugh and encourage her. Elaine thought more about what was going to happen tonight and remembered the garment she has stored deep in her closet.
When Ailient presented it, her initial reaction was that she was going to die of embarrassment. She instead settled on asking what possible use a Lady would have for it. Ailient answered with a calm factual tone,
"Bedroom negotiations."
The gnome had enough tact not to smile but Elaine accepted the garment anyway, she was being paid for her work and always seemed proud of it. She had never tried it on, Ailient attempted to convince her but stubbornness won out, and never thought that she would find a reason to. The moment the thought went through she had to correct herself, she thought that there would be only a specific man who saw it on her. Maybe that was the real reason she had it kept deep out of sight, too many hopes attached to it.
After another hesitating moment she stared at her closet until she could rally enough courage to stand and march over to it. Elaine opened the door and after shoving sets of unnecessary dresses and outfits to the side she picked up a small cloth wrapped bundle. She stared at it for a minute feeling her hands shake but finally she let out a deep sigh and unwrapped it.
Four pieces of pink ranging between lace and very see through cloth. Her face reddened as she realized again where each of the pieces would fit and what some of them would show. The thought resurfaced and the knee jerk reaction of throwing it back out of sight reared in her mind. After snuffing out the thought a new and much warmer thought entered giving her a smile. Davos has been so nice, kind, and understanding with her, shouldn't she reward him for doing so much for her?
Taking her time Elaine undressed out of her casual garb and took her time putting on the lovely pink set. She pulled the thin thigh high stockings on first feeling the soft fabric against her skin and wondered why they needed to be this long. Then she pulled up the panties and saw how the front was lace that showed some of her pussy while the backside was almost completely see through.
