Thursday night

When they arrived home (that had a nice ring to it!), Ben called Coach Fry to report in where he would be for the night.

It was a warm, clear evening so they went out onto the outside terraces looking out over the river. Ben had a bottle of wine and a couple of glasses, and enticed Lu-Ti into having a glass as they sat and chatted about arrangements for the wedding.

Ben also shared an email he'd received from his cousin Madeline, who was in journalism school in New York. She'd begun a relationship with a fellow student and said that although it was early days, she thought he might be The One! She intended to wait until they graduated before settling down, though, thankfully he was of the same mind.

"So there may be another wedding to attend," Ben grinned.

"Or more if Byron gets serious about Natalie."

Later they retired to the delights of their bedroom. Ben was content. He could get used to this!

After the pep rally

Ben and Lu-Ti drove up to their new home. The place had a triple garage but Ben hadn't really got into the habit of parking inside yet and left the truck outside.

He opened the front door and ushered Lu-Ti in.

"I am for bed, I think. Coming?"

  Lu-Ti  slipped off her  shoes, and  Giggled,I would  be, most disappointed  if you were not!. I will   make sure  everyhting is in order, then join you..

Lu-Ti would move  to  kitchen and  make cetin thedoor had  been locked, and the door to the garage., then  would scamper  up the  stairs  to join Ben.

By the time Lu-Ti got upstairs, Ben was in bed. Tired but waiting. He'd need to be a lot more tired than he was to not wait for his beloved.

Some things were even better than sleep.

  Lu-Ti arrived,  seems  her clothing was left in the Bathroom. she  kissed him  deeply and said...Now?  Show me how fierce my Dragon is...

 the lights  were  doused...

Hear this Dragon roar!!!!

 Lu-Ti let  Ben know she wouldn't  need to go to the Lair  until 8:00. she  fell into a 'happily exhausted ' sleep   as she   laid against Ben.

Outside there was  the soft  Hum of a  small boat heading up  the  river, other then that  it was  quiet.

Ben's eyes popped open before the alarm even rang. A long arm and large hand dealt with it before it went off. Now he had to figure out how to wiggle out from under Lu-Ti who was fast asleep.

Some slow and cautious wiggles later he was free, and went into the bathroom to get ready for the day. Looking out the window it looked like a pleasant day. T-shirt and jeans on, he padded downstairs barefoot and into the kitchen to make himself some breakfast - bacon, eggs, some baked beans and about a gallon of coffee. That would do nicely!

He let himself out of the house, got into the truck and drove off towards the stadium. He hated the day before a game - he was all ready to play, and that last day was an exercise in patience!

That evening

They arrived home with bags of hamburgers and fries. Ben got some plates and they feasted in front of the TV, searching for a movie they could agree on to watch.

Once they'd eaten Ben asked Lu-Ti if she wanted a glass of wine or a coffee, then wandered into the kitchen. Now having a good big space in which to experiment, he wanted to start baking bread. His late paternal grandmother had and he had early memories of waking up to glorious smells and coming down to fresh baked bread for breakfast.

 Lu-TI calls over from the couch..do you want to watch Sci_fi movie..or   pirate movie  with Ms Lark in?

 LU-TI got a  text, and answered it with a Call.....

A flour-covered Ben stuck his head out to say he didn't mind what they watched, but saw that Lu-Ti was on the phone and left her to it.

Kneading dough was fun as well as a good workout, Ben found. He was enjoying himself.

 Lu-Ti put her phone down..I think i will put on Lark's   Movie.  I do not like her much anylonger.. But i liked her Movies.. I want to see how   i have changed. If noting else,  there is lots  of sword  fights and cannons!

Ben set his dough aside to prove and set a timer. He came back into the lounge.

"Swords sound good, beloved. Glass of wine?"

  Yes  Please..  The Cherry red?  and  grab the back of  Carmel corn... she  sealed in   as the   movie   was set to stat, she paused for ben to be ready.

 She  Looked at  Ben as she took her   wine  and  gave  him a teasing smile,..and  do not  get turned on too much  By Lark, she is...bigger then me.. Unless of course,  you use that excitment on me!

"I have eyes only for you, beloved," said Ben, handing her a glass of wine and the bag of popcorn (he detested the stuff) before settling down with a glass for himself.

He sat sipping and watching the movie until the alarm went off.

"Back in a moment."

He went into the kitchen to give the dough a second pummeling, then left it to prove again, coming back to watch the movie.

  Lark  was   rather  amazing in her performance. and, of  course, Looked good  doing it.

  It is  Big Shame, she  as..what they say? A Bitch? She  could have leped  Dragon Studios. But..her  Lure  for Money was  greater  then her Lure  for  her craft.

"Yes, she's a good actor, but not so nice a person. You, however, are good at your job, a nice person... and hot to boot!"

His hands began to wander.

 Lu-Ti looked  at him with a smile  as she popped a few  puffs  of  Carmel  Corn..I think you are plying me with y9our words, so that ..as   Lark just said.. 'I heave to!"..Then you'll send your boarding party!

"But will you beat me off with a cutlass?" Ben aksed, eyes sparkling with mischief.

  Lu-Ti giggled I shouldn't think i would need a cutlass..and that might hurt!!

 the  movie  was now in the part  where LArk and the Captain of the  Brig  that had been  chasing them, before  Lark used the wind against them  and  she was  seducing  the  Captain  to tell where where  the  Brits where based.

Ben reached out and looped one long arm around Lu-Ti, drawing her close, and stretching his long legs out. He was confortable and relaxed.

"I love you so much. Did I say that before?"

  She  Giggles   and   snuggled  into him.You might have  said  it before?  And I love you!...and..I am thinking  this movie can be finished  some other  Time...Maybe...we should get you to Bed..big game tomorrow...
she looked  up  with a sneaky smile  .

Ben returned the smile.

"Good little Dragons need their beauty sleep..."

He was quite certain that she had other things in mind. He got to his feet.

"I'll clear up down here, you go on up."

He shut down the media centre, took the wine glasses and the remains of Lu-Ti's popcorn through to the kitchen, where he washed out the glasses. Then he put his dough in the oven and set the timer to come on in the early hours, and scampered upstairs.

  The  night  ended  with , sleep and warmth. Lu-TI seemed overly active this night. making sure  Ben would have less 'nerves' in the morning.

 the night pas  with obly the sound of a small party   boat going passed,