14: Matchmade With French Girls

                                    

                                          
*Warning: explicit sex scene*
{ KI }
I'm still shivering under this snowstorm despite his coat over me. Right in front of us is Theodore's inn. Quite hesitant to enter. 
Aht peers from my side. "What's the matter, dear?"
"...I'm big. And you're big."
"Haha! It's okay. Unwanted attention but—"
"Not alone." I hug his side, trying my best to put the coat around him too for the millionth time. He laughs and kisses my forehead... His growing stubble tickles. "Never alone," I sigh.
He puts his arm around me and pushes us through the door, having our heads duck under the door frame.
I gasp.
The inn is more beautiful in sight rather than through a necklace. High ceilings are held by strong pine and oak wood. Streams of orange lights are fighting against the harshness of the cold outside. The people are bustling in and out towards upstairs, other halls, and the lobby. 
It is so alive! My meadow is no less—
...
...Deep breaths. Enjoy the present. My fingers grasp Aht's. I can feel his forefinger closing my slacking jaw by the chin. 
He grins adorably. "You like it too, huh?"
"I love it! This whole scene is like you!"
"Me?"
"It's warm, strong, and a tad chaotic." He tucks his locks behind his ear, red-faced. I kiss his hand and tease, "Cutie."
"Okay! Come on, let's meet Theo." 
His fluster coaxes laughter from me as he drags me to the desk. Soon I notice others staring at us and whispering to each other. Unnerving when I'm unable to read intentions anymore, but I'm glad to see a familiar face. We put our things on the floor.
"You both are here!!" Theo hugs us over the counter, hopping with joy. 
An old guest taps on Aht's arm. "Is this your lover? Who you mentioned before?"
He frowns and answers gruffly, "Yes, Mrs Pettison."
"IT'S HER!" 
The other guests fill the lobby with ahhs, seemingly happy. They don't stare anymore. 
"Uh Theo?" My love throws a weird glance at the kid.
"I told you, you looked lonely. Not only to my eyes. Then you told us you have a lover. You can't expect them not to be nosy," Theo chuckles.
My merry eyes meet with Aht's. He laughs, a little shy yet not embarrassed. My cheeks heat up. I clear my throat when his hand in mine shivers. 
I ask, "Can we...?"
"You—? Oh! I'm sorry, you two must be freezing." Theo hands the key over and shoos us off. "Go up first, I'll tell you when the food is ready."
We thank him and wade upstairs with the rucksacks and to Aht's room. The lightning flashes by the window. Whoa.
"I like how you're in awe of everything."
I throw him a sidelong glance. Surely he isn't serious. "Haha! Like a fool?"
"That means I'm a fool too." 
Can't fight him on it. His small smile urges me to kiss him. I'm glad we both are not alone in this unfamiliar world. I say, "I'd make sweet love to you if I'm not too tired."