Harry came home and was surprised to find the house quiet. He had been down the pub for a quiet drink with Dimitri before the latter had to go back to London. "Ruth?" he called lightly, just in case the baby was asleep. No answer. He went upstairs, pocketing his keys as he did so. "Ruth?" he repeated.
"We're in here," her voice came from the bathroom. Harry knocked once and pushed the door open slightly. His heart stopped. Ruth was in the bath with Julia and they both had smiles on their faces. Julia had learnt to smile just the week before. "Say hi to daddy," Ruth said lightly to her daughter as she splashed around in the tub, bubbles flying lightly in the air. Ruth raised Julia's arm in a small wave as they both looked at Harry.
"God, you both are gorgeous," Harry said in a hoarse whisper. Ruth smiled and rubbed her nose with her daughter. Harry approached the bath and crouched down, rubbing his daughters head lightly, then kissed Ruth's hair too. "You are aware that you are completely irresistible like that," he said sincerely. Ruth couldn't help the smile that blossomed on her face. "Come on gorgeous," he said to Julia, lifting her out of the bath and drying her gently. Ruth watched as Harry lovingly dried and then dressed their daughter. Julia was a good baby and hardly ever cried, much to her parents relief. When she was dressed he picked her up and cuddled her, rocking her from side to side the way he knew she liked. Julia gurgled lightly and Ruth smiled.
"I love you," she said, smiling at her family. Harry smiled back and then turned his attention back to Julia. "Right, my beautiful girl, time to get you to bed."
"Isn't it a tad early?" Ruth said, a light teasing coming into her voice.
"Not when you look like that," Harry murmured and Ruth blushed slightly. "Your mummy is beautiful isn't she?" Harry cooed to the baby as he took Julia to the nursery. When alone, she pulled herself out of the bath and quickly dried herself. She was looking forward to tonight. She pulled her dressing gown over herself and went through to the bedroom. Harry was still putting Julia to bed, or more likely admiring his daughter so she stood by the window looking out into the darkness.
It was the depths of a cold January and it seemed that every time she looked out of the window it was dark. But it was a clear night tonight. The stars were twinkling, and she loved looking at them. In London you could never see them and she never got bored of watching them now she was away from the city. The moon was almost full and it was shining down on the ground. It looked so pretty with the coolness settling down into what she was sure would be a frost come the morning.
She didn't move as she felt Harry's hands wrap around her waist. She did smile as he kissed her neck, brushing aside her damp curls. "Is she asleep?" Ruth murmured. She felt Harry nod once as his hands pushed material away from her thighs.
"Take your time why don't you?" she whispered as she turned around in his arms.
"Can I help it that you look completely ravishing, almost all of the time?" Harry asked, his eyes glinting at hers in the moonlight. Then he saw a tear escape and work its way down his wife's face. "Oh, what's wrong?" he asked as she buried her head in his chest.
"I am so happy," she replied quietly. "I didn't think it was possible to love someone like this. Let alone two someone's. I am so happy."
"Look at me," Harry said quietly. She did. "I am very happy too."
"Good." Words were no longer necessary between the two of them. Harry brushed his lips softly against hers. She didn't need much persuasion to deepen the kiss, both sets of hands wandering casually over each others bodies. She loved the way they fit together in every possible way. Bodies, hearts and minds, all seemed tied perfectly together for the two of them. Harry ran his hand down her arm and caught her left hand tightly in his. Her engagement ring sparkled in the light, just the way her eyes did when she looked at him. He kissed her again and didn't stop. Until Julia decided she needed some attention and was crying loudly.
"I'll get her," Harry murmured, his hand reluctantly leaving his wife's body. Ruth looked outside once more and then firmly closed the curtains. They were going to have an enjoyable night tonight.
And thats the end! A last review really would make me smile!
Also, if you haven't had enough of my HR stuff I've posted an M rated fic last night too, if you want to have a look.
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