The Love of an Angel 5/9
Chapter 5
Bessie didn't dig the suit. She stood in the door of the elephant's house eyes roaming the area in search for Gabriel but her gaze swept over him without recognition.
When she finally realized it was him walking up to her, her eyes went huge and she sized him up from head to toe and couldn't hide her amused smile.
"Well, somebody's overdressed." She finally said but Gabriel shrugged it off.
"Thought this was the best way to impress your boss." He closed the distance and brushed a kiss on her cheek.
"You really want this tour, don't you?" She asked and tried to hide how uncomfortable she was with kissing in public. Not just in public, at work. Gabriel got it and stepped back giving them some decent space.
"I totally do."
Bessie hold him at arm's length and studied him properly. "Are you a millionaire in hiding or something like that?"
"It's only lent. James Bond wants it back tomorrow." He loosened the tie and opened the top button of his shirt. "If it doesn't kill me by then, that is."
"If you don't want to ruin Mr. Bond's shoes you should probably change into some rubber boots." She led the way to a small changing room and a few minutes later Gabriel stood there in his three-thousand dollar suit and yellow rubber boots. For good measure she forced a rubber apron on him as well.
Then the tour started. Bessie's co-workers had cleared the area and it was just the two of them and the elephants.
They took their time. Bessie showed him where they stored the food for the animals and explained in detail what they ate and what better not. There was an area where they could give an elephant a proper wash and where the vet could examine one of the animals. And then there was the area where the elephants spent their time when they weren't outside.
"This is Nona. Our pride and joy." Bessie introduced and the pride was written all over her face.
"Nice to meet you, Nona." Gabriel said in all earnest and stretched out his hand to meet the tip of her trunk. Most animals had a sense for the supernatural and Nona sniffed at his hand as if she was trying to figure out what this strange being in front of her was. At least she seemed to sense that he meant no danger and didn't freak out.
"She likes you."
"Looks like."
Feeding time was already over but Bessie encouraged Gabriel to give Nona half a loaf of bread which she took with the nimble tip of her trunk.
"She doesn't look pregnant." Gabriel observed and stroke the trunk though the bars. Dry and a bit rough but not unpleasant. Nona made a pleased noise.
"She'll be pregnant for twenty-two months, there isn't anything to see yet." Bessie gave him another piece of bread which he fed to Nona.
In the meantime the other elephants had come closer, wary of the intruder but not alert. Bessie introduced them all to Gabriel and he patted every single one of them. They hummed their pleasure in that deep voice they owned which Gabriel could hear but he was pretty sure was lost on Bessie. Humans missed so much of what was going on around them. But one look at Bessie's face told him that she didn't need to hear her elephants to know they felt comfortable around him and how much that meant to her.
When they finally left the zoo it was dark outside and Bessie had missed the last bus.
"No problem, my car is just around the corner. I drive you home." Gabriel offered and led the way to the old Ford he suddenly owned. He even managed to handle the car as if it was daily business to him, usually he didn't bother with the real deal.
"I really enjoyed the tour. Thank you." Gabriel parked the car in front of her house but Bessie didn't get out just yet. There was a sudden tension in the air and Gabriel waited patiently for her to speak. This was her move to make also he was pretty sure he knew what she was thinking about.
"Would you like to come in for a coffee?" She finally asked and it was clear that she wasn't just talking about chatter on the couch and a beer like the other evenings they'd spent together.
Instead of an answer Gabriel leaned over and kissed her. She smiled into the kiss and for a long minute they were just exploring each other's mouths. Knowing they'd have to break apart to get at least out of the car Gabriel was tempted to shorten the way to the bed. Instead he broke the kiss and leaned his forehead against hers.
"I don't mind continuing this in the car." He said with a smug grin. "But trust me, a bed is way more comfortable."
The grin flashing over her face was anything but innocent. "Believe me, I know."
Giggling like teenagers they dashed to the door and as soon as they reached the privacy of the house Gabriel put his skilled hands to work. Had her pretty much riled up before they even reached the stairs to the upper floor and for a second Gabriel considered to make a left turn which would end with them on the couch but Bessie dragged him in the other direction.
They made their way to the bedroom with roaming hands and exploring tongues. Gabriel lost his jacket and the tie on the way and by the time they reached the bed Bessie was muttering something about too many buttons into his mouth while her hands tried to free him from his shirt.
Keeping in mind that her only experience in this field was with her high school boyfriend a long time ago, Gabriel didn't rush things. Okay, compared to him everybody looked like a virgin but that also meant that he knew exactly what he was doing.
Sex with Bessie was different. It wasn't that she was taller than him, it happened, or that she had broad shoulders or could manhandled him every way she pleased. Gabriel couldn't put his finger on it, however, this was different.
"Condom in the dresser." She mumbled between kisses and Gabriel fumbled blindly for it. Like with the kissing Bessie was a quick learner with other things too and she absolutely wasn't as inexperienced and shy in bed as Gabriel had feared. What she lacked of experience she compensated with enthusiasm.
Later she had her head on his shoulder and her fingers were tracing the muscles on his chest.
"You okay?" He asked and placed another kiss on top of her head. She made a sleepy sound and nodded.
"Was it … you know … good for you?" She didn't look up but he could guess that she was blushing.
"It was great." He reassured her and it really was. He couldn't even remember the last time it had been this good. It hadn't been what it usually was for him, fast and dirty and just about getting off, this had been sweeter, more sensual.
"It was perfect." Like making love, he thought and nearly burst out laughing.
"Hmm?" Bessie made a questioning noise but she was already half asleep. She snuggled closer and let out a content sigh.
"Nothing, it's okay, you can sleep." He stroke her hair and made himself more comfortable. Her warm body pressed against his, the weight of her head on his shoulder and the soft puffs of her breathing on his skin, he could lie like this the whole night. Just lay there and hold her in his arms. He did.
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