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When The Fire Burns	By : Melishere Category: 1 through F > The Big Valley Views: 711 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Teddy held Nicky while Mags changed behind the dressing screen. She loved holding her nephew and pushed away the thought of wondering if she’d ever get to hold her own child.

She and Heath were spending more time together and he had brought her flowers a few times. They’d still met every morning to watch the sunrise together and Teddy admitted that was her favorite time of day.

Heath had started holding her hand if they were sitting next to one another and Teddy felt a thrill race through her.

“Teddy?”

Teddy looked up at hearing name being called.

“I’m sorry…I guess I was lost in my thoughts,” she said and Mags smiled.

“Everything ok?”

Teddy sighed and nodded. She handed Nicky back to his mama and watched as Mags pulled her blouse aside and Nicky latch on to suck. Mags looked up to see a longing in Teddy’s eyes.

“Are you sure you’re ok?” Mags asked again. Teddy took a seat next to her sister in law.

“I guess I can’t help but wonder if I’ll ever get to hold my own child,” Teddy said quietly. Mags felt a wash of sadness for the sweet young girl sitting next to her. Teddy was only 16 and while Mags was glad Heath hadn’t pushed for his rights as a husband, Teddy was his wife none the less.

“What’s happening with you and Heath?” Mags asked.

Teddy smiled and her cheeks pinked up a bit.

“He’s been very kind. And he’s started holding my hand which I like. We watch the sunrise together…” Teddy’s voice trailed off.

“What about kissing?” Mags asked.

“We haven’t done that,” Teddy answered.

“Ever? What about when you got married?” Mags asked.

Teddy shook her head. “We were interrupted with JG and Jeff bursting in.”

The two fell silent. Mags shifted Nicky onto her shoulder and began to pat his back. She looked over at Teddy.

“Are you wanting more?” Mags asked.

Teddy blushed.

“I’m curious…I’m a married woman and yet,” Teddy responded with a shrug.

Mags took a deep breath. She knew marriage was more than the physical but the physical was something she very much enjoyed with Nick. She knew Milly felt the same with Jarrod. While it wasn’t the most important, it was a priority.

“Teddy, do you know what happens between a man and a woman?” Mags asked. Teddy nodded.

“I’ve seen things…heard them…Not here,” she said quickly not wanting Mags to think she’d been spying. “I saw a couple one time when I was in a hotel. I didn’t know all of what they were doing but I could tell they enjoyed it. Even the woman.”

Mags smiled.

“It can be enjoyable, yes. Very much so. But has anyone ever explained what happens when I man and a woman make love?” Mags asked.

Teddy shook her head.

Mags was careful not to go into specifics as she didn’t want Teddy to know how she and Nick pleasured each other. Speaking in generalities, she described how men liked looking at women and what happened to their bodies when they became aroused. She then explained how women enjoyed being romanced and courted which usually led to them being more receptive to a man’s attention and how their bodies responded.

Teddy listened with rapt attention. No one had ever explained anything to her. She felt excited but nervous, knowing that she’d one day do this with Heath.

“Do you ever feel strange…when he sees you naked?” Teddy asked.

“At first. Women are told to keep themselves covered and then one day we say ‘I do’ and are expected to be alright with showing our bodies to a man. But that’s the beauty of marriage. You both get to see one another in all your vulnerability and you become intimate,” Mags explained.

“Where’s my boy?” Came Nick’s loud bellow as he came down the hall and Teddy knew her conversation with Mags was over. She wasn’t sure what to do with the knowledge she’d been given but she hoped that she and Heath would one day truly be married in every sense of the word.

Heath scheduled a time for he and Teddy to go on a picnic. He drove them in a light buggy to an area a mile in the opposite direction of Jarrod and Milly’s home. He brought with him the sketches he’d made and he was excited to show them to Teddy and get her thoughts.

Teddy was feeling nervous. She had hoped that when it was time for them to be together physically that it would be some place special. She looked around at the scenery and wondered if Heath was ready to assume his rights as a husband. She hoped he wasn’t wanting her to take her clothes off outside where anyone could be watching.

As they got closer to their destination, Teddy became more and more uncomfortable. She knew she couldn’t say no but this isn’t what she wanted.

“Are you ok?” Heath asked. He felt her tense up as they stopped and he hoped she was feeling ok.

“Yes,” was the quiet reply. Heath furrowed his brow wondering if he’d done something wrong.

He helped Teddy down and then grabbed the blanket and the picnic basket. He’d placed his sketches in the basked and couldn’t keep the smile from his face. He took Teddy’s hand and they walked near a small crop of trees. Heath spread the blanket out and put the basket down, turning to Teddy.

“Are you good with this area?” Heath asked, his smile wide. Teddy looked around and tried not to be sick. This is not what she thought would happen but she resigned herself. She held on to the words Mags had said about it being pleasurable.

“I suppose,” she answered and tentatively began to unbutton her blouse. Heath’s eyes widened.

“Teddy, what are you doing?” He asked, feeling some shock.

“Doesn’t it make it easier when we don’t have clothes on?” She asked. Heath stared at her and then realized she thought he was bringing her there to take his rights.

He walked over to her and his fingers buttoned the buttons back. He stared at her, watching her cheeks blush as she looked down.

“Teddy, look at me,” he said softly.

Teddy slowly lifted her eyes to his expecting anger or disappointment. Instead she saw kindness.

“Teddy, I didn’t bring you here so we could…I just wanted us to have a picnic with you…spend time together and show you where I want us to build our house,” he explained in a kind voice.

Teddy’s eyes widened.

“Oh,” was all she said, her face turning a deeper shade of red. She wanted to run away but knew she couldn’t.

“How about if we eat what Silas packed for us. And then we can look at the sketches I’ve made. I’d like to know what you think and if you have any suggestions.

Teddy took a deep breath and let it out slowly. She nodded.

They ate in silence, Teddy still feeling mortified at the misunderstanding and Heath kicking himself for not explaining exactly what his plans were. Teddy wasn’t only innocent because she was a virgin, she was innocent in all the ways of a man and a woman. Heath needed to tread carefully.

“Silas makes such good chicken,” Heath said. “He says he has a secret ingredient, but I’ve never been able to figure it out.”

Heath normally was not one for a lot of words, but he sensed Teddy was still feeling embarrassed and he was hoping light conversation would help her.

Heath told a funny story about something that happened to him, and Nick and Teddy laughed. Heath was again struck by how pretty she was. She always wore her red hair in a single braid down the side and he wondered what it would look like flowing free. Her blue eyes were expressive, and he chanced a look at her pink lips, knowing they were probably very soft.

It occurred to him that they’d never kissed, not even on their wedding day thanks to the interrupting from JG and Jeff Hollister.

He didn’t want to make her uncomfortable but he thought about Nick and Jarrod’s advice about courting her.

“Let’s go for a walk,” Heath said standing up. He held out his hand and the two walked hand in hand. Heath had his sketches with him and rolled them out when they’d walked a ways.

He went through the sketches and saw how Teddy smiled. She asked a few questions and Heath answered them easily. He started to roll up the sketches but saw that Teddy seemed as though she wanted to ask something else.

“Teddy? Did you think of another suggestion?”

Teddy turned to him.

“I was wondering if we could build a bedroom that my pa could stay in when he comes to visit. Maybe on the first floor? He’s getting older and the stairs might be difficult for him. I’m not saying he’s going to live with us?” She said, biting her lip after she finished which Heath found both adorable and distracting.

“I think that’s a good idea,” he said and he unfolded the paper, making a note with the pencil he’d brought.

They walked back to the blanket and packed everything up, walking back to the buggy. Heath placed the basket in the back and then turned to Teddy to help her into her seat. He thought now might be a good time to take things a step further.

“Teddy,” he said and she turned to him. He was standing close to her and he reached for her. “May I kiss you? I promise I don’t want more than that…at least for now.”

He smiled at the “for now” and Teddy returned the smile. She nodded and Heath placed a hand on either side of her face. He lowered his head and his lips touched hers. Teddy had never experienced anything like it before and she wanted to melt into Heath’s arms.

Heath thought his heart would explode with how good it felt to hold Teddy in his arms. He thought of gently pushing his tongue into her mouth but thought it was too soon for that. They broke apart and Heath heard Teddy sigh.

“Let’s get back to the house,” Heath said and Teddy nodded. The couple rode back with Heath’s arm around Teddy, each feeling contentment.
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