Disguise
Adam had been wandering through the gardens all morning. He tried to do something useful, but he was overworked by the latest He-Man adventure from the night before. Too tired to keep practicing archery, he decided it was best to go back to his chambers, to write that dreaded trade law dissertation he had to present to his mentors, or at least answer some letters. Cringer, why not, was still sleeping near the window.
Over his desk, he saw a large cardboard box that was tied with simple cord. He recognized the cord was exactly the same type used by the militia for all sorts of purposes. This package must have been left there by Teela, it had to be.
Inside the box there was a uniform, complete with boots, armor, and helmet. At the very bottom, Adam found a note.
«This uniform needs both military and royal approval. Your opinion is expected at 11.»
This was the answer he had been expecting for many days now.
She had time to think this through and she was inviting him over!
Although his private chambers were roomy, he never felt complete privacy there. Anyone could call on his door at any time, with a message or a request… so he took the package to his favorite place, the training room. Aside from the regular training he actually did, and the scheduled cleaning hours, the rest of the time nobody ever entered the place.
He tried on the uniform, and it fit perfectly. Teela knew him better than he thought, that was a nice surprise.
After the sunset, he went to the river market, partly to test the disguise and mostly to distract himself from the… plans he had for the night. He had something to eat and then wandered around looking for a small present for Teela. Flowers? Wine? They didn’t seem appropriate. But he didn’t want to arrive empty handed, so he decided on a purple shawl.
He arrived at eleven sharp to Teela’s place. She opened the door and quickly let him in. She was wearing the crude cotton robe she always wore when she was at home. Her hair was simply braided to the side.
«It suits you well,» said Teela to break the silence, in reference to the uniform Adam was wearing.
«You picked the right size,» he answered while he took the helmet off, «Oh, I brought something for you,» he pulled out the shawl he had wrapped around his neck and handed it to Teela.
She thanked him sincerely and wrapped herself in it.
«Please, sit down. I have some sun-grass infusion if you want,» without waiting for him to answer, she poured two glasses.
Adam noticed this time there were two chairs and it made him smile. They started drinking their beverages in silence.
It was an awkward and wonderful moment.
Adam reached for Teela’s hand, and started talking about his day, as if it was the most natural thing in the world. A few moments later, Teela was feeling at ease holding hands with Adam; it just felt right.
After a while, Adam pulled her gently towards him, inviting her to sit in his lap without a single word. Then they started kissing softly, without any rush. This went on until they both paused and looked into each other’s eyes. They knew the moment had arrived.
She guided Adam to the bedside, where they undressed one another.
Teela stared thoroughly at Adam’s unclothed body, and this made him blush a little. The way she looked at him with fascination, only served to fuel his desire.
They started kissing again, incessantly. He ran his hand down her side onto her hip. He pulled her closer and kissed her neck. He heard her gasp as he moved to her breasts, caressing, and kissing them, and he didn’t stop until he could hear her softly panting.
Adam had a way to look at her with devotion and kindness and desire at the same time that tore down any resistance she could hold. Right then and there she knew she could trust him; she felt fully accepted and welcome exactly as she was, and that made all the difference in the world to her.
Soon after they were laying on the bed, exploring each other. Teela was a bit shy in the beginning, but hearing Adam moan her name made her more daring. Her body spoke what she didn’t dare say out loud.
They rolled over the bed and the tension grew when their bodies came closer.
«Now!» she ordered as much as she begged.
She locked her eyes on his as she felt him getting in, slowly at first, encompassing their rhythms. It was hard for Adam to hold himself, feeling her hips moving eagerly underneath, so he paused for a moment and delighted in the sight of her. Even in the dim light of the bedside lamp, Adam could see the joyous blush in Teela’s cheeks. This made him proud and also melted his heart.
They turned their sides to the bed, to linger on the pleasurable contact. The cadence of their movements started to rise again, and when Teela reached the climax, Adam let go to join her in ecstasy.
And so, they made love for the first… and second time that night.