Subj: Kate Chapter 15
Date: 5/6/00 11:45:33 PM Central Daylight Time
From: Karen
Kate was finally ready for her evening with Barnabas.
Carolyn and Elizabeth had been a great help to her. Almost out of thin air, Elizabeth produced a dress she had made just for Kate. The green velvet dress set off Kate's green eyes perfectly. The neck was cut just low enough to show the draped garnet necklace that Kate wore. The dress hit Kate about mid-thigh, showing off her long tanned legs. Form-fitting, with long sleeves, it looked fabulous. Earrings to match the necklace and black, low-slung heels finished the outfit.
"You look lovely, my dear," said Elizabeth, standing back from Kate.
Carolyn nodded. "Barnabas is going to love this outfit! You look drop-dead gorgeous! I can't wait to see his face when he sees you." she said.
A knock was heard at the door. Mrs. Johnson came in and said, "Mr. Collins is at the d...." She stopped midword. "Oh, my, Miss Kate, you do look a treat! How pretty you look in that dress." Mrs. Johnson stood in the doorway and admired Kate's outfit.
"Thank you, Mrs. Johnson." Kate said modestly. She wasn't used to all this attention. She felt shy and awkward for the first time in a very long time. "You said Barnabas is at the door? I had better go. I don't want to keep him waiting." Turning to Elizabeth and Carolyn, she hugged them both. "Thank you so much for all your help. I feel like a princess." she said shyly.
Mrs. Johnson held the door open for her and Kate walking down the hall, with Elizabeth, Carolyn and Mrs. Johnson following her, headed towards the stairs and Barnabas.
Downstairs, Barnabas was pacing the foyer. Julia watched him from the study door. Should she tell him what she knows about Kate? From past experience, Julia knew it wouldn't do any good anyway. God help anyone who stood in Barnabas's way when he was in love. No one could sway him, unless he was personally involved in the betrayal. Well, he would be in this one.
Julia's eyes welled up with tears. She hated to see Barnabas hurt. Maybe it would be a good idea to talk to him now. As she started forward, Barnabas caught sight of Kate coming down the stairs. He rushed forward, hands out for Kate. Julia turned back into the study and closed the door. 'He will never listen to me now,' she thought.
As Kate walked down the stairs, she saw Julia behind Barnabas. Her heart lurched. What if Julia told Barnabas about why Kate was really here? Julia loved Barnabas, but was she the kind of person who would betray a confidence just to get back at Kate? Kate thought not, but wasn't sure. Love is a tricky thing, she was finding out.
Kate noticed Julia walk back into the study. Barnabas was standing at the bottom of the stairs, looking at Kate and hold out his hands to her. Julia probably told him nothing. Maybe she was safe for now. Kate was determined to tell Barnabas everything tonight. She took his hands and smiled down at him.
"You look beautiful, my love," Barnabas said hoarsely. His eyes were filled with desire. It took Kate's breath away. He continued. "It was worth the wait. I am almost tempted not to go out at all. I want no one else to see you but me." he said, kissing her hands.
Kate kissed him on the cheek. "I am sorry I kept you waiting, Barnabas. Are you ready; despite your last comment?" she teased.
Barnabas led her to the door. "Yes, I am ready." He looked up at the top of stairs where Elizabeth, Carolyn and Mrs. Johnson stood. "Thank you, ladies, for bringing Kate downstairs. I thought she would never arrive." He bowed to the ladies, who nodded their heads, pleased with themselves.
Barnabas helped Kate into her van and got in on the passenger side.
"You know, I can drive," he said.
"I have heard that rumor, yes, but I insist. I love to drive. Since I got here, I have hardly driven at all." Kate laughed and started the engine. It roared to life and she headed out the gates of Collinwood.
As they drove to Bangor, Kate asked Barnabas about his childhood. He wasn't too comfortable talking about it, but did admit to a little sister who died young. Kate wondered why he was so evasive about his youth. Unless he had some big secret to hide, it didn't make sense to her. When Barnabas talked about his sister, Kate could sense the love that he felt for the little girl.
Maybe his childhood was too painful to talk about. Kate knew how she felt when her brother, Mark, died. It had been hard to talk about him to anyone at the time. She found it easier now, but the pain was still fresh. Even the memories of her parents were difficult to bring up.
Barnabas interrupted her thoughts. "Tell me about your childhood, Kate. I know about your brother and the camping trips you took. Tell me more." he said.
'Okay, Barnbas, that was slick', Kate thought. Aloud, she told him about growing up in Oregon and the trips her family took all over the U.S. and Europe. Barnabas listened with interest to everything she said.
Before they knew it, the two were in Bangor. He gave her directions to a restaurant he knew of. Kate pulled into the parking lot. Barnabas jumped out the van and walked around to her side of the car. He opened the door and helped her out. As he did, he kissed her passionately. Kate put her arms around him and kissed him in kind.
"I wanted to do that back at the house, but didn't think it was the thing to do." Barnabas said after a couple of minutes.
Kate sighed contentedly. "I know. So did I. What a way to get me out of the car!" she laughed. "We had better stop or a cop might tell us to get a room."
Barnabas looked at her and said, "That might not be such a bad idea, Kate."
Kate stopped laughing. "You're serious, aren't you?" she said, putting her hands on his chest. He looked at her and nodded.
Kate stood there for a moment, thinking. She didn't want Barnabas to think she was a loose woman; after all it was 1969, but the desire to make love with this man was overwhelming. She put her head on his shoulder.
Kate could hear Barnabas's heart beating quickly. She looked up at him. He was looking at her questioningly. She quickly made a decision.
Taking a deep breath, Kate said her voice filled with desire, "Nothing would give me more pleasure than to pleasure you. Do you know of a place we can go?"
Barnabas kissed her. "Yes, I know of a place. Are you sure this is what you want, Kate? I don't want to pressure you into anything, but my God, I want you more than I have wanted anyone else in my life!" he said, his voice raw with emotion.
"Aren't you hungry?" Kate asked facetiously.
"Yes, but only for you, my love," Barnabas replied.
Kate started to get back in the van, but Barnabas stopped her.
"The place I know is up the street about two blocks. Let's walk." he said.
Closing the door in answer, Kate took his hand and said, "Lead the way, my sweet man."
The two walked the two blocks to the Bangor Inn. Barnabas registered them as Mr. and Mrs. Collins. Kate laughed to herself at the subterfuge. "What a backward time 1969 is' she thought.
The clerk handed Barnabas the key and directed them to the elevator. He didn't seem to care that they had no luggage.
"He didn't seem to notice our lack of luggage, Barnabas. Do you suppose he is used to lovers coming here for a tryst?" she asked as they waited for the elevator. "Or maybe he is used to you coming without luggage?" Kate teased.
Barnabas looked shocked. "Certainly not! I have never been in this hotel before." he said, upset by the suggestion.
The elevator door opened and Kate pulled Barnabas into the car. When the door closed, Kate said, "I didn't mean to offend you, Barnabas. It was just funny, that's all." She put her arms around him and gave him an ardent kiss, which he returned as the elevator lifted them towards the 4th floor.
The journey over, the door of the elevator opened, and a guest and his wife were waiting to go in. Reluctantly, Kate and Barnabas broke their kiss. The expression on the man's face was disapproving; the wife looked a bit envious. Excusing themselves, Barnabas led Kate, laughing, to their room.
"I think the lady wished she were me." Kate said as Barnabas unlocked the door and held it for her. "Frankly, I don't blame her. Her husband didn't look like he would know passion if it bit him on the fanny!" she continued.
Barnbas closed the door and stood with his back leaning against it. He smiled at Kate's joke, but did not move towards her.
They stood looking at each other without speaking or moving. The sexual tension hung heavily in the air.
After what seemed like hours to Kate, Barnabas moved towards her. He pulled the pins from her hair and watched it cascade down her back. Kissing her deeply, he ran his fingers through her long blonde hair.
Kate tried to take off his jacket. She struggled and Barnabas broke off the kiss. He took off the jacket and pulled off his tie.
Kate kicked off her shoes as Barnabas took off his tie. As he started to unbutton his shirt, she stopped him.
"Let me, please." she murmured.
Barnabas caressed Kate's neck and shoulders as she unfastened the buttons. She pulled the shirt out of his trousers, almost ripping it off his body.
Barnabas groaned as Kate began kissing his strong chest. He unzipped her dress and watched it fall to the floor. He pulled her away from him so he could look at her. "My God, Kate, you are so beautiful!" Barnabas moaned. "I knew you would be, but to see you like this..."
Kate put her arms around his shoulders and kissed him. She could feel his hardness against her. A low chuckle rose unbidden to her throat and threatened to come out.
"What is so funny?" Barnabas whispered between kisses.
"I am happy, my love." she said in reply, kissing his neck and chest.
In answer, Barnabas reached around to unhook her bra. As her breasts were released, he dropped the bra and cupped her beautiful breasts in his hands. He bent down and started to suckle them, his desire driving him on.
A low moan escaped Kate's lips. She caressed his back while he sucked and fondled her breasts expertly. Kate was no virgin, but she had never felt like this before. Barnabas's touch made her feel as if she were on fire. Unable to wait any longer, she undid his pants and slide her hand to his erect cock.
Now it was his turn to moan. Kate's strokes were almost too much for Barnabas. He stopped what he was doing long enough to step out of the rest of his clothes. Kate dropped to her knees as he did so and took him in her mouth.
Barnabas was startled. No one had ever done that before. It seemed odd, but felt so wonderful! As Kate sucked him, he ran his fingers through her hair, groaning as he did so.
When Barnabas thought he couldn't hold off any longer, Kate pulled away from him to take off her underthings. She pulled him to the bed and lay back, looking incredibly sexy. He lay next to her, kissing her body, beginning from her head to her stomach. A wonderful, heady odor came from between Kate's legs.
"You smell so delicious!" he said, inhaling deeply. He moved his hand between her legs. Kate spread them widely, opening herself up to him.
As he caressed her, Kate wrapped her hand around his cock and stroked it in rhythm to his movements between her legs. Kissing deeply, they played with each other just long enough to bring them both to the brink of orgasm.
Moaning, Barnabas cried, "I want you!"
Kate pulled him on top of her, and spreading her legs further, brought his cock to her waiting slit.
He slid in easily and gasped, "I have wanted to do this for so long." Barnabas began to increase his strokes. Kissing her, he got into a rhythm.
Kate matched him stroke for stroke. Suddenly she stopped and let out an animal like scream. As she opened her eyes, she saw the concern in Barnabas's face. Smiling up at him, Kate touched his face gently and mouthed the words, "Thank you".
Relieved, Barnabas continued his relentless pumping. Kate let out another scream, followed by a tightening of her pussy muscles.
That was all Barnabas needed. He felt the flood of juices build up in his balls and out of his penis. He gasped as his powerful orgasm hit. Kate gasped as well as they reached orgasm at the same time.
Barnabas rolled off of Kate. She snuggled up to him and kissed his shoulder.
"That was fantastic!" she whispered. Putting her hand on his chin, Kate pulled his head towards her and kissing him softly.
Barnabas returned her kiss and whispered, "I love you, Kate." His eyes were filled with the love he felt for her.
Kate's eyes teared up. "I love you, too, Barnabas," she murmured into his shoulder. Tears streaming down her face, Kate sat up.
"Barnabas, there is something I need to tell you." she said, suddenly very serious.
Barnabas looked at her in concern. "What is it? Is anything wrong?" he asked, frowning.
Kate looked at him and said, "This is very hard for me, especially after what we have just shared." she stopped and looked away.
Barnabas sat up and turned her head towards his. "Anything you have to say, I want to hear, no matter how hard it will be. Please, tell me." he said gently.
Kate started to cry again. This was going to be so difficult to say to this man that she loved so much. Being with him made her feel safe and loved. Now she was going to destroy the feeling of happiness they both shared.
Wiping away her tears, she said, "Barnabas, I am not from this time. I am from
the future."
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