A Quiet Night In - South Attic (locked to demonbelthazor)

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe had spread out a blanket on the floor of their main room and laid out a nice picnic set-up. She lit some candles and dimmed the lights. She put in a CD of seductive relaxing music and sat down to wait.

She and Cole hadn't had any quiet time alone since they had gotten back together and she had decided that they needed down time together.

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[demonbelthazor]

Cole shimmered into main room, having given time to Phoebe to set things up to her liking. He took note of the candles and music and smiled, forgetting all that foolishness with Angel earlier today. "Hi, sweetheart," he said.

[sensethevisions]

She got up off the floor and hugged him with a smile.

"Hello, love."

[demonbelthazor]

Cole hugged her back. "Nice setup you've got here," he said.

[sensethevisions]

"I'm glad you like it. I'm having someone special over for dinner."

[demonbelthazor]

"Oh, do you want me to make myself scarce then?" he teased.

[sensethevisions]

"You do and you're in big trouble."

[demonbelthazor]

Cole settled on the blanket. "Very well, I'd better stay then," he said.

[sensethevisions]

She smiled and kneeled down next to him. She handed him a plate with salad on it and a fork.

"Oh yes, you'd better."

[demonbelthazor]

Cole looked disappointed. "Salad?" Clearly he had more naughty things in mind.

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe leaned forward and kissed his neck.

"Did you just want to skip ahead to the main course?"

[demonbelthazor]

"Tempting, tempting," Cole said, tilting his head. "Then again, anticipation is half the fun."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe nodded as she sat back next to him, nibbling a little at her own salad.

"Build up the anticipation and the prize at the end is that much sweeter."

[demonbelthazor]

"Is that why desert is served last?" Cole asked between bites of his salad.

[sensethevisions]

"Probably," Phoebe agreed. "Then again, I was never that great at waiting for dessert." There might have been mischief sparkling in her eyes.

[demonbelthazor]

"Now look who's so eager," Cole said, grinning.

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe giggled.

"You love that I get eager when I'm with you."

She set her salad aside and handed Cole a plate with steak on it.

[demonbelthazor]

"Mmm, my favorite," Cole said, taking the plate. "Well, second favorite," he added as he looked Phoebe over.

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe poured them a glass of something that might have been sparkling cider, and started in on her own steak.

"Flattery will get you everywhere."

[demonbelthazor]

"In that case, might I point out you are looking exceptionally beautiful tonight?" Cole said flirtatiously.

[sensethevisions]

"If I can say that I have never seen anyone in my life as handsome as yu are," she countered with a grin.

[demonbelthazor]

Cole finished his steak and set the plate aside. "So what's for dessert?" he asked.

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe smiled.

"Mocha mousse, tea or Phoebe."

[demonbelthazor]

"Hmm, tough decision...I think I'll take...Phoebe," Cole said.

[sensethevisions]

"Good choice," Phoebe nodded seriously as she moved the plates out of the way and kneeled up in front of him. She stroked his face and looked into his eyes.

"Do you realize how much I love you, Cole?" she said with a soft smile.

[demonbelthazor]

"As much as I love you?" he said, putting his arms around her.

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe smiled and nodded, kissing him lightly.

"I love you very much sweetheart."

[demonbelthazor]

Cole tightened his embrace and deepened the kiss. "Love you, too," he said when he finally broke free to breathe.

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe leaned against him and kissed him again. "Being with you makes me so happy, Cole."

[demonbelthazor]

Cole shifted his position and drew Phoebe into his lap. "You really are my Bright One," he murmured. "Is it corny to say you're the light of my life?"

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe smiled at him and got comfortable in his lap.

"Not to me, it isn't... you're every bit my Beloved Lord as I am your Bright One..."

[demonbelthazor]

He rested his head on her shoulder. "Where would I be without you?"

[sensethevisions]

"In the same desolate wasteland that I'd be without you?"

[demonbelthazor]

"But I'm here, and you're here, and that's what matters," Cole said, kissing the side of her neck.

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe nodded, tilting her head to give him better access to that spot that he knew she liked.

"We make our own paradise," she said softly.