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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2702875" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p>Ruby and Jake find a comfortable spot at the bar and Ruby leans back against it with her elbows while they wait for their drinks. She tries to keep some part of her body touching Jake as she glances around the room. Nervous and unsure of what to say she keeps quiet while she waits.</p><p></p><p>Jake leans one elbow on the bar while facing Ruby. His face is rather on the solemn side when he finally says, "You and I have some important decisions to make soon." He can see her swallow hard in response but before she can say anything he continues. "When we are through in Thomaswell, we need to decide where we are going, you and I." He pauses before he smiles and says, "...and how long we are going to celebrate there before we head home to the Luck Lady."</p><p></p><p>Ruby relaxes, but wonders if there is any truth to that statement. </p><p></p><p>Their drinks show up and Ruby quickly starts drinking hers and orders another round for them. After finishing her drink she places the glass down. "Do you mean celebrate somewhere like here or like a real vacation?"</p><p></p><p>Jake rubs his beard with one hand, "Hmmmm, I hadn't thought about a real vacation. That would probably require a little more planning back at the Lucky Lady. I was thinking more like here or Tuscon or where ever for a few days." His eyes get a twinkle in them, "Hmmm, a real vacation. See, there is another reason to get this over with quick and get back to the saloon."</p><p></p><p>Ruby smiles and leans in close to Jake so her can feel her breath on his face. "A real vacation, you and I laying on a tropical beach half naked with cold drinks in our hands, taking in the sun and culture. How fun would that be?" </p><p></p><p>"Tuscon will be a poor substitute but it will have to do. Plus," she pauses then plays with Jake's hat for a moment, "We have a birthday to celebrate."</p><p></p><p>"Really?" Jake feigns surprise and then says, "I would be in terrible trouble if I missed your birthday now wouldn't I?"</p><p></p><p>Ruby smiles and stays close to Jake. She puts her fingers on his face and rubs his stubbly chin, "Not MY birthday silly, yours. It's coming soon. Did you think I would forget?" </p><p></p><p>"As for my birthday," she shrugs, "I'm used to not celebrating it. I haven't had anyone to celebrate it with for years and even back then it was fake parties that my parents used for society. So no, you wouldn't be in terrible trouble, I don't expect anything."</p><p></p><p>"I do love a celebration. I've not had a birthday party that meant anything to me since," Jake is lost in thought for a moment. A brief flash of melocholy crosses his face and he forces it away, "well so long it is difficult to remember. The last time someone asked about my birthday they were trying to sell me something." A laugh bursts from his lips, "I ended up stealing the ring instead of buying it from him but the joke was on me anyway, the stone was a fake." He has a drink before he adds, "If I am to be subjected to a birthday party then so are you." Jake looks at her out of the corner of his eye. "I don't remember telling you when my birthday was...."</p><p></p><p>Ruby smiles slyly at Jake. "Why Jacob Cook... Are you telling me you don't remember the night you told me when your birthday was? The night you and I..." Her smile grows but a small blush comes to her cheeks, "I guess I did take advantage of you that night...but only a little." She giggles, "At any rate, you were pretty drunk and you did tell me." Ruby drinks down her second bourbon with an aahhhhh. She leans in close and whispers in Jake's ear, "Or maybe I just read your dirty mind." She leans back away from him, "I need another one." </p><p></p><p>"You'll have to tell me that story, about your birthday. But not now." She glances around the crowd in the room then back to running her fingers across his chin. "I didn't say anything about a party, now did I? But somehow, Mr. Cook, I don't think you'd mind a reason to celebrate. And in my eyes you deserve a party, so if you want one, I'll give you one." </p><p></p><p>Ruby reaches for her third drink. Having downed them so quickly with nothing in her stomach she was starting to feel them already and it relaxes her. She smiles easily and her whole body starts to gravitate towards Jake. Her eyes start to get their normal twinkle back as she stares up at Jake.</p><p></p><p>"I wonder what else I forgot that night? You'll have to show me again tonight so I make sure I don't forget."</p><p></p><p>Ruby's fingers are still under Jake's chin, so she gently turns his face towards hers. "Well, it started like this," she says moving in close and letting her soft lips brush against his for a long moment. She closes her eyes and savors the closeness of him, and everything she loves about him. </p><p></p><p>But her fears were still trying to break through so she pulls back slightly from him and looks him in the eyes. She grabs at Jake's second untouched drink and drinks half of it. </p><p></p><p>With a hiccup she cocks her head to the side, letting her long hair brush against Jake's arm. "You were a very naughty and fun boy that night, Mr. Cook, are you sure you're up for a repeat?"</p><p></p><p>"I survived didn't I?" Jake empties the rest of his glass before Ruby can. "You keep drinking like that girl and it will be you who doesn't remember this time."</p><p></p><p>"Oh I never forget." She pauses and scrunches her nose. "Except of course when I do," she giggles. She lightly taps his nose with her finger as she speaks, "You'll just have to work extra hard to make sure I don't forget then, won't you?" Ruby smiles then hiccups. "Besides, it makes me feel better."</p><p></p><p>"I'm the last one to read you chapter and verse about the evils of drinking...." He says while draining the last of his glass, "but there will be a time when I'll need you sober. Thank goodness it isn't now." He chuckles a bit before he asks, "What do you mean it makes you feel better?"</p><p></p><p>"Well darrrlling," Ruby exagerates, "Did you ever consider maybe it's better if I'm not sober? I think it doesn't become me." She giggles and lets her lips get very close to Jake's but doesn't kiss him. She stays like that for long moments, staring Jake in the eyes while continuing to caress his stubbly face. </p><p></p><p>The smile slowly falls off her face and she says, "You know what I mean, about feeling better." She waves to the bartender to bring them a couple more drinks. She locks eyes with Jake for a moment while trying to decide if she should try to tell him, to explain... She looks away from him, down to his shirt buttons and starts fiddling with them. </p><p></p><p>Then she cocks her head as she looks back up to Jake, her long hair falling to the side, her dress strap slowly falling off one shoulder leaving it bare. She smiles and stares at him, unable to keep her hands off his face, like she is trying to memorize every inch of it. "You're so handsome lover. What are you thinking?"</p><p></p><p>"Oh, just my everyday ordinary lecherous thoughts." He runs his finger across her bare shoulder. "You?"</p><p></p><p><em>You don't want to KNOW what I'm thinking...</em> "Me? I'm wondering what you're thinking silly." The drinks arrive and Ruby reaches for one. She takes a sip then places it back down. "I'm sure your thoughts are much more exciting."</p><p></p><p>"I dare say they are, since they are about you." His smile is faint and confident. "When you are through enjoying your drink we can retire for the evening and see about restoring my memory of an earlier evening."</p><p></p><p>Ruby smiles and nods. She quickly downs her drink and starts eyeing Jake's impatiently. </p><p></p><p>"I'm done," she hiccups. "I want a nice hot bath before bed. Or before we refresh your memory. Although I think I should be insulted you don't remember." Smiling she pushes herself away from the bar. "Hurry up slowpoke," she calls over her shoulder as she starts walking to the main desk. "Oh, get a bottle of something for upstairs!" </p><p></p><p>At the main desk Ruby reconizes the same desk clerk as the last visit they had. She smiles dazzlingly at him and leans forward on the desk. "I'd like nice hot bath please. I know it's late but I'm desperate." </p><p></p><p>"I doubt that," he mumbles then straightens up, "Yes ma'am, right away." </p><p></p><p>"Thank you," she replies sweetly then waits for Jake to head up to their room. </p><p></p><p>As soon as they enter their room Ruby starts peeling off clothing in anticipation. When the clerk arrives to draw the bath Ruby pulls on a white fluffy bathrobe. She laughs at her reflection in the mirror covered up with so much fabric. </p><p></p><p>By the time Jake is finished tipping the clerk at the door Ruby is sinking into the steaming hot bubbly bath with an aaahhhhhh and a satistified sigh. </p><p></p><p>"Are you just going to stand there and gawk and be jealous baby?" Ruby smiles at Jake, "Or are you going to join me? I promise I'll be quiet and won't ruin this bath."</p><p></p><p>Jake smiles at that comment but does not respond. He pulls two chairs over near the tub. On one he places the bottle and two glasses. On the other he sits down and removes his clothing. Without being obvious, he hangs his gunbelt over the chair back in reach of the tub. With a minimal amount of splashing he squeezes into the tub, "Now that is a whole lot better than icy river water."</p><p></p><p>Ruby open her mouth to comment then remembers her promise and closes it again. She pours two drinks and hands one to Jake. She raises her glass to his and clinks them together before drinking hers down quickly with a scrunched nose. A loud hiccup follows as she drops the glass to the floor. </p><p></p><p>Ruby snuggles as close as she can into Jake, resting her head on his chest. She pulls her wet hair over one shoulder and turns her head to one side, exposing her long neck to him. She entangles her feet and legs with his then reaches her arms up back over his head clasping her hands behind his neck. Jake hears a mixture of sighs and hiccups coming from Ruby as she relaxes her body against his. Jake can feel her breathing slow and eventually it matches the rythym of his as she happily and quietly remains still in his arms.</p><p></p><p>Jake remains quiet and allows Ruby to rest comfortably and warm. Some time goes by and the warmth starts fading from the water. About the same time Jake realizes that Ruby has fallen asleep. </p><p></p><p>"Ruby?" He queries quietly but there is no response except for her slow and steady breathing. "Heh." Then he realizes that she is in a drunken sleep, slick with soap and water. <em>Of all the times not to be a blasted wizard or strong man,</em> he thinks. <em>How hard can it be to get her out of the tub and into bed?</em> </p><p></p><p>First he attempts to get out from underneath her. He tries to slide himself backwards to stand but her skin seems to stick to his in the water and he has to push her too far forward for that to work. He thinks for a moment before he wiggles to one side of the tub to make room to put her alongside him. As he settles her on the bottom of the tub she gives a little sigh. <em>Success,</em> he thinks and climbs out by the foot of the tub. </p><p></p><p>Just as his wet feet touch the polished wooden floor he notices that Ruby is sliding down into the water. "Hermes," he gasps and reaches out to grab her across the tub. His feet slip causing him to just barely reach the front of her. "Mierda," he exclaims and rather than grab the closest parts of her anatomy he manages to throw himself across the tub and get his hands under her armpits. With her chin just touching the water level Ruby gives another little sigh. With the middle of his thighs laying bruised on the lip of the tub Jake gives a slightly bigger sigh. </p><p></p><p>After a few unconfortable and awkward minutes Jake manages to get himself standing again and moves behind Ruby holding her gently. <em>Now that wasn't so bad,</em> he thinks. He looks for the towels and finds them right where he left them. On the bed next to her bathrobe out of reach. "Miedra," he whispers. Standing naked, cold and wet he measures the distance to the bed out carefully. He reaches out with his foot and pulls the chair with the bottle towards him. Leaning Ruby a little to one side so a single hand can keep her upright, he takes the bottle and has a long drink from it. "Ah." </p><p></p><p>He looks around the room slowly and carefully. He gaze stops here and there but only for a moment. He glances down at her long red hair for a moment and then shakes his head from side to side. He looks back at the empty chair and lets out a long slow, "hmmmmmm." He takes another short drink from the bottle and places it along side the tub. </p><p></p><p>Moving more quickly now Jake removes his revolver from his gun belt. He wedges one end of the belt in the chair back and puts the other in his teeth. Using his hand and foot he aligns the chair towards the bed and the bath robe. Kicking the chair over he puts the back on the floor and grabs the gun belt with his free hand. He counts silently and then thrusts the chair towards the bed and pulls up on the gun belt. The bathrobe cooperates and is now laying across the back of the chair. In one last self assured move he yanks the chair forward, catching the bathrobe in his hand and using his foot to stop the chair from rattling around on the floor. </p><p></p><p>Next he slowly pulls Ruby out of the tub. He gets an arm around her waist and gets one of her arms in the bathrobe. He switches arms and gets her other arm in the robe. <em>She was right,</em> he mused, <em>I'm glad she isn't sober for this.</em> Finally he pulls her up the rest of the way and manages to cradle her with the bathrobe wrapped around her. He puts her down on the bed and uses the towels to dry her and her hair as best as he can. </p><p></p><p>After a little shiver from being still wet he says in a whisper to himself, "Silver Jake Cook, I think you have earned yourself a drink for that little bit of cleverness." He takes a step towards the bottle on the floor and notices his Colt is lying in a puddle. Appalled by that he turns in midstep and his wet feet slide. He lands loudly with a thump on his back and a whack on his head. </p><p></p><p>Ruby stirs at the sound and just barely opens her eyes. "Jake honey, come to bed and leave that be. The hotel staff can clean that up in the morning." Her eyes close again. </p><p></p><p>Jake gives a little groan, "Yah, why didn't I think of that."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2702875, member: 12815"] Ruby and Jake find a comfortable spot at the bar and Ruby leans back against it with her elbows while they wait for their drinks. She tries to keep some part of her body touching Jake as she glances around the room. Nervous and unsure of what to say she keeps quiet while she waits. Jake leans one elbow on the bar while facing Ruby. His face is rather on the solemn side when he finally says, "You and I have some important decisions to make soon." He can see her swallow hard in response but before she can say anything he continues. "When we are through in Thomaswell, we need to decide where we are going, you and I." He pauses before he smiles and says, "...and how long we are going to celebrate there before we head home to the Luck Lady." Ruby relaxes, but wonders if there is any truth to that statement. Their drinks show up and Ruby quickly starts drinking hers and orders another round for them. After finishing her drink she places the glass down. "Do you mean celebrate somewhere like here or like a real vacation?" Jake rubs his beard with one hand, "Hmmmm, I hadn't thought about a real vacation. That would probably require a little more planning back at the Lucky Lady. I was thinking more like here or Tuscon or where ever for a few days." His eyes get a twinkle in them, "Hmmm, a real vacation. See, there is another reason to get this over with quick and get back to the saloon." Ruby smiles and leans in close to Jake so her can feel her breath on his face. "A real vacation, you and I laying on a tropical beach half naked with cold drinks in our hands, taking in the sun and culture. How fun would that be?" "Tuscon will be a poor substitute but it will have to do. Plus," she pauses then plays with Jake's hat for a moment, "We have a birthday to celebrate." "Really?" Jake feigns surprise and then says, "I would be in terrible trouble if I missed your birthday now wouldn't I?" Ruby smiles and stays close to Jake. She puts her fingers on his face and rubs his stubbly chin, "Not MY birthday silly, yours. It's coming soon. Did you think I would forget?" "As for my birthday," she shrugs, "I'm used to not celebrating it. I haven't had anyone to celebrate it with for years and even back then it was fake parties that my parents used for society. So no, you wouldn't be in terrible trouble, I don't expect anything." "I do love a celebration. I've not had a birthday party that meant anything to me since," Jake is lost in thought for a moment. A brief flash of melocholy crosses his face and he forces it away, "well so long it is difficult to remember. The last time someone asked about my birthday they were trying to sell me something." A laugh bursts from his lips, "I ended up stealing the ring instead of buying it from him but the joke was on me anyway, the stone was a fake." He has a drink before he adds, "If I am to be subjected to a birthday party then so are you." Jake looks at her out of the corner of his eye. "I don't remember telling you when my birthday was...." Ruby smiles slyly at Jake. "Why Jacob Cook... Are you telling me you don't remember the night you told me when your birthday was? The night you and I..." Her smile grows but a small blush comes to her cheeks, "I guess I did take advantage of you that night...but only a little." She giggles, "At any rate, you were pretty drunk and you did tell me." Ruby drinks down her second bourbon with an aahhhhh. She leans in close and whispers in Jake's ear, "Or maybe I just read your dirty mind." She leans back away from him, "I need another one." "You'll have to tell me that story, about your birthday. But not now." She glances around the crowd in the room then back to running her fingers across his chin. "I didn't say anything about a party, now did I? But somehow, Mr. Cook, I don't think you'd mind a reason to celebrate. And in my eyes you deserve a party, so if you want one, I'll give you one." Ruby reaches for her third drink. Having downed them so quickly with nothing in her stomach she was starting to feel them already and it relaxes her. She smiles easily and her whole body starts to gravitate towards Jake. Her eyes start to get their normal twinkle back as she stares up at Jake. "I wonder what else I forgot that night? You'll have to show me again tonight so I make sure I don't forget." Ruby's fingers are still under Jake's chin, so she gently turns his face towards hers. "Well, it started like this," she says moving in close and letting her soft lips brush against his for a long moment. She closes her eyes and savors the closeness of him, and everything she loves about him. But her fears were still trying to break through so she pulls back slightly from him and looks him in the eyes. She grabs at Jake's second untouched drink and drinks half of it. With a hiccup she cocks her head to the side, letting her long hair brush against Jake's arm. "You were a very naughty and fun boy that night, Mr. Cook, are you sure you're up for a repeat?" "I survived didn't I?" Jake empties the rest of his glass before Ruby can. "You keep drinking like that girl and it will be you who doesn't remember this time." "Oh I never forget." She pauses and scrunches her nose. "Except of course when I do," she giggles. She lightly taps his nose with her finger as she speaks, "You'll just have to work extra hard to make sure I don't forget then, won't you?" Ruby smiles then hiccups. "Besides, it makes me feel better." "I'm the last one to read you chapter and verse about the evils of drinking...." He says while draining the last of his glass, "but there will be a time when I'll need you sober. Thank goodness it isn't now." He chuckles a bit before he asks, "What do you mean it makes you feel better?" "Well darrrlling," Ruby exagerates, "Did you ever consider maybe it's better if I'm not sober? I think it doesn't become me." She giggles and lets her lips get very close to Jake's but doesn't kiss him. She stays like that for long moments, staring Jake in the eyes while continuing to caress his stubbly face. The smile slowly falls off her face and she says, "You know what I mean, about feeling better." She waves to the bartender to bring them a couple more drinks. She locks eyes with Jake for a moment while trying to decide if she should try to tell him, to explain... She looks away from him, down to his shirt buttons and starts fiddling with them. Then she cocks her head as she looks back up to Jake, her long hair falling to the side, her dress strap slowly falling off one shoulder leaving it bare. She smiles and stares at him, unable to keep her hands off his face, like she is trying to memorize every inch of it. "You're so handsome lover. What are you thinking?" "Oh, just my everyday ordinary lecherous thoughts." He runs his finger across her bare shoulder. "You?" [I]You don't want to KNOW what I'm thinking...[/I] "Me? I'm wondering what you're thinking silly." The drinks arrive and Ruby reaches for one. She takes a sip then places it back down. "I'm sure your thoughts are much more exciting." "I dare say they are, since they are about you." His smile is faint and confident. "When you are through enjoying your drink we can retire for the evening and see about restoring my memory of an earlier evening." Ruby smiles and nods. She quickly downs her drink and starts eyeing Jake's impatiently. "I'm done," she hiccups. "I want a nice hot bath before bed. Or before we refresh your memory. Although I think I should be insulted you don't remember." Smiling she pushes herself away from the bar. "Hurry up slowpoke," she calls over her shoulder as she starts walking to the main desk. "Oh, get a bottle of something for upstairs!" At the main desk Ruby reconizes the same desk clerk as the last visit they had. She smiles dazzlingly at him and leans forward on the desk. "I'd like nice hot bath please. I know it's late but I'm desperate." "I doubt that," he mumbles then straightens up, "Yes ma'am, right away." "Thank you," she replies sweetly then waits for Jake to head up to their room. As soon as they enter their room Ruby starts peeling off clothing in anticipation. When the clerk arrives to draw the bath Ruby pulls on a white fluffy bathrobe. She laughs at her reflection in the mirror covered up with so much fabric. By the time Jake is finished tipping the clerk at the door Ruby is sinking into the steaming hot bubbly bath with an aaahhhhhh and a satistified sigh. "Are you just going to stand there and gawk and be jealous baby?" Ruby smiles at Jake, "Or are you going to join me? I promise I'll be quiet and won't ruin this bath." Jake smiles at that comment but does not respond. He pulls two chairs over near the tub. On one he places the bottle and two glasses. On the other he sits down and removes his clothing. Without being obvious, he hangs his gunbelt over the chair back in reach of the tub. With a minimal amount of splashing he squeezes into the tub, "Now that is a whole lot better than icy river water." Ruby open her mouth to comment then remembers her promise and closes it again. She pours two drinks and hands one to Jake. She raises her glass to his and clinks them together before drinking hers down quickly with a scrunched nose. A loud hiccup follows as she drops the glass to the floor. Ruby snuggles as close as she can into Jake, resting her head on his chest. She pulls her wet hair over one shoulder and turns her head to one side, exposing her long neck to him. She entangles her feet and legs with his then reaches her arms up back over his head clasping her hands behind his neck. Jake hears a mixture of sighs and hiccups coming from Ruby as she relaxes her body against his. Jake can feel her breathing slow and eventually it matches the rythym of his as she happily and quietly remains still in his arms. Jake remains quiet and allows Ruby to rest comfortably and warm. Some time goes by and the warmth starts fading from the water. About the same time Jake realizes that Ruby has fallen asleep. "Ruby?" He queries quietly but there is no response except for her slow and steady breathing. "Heh." Then he realizes that she is in a drunken sleep, slick with soap and water. [I]Of all the times not to be a blasted wizard or strong man,[/I] he thinks. [I]How hard can it be to get her out of the tub and into bed?[/I] First he attempts to get out from underneath her. He tries to slide himself backwards to stand but her skin seems to stick to his in the water and he has to push her too far forward for that to work. He thinks for a moment before he wiggles to one side of the tub to make room to put her alongside him. As he settles her on the bottom of the tub she gives a little sigh. [I]Success,[/I] he thinks and climbs out by the foot of the tub. Just as his wet feet touch the polished wooden floor he notices that Ruby is sliding down into the water. "Hermes," he gasps and reaches out to grab her across the tub. His feet slip causing him to just barely reach the front of her. "Mierda," he exclaims and rather than grab the closest parts of her anatomy he manages to throw himself across the tub and get his hands under her armpits. With her chin just touching the water level Ruby gives another little sigh. With the middle of his thighs laying bruised on the lip of the tub Jake gives a slightly bigger sigh. After a few unconfortable and awkward minutes Jake manages to get himself standing again and moves behind Ruby holding her gently. [I]Now that wasn't so bad,[/I] he thinks. He looks for the towels and finds them right where he left them. On the bed next to her bathrobe out of reach. "Miedra," he whispers. Standing naked, cold and wet he measures the distance to the bed out carefully. He reaches out with his foot and pulls the chair with the bottle towards him. Leaning Ruby a little to one side so a single hand can keep her upright, he takes the bottle and has a long drink from it. "Ah." He looks around the room slowly and carefully. He gaze stops here and there but only for a moment. He glances down at her long red hair for a moment and then shakes his head from side to side. He looks back at the empty chair and lets out a long slow, "hmmmmmm." He takes another short drink from the bottle and places it along side the tub. Moving more quickly now Jake removes his revolver from his gun belt. He wedges one end of the belt in the chair back and puts the other in his teeth. Using his hand and foot he aligns the chair towards the bed and the bath robe. Kicking the chair over he puts the back on the floor and grabs the gun belt with his free hand. He counts silently and then thrusts the chair towards the bed and pulls up on the gun belt. The bathrobe cooperates and is now laying across the back of the chair. In one last self assured move he yanks the chair forward, catching the bathrobe in his hand and using his foot to stop the chair from rattling around on the floor. Next he slowly pulls Ruby out of the tub. He gets an arm around her waist and gets one of her arms in the bathrobe. He switches arms and gets her other arm in the robe. [I]She was right,[/I] he mused, [I]I'm glad she isn't sober for this.[/I] Finally he pulls her up the rest of the way and manages to cradle her with the bathrobe wrapped around her. He puts her down on the bed and uses the towels to dry her and her hair as best as he can. After a little shiver from being still wet he says in a whisper to himself, "Silver Jake Cook, I think you have earned yourself a drink for that little bit of cleverness." He takes a step towards the bottle on the floor and notices his Colt is lying in a puddle. Appalled by that he turns in midstep and his wet feet slide. He lands loudly with a thump on his back and a whack on his head. Ruby stirs at the sound and just barely opens her eyes. "Jake honey, come to bed and leave that be. The hotel staff can clean that up in the morning." Her eyes close again. Jake gives a little groan, "Yah, why didn't I think of that." [/QUOTE]
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