Title: Texas Tea (59 of ?)
Authors: Mrsdrake and Ladyforash
Rating: FRAO
Pairing: Giles/OFC
Summary: Giles travels to Texas.
Disclaimer: These are not my characters. They belong to Joss, Twentieth Century Fox, UPN, WB & Mutant Enemy. This is purely for fun.
Jessie belongs to Ladyforash.
Spoilers: Takes place after season seven.

Giles and Jessie woke up early the next morning. They ate a light breakfast before heading out. Giles could tell Jessie was nervous, so he drove, not wanting to add to her stress. "There's nothing to be worried about. All your papers are in order. We'll be in and out in no time," he assured her. "Then we can spend the rest of the day doing whatever you'd like."

Jessie sighed and nodded nervously. Then after a moment she snickered. "We could go see those British guards. You know, the ones all dressed up that aren't allowed to move? I can stick my tongue out at them and waggle my eyebrows and try and make them laugh."

He had to laugh at that. "If what I did in my youth didn't make them laugh or smile, nothing you do will."

Jessie reached over and took his hand. "Oh yeah? And what kind of mischief did little Rupert Giles get into?" she asked with a little chuckle.

He gave her a sideways glance. "Little?" he asked, teasing. "I wasn't so little. I was twenty-one. My friends and I decided to have some fun with the guards. It started with ... um ..." He glanced at Jessie again. She was watching him intently. "It started with us exposing ourselves."

"Exposed yourself!?" Jessie started to laugh, but then she gave him a funny look. "Wait...you said 'started with.' What else did you do?" What could be worse, she wondered, then showing your parts off like that in public.

"Public sex," he said half under his breath.

Jessie looked at him in amazement. "Seriously?" Jessie blushed. "Did that faze the guards at all?" She giggled a little at that image. "You must have got some girl really drunk for that!"

"The guards didn't even blink," he said. "And there weren't any girls there," he added quietly, half hoping she wouldn't hear him.

Jessie gave him an even more confused look. "What? Wait...do you mean...masturbating? Well, that's probably not as bad as sex, but still..." Jessie frowned. But he'd said 'public sex.' He hadn't said 'wanking off' or something like that. She gave him another look.

Giles sighed heavily. He had to tell her about his past sometime. "I was there with three of my male friends. We shagged each other repeatedly until the authorities arrived. Then we escaped, using magic to help us hide."

Jessie didn't know what to say. At first it wasn't really computing for her. Then the images hit. Her frown deepened. She had known all along that he was experienced. It was hard enough knowing he'd been with Buffy, and probably several other gorgeous women. The past was the past, right? But...this wasn't something she'd even thought of before.

A millions thoughts and questions rushed through her brain. "Uh...is that something...I mean...do you still...want...uh...men?" Jessie stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

He took her hand in his. "Jessie. I've had relationships with both men and women. I've always been attracted to both. However, what I did that day was just to cause a scene. It was sex. That's all." He squeezed her hand. "I never loved anyone as deeply as I do you. Now that I'm with you, I don't want anyone else. I won't deny that I still find other people attractive, but you are the only one I want. You will be the only one for as long as you'll have me."

Jessie held tightly onto his hand. "I have to ask you something else," she said softly. She was afraid of upsetting him now, but she had to know. She moved his hand to her mouth and kissed his knuckles gently. "First, know that I love you more then anything. Your past is your past. I know that. I know you love me now." She took a deep breath. "I don't know a lot of things. I mean...I know I've lived a pretty sheltered life. I try and be open minded and non judgmental though. But I have to know if...if you've ever been...tested."

He'd been expecting this question and was surprised she'd never asked about it before. "Yes, I've been tested. I don't have any sexually transmitted diseases. If it would ease your mind, I'll get tested again."

"No, I trust you," Jessie said softly. She looked at him as he drove and then sighed. "Pull over, Rupert." When he pulled the van off of the road she shifted in her seat and pulled him into a hug. She kissed the corner of his mouth, and then moved him into a deeper, tender kiss. "I love you, Rupert. Thank you for telling me. I'm touched that you trust me and my love enough to share that with me." She kissed him again so he'd know how loved he was.

"Jessie, it doesn't even begin to cover all the things I've done. There are so many things I regret. When we have more time, I need to tell you everything." He trembled at the thought of telling her about his past, but he knew she needed to know and needed to know before they were married.

Jessie nodded. "Okay." Then she met his worried gaze with a look full of love and acceptance. She held his face in her hands and rubbed her thumbs across his sideburns. "But nothing will change how much I love you. Now, let's go get that license so we can make our future together more official." She gave him a little smile.

The rest of the ride into London was quiet. Giles held Jessie's hand the entire time. He needed to feel that she was there.

When they arrived at their destination, he was suddenly nervous. He sat and stared at the building as Jessie hopped out of the van.

Jessie could tell that Giles was nervous. Or maybe uncomfortable was a better word. She knew he was worried after what he had told her. She didn't know how to ease his worries except to try and show him that it was okay. She'd just keep loving him and encouraging him.

She opened his door and held it for him. "Come on, honey. Let's get this show on the road. The sooner we get the paperwork done, the sooner I'll be Mrs. Rupert Giles." She gave him another smile.

He blushed as he hopped out. "I'm sorry, Jess. I don't know what happened." He checked to make sure he had all the necessary papers before closing the door. "Let's go." He put his arm around her and guided her to the building.

Jessie smiled and kissed his cheek. When they entered the building she remained quiet and let him do all the talking and business. She looked around the building and then signed her name where she was told. She gave Giles another smile when all the details were covered, and then bounced a little bit. "Fifteen more days, and we can have the ceremony!"

Giles was caught up in her enthusiasm. As they left the building, he grabbed her and kissed her, holding her tight. He wanted there to be no doubt in her mind that he wanted her as his wife, as his lover, and as his soul mate.

Jessie grinned as she kissed him back. When the kiss broke she rubbed her nose against his and giggled. "Someone is going to tell us to get a room pretty soon." Her lips moved along his jaw in little nips.

"Wonderful idea," he said. "Unless you really want to see the city."

Jessie smiled at him once again. Honestly, she did want to see the city, but after everything that had transpired, they needed to express their love. "You can show me the city tomorrow," she whispered, kissing that sensitive spot behind his ear.

"There's a nice hotel just down the street. We can walk there if you think you can make it that far," he teased.

Jessie pulled away, but not before her hands dipped low and squeezed his ass. "Is it a fancy one? Like with little chocolates on the pillow, and our own little wet bar?" Not that she'd drink, of course, but she loved making him smile.

"Yes," he whispered. "They have all that and more. Though, we won't use most of the amenities." He pulled her in the direction of the hotel. "Should we go and get a room?" he asked. "Or would you like me to make love to you here where everyone can watch?"

"I'd rather have you all to myself," Jessie said softly. She took his hand and let him guide their way down the sidewalk. "Guess we'll come back for our bags and the van later, huh?" She laughed softly.

"It's not that far," he said as they walked towards the hotel. "I can send someone for our bags if you need something from them."

"All I need is you," Jessie said sincerely.

It seemed to take forever at the front desk. Finally they got their key card. Jessie grabbed his arm and pulled him into the elevator. She hit the top floor button and then pulled him into another deep kiss. "I love you, Rupert. I love you so much."

He wanted so much to take her right there in the elevator, but he wanted this to be special. He kept the kiss slow and undemanding. When the doors opened, he pulled back and led her to their suite. He let her open the door and was delighted to hear her gasp in surprise.

Jessie twirled around in a circle as she looked at the room. It was beautiful. But then her eyes found Rupert's and nothing else mattered. "Do you have any idea how excited I am to be your wife?"

He put up the "do not disturb" sign and shut the door before turning his attention to her. "You're not my wife yet, but we can pretend." He walked to her and took her face in his hands. "Let's forget about everything and pretend this is the first time for both of us." He brushed his lips against hers, barely touching, before kissing her softly.

Jessie made a sound in her throat. The sound was between a sigh and a whimper. She hugged him close as they shared the soft kiss. When he pulled back to look at her she reached up and ran her fingers through his hair. "I'm your wife in every way that matters," she said softly. "Make love to me, Rupert."

Without a word, he took her in his arms and kissed her slowly. He caressed her back with his hands as he walked her towards the bed. Just before reaching the bed, he stopped and ran a hand down to cup her ass. All the while, he continued to kiss her softly.

Jessie returned his soft kisses with ardor of her own. She let him take the lead and set the pace this time. He had the control, as well as her heart. When he cupped her ass she pressed against him. She could feel his throbbing heat against her, but other then being close, she concentrated solely on his wonderful kisses.

When he finally pulled away, he spoke to her softly. "I want to take this slow. I want to learn everything about you: what you enjoy, what makes you moan, what makes you whimper."

He kissed her chin and began trailing kisses down her neck as he pushed her back onto the bed. Slowly, he began to unbutton her blouse.

Jessie was too overcome to speak. She just nodded as she floated down onto the bed. Her hands were on the back of his head, holding him closer as he nuzzled her neck. When he parted her blouse, she gasped when she felt the cooler air against her skin. Beneath her bra, her nipples puckered and hardened, the sensation causing her to moan low in her throat.

He kissed along the edge of her bra, dipping his tongue under the edge of the lace. He heard Jessie moan in response. As he continued to kiss and lick, he lightly ran his thumbs over her nipples.

"Do you like that?" he asked. "Or is it just too cold in here?"

"L-like," Jessie panted. She adjusted her body beneath his so she could feel him pressing against her sex. "Not cold. So wonderfully warm," she whispered, pulling his mouth back to hers.

He rocked his hips against her as they kissed. He chuckled slightly when she whimpered. "Problems?" he asked between kisses.

Jessie groaned. Liquid heat pooled between her legs. Her kiss was more urgent and passion filled. In answer she arched her hips, rubbing herself against him.

He pulled back and trailed kisses to her ear. "I don't want to rush," he whispered. "We have all day." He pushed her shirt off her shoulder. "I want to explore you." He slipped her bra strap off her shoulder and licked her shoulder, ending just below her ear. "Unless you think you don't have the patience for it."

Jessie almost snorted. It always amused her when he talked about patience. She had been the winner in that little game, after all. "I'm not the impatient one," she whispered instead. She leaned her head back so she could look into his face. "Take your time and explore. Enjoy yourself." She smiled. "I know I will."

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