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Bottles of skin and hair products cluttered the surface of an antique vanity, the soft sound of glass clanking together as Catherine got ready for bed; going through the motions of her nightly self care with the absentmindedness of a routine known by heart. It was a quiet night with the kids finally asleep and William away for work. She wouldn’t deny that she enjoyed these spare nights alone, the opportunity to self indulge in some extra me-time that she typically wouldn’t otherwise; but she wouldn’t deny that she missed her bed buddy.
With a resigned sigh, she picked up her phone beside her as she walked back to the bathroom to put away all the little jars and bottles she’d been using. She placed the phone on the counter, finding his contact name and hitting call. The soft hum of ringing filled the otherwise silent room as she waited for his answer.
With a few rings, Williams face popped up, slightly confused as he reacquainted himself with the act of facetime.
“Hi honey.” Catherine speaks up first as she busied herself with cleaning up.
William smiled through the screen, holding the phone a bit awkwardly as he sat at the desk in his hotel room. “Hello darling. Are the kids finally asleep now?”
She propped her phone up against the wall so they could both see each other more clearly. “Yes, all tucked in. Finally. I hate to stroke your ego but they don’t listen as well when it’s just me here.”
“That’s because you can’t do the stern Papa look like I can.” He quips, enjoying the sight of her as she moves absentmindedly around the bathroom in her nightgown.
“Well, I’m not Papa. Maybe that has something to do with it.”
“You may be onto something Sherlock.” He affirmed sarcastically.
Catherine laughed softly as she takes her phone to look at him better. “What have you been up to today?”
“Mostly an underwhelming day unfortunately. I had one very insightful visit in the morning, but I must admit Wales isn’t nearly as fun without my dear wife and angelic children.”
She smiles softly, noticing the sleepiness in his expression. “Make sure you get some sleep baby. You’ll be home again tomorrow.
“Yes, yes, I’m fine dear. I’ll be off to bed in a minute. I assume you’re heading to bed now too?”
She nods as she plucks up her toothbrush and begins to brush her teeth, causing him to chuckle slightly at the display.
“I’m quite enjoying this little virtual bedtime routine sweetheart.”
She answers silently by holding her hands out in the shape of a heart for him to see while her mouth was occupied, before quickly returning to her task of brushing her teeth.
He laughs again, clumsily managing to make his own heart with his hands for her to see. “That’s quite the look dear. Toothpaste suits you.”
“Ha. ha.” She mumbles dryly with a full mouth of bubbles before leaning down to spit it out and wipe off her face.
He smiles and checks his watch. “You should be in bed by now too, missy. I don’t want you grumpy and sleep deprived when I get home tomorrow.”
“Yes, yes. I just need to pee and then I’m going to bed. Promise.” She says quickly as she grabs her phone and moves to sit on the toilet, her small nightgown bunched up around her waist and her panties around her knees.
“This is an even better look.” William comments semi seriously as he watches her through the screen.
Catherine holds her phone closer to her face as she whispers. “Can you hear me pee?”
He grumbles a laugh from the other end of the phone as he answers. “Yes, I have the privilege of hearing you pee before I go to sleep tonight. I’m the luckiest man in the world.”
Catherine giggles playfully before cleaning herself up, pushing her phone onto the counter so she could stand and pull her panties up her legs. She quickly washes her hands before grabbing her phone and heading back to the bedroom, flopping herself down on bed and settling back against the pillows.
William smirks slightly as he watches her through the phone. “Have you got your pyjamas on yet, darling? Or are you going to sleep naked without me?”
She shoots him a playful glare through the phone. “I don’t sleep naked when I’m the only adult in the house William.”
He holds his hands up in mock surrender. “Alright, alright. I was just teasing… mostly.”
She holds the camera out so he could see her body, covered by one of her casual and light nightgowns that she favoured in the summertime. “I’m wearing this one.”
His eyes roam over her greedily, scanning whatever he could see. “I like that one, that colour looks nice on you.”
Catherine rolls her eyes and brings the phone back down to her face. “You say that about every nightie I own.”
“I’m a fan of the nightgowns, what can I say?” He answers with a shrug.
They remain quiet for a moment, enjoying each other’s company as they grow sleepier. Catherine eventually crawls under the covers, getting cozy as William watches her.
“I’m having to settle for teddy cuddles tonight.” She says as she holds out her childhood teddy bear that she still kept in their bed.
William grunts slightly, his hand coming up to cover his heart. “You’re rubbing it in darling. I’m not getting any cuddles tonight, teddy bear or otherwise. I’m rather jealous.”
“Jealous of my teddy? Don’t be ridiculous William. …I do miss my nighttime cuddles though. It’s not the same without my Willy.”
“I miss you too poppet. My shins are even missing you kicking them in your sleep.”
“You’ll just have to give me extra cuddles when you get home tomorrow. You’ll have your bruised shins back in no time.”
“Oh I’ll be giving you extra cuddles alright. So many cuddles you won’t be able to walk straight.”
She scoffs. “Jesus, what type of agressive cuddles are you talking about?”
He chuckles guiltily, a familiar expression on his face. “I’m sorry…”
“Is Wales getting you all horned up my love?” She asks through a smile.
“Well it’s hard not to when I’m looking at you all sprawled out in bed… It’s a special kind of torture.”
He sighs. “I miss you honey.”
She smiles sympathetically. “I’ll make sure to take good care of you when you get home.”
He groans more openly now, squirming a bit in his desk chair as he tries to adjust himself into a more comfortable position. None of which gets past Catherine’s attention.
“Why don’t you get more comfortable and I can help you a bit before bed honey?” She offers suggestively.
His eyes light up at the suggestion, his body immediately responding to her words. He shifts in his chair, his hand moving to discreetly adjust his trousers as he responds hoarsely. “Well if you insist…. what do you have in mind?” He asks, already starting to unbutton his shirt.
She can’t help but bite her lip as a smile attempts to take over her face as she sees him already so eager, her cheeks flushing slightly as she watches him. “Nothing too specific… just get comfortable baby…”
He doesn't have to be told twice, quickly shedding his button down shirt and the undershirt beneath it, the muscles of his torso now on full display. He leans back in his desk chair, his gaze darkened slightly with lust as he stares at her through the phone. “There. Comfortable.” He says more than eagerly, his chest rising and falling with each slightly quickened breath.
She laughs softly as she watches him. “Not even gonna get in bed?”
He chuckles and shakes his head, his gaze not leaving her for a second and not caring about how desperate he may seem in the moment. “Nope. I want to be able to look at you while we do this without straining my neck.” He says before unbuttoning his trousers, sliding them down his legs and leaving him in just his boxers. He sits back in his the chair, now more comfortable and significantly more turned on as he stares at her. “Now, are you going to give me a hand, darling?”
She smiles smugly. “Yeah… I’ll give you a hand with your hand….” She says as she moves the phone down at bit to show off her chest.
His eyes darken slightly as he stares at Catherine's chest, his breath catching in his throat, a low moan escaping his lips. “Christ, darling...” He mutters hoarsely, his eyes tracing the curves of her body like a starving man.
She bites her lip as she watches him through the phone screen, noting as his hand disappears below the view of the phone. “Are you touching yourself baby?”
He groans at her question, his hand working the outside of his boxers as he stares at her, desire and lust filling his gaze. “M-Mhm... God, you have no idea-“ He mutters huskily, his breath catching as he tries to keep control. “God, I wish you were here…”
She licks her lips through a smile, her hand teasing the neckline of her silk nightgown. “Do you wanna see more honey?”
He groans even deeper, his hand working faster now as it moves inside his boxers. “Y-Yes, darling. Show me... Show me everything...” He whispers, his gaze dark and heated as he looks at her, his body aching with need. “Please... I need to see you... I want to feel you... here…”
She tugs on the silk fabric, exposing her bare chest and gently running her hand along the soft flesh, her fingers gently playing with her nipples. “Like that?”
His breath catches in his throat again, his eyes glowing hungrily as he stares at her. “F-Fuuuuckk...” He moans hoarsely, his hand working faster as he stares at her, a mixture of love and desire filling his gaze. “You're so beautiful, darling. So goddamn beautiful. I want to touch you so badly right now... I want to kiss you, taste you, feel you...” He whispers breathlessly. “I want you here… fuck….”
She pouts at his request, the desperation in his voice actually making her pity him. “I wish I could honey… you’ll have to settle for this tonight.” She says as she squeezes one of her breasts in her hand for him to see through the screen.
His other hand grips the phone tightly, his knuckles going white as he restrains himself from God knows what. “Christ, darling...” He moans, his other hand working even faster below the view of the screen. “Watching you touch yourself... I swear I'm gonna…”
He gasps, his body on fire with need as he continues to watch her through the screen. “Darling please... I need to see you... I need… fuck I need you…”
She sighs as she continues to palm at her breasts. “I wish you were here… here to fill me up honey…”
A low growl escapes his lips as the desire coursing through him grows stronger by the second. “I wish I was there too... darling, you have no idea how badly I need you right now...”
His eyes are hooded and dark with sheer want as he stares at her, his hand working even faster over his now aching length. “God, I want to feel you... I want to hear you whimpering… I need to touch you, taste you…” He whispers hoarsely as his eyes clamp shut.
“You gonna come for me? Make a mess for me? Pretend I’m there touching you baby?”
He moans as her words fill his head, his muscles twitching with need as beads of sweat build up on his chest. “M-Mhm... Yes darling... I'm so close... You're so goddamn good for me...”
He gasps, his hand going faster and faster over his length. “Please… Please, darling... Make me come for you… I need you so badly.”
She moans into the phone, knowing it would bring him over the edge. “Fuck me William… Please fuck me hard…”
He drops the phone as a loud groan escapes his throat, his peak crashing over him as he mumbles none sense about Catherine and something about thanking her.
She giggles softly from her end as she watches him finally catch his breath and pick up his discarded phone. “Did you make a mess?”
He chuckles through his heavy breathing and nods, looking down at his now sticky hand. “Mhm, quite a big mess, actually. All for you, of course.”
She grins devilishly. “Well let me see then.”
He shakes his head as he rolls his eyes, lifting his messy hand to show her. “See? I wasn't kidding...”
She scrunches her face up. “Gross… go clean up.”
“You were the one who wanted to see!” He says defensively.
“I know but it’s still gross. Go get cleaned up and then come back.” She orders him gently.
“Fine. Don’t fall asleep or hang up.” He says as he stands up and walks away seemingly to a bathroom to clean himself off. He returns a couple minutes later looking a bit more civilized. “There, all better.”
“Much better.” She adds. “Are you gonna go to bed soon then? Are you sleepy now?”
He sighs softly and nods, a small frown appearing on his lips as he makes his way over to sit on the edge of his bed. “Yeah, I suppose I should. It's getting late...I just wish you were here with me, darling. I can't stand sleeping alone.”
“I know honey… but I’ll see you tomorrow alright?” She asks comfortingly.
He smiles softly, her words providing some comfort despite the ache of loneliness in his chest. “I know, darling. I'll be home soon. And when I am, I won't let you out of bed for days.” He teases lightly.
She laughs softly, tiredness clear in her voice. “You wish…”
“Damn right I wish. I've got a lot of pent up energy that needs to be taken out once I'm finally home with you again.” He says with a smirk, giving her a cheeky wink.
She shakes her head fondly as she yawns. “Get into bed mister. You’re delirious.”
He chuckles softly, his expression softening as he watches her yawn. “Alright, alright. I'm going. You need to go to bed too, darling. You need your beauty sleep.” He teases lightly as he lays down on the bed.
“Yes I will…” She says, grabbing her teddy and showing it to him through the screen. “We miss you.”
He smiles at the sight of her holding the teddy, his heart feeling full at the sentiment. “I miss both of you too.” He says softly, the sight of her holding the teddy making him miss her even more.
“You two have to give me extra cuddles when I get home. I'm feeling quite jealous of that teddy bear of yours right now.”
“Don’t feel jealous, he’s taking care of your wife for the night. You should be thanking him.” She quips smartly.
He sighs and shakes his head. “Thank you mister bear…”
She smiles contentedly and closes her eyes. “Tell me about your day Papa…”
He sighs and settles back against the pillows. “Well… I met with some farmers, talked with them as they showed me around. They had this one rogue donkey that wouldn’t quiet down.”
“A rogue donkey hm?” She asks sleepily.
“Indeed… How about you darling? What did you get up to today?” He asks quietly, his voice a deep hum in her ears as her eyes fight to stay open.
“Hmmm… I was just with the kids… I dropped them off at school, then I did some baking at home. I managed to go for a little run… then I picked them up and made dinner.”
“That’s good that you managed to fit in a run. I’m jealous that I missed out on your baking sweetheart.”
“Mmm…. I’ll make something sweet for you when you get home Papa…”
“Ouuu… may I put in a request?” He asks curiously.
“You can try.”
“I would be absolutely honoured… if you made a chocolate cake just for your dear husband who loves you so deeply.”
“I suppose I can manage something…” She answers through a yawn.
“Wonderful… It’ll be a sweet homecoming indeed.” He says softly, watching as she slowly falls asleep with her phone in her hand.
“Go to sleep my love… I’ll see you tomorrow okay?” He tells her gently.
“Okay… I love you…” She manages to get out with her eyes closed.
“I love you too poppet, sweet dreams.”
She blows him a sleepy kiss through the phone which he pretends to catch, ending the call just moments after. He stares at the blank screen for a moment before setting it down, his mind consumed by thoughts of his wife, yet settles all the same knowing he would be in bed with her by this time tomorrow.