A Journey From Germany 2

Chapter 30

Daniel nodded and we walked to the bed. We laid down, and Daniel wrapped an arm around me, and his other on the back of my head, connecting our lips.
We kissed for a few minutes, before pulling away and drifting to a comforting sleep.

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The next morning, I woke up in Daniels warm, comforting grip. I looked up to him, Daniel had been looking down to me with a smile, he kissed my head, before bringing his kisses down to my jaw and my neck, he started to suck on the crook of my neck.
He brought his kisses to my lips again, I led my kisses along his jaw and neck, not wanting to risk giving him a love bite, although it was probably too late, since he had already sucked where my shoulder and neck met.
Daniel pulled us apart slightly, "Come on, let's get ready for the day," he muttered, sitting up, the cold air rolling over me.

I sat up and hugged him, bringing us down again, having me on his chest, craving the warmth. I felt Daniels chest shake while he laughed, he sat up again, hugging me, trying to keep the warmth.

After a few a moments, I stood up and questioned to wear a turtleneck, Daniel must've noticed my pause, "Are you ok?" He asked, wrapping his arms around me.
I sighed, "I don't know if I want to wear a turtleneck or not..." I trailed off.
Daniel didn't answer, rather he bit my neck lightly, "Turtleneck would work better. If these marks get seen, well, people will get the wrong idea, and it isn't like people thinking we are engaged when we weren't, you have university, and if you have noticeable marks, well, people would think you have had intimacy, which you haven't. And doubt that would ever happen till we are married," Daniel commented.

I felt my ears turn red, I didn't know how to reply to that, "I, um, I don't think you had to say it. It's true, but..." I couldn't speak, I turned around and buried my face in his neck.
Daniel chuckled, "I guess it would've been embarrassing to say, the more I think about it," he sighed, gently stroking my hair.
I wrapped my arms around his neck, "Don't think about it!" I squeaked.
Daniel continued to laugh and kissed the side of my head, "Come on Gretchen, let's get ready," he said, taking a deep breath, pulling back.

I got a navy cotton turtleneck shirt with short, slightly puffed sleeves, and a dark sky-blue skirt that goes just past my knees, I put on my stockings and heels. I went downstairs and started to make some breakfast for Daniel and I. Daniel came down shortly later and sat across from me.

I wanted to speak, maybe just to talk about the wedding, maybe around what date, or just a general idea, Daniel seemed to have noticed this, "Gretchen, what's on your mind?" he asked.
I sighed, "I don't know, I just want to have a general idea of what the wedding could be like. I'm getting ahead of myself, we have at least two or so years," I commented.
Daniel chuckled, "That sounds like you. But it's fine, if you want to sort out a base idea, although we don't really need to plan till next year, we could probably have the wedding in 1937 or 1938, that is when you finish university, and by then, we should have enough money," Daniel said.

I smiled, "That sounds about right, depending on how long I'm at university. Speaking of money, I'll see if I can pick up a few more shifts to help with the pay. I don't want the Whitestones paying for it, they have the boys to consider." I explained.
Daniel nodded, "I'll work longer hours too, I already do lots of work here, being in the office makes looking at notes easier." Daniel added before looking at me sternly. "And Gretchen, no over working yourself," he commented sternly, he knew I would end up overworking myself.

I nodded, "I'll try, same goes to you, I know you'll over work yourself too," I said, almost scolding him.
Daniel chuckled, "So, what time of year are you thinking of?" Daniel asked.
I thought for a moment, "Well, after I graduate, and from there, once we have enough money, so probably early to mid of the next year. So March-June, July? I don't want it to be near one of our birthdays, since the dates overlap, or an already significant date in our lives, like yesterday or the 15th of August, since that's when we met," I explained.
Daniel nodded, "That sounds good, we can talk about it closer to the date," he agreed.