I thought about what next. I thought about next day, but I have an idea of sparking some passionate romance.
Enjoy.
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The heat was turned up to a cozy temperature. With their coats, hats, and shoes off the only thing left to do was to show affection. He did as she asked. Grab around her hip and shoulder and just start kissing her. Just as she wanted and after the invites and confirmation how could Clovis not go right in. The woman says to makeout with her and cherish her. Closing his eyes going through with it.
Eugen had finally gotten what she wanted. On the inside she knew that she was alluring. Flirting would get a young man under his skin. And while all of this was going on she was really becoming attached to him. This was more than just a Commander and a ship. This was getting playful before. Now it is fully romantic. Prinz Eugen is in his home and on his couch sucking face with him. Smacking lips and swapping spit. A little alcohol and a few key words before all of this is becoming full circle. There is not label on it, but it is special.
"You are a man that respects my buddy and my input. History doesn't say men like you being so good to those like me." She is rubbing around his chin with lustful eyes.
"You really comparing me?"
"I can't. Those men aren't as good as you. And that includes your charming looks Liebling."
"I just think they are better men."
"Nein. You are going to be the best. So knowledgeable. The care in your heart. And as a ship doesn't come with current features, you are a man that doesn't have communication sold separately."
"Thank you Engel. You really have helped me get through all of this. And I want to stop as soon as possible. Not stop until I do so."
She licked her lips. "Right. Though remember to rest. Which is what you should be doing. Knowing you Clovis, you'll be in that office around dawn to finish up what you attended to tonight before I swung by. You're going to shower tonight before so you don't catch a cold. I can't kiss a man who's sick and cannot show affection to the one the is taking your place for a two day span or so."
Clovis seemed startled. "Taking my place? There is a switch?"
"Bismarck most likely." She shrugged her shoulders. "And Friedrich would be worried about you. She would make soup in your kitchen and not leave until you are well again."
"Solid point. Though I hope to see you early. I'll miss you in the meantime." Clovis was sad knowing that this was a goodbye. His fantasy would be that she would stay the night. But it just isn't there yet.
"I will miss you of course. There will be a time soon where me and you can share some whiskey on the rocks and have it lead to cuddles and kisses. But let's not have you too dragged on CJ."
"I guess your right." He sighed sadly. Standing up and leading her a hand. She stood up and kissed him again. "Let me grab you that umbrella."
"Thank you Dear."
Clovis walked near the front and grabbed an umbrella from the closet. Handing it over and nodded. "Please get home safe and see you in the morning."
Prinz Eugen kissed him and turned around. Grinding in his lap with a smirk. "Maybe if you're good I'll join you for coffee. Would you like that?"
"All of you at anytime. Gute naght. Lie-bling."
"Sweet dreams Engel." He watched her wink and blow a kiss as she left. Closing the door he felt saddened. "My heart aches."
Oh Clovis. One day. This will all turn full circle soon.
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Just as Prinz Eugen predicted, Commander Clovis was up before dawn to prepare himself. No shave since he did so last night before his date. His uniform clean and wrinkle free. He looked in the mirror with a straight face before putting on his hat. There was this different rush and energy he felt throughout. "Jah." He nodded with a smirk before he locked his apartment door and got ready for the day.
As he got in his office he had fully forgotten how bad in a spot he put himself in. Clovis flicked on the lightswitch and gasped. "What have I done?" Shaking his head and seeing the different piles. His desk, an open cabinet, and more piles separated on the floor. "I overdid it. She was right." He walked straight out and the only thing that could be done was put coffee on and get back to work. He had a navy to run. And when you're in charge, there is always paperwork.
There was a little hesitation as he had to remember what everything was. After a few minutes he was getting back to his regular pace. It was morning time and he didn't consume anything either. Then the fact that he may be the only one around. Though he was hearing someone walk around the main floor. Before there was a knock at the door.
"Jah. Come in." Clovis called.
The door opened. He was expecting his Engel, future step mother, or Bismarck. Instead it was a sub. U-96 to be precise. She was with her handheld. "Commander?"
"Guten morgen."
"Uh, Guten morgen sir, but a wee early jah?" She asked.
"Can I say the same for you? What are you doing up at this hour?"
"I had boss raids, a special event, and a hunt. I saw the coffee brewing when exiting the ammo depot. I thought you had fallen asleep or someone was in your office." U-96 walked in the office and sat at the guest chair across from his desk.
"I see. Still goin?"
"I can't press pause, so jah." She nodded.
"Tanking?"
"Jah."
"Maus?"
"Jah."
"My child." Said a voice.
"Friedrich?" Clovis stopped what he was doing to see now there was going to be essentially a party in here. "Please, do come in. I'm just finishing up this mess before I proceed."
"How are you my child? How was your date last night?" Asked Friedrich walking into the office.
"Date?" U-96's head shot right up.
"Very well. I had fun." She set the papers down. "And how is the man doing?"
"Fine. Resting and he just had his tank swapped. I hope he is off of them soon. It's just him getting strength back and he shall be back. Well, hopefully there is change. But you Der Sohn, might be here a long time. You are doing very well. Your father and I are proud of you. Rest assured."
"Schwachsinn. I don't buy it. He can tell me that." Clovis huffed and went back to work.
"Nein. I talked to him." Friedrich tried to ease him.
"And he could have called. Left a message. Something. As he would say, 'I am a busy man. Grow a pair and hurry it up.' as such." Clovis did his best impersonation.
U-96 was nervous from that vocabulary. "Eep."
"Come now. Relax. It's morning and there is a child in here. I'm sure she doesn't appreciate that. Now U-96, coffee?" Friedrich walked over to her.
"Four half and half and three sugars please." Nodded U-96 still gaming out.
"Very well. Der Sohn?" She turned her attention to Clovis again.
"I'm fine at the moment. I have something planned soon. I'll wait thank you."
"Liebling? Eh!?" His lover just walked into the office.
"Engel. Uhhh-" Okay. Why is she dressed like that? And Friedrich and a guest are here. What else can happen?
"Why is the Commander door open?" Said Z23 walking in right behind her not knowing who is in.
Uh-oh... Clovis knew the little bomb was going to go off.
"What!? Nein!? Why are you in that attire!?" Barked Z23.
"I can dress however I want for my future husband! Eh-" She said it and covered her mouth when she realized this. Everyone stopped. They all heard it. Even U-96 that was in the zone. Talk about awkward.
Friedrich knew there was a bound, but did not know how deep it was. Apparently yesterday much happened. Though she seduced the Commander so she couldn't really talk. Instead she grabbed U-96 and carried her at her hip and towards the door. "We shall let you be. Be well my child. Come now Z-23. We shall head to the ammo depot."
"Right. Guten tag..." Z23 blushed and quickly exited the room closing the door behind her.
Prinz Eugen looked directly at Clovis as he seemed a little shy and blushing himself. Not expecting those words from his lover just yet.
"Guten, morgen..." Clovis thought he would lighten up the air.
"Guten morgen Liebling. I shall get coffee..."
"Jah..."
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And a very long coffee break after that. Might as well bring the machine in on a cart like what I do.
-Rel