The Eyes Have It

Julie was slowly becoming aware of herself again. The last thing she remembered was Hannibal making his way through the woods and gently laying her in the back of the car. The only thing she could recall after that was blackness. She rubbed her fingers against the familiar high thread count sheets. She was laying on her stomach. The cool air licking at the tender skin on her back was a welcome sensation. She twitched slightly feeling herself sinking deeper into the softness of the bed. The scent of Hannibal and Will was still in the room. Will's cheap after shave and Hannibal's unmistakable musk. She was surprised to smell them both on the sheets. Had they both slept beside her? Watching over her? It took all her strength to open her eyes. She just saw darkness. The room was quiet and still. The large window was slightly open letting in the night air. She tried to roll onto her back but flinched as the sheets touched the wounds. Anger welled inside her. She heard the bedroom door open and turned her head to see Hannibal carrying a tray full of medical supplies.

     "Julie, So glad to see you're awake. Stay on your stomach. I need to take care of those wounds. Luckily the ones on your front were only superficial."

Julie put her arms under the pillow and laid her head down.

     "Where's Will?" she asked. Her voice sounded strange to her. Hoarse and worried.

Hannibal sat down next to her on the bed.

     "He went to your house to collect Titus and some of your things. I am insisting you stay here until we can get this whole thing sorted out."

He pulled the sheet lower on her body until it rested just under her behind. She could feel his hands running gently over the edges of some of the deeper wounds.

     "Luckily only one of these has any potential of scaring. This may sting a little."

Julie gripped the pillow and flinched away from the cold alcohol soaked gauze. She whimpered a bit as Hannibal quickly cleaned and dressed the wounds. When he had finished he leaned down and gently kissed the back of her neck.

     "Hannibal....did you and Will both sleep in this bed last night?"

Hannibal smiled slightly and brushed a piece of hair back from her face.

    "Yes, we did. I don't think you understand how much Will and I truly care about you my dear."

Julie crawled towards Hannibal as he moved the tray onto the floor. She knelt beside him on the bed not bothered by her apparent nakedness. No words were spoken between them. In that moment they didn't need to be. They both knew what would be said. Julie leaned down and pressed her lips to his Hannibal's. She felt his lips melting with her's and his hands at her hips pulling her gently against him. Hannibal pulled away gently, smiling at her. They heard the front door open and the sound of paws running up the stairs followed closely by footsteps. Will burst in the room right behind Titus who started barking excitedly at seeing his mistress. Will stood next to Hannibal watching the dog curl up next to her and lick her skin. Will kissed Julie on the top of the head and followed Hannibal out of the room. 

     "Hannibal, we aren't out of the woods yet." he said heading down the stairs to Hannibal's office.