Once Upon a Blizzard...Aksel and Ember...Part Three

⤆Saturday⤇

Picking up where we left off from the previous episode it is now 

Saturday morning, Aksel and Ember are both awake. Aksel peers out the window to check on the weather and their current situation. Ember is still lying in bed under the warm covers.

*Ember* "How's it lookin' out there?"

Aksel fiddles with the blinds as he tries to wipe down the fogged up window and get a clear picture of what is going 

on outside. It's early morning and the sun is still rising.

*Aksel* "Well sweet cheeks...I'd say the outlook is not so good...."

As he speaks to her, he shifts his head side to side as he 

continues to look out the snow cast window. Ember meanwhile pops her head up off the pillow, she is no longer relaxed and 

comfy under the warm blankets.

*Ember* "What'd ya mean?!..No, surely you must be mistaken. Can't we 

open the door to check?!"

Aksel turns to look at a very worried Ember. She begins

 to kick the blankets off in very panicked and hasty manor.

 *Aksel* "Whoa! No one is opening that door! There is snow leaning against it and besides we need to keep the warm air in here as best we can.

 *Ember* "Well we can't just sit here and do nothing! I need to get to the other cabin. 

We can try to shovel it or something..."

*Aksel* We're snowed in...and the snow is still coming down....You are not going anywhere, sweetheart, at least for another day..."

Ember gets frustrated with his quick dismissal of her idea. No way can she spend another night in this Cabin alone with Aksel. Not that he is not a nice guy but this is just way too awkward.

*Ember* "No! I refuse to be stuck here...There has to be a way, even if I have to walk."

 *Aksel* "Ember, it's fucking freezing cold outside! You will never make it. 

Don't be stubborn...Cam and the other girls will understand."

*Ember* "I know! But I....I can't just..."

Aksel knows she's uncomfortable, it's written all over her face as her cheeks turn a flush pink color nearly matching the pink sweater that is draped over her shoulders. His eyes drop from her face to the white shirt underneath as he sits back down in the bed.

*Aksel* "Just what? Be stuck here with me?...Relax a little, I don't bite, Babe...

Hasn't Cam told you anything about me over the years?"

  *Ember* "Um...well...Yeah...she talks about you a lot. Cam is very proud of you, you know..."

 *Aksel smiles* "She should be, I've had to put up with her crazy ass for years. 

So I'm sure you know what I'm talking about..."

*Ember smiles* "Yes...Cambria is definitely an acquired taste, but I love her she is true 

to who she is and sticks up for those she loves no matter what..."

Aksel's laugh is deep and fills the small space.

*Aksel* "Yeah she is...Hey do me a favor, sweet cheeks...Turn on the radio maybe there is
 some news on there about the weather."

*Ember* "Oh!...uh okay...."

Ember turns the dial to try and tune into a radio station. 
When she comes across a rock song.

*Aksel* "Oooo, leave it there! I fucking love that song.."

She does and then picks up her phone 

as she gets up off the bed.

*Ember* "I'm just gonna go text Cam and see how they're holding up. Hopefully I can get through."

*Aksel nods* "Just remember....You and I are stuck with each other until further notice...

No way am I gonna allow you to head out in the cold all alone.

 So tell Cam we'll go together when it's safe."

Ember nods and agrees, he is right it is not safe to travel to the other cabin right now. Ember takes her small luggage trunk and excuses herself to the bathroom. So she can brush her teeth and hair.

⤆Sunday⤇

It's Sunday afternoon, they woke again this morning to find that the snow has still not cleared out enough for them to travel to the other Cabin. Both Ember and Aksel are beginning to get a bit of cabin fever as they are both stuck in this small intimate space together. Ember comes out of the bathroom, she went to brush and floss  her teeth after lunch which was a few chicken tenders and some popcorn. Luckily Aksel had stocked the small mini fridge well enough, but not nearly enough for two people stuck together in a snow storm...

 When she steps out she finds Aksel on the floor shirt off doing push ups.  Her hand flies up to her chest as she tries to reign in a 
gasp and mutters under her breath, Oh my! Watching the muscles in his back flex as he moves up and down. Ember's cheeks go hot at the thought of her and him in a similar way...
*Aksel*  "Am I in your way, Sweet cheeks?..."
*Ember* "Huh?...Oh! No, no you're fine."

*Aksel* "Sorry just need to blow off some steam. Feeling like a
fucking rat stuck in a cage..."
 *Ember* "It's fine...I'm just gonna text Cam see what the girls are doing..."
A short while later Aksel flops down on the bed and 
playfully tries to sneak a peek at what Ember has been 
texting with his sister Cambria. 

 *Aksel* "Cam talking shit about me?..."
*Ember* "Wh...what?! No! Why would she do that?"
*Aksel* "I saw the look on your face a few times...What is
 she saying about me? lemme see..."
*Ember laughs* "Absolutely not! And besides Cam never
 talks bad about you."

 *Aksel* "Uh huh..."
*Ember* "What is that suppose to mean?..."
*Aksel smirks* "I just know Cam. Shit, I wouldn't be surprised if she is taking this
opportunity to try and hook us up...being in the situation we're in."
Ember's eyes widen like saucers at his bold and spot on comment. Her phone dings again and she quickly turns away to look at it. This time it is not Cambria but another friend from college a guy friend 
wishing her a happy holiday. 

 *Aksel* "Is it Cam?..."
*Ember* "Not that it's any of your business but no, it's my friend Brady from school...."
*Aksel* "Ahhh....Cam didn't tell me you have a boyfriend. Is he jealous
you're stuck in a cabin with Aksel Madsen?..."

*Ember* "Euw! No! Brady is just a friend and that's it..."
*Aksel* "You mean a cute college girl like you doesn't have a boyfriend?"
*Ember blushes* "I've had boyfriends just not right now..."

*Aksel* "Lemme guess...He likes you but not the other way around..."
*Ember* "He asked me out once and I told him that I didn't want to date right
now, that I wanted to focus on finishing school...I tried to let him down nicely."

*Aksel* "Sweet heart you didn't let him down, you gave him fucking hope!"
*Ember* "No, I didn't...I said I didn't want to date."
*Aksel* "You told him not right now....That's still giving the poor guy hope!"
*Ember gasps* "Crap! You think if I text him back then he'll try to ask me out?
 But why? I'll be leaving to head back home soon..."
*Aksel* "Does he text you often?..."
*Ember* "Well yeah...but that's because we had a few classes
 together and we usually helped each other study..."

*Aksel* "Uh, huh..."
*Ember* "What?!...It's true..."
*Aksel* "Shit, Ember...this guy is fucking hung up on you..."
*Ember* "No he's not...I bet you if I text him back right now
 that is not how it's gonna go."
*Aksel* "I bet you he'll say he got a job not far from where you live
 and wants to hang out after the new year...If I'm right you have to let me take you out."
*Ember laughs* "What? are you physic now too?...Besides why would you want to take
 me out? I'm sure you could find a plethora of super models to take out on dates."

*Aksel smiles* "Because you're cute, sweet cheeks....I can see why the guy likes you."
*Ember blushes again and stutters* "Aksel....I....that's....what about..."
*Aksel* "How about this...Let's take a selfie together and if he texts you back then
 he never liked you, if he doesn't text you back then you probably just broke
 the poor guys heart.....Lemme see your phone."
*Ember* "No way...I'm not doing that!..."
*Aksel* "C'mon...it'll be fun!"
Ember rolls her eyes and tries to turn away, but she can't keep a straight face. He's right it is kinda funny, still she can't do that to Brady. She'll just sneak out and text him in the bathroom. She 
tries to turn to make an escape, but Aksel is too fast.

*Aksel* "Oh no, you're not getting away that easily...a bet is a bet sweet cheeks..."
*Ember laughs* "A bet isn't a bet unless we both agree on it...Sweet cheeks..."
Aksel's eyes light up when he hears her playful banter. 
Then Ember's cheeks blush a bright pink at the realization of 
her calling him sweet cheeks. Their conversation went from 
friendly banter to flirty in a snap. Aksel playfully tries to 
snatch her phone. As much as she'd love a selfie with 
him she's never gonna admit it.

*Ember laughing* "Aksel...Don't!....Stop it..."
Ember can't stop giggling, it feels good to finally let her guard down a bit. Aksel is definitely a good mixture of a gentlemen and a flirt. 
Plus his left hand is firmly gripped around her waist holding her in place, the touch is making her extremely giddy...
While his right hand battles for her phone.

*Aksel* "Don't stop...eh?...I could do this all day sweet cheeks...In the end
 you'll always end up like this right where I want you..."
Ember swallows hard as her body goes tense and her eyes get wide, betraying her yet again. Aksel knows it too. The thought of her and him entangled together sends a wave of heat down to her belly. Aksel takes that moment to swipe the phone out of her hand. He slides her in close and snaps a selfie with her...It all happened so fast she hardly had time to react.

✨✨CLICK!✨✨

⟽Monday: Christmas Eve⟾

After yesterday's hijinks and playfulness Ember has loosed up a lot more and so has Aksel, they have increasingly become much more comfortable with each other. They both sense the sexual tension that has built up between them and Aksel has already admitted to being attracted to her. She never sent that pic to Brady. In fact she couldn't bring herself to texting him back. She decided she'll text him on Christmas Day...
 Aksel and Ember sit on the bed and play the card game, Speed. Aksel is showing her the ropes, it's an easy game and it's fun to play.
 Anything to help pass the time. 

*Ember* "Wait a sec! Did you just put more than one card down?!..."
*Aksel* "What'd ya mean?...."
*Ember* "I saw you, Aksel! You put two cards down at one
 time! That's cheating..."
*Aksel smirks* "No I didn't..."

*Ember raising an eyebrow* "Yes you did...I'm onto you now..."

*Aksel* "I don't know what you're talking about, sweet cheeks...I'm a straight shooter."
Ember gives him a very skeptical look as 

Aksel slides out a card or two from the stack
 in his other hand....

*Aksel* "Now let's get back to the game so I can beat you again."
*Ember* "You mean so I can beat you again...Hey did
you just swipe 2 cards again?!..."
Aksel holds the cards in his hand up and 
away from Ember.

*Aksel trying not to laugh* "No...."
*Ember* "Yes you do! Lemme see."
*Aksel* "You can't look at my cards, now you're cheating."
*Ember* "Not if I accuse you of cheating first..."
Then Ember lunges forward trying to swipe the multiple 
cards she knows he is holding in his hands, as Aksel laughs.
 She is so opposite of Cambria.

*Aksel* "Whoa, what?...settle down sweet cheeks, it's just a card game."
The two quickly find themselves again a playful game of tug o war. Ember tries to grab at the cards while Aksel tries to deflect her attack.
*Ember* "Why don't you just admit you're a cheater..."
*Aksel* "Why don't you admit first you like that I'm a cheater..."
*Ember* "Huh?!..."
Aksel grabs her wrist and yanks her in closer...
Their faces now inches apart.

*Aksel* "I know you heard me sweet cheeks..."
*Ember* "Yeah, so? Still why would I admit that?..."
*Aksel* "Because sweet girls like you always want the bad boys like me."
*Ember* "Aksel...You...You're not a bad b..guy..."
Then Aksel's eyes get a deeper, darker blue as 
he stares up at Ember. 

*Aksel* "Yes I am."

Aksel then suddenly as those words barely left his own lips, lifts his head up off the bed and presses his lips to hers. Kissing Ember softly but firmly with a strong pull of desire emanating from it. 
Letting her know the bad boys like those sweet girls too...

Ember is so completely stunned by his strong advances, her first reaction is to pull away. She can't do this with him, her best friend's older brother. Even if Cambria is okay with it. Aksel is way older than her, more experienced than her, and he can easily have any girl he wants. There is no way he's really into her.

*Ember* "Aksel stop...."
*Aksel* "What's wrong?..."
*Ember* "I'm flattered really I am...but why me, Aksel? Just because we're stuck
here in this cabin together doesn't mean we have to...um you know."

*Aksel* "If Cam has ever told you an inkling of truth about me then you
know I don't just go around fucking anyone I want...I'm not that kind of rock star, sweet heart."
*Ember* "Yeah I know, but I'm not what you want."
Aksel can hear the lack of confidence in her voice. It's obvious she is not as experienced in these matters and it's making her self conscious...But the burning desire is there.

*Aksel* "How do you know you're not what I want?..."
*Ember* "Because I'm not some hot experienced super model."
*Aksel* "I don't care about that. And for the record you are hot. Sexy as fuck, hot."
*Ember blushes at his compliment* "Aksel..."
Aksel pushes up and begins to reposition 
himself over her...

*Aksel* "I'm serious Ember. I don't just go around fucking anyone. I want the whole package: beauty and brains, compassion and charisma. When it comes to those things you hold all of them. If you still don't want to I understand, but you can't deny there is something going on here between us..."
Aksel begins to get up off of the bed. He will never force himself on any woman. If Ember is not feeling the same way then that's okay. He respects her choice. Aksel always wants the feelings to be mutual.

*Ember* "Aksel wait...I do want you but I don't know if my feelings are in the right place."
*Aksel* "What do you mean?..."
*Ember* "I...I mean I've always had a crush on you, but I think it's more of
fangirl thing. I don't want to be with you either just because of that reason."
*Aksel* "You're over thinking things sweet cheeks, think about what is
happening here right now between us...Even if we only get this one moment together it's
 something I will cherish from here on out, whether we have sex or not."

Ember melts at the confession of his feelings and how spending time here with her is what has been important to him. Cambria was right her brother is a special breed of rock and roll, rock star. He has a way with words and it shows, in his music and here right now.
*Ember* "You had me at sweet cheeks..."
*Aksel* "Huh?..."
*Ember* "I mean yes, I want you too..."
*Aksel* "So you're done over thinking this?..."

Ember smiles and nods. Aksel smiles down at her then 
reaches back over his head to take off his shirt. Then he leans down over her cupping her head in his hands as he stares 
down into her big grey-blue eyes...

*Aksel* "Don't worry sweet cheeks, we're gonna take things nice
and slow, just follow my lead..."
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⟽Tuesday: Christmas Morning⟾

Aksel and Ember lay cozied up in bed under the warm sheets and blankets. The room is completely littered with their clothes, some of the pillows, and the playing cards that were on the bed last night, before their plans changed on how they spent the remainder of Christmas Eve. Aksel has his phone out and they are checking on the weather to 
make sure the roads are safe to travel.

*Aksel* "It's a fucking Christmas miracle, sweet cheeks. Roads are safe to travel again."
*Ember* "Really?!..."
*Aksel* "Yeah, which means we can head out to the other cabin and
 spend Christmas with Cam and the other two girls."
Ember feels a little sad, part of her would rather stay
 here under the warm sheets next Aksel, but she
 knows that is not an option.

*Ember* "That's wonderful news..."
*Aksel* "It is. I know Cam has missed you terribly..."
Ember thinks has she really?! I wouldn't be here in this
 cabin if it wasn't for her little white lie. 

*Ember* "I have a confession to make...."
*Aksel a bit unsure where this is going* "Oh-kay...."
*Ember* "Cam sent me to your cabin on purpose. I think
she wanted us to hook up."
She feels so relieved to have that off her chest. Aksel smiles, 
looking the least bit surprised. His voice deep 
and sultry as he replies back to her.

*Aksel* "I know. This is not the first time she's ever tried something
 like this. Only this time it worked..."
*Ember* "Are you serious?"
*Aksel nods* "Yes, just do me a favor. Please don't tell Cam. The last
thing I need is for her to get all match maker on me..."
*Ember stutters* "Oh..uh...ye...yeah...I...I didn't plan on telling her anyways."
*Aksel smiles* "Good...you can stay my dirty little secret."
Ember goes flush as the memory of last night comes back she kicks
 off the bed sheets as she looks around the room.

 *Ember* "Um...I guess I should clean up, the place looks like a tornado hit...
And we still need to get ready to leave.
Aksel slides his strong fingers up the back of Embers neck and through her hair. His touch still sending aftershocks through her body. She turns her head to look down at him. He's got that look on his face, again. Then suddenly Aksel pulls her up on top of his chest.

*Aksel* "I'll clean up..."
*Ember* "I don't mind doing it."
*Aksel* "No, you don't..."
Aksel smirks, do it they did last night, his hand moves across
 her body. He is not letting her get out of this bed till he 
has her one last time.

*Aksel* "I need one more for the road, sweet cheeks..."
*Ember* "You're an animal..."
*Aksel* "You're damn right I am, baby..."
A short while later, Aksel tidies up the cabin while Ember takes
 a bath. As he's cleaning up he finds the box of condoms that
 disappeared on him while he was making the bed.

*Aksel* "Now you choose to fucking show yourself..."
Aksel finishes cleaning up then, quietly knocks on the 
bathroom door. Ember is perched on the edge
 of the tub applying body lotion.

*Ember* "I'm sorry do you need the bathroom..."
*Aksel* "No...take your time. Just wanted to give you
 something to remember me by."
Aksel shakes the box, there are only 
a few left in there.

*Ember* "Aksel...Really I don't need anything to help me remember what
happened last night. You made sure of that..."
*Aksel* "I'd give you one of my T's but Cam might fucking notice that...."
*Ember* "How is a half empty box of condoms any better?...She'll be way more suspicious."
Then Aksel sets the box down on the sink vanity. He looks her up and down like he's taking a mental picture of her there in 
that moment and smiles.

*Aksel* "Merry Christmas, sweet cheeks...."
Then he steps back out of the bathroom closing the door behind him. Ember stares at the little blue box. Never in her life has she ever done what happened last night. She always makes a guy wait a little longer. A huge grin slowly begins to creep across her face. He's kinda right...keeping it as a momento is kinda sexy. Then she gasps oh no! What if my mom finds it while she is helping me unpack?

Ember then grabs the box and steps back out into the main room of the cabin. She notices right away that Aksel did an excellent job of cleaning up, but then again he has had years of practice cleaning up after the messy Miss Cambria Madsen.

*Ember* "Wow, you tidied up fast..."
*Aksel* "I got all your clothes laying here on the bed. You just need to pack them away..."
*Ember* "Okay, thank you..."
They both walk towards the center of the the room. 
Ember holding the box of condoms.

*Ember* "You should take these back..."
*Aksel* "What's wrong?...You don't like my gift? I want you to
 remember me, Ember..."
*Ember* "I do! I...I..I mean I will remember you...Aksel, I will never
forget the time we have spent here together. Please just keep these. I don't
 want Cam to get any ideas."

*Aksel* "Yeah...no, you're right...best if I hang onto these. I was stupid to think you should keep them. Besides, Cam is fucking nosy. I know she'll snoop."
*Ember* "She is...And it's not stupid."
Aksel takes the box from her grasp. Ember's arms find their 
way up and over Aksel's shoulders as he pulls her in closer. 
The two stare at each other for a moment...

*Ember* "Besides, I still have that selfie you snapped of us...."
*Aksel* "Oh yeah!....Did you ever send it..."
*Ember* "No! I told you I can't do that. Brady is a sweet guy..."
*Aksel* "But what about our bet sweet cheeks?..."
*Ember smirks* "I think that's kinda null and void after the 
things you did to me last night."
Aksel's blue eyes light up and he smiles. Ember is
 so beautiful inside and out.

*Aksel* "I told you I would fucking ruin you...."
Then he dips his head down to hers for one last kiss. Ember quickly  wraps her arms up around his neck and kisses him back with a passion. She doesn't want it to end. This will probably very will be the last moment they ever have like this. 

Ember never wants to forget it either. This whole experience and time she has spent here she will never, ever forget it. She hangs on as long as she can but Aksel begins to pull away ending the very last kiss for both of them. He keeps her close and kisses her forehead softly...

*Aksel* "Don't worry sweet cheeks, one day you'll find a man who loves as hard as me and can fucking commit too....Don't ever accept anything less. Promise me."
*Ember* "I promise..."

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