Snowed In

Zebraboymom

Chapter Three

Disclaimer: They have been together in my head since the first episode, but sadly they are not mine in reality.

Author Notes: Cookies and presents and a change in their relationship. Oh my!

Once again Kono woke to the warm body of Steve McGarrett wrapped around her own and his face once again buried in her neck. She smiled to herself and snuggled into his arms knowing now his natural reaction would kick in and sure enough she felt herself pulled tightly to him and to her surprise he placed a tender kiss to the side of her neck.

"Mmmm…Kono…"

"Uh, Steve…"

Was he dreaming or awake. She really didn't know and so she froze in place until he pulled back and rolled her onto her back. She blinked up at him and he looked down at her with a mixture of tenderness and what looked like want. Was it possible he felt the same way she did?

"You look beautiful in the morning. You know that? You smell good too."

Steve reached up and ran his fingers through her tangled hair and then cupped her cheek.

"Merry almost Christmas Kono."

"Merry almost Christmas Steve."

He grinned at her and then he surprised her with a tender kiss.

Kono sighed and willingly reciprocated, but when he pulled back again her eyes were as wide as saucers.

"Wh…why'd you do that?"

"I wanted to do that night before last, but I wasn't sure how you might feel about it. I know we both just came out of relationships, but I care about you Kono and I can't think of anyone else I'd want to be snowed in with right now than you."

"I can't either Steve. I wasn't exactly expecting that so can I ask a favor?"

"Anything."

"Can we try that again?"

Steve laughed.

"Absolutely."

This time the kiss was much more satisfying for both of them and it was all Steve could do to keep from taking it further. As their lips parted, he stroked his fingers across her cheek.

"Did I hear something about Christmas Cookies?"

"Yes. We are definitely making Christmas cookies, so get up you and get the fire warmed up."

"Yes ma'am! Man you are bossy."

"No. I'm a woman with a mission."

Steve looked out the window and sighed.

"I can no longer see our vehicle at all."

"Wow! How much wood do we have?"

"Enough for a couple more days before I have to head to the woodshed again. That is going to be hard if this doesn't let up. I'm going to call Danny. He was supposed to pick us up today, so there's no way around this. It's Christmas Eve."

Konoi slipped on her warm slippers and shuffled in to the bathroom for a hot shower. When she came out Steve had a roaring fire going. He was standing in front of it and she couldn't help herself. She almost skipped into his arms for another kiss.

"Did you call Danny?"

"Yeah. Let's just say he wants both our heads on a platter."

Kono sighed.

"I don't really care. I'm having way to much fun now."

Steve slipped his arms around her waist.

"Reaaaaaly."

"Yes. Now let's make some cookies."

The day was spent baking and Steve found this domestic side of Kono very intriguing. He could picture her doing this someday with their children and he physically shook his head at the thought.

"Steve?"

"Yeah?"

"What were you thinking about?"

He stepped around the counter and pressed her back into it, kissing her deeply. When he was done he stepped back and cupped her face in his hands.

"I was thinking how much this time means to me and how special you are and how I can see a future with you and it makes me both scared and incredibly happy."

"Wow! I had no idea you had thoughts like that, much less that you'd share them."

'Well get used to it. This is the new me and he likes a certain Hawaiian girl so much that he thinks his heart is going to burst."

"She feels the same way you know."

"Are there any cookies still in the oven?"

"No. After they cool we can decorate them. Why?"

Steve swept her up in his arms and walked towards the bed.

"Steve?"

"Enough waiting. I want you Kono."

Her response was to wrap her hands around his neck and kiss him softly.

"Finally."

Steve smirked and deepened the kiss.

They reached the bed and he gently laid her down before he covered her with his own body. As the snow continued to fall outside, they made love for the first time. Steve was such a gentle lover that Kono thought she might cry. She had never been a girlie type that needed to know she was loved, but the way Steve was with her could not be confused as anything but deep love and care. He touched her with a sense of awe and she couldn't take her eyes off of his as they spoke volumes without him saying a word.

Afterwards they lay in each other's arms and talked softly. They were lovers now and the words they spoke were sweet and tender. Kono had never seen this side of Steve, but she was even more in love with him now if that was possible.

They continued to make love on and off until it was midnight.

"Guess what Miss Kalakaua?"

"What?"

"It's stopped snowing and it's Christmas. Merry Christmas, Kono. Being with you is the best Christmas present ever."

"Merry Christmas, Steve. I…I love you."

"I love you too. Stay right here."

Steve slipped out of bed and went to place more logs on the fire.

Kono watched him move gracefully across the room and her eyes went to his gorgeous nudity in the firelight. His muscles rippled as he hefted the huge logs effortlessly and placed them on the huge hearth. He turned and walked back towards her and she climbed on her knees in bed to meet him.

Steve's eyes roamed over her beautiful naked body in the firelight and then he was on her. This time he was demanding and unrelenting, leaving Kono exhausted and satiated in a way she never remembered with anyone before. As Steve pulled her to him she slipped into a blissful sleep.

The next morning she awoke to Steve's arm wrapped around her cupping her breast gently in his hand.

Kono knew she wanted him again immediately. She reached for his hand and moved it down her body over all her curves, Steve woke up and took control, running his hands over her until she pulled him to her and begged for him to make love to her. Much later they drifted back to sleep and didn't wake up until almost noon Christmas Day. The sound that finally woke them was Steve's cell phone and the obnoxious ringtone he had for Danny.

"So?"

"Merry Christmas to you too Danno."

"You're still at the cabin aren't you?"

"Yeah. Sorry Brah, but on the good side, it has finally stopped snowing. If things keep warming up, we might try to get out tomorrow morning."

"Good because I saved your gifts. We can just pretend it isn't Christmas yet."

Kono, who had been listening in suddenly got a look in her eye and slipped out of bed. Steve watched her as she strode across the room and unzipped her pack. She pulled out a present and then climbed back in bed with him.

"Listen Danno, I gotta go. Kono wants to exchange presents."

"Hey!"

"I'll call you when I have a flight time, okay? Merry Christmas."

Steve closed the phone and looked at Kono who was back in bed with a small package.

"Merry Christmas Steve."

"You brought my gift with you?"

"Just in case."

Steve slipped out of bed and went to his pack. He was back with a package as well.

"You are such a boy scout, Steve."

"Back at you."

"Open yours first."

Steve grinned and slowly unwrapped the package. When he lifted the lid on the box his eyes shone. It was a pewter compass rose pendant on a soft leather cord. When you turned it over, there was a real compass.

Kono smiled at him.

"I didn't want you to ever get lost."

"I love it Kono."

He leaned in and kissed her.

"Now yours."

He handed her the package. It was long and slim.

Kono lifted the lid on the beautifully wrapped box and her eyes lit up as well.

"A Phil Rose PSK-6 Knife? Oh Steve!"

"Like it?"

"Are you kidding? I love it, but it's too much money!"

"I don't think so. I've wanted to get you one for a while. I saw you poring over those knife magazines last month and I knew this was the perfect one for you. It's just like mine."

"I know. I just didn't think I could afford one. Thank you Steve."

"Okay, how about we cook breakfast, pack up our cookies and start digging out of here?"

Two hours later Steve had shoveled them out to the main road, which had been plowed.

They had burned the tree in the fireplace and each took a couple of their homemade ornaments with them.

Kono looked longingly at the bed.

"Can we come back here some day?"

"Absolutely. Maybe next time we will actually get to practice our sniper skills."

They found a red eye flight now that the airport was reopened and they snuggled down at the gate to wait.

Steve smiled down at Kono and kissed her on the top of her head.

"Love you."

"Love you too."

"I've never said those words to a woman before. You know that right?"

"Same for me."

"Kono I know it's going to be hard to make our relationship work back in the "real world", but you are so worth it."

Kono smiled up at him.

"I feel the same way."

"I'm glad we got "snowed in" together."

"Me too. Best Christmas ever."

"Best Christmas ever."

A/N: I know this is an abrupt in, but I had planned to finish this by Christmas. Besides, the best part already happened…grin.