I originally posted this on my Tumblr for Valentines Day 2016 :

Happy Valentine's Day! This is a little drabble for Eric and Jade, giving a glimpse as to what their relationship may look like in the future. It's also fulfilling a request I had for some random Eric/Jade smut, and what would happen if Eric caught her taking care of business :). There's a slight "Awe…." moment at the end, and Eric isn't quite such an asshole here.

NSFW, smut :)

-Emmy.

I exhale slowly as I let myself into my apartment, glad to be home after a long day. Running a hand through my silvery blonde hair, a grateful sigh escapes as I kick off my shoes.

The sun is starting to set over the city, streaking the early-summer sky with orange and pink. It bathes my apartment in a beautiful, warm glow through the floor-to-ceiling windows. After grabbing a bottle of water from my fridge, I step out on to my balcony and sink down onto my chaise lounge.

I sip my water as I close my eyes for a moment, trying to shake the day off and relax a little. I let my mind wander a little as I gaze at my panoramic view of Chicago.

Things have been incredibly busy lately, not just for me, but for the entire faction. It seems no matter what I do, my work is never done. I'm constantly being called to meetings, and to matters with other factions. Eric is detained on council business as well. Usually, we get off work at the same time, but not lately. There are nights when he's at the Hub until almost midnight, or at Erudite for some silly matter with Jeanine.

He doesn't go into detail, and I don't press. Council business is council business, and none of mine. He doesn't come home until late at night, when I'm already in bed. He's also gone when I wake up, with the only evidence of him being there at all is the small pile of black clothes in the hamper.

This isn't forever, I remind myself. Sighing, I get up and head inside to make myself dinner. After I eat, I catch up on some work that could've been left for later, but I need a distraction. As night falls over the apartment, the stars start to twinkle.

I shut my laptop and take a deep breath after finishing my final report. I don't want to go to bed yet even though I'm exhausted. I won't be able to sleep well. I rarely do when Eric isn't here…and we haven't done other things first.

Glancing outside, I realize I haven't been in my Jacuzzi in a while. That might be just what I need. I walk outside and fire it up, giving it a minute to heat. As the steam starts to roll over the water, I decide to just get in naked.

After I turn all the lights off in the house and strip, I sink down slowly into the simmering water. I groan as the heat seeps into my muscles, feeling like heaven on earth. Closing my eyes and placing my arms on either side of me, I try to quiet my mind and for once not think about work.

I used to relish in my solitude, enjoying some time to myself. But ever since Eric and I have been involved, that's become a rarity. But…I don't mind so much anymore. I used to like being alone at night, free to sleep in the middle of the bed, no one stealing the covers, etc.

However, now that I haven't seen Eric much the last few weeks, I can actually say I miss him. I miss waking up with him wrapped around me. I miss feeling fleeting kisses behind my ear in his sleep. I miss feeling his weight on me when we're in the throes of passion. I just miss him in general. Shaking my head ruefully, I can't help but chuckle.

If you'd told me a few months ago that I'd actually miss Eric, I'd have told you lay off the Amity bread.

As my body completely relaxes and becomes weightless, I startle when I drift over near the jet stream. Just as I shift to move by it, the powerful force hits between my legs, dead center with my clit. "Ohhh," I gasp, as pleasure washes over me. It feels so incredible, I forget to breath for a minute. I'm unable to move as a heat hotter than lava spreads through my entire body, pooling in my lower belly.

As a tight coil starts to form in my midsection, I turn around and face it head on. As it continues it's delicious assault on my senses, my eyes close and my mouth rounds in pleasure. My breath turns to panting. Eventually, my mind wanders to Eric, and I before I know it, I'm slowly moving up and down to increase the stimulation.

As I think of Eric's hands and mouth on every inch of my body, I start to move faster. When I imagine his sizable cock sliding into me, then showing no mercy as he pounds into me, I feel the pressure reach its' peak. When I think of the last, hard thrust he always gives me, I throw my head back with a small scream, my orgasm searing a white-hot streak through my entire body. "Ohhh," I utter in a breathy whisper, falling forward and resting my head on my arms. My eyes stay closed as I ride the wave out, my entire body feeling like jello.

"Starting without me is just plain fucking rude," Eric's voice booms suddenly.

My eyes fly open, and I whirl around to see him standing in the sliding glass doorframe, grinning at me knowingly. My face flushes, but eventually a sheepish smile spreads over my face. It's not like he hasn't caught me in this position before.

I sink back under the steamy water slowly, gazing at him coyly. "A girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do sometimes," I laugh. Eric shakes his head, and starts to pull his shirt off. After he strips completely bare, he slowly lowers himself into the hot tub with me. "You're home early," I say as he makes his way over and pulls me into his arms.

"There was no reason for me to be there, so I cut out early."

"More bullshit with Jeanine?"

"As usual. But I don't want to talk about work right now."

Eric starts to kiss my neck as his arms engulf me completely. "What I do want to discuss," he murmurs as he presses kisses along my jaw, "is what you were just doing." I giggle and start to kiss him back. "Well, we haven't seen each other in a while, and maybe I'm missing certain things I haven't had as of late," I admit quietly. Eric pulls his head back in surprise, licking his lips slightly.

"Oh really," he rumbles huskily. "What exactly is it that you miss?"

I just grin, then bring my mouth to his. The steam swirls around us as our kiss deepens. I run my fingers through his hair, and his large hands slide down to grip my ass firmly. I eventually push him back slightly, so that he's propped up on the step leading into the tub.

As he leans back and rests his head on the side, I take a moment to admire how the water glistens on his sculpted physique. I feel a quiver between my legs, and my mouth starts to water as I watch his muscles ripple in the moonlight.

I crawl slowly up his body, and kiss him again deeply. Gradually making my way down, from his jaw, to his throat, chest and stomach, I reach my destination. I grip his cock firmly, and stroke him a few times, hearing a low rumble in his chest. I give him a few fleeting licks to the head, before plunging him all the way in my mouth to the back of my throat.

"Fuck, Jade," he growls, as his abs start to clench. As I go faster, deeper, swirling my tongue around him, Eric sits up slightly and reaches over me. All of a sudden, I feel the blast of the jet stream hit me again full force. I moan with him still in my mouth, the vibrations alone almost making him lose it.

From this angle, the pressure hits me on all sensitive sides, and I start to feel light-headed. Eric grips his hands into my hair, and urges me on as I go even deeper, and suck even harder.

"Fuck, that feels so good," he rasps, as I feel the pressure building again. A few seconds later, he grips me under my shoulders and pulls me back up to him. "I want to be inside you when I come," he whispers, then turns me around. I brace myself on the side of the tub, as Eric once again angles the jet stream directly on my clit.

I'm in real danger of passing out as Eric thrusts into me hard, giving me what I've been craving for a while. He turns my face to his and our mouths connect, as he rocks into me with all he's got. After a while, the water starts to splash over the side of the tub, as we build ourselves into frenzy.

His large hands slide up from my hips to cup my breasts firmly, rubbing the nipples between his thumb and forefinger. The double stimulation from the blast of the water and my nipples start to make me see stars. As I start to convulse, I fall forward and grip the edge of the tub as Eric kisses over my whole back.

Eventually I flip around and wrap my legs around him, relishing in the weightlessness of the steamy water. Eric slides into me once again, then brings me up to him. "I miss you," he whispers as his lips cover mine, and I surrender to him completely. "I miss you to," I whisper back as I kiss all over his throat and jaw, then back to his mouth.

A few minutes later my walls clench around his throbbing cock, and he shakes as he empties everything he has into me. We explode together, as I fall back onto the surface of the water, my back arched and Eric's eyes scrunched shut as his open mouth bites my jaw slightly.

Eric pulls back slightly and gazes at me for a moment, sending a shiver through me. He brushes his fingers over the side of my face, coming to entwine in my hair. As our eyes lock, the air charges between us, and I suddenly feel a strange pull in my heart. Eric swallows slightly, then searches my face. "Jade…" he begins, and my breath hitches in my throat.

All of a sudden, I'm afraid of what he might say next…and what I might say in return, whether I'm ready to finally admit it or not.

I force myself to break the spell, suddenly planting my feet on the floor of the tub. "I'm about to pass out, and I don't want to drown on my own balcony," I giggle nervously, then kiss him again. Eric inhales slightly, then clears his throat. "Yeah, let's continue this inside," he agrees. I wade through the water, then slowly get out, feeling Eric's eyes on me the whole time.

After I shut the hot tub down, we get ready for bed. I turn on the bedside lamp, and Eric slides under the covers. As he puts his hands behind his head, waiting for me to join him, I notice a new tattoo on the left side of his chest. It looks like a symbol of something.

It has four intersecting lines, one vertical and three horizontal, with the one on the bottom slightly longer with a dash over it. "When did you get that?" I ask as I towel dry my hair. He glances down at it, and smiles slightly.

"A few days ago. Do you like it?"

"Yeah, it's different…I haven't seen one like it."

"Then it's very fitting for why I got it."

"Why'd you get it?"

Eric's eyes bore into me for a moment, and I furrow my brow in confusion. "Just something I saw and love, and want to be there for good," he states in a quiet voice. I shake my head slightly. "Huh?" I ask, and he shakes his head in an exasperated manner. "It's not that big a deal, Jade. Just come to bed." I decide to drop it, as I'm too tired and blissed out for a philosophical conversation right now.

I turn the light off and get into bed, sliding into Eric's arms and resting my head on his chest. He laces his other hand with mine and kisses my forehead as we start to doze. "You're going to Candor tomorrow, right?" he murmurs into my hair.

"Yeah, but only in the morning. There's some big trial going on so it'll be short."

"So you'll have the rest of the day free after that?"

"Well not free, I have some work I could catch up on, so I'll probably go back to my office when I get back to the compound."

"Do you have to?"

"Well, I suppose not, but all my friends will be at work, and so will you, so I might as well."

Eric tilts my chin to look up at him, and I plant a sleepy kiss on his jaw. "I could take a half day tomorrow. Just come to my office when you get back, and we'll go do something." I pull back at him in surprise.

"Really?"

"Yes, really. Why are you so surprised?"

"Because it sounded like Eric Coulter, Mr. work-a-holic, actually wants to cut out early."

"I'm a council leader, Jade. Certain things are expected of me, whether I like it or not."

I roll my eyes and tuck my head under his chin. "Relax, Eric. I know that. You're a council leader, and an important part of the faction. The job comes first, and it always will. I understand that. I always have, and it's not an issue. I'm just pleasantly surprised, is all." I feel Eric smile against my hair.

"Well, you've surprised me at every turn since the moment I met you Jade, so turnabout is fair play," he whispers as we both fall into a blissful sleep.

The next morning, I make my way down to the food hall to grab a quick breakfast. I put some French toast and bacon on my plate, then grab a cup of coffee. As I'm trying to balance everything on my tray as well as my bag, Trevor, a Dauntless born I grew up with, steps beside me.

"You need some help, Jade?" he asks as he grabs my tray. I smile gratefully. "Yeah, if you don't mind." He follows me to the table. "Thanks," I say, and set my stuff down.

"So how's life as a new Daddy?" I ask him warmly. His fiancée, Amy, just had a baby a month or two ago. A beautiful baby boy. A proud grin breaks over his face, as he immediately reaches into his pocket and pulls out a photo. "It's great…he's great," he gushes as I smile at his photo. "Well he's gorgeous, congratulations," I say with a smile as he puts the photo away. He grins at me with a little wink.

"So when are you and Eric going to have a few little ones?" he asks, and I nearly spit out my coffee. "What…" I laugh. "Eric and I are nowhere near ready to think about children. We're a fairly new thing." Trevor shakes his head. "Well, it's only a matter of time. Besides, it seems you guys are getting pretty serious," he says offhandedly, and I do a double take.

My relationship with Eric, while no longer a secret, is still pretty new….at least to everyone else…and we're not very public. I cock my head to the side.

"Why would you say that?"

"Because he tattooed your name on him. A guy doesn't do that for just a fling."

"What are you talking about? He didn't get my name tattooed on him…."

"I was in the tattoo parlor the other day to get some work touched up. Eric was in the chair, getting ink on his chest. He got the Chinese symbol that means 'Jade'. He didn't tell you that?"

My jaw drops open. Eric new tattoo is of…me?

"No….I saw it, but I didn't know that's what it meant…." I say slowly, and Trevor shrugs. "Well, he inked you into his flesh forever, so he must think of you that way. I know I did," he says as he turns his wrist up, where 'Amy' is emblazoned on it. "The next tattoo I get of her name will be at our wedding next month." He checks his watch, and gives a small wave. "I gotta go. Take care," he says, and I give a small nod. A strange thrill runs through me as Eric's words echo in my mind.

Just something I saw and love, and want to be there for good…

I take a deep breath, and run a hand through my hair. Was that a subliminal declaration? I don't know…but something tells me I'm going to find out, very soon.