Alexandra wiped her brow as she settled the box down. The sun beat down on her making her over heat despite the looks tunic and trousers she wore. Aela came up behind her, setting her box down as well before doing the same. They both loved being companions, but sometimes the simpler jobs were something they'd rather skip out on. Still, they did them.
" Thank you for helping me. Here's your pay."
Alexandra smiled and took the money, securing it safely around her belt. " Now please go refresh yourselves. I'd offer you something myself but I'm afraid that I don't have much to offer."
" It's alright, we have plenty of supplies back at home." She reassured.
" How lucky the companions are to have such strong women! They couldn't make it without you."
Aela gave a short laugh. " Sometimes I forget that we are women. We practically live in a man cave."
Alexandra nodded. " Aye. I can second that."
" I'm sure they treasure you more than anything."
" They better." Aela scoffed. Their conversation had drifted off before the two turned and began to make their way down the roads. But the words continuously echoed in their minds. They honestly did forget that they were women. In fact it weren't for their womanly curves and features they were sure that the rest of Skyrim would have forgotten too. But it wasn't just them alone. It was Ria and Njada too.
They door opened and Vilkas turned, watching Alexandra step inside. She somehow managed to pull her short hair back into a ponytail, her shirt sticking to her from her sweat. Her cheeks were slightly red from being burnt. The heat had been overbearing. He was sure she was holding herself back from stripping her shirt off. Yet even as she walked she rolled it up as high as she could without flashing anyone.
" This heat is going to be the death of me!" She groaned as she flopped onto a chair and guzzled down a tankard of water.
" What was today's job?" Athis asked.
" Help carry some boxes." Aela groaned in annoyance. " Glad to see you all offer to help us."
" You just need a drink." Torvar grinned. Aela nearly smacked his booze out of his hand.
" No I don't." She snapped. " I guess it wasn't completely wasteful. Something was brought to our attention."
Farkas's brow rose in question. " What was that?"
" That all of you." She motioned to all of the men in the room, " Seem to get just who we women are!"
" Which is?"
" Women!" She shouted as she stood up. Her clarification still didn't help so she continued on. " When was the last time the women of this blasted guild got to act like real women? Exactly, never."
" That is true. I can't remember a time where we weren't treated like men." Ria agreed. Vilkas's eyes darted to Alexandra. She sat, too focused on enjoying the water in her cup to realize the intensity of the conversation.
" I mean look at Alexandra! When was the last time she was able to pamper herself? Instead she is too busy running around all over skyrim trying to save everyone's hopeless soul."
Alexandra looked up at her, confused.
" I didn't think you'd be one to get angry over something like this." Vignar admitted.
" Typically I'm not, but something just struck a chord with me today."
Alexandra stood up and gave a stretch. Even from where Vilkas was at he could hear the cracking of her bones.
" Well I'm going to go bathe. I'll leave you all to continue this conversation."
There was a brief moment where she had everyone attention but it was quickly lost. Her eyes met Vilkas's as she walked up to him.
" Are you still coming with me on my trip?"
" I'm not going to let you travel alone." He answered. She let a smile slip onto her lips.
" We will set out in the morning. Until then I'm going to wash all this dirt off of me."
Then she rushed off to the pleasure of a nice cold bath.
Vilkas closed the door quietly behind him before making his way upstairs. His stomach growled angrily at him, demanding food. He gave it a small pat. What should he eat? Some bread? Cheese? Perhaps left over rabbit? It all sounded so good.
He stopped dead in his tracks at the sight of a body laying limp on the table.
He took a step closer only to realize that it was Alexandra. She laid, her chest rising and falling calmly. Her damp hair sprawled across her face, which was now stripped from any dirt and sweat.
Aela's words repeated in his mind as he reached out and brushed her bangs back from her face. He couldn't let her sleep here. She'd wake up sore as ever.
So he carefully picked her up in his arms, his hunger long forgotten. She stirred slightly but only to readjust herself so she snuggled into his chest.
He didn't want to admit that Aela was right but . . . she was. She was constantly on the move. Either taking jobs or out on her duties. When was the last time she had taken time for herself?
Vilkas managed to sneak into her room and laid her down on the mattress. She was beautiful whether he wanted to admit it or not. There was no lie when it came to how much he loved her. So when Aela had said what she had earlier he couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt. But where would he start? How could he remind her of the amazing woman she was?
Oh my gosh AP tests are the worst! I've got another two plus a project with in the next two to three weeks. So I will try my hardest to update as soon as I can. I actually came up with the idea for this spin off in the middle of my test. But don't worry! I haven't forgotten about your requests. I just have to think of a storyline for them. Until then I hope you enjoy this one!