Yes, this is pure, unapologetic fluff. I just got through writing major angst and I needed to get some happiness written! I'm a huge Wolverine/Jubliee fan so I can't wait to get back into more of their world. In my universe, Jubilee is in her mid-twenties and has returned to the mansion. Enjoy.
I don't own these characters, and if I was making any money off of them, I'd be living on my own island in the South Pacific.
Jubilation Lee sat on her favorite blanket at the edge of the overlook. The morning sun was just beginning to creep over the distant mountains. She closed her eyes and felt the cool breeze caress her cheek. If she was going to be completely honest, she'd much rather have been lying on a beach soaking up the sun rather than 'getting back to nature' in the Canadian back country. But relationships were all about give and take and this time it was Logan's turn to pick where they went together. She knew darn well they'd end up at his cabin in the middle of nowhere. No running water. No electricity. No Starbuck's.
"Damn, I need a latte."
Still, despite the lack of amenities, she was still having a great time just being with Logan. It had been more than a year since they'd admitted their feelings for each other and, since then, they'd been inseparable save for X-Men missions and Jubilee's science conventions with Hank. They were partners and friends before, but now there was a bond that neither of them ever thought could be possible. It helped that the sex was pretty much mind altering.
She smiled at the memory of their first time together. It was months after they'd talked about how they felt about each other. They'd agreed to take things slowly. Do things that normal couples did like going out on dates and talking to each other about their feelings (as much as Wolverine talked about 'feelings') rather than just hanging out as 'buddies.' He'd shown up at her room one night with a really nice bottle of wine and they'd watched a movie and talked. She'd been snuggled against his chest when she turned her head up to look at him. His eyes had spoken volumes. He didn't want to wait anymore. Which, in all honesty, was totally fine with her. She'd been ready to jump on him from the start.
They'd moved to her bed and made love slowly. As slowly as any couple who'd waited too long to be together. The memory of his low growls of desire and expert hands made her anxious to get back to the cabin. She may have wanted some time to enjoy the sunrise, but getting back in a warm bed with a very hot man sounded like a much better plan right about now.
Jubilee began to stand up when she heard his boots on the trail behind her. Her heart still jumped whenever he approached.
"Have I had this much of a bad influence on you that you'd rather be up here than in bed with me?"
His arms wrapped around her waist and she leaned against his chest. The feeling of his body next to hers never failed to overwhelm her senses. "You know damn well that isn't true, you big lug. But it's our last day here and I wanted to see the sunrise."
She turned around to face him, slipping her arms through his, circling his waist. "Besides, I was just on my way back to warm up."
She lifted her face to his and found his lips. His skin was cold from the hike but his mouth warm from his breathing. Their tongues performed a lazy dance with one other as Jubilee moved her arms from his waist. She took her hands and grazed his chest, trailing her fingers up his neck and finally clasping her hands in Logan's hair. The low growl that made her crazy emanated from deep within his chest. If they didn't stop soon, they would be giving new meaning to The Great Outdoors.
"Let's get back to the cabin, Wolvie."
"Yeah, my thoughts exactly." He kissed her one final time and then pulled her to his chest. "It is a beautiful sunrise, Jubes. Makes it all sort of perfect."
Her eyes were closed as she listened to him talk. "Yep. It's been a perfect trip alright. But next time we're going to the beach, mister. You owe me some sun, sand and luxury bathrooms after this."
His laugh rumbled deep in his chest. God, she loved that sound.
"You're right, darlin'. I've been thinkin' we could go in the next few weeks, provided there's no 'hero business' to get done. Maybe go to Aruba or somethin'. I hear that makes a perfect honeymoon spot."
He waited for her to say something but she simply stood there, huddled against his chest. "Jubes. I know you heard me."
She finally stepped back and looked at him. Small tears threatened to spill over from the inner corners of her eyes. "Yeah, I heard you. Why? I mean, with all that's happened to you, why would you want to get married again? I'm okay with the way we are, Logan." She felt herself giving in to the doubts and fears that often crept into her thoughts. She wouldn't make him happy. Something would happen. He would leave. She wanted to put up all the walls he'd worked so hard at tearing down.
He put his hands on either side of her face. "Darlin', I love you. We may not have a picket fences kind a deal here, but I want to make this official. I've been more contented than a man could ask for with you by my side. Marry me, Jubilation."
She knew he was being sincere and it wasn't just something he was doing to make her happy. He was doing it to make them both happy. She kissed him deeply then turned around to the now bright morning sun.
"Of course I'll marry you, Wolvie. But, if it's all the same to you, I really don't want some big wedding."
Holy hell that made him happy to hear that. "Whatever you want. You thinkin' a Vegas deal or something?"
She turned back around to face him and smiled. "Actually, I was thinking that right here, right now would be awesome."
The right side of his mouth curled up in one of his 'oh, I get ya' smiles. "Serious? 'Cause that would be right up my alley, girl." His eyes squinted with the next thought. "But it ain't exactly legal and binding, is it? And I wanted you to help pick out your own ring."
"We can always hit up the courthouse and do a quick and dirty ceremony there tomorrow, right? You probably should have just picked out a nice, simple ring, though. The one I'm going to pick is going to be a doozy."
"Just don't make me sell the scoot to pay for it, woman."
"No promises, bub."
He smiled and kissed her on the forehead. "Let's get hitched."
She took his hand and walked him to the blanket. They turned to face each other and took hands. Jubilee's voice was surprisingly calm.
"I guess I'll start since you went to the trouble of proposing and all."
She paused to gather her thoughts. This was a fairly momentous occasion in her life and she didn't want to screw it up too much. She took a deep breath and looked into Logan's eyes.
"The minute I found you on that cross, I knew you were going to be trouble. I either didn't have enough common sense to stay away or I was smart enough to know you were going to be one of the most important people in my life. I've always loved you, Logan. It's been a little obvious that this kid tagging along wasn't doing it just for kicks. But, you are a barrel of laughs in a fight, I gotta admit."
The tears started to flow and she didn't care.
"What we have is way more than I ever thought we could. I want to be with you every minute. I hate it when we're apart but I sure as hell love it when we get back together. I guess my vows to you are that I promise to love you, to have your back and to kick Scott's ass when he gets on your case. I love you, Wolvie."
The morning sunlight made her face shine. She was damn beautiful.
"I'm not a man for a lot of talkin', Jubilee. You know I love you. But you may not know that I respect the hell out of you. I've been through a ton of nasty shit in my life but you've been through just as much and you came out on top. That's why it hit me that you were the one I needed to be with, you know? My shit doesn't scare you and your shit doesn't scare me. I promise to love you. I promise to let you have the last slice of pizza and...maybe...if I'm feelin' generous...the last beer." He paused to emphasize his last statement. "And I promise to never leave you."
They stared at each other for a long time. The tears on Jubilee's face were matched by tears escaping from Logan's eyes. He closed the distance between them and took Jubilee into his powerful arms. She allowed herself to be enveloped by his warmth and his strength.
"Good wedding, Wolvie."
"Damn good wedding, Jubes."
"I think maybe we should head to our reception."
"Can we do without the dancin', cheesy music and bad food and skip straight to the honeymoon suite?"
"See, this is why we're perfect for each other. I was going to suggest the same thing."
She stepped back from him and smiled. "When we get back to civilization, I'm so going to make you buy me a wedding cupcake."
"You got it, wife."
Wife...hell yeah, she thought. Jubilee turned to face the trail and started walking. "Then get your ass back to bed and make me feel like a woman, dude."
"Married two seconds and you're already bein' bossy. I like it."
He picked up the blanket and started after her. With the life they led, happily ever after wouldn't be the ending to their story. But, for now, they were just happy. He couldn't ask for anything more.
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