So, I was having a little convo with the super awesome crusasaurus (on tumblr) the other day about the need for more first kisses in LIS fanfics. So, that is how this came into creation.

I'm going to do a lot of ships for this, as many as I can. One ship per chapter, maybe more if enough people like this. We'll see how it goes. It won't follow canon for obvious reasons. If there are any ships you would like me to include that I haven't specified, just leave it in the comments and I shall give it a go. I'm down for pretty much all f/f pairings/polyamory.

Ones I have planned so far in no particular order: Pricefield/Chasefield/Marshfield/Amberfield/Amberprice/Amberchase/Chaseprice/Chasemarsh/Pricemarsh/Wardson

This is probably going to be a little different from my usual writing style, but I'm hoping that it will work well for this fanfic.

Enjoy.

This Time - Pricefield

One half-joking dare…that is all it took for the fragile walls to crumble.

Heart stopping silence as the implication hung in the air, faces inches apart, cheeks reddening, warmth radiating and lips bitten nervously, waiting breathlessly for the fallout. Bright, blue doe-like eyes slowly meeting mischievous ones, full of uncertainty and something unexpected…desire.

Pinned to the spot by the intense gaze, trying to speak but failing, words getting lost to the never-ending silence, broken briefly by the insistent ticking of the clock as the seconds pass by excruciatingly and the unsettling sound of two hearts racing in anticipation.

Mind whirring, a trembling hand tentatively brought up to a cheek, tenderly stroking. Leaning into hesitant touches, savouring each and every single second as if it were their last. The gaze deepening, both girls lost and found, here and far away, reliving their past and embracing their present, terrified and elated at what is to come.

What would it mean for them? Would it ruin everything? Did it matter? Only one way to be sure…

Time stands still, the pair lost in their own world, one where the only thing that matters is this intimate encounter between two souls once lost at sea. Both in a trance neither are able to break, not that they have any desire to. This is a sight they would both emblazon in their minds forever, much like the photographs the brunette took so avidly. This was better than any picture she could possibly take.

Neither girl would rather be anywhere else in time right now, completely at the mercy of one another's touch, helplessly mesmerized.

Leaning in, warm breath intermingling, an almost silent affirmation. Lips pressed gently yet firmly together, brains short circuiting at the unfamiliar contact, but no-one pulls away…not this time. This time a hand is placed over another, intertwining fingers to re-affirm that this is happening, that they are both really here…not just in a bitter sweet dream taunting them with shattered hopes and broken promises.

If they can feel it, hold onto it tight and never let go…then it won't ever disappear.

Gentle deliberate movements, eyes closing from indescribable bliss neither has ever experienced until now. The five long years of heart-wrenching loss, agonising waiting and unadulterated anger almost seem to dissipate in this moment as the reconnection is established between the pair, a reconnection now evolved into something different, yet equally as precious.

This moment is theirs to share, and theirs alone.

They are brought back to a time when two rogue pirates ruled the streets of Arcadia, seeking their fame and fortune, vanquishers of evil and champions of justice. They talked of faraway lands and fanciful fairy tales, both hungry for adventure, something they both ended up receiving in a very different way than they could ever have expected.

Despite the high times and smile-inducing memories they collected along the way, it could never be the adventure either of them truly wanted…not without each other.

The kiss becomes more urgent now, years of yearning and pining coming to light, some not even the pair themselves knew existed until now. Hands gripping at fabric and skin, desperately bringing them closer and closer, exploring to rediscover, blood rushing and adrenaline pumping.

Much had changed on the surface, yet deep down they were still two teen girls struggling to find their place in the world and trying to find someone to call home.

This is how it was supposed to have been, but as with everything plans change without warning or reason. Heartbreak and loss pushed them apart, while fate and destiny pulled them back, diverging paths joining to this single defining moment in time.

A respite from the cruel and uncaring world they had been thrown into.

Breaking apart, light headed and giddy with uneven breath and uncertain futures. A moment to let it sink in, to register, to smile. One look…one simple glance was all it took to confirm what both knew would happen next.

Now, they were to embark on a new adventure, one that is equal parts exciting and terrifying due to the unknown, one they had set out on many years ago but had taken an unexpected detour. One thing was for sure, if they were on it together they would make it through…

…this time.

I hope you guys enjoyed that and see you next time with the next ship. Not sure which one it'll be yet. Stay safe out there.