Hey guys! I'm still here! (In case you have forgotten about me =P Which I would understand, seeing as how lazy I am with my fanfics)
Now, I am playing a different game with this story. This story WILL become M rated in time. You have been officially warned, and I take no responsibility if that disagrees with your preferences. If you don't like it, don't read it. I will post another chapter soon, I just have to finish sorting out the way it's coming along, and work out how I am going to put it in.

But anyway, the details! T rated, soon to be M. Small story of Lena and Ethan and their road to recovery from the events of Beautiful Redemption.

It took until past sunset for Ethan to stop weeping. And through all the time, he and Lena held each other. She wept two, for Amma had become close to her, and because the Seer had given her life for Ethan. For the boy- No, for the man, that Lena loved. Of course, there had been more than just that, but Lena had always tried to avoid Amma a little. Now it was too late.

By the time darkness had settled, the couple was all out of tears and they just lay on the grass of Greenbrier. Ethan lay on his back, with Lena lying face-down on top of him. Her head was tucked under his chin, her hair spilled out over his chest. Both of his arms were wrapped around her, and she left one lying beside him, while the other rested over his heart. Ethan and Lena just lay together, holding each other without the electricity trying to keep them apart. It couldn't last though. Ethan just had to pull her head up a little to kiss her. The kissing lasted what felt like forever.

Eventually they pulled apart, desperate for breath.
"I love you." Ethan managed to say.
Lena giggled. I love you too.
You know, I kinda miss the fiery feel when we kiss.
Well, ain't you lucky I know a way to bring in another type of fire.
Ethan didn't have time to react before Lena pressed her mouth against his. Hard. He quickly caught on and started kissing her back just as hard. He brought one of his hands up to entangle in her hair at the back of her neck, pulling her against him as their mouths fought. It wasn't gentle kissing like they were used to, or even playful. This was rough and uninhibited. The two teenagers were losing themselves to the passion as, true to Lena's word, the hunger for each other burned into the kiss.

When again they needed to breathe, they stared into each other's eyes.
I think Amma would prefer us moving on, don't you. Ethan Kelted to Lena.
As long as we don't forget her.
Never.
By now, the grass was starting to get a little uncomfortable, and the night air was cold, so Lena and Ethan walked back to Ravenwood. They slipped inside the manor and, keeping an eye out for Macom or Boo, ran up to Lena's room. Lena used her powers to close the door as she stepped up to Ethan and wrapped her arms around him, resting her head against his chest.
"Ethan… I… I'm scared…" she whispered. She had felt the tension between them. She knew that when they had been unable to get intimate without putting Ethan's life at risk, she had never really considered going past passionate kisses. Since Ethan's return, things had changed, but she still hadn't thought about it. Now it was there. They were in her bedroom, alone, and the tension from earlier still remained.
"It's alright, L," Ethan smiled to her. "We don't have to do anything we're not both completely sure about." Lena looked up at him gratefully, and reached up to give him a light kiss on the cheek.

After a few minutes, or a few hours, of just standing there together, Lena pulled back.
I'm going to have a shower. Don't you dare go anywhere.
Ethan just grinned and sat down on Lena's bed. When she came back, dressed in simple blue pyjamas, covered in little silver crescent Caster Moons, he was reading her battered copy of Of Mice and Men. She walked up and pulled the book away, closing it and putting it next to her bed. With that out of the way, she sat sideways on Ethan's lap, smirking as she leaned in for a kiss. Ethan didn't hesitate, slipping his arms around her and closing the distance between their mouths. As they kissed, Ethan fell back onto Lena's bed, pulling her above him so that her damp hair fell around their faces. By the time they stopped, Lena had let herself down so she was lying completely on Ethan. Not that he minded having her body pressed against his. Panting, she moved herself around so that her head was once again buried against her boyfriend's chest. As sleep started to fall upon them, they closed their eyes – Lena simply used her telekinesis to pull the blankets up over them – and lost themselves in their love.

The next morning they awoke to a loud knocking on Lena's door.
"Lena! Mr Wate! Time for breakfast!" The young couple could sense a small amount of disapproval in Macom Ravenwood's voice. They quickly got up and Lena shoved Ethan out of her room so she could get dressed. When she came out, wearing jeans and a red and green tie-dyed t-shirt, Ethan grinned and held his arm out to her, bent at the elbow so that she could loop her arm through.
"If you would accompany me, Miss." He grinned at her.
Lena laughed and looped her arm through. "Why, thank you."
That was how they walked down the stairs and into the dining room. Macom was sitting at the table already, a steaming cup of coffee in front of him as he read the paper. He looked up as they walked in, and they could see disapproval in his eyes.
"Mr Wate. While I appreciate what you have been through for both the world and for my niece, I believe there are still some things that neither of you are ready to face."

Ethan didn't want to risk an argument, but he had to speak up for himself.
"Mr Ravenwood. I understand that you love your niece, and still want to protect her. But I have that responsibility as well now. I love her. I love her in this world, and I loved her in the next. And while she definitely doesn't need a mortal to protect her, I will still do my best. You are worried about me hurting her, but that is the last thing I could ever do. I will not force myself upon her, nor will I pressure her or anything like that, sir. Now, I feel we have both shown that we are mature enough to be allowed to spend the night together without giving in to temptation." Ethan turned to Lena. "Lena, I love you. And all I want is your heart."
Lena smiled, a tear sliding down from her eye. "You have it. I love you, Ethan."

Short and fluffy ^_^ Because these two get promoted to high level OTP's, up with Percabeth and Sizzy. So Follow, Favourite and Review, guys! I don't know what you think unless you tell me. Let me know if there's anything special you would like me to include and I will consider it.

Yours in Casting,
The Lonely God.