New Beginnings.
Disclaimer: I don't own Marvel, it's universe or its characters.
Warnings: This story will contain age play elements and semi con spanking. Also if anyone is interested I need a beta so feel free to pm me. This story is probably going to be a hard M so please if it's not your cup of tea don't read. However if there is something you would like to see or wish to discuss in a respectful manner please feel free to PM me. Thank you.
A week after Jane's spanking and a rather large fruit basket for Erik things were progressing nicely. With each passing day Darcy was growing more and more confident in her role. She now carried more of a quiet authority where Jane was concerned. Small pats on the bottom were becoming common and a tone of warning could be heard under subtle suggestions about Jane health. Meals especially were becoming more important in the lab and one day surprised Jane with a small gift.
"Hey Janie Bear time for lunch"
Jane blushed at the sound of the nickname that Darcy had begun to gradually use. It was affectionate and made her feel oddly special. Smiling Jane stopped her work and put down the note book to join Darcy in the lunch room and sat down with a small plop as Darcy laid out her lunch for her. Spaghetti today with Darcy's famous stuffed meatballs. Her stomach gave an audible growl and she covered her stomach with her hands. She barely had anything for breakfast that morning and Darcy knew it. Frowning slightly Darcy pursed her lips and shook her head as sprinkled cheese over Jane's meal.
"We talked about this Jane. You gotta eat your breakfast." Darcy said in her maternal tone that had Jane's bottom tingling.
Jane resisted the urge to fidget and was surprised when she noticed something next to her plate. A coloring book? Picking it up she flipped through the pages of smiling princesses and castles. Darcy had even supplied a box of crayons.
"Darcy what's this?"
"A coloring book and crayons? Listen I just know how stressed you get and I thought this might help you relax. If you don't like it I can take it back."
"You don't think I'm a little old for this?" Jane said with a laugh but inside she was partially excited. When was the last time she actually colored? Smiling nervously she looked at Darcy who was watching her carefully. "I mean you could have just brought me a magazine"
"You're never too old color! It'll be fun trust me. But eat your lunch first" Darcy said as she fixed her own plate. They ate in a comfortable silence and once to Jane's embarrassment Darcy even reached over to wipe her mouth with a napkin. It was oddly right and for a moment Darcy almost seemed to hover over Jane's lips. There was a pause and the world stood still and before Jane could blink Darcy was pulling away and with a quiet nonchalance began to gather the plates and wash them in the sink. Jane felt herself deflate and almost disappointed? She couldn't be could she? It was oddly conflicting feeling but she pushed those thoughts away.
The coloring book and crayons sat unopened before her. Biting the tip of her thumb Jane look slightly doubtful at the coloring book and felt silly as she picked a page and started to color. Despite her initial hesitation she soon found herself relaxing with each swipe of the crayon. The smell of the crayons alone made her feel younger and slightly more free than she had before. It was actually fun. Losing herself in the coloring book she didn't notice the time until she found Erik leaning over her shoulder and she let out a small eep and as if she was doing something devious covered the book with her hands.
"Hey Jane I was just coming to get you." He paused and looked closer "Are you coloring?" His surprise evident. She looked up in with slight embarrassment and then looked at the time. Darcy was nowhere to be seen.
"Oh my god! I totally forgot the time" She said she began to hurriedly put the crayons back in the box but Erik shook his head.
"It's fine. You deserve the extra long lunch break every once and awhile. So did you have fun?" He asked as he pointed to the coloring book. Erik was never unkind and all in all she considered him family. There were no secrets between them. But still she hesitated.
"Sorta, Darcy thinks I work too hard. So she brought me a coloring book. I told her it was silly but you know Darcy."
"She's a strong woman" Erik affirmed "and I think she's right. Your too hard on yourself Jane. I know things have changed in the past week and while you won't come out and say it I have a pretty good idea of what happened" Jane felt her stomach drop and covered her face with her hands. She should have known nothing would get passed Erik. She felt mortified but Erik continued.
"There's nothing to be ashamed of" Erik said kindly and smiled.
"You don't think so? A woman my age..."
"Age isn't what's important. It's the way you feel inside that counts and Darcy sees' that. Do me a favor Jane and don't fight it. I think it'll be good for you in the long run. Okay?" He picked the coloring book and ripped out the page that she had just finished coloring and with no amount of ceremony put on the fridge. It was the only amount of color in their dim kitchen and Jane felt oddly proud. It was almost like an odd declaration of something that she couldn't put her finger on. What did Darcy see?
Authors note: Okay guys I'm going to be honest I have no idea where this story is going. But if you liked it please let me know. Suggestions are welcome. Thank you :)