Lily/Zelena

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Zelena asked. "Don't pretend like the rest of the town will agree. They'll think I've just corrupted you or something. Neither one of us will be able to be free with them."

"I've never been more sure about anything in my entire life." Lily replied, tilting her head, standing in the doorway of the farmhouse.

Zelena ran her fingers through her hair. "I want to- but I won't let you do this."

"The rest of this town can burn for all I care. We don't have to tell anyone yet if you don't want to. It'll be just you and me." Lily watched the witch internally debate before making the decision for her. She stepped across the threshold and closed the door, picking the redhead up in her arms and carried her into the living room, sitting on the couch and holding the redhead in her lap. "You and me is all that matters. You think this is easy for me?"

"No." Zelena sighed. "I suppose not."

"I want to take this chance with you. Will you take a risk on me?"

Zelena looked down at her lap for a moment. "Yes. I will."

"Good. We don't have start with romantic dinners or anything. How about I plan the first date?"

"Okay, that sounds lovely." Zelena smiled softly, shaking a little bit at the prospect at the thought of being loved, letting someone else into her heart. In truth, she was terrified.

"Hey." Lily tilted her head back up to look her in the eye. "This is new for me too, but I really like you. You're beautiful and smart and sensitive and powerful. I love it, and I want to get to know you better. Okay? We can take it as slow as you want." Zelena nodded and accepted a kiss on her forehead. She reluctantly moved out of the dragon's lap as Lily stood up and walked to the door. "Stay wicked, witch." Lily called over her shoulder. It brought a broader smile to her lips as the dragon departed. She sank back onto the couch with a sigh. This was going to be interesting.

Their first dates included a movie night, just cuddling on the couch and watching the moving pictures of this world, the next was a simple walk in the woods beneath the moonlight, the third being a car chase through Storybrooke after Lily pissed off Emma. Then it was a race with Cruella. Zelena had never been so happy in her life, just being with Lily. The dragon was with her almost all the time, but she knew never to smother and kept her distance when she needed to. Tonight was Zelena's turn to plan the date and she just what to do. However, she had to get through her sister first.

"You and Lily have been causing a lot of trouble lately." Regina commented, watching Zelena oil her broom for tonight.

"So?"

"So, it needs to stop. I'm glad you found a friend, but I can't have you causing terror among the citizens."

The door of the farmhouse flew open as Lily staggered inside, carrying what looked like a giant saddle. She threw it down with a sigh and paused to catch her breath. Mal smirked as she stepped up to the threshold, but didn't cross it. Her gaze fell upon Zelena, who nodded, and the blonde came inside.

"You could've helped." Lily said.

"Maybe now you'll focus more on trying to use your magic instead of constantly trying to get the Wicked Witch out of her clothes." Mal replied. She looked at Zelena with a smile. "However, I can't blame you."

Lily, blushing furiously, went to greet Zelena with a kiss on the cheek. "Okay, I know it's your turn for the date, but I had a really cool idea."

"What is it?" Zelena asked.

"Ride me. Mom made us a saddle and everything. She's here to help me put it on. That is, if you agree."

Zelena smiled. "Of course. My idea was flying as well."

Lily leaped back up and dragged the saddle outside. Her mother winked at Zelena and followed her.

"You and her are…" Regina said.

"We're minding our own business, Sis. Now, please leave my property. I have a hot date tonight." Zelena stood up and went onto the porch, leaning her broom against the doorway. Regina followed and she magically closed the door and locked it. Lily was already in dragon form, growling at her mother as she hooked the saddle around her stomach. "You should really lay off the deer, dear." She called. Lily flicked up her middle claw. Maleficent laughed and finished the straps, motioning to Zelena. Zelena stepped forward, moving around the great dark beast that was her girlfriend and Mal helped her into the saddle and strapped in her legs.

"You're going to have to move with her, dear. Just imagine riding a very, very fat-" Mal smirked when Lily growled at her. "A very, very large horse."

"Got it." Zelena nodded and took hold of the front of the saddle. Lily did a giddy little dance and threw herself into the sky. The rush of wind would've blown the witch out of the saddle, but the straps held her in. Lily leveled out as they reached a good height. Zelena looked down, far higher than she'd ever been. Lily looked back at her, flashing a toothy smile. "You're amazing. You know that, right?" The dragon batted her eyelashes prettily and Zelena rolled her eyes. They spent the better part of an hour flying around until Lily made the terrible mistake of focusing on her beloved rider for far too long. Zelena screamed and the dragon turned around and spun sideways, narrowly avoiding the mountain ahead. The spin threw her off balance and Zelena struggled to hang on as the earth started spinning. The straps broke and the next thing she knew, she was flying through the air. Lily roared and righted herself, diving valiantly to catch the witch. She caught her, but she was flying far too low. She tried to gain height, but as she flapped, her wingtip caught a tree and both of them were sent careening into the earth. Lily wrapped her entire body around Zelena to prevent her getting hurt. Zelena felt every bump as Lily skidded through the dirt and finally stopped, her panting the only sound in the silent forest. "Lily? Lily?!" She furiously beat on the dragon's palms until she was released and quickly scrambled to check on her beloved. Without even assessing the damage, she sent forth her healing magic. Lily returned to human form and Zelena removed the saddle and tossed it away.

"What a ride." Lily chuckled weakly.

"Are you alright?"

"How bad was it?"

"I don't know." Zelena looked around at the partially destroyed forest. "But I would assume it was pretty bad." She turned back to the brunette and helped her sit up.

"You healed me."

"Of course I did. It can't be just you and me without you. Me by myself is not nearly as fun."

Lily smiled and pulled her in for a hug. "I'm glad I could protect you. No flying for a while, huh?"

"How about just one more." Zelena raised her hand. For a moment, nothing happened. Then they heard the whipping noise as Zelena's broom raced through the forest at her call. "All aboard."

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The couple returned to the farmhouse and cuddled up together on the couch in front of the fireplace. Lily drank some coffee and Zelena had a cup of hot tea. "Lily."

"Yeah?"

"I like this."

"Like what?"

"You and me. I like when it's like this. I mean, I do like when we go to your mother's house sometimes, but when it's just us...I feel like nothing else matters."

Lily smiled. "Nothing else does besides me and you. Everyone else, besides my mom, can go to hell."

Zelena put down her tea to cuddle against her girlfriend. "Are we girlfriends?"

"If you want us to be."

"Would you like to move in with me?"

"If you want me to." Zelena frowned and looked up at the brunette, who grinned. "Hell yeah, I'll move in, but we have to talk redecoration. I need at least a king size bed and a bigger bathroom. Not to mention a plasma above the mantle-" Zelena kissed her to shut her silly yammering. The dragon actually threw the rest of her coffee as she focused entirely on the lips pressed against hers. Zelena had actually never been kissed before, nor initiated one, so she was a little worried she wasn't doing it right. Lily's moaning soon sated those fears. She pushed Zelena onto her back and climbed over her, never breaking the kiss. She did for a moment to look into Zelena's eyes as pushed up the witch's shirt. "You trust me?"

"I do."

"Good, because I am about to wreck you." She placed a tender kiss on Zelena's belly. "Gently, of course. Tenderly. Sweetly. Lovingly. Passionately." Each word was punctuated with a kiss or caress. "Zelena."

"Hmm?"

"I'm falling in love with you. Let me have you."

"I'm yours." Zelena whispered. Lily kissed her again, suddenly picking up the redhead and throwing her over her shoulder. Zelena laughed as she was carried into the bedroom so the dragon could make good on her promise.

Some hours later, Zelena felt sunlight streaming in through the window. The true warmth she felt however, was the young woman curled against her side. Lily was making a deep throated purring noise, almost like a cat. Her arms were wrapped around the witch with her nose buried in her neck. Zelena smiled and positioned herself on her stomach, looking down at her dragon. Lily popped open an eye.

"What time is it?"

Zelena glanced at the clock. "11."

"Then why the hell are you awake?" Lily grumbled. cuddling closer.

"You're cute when you sleep." The witch replied. "I just wanted to thank you."

"For?"

"Taking a risk with me. I know there are plenty of other women to choose from and...you chose me. No one ever has." She looked away as Lily sat up. The dragon kissed her over and over again, pushing her flat on her back.

"I don't want anyone else. Just you, Zelena." Lily arched an eyebrow before ducking beneath the sheets.

"Oh no you don't. I'm still sore." Zelena snapped. She was promptly ignored by the dragon and endured another few hours of lovemaking before they fell asleep in each other's arms again. The rest of the world no longer mattered. As long as they were together, just the two of them. Happiness was a sure thing.

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