"You said that witches are all that with love and commitment" the tears that had been forming in Stormy's eyes started to flow freely. "And you had to make sure that I believed otherwise I wouldn't come back for more... Why would I believe you now"

"Because..." Flora took a step closer.

"Why would I have to believe that this is not a trick to get in my pants again"

"Please, Stormy"

"Quiet! I believed you were different, that you were sincere"

"I am..."

"But you're as bad as all the other faeries! You're as bad as that Tecna!"

"Don't compare me to that nasty" Flora started but Stormy turned and moved away. Flora stopped in the middle of her sentence and grabbed Stormy's arm again. She spun the witch around again so they faced each other and pressed their lips together.

Stormy didn't struggle even when she knew she should but these familiar lips felt so comfortable. Oh, how she had missed this.

Flora broke the kiss and grabbed Stormy in a tight embrace. "Please hear me out..." She whispered "I had to say those things to get her off my tail... why is it such a big deal? I can't tell them how I really feel, just like you can't tell your sisters. I never meant it and I never wanted to hurt you. I love you" She loosened the embrace and looked at Stormy. The witch was staring at the floor, tears rolling freely. Flora crooked a finger under the witch's chin and made her look her in the eye. "I love you" she repeated and place another kiss on Stormy's lips. She poured as much love as she could in this kiss.

"Want to come to my place?"

Stormy shook her head. "I have to think about this"

This wasn't the answer Flora had hoped for but she respected Stormy's decision "Ok, you know where to find me" she said placing a kiss on the witches forehead. She then broke their embrace and both went their own way.

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Days passed and Stormy didn't know what to do. She really wanted to be with Flora, she loved her so much. But what if it is a scam? What if Flora tossed her aside once her needs were filled? She wouldn't be able to bear the pain.

Part of her wanted to talk to her sisters, share what was on her mind. She could tell them it was a boy who is on her mind, but they wouldn't leave her alone with just that. She could tell the truth but feared for their reaction, Flora was one of the five faeries who bullied them after all. No, she had to do this herself.

And she was going to do it. Determined she went to Flora's place. And when the faerie opened them door the witch flung herself around her neck and kissed her hungrily.

Only now she felt complete. The touches, the kisses, the familiarity of it all. She knew she had made the right decision and from now on things would be perfect. And there was nothing that would destroy this…

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"You know I really love this dress"

Icy stopped her pace to look at what Darcy was looking at. A glamorous purple dress, softly shimmering when the sun touched it. Icy looked at her sister questionably, Darcy never wore dressed or skirts.

"To bad there's never an occasion to wear it" Darcy sighed and turned to move away.

"You could buy it just in case?"

"Nah…" Darcy shook her head "Would be a shame if it just hung in my closet"

Icy shrugged and followed her sister. They walked in silence for a while.

"Stormy working again?" Darcy then asked out of the blue.

"Yeah… don't know why she keeps this up… her grades are lower then before"

"Really? I didn't know that"

"She does her best to hide it"

And the silence was renewed, until it was brutally disturbed.

"Hey Witches!"

Icy and Darcy faced the source of the yelling but quickly decided against it. They hastened their step, not willing to fight again.

"Not so fast" Tecna said calmly while she wrapped her cybernetic arm around Icy's shoulders "Just want to chat a bit"

"Well we're quite in a hurry" Darcy snapped.

"Now , isn't the little butterfly with you?" Tecna asked. She snapped her fingers "Oh yeah, she's probably working late… in Flora's bed" the last part was added meaningly.

"Hey, don't talk about my sister like that" Darcy snapped.

Tecna raised her hands in defence and took a few steps back. "Gotta go… I'll see you sweeties around ok" She waved goodbye and took off.

"That one really gives me the creeps" Icy said.

"What do you think she meant?" Darcy asked.

"Probably nothing… maybe a trick to separate us"

Darcy pondered. "Let's go home" she finally said.

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"I'm so glad you decided to come back to me" Flora said softly while she held Stormy close. Stormy nuzzled close to Flora "I'm glad I decided to come back" She looked up at Flora "I love you"

"I love you too" Flora placed a kiss on Stormy's head. She pulled the covers up closer to keep her lover warm. They lay in silence for a while, pondering.

After a long while Stormy slowly got up. "I should go" she whispered.

Flora groaned in dismay "Can't you make something up?" Flora sat up and kissed Stormy's shoulder "Tell them you stayed with one of your colleagues"

"Sure, they'll believe that"

"I'm just tired that you always have to leave…" she looked Stormy in the eye "I want to wake up next to you"

Stormy kissed Flora's head "Goodnight sweety" She stood and left the apartment.

Flora rolled on her back, arms and legs spread all over the bed. She stared at the ceiling while she pondered her next move.

Stormy couldn't be happier on her way home. Finally she was able to smile again. She almost floated while she walked. With her head in the air she didn't notice she was being watched. Oblivious to the mechanic clicks and buzzes that erupted from the shadows.

Smile little butterfly, Tecna thought, be happy while you can… Let's see if dawn still smiles upon you in the morning. She smirked wickedly and turned direction Alfea.

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Author's Notes: yay they're back together.