Hello!

As promised, a second chapter in one week. Massive thanks to Cormag Ravenstaff for the pairing suggested in this chapter. I really enjoy writing for this pairing. As always, please follow, favourite and review if you like what's going on here, and feel free to suggest a pairing if you have a great idea.

Onwards!

Chapter 8

Emmeryn slowly opened her eyes, squinting in the shaft of sunlight poking through the window. She slowly lifted herself from the pillows, brushing her flowing blonde hair away from her face. Looking over at the vacant other half of the double bed, she sighed.

She turned as the bedroom door opened, and- sure enough- Anna walked in, carrying a tray crammed with plates.

"Here you are!" The merchant announced brightly. "Breakfast in bed!" As she leaned down to balance the tray across Emmeryn's legs, she gave the former Exalt an affectionate peck on the cheek.

"Anna, I'm fully recovered. You know this." Emmeryn chided gently. "You don't have to wait on me hand and foot anymore."

The merchant sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Just trying to be nice, dear."

Emmeryn nodded as she bit into a slice of toast. "I know, but you need to remember yourself as well! Getting up early to make me breakfast isn't necessary anymore, and it's not doing you any good."

"No, it's fine-" Anna protested feebly.

"I can see the bags under your eyes from here, Anna." Emmeryn's expression softened. "Just... Promise me that you won't do this tomorrow, okay?"

The merchant sighed. "Okay, fine."

"Now come on over here and eat something. Honestly, you've been so worried about my meals that you're wasting away."

Anna shuffled down the bed. For an apparently caring ruler, she could be surprisingly firm when she wanted to be. The redhead sat shoulder-to-shoulder with Emmeryn, and grabbed a forkful of bacon from the tray.

"I was just trying to make sure that you were happy, Emm." Anna said, between mouthfuls.

"I know, dear. I know Chrom paid you to take care of me when I was recovering." Emmeryn said, finishing off the slice of toast. "But I'm fine now. I've made a full recovery. So now, I just want to enjoy our time together."

Anna smiled warmly. "Okay. I promise to take better care of myself."

Emmeryn gently pushed her lips onto Anna's, holding them there for a few seconds. "That's good to know." She murmured as they parted. "I want to wake up with you tomorrow."

Anna slowly opened her eyes. Raising a hand to shield her eyes from the sunlight, she slowly started to move the covers off herself. Out of habit, she started to rise from the bed. Just as she sat on the edge of the mattress, she remembered what Emmeryn had said yesterday. Slowly, gently, making sure she didn't wake Emmeryn, she settled back into the bed and drew the duvet around herself.

Eventually, she felt Emmeryn stir. The blonde's eyes opened slowly, and she turned to face Anna. When she saw that the merchant was still in the bed, she smiled warmly and moved closer to her. Anna smiled back, wrapping her arms around Emmeryn and pulling her close. The former Exalt draped her arms around Anna's waist, and rested her head on Anna's chest.

Emmeryn slowly raised her head and kissed Anna, holding her lips to the merchant's for a few seconds. When they separated, Anna ran her hands through Emmeryn's silky hair and kissed her again.

Later, as they both stood and headed downstairs, Anna grinned broadly. She could get used to mornings like this.