Here's Chapter Twelve! Shoutout to everybody who's been reviewing! :D Hope you like this!It's kinda too fluffy...for my taste but the story seemed to have written itself..
Chapter Twelve: Afternoon with Lucy – Edmund
"Edmund, if your family finds out that you're courting me, would they be…angry?" Lucy asked me abruptly as we rode side by side in a forest path that Uncle Caspian and I frequent.
I stopped Philip, then turned to her, looking confused, "Why would they be angry, Lulu?"
She bit her lip, also stopping her own horse, "I was just wondering….because Catherine told me something last night"
I had a feeling that this was about Caspian and Lady Susan Pevensie.
"About Uncle Caspian?"
She nodded, "Well, yes. But that doesn't matter to me" she smiled softly.
I grinned, "Well, that's a relief"
Lucy laughed, "No, seriously, I don't care if your uncle was mother's lover, or that Anne and Father hate the Martins. Catherine doesn't, and she's a much harsher judge than they are"
My smile faded a little when I realized that I might not be able to court Lucy as long as I want, if her father finds out, "You know, Lu" I said slowly, "We should keep this a secret between us, you know what might happen if your father finds out"
Lucy nodded somberly, "Catherine says that if Father finds out he'll either lock me in my room, bring me back to Pevensie manor….or marry me off to some old person"
I really don't like the idea of Lucy marrying an old person.
"Well, if things go my way, you aren't going to marry an old person" I said grinning, trying to lighten up Lucy's mood.
She looked up at me, "Then who am I going to marry?" a smile tugged at the corner of her lips.
"I thought you knew" I rolled my eyes and winked, "Take a guess, Lu"
Lucy giggled, "I have no idea, really, Eddie"
I momentarily scowled at the use of that nickname, which made Lucy giggle harder, but since it's Lucy, I'll let it slide….for now.
"Well, Lucy" I smirked, "If things go my way, you'll certainly be marrying me"
"You?" Lucy teased, "Why would I want to marry you?"
I pretended to be hurt and placed a hand over my heart, "Why, Lulu, that hurts terribly"
She giggled, "It seems to be too early to be thinking about it"
"Well, Lucy Martin, Countess of the Western March sounds really nice"
She blushed a light shade of pink, "Really, Edmund?"
"Indeed" Impulsive Ed leaned in and captured her lips into another kiss.
Impulsive Edmund is really, really, really impulsive for my taste.
Lucy was again, caught off-guard, pulling away slightly before responding back to the kiss. She grabbed my forearm as she leaned closer, deepening the kiss.
Moments later, Lucy pulled away to catch her breath, her cheeks were flushed.
"But Lulu" I pretended to whine, "I want more"
Lucy giggled and grabbed the neckline of my shirt, "Well, Edmund, you have to catch me to get more" she whispered, her lips dangerously close to mine.
She swiftly had her horse start galloping, leaving me in the dust, spluttering.
"That's unfair!" I said, trying to keep up with her as I urged Philip also into a gallop, "You've had a head start!"
"But the prize is tempting, enough isn't it?" Lucy called, turning around as her horse slowed into a walk in the distance. She dismounted slowly and grinned.
I laughed and dismounted Philip when I reached where her horse was and chased after her. Lucy turned around and grinned.
I ran after her and she laughed, I soon was able to catch up with her, capturing her waist and started tickling her.
"Eddie! Oh!" she gasped, "Stop that Edmund!" she laughed harder.
I smirked, "I don't think so Lucy"
"Edmund!" she shrieked, "It tickles!" She pulled me down and we both landed on the ground, luckily it was only a soft landing.
My face was only an inch from hers now. My heart beat went faster, and Lucy had stopped laughing. I nudged her nose softly with mine.
"I've captured you now, Lulu, you know what that means?" I whispered softly.
"What does it mean, Eddie?" she asked innocently, but there was a gleam in her eyes.
"That means" I kissed her softly on the lips before pulling away to look her in the eye, "That I get my prize"
"Well…" Lucy said shakily, she was still blushing hard, "Take your prize then" she giggled softly.
I grinned and pushed my lips into hers as I stroked her cheek softly with my thumb. I pulled away slowly and nuzzled her neck, "You like that, Lulu?"
She wordlessly grabbed my chin and pulled me back up, "Less talking, Eddie" she mumbled as she leaned up and captured my lips, I was only too happy to agree, of course. She placed her arms around my neck as she pushed herself closer towards me, deepening the kiss.
I softly bit her lip, inducing a groan from her. I pulled away slowly, moments later, my eyes locking with hers.
"Lulu" I began as I moved my lips to her earlobe, "Tell me, have you kissed another boy aside from me?"
Lucy's breathing went faster, "Uhh" she stammered, "Well, there was one boy when I was five, who liked me –"
I pushed my lips back on hers, cutting her off, then pulled away abruptly, "Who's better at kissing you, Lulu?"
"You" she replied quickly.
I smirked, "I know I am, Lucy Pevensie" I pressed my lips to her one last time before I pulled away, sitting up, "And I'd better be the best one forever"
Lucy laughed and sat up, "Of course you will be" she teased, "Didn't you say I'd be marrying you?"
I grinned and patted the spot next to me, where I was leaning onto a boulder. Lucy eagerly inched up next to me.
"Eddie, what did you think of me when you first saw me?" Lucy asked as she leaned her head on my shoulder.
I smirked, "A girl who seemed to have a future as an old maid" I joked.
Lucy slapped my arm, hard, I should mention. It hurt really.
"Ouch! Lucy, you slap real hard" I rubbed my arm.
Lucy sniffed, "Sorry, but do tell me the truth"
"I'm just joking, Lulu" I grinned as I entwined our hands together, "I thought you were the most beautiful girl I've ever seen"
Lucy tried to raise one eyebrow, but ended up raising two, she scowled, "Anne and Catherine could do that, and Gael's even on her way to mastering it"
I laughed, "You're still cute even if you can't raise one eyebrow"
Lucy smiled, "I wish we can just stay here forever, Eddie"
I sighed and nodded, "I know, Lulu. But now" I kissed the top of Lucy's head softly, "Let's just enjoy this as it lasts"
If you're wondering what Lucy's hair smelled like, it smelled good.
Just in case if you were wondering.
She smiled softly, "I guess"
I really would've given anything to stay like that with Lucy forever. But good things never tend to last.
Nyahahaha. Morbid end. XP What'cha think? Review please!
