Sorry for such a long update, school and things like that got in the way. Enough of my excuses, here's chapter 37! Hope y'all like it!
Chapter 37
'Now where is that husband of mine?' Clarion thought to herself as she flew through Springtime Square. During lunch Milori told her to meet him in Springtime Square at six. It was five past six and Clarion was floating around aimlessly.
"Hi Queen Clarion, why are you here?" Gliss asked. Clarion turned around to see Gliss and Prilla together. Clarion smiled to herself; she always knew those two would end up as friends.
"What do you mean?" She was confused. Gliss giggled along with Prilla.
"Did you forget where you were supposed to meet Lord Milori?" Gliss was still giggling as she spoke.
"How did you girls know about that?" She placed her hands on her hips.
"Well, for one Your Highness, Tink told us about the note Lord Milori left you." Prilla started with a laugh.
"And two, when we crossed the border Lord Milori was waiting for you." Gliss finished smiling big as shock spread across the queen's face.
"The border…not here…" Clarion whispered just loud enough for the girls to hear. "Thank you girls!" Clarion gave them a quick hug. "I could have been here all night!" She smiled at the waving fairies. 'I'm so glad I have gotten closer to all my fairies. I've learned so much from getting to know them; life in Pixie Hollow has improved so much.' She thought to herself as the border came into view. Milori sat with his head in his lap facing winter. Clarion silently flew up behind him and placed a long kiss on his neck as she wrapped her arms around his waist. Milori jumped and then realized it was his wife.
"Pregnancy brain got you again?" He whispered turning to face her. She sat in his lap and kissed his nose.
"How'd you know? I was wondering around Springtime Square looking for you. If it wasn't for Prilla and Gliss, I'd probably still be there." Ree giggled. Milori stood up and took her in his arms.
"It's ok dear, you are worth any wait." He kissed her cheek. "Let's go." He led her off to Springtime Square and they could smell the flowers as they came closer.
"Ok little one…this is a rose." Milori took Ree's hand and walked them over to a bed of roses. Clarion giggled and stroked her belly. "They use to be mommy's favorite, but now…" He paused to pick a Callie Lily from nearby. "She loves Callie Lilies." He placed it in Clarion's hair.
"You know I love it when you talk to our baby." She told him resting her head on his shoulder. "See this flower baby…" She picked up a yellow flower. "These are daddy's favorite; sunflowers." They stayed for about an hour smelling different flowers and telling their baby many stories about their past.
"Before your mommy became queen she and Aunt Mary caused a lot of trouble here. Remember the time she spray-painted the sunflowers red, your grandma wasn't very happy with her." Milori laughed.
"Milori! Don't tell our baby about my trouble making days!" Clarion shook her head. "Besides…Mary and Vidia tricked me that time."
"How did they manage to trick you into painting a flower, which comes in one color, the wrong color?" Milori joked. Clarion was about to reply when a gust of wind blew through the square. The flower Milori had placed in her hair flew out and Clarion turned quickly to grab it. With it firmly in her hand she turned back to Milori and into a passionate kiss. Milori let his tongue run along her lips before dancing along with hers.
"Milori!" Clarion gasped, taking in much needed air when they parted. He smiled and placed the flower back in her hair.
"I did tell you I'd leave you breathless honey." He gave her a smirk before she laid her lips on his. She pulled back after a moment.
"Where to next, my love?"
The royal couple made their way down to the beach. Clarion gasped when she saw a blanket laid out on the sand. A basket awaited them and they sat down in each other's arms. Milori pulled out their dinner and poured them each a glass of lemonade. They sat in the comfort of each other's arms; words weren't needed to express their love. Clarion nibbled on her salad before feeling Milori's arms snake tighter around her waist.
"Have you had enough to eat?" He whispered softly. Clarion nodded her head; she knew what was coming next. 'He is going to kiss me…everywhere…' She thought. "Good." He continued. "Because I have something else…" He whispered against her neck. He smiled when he heard Ree's breathing hitch.
"What?" She whispered back.
"Cookies." Milori pulled away from her and reached into the basket. He handed her a chocolate chip cookie as he bit into his own. Clarion looked at him in disbelief.
"What the spring Milori?" She couldn't believe him. How could he get her so worked up and just stop? Did he know what he was doing to her?
"What Ree?" He asked smugly. "I take you don't like to be teased?" He couldn't help raise an eyebrow at his wife. Flustered at his plan she stuttered.
"N-no!" He laughed and brushed a piece of her hair back into place. Clarion grabbed his hand and pulled it to her lips. Kissing his hand she looked into his eyes. "Kiss me." Milori didn't need to be told twice. He laid her down on the blanket.
"I love you." He whispered before kissing her head. He moved down to her forehead and placed a gently kiss on it. "You are so smart…" He moved to her nose. "I love your nose Ree…" She giggled only egging him on. Kissing each cheek he whispered. "Your skin is so soft…" He began to suck at her neck leaving a love bite in his path. He suddenly rolled them off the blanket and into the sand so she was on top.
"Milori!" Clarion whispered screamed.
"You know I love it when you scream my name like that…" He began to kiss her neck moving until he was kissing her breasts. He could feel her heart beating fast. "You have such a caring heart…I love that." He kissed his way to her stomach. "This is where you are nurturing and caring for our unborn child. You are doing such a great job." He rolled them over again and continued to whisper sweet nothings to her as he kissed every part of her body.
"Frost Milori…" She moaned as he kissed her thighs.
"You have the most beautiful legs here." He stopped again and smirked. "Let's go get ice cream. I bet our little one would like it." He pulled her up and chuckled at her groan.
"Would you stop being such a tease?"
Milori led her into the kitchen in the Pixie Dust tree. He lifted her up onto the counter and walked over to get the ice cream. He walked back over and took a bite himself. He parted her legs to stand between them and started to feed her the ice cream.
"Do you remember the night we found out I was pregnant?" She asked running her fingers through his hair. Milori nodded before holding up another spoonful of ice cream. Ree gave him a cute smile as she ate the ice cream.
"I do believe we sat here all night; we had to deal with so many emotions." Milori replied with a chuckle as the memory came rushing back to both of them.
"Milori, are you sure you are ok with having a baby?" Clarion asked as they walked into the kitchen. It was the middle of the night but neither of them could sleep.
"Like I told you before Ree, I can't wait to be a father." He kissed her cheek reassuringly, but Clarion could pick up an unsure tone in his voice.
"I can tell by your voice honey, you are worried. Please talk to me." They sat down and held each other's hands tightly.
"It's just, you keep asking me if I'm ok with it, and I am Ree, but I haven't asked you." He paused hoping for a response. She just gave him a confused look. "Are you ok with it?" Clarion sat in thought.
"I don't know." She finally whispered. Milori couldn't hide his shock.
"What do you mean? You were over the moon about it earlier." He squeezed her hands tighter. "You can tell me darling." He whispered ever so gently.
"I mean, I really want this baby Milori. I am so happy; I'm going to be a mom! And you are the daddy!" She smiled when he did. "But what if things…change?"
"Change? Ree, things are only going to get better!" Milori tried to assure her but she looked away. He cupped her face in his hands so she had to look him in the eyes. "Please talk to me. Tell me everything you are thinking Clarion." Clarion nodded and took a deep breath.
"Milori, what if something goes wrong? What if we can't handle a baby? I'm going to change, my body is. What if you don't want me anymore? What if our baby hates us? What if-"
"No more 'what if's Ree. If something goes wrong, which nothing will, we will get through it together. Honey, you've handle an entire kingdom on your own, I am positive the two of us can handle a baby. Our baby will not hate us. She or he will love us just as much as we love her or him." He kissed her cheek.
"What about the other thing?" She was tearing up. 'Why didn't he answer that one question? I knew it! He doesn't want me already! I should have known-' Her thoughts were cut off by Milori's lips.
"I wasn't finished sweetheart." He kissed her again. "I will always find you beautiful. Knowing you are carrying our child makes you even sexier."
"Really?" Clarion looked into his eyes and for the first time since coming to the kitchen, she smiled.
"Yes, I already find it hard enough to keep my hands off you. I don't know what I'll do if you get any sexier!"
"You are such a sweet talker!" She moved closer and kissed him. "And I love you for it!" She pulled him in for another kiss.
"I love you too Ree." He kissed her and held it as long as possible. "Are you sure you are happy about the baby?" He asked placing a tender hand on her still small stomach.
"I am completely positive." She kissed him again. "You managed to ease all my worries." She kissed him once more and placed her hands on his. "We are going to be parents!"
Clarion and Milori hadn't realized they had spent at least thirty minutes sitting in silence as Milori fed her ice cream.
"It seems as though we've finished it all honey." Milori smiled finally breaking their blissful silence.
"Indeed!" Clarion giggled as he lifted her into his arms. Clarion snuggled up to her husband and placed her head in the crook of his neck. "I love you darling."
"I love you too, my dear." He kissed her head and she nuzzled his neck with her nose. "Let's go to bed honey."
Milori walked slowly up to their bedroom as Ree placed slow kisses on his neck. He opened the door and chuckled when Clarion gasped. She had just taken in the sight of their bedroom. Candles surround the bed, which was sprinkled with rose peddles, and there was soft music playing in the background. The room was dimly lit as Milori lied Clarion down on the bed. He slipped the straps of her dress of her shoulders and began to knead into her shoulder blades.
"Oh Milori…" Clarion moaned as he worked his way down her back, slowly taking her dress with him. When he got to the middle of her back he tensed and stopped. "What is it?" Clarion tried not to giggle.
"No bra?" He asked sliding his hands over her bare back. Clarion giggled again and slid the dress all the way off.
"Or panties." She whispered. Milori simply took a deep breath and continued to massage her back. "How was your day honey?" Clarion began to make small talk. She knew it would drive him mad.
"It was fine. It just keeps getting better." He whispered as he picked up a bottle of lotion. He pulled Clarion down on her back and squeezed lotion onto her stomach. He gently rubbed in the lotion before massaging her legs.
"That feels so great, dear. You know I get the worst leg cramps sometimes, but you always make me feel better." He was massaging her feet as she moaned again. He couldn't take it anymore. Kissing his way up to her mouth he could hardly breathe.
"Why are you so beautiful?" He whispered. Before she could answer, he kissed her. Clarion responded passionately. Before anyone could stop them they became one.
"I love you Ree, with all my heart." Milori whispered into the chilling autumn air. Clarion cuddled into his chest.
"I love you too Milori, to the mainland and back." And with that the both drifted into sleep; Milori's arms wrapped tightly around his wife's peaceful body and moonlight shone through their window. It was truly the perfect way to end a perfect day.
"Come on guys!" Tinkerbell called her friends. "We have work to do!" It was the next morning and they had to finish the door in the royal bedroom. The group of fairies, which consisted of Tinkerbell, Fairy Mary, Bobble, and Clank, flew off to the Pixie Dust Tree. As they were flying, the royal couple was just waking up.
"Good morning my love." Milori whispered gently as Clarion's eyes fluttered open. A sweet sleepy smile crept on to her face.
"Good morning darling." She whispered back before planting a kiss on his nose. "I love you."
"I love you too." Milori replied before getting out of bed.
"No, Milori, stay in bed with me!" Clarion pleaded with puppy dog eyes.
"I'm sorry Ree, but we have to get up and start our days." Milori apologized as he looked around the room for his clothes. He couldn't remember where Clarion and thrown them the night before. He was too busy paying attention to something, rather someone, else.
"The day can wait honey! I just want to lie in bed with my husband, even if it's only for a little while longer." He turned his head to look at her and wished he hadn't. Her begging eyes were drawing him in. "Please Milori? I just want you to hold me close…and kiss me…" She slid the covers back so he could climb into bed with her.
"Just a little." He finally caved. Clarion smiled proudly as he pulled her close.
"I thought you'd never join me." She giggled. Milori rolled his eyes playfully.
"I can only resist you for so long darling." He reached behind and squeezed her rear. Clarion jumped before giggled and cuddling close. She wrapped her legs around his and put her head in the crook of his neck. Even with her bump getting in the way, they still fit perfectly together. The baby began to kick so Clarion placed her husband's hands firmly on her stomach.
"She is so strong Milori." Clarion smiled brightly. "I am getting so impatient honey! Why can't she be here already?"
"Honey…" Milori chuckled. "I want to hold her too, but we have to let her finish growing. When she's ready to come meet everyone she'll come." He laughed again as Clarion huffed and plopped into her pillows.
"You heard your daddy, you come out when you're ready….but please hurry!" She poked her stomach playfully. Milori wrapped his arms around her and kissed her head. Clarion smiled sweetly at his gently touch.
"You know, I think you need a distraction from the baby…" Milori whispered. Clarion looked up at him with a twinkle in her eyes.
"What kind of distraction?" She whispered back, moving closer and closer.
"I'm sure I could think of something…" He kissed her slowly, but it soon turned into a kiss full of want. He pulled Clarion close into his chest and she moaned into his mouth. Clarion slid her leg up and rubbed it across his bare leg. Hands were wandering when the door opened and closed. Both monarchs failed to notice.