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Chapter Twenty-One

Her mind was in overdrive as he devoured her, his tantalizing lips bombarded the column of her neck as they trailed up to the underside of her chin. He was taking it so slow, it was agonizing! Soft whimpers escaped her; she longed to feel his lips against hers and to touch him as he was her, but the way he had her… the way he held onto her… He was dominating her.

"La…Laxus…" Her voice was breathy and her hands scrambled for purchase on the firm planes of his chest. He smirked against her skin knowingly, teasing the area around her mouth with a warm tongue. He knew she wanted him to do more, but he wasn't about to make it that easy for her; he was going to make her beg for it. He wanted to taste all of her, to grasp at her very being… she was so needy. It fed his growing hunger, and a low and timber groan left him as he paused to admire her pale, moonlit skin.

In that split second, she'd grabbed his face and brought it inches apart from hers. She breathed heavily, her chest rising and falling against him. She gazed into his cobalt eyes; they seemed to change between different shades of blue. All he could do was stare at her in worship as she begged with her beautiful, pleading eyes. Her brown eyes followed her fingers as they traced his lips. "Kiss me… please…"

He leaned in with a sly grin, brushing his lips against the corner of her mouth before pulling her head back again and pursuing his assault on her neck. His pride soared at the sound of her frustrated moan as he replied with his own guttural groan, working his way down slowly. He was going to savor this moment… this moment he was unaware he'd been waiting on for a few years. She smelled so good, and the feeling of being buzzed was making it hard to keep himself calm. He slipped his hand from under the front of her shirt and had the buttons undone in an instant, delving into the valley between her soft mounds before they even had a chance to bounce free.

He relished in her heady gasps and lingering touches, keeping the upper half of her body supported with his arm as he strafed one breast with a large hand and the other with his mouth. Amidst his ambush, he nuzzled against her soft flesh and mumbled darkly, "I've been watching you… ever since you came to the bunker…"

'Watching me?' Those were the only words available in her mind as he held her, she felt weightless; it felt as if he was dragging her entire soul from her body and consuming her. She quivered as his tongue darted across a dusky nipple, what should she do with her hands? It wasn't fair that he was able to do as he pleased while she was trapped under his spell. She squirmed, soft squeaks coming from dragging moans as she fought for dominance… briefly.

He leered lasciviously, releasing her breast from his mouth with a pop and brought her head down. Pressing his lips gently to her chin, he inhaled, taking in her desire-laden aura. "You'll get it…" he nipped at her jaw in between thick breaths. "When I give it to you."

Upon those words, she surrendered her body to the angel beneath her. He already had her this tightly wound and he hadn't even kissed her yet! Every touch felt like electricity running through her veins as her body blazed from the delicious friction. She tugged at his shirt as he marked any bare skin he came in contact with. He hummed deep within his chest and the reverberation ripped through her, sending a flood of warmth to her core. She ground against him again, his hardness throbbing against her covered folds.

He leaned back, pulling her upright and releasing her from his hold, almost pained from the small whine that came from her pouting lips. He marveled up at her as he crossed his arms behind his head, a saucy grin spreading on his face. "Take it off me."

Her face warmed and under eyes foggy with lust, she tentatively slid her hands up his pecs. Under her touch, he purred and his hands went to lay atop hers, guiding them up to their destination. His hands found their way back to rest on her waist as hers brushed the shirt from his broad shoulders. The fabric caught around his arms and he smirked, "it's in the way, hmm?"

In an instant, his shirt disappeared, leaving nothing but his tanned skin darkened from her shadow. She'd seen him shirtless plenty of times before, but this time… he was hers to touch… he was hers to claim… this time took the cake. She dove, peppering her own small kisses on his chest as the tips of her fingers dusted the curves of his abs. He was firm; in more places than one, but soft and warm at the same time. She was deaf to everything around her except for the man holding her, her man.

"Lu…" He was slipping. He needed more of her, and again, she begged for it but it was her turn to remove something from her body. He called out her name lustfully, amused when she clung harder. He brought a hand to her chin and brought her face up, his eyes glued to her pursed lips. "Your turn."

Her brown orbs flickered in confusion, then in understanding when she realized what he wanted. His hands glided down to her thighs as she sat upright, her mouth slightly parted, eyes heavily lidded and she gave a small smile. She grasped at the opening of the white, silk shirt and slowly slipped it down her arms in a tease. Her confidence soared as he licked his lips and gave her thick thighs a squeeze, his hardness pulsated again against her.

A strained groan left his body as she continued her slow torture. Was this what she felt like while he was teasing her? She looked stunning with her messy hair and her body graced with his favorite shirt that looked amazing on her marked skin. Anyone who looked at her would be able to tell she belonged to him, but it wasn't enough. He needed to mark something more… internal. Just before he was about to say 'fuck it' and rip the shirt from her body, it fell to the floor and she sat almost bare on his lap with the sexiest look on her face.

His patience snapped and he had her by the jaw, bringing her lips to his in an electrifying heat that jolted through them both. 'Finally.' He'd kissed her. Their bodies clung to one another like magnets; it was as if their dormant attraction and ardor burst through their own defenses. Her hands went up to either side of his face as their tongues danced around each other. He swallowed her mewls and was drunk in her, their nips and nibbles enough to drive him mad.

One hand formed around the nape of her neck and pulled her deeper, while the other hand grabbed and caressed her ass. Why did she still have those on? Why did he still have his on? They were suffocating. A plan naughtier than it should have been formulated in his brain, waiting for the perfect moment to implement it. He pulled her head back, exposing her neck as he led his tongue under her chin and back up to her lips, pushing its way inside. Did she always taste this good? "Delicious…"

She trembled at his sultry word, his baritone voice, and his warm breath. When it came to words, she had none, only needy whines and longing passion, but it was just enough for him. As he said, he knew her, and now? He knew her. He continued discovering new places on her body that would elicit different sounds from her, reading her like a damn good book. He gave her ass a slap and she squeaked, seconds before her white panties vanished from her body.

She pulled away and he grinned at her surprised expression. "L-Laxus…!" His name fell from her mouth, equal parts embarrassed and entranced. How did he do that? She assumed he could only flash in and out of his own clothing, but she supposed they'd never been in an intimate situation such as this one. His hands were warm, clasped around her bare cheeks as he squeezed.

He'd gotten those annoying panties out of the way and his nose was flooded with the spicy scent of her arousal. Before, it was faint, kept at bay by that flimsy piece of fabric, but now… now? It was all he could smell; all he could feel. Her core wept, dampening his royal-blue boxers… the only thing left keeping his faculties in place. Breathing deeply, he took in more of her natural scent, that scent that he'd be sure to know more of.

His calloused hands touched every inch of her he could see, fondling and caressing, ghosting playfully with light force. Her breasts bounced tauntingly with each move they both made, inviting him to shove his face between them. She would whisper his name from time to time, encouraging him to continue… needing him. She pressed her chest into him, that lovely warmth sending shivers up her spine while she left her own marks on his neck. There was an ache in her lower region, an ache she knew only Laxus could fix. He was taking his time, and that ache only grew stronger.

Trailing his fingers up and down her spine, he hissed and hummed in pleasure as she licked and sucked on the skin of his neck. Just the thought alone of her wanting to lay her claim as he did his was sexy in itself. Unbeknownst to either of them, he'd already surrendered himself to her long ago.

He was tired of waiting. He needed to be inside of her, to be one with her, to feel what she had to offer. As if on cue, her lips made their way up to his jaw and onward to his, meeting up in a sloppy, forceful kiss. His hands took to her hips, pushing her down onto his covered until they weren't covered anymore.

She yelped in surprise as their lips separated, her chocolate eyes wide and a blush on her cheeks. He smiled up at her with pretend innocence, his now light blue eyes hazy with desire. The little sneak had gotten rid of his boxers and his thick shaft was pressed firmly against her moist folds. His hands never left her hips as he pulled her more into him, coating him in her wetness.

Her mind was reeling; the skin to skin feeling of his rock-hard tool was clouding her thoughts. She subconsciously stirred her hips, bringing forth a noise from him she hadn't heard before. She stirred again, arching her body into him as she pulled his face in for more of those delectable kisses. Strong arms wrapped fully around her as he guided her hips in a circular motion. He grazed her bottom lip, pulling ever so gently as she let out a small cry of pleasure. "Do you see what you do to me?"

She looked down, the large tip of his dick poking from under her. It was slick with her juices and looked like it was ready to erupt at any moment. She shivered; that was going to be inside of her very soon and the and the anticipation was agony. She met his piercing gaze, his wanting gaze.

He had to tease her just a little more. His fingers drew patterns on her back, and she sighed a heavy sigh as he leaned up and into her space. She was ready, and so was he. "You want me?" He murmured hot and low in her ear and all she could do was nod her head frantically. She didn't care how eager she looked; she was needy and there was no way around that. He licked the shell of her ear then blew, following up with a soft peck on the lobe. "Beg."

She was frozen in place, stunned. Beg? With what words? He'd stolen everything except her breath, and that was being generous. He was well aware of the fact that she couldn't speak, but it didn't matter to him; he was going to hear her pretty little voice even if he had to coax it out of her. She pushed herself against him, her dainty arms wrapping around his neck, pliant to his whims.

A lewd chuckle ripped through his body and into hers, "naughty…" He sucked on a small portion of her smooth shoulder as he pushed up into her, giving her a feel of what she could have… if she asked for it. "Tell me, Lu. Tell me you want me. Tell me how you want to feel me."

She let out a strangled moan when he gripped her ass. Of course, she wanted to tell him how much she wanted to be connected with him, but her words were caught in her throat. Her fingers trailed up to his short blond hair, and mimicking his actions, she gently brought his face to hers. Electricity crackled in his azure eyes as he observed her every movement… waiting. An emptiness inside of her called out for the dick that throbbed steadily against her core and it wiped her mind.

He held her tighter, his eyes never leaving her face. He was reading her, looking for any emotion he could pull from her. He smirked; it seemed as though he worked her up a little more than expected. 'So, she likes sweet words, huh?' He buried his face in her soft chest, both hands still on her backside as the friction between them increased, driving him crazy. He was surprised he was able to keep calm for so long, but it was becoming impossible. Unfortunately, the stubborn side of him wouldn't let him past this point without hearing her tell him she wanted it. Her body was screaming yes, but she just needed one little push if he wanted to hear it come from those pouty lips of hers. His hand found one of hers and rested it on his chest, his fingers curling around it. "I want you, no—I need you, Lu," he pleaded, bringing her hand up and kissing the back of it.

Why was she having such a hard time saying those words? Was it because her tongue was tied? Because he put her on the spot? Because she was nervous or embarrassed? None of those things mattered. She was so vulnerable, yet she felt so safe in his presence. All he wanted was for her to swallow that embarrassment and say a few words? She'd go to the ends of the Earth and back for him, and she's pretty sure she already had.

"Lax…" She took a deep breath and cupped his cheek as he looked at her expectantly. It took everything in her to compose the words he wanted to hear. She managed, between uneven puffs of air while her digits glided over the features of his face. "I need you… I can't live without you… I need to be… marked by you."

He didn't know where she got those words from, but they were incredibly sexy. This beautiful human was asking to be his, in a language only they understood. She couldn't live without him? Then he'd never leave her side. She needed his mark? Then she shall receive. He shifted her so that his hands were under her, supporting her weight as he positioned her over his erect dick. She was already so wet, and the tip of him was pressing lightly against her opening. She bit her lip in anticipation, but just as he'd been doing, he took it slow. Heavy hands slid up and down her milky skin and soft kisses were placed on her chin, then her jaw. "Lucy… Lu…" His deep voice sung her name softly as his lips next went to her nose, then her cheekbone. "Lu… I love you, Lu…"

'What?' He loved her? She barely had time to react before his lips claimed hers in a fierceness that stole her breath. Suddenly, he invaded her most intimate place, her warm, accommodating walls taking him in slowly inch by inch. Her soft cries and his ragged breaths filling the moonlit room as he slid her down his shaft, her nails digging into the skin on his back. "Laxuuussss…' She purred his name, the feeling of his thick staff stretching her to her limit causing her to see stars.

The pleasure was intoxicating. He was losing himself, drowning in between her wanton legs. She moaned, rotating her hips until he sunk fully into her clenching walls. "Fuck… Lu…" This was likely the greatest feeling he'd ever experienced; his senses were already heightened from being an angel, but now even more so while he was in the throes of passion. One hand gripped her hip with an electric force while the other fondled a soft breast. She threw her head back when he ground into her, hitting a spot she didn't know she had somewhere deep within her core.

He thrusted, hard, nipping at her exposed throat, eating her whines. Oh, how lovely her voice was. How erotic. She chanted his name with each push, feeding his need to please her. He was amazed at how well she took him in, how tight she was around him, how her nether lips wrapped around the base of his shaft. He took a nipple into his mouth, groaning at the way she twitched around him as he alternated between the two.

His thrusts were long and deep, grazing her womb each time she took it to the hilt. Her voice was high-pitched and raspy, only able to say one word, his name. He wrapped an arm around her and leaned forward, increasing his pace and pulling her down onto him commandingly. He smirked when she screamed at the sudden force, pleased to see her eyes rolled and her toes curled from his doings. She was truly beautiful.

Was this what bliss felt like? She'd never experienced pleasure like this in her life! Was this because he was an angel? Or was it because of the love they had for each other? He had this dark hunger for her; it was quite obvious, yet this wasn't something that was purely carnal. He was being gentle while showing her he was in control. He was rough with his touches and grabs while careful at the same time. He was making love to her.

It would be a lie if he said he was going to last much longer; he felt as if she were his forbidden fruit. Not that it mattered, anyway. He fully intended on divulging as much as he could; it was only the first round. His fingers entwined their way into her hair again as he brought her face to meet his. Her tongue danced on his lips, asking for permission to enter. With a smile, he thrusted. His lips ghosted over hers as a tease before planting a trail of kisses up her jaw with each push.

"You're amazing…" He whispered into her soft skin as he stirred his hips, her arms snug around his neck as her body trembled in response to his words. He licked the edge of her ear while his free hand gripped her jaw. "Lu…" His index finger traced her lips and pushed into her mouth. "You're perfect…" He drew in a breath when she started gently sucking, unintentionally thrusting harder than he had been. A muffled cry left her throat as her thighs squeezed tighter against him. He shoved into her again, earning that same heavenly cry from seconds before. "Mmm…" He hummed sensually into her ear, his movements unrelenting. "All mine…" Was she always this divine?

The sweet nothings he whispered into her ear paired with his persistent strokes was sending her over the edge. He pulled his digit out of her mouth and dragged it down her neck, his hand again finding her breast. It was as if he knew she was close to her climax and he kept taunting her… bringing her close then pulling her away. His smooth words made her walls flutter around him, made her mind go blank. "Lu… my sweet, gorgeous Lu…" He made her feel so beautiful, like a work of art he worshipped her body and soul; all she could do was give herself to him.

"Look at me…" His voice was an echo in her head, not registering he was telling her to do something. All she knew was the blazing heat in her core that was ready to take over her whole body. He knew she was close; her body gave it all away. He couldn't have that… he wanted them to climax together. "Lu…" He slowed his pace, as his patience wore thin. Nipping at the soft flesh of her collar, that got her attention and her doe-like eyes snapped to his hazy blue. "I'm gonna fill you up, Lu…"

He could do whatever he wanted to her, and she wouldn't mind in the slightest. He didn't need her approval, but he wanted it. Was it because he wanted her to verbally give consent? Or was it because he just wanted to hear her beg? Either way, she was his and had no qualms about anything he did. Her hands found his cheeks and she rested her forehead on his. "Okay," she nodded almost erratically, kissing his nose then the corners of his mouth.

His hands flew to her hips and moved her up and down, spearing her onto his hard dick. Her hands flat on his chest as she used it as leverage. "Lax…! Laxus…!" Her voice raised in pitch as he pounded her; the only goal being the finish line up ahead. With a growl and a tongue to her neck, his grip on her tightened as he slammed her down one final time. She screamed, her orgasm taking her suddenly. Her name was a praise on his lips as he held her against him, detonating within her welcoming walls.

"Ah… fuck, Lu…" She clung to him tighter, the feeling of him spreading his seed in her womb like little spurts of electricity, making her body shudder. The feeling of taking his essence, his mark, it was euphoric. Her walls clenched around his spilling staff, milking him dry, and he kissed her lovingly. Was this what it was like to be marked by an angel? The feeling was like none other, like it was a secret pleasure she wasn't supposed to know. Her body tingled and she whimpered as he sucked on her bottom lip.

He held her, his hands smoothing over her back and sides as he calmed her trembling body. Was she always this perfect? He groaned into her chest as he pushed deeper into her, those short, deep-seated thrusts drawing out those delectable moans he craved to hear.

She was lifeless, limp while his hands groped and fondled. She'd experienced the greatest pleasure there was and she wanted more. Greedy? No, hungry. She had a taste and it quickly became addicting. Why hadn't she done this sooner? Gaining her second wind, she ground into an unexpecting angel, who smirked against her skin. He gripped her thighs and stood, kissing her through her surprised squeaks until she pulled away.

"Laxus…!" She wrapped her legs around him as he started moving away from the couch. He was still hard within her as he walked her down the short hall and into the bathroom, gravity bringing her down onto him with every step he took. Her arms clasped around his neck while she whimpered softly. "Wh-what are…?"

Her breath was sharp; she didn't get a chance to finish her thought before he had her pressed against the cool tile of the shower wall. Deftly, he switched on the water, first cold then quickly warm. He loved this position, how deep he was inside of her, how her legs pulled him more into her. Her skin glistened under the water and her blonde hair clung to her face. He leaned into her, pushing as deep as he could as his lips captured hers tenderly. "We're not done yet…"

He put a thumb to her bottom lip, sealing every inch of her into his brain. By the time he was finished with her tonight, he was going to know everything about her body, everything that provoked his favorite reactions from her, everything that made her scream his name. What had he done to deserve her? "Absolutely stunning…"

He looked down, pulling himself out so that only the tip remained inside of her, then slammed deeply into her. What a sight to see. She took all of him with ease, and he considered himself to be pretty large. Her nails found purchase on his back as she moaned languidly. "Lu…" He buried his face in her neck gripping her taut ass and driving into her repeatedly. "Do you love me…?"

Of course, she did! Could he not see that? One thing she was learning from this was that he was very vocal, and he loved interaction whether it be words or moans. It was almost hard to believe that this stony angel had a soft side to him… a super soft side. "Tell me you love me…" He sucked another dark spot onto her neck, lapping at the sensitive area. "I know you do, Lu…"

He did know her, after all. He was so sure of himself, but not cocky. It was one of the traits she enjoyed most about him. He knew what he knew, and what he didn't, he learned. She trembled at his voice, her head tilted to the side to better allow him access while he pumped in and out of her. "Laxus… I love you…"

She choked out those three words, those words that were music to his ears. Who didn't want to be loved? He dragged his tongue to her earlobe, feeling a bit greedy. "Say it again…" He slid all the way in and paused his motions, waiting for her sweet voice. Her whines pained him; she was begging for him to move and he was too stubborn to do so. "Lu…" He sang her name, grazing that spot with the tip of his dick.

Her hands held the back of his head as she stared into his expectant, sky-blue eyes. "I love you so much, Lax…" Her head went back in ecstasy as he switched it up, pounding into her with vigor, his face in between her large, wet breasts. "Laxus…! Oh… please…!" The sounds of their coupling filled the room, the water splashed from their bodies. He typically liked it slow and sensual, but the way she spoke those words? He just wanted to plunge into her endlessly, filling her until she couldn't take anymore.

Surprise washed over him; he was close again, and a lot sooner than anticipated. She was just too good, too sexy. He never wanted to leave her warm cavern, but he knew they'd never get anything done that way. Maybe he should have waited until after they got everything situated. She shuddered around him, almost spasming as he brought her to her climax for the second time that night. "Laxuuussss…!"

"Lucy…" He pushed in to the hilt and stirred, coaxing her down from her high. Her clinging walls urged him to his own release, convincing him that filling her was the best feeling he could ever experience. As if he could be inside of her any deeper, he held her tightly to him, grinding ever so gently. "Take all of me…"

She kissed his forehead, then his cheekbone, then the rest of his face as he satiated her. She was completely satisfied as her legs hung limply around him, savoring the small feeling of those jolts of energy pulsating within her. Now having experienced this degree of elation, she knew she wouldn't be satisfied with anything less than Laxus… and she was sure that was his goal.

He gave her ass a slap and grinned as he pushed one last time. "You okay?" He asked, resting his forehead on hers.

"I'm fine," she kissed him, returning his smile and lowering her legs. She may have spoken a bit prematurely; her legs trembled as she stood and nearly gave away. Luckily, he caught her by her shoulders before she fell and laughed while she recomposed herself.

"You sure you're alright? I did go pretty hard on you at the end, there." She blushed and pouted, and he laughed harder.

Huffing, she rolled her eyes and turned around, letting the water cascade down her body. She had to admit, she didn't think he'd accept her advance, but she was quite happy that he did. A soft smile graced her lips as she started to soap up. Was he always that sweet? Lost in her thoughts, she barely noticed him massaging shampoo into her hair. She'd already washed it, but it felt amazing having someone else do it, and it was the thought that counts.

Their shower was short and sweet; taking turns rubbing one another down with soap until there was no trace of their previous activities aside from the marks left on their bodies. The water stopped and he assisted her out of the tub, wrapping her in his favorite blue towel. "You ready for bed?" He asked, rubbing her shoulders.

"Yeah, actually," she sighed, leaning into him and closing her eyes. He'd screwed her thoroughly, and now she was exhausted.

"Let's go, gorgeous!" He ripped the towel from her still-damp body and picked her up, carrying her bridal style out of the bathroom.

"Wait! Laxus!" She wriggled in his arms but to no avail. "My hair is still wet!"

"It doesn't matter," he said simply, nudging the door to his room open then dropping her on his large bed. It wasn't like he bothered to dry off, himself.

"I'm gonna sleep here?!" The panicked look on her face and her sudden timidness amused him as he lifted the comforter and crawled in next to her.

"Really?" He mused, laying on his side to face her. "You're gonna act all shy now?"

"I dunno," she flipped away from him, taking his side of the comforter with her and hiding under it. Why was she so embarrassed? Wasn't she just on top of him wantonly? Wasn't it only the night before when she asked to lay with him anyway? Things were different, now!

He yanked the cover away from her and pulled her into his body. "Come on, Lu," he said, bringing her chin up. "Where was this shyness that first night here? You had no problem laying with me then."

She turned a deep red as she tried to hide her face, but for naught as he kept a hold of her chin. He actually remembered? 'Oh, God! How embarrassing!' She put her hands on his chest, trying to shove him away. "I really didn't mean to! I was just tired, and I—"

He kissed her, stopping her panic and calming her down. She was so adorable, especially when she was flustered. "Don't worry about it," he said, tangling their legs together and pulling her closer. "I liked it."

! is really all I can say lol. I worked on this chapter every day since I posted my last chapter and lemme tell you IT WAS DIFFICULT! it was a challenge writing detailed lemons like that, but it was really fun to see what I was made of lol. I notice that every time I have a difficult time writing a chapter, it somehow turns into a really long one. this chapter clocked in at 5306 words when I typically try to do between 4500-5000 words. this was also only supposed to be half a chapter, but my mind RAN LMAO! the most difficult part about writing this was trying not to reuse the same words and phrases. I had to reread this shit so many times lol. but this is my first time actually TRYING to write smut, so I would very much appreciate it if you guys could let me know what you think, and what you feel I could improve on! stay tuned for chapter 22!

(ALICIACEVBRA) that was definitely the goal! I wanted to get you guys all worked up and then make you wait because I'm evil lmao jk. but I watched the fairy tail Christmas ova a few days ago and I noticed natsu and gray all over each other and I literally cannot unsee it now! it makes sense as to why gray doesn't really care for juvia and why natsu doesn't see lucy romantically. its all crazy and hiro mashima is a sneaky genius!

(NICETRUC) thank you so much and welcome to KARMA! I'm glad you like my AU and it makes me happy that there are people out there who like my style of writing! I don't explain what I do and how I write, I just kinda let you guys figure it out on your own. I also don't like to warn people when there are upcoming lemons either. leaves 'em nice and surprised ;)