It wasn't easy for her to move to a new place, with a newborn. With no one to talk to or picking up the phone to call back home. Amber felt lonely, but this was a choice she made for herself. Try and start anew. Let go of her past and not struggle with her future. What happen in Magnolia will remain as is. There was no changing the circumstances to which made her come to Oak Town. Not discussing it with Gray, family or even friends. If they were told, they would make her stay. Knowing she couldn't, put her on this path.
To her astonishment Oak town was a lovely area. When she finally finished unpacking and spent a day checking out different spots. It welcome her with ease and calmness. Not something she got from Mongolia. The mountains were gorgeous with different colours of trees, and the river that went through town sparkled. Truly this was the right place for her. Small as it was, it felt very big to her. Month and half went by, and she has met a few new people. Two of her neighbours came by and introduce themselves. One of them had a small family of their own. A father was raising his two girls by himself. Due to the mother running off with his best friend. He was dealing with a bitter divorce. The other neighbours was a married couple in their late 40's and they just sent their son off to college.
It seam to her that everyone care for each other. They were not to nosy, did not intrude and gave her space. As the newest local in town it meant a new fresh face. A face that some of them did recognized and wonder why she would be a small town like this. Did the big city not offer her what she needed? Was she no longer a manger to Gray Fullbuster. What made her come all the way here. With those answers wanting to me asked, it was kept to themselves. They have seen the story on t.v and what happen. Frankly they it wasn't their business. In time if Amber wishes she will tell them.
Being on her own and away from everyone had it's challenges. Couldn't phone up anyone to ask them to get her something from the store. Ask someone to come over, so she could have a shower while they watch Alex. It made her realize how much she missed everyone at home. Including the absence from Gray. He had a huge impact on her. Not just helping her have a baby, and managing his career. They were close, did not know how close until it was felt.
Changing Alex's diaper and placing him into his crib for a nap. Taking the baby monitor from it's holder and going down the stairs. The living room was very spacious and she could probably add more, but didn't need to do it yet. "I could make myself some lunch." The kitchen was separated from the living room. Pushing on the swinging door to go to her fridge and figure out what might be good to eat. Going back to her old habits and eating from ready made meals. Her freezer was full of them. Raising Alex was a 24 hour job, and not having time to fix her something to eat. Most days she was exhausted by the time 7 rolled around. When she put him into bed for the night, she went to her own. Lilly and Carla had already marked their places on her bed and around the house. They both would sun bath by the veranda doors. When they were hunger or thirsty went into the kitchen to their bowls.
A frozen meal of garlic alfredo fettuccine was placed into the microwave. The timer was put to 4 minutes on high. Waiting for that to be done she gets everything else ready. A pot of coffee was brewing and the local news was on t.v. If there was mention of her or Gray, she change the channel. Didn't want to hear of news of Dan or any rumours that were going around. It wouldn't be long before something else was more important to over shadow hers. The volume was turn up a little as she place the remote back on the coffee table. Before heading back to the kitchen she goes over to her veranda doors and sides it open. When the last item was placed in her house, she thought it would be a good idea to get a other family member. Taking one step down onto the patio and called out a name. "Rufus come boy." A one year old pup crawls out from his dog house and runs over to her, wagging his tail." Kneeling down and petting his head. "Time for lunch?"
Filling up his food and giving him some water, she watches him a few seconds. "Enjoy." Then back inside to head back to the kitchen. As she lays her hand on the door to push it open she hears her door bell ring. "Shhh I don't want no visitors. At this time of day. They will only end up waking up Alex." That didn't stop Rufus from barking hearing of guests at the front door. "You will wake him up too. Eat Rufus."
Going over to her front door to tell which neighbour it was to come back at a later time or to phone. There was a chain on her door that was place after she moved in. It gave her some security to when she open. A knock sounded again, but it was in earnest. "I am coming, I'll be right there." Not bothering to look into the peep hole. Placing her hand on the knob and turning it. Pull it closer to her as she looked through the crack. Her eyes goes big and her mouth hang open. Then closing her door back up and stepping away from it quickly. "How?"
Almost stumbling over a pair of shoes as the door is kicked open and it swing to crash into the door stopper. The chain was ripped off and it dangles from it's slot. The man comes over the threshold and in a few strides he puts a arm around her waist and pulls her closer to him.
To shock to protest but slightly mange to say his name. "G...G...ray!" A hand was place on her cheek and he lowers his head down. His lips was just inches from hers. How he has been waiting for this day. When Mest finally found her, he dropped what he was doing with out any apologies and went straight here. Her heart was beating to fast and it felt like she was about to past out. If he didn't hold her up, she would be on the floor.
"May I?"
"May you what?" Still unable to wrap her head around from seeing him busting into her house. Having him so close, she felt his breath on her skin.
"May I kiss you?"
Swallowing what was nothing in her mouth, and giving him a small whisper. "Yes." Her lips gets capture by his. The sensual kiss she has long for and miss as her arms wrap around his neck. Tears flow from her eyes as the man she has fallen for and love.
"Sister!" Releasing what she is doing, she pushes on his chest and steps back. It was a slip of a unexpected moment. Wiping the tears from her eyes as she saw her brothers through her blurry vision. How she has missed very single one of them.
"Brothers...Gray."
They start coming towards her and instinctively she steps back. Fearing they might yell at her for running away like she did without a proper goodbye. It had her guessing what they were feeling when they found her not at home. What was going through their minds, to were she went and why.
Gray wanted her back in his arms, but right n6ow it was the twins turns to give her a hug. If she will let them too. The moment he share with her, she didn't have any control over it. Now that her senses are clear from the kiss. The hesitate in her eyes were visible. Reverting to a previous time had them now walking on egg shells.
Mystogan steps forward first and with his hand reaches out to her, then draws it back in. Maybe it was best not to overwhelm her at first. They have travelled so far to get here and try to beat Gray after they got word from Mest. It was a reunion of family, to mend each of their trouble hearts. "Sister glad to see you. Are you alright?" Nodding her head was the only response.
"That is great. We have been very worried, right Jellal."
"You did something we never thought contemplated. I am glad to know you are well." They move a little closer and Amber turns around to head to the bathroom, to a room that was locked. The sound of the microwave was going off as she passes the kitchen door and was in feet of the washroom. When Gray cuts in front of her and stands blocking her path.
"Can't hide not this time."
"Move."
"Sorry sweetie can't."
Moving past him to go into the living room. The three of them follow her, they want to talk and not through a door. A face to face conversation. Allow her to keep healing, if she talks about her pain. They have given her support, will do until the end of their lives.
Standing behind a chair to put distance between her and them. Did not want to end up in Gray's arms again. Not until she was fully ready. "Sister tells us why?" None of them took to sitting either, what will be spoken will have a profound insight into her life. Understanding the conflicts that left a presence in her mind. A presence she has not completely thrown away. It stuck to her and put it on hold when Dan was in prison.
"I had too."
"That doesn't tell us anything."
"Jellal you can't understand this."
"Then go slow so I can."
"I didn't want to feel the way I have been for so long. I felt I was limbo with my feelings and heart. I couldn't take back my life the first time, I thought I did. I am just shell of my former self. Dan took who I am. What is left, is found on that floor after he stab me. I went through counselling, finished school, got a job working with Gray. I still held back, because of him. I couldn't get close to anyone. I still can't."
"Then come home, we can figure this out. Don't have to be here to do it."
"That is the thing. I don't want to go back to Magnolia. I feel trap there, I can't move on from my past. I can't be the mother to Alex if I stay. The memories of Dan flood me more then the ones I have of all you."
"Sister..." Jellal hears the sorrow in her voice. Knows what she is saying is true. That she hasn't taken necessary steps to be who is she. He sees her as his little sister. The one that would come crying to him after mom and dad belittle her. When they were in foster care and unsure of the people that were looking after them, she cling to him. Took while for her to get her footing back then. Jellal needs to give her that first step again. "I know the road you have travel hasn't been worthy. There has been a lot of curves and bumps. We have stood by you for each one of them. I will continue to give you my love and support. Even when we disagree with each other. You are stubborn, but you have the will to face anything that comes your way. Didn't listen to me when you wanted a baby. Thought you were being foolish. I see your motherly love with Alex. As his uncle, I will treasure him."
"Brother..."
"Our big brother has been the father for all of us. When he went after Dan, he did what I could not. I wanted to pound him until he was black and blue. I stayed with you, to make sure you were alright. It killed me to see how you were after Dan. How each flinch, a step back, the distance there was. Over time we got closer, there was still a hold on you. Then you started working with Gray, your life got busier. There was still a fraction of it, I could see. When you told us about getting pregnant we wanted you to examine your life a little more. Not let a baby cloud what was lingering. I see Alex bringing new life into you. You wanted someone to love, he will receive bountiful of it. As a older sibling to you, I just want to say sorry. We saw the hurt and pain Dan cause. We weren't to sure at first, not until that day. I regret not doing something about it sooner. Can you forgive us?"
"I didn't want to be kept in the dark or treated tenderly. I should have been told up front, when Dan got out. Felt I was being lied to in secret. I am not to sure If I can forgive. I almost lost my life again by your actions. The pain is to much right now for me to even consider forgiving either of you."
"How ever long that is. We will wait and not pressure you."
"As you are my brothers and you have gone to bat for me. I do love both of you so much." Tears start flowing from her eyes again and buckles to her knees. Gray was going to go to her, but Jellal hold out his hand to stop him.
"Let us!"
Jellal gets on his knees and very carefully puts his arms around her. There was a flinch and struggling but Jellal hang on. "I got ya. Cry as much as you want, sister." Amber not once had cried hard after coming out of the hospital. Keep it all in, so she can move on with life. With what she is feeling now, her emotions are high. If she didn't cry now with them in front of her, to think she would have a breaking point down the line. It would have been with a stranger, one of neighbours perhaps.
After some time when her tears settle down. Amber removed herself from Jellal and got up from the floor. Her eyes where all blood shot and puffy, a good ten minutes would do that to a person. The men figure it wouldn't be her last cry either. But a other cry was being heard on baby monitor. Gray goes to it and picks it up in hands. How he missed hearing his son cries and voice. A month is to long to go without seeing him. Putting it back down on the counter he turns around and looks at her.
"Go up the stairs, third door on the right." The talk that they both had to have will come later. Gray takes the stairs two at time and goes down to his sons room. There was a name plate that said Alex's room. Opening up the door and going in over to his crib. Looking down at him and seeing how much has grown.
"Alex, daddy's here." Picking him up and cradle him in his arms. Alex calms down, knowing he is with his dad. Can smell his aftershave on him. He turns his head to his chest and opens his mouth. "Sorry bud, I can't feed you that way."
After changing him, he takes him down the stairs to the living room. Jellal and Mystogan goes up to him wanting to hold the little man as well. "He is hungry." Amber slowly moves over to them and reaches for Alex.
"I don't have bottles. Been breastfeeding, the pump still in a box."
"Oh, I see. I'll hold him afterwards." Gently puts him into her waiting arms. Amber takes a spit up blanket and goes over to a rocking chair she purchase not to long ago. Covering herself up and lifting up her shirt. Wearing a nursing bra that had better access for Alex. Instead of always taking off a normal bra to use. Guiding her nipple to his mouth he attaches on. Hold onto his finger as she rocks him.
Minutes tick by as Gray waits for his son to finish eating. It gave him a chance to look around the home. It was fairly big from the one in Magnolia. The living room was two times bigger. Kitchen was decent size and the back yard was huge. There was already a swing seat and there was patio furniture with a fire place. Catching site of the dog leaving his dog house to drink up some water from his dish. "Who is that?"
"Rufus got him a couple weeks ago."
As Gray turn away from looking in the back yard the two cats come down the stairs. They were asleep on her bed and finally woke up to hear familiar voices. Seeing Lilly and Carla go over to Amber and look up at her. They both wanted some attention. The baby was getting most of it or the mutt outside was hogging it all.
Scooping down to pick up both fur balls so Amber could carry on with feeding and not have disruption. "Hey you two. Have you been good cats" Both of them nuzzle into Gray's chest as he takes them over to the couch. Cozy up to Gray for him to rub their furs. How they have missed the touch and the time someone has given them. The only time Amber has with the cats are when she is going to bed or the baby is finally down for the night.
The brothers were still a little concern with her being all the way here and dealing with a bigger house and a other pet. Jellal was tempted to ask her again to move back home, but it might not be possible. The history she has back there will only do more harm then good. If they every want her to return, maybe Gray can talk her into moving a little closer. There is a smaller town near home that was about 50 miles away from Magnolia. With fingers cross they hope that Gray was thinking the same thing as them.
They didn't talk very much after Alex was handed back to Gray. Amber was still being guarded and any chance of getting close to her, had her backing away. It was her turn to ask them a question. In stragery to get here, no one was suppose to find her. Her moving had no errors in it that she could see.
"How did you find me?"
The question was asked to her order brother but it was Gray that answered. Hovered over Mest when he was free from work. Checking what he found out and hoping it was the right lead to bring him to her.
"Mest found you?"
"Dan's parole officer? The one you guys made me believe he was a classmate of ours."
"Sister, we had our reasons for that."
"I knew something was off that day."
"Gray was on location and you were still pregnant. Didn't want to upset you."
"Again Jellal, you treated me with kid gloves."
"It was all for your well being."
"Enough, don't want to talk about it anymore." Walking away from them and heading into the kitchen to grab some water from the tap. The brothers look at one other shrugging their shoulders unsure of what to do next. Clearing she was still hurt and will be hurt for some time to come.
"Maybe you guys should go to the hotel. Give her some time and see her later."
"What are you going to do?"
"We still need to chat ourselves, Jellal."
"You think you can get through to her too?"
"I am sure I can." Gray stands up from the couch with Alex and he lets the brothers hold him before leaving. They kiss his cheek and tells the baby they will see him on the next visit. They head to the door not bother telling Amber goodbye. The place they were staying in was not far from her house. When they arrive at the hotel they will rest for remainder of the day.
Taking Alex back up to his crib for the time being. Until he cried again, but Gray is hoping it will not be for awhile. Walking back down the stairs and noticing Amber is still in the kitchen. Pressing on the door and walking in, her back was to him as she was facing the counter. A fork was in her hand as she was picking through the cold food that was forgotten in the microwave. A ready to eat meals he sees her with. Shaking his head wondering if she has eaten any good foods lately.
Disposing of the food into the garbage as she feels a presence behind her. No need to guess who could get so close to her and make her heart beat fast. Not able to turn around to look at him. A hand comes up and brushes her hair behind her ear. It's been a long time since he has seen her hair fully down. Placing his around arm her waist and bring her closer to him.
"Amber, we need to talk?"
"Not with them here."
"They left to head back to the hotel."
"They did?"
"Yeah, give you some space."
"Why didn't you go too?"
"I am not staying in a hotel. Not when I have you in my arms again."
"Gray..."
This is it, the talk they should of had a long time ago. Even before Alex was born. Turning her around in his arms and tiling her head up to look up at him. It could be a scene being played out in a movie. They way he is looking at her and her lips. Is this were he will finally get the girl?
"I have missed you so much Amber. You have know Idea how my heart was on that day when I walk into your empty house. Not seeing you there or Alex. It felt I was torn in two."
"Gray...I." Placing a finger on her lips to silent her until he was finished speaking. He needed her to hear him confess his feelings for her again, but this time with the word love in it. Gently caressing her cheek as his next words flow out.
"I have express what I have said to you many times over. To fall for me, to be the man in your life. For you to feel the same way as I. I don't want you to just fall for me Amber. I want you to fall in love with me."
Tears will up in her eyes and she pushes on his chest. Going around him and heading for the living room. Did not get to the couch when she hears him say. "You love me too." Stopping and closing her eyes. "You said so in your journal. That love was in your heart." Coming up behind her again. Instead of turning her around or embracing her. Lifts her up into his arms. Starts carrying her up the stairs. There was no struggling, not asking to be release. Gray knew she trusted him, has not flinched away. Didn't need to be told where her room was. At the end of the hall the door was open when he saw Alex earlier in his crib. There was a bed and a night stand table.
Placing her down by the foot of her bed. "Remember when I said I would take you to bed." Nodding her head as she looks up at his eyes. Smiling at her and showing his dimple. "May I make love to you." Holding her breath in as he lowers his head and brushes his lips with hers. Then with a hand on her back he gentle leans back into the bed with her.
The purple long hair spread across the covers and Gray slowly takes his hand and puts it underneath her shirt. "I usually have sex for fun. This is different. I want to show you how deep my feelings for you are." Slowly bringing up his hand to her breasts that was still covered by her bra. They both steady look each other in the eyes. Amber could tell he was serious, and was waiting for the next move.
Lifts up her shirt to expose her breasts, he felt her hard nipple through the bra. Reading the books on breast feeding and how tender they must be. Gray unclasp the front of her bra and looks at the two prefect mounds. Very carefully he licks a nipple and he can hear her suck in her breath. Moving it around with his tongue and gently sucking on it. With his other hand he caress her other breast, with the tips of his fingers he brushes it. Does not pinch or pull, play with it softly. Sucking on one breast he wanted to taste the other. Moving his head and placing the other one in his mouth. Amber's heart was beating to fast, not to sure if she should give in. To be taken in my him.
"Amber your breasts are wonderful. Perfect shape and size, and your milk is sweet."
Her eyes widen as she saw that one of her breast was leaking milk. The kneading of his hands had stimulate her milk to come out.
"Sorry." Taking her hand to cover it up, but he stops it and holds her hand with his. Looking at her and shaking his head. Lowers his head again to lick at the breast. He was fine with it, an natural response to his touch.
Gray removes her shirt over her head and places it on the floor. In his mind he didn't want to scare her. Not knowing what Dan did to her in the bed when they had sex. Could have been a horrible experience. "I want to go slow with you, not to hurt you. I hate to ask, but...you were ever raped?"
"No." Touching her cheek and lowering his head close to her lips. Then he hoped there was no other problems for him to continue. To keep going until the end. "Alex?" Wanted to know where he was, so she could be in Gray's arms.
"In his crib."
A hand of hers reaches up to touch his cheek. How she has missed him and didn't want to hold back any longer. Gray takes her hand and kisses the inside of her wrist. Never taking his eyes off hers. Then he starts removing his shirt and places her hand on his chest over his heart. "It's running fast for you, because of you Amber." Could count how many beats he was doing in a minute but not now, not when they are about to get closer.
Gray kissing her neck and shoulder. Hearing her breathing quicken as her hands touches his arms. Looking into her storm blue eyes, and ready to say what is his heart. "I love you." This wasn't a time for her to cry at hearing him say the words. It did end up making her wipe some away from her eyes. Then his lips captures hers in the most soft, passionate kiss he has every share with a women. For how long they kiss, they didn't need to know. It was most breath taking one she has every gotten from him. Feeling him lick her bottom lip and she opens her mouth as his tongue seeks out hers. Exploring inside her mouth made him hungry for her more.
The kiss ends and sends trails of kisses down to her stomach past her breasts. With his fingers they were at her zipper of her pants. "Amber..." Nodding her head to give him a yes. Unzipping them and removing her jeans. There was a pair of blue panties with pink bow on them. How many times he didn't bother to look at what a women was wearing. Hurried to take them off to claim her. Every slowly he takes them off her, then looking at the whole view of her.
"Beautiful, gorgeous you are." Her lips where parted and hands were above her head. Gray sees the scars from her beatings from Dan. The resent one from the gun shot wound in her shoulder in the same place as where he stab her. The exact place where he received his. Had to tell her one day about lying to her about the incident on location with the fake gun. Right now it was a special moment. They will be together as one shortly. As his eyes roam over her body he sees that she shaves her delicate area. Smiles to himself that if she didn't it would not matter.
As he still stands by the bed, she watches him remove his pants and boxers. Many times she has seen his chest and strong legs. It didn't compare to now. The tone muscles on his arms and abs. There was no hair on his chest. Looking lower on him and sees his manhood. It was impressive to see and fully up. The many women he has had and seen this view. What will he feel like inside her. It had her biting her lip and frowning. It's been so long, would it hurt?
"Is something wrong?" The expression on her face had him worried. Did she just get scared off by him. Could he be rushing this because he was going with his heart and feelings. Showing her that she is the one.
"No, everything is fine."
"Sure?"
"Yes."
Placing a leg in between hers and having his hands on either side of her head he looks at her. Needing to be sure to move forward. "Can tell me." Reaching up and brushing a thumb over his lips. Life is about taking chances, and she has done that in years. Being with him now, is chance she will not regret.
"I am."
Kissing her lips and touching her body again. Playing with her breasts again, kissing every each of her. Her hands touch his chest, rubs his back, kisses his chin and lips. Hearing his breathing start to get labour. Then as he moves down lower and stops at her women hood, it was time to be taken into ecstasy. Parting her legs for him, he watches her do so. Looking back up at her, and a finger graces over her entrance slowly. Her mouth parts open and he looks down at his hand as he does it again. Then spreading her entrance open and seeing how wet it was. Gray lowers his head and sticks his tongue inside her. Could feel the twitch of her muscle and he starts licking her.
Amber tips her head back and her toes almost curled at feeling the most exotic with his tongue. Never has she felt like this before with Dan. Gray knew what he was doing. It was as if he was making love solely to her there. Her hands grips the pillow that was above her head. If he does not stop, she would cum. His fingers did not play where her clit, or did he put them into her. The movements from his tongue alone had her lifting up her bottom to him.
Knowing she was ready for him to enter into her. Gray lick his lips and moves to position himself over top of her. The juices were flowing out of her and she tasted amazing. "Did you like?"
"Uh huh."
"Good."
His hand covers around his shaft and he moves it up and down on her entrance. The ending was almost here and yet he did not want to stop. Slowly entering in her and he can feel how warm she was inside. It made her arch her back as she felt him move in her. It cause her to do the unexpected. Gray could feel his penis being tighten around him. Amber arms goes around his neck as her legs wrap around him.
"Did you cum with me just entering in you?"
A waves of organism went through her body. It was wonderful feeling something she has forgotten what it was like. "Yes...sorry." This wasn't the last one she will have either.
Smiling at her and kissing her lips. His mouth move close to her ear. "It's fine. I am going to begin." Gray thrust into her, moving slowing at first. With each movement builds up to a climax. "You are wonderful Amber."
With her eyes closed and moving with him. This whole experience was amazing. The way he was gentle with her and did not rush. Saying sweet words to her and hearing what he feels towards her. Knowing that he was right. That she did love him and wanted that same love back.
"Gray...ahhh."
"We are close Amber."
"Can go faster."
"As you wish."
The pace quickens and their bodies was in sync with each other. It was as if their bodies was made for one other. The first time Gray lifted her in his arms she felt right. She fit perfect to him and this just confirm what he already knew. "Amber, I fit in you. You are the one for me."
The moans from each other increases as it will not be much longer until he will lay beside her, holding her naked body to his. "Ahhhh Gray...I am..." A few more thrusts and she can feel the build up again. Amber hands were on his back to cling on to him when she feels the release.
"Ahhh...Wonderful Amber. You are wonderful."
One more thrust had them both cumming at the same time. Gray says her name as she says something he been longing to hear from her. "I love you." There bodies shake with their organisms and he collapses on top of her. Amber arms wrap around him and holds him close.
"I love you Amber."
"I love you Gray." Brushing her hair away from her face as he kisses her lips. This was the best moment in his life. How he has been missing something like this. How love can fill his very heart and how she has complete him.
Lies down beside her after pulling out of her. Holding her closer to him. Gray takes the end of the blanket and places it on top of them. They were still on top of the covers, but soon will be in between the sheets. Gray was about to ask her a question when he hears a baby cries.
"Perfect timing."
"I'll go tend to him." Removes herself from his hold and leaves the warmth of the bed. Putting on a robe and heading to the door and turning back to look at him. "Are you going to the hotel?"
"I told you I am staying. I am not going anywhere. Not now or ever. You and Alex are my life, and I am not letting out of my site again."
Smiling at him before she leaves the bedroom. Gray lays there naked on the bed looking up at the ceiling. His life has change so much in almost a year. Before Juvia he was seeing Michelle, and she was the one that said a love arrow would strike at him when he less expects it. True to her words that arrow hit him hard. The one person that has closely been by his side is the one that capture his heart.
"Thank you cupid."
Fin...
