Jaskier's POV:

I clench my hands tighter and close my eyes as we move over the bumpy road. Roach snorts and flicks his ears as we move slowly towards town. Geralt sits behind me, his muscular arms on either side of me as he holds Roach's reins. I sigh quietly and wish that he was holding me because he wanted to, not just to make sure that I don't fall off Roach. Roach dips into a slight curve in the road and I fall back against Geralt. I breathe in his scent and linger against his chest. My heart yearns for him and I indulge it for a moment. I take one more nose full of his intoxicating aroma and pull away before I give in to temptation and throw my arms around him. Geralt is silent behind me and I take a peek over my shoulder. His eyes smolder with heat and I quickly look away. I shiver involuntarily and Geralt's arms tighten around me. I can feel him against my back and my cock hardens. I close my eyes and envision being with Geralt.

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The sun is starting to go down in the sky when we finally reach the village. Geralt jumps down first and I move to follow when he grabs me around the waist and hoists me off Roach's back. He sits me down in front of him and I lean back to look at his face. He looks down at me with a soft expression on his face, his hands lingering on my hips. I lean forward as he leans down, our faces mere inches apart. I can feel myself getting lost in his yellow eyes and I watch him as he leans closer to my lips. His warm breath brushes across my lips and I flush. His eyes flare with desire and I flick my tongue out to wet my lips. Just as I muster up the courage to kiss him, we hear a shrill giggle and I jump away from him. Geralt growls softly and we look up to see Ciri flying from the inn, Yennefer following at a slower pace. Ciri plows into me, nearly knocking me over and I wrap my arms around her. She squeezes me tightly and I brush a kiss to her hair. She leans back and I smile at her. She has grown much in the years that I've known her. Despite being a girl of fourteen she crackles with power. She wiggles out of my arms and throws herself at Geralt. He smiles sweetly at the girl and my heart stutters in my chest. I look back at Yennefer and she flashes me an uncertain smile. We haven't always been on the best of terms but she has proven to be an ally and possibly a friend. She also cares for Ciri as if she were here own so it's hard to completely hate her. I smile at her in return and her grin widens. She reaches out to clasp my arm in greeting before moving on to Geralt. Her eyes trail over his body and I have to fight the urge to stake my claim. It's not like I truly have a claim to the beautiful Witcher anyways. Why would he want a plain bard like me when he could have an enchanting sorceress like Yennefer. I am merely his traveling companion. My mood sours and I pull my saddle bag from Roach.

"I'm going to go check us in. I will see you all tonight." Geralt moves from Yennefer and Ciri and reaches out to grasp my wrist. I flit away from him and smile sadly. Geralt frowns but thankfully doesn't try to touch me again. I lose all ability of thought when he touches me. Ciri bounds over to me and burrows into my side. I wrap my arm around her shoulder and smile. She chatters in my ear as we make our way into the inn. I look over my shoulder and my stomach sinks. Geralt has his arms wrapped around Yennefer and she rests her head on his shoulder, her face relaxed. I turn away from the intimate scene and square my shoulders. I can't spend the rest of my life pinning away for a man who will never love me. Perhaps it is time for me spread my wings and finally give away my virginity, instead of holding on to it for Geralt. The thought doesn't make me feel any better but what other choice do I have. I must tamper down my desires for the Witcher if I plan to continue on with him.

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Geralt's POV:

We almost kissed. Jaskier was so close and I couldn't resist the temptation to finally sample his lush lips for myself. I could feel the heat radiating off his skin and the slight tremble of his body from where I clasped his hips. My body aches to have him, to love him and to possess him in every way possible. His grey eyes burned with emotion and I could feel myself getting lost in the shimmering orbs. I almost had him when Ciri and Yennefer came bounding out of the inn. They broke the moment and Jaskier practically threw himself from me. I growl in frustration and reach for him again when Ciri throws herself at him. He gathers the thin girl in his arms and smiles lovingly down at her. My heart speds in my chest and I smile at the sight. Despite what else may being going on between us, he truly cares for my child surprise. I'm thrust from my obsession when Ciri throws herself at me. I catch her and hug her tight. She sighs in happiness and burrows close. I can feel Jaskier's eyes on us and I smile even bigger. I peek open my eyes to see him smile at Yennefer and she clasps his arm in greeting. I release Ciri and nod at Yennefer. She reaches me and looks me up and down, looking for wounds no doubt. I look over at Jaskier and he looks heartbroken. He mumbles some excuse about checking us in and I break free from Ciri and Yennefer and reach out for his wrist. He stumbles away from me and my lips curl back in a snarl. My man- yes he IS my man- is hurting for some reason unknown and I have to do something to make him smile again. I'm about to sling him over my shoulder to carry him off when I feel Yennefer and Ciri close behind me. I take a deep breath and let him move away from me. Ciri squeezes my arm before rushing over to Jaskier. He tucks her under his arm and they enter the inn.

"You love him." Yennefer tilts her head to the side and her lips quirk up in a semi smile. I figure there is no point in lying to her so I merely nod. Every day just cements the love I feel for Jaskier and every day I want nothing more than to claim him for my own.

"I do, though I fear it can never be." My heart breaks a little and I look at off to the side. She doesn't say anything, she just wraps her arms around me and I soak up her comfort. I know Jaskier feels something for me, even if it is just purely on a physical level. Maybe if I can get him to explore that he will come to love me as well. It's time for me to stop fiddling around my feelings and finally do something about them.