Hello All! I am so beyond happy to have this next chapter finished :D I have put a ton of blood, sweat, tears, and well the gist is there's a lot of my DNA in here. I have this chapter going back and forth between Michel and EJ's POV's, and that's the main reason it's a bit longer than the norm for me. You see that line over there indicating how long this chapter is when you're scrolling down, yeah it's got a long way to go, ;) but I'm pleased with how it all turned out. OH, and before I forget I'm gonna put a trigger warning for blood in here just in case. Thank you all for continuing to read, and I hope you enjoy this latest chapter.- Liona.
Michel's POV:
"And what might that be?" I asked my Love as he was basically straddling me.
EJ took another deep breath, "I..I want you to.. I want you to bite me, Michel."
I completely froze, and just kept looking at my Love as he was beginning to blush a deeper red.
"Um.. Ok, well.. EJ...why would you want me to do something like that?" For one if I did, which I'm not saying I am, it would hurt like absolute hell. I've been bitten before during battle, and thankfully my brothers were able to help me, but I would never want to put anyone I cared for through that.
EJ looked away from me and down at his engagement ring.
"EJ?" I asked in the softest voice I could manage.
"It wouldn't be that.. weird. You had me drink your blood before." He mumbled in an almost whispered tone.
"To save your life, and Wesley was able to heal me and took care of any scarring. EJ I just don't get why-"
"That's why." EJ interrupted.
"Why what?" He's not making a lot of since right now.
"A- A lot of couples get each others names tattooed or something like that, but because we're part vampire that wouldn't really be a good idea. I started thinking that since it does leave a scar, having you bite me would be like my way of giving myself to you in a way like that." EJ didn't look at me the whole time he spoke, but I could tell by how he was talking that this definitely wasn't something he just now came up with.
I placed both my hands on his still blushing face and tilted his head upward so he had to look at me, "EJ, you don't- we don't- need to do anything that extreme to show our love for one another, and I don't want you feeling like you have to do something or force yourself-"
"I wouldn't be forcing myself."
I sighed and tangled my fingers in his hair, "Just because we're vampires doesn't mean we have to do things involving blood?"
"I know it seems a bit movie cliché, but I still want to. I want us to do this together, and I want to belong to only you in every way possible, but... I don't want you doing something that will make you uncomfortable either." He bit his lip and shut his eyes for a moment. "If you really don't want to I won't bring it up again."
EJ seemed so determined, but I know his word is good when he means something, and I also know that he wouldn't ask something like this if he didn't honestly want it.
"Can you answer me 1 question?" Aside from the pain he will be in there one other thing I'm very worried about with this whole idea.
"What's that?" He asked a bit hopeful sounding.
"What are you going to do if I can't stop?"
EJ's expression fell again, hadn't he thought of that?
"I trust you."
I sighed, "EJ, I'm not sure if I can trust myself. When you.. when you were hurt, you and Nelly, all I could think about was saving the 2 of you, but it makes me sick when I think about how there was a small part of me that instinctively wanted your blood also. I didn't tell you this because of everything that was going on, but after I had you drink my blood and you were unconscious I had to fight myself not to drink from you too. I honestly hated myself for that moment of weakness."
EJ looked like he was near crying.
"I hadn't realized that, I'm sorry."
"Don't be." I pulled EJ close and held him as tight as I could without hurting him.
"If I had known you felt like that I wouldn't have brought all this up, but I need you to know I would still trust you."
I kept silent and allowed EJ's words to run threw my head.
"You and I have been threw so much in such a short time. I've trusted you with every part of me from my virtue to my life, and you've never once made me regret those choices for even a second." I could feel EJ's tears beginning to fall onto my shoulder. "Michel you mean everything to me, and I guess I thought I needed proof, or I need to give you proof about my feelings, but-"
I pulled EJ away and wiped the tears from his face, "You don't. The fact that your willing to do something like that is proof enough."
EJ gave me that beautiful smile of his that I absolutely adored. I know I can trust him not to bring up the idea of me biting him after tonight, but I couldn't stop thinking of everything he had said, and how he still felt about all this and me. Would doing something like that really be that hard for me, especially if it really is what he wants?
I moved my hands over the top buttons of EJ's shirt and undid the first few.
"Michel?"
I didn't say anything yet, I wanted to test something.
When I finished undoing the buttons I couldn't help noticing EJ's heart was racing, this reminds me of the first night we slept together.
I pulled EJ's shirt and his coat just off his shoulder. I ran my hand over his pale skin, EJ looked away nervously, but there isn't a single trace of doubt to be found in his expression.
"Is this honestly something you want, and you're ok with me doing?"
EJ didn't hesitate and shook his head yes.
"I need to hear you say it." He has to be sure.
"Yes." Again no hesitation.
I leaned my head in closer to him, his scent is always so sweet, and I felt a familiar and instinctual want as my throat started to burn. I still don't know, but if EJ really wants something like this I suppose I could at least try for him.
I brought my mouth down on his shoulder, and EJ grabbed the front of my shirt with both hands. I stayed still for a moment before I started kissing and nipping at his neck like how I always do. I want to give him plenty of opportunities to change his mind, but he remained perfectly still.
I listened to EJ's heartbeat as I nipped and bruised his neck, It would only take a bit more force to put my teeth threw his skin, and he knows that. I ran my tongue over where I had been kissing him, and he made a slight noise that I've always found adorable. I pulled away just an inch. EJ moved one of his hands that had been holding onto my shirt, and ran his fingers threw my hair.
"Do you need me to say yes again?" He asked nervously, but I could tell he was also smiling from his tone. I moved back down and ran my teeth over the bruises I had left. EJ moved his other hand off my shirt and up to where I was gripping his shoulder, and intertwined our fingers.
"I love you." He said in his usual sweet voice.
I closed my eyes, and pressed my teeth deeper onto his skin, the grip he had on my finger's tighten. I took in one more breath before I bit down, and felt a rush of heat on my teeth.
EJ's grip on me tightened and I heard a slight choking sound escape his mouth. Blood started seeping out around my teeth, and it's taking every ounce of strength I have not bite any harder. EJ's blood was like nothing else, it was strong, and sweet, and nearly burning hot.
I felt a slight thud, and opened my eyes to see the ground under loose strands of EJ's light brown hair. I had him pinned, one hand on his shoulder, and the other still gripping his hand.
I felt my vision blur, and all I could focus on was how the heat of the blood felt going down my throat.
"Michel." EJ choked out.
My eyes snapped open, and I quickly remembered what was happening. EJ.
"Michel, the venoms gone." EJ's voice was a bit shaken, and his heart rate was off the scale, but he's still perfectly still. He trusts me, this was all for him, and I need to stop. I NEED TO STOP THIS NOW!
EJ's POV:
I tried to keep my breathing steady. I had closed my eyes when I felt Michel's teeth pierce my skin, but I quickly looked up when I felt my back and head hit the ice cold rock of the mountain floor. The burning pain from the venom was beginning to fade, and I started to focus on how it felt having Michel's teeth locked on my veins. I could feel my blood being pulled from my body. I'm not afraid or worried in the slightest, and I'm not ashamed to admit I was starting to enjoy how this felt. Having Michel on top of me like this is something I'm very used to, and I think my body might be bit fooled by that.
I kept silent and continued to enjoy this moment, but I soon started feeling very lightheaded, "Michel." I was a little shocked by how my voice sounded.
I felt Michel jolt a bit when I said his name, but he still continued drinking my blood. I trust him, I don't wat him to think I don't, but he trusts me to make sure I don't let him take this too far.
"Michel, the venoms gone." I tried to continue sounding just as confident as I have been, but I don't want to pass out, and then wake up to Michel blaming himself. I couldn't help but shed a few tears, not from the physical situation, but from the thought of Michel being upset with himself again because of me.
Michel's grip on me tightened, and I felt his teeth nearly rip away from where they had been gripped to my shoulder.
Michel's POV:
I released my teeth from EJ's veins, and let go of his hand to cover where I had just bitten. I leaned my head down next to his and tried to get my breathing back to normal.
"Are you ok?" He asked.
I couldn't help but smile, and I even laughed a bit, "You're asking if I'm ok?"
"Yes." Was his only response.
I leaned up, my body hovering over his. I kept 1 hand on the cold ground and the other on the mark I had left on his shoulder. I looked down into his bright green eyes, he had shed a few tears, not that I'm surprised by that, but he still had that same loving expression he always gives me, particularly in positions like this.
"Are you ok?" I asked.
EJ tried to lean up, but I quickly forced him back down. He gave me an innocent look before relaxing back on the ground. He moved a hand over my blood covered one, and put his other hand on the back of my neck before pulling me down towards him.
He didn't answer my question, and instead leaned up to kiss me. He ran his tongue over my teeth and I leaned forward to kiss him deeper. I could still taste his blood all over my mouth. I broke the kiss and leaned back bringing EJ up with me so I didn't let go of the bite mark.
EJ rested his head on my shoulder, "Thank you.. for doing that, it was honestly really nice."
I looked away from him and just shook my head at his words, "You really are something else." I used my free hand to hold him close to me. I can definitely now say I would do anything for him, and.. that gives me another idea.
EJ's POV:
I rested my head on Michel's shoulder, and just enjoyed how warm he felt. Michel kept his hand on where he had bitten me, which I didn't argue with, I'm a bit too lightheaded to disagree with much right now.
"Thank you." I said in a bit of a whispered tone. "For doing that, it was really nice." It's the truth, and I want him to know that.
"You really are something else." He said while putting his other arm around me, and pulling me close.
I honestly don't understand exactly what about all this makes me so happy, or why I wanted it so much in the first place. I guess this whole evening just gives me a reason to be incredibly happy, and the fact that I'm engaged to the most incredible person I have ever met.
I started feeling my head begin to go from lightheaded to near sleep, but I tried to shake myself awake.
"You can go to sleep if you want, I didn't take as much as I was worried I would, but you should still rest." Michel spoke so sweetly and made my heart race.
"No thank you." I replied, and pushed myself up. I tried to stand, but Michel still had a tight grip on my shoulder.
"EJ." Michel said my name sternly, but he still kept a loving expression. "I've got a favor to ask you now."
I looked up and tried to keep my eyes as open as I could so he didn't think I was going to fall asleep. "Anything."
Michel brought his wrist up to his mouth, and used his teeth the pull his shirt sleeve up. A second later he held his wrist towards me, "I want you to take a turn now."
I blinked a few times and shook my head, "What?" Is he asking me this because he thinks I'm too hurt? "Michel I'm fine, really. You don't need to do that."
Michel gave me a sweet look, "EJ, you said you wanted me to bite you because you want to belong to me, but I want to belong to you too. So, please?"
I tilted my head, and thought about all this for a moment.
I looked down at my shoulder and where Michel's hand was covered in my blood and still gripping me tightly. I took off my jacket and took the end of my shirt in my hand. I ripped a large piece of fabric off, not like I was going to where this shirt again after it being stained with blood anyway.
Michel took the torn fabric and removed his hand from my shoulder. I looked down, and could just barely see the bite.
"Michel, you're a lot stronger than me, what if I can't-"
"Didn't I just have the same worry a few moments ago?" He cut me off, but still had the same calming sweet tone.
"Yes, but.."
"You trusted me, and I most definitely trust you as well." Michel gave me a light kiss and then pressed his forehead to mine. I looked down at Michel's wrist, and took it in both my hands. "And besides, don't couples usually try and match?" He laughed a bit, and it made my heart warm. He has always been able to make me feel so happy or confident about things.
I sighed and looked up at him, "Only if you're completely sure? I don't want you to do this just because-"
"EJ, I've never been certain about anything in my life more than you."
He brought another smile to my face, and I gripped his wrist.
I bit my lip and took a deep breath. I could feel a painful burning on my throat just thinking about what I was about to do, but just as I started to rethink doing this, I felt Michel pull me into another tight embrace and run a hand threw my hair.
I felt my heart skip, and I closed my eyes before quickly sinking my teeth down into Michel's veins.
-A little while later.
"It's a good thing it's late, not sure the sight of 2 people covered in blood would go over well if we walked into a lobby full of people. " Michel wiped his mouth off on his hand, and I noticed he licked some of my blood. I felt a small blush hit my face again. "You're getting your color back I see." He teased. I rolled my eyes at that mischievous look of his.
I leaned on him as we walked, and ran my tongue over his mouth to get rid of the last bit of my blood from his face. "So are you."
We both continue walking hand in hand the rest of the way back to the resort. Once we got back we ran as quickly, yet humanly, as possible back to our room.
Once we were inside I walked over to the mirror hanging over the dresser, and took the bloodied cloth away from my shoulder. There it is, Michel's bite. I ran my fingers over the mark, it stung a little, but it wasn't unbearable.
Michel walked up behind me, he had already grabbed the first aid kit we brought. I sat down on the bed, and Michel sat down next to me. He started unbuttoning the rest of my shirt, and I decided to do the same to him. I started thinking about this whole day over and over again in my head.
"You know this has literally been the best day of my life."
"Mine too, well other than the night we finally got together."
"I still can't believe I never noticed you liked me until then." Seriously, was I really that dense?
"Well I guess I could have made myself a bit clearer, but you were fun to mess with."
I couldn't help but laugh at all the memories I have of Michel and me getting on each others nerves. One memory in particular made me cover my mouth, and that was the time he had me pinned down on Nelly's apartment floor after we had fought each other, I must have looked ridiculous.
"Hey can I ask you something?" I finished undoing all of Michel's buttons and we took our shirts off.
"Of course, My Fawn."
"At Nelly's apartment, when you pinned me down, were you seriously going to bite me back then or were you just messing with me?"
Michel started laughing and fell back on the bed, "I had heard Nelly coming just before, so I was sort of messing with both of you. I still get a bit of joy every time I think of both your faces at that moment."
"You're a jerk." I stood up from the bed, but Michel quickly pulled me back down, and before I knew it he had both my wrists pinned just like he did that day.
"Yeah, but you're the one who loves me regardless." Michel leaned down until we were only a few inches apart.
"Very true." I felt my body heat up, and I looked up at him in a way that only he's ever seen.
"We should probably get cleaned up?" Michel released my wrists and tried to get off of me, but I wrapped my arms around his neck and leaned up to kiss him. I ran my tongue along his mouth, and could still taste my blood.
"EJ Love, you should probably get to sleep also." He tried to sound all serious, but I could tell by how he was looking at me that he was trying to lie to himself also.
"No." I whispered before continuing to kiss him.
Michel laughed a bit, and deepened our kiss as he ran a hand down my stomach to my waist line. I couldn't help the slight gasp that escaped my mouth as I felt his hand touching the warm skin under my jeans.
"We're starting off this new chapter of our lives pretty interesting, wouldn't you say, my Fawn?"
"Don't we always." I started unbuckling Michel's belt, just as he undid mine.
"Can't argue with that. Happy Anniversary, EJ."
"Happy Anniversary to you too, Michel."
(This next part is a bit more of an extra. I kept going back and forth on whether or not leave it in, but in the end I decided why not? So here we are. - Liona"
-The next day.
I kept looking back at Michel while I drove us back home. He had taken the bandage off his wrist and was looking at the bite mark while rubbing his fingers over it. We were both almost completely healed aside from the scars, which is exactly what I was hoping for; however, I couldn't help but feel like Michel was thinking of something else.
I kept 1 hand on the steering wheel and grabbed Michel's hand with the other, he gave me a loving look as he intertwined our fingers together.
"You know I could have driven us back." He said while tracing his thumb over the back of my hand.
"I don't mind. You drove us there, so it's only fair." He's always trying to be the gentlemen, it's really very sweet honestly.
"I just want to make sure you're alright."
I rolled my eyes and kept looking out at the road.
"Do you think we could have done a better job cleaning the room up?" He asked.
"No.. I think it'll be.. ok." Michel and I managed to keep the majority of our room in the same state it was, but since we 'waited' to get all the blood cleaned up the end result was our bed looking like a prop from a Marilyn Manson video. "While you were putting the bags in the car I warned the maid and lied about having a bad nosebleed last night."
"And she bought that?"
"She did after I gave her a good tip."
"Smart thinking."
"Eh, it's not the first time someone from my family has had to lie about a damaged hotel room." Emmett has told me plenty of stories I really hope Carlisle and Esme never find out about.
Michel laughed a bit and continued holding onto my hand.
The drive was pretty quiet for a short distance, and then Michel was the first to speak again.
"Hey, do you mind putting you're shield back over me before we return home?"
I gave him a questioning look, "Sure, but can I ask why?"
"The reason I had you take it down was so your Dad could help me with planning everything a bit more discretely, no need for that now."
That's not the only reason, I can tell by his tone of voice. I looked back over at him, and realized he was staring intently at shoulder. I had some bandages on, and my shirt and coat covered everything, but Michel still looked at me like the bite mark was fully visible.
"You're worrying about what my family is going to say once they find out about these, aren't you?"
He sighed and tightened his grip on my hand.
"Michel, you don't have anything to worry about."
"I fed off and physically scarred their child, yeah I bet they'll be over the moon."
"Because I asked you to, and then I did the same."
He still didn't seem any less worried.
I looked strait ahead and decided to pull the car over to the side of the road. Once I had my Volvo parked I turned to Michel.
"If you really are worried, or if you regret it, I don't mind keeping the scars hidden until the next time we see Wesley?" I'm not worried at all, but I don't like seeing Michel upset, especially for something that was my idea.
"No, I don't regret it at all, in fact I love having something like this from you. I just don't want the good news of our engagement to be clouded by your parents and everyone else being upset is all."
I leaned forward and laid my head on Michel's shoulder, and he quickly tangled a hand in my hair.
"Michel, they may be a little put off by it, but it's not like they're going to angry, my parents especially. My Mom and Dad have done some pretty out there stuff for the sake of loving each other, they should make a book honestly, or maybe a movie." I laughed a bit, and I was able to get Michel laughing too.
"I'm really being a bit over worrisome, aren't I?" He moved his hand under my chin and tilted my head up.
"Yes, but I find it cute." I closed the gap between us, and kissed him.
"Well then we're even, because I find everything about you cute."
I felt a deep blush hit my face instantly. I gave my fiancée another quick kiss, and then leaned back into my seat before starting the ignition again.
"Hey, one more thing?" I looked over at Michel and he gave me his usual devilish smile, "Mind if I drive the rest of the way?"
I tried to glare at him, but ended up smiling back and trying not to laugh.
"Fine, but you have to do the rest of my weekend homework when we get back." I had been so focused on Michel proposing I didn't even think about finishing it up before we left.
"Deal, but don't blame me if you end up with F's."
We both got out of the car and walked to the opposite sides.
"I think you F'd me enough this weekend." I put my hand over my mouth to keep from laughing again, but Michel fell into the seat practically laughing his head off.
We both got back into the car, and Michel gave me the sweetest smile while still snickering some, "I love you so much."
"I love you too. Always and forever."
"I'll hold you to that."
And with all that said and done we started driving back home, and to the start of our next chapter.
Hey, I warned you all that this was a very long fic, but I really appreciate you making it to the end ;) If it's convenient for you I always love reading comments, and if anyone would like to leave an idea for the future wedding fic I will gladly take it into account. I've got literally a ton of concepts for how I want EJ and Michel's wedding to go, but indecisiveness likes to haunt me, so we shall see what happens. Thank you again!- Liona
