The first thing that hits you is how warm you are.
Given how all of your previous nights in the North have been spend huddled under thin fabrics by a poorly-maintained fire (due to the lack of burnable materials), you haven't woken up so toasty in what feels like forever.
It almost reminds you of home.
As you begin to come to your senses, you remember why you're so warm; you're not alone in bed for once.
Your lover is beside you.
Last night, you and Scar made love for the first time, your bodies intertwined as you both poured all of your pent up feelings into each other. You can still feel his hands on you, touching your body with such skill that it's hard to believe that it was his first time with a woman. Just the thought of him inside you has your toes curling, and you begin to wonder if everyone else is awake yet. If they're not, perhaps Scar would be up for a repeat? It does seem a shame to waste such a perfect venue…
You hear arguing from the living room, dashing your hopes in an instant. So much for that idea…
Well, if everyone else is awake, you should probably wake Scar up. You all have quite the journey ahead of you today; another long trek through the snow.
Sighing, you turn to face the other body in the bed with you, flinching slightly as your eyes lock onto a second pair; Scar is already awake.
One of Scar's large hands comes up to cup your face, and you push your head towards it, loving the feel of it against your skin. It's so coarse and calloused, yet it touches you almost hesitantly, as if it's afraid you'll crumble beneath it.
Scar gives you a soft smile. 'Good morning, my love. Did you sleep well? I should have redressed you, I can only imagine how cold you must be. I'll be more considerate next time, if you'll allow me to be with you again.' Well, at least now you can be sure Scar can't read minds…
You give him a wide smile in return, a blush forming lightly at your cheeks. 'Actually, this is the warmest I've been for a long time. I think all the exercise paid off.' Subconsciously, you chew on your bottom lip and rub your legs together, once again thinking on last night's events.
Scar chuckles at your response. 'If that's the case, then I shall have to bed you every night.
'Although, I should apologise to you. Last night… it was incredible. Better than I could have ever imagined. The way I felt when I finally slipped inside you… I lost myself. I should have been more gentle with you. It was your first time too, and I was so focused on what I was feeling that I neglected you. That will never happen again. From now on, I swear I shall be nothing but tender when we make love. I only hope I have not done any permanent damage.' Any laughter in his eyes fades as soon as the apology leaves his lips, and is replaced by guilt. Does he truly feel guilt over last night? Why? He wasn't exactly rough with you. Granted, there was strength behind his movements, but you're certainly not about to complain! Besides, it really wasn't all that painful in the end, although you're sure if you stretch out your legs you'll be sore.
Being careful to keep Scar's hand on your cheek, you shuffle closer to him, and plant a soft kiss on his lips. 'You have no reason to apologise to me. I have never experienced anything more pleasurable in my life. Just thinking about it is enough to make me want you again. In fact, if our companions weren't already awake, I'd be begging you for a repeat performance.
'As for being too rough, that's not true. You didn't break me, Scar. You stretched me, sure, but I didn't break. I moulded myself around you. I won't deny that it did sting slightly, but it wasn't as agonising as you seem to think it was.
'Oh, and you didn't neglect me. I think everyone in a mile radius knows that you satisfied me fully. So please, do not spoil our night together with doubt. It was perfect in every way imaginable. Admittedly, I would have preferred even more privacy, but I'll take it. After all, a few snide comments is a small price to pay for such an incredible evening.' For such an intelligent man, Scar really is clueless when it comes to you.
Your comments seem to put him at ease. 'I'm glad you feel that way. I'm not sure if I agree with it all, but on one thing you have my total agreement; were the others not awake, I would desire nothing more than to feel you beneath me again.' Scar shifts his body even closer to yours, almost as if he plans to crawl on top of you again in spite of what he just said.
You do your best to encourage such motion. After all, after last night, everyone has already heard the two of you going at it. Surely they wouldn't mind overmuch if your morning trek was delayed…
Scar ends up pinning you to the bed, his lips lazily brushing against yours before he begins kissing you in earnest. You wrap your legs around his waist, rubbing yourself against rapidly-forming erection…
Before you can get any further, there's a knock on the door. 'Mr. Scar? Mrs. Scar? Are you awake in there? It's breakfast time! If you don't hurry, I think Mr. Yoki is going to eat it all!' Scar immediately cuts off the kiss, sighing heavily.
He turns his head to face the door. 'We'll be out in a moment, Mei. Make sure he at least saves my wife something.' Your stomach growls in agreement, and Scar smiles, leaning down to rub his nose against yours.
After a few more gentle kisses, Scar removes himself from you, and begins to search the room for your clothes. You make no move to help his efforts, instead choosing to watch as his naked body dashes about the room. Although, you really shouldn't, as it's only making you lament the fact that you both have to get dressed.
Given the among of fighting that he does, it's unsurprising that Scar is remarkably muscular. What is surprising is just how intimidating that makes him look naked, and how much that intimidating aura aroused you. He really could have done just about anything to you last night, gentle or not. He could have skipped all foreplay, pushed your legs apart, and taken what he wanted without a second thought. That he chose to be so tender, to treat you as a whole person rather than just focus on using your body… you really do need to kill your train of thought before you actually do decide to beg for more!
Scar hands you a bundle of clothes that you recognise as your own, and you give him a small smile in thanks. You make no further movement after that though. Instead, you watch as Scar redressed hastily, lamenting the loss of his bare flesh. Ah, well. As soon as you get the chance, you're going to have him naked again, only this time, you're going to be all on him with no hesitation. You'll have him naked first, and you'll trace over every line of muscle on him before he so much as gets the chance to kiss you…
Noticing that you haven't moved, Scar frowns slightly. 'Are they too cold for you? Would you like to borrow something of mine?' And end up smelling him everywhere you went all day? You'd end up tackling him into the snow by lunchtime!
Wow, sex really has unbound your libido considerably. You only hope Scar doesn't disapprove.
Regrettably, you shake your head. 'They're fine, honestly. I was just watching you dress is all.' Why did you have to tell him that?
Scar's eyes seem to light up. 'You were?' He's smiling again, only this time it seems… smug? Is he… can he read minds? Does he know just how filthy your thoughts are? Or is he just teasing you? It's hard to decide which possibility is most unlike him!
Your whole face reddens regardless of his comment's intent. 'Well I… I… of course! You have the physique of one of those ancient heroes you only read about in myths! Only, you're real, and you're mine! So yeah, I really like what I see.' Since when did talking to Scar fluster you? Did having sex somehow make you more anxious about his reaction to things? That makes no sense!
In seconds, Scar has himself looming over you again, the light in his eyes replaced by pure passion.
'If I look like a hero of legend, does that make you the beautiful woman I need to save from a terrifying monster? Or are you a Goddess in disguise, sent to Earth to guide me on my journey? I lay claim to you either way, just as you have lain claim to be. How I wish we were alone right now, so I could once again stake my claim. As it is, I shall just have to wait until I get you alone again. I don't care if it's in a bed, or on the floor of some decrepit old house. As long as there is breath in me, I shall have you again. Now, put your clothes on, before I forgo everything I just said in favour of making you scream my name loud enough to make it echo throughout the ages.' Your eyes go wide; what happened to the man who wouldn't accept your love a few weeks ago?
The surprise on your face must show, because Scar immediately gets off of you again, and begins to backtrack. 'I'm sorry. I lost myself again. Should I leave you to get dressed in peace?' What you really want to tell him to do is climb on top of you again and make good on his words! Maybe if you're both quiet…
No, that won't end well. Mei knows that Scar's awake. She expecting you both. That and you don't actually trust Yoki not to eat more than his fair share of supplies…
Reluctantly, you begin to reassemble yourself, starting with your top half. As you do so, you give Scar an answer. 'I don't want you to go. What I really want is for you to keep telling me all the things you plan to do to me later. Unfortunately, we really should get going. I am curious about one thing though; how am I supposed to scream your name if I don't know it?' Scar's demeanour changes, and you instantly regret your words. 'I'm sorry, that was a stupid joke. Forgive me.' You pull on your shirt with more force than you'd planned, before gasping aloud as a pair of warm hands grab the sides of your face.
Scar strokes your cheeks with his thumbs. 'A name is a gift from God. I gave up that gift, only for God to give me you. I do not wish to regain that which I traded for you. Truthfully, if I were to have you scream anything, it would be nothing more that an admission of your love for me.
'There may soon come a day when I leave this world. I have no surviving family, barely anyone I would consider a friend… all I have achieved is the murder of countless individuals, and I don't want that to be my only legacy. If I were to be remembered for anything, it would be that I loved you, and that you loved me in return, despite everything I've done. If that was my legacy, I would meet God with a smile on my face, and welcome any judgement that he may give.' Scar's words have you bursting into tears, and you wrap your arms around his waist, his hands falling from your face as you bury your head in his shoulders.
As the tears continue to flow, Scar cradles you into his arms, trying his best to soothe you. He must be so confused right now, having you cry into him after such a proclamation. You only hope he doesn't mistake your tears of joy for tears of sorrow.
When you're finally calm enough to speak, you pull back, giving Scar a soft kiss before explaining yourself. 'You're wrong. You do have a family. I'm your family. It's you and me from now on. Our family of two… not bad for two people who lost everything, is it? And someday, when the war is over, and Amestris pardon your crimes on the grounds of you saving them all, we'll move back to Ishval, and we'll make our family even bigger. Five years from now, we could be a family of three, or even four! We could even be a family of eight for all we know! We will be your legacy, Scar. And, if you should be taken from me before we get that chance, I shall be your legacy just as you wish. I shall tell everyone who you truly were, and shame anyone who tries to contradict me. I'll tell them that you were a desperate man driven by wrath and grief, who set all of that aside for love. I shall tell them that you were kind, and loyal, and that in the end, all you wanted was to save the very people that took everything from our people. I will see to it that people see you as a hero, not just some random serial killer. And if they ask me your name, I shall smile, and tell them that the man who lived by such deeds had no need of one. He only ever asked that I call him 'my love'.' You can see tears welling up in Scar's eyes too, but he manages to fight them off.
Instead of sobbing, he takes your remaining clothes from you, and begins to dress you, kissing up your legs as he slides on the remainder of your clothing. When he's done, he takes your hands in his, and moves then do that your palms face the ceiling. He applies a tender kiss to each wrist before he looks into your eyes, his own pair looking brighter than ever.
For the first time since you met, there's hope in his voice. 'If we're both still here in five years, I intend to make that dream a reality. Until then, I shall cherish our time together, and make sure that I leave you with enough love to last a lifetime.
'Now, are you ready to face our companions? If their teasing is too much, just remember one thing; if we kill Yoki, not only will the others not stop us, they'll probably join in.' You burst out laughing, not expecting Scar's complete tonal shift. Scar joins in with a few chuckles of his own, and the two of you lose yourself in laughter for a few moments before you both hop off of the bed.
Well, fall off in your case.
It seems that Scar has already made good on one of his passion-fuelled promises; your legs are ruined.
Scar is by your side immediately, wrapping his arm around you and helping you to your feet. You manage to stay upright this time, but your legs are shaking. Shit, if the teasing wasn't already going to be bad enough, Scar literally made love to you so hard you can't walk straight! Is it too late to crawl back into bed and hide forever?
You manage to walk to the door without anymore help from Scar, although your efforts are almost ruined when he gives you a stare that screams 'I make good on my promises'.
Today is going to be an interesting one for sure.
-POV/SWITCH-
As soon as Scar opens the bedroom door, he knows he'll be in for a verbal bashing. Such remarks as 'good night, was it?', and 'damn, I guess it's true what they say about Ishvalans' may be common and crude, but given that he's travelling with three ex-military men, they seem inevitable.
Still, he finds himself more than willing to face such remarks. He feels ready to take on anything right now. In fact, give him his brother's notes and some kind of transport, and he'll walk right back into that lair underneath Central and show the monsters that live there just what a man in love is capable of. If he survives, then surely the man who singlehandedly saved Amestris would be given a pardon, and he could live out the fantasy life that his new fiancée had mentioned.
Fiancée. The word feels foreign. Does she recall agreeing to such a thing? She didn't mention it, but if she's referring to herself as family…
Now is not the time for doubt. Now is the time for relishing in his good fortune, at least for this morning. Who knows when such a thing will be taken from him…
As soon as the others notice Scar and his fiancée leaving the bedroom, Mei rushes over, pulling Scar's love into a tight hug. Scar looks at her, thoroughly confused, as she starts bawling.
'O-oh Mrs. Scar, I'm so-so sorry! I didn't think Mr. Scar would h-hurt you so bad! I thought he'd just want a cuddle and a kiss, I didn't think he'd attack you! I promise, I'll keep him away from now on.' Oh shit. Mei mistook the moans of pleasure for moans of pain! How is Scar going to explain to her that that's not exactly what happened…
Before either he or his fiancée have to, Jerso starts laughing loudly. 'Oh boy, you've got a lot to learn, little girl. See, when a woman makes noises like that, it's not because her husband is hurting her; it's because he's making her feel so good, she can only communicate her feelings through noises. Isn't that right, Scar?' He gives Scar a wink, and Scar can already feel the blood rushing up to his cheeks. So much for being untouchable…
Scar nods despite his embarrassment. 'That's right. You know I would never do anything to harm my wife. I only want to make her happy.'
Mei calms down considerably. 'Oh, so those noises mean that you're happy, Mrs. Scar?' To Scar's great relief, his fiancée nods. 'Thank goodness, I was so worried! Well, considering how much noise you were making, Mr. Scar must have made you feel super happy!' Marcoh spits out a mouthful of water, almost choking on it from laughter. Zampano makes an attempt to hide his laughter behind his hand, but the shaking gives him away.
Yoki, Alphonse, and Winry don't look amused in the slightest, although Winry and Alphonse choose not to comment. Yoki however…
'Yes, well, I'm glad you're both happy. I just hope you put something on the end of it. The role of 'annoying child sidekick' has already been filled.' Scar's thoughts begin to go into meltdown mode. He hadn't even considered that! Hopefully he'll be able to procure something suitable from the refugee camp…
If his fiancée has made the same mental leap, she doesn't let on, instead choosing to retort. 'Yeah, I'm sure you'd hate to find yourself out of a job, Yoki.' Everyone does laugh at that, even Winry. It's good to see that Scar isn't the only one who's life is brightened by the mere presence of the woman beside him…
Yoki tries to stutter out a comeback, only to be cut off by Mei. 'I bet you must both be hungry. I managed to save enough back for both of you. We have quite the journey ahead of us.' She gestures to a makeshift table on the floor, and Scar and his fiancée do as indicated, taking a seat in front of their food.
As he makes to eat, Scar feels a hand lightly squeeze his own, and turns to see his love looking at him with pure adoration in her eyes. As he stares back into them, he can't help but think that Mei is right;
They do have quite the journey ahead of them.