I am so, so, so excited to finally be uploading this chapter! It is so far my favourite! LockLyle fans, I have a treat for you. Please review and tell me if you want more. . .
(Disclaimer: I don't own Lockwood and Co. no matter how much I may want to.)
Sweat beaded my forehead as I swung at Joe and Jemima, our practice dummies. I stabbed into the chest of Jemima and my rapier got stuck. Great. Planting my boot into Jemima's. . . um. . . lower abdomen. . . I tugged and pulled and finally it gave way, sending me flying into the wall behind myself. "Everything ok in here?" I glanced to the door to see Lockwood standing there, cool and composed, rapier by his side, smirk on his face. "I'm fine," I said, brushing the sweat from my brow and composing myself, standing and turning away to hide my blushing.
"Mind if I join you?" Yes I mind if you join me! I thought. Such a simple question left me in shock.
"Uh, sure. . ." No! No! You'll just. . . I'll what? What could I possibly do?
"I mean, yes. You may join me. I need someone to spar with," I smiled.
We took our stances, and Lockwood charged me. I stopped his blade with my rapier and swivelled it away before stabbing forward, catching his coat as he darted out of the way. He swung at me and I deflected once again before swiping his feet out from underneath of him, sending him crashing down.
"You've been practicing!" He quickly caught his breath and we sparred for a full five minutes before he disarmed me and caught the rapier with skill and grace, virtues I did not possess.
"No fair!" I laughed, and realised that was the first time I had laughed out loud since Holly had arrived. Lockwood noticed too. He held both rapiers in his hands and stared me down. "So, Lucy, how are you going to win this one?" I smiled.
"Well, I could. . . do. . .this!" I grapple his raised arms, and he pushes me to the wall. So, that could have gone a little better in my mind. Now I was pushed up against a wall with an armed Anthony Lockwood. Still, could have been worse.
"I have two rapiers in my hands you know?" He says, smirking.
"You'd have to get them down from there first," I reply, smiling freely, and once again let a laugh escape from my lips
"Easy." He opened his hands, and the rapiers dropped behind him, leaving him barehanded.
"What did you do that for?" I demand, confused, and reduce the grip I have on his his arms.
"Simple," he smiles at me and I become even more confused.
"What the hell are you talking about Lockwood? You're not making any sense!"
"So I can do this," and then he kissed me.
If you do review, there will be another chapter to read soon, with lots more angst, confusion and paranormal activity! Yay! Hope you liked this chapter. Until next time,
SavvyPirate101
