Thursday
Clare snuggled into Luke's chest, her nose pressed against one of his Pecs and her breath ghosting lightly across. Luke sighed contently and gently tightened his hold on her. She stretched signalling that she was about to wake up.
"Morning Angel..." Luke whispered.
"Mmm...morning..." She hummed and opened one eye before yawning.
"Sleep well?" He asked.
"Mhmm...Did you?" Clare asked opening her eyes all the way.
"Very..." He replied.
"That's good..." She purred softly, stretching again. Luke smiled and kissed her forehead. Clare smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck then spun the ring on her finger.
"Still getting used to it?" He asked nuzzling her neck gently.
"Yeah..." She muttered and let one hand drop down to the locket hanging around her neck. Luke kissed her cheek gently. Clare smiled again and kissed his nose. Luke returned the smile and kissed her gently. She returned the hand that was playing with the locket back to the back of his neck and kissed him back softly. Luke smiled and looped his arms around her waist. Clare smiled back and broke the kiss for air. He gently nuzzled her neck.
"Don't you think...we should finish un wrapping our gifts..."Clare asked rubbing his bicep gently.
"But I don't want to get up..." Luke protested.
"All you gotta do is reach that way...you don't even go to get out of bed..." She coaxed. Luke sighed and grabbed the remaining gifts.
"And knowing that damned twilit...she sent me something kinky..." Clare grumbled as she pushed that box away for now. Luke shook his head and nuzzled her again. Clare smiled and unwrapped the pirate's gifts, new bikinis.
"Just what you needed..." Luke said.
"But I'm not sure about this one..." Clare said holding up a bikini top that was faded map colour and dashed lines on it and 'x's on it and on one side it said 'x marks the spot.'
"We'll keep that one for when we're alone..." Luke whispered.
"We are alone..." She whispered back and moved onto Midna's gift.
"I meant alone, alone..." Luke purred.
"Oh, that kind of alone..." Clare purred back and opened the lid before closing it again, "I knew it...and I refuse to put it on."
"Aww...Angel why not...?" Luke purred nipping behind her ear.
"Because....It's worse then what I usually wear..." Clare said. Luke rumbled in approval and nuzzled her pulse point.
"You really want me to put it on?" She asked and looked over her shoulder at him.
"You can save it until after the wedding next year if you want to..." Luke replied, not wanting to force her into something.
"Na...I'll put it on now...besides I think you deserve it this time..." She purred nuzzling under his jaw. Luke once again rumbled in approval and kissed her temple.
"But you'll have to let me go first and I know just how much you hate doing that..." Clare cooed. Luke thought for a moment then kissed her and released her. She returned the kiss and disappeared into the bathroom with the box, closing the door behind her with a soft click. Luke made sure the door and windows were locked and the curtains were pulled before lying back down on the bed facing the bathroom door. The door creaked open and Clare stepped out, shyer then a bunny. The outfit she was wearing was see threw silk shorts with a non see threw white bikini bottoms. The top was a white bikini top with a white see threw tank top over it but the bikini top was just barely big enough to cover the goods.
"Come here Angel..." Luke coaxed gently as not to scare her off. She slowly walked towards him, not telling him she left the three inch stiletto heel shoes in the box. Luke took her hands and gently pulled her into his lap. She sat with her legs on either side of his thighs, looking up at him.
"It's not that bad, I thought there'd be less..." Luke confessed lightly kissing her collar bone.
"I choose the lesser of the two evils... the other option was black leather..." Clare muttered.
"I like this one better, makes you look like a drop dead gorgeous angel..." Luke purred.
"And I'm your angel..." She purred back her hands traveling up his chest slowly.
"That you are, and no one else's..." He whispered kissing her neck and pulling her forward a little. She followed his lead. Luke being Luke, trailed his fingers lightly up one thigh. She shivered and moaned slightly, the silk not helping matters. Luke purred quietly and nuzzled her pulse point trailing his other hand up her other thigh. She moaned softly again. He smiled and nipped lightly at her pulse point, running his hands back down the top of her thighs. She moaned again slightly louder. He smiled again and ran his hands back up, his thumb trailing the inside. Clare moaned again. Luke shifted them back a bit so Clare could rest some of her weight on the bed. She let her hands roam his chest lightly as she shifted her weight. He smiled and traced the back of her bikini top. She leaned towards him and kissed his lips delicately, her hair falling over her shoulders. Luke kissed her back gently still afraid he might scare her off if he did anything beyond his normal boundaries. Yet his boundaries have grown since the first time they met, she actually might even let him remove her top. Luke nipped lightly at the spot between her jaw and her ear.
"Well...that's new..." Clare whispered. Luke rumbled quietly and pulled her close enough that the twins brushed against his chest. Clare blushed slightly but wrapped her arms around his neck and nuzzled the juncture of his neck and shoulder. He sighed contently and flopped back on the still warm sheets. She kept nuzzling his neck and shoulder, readjusting her arms on his neck. Luke ran his hand up her stomach. She shivered in response. Luke smiled again and kissed the spot behind her ear while he circled his arms around her waist. Clare purred lightly and nuzzled his temple with her nose delicately. Luke decided to test her confidence and slipped his hands up under her over shirt. Since he's done that before, she just kept nuzzling his temple. He pulled it up over the twins and nipped at her exposed breast bone. She moaned lightly. Luke rumbled quietly and pulled the over shirt a little higher signalling he wanted it off. Clare giggled lightly and grabbed the bottom of it before pulling over her head. Once it was off Luke nuzzled the center of her breast bone lightly. Clare smiled and put the silk tank top on the floor beside the bed. Luke nipped the same spot while she was distracted. The ninja moaned and groaned lightly. Luke shifted one hand to rest in the small of her back as he kissed her. Clare kissed him back gently. Luke threaded the fingers of his free hand in her hair and pulled her closer. She pushed into the kiss, closing her eyes slowly. Luke pushed back and licked her lip. Clare complied to his wish and opened her mouth. He deepened the kiss slowly and traced a circle against her back with the hand that sat there. She unwrapped her arms and let her hand trace random shapes on his shoulders down to his chest. Luke shivered lightly. As they kissed, Clare's hands kept up their random tracing. Luke took that hand was on her back away and locked it with one of hers. Clare purred gently and laced their fingers together. Luke ran his finger over her ring finger much like he had the night before except this time he smiled when he brushed the ring. She purred again and broke the kiss to smile at him. Luke returned the smile and then kissed the hollow of her neck. Clare nuzzled the top of his lovingly. Luke rumbled quietly and flipped them over so Clare had her back to the sheets and he was resting his weight on the bed at her sides. Clare meeped and stared up at him curiously. Luke smiled and kissed her forehead. She smiled and leaned up to kiss his nose sweetly. Luke leaned down and started littering her neck and shoulders with feather light kisses. She shivered with each kiss then giggled slightly. He kissed his way down her breast bone and stopped at the spot he knew was his limit.
"You can go a little lower now..." Clare whispered quietly.
"Are you sure Angel?" He asked placing a light kiss to the place he had stopped at.
"Yes...I've got to get over my modesty soon or later...I'd rather you helped me with that..." She whispered. Luke smiled and kissed her gently and reassuringly. She kissed him back lightly. Luke broke the kiss and placed one to her forehead before littering her breast bone with light kisses. Clare smiled lightly and closed her eyes. Luke slowly kissed lower, giving her a chance to say stop if she was uncomfortable. Just when his lips were about the touch the skin right above the twins she meeped. He stooped and looked up at her, "Are you sure?" He asked again.
"Yes....You're whiskers are tickling me..." She muttered. Luke chuckled quietly and resumed his light kisses. His lips touched the flesh right above her twins. He paused a moment and placed another kiss a little lower. She shivered lightly. He placed another, slightly lower. She shivered again. Luke decided to test her and placed a kiss to the skin of one of the twins. Clare's entire body shook as a shiver raced down her spine then ran back up. Luke smiled softly and rubbed her side with one hand before kiss the other. The same shiver ran up and down Clare's back. Luke continued to rub her side to ease her shivers as he placed a kiss lower. Thanks to him rubbing her side the shivers weren't as strong but she still shivered. Luke nipped at the center piece of her top. Clare's shivers became lighter and she tilted her head up to look at him. Luke smiled, "only when you're ready..."He whispered before nipping lightly at her ribs.
"Okay..." She whispered back and moaned lightly. Luke nipped down to her naval and then nuzzled it gently. She moaned and shivered in response. Luke rumbled quietly and slipped his thumbs into the waist band of her shorts. Clare purred quietly and shifted slightly. Luke slowly slid her shorts down, trailing his fingers against her skin as he did. She moaned quietly and shivered again. Luke dropped her shorts on the floor with her shirt and placed a light kiss below her naval. Clare shivered again and groaned quietly. He smiled and nipped her naval lightly while he ran his hands back up the inside of her thighs. She moaned louder and added a groan. Luke licked her naval remembering the response he'd gotten out of her before. Moan, groan, gasp and shiver is what he got from the ninja. He repeated the action only slower and added a nip in between. Loud moan, groan, gasp and shiver. He once again repeated the action even slower without the nip, this time instead of just licking across her naval, he flicked the tip of his tongue in. Clare gasped, squeaked then moaned and groaned loudly. Luke smiled and rested his head on her stomach so she could breath. The ninja breathed long and deep, trying to reclaim lost air. He nuzzled her stomach and rubbed her side to help her calm her racing heart. Clare took a final deep breath before her heart rate returned to its normal beat, so she sighed lightly. Luke nuzzled the underside of one of the twins. The owner of those twins shivered lightly and gasped. He chuckled lightly and nipped the same spot. Clare squeaked in response. Luke rubbed her side gently as he kissed the slightly red spot. The ninja relaxed again and sighed contently.
"That's my girl..." Luke purred gently nipping the bottom edge of her top. Clare sighed again and closed her eyes. Luke darted his tongue under the edge of her top. She groaned in response after squeaking. Luke smiled and wormed one hand between her and the sheets as he repeated the action. Another squeak and a groan. Luke fingered the tie behind her neck, stopping his teasing.
"Let me guess...You want if off?" Clare questioned taking that chance to get her bearings back and ready.
"Only if you're comfortable, I'd never force you into anything..." Luke whispered, coming up to nuzzle her neck. Clare sighed and reached behind her back then grasped the bottom strings in her hands then after a pause she pulled it. Luke kissed her neck reassuringly and ran one hand up and down her side.
"Well...the bottom's untied now..." She whispered softly.
"We'll go slow..." Luke promised in a whisper.
"Thank you..." Clare whispered softly. Luke smiled softly against her skin and pulled her into a soft kiss as he ran his hand up to rest just below the twins. Clare kissed him back gently resting her hands on his shoulders, fingers spread out. As promised, he went slow, only tracing half a circle below the right breast. She didn't know how to feel, it felt strange yet heavenly. After a moment the half circle became a full circle as he broke the kiss but nuzzled her neck. Clare couldn't hold back the deep throaty moan any more. He smiles softly and did the same to the other side but continued to nuzzle her neck. Another deep throaty moan escaped the ninja. He stopped to give her a moment to collect herself. Clare blinked up at the roof as she cleared the fog out of her brain and gave herself time to breath.
"Alright Angel?" Luke asked quietly.
"Just give me...another minute..." Clare whispered.
"Of course..." Luke replied lightly kissing her neck. After a minute, the ninja was ready to go. Luke nuzzled her neck as he traced his half circle about an inch higher. A deep throaty moan and groan escaped the ninja as her head lolled to the side, giving him more room to nuzzle her neck. Luke placed a light kiss to her neck to keep her grounded as he repeated the action on the other side. Clare's moans and groans were yet again deep and throaty. Just like last time, he stopped to let her collect herself again. And she took a wee bit longer to collect herself than last time. Luke nuzzled her neck gently to help her come back. After a minute, she was back. Luke kissed her as he retraced his circle half an inch higher. She kissed him back, yet was fully aware as to what he was doing to her body. He pressed into the kiss then broke it to nuzzle her neck again as he repeated the pattern on the other side. Clare gasped this time then gave her moan. Luke stopped, "Are you alright, do you want to stop?" He asked, not wanting to make her uncomfortable.
"Can we stop...for now...?" She whispered.
"Of course Angel..." He replied kissing her jaw. Clare nuzzled the top of his head and and forehead. Luke nimbly retied her top as he pulled her against him. She sighed and kept nuzzling his head gently. Luke rolled onto his back, letting her rest on his chest as he rubbed her back. Clare snuggled into his chest and curled up after a yawn. Luke pulled the blankets up over them so she wouldn't get a chill.
"Love you Luke..." Clare whispered looking up at him.
"Love you too Clare..." Luke replied as he kissed her gently and carded his fingers through her hair. She kissed him back softly. Luke gently broke the kiss and tucked her head under his chin. Clare yawned once more before closing her eyes going for a power nap. Luke smiled softly and continued to run his fingers through her hair. A few hours later and the ninja stretched her arms forward slightly and her legs down.
"Enjoy your nap?" Luke asked running his hand down her back.
"Sure did...So...what now?" Clare asked and her ear twitched to the sound of claws clicking on wood.
"That's up to you Angel...we can pick up where we left off or we can do whatever you want..." Luke replied.
"Let's hold off on the first because I think he's waking up..." Clare whispered and motioned over to the silver dragon on the desk. Luke turned his head to his Christmas gift. The silver dragon stretched its claws out much like a cat would before stretching its back legs and turned its head around.
"How come you didn't tell me it was alive?" Luke asked her.
"I forgot. It was five hundred years ago that I carved it..." She told him. Luke nodded and offered his hand to the now awake dragon. The silver fur on the dragon turned gold as it sniffed his hand before climbing onto it.
"He's kind of cute..." Luke mused as he pulled his hand over so he stroked the dragon's tiny head with his other hand.
"His name is Volvagia...Used to be a big scary dragon that lived in Death Mountain but..." Clare said as the dragon leaned towards Luke's hand.
"He's not so scary anymore..." Luke said running a finger down Volvagia's back. The dragon closed his golden eyes and acted as a cat again, keeping any part of his back touching Luke's hand. Clare giggled, "I think he likes you..." Luke smiled and kissed Clare's cheek, "Thank you again." He said quietly and set the tiny dragon on his chest next to the ninja.
"Welcome..." Care whispered then giggled as Volvagia sniffed her then licked her.
"Hey I don't share..." Luke said playfully as he stroked Volvagia's head again. The dragon stuck his tongue out at him and curled up under Clare's hand. Luke rolled his eyes, "Great and he's cheeky..."
"A good challenge?" Clare asked as Volvagia poked his head out and rested his head on his front claws. Luke sighed and shook his head good naturedly. Clare giggled lightly as the tiny dragon huffed and attempted breath fire like he used to. Luke smiled at Volvagia and gently scooped him up and set him on his kerchief. The dragon sneezed and a small wisp of smoke came from his nostrils. Luke smiled and rubbed his head before glancing at his fiancé.
"Yes?" Clare asked looking up at him.
"Want to go to the spring?" He asked her with a seductive purr.
"Sure..."She said and smiled sexily. Luke smirked and fazed out of their room to a different spring. This one appeared to be located in a cave of some kind, but it was warm and lit by luminescent crystals. Clare blinked and looked around, "Where are we...?"
"My little secret..." Luke purred and set her on her feet. The stone floor was warm even in the winter months.
"Uh...Luke...I'm wearing white...." She pointed out.
"So am I..." He whispered.
"I guess we go in?" She asked looking up at him.
"That's the plan Angel..." He replied.
"Well then..." She purred putting her hands on his chest, "You...go....first..." She said and gave him a push into the spring behind him. Luke did a graceful back flip and landed on the opposite side with his hand to his heart and looking a little pale.
"You alright over there?" Clare asked.
"A little startled but otherwise okay..." He answered swallowing thickly, it was then that it clicked in Clare's head he may still be a little uneasy about being pushed into the water.
"You still afraid of water?" She asked looking over at him.
"Afraid no, uneasy yes..." Luke replied sitting down and letting his feet dangle in the warm water. She sighed softly and climbed into the water, careful not to splash water onto her top. She could now hear his heart racing, she'd definitely startled him.
"Sorry I startled you..." Clare whispered as she walked over to him.
"It's okay..." he replied with a soft smile.
"Are you going to come in or going to leave me in here all by my lonesome...."Clare purred and walked slowly away. Luke smirked and fazed behind her, locking his arms around her ribs instead of her waist. She smiled and looked up at him. Luke spun her around and pulled her into a deep kiss. She kissed him back before wrapping her arms around his neck. Luke easily lifted her up. She squeaked lightly. Luke quickly silenced her with another kiss as he rested her weight on his hips. Clare smiled and pulled him closer. Luke gently pressed into the kiss. She gently pressed back. He licked her bottom lip. She complied and opened her mouth. Luke deepened the kiss as he pulled her closer. Clare closed her eyes and fought gently against his tongue. Luke, not liking her passiveness, lightly pinched her rear. Clare opened her eyes and slapped his hand away from her butt. Luke smirked and attacked her neck. She braced herself for what was to come. Luke nipped at her pulse point while trailing one hand down her thigh. Clare moaned lightly. He switched between nipping and he trailed kisses to the hollow of her neck. The ninja giggled and nuzzled his temple gently. Luke nuzzled the hollow of her neck. She kissed his forehead and ran her hands over his shoulders. Luke ran one hand up her back to idly toy with the tie of her top. She rested her head on his shoulder and nodded slightly.
"Are you sure?" He checked, rubbing her back comfortingly.
"Yes..." She whispered quietly. Luke kissed the spot between her jaw and her ear as he pulled the tie undone. Clare felt the bottom of the top slide forward, away from her chest. Luke nuzzled her neck reassuringly as he sat on the ledge in the spring. She kept herself pressed against his chest, getting used to having her top undone with him around. Luke jumped slightly and then relaxed as he ran his hand down her back.
"Why'd you jump?" Clare asked looking over at him then nuzzled his cheek.
"You caught me off guard..." Luke replied as one hand slid up her stomach.
"And that's not an everyday occurrence?" Clare whispered still nuzzling his cheek.
"Oh hush you..." Luke replied and rested his hand just below one of the twins. She giggled lightly then rested her head back on his shoulder. He smiled lightly and moved his hand up. When she felt his hand touch one of the twins she squeaked lightly, not expecting it. Luke nuzzled her neck reassuringly. She took a deep breath then let it out slowly and then nodded. Luke kept his promise, even now, and started back at square one. He lightly traced a half circle between his thumb and index finger. Clare held back the moans this time and just let the feeling sink in. As usual Luke was nuzzling her neck as he switched from a half circle to a full circle. This time the ninja did moan. Luke continued his nuzzling as he repeated the pattern on the other side. Clare moaned again. He stilled his hand and gave her a moment to breathe. She closed her eyes and took in his scent of ocean waves as she breathed. Luke kissed her jaw lightly as he waited. After a minute she nodded her head for him to continue. Just like earlier, he traced the same circle and inch higher. She, in response, moaned. He repeated the action on the other as he nuzzled her jaw. Clare moaned. Again he still his hand and let her breathe. And breathe she did, she took nice big deep breaths and let them out slowly. He kissed her pulse point as she caught her breath. When she had her air back, Clare nodded her head again. Half an inch higher, he traced a circle lightly while his other hand laid flat against the small of her back. Clare moaned again. Luke repeated the pattern on the other side and then stopped, they'd only made it this far last time. All Clare did was moan, no gasping and no squeaking. Luke let her once again catch her breath, "Are you sure you want to go any farther?" He asked her quietly.
"Yes..." She whispered catching her breath slowly. Luke nodded and waited until she was ready. After a moment or two she nodded her head.
"You're absolutely positive?" He checked.
"Yes..." She whispered again. Luke went about half an inch higher and traced another circle. Clare moaned again. Yet again he repeated the action on the opposite side. She moaned in respond. Luke once again stopped and let her breathe. She placed her chin on his shoulder and took several deep breaths.
"Are you alright?" He asked as he could feel her heart beat against his chest.
"Yeah..." She whispered and relaxed with a sigh. Luke leaned his head against hers and rubbed her back. Clare sighed again, "Okay...I think I'm ready..."
"Are you sure, if you're not we can wait..." He told her hugging her gently.
"Let's wait..." She whispered.
"Alright Angel..." He whispered in return as he retied her top.
"Thanks..." She said and tucked her head under his chin.
"I'd never make you do something you weren't comfortable with..." He told her as he kissed the top of her head. She sighed contently and nuzzled his neck gently. Luke shifted them a little so he could sink a little lower into the water. She sunk also so the water was just touching the bottom of her top. Luke kissed the tip of her ear as he gently rubbed her back. That ear twitched, kinda like if you blew on a cat's ear it twitches. Luke gently nudged her head out from under his so he could kiss her gently. She kissed him back softly. He kept it soft and gentle as he slipped his fingers in between hers. Clare smiled into the kiss and placed her free hand atop of his. Luke's free hand went to finger the chain of the locket around her neck. Luke broke their kiss and pulled her tight against him after freeing his hands. Clare wrapped both arms around his torso and rested her cheek against his chest.
"I love you Clare, move than anything in this world or the next..." Luke whispered.
"And I you Luke..." Clare whispered back. Luke sighed contently as he tried to hide the fact he was actually crying. Clare felt a drop of something touch her shoulder. Luke tightened his hold on her. She pulled her head out of his chest and gazed up at him. Luke turned his head so his hair hid his face and the tears streaming down it. She smiled sadly and snuggled her face back into his chest. Luke nuzzled her head more affectionately than usual and his hold on her was tight enough to cause her to take shallower breaths. But she dealt with it, for him she'd deal with anything. His heart was racing like he'd run from the ranch to the beach and back, and he was fighting to keep his breathing steady and even so she wouldn't notice and worry.
"Is everything okay Luke?" Clare asked quietly.
"Yeah...everything is absolutely perfect..." He replied in a whisper.
"Yeah...it is..." She agreed. Luke swallowed thickly and discreetly wiped his eyes. She snuggled into his chest once more.
"S-shall we h-head home..." Luke asked.
"Sure..." Clare whispered. Luke fazed them back to the middle of their room.
"Shall I get some towels to dry us off?" The ninja asked.
"S-sure..." Luke replied quickly.
"Alright...I'll be right back..." She said and stood from his arms. Luke nodded and stood to lean against the table. Volvagia came over and nuzzled his hand. The little dragon then snaked his way up Luke's arm and sat on his shoulder. Luke stroked his head lightly as he waited for Clare, the chill already starting to creep up on him. She came back wrapped in a towel with another one for him, "Here..."
"Thanks..." He whispered and set his tiny companion on the table to wrap the towel around his shoulders.
"I'm just going to get into some dry clothes alright..." Clare said. Luke nodded and pulled the towel tightly around him.
"Okay..." She whispered and disappeared back into the bathroom. Luke sighed once she was gone, "I don't want to wake up, if you three are listening, I don't..." Luke said quietly, forgetting about his fiancé's sensitive hearing. She stopped buttoning her shirt and looked at the mirror in front of her, "He still thinks he's sleeping..." She muttered sadly. There was a sigh and a muffled thump as Luke sat down again. Clare closed her eyes and leaned against the wall before sliding down it. Volvagia dropped onto Luke's shoulder, then Clare heard a slap followed by an whimper. She stood and threw the door open. Luke was holding his cheek and Volvagia was hissing angrily at him.
"Volvagia! What did you do?!" Clare said as she stomped over and picked up the tiny dragon by his furry mane. The tiny dragon squirmed but Clare's attention was taken away when she heard the words that Luke whispered, "I'm awake..."
"Wait...you slapped yourself?" Clare asked confused. Volvagia hissed at him again his tail swishing angrily as Luke shook his head. Clare put the angry dragon on her shoulder and grabbed his tail in her hand so he wouldn't get away then crouched down. Luke pulled his hand away to reveal the deep red mark on his cheek where Volvagia's tail connected with his face, "This isn't a dream..."
"No...it's not..." Clare whispered as she stood and went to get the first aid kit. Luke sighed in relief and collapsed to one side. She came back, Volvagia had his tail wrapped around her neck. Clare set the kit down and opened it to pull out the peroxide. Luke had the most relieved expression on his face and he was completely relaxed.
"This is going to sting..." Clare said and put the peroxide on the welt on his face then put a single bandage on it. He didn't so much as flinch, but the moment she was done he pulled her into probably the most passionate kiss ever. Clare meeped and blushed five thousand different shades of red but eventually gave in and kissed him back. Luke locked his left arm around her waist and laced his fingers with her left. Volvagia huffed and put his head on his tail, tightening around Clare's neck slightly. After a moment the tiny dragon relaxed he'd done what he set out to do. Clare wrapped her free arm around Luke's neck gently. Luke sat up slowly using the muscles Clare claimed he didn't have. Since the ninja was laying against them, she felt them tighten as he sat up. He broke them apart and placed one hand to her cheek. She leaned into his hand.
"Oh Goddesses above, you've never looked more beautiful..." Luke whispered and kissed her quickly again. Volvagia rolled his eyes as the ninja kissed him back after blushing and squeaking.
"And you..." Luke said scooping the dragon off of Clare, "Thank you.." The tiny dragon shrugged his shoulders and licked Luke before making a face. Clare giggled lightly. Luke sighed and placed Volvagia on his shoulder before pulling Clare tight against him. She meeped in response and looked up at him curiously. He said nothing and nuzzled her head, Anni had one thing right, he was defiantly cuddly in the winter.
"Uh...Luke I love you and all but...my feet are getting cold fast...." Clare whispered. Luke sighed and started to release her until a violent tremor ran the length of his back and he froze. Clare looked up at him then around, her ears twitching. Luke released her but not before she felt his icy fingers through the fabric of her shirt. She shivered in response and stood slowly. Luke grabbed the towel that had been around his shoulders and wrapped it back around them after moving Volvagia. Clare shrugged after checking the room out and walked over to the bed. Luke stood up sluggishly and a little unsteadily.
"Are you alright?" Clare asked turning around to look at him.
"Yeah, just a little cold..." Luke replied. Volvagia snorted and flipped his tail to point out the blue tinge Luke's lips had.
"Why are you so cold all of a sudden?" Clare asked grabbing a spar shirt and walking over to him. Then it clicked in her head, he had yet to get dressed and most of him was still wet.
"You, my good fiancé, are stupid..." Clare said going to the dresser to grab a pair of warm pants. He shivered in response. Clare quickly walked over to him and pushed him into the bathroom with clean and dry clothes, including underwear, then she gave instructions to Volvagia to make sure he get's changed and to keep him warm. There was a snort and then a light smack to get Luke moving. Clare shook her head but couldn't help but worry so she started pacing. A few minutes later Luke reappeared fully clothed but still shivering.
"Come on..." Clare said grabbing his hand and dragging to the bed where she promptly threw the blankets half way down the bed and laid him down before covering him back up. Luke curled up into a ball trying to retain what little heat he had. Clare climbed in next to him and wrapped her arms around him quickly. Once again it was like he was made out of snow as he wormed his arms around her and rested his head on her chest. Clare resisted the urge to shiver instead she tightened her hold. Luke sighed shortly and shivered. The ninja started humming gently. Luke's hands twitched like they usually do when they're cold. Clare grabbed his hands in hers and started to rub hers over his. After a while his shivers died down and he was now fighting to stay awake. Clare yawned half way through her humming, "Just go to sleep...I'll be quick to follow..." She whispered. Luke smiled a little and snuggled into her warmth and drifted off. True to her word the ninja drifted off soon after. Out of habit Luke twined one of his hands with hers. Out of custom they have developed, Clare nuzzled his head. Anni had come to check on them as it was going on three and they had yet to make an appearance, but upon seeing them asleep, she gently moved the tiny dragon so he didn't get squished and slipped back out of the room shutting and relocking the door on her way out. Clare pulled Luke closer unconsciously. Seven o'clock rolled around and Luke was beginning to shiver again. Clare groaned and pulled him closer. Luke groaned also but only because if she pulled him any closer he'd suffocate. She mumbled in her sleep and slowly relaxed her arms. Volvagia jumped off the nightstand onto Clare's shoulder.
"Ugh..." Clare mumbled and opened one of her eyes. Volvagia gently nudged her with his nose to get her all the way awake. The ninja groaned again, closed her eyes before opening both of them and stretching her legs. Luke didn't tighten his hold on her like he usually would. She looked down at him and put her hand on his forehead. No fever but there were slight trembles coming off him. Clare yawned and moved the dragons so he didn't slid off her when she sat up. Volvagia jumped down and gently nuzzled Luke in hopes of waking him. Clare started shaking Luke's shoulder, "Luke...Come on wake up..." Luke opened his eyes a crack for a moment before they drifted shut.
"Luke...how are you feeling?" The ninja asked stroking his hair back.
"Tired..." He whispered.
"Is that is? Just tired...nothing you're keeping from me I hope..." Clare whispered.
"No...other than..." Luke didn't get to finish as he slipped away from wakefulness. Clare shook her head then looked over at Volvagia, "You want to try to keep him awake this time?" The tiny dragon nodded and moved to sit next to Luke's ear. Clare brushed Luke's bangs away from his forehead gently. Usually he would have leaned into her touch but he didn't. She was worried now. Volvagia nudged his jaw hoping to wake him up.
"Luke...What's wrong? Wake up..." Clare whispered and touched his temple worriedly. Once again he opened his eyes a crack but this time they stayed open.
"What's wrong?" She asked again.
"I don't feel...like...I'm all here..." He replied in a whisper.
"How?" Clare asked brushing his bangs away again.
"Like something...is missing..." He replied barely leaning into her hand.
"Like what...?" She whispered running her fingers through his hair gently.
"I don't...know...something...in here..." He whispered sluggishly placing his hand to his heart. Clare hummed and kept running her hand through his hair. Volvagia whined as Luke's eyes started to slide shut again.
"Does your heart hurt? Or just feeling like something is missing...?" Clare whispered.
"It...hurts...a little..." He replied, the pauses between his words getting longer.
"Like a broken heart...?" She whispered.
"No...you're here..." he replied taking her hand and barely squeezing it.
"Then how does your heart hurt?" Clare asked as she let her fingers roam over his ears.
"Like...someone's... squeezing it..." He replied too quietly for him. Clare's other hand ran over the locket around her neck lightly, "Do you know who?"
"No..." He whispered as his hand went limp around hers.
"Who would know..." Clare whispered to herself. Volvagia nudged Luke again trying to keep him with them.
"Come on Luke...stay awake..." Clare whispered shaking his shoulder. Luke reopened his eyes and tightened his hold on her hand a little more than before.
"That a boy...Volvagia...Go down stairs and find Johnny, she's the big yellow Keaton and bring her back...Can you do that?" Clare asked the tiny silver dragon. The tiny dragon nodded and darted off the bed and under the door. Clare smiled softly at the old god of Death Mountain then went back to making sure Luke was awake. He was fighting against the urge to let his eyes drift shut.
"Luke...if you close your eyes I will flick your ears..." Clare threatened softly. Luke nodded a little as Johnny fazed through the door and Volvagia pulled himself under it.
"Johnny...Your dad says that it feels like someone's squeezing his heart..." Clare whispered as she looked over her shoulder. Johnny jumped up onto the bed, "Jessie said the same thing after one of his trips back to the pack, seven of the female's had lost their litters and he was really stressed out..."
"But Luke shouldn't be stressed...Not that I can think of anyways..." Clare muttered and as Luke as closing his eyes she gently flicked his ear.
"But mom, he's been stressed out for the last year, couldn't you tell?" Johnny informed her.
"No...." Clare whispered.
"Just let him rest mom, and keep him relaxed...he'll be fine." Johnny said and nuzzled her mother's cheek reassuringly.
"Okay..." She whispered again. Volvagia climbed up onto the bed and then up onto Clare's shoulder.
"He didn't want to worry you mum..." Johnny whispered.
"But I'm worried now..." Clare muttered.
"He'll be fine..." Johnny said with a tone of finality as she jumped off the bed and left. The newly engaged woman sighed and curled up against Luke. Luke purred contently as he softly worked his arms around her. Clare closed her eyes and tucked her head under his chin.
"I love you Clare..." Luke whispered with no pause in his words. She moved her head slightly and looked up at him, "I love you too Luke..."
"I'm sorry I worried you..." He whispered and pulled her tight against him.
"You'd better be sorry..." Clare muttered.
"I am..." He replied and kissed her temple. She nuzzled his neck gently as a apology accepted. Volvagia growled at him, apparently none too impressed by the scare Luke had given them.
"And I'm not the only one that needs an apology..." Clare whispered.
"I'm sorry Volvagia, I didn't mean to scare you..." Luke said quietly as he offered his hand to the tiny dragon. Volvagia sniffed his hand then slowly climbed off Clare's shoulder onto it. Luke placed the tiny dragon on the headboard before stroking his head once and then wrapped his arms around Clare. She snuggled into his chest warmly and wrapped her own around around him.
"I should have told you instead of keeping it to myself..." Luke whispered as he nuzzled her temple.
"You don't need to hid anything from me...just like I don't need to hid anything from you." Clare whispered.
"I just didn't want another person telling me I was being stupid and paranoid..." Luke muttered.
"Then that makes two of us..." Clare muttered.
"And what do you mean by that?" Luke asked starting to be himself again.
"I'm not gonna tell you..." She giggled.
"Please Angel, I thought you said you don't need to hide anything from me..." Luke asked now nuzzling her neck.
"Remember when we were crossing the street to go to Whiskers and the Coyote girls?" She asked.
"Yes, vaguely..." He replied.
"Well they were staring at you and of course you didn't notice but I did..." Clare whispered.
"Were you afraid I'd leave you?" Luke asked her gently.
"If you didn't notice that I looped my arm through yours..." She whispered again.
"I'd never leave you Angel...never..." Luke told her.
"I know..." Clare said and nuzzled his neck gently. Luke tightened his arms around her. She nuzzled his neck again softly. He nudged her jaw gently. Clare shifted and pulled herself up to kiss his forehead gently. Luke kissed her gently. She kissed him back delicately. One of his hands found her cheek while the other twined their fingers together and he pulled them to rest just over his heart. Clare's free hand rested on his cheek and closed her eyes softly. He pressed lightly into the kiss while rubbing a soft circle on her cheek. Clare pressed back softly while her thumb lightly brushed his cheek. Luke slowly rolled onto his back so she rested on his chest. Her hair fell over her shoulder. Luke broke them apart and pulled her down against him. Clare snuggled into his chest delicately. Luke smiled softly and nuzzled the top of her head. She sighed and closed her eyes delicately.
"Comfy?" He asked quietly.
"Very..." She whispered. Luke smiled and kissed the tip of her ear. It twitched in response slightly. Luke shifted her so her head was resting next to his as he fingered the ring on her finger. Clare smiled to him and nuzzled his cheek gently.
"I still thought you'd say no, I was so stressed out all I wanted to do was sleep..." Luke confessed quietly.
"Luke...you have nothing to worry about, I love you and I would do anything for you..." Clare whispered softly.
"I know that now...and I will never forget it..." He replied just as quietly. Clare smiled and nuzzled his cheek once again. Luke slid his hand away from her hand and went up under her shirt and across her stomach. Clare shivered slightly. Luke kissed her neck lightly, definitely back to himself. Clare giggled lightly and nuzzled his neck gently. Luke moved his hand a little higher as he popped the top two buttons of her shirt and began nipping at her breast bone. She moaned lightly. Volvagia rolled his eyes and skittered out of the room. Clare's ear twitched to his claws clicking on the floor boards then she returned her attention back to Luke. Luke stopped for a moment as he heard someone coming up the stairs.
"Anni probably wants us to show our faces..." Clare whispered. There was a light knock on the door.
"Come in..." Clare said and drummed her fingers on Luke's chest. Anni opened the door and poked her head in, "I brought you up some dinner, do you want it?"
"Sure." Clare said and sat up before sliding of Luke's chest. Anni smiled and set the tray on the desk next to three boxes and left the room, shutting the door behind her. She smiled and went off the bed to get the food. Luke stretched and sat up. Clare pulled the food over towards her and looked at it, "Looks like we're sharing cutlery..." Luke smiled and shrugged, "You're mom and aunts left those for you..." He said pointing to the three boxes on the desk.
"Okay..." She said and pulled the boxes over to her, the top one was green. Luke beckoned her to open them on the bed. Clare rolled her eyes good naturedly and sat on the edge of the bed. Once again, Luke's arms were around her as he rested his chin on her shoulder. Clare opened the green box and saw dark blue with green leaves pyjama pants and tank top.
"At least your mom is normal..." Luke mused.
"Uh...tell that to the pjs..." Clare said and pointed to the leaves which looked like they were being blown on the wind, aka they were moving.
"Normal for a goddess..." Luke rephrased.
"Now for Nayru's..." The ninja said and opened the blue box, inside lay a spell book.
"That book reeks of magic..." Luke muttered.
"Of course it does...It's a spell book...What kind though is a mystery..." Clare muttered and picked the book up. The minute the book was out of the box, Luke's magic became visible. Clare watched the blue wisps of his magic float around carefully. Luke sighed and tried to reign in his magic only to fail. Clare giggled when she swished her hand through one of the wisps. It curled around her hand and disappeared. She smiled and opened the cover of the book. Luke sighed and rested his nose against her neck.
"Leave it to Nayru to send me something I can't even read..." Clare grumbled as she looked at the letters.
"Why would she sent you a book written in Sheikhan?" Luke mused and lifted the book out of her hands and scanned the pages.
"That woman confuses me all the time..." Clare sighed. Luke shrugged and closed the book, his magic still weaving around them.
"Want me to put the book back in the box?" Clare asked reaching for the book.
"Please..." Luke replied placing the heavy book in her hands.
"We'll have to ask her about this next time we see her..." Clare muttered and put the book back in the box and put the lid back on. Luke nodded and returned to snuggling into her neck. The last box on her lap was deep red and had a yellow smile face on it. "And last is Din..."
"Oh no..." Luke sighed. Clare slowly opened the box and when the lid was off she sighed in relief, "I was half expecting something to come flying out..."
"And I expect it to be something kinky..." Luke added. There was a card sitting atop some fabric, Clare snatched it and flipped it open, "Your wish is my command..." She read. Luke frowned against her neck. Clare put the card beside her and pulled out the fabric and this was a two piece thing so she pulled out the top then sighed, "I'm going to strangle her..." Luke sighed and glanced at the gift. It looked the top of a female genie outfit but it was red.
"Interesting..." Luke said.
"I'm so going to strangle her..." Clare grumbled as she folded and put it back in the box.
"You said that about the Twilits gift too, but we had fun with that now didn't we?" Luke purred.
"And you think we're going to have fun with this?" Clare asked gesturing to the box still in her lap.
"Maybe..." He replied.
"Well I don't..." She said and crossed her arms.
"Oh but Angel...why not?" Luke asked nuzzling her neck.
"I don't know..." Clare muttered.
"Just think about it okay, but for now let's eat." Luke said gently kissing the spot between her jaw and her ear.
"Okay..." Clare said and pulled the plate over to them. Luke smiled and kissed her cheek lightly. Clare smiled back and picked up the fork, "What do you want to eat?"
"Doesn't matter..." Luke replied.
"Okay..." She said and scooped up some steak on the fork. Sharing dinner became a bit of a game as Luke would steal her ever second bite. Clare rolled her eyes and decided to play a trick on him. She scooped up a fork full of potatoes and went to go feed him. Luke opened his mouth. And she 'accidently' spilt it on his shirt, "Opps...my bad..." Luke frowned and pulled his shirt off before tossing it across the room into the hamper. Clare smiled cheekily and took a bite of food quickly. Luke sighed and flopped backwards onto the bed.
"What don't want any more food?" Clare asked turning around to look at him.
"No I'm good..." Luke replied as he stretched.
"Okay..." She said and finished what little was left on the plate before putting it on the desk again. When she was back within arm's reach he pulled her down against his chest.
"Want me to go try on the genie things or the other part of Midna's gift?" Clare asked nuzzling his chest.
"I don't do leather..." Luke replied slipping his hand under the back of her shirt.
"Let's burn it later then...Because it's bad..." Clare mumbled. Luke chuckled and rubbed her back. She lightly kissed the part of his chest her head was nearest. Luke's free hand was soon intertwined with her left. Clare smiled and nuzzled the spot she kissed. Luke smiled and nudged her jaw gently. She looked up and kissed his cheek after moving up. He ran his finger along her jaw and then kissed her sweetly. Clare kissed him back softly and delicately. Luke's hand trailed to rest in the small of her back. She rested both hands on his cheeks gently. Luke broke the kiss and nuzzled her neck, "Go get changed..." Luke purred.
"Your wish is my command..." She purred back and grabbed the box then slipped away to the bathroom. Luke smiled and rolled onto his side before snapping his fingers and lighting a few candles in the room. A few minutes later and the bathroom door opened. Luke's eyes snapped from the roof to the door. Clare stepped out, her hair in a high ponytail, the red genie top and pants on. Luke licked his lips and rumbled in approval. Clare smiled and walked over to him as if she were a genie, swinging her hips all the way.
"Hello gorgeous..."Luke purred and reached out to her.
"Hello handsome..." Clare said sexily as she leaned towards him. Luke pulled her forward into his lap. She put her hands on his chest lightly. Luke removed her hands and kissed her palms. She giggled lightly and shifted so she wouldn't rip the pants.
"Don't move around too much Angel..." Luke whispered with a groan. The ninja blushed and stopped moving. Luke sighed in relief and kissed her jaw. Clare bent down and nuzzled his nose. Luke rumbled contently and ran his hands up her side. She shivered lightly then nuzzled his cheek. He nipped just below her ear as he shifted his hands to rest just below the twins. Clare moaned softly. He smiled and traced a circle under her top.
"Have fun getting this one off..." Clare purred.
"Oh I will..." Luke whispered slipping his thumbs under her top easily. Clare giggled lightly. Her giggled was cut short when Luke traced a half circle an inch up on both the twins. She moaned deeply. Luke smiled and pulled her a little closer before moving his thumbs up a half inch. Clare moaned again. He nipped lightly at her neck as he went another half inch higher. Another deep throaty moan. Luke chuckled quietly and brushed what was once forbidden territory. Clare gasped, moaned, shivered, squeaked and groaned as her face turned deep red. Luke nuzzled her neck gently, "Deep breaths Angel..." Clare took deep breaths and let them all out slowly.
"Good girl..." Luke whispered. When everything was going it's normal pace, Clare sighed heavily. Luke nuzzled her neck gently in question.
"That was the strangest feeling ever..." She muttered.
"Strange in a bad way?" Luke purred.
"Strange in a good way..." Clare confirmed. Luke smiled and repeated the action. He got the same reaction, except more vocal. Luke once more repeated the action. Very vocal reaction. Luke smiled and stilled his fingers. Clare flopped her head against his chest and took a lot of deep breaths.
"Alright there Angel?" Luke asked her quietly.
"Need....to...restart....my....heart..." She said in between breaths. Luke chuckled and kissed her temple so as not to move his hands. After a minute she gave a soft sigh and her heart was beating at its usual pace. He waited a couple seconds and repeated his previous action. Clare gave the most vocal reaction yet. Luke nuzzled her neck and tentatively moved his hands a half inch higher. Clare gave a little louder vocal reaction. Luke smiled and moved his hands around to the ninja's back. She rested her head back on his chest. Luke rubbed her back with one hand while, after removing if from beneath her top, cradled her head with the other. Clare breathed in his scent of ocean waves then sighed lightly as her heart beat slowed. Luke carded his fingers through her hair and continued to rub her back. She nuzzled hi s chest lightly.
"Are you alright?" Luke asked her quietly.
"Yeah..." Clare whispered.
"I didn't scare you did I?" He asked, hoping he hadn't overstepped any boundaries.
"No...you didn't..." She whispered again.
"Good, cause I'm having fun..." He purred. When her heart was back to its regular beat, Clare leaned up and kissed his lips gently. Luke gently pressed into the kiss as his fingers found the ties on the side of her top. Her fingers ran along his shoulders gently and up his neck. Luke slowly untied her top while nipping her lip lightly. Her mouth opened slowly and she purred cutely. Luke rumbled quietly in approval as he worked the ties loose. Clare's hands went up the sides of his head fingers spread out. Luke broke the kiss having loosened her top as far as it would go, "May I?"
"Sure...Don't rip it..." Clare whispered.
"Arms Angel..." Luke coaxed gently. The ninja giggled and raised her arms up. Luke easily slipped the top over her head. Clare stretched her arms over her head next. Luke pulled off the top and let if fall to the floor. Clare shivered lightly as the cold air touched her. Luke ran his hands lightly down her sides. She shivered again and rested her hands on his chest lightly.
"Are you alright with this?" Luke asked her quietly as he nuzzled her neck. She nodded. Luke frowned slightly but continued his nuzzling as he slid his hands to rest on her bottom ribs.
"I'm cold...Where did you toss my shirt?" Clare asked as she shivered.
"On the floor..." Luke replied wrapping his arms around her and pulling her into his warmth. She snuggled into the warm chest of her fiancé.
"Still cold...?" He asked.
"Nope..." Clare purred and tilted her head to look up at him.
"Good..." Luke replied and ran one hand up her side. The skin where he touched tingled. He nuzzled her neck as he trailed his one hand around to her stomach. Clare purred lightly and nuzzled his cheek. Luke trailed one finger up her breast bone from bottom to top. She shivered in a good way. He gently pushed her back, just enough to get at the hollow of her neck. Clare purred gently and closed her eyes. Luke slowly started nipping from the hollow of her neck down her breast bone. She moaned and groaned. He nipped his way to his usual limit and then a little lower. Her moans got louder. Luke nipped down to between the twins where he placed a gently light kiss. She shivered lightly and moaned softly. Luke smiled against her skin and nipped the rest of the way down to her naval. She shivered and moaned. He paused a moment and then kissed his way back up. Clare moaned lightly and shivered slightly. When he got back to his previous position, he nipped lightly at one of the twins. Clare's moans got louder slightly. Luke nipped a little further over. She moaned louder. A little further maybe half an inch. Louder moan and a groan. Luke smiled and placed a kiss to the same spot before licking it. Moan, groan and squeak, all very loud. A quiet chuckle escaped the captain as he gave the other twin the same attention. Same reaction at the same level of loudness. Luke nipped gently at now charted territory hoping he wouldn't get smacked for his forwardness. She moaned and groaned at every nip and let out the odd squeak. Luke kissed and licked the same spot. Clare moaned loudly in response. Luke smiled and stopped to return to her neck, giving her time to breathe. And breathe she did, nice big deep breaths. A few moments later and Clare was ready for round two. Luke smiled and shifted her so she was lying on the sheets. Clare looked up at him. Luke nuzzled her neck affectionately as he trailed one hand up her side lightly. Clare nuzzled his temple lightly and shivered slightly at his touch.
"Are you sure you're not cold, because we can stop and get you warm...?" Luke inquired looking her straight in the eye.
"And if I was cold...how do you propose we get me warmed up?" Clare asked with a teasing tone in her voice. Luke purred and dropped down onto his elbows, "I'd figure something out..."
"Oh?" Clare purred back. Luke ran one hand up her side and wherever his fingers made contact, warmth spread.
"Well then it's a good thing I'm not cold..." Clare whispered gently. Luke chuckled and nipped lightly at her neck. She rolled her eyes and yawned slightly.
"Cold no, but tired yes..." Luke concluded.
"Yeah, I'm a bit tired..." She muttered. Luke smiled against her skin and laid on his side before pulling her into his arms and shifting them under the blankets. She yawned and snuggled into his warm bare chest.
"Do you want me to grab you a shirt?" Luke asked before she fell asleep on him.
"That would mean you'd have to get out of bed and me having to wait...No, I'll be fine till morning if you're here..." Clare said in between yawns.
"Alright, as long as you're comfortable..." Luke replied pulling the blankets snugly around to keep off the chill before putting out the candles.
"I'll always be comfortable...as long as you're with me..." She whispered then fell asleep.
"Sleep tight Angel..." Luke whispered freeing her hair from its ponytail.