Author's Note: So this chapter is a little explicit. Enough to make it M-rated. And so, I've had to change the rating for the story. I should probably put in the whole "You must be 18+ to read this" disclaimer, even if I know nobody ever follows that. :P
That said, I do believe I've made a solid attempt at making this chapter more than plain ol' smut. While you might be able to skip right to the bottom and survive, I do think you'll miss a bit of character development in the process. But that's up to you. I know some people just aren't into this sort of thing. Regardless, thanks for being patient! :)
EDIT: Apparently my switching around of chapters caused a bit of confusion, particularly to the review section. Sorry! I'll avoid that in the future. .
Chapter 15 – The Light's Warmth
Riven stepped up to the wooden door, taking deep, quiet breaths. Her body was trembling, her mind not really registering her actions up until this point. She had agreed to this, she had wanted it, but... was it right? And did that even matter?
'I will be your knight,' The words that came from her own mouth repeated in her mind. She stared at the grain of the wood on the door. Her mind was blank, save for what had transpired in this past hour. Every thought that popped up was about Lux. What they had talked about, what they had done, what they were about to do...
She blushed heavily, her body giving her chills and warmth at the same time, tingling and wrenching. This was so strange. She had never felt like this in her times alone, those rare occurrences when her primal urges overpowered her logic. It had simply been a way to relieve the stress and clear her mind. But right now, just imagining the thought of doing something like... that, with Lux, was overwhelming her mind. Nothing quite made sense.
She didn't know what to make of it. Was this desirable? She honestly couldn't tell for herself, and she had no way of knowing if it was normal. Asking Lux would be too embarrassing.
Riven paused, forcing herself to think straight again. She could always suggest they put it off, wait until she had some more answers. Lux would understand, surely. But wouldn't she also be disappointed? ...Probably. It wouldn't be fair to her. Knowing her, she'd have probably planned for something like this to happen for a long while.
To say no at this point... it would be cowardly.
She eyed the latch in front of her. The only thing that separated this moment from the next was that little piece of metal. Riven felt her mind drifting away again, though she felt no need to drag it back this time. An odd resolve had welled up in her gut, and she embraced it. She reached out and shifted the latch, locking the door.
Reflecting on her decision momentarily, she finally turned and faced the girl sitting on the bed, who smiled back, waiting expectantly. The silence that accompanied their shared gaze spoke volumes, though Riven was faltering at reading it. What came next? What was Lux expecting her to do at this point?
The answer came when Lux patted the bed beside her, grinning cheekily, her eyes saying 'Come here, silly.' Riven stiffly made her way over to the bed and sat beside Lux, looking down uncomfortably, folding her hands in her lap.
Lux reached over and set a hand atop hers, and brushed the orange sleeve up her arm a small amount. Riven's eyes were drawn to the silver bracelet she wore on her wrist as Lux pulled the limb upwards, closer to her. She placed Riven's hand on her collarbone and grasped it tightly.
"I used this bracelet as a tag," Lux said quietly, her eyes closed, "I wanted it to be worn by you, to make you think of me whenever you saw it, and to tell others that you belong to me. It was a high hope of mine, and I wasn't confident it would work, but I did it anyway... I didn't ask you. I was afraid you'd refuse if I did... And yet, here it is."
Riven remained silent, thinking over the times she'd worn the bracelet. It had done its job, to an extent. Perhaps she'd ended up liking that bracelet for more than its appearance.
"Are you angry?" Lux asked, now looking her in the eye hesitantly. She loosened her grip a little in apprehension.
Riven smiled and shook her head. How could she be angry? It was kind of cute, in a way. The idea of Lux trying to gain some sort of dominance over her was an ironically Noxian trait.
Lux smiled back and hugged Riven's arm tightly, before slipping the bracelet off. She admired the gem that shone brilliantly, even in the dimming sunlight that peeked through the window, before setting it on a nearby bedside table. She looked back to Riven with a more mischievous grin on her face. "I may have tagged you physically, but I want something more, Riven. Something I've spent the last nine years thinking I had lost."
Lux's gaze intensified as she moved Riven's arm lower, placing the hand on her left breast, the only separation between their skin being the thin cloth of her shirt. Riven felt her face grow warm in embarrassment. Lux was being so forward all of the sudden, while she was awkwardly hesitant. Her heart was pounding in her ears, and her eyes couldn't stay still, flicking back and forth between Lux's eyes, away, and back again to her own hand.
"Can you feel my heart beating?" Lux asked, closing her eyes again with a content smile.
Riven stared at her hand, only now realizing the sensation. She closed her eyes as well and focused on it, letting herself relax in the situation. Lux's heart was racing just as much as her own, but it was steady, and somehow calming. It made her feel normal, human, connectible.
Riven felt Lux shift closer, still grasping her hand in place, and waited for her to kiss her. Her gut felt like stone from her nerves, and hoped the expected contact might cure it. But when it didn't come, she opened her eyes to see Lux looking back, studying her.
"Are you okay, Riven?" She asked softly, almost hesitantly.
Riven glanced away, but forced herself to nod. She understood the message behind the simple question, but the gesture didn't seem to convince the blonde.
"If it's too uncomfortable, we can stop," Lux offered, "I won't be-"
Riven interrupted her with a swift kiss, shifting her hand from Lux's chest to pull the girl's head closer. Lux stiffened a little at the sudden contact, but relaxed again soon after. Several seconds passed, and Riven released the kiss to look Lux in the eyes. Her gaze seemed somewhat unfocused, and her breaths short.
"I won't back out," Riven said firmly, fighting off the tensions in her body. This wasn't about just her anymore; she had to consider Lux's feelings as well, if not first.
Lux nodded, almost imperceptibly, before moving closer and continuing the kiss. Riven wrapped an arm around the small of her back, seeking the warmth of her body along with the warmth of her lips. Lux wrapped her arms around Riven's shoulders and pressed further, slipping her tongue past her lips, and Riven let her thoughts fade away. What remained was simply the mix of pleasance and stress that she'd experienced in Lux's arms before, what felt like ages ago.
Lux pushed her softly, and Riven yielded to lay back on the bed, their lips never parting. It was strange what a difference it made, having Lux on top of her instead of beside her. The weight on her chest was slightly distracting, as was the position of Lux's legs, interwoven with her own as the Demacian straddled her. There were so many sensations electrifying her body that she couldn't focus on any of them, and it was frightening. Lux's lips and tongue playing with her own, the wandering hands stroking her face and shoulder, the slight brushes of her body as she moved even a little. Despite the lightness of the mage, Riven was having trouble breathing. The strange part was, she was beginning to enjoy it.
Slowly, Lux withdrew from the kiss, and Riven met her gaze.
"Are you okay, Riven?" Lux asked quietly, a little more firmly this time.
"...I'm getting there," Riven answered between breaths.
Lux smiled kindly. "I'm glad. Why don't you..." She said, giving Riven a light peck, "...just lay back..." She shifted her position downwards, and placed a kiss on her collarbone, "... and let me help you relax."
Riven inhaled sharply at the rush of exhilaration that came from the kiss. Lux clearly got the hint, as the lights kisses on her neck continued. Riven leaned her head back to give the girl easier access, and shivered when she gave her a small lick and a nibble. She felt Lux's hand slide down her side and slip underneath her shirt. This time, she embraced the motion, allowing Lux to do what she wanted. The proximity warnings going off in her mind were being drowned out by the want for pleasure.
Every spot Lux's fingers trailed buzzed with a tingling sensation, as if her hands were creating static between them. The hairs on the back of Riven's neck rose as she shivered again at the touch, and Lux moved to kiss her, slowly, calmly, peacefully. Her lips felt soft and slippery, and Riven kissed her back passionately.
Lux made to slide Riven's shirt upwards, and Riven complied absentmindedly, raising her arms above her head to ease the motion. As soon as it was off, Lux was kissing her again, not giving Riven time to be embarrassed. Again, Riven noticed the drastic change in the situation with such a simple action. She felt exposed, with Lux's hands eagerly exploring her bared skin. A sudden amount of curiosity and emotion came over her, and she reached down to pull Lux's shirt off as well.
Lux leaned back a little and smiled, allowing the action. Riven pulled it over her head, and threw it off to the side, taking in what she could see of Lux's body. Underneath her draped, golden hair, Riven realized Lux wasn't wearing anything under the shirt, leaving the girl more exposed than herself. She glanced from her wrapped chest to Lux's bare breasts, and finally to the other girl's impish eyes and playful smirk. She was enjoying this.
Lux reached behind Riven's head and pulled away the pin that held her hair up, creating a comfort that Riven had entirely forgotten about. While leaning forward, Lux placed her forehead against Riven's, their eyes no more than two inches apart. Riven was lost in the depth and complexity of them, their ever-present sparkle even more apparent right now, like a light that refused to go out.
"May I?" Lux whispered, placing a hand in the centre of Riven's chest, across the bandages that offered the only concealment her upper half had left.
Riven nodded slowly and took a deep breath. Lux shifted backwards a little, and Riven sat up, placing her hands around Lux's shoulders. Lux reached behind her and found the end of the white ribbon, untucking it and pulling it around to the front. With every pass around her body, the bandage revealed more of her chest, and Riven blushed at the process. She watched as Lux methodically continued, her expression giving away her eagerness despite her controlled movements. Riven's eyes kept trailing down to Lux's chest, just as Lux's were focused on hers. Her breasts were a normal size for her body, and her nipples an innocent pink. As she looked past her arms to Lux's body, the contrast between their skins surprised her. While her own skin wasn't all that dark, Lux's seemed nearly pure white in comparison. It was pretty, in its own way, and it suited her.
Finally, Riven breathed deeply as the last of the bandage slipped from her chest. Lux let it drop to her side, off the bed, then placed a hand of Riven's shoulder and gently guided her back down to the bed. Still sitting upright, she quietly studied Riven's body, touching various areas of her torso with her fingertips. Even without looking, Riven could tell Lux was tracing the scars acquired in her past, having spent many nights doing so herself. Reminders of failures, sometimes successes, and always lessons learned. Lux's expression seemed neutral as she examined them, her touch gentle and caring. In Riven's mind, she felt that this was more revealing than being naked. Her past was being laid out and analyzed, each scar telling a different story.
After some time, Lux leaned down and kissed Riven's chest, directly between her breasts, before moving up to her mouth. Riven tried to return the kiss, though the sensation and warmth of Lux's bare skin against hers was intoxicating. She pulled the girl down tightly, wanting more, and twitched slightly as their breasts rubbed against each other. Their sensitivity to the touch was almost overwhelming, yet she wanted more. She squirmed a little simply to create friction between them, enjoying every jolt of pleasure derived from it.
Lux giggled within their kiss, and slid her right hand down from Riven's shoulder, stopping at Riven's side. Riven loosened her grip expectantly, and was quickly rewarded. Lux's hand cupped her left breast gently, her thumb lightly rubbing against the tip. Riven inhaled sharply at the touch, breaking from the kiss in a reactive shudder. Lux simply smiled back at her mischievously, and before Riven could recover, the mage had shifted, kissing down the nape of her neck, and down further still.
Even with the anticipation of the touch, Riven flinched when Lux's mouth reached her right breast. A light peck was enough to send her brain into a spiral, and it seemed Lux wasn't content to leave it at that. She delved further, her tongue playing with the nipple, every so often pausing to suck on it tenderly.
Riven clenched her teeth as another wave of pleasure washed over her. This was getting to be too much. In all the times she'd done this to herself, not once had it felt so overpowering. Her desires were taking control, and she didn't care. She bucked her hips against the leg that Lux had placed between them, needing something, anything to be an outlet. The pressure that had built up inside of her was reaching its limit.
She unintentionally let out a soft moan at the contact, her mind too distracted by the ecstasy. Riven made to continue the motion, but Lux moved her leg away. Confused, she looked up at the blonde, who grinned back, looking pleased.
Lux slid off to the side, and slowly lowered her hand down Riven's abdomen, tortuously slow in her current state. Closer and closer the hand drifted. Riven wasn't sure anymore if time had slowed, or Lux was simply teasing her, but the impatience within her wouldn't allow it. She grabbed Lux's hand and brought it down forcefully, pressing it against the wetness that had made it through the cloth.
Lux smiled calmly and whispered, "Alright. I get it."
In one smooth motion, she slipped her hand underneath the fabric that had separated their skin, and shifted to kiss Riven's lips again. Riven thought she might faint from the sudden bliss of Lux's touch, and gripped the sheets of the bed tightly to keep a hold onto reality. She couldn't tell how long it took before the rush overcame her senses, or how long it lasted. But in that moment, she felt entirely free of her past, of her future. She felt safe.
And when she came back, it was to Lux's beauty, her calming eyes, her sincere smile. There was nothing more pleasant in the world right then and there. Riven immediately leaned forward and kissed her, wrapping an arm around her to bring her closer. An immense feeling of gratitude was present in Riven's thoughts, not simply for the interaction, but for the entire moment they were sharing. This was one thing she thought she might never be able to experience or enjoy in her life, and here it was, fallen into her lap, in a way she'd never expect.
When her breath finally caught up to her, she resolved to pay back the favour. Silently, she sat up, pushing Lux down to her back. The blonde watched in quiet amusement as Riven removed the rest of the girl's clothes. At the end of it, Riven was stilled, mesmerized by the image in front of her. Lux lay tranquilly, gazing back with a light blush on her face as Riven examined her. Every part of her seemed more petite and fragile in this situation.
Hesitantly, she reached out and placed a hand on Lux's gut. The mage flinched with a small squeak, and Riven drew her hand back quickly, afraid she'd done something wrong.
"That tickles," Lux whined, smiling broadly.
Riven half-smiled back, adjusting her hand's position. Lux reached her arms out, beckoning for Riven to come closer, and Riven complied, leaning over the girl's body to meet her lips. Within Lux's embrace, Riven moved her hand boldly upwards, resting it in the middle of Lux's chest. Slowly, she inched it outward, unsure of how she should proceed. However, Lux seemed accepting of the move, kissing Riven back more passionately.
Feeling more bold, Riven let her hand travel further, brushing against the rougher skin of Lux's nipple. The blonde let out a small whimper, and pulled Riven closer. A part of Riven stirred at the reaction, giving her a sense of relief and accomplishment. Back and forth, she stroked it, feeling it rise and harden. Lux's breaths were shortened and intensified, her mouth pressed firmly against Riven's.
Recalling Lux's actions, Riven separated their kiss and moved down to Lux's other breast, still fondling the first. She took the nipple in her lips and sucked on it lightly, eliciting another whimper from Lux. Going by what little experience she had, Riven took it as a sign to progress, and let her hand crawl downwards.
As soon as her fingers made contact with Lux's vulva, the blonde gasped and shivered noticeably. Riven pressed on, rubbing lightly in the same way Lux had done to her. The amount of wetness she found was reassuring, and stimulating. Within Riven, there was a growing satisfaction of having the girl in the control of her hands. As she squirmed in pleasure, Riven found her own in it.
Curiously, Riven inserted a finger, and was met with a small moan. She felt Lux's nails digging into her back, and took it as a good sign. As she continued to experiment, Lux's reactions became more distinct, her breathing heavier. She began moving in sync to Riven's actions, clutching her tightly. Riven knew she was getting close. She adjusted her hand to that one certain spot that always worked for her, and from the response, she knew it was right for Lux too.
Finally, in a muffled squeal of euphoria, Lux shuddered violently, and Riven drew her hand away to let her recover. Lux was still panting heavily as they locked eyes, and Riven felt the connection between them grow more strongly than ever. This evening had sealed their relationship, and started their new, shared life. It was one of the most reassuring feelings Riven had ever experienced, tied only by her will to fix her home.
She leaned forward and gave Lux a peck on the lips, and the mage sighed heavily.
"Thank you, Riven," She said weakly with a light smile.
Riven smiled at the phrase, wondering why the action deserved thanks, but she didn't bother asking. She was content just to know that Lux enjoyed it.
Riven lay on her side, running a hand down Lux's arm. Lux grasped it, and rolled to her side as well, leaning backwards into Riven's embrace. Riven clutched Lux tightly, nuzzling her hair, taking in her smell, enjoying the warmth of her back. Everything about this moment was the sort of peace that Riven had never imagined, and never really thought about, but still, in some fashion, enjoyed. It made her feel that everything was going to be alright, and that there really was hope in the world.
"I love you, Riven," Lux said quietly.
Riven took a deep breath and closed her eyes, feeling the rush that the words evoked within her. She could say it now... right? What was there to hold her back, after they'd gone so far? She wanted Lux to have that feeling too. Perhaps these few words were the only ones that were truly important...
"I... love you too, Lux."
A loud knocking woke Riven from her sleep, and it took her a moment to remember where she was. Light streamed in from the window, illuminating the room and shining upon the naked girl that lay beside her. As much as she was relieved that the night had not been a dream, she was concerned about the noise that had awoken her.
Another knock. It was coming from the door. Riven's adrenaline went into high gear. Who was at the door? She and Lux weren't actually supposed to be here, were they? What kind of trouble had they gotten themselves into?
Thinking quickly, she got up and dressed in haste, draping the blankets over Lux's sleeping body again, before heading to the door. Gingerly, she unlatched the door and opened it, hoping the situation wouldn't get any worse.
And there, in her full suit of armour and blade at the ready, stood Irelia, looking impatient and worried.
"Irelia..." Riven muttered in surprise, feeling her face growing red.
"Riven. There isn't time to explain. I need you to come with me," Irelia stated urgently.
"But-" Riven started.
"Please," Irelia implored, "...We're under attack."
Second Author's Note: So I've been asked again about donations. And I'm flattered that people feel that they would like to donate to my cause. And you know what... I've decided to go ahead and try it. Why the hell not?
If you're interested, you can find the link on my profile. It'll take you right to the Donation thingy. All proceeds will go directly to paying off my student loan to get me through my Game Design course!
(Mandatory disclaimer about donations not making me write harder/better/faster/stronger/etc... Though it never hurts to have more guilt. :P)
