Greetings, friends! I'm back with chapter two of this lovely fourshot. This is a really fun AU, and I'm definitely having a good time typing it. This takes place about two years after the first chapter. Enjoy!
For as long as emotions existed, the concept of "love at first sight" was a common myth among mortals. It was that magical moment when two pairs of eyes locked, marking the joining of two souls with a single glance. Pyrrha would be the first to tell anyone that the idea was utter rubbish. There was no such thing as love at first sight. True love was an emotion that took time to build up, that required a basis of trust and mutual understanding. What most people took for love, Pyrrha knew to be infatuation.
With that being said, Pyrrha had definitely been infatuated with Jaune ever since that first day in Downtown Vale. Between that and the easy friendship that blossomed between them, falling in love was practically inevitable.
After pulling some strings and inserting herself into Beacon University, she texted him saying that he would indeed be seeing her on orientation day. His response held the tone of someone who was ecstatic, but trying to play it cool by hiding it. However, there was no hiding the way his face lit up when he saw his new friend on the first day after move-in. After that, she found herself looking forward to seeing that bright, dorky grin every day. She relished the way he would laugh at the dumbest pun, the way he confidently walked around his dorm wearing his favorite bunny slippers, and especially the easy, casual way he always interacted with her.
Every day that went by told Pyrrha she had made the right choice in becoming a college student. Not only did she have Jaune, but she was blessed with a hyperactive, fun-loving roommate named Nora, who took all of her quirks and occasional divine slip-ups in stride. There was also Ren, Jaune's quiet, introspective roommate who happened to be old friends with Nora.
It was around these three that Pyrrha allowed her godly glow to show the most. For Jaune, it was a response to her growing attraction to him. For Nora and Ren, it was because they were too freaking perfect for each other, and what kind of love goddess would she be if she didn't use her powers to help things along?
She absolutely adored Remnant. She loved walking down streets and experiencing whatever weather decided to grace Vale each day. She liked the different people she met. She enjoyed the food (sometimes to excess), and often was asked by her stunned friends how she was able to keep such an amazing figure.
There were downfalls, of course. Mortals weren't perfect. Pyrrha had times when she would get harassed while walking home late. While she was able to easily kick the asses of whoever tried to challenge her, it always filled her with rage and sadness on behalf of the victims who weren't as strong as she was. She dealt with trivial stress for the first time in the form of college assignments. Her powers helped her figure out answers when needed, but it hurt to see Nora curled up under her desk in the middle of a panic attack due to an exam or essay.
Moments like these reminded Pyrrha just how alien she truly was to this world. While she could view hardships and feel pity for those she cared about, she would never truly understand what they went through on a day to day basis. She could come close, but that was it.
Still, her friends readily accepted her as she was. Sometimes, she would find herself silently sitting back while listening to them talk, enjoying the simple camaraderie between them.
Such was the case one day near the end of her sophomore year at Beacon, when the group was at the local IHOP. Nora had just clocked out from her waitressing job and plopped down on the chair next to Ren with a groan.
"Rough day?" Pyrrha asked sympathetically.
"Ugh. The people who eat here are heathens half the time. Would you believe how many come in and order pancakes without syrup?!" Nora shook her head. "I am a sadder, but wiser person because of this place.
"Well, pancakes don't need syrup," Pyrrha reasoned. "Those cinnamon stack ones don't, and they're delicious."
"Well yeah, but they're still covered in sugar and frosting." Nora folded her arms. "If you're trying to be health-conscious while eating pancakes, you should just stop."
Ren was calmly balancing his glass of water in his palm. "Would dinner ease the trauma of the day, Nora?"
Nora hugged Ren's arm, jostling the water. "You know me so well!"
Pyrrha turned to look at Jaune, only to see that he was already gazing in her direction. She suppressed a smirk when she saw the look in his eye. It was the same look she had seen for the past few months. It was a look that told her that Jaune's heart had taken the same path that hers had. They had known each other for two years, which was supposed to be a mere blink of an eye for a goddess. Yet, somehow, Pyrrha felt more emotion and fulfillment from the past two years as a mortal than she had ever felt after the turning of a century as a deity.
As she and Jaune had grown closer, she found herself leaning into him during video game sessions together, holding his hand as they walked, and hugging him for just a bit longer than she would hug Nora or Ren. Jaune showed signs of his new emotions with increased glances in her direction that he thought were discreet, smiles that seemed extra bright when directed at her, and an overall aura of contentment and happiness whenever she would move close to him.
"You've been awfully quiet, Jaune. Thinking about something?"
Jaune's face turned a light pink color, another thing that had become more common over the past few months. "Uh, yeah. I'll talk to you about it later."
Pyrrha nodded before turning to look back at Ren and Nora. She barely caught Ren giving Jaune an encouraging smile before resuming his neutral expression. Nora was covering her mouth to keep from grinning too widely. Pyrrha feigned ignorance and proceeded to talk with Ren about his latest animation project and how he hoped to animate some of Jaune's drafted game ideas. She knew what was coming, and was perfectly willing to wait for Jaune to be ready.
It happened sooner than she had expected. As they walked home from iHop, she noticed that Jaune was walking a little slower and fell into step with him. Immediately, Ren and Nora speed-walked ahead.
"So, what did you want to talk to me about?" Pyrrha asked, keeping her voice carefully casual, so as not to scare him off.
Jaune wet his lips, glancing between Pyrrha's face and his own feet. "Um, I…I was wondering if… You see, you've mentioned that you like astronomy, and I kinda found this place in the park. It's supposed to be a clear night on Saturday." He shrugged, obviously trying not to look too hopeful. "If you want, I was wondering if…"
Deciding to save him from further stammering, Pyrrha cut in. "That sounds grand! What time should we meet up?"
"Huh?" Jaune blinked. "Oh, uh, eight. Eight sounds good."
Pyrrha smiled brightly, unable to keep her divine radiance from seeping into her aura. As they continued walking, she slipped a hand into his, asking a silent question. He squeezed her fingers gently, giving her an equally-silent, but totally clear answer.
…
"You want me to leave the room tonight?!" Nora gasped, staring at Pyrrha with wide eyes. "You seriously think- No way! On the first date?"
"It's not like we're strangers, Nora," Pyrrha said calmly. "I know that he's had feelings for me for a long time, maybe as long as I've had feelings for him."
"That's true, but still." Nora shook her head. "Even if you're up for it, Jaune won't have the guts to make the move."
"So, maybe I'll make the move," Pyrrha replied.
"The shock of that might kill the man." Nora breathed a sigh before shrugging. "Well, just as long as things don't become weird between you two. I'd hate to see the group dynamic screwed up because of hormones."
Pyrrha chuckled. "I promise that won't happen." She was easily capable of sensing Jaune's mental state. If he showed any sign of not wanting to go all the way, she'd stop long before he would have any inkling of what she wanted to start. The friendship that had developed between them over the last two years was the most important thing, after all. If a romance was to arise, she wanted it to be born of that same easy, happy relationship.
Also, one way or the other, Nora would be spending the night with Ren. And, if Pyrrha happened to influence her slightly before her departure, there certainly wouldn't be anything wrong with that.
She met with Jaune at eight on the dot. He was sitting on a bench, holding a duffel bag in his lap. When Pyrrha approached, he smiled. "Hey, Pyrene. Ready to go?" His voice trembled only a little, and it was due to nerves rather than discomfort.
"Of course." Pyrrha didn't hesitate to take his hand while they walked, subtly allowing some of her influence to creep into him so that he wouldn't be quite so tense. She smiled when she felt his muscles relax in response to her touch.
The walk to the park took about fifteen minutes. Reaching the spot Jaune had in mind took another half-hour. Neither one minded the long walk, and chatted quietly as Jaune led them through a series of winding deer paths. The night was silent, except for the rustling of various animals in the trees and bushes. Even the night-duty park rangers didn't seem to be this deep in the woods. Maybe going back to the dorm wouldn't be necessary.
Don't get ahead of yourself, Pyrrha, the goddess scolded herself. Let the night unfold as it's meant to.
Finally, they reached a small clearing, obviously naturally-formed and not cleared by park staff, which had thick, soft grass and a clear view of the sky overhead. Jaune pulled a blanket out of his duffel bag and set it on the ground before inviting Pyrrha to sit next to him. For a few minutes, Pyrrha allowed herself to bask in the glow of the familiar constellations: the Great and Small Ursai, the Beowolf pack, and one that was meant to be dedicated to Weiss, Goddess of Winter and Music. She wondered how her friend was doing in Heaven, and if she had even noticed Pyrrha's absence. Two years were not very long, after all.
When the moment felt right to speak, Pyrrha turned to look at Jaune. "Jaune-"
"So, uh-" Jaune started to say at the same time.
The two stopped before laughing, diffusing more of the tension that was hanging in a cloud over Jaune's head. "You go first," Pyrrha urged.
Jaune nodded, swallowing loudly before speaking. "I…I know that taking you way out here might seem…strange to some people. But, I kinda figured it was something you'd understand, you know?" He stared at his hands. "You…You understand me really well. It seems that you have since we became friends on that first day, remember?" When Pyrrha nodded, he continued. "And, well, that's only become clearer over time. I feel different when I'm with you, Pyrene. I'm more confident, happier, and…surer of my feelings."
Pyrrha placed a hand over his, silently urging him to tell her what he really wanted to say.
Jaune looked at her hand. "I…What I'm trying to say is that I think I'm in love with you, Pyrene." He looked hesitantly at her eyes. "I know it's weird, but-"
"It's not weird at all," Pyrrha interrupted, smiling gently. "And if it is, then I'm just as weird as you are."
Jaune's expression at that moment was so thunderstruck, Pyrrha couldn't help but laugh and pull him into a hug. His arms came up slowly. After a moment, they tightened around her and Pyrrha knew that he was smiling.
"You're my best friend, Jaune. Being with you makes me happier than anything," Pyrrha murmured. "I love you too."
The two held each other for a few minutes before Jaune shifted, looking hopefully at her. "Hey, Pyrene? Can I kiss you?"
Pyrrha responded by leaning in and brushing her lips softly against his. He pressed a little closer, moving his lips cautiously in response. For a few minutes, they shared several brief, chaste kisses. Then, Pyrrha ran her tongue across his bottom lip. He paused only briefly before opening his mouth and allowing her to dominate the kiss. She twined her tongue gently around his, bringing up one hand to comb her fingers through his messy hair. A low groan rose in his throat, causing Pyrrha's human heart to pound louder than a war drum.
By this point, she wasn't even trying to restrict her glow. She allowed it to emanate fully, fueled by the emotions and physical sensations between her and Jaune. If a person were to squint, they would see a faint outline of gold around her. Thankfully, Jaune's eyes were closed and a halo of gold would be the last thing he'd be looking for if they were open.
Jaune started running his hands up and down Pyrrha's back. At one point, when his hand moved up, it slipped under Pyrrha's shirt. It was only partially accidental, but he jerked back as soon as his palm touched skin. "Sorry!" He withdrew his hands. "I got a bit…sorry." His face was bright red and he was staring sheepishly at the ground.
Pyrrha tilted her head, looking at him calmly. "Did you hear me complain?"
"Huh?" Another adorable, stunned look decorated his flushed face. He really needed to stop looking so cute. "You mean…?"
"It's not like we're just meeting on this first date, Jaune," Pyrrha said, repeating her earlier words to Nora. "I've known of my feelings for months now, and I have a feeling that you've known of yours for just as long. I'm comfortable going as far as you want to." She folded her arms, smirking a little as she added: "Also, don't think I didn't hear the crinkling of small foil packages in your pocket."
Jaune gaped at her, temporarily incapable of forming anything resembling words. For a moment, Pyrrha feared that she might have broken him. Thankfully, he blinked and started to stammer. "W-Wait. You… You really…" He smiled slightly. "I wasn't sure if… I didn't want you to think I was just after one thing, but hearing you say that…"
Pyrrha rolled her eyes. "Jaune, if I thought you were one of those guys, I wouldn't have been friends with you for these past two years." She placed a hand on his cheek, stroking his skin soothingly with her thumb. "I'm fine with whatever you want."
Between Pyrrha's touch and the way she was looking at him, Jaune finally grew calm. He locked eyes with her, taking a deep breath before murmuring in a sure voice: "I want you, Pyrene. I have for a long time."
Pyrrha smiled sweetly. "I'm glad we're on the same page." When she leaned in for another kiss, however, she noticed a small degree of hesitance. "What is it?" She sensed the problem almost as soon as the words left her mouth. "Is this your first time?" She already knew the answer, of course.
Jaune nodded slowly, his face starting to flush again. "Yeah."
Pyrrha leaned close, kissing him softly. "I'm honored," she purred. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of you." She moved to the side, nipping lightly at his ear, her heart warming when he shivered against her. "Just let me know if you want to stop." It was clear that stopping was the last thing on his mind, but it still felt like the right thing to say.
"I will." Jaune brushed his lips against the side of Pyrrha's neck while starting to slowly slip a hand under her shirt again. He sounded slightly dazed, as if part of his brain still couldn't believe what was happening. "You do the same, okay?"
"Of course." Words weren't needed after that.
Pyrrha gladly gave herself over to feelings that she hadn't felt in years. Already, Jaune's touch excited her more than what she had gone through in the past with any god or mortal. His warm hands trembled as they caressed her back. His soft lips explored her neck and face. He eventually became brave enough to tug at her shirt and nibble cautiously at her shoulders and collarbone. She encouraged everything he did with quiet moans and returned kisses and touches.
At one point, she started stroking at his surprisingly-toned abdomen, only to find that he was ticklish there. He laughed and swatted her hands away, which of course made it impossible to resist tickling him a few more times. Giggling, she pushed him back onto the blanket, pinning him effortlessly. Deciding to be merciful, she moved her hands away from his sensitive abs and instead started running them up his sides, rolling his shirt up in the process.
There was a change in the air between them. It was a subtle shift in mood that made the night feel charged with electricity. Pyrrha knew at that moment that it was the right time to continue. She gazed into Jaune's blue eyes, which shone both with anticipation and the reflection of the stars overhead. She leaned down, giving him another long, slow kiss as her hand started to travel downward.
It looks like I didn't have to kick Nora out of the dorm after all, she mused to herself in the very back of her mind. Ah well. If she's smart, she'll take advantage of the opportunity I gave her.
After that, Pyrrha didn't have any thoughts to spare for Nora, Ren, or really anything else. All that mattered were the physical and emotional sensations moving through her, the stars above her, and the gentle-eyed mortal boy beneath her.
The toughest thing for me when typing this chapter was making the progression to the requested Lime scene within the agreed word-count and making it believable. I think I did a good job. The fact that Pyrrha's a freaking sex goddess in this AU makes it easier, as that would likely speed things along. I'll probably have the next chapter ready by the end of the week.
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