Just a warning, dear readers, this chapter is fluff/smut! Read at your own risk :-) And please continue to review!

Terence held the door open for Tink and she smiled up at him as she past. They set their precious gifts on the table and stared at one another for a moment.

"So does this," she indicated the beautiful ring, "mean I'm really yours?"

"For forever and a day, sweetheart," he answered softly, pulling her close and kissing her fiercely. She melted into his kiss and her hands clutched at his hair. She broke away and felt the tight bodice around her waist.

"I should really get out of this dress before I suffocate." Terence pushed a strand of hair out of her eyes and kissed her nose.

"Let me help." Turning her around, his hands went to the laces of her dress and he slipped it down her slender frame. She blushed slightly as she stood in her undergarments, nearly naked to Terence's gaze. He stared at her for the longest time, drinking in all of her beauty and feeling his heart start to race. Keeping her back to him, she peeled off her bodice and Terence's breathing hitched a little as he stared at her bare back. Moving closer, taking care not to jostle her wings, he leaned in and wrapped his arms around her. One hand rested on her flat stomach while the other made its way up to her small breast. Cupping it in his hand, he leaned forward and sucked at her neck. She leaned her head back onto his chest and felt his arousal on her back.

"I've wanted this for so long," he whispered into her ear before he kissed her cheek. His tongue moved over her neck and throat, causing her to writhe in his grip. She turned to face him and her curves were revealed to his wide eyes. Her shaking hands started to undress him and she started to get very impatient to see the spectacular body underneath those clothes. Terence held his hands up so Tink could slip the shirt over his head and she threw it aside. Her throat went dry as she looked him up and down, standing in only his trousers and his chest heaving as his heart raced. His wings still glowed pink and matched the blush that was coming over his cheeks. She gazed up into his blue eyes and she quickly pressed her lips against his. He quickly gathered her in his arms and flew them to the bed, laying her down gently and leaning over her, stroking her face with his finger. Tink captured his hand and slowly slid his finger into her mouth, sucking on it with relish, causing him to hiss through his teeth and bite his lip.

"Tink," he said in a moan. Tink reached down and groped him through his trousers and he moaned again, feeling himself growing harder by the minute. Tink's talented hands had his trousers off in seconds and Terence pressed his bare thighs against hers, both of them feeling the heated passion flowing between them. Terence's hand trailed down from her face to grasp her breast, massaging it gently in his hand. She arched her back, her wings fluttering as fast as her heart. Terence leaned down and took her breast into his mouth, sucking lightly, his tongue trailing over her nipple. She moaned with pleasure and arched her back again, pressing more of her flesh into his eager mouth. While he sucked at her bosom, his hand trailed lower and lower until they came to rest between her legs. Not wasting any time, his fingers delved between her folds and she let out a cry. He gently stroked her both inside and out and felt that he could wait no longer. He hovered over her for a moment so that he could position himself between her thighs and she spread her legs wider for him. Her hands went around to his back and gently touched his sensitive wings.

"Fly me through the stars, Terence," she leaned up and whispered in his ear.

"For the rest of our lives, Tink," he whispered back before he captured her mouth in a searing kiss as he pushed forward, feeling himself slide into her wetness. He bit his lip to keep himself from crying out at the pleasure, as Tink's nails raked across his back. Terence slid out ever so slightly before he rammed back in, harder this time and causing Tink to writhe underneath him. Her legs came up around his waist as she pushed him in even further, not feeling like they could get close enough.

"God Tink," he groaned, throwing his head back and she bit her lip to keep from screaming his name. His hair hung in his eyes as he increased his thrusts, finally feeling whole and complete. Tink let out a gasp and clenched down around him, which made him moan and come undone in her arms. Her legs unwrapped themselves and went limp and Terence rested his head on her sweaty breast. She struggled to bring up a hand and run it through his damp hair. He shifted a little over her, not wanting to crush her into the sheets but never wanting to part from her either.

"Tink?"

"Mmhm?" she had already closed her eyes and was drifting off to sleep.

"I'm sorry I waited so long to tell you how I felt. I didn't think I could handle it if you didn't love me back. But I suppose it's better late than never, right?"

"Mmhm," came her sleepy reply and Terence glanced up at her to see her eyes closed, her head turned away from him as she was already reaching her dreams. He grinned and softly kissed her lips.

"I love you, Tinkerbell," he whispered before he rolled them onto their sides and pulled her into his arms, closing his eyes and following her in sleep.

Terence awoke feeling a series of strange feelings. For one, he had had a fantastic dream where he had confessed his love to Tinkerbell and she had accepted him as her mate! They had been chosen to be Neverland's King and Queen and they had even consummated their love. Terence squeezed his eyes shut, still fighting off the feeling of being awake.

"Sweet Neverland, let me never wake from this dream." His hand fell to his side and touched something soft. Gasping, his eyes shot open and he saw a pair of delicate wings beside him. Lifting his head, he felt his heart start to race. He was in bed with Tink! It hadn't been a dream after all! But then…he glanced at the window and saw the sun was high in the sky. He had no idea what time it was (for time works so differently in Neverland) but he knew he had to get to the Depot to check on the dust deliveries. Trying not to wake his lover, he slid from under the covers and stretched his wings. Reaching for his clothes, he decided he would have to fly home first and dress in his normal attire. If he showed up at the depot like this, everyone would know what had happened between him and Tink last night. He blushed at the thought and pulled on his suit from the Ceremony. Tink moaned a little and reached for Terence's arm but found herself grasping air.

"Terence?"

"I'm here, sweets," he whispered, leaning down to give her a kiss. She yawned.

"Where are you going?"

"I need to check on the dust deliveries before we start exploring Neverland. How about I pick you up later? When the shutter bug buzzes for the third time?" She leaned up to stretch her wings and nodded sleepily.

"That sounds good. I'll pack us some things to take with us in case we decide to stay the night somewhere. I'll let Fairy Mary know where I'm going." Terence leaned down to kiss her again and her fingers went to his hair. He moaned into her mouth and felt his knees buckle. He broke the kiss abruptly and fluttered his wings.

"If I do that, I'll never leave here. See you in a bit, Tink." With one more quick kiss, he opened Tink's door, looked both ways, and took off into the air. Tink let out a deep sigh and threw the covers back. She quickly got dressed and slipped on her autumn wear she had made for herself. Winter was coming soon and the Winter Fairies were allowed to make Pixie Hollow a little colder. She suspected it had something to do with Lord Milori visiting Queen Clarion. Tink still couldn't believe her Queen was in love with a Frost-Talent Fairy but they made a cute couple and she was relieved and pleased that they had finally found ways for Frost-Talents to interact with the Warm Fairies (as they were called). Tink found herself wanting to pay her sister a visit so she slipped her winter coat into her basket (after all, Periwinkle still hadn't met Terence yet! She would be ever so pleased about their Joining) Tink quickly packed some food and some extra supplies in case they decided to travel far. She had never been out of Pixie Hollow and had no idea how big Neverland really was! She finished her packing, checked her reflection in the mirror, and headed down to Tinker Nook where the Tinkers were always hard at work.

Clank and Bobble were the first to spot her and they waved her over.

"Hey Tink, where are you going?"

"Terence and I are setting out to explore Neverland a little."

"I'm so happy for you two Tink," Clank said in a gushing sigh. "Our very own Tinker, the Queen of Neverland!"

"Only until the end of the season, Clank," Tink said worriedly.

"Aye but winter has yet to begin. You have several months ahead of you, at least, if the Frost Fairies are allowed to spread it all around Neverland."

"Have either of you ever been outside Pixie Hollow?" She asked in a hushed voice. Both shook their heads, looking scared.

"Never. Too many bad things out there, we hear."

"But don't you worry Miss Bell," Bobble said, shooting Clank a dark look. "I'm sure Terence will look after you just fine! After all, you've been mated! Nothing can part you now."

"When is the Ceremony?" Clank asked, looking excited now. Tink looked puzzled.

"Um, what ceremony?"

"Your Mating Ceremony! You have to make it official, you know." Tink was thoroughly confused.

"Um, I thought we did that last night? When our wings glowed, I mean?"

"What Clank is trying to say is that fairies who are Mated are later Joined together. Mainlanders call it "Marriage". There is a ceremony that the Queen conducts and Terence will make a vow of everlasting love in front of all of Pixie Hollow."

"All of Pixie Hollow?" Tink looked pale. "Why does it have to be so…public?"

"You don't want to celebrate finding your Mate?"

"Well sure I do but not in front of every fairy in Pixie Hollow! Do we have to do this…marriage thing?"

"Ah Miss Bell. Talk to Terence and see what he thinks. It's a decision you should make together." Tink nodded and cleared her throat, desperate to change the subject.

"I guess I'd better be going. Terence is picking me up—" She stopped as she heard the sound of the shutter bug buzzing and she gasped.

"Jingles! I'm late. Bye Clank! Bye Bobble!"

"Be safe, Miss Bell!"