Chapter 3! Hope that you enjoy!
Pool
Chapter 3
Cobra smirked as he slid into Lucy's apartment, finding her usual annoying habit of leaving her window unlocked actually coming in handy. Guess he had Salamander to thank for something, since the idiot always seemed think about sneaking into Lucy's 'comfy' bed. Lucky bastard, for such a platonic friendship they were just too damn close for his liking. Then again, he knew that he and Ice Prick were together on the down low, so he knew there was nothing to worry about. Still didn't mean he couldn't be envious of the Flaming Idiot for being able to cuddle with the woman.
Shaking his head of the errant thoughts, he held up the bucket containing confetti and hot pink glitter that stuck to anything it touched. This was a sure plan, no way this could backfire on him. Not to mention, it wasn't half as cruel as Cana's original plan of dumping glue and fake snakes on her. He didn't want to scar her for life, just enough to get back at her for saying that he had a tree up his ass and dragging him into the pool with her.
He knew that all of this was petty, but it was damn fun. The way her cheeks flushed or her eyes narrowed in suspicion. Or the way her soul changed ever so slightly when she expected something to pop out and scare her. It was lovely actually, almost like the soothing melody that was her soul took on a haunting sound, low and suspenseful. Not to mention, the spike in her arousal and the flutter of her heart when he invaded her personal space was enough to have his own blood pumping with want and need.
Still, he wasn't going to even try to court her, because she could do so much better than him. Even though he knew that she forgave him, it was just the fact that something as pure and sweet as her didn't deserve someone so twisted and warped like him. Giving a sigh he looked around her cozy apartment and spotted a chair that he could use.
Positioning the chair beneath her door, he climbed onto it and began to position the bucket filled with the bane of anyone's existence. Bright Eyes would be finding the glittering bastards everywhere for weeks. At first he had been thinking of just throwing the shit everywhere in her apartment but thought that might be taking it a little too far. Especially since she had stuff that held sentimental value to it, and he truly didn't feel like losing his life if anything happened to them.
Tilting the bucket slightly on the ledge above her door, he eased back. The last thing he wanted was for this damn prank to land on him. It was bad enough that some of the pink shit got on his sleeve, he didn't want it all over him. Leaning back and smiling up at the simple prank with pride, he tilted the chair back slightly. No way Bright Eyes wouldn't see that he could joke around like the other slayers with this!
At the sound of the door handle turning, he tensed and gave a mental curse. Flailing his arms as the door swung inward, catching his tilted chair and sending him backwards. Surprising Lucy enough that she jumped backwards and all he could do was watch with a wide eye as the bucket poured right onto him.
Lucy winced as another string of curses came from Cobra as the shower started once more. It had been nearly half an hour now since the little surprise she had gotten. Honestly, having found out that Cobra had snuck into her apartment just to pull and old fashioned bucket prank had caught her by surprise. She felt kinda bad that all his pranks were backfiring on him, but was also kinda annoyed that he was doing all of this because she had drug him into the pool.
Not to mention it was also Mira and Kinana's fault since they had put the idea of a prank war in his head. She was hoping that if she didn't partake then he would just let it go, but it didn't seem like that was the situation. She would rather have to fall for one of Cobra's pranks, or hit him with one hard enough to make him stop.
"Oi! Bright Eyes! Get in here and make sure I didn't miss any of those damn bastards in my hair!" He barked out, causing her to sigh before standing from the couch where Cobra had made her sit. Honestly, it was her damn apartment, why the hell was she listening to what he told her to do?
Stepping into the bathroom, she froze at what she saw and had to stop herself from swallowing her tongue. Cobra was wearing nothing but a towel around his hips, and leaving everything else for her viewing pleasure. All the while, he was focused on the mirror, checking every part that he could view to make sure no more pink glitter was on him. The muscles in his torso, back and arms going taunt when he twisted to look at her.
"Is there any in my hair?" He asked, and all she could do was shake her head. Although, she wasn't sure if there was or not, since his hair was the last thing she was looking at.
"Put your libido on hold for now, Bright Eyes. This shit is annoying and the last thing I need is someone to tease me about having it on me." He hissed out, causing her to blink before blushing and stepping closer. Trying her hardest to keep her gaze on his hair as he sat down so she could skim her fingers through his hair to look for the pink particles.
She blinked when his body seemed to relax as her fingers combed through his hair, and flushed brighter when an actual purr sounded from him! She had heard it plenty of times from Natsu, Laxus, Wendy and Gajeel, since someone always messaged their heads during vehicles rides since it seemed to help with their motion sickness. But to hear it from Cobra! Mavis, it did things to her body that had her shivering and swallowing hard before raking her fingers through his hair once more before pulling away. Her lights hadn't reflected off of any of the glitter, so he had none in his hair.
"You're fine..." She trailed off as his hand suddenly wrapped around her wrist before tugging it to his lips. Where he pressed tender kisses against the sensitive skin, trailing up her arms as he went.
"C..Cobra! Wha..." She flinched when he nipped lightly at the bend in her arm, causing a shiver to race through her. His gaze was hooded, and it almost seemed like he was lost in his own little world as he trailed his lips up her arm. She bit back a moan when he stood slightly so he could suckle at the skin just before the short sleeve of her shirt. His body moving closer to her until they were barely a hair's width apart.
What in the world was wrong with him? One moment he was cursing and growling because of the glitter. Now he was acting like he wanted to ravage her! What kind of stunt...No, not stunt. A joke!?
Giving a gasp, she jerked back and swung her hand without thinking. Curling her fingers as her hand stung from the contact and watched as his head jerked to the side before he slowly looked back at her. A warning in his gaze, as well as confusion.
"I can deal with any joke you pull, but playing with my emotions like that will not be tolerated." She whispered, watching as he blinked before narrowing his gaze and no doubt looking into her soul. She tensed when he gave a growl and stepped closer.
"Is that what you really think of me, Bright Eyes? That I would be so low as to play with someone's emotions as a joke?" He growled, causing her to straighten her spine before gritting her teeth.
"Well there would be no other way you'd be interested in me." She bit out, watching as he blinked and relaxed, looking into her soul once more.
"Why the hell do you have such self-esteem issues?" He asked, causing her to flinch before crossing her arms and looking away. There was no hiding it though, just that one question had all her failures of 'sexual appeal', and harsh 'teasing' words from Natsu and Happy surfaced. A heavy sigh from him caused her to look back to him, and waited as he shook his head before running a hand through his hair.
Her eyes were then drawn to his chest, that flexed deliciously with the movement. Only to raise her gaze with a blush when he gave a chuckle and before raising both hands in a surrender gesture.
"You win, Bright Eyes. No more pranks. From here on out, I'll court you correctly." He stated, causing her to blink before tilting her head slightly. Flushing when he leaned closer with an almost pained growl.
"None of that cute stuff, or else I can't be held responsible for the outcome." He growled, nuzzling his nose against hers.
"But..Why?" She asked, and even she didn't know if she was asking why he wanted to court her, or why he suddenly stopped the pranks.
"I crave you, Bright Eyes. Just thought I'd never had a shot. However, after seeing how those idiots made you feel so low, I have no other goal other than to show you how beautiful and lovable you are. And, should you believe you've found someone better later on, then I might find the strength to let you go if it would make you happy." He stated, although the end was stated in a hiss that had her blinking up at him. That still didn't explain the pranks...
"I guess in my own, idiotic way, the pranks were just a method to try to get closer. But now I can see that they could be more harmful than helpful. I don't want to add to your doubts. Besides, I don't want anything else coming back around and biting my ass." He growled, and she found a smile cracking at her lips as tears gathered in her eyes.
She laughed at the panic expression that started on his face, but shook her head and went on tiptoe to press her lips softly to his. Giving a hum when he remained still, before relaxing and returning the motion. His hands sliding to her arms to ease her back onto her feet so he could hover over her slightly as he deepened the kiss. His tongue swiping over her lips and coaxing her own tongue to play.
She was breathless by the time he pulled back, his chest heaving with each breath and his fingers pressing lightly against her skin. Like he was barely holding himself back.
"Cobra, you said that you would release me if I found someone else to make me happy." She recalled, watching as a slight pained look entered his eye but he gave a nod all the same. His thumbs brushing her skin and sending little waves of pleasure up and down her arms. She licked her lips, smirking when his eye narrowed in on the movement.
"Well...What if I don't want anyone else? What if...If you're the only one I ever want?" She asked, her body trembling in fear and excitement as his gaze slowly raised and caught hers. The love, need, and desire enough to make her knees weak so she leaned forward to brace herself against him. Their lips brushing against each other with every word he spoke.
"Then...I'd ask that, if you were a hundred percent sure in that, then would you become my mate?" He whispered, and she swallowed. She knew that slayers mated for life, and that nothing else would draw their attention from their mate. And she wanted nothing more than that, and she wanted it with Cobra.
"And..If I agree?"
"Tonight?"
She could only give a nod before gasping as he crushed his lips to hers while picking her up and heading out of the bathroom. A shiver racking her body as she thought about what was to come, and could only hope that Cobra truly wanted this as much as her.
Hope you enjoy! Next chapter will be the reason this story is rated M! Also, just two more chapters to go!
