This took a little while to write as this was the very first time I'm writing a lemon (Personally, I think there's a severe lack of mericcup NSFW). I'd like to give a shout out to my friend ShireFolk for helping me with this chapter. Seriously, I can't thank you enough.

I'm just going to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for making this my most popular fanfiction. I couldn't have done without you guys. Thank you.

FluffyWolfLove on dA drew some fan art of the last chapter. Please go check it out because a) the fan art is awesome and b) because she makes amazing Mericcup art!

WARNINGS: Lemon, smut, sex; take your pick. (It doesn't appear until after the first line break. If you're really uncomfortable with lemons, I'm putting a brief chapter summary at the bottom)

Chapter #28: The Affair

Third Person POV

If a hell on earth could exist, Merida knew that she was living in it. She felt like every emotion besides sadness and emptiness had left her very soul. Never a smile, never a laugh. At night she would lie in bed awake and try to cry but that was always impossible; she had run out of tears to cry. By now, she understood why Hiccup had done what he did but that small comfort was not enough to heal the hole in her heart.

The night was bad; the day was worse.

At one point in her life, Merida though it impossible for one person to make her life miserable. But now, she watched as William's influence grew and she was powerless to stop it. Her father was too politically weak to see it, her mother was drowning in the lies of William's words, and the triplets were too far away to do harm. The Queen had send them away to live with a relative of hers to educate them, to tame them.

Merida knew that William had convinced her mother to do it. He knew that the triplets hated him and that they could see through all his verbal traps.

She couldn't stop him. Every time she tried to speak against him, he would pull her away and beat her spirit. After a while, she fell silent.

By the third day, she had nearly lost all her hope. This was her fate and she had submitted herself to it.

Third Person POV

Rapunzel followed Merida to her room and helped the princess change out of her dress into her sleeping gown.

"Is there anything else you require for tonight?" Rapunzel asked as she put away Merida's dress. The princess sat down on her bed and stared absentmindedly ahead of her,

"No." She replied, stoic but somber. Rapunzel sighed quietly. It pained her to see her friend like this but Merida refused to tell her what was wrong.

"Well," the maid said quietly, "have a good night and sleep well." She bowed and nervously spotted the dark spot on the Princess' neck before exiting the room.

Merida walked to the door and locked it for no reason. She leaned her back against the heavy wood and sighed. She stared at her bed, knowing she should go to sleep. Instead, she grabbed a robe lined with warm fur, put it on, and sat down in front of the fireplace, staring into the fire.

The cracking was the only sound that filled the room for a long time. Merida continued staring into the flickering yellow and red, despite the strain it caused. She sighed and slouched further into the chair, closing her eyelids from exhaustion caused by the fire's heat. Several minutes must've passed before she heard something odd. It sounded quiet but very close. It slowly, very slowly, became louder.

Standing in the middle of the room, Merida turned and looked at each corner, every crook and cranny, for the source but she saw nothing.

She looked at the window that she'd left open. Slowly so that the wood wouldn't creak, Merida approached the window. The sound was much clearer now. It sounded like metal hitting stone. She continued to the window. However, a shadow began to cover it. It started at the bottom and quickly expanded to cover the entire sill, blocking the light of the stars and moon entirely. Merida gasped quietly in fear at the sight, taking a nervous glance over her shoulder at the door. Why did she lock it?

The shadow took a step out of the sill, allowing the slightest trace of moonlight to enter the room. In the white light, she could see the figure much better. It took only moments for her to recognize who it was.

"Hiccup?" She said breathlessly as happiness filled her up and expanded to each part of her body. She even felt tears form in her eyes as Hiccup paced to her and kissed her hard. She flung her arms around his neck and kissed him back with equal passion, pouring every emotion into it.

Hiccup pulled Merida closer to him, running his hand up and down her back as if he couldn't get enough of her body. Gods, how he had missed her. How he had missed this. The happiness, the passion, the love, the feeling of being alive and free. He felt no fear and had forgotten the consequences if he was caught. All he cared for now was her.

He smiled into the kiss and gently nipped at her bottom lip. He felt something, a heat develop in his abdomen when Merida moaned. He had felt it before with Maireada but this was fiery and much stronger.

If air hadn't been a necessity, they would've been in that kiss for an eternity. Panting heavily, they pulled apart, their noses barely touching and staring into each other's eyes.

"I'm so sorry for what I did." Hiccup whispered. Merida blinked away a tear, her hand slipping down to his chest where she could feel the traces of strong muscles, "I was a fool and… a coward. I shouldn't have-"

"Shh." Merida whispered, placing the tips of her fingers onto his lips to silence him, "I forgive you."

Merida could only manage to get a gasp of breath before Hiccup's lips were on hers once more. She thought for a moment that she tasted tears on his lips but was quickly distracted when she felt his tongue poking a teasing at her lips, seeking entry. She gladly gave it.

Their tongues battled for dominance. Merida continuously let out involuntary giggles as Hiccup lowered his hands to her hips. Slowly and gently, he pushed her until she leaned against the wall.

Merida gasped lightly when her back touched the cold brick but the bother was quickly gone as she felt waves of love, passion, and pleasure flow through her.

Hiccup moved his kisses away from her thin lips and moved from her cheek to her jaw-line to her neck, gently nipping at the pink flesh.

Merida moaned when he bit a little harder and she moved her head away to give him better access.

"Hiccup," She panted, "make love to me." She barely managed to suppress a groan of disappointment when Hiccup stopped his kisses on her skin. He just stared at her as if she had gone mad. Maybe she had gone mad. For as long as Merida could remember, the secret message of her lessons was: stay pure until marriage.

Stay pure.

Stay pure.

Stay pure!

The mantra had followed her entire life and now, when she should be thinking about it, she had ditched it into the mud. She didn't care.

Hiccup took a deep breath,

"Are you sure?" He whispered, lightly caressing her cheek. Merida took the hand and pressed a kiss into the palm,

"Yes." She wrapped her arms around him and gave him a tight hug, whispering into his ear, "I'd rather you take my maidenhead in a night of love than have it stolen in a night of matrimony." She felt more than saw Hiccup nod. He pulled out the embrace and took hold of her hand, leading the two of them towards her bed and expensive sheets.

Hiccup sat down first on the edge and gently pulled Merida down to sit beside him. The two lovers stared lovingly at each for a few moments, their hands still in a tight hold. He brushed the knuckles of his free hand against her cheek before leaning in to capture her lips once more.

Merida hardly felt her back touching the mattress as she submitted to his calloused but soft lips, the same feelings as before returning swiftly. She pulled at Hiccup's tunic, sending him a silent message. He stopped his kisses and Merida watched with a seductive smile as he undid his belt and threw his tunic away from him. Merida felt no shame in blushing. He had a broad chest and broad arms, the muscles from years of blacksmithing lightly and beautifully toned. She found it hard to believe that such a handsome man was born a runt. He leant back down and briefly kissed her before he moved his kisses down her jaw line, down to her neck. He stopped suddenly when he saw the dark spot on her neck,

"What is this?" He whispered as he gently ran his finger over the spot. Merida winced slightly when he pushed down on it lightly. She put her hand over it and looked away, as if in shame,

"Just a bruise." She whispered, hoping Hiccup would just ignore it. She still remembered how she got it. William had been on an anger rampage and had beat her again with the stick. He had stopped at the scream of pain she unleashed when he hit her neck. He didn't apologize nor say any words of comfort; all he said was how it was her fault.

Hiccup gently took her hand and moved it away to reveal the bruise. He knew that William had done that to her and a near unquenchable anger rampaged through his veins for the man but he suppressed it for her sake. He put a light and gentle kiss on it, sending a quick prayer to Eir to let it heal quickly.

Merida let out a quiet moan when Hiccup continued his nipping kisses down her neck and collar bone, his slightly shaking hand going under her gown to caress his way up her leg and thigh, pulling the gown with him.

Just as the fabric brushed against her stomach and stopped below her breasts, Merida felt shy. She had never felt shy or ashamed by the fact that her bust was smaller than most women but now, lying half naked with the man she loved, the emotion overwhelmed her.

"This is Hiccup!" she thought, "He couldn't care less!"

"Go ahead." She whispered, giving him the answer to the silent question he had been asking. Within a few seconds, they had discarded the gown and Merida lay completely exposed below Hiccup. He stared at her with his big eyes and she felt her cheeks burning, "What?" She asked shyly, unable to look him straight in the eye.

"You're so beautiful." He whispered. Merida gasped lightly, the words warming her heart even more. She took his hand and placed it on her aching breast, waiting for the same treatment as her lips and neck had. Merida took in a sharp breath as Hiccup began suckling on her budding nipple while he ran and massaged the other one with his thumb. She bit down hard on her lips to suppress a loud moan. It may be night but there were still guards and maids wandering around the castle; they wouldn't hesitate to investigate a sound that didn't belong.

Hiccup left her red breasts and kissed her lips, his hands trailing down her stomach towards her womanhood. Merida gasped loudly when he parted the moist silk folds, feeling for her entrance. After a moment's search, he found the little hole. As he rubbed little circles around the nub, Hiccup felt the bulge in his pants grow even tighter as his lover quietly moaned his name.

Merida never wanted it to end. It all felt so good. As Hiccup continued his worshipping of her with his hand, Merida felt something coming over her. Her entire body felt hot and her muscles felt tight. One more movement of his hand and Merida opened her mouth in a silent scream, her fingers digging painfully into his shoulder and her body arching towards his.

"Did it feel good?" Hiccup asked with a teasing grin as he removed his hand from her womanhood. Merida tried to give him an annoyed look but was so spent she couldn't. Instead, her eyes caught the bulge in his pants. She was no fool. In quick motion, she put her hand on it. A feeling of victory she felt when Hiccup gave a suppressed groan.

"You like this?" she said seductively, smirking at the fact that she found his weakness. Hiccup nodded, his eyes squeezed shut. With a devilish smile, Merida began to undo the tie to his pants, much too slow in the man's opinion. It seemed forever before the ties finally undone but then Hiccup realized he still had his braie to do.

With the impatience of a child, Hiccup undid his braie and threw the material, along with that of his pants, down his leg, cursing when the fabric became entangled with his fake leg. Quickly taking off the leg and placing it down quietly with the fabric, Hiccup was completely exposed.

Merida blushed heavily when she saw his manhood, standing with pride; she had never seen a man naked before.

Hiccup settled himself in between her legs, placing his manhood at her entrance. His hands rested themselves beside her head and he leaned closer so that their noses brushed against each other.

"Go ahead." Merida whispered, snaking her arms around his shoulders, bracing herself for what's to come. Hiccup gave her a quick kiss.

"I'll try to not hurt you."

"You won't" She assured him. Letting out a breath, Hiccup slowly began to ease his way into her, groaning as Merida's muscles tightened around his shaft. Merida squeezed her eyes shut at the friction she felt and dug her nails into his shoulder, causing him to grunt. He kept going until he hit a wall; her maidenhead, her last chance to pull back.

"Keep going." Merida panted. With a quick nod, he leant down and captured her lips. Hiccup's forcefulness as he broke the wall caused Merida to cry out, though it was muffled by his kiss.

Hiccup moved inside her with a slow pace, waiting for her to accommodate to him being inside her.

Merida clutched his hair as a small tear ran down her cheek at the raw friction she felt in between her legs. It wasn't as painful as when he first entered her but it hurt nonetheless. In an instinctive move, Merida moved her hips, nearly matching Hiccup's rhythm and the pain lessened. Hiccup let out a groan.

Smiling gleefully, Merida pulled Hiccup closer to her and kissed him hard, moving her hips to match his pace. The pleasure was overwhelming for the both of them and they had to be careful to not make too much noise.

Hiccup began to move faster. He suddenly struck a certain spot inside her, causing Merida to gasp quietly and unconsciously wrap her legs tighter around Hiccup, inviting him deeper into her.

Hiccup moaned and he began to move faster, leaning down to a passionate kiss and aiming for the same spot.

Merida continued to let out muffled moans as Hiccup continuously hit the same spot that send waves of pleasure through her. She left the kiss to gasp for breath as the same euphoric feeling as before came to her again. The feeling overwhelmed her in a stronger current than before and she clutched onto Hiccup biting into his shoulder to suppress a scream.

Hiccup came only moments later, biting his lip as he released his seed inside her.

He collapsed onto her but didn't crush her, panting heavily as little drops of sweat came down his forehead.

Merida felt him slip out of her and lie down on the spot beside her, suddenly feeling incomplete. She shuffled closer to him and kissed him, tasting the slightest trace of blood,

"I love you." She whispered against them. Hiccup wrapped his arms around her, just barely clinging to consciousness,

"Jeg elsker deg også." He whispered back just as he fell asleep with Merida in his arms.

What Hiccup said was "I love you too" in Norwegian. Some of you are probably wondering what a braie is. Simply put, braie are the medieval underwear for men.

I know that some of you will be mad that Hiccup didn't get slapped or something like that because of Maireada but I can't find a place to fit that scene in. Besides, what Merida doesn't know can't hurt him.

I really wanted to try to add the cover into to this but I just couldn't fit it in.

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EDIT: I got a lot of inspiration of this chapter from the mericcup fanfic "Unexpected Pleasure" by FightingDreamer001. So a shout out to that wonderful lady :D

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Chapter Summary

The general gist of it is that Hiccup climbed into Merida's room through the window, he apologizes and they have sex.