A Dragon to Light the Way
Chapter 12
Sting breathed heavily as he came down from his pleasure high, and looked at Lucy to ensure that she was alright. A faint blush was still across her cheeks, and her body was still trembling as she tried to regain her breathing. He looked down at his mark on the juncture of her neck and shoulder, smiling slightly as he nuzzled it, causing a shudder to race through her as well as a moan to escape her lips. He knew that she would be sensitive for a while, and carefully eased out of her. Smiling at the sound of disappointment, and the shifted so she was standing on her own two feet. Pressing a kiss to her forehead, he reached down and turned back on the bath faucet, and plugged it before easily directing her forward.
He checked her once more, smiling as he saw that the daze look was starting to leave her eyes, and carefully eased them both into the tub. Thankful that it was big enough for both of them to recline backwards in comfort. Which he did, with Lucy reclined back against his chest, the warm water seeming to bringing her back quickly. Soon her breathing was back to normal, but every now and again a pleasurable shiver would run through her.
"Sting. That was...I can't even describe it." She whispered, resting her head against his shoulder. He smiled and nuzzled their heads together as he wrapped his arms around her waist and held her close.
"Same here. I wasn't too rough, was I?" He asked, worried that he had harmed her but smiled when she shook her head. He could tell that she was exhausted from their activity, and looked down at his mark on her. He pressed a kiss against it, and smiled when she whimpered and shifted against him.
"Why is it so sensitive there?" She asked, and he licked the mark, listening to her beautiful whimper.
"It is where I marked you as my mate. Hope you don't mind." He stated, nuzzling the place with his nose and glanced up at her when she faced him. Feeling his heart melt as she gave him a loving smile and shook her head.
"I don't mind one bit. But it is weird, it seems like my senses are sharper than before." She stated, causing him to smile and straighten. He closed his eyes as he leaned back, Lucy stretching out as well.
"It is because through that mark, we'll be able to find each other. It links us, both in body, spirit, and magic. Lets just say, you should be able to use some of my magic after a while, and I'll be able to use some of yours. We can even borrow magic from one another to strengthen our own." He stated, leaning down and pressing a kiss to her temple as she thought about it.
"So, in other words, it is almost like a Third Origin?" She asked, and he smiled before looking down at her.
"You could call it that. Although, it also allows us to sense each others emotions. Should I sense that you are ever afraid, lonely, or even lost. I'll be able to find where you are." He stated, watching as she smiled and leaned against him once more.
"Sounds like this mark can really come in handy." She whispered, only to give a yawn afterwards and causing him to chuckle. He unplugged the bath, eased his hands under her and then stood.
"I think it is time for bed." He stated, pressing another kiss to her forehead. Blinking when she pouted and looked up at him.
"But I have so many more questions." She stated, causing him to smile again and press a soft kiss on her lips.
"Later. We need to rest for tomorrow, then, any questions you may have I will answer." He stated, sitting her back on the sink and grabbed their clothing. He helped her to dress, and then quickly dressed himself before picking her up again.
"You know. I think I prefer to see you undress than anything." She murmured softly, causing him to look down at her in shock. Only to smile as he saw that she was already half a sleep. He chuckled softly and then eased them into her bed, pulling her close and rested his head beside hers.
"Love you Sting." She muttered, before her breath finally eased out. He blinked and pulled her even tighter as he closed his eyes.
"Love you too, Lucy." He whispered, smiling as she hummed softly and nuzzled against him. He stared down at her, watching as she slept peacefully, and was thanking whoever was watching over him for bringing the woman into his life. She was gentle, caring, smart, and loved him. He didn't know what he had done to deserve her, but was damn glad that he had done it. He curled around her tighter, resting his head above her own and closed his eyes as her scent enveloped him. He felt his eyelids getting heavier and soon gave a sigh as his body relaxed and he followed her into dreamland.
Sting was the first to wake up the next day, and smiled as he watched her sleep on. Even though during the middle of the night, they had shifted so she was laying her head on his arm, which was now feeling like it was being stuck with millions of pins and needles, he still didn't move. Not wanting to wake his beautiful mate, but also knew that they needed to get up and start heading to the guild. Giving a sigh, he smiled and leaned toward her, softly pressing his lips against hers.
She gave a soft groan, shifted and then dozed back off. He grinned at the challenge, and pressed another kiss to her jawline and traced down to her collarbone. She moaned, her eyes squeezing tight and shifting closer to him, and he smiled against her skin. Finally moving his mouth to hover over his mark on her shoulder, and nipped it lightly. She reacted like she had just received an electric jolt, and opened her eyes to stare at him in a daze.
"Morning, Blondie." He growled, moving his arm to get the feeling back into it as she sat up and stretched. He watched closely, loving how her back curved and her breasts thrust forward.
"You're blonde too." She yawned, rubbing her eyes and then looked over him to the clock on the nightstand. Then her gaze turned to him, and he gave her a small warm grin that she returned and snuggled in beside him.
"I wish that we could stay here all day." She whispered, and he wrapped his arms around her and pressed a kiss to her forehead.
"I'd like that as well. But, we have to get this over with first." He stated, tightening his hold on her for a moment, and then finally released her. He blinked when she giggled and sat up beside him, causing him to raise an eyebrow.
"What are you giggling about?" He asked watching as she rolled out of her bed and stood with another stretch.
"Just thinking that when this is all settled, we can cuddle all we want. As well as...do more like..last night." She stated, a blush rushing across her face and he blinked at the thought. She was now his mate, and that meant that she would be wanting him just as bad as he wanted her. He gave a low growl and rose to his feet, coming up behind her and nipped at his mark.
"We could do that now, if you want?" He whispered, listening as she shivered in his hold and gave a small moan. But she slipped from his grip, and quickly headed for the bathroom.
"No time for that now." She teased, her hips sashaying slightly as she entered the bathroom and locked the door as she shut it. He rose his eye at the sound of the lock, and grinned at the challenge it presented. She should know very well that if he wanted in there with her, no lock or barricade would keep him out. Shaking his head, he moved to the washer and dryer, and grabbed his clothes that Lucy had thrown in there for him. Pulling them out, he eased onto the couch and stared at the door to the side, giving a smile as he imagined her changing into clothes on the other side. He sighed and leaned back, wishing that he could be there with her, helping her remove that silky top and sliding her bottoms down, and then teased her a little before backing away and sliding her clean clothes over her. Than stepping back so she could do the same to him.
A click brought him from his thoughts, and he glanced back at the door as she opened it and stepped out. A smile on her lips as she leaned over him and pressed a chaste kiss to his lips before motioning to the bathroom.
"All yours." She stated, moving into the kitchen as he watched, and then gave a sigh as he stood and moved to the bathroom. He blinked as he saw an extra toothbrush laying beside hers, and smiled at it as he started to undress. Soon, he had his clean clothes on and had his teeth brushed as he stepped out of the bathroom and smiled when he sensed Lucy in the kitchen. Moving silently, he leaned against the doorway and watched as she ruffled through the cabinets trying to fine something to fix them to eat. He smiled as a frustrated pout formed on her lips and she huffed as she found nothing.
"We can get something at the guild." He stated, coming up behind her and wrapping his arms around her, pressing a kiss to her shoulder.
"Are you sure? I thought I had some pancake mix, but apparently I was wrong." She stated, crossing her arms over his and leaning into his hold. He smiled and tightened his hold, but tensed as he heard a window open from the bedroom and sensed someone come through it.
"Lucy? Sting? Where are you two?" Gray called out, causing him to relax and rest his chin on her shoulder.
"Does he always barge into your apartment like that?" He asked, looking at the man as he stepped into the kitchen with a smile and gave a huff as Lucy waved.
"Me, Erza, Wendy, Cana. As well as anyone at the guild." Gray stated, tilting his head to the side as he studied them.
"They are always saying my place is the best, it is supposedly why they also help me pay rent sometimes." Lucy stated, causing him to hum and look around the place. It was spacious in its own way, but even he had to admit that it felt like home, and it hadn't been lived in for a few months now.
"I can see why." He stated, tightening his hold once more and then straightened. Facing Gray fully and lifted an eyebrow.
"Any specific reason you are here though?" He asked, blinking when Lucy jabbed him in the ribs. He knew that he was being blunt, but didn't really care since Gray wasn't apart of his guild. Besides, the man didn't look like the kind that got offended easily.
"I was just passing by and decided to check and see if you had headed out yet." He stated, and Sting watched as Lucy stepped forward.
"We were about to go now. I was going to make some pancakes, but it turns out I didn't have the mix." She stated, and he blinked when Gray rubbed the back of his head with a sheepish smile.
"Yeah. I broke in one time and decided to help myself to that." He stated, earning a slap upside the head from Lucy as she growled at him.
"How many times do I have to tell you not to enter when I'm not here?" She stated, causing a laugh to escape from him as the man rubbed the spot that she had hit and grinned at her. Only to glare as Gray wrapped her in a quick hug with a smile on his face.
"Good to have you back Luce." He stated, causing Sting to blink and relax. Gray was one of her friends, and if he kept going with his way of thinking, then he would be taking her away from them again. Sure, he wouldn't stop her from visiting them as she wanted to, but it was a long distance from Sabertooth to Fairy Tail. He couldn't make her go through a commute like that every time she wanted to see her friends.
"Sting? Are you coming?" Lucy suddenly asked, causing him to look up at her and smile. He pushed his worry aside, and decided to deal with it after everything was done with. This was more important at the moment, and he needed to stay focus as the old guild master told them the plan. He just hoped that everything goes as planned.