This took a while, mostly because the site was down and also that I just didn't know where to go with it. But now I do, and it's gonna be good. Hopefully.

Just a heads up, there's another fanfic that'll be here soon, and it isn't Rise of the Guardians. It's a fanfic of Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, one of my all time favorite animated movies. I know on here they're very rare, but when it does come out it would mean the world to me if you would read and review it. :) I'm a little nervous about writing something in a new fandom (if one would call it that), so hopefully all goes well.

Anyway! Here's Chapter 13. Enjoy! (It's a little short but nonetheless)

WARNING! It's gonna get spicy in here! ;)

Chapter 13

Christmas came and went, gladly in a hurry. Sadie was one hyped up little girl off of those ribbon candies and apple pies. Alice was as mellow as usual, if not a little bit more excited than she claimed she usually was. I think it was because I caught her under the mistletoe. I never thought I would enjoy kissing someone under that meaningless sprig of flora, but I did. Probably because Alice's face heated up like she usually does when I kiss her and she mumbled a thank you before kissing me again.

This was the first Christmas ever I received presents. I'm not lying when I say that. It shocked both girls that when Sadie planted a wrapped gift in my hands that I just stared blankly at it, unable to comprehend that someone actually went out of their way to get me something.

"What's the matter?" Alice asked, looking concerned.

I looked at her, surprised still. Sadie sucked in a breath and asked out loud, "You never got a present before?"

"Never."

"Well, now's your first time! Open it!" Sadie beamed, making both Alice and I chuckle, "It's from both of us!"

I don't know what I was expecting, but it sure did make me smile. It was a wooden sculpture of a warrior holding a scythe up in the air, riding a horse that looked midway of galloping. Alice must have painted it black to suit my dark needs. I looked up at the two girls, noticing both of them shared identical eager smiles.

"Thank you. This means a lot." was all I could muster up without feeling like my heart would explode.

"I knew he'd like it!" Sadie cheered, and Alice smiled along with her.

So that was Christmas. Normally I wouldn't talk much of holidays, but that's all you're getting from me. The reason I brought it up was because they changed my opinion on it, but only slightly. I still didn't like it completely, but I understood how much it meant to them and also that warm feeling of being thought of.

Oh, and fruit cake is gross. Don't tell Alice I said that. Sadie and I both agree with that.

Sure enough it soon became January, a new year for all of us. For me, it didn't feel different at all. Once you've become immortal and lived for centuries long, the arrival of a new year doesn't feel exactly 'new'. Unless you're seeing drastic change like hover cars or teleportation pads or even holograms, then there would be a difference. I've seen them come and go, and before I thought this would be no different besides having Alice and Sadie around.

But Alice mentioned something before, back in the beginning of December. How I was helping her get better. I didn't know she was ailing, maybe not in a sickly manner one would think but in an emotional state. She came home one day with a happy smile on her face, and sat next to me on the couch. I put a bookmark in the novel I was reading and looked at her, waiting for her to say something.

"I got the job." she beamed, clearly proud of herself.

I grinned, touching her cheek with my finger, "Excellent. I knew you could do it."

"I'm going to be editing people's submissions as a starting point, and then they said if I show progress I'll be able to write my own column," Alice nodded, snuggling closer to me and making my arm drape around her shoulder, "I want to thank you for helping me get to this point."

"I didn't help at all. It was all you." I said before kissing the top of her head.

My lips somehow went from her head to her nose, to her lips. She sounded happy at that. Every time I kissed her she always happily shivered or hummed in approval.

Was it wrong it was a major turn-on?

"Hold me...please." Alice murmured, her minty breath mingling against my lips.

That did it. From that point forward I couldn't control myself. The inner animals that plagued my mind and my rotted soul told me to pin her to the couch and take her there. My chest rumbled, resembling an animalistic growl.

Her lips were mashed against mine, her fingers playing with the opening of my cloak as I grabbed her and pulled her onto my lap. Her breath was ragged as I licked up her neck towards her jaw, savoring the flavor...both sweet and salty. Human.

Her throat vibrated with a laugh under my mouth, making me growl. "Down, boy." she breathed, her lips close to my ear.

"Make me. I dare you." My words were slightly muffled against her neck, and with a grin I bit her, enjoying the sound of her gasp and her hips bucking.

Ooh, that felt good. This felt really good. Fuck…

"Alice?" a timid and sleepy voice called out from the hallway, getting closer.

Immediately I pushed Alice off, maybe a bit too hard because she yelped and fell onto the floor right on her butt. Sadie walked into the living room, rubbing her sleepy eyes and squinting in the bright light. She blinked thrice, eyes widened a bit at seeing her sister on the floor on her back, blushing brightly.

"Uh...you okay?"

"Peachy." Alice grinned, looking at me. I couldn't help but grin back, holding back the urge to lick my lips and memorize the flavor of hers.

"Oh. What does that mean?"

"It means we really, really like peaches." I snickered at Alice's glare before she turned it to her sister.

"Why aren't you in bed, babyface?"

"Hey!" Sadie barked, but then had to hold back a yawn to clearly explain, "I just heard noise and it woke me up."

Alice's face fell, unable to find a good enough lie to tell her sister. Sadie knew when Alice told the truth and lied, so I immediately acted on it.

"Alice was running around the house. She had a little too much coffee today." I said, crossing my legs so no one would see how tight my pants were getting.

"And peaches?" Sadie asked, rubbing her right eye with her palm.

That made me laugh, and I had to hold my stomach from how much it hurt. Alice grinned and crouched on the ground, watching me like a lioness about to pounce on her prey.

I finally looked at her and gave a wide grin, and yanked her back onto my lap, surprising Alice with my strength.

"Tons of peaches," Alice said, and leaned in and whispered in my ear, "The juicy ones that dribble down your lips...sticky and sweet…"

"Damn." I grinned, hands easing up her spine to touch her shoulder blades.

Sadie made a face, one of pure disgust at the PDA in front of her, "Yeah, okay. I'm going back to bed...see you in the morning."

Almost immediately after she left and her bedroom door closed, Alice and I continued where we left off. I felt cold air hit my chest, and then warm hands trace every muscle they could find. My own hands, those animalistic things, pulled her closer as possible, letting her feel the proof of how aroused I was.

But then a thought crossed my mind...one that made me stop kissing her and realize what I was doing.

Though I wanted to, I knew better. I knew what I really wanted first…

"I'm not carrying through with this." I murmured quietly.

That made Alice stop sprinkling kisses over my face, watching me to see if I was kidding. When she didn't get the teasing manner she was looking for, she surprised me with a puzzled look. If anything in situations like this, someone would end up disappointed and pissy. But Alice wasn't at all. She looked genuinely curious.

"Why? Are you okay?" she asked, straightening up.

My eyes immediately went to her stomach, wishing to see those muscles there flex and release with what I could do to her. My hand gave her that hint of my thoughts when I touched her stomach, her hand connecting with mine.

"I'm fine...but this isn't the moment you want." I said, looking back up at her.

Alice was silent for a minute, thinking deeply. She finally shifted her position so her legs draped over mine and curled close to me, giving me the chance to hold her.

"What if it is?" she asked, watching my chest rise up and down with each breath.

I grinned, "I have something better in mind. You'll just have to wait."

She groaned and went lax in my arms, a mini tantrum that made me chuckle. I felt like this display was a resemblance to the Pieta. I knew fairly well Alice had an ability to mope as much as Sadie does. Why won't she? She's a fun, feisty girl that knows what she wants. That doesn't mean she always gets it, but the tantrums are worth watching. Highly amusing, if I may say so.

"You know I hate waiting as much as Sadie does."

Was there a whine in her voice? Oh God, have mercy on me before I start laughing!

"That's what makes it worth it, princess," I grinned as my fingers danced across her stomach, making her laugh and squirm forward.

"Pitch! Pitch, wait!" Alice choked on her laughter, almost snorting from the lack of air.

I stopped, holding her close on my lap, waiting to hear what she had to say. Once her giggling died down, she cast her eyes towards mine. A light pink blush dusted her cheeks. I felt my fingers lace with hers, making me smirk. Did I mention I liked this?

"I...I know I really like you," she said, pausing for breath.

Wait. Where is she going with this?

"And...I'm usually a cautious person, wary of my own feelings…" she looked up at me.

My heart broke and mended both at the same time. Was that possible for a man to feel? The way her eyes adoringly looked up, but mixed with firmness and determination, a strength in her that made me want to resume what we were doing before.

"I think I'm in love with you." her voice came out more timid than she intended.

My heart skipped a beat, making my hands turn warmer than usual. I smirked and raised a brow, "You think?"

"Yeah," she smiled.

I knew what she meant. She was figuring herself out, figuring out me. Us. Seeing if her feelings were leading her in the right direction and that what her emotions were, were actual universal love like I was feeling.

"I'll wait." I promised, kissing the top of her head.

"Do you think the same?" she asked, craning her neck upwards.

I allowed myself to kiss her lips gently, lingering there. Mint...spices...and sugar. That was Alice's flavor. I love it. I love her.

"I know I love you." I looked at her, pressing my forehead to hers as she happily grinned.