Chapter 10! Hope that everyone enjoys, also there is still a few chapters to come before the end of the story. Hope to hear what you think!

Invitation

Chapter 10

A faint sound caused Cobra's eyes to snap open, remaining still so as not to disturb Lucy, he strained his hearing to pinpoint the sound. Only to relax as he realized that it must be Mira, meaning that they had slept through the entire night at the library. Then again, after their activities, it was to be expected.

Giving a small smile, he looked down at the woman still sleeping soundly on top of him, and raised his hand to stroke through her hair. Huffing when she squinted in displeasure, before shifting and nuzzling deeper into his chest.

"More sleep, Eric. Body sore." She murmured, causing him to give a sigh before shaking his head.

"Mira is here. We're going to have to sneak out somehow."

"She already knows you and Midnight has a key. Five more minutes." He blinked at that, wondering how the woman knew about them having keys, but shrugged it off. And poked lightly at Lucy's shoulder.

"But we still have class today. You really should take a soak in your tub to ease any soreness."

"Mmm." He started chuckling, she was just as bad as getting Midnight out of bed once his insomnia kicked in. However, it was so much cuter on her.

"How about I dress you and carry you out like a Princess?"

"No. Comfy just like this." She emphasized her point by tightening her hold on his sides and tucked her head under his chin. Causing him to roll his eyes, but wrap his arms around her waist and nuzzle his face into her hair, inhaling her soothing scent and allowed a content rumble vibrate his chest. Peeking one eye open when she started to giggle before she finally raised her head and opened her beautiful eyes.

"You sound like a cat. Purring like that." He pouted at that, smirking when she laughed before giving a hum and resting her chin on his chest.

"Okay, maybe not a cat. No...definitely not a cat. You're more like a dragon." He blinked at that, before giving a smirk and nudging his nose against hers.

"Explain, please."

"Well, you're very protective of the things that you cherish. Such as Midnight and..." When she trailed off with an uncertain look in her distant looking eyes, he leaned down and pressed a kiss to her lips. Drawing back slowly when he finally got her back to focus on him.

"And you." He finished for her, not wanting her to even doubt for one second that he didn't love her. He knew that she might have a doubt, since even he could tell that her self-esteem was still a bit on the low side, but he would make his first objective was to show her how amazing she was.

"And me." She whispered softly, a near blinding smile on her face as she hid her face before continuing.

"It's just like when a dragon guards its horde of treasure. You don't give your trust out easily, just like how a dragon won't let someone just walk up to it. Not to mention, you just swope in and stole me away. Although, I'm not exactly complaining about that." He smiled at that, before leaning his head back. He had never had someone compare him to a dragon...Hell, he hadn't ever had someone compare him to something in a good light. It was always negative!

"Cobra, you back there?"

At the sound of Midnight's call, he gave a groan and gave a pointed look down at Lucy. From her slightly worried look, he knew that she didn't want Midnight walking in on them like this. He knew it wasn't out of shame, but more of the fact that she probably didn't want to scar him with this image.

"Give us a moment, Narco." He called, nuzzling his nose against hers before pressing a chaste kiss to her lips and nudging her until she finally slid off of him. Nearly hissing at the feel of her smooth skin brushing over him.

"Cobra, no." She growled, causing him to smirk.

"Erik...Remember."

"Yeah, but I figure you'll only want me to call you that when it's just us."

He blinked at that, giving a sigh of defeat as he actually fell deeper in love with her for just saying that.

"It's fine when around Midnight as well." He murmured, smiling at her before sliding off the couch and reaching for his pants. Watching as she focused on sliding her clothes on, and quickly pulled his on before glancing at the couch. Relaxing slightly as he saw that it didn't hold any evidence as to what they had done. Only to shake his head as slight disappointment shot through him as well. It seemed his Bright Eyes was making him into a bit of a pervert.

"Mira was wondering where you two are." Midnight voiced, still out of the room, and Cobra waved Lucy closer so he could sling his arm around her shoulder as they walked out of the room. A look down caused him to smile at her uncertain look, and he pressed a kiss to her temple.

"I'm a dragon, remember? I'll stake a claim to what is mine." He whispered, before ushering her out of the room first before following. Sliding his arm around her shoulders just as casually as he had the first time, and gave a smirk to Midnight who stared for a moment before giving a sigh.

"Damnit Cobra, you just made me lose the bet with Mira." He growled, causing him to blink before looking down at Lucy. Who looked as just as lost as he was. However, she seemed to figure it out quicker than him, since her eyes widened and seemed to shine brighter than ever.

"Oh! When did you two start dating?" She asked, sliding out from under his arm and latching onto his biceps. He watched as Midnight gave an honest smile, something that he hadn't seen on the man for a long time. He was staring at Lucy like she was a special light for him, not in the way Cobra did, but enough that he knew that his friend thought of the woman as special. In other words, he knew Midnight wouldn't give a shit about them dating, but if he hurt her then he would be on the receiving end of the man's wrath. And if that wasn't frightening enough to make sure he walked the line, nothing was.

"Since the day you got the balls to walk up to our tables. Figured if you had the guts to do that, I should get the guts to ask Mira out. Haven't regretted it yet." He whispered, giving a shrug before smirking to Cobra.

"You ass, why didn't you tell me. You've been horny for her since you've first seen her." He growled, but allowing a smirk to cross his lips as he clapped him on the shoulder. Only to receive a shrug from the man and watched as Lucy gave a giggle before turning and headed for the front of the library.

"I've got to get the details from Mira." She called, leaving them to follow at their own pace.

"So, I'm guessing you showed her your feelings." Midnight voiced, causing him to give a hum.

"She knows she can call me Erik now." He whispered, feeling a startled gaze on him before a contemplating hum sounded from his friend.

"Guess I can tell her that she can start calling me Macbeth then. Mira already is when we're alone." He muttered, and Cobra remained silent before Midnight suddenly knocked his elbow against his arm.

"There better not be any remaining condoms in the room. If I see one...What's wrong?" At Midnight's question Cobra froze rooted to the spot. Staring at his friend with wide eyes, and saw the wheels clicking into place as his ruby eyes began to widen as well.

"You didn't use protection!? Are you insane?" He growled, his hand coming up quickly and curling into the neck of his shirt. Causing his body to tense and brace for a punch that he wouldn't block. What the hell had he been thinking!? This truly didn't make him any better than that bastard that spawned him! He hadn't been thinking of Lucy's protection, at least not as much as he should have!

"Midnight!" The unison cry of the women caused Cobra to tense and shake his head.

"Don't worry you two. Just turn away." He stated, not wanting either to see this. And apparently Midnight thought the same, since he released him but was hissing breath out from between his teeth.

"Midnight? What's..."

"Macbeth. My name is Macbeth, Dawn. Use it whenever you like. As for the reason I'm barely holding back from clobbering him, was because he didn't think to use protection." He growled, both of them looking to her when she gave a strangled sound.

"Lucy! Are you on the pill?" Mira asked, taking a hold of her shoulder, and Cobra felt sick to his stomach at how pale she had become. He had caused her this stress.

"I..I take it but...Not like I should." She whispered, her hands circling her stomach, and he felt his gaze going there. Thinking of the possibility of having got her pregnant, and sunk to his knees.

"I'm so sorry, Lucy. This makes me no better than that bastard." He whispered.

"Cobra! Don't you dare say something like that!" The words were out of her mouth before she could even think about them. Having everyone stare at her in surprise. Sure, she was nervous and afraid of the thought of being pregnant before she was ready. But, if it was with Erik's child, then she wouldn't mind, at least not as much. She truly did love him, and while it was unplanned, she was just as much to blame as him. She hadn't thought of protection either!

"But...Lucy.."

"No. While this might have been unplanned, and...I am scared and nervous about it, but this makes you nothing like him. He hurt people, you haven't hurt me, Erik. It's...Just...Something that slipped both of our minds. However, if I do turn out pregnant, I want you to know this..." She saw a haunted look come over his face, and swallowed before inhaling and exhaling slowly.

"I will keep the baby. I'm not about to do anything to him or her, if there is one growing within me. I'll also be glad that it's your child...Even if...Even if you decide to..."

"Stop. If you are pregnant, because of me, then you should know damn well that I'm staying. I love you Lucy, I'd stay even if you aren't pregnant! I love you...But...I only ask..If you don't want me in your life...Please let me stay in his or her life. If you are pregnant, that is." He whispered, and Lucy gave a smile before going onto her knees and wrapping her arms around his neck.

"I would never tell you to leave, Erik. I love you far to much. If I do turn up pregnant, you'll be the first to know, and we'll go from there." She whispered, pressing her face into his shoulder. Relaxing some as he hugged her back tightly, pressing his face into her neck. A sigh from Macbeth caused her to look up, and watched as he scratched the back of his neck.

"I still can't believe you forgot a condom. You idiot..."

"Macbeth, it's both of our fault. It's not only the man's responsibility to think about protection during sex or love making." She interrupted, watching as he blinked before raising an eyebrow.

"But..We always told one another..."

"Who is it that usually has to remind you about a condom, Macbeth?" Mira's voice whispered, and Lucy felt her eyes widen as she turned her head to look over at the smiling woman. Then turned to Midnight with a raised eyebrow as a blush shot across his cheeks and he gave a cough.

"Fair enough. Sorry Erik." He whispered, and she felt him nod against her shoulder and tightened his hold on her. She twisted her neck as best as possible, worried since he hadn't said anything for a while, and felt her eyes widen as she saw tears silently trailing down his cheeks. Quickly blocking their view, and hugging him as tight as she could.

"Come on Mira. Let's give them some time." Macbeth whispered, ushering the woman away as she made to move forward, no doubt wanting to offer comfort as well.

There is chapter 10! hope that you enjoyed and just to let you know this will be on a short Hiatus for a bit since I'm in the midst of moving. So, once I get set back up I'll should have the next chapter posted.