AnonGuest: Well I spent the entirety of monday with my head in a bucket. The whole weekend i looked after everyone else and then sunday night hit and I died. I'm alive enough to move which is more than i can say for yesterday. I'm glad you enjoyed their wedding, I have written so many I've lost love for them lol.

Kawaii-Cherri: Here's what you're waiting for, you dirty, little bunny. -devil face-

A/N: Please, be kind. I am not good at smut. lol.


Chapter 31: As one.

The afternoon and evening were filled with dancing and music, good food and company. When they finally returned to the farm, Rina was exhausted and oddly giddy. They had enjoyed the celebrations and for a moment, it felt like the wedding was genuine and they were really a couple that got married for love. Sebastian insisted on carrying her through the household to the bedroom and placed her gently on the bed. 'My feet are killing meee,' Rina complained with a smile as she pulled up her skirts and wrestled with her buckled shoe.

Sebastian was taking off his jacket and chuckled, 'I'm not surprised, I don't think I've ever seen you dance so much,' he said amused. There was a little awkwardness in the air and neither of them liked it. 'So, do you want me to sleep on the sofa tonight?' He asked, wanting to break the tension.

Rina raised a brow, 'what are you on about? We've always slept in the same bed. Being married doesn't change that,' she said quietly, her shoes forgotten for the moment.

Sebastian sat next to her, 'I know… I just… didn't want you to think that now we're married, that I … expected anything,' he said awkwardly.

'Like sex?' Rina said bluntly, enjoying the way he squirmed. 'Bastian, nothing has changed between us, has it?' She asks, a little worried about what he might say. 'I mean, I know our wedding vows were a lot and I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable,' she said honestly.

He shook his head and took her hand, looking her in the eye. 'Don't… apologise. I… I meant every word,' he said quietly. 'I don't regret anything, Pheebs, and honestly, today really was the best day of my life,' he admits.

'Me too,' Rina nods, feeling her heart lighten. 'So, if nothing has changed, don't say silly things like that. Sleep in the bed like always,' she said simply. 'As for… sex…'

'Don't worry, it's not on my mind,' Sebastian assures. Rina nods but mentally sighs, pity. It was on mine, she thought. It's not like she hadn't thought about it before, it's just that on tonight of all nights, it was almost expected. Perhaps it would be something that she could bring up another time, if she felt he was comfortable with the idea. Sebastian squeezed her hand, 'I wouldn't want to do anything that would jeopardize our friendship,' he said honestly.

Rina nods, 'of course, I mean… that's the most important thing. Especially if we want this to work,' she nodded again. 'I just… I was thinking that perhaps… it might be nice?' She said, cursing herself. She said it without thinking. Fucking idiot, she swore as she saw the shock on his face.

'Sex?' He repeated.

Rina bit her lip, 'um, yeah… I mean… it's been a very long time for myself and there's no-one I trust more than you… it would be like a uh, friends… with benefits kind of thing? I mean, if you're comfortable with the idea. No pressure! Please, don't think I like, need it, uh, oh Yoba… fuck me, this is embarrassing,' she babbled covering her face. 'Oh Yoba, forget I said anything, please!'

Sebastian felt that he was a deer in front of headlights. 'I just… didn't think that you would… want to have that… with me,' he said awkwardly. 'I mean, you know I think that you're beautiful and you have an incredible body… fuck, that came out wrong,' he said, just as nervous as Rina. 'I'm not saying it right, I uh, I'm making a fool of myself,' he sighs running a hand through his hair and over his face.

They looked at one another before they felt a fit of giggles overwhelm them both. Rina shook her head as she laughed, 'I'm such an idiot,' she giggles. 'Okay, Bastian, I'll say it straight,' she said forcing herself to be blunt. 'You're stupidly attractive and ooze sex appeal,' Rina said watching his face burst with blush and he rubs the back of his head as he avoids her eye. 'I trust you and if it was something that you would like to do, I am open to the idea. I mean, we are married and as long as you also feel that it wouldn't affect our relationship, then just let me know. If it's not something you're comfortable with, then, I totally understand,' she said softly.

Sebastian reaches up and strokes her cheek, 'how about we just take it one day at a time? If something happens, it happens, if not then it doesn't matter either way. I don't want to put pressure on the subject and then have it feel all weird,' he admits. 'Honestly, it's been years since I've uh, been with someone… like that,' he mumbles.

Rina nods, 'yeah… me too. Also… uh, kinda not been with a guy before,' she reminds him. 'I know I told you that I've been with people in sexual relationships, and I have. It's just that they were all women or non-binary.' Rina shrugs, 'I just, never really trusted a man enough. After all that crap with my father and the potential husbands, it just felt like every guy that was interested in me was going to… hurt me later down the line. So, I didn't let any guy get close, I chose women instead because in my head that was different. Not that I didn't get hurt from some of those relationships, I did. Then again, who doesn't get hurt?' She said without any fanfare, realising that she was babbling and that he already knew all of it. Rina smiles at Sebastian, 'different with you though,' she assures. 'I mean it was probably obvious what with that whole drunken night where I kissed you.'

Sebastian helps her to her feet, 'as awkward as it is, I'm glad we're talking about it this sort of thing. I'm glad you trust me so much,' he chuckles. 'Though, uh, what about… feelings? What if we start sleeping together and one of us… develops feelings for the other?'

She bit her lip and looks down at their hands, 'would that be the worst thing?' She said quietly. 'As long as we're honest with one another, that's what matters… right?' Rina said as she smiles weakly at him. Her heart thundering in her chest, scared of what he might say.

'You're right,' he nods and presses his forehead against hers. 'We'll cross that bridge if it comes to it,' he mumbles, there's not really an 'if', more of a 'when', he thought to himself and without thinking, he pulls her into a hug, needing comfort and the feeling of stability, Rina in his arms. The thought that they could take their relationship further both, excited and terrified him.

Rina giggles, 'as much as I've enjoyed today, I need to get out of this dress,' she says honestly. 'I feel like I'm creaking like a pirate ship every time I move. Emily is amazing but the boning in this basque isn't forgiving,' she moans as Sebastian let her go. He chuckles and gives her a hand, undoing the lace ties at the back before leaving her to get changed.

-x-

It was past eleven at night, both had taken a shower and were finally relaxing. Sebastian was in the kitchen making them a cup of tea when he realised that he hadn't checked his phone all day. 'Pheebs? Is my phone in there with you?' He called as he poured milk into her mug, giving it a stir. She called back saying that it was and a moment later, Rina appeared in the kitchen with it in hand.

'You seem to have a lot of missed calls,' she said as she passed it over. The screen lit up and he could indeed see a lot of missed calls and voicemails. 'Everything okay?' She asked as she picked up the mugs to carry back into the bedroom where they had set up a film to watch.

Sebastian swore, 'shit, my bosses,' he explained. 'I'm gonna call Leon back,' he said. Pheebs nodded and continued into the bedroom to give him a bit of privacy. Now that there was the possibility of a mutually wanted intimate relationship, he didn't feel quite so guilty about looking at her thighs and bum as she left the room. It didn't help that she was wearing shorts like usual, they were always well fitted. Mentally, he groaned and forced himself to turn away. It was like she knew he was looking as he was sure her hips didn't have that much sway normally. Thankfully, the call he was making connected and he heard Leon's voice.

'Sebastian? Oh, thank Yoba, you are alive!' Leon laughs.

'I'm sorry it's late, Mr Davies,' Sebastian said, wondering what he meant by that. 'Is everything okay?' He asked. 'I have a lot of missed calls from you and Mr Elijhan.'

'Well, I popped by your apartment this morning and there was no answer and I rang Sidney and he said that he dropped by yesterday and you weren't there either. So, I assumed you went back home to talk to your wife and I tried ringing your mother's shop but there was no answer, none of the local businesses were picking up and so we were a little worried,' he explains.

'Oh, I'm sorry, and yes, I came home to Rina. We've been sorting out this whole… thing. Also, there was a… town celebration today and so that's why everywhere was closed,' he said, hoping that Leon didn't ask about what sort of celebration. Thankfully, his boss didn't seem to want any more information in regards to that statement. 'Other than that, is everything alright? I was going to drive into the city tomorrow morning in order to be at the office for nine,' Sebastian assures, not wanting his boss to worry.

Leon sucked the air through his teeth, 'about that, listen. Sidney and I were talking and we think it might be better if we… limited your office hours,' he said.

'Are… you firing me?' Sebastian said confused and surprised.

'Oh no! No, Sebastian, no,' Leon clarifies. 'It's just that, seeing as your wife is a known affluential person in certain circles and that you're spending all week here in the city… we didn't want to be the cause of marital upset. If Rina wanted, she could quite easily bury our entire reputation with just a phone call. Especially with this whole Madison debacle, so we were thinking that maybe you just come in, two, three times a week,' Leon didn't sound like he was happy about the idea but Sebastian felt like it would work out, it meant that he could spend more time with Rina. 'You would be able to work remotely from home the rest of the week?'

'My lease isn't up for another two months,' Sebastian says as he fiddles with a teaspoon he found on the side. 'I mean, I wouldn't mind coming in every day like usual until I move back home, otherwise it will just seem like a waste, leaving the place empty for days on end,' he muses.

He can hear that Leon is out at a bar somewhere and he wasn't surprised by the fact, it seemed like his boss had quite an active social life. He was quite the butterfly of social circles. 'Sounds fine to me, just do me a favour and come in on Tuesday, instead of tomorrow. We've got the meeting with Madison and I don't want any more drama. I have no doubt she'll come looking for you once we've had a little chat, so just stay put and I'll see you bright and early, Tuesday, kay? Have a long weekend because of all this fuss.'

'Of course, Mr Davies, I'll see you then,' Sebastian nodded as he agreed.

'Ciao!'

There was a click and the phone call ended. Sebastian looked at his phone for a second before shrugging a shoulder and slipping it into his pocket. He just had to hope that Rina didn't mind if he was around a bit longer than originally planned. Sebastian began to hum to himself as he wandered into the bedroom where Rina was sitting on the bed, cross-legged holding her tea. 'I was wondering if you were okay,' she admitted, 'I was a couple of minutes away from coming in just to check,' she said before sipping her tea.

Sebastian leaned against the door frame and nodded, 'uh, so, they're thinking that I could work remotely from home… so here,' he said, a little concerned that she might feel a bit stifled. 'I mean, I would only go in about two or three times a week, the rest of the time I would be in town. Though, it wouldn't be for a couple of months until the lease is up on my place,' he says.

Rina has wide eyes and when he looks at her, she nods enthusiastically. 'Oh, Yoba! That sounds great! We'd be able to hang out all the time, if… if you wanted,' she adds. 'I mean, obviously I would be working on the farm but I have that other spare room out back if you wanted to turn it into an office,' she babbled as she started to get ideas. 'Bastian, that would be great! Wait… you do want to come back, right? It's not because you feel obligated or that you have to, now that we're married, because that's not the case. You can work in the city all week if you want.'

He quickly walks over and climbs onto the bed, 'woah, easy there on the mental spiral,' he said as he took the tea out her hands and placed it on the side. 'Pheebs… honestly, all I ever wanted to do was move to the city but I don't think I like it there. I miss everyone here and while the work is fun and interesting, I hate going back to my empty place and just… being alone.' He sat back on his knees and looked at his hands which rested in his lap. 'Half of me feels like a failure and the other half, relieved that I don't like it.'

She didn't say anything and instead, she moved closer and wrapped her arms around him in a hug. 'I'm glad you're going to be coming home,' she said softly. 'I've really missed you. Apparently, I took it for granted the amount that I saw you before.'

Sebastian buried his head into her slightly damp hair, pulling her into his lap. 'I don't deserve having you as a wife,' he teases lightly, making her giggle. They were quite comfortable, enjoying the warmth from one another as Rina sat on him, her legs wrapped loosely around his hips. There wasn't much light in the room apart from the dim cast from the TV that was on standby. Sebastian inhaled the scent from her shampoo, a light earthy scent, something that most wouldn't expect but to him, it suited her perfectly. Rina played with the hair on the nape of his neck as she rested her head on her arm, around his shoulders. Sebastian made a content sound as his hand idly stoked the base of her back, ruffling up her tank top until he ended up stroking her bare skin.

The atmosphere was different to usual. It wasn't strange for them to simply enjoy the other's company with nothing else going on. This time, the air itself felt like it was electrified, every touch between them was heightened and intense. Rina leaned back and found herself staring into Sebastian's eyes, which were easy to get lost in. Her fingers trailed along his shoulder blades as she bit her lip, wondering what was going to happen. In all honesty, she didn't think that anything intimate was going to happen between them for a while but with the tension and atmosphere that surrounded them, she could very well be wrong. Sebastian blinked, causing her to do the same and his hand slid up the back of her tank top, his other winding into her damp curls gently. 'Pheebs?' He mumbled.

'Hmm?' Came her reply as she tilted her head slightly, feeling drawn to him as her eyes lingered on his mouth for the briefest of moments.

'Would… feelings ruin this?' He whispered, unable to hold himself back as he closed the distance between them. His lips crushed hers and she couldn't help but release a moan against his mouth.

Rina attempted to speak through the kissing, 'I think….', he kisses her deeply as she grabs the hem of his top and in a swift movement, pulls it over his head. '…Feelings would…' Rina pushes him back onto the bed and straddles him. Sebastian pulls her back down to his mouth, his hand lost in her hair. Her train of thought is derailed as she sits up, taking hold of her own top and pulling it off, throwing it to the side. Both breathe heavily, aware that they were half naked. Sebastian's hands rest on the sides of her thighs, his eyes drifting over her bare chest, desire heavy on his features.

He clears his throat as he sits up on his elbows, making the effort to look her in the eye. 'Feelings would...?' he prompted, knowing that it was probably an important topic to clarify, despite the ache below his navel.

Fuck, what was I going to say? Rina thought desperately. It was no good, there was currently no blood in her brain and her hormones had taken all her sensibilities hostage. She cupped his face and shook her head, 'no,' she said honestly. 'Feelings… couldn't ruin us,' Rina said with a purposeful inflection.

It was all the go ahead that Sebastian needed. He grabs her by the waist and back as he changes their position, this time being the one to push her down onto the bedding. He kisses her deeply, his tongue dancing against hers, both of them unable to get enough. Rina threads her fingers into his hair and pulls gently, causing him to moan and gasp at the sensation. 'Fuck,' he moans, spurring her on as Rina catches his lip with her teeth and applies pressure, arching her back and pressing her chest against his. His desire for her felt primal, raw and nothing he had ever experienced. Sebastian had no idea how this was going to go but he didn't care, her very being was overwhelming his senses and he just wanted to drown in her presence.

His lips travelled from her mouth, down her jaw, trailing to her collarbone. He nipped and teased her with small bites and kisses, each one ensuring a skitter of pleasure. Sebastian held her tightly by her waist, her legs wrapped around his hips, only the thin fabric of her shorts and his tracksuit bottoms keeping them apart. The contrast between their body heat and the temperature of the room created goosebumps across her stomach. Sebastian paused and kissed her softly before leaning down and taking one of her nipples into his mouth. Rina gasped as he swirled his tongue around the sensitive bud, his fingers digging into her waist as he gripped her tight. The heavy, pleasured breaths she let out, laced with small noises was music to his ears and only made him want more.

One of his hands moves down to her hips where he gently took hold of the side of her shorts. Rina untangled one of her own hands and placed it onto his, encouraging him to remove the rest of her clothing. She appreciated the self-restraint he showed, it was comforting, though not needed. Doubt didn't have time to settle in her mind about the fact that she was now completely nude; Sebastian moved from teasing her nipples to kissing her once more, his hand drifting up her thigh, cautiously, in case she wanted to stop. Rina encouraged him by pressing her body against his once again, biting his lip and sliding her own fingers underneath the band of his tracksuit bottoms.

Sebastian was half balancing on his elbow and almost lost it when he felt Rina's touch. She firmly took him in hand and began to move with rhythmic strokes, causing his breathing to deepen. He became lost in their kiss, tasting the wine she had been drinking that evening to celebrate. His fingers found the slick warmth between her thighs and he began to tease her, purposely avoiding that most sensitive of areas, touching her everywhere else and when he did, it was with purposeful, glancing strokes. 'Fuck… Sebastian,' Rina moaned, she could feel herself throbbing with desire and it was clear that he was teasing.

'Hmmm?' He said through a moan, her grip had increased in pressure and the friction had lessened the more she excited him, her palm now slid easily up and down creating more ripples of pleasure. Rina inhaled sharply, his fingers moving inside with a slow pace as he beckoned against her, hitting the right place. Sebastian adjusted his position sightly and gently pressed his thumb, applying small circles against the seat of her pleasure, moving back and forth with the rest of his hand. She kept murmuring his name and it was a turn on that he just discovered.

Her body was glittering with perspiration and both were breathing as if they were running. Rina hadn't stopped her own teasing, even though Sebastian was clearly determined to bring her right to the cusp. 'Take off… your clothes,' she panted, writhing under his touch.

Sebastian pauses for a moment, kissing her sweetly. 'Are you sure?' He said with a heavy voice, aching with desire.

'Off,' Rina said firmly as she pushed him back, using surprise to her advantage and the momentum sent him onto the bed. She grabs a hold of his tracksuit bottoms and pulls them down, freeing him from the cloth. He chuckles, clearly, he had wound her up quite badly. Rina straddles him once again, winding her hands into his hair as she moves her hips against his, teasing.

With a deep groan, Sebastian sits up and pulls his legs underneath her. Rina adjusts, wrapping her legs around his waist. He bites her lip as he feels himself press against her inner thigh. 'Ophelia…' Sebastian moans, not thinking. Rina pulls back, breaking their kiss as she looks at him in surprise. 'S-Should I… not call you that?' He asks, brushing her hair back from her face. Knowing that when he called her that during the ceremony that it was different.

Rina tilts her head and kisses him softly, sweetly. 'I like it,' she admits. The use of her real name somehow made this feel more intimate and… special. Her hormones had settled a little and she realised that she was sitting on his lap, inches away. 'Do you still…?' She asks, worried that she had ruined the mood.

Sebastian holds her cheek and pulls her closer for a kiss, 'Ophelia…' he said, sending his other hand along her thigh and gripping her backside tightly. It was enough to cause her hormones and desire flood back like a tidal wave. They spend a moment, enjoying the kiss, exploring each other's mouths. Rina moved her hips, slightly up and then down, joining their bodies together. A moan escaped both of them, as they paused to revel in the feeling.

'Fuck,' she mewled, rocking her hips back and forth. Sebastian breathed deeply, holding her backside, digging in his fingertips as his head tilts back. Waves of pleasure pulsed through Rina's body, causing her to delve her fingers into his hair. All she could hear was the beat of their skin meeting, her entire being trembling as the angles of their bodies continued to hit the spot that Sebastian had been teasing earlier. 'Sebastian,' she said breathlessly as she felt the peak of her pleasure begin to rise. Time seemed to stall as they moved with one another, lost to sensation and oblivious to everything but themselves.

'Ophelia,' he groaned, tensing his hips. 'Fuck, I'm close,' he warned, pressing his forehead against hers. 'If you… keep going,' he moans. Rina breathes heavily and indulges deeply in a kiss, grinding herself against him. 'Ophelia, I…!' Sebastian calls out, teetering on the edge.

'Oh…Yoba… Sebastian,' she replies, her mouth still pressed against his. Waves of pleasure increased rapidly and she felt the burst of ecstasy cascade throughout her body, causing her muscles to tense as she cried out, his name passing her lips like a prayer. Sebastian felt her body react to her orgasm, tightening around him. It was all that was needed for his own peak to climax, causing him to buck his hips against hers as his release hits.

They pant, embracing one another as their bodies tremble. Goosebumps flicker across their bare skin and once they both felt their heart rates lessen, they look at each other. Rina wore a shy smile and breathed lightly through her mouth. Sebastian can't help but chuckle lightly, brushing her hair out her eyes again. 'That was…' he began, before clearing his throat which felt as dry and devoid of moisture.

'Something,' Rina giggles. She exhales heavily and smiles softly at him, 'is… it weird that…'

'It didn't feel weird?' Sebastian finishes for her.

She nods, 'yeah, that,' Rina agreed, feeling shy. They move, untangling themselves from one another and she pulls a blanket over them both; now that the fire of lust had been satiated for the moment, she was very aware that she was naked.

Sebastian leans forward and kisses her sweetly, 'I hope… you don't regret it,' Sebastian says honestly. It was like nothing he had ever experienced and he was sure that his love for her had only deepened. That she trusted him enough to allow the vulnerability of desire between them, it was a gift.

Rina shook her head, reaching forward and stroking his cheek. 'No, I don't, not for a moment.'