Better Idea

As I mentally prepare myself, I hear Bolin softly say, "Actually, I have a better idea." I blink, turn and look at him with curiosity when suddenly we're swallowed whole by darkness! When we reemerge, I find us in a familiar courtyard.

We were back at Bolin's! I look behind me to see that not only had Abell come but Haoyu did as well! Bolin staggers, drawing my attention back to him. I reach out, helping him steady himself as he gives me a slight smile and says, "Neither one of us are in any kind of shape to go up against an entire army."

I look him over with worry as I ask, "What can I do to help?" His smile grows a little as he says, "It's a nice feeling when someone worries about you." I give him a dry look before saying, "I'm being serious! Your lips are still dark and you're sweating."

He pulls me close and hugs me tight, slightly leaning on me as he softly says, "Just stay here where I know you're safe. I just got you back, I just need a little time. I'll be fine, I promise." I want to argue but I bite my tongue and let him lean against me.

I had no intention of running away but Bolin's right. My magic is unstable at the moment and Bolin's struggling to keep on his feet. It would be foolish to fight right now when it's something that can be done later.

I reach up, lightly rubbing his back as I softly ask, "Would it be better to lie down?" He's silent for so long, I start to worry but then he asks, "Will you lie down with me?" I stiffen, not expecting that. I blink a few times before relaxing.

He's sick and not feeling well, literally at death's door, what am I so worried about?

I nod my head and say, "Deal. Let's go lie down so you can rest."

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Bolin keeps his head on her shoulder but when he hears her agree, a sly smile stretches across his dark lips. He truly looked like a dark devil at that moment.

The two dragons exchange a knowing look but don't say anything. They both take off to the sky, wanting to have some privacy of their own. They had a lot to discuss.

Bolin and Lyra head to his room and when they get to the bed, he doesn't hesitate to lie down and pat the bed next to him with an innocent look on his face.

He can see the unease and uncertainty in her eyes and the shy look hiding behind them. He felt like he was luring a stray cat. He looks up and gives her an innocent look, playing up on the fact that he was poisoned, and waits.

Sure enough, her walls crumble and she awkwardly crawls onto the bed before stiffly lying down next to him. She was laying like a dead person! This time he can't keep the smile off his face as he turns and lies on his side.

His dark eyes sparkle with delight as he props himself up and looks over her beautiful side profile. Yes, he was still processing the poison and was weaker but not to the point of laying down and needing so much concern. He just couldn't pass up such a good opportunity.

He hides his smile as he lightly coughs, causing her to look over in concern. She turns, completely forgetting her awkwardness as she reaches out and touches his face with worry in her beautiful grey eyes.

She lightly touches his forehead and asks, "Are you okay? Does it hurt?" He reaches out and softly grabs her hand. He pulls it over and pushes it against his cheek as he closes his eyes and says, "It's okay, I just feel a little weak."

He slowly turns his head and places a light kiss on her small palm. Her lips slightly open in shock but she doesn't move. His dark eyes slowly open and lock on her as he lightly kisses her palm again.

She nervously licks her lips, but her eyes remain locked on him. A heated silence hangs between the two of them as strange emotions start to build. He slowly starts to pull her closer by the hand he holds.

His dark eyes remain on her as he lightly kisses the inside of her wrist, pulling her closer. His lips slowly make a trail up the inside of her arm as the two lose each other in the moment. When he kisses the inside of her elbow, she finally reacts.

Her breath catches as she tries to pull away but he's faster. He pulls her over in one smooth motion. As soon as she lands on his chest, he wraps his arms around her and says, "Now I think I can rest comfortably."

She hesitates for a few minutes, frozen in place but when he doesn't move or do anything else, she finally starts to relax. It amazes him every time he touches her. To realize just how soft and small she really is.

Truly just like a small cat.

Always puffed-up hissing, clawing, and biting at others when she feels threatened but when she's relaxed and feeling safe... she melts and becomes soft and quite cuddly. He liked this version of her more.

Honestly, he liked both, but this side was special. It was something that not everyone gets to see or experience. If anything, he felt a little special that he was now one of them. If he were to be completely honest, he wished to be the only one to see this side of her.

He wanted to keep it all to himself, but he knew that he couldn't do that, not yet anyway. He wanted to be her everything, just as she was becoming his everything. He wanted to be the one place in all the worlds where she felt safe, warm, and loved.

He wanted to be her home.

Her soft body melts, contouring to his hard body in all the right ways. She fit against him perfectly. This felt heavenly... definitely a better idea. He would rather be doing this than killing hundreds if not thousands of men.

He slowly reaches up and starts to lightly stroke her hair. It was soft, just like her. He leans his head back and silently closes his eyes, enjoying the moment of peace. His eyes slightly open at that thought.

Peace...

When was the last time he experienced that? For as long as he can remember, he's been on the hunt for revenge and to make things right. Peace. It was a novel thing really. Something he never thought of wanting or desiring but things were now different.

She had changed everything, including him.

When he feels her fall asleep, he smiles. He wants to hold her in his arms and have her fall asleep in them every night. He slowly closes his eyes once again and feels himself relax for the first time in ages.

Her head rests on his chest as he continues to play with her soft hair but before he realizes it, he drifts off with her into a peaceful sleep.