Isabelle
"Well that's not too bad," I said with a shrug."You think so?" Lucian questioned playfully with a devilish smirk.Boy, was I wrong! Every time his finger collided with my skin, I felt a zap of electricity & I know for a fact that he felt it too. And I also knew he started to like it, because I also started to like it.Days of crimson turned into weeks of needles and pins; weeks grew into months of curiosity & those months easily turned into a year. Bringing in holidays together & celebrating each other's presence throughout the tumultuous but endlessly enjoyable days of high school breaks drew us closer.A year of dislike matured to butterflies whenever we laid eyes on each other. The pricks and prods, the constant stabs, the feeling of being used— all of it was drowned by growing happiness.Alas, I'd went blind. I forgot about the war. The dreadful upcoming war between celestials that i'd got caught in between.Lucian⚠️I missed her. Not a day went by where I didn't think of her. I longed for her. Yearned for her. I so badly missed the smell of vanilla in the wind from her curls. I missed her flipping the channels of my radio. I missed poking her with needles and the zap of electricity we shared every time we touched. I missed running around like a teenager with her. I missed her laugh. I missed the way she'd beg to go for a quick fly in the sky. I missed her. "Nothing to worry about, my lord. You're just lovesick," Yuhan joked. I glared at him. "It's true," he went on, "Both of you are so stubborn. You two just need a long talk."I went months without seeing her because of preparation for the war. I was busy and I couldn't afford to spend all my time with her even if I wanted to. So for her to say she didn't want to see me irked me. I wanted to yell at her. Tell her how much she meant to me, but Gabriel was here to see me. I though
LucianHer steady rhythm rising and falling against my chest was like music to my ears. A tangled mass of brown curls sprawled across my chest. I trailed my finger in circles on her bare shoulder. She would occasionally smile in her sleep, making me wonder what her dreams were like. An hour or so must have passed before she finally stirred awake. She sighed before slowly opening an eye to take a peak at me. "Good morning," she spoke softly to me as she rubbed the sleep from the corners of her eyes. "Morning," I greeted her with a kiss to the forehead. She sat up readily, allowing the events of last night to flood her mind. She blushed into her hands then looked at me. "Did we- no did I?? No. Lucian," she stammered with a pout."Believe it," I replied moving her curls away from her face. She shook her head in denial, unable to believe what transpired in the bed. "That was just a start," I stated. "A start?" She repeated.
Isabelle "I'm sorry. What?" Jen said."Ugh," I sighed. "I said it Jen.""I don't believe you. You're a goody," she continued. "Well," I shrugged.She placed her hand on my arm. "You're not shitting me? You're serious?" I gave her the eye. "You actually had a sexual encounter," Jennifer gasped. Her mouth hung agape and I politely closed it for her. "No. Spill it now sister." "Spill what?" Noelle joined.Jen was so excited, she could hardly wait. "She's gonna tell us about her one foot in, one foot out situation of virginity," she joked. "What?" Noelle said in surprise. "Seriously?" She looked to me."You two are horrible," I slammed my locker. "How was it?" Noelle whispered. "Yeah," Jen commented. "Tell us.""It felt good." I started. "So good honestly. I wanted to do more. Is that normal?" I bit my lip as I asked in a whisper."More than normal," Periwinkle laughed. "So he knew what he was d
Isabelle ✨First thing first, I awoke to the sun pouring his daily amount of morning love onto my face. Next was a shower. The evidence was transparent as my wrinkled skin flagged along. I wrapped myself with a towel and answered Periwinkle's call from my cell."Be there with breakfast in 30," she said. "Bet," I responded before she hung up. She texted right after. "Too early to drink?""Nope," I popped the p aloud as I sent her a reply. Tonight was gonna kill. I was so excited. I could feel the goodness in my toes, telling me I'd have a fun night. I'd cleaned my room and set it up in a spacious manner before my company arrived. I knew Noelle was gonna be late but she'd still show.I exited my room and flaunted halfway down the stairs, shouting to the kitchen, "Good morning!""Morning kiddo!" My dad appeared and looked up at me with a smile. My mom was right behind him with a surprised and teasing face. "Well, you haven't been like this in a long time. Must be a very good morning
"Lovebirds," Jennifer shouted to Lucian & Isabelle. She passed through the people and the door, wiggling through the crowd to go update the group. "She's gone with him. His suit is nice as fuck," Jennifer snatched a party cup from Jason. Noelle shouted over the music, "Seriously! I knew he was coming. He always comes for her.""She's hot," Tyler digressed. "Never knew she was that hot.""She hides the ass & tits with those baggy ass clothes sometimes. Well, she hides," Jennifer laughed at her best friend as she corrected herself. "She's gotten a lot better though as you clearly see.""Hey man, don't do anything I wouldn't do," Jason warned Tyler."I'm not going to do anything. She's quiet so she needs a crazy motherfucker like him," Tyler downed the rest of his beer in one swig. "I'm getting another. Want any?" He offered the group. They all nodded yes and resumed talking in his absence. Jason lit a cigarette with one smooth flick of his lighter, stashing it in his suit pocket. He
LucianI couldn't have went wrong. Her screams filled my mind. I loved the way she panted my name. Or how when she's overwhelmed—by which I mean when she's holding on to her orgasm by a thread from penetration—she just calls me by the nickname she gave me. Her pretty face rested in my hands. I don't know how to describe how I feel. I feel ecstatic. Beyond ecstatic."What are you smiling about?" She asked me sleepily as she dragged her finger across my cheek. "Just you. And how lucky I am that I get to wake up to you," I kissed her temple. "Last night was amazing," she said."Was I too rough?" I panicked. She opened an eye. "Didn't I say it was amazing?""Are you in pain?" I asked."A little but that's besides the point. It was amazing Lucian. Wouldn't trade it. You weren't rough at all. Don't you think I would have asked you to stop if it hurt?" "No need for that sarcasm," I tapped her nose. "I was just making sure.""Yeah. How long can we lie here together?""Something always te
IsabelleI waited for Lucian to show; I was nervous and I couldn't stop wiggling my fingers. I paced back and forth mumbling many words to occupy myself. "You look like you're trying to practice a valedictorian speech," his voice boomed in my ear. I playfully rolled my eyes at him. "You had me worried."He cocked a brow at me. "Can I not be worried?" I asked. "You're just an over thinker," he concluded. He took my hand into his with a firm, reassuring grip. Just as he was about to say something, Jennifer burst from the parlor door. "Are you lovebirds going to come in? Or you can stand out there and hold hands forever, doesn't matter to me! Can I have your burger?" I laughed to myself, "True Jennifer fashion." I shouted, "Go ahead!" She shrugged in retreat and I could tell what she was probably saying. Something along the lines of 'I'm going to make love to that burger' or something so entirely gross and slutty that I'd laugh my milkshake through my nostrils. "You like this place?"
Isabelle"Finally joined us," Jen welcomely teased us.Lucian and I took our seats while everyone grabbed a slice of pizza from the tray. Jen spoke to us, "Where have you been?" she questioned as she squinted her eyes between Lucian and me. "We went on a walk," I answered plainly."A nice walk," Jennifer said."A very nice walk indeed," Lucian agreed. Heat rushed to my cheeks. Of course he'd say something like that. I just wanted to shove a slice of pizza in his mouth. Tina commented, "I always knew she'd end up with you. Feisty and firm are the best pair."Noelle burst with laughter, "Tina you're crazy.""No," Jen shared, "you know what they say."Tyler finished Jen's thought by saying, "Opposites attract.""Bingo," Jason nodded."So I'm the only one who believes that's a myth?" Noelle asked. "Maybe you should just wait on your opposite," Tina jested."Or maybe I should start thinking of cat names," Noelle reached for a napkin and pen. "What do you think of Mittens everyone?" She
* The beautiful end of Lucian & Isabelle *The wall was decorated with plaques and awards, grand achievements that could only belong to the cursive name inked on the honors. "I'm so proud of you," her mom hugged her with a few streaming tears running down her face. "Where are my grand babies?""They aren't babies mom," Bella scolded."Says who? They're my babies," her mom stood her ground.Ares and Artemis had their separate portraits hanging above the mantle, next to the family portrait. Lucian added, "They are waiting for us. We're running late.""Where's dad?" Bella was growing with worry."I'm right here," her dad's voice came from behind us followed by his short footsteps."Then let's go," Lucian ushered them inside the car. The drive was quick and the hostess led them to their table.The table was full with family and friends; Jennifer, Tina, Noelle, Jason, Tyler, & Rick along with her many family members and her two children."Congratulations, Bella," Jennifer hugged her. "T
Lucian and his wife had just welcomed their beautiful son into the world. Exhausted and overwhelmed, Lucian knew he had to take advantage of this special moment. He looked into his wife's eyes and quietly said, "I figure now is a good time as any." She looked back at him confused, until he pulled out a small box and opened it, revealing a sparkling diamond ring. His wife was too exhausted to be surprised, but she happily accepted his proposal. "Yes, a thousand times over." Lucian gave her a sweet kiss. Ares was sound asleep; he had been fed and changed and was quietly occupying his crib. "How are we going to ..?" She began to voice her worries but Lucian hushed her. "You're too pretty to be worried, love. Rest," She succumbed in bliss as she drifted off to sleep, still wearing the bedazzling ring on her finger. Lucian watched in awe as they slept; the way their noses curled and how they looked so innocent, he could tell Ares was borne from her. He was so in love with their little
IsabelleI was still shocked. I was stuck, gawking at the black and white images unfolding in my lap. I was still replaying the technician confirming my doubt."Are you okay?" Lucian asked."I'm two months," I said in shock."Lucian you're not even human. How can you have kids?" "You're mine," Lucian said plainly."That doesn't .. huh." I gave up and slouched into the seat with a sigh."You're going to be okay." Lucian cooed."How am I going to be pregnant in my freshman year of college?" I was going crazy. "It's all just happening too fast.""Calm down. I'm going to be there. For your every need," Lucian caressed my thigh. "It doesn't matter what it is, I will make it happen.""What about class?""I'll come with you and we can sit in my barrier. That way you won't be cramped and you two will be comfortable.""What about after school?" I asked."You worry too much," he kissed my temple. "Just move in.""What?" "You heard me. Move in. We're basically husband and wife already," Lucian
It was the last day of summer and I was saying goodbye to my friends. I hugged them all goodbye and promised to keep in touch. As I drove away, I looked back at them all standing there and knew that I would never forget the summer fun we had. I was ready to start the next chapter of my life, but I would never forget the memories I had shared with my friends. We had spent the last several weeks together, enjoying our last days of freedom before college. We had gone to the beach, watched movies, taken long drives, went to parties, and even had sleepovers. And that wasn’t everything! We had done a million things. But now it was time for us to part ways and pursue our own paths.I was excited to start college but sad to be leaving my friends. I had grown so much closer Jennifer, Jason, and Noelle over the summer. We had shared so many memories together, and I hated that I had to leave them behind. As I began packing for college, I found myself pulling out the photos from our senior trip.
The party was over and I hugged just about everyone as they exited my home, thanking them for their support and their gifts and their time.“Honey, we’re going out tonight,” my mom and dad approached me, looking elegant and ethereal.“Wow,” I marveled at mom and dad. Mom wore a green dress that had an embroidered golden shoulder. Dad donned a black suit with a green tie to match; its diamond-shaped pattern fluctuated between green and golden yellow. “Y’all look good.”“Thanks honey. Number’s on the fridge if you need anything,” she gave me a quick peck to the cheek, careful not to ruin her makeup. They grabbed their keys and I watched their retreating figures step out of the door. All alone now. Oh well!I couldn't wait to get upstairs. I dashed to my room, hurriedly discarding my pants. I sighed as soon as they came off. "Nothing like freedom."I kicked the bathroom door in lightly with my foot, setting my bathroom abright when I hit the light switch. "First thing first," I blew a ki
I stood in line behind my classmates, watching and waiting as the line got shorter. The counselor called my name, "Isabelle Milani Smith." I proudly graced the stage with an unfading smile, ready to shake hands and pose with my diploma.The camera flashed and I walked back to my seat. It was just like we have practiced earlier this morning. I was glad everything went smooth. After a speech from Noelle and Mardrid, we were finally instructed to toss our caps into the air.***********"Honey, we're so proud of you," my mom planted many kisses to my cheek."Okay mom," I tried to get away. "You're embarrassing me.""I'm sorry," she sulked. "Do you like the party? I tried my best.""Yes, it's the best," I beamed. "I can't believe you surprised me." "Your dad will be here soon. He said he had something special for you," my mom shared."Is it a car?" I asked."No," she frowned, "but I'm sure you'll love it." My mom wandered off to the refreshment table, replacing food and refilling glasses
"Everyone say cheese," Mr. Spay clicked the camera, the flash capturing the smiles on our faces at the end of our senior trip. "I've had a wonderful year with this group. Throughout the fighting, teenage angst, hormonal decisions, and boy trouble, I still wouldn't change a thing. I know you all have a wonderful future ahead of you and I hope you enjoy life's journey there." We cheered for our principal as we boarded the bus with our baggage.I found the back of the bus, sliding next to Lucian. "Look," I took the photos of us out of my memory box and brought them up to the light. "Don't we look great together?" He smiled, giving me a simple yes. "Not big on words today," I teased. "I enjoyed the trip. It was over too quick." Lucian replied, "Time always flies when you're having fun," he gently caressed the love bite from the previous night on my thigh. I blushed in silence as he turned his head to the window to watch the scenery pass us by in a blink outside. "You know you haven't b
LucianThe council of angels convened to reprimand me for my past transgressions. I stood before them, impassive and unafraid, though I was slightly amused by their haughty expressions and sparkling wings. I could hear their naughty whispers, which seemed to be a combination of disapproval and bemusement. I was ready to accept whatever punishment they deemed fit. The triad of angels governed from behind the wooden podium bench in their assigned choirs, conversing and giving me the evil eye as I paid no attention to them, fancied by the stone golems they'd turned into guardians.The angels conferred amongst themselves for what seemed like an eternity before finally delivering their opening argument."You have been charged with many crimes, the major crime being that you defied God and led a war against him, endangering humans and breaking the heavenly rules. You are also charged with 100 counts of murder, 1 count of kidnapping, 20 counts of unsolicited visiting to the human world, & 5
I was lying in a hospital bed, my body feeling the numbness of the painkillers and the fatigue of the fight I had endured to get here. My head was throbbing in pain from the constant beeping of the machines surrounding me, I had lost count of the number of times it beeped, but it seemed to be a necessary part of my care. I felt a wave of emotions overcome me as my eyes tried to adjust to my surroundings. I could see my family and friends, all looking worried and scared, their faces a mixture of worry and hope. I wanted to tell them not to worry, that I was okay but my words were stuck in my throat, my voice suddenly feeling so far away. All I could do was lie still and try to relax, knowing that I was finally safe and that everything was going to be ok. I was hoping that one day soon I would finally be able to go home, dreaming that it would be over.My family cleared from my room momentarily as the doctors talked to them. A lone doctor entered, short and graceful in his stride, and p