adverb ~ with or in proximity to another person

mild sexual content ahead**

My eyes wide, I stared at Phoenix like a fish out of water, my mouth opening and closing to its own accord. I wasn't sure what to say, startled by the fact he was awake. I was planning on talking about it tomorrow, after I had more time to think about what it means.

"Nova?" He wondered, cocking his head.

I licked my lips nervously and nodded, shutting the door closed behind me. I walked my way to the sofa and sat beside him, my hands fiddling nervously with each other.

"I drew them today."

His eyebrow raised as he looked back down at them. "Well... they're very... unusual?"

I tried to hide the smirk that came from his attempt at complimenting them. "I need to talk to you about something serious."

He blinked, confused. "They're not that bad... The one of me is actually really-"

I laughed this time, shaking my head. "It's about something that I have been thinking about and...I'm starting to worry about it."

His forehead creased and he placed the painting back down. His arm came around me and he pulled me into his side, inhaling deeply. A low grumble left his lips as he did so, and I tensed when his hand flexed on my shoulder.

"You were with Sean?" He grumbled, trying to hide his jealousy.

"I went for a drink. I had a lot on my mind and Sean was there. I have told him what I need to tell you, and he says its important to tell you."

He shuffled, pulling away from me so he can look at my face. "What is it?"

I ran my fingers into my palms nervously. "When I was painting, I came to realise something. When I have the urge to paint, I go into a trance, right?"

He nodded, smoothing his palm over my own to pry my fingers apart. "Yes..."

"But when I paint for fun, I'm fully aware of my surroundings." I concluded.

"Okay..." He frowned.

I licked my lips, moving to grab the canvas on the table. "Well, the first painting I have done tonight, is of the battle. I assume the shadowed figure in the middle is you, and the enemy are cowering or ready for the fight."

My thumb brushed across the dry paint, a frown on my face as I remembered the fights. He hummed but stayed silent, listening intently.

"The other two, I'm not sure what they mean, but they don't make me feel good." I explained. "When I look at them, I get a sense of...foreboding. That something bad is behind them. Ever since we left the battle, and left the Kingdom I've had a niggling in my mind that something bad is coming. That day we left, even Pollux asked me if I felt danger and I felt no, but I felt something, just not imminent danger."

His jaw twitched as I took his hand and lead him into the bedroom. I fished the old canvas' from the bed-side and laid them out for him to see. He stood, towering over me from behind. I glanced at him to find him looking at the art, frown in place.

I swallowed and began to point them out. "This one, I painted before I met you. It's Ares isn't it?"

He nodded, "I saw that too. I thought the same."

I smiled, moving on. "This one, I painted when you were...away. It reminds me of the joy we felt after we won the battle, all of us gathered round in content before the run rose. Then there is this one, which reminds me of the battle itself. The scared wolf looks like me... I think these...trances, I am actually drawing the future."

I waited for his absurd reaction but he was silent. A part of me hoped he would laugh, because it would reassure me that I was loosing my marbles. He didn't though, he just sat on the bed and looked down at the paintings, deep in thought.

"What are you thinking? Am I crazy?" I wondered.

He shook his head, the brightness of his hazel eyes standing out in the dark. "Not at all. I think it is possible. I don't know much about Lycan's other than the whole blood thing, and what your brother has told us."

He looked back to me, the paintings forgotten. His eyebrows creased and he took my hands, bringing me to stand in front of him. I looked up at him, searching his eyes as much as he searched mine.

"Pollux said Lycan's have abilities. Do you think this is mine?" I wondered.

He hummed. "Surely he would have the same? Being twins? Don't each family have shared abilities?"

I chewed my lip deep in thought. He was right, Pollux said each family has abilities. Cyrus control the weather and can see the future forecasts. Then he claims Terra can create shields, whatever that meant. What was the Hala ability? Was it seeing the future? Was the sense of danger an ability?

"It makes me wonder if he felt the same when he asked you that day. You say you didn't feel danger, just a small spark of something strange... Perhaps he was asking you to clarification." Phoenix added.

"I'm not sure...Maybe" I shook my head. "The only way to find out about all of this, if it is really possible..."

"Would be to visit your family." He finished.

I swallowed harshly, finding him deep in thought. "Pollux has met them, perhaps...if we do, he could come with me."

He clenched his jaw. "We'll arrange something. I want you to never have to question yourself, Nova. Even if it means travelling to the cold northern mountains in search of it. If I had family out there I had never met, with parents dead...I would want to know them."

I smiled softly, taking my hand from his to cup his face. "Thank you, Phoenix."

"What for?" He smiled gently.

"For understanding." I tip toed and understanding my need, he lowered his head to catch my lips with his.

His arms left my hands to wrap around my waist and pull me from the floor. On instinct, I wrapped my legs around his hips, settling my body into his. One hand stayed planted on my waist as the other came to hold me beneath my ass. I smiled into the kiss, feeling the overwhelming joy of our bond between us. I could never get used to the intense emotions we shared, every single feeling a strike to my gut. Butterflies erupted every time we embraced, the safety of his arms would forever be a place I felt safe.

I felt his need grow hotter, and like a flint to steel I felt my own desire fuel from his. No matter how many times we touched, it was like a volcanic eruption and we could never keep our hands from each other.

Our kiss grew hungry, and the paintings were soon discarded on the ground as he laid me on the bed. Our hands wandered to the point we were both nude, and Phoenix's kisses began to trail down my throat and chest. I moaned at the intensity, eager for his burning touch. Ever since we fully mated, every time we came together felt better than ever. We fed off of each other's pleasure, the taste of the sexual need enough to have me ready for him.

His lips trailed peppered kisses and lick along my skin, down the valley of my breasts and my stomach. He paused at my lower stomach, and I tensed when the reality of the doctor's appointment hit my mind. He turned his head to look up at me, his eyes a dark amber.

"Relax, my love, nothing is wrong with you. Let me take away all your worries." He murmured, kissing my stomach.

I felt my heart swell, my hands coming to cup his cheek. He smiled back at me as we gazed at each other, but it wasn't long before his eyes started to darken and I felt the lust fill the bond. His lips continued their teasing, licking and sucking along my hip bones and the gentle V of my hips. I moaned, grasping at his hair as his tongue began to drive me to bliss.

*** mild sexual content ***

After so many times of Phoenix pleasing me this way, I had asked him why he enjoyed it. But I understood now, even after he clarified it. As he gazed up at me from between my thighs, my hands in his messy hair, I knew why. He claimed it was he liked to please me, to taste me. But I knew he secretly loved the matched control. I was writhing in pleasure, my thighs clamped around his head as my hands forced him further into me. Then there was him, sucking and licking, driving me to the pleasure.

Drawing out a small climax all too soon, I licked my lips as he came back to his feet. I was still half off the bed, and he crouched over me, one arm coming to scoop under my waist. He picked me up, dragging me further up the bed. I chewed on my lip, enjoying being held and controlled by him. I had learned that I rather enjoyed the dominant side of Phoenix in the bedroom. We slowly began to discover more things about each other, such as the way he would control me. But I knew he loved it just as much when I took control, his eyes would always be dark as the night, and it never lasted as long.

He smiled down at me, bringing me back into the present when he lowered his body to mine. I moaned against him, our bodies joining in the most intimate way. My fingers flexed, nails digging into his biceps as he held himself above me. Once I was adjusted, he increased his rhythm, bringing his chest down to press against mine.

Joined as one, I never felt closer. My brain became hazed, filled with the need to chase my high. I nibbled at Phoenix's skin, his body warm, breathing heavily as he caressed me. My teeth sank into his mark slightly and he moaned before sucking at my throat and jaw. His body so close to me, creating wavelengths of pleasure had me moaning his name.

With a moan of his name, I clutched his neck in my hands, shaking against him. He moaned into my climax before he too, reached his peak, his movements slowly until he came to a stop above me.

His head fell into the valley of my breasts, panting slightly. I could feel the sweat bead on his skin as it did mine, the way our chests heaved for breath in sync. My hands and thighs began to gently release their hold they had on him and he exhaled deeply, coming to relax on his elbows. We stayed like that for a moment, his head curved under my neck, his arms bent at our side. He had pulled out gently, but remained on top of me, keeping his weight from crushing me.

*** end of sexual content ***

I began to kiss at his hair until he lifted his face to gaze at me. I smiled, kissing his nose which he frowned at before capturing my lips with his. It was short and sweet, both of us exerted from our moment together. He groaned as he began to slide off of me, and stood to his feet. I admired his body as he stretched, his arms tensing above his head and torso contracting with the movement.

I gazed at his caramel skin a little longer before pulling myself to seated position. I quickly took the tissue he offered, cleaning what I could from my body before hurrying to the bathroom. I relieved myself eagerly but startled when Phoenix came in to turn the shower on. He chuckled at me, claiming it was normal but I couldn't help but blush as I stood. It became routine to wash together after we came together; I mean, his shower was big enough for three of him!

I hummed at the warmth of the water and gratefully allowed Phoenix to clean me. He was still always gentle on my more sensitive areas, and massaged my head wonderfully. I still had not been able to wash his hair unless he sat on the floor, so he didn't mind doing it himself. Once dry and back in bed, we cuddled under the warmth of the duvet. I sighed into him, content that my life was so simple and calm. As much as I was enjoying it, I had to keep reminding myself to ignore that dreadful feeling of fear. So I distracted myself, in work, with Phoenix and my friends...

I snuggled into his side, my front pressed against his side as we relaxed. It was close to eleven now, the curtains drawn showed only the slightest hint of moonlight outside. Phoenix's heartbeat was slow and even, his touch warming and electrifying on my waist.

"Tomorrow is going to be fine, isn't it?" I whispered.

His voice was deep and scratchy, full of sleep. "Of course it is. This is my gut feeling, Nova, you are perfectly okay."

I smiled and muttered an okay. I reminded myself I was okay, that nothing was worth worrying about tonight. But I knew, deep down inside of myself, that something was coming. That part of me, told me that this peace and tranquillity wasn't going to last long.

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