It's Always You

Chapter 20: Return

A/N: Fluff and filth. That's all I'm going to say. My ass is definitely not getting into heaven XD

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She leaned against the armrest of the couch, scratching at the newest scar on her cheek as she continued to read. She had her stitches removed weeks ago by Donna once it had finally healed. The BSAA hadn't been seen by anyone every since she had returned which at first had her relieved but as time went on, the lack of sightings made her restless and she hadn't been sleeping well.

Yawning, she set the book down and looked out the window. The sky was dark, the clouds hiding the stars she'd usually see around this time. It was like she was looking out into and extensive black void. It was peaceful.

That's when she heard a door open. She didn't pay much mind to it, thinking it was just Monica. However, when the door to the library opened it became obvious it wasn't Monica. Standing in the doorway, covered in blood, with Miranda.

Alexis stood quickly, running to her and nearly tripping over her own feet. She grasped Miranda's shoulders, scanning her body for any wounds. ''Miranda, what hap-''

She was cut off by Miranda pulling her close by her waist and trapping her in a heated kiss. Alexis let out a surprised squeak as the priestess wrapped her arms around her, trying to pull her even closer before starting to guide her backwards. She felt her leg bump into the couch before being pushed down, breaking the kiss for a moment as her back landed on the couch cushions. She only had a moment to catch her breath before Miranda was on top of her, straddling her waist before leaning down and trapping her in another heated kiss.

Alexis couldn't help but moan. She craved Miranda's warmth as her hands began to roam her body. At first, she didn't think she was real. In fact, she thought she was dreaming but she didn't care. All that matter was Miranda's possessive kisses moving from her lips to her neck. That was until her hands skimmed over the sticky, drying blood that covered a majority of Miranda's body. Broken from her trance, she gripped onto Miranda's shoulders and began pushing her back. Despite obviously not wanting to stop, Miranda allowed herself to be pushed back as Alexis sat up.

''Miranda, what happened to you?'' she asked, still trying to catch her breath.

''That doesn't matter to me, what matters the most right now is you.'' she said in a low, husky tone.

''Let's get you clean up, then we need to talk. Please.''

Miranda just stared at her, their fingers linking together unconsciously as they stood from the couch. Silently, they left the library, making their way to their shared room. As soon as they got in, Alexis closed the door and made her way to the bathroom, turning on the shower and making sure it was the right temperature for Miranda. As she did so, Miranda entered the bathroom, stripping her robe off. When the water was the right temperature, she turned around and without saying anything, hugged Miranda tightly that seemed to surprise her for a moment before returning the embrace.

They stayed like that for a few moments. There weren't any kisses exchanged, they just held each other. Alexis rested her chin on the priestess's shoulder, nuzzling into her neck.

''Perhaps I should return home covered in blood more often. You're quite affectionate.'' she said in an obvious joking tone that at Alexis couldn't help but laugh at.

She pulled away, cupping Miranda's cheek and pressing their foreheads together. ''Shut up, bird brain.''

Finally, the two parted and Miranda stepped into the shower before looking back at the woman, who was picking up her discarded clothes. ''Not joining me?''