Something New

Our New Bond

              
        As I started to awaken from my sleep I felt oddly warm and comfortable, in fact I slept very well for the first time in months.  When I opened my eyes the first thing that I saw was the rise and fall of someone's chest.  Their arms held me close to their body in a protective manner, as if they were afraid of losing me.  Looking up I saw Axel's peaceful expression as he slept and memories of what happened last night came flooding through my mind.   I still couldn't believe this was happening to me after years of sadness and anger.  I reached my hand toward his chest and placed it over his heart feeling the strong pulse that signaled he was alive and healthy. 

'I owe this man so much for what he has done, he saved my life twice now and he accepted me into his family.  Not to mention he caused me to feel something I never thought I would have again, I thought this feeling to be dead years ago.  Axel...thank you.'

I removed my hand from his chest only to inch closer to him and I enjoyed the sensation of being held.  I wrapped an arm around him and we just stayed like that for a few minutes.  When I felt him move it was only to pull me even closer and my head shifted next to his.  I could feel my cheeks start to blush for some strange reason.  Looking down at his soft lips gave me the urge to kiss him again.  The thought was so enticing that I started leaning closer to him without knowing.  When mine connected with his I felt a wave of passion flow through my body, I clenched my hands tight, my toes curled, I just felt so much excitement in this kiss.  It got better when I felt him start to return it, opening my eyes I gazed into the calming color of hazel as he looked back at me.  I brought my hands up to his hair and I ran my fingers through the numerous black strands.  I pulled him close trying to make the kiss deeper, I needed this, I craved this.  I haven't felt like this since my farewell to Kouta but this time I wasn't heading off to fight soldiers.  Axel must have sensed my need because he didn't pull away nor did he weaken the kiss.  When we did finally pull away I was panting slightly and Axel had a huge grin on his face.

"That was a interesting way to wake up."

"I'm still trying to get control over my emotions, you have made me feel something that felt lost to me."

"I'm glad I made you feel so happy, I couldn't stand the thought of you being alone."

Axel reached over and brushed some of my hair to the side and cupped my cheek.  I once again blushed from this action but I was able to calm myself faster this time.

"Shall we get out of bed and have breakfast."

"That sounds very nice, I'll go wake up Ellie."

We got out of Axel's bed and I stretched my limbs from having such a wonderful sleep.  Axel went over to his closet and he grabbed a t-shirt to wear before stepping out of the room.  I walked with him until I reached Ellie's room and I turned the doorknob opening her door.  Once inside I saw Ellie fast asleep on her bed.  I walked up to her and sat down beside her before gently shaking her shoulder.

"Ellie, time to get up."

I saw her eyes start to open and upon seeing me she smiled.

"Morning Lucy, how did you sleep."

"I slept very well."

Ellie yawned and stretched her arms over her head.  I couldn't help but smile at having a home and people that care about me.  To think I was really considering leaving this place behind out of fear of my own emotions.  As soon Ellie sat up I pulled her close to me, hugging her felt different than hugging Axel.  With Ellie it was like a real sisterly bond, it's because of her that Axel and I got together.  If it wasn't for her then Axel would be dead by now and I would still be my cold and heartless self.