It Has to Be You

Writers: Emma, Suzee
Date Posted: 25th November 2013

Characters: L'cor, Oria
Description: Finally a Senior Weyrling and the freedom to express his feelings
Location: Dolphin Cove Weyr
Date: month 2, day 24 of Turn 7

L'cor

Oria

He smiled at his reflection in the mirror as his fingers smoothed over
his Senior Weyrling knots. But there was one person he wanted to see
tonight. One person who'd been kept at the back his mind until this
moment when it was safe. He couldn't wait to see her and tell her how
he felt. He thought he'd seen something in her eyes but she'd been as
careful as he. Up until recently, Tonuth had to be protected.

Moments later, he was at her door, took a deep breath and knocked.

"Come in," she called, wondering if it was L'cor. On the day when a class of
weyrling's went /between/ for the first time there was always an expectant
air before, then the worry as they did it, then relief and joy after, tinged
with sadness if one or more didn't come back.

Degrorth had known she would care, and had been keeping an eye on 'her'
weyrlings, or those that she had searched. And perhaps one in particular who
had caught her rider's eye. She had made sure that Oria knew for certain
that Tonuth and L'cor had come home safely.

He couldn't help the wide grin as he opened the door though the
celebration was bittersweet still it was cause to celebrate. "I made
it," he said stroking his new knots.

"So I see," she said walking towards him to greet him. "Nice knots," she
commented.

"Thanks," he said when she got close. Then his hand rose to the side
of her face while his thumb traced the line of her jaw. "Oria," he
said and dipped his head to softly caress her lips with his own.

She returned the kiss, gently at first, then with more passion. He hand rose
to trace the pattern of the knots he now wore. "I'm so glad you made it,"
she said after a long moment, desire rising in her voice. "You and Tonuth."

He gathered her against him tenderly and wrapped his arms around her.
How many nights had he thought about this moment when Tonuth slept. It
had been a guilty pleasure to dream of holding Oria just like this. He
wasn't really sure exactly when she'd replaced Malysa as the face he
saw in his dreams but she had. "I've wanted to hold you for so long."

"Right now," she said as she looked into his eyes. "I want you to hold me
like this all night long." It felt so right at that moment. Not just because
he was a bronzerider, or a Lord's son, it was because she knew that deep
down he was someone who needed her like she needed him at that time.

He didn't want to think beyond this perfectly beautiful moment but his
inner Steward interrupted where he very much wanted to go right then.
"Have you already had your dinner?"

"Yes," she said simply. "I'm all yours."

He chuckled softy. "I like the way that sounds." He picked up one of
her hands and kissed her fingers then his other hand ran down the
opposite arm and he backed toward her sleeping area all the while
watching her face for any sign of resistance. She'd already said she
wanted this but a woman was allowed to change her mind.

"Oh yes," she murmured as she let him lead her to the bed. "Let's make some
memories to celebrate what you and Tonuth have done today."

When they got to the bed he kissed her again. This time with more
urgency. Then he grabbed the bottom of her tunic and pulled it up over
her head in one smooth move that sent her hair flying for a moment.

Her hands were finding the fastenings of his belt, not wanting to wait any
longer. "Now?" she said.

"Yes," he said as impatient as she. Her reaction had shattered his
natural reserve and the fire was building to the point that he was
close to breaking. When she finally had him released the evidence was
there for them both to see and he grinned and pushed her down on the
bed.

"Oh yes," she said, shifting slightly to lean over to kiss him. "Right now."

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