TBATE: A Hero's Return

Dreaming (18+)

Due to a particular agreement with Burakku_Herufaia, enjoy this sneak peek. Nearly 3 months before intended release!

TESSIA ERALITH

I felt absolutely comfortable entangled in the sheets of the bed I was currently lying in. I knew I should probably get up and start my day, but I couldn't help but stare at Art as he slept beside me. He has been pretty busy lately, the stresses of his position weighing considerably on his shoulders. Seeing him look so peaceful with a slight smile on his face made my heart ache. I just want to always see him look like this. Happy, and not having to worry about his duties as a lance.

Soon, the rays of sunshine hit his face and hair, giving a tone to his pale skin and auburn hair that made him look less like a human and more like an otherworldly god. How can this man captivate me when he isn't even conscious? He was an absolute beauty, and he was all mine. I smile to myself at the thought.

I shift my body slightly, attempting to get out of bed while trying my best to not wake my boyfriend up.

"Mmm," a groan escaped his lips in protest of the light sound and noise made by my movements. I glanced at him, and watched him simply lurch his shoulders before going back to sleep. His hair bounced if he made the slightest movement, and I found that surprisingly endearing.

He used to sleep so deeply before when we were kids, but the years of responsibilities and stresses have made it difficult for him to even get a proper night's sleep, waking with even the slightest sound.

I quietly sigh to myself before giving up all attempts to get out of bed. From my new position, I now had a good view of his face, his expression adorable and his mouth was slightly open, hot breath escaping with his gentle rhythmic breathing.

I can't help but run my fingers through his soft hair. He let out the lightest, shortest hum, his mouth not moving.

He then wrapped his arms around my waist, tightly pulling me closer to his body. I feel myself redden as he nuzzled into my neck, and I feel a light butterfly kiss touch my skin

"Hmmm," he let out, sounding deep and gruff.

I giggled as I continued with my fingers in his locks. It seemed to have a soothing effect on him as he hugged me tightly to himself. His finger subtly twitched, running against my skin just above my underwear's trim.

"Are you having a good dream?" I whispered to him.

He did not respond verbally, instead sneaking his hand to the back of my leg and tugged it over his hip. I reflexively gasp, not expecting him to have made any type of conscious movement.

He held me close and secure to himself, not moving in the slightest for a couple of minutes as he remained in a half asleep stupor. He moans and grunts softly to himself as if he was attempting to speak in his semi-conscious state.

Suddenly, his breath sped up, and I could feel his heated breath dance atop of my neck, sending sparks through my body. I am ever cognizant of my hand in his hair, trying my best not to jolt and wake him up in response to his sudden motions.

He made a sharp movement near his waist, as if he was bucking against something. Whatever the motion was, I felt warm and completely flustered at the sensation of his movement against my lower region. My stomach rose as I felt something hard and compressed in his pants.

His voice caught in his throat as he soon thrusted again. A sudden noise sounded, one that favored a broken moan.

"Tess..." he breathed out with a long, coarse sigh, his eyebrows twitching into a furrow and his body sunk visibly.