Odette

Eight

Odette

"I apologize for her" I said walking inside 

"Its ok. She's very protective" Eric laughed 

I ran my hand over his cheek and noticed Alice cut him pretty good. She was always skilled with knifes

"Let me get you something for that" I said going to grab the box of bandages and medcince 

Looking through my box, I found the herb medication that helped with scars. I had used this for his first wounds and found they worked the best on human skin. I dragged Eric back to the room and sat him on the bed 

Being bold, I straddled his legs to place the ointment. Eric stared into my eyes and I became a little shy by the direct eye contact. His hands moved to rest on my hips holding me in place, as I placed the green grass over his cheek 

I moved my finger gently over the cut, "Does it hurt?"

"No, I've been through worse" he whispered still staring at me

Shaking my head I closed the bottle and blew on his cheek to make sure the medicine dried 

"All done" I whispered 

"Thank you" 

 We stared at each for a minute before I leaned forward and kissed him. It was scary and bold but after my conversation with Alice. I didn't want to act like there were no feelings. Eric kissed me back and pulled be into his chest, I ran my hands up his neck tugging on his hair as we moaned into the embrace 

I kept thinking about the way he didn't run when I freaked out on Alice. The fact he pulled me into his chest and calmed me almost made my heart jump out and attack him with a hug

I've never felt the lips of a man but if they were as soft as Erics I could kiss them for centuries. He stood up and flipped us on the bed. I spread my legs allowing him entrance to rest his body in-between my legs

He ran his tongue down my neck and I instantly started thinking of the novels I read. Everything felt so much better in real life than from my own imagination

"Eric" I moaned his name when he began to kiss my breast 

"Say my name again" he groaned

I followed directions and moaned his name louder, "Eric!" 

He pulled his face from my breast and looked at me hungry, "are you not scared of me?" I asked 

"Why would I ever be scared of you love" Eric leaned down to kiss my lips again 

"Because... you saw the rage"

"Are you talking about the red sparks?" he paused 

"Yes, I need to know If this is real and that you're not playing me" I asked 

In the past I've dealt with people who wanted to use my powers. They would tell all types of lies to gain my trust and then there were those who just constantly called me a curse to the village. The biggest I moved so far away was to protect my sanity and peace 

"Odette, I would never use you. What are you talking about?" 

I let out a sigh knowing, I had to tell him the full truth, "Eric I didn't give you the full story of my parents death. I said they were killed trying to protect us from slavery but that was a lie" 

"Then what were they protecting you from" he asked moving to sit beside me

"The king" I whispered 

"I'm not a regular fairy. We are creatures with magic but it doesn't go as far as witchcraft. Long ago there was a powerful fairy named Cordelia" 

"The one who enchanted the forest" he interjected 

"Yes, that one. She was more than a fairy though she was also a witch. It's been said that witches were banished from this realm but thats not exactly true. My mother is a strong decent of Cordelia and when I was born the doctors said there was darkness within me. My parents were worried for me and living within the humans, it was hard to hide a baby who was showing witchcraft at 6 months" I began

"When I turned ten my powers became too much to handle and word got out to the king that Cordelia was reincarnated. He sent his solider after my family and burned many towns to find us. One night they came through the darkness and burned our house down. My father died in the fire saving us" tears started to swell in my eyes and Eric pulled me into his chest

"My mother had us run towards the forest and before we entered the king caught us. He grabbed my mother by he throat and forced her to hand me over. I was so young I didn't know what to do. My emotions sparked and I used my fire to strike the king I was able to burn him but in the process my mother perished from the fire. He dropped her burning body and retreated in pain. I cried watching my mother die in front of me, I cried blaming myself for her death. Granny found me a few days later I was knocked out and she says the forest pulled me in before the king could return" 

I opened my eyes and looked at Eric. "I've never told anyone this story. The villagers believe I'm a curse because the elders said I was blessed by Cordial but nobody but you and my grandmother knows about the details of my parents death" 

Closing my eyes I gripped the blanket, "promise me your not like the others "

Eric was quiet for a second and I could feel tears forming in my eyes waiting for his reaction

"Open your eyes Odette" he said lifting my chin. Following his demand i looked at him with my watery eyes

"You are the kindest fairy I have ever met. I don't believe your mothers death was your fault as you said you were only ten and didn't have control. You saved my life and make my heart beat faster than its ever had in my entire 23 years of living" 

"I will never turn you in and I will stay by your side forever" were his last words before he smashed his lips on mine

I melted into the kiss crying harder. Eric was a kind human and he loved me for me. We fell on the bed kissing until I passed out sleep. I felt him stroke my hair and hold me close making it seem like he'll never let go. For the first time in my life I felt safe