Starlight (Aarmau fanfic)

First Night Together Again

Aphmau POV
I'm holding Aaron's hand again! It's been a year and I really don't want to let it go. Though I've been trying to not look at him a lot. When I do look at him, all I can see are the scars and the pain I caused. Even after all that happened... He still loves me.

We were following Lucinda to a circle of chairs that sat around a fire pit with a large fire inside of it. Garroth, Zane, and Kim already sat in chairs and were already talking. This small group of us..... Had been changed so much due to the events of last year. And while Aaron was away I noticed our friendships changed. They grew stronger. We became better friends. And even though they now know exactly what Aaron is, they still say that he is their friend. And they protect his secret.

At this point in my trance of deep thought I felt Aaron squeeze my hand gently.
"Aph, are you okay?"
I refocus my attention and noticed that all five of them are looking at me.
"Sorry, was just deep in thought I guess..."
Everyone but Aaron nodded and accepted my explanation. He though, now had a concerned expression on his face. I smiled at him to try and reassure him that I am in fact alright. Then I turned to face Lucinda. Wanting to ask her if she planned on spending this vacation like she spent the last one. Sleeping the whole damn thing away. She chuckled at me when I asked.
"No, sweetie. I NEED this vacation. And I plan on enjoying it. While being awake."
We'd both have a giggle about that and would continue to chat and laugh like we use to when we were younger.

Aaron POV
I'm with Aph again, and we're at Starlight. The place that she has dreamed of going to since she was a little girl. Some of our friends are here too. I still can't believe that I get to still call them friends. Since they now know what I am. I turn to look at Aph again. She's laughing and talking with Lucinda. I wonder how much the events of the last year have changed her. I know they have changed me some. It looks like they were all there for each other in the year, and for that, I am glad.

I look over at Zane and Garroth. I see Zane glancing over at Aphmau regularly, with a concerned expression on his face. I make a mental note to ask him about that later if I could find time to speak with him alone. I see Aph yawn a big yawn, and she does look like she's tired.
"Aph, do you want to go to bed?"
"No! I'm alright Aaron!"
I could easily tell she was lying. I could tell she was tired and wanted to go to bed. I also noticed she was blushing. Could she be embarrassed to share a bed with me again?

Aphmau POV
Yes I am tired... But I haven't shared a bed with Aaron in over a year! So I'm a bit nervous... I felt Aaron's arm wrap around me as he pulled me close. My head now resting against him as he talked to Garroth and Zane. He smelled incredible. He must have got some cologne before I got here. I look over at Lucinda, who is now deep in conversation with Kim/Ghost. My gaze would travel back to the fire, and before I knew it I was sleeping.

Aaron POV
I felt Aph's body slowly go limp. I look down at her beautiful face, now deep in sleep. I knew she was tired. Don't know why she would lie. I look over at the others as I lift Aphmau into my arms.
"I'm going to take her up to bed. She's clearly tired."
They all chimed in with "okay" and "goodnight". I begin to walk towards the house and she snuggles up to me. Smiling and sighing in her sleep. I feel this overwhelming surge of love for this woman go through me and I can't help but smile down at her. I look up and see my parents and Melissa smiling at us as I walked past them. When I get to the steps, I look and see Sylvana standing in my way. She'd look at her sleeping daughter in my arms before looking up at me.
"Take good care of my baby, Aaron."
That was all she said, before moving so I could get by.
"I will."
And with that I stepped into the opulent house that my family had rented for the vacation. At first I had thought it was a bit much. But now that I know what they were thinking I grin. I quickly moved over to the stairs. I climb them to the second floor, where our room is. Once at the top I pause to catch my breath. Still recovering from those months in the hospital bed... I quickly open the door to our room and carry her to the bed, before gently laying her down and putting a blanket on her. I smile at her once before turning around and taking off my sweater. I laid it on the foot of the bed before grabbing a shirt and pulling it over my bare chest. After that, I'd quietly pad over to the other side of the room and would stand on the balcony. Where I could have a few moments to think about my plans for us. And the dresser drawer I now had to keep her out of. Can't have her seeing that ring before I ask her.

Aphmau POV
I awoke in our room. It still looked dark outside so I must not have been sleeping long. I look at the foot of the bed and see his sweater sitting there. The room around me was quiet. And there was no sign of Aaron. Quickly I'd slip out of bed, and since it was bed time I'd skip my skirt and top off. Leaving me in nothing but a one of my new bras and panties. One of the more modest pairs that I was able to slip past Melissa. Then, reaching down. I'd grab Aaron's sweater, then bring it to my nose to smell him. I'd slip it on over my undergarments. Since I wasn't really feeling tired I'd wander about our room. Passing the partition in the middle I'd see him outside. Not even remembering what I'm wearing I'd step outside to stand next to him. He'd look down at me and I saw him blush. Which prompted me to look down at myself, aaannnndddd I realize what I'm wearing. My cheeks began to burn, and I scrambled to cover my mostly exposed body. He'd turn to face me and tilt my head up before brushing his lips against mine in a tender kiss that made me melt.
"You're awake? I thought you'd be asleep for the rest of the night."
"Sleep has been somewhat elusive for me lately."
"Same for me.."
"Well, I guess I better get some of my things unpacked."
I'd turn away and walk back into the room, moving towards the side of our room that had the bed. He rushed past me and stood in front of the dresser.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing! These drawers are mine!"
His response came very quickly. I doubted that he was telling the truth. But I decided against questioning him further, so I nodded and went about unpacking my suitcases. Leaving the one that had the Victoria's Secret bags inside. I hoped he would get bored and would wander off so I could put those things away. But when I looked up.... He was still there....
"Oh.... you're still here...."
"Yeah, why?"
His gaze would be curious yet hurt. I felt bad but still... I was embarrassed.
"Your sister sorta went shopping for me... and I don't want you to see what she bought since it's embarrassing!"
My cheeks burned a bright shade of crimson.

His brows went up as his curiosity was piqued. I sighed as I opened up the last suitcase and pulled out a Victoria's Secret bag from inside. His eyes widened when he figured out what I had meant. His face went red too.
"O-oh! That's why... You know. We can always leave that bag till later. I know I'm starting to feel tired and want to go to bed."
I nodded my agreement at him and moved to the bed. As I got under the covers I watched him go to a near by closet and pull out a sleeping bag. He came back to the bed and put the sleeping bag on the floor next to my side of the bed. He crawled into his sleeping bag, and once he was in and comfortable I flipped the light off. I curled up in my blanket. We sat in silence for what seemed like forever. While I waited for sleep to claim me I felt his hand come up on the bed. I felt his fingers lace with mine, and I gave his hand a gentle squeeze. The quiet was bugging me so I asked him about his therapy. That conversation didn't last long, and before I knew it, I was back to sleep.

Aaron POV
After a few moments of quiet I began to hear her breathing deepen as she slipped into sleep. A smile began to pull at my lips as I turned over to get some rest myself. I kept our hands together. Part of me is worried that this is all some kind of dream and I'll wake up and be alone. My last thought before sleep claimed me was of how I was going to propose to her as soon as I found the perfect moment.

-end of chapter 2-