Frost (Bxb)

Chapter Thirty-Seven

(Asurah's POV)

I was beyond exhausted when I finally made it home. My legs were wobbly like jello, and my lungs felt like it was taking in fire, instead of oxygen. I was also still in shock over the fact that I had tied with Joseph. I had honestly thought I was going to lose when I saw him starting to pass me, and I had closed my eyes last second, awaiting the inevitable. So when I heard that we tied, I was both shocked and ecstatic. Shocked over the fact that I somehow didn't lose, but also happy that I didn't have to do what Joseph said. Knowing him, he probably would have told me to do something perverted.

Whatever the case, I was glad to be back in my comfy home, soaking in an ice bath that had my aching muscles being soothed. I yawned and stretched out, my back arching as my eyes closed. When I was done yawning, I relaxed and leaned my head against the tub pillow, closing my eyes.

Today was actually rather fun, thanks to Jo being there with me. It was like the Celebration itself was instantly made better with him by my side. Maybe it was his bad jokes that made it better...or even his witty quirks. Maybe it was just his presence that made me feel like I was having more fun. Feeling like that shown me that I really was in love with this guy. Like, deeply in love with him.

I could only smile softly to myself, just the mere thought of him making me all giddy inside. Who knew that a mere human could make me feel things no one else could ever make me feel? Everything was just so new to me, but I didn't mind it at all. Instead, I embraced it. I absolutely loved feeling so wanted, so craved by another.

And when I had mentioned him being my consort...I meant it. Maybe not now, since it was still too soon...but maybe sometime in the future, we could make that a reality. I was actually ok with the idea of marrying Joseph. He was like my lifeline, and without him...I felt empty.

It was strange how love worked. Just a month ago, I didn't care about love...and yet, now I can't live without it. Or, well, I couldn't live without Joseph.

I sighed and opened my eyes, staring up at my reflection. My hair was damp and cascaded down my chest into the water, flowing against the cool liquid. A few pale strands fell between my white eyes, sticking to the sides of my nose. As I stared at myself, I thought back to earlier, the way Joseph and I teased each other before the race.

My face lit aflame as I remembered placing his hand on my bottom. Like, why did I do that? Gah! So embarrassing! I had wanted to distract him so I could win, all in good fun, of course, but the only other thing that came to mind was to kiss him. And Joseph wouldn't be distracted by a kiss. So...I went with the next best thing despite being embarrassed beyond reason. Though, in all honesty...his hands felt quite nice against my skin. So...there's that.

You pervert, why are you thinking about his hand on your butt?! I scolded myself, covering my flaming face with my hands. Gah, I was about as bad a Jo was with his perversely handsome self!

After a while wallowing in my embarrassment, I drained the tub and walked out of the bathroom, almost screaming when I saw Joseph sitting on my pod, a tablet in his hand as he read something. He looked up, his chocolate eyes going wide as he took in my nude form, a blush forming over his cheeks.

"Good grief Ash! What's up with you walking in here all naked and stuff?" He asked, crimson dashed over his tanned cheeks.

"I can't help it! You come out of nowhere!" I squeaked, covering myself with my hands as best as I could.

"I was in here for like thirty minutes." Joseph stood up, the blush still on his cheeks as he pointed towards the door. "Um, I'll give you some privacy and stuff...ah...yeah."

"Wait," I mumbled, biting my lip.

Joseph paused, glancing back at me curiously. "S...something you need?"

Before I could change my mind I moved my hands, not missing the way Joseph's eyes dropped down as his blush darkened. "I mean, you know...if we're going to be together, and stuff...you shouldn't...you know...be shy if I'm naked and stuff."

"Me? Shy? I'm not shy. I just assumed that you were uncomfortable with me seeing you...like that."

I frowned, my brows furrowing together. "Really? You did all of that for me?"

Joseph nodded, rubbing at his untamed curly hair. "Well yeah. 'Cause I respect you and your body. If you don't want me to see anything, then I respect that."

I smiled warmly, walking up to Joseph and hugging him tightly, making him gasp quietly before he wrapped his arms around me, nuzzling his face into my hair. "You are too kind to me, Jo."

I heard Joseph chuckle quietly, his hands warm against my lower back. "Well, that's because I love you."

I felt my face warm as a blush dashed across my cheeks. I pulled away from him so I could stare into his eyes, my heart racing as all I saw was sincerity within those chocolate depths. I felt a wide smile form on my face as I pulled him into a kiss, my arms wrapping around his shoulders tightly. His stubble felt slightly scratchy against my hairless chin, though, the feeling was welcomed as I kissed him passionately, pushing all of my love through the kiss.

When I pulled away for air, my lips were tingling and slightly swollen. I opened my eyes, giggling at how dazed Joseph looked as he stared at me through hooded eyes. I pressed my lips softly against his, not in a full kiss, but a loving peck that had a small smile forming on his lips. "I love you too, Jo."

Joseph's eyes twinkled as he kissed me again, turning me to where my back was against the wall. His kiss wasn't passionate like it had been earlier, but instead, it was a slow, sweet dance between our lips, our breaths mingling as our tongues danced together, making me breathless at the dizzying pace. One of Joseph's hands trailed down from my lower back, resting against the skin of my bottom, giving the globe a squeeze. He pulled away, his lips mere inches from mine as those dark eyes watched my face.

"Are you sure you want to go any further than this? I can stop now if you want."

I stared back at him, nibbling at my swollen bottom lip. Did I want to stop? I had never done anything very intimate with another person before. Did I want to give my purity to Joseph? The only person who had managed to thaw my cold heart? The longer I stared at him, the more I realized that I did want to give him all of me. Because he was the only one who was able to make my heart soar, and make the worlds around us disappear. He was the only one that has ever made me feel so wanted and so cherished. Doing such an intimate act would only solidified our love for one another, and I was happy that it was him I was giving myself to. Not anyone else. And I was more than ok with that. So with my answer in mind, I nodded, cupping his cheek softly. "Show me how much you love me, Jo."

A/N: The reason this chapter is so short, is because I separated the sex scene out of it to keep it mostly PG