~.: "Outrunning Karma" :.~
~.: Alec Benjamin :.~
~.: Wally's POV :.~
Not even two minutes had passed after Amelia had ran out of the room before I could explain when Dick walks into the room, looking really confused and stressed out as he spotted how far apart Aria and I were sitting on our mattress.
"What the heck is going on in here?" He huffed, rubbing a hand threw his hair before reluctantly approaching Aria who merely moves away from him when he gets close, "Why is Amelia ranting about you cheating on Aria with another girl, Wally?" I groaned and stressfully pulled at my hair before glancing directly at Aria.
"Amelia was talking about Dart. She doesn't understand that she's just my apprentice and not my girlfriend," I huffed. Aria tensed at the sound of the tone in my voice and visibly bristled, gritting her teeth as she turned to glare at me.
"How would I know that when you've flirted with other girls in the past?" She demanded irritably while Dick raised an eyebrow.
"Aria, you know there's nobody I'd ever leave you for," I sighed while Aria turned her back on me and faced the window so that she didn't have to meet my gaze. I huffed softly and moved so that our sides pressed together, "Come on, babe, you know you're the only girl I've ever wanted," Reaching out, I took one of her hands in mine and she pursed her lips slightly in doubt, her eyebrows furrowing a little.
"You said that about Miss Martian five years ago," she sighed softly, leaning against me reluctantly. I frowned, pulling her into my arms as I kissed her lips gently in reassurance. Dick awkwardly looked away as I pulled his sister closer to me, but I ignored him. At least Aria is somewhat listening to me now.
"Babe, that was five years ago and we're engaged now," I murmured as I cupped her cheek in my left hand while stroking her cheekbone with my thumb, "Why would I leave someone I really love when they're the most important thing that's ever existed in my life?" She pouts slightly, still trying to look upset while Dick glanced toward the doorway, as though wondering if he should leave now since Aria and I were at least communicating better now that Amelia wasn't in the room.
"I'm still going to make damned sure that she knows you're mine," she huffed, tracing my shirt collar before kissing my lips surrenderingly. I chuckled softly while Dick cleared his throat, sensing the change in atmosphere.
"Great, so, uh. This whole thing was a huge misunderstanding and you guys are cool now?" He coughed, rubbing the back of his neck as I gave him an irritated look over Aria's shoulder, "Can Amelia come back in here now, or do I need to keep her with me and De while you guys... continue to sort things out?" He looks distastefully at his sister as she snuggles into my embrace.
~.: De's POV :.~
As Lexie handed me the tiny velvet box, my gaze caught sight of the tiny slip of paper attached to it by a fragile string. Before I could ask her for further explanation, however, she left the room just as quickly as she entered. This couldn't possibly be from Ryan... how had this survived the car crash? My hands shook as I carefully took the slip of paper and raised it up slightly to the light. Written in neat cursive handwriting were the words 'To the love of my life: I will always be with you just as you have been for me. Love, Ryan.' Tears stung at the edges of my gaze and I closed my eyes as I took a shaky breath while Amelia snuggled closer into my arms.
"Is that from Uncle Dick?" She asked curiously, reaching up to try and grab the ring box but I raised it just barely out of her grasp after opening it to see a stunningly pretty diamond ring inside the tiny compartment. The metal was tarnished beyond repair but the precious gemstone itself was otherwise unharmed aside from a few scratches here and there along its smooth facetted surface. I blinked away the tears that threatened to spill as I cleared my throat and shook my head, closing the tiny box and shielding the ring from the light of the room before placing it on the bedside table.
"No, it's from a good friend of mine," I explained, forcing the lump in the back of my throat to subside as I tried to push away the image of Ryan that nagged at the edges of my brain while Amelia reached up to play with a strand of my hair, "He meant to give it to me a long time ago- but something bad happened... he passed away before he could give it to me." A soft sigh escaped my chest as I looked down at her and ran a hand through her long auburn hair before giving her a warm smile.
"Does Uncle Dick not love you anymore? Why didn't he give you a present like that?" Amelia inquired, blinking her bright blue eyes at me as I stifled a soft laugh. She's a child and she doesn't understand how rings work.
"Uncle Dick loves me very much and your dad loves Aria too," I responded, twirling a strand of her hair in between my fingertips as I gave her an Eskimo-kiss. She giggled before shaking her head and giving me a confused look.
"But my daddy has a new girl now, I saw her!" Amelia stated, though she looks doubtfully at herself before looking back up at me for some kind of reassurance. I smirked in amusement at her confusion. She really doesn't understand at all. Poor kid is super confused.
"The new girl is your dad's apprentice," I explained, "And she's way too young for him. Plus, your dad loves your mom more than anything in the world. He would do anything for her and especially you because you're both very important to him," I tapped her on the nose playfully and she giggled again, her confusion gone from her face as her eyes twinkled good naturedly at me when our gazes met.
"Okay, Auntie De," She chirped, "I believe you. Are my mommy and daddy gonna make up soon? I don't like hearing mommy upset at daddy," I nodded and gave her an affectionate hug.
"I'm sure they will, Amelia," I assured her, petting her hair affectionately as she contentedly cuddled into my embrace while laying her head on my chest and staring at the tiny box that Lexie just dropped off. Just as I was about to drift off into a doze, a light knock at the door sounded and I looked up to see Dick standing in the doorway, looking a little irritated, but as soon as I looked up at him, he smiled warmly and crossed the floor over to the bed while Amelia sat up attentively and cocked her head curiously.
"Are my mommy and daddy still fighting?" She inquired, wringing her hands worriedly as Dick sat down beside me and kissed my forehead affectionately before turning to Amelia as watched us. Dick nodded, running a hand through his hair.
"Yeah, they'll be fine. They're um, playing a game right now, so they wanted you to stay with me and Aunt De for a little while longer," I rolled my eyes amusedly at his attempt to not reveal that Wally and Aria were having make-up sex at the moment, "So what do you want to do while we wait, Amelia?" She stared unamusedly at him and I couldn't help but laugh as Dick raised an eyebrow at the look he was getting from his niece.
"I know they're having sex. You don't have to treat me like a baby all the time," She huffed, crossing her arms indignantly while Dick choked at her response, blushing awkwardly as I give him a nudge in the side with my elbow.
"That's ridiculous, Amelia! Why would I baby you?" He chuckled nervously before giving me a look that read 'help me out here!' to which I merely giggled and shook my head before pulling Amelia into a hug.
"Because everyone treats me like a baby," Amelia sighed irritably before pointing at the ring box on the bedside table, "And Lexie gave Auntie a present. Why didn't you give Auntie a present?" Dick looks confusedly at me as he raises an eyebrow and sees the ring box.
I pick it up and hand it to him and almost immediately he recognizes the name on the slip of paper. His expression is unreadable as he puts the velvet case back on the table, "I've been really busy lately, but maybe I'll get something like that for De soon?~" he gives me a suggestive wink and I blush profusely as my heart flutters at the thought of him proposing. Amelia seems satisfied before relaxing against my embrace once more.
~.: Jason's POV :.~
"Don't just stand there and gawk at me, idiot, get over here and comfort me while I give birth to your stupid babies," Octavia snapped irritably as she spotted me entering the infirmary in the same moment that Acacia had stepped out and into the hallway.
"You're a pain in the ass when you're angry," I chuckled amusedly, sitting beside her and giving her my hand to hold onto, "Its fucking sexy as hell," Octavia blushed profusely before a pained expression overtook her features and in the same instant, she squeezes my hand in an iron grip that turns me on even more. I smirked at her amusedly. Funny how you never showed off this much strength in bed.
"What are you staring at, moron? I'm trying to give birth here and you're grinning like an idiot. Do you wanna be in my place right now? Cuz I'm sure as hell you don't," her voice is tight with agony between her clenched teeth as a spasm rolls through her abdomen. I chuckled huskily before pushing my hair out of my face and smirking at her once more. God, I fucking love hearing you like this.
"Nothing, babe~ You're doing great," I replied, bending over and kissing her cheek, despite her glaring furiously at me, "Proud of you, angelcake~" Octavia rolls her eyes unamusedly at me and I grinned broadly at her while giving her my best innocent look.
"Ye-yeah, well, I'm still mad at you, idiot," she huffed while pouting at me, then she blushes as I settle back down in the chair, my legs spread apart lazily. I raised an eyebrow at her, smirking softly as I caught where her line of eyesight was directed. She noticed my boner.
"How are you turned on by- ugh, never mind," She groaned, blushing profusely as I chuckled and squeezed her hand in response, "Stop being the way you are or we're gonna end up fucking on this infirmary bed while I'm in labor." She puffed out irritably, glaring up at the ceiling. I rolled my eyes at her before lowering my free hand to fix myself so I didn't have to be in uncomfortable pain while trying to support my pregnant girlfriend as she gave birth to my kids.
~.: Jared's POV :.~
Almost as soon as the water finished filling the tub, I plunged Acacia and I into the bathwater while the bath bomb went off. The sweet scent filled the room as we enveloped each other in needy kisses, unified moans escaping our lips as we held onto each other desperately as though we could be ripped apart by some unknown force within an instant.
"I love you so much, babe," I grunted, thrusting myself past her folds as her head flies back while her mouth drops open in an inaudible cry of pleasure. She holds me closer to her body as I sink my teeth into her shoulder, leaving bite marks along her shoulder down toward her collarbone.
"Ahh, I love you so much more, Jared!" Acacia manages to find her words once more as I kiss down the crease between her breasts while my hands run along the curves of her body lustfully.
"Prove it~" I chuckled daringly, giving her a teasing smirk as I angle myself just right before I pound into her sweet spot. Almost immediately, she sinks her fingernails into my back and I hiss in pleasure at the mixed familiar sensations of pain and ecstasy racing through my veins.
"Fuck," Acacia huffed breathlessly as one of her legs slips and knocks off the shampoo bottle on the ledge of the bathtub, "W-we're gonna wake the kids-" She groaned, her body already trembling against mine as I pounded relentlessly into her sweet spot. I smirked mischievously, quickly giving her collarbone a hickey before looking back up at her.
"Shoulda thought about that before we got in~" I teasingly chuckled.
~.: TO BE CONTINUED :.~
