Remember

Chapter 17

 I woke up in bed alone and looked up to see Ares sitting on the couch in the living room watching his tv. For someone much older he enjoyed tv a lot more than I did. I was naked still, but saw plush robe laying on the chair next to the bed and I knew it was for me. I threw it on and it too felt like butter. I went over to him and sat next to him. We didn't say anything. We didn't need to because it was the whispers of our heart that spoke out loud. He invited me into his arms and I positioned myself leaning back against his chest. I knew what I wanted and I think he did too for his hand landed on my breast and he cupped it gently as we lay watching tv, but I was too focused on his hand to notice what was on. I could feel that urge again..that feeling in between my legs begging to be explored. I felt his hard pushing on my back and I had memories of what it looked like. My n*****s were hard, but he didn't dare move his hand. I was trying to be good. Trying to be patient, but I couldn't help myself. I had become almost primal has I had moved swiftly and straddled him, the robe falling loose exposing my hard perky breast. We kissed aggressively and he played with them and I moaned against his lips. I was already naked and he was half, but it didn't take much before I felt our skins touch and once again he slipped inside me, but I was in control. I felt empowered by this and continued on. The night went on and we did it endlessly-in the shower, again in bed, and once in his kitchenette. Right before he took me back he looked so handsome, but so serious. 

"I have two gifts for you Emma." 

I walked over to him and I couldn't help by be a little intimidated by the things he had sitting on the table. One was a giant wooden box and the other one was a small satin sack. He picked up the sack first and brought out a chain and on the chain was an arrow. 

"This is for the diary to keep that sniveling sister of yours out of it." 

"She can still unlock the diary with the key." I told him

"It is protected by magic. Even if she had the key only you would be able to unlock it."

"Are you sure you want to give me a key?" 

"I promise you won't lose this one." He took it and placed it around my neck 

"And the box?" I asked 

He was quiet and opened it. 

"Remember the blood oath?" 

"Yes." 

"Well we are mates Emma. You are my world beyond the stars and more. I feel the need to be your protector, your provider, and to be a father to our future children and more. Our souls are now one. Fae are barbaric and yet old fashioned-we commenced our bond many times last night," 

"Is that why I feel different?" 

"Different how?" 

"I feel like I am on fire." 

He smiled showing his beautiful white fangs. 

"Twin flame." 

"Two souls that are one." I whsipered

"Yes. There is one more thing that has to be done though." 

"Ok." 

"I need to mark us." 

"Is it painful?" 

"Yes, but we will feel it together." 

"Ok...I'll do it. Whatever it takes." 

He opened up the box and inside was a small iron brander, a jar with a blue flame unlike anything I had ever seen before, and a jar of an unknown substance. I watched closely as he began to heat the iron brand with the blue flame. Lift up your shirt. I didn't hesitate and waiting patiently. 

"Emma...I love you." And without a second thought to process it I felt the sharp searing pain and the smell of burning flesh. I wanted to pull away, but it was over and he took the jar and with the droplet applied something on it. 

"Look," He said and brought out a mirror. There on my side just below my breast was branded flame with an amethyst purple inside. It was already healed and I touched it.

"Do I have to do yours?" I asked 

"Do you want to?" 

"I have a choice?" 

"You always have the choice Emma. If you aren't comfortable I will do it." 

He saw my face and knew I wasn't a hundred percent so he branded himself and again applied the amethyst ink. 

"There now I must get you back before your parents return." 

"What time is it?"

"4." 

"In the morning?! My parents are probably home." 

"I doubt it." 

"What makes you say that?" 

"My devilish power of persuasion." He teased

"You had them go out?" 

"No, but that was definitely helpful." He put the box away and came toward me. 

"You said you loved me." I turned to him and gave him a quizzical look

"I do. My fire burns just as much as yours does. I love you." 

I smiled, "I love you too." 

"So before we go. We need to discuss something." 

"Ok." 

He looked so good looking I almost didn't hear the words come out of his mouth. 

"What do you plan on wearing for junior homecoming?" 

I smiled. 

Back in my own room I brought out every homecoming magazine I had collected before I figured out that boys were dumb and my dreams were crushed. I had an idea of the type of dress-I was a Grace Kelly fan and the dress she wore in Rear Window was my favorite. I had been listening to music in my own zone when my mom crept in and sat down on my bed. 

"Hi mom have fun last night?" I asked 

She gave me a very guilty grin. "Yes we did. It was defiantly the spark we needed. How was your night?" 

I tried to not act guilty either so I shrugged and put my attention toward a magazine. 

"Fine. I just ate pizza and watched tv." 

"Were you alone?" She asked 

It was hard to lie to my mom especially when she had given me to much trust lately and here I was sitting on my bedroom floor looking at magazines of homecoming dresses. 

"Would you be mad if I wasn't?" 

She took in a deep breath and gave herself a moment. 

"I am learning to let go of you Emma and it is hard. I want you to experience the life I never got to experience, but I have never also in my life seen you act this way over anyone. You have a fire inside of you that has been ignited ever since Ares walked into your life. I would hate for that light to be destroyed and by your own mother." 

"He wants to take me to homecoming, but wants to officially ask me." 

"Junior homecoming is a big deal." 

"I know and my birthday will be shortly after that." 

"Don't remind me. Well I guess we have to go dress shopping." 

"So you'll let me go with him. Even after what happened?" 

"Yes I will." 

I got up and gave her a hug. 

"Thanks mom." 

Ares was back to his routine Monday of picking me up for school and dropping me off, but not before a mini pitstop first to enjoy each other. We couldn't get enough of each other and I wanted to just say the hell with school and just spend my waking hours with him. I felt obsessed, but Ares said it was normal to feel this way and it will eventually calm down- the need to be together and to want to shred his clothes off and take him fully in my mouth. I thought about it during my history class how I was going to successfully get him off with my mouth. The thought had me panting and I had to go get some air. I wrote in the diary to him how I had a plan to do just that and he just snickered and told me he was looking forward to it.

After practice he was waiting for me just like before. 

He put his arm around me and pulled me closer to him as he whispered in my ear,"You are a dirty a girl Emma." I snickered. We drove to a local coffee shop and sat down with our order. 

"My mom wants to take me homecoming dress shopping." 

"You told her?" 

"That we are seeing each other? Yes I did...did I tell her what we did...no." 

"What color dress are you looking for?" 

"I'm not sure. I have never actually been to a formal thing before." 

"We don't have homecomings per say, but we do have lots of formal parties." 

"Do you enjoy them?" I asked sipping on my drink 

"Sometimes," 

"I think I might choose black and amethyst?" 

"Why those colors?" 

"I think you'll look good in black and amethyst the color of the ink." 

"The family colors are that- black and amethyst." 

"Oh...I wow I didn't know...is that ok?" 

"Its perfect Emma." 

It was quite for a moment...

"What is on your mind?" I asked him 

"Your birthday is soon. What is it that you want to do or want? 16 is a big deal." 

"I'm not sure. I mean I know what I want." 

"And?" 

I smiled, "I want my drivers license. Jake has been teaching me a little how to drive. I'm not that good, but how can I be good if I don't get the chance to practice?" 

"Well guess I'll be busy these next few days. I still need to formally ask you to homecoming and I am going to teach you to drive." 

"I have money saved up to buy one. Which I am going to do. I've said every penny to get me the shittiest car ever. Its a right of passage to have a crappy car." 

"Is this the money you were going to use for school clothes shopping?" 

"Yes, but thanks to you and your amazing generosity. I still have a big chunk under my bed and I want to use it to buy a car. Jake said he will take care of the insurance on it as long as I provide my own gas." 

"So we need to get you up to driving par to pass your test and get a car for your 16th birthday and that is all you want?" 

"Yes." 

"Easy enough. Well..." Ares handed me the keys, "No time like the present. Let's start." 

"Seriously?" 

"Yes, come on. I won't let you crash...or die." He teased

"Thanks." 

His truck was big, but behind the wheel it was massive. I started the engine and it roared. I was so intimidated. 

"It's going to be fine Emma. Just relax." 

I let out a heavy sigh and did what Jake had taught me about checking and adjusting my mirrors. I had to adjust the seat too. I looked behind me even though when I started to put it in reverse a backup camera appeared on the dash. 

"Fancy." I snickered 

"Still good to learn without one." 

"Right." 

I maneuvered the beast backwards and then shifted it forwards. I was still nervous so I took my time and Ares, like always, was patient. Thankfully the roads weren't busy so it wasn't that bad. The beast roared down the road. 

"Where are we going?" I asked 

"Where ever you want." 

"Your place." 

"Ok lets go to Jenna's house and drop the truck off we can warp from there." 

"K." 

I was proud that I drove and that we didn't crash or die. 

"You did good." He said and gave me a kiss. 

"I guess I did. Jake usually freaks out and my mom refuses to teach me." 

He laughed as we got out. We didn't go inside as he warped us to his condo. 

I had wanted to take a shower because I was still smelly from practice, He allowed me the privacy to freshen up and I had brought a bag of change of clothes just incase, but I didn't bother getting dressed. I had the towel wrapped around me and I brushed out the tangles in my hair. I stepped out of the bathroom and he was sitting on the edge of his bed as if he were waiting for me. He gave me a look of pure desire. I crept over to him while still holding on to the towel and I knelt down before him releasing the towel. 

What happened next was everything I had every imagined while I was in history class today and much more. I too was equally satisfied. I felt proud at all my accomplishments today and how much was changing for myself. I hoped they never changed. For so long I had lived a very lonely life and now I have Ares. My mate-my world-I worshipped him as he worshipped me.