#where was Mason’s reaction kissing Luna for the first time???

[takemyopenheart]

I can’t help but feel kind of disappointed by the ending in M’s route when he goes to the detective’s room and the way their scene was written if it’s their first time being intimate. My detective and Mason hadn’t even kissed up until that point, so some acknowledgment of that, by both of them, would’ve been nice. It just seemed like it was written for those who’ve already had intimate scenes with M.

[magicinthestory]

Day 7- A first time

If there was one thing that Aiden learned early on in life it was that the term love was just a word people used as a way to manipulate others to look past their wrongdoings and keep them in their place. Or at least that was how his mother used it against him and his father when he was growing up and even going so far as to twist the hybrid’s perception of it from his father. So when his parents finally separated when he was 15 he chose her only to be nearly killed then left alone in the world, not really knowing how to survive.

Aiden’s beliefs, lack of trust in anyone, and hunger from both his vampiric side and the curse to feed on the life force of anyone he got close too, they all added up to mean that he made no meaningful connections for a long time because they would just end up dead. That started to change the day he met a certain vampire and mage sibling pair who began to teach him control. Zackary, to control his bloodlust and how to hunt properly. Luna, being the last full-powered nature mage taught him to control his powers of nature and how to use them both as an outlet and to steady himself. Not long after those two, he met Layla, the angel who taught him how to use her grace properly, and Plague who later became the first of his best friends. The last two people of consequence the hybrid met for nearly 100 years was Alice and Steven who, by request of his father, took him under their wings and taught him how to feed properly to satisfy the curse. Admittedly though he lost contact with Plague for a while and was in and out of it with the rest which often left to him spiral from the loss of real connection.

He tried a few times over the years but friends rarely stayed, ether calling him too much or annoying or they just wanted something. The people he let himself get closer often ended up dead or ‘fall in love’ with him, so they claimed. If they dared tell him such he just left, he wouldn’t allow himself to manipulated.

Some good things did happen though. He met his familiar, a small kitsune kit that he named Kida and she helped him greatly. He discovered his passion for animals and that he could understand them for the most part. He eventually reconnected with his father and while their relationship is still rocky somedays it was good to have him in his corner again. He met his two other best friends, though those are stories for another day. He met up with Plague again, though they had changed he didn’t mind it because they both had. There was now a home for all of them to be safe and secure, at least as much as they really could be. All of that was good and all but probably the best thing about recent years, at least to Aiden, was meeting Skylar. Their first meeting a little weird but the valkyrie soon grew on him and while he wasn’t really paying attention she was chipping away at the wall he had built up around himself.

She was kind and patent with him but didn’t put up with his self-hatred, always quick pull him out of it and remind him that it just wasn’t true. She was understanding of his past and his viewpoints, actually listening instead of dismissing them or telling him he was wrong. When storms raged outside she always checked on him, even if she knew someone else had him. Aiden honestly thought she would just be another one of his best friends and in a way she is but the connection seemed to run so much deeper and he didn’t know why.

He soon found himself missing her company when she had to leave for her missions or he had to hunt. Even on his darkest days, when all he wanted was to be alone, he found comfort just sitting in silence with her in the room doing her own thing. Her smile always put him at ease and made things more bearable. The slightest touch made his heart sore and him realize just how starved of it he was. Cuddles when they were both home became as necessary as water was to live, technically you can survive without it with a substitute but it was so much better with it.

Of course, when he voiced it to his friends Plague play like they were just as clueless while Alaric and Mason just shared a look. They knew the answer to when the hybrid was experiencing but they didn’t dare voice it because if they did then he would surely run. No, the person that finally gave him an answer was actually Skylar herself.

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“I love you…..” The words left the valkyrie’s lips as if she had been holding them in for a long time. She saw the panic fill his brown eyes and she gently took his hand to ground him to the moment and out of his head. “It’s okay... I’m not looking to hear it in return, I know how you feel about it and I would never try to change that... It is probably selfish of me but I needed to say it so you knew where I am…” She supplied softly before letting go of his hand so he could leave.

Aiden stared at her for a long time, letting the words turn over in his head. Love? Was that the word for this feeling? Something he had spent his whole life hating and avoiding, so sure it was just a way to manipulate people to stay together or do what you want? Yet here Skylar was giving him her heart, trusting him not to break it and yet not wanting anything in return. That wasn’t possible, was it? Brown eyes met green ones and he couldn’t find any hidden motive or ill intent. Still, his initial reaction was to run to protect himself but he couldn’t bring himself to move. His second reaction was to assure her it was okay but he couldn’t find the words.

Skylar could see his internal conflict and sighed softly. “Sorry…” She moved to turn and walk away.

Aiden’s brain and heart were arguing but it was instinct that won out because he just knew he didn’t want her to leave. His hand moved to stop her, pulling her closer to him and into a deep kiss, her melting into it once the surprise wore off. Deep down Aiden already knew how he felt about her and that she had the correct word of it. She had broken through all of his walls and he had let himself fall hard. He pulled back to break the kiss, laying his forehead against hers.

“I love you too Skylar… More then I thought possible…”

[sterlingfitness]

Circle of Life // McBerrling Para

Who: Jeff Sterling, Mason McCarthy @unstoppablemase and Rachel Berry @peculiarberry ft. Aaron Purr

What: Jeff tells two of his best friends about Luna

When: November 23rd, afternoon

Where: Sterling’s Cabin 

Notes: They’re cute and they cuddle

Jeff knew he had to tell the people closest to him about Luna, and he thought it was getting easier to tell each time, but it was still nerve wracking. He didn't know how people would react. They could be understanding like Blaine, but they easily could flip on him like Cullen, and Jeff hated going in without knowing which one he would get. After telling his parents, he figured Mason and Rachel should be the next ones to know about his dark secret. He could wait until he had a closer relationship with Luna and her mother, maybe even meet his daughter before, but their support would be very appreciated. And if they didn't want to stay friends with him because of this, the sooner they leave, the less it hurts, right? Bringing them up to his childhood room, Jeff was nervously fidgeting with his fingers as he told them to sit down on his bed, before closing the door behind him. Like a band aid. He just had to tell them straight forward and then work with their reactions. Jeff knew they would understand, or at least try to, but he was afraid of the possibility of losing two of the most important people in his life "So..." Jeff started, letting out a shaky breath "I want you two to meet someone," Jeff said as he reached for his phone and pulled up a picture of his daughter. He smiled fondly at it for a second before turning his phone to Mason and Rachel, letting them pick it up to see the picture from up close "Her name is Luna..." he bit his lip for a moment, bracing himself before admiring "She's my daughter."

RACHEL was a bit confused trying to figure out what it is that could be so serious that Jeff needed to bring them up to his room for privacy. She doesn't think anything had taken place since they'd been in Colorado and she's slightly worried, but Jeff seems okay, Cullen seems okay, and his parents seem okay. Rachel figures worrying about it won't do any good and he'll be telling them what is going on once they get upstairs so she focuses her attention on getting to his room and she quietly sits on his bed as he motions for it. Jeff starts off and she looks around the room not sure what he was getting on about, she definitely hadn't seen anyone come in, but then he's bringing his phone out and it begins to make a bit more sense. He hadn't meant a person in the flesh. Rachel takes the phone from him, looking down at the child on the screen. Her nose scrunches a little, still confused until he says it. This is his daughter...it doesn't really register right away but she's staring at the picture too intensely seeing some resemblance. "Jeff...She's beautiful. Why didn't you. I mean." She closes her eyes trying not to just react loudly like she's good at doing. "I-- thank you for telling us. I'm glad you trust us."

Mason sat on Jeff's bed beside Rachel, patting the other side of him so Aaron would jump up. The cat had been following him everywhere anyway. He wasn't sure why Jeff seemed to nervous, but he was trying to stay chill in the hopes the feeling would spread to everyone else. He definitely wasn't expecting what came next though. He leaned over Rachel's shoulder and stared at the phone in disbelief. "Wait... what?"

Jeff waited nervously for some sort of reaction, wishing he could pick up Aaron right now instead. He was a good stress reliever, and at least he would protect him from anything, even if it was just yelling. He knew it was a lot to take in, sometimes Jeff didn't even believe himself, but it was true. Luna was his and only a blind man could think otherwise. Jeff was ready to start spitting out his usual explanation, just so they could understand, but Rachel's calmness left him speechless. He really wasn't expecting that, and that stopped him on his tracks. As she said Luna was beautiful, Jeff couldn't help but smile and agree "Yeah, she is, isn't she?" he reached forward and swiped to show another of the many pictures he had saved. As Mason looked confused, Jeff sighed "She's my daughter," he said again "I know it's a lot, and I'm sorry, but you two are important to me and I want you to know about this."

Rachel: "She really is." Rachel nods, still feeling rather confused. There was no way this little girl was actively in his life right? They would have caught wind of it sooner or seen him around her. Between her and Mason she thinks they take up a lot of his time so there was no way he knew about this before now, right? Rachel looks to Mason quietly, reaching for his hand, seeing the confusion all over his face. She can't stare at him for long though because Jeff is showing another picture and she really is so adorable. "She's like Aaron." Rachel gushes, before growing serious again. "Where is she? I mean you haven't..you haven't been a part time dad and we just didn't know it right?"

Mason looked over at Rachel, even more confused. "Aaron's a cat?" he said before seeing the picture and smiling a little. "Oh." She really was adorable. "She's beautiful, Jeff, but... I don't understand. When did this happen? Did you just find out about her? Sorry... I have a lot of questions."

Jeff nodded. Of course they were confused, it was a pretty confusing situation. He was glad they weren't freaking out on him, though, it made talking and explaining much easier, as Jeff didn't have to scramble for an answer. "No, I'm not being a part time dad.. That's the thing," he started there. Okay, if they didn't completely freak out with the first bomb, they probably wouldn't flip on this one too... hopefully "She just turned four so.. I was fifteen when it happened," he sighed softly, brushing his hair away from his face "And I fucked up.. Said I didn't want anything to do with it. Her mom lives in Spain, across the ocean, so I thought I'd never had to think about it again..." he looked down at the picture "Then I came across one of her pictures and I just.... I just can't pretend anymore. She looks exactly like me, I can't turn my back on her."

Rachel: tries not to let the sound leave her as she gasps a little. Fifteen was really young, gosh 19 was really young thinking of Lily's prior situation. She can't imagine being able to deal with something so big much better. "Oh Jeff...but you've changed your mind. You're older now and you can be responsible and think more rational then a little Jeff could have! Are you...I mean you've talked with the mom? Have you met her? What are your next steps? Can we do anything?"

Mason felt his eyes widen even more with all the new information. He was still trying to figure out how to kiss when he was fifteen. He laid a hand on Rachel's arm. He was surprised Jeff's head hadn't exploded yet between the two of them and all their questions. "I mean... what Rachel said," he finally contributed pathetically. He wasn't sure he could come up with any other words right now.

Jeff thought that questions was a good sign. If they're asking questions, at least they weren't yelling at him and saying what a horrible person he was, so Jeff let himself feel secure enough to open up without getting defensive. These were his friends, and Blaine was right, they'd understand. He looked between Rachel and Mason, who were obviously confused. He climbed on his bed so he would be closer to them, gently petting Aaron's head as he came to curl up next to him. Where could he start "Yeah, I recently got in contact with the mother.." that was a good start, that's where he was right now "She called me every nasty name in existence, as she should, but we're talking and she told me she might let me see Luna, if the talks go alright," he gave them a tiny, hopeful smile. He really wanted to meet her, face to face, and hug her for all those years he didn't. "I know this is a lot, but I hope it doesn't change what you guys think of me. I've made a lot of mistakes, but I'm trying to fix them, to be who everyone thinks I already am."

Rachel: smiles softly at Jeff as he comes up to his bed. He's not totally shutting down so that's a good sign. It was easy to do when revealing something so rough. She leans into Mason a bit as she takes in all Jeff is saying, nodding along to show she's paying attention. "So there is hope then? That's really great. I know you'll be able to fix this...because you want to. That's very clear." Her face falls a little at the last of his words, shaking her head quickly. "I think you're still that person Jeff and the way you're deciding to deal with this and like you said fix the mistakes you've made, it only enforces that. I'm sure there are plenty of people who just wouldn't bother."

Mason had never been super great with words. He spoke a lot of them, but he never considered himself good at the ones that mattered. Most of it was just chatter. Comfort he knew about though. He knew what helped him more than any words ever could have. So he moved over on the bed and sat beside Jeff, hooking their arms together, and he laid his head on his friend's shoulder. "This isn't going to change anything between us," he promised. "You're a father, but you're still Jeff. Just like I'm crazy, but I'm still Mason," he added with a laugh.

Jeff wanted to say more. Wanted to tell them he's an awful guy, that he only reached out because he happened to come across a picture of Luna, but he stop himself. He has a bad habit of thinking of the worst possible outcome, and when it doesn't happen, it's like he tries to get it, but this time he doesn't say anything. Jeff simply nods, leaning into Mason as he sits closer and links their arms together, reaching with his free hand to clean the couple of tears that managed to escape. "Thank you, guys.." he said quietly, motioning for Rachel to come closer, too. "I'm really thankful for having you two in my life..." It was Thanksgiving, so it was fitting "Thank you for not thinking I'm a horrible human being, even if I feel like one."

Rachel: just watches Jeff and Mason in awe really, their relationship was heart warming and though she can't see them responding to what Jeff says in any other way, she's glad that they could still do this. It's easy for her to join their closeness when Jeff motions for it, doing her best to wrap an arm around both of them. "We don't need to label, do we? I think we're just us and we're here and we're doing the right things." She shrugs, "I'm thankful for you too Jeff and I'm thankful you could share with us and you're definitely not horrible. I wish you didn't feel that way." She kisses his cheek.

Mason reached his hand out to brush over Rachel's hair when she moved to cuddle with them. "No one in this room is free from making some pretty big mistakes. None of us are horrible people, even if we've all felt that way at one point or another," he pointed out. "The important thing is we're all trying our best. And we've got each other to be there and hold us up when one's feeling more horrible than usual. We're here for you and we're not going anywhere." He squeezed Jeff's hand with his own and reached out to find Rachel's with the other one, forming a little circle between them.

Jeff nodded softly. Mason was right, it was just like Blaine told him, he made some mistakes but he owning up to them and trying to fix them. That's what matters "Just wanted to make everyone proud of me, but I ended up making it worse. I'm fixing it, though, and I'm glad I have you two by my side" Jeff gave them a little tiny smile, squeezing Mason's hand back "I love you, guys," he let out a breath and wrapped his arms around the two of them, hugging them close, glad that after admitting his biggest secret, he could still do this "Thank you."

Rachel: can only manage a small nod in agreeance to Mason’s words. He’s right and they were there for each other, always. She smiles a little as he pets her hair and it grows when he takes her hand. They are all connected and it really adds to the moment and how close they really are. “I know I’m still proud of you, maybe even more so.” Rachel says honestly, “but I love you too. A lot.”

[horrible-writer-rain]

I’ll Save You {7}

Warnings: Language and smut.

I wake sometime later. I slip out of the bed and head to the on suite bathroom to relieve myself and to clean myself up a little. I'm a little sore but its not a painful sore. I come back into the room and, leaning against the bathroom door frame, I watch my sleeping mate. He looks young and peaceful with his sex-mussed hair framing his face and softly snoring. I wonder how old he is.

I observe his room as much as I can in the darkness. I can vaguely make out the shape of a dresser and a desk with a laptop on it. I jump, startled by a growl, and look back to my mate. He's thrashing, whimpering and growling, in his sleep. I launch across the room, landing on the bed, and place my hand on his arm. "Mason!" I cry out willing through our bond that he wakes up.

He bolts upright, eyes wide and fearful, and looks frantically around the room. He relaxes, only slightly, when his gaze lands on my form. "Corrina!" he chokes out reaching towards me. I swiftly move into his embrace shoving his face into my neck, where my scent is strongest. "I say what you've been through." he says before holding me tighter as his eyes gloss over with un-shed tears.

"I tried to stop him and he killed you. I watched you die and was helpless to stop it." he sobs out. I know he needs the reassurance of skin to skin contact so, I push until he's laying down again. He's semi-hard but hardens fully as I straddle him. Sinking down on him we make love until the moon relents the sky to the sun.

Mason's Pov~

I leave the gym and head back to the hospital. I can feel my rut coming on, in response to discovering my mate, but it won't hit until tomorrow or the day after. I walk past my mate's room stiffening at the smell radiating from there. Her scent must be heightened by my oncoming rut.

My body automatically reacts to her scent. Though the reaction is quelled by the scent of Brianna and the rage that comes with it. I growl lowly and stalk to Brianna's room. I see my mom checking her over. The bitch doesn't deserve to be looked over. "Get your shit together and make your way to the pack house." I snap out to Brianna. Before she can protest I bare my teeth growling. She whimpers out and I leave heading to my apartment in town.

I get to my apartment, still in just the pants my beta gave me, and head to my laptop. I email all the alphas and people in packs that I know warning them about Brianna. I tell them about how she wants power and the fact that she degraded, threatened and attacked my Luna. I send an email to Alpha Blackwall telling him that I should be there in a day or two. I'm about to go to bed when I smell the sweet scent of my mate.

Just as I hear a panicked knock at my door. "Mason! Open the door!" I hear the panicked voice of Christian. I open my door and see that he has my mate in his arms. "She's in heat and your mom said to take her to you because she needs the claiming bond if she's to survive. I know your in rut as well." he rushes out as I glare at him for holding my mate and causing her discomfort. I can see where she's clawed at him and is now withering in his arms. He hands her to me, before rushing out and she calms slightly.

I place her on my bed hoping my sent will ease her discomfort. I go into the adjourning bathroom to get a washcloth. I wet it and go back to her. I gently dab the cool cloth against her forehead. Her eyes open and she looks into mine. "I need your consent to claim you. Your heat will kill you if I don't." I whisper laying my forehead on hers. "We don't need to mate yet but, we need the claiming bond if you are to survive." I whisper so my voice doesn't crack.

Her eyes seem to clear and she says "No, if you have to claim me now, we do it right. I trust you enough to allow us to mate."  She leans up and kisses my lips gently. Pulling away quickly when I don't respond she stammers out "I'm sorry. If you don't want me as your mate than reject me and let me die." I want to shout "No" but it comes out as a panicked whisper.

I pull her to me. "I would never reject you my beautiful broken mate." I tell her running my hand, lovingly, down her face. I push her down onto the bed and stand. I remove my pants and my cock springs free. She reaches her hands out to me and I crawl on top of her. I kiss her cheek and then trail kisses down to her neck.

I stop when I get to the spot on her neck where I bit her. A bruise, which will fade in a few days, is all that marks what I had done to my mate. I could have killed her if I hadn't snapped out of it. I'm pulled from my thoughts by her stroking me. "It's alright." she tells me and I look down to watch her stroke me with her small hand. Groaning, I capture her lips with mine as she arches her back; when I start to explore her body with my fingers. I can feel her ribs as I run my hand down her body and caress her hip.

"I'm wet enough. My body is producing a lot of slick for you." she whimpers her hips bucking as my fingers explore her cunt. "I've never done this before. I don't want to hurt you." I omit to her. I had heard horror stories about a woman's first time. My father had told me not to trust those stories as everyone was different. He told me that some women bleed during their first time but others don't. He told me it would be more painful and would most likely bleed if they weren't ready.

I wasn't naive to the fact that it would hurt or be uncomfortable for her. " I haven't either and you won't hurt me like he did." She says so, I line myself up at her entrance. "I'll go slow. Tell me to stop and I will." I say before pushing into her. She cries out and grips my arms as I do. I still continue to push into her my heart breaking at her pain. I kiss her head and whisper apologies into her hair. I meet a little resistance but a little more pressure and I'm able to fully sink into her.

I still to let her adjust and my arms tremble at the feeling of being inside her. Her slick walls are tight around me. "Corrina." I call kissing away her tears and she looks up at me. "My mate." I tell her giving a soft thrust. "Mason!" she cries out and I stop looking at her face for any signs of pain or regret. She wraps her arms around my neck and legs around my waist. She digs her heels into my ass urging me to move.

The new angle allows me to go deeper. She throws her head back and moans loudly. "You can go faster." she breathes out. Complying, I do as I'm told. Every time I move I can feel the knot at the base of my cock catch on her. Her walls and legs tense around me. She calls out my name as she cums. My pace falters but after a few thrusts, I'm pushing my knot inside her. As I do another orgasm washes over her. I groan this one stronger than the last and pierce her neck with my teeth. Claiming her as mine. Her teeth piercing my flesh has my knot thickening fully and I cum, spurting hotly inside her.

I place my hands on her back and ass carefully getting to my knees. I try not to jostle her too much as I move because we're still locked together. I lay on my back with her on top. Her solid weight a comforting feeling. "Sleep, mate." I tell her and she drawls her arms up to my chest, laying her head over my heart. I stay awake a little longer after she has fallen asleep to watch her. She looks peaceful and beautiful as she sleeps. My knot has deflated but I don't risk waking her by pulling out. She looked as though she hadn't had much sleep.

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