True Friends: Chapter Sixteen by LumiereDarling, literature
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True Friends: Chapter Sixteen
Its funny how much can change over the course of one night.
I told myself that I would ignore Cole, that I wouldn't get involved. I would get them to take me far away from everything. I would learn magic from Sage, then settle down in a little town somewhere and make a living as a witch. I would be happy. I would be free.
I would never belong to another man.
But the way Cole looked at me made it hard to believe that.
I could feel his eyes on me, I methodically tangle and untangle my fingers in Marin's mane, trying to ignore him. I know the I-hate-you act hurts his feelings, but it is necessary, and true in a way. He makes me feel things I
"Put me down!"
I truly believe in my heart that it would kill them to say please.
The princess squirms in my fist, I duly ignore her. I'm not rude mind you, in fact, I've been told I am quite terrific to converse with. Which to be honest could simply be my intimidation factor, but I choose to believe that the highly esteemed company with which I prize my time views me with fonder regards than that, and looks beyond the teeth and my temper. Besides, even the most eloquent of chaps can be forgiven for ignoring a ladies comment, especially a rude one, whilst they are being fired upon by no less than forty archers.
Also, I'm a dragon. Deal wit
True Friends: Chapter Fifteen by LumiereDarling, literature
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True Friends: Chapter Fifteen
His eyes appraise me, gentle, concerned.
No trace of the monster is left in them as he whispers my name. I am barely able to croak his back. He smiles, either managing to hear it despite my pathetic attempt at speech or just reading my lips. A bit of blackish liquid remains around his mouth, but thankfully he seems to have wiped most of it off. I lean forward, putting my head between my knees. My heart pounds in my chest so hard it hurts, and I struggle to breathe, trying to stop my body from shaking uncontrollably. I can feel the warmth of his hand around me, it is soothing and frightening at the same time. I know any moment he could crush
Drawing Hearts: Chapter Three by LumiereDarling, literature
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Drawing Hearts: Chapter Three
Joy had never been so un-interested in a movie in her entire life.
Felix lounged on the couch, taking up the entire length, and then some. His feet were crossed lazily over each other, hanging slightly off the end. The popcorn bowl sat on his stomach, his left hand occasionally popping pieces into his mouth. Pale blue eyes focused on the TV.
His right hand rested calmly behind her.
The proximity was driving her mad.
All of her life Joy had only ever been around a few select people. She didn't mind that much, she loved her family, and she had friends on the internet, but she had never spent time with another person outside of her family in
True Friends: Chapter Thirteen by LumiereDarling, literature
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True Friends: Chapter Thirteen
Don't keep glancing at them Cole.
But they're literally riding on your shoulder.
Play it cool.
Why does Gideon fidget so much?
Focus on walking.
Sage's perfume smells good, should I be able to smell it? She is awfully close to my head.
Are they as nervous as I am?
"So." Gideon cuts through the silence, nearly making me jump out of my skin. Luckily I don't actually do that and drop them. I finally allow myself to glance over at them. Sage sits closest to my head, per Gideon's request. She sits with both her legs dangling over my chest, kicking her feet on occasion and holding the neckline of my shirt in one hand for support. Gideon is si
True Friends: Chapter Twelve by LumiereDarling, literature
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True Friends: Chapter Twelve
Chapter Twelve
I am going to die of old age before we get there.
I stop for the hundredth time that morning, pretending to look around. The landscape is beautiful, lush green hills leading up to mountains covered in dark forest, their towering peaks making even me seem small. A great view no matter where you are is one of the pros of being a giant.
Having to travel at the pace of humans? Con.
Finally I allow myself to glance down at them. It isn't their fault I can cover twenty feet in a single step. Still, I am getting tired of wandering around and inspecting things, or pausing to gaze at the mountains around us, or taking one too many d
It's a whisper in the wind.
Light through a window pane.
The laughing of a child.
The refreshing scent of rain.
Light shining through pine needles.
The whisper of the trees.
The roaring of the ocean.
The buzzing of the bees.
Something so tangible,
so sweet and so beloved.
The substance of life;
God's love.
True Friends: Chapter Eleven by LumiereDarling, literature
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True Friends: Chapter Eleven
Chapter Eleven
I hear them file out of the doorway and watch as they emerge from my grandmother's porch and onto the lawn. Gideon leads, his steps confident. Sage follows, hopping off of the bottom step playfully. I smile sadly. I'm going to miss them. Marin is right behind Sage and I see him incline his head, almost looking over his shoulder at where I stand behind the house. But he doesn't alert the others, allowing me to go unnoticed for a little longer, a fact which I am thankful for. I still feel slightly shaken up after the hunting incident. It took me an hour or so to get myself cleaned up and brave enough to come near my human frien
Borrowers and Beer Bottles: Prologue by LumiereDarling, literature
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Borrowers and Beer Bottles: Prologue
Prologue: Caught!
This was it. I was going to die.
I squirmed against the human's enormous digits as he chuckles smugly to himself. No matter how hard I push the fingers don’t budge, only constrict more around my frame.
That bread so wasn't worth it.
"So you're the one who has been stealing from me?" His voice booms, rattling me to the core. Looking up I meet his fierce brown eyes and go limp. To my relief his crushing grip relaxes slightly.
"Please... I only took what I needed to survive." The giant snorts, the massive gust of air ruffling my hair and making me squint. His breath smells deep and musky, distinctly masculine. I feel