Gays and Dragons

Chapter 17 - Marriage?

It has been a very tough five days of training and I'm glad since we're doing great. But honestly, we have been through a lot. Both our mentors are not taking it easy on us. We have earned some scratches and blisters on our hands and feet.

And now, Mel has started with her basic martial arts training with me. I just can't help but feel so excited. She just radiates this very powerful energy that makes me so happy and amazed. It really is true that princesses can make you mesmerized with them. She is just so magnificent.

During our training, I was with the princess and Chrys is with the very grumpy and strict Vida. But I tell you, people, Mel is worse than the witch. It's just that she's so gorgeous. She is also cautious.

"Okay, so, I demonstrate and you will follow after me. Now, when you attack someone, there is something we call the combos. It is a combination of punches and kicks. Since you learned almost all the basic moves in martial arts, we learn the combo with the punches first, then, the kicks, and lastly, both of them." I explained to her and she keeps on nodding her head while her hands on her hips.

We're wearing the clothes we have from my time since it's comfy and fit. And, we can move properly. I'm wearing Chrys' and she looks so hot in my shirt. Damn it, here I go again.

"Alright, I'm ready." She let out and that's the cue.

I posed and she did too.

"Now, this is jab and hook," I said as I demo the moves. She tried it and something is lacking.

"Okay, your arms should be really firm. It's like most of your strength is on your upper extremities. It must be just like holding a sword with both hands." I instructed while holding hard her fist and elbow.

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We did it for three hours and she's a fast learner. The important part is she is familiar with the combination of moves.

"Later, we'll have a sparring match. It will be between you and me." I stated as we sat under our usual tree.

I'm gonna love this tree so much. It has been our resting place and I feel so comfortable sitting here with the person I love. Wait... I love her? Yeah, like, I like her a lot. I think that's it. I just hope I can tell that to her and she feels the same. Ugh, you need to grow some balls, Carreon, and just tell her.

"I'm so excited. I just hope we won't get hurt like our sword fights. I'm so sorry for that wound on your cheek, Car. I really should have taken it easy with you." She said and apologized.

What is she talking about the wound? It's just a damn scratch.

"Hey, it's okay. It's very small and it's far from my intestine." I replied and chuckled.

She looked so sorry for it, and I don't blame her. It's part of the training. We won't learn if we'll not earn some injuries. Because failures always make us a better person in any way.

"Mmm. You know what, Car, women in this era are treated like nothing. They just stay at the house and do all the chores while the men got to do what they want. But I want to make a difference. That's why I engage myself in training just like a warrior. Because I don't want to just sit and wait for any news, or be served always. I want to do what I want and learn things." She stated in a serious voice and I'm listening to her intently.

I understand her. A woman shouldn't be treated like they are deprived to do the things that a man can do. It should be equal.

"That's so great of you, Mel. You never fail to amaze me always. Don't worry, women in my time can finally do what they want. They are free to vote, to choose a profession, to learn what they want, and of course, free to choose who they want to love. They could be married to any man or woman." I uttered and her smile is like she just heard that her dream came true.

"Really? They can marry a woman?" She asked curiously. Now, I wonder why she's interested in it.

"Yeah, that’s what I said. They can get married when they are... in love. The same with men. A man can marry a man." I explained and her smile grew wider.

I wish I could bring her back to my time and…? Marry her? Well, why not? Why am I even thinking this kind of stuff?

"Wow! I wish I could... live at that time. Hmmm… But that would be impossible." She let out and she suddenly became sad.

I held her hand tightly and she looked me in the eyes.

"Hey, don't worry, Mel. What I believed when I met you is that nothing is impossible. You thought me that. Maybe the gods and goddesses are listening." I uttered and smiled to encourage her to believe.

She smiled and nodded her head. Then, she brought my hand near her lips and kissed it while her light blue eyes stare at my green ones.

My whole system felt so strange and she opened her mouth to say something.

"Car, do you think… we could get married… there?" She asked me and I am not surprised. I am flabbergasted.

Did I hear it right? Marry me? This must be a dream, a very sweet dream.

I opened my mouth and I don't know what to say. I blinked a lot of times and it's not a dream at all. I am still looking at an angel that is asking me to get married.

"Uh... And, umm... Ah, why would we… got to get… married?" I asked while stammering like s**t. Like, who wouldn't?

It's not that I don't want, but damn, she didn't even ask me to be her girlfriend or even proposed.

"Well, because we are in love. And, you said that if people are in love they could get married even if they are both women." She replied and she's so confident with that. Well, I'm just speechless.

"Uh... Did umm…did Chrys tell you something?" I asked her since she wouldn't be able to know about it if that gay didn't tell her anything. I will really murder him, and then, thank him.

"Umm... What? That you are in love with me? No, he didn't." She stated and my mind doesn't know what to think. Or my mind is just not working now? I think it's still frozen from the things I am hearing right now.

"Oh, really? But how did.. Uh…you know that... I uh… feel so… something for you?" I stuttered while asking her.

I have no freaking idea about how on earth she knew about that, but maybe she's a mind reader. Then, by that, I'm doomed. s**t, my fantasies about her and... f**k! No.

"Well, I see it in your eyes and how you treat me." She uttered and I'm out of words again. I tell you, people, she really is a mind reader. She reads my mind through my eyes.

"Am I that obvious?" I asked her and she just nodded. I just don't know how to hide feelings.

"And, you've said that uh… we're in love. Did that mean that umm… you uh--" I said and asked but she cut me off.

"Yes, I love you, Car. And, that is because I feel something for you that I have never felt for anyone else before. You excite me, you make me feel happy, worried, sad, and many more. You are just simply amazing an---" She stated and I can't help but cut her off with my lips on hers.

I finally got a taste of her soft pink lips, and it's so addictive.

She responded slowly and held my nape as our kiss is getting deeper. And, I think something inside me just exploded. I love this feeling and I don't want this to end. I want to hold her always and forever.

She let out a soft moan as my lips traveled down to her neck. Then, I slowly laid her down to the ground, and now, she's pulling my hair lightly.

Her body is arching as my hand roamed inside her shirt. Then, I went back to her lips and she kissed me passionately while her arms snaked around my neck and pulling me closer to her.

We broke out from our romantic moment and looked at each other while catching our breaths. She bit her lower lip, and damn, she's so hot and I want more. I know she wants it too, but we're right outside under a tree and there might be somebody that can see us.

I just can't believe what had just happened. Damn, I have a make-out session with a princess. It's totally a dream come true.

She leaned in closer to me and kissed my forehead while I am leaning on the tree trunk and she sits in front of me.

"My mother used to do that when I was young, and then, she will tell me that she loves me always." She let out and held my hands. Her touch always makes me this weird feeling, a good kind of weird.

"Mmm. It's my father who always does that to me when he was still alive. I miss him so much and I never got to say how much I love him." I said and she held my chin up as she noticed that I'm suddenly sad.

He always reads me bedtime stories with Mom and tucks me in. It was my worst experience when he died in a car accident five years ago while going home from work. I wish I was a damn hero with a superpower to save him from that accident. But now that I have a chance to save a lot of people, I will do anything I can to help. Because that future I came from is worth saving for.

"Hey, I know that he knows that you love him so much. And, I know that he's been with you all the time." She stated and hugged me tightly.

I know she missed her mom and her brother too. We are both broken but with broken parts, we can make something out of those.

She looked me in the eyes and gave me that warm smile that makes me feel happy.

I leaned close to her and gave her a light kiss on the lips. Then, I stood up and offered her a hand.

"We better go. They might have been looking for us." I let out and she composed herself.

We are about to walk home when we saw Chrys with his mouth dropped on the ground. I guess he saw that I kissed her, and I don't give a f*****g s**t about it.

"Oh, my gay! What have I just witnessed?" He asked in disbelief and I just shrugged my shoulders at him.

He went near us and blinked hard and looked at our hands. Oh, we've been holding each other's hands. Piss off, Dork.

"Well, well, well. Isn't it a perfect sight? Maddie and Mel sitting under a tree while K-I-S-S-I-N-G. I'm just so happy for you both. Congratulations!" He let out and chanted while clapping his hands like nuts.

"Thanks!" We looked at each other when we have said it in unison. And, I think all my blood rushed to my face.

"Eeeeeeh! Alright, I'll go along. I don't want to be a third wheel. So, buh-bye, enjoy your HHWW." He teased and jogged back to the house.

Isn't he supposed to call us for lunch?

"So, we'll continue with your training this afternoon. Be ready with our match." I told her and she shrugged her shoulders.

"I'm always ready, and I will not take it easy with you." She replied and smirked.

Did I mention that she looks so hot when she smirks? Well, she really is. It just makes me want to kiss her right now. Maybe later.