Does it hurt?
It has been a while since Dani used her magic for anything. It had been a while since Hannah had to turn full vamp. Together they made quite the team. But the best duo by far had to be a witch and werewolf.
It was a different dynamic to say the least. Rebecca enjoyed watching them work out their differences. But she also had a job to do. She had to protect the children from The sisterhood of Viola and Pedrita.
And protect everyone from Peter Quint. It was no surprise to any of them that they had some sort of guardian angel with them.
Jamie had said on many occasions that she believed Dani was hers. Dani felt her heart warm to that confession. She had never been anyone's "good thing" let alone someone's guardian angel. She was terrified of her own magic which is why she barely used it. Jamie had always been terrified of turning. But over time it got easier. Especially when it had perked interest with Dani.
"Does it hurt?"
Jamie chuckled. Not the first time she's heard that. "You're gonna have to be a bit more specific with that."
Dani let out a strong laugh as she remembered how she worded the question. "Sorry, I meant, does turning hurt, like when you become the wolf does it hurt?"
"Does breaking every bone in your body and straining your muscles so hard it feels like they're ripping to shreds hurt? Yeah I guess you could say that." Jamie looked at Dani's horrified face. "I'm kidding...well, only partly, I mean...it hurts like shite the first time it happens. Your body isn't used to being in such a position. Your bones crack, break, bend and your muscles ache and strain and tug and flex. It's like training for the Olympics but you don't get any help or physio when something goes wrong."
"So it doesn't hurt anymore?"
"Didn't say it doesn't hurt anymore, it just hurts less. I guess after a while you just get used to it and it doesn't bother you. Why so curious, Poppins?"
"I'm just wondering. I mean, I was scared to use my powers for so long. It was like a curse. Yours is literally a curse. And you seem okay with it. But I was always shuned and scared and frowned upon for it."
"Well, I think you're incredible. You shouldn't have to hide it or be afraid of it. Just be you. It's as much a part of you as your smile or laugh is. And both of those are beyond incredible."
Dani blushed deeply. Never in her life has she ever felt more seen. And part of her was terrified at the fact she was willing to be vulnerable in front of someone. And part of her was thankful to some greater force of nature that she'd found someone in which she could be.
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"I think it's rather beautiful." Hannah smiled at Owen as they were both talking whilst being cuddled up by the fire.
Leaving Jamie on the opposite couch sat in the corner with a leg lifted on the coffee table. Only turning her head when Dani walked in the room and sat beside her cuddling into her and she rested her back against Jamie's front. Encouraging Jamie to run a hand through her hair as the other hand was nursing a glass of wine.
"You okay, love?"
"I am now."
Jamie smiled at the fact that they were so domestic already. They fit so perfectly and conversation flowed easily. The silence they fell upon them wasn't awkward.
"Just be careful where that hand goes." Dani lightly chuckled whilst pressing a kiss to the corner of Jamie's mouth causing a smirk to pounce on her.
"No promises, Poppins."
They glanced over at Hannah and Owen who happened to be deep in conversation.
"What are they talking about?" Dani furrowed her eyebrows trying to get a sense of the conversation but finding nothing of use for her curiosity to settle.
"I have no idea. Got a little preoccupied with a pretty blonde who decided to walk in."
"Oh yeah? Where is she now, must have missed her?"
"Oh, I don't know, Poppins, she's pretty hard to miss." She places a kiss on the side of Dani's head.
"For your information we are talking about the moon." Owen managed to catch their attention. Bringing them all back to reality.
"Oh you're right about that. It's definitely beautiful." Dani's input was welcomed as she joined the conversation. "And the way that it can be different colors. But only a slight tint. Makes it all the more enjoyable to watch."
"I can think of someone else who is quite enjoyable to watch. And is definitely beautiful." Jamie flirted only loud enough for Dani to hear it.
"Maybe I'll give you something to watch later."
Jamie visibly gulped which caused Dani to grow a smirk. It's obviously clear that she is the one who has control over the situation. And it's clear that Jamie was allowing her to.
"I think magic is quite interesting. I don't know how it works mind you."
"I'm the witch here and I still don't know how it works. I know the rules obviously. What you're allowed to do and what you're not. But like when it comes to the rest it's more of a work it out as I go along kind of thing."
"Sounds kind of tricky."
"One word for it. It's difficult. There are things you can use in some situations that you can't in others. Things you can do to people for example healing that you can't do on things like animals."
"Oh how strange. What about the candles?"
"I mean that's more of a stereotype. Witches in the older eras had to hide candles as they would be accused of witchcraft. And others use them to hide it. I have a lot of candles. I just use them for specific spells that take a lot of energy both mentally and physically."
"Wow. Is there some kind of book like a manual or something that you study?"
"Like Hogwarts you mean? I wish there was a school for that kind of thing. It would make everything a lot easier."
As the conversation died down. Jamie decided to take a little more hold on the reigns.
"What about sex magic? Now that's a interesting one." Jamie whispered into Dani's ear. Which earned her a slight moan.
"Never done that. Kind of been afraid to. But the sex is pretty magical anyway. Pretty much beats me hands down."
"That a challenge, Poppins?"
"If you want it to be. I'm sure it could be." Dani wrapped her arm around the back of Jamie's head keeping her there.
Jamie placed her now empty glass on the table. Allowing her to wrap both arms around Dani's waist from behind her. Which was easy given their current position. Dani took this opportunity to wriggle her fingers into the long dark curls and run her fingers through them. Elliciting a light breath to escape Jamie as she was comfortable in the little world they were in.
"Oi you two get a room." Owen chuckled noticing how the two lovers had gotten closer.
"We're in one. You just happened to be in it."
"Maybe a little privacy wouldn't go a miss. Wouldn't want you to defile the couch."
Everyone let out a laugh at Hannah's choice of words. Sounding more like a mother than their best friend.
"No you're right we wouldn't want to do that."
"Well, I'm making some hot drinks, anyone want one?"
Dani stood up when no one wanted one due to the fact that everyone else still had full mugs in their hands. She wondered off into the kitchen and boiled the kettle. Pulling out a mug became difficult as a set of hands made their way towards her waist and across to her stomach. Jamie kissing her neck.
"Jamie" Was the only the blonde could manage as she was still surprised that she had followed her.
"Thought I'd come in and help. You know give you a hand." It was right then that she had to prove her point by placing her hand downwards and cupping her.
"Jamie, if you keep doing that..."
"What are you going to do?"
"Oh I'll make you sorry."
"I believe I would like to see it."
That was when Jamie decided to suck the spot that she knew drove Dani crazy. Just below her left ear.
"Jamie, I....I..."
"What is it, baby, what do you need?"
Dani pushed herself back against Jamie causing a moan to escape the brunette's mouth. Before she then decided to turn around in her arms.
"I need to make myself a drink."
Jamie pouted slightly. Watching the blonde make a hot chocolate for one. Slightly whispering air on to it to make it cooler and suddenly Jamie had become very jealous of the hot beverage.
"I promise you'll get that at some point. Just not now. I believe you have to work for it."
"In what way? You're beautiful, and smart and my God you make me laugh. You have too much of a effect on me. I'm like putty when it comes to you. Speaking the truth here."
"Surely my handsome girlfriend can wait for a while. I'll make it worth the wait I promise you. Because I have some plans for you."
This made Jamie both audibly and visibly gulp. "Is that so? Can't wait to hear those plans."
"If the sound of your voice is anything to go by I'd say that statement is incredible correct."
Dani placed a kiss to Jamie's head before walking out the kitchen knowing full well there would be a pair of eyes watching her.