In your arms, my safest haven

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Though they were not yet bonded, Eli could still tell that the witch was anxious and she had every right to be. So much of the ritual fell upon her shoulders and the weight of it all couldn’t have been easy. But he was there to anchor her now, to amplify and stabilize whatever magic she had. Keeping hold of her, Eli returned the kiss and moved closer to rest his forehead to her’s as if to reassure her. “I think because you’ve started to rub off on me…” he hummed sweetly. “C’mon, you can do this. I love you…”

Eli watched, part in awe as Mia pulled out her journal and dagger and began the incantation. He flinched a bit as she cut into her hand and winced when the same was done to his own. But soon, the pain was overcome by a different sensation–something powerful and unexplainable. Their hands now tightly together, wounds pressed together, the blood magic began to bind them together. The familiar could feel the power radiating off of Mia now, pouring into the spell and so he focused and pushed his own power and his love. 

She was very aware of her own tiredness as she finished the spell, squeezing Eli’s hand for just a moment longer afterward. She was so wrapped up in her own anxieties and fears that she thought for just a brief second it didn’t work. But before she even opened her eyes, she felt it. His warmth, his love. He was...everything that she wanted and more right in that moment. 

☯ Kinks

- Mia's into a little bit of anything with the right person. She'll try anything once, and it truly depends on her mood.

♠ Dirty little secret

“Yeah?” Eli raised his brows before letting out a hardy laugh. “I give you full permission to throttle me if I ever get that arrogant.”

Before he knew it, the car was stopping and he was ushering Mia out of the car and out toward the lake. The moon was nestled higher amongst the clouds now, hanging above them like a giant warm lantern in the sky. The familiar led Mia down to the spot he’d prepared complete with soft colored fairy lights hung loosely in a nearby tree and blankets and cushions thrown together to make a soft nest for them to sit on. There was a small cooler with some of their favorite comfort foods, water and if things went well, some cheap champagne. But, as soon as they were alone with just the sounds of the lake around them, Eli got a bit quiet with apprehension. Sitting down with Mia on the blankets, he took her hands gently. “So I…I suppose this is it…We can start whenever you’re ready…”

The car stopping made the girl painfully aware of her own anxiousness. She wanted this, she wanted him. But the possibility of messing up, of hurting herself or worse, Eli, scared her near to death. But the lights, and the blankets, she felt her heart flutter. She stayed quiet as they settled, leaning forward to catch the other’s lips with her own. 

“You’re amazing. I hope you know that.” She hummed, smiling more and more as she looked around. She pulled her journal out, flipping to the page she needed before taking a deep breath, grounding herself. The dagger was the next to settle on the blanket, Mia’s fingers delicately placing it like it was fragile.

“I won’t,” he assured softly. “I’ll always  be there to catch you now.” Ignoring the cheesiness of his own statement, Eli turned away then to hide the now obvious blush creeping along his cheekbones. Happy to take the lead, the familiar gently pulled Mia out of the apartment. After locking up, the two slipped out into the night and into the car that was waiting for them. As they settled in the backseat together, he noticed Mia looking rather emotional and felt his expression soften. In his own excitement, he hadn’t even noticed how vulnerable she seemed. It was wonderfully sweet. “Not recently,” he purred as his hands moved to cup her face. “How much?” he teased.

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He’s singing softly to himself when he enters the shop, teeth on full display. Today was a good day. He’s had quite a few of them since Javier returned and it felt amazing not to have to pretend to be happy, although he’s not sure if actually being happy made him more obnoxious. The cat had long since been past the point of caring though. Of course he didn’t go out of his way to annoy people, he was just extra cheerful these days and since he tried to make that his default setting anyway he probably seemed like he was floating on cloud 9.

Restocking their home with Javi’s favorite things was something he was enjoying. He knew the wolf would be far too stubborn to actually ask so of course Jason took it upon himself to not only make sure Javi’s old favorites were available to him, but observant to try and pick up on new things his partner might now enjoy. That’s why he found himself in the shop today.

When Mia greets him, he beams and nods. “Yeah, we are. You must be Mia. It’s so nice to finally meet you. I’ve heard so much. All good things, I swear. Jason.” He continues to smile as he holds out his hand. “And thanks, I’d love some tea. Here to pick some up actually, along with a few other things.”

Mia’s face lit up, watching Jason move through the store. His energy was infectious, he seemed like a light, someone sweet and kind.She met his hand with a blush, shaking his hand before returning back to the bar as a timer went off. “You’re far too sweet, I’m sure Eli has talked your poor head off about me.” She laughed a little as she moved, “First cup of the day for you, what do you like to drink? I can package other things up for you as well.” 

The witch was bouncing around the cafe like her shoes themselves had minds of their own. Sleeping next to her familiar, waking up next to him, and seeing that scar was telling on it’s own. She wanted to make sure he was well loved, so today he was (hopefully) sleeping in while the young witch set up shop for the day. When the doorbell rang, her face shot up with a smile, recognizing the face with east. “You’re one of Eli’s friends aren’t you?” She asked carefully. “You’re more than welcome to come in and sit, coffee may be a few minutes more, but the tea should be ready.” 

eliwalsh​:

As recommended, they’d rested all day. The shop, at least for today, could be the least of their worries. After all, all of their energy was needed for their new bond, especially Mia’s. The familiar hated to stir her from her rest, but it was time to prepare. He couldn’t waste anytime if he wanted it to be perfect, just as he’d seen it in his head. Eli shivered at the thought of finally being connected on a deeper level–their blood bonding them together for the rest of their lives…Under the light of a full moon, it would be all the more magical. 

“Yes,” he nodded, quietly hoping the set up was going to be to her liking. “Everything’s all ready…just needs us…”

@witchymissmia

Getting lost in your own mind was a dangerous thing. Hunter already knew this, given that the first couple years or so of her enslavement were almost completely a mystery to her as she’d been so lost in her grief. Occasionally people seemed to recognise her and she hardly knew why. Some of the ones she’d been angry at recognised her too but that was less of a positive, even if she wasn’t quite as angry anymore. If only because she had to start accepting that this was her life, didn’t she? But it didn’t always feel like that.

Even if she was staring at the screen in front of her she was drifting into thought. This time of year was always rough, after all and her eldest should be celebrating a birthday soon. 21 should have been a significant birthday. And no one here knew enough to mourn with her. Instead she was stuck at work, glancing up after a few moments when realising someone had been trying to get her attention. “I’m sorry – did you say something?”

@firebrandstarters​

“I guess I just never know what to do when a witch is nice to me. You know I like totally brought it on myself, right?” she admitted. It wasn’t like witches had treated her cruelly, but ever since Marissa, she had been so scared of them. “Oh I mean, you make a point there. It kinda makes your hair go like straw, so I should probably take up the offer if I’m gonna be any kind of smart today” she agreed, only then smirking “You wanna attempt to tame this rats nest?” she wondered, patting her wet hair.

Mia’s grin only brightened, the woman quickly contacting who she needed to that the familiar wouldn’t get into trouble. She walked along, expecting the familar to follow her back to the shop. “We’ll get you something to eat, get you all cleaned up, and then yes, I can detangle your hair, if you trust me?” 

The blonde looked up at the young witch, recognizing her immediately- she was Eli’s witch, or at least the one that he’d  said he wanted for his own. The familiar pushed her wet hair from her face and took the others hand “For the day? Sure you want me bothering you for that long? The pool counts as a bath right?” she wondered, offering an awkward smile- only knowing how to joke when she was internally screaming. 

“Of course for the day silly girl. I’m not letting you get treated like that and then sending you off to work. You can stay with me, bug Eli if you want too.” The witch hummed, pulling her up with a smile. “The pool may count as a bath but the chemicals are no good for your hair, you’re more than welcome to shower as well. I could braid if for you afterwards.”