#Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

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True love's kiss

Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

Masterlist - Ch. 5

Author's notes: This is just a small epilogue (under 1000 words) I really needed to get out of my system, just so we know what happens after chapter 5.

Once again a huge thanks to @yespolkadotkitty for the beta and the banner <3

Warnings: None other than toothrotting fluff and even more happy endings. The ending Marcus deserves.

Epilogue - 3 years later

When she hears the car park in the driveway, Lily frantically packs away the wrapping paper and runs to the couch. She manages to hide the gift and pick up her book, acting nonchalant, just as the door opens and Marcus walks in.

The first thing he sees when the door opens, is all the lights and decorations. Marcus is one huge smile. Lily has clearly spent the day decorating the house, getting it ready for when he came home. It only makes him love her even more.

Christmas has always been his favorite holiday, something he always looked forward to, but now it means so much more to him. Ever since meeting Lily, it holds a special place in his heart.

He walks over and places a soft kiss on her cheek, before sitting down next to her. As she looks up and smiles, his heart beats faster. Her smile still manages to make him flustered all these years later, staying equally in love.

He takes her hand in his, his thumb playing with the ring on her finger.

"I'll never get tired of seeing this ring on your finger, Mrs. Pike" he smiles softly, kissing her.

Lily smiles in return, nuzzling into his side, putting her arm around him.

"And I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing you say, 'Mrs. Pike'. Has a nice ring to it," she giggles.

They sit in silence for a while, just enjoying each other’s company, looking around their home. It doesn’t compare to his mother’s house at Christmas, but it’s amazing. It’s theirs, and it’s home.

"Can you believe it's 3 years since we met this Christmas?" she asks softly.

"Best 3 years of my life."

The first year was hard. Travelling back and forth between Seattle and D.C, only seeing each other maybe once or twice a month, or during the holidays.

But every time it was like no time had passed. Every time they saw each other, it was worth the wait.

Never in his life had he used his phone more, writing or calling her every spare moment.

When they celebrated their first anniversary, Lily had told him she'd found a job at a small bakery in D.C.

A week later, she moved in.

The first year living together was a breeze. His life was better with her in it. They were happy. Even though they had decided to take it slow, Marcus had often thought about asking her to marry him. He knew she was the one. But they had joked about waiting a year, so a year living together he would give her.

On their two year anniversary, Marcus had gone down on one knee at her parents Christmas Party. Had taken her outside and just like that first night, it had snowed. Only this time, she was finally his.

Six months later, they had married back in their hometown, surrounded by all their family and friends. A magical day, the best day of his life. And she had been so breathtakingly beautiful. Made him so incredibly happy that she had chosen him. Given him a chance.

A gentle hand on his cheek brings him back. He looks into her eyes, the most breathtaking eyes he's ever seen and smiles.

"Where did you go?" she asks softly, her lips quirking up in a small smile.

"Just… thinking about how much better my life has been with you in it."

Their lips meet in a tender kiss before she pulls away slightly.

“I… I actually have an early Christmas present for you," she bites her lip, reaching behind a cushion to get the gift.

She places the small present in his lap, sitting back, looking nervous.

"Sweetheart, you shouldn't have," he says, but still pulls at the ribbon. He's always been like a kid around presents, always loved surprises.

When he opens it, there is a small onesie inside. He looks puzzled, as he lifts it up. “future FBI agent”, he reads the text on the garment out loud.

His eyes go wide, as he looks at the onesie, his eyes darting to Lily's. She smiles softly, looking a little nervous. She points to the paper.

Still in the wrapping, is a pregnancy test. A positive one. It's like all the air has been knocked out of Marcus, as his eyes fill with tears.

"I'm gonna be… you are?" he looks at her, in shock.

"Yes…"

The tears he's been holding in, begins streaming down his face. He pulls her closer, kissing her passionately.

"I hope those are happy tears," Lily says playfully, knowing all too well how much Marcus has wanted a baby, to start a family with her.

"Happy tears," Marcus murmurs, nodding his head in confirmation. He can't stop looking at the little onesie in his hands, his heart about to burst from happiness. He can’t believe he’s about to have everything he ever wanted with the love of his life.

He puts a hand on her stomach, stroking it gently, smiling bigger than Lily has ever seen before.

"You know, you can't feel anything yet, right?" the tone filled with love, as she runs her hand through his hair. A single tear running down her cheek, at the sight of how happy Marcus is.

He just smiles, kissing her neck and then her lips.

He looks into her eyes again, smiling the biggest smile.

"You were right all along, sweetheart."

"About what?" Lily asks, snuggling in closer, as Marcus continues to gently caress her stomach.

"Happily ever after does exist."

Thank you so much for reading <3

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True love's kiss

Masterlist - ch. 1 - Ch. 3

Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

Summary: Marcus had always believed in true love, soulmates and happily ever after. Had. Now, he wasn't so sure anymore.

But coming home for Christmas, can Lily make him change his mind?

Authors note: Marcus is a precious bean, that deserves a happy ending. Beta'd by the lovely @yespolkadotkitty, who also made the amazing banner ❤

Warnings: Insecurities, past heartbreak, pinning if you squint? And fluff.

Chapter 2: Maybe... Just maybe...

Marcus is sitting on the floor with Will, doing a puzzle, when his older brother comes over. “Right, get a shower and put on a shirt, we’re going out.”

“Going out?”

“Yeah, you need a drink and there’s a party at O’Malley’s”.

Knowing his brother, Marcus doesn’t have much to say on the matter, so he just stands to get ready. Honestly, maybe a drink and meeting some old friends could be nice.

As they enter the local pub, it’s already buzzing. Marcus and Matthew make their way to the bar and order some beers before they sit down. The atmosphere’s warm and homey, smiling faces everywhere. But as Marcus looks around, he’s relieved to find the happy face he was hoping to see the most.

In a group of women, Lily is smiling and laughing. The woman she’s talking to, which, due to the resemblance, can only be her sister Dahlia, is dressed in a tiara and a sash emblazoned with the words ‘bride to be’.

Not long after, Lily walks to the little stage in the corner and taps the mic. “Hi, everyone”. The pub goes silent, except for a single whistle, which makes Lily smile.

“Dahlia and I always loved Disney growing up. We both fell in love with fairytales and the possibility of true love’s kiss from a prince. Well, tonight we’re here celebrating that Dahlia found her prince.”

There is an ‘aww’ going through the crowd and Dahlia wipes away a single tear. Marcus can’t help but smile.

“So… I hope you don’t mind, but I wanna sing one of her favorite songs for her”.

The room hushes as Lily begins to sing, her voice clear as a bell, and captivating.

Storybook endings, fairytales coming true

Deep down inside we wanna believe they still do

In our secretest heart, it's our favorite part of the story

Let's just admit we all wanna make it too

Ever ever after

Enchanted, Marcus can’t help but lose himself in her voice as she pours her heart and soul into the lyrics. It’s like time stops for a while, as he looks at her. Hell, he is straight up staring, his heart pounding hard in his chest.

Ever, ever after

Though the world will tell you it's not smart

Ever ever after

The world can be yours if you let your heart

Believe in ever after

No wonder your heart feels it's flying

Your head feels it's spinning

Each happy ending's a brand new beginning

Let yourself be enchanted, you just might breakthrough

To ever ever after

Lily’s gaze picks him out in the crowd, looking into his eyes, but she might as well be staring into his soul. The lyrics of the song cutt deep. Marcus could listen to her velvety voice forever, but the song is over too soon. Matthew yanks him out of his trance. “She’s amazing, isn’t she?”

“Yeah… yeah, she is.” He swallows hard, smiling at his brother. His whole world has been rocked on its axis.

**

Lily walks over to Marcus with two beers in her hands. She offers him one and they both take a sip. Marcus gives her a sideways smile, his dimple on display. “So… You believe in happily ever after, huh?”

“Yeah. Of course. Don’t you?”

Her answer is immediate, without hesitation.

Marcus swallows hard, looking into her sweet eyes, wondering if she’s been lucky enough to never have her heart broken.

“Well, I did once. But…”. He exhales sharply, fiddling with the label on the bottle.

He pulls himself together and looks at her.

“So, what would the perfect happy ending look like to you?” he asks softly, trying to draw the attention away from himself.

“Oh, I’m so basic it hurts. Husband, kids, dog, and a house with a white-picket fence. Eating blueberry pancakes on Sundays.”

The last sentence makes Marcus feel a slight pull in his heart. That’s exactly what he’s dreamed of. Something as simple as making his wife pancakes, while the kids are playing. Such a simple thing to ask for. Then why was it so hard for him to find?

As if she has read his mind, Lily puts her hand on his, yanking him back to reality. She smiles softly.

“I don’t know what happened, but all I can say is… she was an asshole for breaking your heart.”

Marcus laughs, smiling at Lily. He takes his hand out from under hers and instead takes Lily’s small hand in his. Feeling her soft skin under his thumb, as his fingers trace a small heart tattoo on her hand.

“Honestly, Lily. I feel broken, so you shouldn’t waste your time on me. Certainly not if you believe in true love and fairytales.” He pauses, before he looks into her eyes, the hurt and sadness visible, “’cause I don’t think I believe in it anymore.”

His smile fades, and he looks down at the table, as he removes his hand from hers. Out of the corner of his eye, he sees Lily smiling, despite everything.

She cups his cheek gently. “Give me a day, Marcus, and I’ll make you believe again.”

**

The next day Marcus finds himself sitting in his car, waiting for Lily to come out. When the door opens, she instantly smiles at the sight of his car. The skip in her step lets him know how happy she is. Marcus shakes his head, smiling.

Maybe… Just maybe this is what he needs.

She gets in and they drive off. He looks at her, looking adorable in her knitted hat and matching gloves.

“So, what’s your plan for today?”.

Lily turns, a goofy smile on her face. “Oh, I’m going completely Hallmark on you today. Christmas market, ice skating, hot chocolate, the works”.

They both laugh and Marcus can’t help but fall a little in love with her.

The day goes by too fast. At the market, they buy some decorations and candy. Marcus even manages to find some last minute gifts, laughing almost the whole time.

He feels so content in her company, it’s almost effortless being with her, as if Dare he think it… they’re meant to be?

Ice skating is a disaster, but it’s still one of the highlights of his day. Neither of them manage to stay on their feet for more than a few minutes, looking drunk while trying to hold their balance. As Lily takes his hand to steady herself, his heart skips a beat.

Once again, they fall.

Despite his best efforts, he falls on top of her. As he has her pinned beneath him, they both laugh so wholeheartedly, they are almost out of breath. The laughter stills and they look into each other’s eyes. Marcus wonders if he’s ever seen eyes as beautiful as hers before. As captivating.

But he pulls away, murmuring an apology, as he stands and pulls her to her feet. With their bums hurting from all the falling and their lungs aching from all the laughing, they leave the ice skating rink.

“Well, had I known you sucked at it, I would have thought of something else” she teases, as she puts the rented skates back on the shelf.

“Oh, you’re one to talk. I don’t see you signing up for the Olympics anytime soon”. Lily breaks out in a laugh, putting her hand on his arm for balance. Before he can think, he puts his arms around her. As they look into each other’s eyes, it’s like time stands still. His gaze falls on her lips, wondering how soft they are. He is about to lean in when his phone buzzes.

“Sorry, I” he pulls away and looks at the screen. When he looks up, he can clearly see the disappointment on Lily’s face, even though she is smiling.

“You want some hot chocolate? My treat?”. Lily smiles softly and nods. Marcus is suddenly nervous as he extends his hand. Without hesitation she takes it, and they walk to the café hand in hand.

It’s dark when he parks outside his parents’ house. It’s been a long, but wonderful day. They exit the car and look at each other, before she leans in and places a soft kiss on his cheek, before backing away.

“I hope I managed to change your mind a little”. She shrugs and smile softly. Marcus closes the distance between them and takes her hand. Wanting to say so much, but afraid, the ghosts of the past holding him back.

“Maybe a little. Thank you for a wonderful day, Lily”. He gives her a quick kiss on her cheek. He inhales softly, the lilac and apple scent of her perfume filling his nose. How easy it would be to just kiss her. God knows how much he wants to. But he finds the strength to pull away.

She gives him another one of her heartbreakingly sweet smiles, before she walks towards the house. A smile he would gladly see for the rest of his days. Maybe… Just maybe he could believe in love again.

Thank you so much for reading! <3

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True love's kiss

Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

Masterlist - Ch. 4 - Epilogue

Author's notes: Now we've come to the end. There will be an epilouge, but this is the last whole chapter. This was a little hard for me to write, but I hope you love it. And thank you to all, who've been supportive of my first ever mini series.

A huge thank you to @yespolkadotkitty for beta reading and the lovely banner, but also a huge thanks to @lucy-sky for helping me with a specific scene and lots of encouragement. Couldn't have done it without you two <3

Story summary: Marcus had always believed in true love, soulmates and happily ever after. Had. Now, he wasn't so sure anymore.

But coming home for Christmas, can Lily make him change his mind?

Warnings: Embarrassing parents, past hurt, insecurities, kissing, SMUT (yes, it's happening!), oral (F receiving), fingering, protected sex and some good ol' fluff and happy endings.

Chapter 5: Happily ever after?

When Marcus rings the bell to the Dawson house, his nerves kick in. First real date with Lily. He wants this to be an unforgettable night, since it might be, fingers crossed, the start of something new and exciting.

The door opens, but it’s not Lily’s face he sees. It’s the two other Dawson women. Dahlia and Mrs. Dawson are smiling wide, giddy, as they stare at Marcus.

“Hi, Sweetie. She’ll be down in a minute” Mrs. Dawson squeezes his arm gently as she speaks. 

Dahlia looks at his outfit, light blue shirt, and dark jeans, nodding. “Looking good, Pike. Lily’s gonna love this.”

“Where are you taking her, Sweetie?” 

“Doesn’t matter, just make sure you get her dessert, Pike”.

They continue talking over each other, making Marcus even more nervous.

“Jesus fucking Christ! Will you leave the poor lad alone?” Mr. Dawson goes in between the women and Marcus, ushering Dahlia and Mrs. Dawson back into the living room. He rolls his eyes and gives Marcus an encouraging pat on his shoulder.

“Don’t worry. You couldn’t fuck this up even if you tried.” Mr. Dawson blinks as a soft smirk grazes his face. 

Just in time to save Marcus, Lily comes down the stairs, looking beautiful. A simple green top and jeans, but the green compliments her curly red hair. Her face, sweet as always, with freckles sprinkled over her nose and that smile, who could light up even the darkest day. 

Marcus can’t believe how lucky he is. She puts on her jacket, and they walk out the door.

*

The dinner is amazing. The food and wine are delicious, the company even better. The whole night they get to know each other again, talking about everything. 

Marcus tells Lily about his job at the FBI, captivating her with thrilling stories. Some of them might be exaggerated, yes, but he loves the way she looks at him.

Lily tells Marcus  about how she never really left the family business and still works at a bakery. Still dreams of owning her own bakery one day.

Marcus can’t help but fantasize about what a future with Lily could look like. Maybe they’d move back here. His mom would love that. Lily could take over the bakery one day. Their kids could play in the same places he and Lily did as kids. 

Marcus shakes his head, coming back to reality. See, this is his problem. Always so quick to fall in love. Always so hung up on the idea of having a family. Moving too fast. His smile fades, but Lily’s hand squeezing his brings his focus back to her.

“What’s wrong?”

Marcus contemplates whether he should just laugh it off or be honest. “I just thought about our possible future together.”

Lily frowns a bit, wondering why that would make him look sad. Marcus squeezes her hand reassuringly.

“I have a problem. I always move too fast, and I think that scares the women away…” he pauses, looking down, before his eyes find hers again. “I proposed to my ex and asked her to move to D.C with me, but we hadn’t dated that long. Today, I know she wasn’t right for me, but I wanted so badly to have a wife… Kids…”

He looks at Lily, who is listening intently, no judgement found on her face. 

“That’s why I was so broken when I came here. I realized I was the problem. I fall in love so quickly, I’m always bound to get my heart broken. And honestly… I’m afraid it’ll happen again. With you.”

He looks down, afraid if this has destroyed everything. But he needs to be honest. Lily moves her chair closer and takes his hand once again.

“Well… If I have anything to say, it won’t happen this time.” They smile at each other, as she nudges his shoulder softly. “But… Maybe wait a year before you propose.”

Lily smiles and Marcus laughs wholeheartedly, as he curls his arm around her. 

“I promise.”

*

As they walk hand in hand towards the town square, Marcus feels happier than he has in a long time. Everything is easy with Lily. But he has one question he’s been dying to ask her all night, now that everything else is on the table, but he’s afraid to know the answer.

“So… Where do you live now? I don’t think you’ve told me.” He asks, softly.

“Oh, yeah. I live up in Washington, actually.” 

Marcus’ face lights up. “Really?”

“Yeah, my best friend moved to Seattle, so I followed. I work at her bakery.”

Marcus’ smile fades instantly, his worst fear realized. So she does live far away. Of course she does. Just his fucking luck.

“Oh, I… I was hoping you meant D.C.” He stops walking and looks to the ground. Lily walks closer, cupping his cheek. He looks into her eyes. Lily, always so positive, is smiling softly.

“You know…” she starts softly. “I always wanted to visit the Smithsonian”. She bites her lip softly as Marcus realizes what she said. 

“But, I’ll need a place to crash.” She moves closer, still cupping his cheek, looking into his deep, beautiful eyes.

Marcus’ lips quirk up into a small smile “I may have a couch you can borrow?” he tries softly, not wanting to get his hopes up to much.

“Just a couch?”

Lily’s smile has turned into a smirk, and she raises her eyebrow, looking rather sheepish. Marcus breaks into a laugh and puts his arms around her.

“Well, you’re very welcome in my bed too.”

“Deal!” She gives him one of her heartbreakingly sweet smiles and he can’t help but fall for her even more. He pulls her closer, kissing her. God, will he ever get enough of her soft lips?

*

As they stand outside the door to Lily’s parents house, they both smile. Neither of them are ready to end the evening. Marcus takes Lily’s hands in his, caressing them softly. He opens his mouth to say goodnight, but before he can say anything, Lily interrupts him.

“You wanna come upstairs?”

Marcus is taken aback by the question, but smiles, suddenly feeling shy. “But… Your parents are here”

Lily puts her arms around him, looking into his eyes with a mischievous smile. “Then, we sneak in.”

Feeling like teenagers again, Marcus nods, a huge smile on his face. Lily opens the door, peeks in, and then takes his hand, pulling him up the stairs. They silently run up to her room, closing the door behind them. Giggling heavily, Lily listens by the door. 

Seems like the coast is clear.

Marcus is sitting on her bed, looking around. “What would your parents think about you having a boy in your room?”

“That it’s about time.” 

They both burst out in a laugh.

“Who was the first boy you had up here?” Marcus asks, softly.

“Well, you…”

Lily shrugs her shoulders sweetly, while confusion is painted on Marcus’ face.

“You’re the only boy I’ve ever had in my room. Don’t you remember how dorky I was? Not exactly what the boys wanted,” she laughs softly at the memory. “I didn’t start dating until college. So… yeah… You’re the first guy in my room.”

She looks to the ground, suddenly shy and insecure. But she still offers him a soft smile. Marcus feels his heart beat faster, wanting nothing more than to kiss that insecurity away. 

“So… You’ve never had a make-out session in your room?”

Lily, suddenly looking shy, shakes her head innocently. Marcus swallows hard, before he extends his hand to her. Lily bites her lip as she closes the distance between them and takes his hand.

Marcus looks up at Lily as she straddles him. His hands softly caressing her thighs and up to her waist. He looks into her eyes, as one of his hands cups her cheek.

“Well, we should change that.”

Lily smiles softly, before she leans closer, kissing Marcus. The kiss starts off soft, but soon turns deep and passionate. With one hand on the small of her back and the other behind her head, he pulls her closer. Lily moans, when she feels Marcus hardening beneath her. She rolls her hips softly, pulling a moan from Marcus. She continues to buck her hips against him, the friction causing them both to pant heavily.

Without breaking the kiss, Marcus turns them around, laying Lily down on the bed. His hands, roaming her body, find her thighs, urging her to wrap her legs around him.

He kisses along her jawline, down to her neck, drawing a gasp from her as he nips at her sensitive skin.

“Fuck Marcus… please.”

He looks into her eyes, suddenly shy. He gestures towards the floor. “But… won’t they hear us?”

She pulls him into another deep, almost feverish kiss. “Please? I’ll be quiet.”

The need and want in her voice makes his cock twitch, already painfully hard against her aching core. In that moment, he doesn’t care who might hear them, all he can think about is her. How he wants to make her moan in pleasure. How he wants her to scream out his name.

Like a man possessed, he pulls at the hem of her top, tugging it off over her head. Lily then starts unbuttoning Marcus' shirt in between needy kisses.

Tenderly, he unclasps her bra. Marcus places a tender kiss on her lips before he makes his way down the side of her neck towards her hardened nipples. As he nips at them softly, Lily whimpers beneath him.

A soft smirk forms on Marcus face, as he kisses his way further down. When he reaches the hem of her jeans, he looks up, seeking the final permission. 

Lily nods eagerly, smiling. Marcus unbuttons her jeans and pulls them off, discarding them on the floor.  He places a soft kiss on her panties, drawing a moan from her, before he gently takes them off.

Looking into her eyes a final time, he smiles, before he dips his head between her legs. 

Lily gasps at the first contact. Marcus starts off slow, taking his time. Savoring her, making her gasp. Lily moves her hand to his head, grasping his hair. Marcus moans softly as she holds him there, loving the effect he has on her. 

He slowly adds a finger, knowing he needs to prepare her for him. He finds her sweet spot in no time, making her moan loudly. The sounds he draws from her are beautiful, the little whimpers the sweetest sound in the world.

He adds another finger and as soon as he hits her sweet spot again, she comes undone.

“Fuck… Marcus….” His name is barely a whisper, but it’s enough. Marcus is like a man possessed. The taste of her is like a drug and he wants more. He continues to switch between licking up her slit and sucking on her clit, while his finger works her open. When Lily comes again, he groans as he drinks her up.

“Marcus, please-”

He kisses the top of her mound once before he works his way up. Kissing her, licking his way up to her lips. The kiss is needy, filled with want. His erection presses against his zipper, begging to be freed. But he breaks away, looking at her.

“I… I don’t have a condom. I didn’t think we would...”

Lily kisses his nose softly, smiling. “Well, I did. Top drawer.”

Marcus grins, kissing her quickly, before he moves to get the condom. Lily makes quick work of his belt and zipper. His pants are quickly discarded and Lily palms him through his boxers, making him gasp.

“Fuck, Lily.” He cups her cheek, smiling. She pulls down his boxers and his erection springs free. She takes a gentle hold off him, slowly working her hand up and down. Marcus hands her the condom and she doesn’t hesitate to rip open the foil packet and help him put it on.

He lays her gently back down, while kissing her passionately. He looks into her eyes again, once more making sure she wants this as much as he does. When she nods, and kisses him, he slowly pushes in.

Lily grips onto his shoulders, gasping when she feels him stretching her open. Marcus gives her time to adjust, before he begins moving at a devastatingly slow pace. He plants soft kisses along her jaw, and then starts quickening his pace.

He grabs the back of her neck, pulling her into a hot kiss, trying to muffle the moans escaping her, as she trembles with pleasure. 

“Fuck… You feel so good, sweetheart” he whispers, as he nips at her neck, thrusting into her. Lily’s nails dig into his back, her legs around him pulling him closer.

It doesn’t take long before she comes undone again. The feeling of her walls clamping down on him is enough to send him over the edge. He groans as he cums, burying his head in her neck, trying to muffle the sound.

He thrusts a few more times, riding out his high. Lily kisses his neck, along his jawline and finally meets his mouth again. They kiss lazily, before he looks into her eyes, the biggest smile gracing his face.

“Sorry, I didn’t last longer. It’s been a long time,” he laughs softly. Lily runs her fingers through his hair, looking happy.

“Well… We can always do it again,” she winks and they both giggle.

*

The next morning Marcus wakes up when small rays of sunshine peeks through the curtains. He looks to his side and his heart skips a beat. Lily is nuzzling close to him in his nook, looking content. He wonders if he’s ever been this happy before. Everything feels so right.

He gently tugs a strain of her hair behind her ear, caressing her cheek. When Lily wakes, her face lights up in a huge smile. Their lips meet in a soft, tender kiss.

“Morning, beautiful.”

“Morning, handsome,” she kisses his cheek before nuzzling into his neck, peppering him with small kisses. Marcus catches her lips and kisses her, his hands reaching around her body to pull her closer.

They are interrupted by a knock on the door.

“Lily, breakfast in 10 minutes.” There is silence for a second, before Mr. Dawson speaks again, sounding giddy. “Oh, and Marcus, you’re welcome too.”

As he walks away, they both laugh, Lily burying her face in his neck.

“Well, guess the cat’s out of the bag, then.”

“Please, your mom probably called my mom, when you didn’t get home last night.” Lily kisses his cheek, before she stands to put on some clothes. 

Marcus smiles as he gets up to get dressed.

Just before she heads out of the bedroom door, Marcus stops her.

“So, what now?”

Lily looks confused for a second, smiling “We eat breakfast?”

“I mean, after… I go back to D.C, you go back to Seattle. I… I really want to see you again.” he smiles softly, as he takes her hands in his.

“Well, I do need a date for my sister’s wedding - January 8th , update your Google calendar - and then after… We’ll make it work”

She turns to him, putting her arms around his neck, kissing him softly. “I just got you, Marcus. I’m not planning on letting you go.”

Marcus looks into her eyes, seeing nothing but love and sincerity. “Good… ‘cause I never want to let you go.”

Marcus kisses her again, lovingly, before they head out of her bedroom hand in hand. He is smiling, knowing that this might just be the start of his happily ever after. 

Thank you so much for reading <3

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Smutty drabble idea for Marcus and Lily - since they're gonna have to spend some time apart... Phone sex? 😏

I can't even begin to describe how happy I am by receiving an ask for something I have written. Squealing with joy! So of course, I'll happily oblige ❤

Author's notes: I have no experience with phone sex (nor have I read fics with it), so didn't really know how to approach this. But I hope I did the ask justice anyway. And once again beta'ed by @yespolkadotkitty. Seriously, thank you! Wouldn't have done all this without your help ❤

Summary: Even though Marcus hates living in a long distance relationship, he does find one perk to it - phone sex.

Part of the "True love's Kiss" universe, set between chapter 5 and the epilogue.

Warnings: SMUT (18+), masturbation (m and f), dirty talk, sex toys, vivid imagination, cum and honestly, sweet Marcus dirty talking is a warning in itself.

Far away, but never far apart

Marcus lets himself into his empty apartment, putting down the bag with his Chinese takeaway on the table.

He pours himself a glass of wine and sits down on his couch, turning on the TV.

He doesn't pay much attention to it, busy eating and looking at the clock.

One more hour until Lily is off work. An hour and a half until she is home. Two hours until she calls. Counting down the minutes.

Long distance dating, he’s come to realize, suckes, and isn’t for him. He hates coming home to an empty apartment. Hates only having her in his arms every 3 or 4 weeks.

Whenever they visit each other, he loves every minute. Couldn't get enough of her company, her laugh and… well, he just couldn't get enough of her.

And every time they had to say goodbye, he hated it.

But he wanted to make it work. Hell, that was what a phone was for.

The phone had become the most important thing in his life. Countless messages, phone calls and video chats. Whenever they had the time, they talked.

And he had to admit there was one upside to this whole long distance relationship thing. Phone sex.

At first he was weirded out, felt so silly. But he had come to appreciate it. Hell, even love it. Especially when Lily had put on that sexy blue lace lingerie. See-through, and it fit her so fucking well.

Fuck, how he had wanted to tear it off her.

Luckily he got to do just that a week later. And he’d done it many times since.

He feels himself harden at the thought. It had been 2 weeks since Lily visited him last, and the need for her was beginning to be too much, all he could think about.

He’s pulled out of his train of thought, by his phone ringing. It's Lily.

"Hello there Mr. Pike." He can hear her smiling through the phone.

"Well, hello yourself, Miss Dawson" he counters, smiling widely. He bites his bottom lip, palming himself through his pants.

Knowing his tone of voice, hers turns seductive, almost purring into the phone.

"You miss me?"

"You know I miss you the second you walk out my door" he answers honestly.

"I know. Me too. But maybe…" she tries seductively, "there is something I can do for you?"

Marcus hisses, as he unbutton his pants.

"Tell me what you want me to do, baby," she purrs into the phone.

Marcus can see her in his head, clear as day. Laying in her bed, her hand slowly moving between her thighs.

"Touch yourself for me, sweetheart," he pants, already a firm grip on his cock, his hand slowly working his length.

"What are you wearing?"

She giggles seductively, making his cock twitch. Fuck, even her laugh drives him wild.

"Called you first thing out of the shower," her voice is like velvet, "so right now… nothing."

Marcus moans, the memory of her soft body running through his mind. Her perfect, full breasts. Her plumb, round ass. Her thick, soft thighs.

Fuck… As much as he enjoyed this, it was fucking torture. What he wouldn't give to be with her right now, so he could feel her. Fuck her.

"Fuck baby. Wish I was there. Tell me how wet you are?"

"Fuck… I'm so wet for you, baby."

Marcus hisses at her words, imagining her pussy, slick and ready for him. He spits into his hand, before he grabs his cock again, tightening the grip.

"I wish I was there. Would taste that sweet little pussy, make you come again and again on my tongue."

He can hear her pant through the phone, her breathing strained.

"Marcus..." his name is barely a whisper.

There is a faint buzzing sound on the other end, making Marcus smirk.

"Missing my cock, sweetheart? Bet that little toy can't fill you up like I can."

Marcus has never been much of a dirty talker, but fuck, if Lily doesn't bring it out in him. He knows how much she loves his smooth, deep voice. He loves the power, knowing how easily he can make her come undone, using only his words.

"Fuck… nothing fills me up like you do, Marcus," her breathing is coming out in heavy pants.

He twists his wrist slightly, working his cock faster. He is close, but he wants her to come first. She always comes first.

"Sweetheart, I need you to be a good girl for me and come. I… I need you to come."

He can hear her moaning, crying out in pleasure as her orgasm washes over her.

He pumps his cock faster, chasing his own release, when Lily speaks softly.

"Fuck… I wish you were here." Her whimper, the want in her voice, is enough to send him over the edge. He keeps pumping his cock, as his release covers his shirt and hand.

After they both come down from their highs, Marcus smiles into the phone.

"It can't compare to the real thing, but fuck... baby…."

"Yeah, I know… Only good thing about us being apart is your sexy voice on the phone" she giggles.

A proud smirk grazes Marcus' face. This might not be the kind of relationship he thought he wanted, but damn if he doesn't love it anyway.

Thank you so much for reading <3

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20, with Marcus and Lily? X

Oh, Jasmine. I'm so happy you requested something with Marcus and Lily. I missed them 😄❤

Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

Warnings: SMUT! Oral (f receiving), unprotected sex, fluff, yearning.

To say she was aching for him, would be an understatement. Her whole body was on fire and the drive from the airport had been the longest in her life.

Two months and a week. Marcus had been on an important assignment. Lily understood, of course, but God, the wait had been long.

They tumble into his apartment, kisses hungry, almost devouring.

“Want you… so bad”

Marcus barely manages to talk, as he rips his jacket off and start pulling at the hem of her dress.

They make their way to the bedroom, their clothes discarded along the way.

Marcus can barely restrain himself, his cock rock hard and aching for her. He throws her down on the bed and when his lips find hers again, it’s almost bruising.

All he wants is just to bury his cock in her, feel her again. It’s been so long, too long. But he knows he wont last long, so he kisses his way down her body, savouring every inch of her.

He buries his head between her thighs, pulling a gasp from her.

“Fuck Marcus, I’ve missed that tongue”

Marcus smirks at her words, sucking harder, making her remember exactly what she missed. It’s doesn’t take long before she comes, screaming out his name.

As Lily comes down from her high, Marcus kisses his way up her body. God, how me missed her, missed having her close.

He finds her lips again, kissing her softly. He finds her eyes, his gaze full of love.

“I’ve missed you so much, sweetheart”

“I’ve missed you too”

He kisses her passionately, as he slowly pushes into her. It’s painfully slow, letting her feel every ridge and vein of him. Just as he bottoms out, he pulls out, almost all the way before pushing in again.

Lily’s moans fill the air, only broken by praises. How much she missed him, how good he makes her feel, how much she loves him.

He thrusts harder, hitting that sweet spot inside her, making her whimper and clamp down around his cock.

“I love the way you look when I’m inside you” Marcus praises.

It only takes a few more thrusts, before Lily is pushed over the edge again. Marcus follows quickly, burying himself to the hilt, filling her with his cum.

Marcus kisses her softly, before looking at Lily. She has a very satisfied look on her face, almost looking drunk.

She gives him one of her signature smiles as she gently brushes some hair away from his forehead.

For the first time in two months he feels happy again, only ever feeling truly home when he's in her arms.

It’s in that moment Marcus realises he can’t be without her ever again.

“Move in with me”

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True love's kiss

Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

Masterlist - Ch. 3

Authors notes: There might be a moment in this, that screams Hallmark movie, but I don't care. Marcus deserves a magical Christmas and I've been looking forward to sharing this chapter with you all. And a huge thank you to @yespolkadotkitty for beta reading and the lovely banner <3

Story summary: Marcus had always believed in true love, soulmates and happily ever after. Had. Now, he wasn't so sure anymore.

But coming home for Christmas, can Lily make him change his mind?

Warnings: Slight insecurities, mutual pining, kissing (finally!), shameless use of a mistletoe, lots of fluff and a brief smutty moment.

Chapter 4: Meet me under the mistletoe

On the 27th of December, the entire Pike house is buzzing. It’s time for the annual Christmas party, so all 15 members are scrambling to get ready. Two bathrooms and 15 people. It’s a nightmare.

Marcus is looking into the small mirror in his room. His beard is trimmed, but not removed. He had made a mental note of Lily saying she loved it. 

He had put on a black shirt. He had been contemplating wearing one in blue, green, even pink, since Lily loves colors. Would she like a black shirt?

Marcus exhales sharply, sitting down on his bed, burying his head in his hands. He needed to calm down. Why was he suddenly so nervous? It was just… No, there was nothing ‘just’ about Lily. He could actually feel his heart race just thinking about her. Fuck, he needed to get his shit together.

He lays down on the bed, his hands still hiding his face, when there is a soft knock on the door.

“Marcus, honey? We’re ready to go”

He sits up. Inhaling, exhaling. He stands and takes a final glimpse in the mirror before he walks out of his bedroom.

***

As they all arrive at the Christmas party, Mrs. Dawson greets them excitedly, pulling every single one into a hug. Small courtesies are made, before they all join the party.

Marcus looks around, searching. And finally, near the Christmas tree, he finds Lily. She is talking with Dahlia and Dahlia’s fiancé.

As Marcus slowly makes his way over, Dahlia sees him and instantly smiles. She says something, that makes Lily turn around. And for a minute, it’s like Marcus is a kid again. His palms are sweaty, his heart pounding wildly in his chest.

“Hey Marcus.” Lily can’t help but smile as he stops right beside her. 

Dahlia is giving her sister a look, before she turns to her fiancé. “Well, we should see if mom needs any help.”

With that she leaves Marcus and Lily alone. He looks her in the eye, smiling. “Thank you for the gift. And the lovely message.”

“I’m glad you liked it. I remember sending you coded notes as a kid.” She smiles at the memory, “So, I thought it was fitting.”

Marcus is surprised. “That was you?”

“Yeah, I mean…” she looks to the ground, blushing, while shuffling her feet. Sneakers with a dress. Typical Lily.

” You thought it was fun and I… I just wanted to make you happy.”

She bites her bottom lip, blushing, as she looks up into his eyes. “Also, it was meant to be a great way get you to notice me, although that failed miserably.” She laughs, a little embarrassed by revelation.

Marcus is surprised she’s felt like this for so long. How he wished he had seen her years ago. How different his life would have been. He closes the distance between them and takes her hands in his.

“If I had known all this before, I would have-”

“Lily! Picture time.” 

He doesn’t get to say any more, before they are interrupted by Lily’s brother. Marcus lets go of her hands, looking away, as Thomas comes closer and pulls her away. 

Lily looks over her shoulder, mouthing a ‘sorry’ at Marcus. He smiles, but it quickly fades.

***

Sometime later, Marcus is standing by himself. He kept thinking about their almost-kiss and now his almost-confession. He just can’t figure out what the universe is trying to tell him. Maybe he should just drop it, forget about the whole thing. He has to remember hell be gone in a few days.

He looks up, sighing. But then he sees her again. Lily is walking towards him, smiling apologetically. She stops right in front of him.

“I’m sorry. Mom wanted pictures.” She shrugs, biting her lip. Fuck, how he wants to bite that lip.

“It’s okay.” He smiles softly, taking a sip of his wine, licking a drop away. He instantly notices how Lily’s eyes wander to his lips, hers parting slightly. 

She looks away quickly, as if embarrassed..

“What… What were you about to say before?” She gazes into his eyes with a, dare he hope, an encouraging look. 

Marcus stands a little straighter, trying to compose himself, when something catches his eye.

Lily is, unbeknownst to her, standing under the mistletoe. He just smiles, as he sits his glass down on the table. Marcus then gently cups her cheek, looking deeply into her eyes.

He leans closer, his heart pounding like never before. He’ll let nothing stop him this time. When their lips finally meet, it’s like the ground shakes below him. For a second, all that exists is her lips against his. Her soft, plumb lips. His entire body is tingling with excitement, her touches like small bolts of lightning going through him. 

He has never had a kiss like this before. It leaves him breathless.

When they break apart, Marcus rests his forehead against hers, smiling wider than he ever has before. Lily is biting her lip, a wide grin on her face as well. She giggles softly, blushing heavily, as she leans in closer “Well, that was about time.”

Marcus chuckles and puts one arm around her while the other is still caressing her cheek. “It sure was.”

He pulls her closer and holds her tight, Lily sighs contently.

Lily begins laughing and Marcus looks at her, smiling. “What is it?”

“Our moms are staring…” she says softly, before burying her face in his chest, giggling. Marcus looks towards the end of the living room, to find both their mothers staring and smiling widely. 

“God, I can already see my mom making the wedding invitations,” Lily teases softly, but her words make Marcus smile. He draws away softly, looking into her eyes. “You… You wanna get away before they start fitting you into a dress?” He teases, but somewhere deep inside, he thinks for a second that maybe, someday, that will happen.

Lily has a mischievous smirk on her face when she takes his hand and pulls him with her. 

***

They make their way through the throng of party guests, and she takes him outside.

“I know it’s a bit cold, but… I really wanted to kiss you again - without my mom starring.” Lily smiles again and for a second, Marcus isn’t even cold. Her smile is enough to warm him up, but he still pulls her closer, looking into her beautiful eyes.

When they kiss, it once again takes his breath away. 

The kiss starts soft and slow like before, but it soon turns more passionate. As their kiss deepens, Lily moans against his lips.

The sound goes straight to Marcus’ cock, and he feels himself harden. He pulls Lily even closer, their kissing becoming more needy.

But, ever the gentleman, Marcus pulls away, panting heavily. Lily looks slightly disappointed at the loss of contact, but still has the most beautiful smile gracing her face.

“Lily, I… I really want to take you on a date. Would that be okay?” Marcus asks, softly.

“There is nothing I want more.” She answers without hesitation, making Marcus’ heart flutter.

And then, the snow begins to fall. 

Lily looks up and begins laughing. Marcus can’t help but smile, her laugh, to him, the loveliest sound in the world. He holds out his hand and catches some snow, looking into her eyes. The Christmas lights twinkle in her eyes and if it’s even possible, she looks more beautiful than ever.

As they stand there silently, watching the snow fall, Lily snuggles closer and Marcus’ heart skips a beat. For the first time, in a long time, he feels….

Hopeful.

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True love's kiss

Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

Masterlist - Ch. 2 - Ch. 4

Authors notes: This might not be the most exciting of the chapters, but I felt like it was needed. Plus I love a good slow burn, but something will happen soon, I promise. I hope you guys still love it, though. Once again, thanking @yespolkadotkitty for the lovely banner and beta reading for me ❤

Story summary: Marcus had always believed in true love, soulmates and happily ever after. Had. Now, he wasn't so sure anymore.

But coming home for Christmas, can Lily make him change his mind?

Warnings: Just some fluff and old memories. A little smutty to begin with, but squint and you miss it.

Chapter 3: The gift

As the house slowly comes to life, the joyful voices of the children filling the halls, Marcus lays in his bed. He’s been staring at the ceiling for what feels like hours, thinking.

Thinking about Lily. Her perfect laugh, that makes his stomach flip. Her beautiful eyes, he could look into forever. Her luscious curves, that make his cock twitch. God knows how much he wants to just bury his co-

No… He shouldn’t be thinking about her like that. In a week he would go home, and she would… Well, actually he didn’t know if she still lived here or somewhere else.

There is a soft knock on his door. “Marcus, there is someone here for you,” his mother’s voice sounds giddy.

Marcus hops down the stairs, pulling a Christmas sweater over his head. When he looks towards the door, Lily is standing there, talking to his little sister. Maria looks up and bites her bottom lip, also giddy. As she walks away, giggling, Marcus wonders if all the Pike women have gone crazy.

“Hey, Lily. Something I can do for you?”

“Actually, “her voice is soft, as she takes a step forward and hands him a small gift bag “I have something for you.”

Marcus takes the bag, looking at the box inside it. A Christmas present. A soft smile spreads on his face. “You shouldn’t have. I… I don’t have anything for you”.

She shrugs, looking so sweet it almost makes Marcus’ heart ache. “You don’t have to give me anything. I saw this and thought of you.”

She takes a step forward, putting a gentle hand on his arm, giving it a soft squeeze. “Merry Christmas, Marcus”.

He pulls her into a hug, loving the feeling of her body against his own. He inhales softly, loving her scent. Fuck, how can he be so affected by her so quickly?

He lets go, afraid that if he holds onto her for too long, he’ll never be able to let her go. “Merry Christmas, Lily”.

As she walks away, jumping over the hedge to her parents’ house, Marcus’ face is one big smile. Behind him, Maria steps closer, smirking.

“So… What’s going on with you and Lily?”

Marcus gives her an annoyed look as he pushes past her, walking into the living room. Both his sisters and mother giggle, looking after him.

***

He doesn’t see Lily again until after Christmas Day. The last two days had been filled with delicious food, countless Christmas songs and so many presents. His father had dressed as Santa and of course all the kids knew it was him, but no one said anything.

His mother had worked like a slave in the kitchen, feeding the 15 members of the Pike family, but loving every second of it.

Marcus had played with the kids, helped them assemble their new toys and enjoyed having them close. Who knew when he would see them again, once he was back in D.C?

But the best thing, had to be the present from Lily.

He had taken it to his room, wanting to open it alone. Of course they all noticed, smiling heavily as he walked upstairs.

The gift is wrapped neatly. He almost can’t get himself to tear it open. When he opens the small box inside the wrapping paper, he laughs, almost in disbelief. Inside is a small decoder ring. Under it is a small note.

I remember you always talking about being a super spy and cracking codes. But I think being an FBI Agent is just as cool.

He can’t believe she remembered. There is a line beneath it, written in the same code as the decoder ring. He smiles, as he stands to take some paper and begins deciphering the code.

I’m so happy I got to know you all over again, Marcus. I hope I’ll see you at the Christmas party. Merry Christmas <3

He can’t believe how sweet Lily is. He shakes head in disbelief, almost certain this is all a dream, and he will wake up any second. Why had he never noticed before how amazing she is?

He walks to his old desk, finding a picture of the Pike and Dawson kids, from when Marcus was around 14. That would make Lily, what, 11 in the picture.

Lily looks so different also yet hasn’t changed at all. She was a quirky kid, always with a book in hand. A complete know it all, but honestly he was just jealous at her ability to remember everything. Hell, she even helped him with his homework sometimes, despite being younger.

She was always herself, no matter what people thought about her. An oddball. Colorful.

He really regrets never seeing her as anything else but his little annoying neighbor.

But he had been completely lost in Jessie. His first love, later his wife, was perfect. Well, she was on paper. Captain of the debate club, cheerleader, valedictorian. And she’d liked him. Maybe that’s why he stuck with her.

They were good together. But that never compensated for the fact that he wanted kids and she didn’t. He tried for a long time to ignore it, but he couldn’t let the dream of kids go.

So they had split on good terms. But it had left him desperate to find his one true love.

It was many years and many failed relationships later. Hell, even a failed engagement. But something inside him felt like maybe his search was over. Maybe his little neighbor had actually been right, and she had changed his mind.

Marcus hears laughter outside and looks out the window, seeing Lily playing in their yard with her niece. Sweet, warm, and caring. A smile that could make even his worst day better.

Maybe Lily could be the one?

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True Love's Kiss masterlist

Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

Summary: Marcus had always believed in true love, soulmates and happily ever after. Had. Now, he wasn’t so sure anymore.

But coming home for Christmas, can Lily make him change his mind?

Status: I don't think I'll ever be done with these two.

Chapter 1: Homecoming

Chapter 2: Maybe... Just Maybe

Chapter 3: The Gift

Chapter 4: Meet me under the Mistletoe

Chapter 5: Happily ever after?

Epilogue

One shots

They take place between chapter 5 and the epilogue. Placed in chronological order.

Far away, but never far apart

Move in with me

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Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love 💖

I hope it's okay two of my answers is a series? 😆

Pleasure is Pain - (Matt Murdock x tattoo artist reader. Giving Matt his first tattoo)

It was always you - (Benny Miller x reader. Benny realizing he loves his best friend)

Turn the Page series - (Rick Flag x OFC Emma Johnson. My own little rom com and love writing it)

True Love's Kiss series - (Marcus Pike x OFC Lily Dawson. Pure Hallmark Christmas movie rom com fluff.)

A First Time for Everything - (Stephen Holder x male reader. I'm actually really proud of this one)

Thank you so much for this Vee. It was really fun 😄❤

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Yes, thank you for appreciating my horny thoughts with a glass of wine 😄😄😄 it was SUPER hot 🔥🔥🔥 exactly what I needed to warm up after waiting for my bus at - 20°c 😆😆😆 I love it! 👏👏👏

Smutty drabble idea for Marcus and Lily - since they're gonna have to spend some time apart... Phone sex? 😏

I can't even begin to describe how happy I am by receiving an ask for something I have written. Squealing with joy! So of course, I'll happily oblige ❤

Author's notes: I have no experience with phone sex (nor have I read fics with it), so didn't really know how to approach this. But I hope I did the ask justice anyway. And once again beta'ed by @yespolkadotkitty. Seriously, thank you! Wouldn't have done all this without your help ❤

Summary: Even though Marcus hates living in a long distance relationship, he does find one perk to it - phone sex.

Part of the "True love's Kiss" universe, set between chapter 5 and the epilogue.

Warnings: SMUT (18+), masturbation (m and f), dirty talk, sex toys, vivid imagination, cum and honestly, sweet Marcus dirty talking is a warning in itself.

Far away, but never far apart

Marcus lets himself into his empty apartment, putting down the bag with his Chinese takeaway on the table.

He pours himself a glass of wine and sits down on his couch, turning on the TV.

He doesn't pay much attention to it, busy eating and looking at the clock.

One more hour until Lily is off work. An hour and a half until she is home. Two hours until she calls. Counting down the minutes.

Long distance dating, he’s come to realize, suckes, and isn’t for him. He hates coming home to an empty apartment. Hates only having her in his arms every 3 or 4 weeks.

Whenever they visit each other, he loves every minute. Couldn't get enough of her company, her laugh and… well, he just couldn't get enough of her.

And every time they had to say goodbye, he hated it.

But he wanted to make it work. Hell, that was what a phone was for.

The phone had become the most important thing in his life. Countless messages, phone calls and video chats. Whenever they had the time, they talked.

And he had to admit there was one upside to this whole long distance relationship thing. Phone sex.

At first he was weirded out, felt so silly. But he had come to appreciate it. Hell, even love it. Especially when Lily had put on that sexy blue lace lingerie. See-through, and it fit her so fucking well.

Fuck, how he had wanted to tear it off her.

Luckily he got to do just that a week later. And he’d done it many times since.

He feels himself harden at the thought. It had been 2 weeks since Lily visited him last, and the need for her was beginning to be too much, all he could think about.

He’s pulled out of his train of thought, by his phone ringing. It's Lily.

"Hello there Mr. Pike." He can hear her smiling through the phone.

"Well, hello yourself, Miss Dawson" he counters, smiling widely. He bites his bottom lip, palming himself through his pants.

Knowing his tone of voice, hers turns seductive, almost purring into the phone.

"You miss me?"

"You know I miss you the second you walk out my door" he answers honestly.

"I know. Me too. But maybe…" she tries seductively, "there is something I can do for you?"

Marcus hisses, as he unbutton his pants.

"Tell me what you want me to do, baby," she purrs into the phone.

Marcus can see her in his head, clear as day. Laying in her bed, her hand slowly moving between her thighs.

"Touch yourself for me, sweetheart," he pants, already a firm grip on his cock, his hand slowly working his length.

"What are you wearing?"

She giggles seductively, making his cock twitch. Fuck, even her laugh drives him wild.

"Called you first thing out of the shower," her voice is like velvet, "so right now… nothing."

Marcus moans, the memory of her soft body running through his mind. Her perfect, full breasts. Her plumb, round ass. Her thick, soft thighs.

Fuck… As much as he enjoyed this, it was fucking torture. What he wouldn't give to be with her right now, so he could feel her. Fuck her.

"Fuck baby. Wish I was there. Tell me how wet you are?"

"Fuck… I'm so wet for you, baby."

Marcus hisses at her words, imagining her pussy, slick and ready for him. He spits into his hand, before he grabs his cock again, tightening the grip.

"I wish I was there. Would taste that sweet little pussy, make you come again and again on my tongue."

He can hear her pant through the phone, her breathing strained.

"Marcus..." his name is barely a whisper.

There is a faint buzzing sound on the other end, making Marcus smirk.

"Missing my cock, sweetheart? Bet that little toy can't fill you up like I can."

Marcus has never been much of a dirty talker, but fuck, if Lily doesn't bring it out in him. He knows how much she loves his smooth, deep voice. He loves the power, knowing how easily he can make her come undone, using only his words.

"Fuck… nothing fills me up like you do, Marcus," her breathing is coming out in heavy pants.

He twists his wrist slightly, working his cock faster. He is close, but he wants her to come first. She always comes first.

"Sweetheart, I need you to be a good girl for me and come. I… I need you to come."

He can hear her moaning, crying out in pleasure as her orgasm washes over her.

He pumps his cock faster, chasing his own release, when Lily speaks softly.

"Fuck… I wish you were here." Her whimper, the want in her voice, is enough to send him over the edge. He keeps pumping his cock, as his release covers his shirt and hand.

After they both come down from their highs, Marcus smiles into the phone.

"It can't compare to the real thing, but fuck... baby…."

"Yeah, I know… Only good thing about us being apart is your sexy voice on the phone" she giggles.

A proud smirk grazes Marcus' face. This might not be the kind of relationship he thought he wanted, but damn if he doesn't love it anyway.

Thank you so much for reading <3

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[lucy-sky]

It's such a beautiful heartwarming story! Thank you for writing and sharing it 💖

(Also it was an honor to help, especially considering the fact that English isn't my first language 😅)

True love's kiss

Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

Masterlist - Ch. 4

Author's notes: Now we've come to the end. There will be an epilouge, but this is the last whole chapter. This was a little hard for me to write, but I hope you love it. And thank you to all, who've been supportive of my first ever mini series.

A huge thank you to @yespolkadotkitty for beta reading and the lovely banner, but also a huge thanks to @lucy-sky for helping me with a specific scene and lots of encouragement. Couldn't have done it without you two <3

Story summary: Marcus had always believed in true love, soulmates and happily ever after. Had. Now, he wasn't so sure anymore.

But coming home for Christmas, can Lily make him change his mind?

Warnings: Embarrassing parents, past hurt, insecurities, kissing, SMUT (yes, it's happening!), oral (F receiving), fingering, protected sex and some good ol' fluff and happy endings.

Chapter 5: Happily ever after?

When Marcus rings the bell to the Dawson house, his nerves kick in. First real date with Lily. He wants this to be an unforgettable night, since it might be, fingers crossed, the start of something new and exciting.

The door opens, but it’s not Lily’s face he sees. It’s the two other Dawson women. Dahlia and Mrs. Dawson are smiling wide, giddy, as they stare at Marcus.

“Hi, Sweetie. She’ll be down in a minute” Mrs. Dawson squeezes his arm gently as she speaks. 

Dahlia looks at his outfit, light blue shirt, and dark jeans, nodding. “Looking good, Pike. Lily’s gonna love this.”

“Where are you taking her, Sweetie?” 

“Doesn’t matter, just make sure you get her dessert, Pike”.

They continue talking over each other, making Marcus even more nervous.

“Jesus fucking Christ! Will you leave the poor lad alone?” Mr. Dawson goes in between the women and Marcus, ushering Dahlia and Mrs. Dawson back into the living room. He rolls his eyes and gives Marcus an encouraging pat on his shoulder.

“Don’t worry. You couldn’t fuck this up even if you tried.” Mr. Dawson blinks as a soft smirk grazes his face. 

Just in time to save Marcus, Lily comes down the stairs, looking beautiful. A simple green top and jeans, but the green compliments her curly red hair. Her face, sweet as always, with freckles sprinkled over her nose and that smile, who could light up even the darkest day. 

Marcus can’t believe how lucky he is. She puts on her jacket, and they walk out the door.

*

The dinner is amazing. The food and wine are delicious, the company even better. The whole night they get to know each other again, talking about everything. 

Marcus tells Lily about his job at the FBI, captivating her with thrilling stories. Some of them might be exaggerated, yes, but he loves the way she looks at him.

Lily tells Marcus  about how she never really left the family business and still works at a bakery. Still dreams of owning her own bakery one day.

Marcus can’t help but fantasize about what a future with Lily could look like. Maybe they’d move back here. His mom would love that. Lily could take over the bakery one day. Their kids could play in the same places he and Lily did as kids. 

Marcus shakes his head, coming back to reality. See, this is his problem. Always so quick to fall in love. Always so hung up on the idea of having a family. Moving too fast. His smile fades, but Lily’s hand squeezing his brings his focus back to her.

“What’s wrong?”

Marcus contemplates whether he should just laugh it off or be honest. “I just thought about our possible future together.”

Lily frowns a bit, wondering why that would make him look sad. Marcus squeezes her hand reassuringly.

“I have a problem. I always move too fast, and I think that scares the women away…” he pauses, looking down, before his eyes find hers again. “I proposed to my ex and asked her to move to D.C with me, but we hadn’t dated that long. Today, I know she wasn’t right for me, but I wanted so badly to have a wife… Kids…”

He looks at Lily, who is listening intently, no judgement found on her face. 

“That’s why I was so broken when I came here. I realized I was the problem. I fall in love so quickly, I’m always bound to get my heart broken. And honestly… I’m afraid it’ll happen again. With you.”

He looks down, afraid if this has destroyed everything. But he needs to be honest. Lily moves her chair closer and takes his hand once again.

“Well… If I have anything to say, it won’t happen this time.” They smile at each other, as she nudges his shoulder softly. “But… Maybe wait a year before you propose.”

Lily smiles and Marcus laughs wholeheartedly, as he curls his arm around her. 

“I promise.”

*

As they walk hand in hand towards the town square, Marcus feels happier than he has in a long time. Everything is easy with Lily. But he has one question he’s been dying to ask her all night, now that everything else is on the table, but he’s afraid to know the answer.

“So… Where do you live now? I don’t think you’ve told me.” He asks, softly.

“Oh, yeah. I live up in Washington, actually.” 

Marcus’ face lights up. “Really?”

“Yeah, my best friend moved to Seattle, so I followed. I work at her bakery.”

Marcus’ smile fades instantly, his worst fear realized. So she does live far away. Of course she does. Just his fucking luck.

“Oh, I… I was hoping you meant D.C.” He stops walking and looks to the ground. Lily walks closer, cupping his cheek. He looks into her eyes. Lily, always so positive, is smiling softly.

“You know…” she starts softly. “I always wanted to visit the Smithsonian”. She bites her lip softly as Marcus realizes what she said. 

“But, I’ll need a place to crash.” She moves closer, still cupping his cheek, looking into his deep, beautiful eyes.

Marcus’ lips quirk up into a small smile “I may have a couch you can borrow?” he tries softly, not wanting to get his hopes up to much.

“Just a couch?”

Lily’s smile has turned into a smirk, and she raises her eyebrow, looking rather sheepish. Marcus breaks into a laugh and puts his arms around her.

“Well, you’re very welcome in my bed too.”

“Deal!” She gives him one of her heartbreakingly sweet smiles and he can’t help but fall for her even more. He pulls her closer, kissing her. God, will he ever get enough of her soft lips?

*

As they stand outside the door to Lily’s parents house, they both smile. Neither of them are ready to end the evening. Marcus takes Lily’s hands in his, caressing them softly. He opens his mouth to say goodnight, but before he can say anything, Lily interrupts him.

“You wanna come upstairs?”

Marcus is taken aback by the question, but smiles, suddenly feeling shy. “But… Your parents are here”

Lily puts her arms around him, looking into his eyes with a mischievous smile. “Then, we sneak in.”

Feeling like teenagers again, Marcus nods, a huge smile on his face. Lily opens the door, peeks in, and then takes his hand, pulling him up the stairs. They silently run up to her room, closing the door behind them. Giggling heavily, Lily listens by the door. 

Seems like the coast is clear.

Marcus is sitting on her bed, looking around. “What would your parents think about you having a boy in your room?”

“That it’s about time.” 

They both burst out in a laugh.

“Who was the first boy you had up here?” Marcus asks, softly.

“Well, you…”

Lily shrugs her shoulders sweetly, while confusion is painted on Marcus’ face.

“You’re the only boy I’ve ever had in my room. Don’t you remember how dorky I was? Not exactly what the boys wanted,” she laughs softly at the memory. “I didn’t start dating until college. So… yeah… You’re the first guy in my room.”

She looks to the ground, suddenly shy and insecure. But she still offers him a soft smile. Marcus feels his heart beat faster, wanting nothing more than to kiss that insecurity away. 

“So… You’ve never had a make-out session in your room?”

Lily, suddenly looking shy, shakes her head innocently. Marcus swallows hard, before he extends his hand to her. Lily bites her lip as she closes the distance between them and takes his hand.

Marcus looks up at Lily as she straddles him. His hands softly caressing her thighs and up to her waist. He looks into her eyes, as one of his hands cups her cheek.

“Well, we should change that.”

Lily smiles softly, before she leans closer, kissing Marcus. The kiss starts off soft, but soon turns deep and passionate. With one hand on the small of her back and the other behind her head, he pulls her closer. Lily moans, when she feels Marcus hardening beneath her. She rolls her hips softly, pulling a moan from Marcus. She continues to buck her hips against him, the friction causing them both to pant heavily.

Without breaking the kiss, Marcus turns them around, laying Lily down on the bed. His hands, roaming her body, find her thighs, urging her to wrap her legs around him.

He kisses along her jawline, down to her neck, drawing a gasp from her as he nips at her sensitive skin.

“Fuck Marcus… please.”

He looks into her eyes, suddenly shy. He gestures towards the floor. “But… won’t they hear us?”

She pulls him into another deep, almost feverish kiss. “Please? I’ll be quiet.”

The need and want in her voice makes his cock twitch, already painfully hard against her aching core. In that moment, he doesn’t care who might hear them, all he can think about is her. How he wants to make her moan in pleasure. How he wants her to scream out his name.

Like a man possessed, he pulls at the hem of her top, tugging it off over her head. Lily then starts unbuttoning Marcus' shirt in between needy kisses.

Tenderly, he unclasps her bra. Marcus places a tender kiss on her lips before he makes his way down the side of her neck towards her hardened nipples. As he nips at them softly, Lily whimpers beneath him.

A soft smirk forms on Marcus face, as he kisses his way further down. When he reaches the hem of her jeans, he looks up, seeking the final permission. 

Lily nods eagerly, smiling. Marcus unbuttons her jeans and pulls them off, discarding them on the floor.  He places a soft kiss on her panties, drawing a moan from her, before he gently takes them off.

Looking into her eyes a final time, he smiles, before he dips his head between her legs. 

Lily gasps at the first contact. Marcus starts off slow, taking his time. Savoring her, making her gasp. Lily moves her hand to his head, grasping his hair. Marcus moans softly as she holds him there, loving the effect he has on her. 

He slowly adds a finger, knowing he needs to prepare her for him. He finds her sweet spot in no time, making her moan loudly. The sounds he draws from her are beautiful, the little whimpers the sweetest sound in the world.

He adds another finger and as soon as he hits her sweet spot again, she comes undone.

“Fuck… Marcus….” His name is barely a whisper, but it’s enough. Marcus is like a man possessed. The taste of her is like a drug and he wants more. He continues to switch between licking up her slit and sucking on her clit, while his finger works her open. When Lily comes again, he groans as he drinks her up.

“Marcus, please-”

He kisses the top of her mound once before he works his way up. Kissing her, licking his way up to her lips. The kiss is needy, filled with want. His erection presses against his zipper, begging to be freed. But he breaks away, looking at her.

“I… I don’t have a condom. I didn’t think we would...”

Lily kisses his nose softly, smiling. “Well, I did. Top drawer.”

Marcus grins, kissing her quickly, before he moves to get the condom. Lily makes quick work of his belt and zipper. His pants are quickly discarded and Lily palms him through his boxers, making him gasp.

“Fuck, Lily.” He cups her cheek, smiling. She pulls down his boxers and his erection springs free. She takes a gentle hold off him, slowly working her hand up and down. Marcus hands her the condom and she doesn’t hesitate to rip open the foil packet and help him put it on.

He lays her gently back down, while kissing her passionately. He looks into her eyes again, once more making sure she wants this as much as he does. When she nods, and kisses him, he slowly pushes in.

Lily grips onto his shoulders, gasping when she feels him stretching her open. Marcus gives her time to adjust, before he begins moving at a devastatingly slow pace. He plants soft kisses along her jaw, and then starts quickening his pace.

He grabs the back of her neck, pulling her into a hot kiss, trying to muffle the moans escaping her, as she trembles with pleasure. 

“Fuck… You feel so good, sweetheart” he whispers, as he nips at her neck, thrusting into her. Lily’s nails dig into his back, her legs around him pulling him closer.

It doesn’t take long before she comes undone again. The feeling of her walls clamping down on him is enough to send him over the edge. He groans as he cums, burying his head in her neck, trying to muffle the sound.

He thrusts a few more times, riding out his high. Lily kisses his neck, along his jawline and finally meets his mouth again. They kiss lazily, before he looks into her eyes, the biggest smile gracing his face.

“Sorry, I didn’t last longer. It’s been a long time,” he laughs softly. Lily runs her fingers through his hair, looking happy.

“Well… We can always do it again,” she winks and they both giggle.

*

The next morning Marcus wakes up when small rays of sunshine peeks through the curtains. He looks to his side and his heart skips a beat. Lily is nuzzling close to him in his nook, looking content. He wonders if he’s ever been this happy before. Everything feels so right.

He gently tugs a strain of her hair behind her ear, caressing her cheek. When Lily wakes, her face lights up in a huge smile. Their lips meet in a soft, tender kiss.

“Morning, beautiful.”

“Morning, handsome,” she kisses his cheek before nuzzling into his neck, peppering him with small kisses. Marcus catches her lips and kisses her, his hands reaching around her body to pull her closer.

They are interrupted by a knock on the door.

“Lily, breakfast in 10 minutes.” There is silence for a second, before Mr. Dawson speaks again, sounding giddy. “Oh, and Marcus, you’re welcome too.”

As he walks away, they both laugh, Lily burying her face in his neck.

“Well, guess the cat’s out of the bag, then.”

“Please, your mom probably called my mom, when you didn’t get home last night.” Lily kisses his cheek, before she stands to put on some clothes. 

Marcus smiles as he gets up to get dressed.

Just before she heads out of the bedroom door, Marcus stops her.

“So, what now?”

Lily looks confused for a second, smiling “We eat breakfast?”

“I mean, after… I go back to D.C, you go back to Seattle. I… I really want to see you again.” he smiles softly, as he takes her hands in his.

“Well, I do need a date for my sister’s wedding - January 8th , update your Google calendar - and then after… We’ll make it work”

She turns to him, putting her arms around his neck, kissing him softly. “I just got you, Marcus. I’m not planning on letting you go.”

Marcus looks into her eyes, seeing nothing but love and sincerity. “Good… ‘cause I never want to let you go.”

Marcus kisses her again, lovingly, before they head out of her bedroom hand in hand. He is smiling, knowing that this might just be the start of his happily ever after. 

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[lucy-sky]

Yay! Now the story feels even more complete 👏👏👏 very lovely ❤️

True love's kiss

Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

Masterlist - Ch. 5

Author's notes: This is just a small epilogue (under 1000 words) I really needed to get out of my system, just so we know what happens after chapter 5.

Once again a huge thanks to @yespolkadotkitty for the beta and the banner <3

Warnings: None other than toothrotting fluff and even more happy endings. The ending Marcus deserves.

Epilogue - 3 years later

When she hears the car park in the driveway, Lily frantically packs away the wrapping paper and runs to the couch. She manages to hide the gift and pick up her book, acting nonchalant, just as the door opens and Marcus walks in.

The first thing he sees when the door opens, is all the lights and decorations. Marcus is one huge smile. Lily has clearly spent the day decorating the house, getting it ready for when he came home. It only makes him love her even more.

Christmas has always been his favorite holiday, something he always looked forward to, but now it means so much more to him. Ever since meeting Lily, it holds a special place in his heart.

He walks over and places a soft kiss on her cheek, before sitting down next to her. As she looks up and smiles, his heart beats faster. Her smile still manages to make him flustered all these years later, staying equally in love.

He takes her hand in his, his thumb playing with the ring on her finger.

"I'll never get tired of seeing this ring on your finger, Mrs. Pike" he smiles softly, kissing her.

Lily smiles in return, nuzzling into his side, putting her arm around him.

"And I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing you say, 'Mrs. Pike'. Has a nice ring to it," she giggles.

They sit in silence for a while, just enjoying each other’s company, looking around their home. It doesn’t compare to his mother’s house at Christmas, but it’s amazing. It’s theirs, and it’s home.

"Can you believe it's 3 years since we met this Christmas?" she asks softly.

"Best 3 years of my life."

The first year was hard. Travelling back and forth between Seattle and D.C, only seeing each other maybe once or twice a month, or during the holidays.

But every time it was like no time had passed. Every time they saw each other, it was worth the wait.

Never in his life had he used his phone more, writing or calling her every spare moment.

When they celebrated their first anniversary, Lily had told him she'd found a job at a small bakery in D.C.

A week later, she moved in.

The first year living together was a breeze. His life was better with her in it. They were happy. Even though they had decided to take it slow, Marcus had often thought about asking her to marry him. He knew she was the one. But they had joked about waiting a year, so a year living together he would give her.

On their two year anniversary, Marcus had gone down on one knee at her parents Christmas Party. Had taken her outside and just like that first night, it had snowed. Only this time, she was finally his.

Six months later, they had married back in their hometown, surrounded by all their family and friends. A magical day, the best day of his life. And she had been so breathtakingly beautiful. Made him so incredibly happy that she had chosen him. Given him a chance.

A gentle hand on his cheek brings him back. He looks into her eyes, the most breathtaking eyes he's ever seen and smiles.

"Where did you go?" she asks softly, her lips quirking up in a small smile.

"Just… thinking about how much better my life has been with you in it."

Their lips meet in a tender kiss before she pulls away slightly.

“I… I actually have an early Christmas present for you," she bites her lip, reaching behind a cushion to get the gift.

She places the small present in his lap, sitting back, looking nervous.

"Sweetheart, you shouldn't have," he says, but still pulls at the ribbon. He's always been like a kid around presents, always loved surprises.

When he opens it, there is a small onesie inside. He looks puzzled, as he lifts it up. “future FBI agent”, he reads the text on the garment out loud.

His eyes go wide, as he looks at the onesie, his eyes darting to Lily's. She smiles softly, looking a little nervous. She points to the paper.

Still in the wrapping, is a pregnancy test. A positive one. It's like all the air has been knocked out of Marcus, as his eyes fill with tears.

"I'm gonna be… you are?" he looks at her, in shock.

"Yes…"

The tears he's been holding in, begins streaming down his face. He pulls her closer, kissing her passionately.

"I hope those are happy tears," Lily says playfully, knowing all too well how much Marcus has wanted a baby, to start a family with her.

"Happy tears," Marcus murmurs, nodding his head in confirmation. He can't stop looking at the little onesie in his hands, his heart about to burst from happiness. He can’t believe he’s about to have everything he ever wanted with the love of his life.

He puts a hand on her stomach, stroking it gently, smiling bigger than Lily has ever seen before.

"You know, you can't feel anything yet, right?" the tone filled with love, as she runs her hand through his hair. A single tear running down her cheek, at the sight of how happy Marcus is.

He just smiles, kissing her neck and then her lips.

He looks into her eyes again, smiling the biggest smile.

"You were right all along, sweetheart."

"About what?" Lily asks, snuggling in closer, as Marcus continues to gently caress her stomach.

"Happily ever after does exist."

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This is so sweet! 💞💝💕💗🥰😉😘😀💞💝💕💗💖

True love's kiss

Marcus Pike x OFC! Lily Dawson

Masterlist - Ch. 5

Author's notes: This is just a small epilogue (under 1000 words) I really needed to get out of my system, just so we know what happens after chapter 5.

Once again a huge thanks to @yespolkadotkitty for the beta and the banner <3

Warnings: None other than toothrotting fluff and even more happy endings. The ending Marcus deserves.

Epilogue - 3 years later

When she hears the car park in the driveway, Lily frantically packs away the wrapping paper and runs to the couch. She manages to hide the gift and pick up her book, acting nonchalant, just as the door opens and Marcus walks in.

The first thing he sees when the door opens, is all the lights and decorations. Marcus is one huge smile. Lily has clearly spent the day decorating the house, getting it ready for when he came home. It only makes him love her even more.

Christmas has always been his favorite holiday, something he always looked forward to, but now it means so much more to him. Ever since meeting Lily, it holds a special place in his heart.

He walks over and places a soft kiss on her cheek, before sitting down next to her. As she looks up and smiles, his heart beats faster. Her smile still manages to make him flustered all these years later, staying equally in love.

He takes her hand in his, his thumb playing with the ring on her finger.

"I'll never get tired of seeing this ring on your finger, Mrs. Pike" he smiles softly, kissing her.

Lily smiles in return, nuzzling into his side, putting her arm around him.

"And I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing you say, 'Mrs. Pike'. Has a nice ring to it," she giggles.

They sit in silence for a while, just enjoying each other’s company, looking around their home. It doesn’t compare to his mother’s house at Christmas, but it’s amazing. It’s theirs, and it’s home.

"Can you believe it's 3 years since we met this Christmas?" she asks softly.

"Best 3 years of my life."

The first year was hard. Travelling back and forth between Seattle and D.C, only seeing each other maybe once or twice a month, or during the holidays.

But every time it was like no time had passed. Every time they saw each other, it was worth the wait.

Never in his life had he used his phone more, writing or calling her every spare moment.

When they celebrated their first anniversary, Lily had told him she'd found a job at a small bakery in D.C.

A week later, she moved in.

The first year living together was a breeze. His life was better with her in it. They were happy. Even though they had decided to take it slow, Marcus had often thought about asking her to marry him. He knew she was the one. But they had joked about waiting a year, so a year living together he would give her.

On their two year anniversary, Marcus had gone down on one knee at her parents Christmas Party. Had taken her outside and just like that first night, it had snowed. Only this time, she was finally his.

Six months later, they had married back in their hometown, surrounded by all their family and friends. A magical day, the best day of his life. And she had been so breathtakingly beautiful. Made him so incredibly happy that she had chosen him. Given him a chance.

A gentle hand on his cheek brings him back. He looks into her eyes, the most breathtaking eyes he's ever seen and smiles.

"Where did you go?" she asks softly, her lips quirking up in a small smile.

"Just… thinking about how much better my life has been with you in it."

Their lips meet in a tender kiss before she pulls away slightly.

“I… I actually have an early Christmas present for you," she bites her lip, reaching behind a cushion to get the gift.

She places the small present in his lap, sitting back, looking nervous.

"Sweetheart, you shouldn't have," he says, but still pulls at the ribbon. He's always been like a kid around presents, always loved surprises.

When he opens it, there is a small onesie inside. He looks puzzled, as he lifts it up. “future FBI agent”, he reads the text on the garment out loud.

His eyes go wide, as he looks at the onesie, his eyes darting to Lily's. She smiles softly, looking a little nervous. She points to the paper.

Still in the wrapping, is a pregnancy test. A positive one. It's like all the air has been knocked out of Marcus, as his eyes fill with tears.

"I'm gonna be… you are?" he looks at her, in shock.

"Yes…"

The tears he's been holding in, begins streaming down his face. He pulls her closer, kissing her passionately.

"I hope those are happy tears," Lily says playfully, knowing all too well how much Marcus has wanted a baby, to start a family with her.

"Happy tears," Marcus murmurs, nodding his head in confirmation. He can't stop looking at the little onesie in his hands, his heart about to burst from happiness. He can’t believe he’s about to have everything he ever wanted with the love of his life.

He puts a hand on her stomach, stroking it gently, smiling bigger than Lily has ever seen before.

"You know, you can't feel anything yet, right?" the tone filled with love, as she runs her hand through his hair. A single tear running down her cheek, at the sight of how happy Marcus is.

He just smiles, kissing her neck and then her lips.

He looks into her eyes again, smiling the biggest smile.

"You were right all along, sweetheart."

"About what?" Lily asks, snuggling in closer, as Marcus continues to gently caress her stomach.

"Happily ever after does exist."

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