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Cherrywood Manor: Part Eight (rough draft)
🕑 Added 2022-03-30 20:01:00 +0000 UTCThe sunrise from the view of the cabin was perfect. Paired with their favorite cup of coffee, Eden was quite happy. They had arrived with Lydia the previous evening, having arrived late due to a rock slide on the suggested route.
But now, everything was peace and tranquil. Lydia was still in bed, sleeping peacefully, and the morning could not be more perfect. Work had been cluttered and chaotic since she transferred, and despite the excitement of moving to be closer to Lydia, it was all very stressful. This vacation had been needed for some time.
“I always admired your work ethic,” Asher told her one morning. “You never appear frazzled, but we both know the case.”
“Never let them see you sweat. That’s what I was taught,” Eden replied with a slight scowl. “It’s gotten me far, especially since being a succubus has some roadblocks on it.”
Asher’s smile turned soft and understanding. “I know. You called me a lot when you were in college.”
Eden sighed and set her coffee aside. “I finally have everything I want. I can look back on all that stress as worth it. But what about now? The days I come in too tired to deal with anyone. The days I’m too mentally exhausted to pay attention or see there are troubles around the house. Is that worth it?”
Asher sat down and took hold of Eden’s hand. “You just need to sort out your priorities. Figure out what’s best for you and see if there is something that fits your life better. You don’t always have to be the overachiever. No one here is going to think any lesser of you because of it.”
Eden nodded and smiled at her cousin. “When did you learn to give good cowboy talks?”
Asher broke into a big grin. “Between learning how to give cowboys head.”
Eden snickered and leaned closer to him, pressing their foreheads together. “How do you know cowboys?”
“I know plenty.” Asher stroked the side of their face. “You got this. You finally have a huge support system around you. You’re not in this alone, Eden.”
Eden smiled fondly at the memory. Ever since then they had been sorting out their priorities and figuring out what they wanted to do now that their homelife was everything they wanted. Before, work had been the escape so they had focused everything they had into it. Now it didn’t seem worth it.
“There you are.”
Lydia’s voice snapped Eden from their thoughts and they turned to smile as Lydia came out of the bedroom.
“You’re up early,” Eden said with a smile.
Lydia rubbed her eye and yawned. She was wearing an oversized t-shirt that Eden figured belonged to Knox. She looked cute and sleepy standing there in the doorway.
“Being in a new bed is always weird,” Lydia murmured. “I was half asleep and realized something was weird.”
Eden stood up. “I’ll go fix your coffee. You can get back in bed if you want and we can snuggle a bit.”
Lydia nodded, still half asleep. “Okay. I’d like that.”
Eden went back into the kitchen, fixing Lydia’s coffee when their phone chimed. A little irritated at messages so early in the morning. They grumbled under their breath that it better not be from work. Luckily, it was Asher.
“Hope you made it safe. Knox saw on the news today there was a rock slide your way and asked I check.”
“We got caught in bad traffic because of it, but we’re here and fine.”
“Have you given Lydia your present yet?” Asher asked.
Eden’s cheeks warmed at the thought. “Not yet.”
“You can’t just wait for the right time, then it may never happen.”
Eden pouted. “What do you know?”
“Not much. But I like to think I know somethings.”
Eden rolled their eyes and picked up Lydia’s coffee. “I’ve got this. I’ll do it when I feel it.” They set their phone down then took the coffee tot he bedroom.
Lydia was curled up in bed, her pastel hair spilled out along the pillow. She stirred and moved as Eden came into the room.
“I’m up. I’m up.”
Eden gave Lydia a soft kiss as she rose, handing her the coffee mug. “You look awfully cute this morning.”
“I feel awfully groggy,” Lydia yawned. “The car trip wasn’t kind to me.”
Eden crawled into bed beside Lydia. “No worries. We have no plans today. Our tickets for the park aren’t until tomorrow.”
Lydia sipped her coffee, sighing in content as the warmth seeped through her. “That’s good. I just want to veg out all day.”
Eden smiled and snuggled up close beside Lydia. “You’ve been keeping yourself busy as of late.”
“I didn’t think trying to write would be so hard. Used to be so easy when I was a kid.” Lydia looked into Eden’s eyes. “I feel kind of silly complaining about it when you and the guys are doing real world work.”
“Who says writing isn’t real?” Eden tugged down the sleeve of Lydia’s shirt to kiss her bare shoulder.
Lydia sighed and closed her eyes, feeling Eden’s warm lips upon her skin. “That feels nice.”
“I like saying my partner is an artist.” Eden’s kisses went to Lydia’s neck. “A beautiful, talented, creative.”
Lydia moaned softly. “Eden…”
Eden bit her neck. “Yes?”
“You’re uhm…coming on strong this morning,” Lydia chuckled. “Maybe it’s because I’m still sleepy, but you’re affecting me more than usual.”
“Am I?” Eden smirked playfully. “I was only kissing.”
“You’re only kissing is doing some damage.” Lydia turned her head, meeting Eden’s lips. She pressed closer, touching Eden’s face and running her fingers through their hair.
“I can taste it,” Eden reathed as they pulled back. They liked their lips as they looked over Lydia. “I was just wanting a nice little cuddle. I’ll keep myself in check.”
“I would appreciate that. For now. Once I wake up more…maybe then.” Lydia smiled softly. “You know, before, I never would have felt comfortable enough for this. It feels…good to be honest.”
Eden’s heart throbbed and they smiled brightly. “I’m glad!” She covered Lydia’s cheek with kisses. “Knowing you’re happy now means the world to me.”
“I do miss our boys, but I’m glad we get some time together. It feels comfortable.” Lydia rested her head on Eden’s shoulder. “Like nothing matters at all.”
Eden put their arms around Lydia and squeezed. “I’m glad.”
Lydia ended up falling back asleep, even after her coffee. She laid in Eden’s lap while Eden stroked her hair. As they watched her sleep, Eden couldn’t help but recall something their mother said long ago.
“Just find someone rich to take care of you like I did. You don’t need to worry about school or what the future holds for you. As a succubus, you have the most powerful gift at your disposal!”
“But I like school,” little Eden had said.
Their mother looked at them strangely, as if sad they had to explain all this. “But it’s not necessary. Besides, people will thinking you’re cheating no matter what you do. It’s best to just-”
“Not try?” Eden finished for her.
Eden’s mother’s slips instantly went into a tight line. She pushed her hair from her face and sighed. “You won’t make it out there without someone taking care of you. Go to school if you want, do whatever you want to do. Just…find someone who can take care of you when that doesn’t work.”
It was the ‘when’ that cut Eden like a knife.
“Like your stepfather for me. Find someone like him.” Eden’s mother really thought she had gotten through to her child, when all she did was goad Eden on to do everything they wanted out of spite.
Eden watched Lydia sleep, a slight smile appearing on her face. They didn’t need to be taken care of, but they enjoyed it. They liked being the caretaker just as much.
Lydia started waking up, sighing heavily as she rose from the bed. “I didn’t mean to fall back asleep that hard,” she apologized. “You planned this vacation for us and I’m just boring you.”
Eden smiled softly. “No, I’m enjoying myself. How about I order us some lunch?”
Lydia nodded as she got out of bed. “I’m going to take a shower. You can join me after you make the order, if you like.”
“I might just do that.” Eden smiled after Lydia as she went into the bathroom. After making a quick order, Eden stripped and went into the bathroom. Lydia was humming in the shower and steam was already filling the small room.
Eden stepped in, greeted by the sight of Lydia’s soft breasts. “How’s the water pressure?” She asked, trying to keep her gaze respectful.
“Pretty good,” Lydia chuckled. “Is that really what you want to ask?”
Eden licked their lips as they watched the soapy water rush down Lydia’s body. Their eyes dilated like a cat’s, going from such small, dark slits to their eyes being completely black.
Lydia pushed her wet hair aside. “Eden?” She sang.
Eden’s eyes flicked up to Lydia’s and they chuckled. “Sorry. I’m a bit hungry, so seeing you like this makes me a bit weak.”
Lydia wiggled her finger to Eden. “Then come here.”
Eden stepped under the warm, running water, meeting Lydia’s kiss. Their small frame met with Lydia’s soft form, growing wet and soapy front he touch. Lydia’s tongue licked up the water dripping down from Eden’s chin, and her hands greedily groped Eden’s rear.
Eden sighed in content as Lydia fondled them. “That does feel good.”
“You have the most perfect butt.” Lydia squeezed then kneaded. “I could bite it.”
Eden smirked. “Then why don’t you?”
Lydia kissed them, both moaning softly as Lydia’s fingers went between the soft cheeks and much lower. Eden gasped softly as Lydia brushed against their soft vulva.
“Lydia, careful now, I don’t want to answer the delivery man too horny.” They whimpered and bit their lip.
Lydia’s eyes flicked down, gazing at Eden’s small breasts. “Even your chest is cute.” She pressed her lips to Eden’s nipple, kissing and licking. “Your whole body is precious.”
Eden whimpered, holding onto Lydia’s full hips tightly. “As long as you like it…”
Lydia looked up into Eden’s dark eyes, she pressed kisses to their chest and neck, meeting their lips again. Lydia’s fingers gently parted Eden below and felt them inside.
Eden’s fingers sunk more into Lydia’s hips and they pressed their cheek to Lydia’s hair as they felt her move inside them.
“You feel so good,” Lydia purred.
Eden closed their eyes, melting into Lydia’s touch. Then there was a knock on the door. Eden perked up and Lydia pulled away.
“I’ll get it so you don't maul the poor thing,” Lydia giggled. She turned around in the doorway. “Get comfortable, I’ll be quick about it.”
Eden stepped out of the shower. They looked at their reflection and touched themselves. They ran their hands down their body, moving their hands between their thighs. Their tail twitched as they touched, rubbing their clit and then sinking their fingers inside.
They pulled their fingers out and breathed deeply, slowly. “Phew.” They then chuckled. “She knows how to get me.”
Eden went back into the bedroom after drying off, stretching out upon the bed and running their hand back down between their legs. They could hear Lydia chatting with the delivery man as their fingers rubbed into their mound. Eden could hear the wetness from their loins as they moved their fingers. They gasped and threw their head back into the bed, wanting Lydia to hear.
“Look at you,” Lydia murmured.
Eden sat up, propping up on their elbows. They smirked as Lydia dropped their robe to the ground. “What’s to look at?”
Lydia crawled up into bed between Eden’s thighs. “A really cute pussy.” She dipped down, kissing Eden’s belly and thighs. Her hand slipped up underneath and gently opened Eden up. “I want to gobble you up, you're so cute sometimes,” she purred.
Eden laid back, sighing in content as Lydia fingers slipped inside, then her lips found purchase over her clit. Eden closed their eyes and lost their breath as Lydia began a gentle but deeply felt onslaught.
“Yes. Yes, fuck.” They pulled up their legs, caging Lydia between her thighs. Their toes clenched into the sheets and part of their back lifted from the bed. “Don’t stop-so good-” Eden’s breath flatered, especially as their long fingers dug into Lydia’s hair.
Lydia moaned against them, her fingers curling inside while she paid special attention to Eden’s throbbing clit. She lifted up a bit, her eyes meeting Eden’s for a brief moment. Eden sat up, meeting Lydia’s kiss and pulling her up.
“I brought us something,” Eden said coyly. “I wanted us to share it.”
“What have you done?” Lydia’s eyes sparkled.
Eden giggled, hopping off the bed and reaching into her bag she had placed just for this moment. “Asher helped me to get it made. But it’s not the only surprise I brought this for this vacation.” She pulled out a velvet bag and opened it. Inside was a double sided dildo that was pastel mint and lavender, Lydia’s favorite colors.
“Is that-” Lydia’s smile grew as she inched closer. “This shape looks almost familiar.” Her fingers coiled around one of the shafts.
“We modeled it after Kouri’s.” Eden laid Lydia back onto the bed. “Asher then made it so we could share it.” They opened Lydia's thighs, slowly easing one of the ends inside her.
Lydia’s moan was soft as the oty easily slid inside her. “Why did you much such a clever little thing?”
“As much as I love your pretty little mouth on me, now I can see the look in your eyes as we come.” They then eased an end inside themself and rolled their hips, which made it go deeper inside Lydia.
Lydia bit her lip as the toy went inside. She looked into Eden’s eyes, reaching up for them. Eden laid upon her, rocking their hips so they toy thrust inside them.
“Do you like?” Eden panted.
Lydia nodded. “Yes. It’s so good.” Her hands roamed down Eden’s body. “I like you on top of me like this.”
Eden kissed her, gasping as the toy surged deep inside. “I bet the boys would like to see us right now.”
“I’m sure they’ll see us one day.” Lydia smoothed her hand down Eden’s face. “Thinking about it-” She lost her breath.
“Yeah-” Eden thrust harder. “You like that? I know. Oh, baby, come for me.”
Lydia gasped for breath, throwing her head back as Eden thrust the toy harder and harder. Eden’s back curved, feeling both Lydia’s intense pleasure and their own. Their mouth hung open, their sharp teeth exposed.
Lydia’s finger clawed into Eden’s back. “Eden! Eden!” She cried out as her body shook. “I’m coming! Oh- oh!”
Eden’s body went rigged, they bared down upon Lydia as the rushing waves overtook them. White light and gentle heat coursed through their bodies until only Lydia’s soft breathing could be heard.
Eden watched Lydia’s blissful face, her hazy eyes, dewy lips, and soft sway of her heavy breast sas she breathed. Eden slowly eased down, kissing her as bringing her back to reality. Lydia’s arms wrapped back around them, and she giggled dreamily.
“Wow,” Lydia whispered.
“I’m glad.” Eden sat up and pulled the toy from them before laying back down beside her. They curled up together, snuggling in softness and warmth.
“I have something else for you,” Eden murmured against Lydia’s skin.
“Hm?” Lydia was still miles away.
Eden chuckled. “Come back to me. You’ll like it, I promise.”
Lydia rolled over and looked into Eden’s eyes. “You don’t need to give me anything, Eden. I would have been fine camping for free somewhere with you.”
Eden laughed. “That’s a stretch. But, this is something I think will make you happy.” They kissed Lydia’s fingertips. “I got your name change completed. All I need is for you to sign the paperwork.”
Lydia’s eyes grew wide.
“You’re no longer attached to him anymore, Lydia. You’re no longer a Cherrywood. You’re you.”
Lydia’s eyes teared up. “I didn’t think I’d cry at this.”
“It’s okay if you do.” Eden kissed her forehead and cheek. “I know what a relief it is. Back to the old Lydia.”
She shook her head. “But I don’t want to be her either.”
Eden’s gaze narrowed slightly. “Then what do you want to be? Your name can be anything, you just have to decide.”
Lydia smiled. “I’m not sure.” She sniffled and rubbed her eyes. “It’s just…such a strange feeling. I know I’m not changing identities, but it sure does feel like something has fallen away.”
Eden brushed away tears. “I know you don’t want to be married again, but what if you took mine and Asher’s name?” They asked. “Then, we’ll be family.”
“Oh,” Lydia whispered. “I hadn’t thought about that.”
“It’s just an idea, you don’t have to.”
“Lydia Ardat,” she murmurs. “Lydia Ardat.”
“Not as regal as Cherrywood. But it sounds right.” Eden kissed her cheek. “All up to you.”
Lydia liked those words, and she took comfort in them as she snuggled closer to Eden’s body.
Over the next few days Lydia and Eden were at the theme park. They enjoyed the rides and festivities, including romantic dinners each night. Lydia was excited by all the roller coasters, while Eden enjoyed the shopping and amenities the park offered, including the snack foods.
“We’ll have to bring the boys on a trip one day,” Lydia said as they sat in a bench.
Eden was retying her shoelaces. “We could have brought them this time.”
Lydia shook her head. “I wanted it to be just us. Like old times. I wouldn’t mind coming again just us. But we’ll have to do a trip with them soon.”
“I bet Kouri would enjoy it. Naoki too.” Eden sat up and took hold of Lydia’s hand. “I wonder what they’re doing right now?”
“I’m sure Knox is keeping them in line.” Lydia squeezed Eden’s hand back. “I’m excited to give them their gifts.”
Eden lifted up a bag. “Me too. I’m sure they’ll like them.”
Lydia leaned over and gave Eden a soft kiss. “Thank you for this. I feel like I owe you so much.”
“You owe me nothing. I’ve told you that before. There’s no give and take, we’re equals in this. All of us. You deserve it.”
Lydia laid her head on Eden's shoulder. “As much as I’ve enjoyed this, I miss home. For the first time in a long time, I really miss home.”
Back at the manor Asher was taking down the plaque at the front door. Naoki watched as he did, a curious look upon his face.
“Is there something wrong with it?” Naoki asked.
Asher smiled. “It’s not the name anymore. We’ll get a new plaque made when they get home.” He looked over the old one before chucking it into a trash bag.
Naoki sighed. “I was wondering when that would happen.”
“Take this to the curb if you don’t mind.” Asher passed Naoki the trash bag. “We’ve got a few more chores to get done before they get home.”
“Who made you boss?” Naoki snarked as he took the trash bag.
“Your ass. Now get.” Asher swatted Naoki’s rear as he went down the stairs. He took in a deep breath and smiled. “So this is what home feels like.”
