Rushing through the tree, as downpour made the dirty mushy and almost impossible to run through. Devina panted from exhaustion, yet the adrenaline remained in motion as she kept Prince close to their chest, casually meowing clutching their claws on her clothes scared of whatever is happening. Solar wasn't that far behind having gotten up from the little trick she had pulled.
"You can run, Devina, but it'll only make things even worse for you!" Solar roared furious and kept on their trail, following the muddy footsteps knowing it'll lead to an exhausted Devina or where she'll be hiding from him.
"Don't worry, Prince. Mummy will get us somewhere safe" Devina said keeping Prince close to her chest, refusing to let anything happen to him. Determination became their fuel to escape, trusting the forest to keep a respectful distance between her and whoever is trying to get them.
Eventually, she found a little opening within a tree log squeezing in once any evidence of her being there was erased. Keeping close to Prince and keeping him quiet was a hard task, but eventually Solar's footsteps came closer. Making her heart race hoping and praying he wouldn't know where she was.
"Tsk! Where the heck did that bitch go?" Solar cussed stood directly near the tree, ignoring the opening that was now covered by bushes of branches and leaves. Devina could feel her heart beating out of their chest, the longer he stood there trying to figure out where she ran off to.
That was when a distant snap within the trees caused him to glance over, thinking he had found them with a grin on his face, but when they stood there away from Devina's hiding spot. She could see him stopping outside of a bush just in eye shot view when Dan emerged with a low growl and clenched up fists.
"Oh shit" Solar cussed stumbling back taken from Dan's sudden appearance from the bushes, and how fast he had found them. "When did you.. how?" He stuttered confused on how this guy found them so quickly.
"A little rose told me you were here.. now where is she?" Dan demanded in a low hissed tone getting close and confrontational with Solar who appeared more intimidated than their last encounter.
"I don't know where she is man. Why do you think I'm even out here?" Solar replied stepped backwards as Dan continued to walk towards him, before their back touched the trees caused Devina is hiding inside of.
"..." Dan didn't respond knowing they could either be lying or Devina could be in some serious trouble, not knowing she was actually right there witnessing this.
However, Solar tried to flee, but Dan grabbed him by the throat similar to how the bastard tried to kill Devina last time. Seeing Solar struggle brought him some joy, a lesson to teach someone to stay away from something that isn't theirs.
"I'm only going to say this once and ONCE only" Dan growled hoping to make a point through the ghost's thick skull. "You are to stay away from my woman. And if I find out you're attempting to kill, touch or even speak to her.. let's just say I'll be doing more than what I'm doing right now" his tone was low and dangerous getting close to Solar's face, bringing a clawed finger near his face before slowly moving it to the tree trunk and slowly scraped a impression within its tough exterior.
"Ngh.." Solar struggled to say anything under Dan's tightened grip taking any amount of oxygen from their lungs. Just enough to scare, but not kill the entity.
"So do I make myself clear? Or do I have to break your neck.." Dan growled tightening it around their throat before Solar gripped on his wrist, struggling and flailing his legs.
"Y... yes" Solar finally let out a struggled response before being flung across the area, hitting a different tree. Solar dramatically inhaled gasping for air as he got up scraped from the toss, glaring back at Dan before flying off again.
"Tsk.. pest" Dan said under his breath, before he felt something brush his leg. Glancing down Prince was purring rubbing their body against him in a way of gratitude. "Prince? What are you doing out here? Where your mummy?" Dan knew that Prince saw Devina as a mother due to being brought up from a foster kitten and eventually adopted by her, glancing around to hopefully spot them.
"I'm in here" Devina's voice echoed within the shallow tree trunk, as he crouched down moving the brushes aside seeing them curled in a ball.
"He's gone now.. hopefully. But it's safe to come out" Dan said in a slightly softer tone compared to his earlier pissed off aura. She crawled out, before being picked up and wrapped in his cape by him followed by Prince, within his arms.
"He.. didn't try to kill me this time, but something more worse" Devina was hesitant to remember about what happened in the house, but she knew he deserved to know. He looked at her clearly interested to listen to what she knew of tonight's encounter.
"I'm listening.." he calmly answered walking on foot back to her home. Not caring about the dampness of their clothes as the rain continued to downpour, slightly beginning to slow down.
"If it wasn't for the gift you gave me.. I would've been another rape victim" she said with a nervous smile seeing his eyes widen when suddenly stopping in their tracks.
"Did he.." he didn't want to finish the sentence his grip a bit tighter around her as she felt him held them, like they're going to slip away. Devina shook her head knowing exactly what he was struggling to spit it out.
He stood there with her in his arms for a moment before taking off, flying the rest of the distance to her place. Opening the door and locking it behind them, gently setting them down back on their feet as Prince jumped out and shook his bushy fur and began to lick himself clean.
"Wise choice, Prince. I definitely need a shower" Devina was drenched still wearing Dan's cape as he stood nearby watching her. Wondering what would've happened if he hadn't given her that gift, or if he didn't make it there in time.
Just as she was about to head off to the shower, he came up from behind and hugged her in a tight yet gentle embrace. Even in his ghost form she didn't seem to mind him, putting a hand over his and the other to cup Dan's cheek as he leaned into it. Going back in his human form.
"I wouldn't know what to do if I'd lost you today.." he whispered burring his face into her neck tightening his hug, hiding their worried expression.
"Why don't you join me? A nice warm shower would do us both some good. We both definitely need it or we'll get sick" Devina suggested having no lewd meaning behind it, yet the thought of it perked his head up getting his attention faster than expected.
"Let's go" he scooped her up against and head to the bathroom in Devina's bedroom, she had a big shower to fit both of them inside. He set her down against once in the bathroom, as she took off the cape allowing it to drop on the tile floor.
Devina walked over, opening the glass door that connected to the rest of the showers glass walls, turning the knob that turns it on and adjusted the temperature until it became warm and steamy.
"Is it too hot for you?" She asked turning to Dan as he put a hand in, but didn't flinch turning his hand liking how it felt against their skin.
"It's perfect" he responded as she stepped back slowly starting to take off the damp clothes that were now becoming increasingly uncomfortable. He watched as the wet trousers hit the tile, then her top followed by everything else until she's completely nude. "Damn.." he was stunned no matter how many times they see her nude, even blushing at him standing there holding their arm.
"I'll be waiting for you" she said heading into the shower hearing him begin to hurriedly take off his clothes, almost slipping before eventually joining her in the shower.
The warmth hit his skin as soon as he entered, towering behind her watching how the water trailed down their skin, causing it to glisten under the shower light. He gulped holding himself back from touching her waist.
Devina glanced over her shoulder with hands running over their long damp hair, seeing him fighting internally to not look desperate, but it's already too obvious.
"Why don't you help me wash, hm?" She asked whilst reaching to a scrubber, turning slightly to hand it to him with a little smile. He took it feeling the scrubber's confusing exterior, itchy netting in a messy ball, yet useful for washing one's body.
"Sure" he gave a single response, grabbing some lavender body wash and applied it to the scrubber using the water to run it in, before starting rubbing it against her body. The other hand freely gently holding them still occasionally squeezing and caressing their waist, whilst the other washed them.
Devina out of the blue, when he blindly began to scrub the front from behind, she grabbed his hands and slid them down, near her thighs. Hearing his throat hitched knowing exactly where she's taking him.
"Get every inch" Devina said watching as his hands went down along with hers, until reaching down between their legs, but his reaction wasn't what she hadn't expected.
"You tease" he growled, and in a swift motion he grip Devina from under her thighs and lifted them up and spread them exposing how wet she was. A dark chuckle escaped his throat when seeing this before placing his erected cock between her slick folds, slowly rubbing it against their clit in a teasing motion.
"Mm.." Devina softly groaned feeling it every time it hit her core, gulping with desperation to feel him inside them again. That was when Dan leaned in against their ear.
"I want you to beg for it, sweetheart~" he whispered in a teasing tone knowing how much she wanted this, even after everything that happened tonight.
"Please.. just fuck me already. I miss feeling you inside me~" she begged gently touching his tip whenever it'll come up whenever he rubbed against them. His breath slightly hitched again unable to hold it in and put it against her entrance and thrusted it in.
"Now we can be as loud as we want~" he said thrusting up into her, deeper than he was before, panting as he continued to let out his hidden desire, hearing those sweet sounds escaping her mouth. Including the cuss words, which rarely escaped her mouth.
"Ah~.. Dan.." she moaned her arm reached out behind around the back of his neck, applying extra support before kissing him. He swallowed her moans as he hit that spot she liked.
"So fucking.. tight. I don't think I'll ever get enough of this" Dan cussed under his breath moving positions, pressing her against the fogged up glass of their shower, face, hands and breast pressed only seen visible on the other side. Holding her hips as he continued to thrusted almost animalistic, hearing his balls slap against her clit filling the room of their passionate love making.
"Don't stop~" Devina gasped hit with waves of never ending pleasure despite the risks of raw sex without protection. He felt himself growing closer to his climax and feeling her walls clench his cock didn't make holding back any easier.
"If you keep squeezing me like this, I won't be able to hold back" Dan grunted hips buck slightly as she looked over at him, panting and eyes filled with desire. That was when he came to conclusion, a decision. "Come on.. I need to know if I have to pull out or not" he was reaching his limit slamming his hand against the glass, when she pulled him down.
"Outside this time.." Devina panted as he pulled out emptying out on her back, using his other hand to help her cum, feeling their release not long after.
"We should make our relationship public on Christmas Eve. At the family gathering, which you're invited to thanks to our ties. Can't wait to see their reactions when I kiss you under the mistletoe in 2 weeks" Dan said kissing her cheek grabbing the scrubber and began to properly clean her down this time, no matter how many times he hit that particular spot.
"Only if you're actually fine with it" Devina agreed to the idea of becoming public with him, meaning no more sneaking around to give kisses and cheeky quickies. He nuzzled against her neck giving ticking kisses as she laughed heartily having a wholesome moment. Soon eventually getting to washing themselves and their damp hairs with refreshing shampoo.
When Christmas Eve came, snow was falling having already covered everything in deep layers of white. Devina was making her way on foot, heavily in layers of warm clothes, a black scarf and gloves, fluffy hug boots to keep her feet warm. Having a bag in hand with gifts for the family, each one sharing a story and appreciation she shared to the Fentons.
Almost slipping on ice a few times, she eventually made it to their destination. Knocking as the door was immediately answered by Jazz who practically dragged her inside. Where it was warm and everyone was wearing warm knitted jumpers on.
"Finally we have everyone here!" Jazz was overall excited as all members were gathered, as Devina put her coat on the rack and put her boots with the others, before properly entering the home. "I'll take those off of you" she gently took the bag of obviously known gifts out of their hands, feeling how heavy it is. Wondering what she would have gotten for everyone.
"Sorry for being late. I had to be careful making my way down here, it's very slippery" Devina apologised for taking a little longer than expected, but no one seemed to mind as it was a bit more hazardous this year anyway.
"Don't worry about it, dear. Snow is a beautiful yet dangerous thing, but as long as you're safe that's all that matters to us" Maddie stated with a welcoming smile, as Dan emerged from the living room his eyes immediately softening when spotting Devina.
"Told you I'd manage, big guy" Devina chuckled at Dan who rolled his eyes with a grin walked over to them, before immediately hugging them. Everyone was stunned at this oddly affectionate side of him. "I haven't been away that long" she added softly laughing as he joined in too pulling back slightly.
"But I do have you exactly where I need you" he moved his eyes up wanting her to glance up, and she did seeing the mistletoe dangling above them. Blushing remembering what they discussed 2 weeks ago, seeing her reaction he chuckled again. "Don't go all shy on me now" Dan whispered lifting her chin getting a better view of her blushed face.
"I- I'm not shy!" She stuttered slightly knowing what to do, but being watched made it more difficult, yet he didn't seem to mind at all.
However, he didn't waste anytime gently kissing her lips as their eyes closed. Devina eventually kissed back wrapping her arms around him shocking all who witnessed this, even Vlad who was more of an uncomfortable guest due being close friends with Danny's and Jazz's parents.
"I knew it!" Jazz yelled finally seeing the suspicious interactions, close up and far too much comfortable body language between them whenever sat together. And Dan's occasional glances at her with that flirtatious intent, now coming together.
"No way.. he actually pulled someone?" Danny jokingly yet shockingly mentioned knowing how difficult it is for Dan to get close to people, so what made Devina so different?
"What is that supposed to mean, shrimp?" Dan pulled back breaking the passionate kiss, glancing at Danny who backed off, but saved by Devina who immediately calmed him down.
"Easy.. I'm sure he didn't mean it in a bad way" Devina said in a gentle tone, carefully placing a hand on his shoulder relaxing those tense muscle as he took a deep breath in, then exhaled.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to explode like that" he apologised taking her hands and kissed them, but she understood him and how siblings fight, muck about and mock their older siblings for a reaction.
"It's okay, I know you didn't. Now let's enjoy today, together, alright?" She wanted this day to be somewhat perfect and have only good vibes, even with the news of them dating and now off the market.
Yet, in the living room Vlad would grumpily watch as they laugh together and chat like a happy couple.
"So.. how long have you two actually been dating?" Vlad boldly asked glancing at Dan who immediately turned serious, creating tension between the two. Devina became uncomfortable and stayed close to Dan even if Vlad was on the couch across from them.
"Two months. How's it like being alone, old man?" Dan replied being quite snarky to him, knowing how Vlad can be. A complete pervert when he chooses to on a woman he shows interest in.
"You are aware he also tried to hit on me when I use to work at the flower shop, right?" Devina whispered leaning in enough for only Dan to hear, only seeing him tense up at the thought intending his glare at Vlad. A 'I will kill you look'.
"How lovely. At least you get to move on from being a murderous monster now. Oops, didn't she need know about that?" Vlad began to step over boundaries confusing Devina, forcing Dan to growl in return at Vlad, seeing exactly what he's doing.
"You mean the timeline thing, right? Jazz told me about it, but that's in the past and he isn't like that anymore. So I'd appreciate it if you quit trying to aggravate him please" Devina snapped exposing her knowledge on the events that happened, but that's didn't change her perspective on how she saw Dan. A misunderstood man, who made a mistake and is trying to turn his life around for the better.
"You knew?" The both were confused looking at her now as she sat up, glancing between them.
"Yes, I did. Plus it's my right to know what I'm getting into as well. Not that I care. It's his past, his mistakes which have nothing to do with me. And I'd still love him regardless" Devina responded which touching Dan's heart on how determined she was to be with him. He intertwined his fingers with hers when holding their hand.
"You're one determined woman. So you don't actually mind dating a monster?" Vlad said which made her snap, standing up in a sudden motion walking over and slapped him across his face.
"Never talk about him like that?! He isn't a monster no matter what he does, and if I find out you're saying stuff like that about him behind his back, I'll be sure to make it clear to everyone else too of what you're really like!" Her sudden show of strength and determination to protect him, made Dan feel more attracted to this woman, and how she just manhandled Vlad who held his cheek in shock.
"Well I be damned" Dan thought watching her chew Vlad's ear out in respect. Lost in love, as Jazz and Danny, who saw this were too a bit shocked as Devina never showed this kind of anger before.
"Now apologise!" Devina yelled as Vlad flinched not expecting a soft hearted woman to be this scary, and glanced at Dan who was smugly sat on the other side arms crossed waiting for it.
"I am sorry for being rude to you, and I ensure you that it won't happen further on today" Vlad stated which was better than nothing, and Dan was glad about it too, but it didn't mean he won't be able to stop the ogling eyes on Devina.
She walked back to Dan and sat on the couch beside him, a bit grouchy now, but he didn't plan to let her stay like that and kissed their cheek along with a little nibble.
"Let's enjoy today, and maybe tomorrow I can open my real gift~" Dan whispered in a flirtatious tone as his lips went down to her neck, nibbling there making them laugh from how ticklish it was. Vlad silently left them to do whatever it is and joined the grownups in the other room.
"Hahah! Dan, that tickles!" Devina laughed being held by his hands in place as he continued to tickle and nibble, despite wanting it to become something more. Yet hearing her laugh was enough to fuel him for now.