I got this feeling that I can't go back

Maybe he wasn’t very close to his brother these days, but Iroh would have done anything for Zagan. Any of his cousins as well, just a word and he would be there for any of them. Iroh couldn’t imagine leaving them before, but now he wouldn’t completely dismiss the thought. He wouldn’t delve too deep into it either. Elise brushed her lips to his once again, and spoke softly while assuring him that no matter where they were she would be there beside him. He was her family, and he knew by this point that she had become his as well. Iroh closed his eyes and smiled into her affection as he held her close and echoed her sentiments.

”You make me happy.” He promised her softly, ”I’m glad to call you my family.” There wasn’t much time for words as each of them sought to reunite their lips. He wasn’t sure he enjoyed much else in life more than Elise and her sweet kisses. Iroh dove deep into her affections, each time they shared a kiss he felt an excited flutter in his chest and his belly. Every time felt like the first and yet he knew her so well.

Iroh was comfortable with the direction the evening was going, there was little need for words when it was so much easier to show his emotions through the passionate affections they easily fell into. He’d let her take him away for as long as she wanted, Iroh would get lost in her forever if she’d care to let him. She pulled away slightly and he let his blue an lavender gaze blink open as she whispered softly. The corners of his lips pulled back into a grin as he struggled to put into words how much he loved her in return. ”I love you too, more than you could know.” Iroh returned as he pulled her closer.

The emotions were indescribable as they welled up within him, having her close by the fire was all he ever wanted. They were here together building their life together. She felt like his other half, and he wasn’t more complete than when he was with her. He shifted himself carefully, moving his massive form above Elise’s more petite frame as he pressed his belly against hers. He grinned and aimed to keep his nose pressed to her all the while. ”I could give you a glimpse though.” He chuckled lightly and tilted his head to steal away another kiss.