Laying To Rest

Laying To Rest
Chapter 7: Betsy and Warren

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Days passed and the final preparations for the wedding were completed. Dozens of guests would soon descend on the Xavier Institute for the biggest event to hit the X-men to date. Scott and Jean were full of enthusiasm. Resolving the past with the others gave them so much hope for the future. Soon, before friends, family, and teammates alike they were going to get married. As the sun set on the final day, a profound calm fell over the institute. But for some, the past week had left a far greater effect.

Betsy Braddock sat on a hill overlooking the institute watching the last vestige of daylight disappear from the sky. There wasn’t a cloud to be seen as the first stars appeared. Sitting with her chin on her knees, the psychic ninja admired the calm serenity of the scene before her. From here she could make out the elaborate display of the backyard which would hold the ceremony. It was sure to be quite the affair once everybody arrived. And unlike earlier, she actually felt excited about it.

Ever since her last romp with Scott, she had been thinking about the future. Her feelings for one man had been laid to rest while her feelings for another remained unresolved. She wanted to confront Warren, but she was still uncertain how to go about it. What she felt for him was strong and the words didn’t come easy enough. But she never lost hope. Anything was possible with the future so open.

“Hey…” came a voice from above, “Want some company?”

Betsy looked up to see Warren flying down to meet her. She smiled at his graceful presence. Even when feelings for him were so complicated, his mere proximity cast a comforting aura around her.

“Sure, luv,” she said warmly, “I was getting a little lonely anyways.”

“A beautiful girl like you lonely?” said Warren with an amused grin, “Now there’s a real crime against nature.”

“Always with the charm,” laughed Betsy.

“It’s what I do.”

The winged mutant sat down next to her. Together they looked up at the stars and enjoyed the peaceful setting. It was still somewhat awkward though. They had been avoiding each other for weeks. There was a lot left unsaid, but that didn’t stop them from sharing a moment.

“Tomorrow’s the big day,” mused Betsy.

“I know. Can you believe it?” said Warren as he leaned back, “Scott and Jean are finally getting married.”

“About bloody time if you ask me,” she added, “They’ve only been agonizing over it for months.”

“That’s nothing,” laughed Warren, “I knew those two when they were still flirting. Believe me, this should have happened a long time ago.”

“That’s quite a statement coming from a guy who actually dated Jean,” commented Betsy.

“Yeah, but even then it was pretty clear who she had her heart set on,” sighed Warren.

“So why did you date her to begin with?” asked Betsy.

Warren diverted his gaze from the purple haired telepath. He had been thinking about that very issue for a long time. But ever since he and Jean set their feelings to rest, it was finally becoming clear to him.

“Convenience I guess,” he answered. “There’s not a lot of risk involved when you’re dating someone who’s in love with someone else. You may think it’s a cop out, but it still gives that closeness without the potential for getting hurt.”

“Oh…I see,” said Betsy.

Another silence fell over the two. Even though the attraction between them was apparent, they still held back. This was usually the point where they stopped or where one of them would change the subject. It worked well when they were just out for companionship, but not when they sought something more.

“Betsy…” began Warren, unable to bear the silence.

“Yes luv?” she said, turning to him with a hopeful look.

“I…never mind.”

Warren quickly pulled back as his mind drew a blank. Betsy’s heart sank in a fit of frustration, but she could tell he was trying.

“Can I ask you a question?” she said, trying hard to fight off her own awkwardness.

“Um…sure,” said Warren, kicking himself for copping out again.

“Why are you so afraid of getting close? You admit you dated Jean even though she had eyes for Scott.”

“I still liked her,” he added in a low tone.

“I never said you didn’t,” retorted Betsy, “But why put yourself through something like that?”

Warren ran his hands through his messy blonde hair in a fit of frustration. This was an issue he had been trying to confront for a long time. It caused undue strain when he was with Jean and it put a damper on his emerging feelings for Betsy. He was never good at articulating this sort of thing, but he owed this woman as such.

“It’s complicated,” sighed Warren, “Our lives are crazy enough without managing relationships on the side.”

“But people do it,” argued Betsy, “Scott and Jean are a testament to that.”

“I tried too, but it just never works out for me,” he said in a morose tone, “I gave it a try with Candy and that didn’t turn out well. I’m just not good at taking heartbreak.”

“Speak for yourself,” she muttered, “Nobody’s good at it.”

“But it is harder for some people than others. You get hung up on certain things that just eat away at you from the inside.”

“Tell me about it,” said Betsy in a distant tone, “It never gets easier.”

Another silence fell over them. This time it was less awkward. They were both at a loss, but at least they were sharing in the difficulties. Warren moved in closer and placed his hand over Betsy’s. She managed a smile and gave it a firm squeeze. It said more than either of them could get out.

“I’m sorry, Betsy,” said Warren with a look of compassion.

“About what, luv?” she said, turning towards him with a serious expression.

“For everything,” he said, squeezing her hand tighter, “I know we’ve had our moments. And I can’t tell you how much they meant to me. But lately I’ve been writing you off as if they meant nothing.”

Betsy tried to respond, but the lump in her throat made it impossible. Warren moved in closer and slipped an arm around her. His warmth sent shivers through her body. Her heart was pounding inside her chest. Warren was nervous too. He had to hold on tight to keep himself from shaking. But he had to get this out.

“Betsy, you’re an amazing woman,” said Warren, trying hard not to stammer, “I…I don’t want to hurt you. I can’t…I can’t just ignore my feelings for you and hope they’ll go away. Not when they’re this strong. I just…I want to tell you. But…”

Warren couldn’t finish. His words trailed off into nothingness. But the look on his face revealed he was serious. Betsy didn’t see the cocky arrogance he usually carried himself with. He was so vulnerable. He was letting down all his emotional defenses for her. He had feelings for her. They were real and deep. He couldn’t put it into words, but it said enough to Betsy that he was being honest. And rather than force him to stammer on, she smiled and gently cupped his chin.

“You don’t have to be sorry, Warren,” she said in a warm tone, “I know things between us have been…awkward. But I’ve learned that this sort of thing isn’t easy for anybody. You can’t force yourself to open up.”

“But I want to, Betsy,” said Warren, his words thick with emotion, “I’m sick of hiding. I’m sick of avoiding this. And since neither of us can seem to get the right words out I’ll just come out and say it.”

Warren took a deep breath. His lips quivered with nervousness. Staring down Apocalypse hadn’t been this hard, but he couldn’t hold it in any longer. This woman deserved to know how he felt.

“I…I think I’m falling in love with you, Elizabeth Braddock,” he said, each word coming with great strain, “Honest to God, that’s how strong my feelings are for you.”

His words resonated with her in a profound way. They echoed through the mind of the young telepath, forever engraving their meaning into her consciousness. She had been hit with some pretty big shockers in her life. One of them left her mind in another person’s body. But nothing could compare to what she felt the second she heard those words.

“I don’t know how much it means to you, but…”

However, she didn’t let him finish.

“Warren…” she said, holding his face in both hands, “I think I’m falling in love with you too.”

This time it was Warren’s turn to be shocked. A smile formed on Betsy’s face like no other. She leaned in close to his warmth and pulled him into a warm embrace. And with indescribable passion in her eyes, she finally let go of any remaining uncertainties.

“We both have been avoiding this,” she went on with compassion in her tone, “It’s time we stop running and start embracing.”

“Betsy…”

But no more words came out. Instead, their actions did the rest. While gazing deeply into each others’ eyes, Betsy and Warren came together in a deep kiss. Pent up feelings finally came out in the serene setting of a cool night bathed in starlight. It was a magical feeling. Time stood completely still for them. Nothing else mattered. It was just the two of them, sharing a tender moment.

Soon the kiss deepened. Their lips wrestled with burning desire and hands began to roam. Betsy roughly fondled his manly upper body while Warren slipped his hands down to her hips. He gave her body a firm squeeze, evoking a soft purr. Pent up emotions mixed with burning passions and by the time they parted it was too much.

“Oh Betsy, I could make love to you right here,” gasped Warren.

“Is that just excitement talking or is it an offer?” said Betsy in a sultry tone.

“Both actually,” he grinned, slipping his hands over her butt, “We’ve got a clear night, we’re alone, and we’re crazy for each other. Do we need anything else?”

“Warren Worthington III, I had no idea you were such a romantic!” said Betsy with greater excitement.

“When a beautiful woman is in my arms, anything’s possible.”

Betsy and Warren threw out all remaining uncertainties. Coming together on a night like this had a profound effect. And as long as they had this moment they were going to embrace it.

They came together in another round of passionate kissing. Betsy slipped her arms around the handsome man’s neck and wrapped her legs around his torso, absorbing the intoxicating warmth of his body. Warren let out a deep moan as he kissed down her neck, tasting her heavenly skin while feeling up her gracious curves. Emotions were running high and feelings were coming out. They craved intimacy and began stripping out of their clothes.

Warren made the first move, grasping Betsy’s shirt and sliding it off over her head. He flashed a manly grin when he saw she wasn’t wearing a bra. Her generous breasts were perfectly proportioned to her athletic body and he eagerly took them in his hands. Betsy let out a sharp gasp, feeling a wave of arousal surge through her body as Warren tenderly squeezed her breasts and kissed down her cleavage. She wanted to feel his skin as well and went to remove his shirt as well. It took some effort to get past his wings, but once it was off they threw their arms around each other and fell back onto the grass.

“Mmm…I love a man who can get a woman going in any setting!” grinned Betsy.

“I love a woman adventurous enough to go along with it,” replied Warren with a manly grin.

Warren hovered over the half naked woman with passion in his eyes. He never wanted someone so much before in his life. His passions guided him as he captured her lips and started kissing down her body. He trailed past her breasts and along her nicely toned core until he reached her pants. The purple haired telepath moaned in approval as she lifted her hips and allowed him to slip them off. Now Betsy was completely naked, outside in nature with her lover atop a hill. It gave her a rush of excitement and passion the likes of which she never felt before.

Now Warren was overdressed, but Betsy fixed that in short order. As Warren set aside her clothes, she shot up and went for his pants. A throbbing erection had already formed and he was just as eager to get them off. And with a little help from Betsy, he slipped out of them and was now completely naked with the woman he loved.

“Make love to me, Warren,” said Betsy in a desperate tone, “Make love to me here under the stars.”

“Betsy…” gasped the winged mutant as his naked skin pressed against hers, “I want you. I want you so bad.”

Warren threw his arms around his love and crashed his lips against hers. This time he was loving and deep. He slipped his hands down to her hips and held her firmly while she wrapped her legs around his torso. Then he used his wings to gently hug her in a feathery embrace as he laid her down. Betsy was already short of breath. His soft feather sent shivers through her body. She was so wet and aroused from all the passion and excitement. Even though they had sex before, but this was different. This was special.

For a moment Warren gazed into her beautiful eyes. Betsy smiled warmly and gently traced her fingers down his face. They were both in a daze of passion, flushed with emotions that had been held back for too long. Slowly, their faces came together and they renewed their kissing. And with his hands still firmly on her hips, Warren delivered a strong thrust and entered her wet pussy.

“Mmm…” moaned Betsy as their lips and tongues danced, “Oh yes! Yes! YES!”

“Oh Betsy!” grunted Warren, savoring the hot feeling of her inner domain.

They were slow, but thorough. Warren let out deep grunts as he rhythmically thrust his dick into Betsy’s tight folds. She was so hot and tight. It was raw ecstasy. Their bodies fit together so perfectly. Passions came gushing out as they frantically kissed and touched each others’ warm flesh. It added an extra level of closeness to this intimate act. And as they embraced the moment, the feelings intensified.

“Uh-uh-uh-oh luv! Warren! Uh-oh you make me feel so good!” cried Betsy as she held on tight with her arms and legs.

“Uh-uh-Betsy-uh-oh Betsy!” grunted Warren, savoring each blissful touch of her smooth skin, “Oh God you’re amazing!”

The pace of their lovemaking soon quickened. Warren stepped up the pace of his thrusting, slamming his pelvis against hers as his hard cock plunged into her tight pussy. Betsy worked her body with his, lifting her hips and rocking hard to the rhythm. They moved together with fluidity and grace, filling their bodies with hot sensations of bliss. They exchanged passionate kisses while their hands roamed freely. Warren slid his hands along her thighs and up to her breasts while she rubbed his manly chest and gripped his powerful biceps. Each touch came with a sense of care and tenderness, a far cry from the casual fucking they had done in the past. Moans of ecstasy echoed through the night as every feeling was savored.

They maintained a vigorous pace, adjusting to this new concept of making love instead of just having sex. Their bodies danced together in a passionate frenzy of passion and emotion. They worked it hard until they felt their orgasms drawing near. Betsy sensed they were both close and opened her telepathy so they could experience it together.

“Uh-uh-I’m cumming soon, Betsy! I’m cumming!” moaned Warren as he stepped up the pace.

“Uh-uh-wait!” she gasped, “I’m-uh-I’m cumming too! Open your mind so we can share it together!”

Warren halted his thrusting briefly so he could let down his mental defenses. When Betsy felt his mind, she grasped his shoulders and held on tightly for the final push. Warren shifted positions slightly, slipping his hands down to her thighs and spreading Betsy’s legs wider so he could penetrate deep. Their moans intensified as their bodies moved in a swift, passionate rhythm. They could feel the sensations coming strong through their minds. And with a few thorough motions, they were sent over the edge.

“OH MY GOD! BETSY!” cried Warren, tensing his back as he thrust into her deep.

“WAREEEEN!” moaned Betsy, closing her eyes and arching her body as the hot feeling consumed her.

Betsy’s pussy throbbed around Warren’s ridged member, sending waves of pleasure up through her body. His dick rubbed right against her cervix as he shot his load inside her. It was a powerful release that was made all the more profound through sharing the sensations between their minds. Their faces contorted to the ecstasy as they soaked in the experience.

“Damn you’re beautiful, Betsy,” gasped Warren, still breathing hard as he gazed lovingly into his love’s eyes.

“Oh sweet talk me later and kiss me now!” said Betsy, still flushed with passion.

The two lovers laughed playfully as they came together in another deep kiss. Warren rolled off her, his wings still wrapped around her. Cool breezes swept across the area, but they heat their bodies made together kept them warm. Making love was definitely a shift from having sex and a whole lot more special. Using telepathy to it as well. Betsy had only heard Jean talk about it a few times, but her descriptions hardly did justice to what they experienced.

“So now I know what a female orgasm feels like…wow,” mused Warren.

“You’re a lucky man,” grinned Betsy, “I felt it too. I’ve never tried it before, but opening my mind to someone felt…nice.”

“I’ll say,” said Warren with passion in his voice, “We were really shared each others’ minds. That’s pretty intimate when you think about it.”

“And it makes for great lovemaking!” grinned Betsy.

“That it does.”

They kissed again with renewed passion. Betsy kept her mind open, allowing thoughts and feelings to flow between them. They were still getting used to it, but as the kiss intensified it roused their passions once more. Warren’s wings fluttered around her, sending shivers of delight through Betsy as his feathers grazed her naked skin. Betsy then hitched a leg around his waist and pulled him into another close embrace.

“Are you going to make love to me again or what?” she said in a deep, sultry tone.

“The night is young, we’re alone, and we’ve got some making up to do after avoiding each other for so long,” answered Warren with a wry smile, “What do you think?”

“Ever the charming wit,” laughed Betsy, purring softly as he kissed down her neck.

“Gotta stay sharp for the woman I love.”

Laughs and giggles soon faded as serious lovemaking resumed. Warren fell back into his passionate daze, kissing down Betsy’s cleavage and slipping his hand between her legs. With gentle finesse, he slipped two fingers into her folds. The young telepath let out a sharp gasp of delight and eagerly attacked his face with her lips. While she did this, she gently rubbed her thigh up against his semi-hard dick. It was still a little soft after the first round, but it wasn’t long before he was hard again and ready for another round.

This time Betsy propped herself up on her knees and Warren got behind her. She turned her neck and passionately kissed his lips while he grasped her hips and guided his cock back towards her pussy. Betsy held onto his neck as she adjusted herself so he was right at her entrance. And with a firm thrust, Warren filled her with his cock once more.

“Mmm…Betsy!” grunted Warren upon feeling her wet folds around his member, “Oh God you’re so tight!”

“Uh-uh-that’s it, luv! Oh that’s it!” gasped Betsy in delight, “Oh Warren you make me feel so good!”

Betsy turned her neck and captured his lips as they started rocking their bodies in a passionate rhythm of sexual energy. Warren’s pelvis pounded against her butt as he delivered strong, thorough thrusts into Betsy’s pussy. Their lips continued to wrestle as he reached around and fondled her clit, evoking louder moans from his lover. Her eyes were closed and she bucked her hips with each fluid motion, enjoying the waves of sensations that filled their bodies.

More stars filled the night sky as Betsy and Warren made love in a daze of passion. They rolled around on the grass, pushing themselves to new heights of bliss. Soon, they began making love in other positions. Betsy got on her hands and knees while Warren kept pounding away at her tight pussy while fondling her clit and grasping her swaying breasts. Then Betsy turned over so she was on her back again and hitched her legs over his shoulders while he rhythmically thrust into her, still in an upright position. After doing this for a while, Betsy got frisky and pushed Warren to show his true strength. She shot up from her state and wrapped her arms around his neck while keeping her legs over his shoulders and forcing him to hold her up while he fucked her. But Warren held strong, holding her up with his wings as they rocked together in a blissful dance.

It was exciting, fun, and passionate. Here under the stars, everything seemed more meaningful. Every sensation, feeling, and emotion was heightened by the moment. Betsy kept her telepathy going. They were still adjusting to the unique feeling, but it gave them an extra drive that pushed their bodies to the limits. And with the passion burning between them, they held on to each other for the final push to ecstasy.

“UH-UH-BETSY! UH-I’M CUMMING SOON! I’M CUMMING!” grunted Warren.

“YES-YES-OH YES! ME TOO! OH IT’S SO GOOD!” moaned Betsy.

Flushed with a new surge of sexual energy, Betsy crashed her lips against his and tackled him to the ground. Now Warren was on his back and she was on top ride his cock. His hands were still on her hips and his wings continued to flutter about her naked skin. By now, they were sweating profusely from the intense physical contact. Flesh clashed and skin collided as Betsy held onto his shoulders, slamming her hips down against his and slowing the rhythm so they could relish the feeling.

“OH I FEEL IT!” cried Betsy, “WARREN!”

“OHHHHHHHHHHH BETSY!”

Their bodies finally gave out. Warren’s wings tensed with the rest of his body as he climaxed inside Betsy’s hot depths. The warm feeling deep inside her sent her into an orgasmic delight as well, her tight pussy contracting hard around his member and releasing waves of delight through her body. The pleasure they felt was shared through their minds, adding an extra level of intimacy they had never felt before. It filled them with so much passion and love, bringing them closer then they ever could have imagined.

After the rush subsided, Betsy and Warren became lost in the moment and gazed lovingly into each others’ eyes. There was little doubt this experience had been special. They felt so warm and content inside. No other feeling before or ever since could match it. Still dazed with passion, the two lovers came together in a deep passionate kiss.

“You really are an angel,” said Betsy softly.

“Takes one to know one,” said Warren in a deep tone.

They each let out content sighs as Warren withdrew from Betsy’s pussy. Another cool breeze swept across the area and he gently wrapped his naked lover in his wings. The purple haired telepath smiled at the warm feeling, gazing into her lover’s eyes with affection. He smiled back, but at the same time he was still a little distant.

“I wish we did this sooner,” said Warren as he gently caressed her face.

“Me too,” said Betsy softly, “But we’re together now, aren’t we? Let’s focus on that.”

“I still feel like I hurt you for shutting you out because I was too afraid to confront my own feelings,” he said with a serious look.

“We were both stubborn, luv,” she said, still smiling warmly, “Let’s face it, we were afraid. But we just made love under the stars. If that isn’t something to build on then I don’t know what is.”

Her playful, yet loving words brought a smile to his face. There was no more doubt with this woman. Even though they struggled to come together, it still happened. It remained unclear how far they would go together, but if this experience was anything to go on then there was plenty of hope.

“Beauty, brains, and the body of ninja,” grinned Warren, “Is there anything about you that isn’t amazing?”

“That’s a tough one,” said Betsy, playfully tracing patterns on his chest, “But does it matter?”

“Hell no.”

“I love you,” said Warren with passion in his voice.

“I love you too,” said Betsy with new happiness in the arms of her lover.

Life had taken a new turn for Betsy and Warren. They never imagined their feelings for one another growing so strong. It was remarkable how two people who were so stubborn and head-strong could come together like this. But in wake of setting aside past feelings with old flames they were ready to move on. This was serious. The feelings they had for one another were the real deal. Under the stars of a magical night, the seeds had been sewn for a new love and Betsy and Warren embraced it. And together, they looked forward to seeing it blossom.

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