forum The Princess' Scandal (o/o Closed)

Started March 04, 2022 by @emilyevewrites group

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"The ends of the earth," Ellie repeated, her eyes glistening at the thought. Then she blinked and looked incredulously at Lori "What on earth is he talking about?" she demanded. "What kind of trouble?"

Lori rolled her eyes at the comment, letting out a sigh as she nodded. “Ok, yes. Every once in a while but it's… Getting it into trouble just comes with being a pirate sometimes.” she explained. “Besides, with my crew, I don't stay in much trouble for long.”

Ellie nodded in acknowledgment at the answer, but the corner of her lip pulled up slightly in amusement. "True, my love, but you haven't answered my question."

Lori smiled and kissed Ellie again. “Hard to say. There's been a fair number of adventures where I got into some kind of trouble.” she admitted with a casual shrug. “Not everyone likes pirates.”

“That's true.” Marcus laughed. “But don't worry. This crew doesn't leave anyone behind.”

Ellie grinned immediately when Lorelei kissed her. Her eyes shone with adoration – she was desperately in love with the other woman. But the adoration blended with worry.

"You're careful though, are you not?" she asked quietly. "I couldn't bear it if anything happened to you." She lifted her gaze and panned across the room full of now-familiar faces. "Or any of you."

“As careful as we can be.” Lori nodded. “There are times when we have to take risks but nothing that we can't handle.” she assured with a calm smile. “Nothing is going to happen. Not that you're here.”

The crew was also very touched by Ellie's concern for them.

“Don't worry about us.” Marc smiled. “We've been doing this for quite a while now.”

“We’ll protect you, Miss Ellie.” Tommy spoke up softly but sincere in his promise.

Ellie nodded at her lover’s words, assured for the time being that her new life would be relatively safe. She sighed with relief. “Then that is all I can ask for,” she said gently, lifting Lori’s hand to her lips and placing a soft kiss on her knuckles. “My brave pirate.”

To the others, she dipped her head and smiled respectfully. “And I trust that you watch out for each other. It’s evident in the way that you simply care.”

She turned her gaze to Tommy with a warm smile. “Thank you,” she said quietly, bowing her head to him. “Though I’m praying I won’t need much protection.”

(I hope you know that I fucking love Tommy, and if anything happens to him during this rp, I will cry ♡)

Lori couldn't help but blush softly at the kiss. “My love. My true treasure.” she smiled lovingly back.

“Aye. We always watch out for each other. And of course we care.” Charlie nodded. “Not something many crews like ours can say, I’m sure.” she added with a chuckle.

Tommy blushed brightly but nodded back before picking up his cup and hiding behind it.

(I’m glad you do! I sure hope nothing happens to him. I’d probably cry too. Fortunately, Charlie is protective of him.)

"It's not something many people can say," Ellie mumbled quietly, thinking of her life before today. Her cheeks turned pink at Lori's words. "My darling, you think of me too highly," she whispered, winking at Tommy.

The crew agreed with the softly spoken statement, but were polite enough not to comment on her meaning.

Lori chuckled at the blush and kissed Ellie's cheek. “I could say that you don't think highly enough of yourself.” she argued gently.

Tommy's blush grew as he took another sip of his drink. He was starting to see why the Captain liked Miss Ellie so much.

Ellie waved her hand to dismiss the topic quickly. "There has to be something else we can talk about," she insisted, following Tommy's lead and lifting her own cup to her lips.

Lori chuckled a little, taking the hint for now at least.

“Aye.” Jax spoke up at the opening. “What do ye think of our fine ship?”

Eleanor swallowed her drink quickly to be able to speak again. “Oh, it’s magnificent! I’ve only ever been on one other ship, so I’m not sure how much my opinion carries here, but it’s a beautiful vessel. And I simply adore the name you’ve chosen for it,” she said enthusiastically, directing the last sentence to Lori.

The crew laughed good-heartedly and nodded, sharing the princess’s opinion of their ship while Lori was glowing with pride at the compliment.

“I’d say considering everything, your opinion carries more than anyone’s.” Marc pointed out.

“I’m glad you feel that way and like the name so much.” Lori smiled, brushing her fingers against the necklace Ellie was wearing.

Ellie blushed and blushed deeper at their comments. “I’m honored,” she murmured.

Her fingers reached up to catch Lorelei’s and hold them against the necklace a moment longer. “Of course,” she said softly, humming a piece of the shanty and smiling.

Lorelei’s breath hitched at the touch before she took Ellie’s hand in her own and kissed her lips. Sweetly, lovingly, and not caring who saw how much she loved Ellie.

Ellie continued smiling into the kiss, though she was surprised that Lorelei felt comfortable expressing her affections so openly in front of the group. The ex-princess was used to hiding for so long, being so openly in love with her partner felt new, but not unwelcome.

Lorelei had known her crewmates for a long time and felt very comfortable around them so there was no need for secrecy among them. But, of course, she wouldn't go too far. Especially not in front of Tommy. And no further than Ellie was comfortable with. She smiled softly as she pulled back from the kiss. “I love you, Ellie.”

An excited chill shot through Ellie’s body at Lori’s words. “And I love you,” she cooed in return, leaning forward to press a quick kiss to the tip of the pirate captain’s nose. “I’m forever yours.”

The pirate captain chuckled at the sweet, adorable gesture as she held Ellie's hand. “And I am yours. Forever.” she responded happily.

Even if she wanted to, Ellie could do nothing to stop the wide smile that spread on her face. But then again, she didn’t want to stop it. Her eyes finally pulled away from her lover’s and panned across the group again. A rosy blush grew on her cheeks.

The crew, the adults at least, were all wearing knowing smiles as they watched the loving couple. But there was no judgment from any of them. If their captain was happy with Ellie, then they were happy for both of them.