#maggie the apprentice

[dreams-of-the-arcana]

could i.. perhaps.. have “I’ve never felt weak. Until I met you.”.. for Maggie.. and Cleo.. I just love them too much 👉👈

Of course 💕 it’s a little short but I hope you like it! I loved writing it!

Out Under The Stars

Outside the Vesuvian city limits the plains offered a vast escape from the fast paced world within. Tall grass muffled most sounds and hid many lurking things. Tonight, out under the stars the plains hid two magicians from the rest of the world.

The blanket beneath them was soft and the basket that had held their dinner was now empty. The tall grass swayed in the gentle breeze all around them but their eyes stayed on the stars above.

One of the magicians laid on her back with long red curls splayed out over their blanket and the other curled close at her side to lay her head on the formers chest. Elegant pale fingers brushed lightly through dark blonde hair and a gentle humming could be heard.

The stillness of the night contrasted heavily with the havoc that had been their last few weeks. Cleo, who continued to hum, had lured Maggie out to the fields for a break in the chaos. Though the blonde magician would never admit things were weighing on her, Cleo always knew.

They’d snuck away to this secret spot, laughed, talked, and ate the evening away. The comfortable silence though, when they could just pause and feel the other’s warmth, that made it perfect.

“How do you always know?” Maggie’s voice was small as she finally decided to ask.

“Hm,” Cleo stopped her humming. “I just can with you.”

“Without using your magic?”

“Yes. It’s not about the energy around you or your aura, I just know.”

Maggie held onto her partner a little tighter.

“I always thought I could put on a smile and push through. It’s worked before. Though when you invited me... I realized you knew...”

Cleo dropped a small kiss on Maggie’s hairline but didn’t press, letting the fire mage take her time.

“I’ve never felt weak... until I met you...” her voice started to choke up slightly.

“Darling,” Cleo murmured softly. “You’re not weak. You’re just human which means sometimes it’s alright to not be strong. To ask for help is how we survive.”

Maggie gave a slight nod then a few deep breaths before lifting her head up to face Cleo.

“I... I’m... I’m not afraid to... be weak around you.”

Cleo gave her a small smile and cupped her cheek.

“You can be anything around me, darling. I’ll always love you.”

Maggie’s heart seemed to hammer in her chest and her cheeks felt hot. At the moment she felt completely loved and safe.

Moving quickly, Maggie brought her lips to Cleo’s for a hard kiss full of longing. Once they broke apart Maggie gently whispered:

“Thank you.”

Above them, if they’d cared to see anything apart from each other, a shooting star flew across the sky.

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Perhaps.. 33. An unexpected kiss that shocks the one receiving it.. for Maggie and Cleo? 👉👈

Of course ❤️ it’s short but so cute 😭

As Advertised

Winter time brought a whole new host of unique traditions to Vesuvia. With so many cultures melding in the city, it was no surprise that any season of festivities was a big deal. Especially during the winter months when it seemed that everyone had their own ways to celebrate.

In the market, magical lights, delicious smells, and beautiful music could be found around the clock. The best time to go though was at night.

Which is exactly what the two women walking hand in hand down the street were there for. Cleo invited Maggie to explore the winter market together at the beginning of the season so they could experience it together first. Their work kept them from going immediately but after weeks of pushing the date back, it was well worth it.

Cleo pulled Maggie along to every magical show and the fire mage even agreed to a short display herself. Mostly so the redhead would watch her with the same sparkle in her eyes as she’d watched the other performers with. Maggie couldn’t help herself, being around all the fun reminded her of their first meeting. When she brought it up to her date, with a small blush, Cleo excitedly insisted on getting a souvenir to commemorate the event.

Finding a suitable knick-knack proved difficult though. There were plenty of items to choose from but none that really felt like it captured them.

They decided to split up, Maggie would keep searching while Cleo ran to get some food and drinks. It was the perfect chance.

Maggie quickly made her way back to a stall they’d passed without much thought. There it was, still available and absolutely perfect. She passed over the money and pocketed her treasure before running back to their meeting spot.

They’d decided on an area a bit away from the crowds to relax for the moment. Maggie found a comfortable place to sit and waved Cleo over.

“Oh! Maggie, you must try this! It smells simply divine!”

Cleo was gushing about the glass of mulled wine she passed over to her date. Taking it gratefully, Maggie agreed that it was very good and let Cleo continue to chat. Once she was certain that Cleo was busy going over the food she’d found and not paying attention, she pulled the trinket out of her pocket and held it above their heads.

“I couldn’t decide on the cinnamon or the honey so I bought both, just in ca-“

Cleo’s sentence was cut off by a pair of hungry lips. Her green eyes went wide for a moment before she realized and softly returned the sweet kiss. After Maggie pulled away, Cleo raised a brow though she wore a big smile.

“Well, I’m not at all complaining but what was the occasion?”

Maggie grinned and looked up at the trinket in her hand. A beautiful sprig of mistletoe made out of carefully crafted crystals caught the brilliant lights coming from the market street. The threw a beautiful rainbow of colors over their faces.

“Ah,” Cleo nodded and leaned closer. “It’s perfect.”

Away from the crowds they took a short break, enjoying the gentle kisses brought on by the booths advertised “Magical Mistletoe”. Afterwards they certainly agreed that it was very magical.

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4 with Cleo and Maggie for the kiss asks? If you're alright with it

Of course! We’ll call it an AU 😘 I hope you like it!

4. An accidental brush of lips followed by a pause and going back for another, on purpose.

The palace stood tall and imposing on Vesuvia’s skyline but it held secrets deep inside. Out in the gardens it barely felt like being in the palace at all. The colorful vibrant greenery became a world itself. Deep inside that world, two women sat splayed out on a soft blanket with food from a picnic basket laid out between them.

“I’m so excited to try your new recipes!” Cleo smiled widely as she looked over all the delicious food.

“I’m honored that you asked me to be your guinea pig.” She shot a wink towards Maggie.

“Of course!” Maggie happily arranged the food. “I didn’t make it as spicy as I usually would just in case.”

Cleo wrinkled her nose at Maggie playfully.

“I appreciate the thought, dear.”

Maggie set out a magically sealed box carefully before removing the top and inspecting. A small frown tugged at her lips.

“I think it’s still just a little too warm.”

Cleo couldn’t stand the slightly dejected look on the other woman’s face so she sprang up. Maggie watched curiously as Cleo stepped off the blanket so her bare feet touched the grass.

“Well,” Cleo started and reached towards Maggie. “We’ll just have to entertain ourselves for a minute, won’t we?”

A faint blush rose on Maggie’s nose as she reached out to take Cleo’s hand. Cleo helped lift her up onto her feet then guided Maggie’s hand to rest on her shoulder while holding the other.

Cleo maintained the slight distance so Maggie could choose how much contact she was comfortable with. The blonde quickly moved closer though. Only mere inches separated their faces which was closer than they’d ever gotten before. Cleo smiled and brushed an errant lock of hair behind Maggie’s ear then held her waist.

“It’s been so long since we’ve danced,” Cleo’s voice was low and sweet.

“Too long,” Maggie added, catching Cleo’s eyes.

They moved gently through the garden, enjoying each other’s presence and the day. The garden smelled of all the fresh spring flowers blooming, sunlight warmed the earth through the trees, and the soft grass yielded readily under their bare feet.

It happened so suddenly.

Maggie was so close and Cleo felt safe leaning in to place a small kiss on her cheek. Maybe the surprise caused Maggie to move her head at that moment? Maybe subconscious desire? Who could know?

Cleo’s soft full lips brushed gently over Maggie’s before they both pulled away in shock.

Cleo was on the verge of an apology. They’d been friends for some time and Cleo knew Maggie liked her space. She worried about overstepping.

The words fell silent though as Maggie pulled Cleo back to her for a proper kiss. Cleo smiled into the kiss and the two enjoyed their private moment hidden in the gardens.