Building Confidence (Lapis/Alear from Fire Emblem Engage) (Patreon)

“...o-ouch…”

Alear was not having a wonderful day. Although he was no stranger to injury, he had hoped wounds from battle would have become a thing of the past after the war’s conclusion. He was hurt-- not terribly, but enough for the agony to be prominently distracting and frustrating.

Fortunately, he was not alone. Somebody very dear to him was by his side, doing whatever she could to aid him. He couldn’t be more thankful for her presence… even if she was currently scolding him with a harsh tone.

“Alear, I need you to stay still.”

Lapis was understandably agitated. She had cleansed his wound to prevent infection-- a process that had proven challenging due to how much it stung for him, but she had succeeded. Since then, she had been attempting to apply a paste made up from some herbs she had crushed together, but his reluctance was making the ordeal difficult.

It wasn’t like Alear distrusted his companion-- far from it! Lapis knew many traditional techniques, something he recognized and appreciated, but that didn’t mean he was a fan of the amplified pain.

“I know,” Alear acknowledged her annoyance, feeling some guilt for it, but healing this was completely new to him. He’d never take a cleric for granted again. At least the rock he was sitting on wasn’t uncomfortable. Things could have been worse. “I’m trying…”

Lapis mumbled. She didn’t sound happy about what had happened. He couldn’t blame her-- he had screwed up… and to think, this had all happened because of a bear.

How these animals were able to journey across the sea to Gradlon was beyond them, but a group of them had been threatening the establishment of a new settlement in the region. Veyle, the village’s leader, had specifically requested Lapis’s assistance after learning she was an expert at hunting the creatures. Because the recruited bear hunter was his beloved, Alear decided to accompany her.

Although Gradlon was split into two halves-- a volcanic section and an icy section-- the intersecting points between these harsh climates had proven to be habitable. Veyle’s wish was to eventually transform this barren land into a place where people from all the nations could co-exist.

It was convenient that the available land was presently limited; the bears had been easy to locate, and while the prospect of eliminating them didn’t feel particularly rewarding, it was a necessary evil for the good of the colony. How could the community flourish and grow if the bears were being too intrusive and eating all the crops? It was a cause Lapis could relate to heavily, and it was precisely the reason she did not hesitate to answer the call.

“Ow…”

“I’m almost done…”

Alear did not like the sting whatsoever, but he was not in a position to complain. He had no experience fighting bears, and thus, had underestimated their strength and agility. All things considered, he had performed well against them, but a hundred good moves were quickly outdone by one bad one. An especially vengeful bear had successfully swiped at his leg, the claws digging in deep before Lapis was able to strike it down.

Because of his injury, his wife had set up camp in the woodlands where they encountered the animals, establishing a temporary tent and lighting a fire. He had tried to convince her that it was best to return to the settlement instead, but she had a keen eye and recognized he was not currently able to walk well despite how he had tried to hide it.

Alear sighed. He shouldn’t have accompanied her. He had let her down.

“Lapis,” he spoke softly to her as she finished dabbing the paste on his injury. “I’m sorry about all this.”

The pain had distracted him from apologizing, and although it was still present, she deserved to hear that he was genuinely remorseful.

Lapis curled her lips into her mouth, making a murmuring sound while she articulated how she would respond in her head.

Understandably, she still didn't sound pleased. Setting up camp, locating adequate herbs, and tending to his injury all at the same time had doubtlessly contributed to a sour mood. As skilled as she was with multitasking these tasks, they were unplanned and only had to happen because of his carelessness.

When she finally spoke up and shared her thoughts, he was surprised.

“...you're sorry…?” she was baffled, but not in a way that suggested annoyance at his comment. “I’m the one who should be apologizing, Alear.”

Alear wasn't sure how to process that. She was apologizing? The injury was his fault. She had saved him!

“I don't understand,” he confessed. “You're not at fault here, Lapis. At all.”

Lapis sniffed, the noise prompting him to focus on her expression. She still looked upset, his guilt amplifying upon seeing how that physically made her look. Alear genuinely would have preferred if she was angry at him for his mistake. He deserved to be criticized for an error. It wasn’t right that Lapis was beating herself up over it.

“When you said you wanted to accompany me, I didn't protest,” she explained, her voice weak. “I thought I could protect you. I was confident I could...”

From her perspective, she hadn't. It mattered not that she had ultimately prevented subsequent injuries-- the presence of a single one could be attributed to her approval in the first place, as well as her inability to safeguard him fully during the encounter.

Alear understood how she was rationalizing her guilt, but he wasn't going to let that last.

“You did protect me, Lapis,” he told her, continuing before she could insist again that she had failed to do that. He understood her thinking, but he was going to continue claiming otherwise until she understood that he wasn’t backing down. “You're still protecting me, even now. Setting up camp, the herbs-- everything. Everything you've been doing has been to protect me, Lapis, and I appreciate that so much.”

Lapis, however, wasn’t budging. “It’s not that simple,” she sighed. “How can I be a worthy wife to you if you're getting hurt like that under my watch? I can't help but feel inadequate, Alear…”

Ah, so it was a bit of that too, was it?

Lapis was an extraordinary worker and an amazing fighter, but she always downplayed her competency, believing there were others more capable than her due to her humble background. Becoming the Divine Dragon’s wife hadn’t helped that mindset, for there were times she questioned why he had chosen her and not somebody closer to him in status. Alear’s consistent compliments and reassurance had helped displace some of that insecurity, as well as the genuine love she had for him, but it was clear the current incident had flared it.

“Lapis,” he spoke softly to her, wanting to do whatever he could to calm her, and tone was important for that. She gazed up at him, her saddened face heartbreaking, but he was now more determined than ever to make things better. “I married you because I love you so much, Lapis. You’re worthy for that reason alone.”

“I…” Lapis tried to interject, but couldn’t find the words.

Alear continued hastily, wanting her to know everything he was thinking about. “You could be clumsy and incompetent at what you do, and I would still love you, because you’re you, Lapis. I love you for your perfections and imperfections… even though I don’t believe you have much of the latter. Even if you disagree with that, my point still stands, does it not? I know this is easier said than done, but I want you to try to have more confidence in your abilities… because you truly are amazing.”

“Alear, I…” Lapis mumbled, breathing heavily as she tried to think of a response. There were undoubtedly many thoughts roaming throughout her mind. He hoped she could latch onto the positive ones. “I hear you, I do… and I will try to be more confident, but it’s difficult for me…. I wish I could- mmmm!”

Something about the way her eyes nervously dashed from side to side, and how she was blushing due to a hybrid of embarrassment and affection, created an adorable expression that made him act impulsively. Alear stood up with haste and embraced her, pushing his lips against hers and emptying their minds of the volatile thoughts that threatened to consume them.

They had reached a stalemate-- both felt guilt for what had happened, and neither could bring themselves to accept an apology they didn’t believe they deserved. The only solution was to find a way to forget about it and move on. A physical reminder that they ultimately adored each other more than anything would doubtlessly suffice.

“A-Alear… I…” Lapis was confused when the kiss concluded, but she couldn’t deny how better it made her feel. “I’m… wow… that was unexpected.”

“Consider it my thanks,” he justified what he had done, as if a husband ever needed to justify kissing his wife. “For helping me.”

“But I-”

“Lapis, if you downplay what you did or try to blame yourself in any way, I am going to smooch you again.”

Lapis paused-- not because she didn’t want that kiss, but because it puzzled her mind why he was offering it under those circumstances.

But she eventually figured out why. A kiss silenced her thoughts and made her feel at peace, and that was precisely what somebody feeling negative emotions needed. It mattered not whether or not her feelings were misplaced. The constant stream of bad thoughts ultimately wouldn’t do her any good.

The revelation ironically almost made her apologize, but she held her tongue.

“I won’t do that,” she told him. “But I want you to smooch me anyway.”

One kiss simply wasn’t enough! She wanted to feel his lips against hers again, not just because of how it mended her mind, but also how it mended her heart.

Alear answered by granting her wish, planting his lips against hers. He raised his arm, caressing her face while he embraced her.

An apology had not been the way to go regarding what had happened, but he could certainly show her how thankful he was for everything she had done this way.

This second kiss lasted longer than the first, eventually transitioning into something far more intense when the couple decided to get a little carried away. What was the harm? They were effectively in the middle of nowhere, far from any prying eyes. Nobody would learn that tongues were starting to dance rhythmically.

Alear and Lapis knew they were getting carried away quickly, but neither cared. Their minds were being filled to the brim with both loving and lustful thoughts, and after what they had been through today, those were undeniably more preferable thoughts to have!

“A-Alear…” Lapis tried to be reasonable about the situation, but deep down, she knew it was for naught. She had already made up her mind. Regardless, she wanted to give the impression she had tried to hold back. “I-I don’t know if we should… here…”

“Should what?” Alear teased her bashfulness. “We’re just kissing.”

Lapis pouted at the response, but she couldn’t deny that she loved it. She recalled how their love life had started awkwardly; both had an immense attraction towards each other, but neither could express what they desired for quite some time. For Lapis, it was due to a lack of confidence. Would he like her body? Would she satisfy him? Would he want to do it again?

The answer to all those questions was ultimately an outstanding yes, though it took some time for her to learn them. An ordinary kissing session one day proved to be the key, for the adrenaline and arousal momentarily granted her the courage needed to slip her tongue into her mouth. After that, everything fell into place. The intensity skyrocketed

It was only during an ordinary kissing session a while after their marriage that they finally decided to ramp up the intensity, eventually losing control and going all the way in a single night!

They hadn’t been lewd outdoors before, though!

But she knew it was going to be exciting.

“Alear,” Lapis decided that if he was going to tease, then she was going to do the same! “Your leg isn’t the only thing that’s stiff right now, right?”

Alear exhaled, the question and the sultry tone she spoke it in doing wonders to his aroused mind. “Maybe.”

“I can tend to that too, if you like,” she offered. “I know a traditional technique. Want me to show you?”

Lapis was barely able to hold back her shame at what she was saying, but being turned on did incredible things to her typical thought process.

“Show me,” he sounded eager, and upon hearing it, she dropped to her knees without hesitation. She worked on undoing his leggings, eager to do what she could to heal him from this unexpected injury. This particular one was unquestionably her fault! Not even her husband would suggest otherwise! Therefore, she was going to do everything she could, and then some.

Seeing his cock spring into view always caused Lapis to exhale in surprise. The musk was strong but absolutely not unpleasant, and the smell filling up her nostrils made her vision a little cloudy. Her eyes refused to depart from his manhood, intoxicated at not only how large he was, but how she was somehow able to take this inside her pussy. She felt divine, all thanks to a divine dick.

Alear watched in awe as she trailed her tongue from the base to the top, the heat of her tongue tickling his sensitive shaft making him hum. Usually, Lapis would spend some time licking and kissing his length, but she was keen to show him what she meant by ‘traditional technique’. His wife quickly took his cock into her inviting mouth, his head slipping in effortlessly. Though she was enthusiastic about what she was doing, limitations sadly existed and she had to slow down when she took in more.

But unlike the many times before this, Lapis did not stop. Typically, she’d take in about half his member and that was more than enough to satisfy him, but now he was beginning to understand she wasn’t kidding about her expertise. What fascinated him the most was that his cock was the only one she had ever experienced, making him ponder whether she had practiced on some fruit, or maybe some toys.

Or maybe she was just going with the flow, hoping her eagerness would be enough. Either way, he was delighted at what he was feeling. Every additional inch amplified not only his pleasure dramatically, but also how wonderful everything looked. Seeing his cock sink into such an adorable girl-- his wife-- was something he would always adore.

Especially whenever she’d look up at him with her gorgeous eyes, winking cheekily at him!

Lapis was bizarrely confident when it came to cocksucking-- and other lewd things for that matter! She’d frequently downplay her everyday skills, but she took pride in their sex life. Never did she even entertain the notion that somebody could please him more than she. Lapis understood that part of the reason it felt so good to him was that it was her doing it.

Arousal was a bizarrely strong medicine for her confidence. Alear wondered if some of that courage could persist afterward.

Maybe it already had. She had agreed to do it in an outdoor location, after all!

Lapis still had a long way to go with her confidence, but she’d get there. Even if she didn’t, he’d still love her. Lapis was Lapis. If she couldn’t do it, he wouldn’t force her to change.

Truthfully though… he was very glad she was so bold in bed-- and now out of it! Lapis had successfully taken everything inside her mouth, deepthroating him. He could feel the tip of his cock nudging against her throat, the contractions absurdly pleasurable. He couldn’t help but moan approvingly, placing his hand on her crown to communicate his reverence further. Lapis kept his manhood concealed for a few more moments, inevitably ejecting everything at once, revealing a cock shimmering with her saliva. She panted heavily, but within those deep breaths, he heard satisfaction.

“Was that the traditional technique?” he knew the answer, but he wanted to hear her say it!

“It was…” she was struggling to recuperate, but she was conscious enough to respond. “Did you like it…?”

Lapis smirked at him, already knowing how he’d respond.

“I did,” Alear confessed. “And I’d love it if you could do that again.”

He contemplated adding a note that she didn’t have to… but he found it unnecessary. She was going to do it again whether he liked it or not. It was a good thing he loved it!

Lapis returned to his cock, treating herself to an appetizer by kissing it all over for a while. Very rarely did her eyes leave his, always ardent to scan his expression for the immediate positive feedback that was forever present.

Convinced she was ready, she took his manhood back into her compact mouth. This time, she was able to deepthroat him faster than before, but when she had to eventually pull away, she did not do so fully. She had learned that it wasn’t necessary to keep it concealed within her throat-- not when bobbing her head up and down would prove to be far more euphoric for him and easier for her..

Alear watched the show with astonishment, outstanded at how good she was at this! Lapis had taken in so much and was somehow sucking him off so frantically despite that! The bliss was so intense that he had no choice but to sit down to halt his wobbly legs, and even when that happened, she refused to stop. Lapis simply placed her hands on his thighs for support, speeding up dramatically, worshiping his cock with a level of devotion unlike anything he had ever experienced before. He knew her blowjobs were good, but he had no idea they could be this good!

The fact they were doing this in some random woodlands too? Alear couldn’t deny he was a fan. He made note of the appeal; perhaps they could enjoy the scenery of the Somniel while they made love in the future.

“Lapis…” he mumbled, his voice weakened and quiet. He suspected she understood precisely what that meant, but he decided to warn her anyway. “I’m about to cum…”

What he wanted to know was how she’d respond to that. Lapis was versatile in her tastes, sometimes wanting to, well, taste it. She also also didn’t mind letting his seed smother her face. Which would it be this time?

Her refusal to stop signified her answer and brought him to his climax, the first load shooting directly into her throat. She pulled back immediately, preferring most of it remained in her mouth so she could taste everything he had to offer. He clutched her hair instinctively, the pressure of his orgasm astonishingly intense-- far greater than the norm! This was the best blowjob he had ever been given, and as thanks, she was receiving far more semen than usual. There was so much that she had ultimately had to back away fully and let the rest shoot against her face, though she was by no means upset about getting to experience both endings.

Lapis looked beautiful. She always did.

But seeing her tainted in his seed and seeing some leak out of her mouth? She had never looked so sexy.

“...you really came a lot,” Lapis chuckled, exhausted but happy. “Did I really do that good?”

“More than good. Unfathomably good,” Alear was just as mesmerized. “You’re good at everything you do, Lapis. The fact you made me cum so much? That’s proof.”

“Sexual things, maybe…”

“No, you’re good at everything,” Alear refused to back down, and though she still didn’t seem convinced, she didn’t refute his follow-up comment. That was something!

But as much as he wanted to shower her with compliments, he didn’t want to overwhelm her… and he also really wanted to proceed to the next stage.

“Lapis,” he called to her. “I want to show you how much I appreciate you.”

“...and how will you do that?”

She already knew, of course, but they liked this little game of theirs.

“Are you okay with getting naked?”

It was a bit of a tall order. They were still outdoors, and that meant it was going to be naturally colder, and-

“Of course.”

Well then.

Lapis looked keen to get out of all that armor, throwing it all to one side in no time at all. The only thing she kept on were her boots, which was fine; he didn’t want her standing on an uncomfortable surface while he pounded her.

As always, his wife’s body was beautiful to look at. Once upon a time, she had been ashamed of her appearance and used to cover her breasts and crotch, hiding them from view. But now? She was happy to let him see everything, for she knew he loved her figure.

Lapis was fairly petite and slim, and that was especially prominent in her upper body since her breasts weren’t that big. Everything below that, however, was a different story. Her legs were large and sturdy, and her butt was bubbly and very fun to play with. If he wasn’t so eager to be inside her, he would have done just that.

“Alear,” Lapis called to him. She had a suggestion. “By that tree…?”

He honestly expected a retreat to the tent she had set up, but his lover had a different plan-- a great plan.

Lapis didn’t wait for his response, approaching the nearby tree. She placed her hands on the wood, leaned forward a bit, and stuck out her butt enticingly.

“Please…”

Alear didn’t need to be convinced, but the desperation encouraged him to act swiftly. He got into position with haste, lining up his cock against her folds, not surprised in the slightest to discover she was soaking wet. Lapis wiggled her butt excitedly, adoring how his shaft felt against her pussy, and communicating what she desired perfectly. He plunged in quickly, filling her to the brim in no time at all, her insides welcoming the dick she craved.

After such a stressful day, the sensations of sex were more phenomenal than ever. The pressure of her compact pussy coiling around his cock was complimented incredibly by the heat, forcing a groan from his lips. Lapis was louder, immensely satisfied by the feeling of her insides being stretched out and all those irritable itches being finally scratched.

“I’ve really needed this…” Lapis hummed joyfully.

Insecurities? Doubts? Fears? They did not exist during this blissful moment, and while it was fleeting, Alear was confident Lapis would retain a little bit of that resolute feeling. There was just something about sex that strengthened her courage little by little. He entertained the idea that recalling how many times she had made him cum dampened her ability to discourage her efforts. Today, she could add two to that tally.

Alear did not hold back with his wife whatsoever. With his hands on her hips, he pounded her pussy with fierce thrusts that never failed to make her moan. They were far past the point of taking it easy, particularly when the thrill of their location had her drenched.

“A-Alear!!” Lapis looked back at him, her expression stained with lust. “Please… fuck me faster!!”

He was under the impression he was already being agile, but he was not opposed to accelerating his efforts. He granted her wish, ramping up not only the frequency of his thrusts, but the intensity too. He did his best to fill her up to the brim, understanding well that nudging against the entrance to her womb with his tip was a weak spot for her. Alear was grateful for her treatment; while his leg wasn’t exactly enjoying the motions from his thrusts, the ache was tolerable. Of course, what they were doing wasn’t helping and he had a suspicion it would be feeling especially sore after all this.

But it would be okay. A feeling of numbness like that would have originated from giving his wife the best sex she could ask for! He could argue her pussy did more damage than the bears! Therefore, it was a small price to pay.

Alear was beginning to feel exhaustion creep up his spine, but one good look at her bubbly butt jiggling endlessly as it surrendered to his strength and swiftness was more than enough to rejuvenate him. The only thing that could make the view more spectacular would be if his cock was wedging inside her backdoor, but that was sadly something that needed preparation and that he’d have to wait on. Still though, it was amazing to think about how she was able to take it so well back there, a testament to how skilled she was with sex… and pretty much everything.

Another thing Lapis was good at was enjoying a good creampie, even though that admittedly didn’t require a whole lot of skill! Regardless, he was eager to finish that way, but he had to make sure she was too.

“Lapis…” he couldn’t believe how strained his voice was, but it was nice to think his wife’s pussy had caused it. “I’m going to cum soon. Where do you-”

“Inside!!”

Well, that settled that.

Of course, he already knew that would be her answer!

Lapis sounded especially intoxicated with her response, and he soon discovered why. Her orgasm had struck suddenly, perhaps the revelation that he was about to fill her to the brim being the trigger. Her walls squeezed him with incredible strength, though it was no wonder considering how naturally powerful she was. The sudden compactness slowed down his thrusts, but he was able to push deep inside her one last time, the squeezing sensations around his entire manhood bringing him over the edge.

Alear embraced his orgasm wholeheartedly, relishing in not just the pleasure, but also that he was filling up the person who meant more to him than anybody else. He was actually happy that nobody was around, for it made Lapis’s borderline screaming less worrisome, allowing him to enjoy how amazing it was to hear. Of course, nothing could make me more happy than knowing he had brought his wife to an amazing climax, and that she had done the same in turn.

Lapis rested against the tree for some time once he pulled out, feeling a similar wobbliness in her legs that he was experiencing. Alear did his best to remain standing, though it was difficult, but it was okay.

They just had some amazing sex, after all.

“...that was incredible…” Lapis was quiet, partly because all the moans had drained her voice, but she sounded very satisfied.

“You were incredible,” Alear couldn’t resist.

Lapis scoffed in response, but she ended up giggling. “You really do love complimenting me, don’t you?”

“You’ve earned each and every one of them.”

He was never going to stop showering her in them. The look on her face whenever he did it was adorable with no exception. But that wasn’t his only reason. She wanted him to feel good about what she had done!

Lapis finally recuperated enough to get cleaned up and dressed, and after some time, the two decided to sit by the fire. Evening was upon them, and while they knew it was imperative to get back as soon as possible, they knew it wouldn’t be smart to traverse relatively unknown territory in the dark. They just hoped Veyle wouldn’t worry about them too much.

“How’s your leg?” Lapis asked, wanting to check up on him.

“Better.”

“I’m glad…” she mumbled. “I’m still sorry about-”

“Lapis.”

“I know, I know…” she sighed. “But… I’m not beating myself up over it as much, so neither should you, okay?”

Alear smiled upon hearing that, and she was right too. He admittedly still felt a bit of guilt for getting injured in the first place, leading to their solitude in the middle of nowhere and all that stress.

But everything was okay now. They had found a happy ending amidst all the chaos. Sex was a strange solution, but it had unquestionably worked!

“...Alear…” Lapis mumbled. “Could we… move into the tent?”

“You want to sleep?”

“No,” she said. “Not yet.”

How bold!