An: The first one-shot, really. I hope you enjoy. This was my first basic idea and other little ideas are popping into my head. Good signs. XD

Short Summary: Lucy has returned after a month or two to Narnia from another land with her siblings and it's a very sweet homecoming for her and a certain someone else.

Story Three: Coming Home

Lucy sighed to herself as the salty air of the ocean breathed past her and all around her, making her homesick more than she already had been for these past two months or however long she had been away. Yes, she had been away with her siblings for quite a while…off to a new land to meet other Kings and Queens and discuss the same old things that they discuss everyday at Cair Paravel so it seemed pointless to Lucy why she had to leave her home.

She hated leaving Narnia because she felt so warm and protected there and it never got boring there because there was always something do. But when they went off to new lands they didn't allow Lucy to wander and explore as much as she wanted which was one of the first reasons she began to dread leaving Narnia and also the fact that she never really got into the discussions they had with fellow Kings and Queens. It just seemed so…pointless to her. But her siblings insisted she go every time and she couldn't disobey them even though she was a Queen. They were still her older siblings and that was how it would always be.

So she went each and every time and only began to loathe leaving Narnia because every single time…it only got worse. No wandering, strict rules, the boring discussions, the constant flirting that other Kings and Princes did. It just wasn't all that fun and appealing to Lucy but alas, she went because she had to and she understood that which is why she never protested and went willingly (At least somewhat) but not all that happily.

The biggest part why she hated leaving Narnia, though, was because she was leaving home…And all her friends. She hated being away from them for so long, especially Mr. Tumnus. She despised not being able to have tea with him every afternoon and go on and on about the boring day and how she wished to take a walk with him or go see the Nymphs dance or some other exciting thing that she and him did together in Narnia. That was the part that really saddened her but she knew she must stay strong and live with that.

She was happy now, though, because she was going back home. They were sailing along the Eastern Ocean, about to enter the Great River of Narnia and back home. Lucy now stood on the deck of the ship near the small wall of the ship that kept you from falling off. Both forearms rested on the smooth wood, hands clasped together over the edge. She sighed quietly to herself and watched the water lap up against the ship and crash back down before she began to get dizzy and then watched the shoreline and the trees slowly passing, everything slowly passing.

She was older now, much older. In a few months, she would even be of courting age. Her long brunette hair hung simply down today, reaching just beneath her mid-back, though a little was done to it. On each side in the front a small amount of hair was put into a small braid and each braid was pulled to the back and tied together swiftly and simply. The slight breeze among the air forced her hair to sway to and fro, sometime forcing her to bring a hand up and push it out of her face and out of the line of vision of her blue orbs.

She wore a simple, light lavender dress, reaching just about her ankles where brown sandal type shoes could be seen. The dress had three-quarter sleeves that ended in point and the neckline was in a short v shape, the point reaching right above her chest. There was some simple embroidery among it but nothing fancy, just the way she wanted it.

She wished to herself that she could just be at the dock, greeting her friends that were always there when she returned home…including Mr. Tumnus. A small smile graced her features at the thought of seeing him, standing there with an impatient smile on his face as they pulled into the dock. She groaned to herself. Thinking of all this was only making time seem to go by slower which isn't what she needed. She needed something to pass the time…and lo and behold, here comes something now.

"Hey, Lu?"

Lucy spun on her heel and turned around to see her older brother walking up to her. She smiled kindly at Peter, "Hey, Peter," she replied as she returned to her original position, Peter walking and standing beside her, following her gaze out to the shoreline and ocean and everything beyond them. He turned to watch her for a moment, knowing immediately that she longed to be home and sighed to himself.

"Not much longer, Lu. We'll be home shortly," he said to her softly and gave a small nod. He didn't like to see her so uneasy and not all happy and such but this was how it had to be since she didn't like to come on these trips but had to.

She nodded back to him, "Yeah, I know…I just wish we could be home now. I miss it," she said longingly, her voice seeming somewhat distant.

"I know…which is why we don't constantly take these trips but you know we have to once in a while," Lucy nodded hesitantly in reply to this. "Just try and be patient…We'll be home and with all of our friends shortly. Not too long now."

"Where's Susan and Edmond?" asked a curious Lucy, not wanting to stay on the subject of them getting home shortly when it seemed like an eternity to her.

"Oh, they're resting down below in the cabin. They're tired from having such a long and restless trip," Peter replied with a shrug. "I'll go down and see what's going on and if they're awake yet. You try and stay calm and not do anything disastrous to get home faster," he said jokingly with a soft chuckle.

She nodded and rolled her eyes after him as she walked away and down the steps into the lower level and cabin. She figured she should just try and find something to do in the meantime while she waited to get home. She was all alone on this part of deck and looked around curiously before she began to elegantly move her body and…dance.

It was a dance that was familiar to her for Mr. Tumnus had taught it to her. The first time he had taken her to see the Nymphs dance to the music of a faun, he taught her the dance that the Nymphs performed and to say the least, she caught on quickly. It brought her joy and peacefulness and really made her relax which was good right now. A smile, happier than the one before, graced her features again as she danced, thinking of that magical night with Tumnus and the Nymphs. It was a very special night to her and Tumnus.

She continued to dance and before she knew it, her eyes caught the sight of the castle of Four Thrones and she stumbled somewhat, stopping her dance. She grinned happily and could faintly make out the images and outlines of their friends waiting for them at the docks. She ran down to the cabin and informed her siblings of this and they all rushed up to the dock, all smiling brightly, happy to see their home again. They all looked to each other and began to laugh. They weren't sure why they were laughing but it sure did bring more happiness to them.

The pulled into the dock and once they had stopped and the ramp was set up for them to exit off, all their friends on the dock ran up the ramp, unable to wait for them to get down the ramp to greet them. Mr. and Mrs. Beaver were there, Fox was as well, along with many other of their friends. The Pevensie children laughed some more and smiled and happily greeted them. It was a swell time. Lucy made her way through the crowd to the edge of the ramp looking down to spot Tumnus standing on the deck, looking up and smiling widely at her. She was glad he hadn't rushed up to the boat and had stayed there.

She felt her heart beat a little faster as she grinned widely and happily. "Mr. Tumnus!" she exclaimed. Her voice had a happy tone to it, the happiest tone heard throughout this entire reunion. She ran swiftly down the ramp and to him on the deck. She wrapped her arms around his waist as she tackled him some making him stumble back a few steps and make a small 'oof!' sound.

He chuckled softly as he brought his arms around her shoulders and hugged her lovingly to him, extremely glad to have her back. He could feel his cheeks heat up but right now, unlike usual, he ignored it and just held her. Right now, all he cared about was the fact that she was back and with him again. He looked down at her and smiled lovingly. He leaned down and softly kissed the top of her head, his cheeks tinting red now.

The smile couldn't be removed from Lucy's face as she buried her face in his chest and nuzzled him gently, arms wrapped tightly around his waist, not wanting to let him go. "I missed you so much, Mr. Tumnus…More than anything while I was gone," she said quietly, her eyes shut in pure bliss. He smiled when he heard this. She had missed him the most. It made him very happy.

He glanced up to the group on the ship and nodded some, figuring they could slip away for a while. He pulled away and gave her a reassuring smile when she looked puzzled and hurt as he pulled away. He linked arms with her and walked her back to the beginning of the dock. He made a right where there was ramp leading from the dock and down to the sandy beach. She smiled at this; it was perfect. They walked down the ramp together and into the sand, walking along the shoreline together, arms linked.

Tumnus let out a sigh of relief, glad to finally be with just her. "So miss Lucy," for he had never really used formals with her even though she was Queen. She was glad though because she didn't want to hear him using formals. If he used formals it just wouldn't be…normal. She was perfectly fine and a lot happier with him just calling her "Lucy" or "Miss Lucy" or something that didn't include "Your Majesty" or "Your Highness" or something. "How was your trip?" he asked curiously.

She groaned some and gave her blue eyes a small roll. "Must you even ask, Mr. Tumnus? Dreadful, of course. It was so boring and I began to miss home on the way there," she said with a small laugh. "I hate leaving here and everyone…and leaving you," she said quietly, a red tint now making its way across her cheeks as she looked away and out to the small, almost non-existent waves lapping up to shore and then returning back.

He looked down at her when she said this and now a blush appeared on his features! Lots of blushing this early evening. He smiled gently when he heard this and watched her. He decided not to make this situation any more quieter and nervous thought so he just said, "Of course, of course, as always. Well I'm glad you're back…I couldn't stand it when you weren't here," he said with a small chuckle. "And I mean it…"

They had made their way while walking out to the edge of the water so now the water was lapping up against her feet and his hooves. She watched the water for several moments before looking back up at him. She smiled playfully to herself before she unlinked arms with him and walked a little more out into the water, the tips of her dress, scraping the water. He looked at her confusedly, wondering what in the world she was doing. He had stopped walking and looked out to her to see what she was doing.

She faced him; her hands on her hips, before she let them drop and within a few seconds had bent down, scooped up water and aimed it at Tumnus, splashing him…

He stuttered and brought his hand up to wipe the water off his face which really didn't work so he dropped his arm. He gaped at her for a few moments before smirking to himself and making his way out to the water and scooping up some and tossing it at her, getting her wet just like she had done to him.

She let out a small yelp and giggled some, scooping more water to splash him but was only splashed yet again by him. They both caught eye contact and were still and silent for several moments before they both began to splash each other, laughing and having the time of their lives. He got her dress and hair wet which began to sag and get a little heavier but she ignored it while she got his fur and chest and hair wet, but he didn't mind at all. He was having fun with his dear Lucy and that was all that mattered.

They had gotten closer to each other for better angles and more chances of actually splashing each other when Lucy had stepped on the edge of her dress and tumbled backwards, grabbing Tumnus's hand just in time to pull him down too. She landed on her bottom with a small and cute yelp, while he landed somewhat on top of her. She sat on her bottom, with her arms back behind her and her hands holding her up while her knees were bent. He meanwhile was on his side some, one hand holing him up and the other just floating in the water. He was leaning over her somewhat, their faces and lips mere inches apart.

The water lapped up and came back down, reaching, at its highest level, to about their waists, so Lucy's knees, or at least the tops of them, could be seen. Their eyes were locked onto one another's and their breath collided in the heat of the moment. Each person was blushing profusely and Tumnus swallowed hard, looking into the eyes of the girl he loved while Lucy looked into the eyes of the boy she loved.

"Mr. Tumnus," she breathed breathlessly, her voice having some longing to it.

He leaned closer until there lips were mere centimeters apart and a little closer until—

Fin

Nice ending, huh? I'm letting you all use your imaginations. I hope you enjoyed this one-shot. This was my very first one-shot with this couple and all-around fandom so I hope I did well. Up next, I believe, will have something to do with ice skating since that's my next forming idea.

Also, each story might start out with them not having confessed their feelings yet like this one or some might start out where they already have. It all depends. So none of these are really following each other, they're just separate one-shots and some short stories (Like a few chapters on the same on-going short story). Just remember that.