The first rumble of thunder got Aqua's eyes to open and she gasped. She sat up and held her hands to her chest. Her heart was pounding hard as she looked around the room, and she was able to calm herself a few moments later when she realized it was coming from outside. A storm had moved in during the early morning and it had gotten worse, with some thunder and heavy rain but no lightning just yet. She moved her bluish bangs from in front of her eyes and yawned as she turned to see her alarm clock, and the time read a few minutes past eight in the morning. Just about the right time for her to get out of bed and start her day, though after what happened the night before it wasn't gonna be an easy Sunday.
She stretched her arms above her head, letting out a groan and she felt a weight on her lap. She looked down and saw it was an arm, a well muscled arm to be exact. Her eyes followed it and she saw who it belonged to.
Her husband Terra was lying on his stomach, head on the mattress but still comfortably asleep. The bed sheet was up to his waist, and Aqua had to admire his well toned back as it was bare. She carefully reached out and slowly ran her hand down his back. He stirred a little but didn't wake up. He looked so peaceful despite how wild he had gotten the night before.
Aqua sighed before leaning down and giving him a quick peck on the cheek. "I'll let you sleep for now."
Usually in the mornings Terra and Aqua got up at the same time, but this time she knew he really needed the rest.
She got out of bed, dressed in black night shorts and thick strapped dark blue tank top, and went out the door while shutting the door quietly behind her.
As she walked down the hall she passed by three other doors, all of which were spare rooms and unless she remembered they were all supposed to be open but were for some reason now closed. Actually the first one she passed was open a crack and she peeked inside. She saw two blondes sleeping in the bed, a girl and a boy. The boy was spikey and wore black while the girl was long and smooth and brighter shade of blonde, and had the sheets covering her. They were both fast asleep.
"Roxas and Namine? Huh...guess they needed a place to stay," Aqua said quietly before closing the door again.
She went on to the next door, and tried to open it. It was locked. She shrugged her shoulders before moving on.
The next door was close to the stairs leading down to the first floor and it was open a bit as well. The overhead light in the room was on. The smell of cigarette smoke made her nose cringe as she pushed the door open further. Sitting in the bed leaning against the headboard was Axel, smoking a cigarette while relaxing and listening to music on his MP3 player, though only one ear bud was being used. Next to him, lying on her side was his girlfriend Larxene. The blond was out as well, the sheets of the bed were strewn across the room and clothing, presumably belonging to Larxene, was on the end board. Axel, dressed in black pants only, seemed to be quite relaxed, like he had a great time and was enjoying the afterglow.
Axel and Aqua made eye contact. He didn't speak but instead gave her a friendly wave. Though she waved back, she also shook her head at the fact that he was smoking in her house. Thankfully he got the message and put it out using his coat sleeve and put the butt in the pocket. She nodded in approval and closed the door.
She tried to be quiet going down the stairs, minimizing the creaking of the wooden stairs as she descended. Once she had reached the first floor she was met with a rather adorable sight. Terra had a large leather recliner near the front door that he used to relax in, it was leaning back as far as it could go, and somehow two people were sleeping in it. Another couple of friends of Aqua's. Riku was the young man with silver hair, lying on his back in the recliner. On his lap was his girlfriend Xion, the quietest and not to mention shyest girl Aqua had ever met. She was sitting in his lap, wearing nothing but a tight black tank top and it was then that Aqua noticed her pants were missing.
'Where did her pants go? Never mind,' she thought as she pulled a quilt from the back of the couch and carefully laid it out over the two. Xion was going to freak when she woke up but hopefully by then everyone else would be gone. She'd die of humiliation if she awoke now.
Giving out a sigh Aqua turned around to head to the kitchen and she nearly tripped over a heavy object at her feet. She peered down and noticed it was a sneaker and it was still attached to a foot. She saw who it belonged to as well. As if her morning couldn't get any more unusual, Aqua saw that Sora was lying in a heap in front of the sofa, his arms wrapped around a pillow, hugging it tightly, and he was snoring. Aqua had heard snoring a moment ago but assumed it had been Riku.
'Why isn't he on the sofa?'
For her final surprise Aqua saw that the sofa was already occupied. Sora's new wife Kairi was sprawled out on the leather sofa, using her new husband's coat as a blanket and fluffy pillow to rest her head on.
Shaking her head, Aqua finally made it to the kitchen and began to make herself breakfast.
As she made herself some toast she heard some heavy footsteps coming down the stairs. To Aqua's surprise she saw it was her own husband, partially dragging his feet and looking like he had a really rough night. His hair was all a mess too, which Aqua couldn't help but smile at. She was genuinely surprised to see him. Then again, compared to the others he was no lightweight.
Terra noticed her as soon as he entered the kitchen and he weakly waved. "Morning..." He reached into the fridge for something but when his hand got nothing but air he groaned. He pulled his head out of the fridge but raised it too fast and hit it on the edge of the freezer door. He hissed but kept himself from giving out a painful noise before going to the coffee pot. "How long have you been up...?"
Aqua shrugged her shoulders before she popped the toaster down, "Long enough to notice none of our friends went home last night. They're all over the house."
Terra made a glance her way before he looked out into the living room where he saw Riku and Xion sleeping in his chair. He wanted to wake them just so they could move out of the chair, but not only was his heart not into it but he also had a major headache. He had taken a few aspirin to help but he was gonna be sore for the rest of the day. "Oh well...best let them sleep until the hangovers wear off. Thankfully it's Sunday."
"Funny how one night of partying can turn our house into a hotel overnight", Aqua said with a smile.
Terra poured himself a cup of hot coffee before he went to stand next to Aqua. She was a good head shorter than he was even when she was fully dressed and wearing high heels. "So, can you help me recall what happened last night? I seem to be having issues."
She sighed. She knew this was gonna come up, and she was grateful her memory was crystal clear. "We got together with Axel and his crew, as well as Sora and Kairi followed by Riku and Xion. Went to a party around ten last night and it all went downhill from there." She took a drink of her own cup of coffee, and a light boom of thunder came about before she continued. "Axel challenged you to a drinking contest."
Terra's smirk faded, he was now looking guilty. "That's why I have a large headache..."
"Demyx got involved, then Larxene, Sora, Riku, and even Roxas tried to get in."
"Roxas? How'd he fare?"
"Never got anywhere, Namine stopped him before he could even take a sip. Told him he was underage."
"Ouch, but good for Namine to be the responsible one of the pair," Terra took another drink of his coffee.
"There's more. After everyone got hammered we all started a ruckus and were forced out of the party. Despite drinking most of the night Axel had to help me tend to you because you passed out as soon as we left."
Terra raised his eyebrows.
Aqua continued, "We managed to get you to bed and then everyone pretty much just slept where they fell from the looks of it."
Terra tried to recall his memories of the night before, but all he got in return was a few painful jabs to his noggin. Aqua opened the fridge and began to look for something. From where Terra stood he got a good look at his wife. She had her hands on her knees and had her back arched. It was then he remembered that she was a dancer, and had the body to prove it. However, as he looked her over he saw light bruises on her exposed shoulder. Where'd that come from?
She got out of the fridge holding a bottle of Diet Sea Salt soda and set it on the counter next to the toaster. "I remembered we got home around two in the morning. That's last night in a nutshell."
Terra had moved behind her and placed his hand son her shoulders, his thumbs lightly touched the bruises. The tone in his voice beginning to show concern. "How did you get these? Did someone hurt you?"
Crossing her arms over her chest Aqua placed her hands over his, "It's nothing to worry about."
"Aqua."
She sighed slowly, "Let' just say last night, after we got home, you weren't passed out as I thought you were."
"Hmm?"
"Axel and I dropped you on the bed and while I was still awake I decided to take a shower. When I got out you met me at the door. I thought something had happened and when I asked you..." she stopped herself from speaking long enough for her to turn to face him. "I'll just say that you wasted no time in taking me in bed."
Even Terra's alcohol-logged brain was able to figure out what she was implying. "...and that's when I did that to you?"
She raised her hands and tried to assure him, all the while her face was turning red, "Not intentionally no, I mean you were drunk and not able to fully control yourself and let's face it who would at a time like that-hey!"
Terra had turned Aqua around and was look her over, to see if he had left any other marks on her. Sure enough he found a few small red marks on the sides of her neck. Hickeys most likely, judging by how small they were. Yet he also found other red marks that were obviously not on the back of her neck. They were at the base of her neck as well. He ran the tips of his fingers over the marks, feeling really ashamed of himself for doing such a thing to her. Even in the throes of passion he shouldn't have hurt her. "Where else did I hurt you?"
Aqua's hands went to her lower back, "Terra, don't be like that. What happened last night is alright."
"Not to me it isn't. I hurt you. There's no excuse for that."
Aqua sighed and turned again to face him, "You're always so soft and gentle with me Terra. Last night, while there were moments that I hurt, the overall result was the same. You were still the same Terra."
What she said was true, and she hoped that she was able to reach him. The lovemaking they had done was rough at some points but like she had said the result had been enjoyable and he had been gentler to her than he normally had, which he was every time.
Her words did indeed reach him. He pulled her in and wrapped his mighty arms around her shoulders and rested his head atop of hers. Aqua's arms went around his waist and she rested her head on his chest.
For a few long moments they stood together, Aqua could hear his heart beating heavily as the thunder outside roared and the rain fell.
"Just...next time if I get too rough, hit me or something. Okay?"
Aqua pulled herself back and gazed up at him, smiling, "You sure about that? Despite how big you are it's surprisingly easy to knock you out."
He chuckled, "I'm positive."
Raising her hands to his shoulders she tried to raise herself to meet him, but as she was short Terra was happy to oblige and helped pull her up to kiss him. His hands held onto her hips and they melted into each other. He could have held her for a long while but the toaster popped up and he set her back down. Her breakfast was ready.
Though he had set her down, Terra's lips were still with Aqua's until a few moments later.
"I love you," she breathed out, almost huskily.
By this time Terra had forgotten about his headache, and he whispered back, "I love you too."
His hands squeezed her hips and to his surprise Aqua pushed his hands away while shaking her head.
Confused Terra asked, "What's wrong?"
"The only part about last night I didn't enjoy."
She turned around and took the bread out of the toaster, and Terra was still confused, "What happened?"
"Your hand smacking my backside. Multiple times, I might add. I didn't like that whatsoever," she answered before tending to her toast. She'd have trouble sitting for a day or two because of what he had done.
Oddly enough that was the only thing Terra was able to recall from the night before. He shrugged his broad shoulders, "I'm gonna use the rest room. Be right back."
However, just before he took his first step towards the living room he reached his hand out and tapped his wife on the bottom.
She yelped and tossed her bottle of soda at him as he went for the stairs. She missed.
Even then she couldn't help but smile.
I absolutely love Aqua, and to write about her is a good deal of fun. I always thought she'd make a good dancer due to how graceful she is in BBS. Her relationship with Terra would be about trust and in my alternate universe the two have been married for about five years.