A.N. Ok, now the real "action" is about to start!
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Chapter 2: The Wedding
"I can't believe we're gonna sleep in there!" James exclaimed, "It looks like it's made of gold!" he continued, absolutely ecstatic, pointing everything in the reception hallway.
He was referring to the hotel they would stay in for the night after Chuck and Mindy's wedding. It was indeed very luxurious.
"I know, tell me about it." Jessie responded, also in complete awe.
Even when they were doing well as a team, Giovanni had never paid for such a treat. This mission must really be important to him then.
Better not screw this up, Jessie thought. "Ok James, let's go", she said, grabbing the cardkeys, the wedding is in 2 and a half hours, now move!" She instantly realised her tone and quickly added "Sweetie" at the end of her sentence. James must be in paradise. I can't hit him or scream at him. Well, at least when we are in front of people, she thought.
They arrived at the door of their room, and Jessie opened it. The two rockets couldn't believe what they were seeing. It wasn't a room, it was practically a suite. At least for them, who were used to tiny cabins in the forest, or basically sleeping on the ground. By the window, there was a table with two comfortable looking chairs, one huge bathroom with a shower plus a giant bathtub. There was also another place in a corner with a sink and a hairdryer for another person if the bathroom was occupied. James thought that was an excellent idea since he knew he wouldn't have a lot of access to la dite bathroom. Then his eye caught sight at the most immense television set he had ever seen. He couldn't repress a big grin. Then, Jessie and James turned their heads at the same time to acknowledge one king-size bed. Wait…one?
Before James could move his lips, Jessie threw herself on the bed: "Shotgun the bed!" she yelled.
"Oh, but Jessie," James whined, "I want to sleep in a bed too!"
Jessie frowned: "No way. But look, there's a couch at the end of the bed. You'll sleep here. It's better than the floor!" The magenta-haired girl decided.
"But Jessie…" James started.
"Hey! Stop whining! You know I hate that!" Jessie snapped "And this room is only for tonight. We go in Athens tomorrow afternoon, remember?"
"Yeah." James sighed. But I highly doubt there will be two beds in Athens' room either, he thought. We're supposed to be married. If Chuck and Mindy see our room with two beds, they'll have doubts about our intentions.
Jessie took her suitcase and headed for the bathroom. Here we go, thought James.
He was not going to need 2 hours to get ready, might as well watch some TV. Soon, he heard the shower going on; his focus on the program was lost completely. All he could think of was Jessie, in the shower. Jessie. Shower. Jessie. Naked. Wet. Shower. Water falling on her perfect, naked, body. Soap. Jessie…
James shook his head. He couldn't think about that. He tried to focus on what Charlie Brown was saying to Snoopy, but he still had that image of Jessie. In the shower. Wet…
He got up and started pacing through the room to figure out something to do. If I least I could talk to Meowth, James thought. He threw himself on the floor, and began doing push-ups. Better work out than doing nothing. As a matter of fact, he and Jessie always said they put beauty before duty. He smiled at that thought. Well, they were going to at least put duty at the same level of beauty if they wanted to succeed that assignment. After doing set-ups, he also did jumping jacks. An hour later, James was wondering when she would get out of the bathroom because now, he was all sweaty and needed a shower. She finally opened the door.
She walked calmly to the other sink, set down her make-up case and proceeded to take off the towel that was holding her hair. She looked through the mirror at James who seemed completely paralyzed. "You can go now, James." She pointed to the bathroom.
"Hum… yes. I'll go. Thanks." Mumbled James.
"And don't come out if I don't give you permission." Added Jessie.
James entered the bathroom. The walls and the mirror were covered with steam. Gee, I wonder if she left me hot water, James joked to himself.
Nevertheless, he opted for a colder shower to cool down his boiling blood. James knew he wouldn't be able to get out of the bathroom in a while, so he decided to take his time. Thinking about their mission, he wondered how Jessie would act through it. He knew there'd be no problems on his part, but Jessie? Well he was just going to wait and see for himself. On the other hand, he knew he could trust her to play her part perfectly.
James got out of the shower, feeling a lot better. He blow-dried his hair and started to get dressed. He had worn a tux in a few occasions before, but he thought he looked pretty great in the one Jessie had picked out for him. She always knew what would go well on him.
He opened the door a few centimetres to ask if he could come out.
"Yeah. It's okay", was Jessie's answer.
James came out of the bathroom, almost with caution. Then, he saw Jessie, still standing by the mirror, putting the finishing touch on her make-up. She was wearing a long dark blue dress that showed just enough of cleavage, legs and back. She stepped a few steps to admire herself when she caught sight James staring at her in complete awe.
"Don't I look absolutely ravishing?" asked Jessie joyfully.
"Yes." James managed to articulate, "You look more beautiful than ever."
Jessie knew he wasn't just saying the words and actually meant what he had said.
"Thank you." She said. "May I add you look very handsome in that tuxedo."
James could have sworn he saw her blush a little, but he just smiled.
"Now," Jessie said grabbing her purse," let's do this!"
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They arrived at the reception room after the ceremony. All the guests were sitting at their tables, waiting for the couple to enter.
"This is it James." Jessie whispered "Let's fool everybody." She added with a mischievous smile.
People suddenly got up and started to applause; the newlyweds had arrived. They both began greeting their guests, taking pictures, shaking hands and exchanging hugs. Jessie and James waited several minutes, knowing their announcement would take Chuck and Mindy's concentration.
When the couple seemed to have no more guests around them, they approached them.
"Hey Mindy." Said Jessie, announcing herself.
"Oh my God! Jessie! I can't believe it's you!" came the instant response. "When I received your RSVP, I was so thrilled to see you again!" The two women hugged.
Mindy continued: "And who is your gues….?" She stopped, obviously recognizing James. "Hi James! So you two came together?" she questioned.
"Yeah", James answered, "We… hum… well, we are married."
"Really? Oh my God! That's great! But how come I haven't heard about it Jessie?" asked Mindy.
"It must mean you're not in Team Rocket anymore." Chuck added
"No. We're not. Actually, we got caught just like you guys, and we also got fired." Jessie answered. "We got married in secret because of James' family. If they knew, they would have forbidden him and God knows what. It's been a whole year, our anniversary is next week." Continued Jessie, lovingly stroking James' arm.
"Wow," Said Mindy, "Well that's great you guys!"
"We're sorry you two find out only today, but we actually never really told anyone." Added James, taking Jessie's hand in his own.
"Well, that's nice. We can have a couple to hang out with now!" declared Chuck
"Yes! Oh, that's great! We were hoping to catch up with you guys." Jessie spoke. "When you guys got fired, we weren't allowed to talk to you. Then, 6 months later, we got fired too, I can't believe we actually thought we wouldn't get caught, but anyway, we couldn't find you, and we didn't know if you still wanted to see us. Of course, when I got your invitation, I understood you wanted to catch up, so we figured we'd surprise you." Smiled Jessie.
"Well, for a surprise it was one! But a good one!" said Mindy cheerfully. "We have to plan something for this summer. We come back from our honeymoon in two weeks, so we can do something then?" asked Mindy
"Sure!" replied James. "Where are you guys going?" interrogated James casually.
"In Athens", said Chuck "It's beautiful at this time of the year." He stopped at the surprised expressions that had gotten to Jessie and James. "What?"
"You got to be kidding." Said James, "Me and Jessie are going in Athens too, for our one-year anniversary."
"Really?" asked Mindy, "We are actually a little outside Athens, so we could be closer to the beach. In what hotel are you staying? We might end up at not far from each other." Said Mindy, looking happy. "We had a great deal at the Aphrodite Astir Palace."
"Yes! Yes!" Jessie exclaimed. "That's our hotel! They had this deal for a two week vacation, couple's suite!" chained up Jessie.
"Well, looks like we're gonna see you a little sooner then!" James said. "Of course, we'll spend some time alone, we know it's your honeymoon, and it'll kinda be ours too, since we didn't get to have a proper one when we got married." James continued.
He then proceeded to kiss Jessie's hand. She did not move a muscle. Instead, she smiled and looked lovingly into James' eyes. "Mm… But enough with us now. Today is about you two! It's your weeding! Go spend some time with your other guests and have fun!" she said.
Chuck and Mindy moved away and talked with other guests.
"Worked like a charm." Said Jessie, still smiling.
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After the couple's first dance, the dinner was served, and the party was just beginning.
"Miam. That is some good chicken!" chirped James. He looked over at Jessie's plate. "Are you gonna eat that, pumpkin?" he said, pointing the meat leftover.
"James! You already ate the content of your plate practically licking it over, plus two entire baskets of bread, and you're still hungry. How did you survive back then?" responded Jessie "Oh, whatever. Take it."
"Thank you!" He said, and with that, he kissed her on the cheek. This time, she twitched a little under James' touch.
Ok everybody! Are you guys ready for a few games? came the voice of the animator of the evening.
This one is for couples. Are there any couples in the place? He asked
Oh my God, I think I know what this is about, thought Jessie. This could get so awkward.
"I'm going to the bathroom." She said to James.
"No! Wait Jessie! There's a game!" replied James.
"No I'm going. I need to fix…" she got interrupted by Mindy's voice in the back:
"Jessie! James! Come here! We're playing a game for couples! Come on!" she shouted.
"Yes Jessie! Come on!" Said an excited James while he grabbed her arm and joined the others.
Ok! Everybody see the tables the bowls? There are candies in one bowl, and none in the one facing it, started the animator.
"Ouh! Candies!" said James in his girly voice .
"Didn't you have enough to eat already?" asked Jessie, not really wanting an answer to her question.
The goal of the game is to transfer the highest number of candies, in your partner's bowl, continued the animator. There are two rules: you must transfer one candy at the time, and you must do it with your mouths!
Wooouuhhhh! The crowd cheered.
Yep, just what I thought, sighed Jessie to herself. It's not that I don't want to, though. I wonder how he will react. He has to not blow this up.
James was a few steps from her, trying to hide his joy. He was going to get to kiss Jessie? Several times? Without her protesting! Man, that was a genius game! Oh, wait a second. He had to be good. So she wouldn't be disgusted. Oh God, he had pressure. James started to sweat pretty profusely. No! He had to take control. He could do this! He wanted to do this for a long time now. Plus, he'd get to do it without admitting his feelings, thus Jessie's rejection, so, yep, best of both worlds, basically.
You have 2 minutes, the animator stated. In 3, 2, 1, GO!
James put the candy in his mouth. He turned around to look at Jessie. She was staring right back at him, taking a big breath. He leaned in, closed his eyes and joined with her in a kiss. He got so lost at the touch of her velvet lips that he almost forgot about the game they were playing. He opened his mouth to pass her the candy. His blood froze at the feeling of her tongue touching his own. Darn, this felt amazing. She caught the candy and stayed attached to James' lips a little more that she should've had, but eventually turned around to dump the candy in her bowl.
When she turned back, he had yet already placed another candy in his mouth, and was ready to "kiss her" again. When their mouths got in contact again, she put her hand on the back of his neck, to steady his head and, she had to admit to herself, to enjoy the kiss furthermore. He was a good kisser, she wondered when he had learned to do so well.
The way she touched his neck sent a shiver up and down his spine. He enjoyed every contact more and more. He realised he wanted to feel her tongue in his mouth forever. James never thought he would've said that one day but; it was even better than food, even donuts!
They were in the middle of another kiss when the time went up, all too quickly for the two rockets. They kept going a little bit after, then, both realising what they were doing, broke apart rather swiftly, not looking at each other.
The animator started speaking again, but Jessie and James weren't really listening.
They turned around to face the other one at the same time and let out uncomfortable laughs.
"So", Jessie tried to get out casually, biting her lips : "let's go back to our seats".
"I guess" answered James. When she turned her back, he couldn't help himself with a huge grin across his features.
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