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'Don't stop breathing. Please. Don't end it now. Breathe. Don't stop. Look into my eyes. Breathe. I'm begging you Aelle, don't stop breathing. Hold on.'

She did. She never stopped holding on, not until I released her, knowing it was the end. She never stopped looking into my eyes, engraving in my mind her beauty until the very last moment. She never stopped breathing, not until the last drop of poison ran through her veins.

I woke up startled, sweat trickling down my face. Why was I remembering the most painful moment of my life? The familiar roaring of the Gullwing calmed my mind. I was still anxious, lost in the maze of the unexpected. The only way for Aelle to be able to communicate with me was by being summoned. However, since she would never rest in peace, only an evil summoner could bring her back. Bringing her back meant changing the flow of time. A paralyzing chill ran down my spine.

I needed a little 'remontant' after knowing I might be the cause of Spira's descent in hell. I let my eyes adjust to the sombre night, I didn't fancy falling down the railing and crashing on Tobli's instruments. However, tripping and falling on Rikku's bed... That would mean being hit because I waked her up. Not a good idea after all.

I tried to make as little noise as possible, I preferred drinking in private, and didn't really fancy the idea of Brother keeping me company.

The old wooden bar stood imposing but remained discrete. I sighed nostalgic. This was where I could let my defenses down and flirt with Rikku. Why would it matter? I was 'drunk'. Or so she thought. I grinned slightly at a red patch on the table. Rikku could be really violent when she was teased too much.

As I tiptoed with a huge smile plastered on my face, I thought I heard a faint rustling sound. I closed my eyes, concentrating on the sounds I was hearing. Yuna's breathing, the Gullwing's engine, Brother snoring, Rikku'... Where was Rikku?

I listened and listened, but I heard nothing. Resigned on finding her, I looked at the bottles to find the liquid amber that would soothe my worries.

I crawled on the floor. Where were the bottles? I was rather disappointed and frustrated. Why did Brother have to be such an alcoholic? I sighed in desperation. And that's when I saw her, Grinning like a child.

'You're looking for this?' She said as she moved the precious nectar in the bottle. She seemed hypnotized by it's color.

'Give it to me Rikku.' I said in my usual cold tone. I needed the drink. I wasn't going to let her stop me.

She slowly walked up to me, observing everyone of my movements. I looked away, nonchalant. Although I did glance at her and her only garment being a silk robe made me blush a little. She could be so provocative sometimes.

Her free hand rested on my hip, while she swayed the bottle in front of my eyes. My pleading eyes.

'Come and get it Painy.' She bit her lip. My hand ran her thigh. She gasped. I came closer. She closed her eyes. Her arms embraced me. I could feel her hot breath. 'You bet.' I informed, pushing her on the table, obtaining the bottle at the same time.

I drank until the exquisite flavor burned my throat. I was feeling a little dizzy as her emerald eyes transfixed me.

I left the bottle on the floor, our bodies separated by thin fabric.

'What are you playing Rikku?' I asked. I hoped she wasn't teasing me. All this... It was a clear sign, it had to. Her skin was extremely soft, and her lips seemed to mouth a certain spell.

'Nothing.' She said sarcastically. Her eyes escaped my stare.

'Really?' I stepped away. Why bother? Her words meant more than she'd expect, she wasn't conscious she was hurting me.

She grasped my hand. ' I didn't mean it that way! Wait, Paine!' I shook her away.

'Hush! You're making too much noise! You'll wake up Yuna.' I warned her.

'Don't run away, please, Paine!' She hugged me. I felt an urgent need to tell her I'd go nowhere, but I resisted the temptation.

Her fingers slid under my t-shirt, anxious, desperate to touch my skin.

'What are you doing?' My eyes closed under her actions. Her lusting breath tickled my ear.

'What I should've done a long time ago.'

She carefully pushed me on the floor. I opposed no resistance. My heart was beating like a drum roll. Was it really happening? She slowly took off my t-shirt, her eyes inspecting every single part of my skin.

She kissed my neck, sending shivers all around my body. Her hand slid down my abdomen to reach my trousers. She was going for it.

'Rikku!' I whispered. Not now, not here, not like this. I wanted to know if she loved me before giving myself to her.

'What?' She seemed worried, scared, unsure. Her golden hair shone in the darkness. She was the light I was looking for.

And then... It happened. Her lips met mine ferociously, as if they were longing for each other since Vegnagun wanted to destroy Spira. Her tongue dashed to play with mine. She was breathing heavily. Heat emancipated from us, covering our moment of love.

Her hand expertly slid down my trousers. She wasn't as innocent as I expected. She bit my neck and her humid tongue ran across my body,

She teased me until no end, my body was shivering. I was on the edge, and she had barely touched me.

Her fingers met my liquid heat, I gasped. She grinned. 'I believe it's your weak point huh?' I lightly punched her. 'Shut up, will you?' I said between sighs of pleasure.

I took off her robe, she was left with a golden necklace. She was stunning, my lips kissed her cotton-like skin. My tongue tasted her lusting body. My eyes observed a beautiful woman.

My fingers explored her body, Soft caresses. Kisses. Gasps. Shivers. Moans. Screams. Silent screams.

'What do you want Rikku?' We were burning from our devouring passion.

'You.' Her hand ran through my silver hair, she pushed me on my back, her tongue licked the upper part of my body, while her fingers slowly did the walking of the road to heaven.