This is crazy, she berated herself, madness, lunacy, and they were idiots for doing this. But it felt so right as they shared light laughter and rushed to her room. The more time they spent together the more she started feeling like the years they'd spent apart had been to prepare them for when they'd meet again. The wiry frame she'd leaned on as a girl was now well-muscled and firm, and her slim curves molded to it perfectly. She still saw the intelligence she'd been drawn to shining in his eyes, but now it was tempered with a patience that came with maturity. And she knew others might be put off by his scars, but to her they proved his strength and will to survive.

Opening the door to her quarters, Taren let out a low whistle of approval as he admired her sanctuary. She'd scrubbed away any trace of Vockay, shuddering when she thought about the company the licentious smuggler might have entertained there. Now it was peacefully decorated with pale blue and turquoise draperies that flowed like water over the metal walls. A pallet was set up in one corner for Fluffy, but more often than not her pet would crawl up onto the foot of her spacious bed while she slept. Sorry Fluffy, she thought, someone else is sharing my bed tonight.

As if he could read her mind Taren's examination halted and he turned to her. Drawn by each other's gravity they embraced, but where the last time they'd been together had been driven by fevered hunger, this time they enjoyed thorough exploration. They both took care as they slowly undressed each other. She caressed his textured skin while his fingers and lips traveled the soft plush of her body. Drawing her hand over the hard planes of his chest and the ridges of his abdomen she extended her claws for a moment to lightly scratch before stroking with her fingertips.

His mouth captured hers as his hands grasped at her more firmly. When one hand cupped her breast she couldn't stop the moan she breathed into his mouth, and she wrapped a leg around the back of his thigh to pull him closer. They stumbled when they hit the edge of her bed and tumbled down where she spun to stay on top of him. Their enthusiastic kiss continued as they skootched up to her pillows where he stroked his hands down her back before clutching her hips. He gasped when she broke from the kiss trailing light nibbles to his ear, and then drew his earlobe into her mouth where she gave it a small bite.

"I'm really the only one you've been with?" she breathed in his ear as he strained under her, and his hands clenched tighter as he nodded.

"Uh huh," he managed to get out, "But I've had lots of time to fantasize." His breathless response had her grinning and she sat up to smile down at him, but he started looking oddly concerned. "You don't mind do you?" he asked, and she leaned in as she shook her head.

"Not at all," she whispered, "I'm glad I get to be the one to show you how much fun it can be." She beamed promises at him as she took his hands in hers and lifted them to rest on the pillow where his head laid. "Stay," she giggled.

Bending down she kissed him softly, but made a scolding noise when his hands shifted to her hair and she shook her head again. He dropped them back onto the pillow obediently, and she moved her kiss to his neck, then collarbone. Pressing her mouth up to his scarred shoulder she licked the corrugated skin, but kept her eyes on his face. His eyes were squeezed shut as she stroked her hand firmly down his body, and she felt a surge of heat at the knowledge of how much she affected him. Moving over him, she touched her tongue to his chest and traced his muscles with care.

She slowly drifted down his body, lightly kissing as she studied him. His torso seemed carved from stone, even while covered with the ravages of combat. Still watching his face, she moved between his legs and lowered her mouth to lick his member. His arousal jerked in reaction and Taren groaned again. His visceral response caused a sultry smile to form on her lips, and she grazed her fingers over the tip of his manhood before licking again. He shifted as his member hardened further, throbbing at her touch.

She tasted the salt of his skin and continued lapping. He was straining under her again, and she ran her hands over his hips, gently pinning him. She ran her tongue up the length of his shaft before swirling it around his head again, and his groan was music to her ears as she repeated the move, letting his urgent vocalizations encourage her. "Selari? Wha...?" he gasped as she took him into her mouth and sucked gently.

There was a tug in her hair as he twined his fingers through it, and she ducked again to take him further into her mouth. His groan sounded ripped from him and she couldn't help but to smile at his raw reactions. She felt another tug and lifted her eyes to look at him. His chest was rising and falling rapidly while he kept locks of her hair twisted in his hands, and more heat rose in her at seeing him in such a state of enjoyment.

She sunk her mouth back down on him and felt him lifting his hips. Following his rhythm she sped her pace. His gasps increased in frequency as she moved up and down, and she felt his body arching under her. He seemed on a precipice of an epic collapse, and she drew back to give him another lingering lick before taking him into her mouth and sucking hard. Panting under her he made barely articulate noises of pleasure as his hand clenched in her hair. "Selari!" Her name exploded from him as he surged into her mouth.

His member pulsed between her lips, and she stilled until he relaxed and softened, listening to him moan as she licked him clean. When he seemed calm she started to move up his body, lightly kissing the whole way until she felt him reach down to pull her to him. She nestled against his chest enjoying the sound of his breath slowing and pressed more kisses to his skin. When his heartbeat settled she rose to look at him, stroking a stray silver lock from his sweat dampened face. His eyes glittered with stunned satisfaction, but there was a hint of regret there as well.

"Amazing," he sighed.

"But?" she prompted.

His smile was tired as he chuckled. "But I want you to enjoy it too," he said and she giggled as she leaned over, nuzzling his chest.

"Since you're new to this I'll fill you in," she chuckled as she sat up and met his eyes. "Watching you like that was one of the sexiest things I've ever seen."

Wonder washed over his face as his boyish smile returned, and he looked almost shy but happy. With a deep sigh he raised a hand and stroked back her hair, gazing up with an aching tenderness. He moved so that he was closer, sidling his body next to hers. "Could I do the same for you?" he asked, as his eyes started to simmer again.

When she nodded heat flared in his gaze mirroring what she felt in her midsection. He managed to roll her over so that she lay back, and then shifted above her body. She giggled as he took her hands with a wicked grin, and placed them next to her head as she'd done his. Her giggles subsided though when he slanted his mouth over hers, their teeth grazing as their mouths opened and he slid his tongue across hers.

His fingers smoothed across her body as if comparing the rigid bones to the soft flesh and fur covering them. Keeping his lips to hers, he stroked her arms, her shoulders and her ribcage, making her feel on fire. It'd been a long time since someone was so curious about her, and his touch was making her feel soft and liquid. He started kissing downward, lightly nibbling a path down her body that had her twisting in anticipation.

Part of her wanted him to hurry while the rest of her relished the languid pace he was taking. It seemed forever before he worked his lips down to her breast, and her body felt aflame as he laved his tongue over one nipple while running his palm teasingly over the other. Her breath burst from her in frenzied pants as he continued driving her mad with desire.

Taren acted like he wasn't satisfied with just stroking her velvety body, he wanted to luxuriate in it. He was rubbing his cheek against her, nuzzling her with his nose and lips while she writhed beneath him. After lavishing first one breast then the other with attention he eased his way down further. A gentle jerk caught her off guard, and she felt her body being pulled to the edge of the bed just before he slid off and knelt between her dangling legs.

He leaned forward to lick her center gently. Tasting me, she thought with a smile, he's tasting me. He leaned forward again and explored her with his tongue, delicately at first then with more persistence. Her body arched under his attention, and she felt his hands grasping her legs to hold her close. He seemed to be cataloging every reaction, what made her gasp and sigh, writhe and wiggle. When his tongue found her tender bump of nerve endings she let out a deep moan.

"There," she panted in encouragement, feeling him smile as he licked the area again.

The explosion that hit her was intense and abrupt causing her to cry out. Her hands clawed at her bed as he licked her softly, letting her ride the first wave of pleasure before moving in again. He lapped more intently having discovered where to focus, and brought her to another peak quickly before dipping his tongue into her core.

"Taaa-ren!" she screamed as his fingers dug into her thighs, and clasped her to him while gentling his mouth. Her body was quaking, and it took some time before she noticed when he'd stopped. Looking down she saw him grinning as he kissed her legs and laid his cheek on one.

"I see what you meant about watching," his voice was husky while his eyes glowed at her, "You look incredible."

"'Cause of you," she teased and she felt his chest rumble as he laughed with her. He rubbed his cheek on her again, kissing lightly before moving upward.

"Selari?" He sounded even huskier but unsure, "I'd like to do more. I mean… I'm fine if you don't want to…"

Still foggy from bliss she wasn't sure what he was talking about until she felt his arousal against her leg, already solid again. She was pleasantly surprised, and in one quick move she sat up, smiling as she cupped his cheeks and dragged him up onto the bed to join her.

No awkward fumbling, their bodies fit to each other's as if practiced from a lifetime of loving, mouth to mouth and his body to hers. She tasted herself on his tongue, adding to her excitement as they swayed together. His arms were pillars of muscle braced next to her as he moved in swift, sure strokes, and she wrapped her legs around him. Every thrust caused an eruption of pleasure until she was in a daze, and she clung to him while pleasure robbed her of her senses. Wave after wave of delight coursed through her body, and she wasn't certain how much longer she could go on. Suddenly her head fell back and she cried out his name again as her world exploded in bliss.

His face fell to her neck and she felt his body jerk while she clenched around him, and his shout of triumph was muffled against her throat. "Selari!" she heard him cry out again as he lunged deep inside her, hovering above her for several long moments. Finally his muscles gave, and he fell to her side shuddering. He wrapped his arms around her and gathered her against his chest as she lay panting next to him. Still trying to catch her breath she stroked his cheek, giving him a warm kiss.

"Ner Kitten," he whispered breathlessly at her lips, "Ner runi vod." The words sounded so sweet she loved hearing them, not caring that she didn't know what most of them meant.

She couldn't remember feeling so overwhelmed, her body sparked and hummed even though she felt utterly boneless. Seemed like she wasn't the only one, she smirked. Judging by Taren's reactions she was surprised the man had the strength to hold her, he seemed annihilated. He was lying on his side half-curled around her as she lay on her back, his breath in her ear. His legs were tangled with hers, and she held tight to the arms that held her.

"As good as your fantasies?" she murmured, and he started shaking with weak laughter.

"Much… better," he rasped then cleared his throat, "Don't remember them being so exhausting." He squeezed her before continuing, "No, it was... It was like I'd been dropped in a star. Everything was bright and scorching. Then I was burned to ash, but there was no pain just the most delicious warmth."

None of her lovers had ever described being with her so lyrically. She was stunned speechless only able to grasp at his arms tighter. Her eyes suddenly felt hot and wet, and she had to blink rapidly to clear them. "What about you?" He nuzzled her ear as he asked, "How did you feel?"

Sighing deeply she thought about the experience and nestled into him further. "Like being in a song," she breathed, "Each note carried me upwards until I reached the crescendo. I hung suspended on the highest note before I crashed into bliss."

"Sounds beautiful, Kitten," his voice was drowsy as he buried his face into her shoulder, "Like you."

Still her sweet Taren, she chuckled as she started drifting off herself. But reality nipped painfully at the edge of her bliss, keeping her from dozing off altogether. "You'll need a shower," she reminded him quietly.

"Uh huh," he mumbled, but he didn't seem in a hurry to move.

"And to sleep in your bunk."

"Uh huh," he mumbled again weakly.

"And to buy me a bantha," she couldn't resist adding.

"Bantha, got it."

She giggled wildly and poked his arm. "Wake up Buckethead," she laughed, "You just said you'd buy me a bantha."

"I'd give you anything you want," he sighed. She tried sitting up but his arms tightened around her. He pulled her snug beside him, letting her know he was more awake than she'd thought. Shifting slightly, she turned so that her back was pressed against his chest, and wiggled further into him.

"Holding you to that," she murmured, and started drifting blissfully again as he nibbled her shoulder.

"Anything Kitten," she heard, as well as something she couldn't make out that sounded like 'cart' and 'rah-soom'. Ask him about it later, was her last thought before falling asleep.