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It's finally time. They are alone and at the very least infatuated with one another. The tension has been thick for a long time, and it's time to do something about it. Again, things are going to get a bit naughty. Though I'm sure you expected it, I'm warning you anyway. I'm a nice guy, so I'll do you a little favor. I'll mark the beginning and end of the dirty bits. It'll begin when you see --. Look for --. Scroll from that point until you see -- again if you wish not to read it.

Chapter 7:Thrill

Emperor Peony may have been a shameless flirt that acted with very little dignity, but he was far from stupid. Jade thanked Yulia for sending a man with so much foresight to Auldrant. Among the additions to Grand Chokmah was a twenty-four hour market that sold a nice variety of things. Food, drinks, and a few clothing items littered the bright shop. Noelle was dressed in her stretch pants from earlier and a thin long-sleeved white shirt sporting a purple cheagle biting a wolf. Above the wolf, the words "Quit looking or this will be you" adorned her chest in bold, violet letters. Noelle had a semi-permanent blush on her face, embarrassed that she had chosen to wear something that completely lacked modesty. Jade wore the outfit from earlier with a small alteration. The noble military top was still on the ship, leaving the teal sleeveless shirt for the world to see. He would have preferred not to let the people working this shift see this much of him, but Noelle had requested it.

"Hey, look" Noelle said, pointing to a shelf that was tucked away in the rear of the shop. They had found their target. Jade groped for Noelle's hand, holding it tightly. The shelf that they had found was more of a cabinet than anything. There was a large recess in the wall so that the place could have more storage space."Peony, you disappoint me." Jade said, more to himself than to anyone around him. There was only one reason that any shop would have a contraceptive cabinet this large. He noted that there was going to be a little discussion about Peony's plans for the city. That would have to be dealt with later.

"Well, Jade... u-uh, um... what size should we get?" Noelle asked quietly. She clung to his arm and looked up at him, waiting for an answer. Jade, however, had been somewhat distracted. He looked down at Noelle apologetically, explaining that he was making a mental note to slap Peony a few times. "What was the question?" Noelle's voice fell to a whisper so that no one else would hear them. "what size should we get?" Jade almost asked her what size of what, but he figured it out quickly enough and could understand why she was abashed. By asking, she had indirectly asked how big he was. He replied in a voice that greatly resembled a purr. "You didn't feel enough of me to figure it out?" A redfaced Noelle didn't want to answer that question in public. Just remembering the sensations that she felt not half an hour ago induced chills. In order to keep from educating the cashier about Jade's 'standing', she picked up a box of little sponges instead. Noelle ran to a restroom before they left to place one of the sponges where it need to be. Rational thought wouldn't last once they were alone again, after all. As they passed through the archway leading to the outside world, Jade could have sworn he saw someone familiar going in... oh, well. It was most likely no one important.

Noelle grabbed Jade's hand on the way back to the ship, curling their fingers together. She could tell just from the contact with his hand that he was exhilarated. She looked around and spotted an area secluded by thick trees. She pulled Jade by the hand towards that region with no hesitation. As they wandered further into the leafy sanctuary, Noelle's skin tingled with excitement. "Why are we going this way, Noelle? I thought our activities required privacy." Noelle turned and kissed Jade quickly, licking his lips when she withdrew. "This is plenty private. Besides, you're always looking for amusement, right?"

--(The smut starts here)She leaned back against a tree, running her hands along her thighs. Her fingers slid along her body, up her legs, gliding up her stomach, even circling her hardening nipples. "Think of it this way, baby. Now that we're out here, it'll be easier for you to see me." Jade placed his arms on either side of her waist, pinning her to the tree. They looked into each others eyes hungrily. Jade leaned in and kissed her, each mouth exploring the other. Their minds and bodies buzzed with anticipation, spurred on by the meeting of their tongues. Jade allowed his hands to wander downward, moving into her pants. Noelle moaned and dug her nails into his back as he stroked her most intimate part through her underwear. Her hands groped for his shirt, desperate to cast it away. Jade's shirt hit the ground and was soon joined by Noelle's. They sank to the plush grass below, their lips finally parting. Noelle reached down to remove his belt, which had been annoying her since their first playtime. Jade crawled on top of her, gazing at her almost as if she were his prey. He lapped at her neck, inciting more sounds of pleasure from her. He kissed and sucked at her warm, smooth skin. It was guaranteed to leave a hickey, but that meant nothing right now. Noelle gasped when she felt him throb against her. She wriggled from under him and out of her pants, revealing dark pink underwear. Jade raised an eyebrow and smirked. "Boyshorts? Why am I not surprised?" Noelle pushed him over and undid the zipper of his pants, breathing heavily. "If you've got a problem with 'em t-then I can just cover back up now." After the pants were removed, she took her sweet time admiring the view. She grew hot at the mere sight of his nearly naked body. "Hey, Jade? Don't look, ok?

Noelle removed the only covering left and gasped. Yep, definitely a good thing they didn't go for the condoms. A clue like that would have made women throughout the city attempt to steal him. Noelle's stomach was overcome with butterflies. She checked to make sure Jade wasn't looking down at her and took him into her mouth. She heard a sharp intake of breath as his member slid in, and it excited her. She moved her tongue all over, teasing the head with great intensity. She didn't really know if she was doing it right or why she wanted to do it, but it made her happy to please Jade this way. She felt a sticky liquid begin to drip onto her tongue as a confirmation that things were going well. She slid him deeper into her mouth, letting it go all the way to the back of her throat. Jade's hands pulled at the grass underneath them, the unfamiliar sensation driving him wild. He did not keep quiet for very long. He let a moan slip, and that was all Noelle needed. She moved her head back and forth, determined to taste his first climax. She was certain that she'd be ashamed for acting so aggressively in the morning, but she was ok with that. A loud groan signaled Jade's impending release. He throbbed inside of her mouth, doing what he could to hold it in. He breathed out his next words with great difficult. "Noelle, I...if you don't move..." Noelle looked up at him, not caring if he watched anymore. She moved back so that only her lips made contact with his cock. "I know, go ahead." she shoved him back into her mouth as far as it would go and felt a hot sticky fluid pump into the back of her throat. She looked into his eyes and swallowed everything, wiping her lips. Her cheeks were flooded with crimson when she smiled and crawled closer to his face. "How did I do?" He had to work hard to get the words out, but he managed. "Marvelous..."he said with a genuine smile. She sat up and held her, fishing for another kiss. Noelle was rather surprised that he would still want one after what she just did and said as much. He simply said that he didn't care. He pushed her to the ground and kissed her, slipping his fingers into her underwear. He could feel how moist she had gotten, the heat coming from her body threatening to burn him. She could feel her sex quivering, longing for him. A single finger glided inside of her, causing her back to arch. She had no idea that she could feel such pleasure and was glad that she could now. Her moans turned into breathless pants as her lover fingered her slowly. Noelle ran her hands along his arms, wishing she could feel more. As he sped up, she writhed with desire. Jade removed her underwear, fully exposing her. He paused for a moment to just look at her. He took in her milky-white skin beaded with sweat, her wide hips, her quivering breasts, and her blushing face. "You're beautiful, Noelle" he said quietly. Jade smiled and bit her lower lip, feeling shy since their first kiss. "T-th-thank you" she stammered. Being called beautiful made her happy beyond measure. She reached for him and he fell into her arms. They peered into each others eyes lovingly as if there was nothing else but this moment. Jade moved between her legs and positioned himself just above her entrance, awaiting permission. Noelle gave him that permission when she wrapped her legs around him and pushed him in.

She shouted in a mix of pain and pleasure, clinging to Jade's back. She ran her fingers through his brown, surprisingly soft hair and breathed deeply. "I'm ok now... go ahead" she said, not daring to close her eyes. Jade moved slowly to give them both time to get used to it. After a while, Noelle began to move her hips in time with his, which increased the pleasure for them both. Before Jade could stop himself, he uttered "I love you". Noelle stopped for a moment and stared, absolutely stunned. Did she hear him correctly? Was the great Necromancer of Malkuth capable of understanding what he was saying? "Do you really mean that, Jade?" He nodded and smiled. "I've been doing a little thinking about what love is. From what I can tell, it's the willingness to completely let down your emotional walls for another person. It's when you think about the future and every plan you make, every image you see involves one special person. That is basically what I feel when I think about you, Noelle. So yes, I really mean it." Noelle's blue eyes became wet with tears of joy as she pulled his face closer and kissed him deeply, lovingly. Someone who didn't even show his feelings until a year ago had taught her what love is- taught her what she was feeling. "I love you too." She kissed him again on the cheek and squeezed her thighs around jade's waist, pulling him farther in. The pain was gone now; she only felt pleasure now. "I'd also love it if you would do it harder." Jade obeyed her wish, thrusting into her with a little bit of effort now. They wanted nothing more than to melt into one another, to become a whole. Their groans became louder as time went on, their intensity growing. Jade lifted her legs onto his broad shoulders and pushed deeper into Noelle, his eyes fluttering as she tightened around him. Feeling that she was getting close, she stopped him."I'm supposed to be convincing you to sing. Get out for a second" she said, massaging his thighs. Jade had forgotten all about it and didn't remember until Noelle had straddled him. She guided him in and moved her hips in a slow circle, grinding his member inside of her. The deeper penetration introduced them to another level of pleasure. Noelle dug her fingers into his back, leaving visible scratches. He responded by burying his face in her chest, pulling at her firm nipples with his teeth. She leaned back so that Jade could watch her move, which made the head hit a particularly spongy spot. An uncharacteristically loud moan caught her attention. She smirked and moved faster. "Well, well... you like? Agree to sing and it'll get even better." Jade didn't resist for very long. It took all of four seconds for him to comply. As promise, she amped things up. She switched from a circular motion to more of a bouncing one, driving his penis as far as she could. Again and again she rose and fell, losing all control. She was going so fast that it almost hurt them both; emphasis on 'almost'. At last, with one last big thrust, they came together. They fell onto the grass that had become their cushion and clung to each other panting. For a while they lay naked next to each other, gazing at each other in the brilliant moonlight. Noelle really had picked a good spot for an outdoor adventure, for there was a small body of water inside of the foliage-covered region. They cleaned themselves up and put their clothes back on, heading to the ship for some much needed rest. (end of the naughtiness)--

They took their time as they walked back to the Albiore II, not wanting to waste time with sleep. Even though they had only been on one date, they had somehow fallen in love. They each were the other's cure, and that was enough. Jade and Noelle kissed lovingly before stepping into the ship. They turned the lights out again and got into bed. However, an overpowering chill between them said that their night wasn't over just yet.

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Oh. My. God. I'm so embarrassed that you can probably see me blushing right now. Yes, through the internet. If all goes according to plan, that's as descriptive as sex is going to get in this story. Then again, I planned for the sex to only be implied, and look how that turned out. But enough about that. How will things turn out now that Jade and Noelle think they are in love? Is it true love or just infatuation? Where will their relationship go now? Who was that familiar person that Jade spotted at the market? Stay attentive and you'll find out.