Chapter 8
I heard a strangled sound from Aishlyn and turned to see the pained look on her face then she began to fall. I pushed one of the officials out of my way and caught her just before she hit the floor and cradled her to me
"I've got you." I whispered to her when I saw her eyes were open but she refused to look at me. I looked at the officials.
"Is that enough?"
They just nodded their heads. I placed her back in bed and covered her up, we'd worry about dressing her later. As I pulled the covers up over her I noticed her eyes darting everywhere except at me. Had I done something? I sat down on the edge of the bed and picked up her hand, I felt her tense as I did and was even more puzzled.
"Mr. Fullbuster we'll need to speak to you as well."
"I can't tell you any more details of what happened to her than she did. What more do you need?" I couldn't help the venom that was in my voice. I felt her flinch at my tone.
"We need to know about what happened when you found her."
I sighed, letting go of her hand, I stood up and faced him.
"What do you want to know?" I noticed that his partner was talking to Wendy. I assumed asking her about what shape Aishlyn was in when we first arrived.
"Well if you would step out in the hall, please.." McCurdy asked.
"No. Ask what you're going to ask but do it here."
"Well, I need to know what happened. Do you agree with her statement about you two meeting?"
"Everything she told you is true." He nodded and made a note in his notepad.
"And you said this Emma person was the one that told you something was wrong and that she might be in danger?"
"Yes, she came here yesterday morning looking for me."
"Did she know about you two?"
"No. No one knew about us."
"Then why was she looking for you?"
"We told you already. She found my name on something Aishlyn had written. She read the papers and could tell we knew each other and wanted someone Aishlyn knew and trusted to be there when she was found."
"Did she tell you where they had gone too?"
"No, she didn't know."
"Then how did you find her?"
"Natsu, Loke, and I went to the house her uncle owns. We found the cellar, we found the chains and we found her blood. Natsu is a Fire Dragon Slayer, he has heightened senses, he could follow her scent. He led us to a tunnel that led to the cabin."
"And what happened when you arrived?" I wanted them out of here. All of them. I wanted to be able to hold her after what had happened, and I was losing patients quickly.
"Look we found the tunnel we went down it. There were guards and we knocked them out." I didn't see a need to tell this man about the dogs. "We came to a split in the tunnel, Natsu went left scenting the mage her uncle had hired. Loke and I went right. We came to some stairs and climbed up them entering the cabin in the kitchen. There was only one door. I started for it but Loke stopped me. We heard him talking to her. He talked about how much an eighteen-year-old virgin would be worth on the market then threatened to molest her. I burst the door in and attacked him. I then bandaged the worst of her wounds and carried her here. That's all there is."
"Ok, Mr. Fullbuster, thanks." He looked past me to her then back to me. "Good job rescuing her." He patted me on the shoulder as he turned and walked to his partner. If only he knew, had I have just paid attention this wouldn't have happened.
I sat back down on her bed and picked her hand back up. I looked at her and saw the tears running down her cheeks. I raised my hand to wipe them away but she stopped me. I gave her a puzzled look but she still wasn't looking at me. Had she finally realized just how much I had failed her? Was she mad at me? I lowered my hand back down to the bed.
After questioning Wendy they left the room to go question the others the Master went with them. I heard the door open again but didn't even look to see who had come in.
"I have permission to start her healing but I don't think I'm strong enough to do it all. Mira, could you send someone to get Porlyusica to help me please?"
"No need I'm here. Makarov called for me earlier." The pink haired mage said from the door. She came in and set her bag in the chair, then looked at me.
"Well, young man if you want her healed you should move, stupid people." I glanced at Aishlyn who still wouldn't look at me then got up and moved out of the way.
Mira looked at me and walked over.
"Why don't you get some fresh air while they work on her, Gray."
"I'm not leaving her."
"It's ok Gray I'll be with her." Wendy looked up at me.
"Go on, Gray." Her voice was tiny and sounded somehow defeated.
I looked at her confused. Did she not want me around anymore?
"I-I'll be right outside if you need me, ok?" She just nodded.
I slowly turned to go stopping to look back at her before walking out the door. As soon as it was shut I rubbed my hands over my face. Gods how would I make this up to her.
"How are you holding up?" I heard Lokes voice beside me and lowered my hands to look at him. The look on my face must have been bad.
"Let's get some fresh air." He said pushing me towards the doors.
"She might need me." I said looking back at her door.
"If she does Wendy will come get you. Come on." He nudged me again.
We walked through the guild hall and out the doors. I refused to go to far so I'd be easy for Wendy to find me if she was looking.
"So what was that loud thud from the room while the officials were there?"
"That was me."
"Where you trying to make a new exit?" I knew he was trying to make me feel better but it just wasn't going to happen. "What happened?"
"Our worst nightmares wouldn't even touch what happened to her, Loke, and I don't think she even told us everything just the main parts. I failed her. I should have seen what was happening. All that time I spent with her. I saw her flinch away. It was right there in front of me and I missed it." Everything I had been feeling just flowed out of me. "I failed her so bad I don't think I'll ever be able to make it up to her. They made her strip so they could see the damage that was done. I stood there in horror at what I had let happen to her. I did that Loke! I didn't beat her but I ignored the signs so I might as well have been there helping him! I looked at those marks on her until I couldn't take it anymore. That's when I turned my back and hit the wall. I knew right then that no matter what I will never be good enough for her. I let her down. Worst of all is I don't know what's going on but she won't look at me. She's the one that told me to leave. I think she realized that I failed her."
Loke was silent and I looked up at him. He stood frozen his finger on the bridge of his glasses mid pushing them up but forgotten and his eyes wide. I watched as he quickly regained his composure and straightened his tie.
"You might try telling her those things. I have a feeling she will disagree with you on most of it. I've seen the way she looks at you." He smirked. "It's much the same way you look at her."
He stopped as we heard the guild doors open and saw the officials coming out. They passed by us with a nod and continued on their way. We waited till they were out of sight. Then Loke looked back at me.
"She loves you and you love her. It's plain for anyone to see, neither of you can hide it worth a damn. Just remember to have patience with her she's been through enough and it will take her time to heal. She needs you so don't let her push you away."
I started to reply when the doors opened again and Natsu was standing there.
"Oy, Gray, Wendy said you can come back now." He yelled out at me. I took off.
"So, Reed what do you think?"
"Did you see the way that Fullbuster guy just stood there staring at her?" McCurdy nodded at his partner "He's awfully possessive of her."
"He's protective of her not possessive. There is a big difference. After what happened to her, I don't blame him."
"I don't know. He's a mage at the guild. Maybe he has her under a spell forcing her to turn against her uncle."
"He's an Ice Maker Mage, he can't put her under that kind of spell. I'm telling you right now the only spell both of them are under is young love." He smiled to himself. He hadn't recognized the girl because she had been shielded from his sight by the mage but he remembered seeing them that night in the alley. He knew how they looked at each other and there was no way that boy would hurt that girl.
...
I run through the guild only stopping when I was standing outside her door. I hesitated then knocked. I heard Porlyusica grumble but couldn't make out what she was saying. I did hear Wendy, though.
"You can come in, Gray, we're all done."
I walked into the room to the most amazing sight I had seen in day's. My breath caught as I looked Aishlyn over. I couldn't see a single mark on her body. I slowly walked over to her.
"She's still weak, but she should get her strength back in the next day or two." Wendy told me. The poor little mage looked worn out.
"Thank you, Wendy. Why don't you go rest." I said softly to her. She smiled and nodded before getting up and leaving the room. I turned to Porlyusica who was packing her bag up.
"Stupid young people." She muttered and left the room.
I looked back to Aishlyn. I wanted to touch her so badly. To not be afraid I'd hurt her again but I was afraid she would stop me still. She still hadn't looked at me. I sat in the chair beside her bed. I just sat there in silence for awhile trying to gather my thoughts.
"Aishlyn I..."
Before I could say anything else the door burst open, Lucy, Erza, Levy, and Gajeel spilled in. All of them carrying many shopping bags. Gajeel promptly dropped the bags he was carrying on the nearest counter and walked out of the room. If I had been in a better mood I would have laughed at the sulky Dragon Slayer.
Lucy ran at me and fell on the bed beside me.
"OH, I'm so glad to see they were finally able to heal you! Wow, you're really pretty! I can see why Gray fell for you like he did. We have been shopping and we may have gone a little crazy but we really didn't know what to get you so we got a little of everything. Oh, this is Levy by the way," She said as she pulled the little mage up beside her.
"Hi, Aishlyn! I'm so excited to meet you. We've been trying forever to figure out Gray's mystery girl and now here you are. Oh, Lucy, you were right she will look gorgeous in that dark purple shirt you picked! Oh wow, you're almost as little as I am! I think you're skinnier, though!"
I just blinked at the two girls as they gushed.
"Ladies, calm yourselves." Erza stood back a little ways watching the commotion the two made. "Remember where we are. Aishlyn may be healed but that doesn't mean she has her strength back yet. Let's not go overboard just yet. That's better." She said seeing the two girls sit up and calm down some.
"Do you like to read?" The little blue haired mage asked.
"I don't know, really. I mean I can read and write, Emma taught me, but I've never had books to read." I replied to her question.
"Oh, I don't know what I'd do without books! I'll bring you some tomorrow so you can read while you're getting better ok?" I nodded at her. I could see why these two were such good friends. I watched as Lucy started searching through the bags until she seemed to find what she was looking for.
"I didn't know what kind of soap you would like so we each picked you out one. Even Loke picked one, he also picked a couple of pieces of clothing before he had to leave."
I saw Lucy glance between us then frown.
"Ladies," I looked to the door and saw Loke standing there. "Why don't we pick up all of these bags and put them out of the way and then let Mi'Lady," He slightly bowed his head at me as he said that. "get some rest. You can come back later or even tomorrow and help her go through them all."
"That's a good idea." Lucy agreed as she began gathering up all the bags. Levy Erza and Loke joined in and were done in no time. They each said goodbye and were gone. Leaving me alone with Gray.
I hadn't been able to look at him since I had seen the disgust on his face. I knew my heart wouldn't take seeing it again. I could feel him looking at me. I didn't know why he was still there either. He did make the promise that he would be with me through this, is that why he stayed?
I hadn't taken my eyes off of her since we had been interrupted. She had seemed drained and more distant with everyone. Was Loke right about her trying to push me away? Was she trying to push us all away? Had she changed her mind about joining Fairy Tail? I sighed as my thoughts chased themselves around in my head.
"Aishlyn I would like to talk to you."
"You don't have to say anything, Gray."
"Yes, I do."
"No, Gray. You don't have to tell me I already know and honestly I don't think I could take hearing it. I won't hold you to your promises. You don't have to stay here with me any longer."
I saw the tears flowing from her eyes and I sat there with my mouth open shocked at what I was hearing. I stood up and sat back down beside her on the bed.
"What exactly is it you think I'm going to say?" I asked her. "And for gods sake look at me!"
I saw her glance at me then but she didn't hold my gaze.
"I saw the look on your face, Gray. I know how you feel. You don't have to pretend otherwise."
"What look?"
I could hear the confusion in his voice and I glanced at him again. He had a look of complete confusion plastered across his face. Did he really not know what I was talking about?
"I saw the look of disgust on your face before you turned and hit the wall. You heard what happened to me and then you saw. I'm broken, fat, and ugly. You don't have to pretend."
I sat for a moment still in total shock. I knew my mouth was hanging open and I snapped it shut. Did she really believe that?
"Aishlyn, baby. Look at me please." She finally turned her head and faced me. I waited until her eyes finally met mine. "I looked away then because I couldn't stand seeing what I had let happen to you." I saw her start to say something and laid my finger on her lips. "Let me finish, please. The disgust you saw on my face was at myself, not you. I failed you. I didn't protect you and I risked you by asking you to sneak out just so I could be selfish and see you. The signs were all right in front of my face and I was blind to them. That fact is slowly driving me mad. I hit the wall because I am so mad at your uncle for hurting you that way that I wanted to hit him more. I could never find you disgusting. You are beautiful."
I removed my finger then but replaced it with my lips. Gah, how I'd missed kissing her. My hand cradled her cheek as I lightly licked her lips begging her once again, needing this closeness to her. She opened for me and again I let the way I feel for her seep through. Lightly touching my tongue to hers. I heard a light knock on the door but didn't care.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Don't mind me." I heard Lucy say, then heard the door close as she left again.
I pulled back slightly moaning at the loss of contact and frustration. "Damn it all to hell there's too many damn people here." I muttered which caused Aishlyn to giggle. I looked down at her.
"Did you really think that I could find you even remotely unappealing?" She nodded. "Well...I...will... just... have ... to ... think ... of... away... to... make... you... see... that... that... is... not... even... possible..." I said kissing her lightly in between every word.
I pulled back and stood up to get the treat I had sat aside for us but she grabbed my hand.
My Gray was back. The one I had gotten to know in the clearing. Gray, that could be serious and yet playful. That wasn't afraid to touch me and that could make me forget everything bad that had happened. The Gray that made me feel safe and warm and loved. Whose touch heated my body to new levels and made me crave more. Gods how I had missed this. My eyes had fluttered shut as he rained kisses down on my face but flew open when I felt his weight leave the bed. I reached out and grabbed his hand. He looked back down at me questioningly.
"How could you think that you failed me?"
He kissed my hand then placed it back on the bed as he sank down in the chair and rubbed his hands over his face. When he looked up his face had the most pained expression I'd ever seen.
"I failed to keep you safe. I called you mine. You agreed to that but I failed to see that you were being hurt. I swear to you it never occurred to me that anyone could hurt you like this, but even that doesn't make it any better. I've seen the darkness that this world has but I didn't think it could touch you. I was selfish..."
It was my turn to stop him from talking. I raised up and using my elbow to support me faced him. I put my finger on his lips like he does me.
"Shh." I then lightly stroked my finger under his chin. Just barely grazing his skin with my nail. I saw his eyes get wide and he leaned forward ever so slightly so I repeated the motion.
I watched her as she reached up and put her finger on my lips and I stilled at her touch. It was light and so soft. Then her finger dipped under my chin and ever so lightly she drug her nail across my skin. Goosebumps erupted across my body and a slight chill went down my spine. I've never had anyone do that to me and never reacted like this to such a simple touch. I leaned into the touch wanting more. She continued to do this until I was mere inches from her. I stared into her eyes until she leaned forward and her lips met mine. My eyes closed at the contact and a spark passed between us. The kiss was sweet and addicting. God, I wanted to share a kiss like we had earlier but decided it best to keep this one chaste, that is until I felt her tongue on my lips and it was my undoing. I opened my mouth to her and felt her hesitate before gently stroking my tongue with hers at the same time she moved her arms up and around my neck her fingers playing in my hair. My body was on fire. I realized right then that I might be the wizard but she was my enchantress.
I watched him move forward at my touch. I stopped my motions when he was within reach. I looked into his eyes, knowing that I could get lost there. I watched as they darkened slightly then leaned in and kissed him. I wanted the contact with him. I waited for him to deepen it but he didn't and I didn't have the patients to wait for him too. I slowly licked his lower lip the way he'd done me. I felt heat rise to my cheeks and couldn't believe I was being this brave with him but I needed him to know that none of this was his fault. I wanted to feel him against me. I put my arms around his neck at the same time my tongue found his. I gently ran my fingers through his hair. Gods how I loved the feel and taste of him. I lightly rubbed my tongue against his, and he moaned lightly against my lips, hoping he would get the message and respond. I was a little shocked at how quickly I got what I wanted and how fierce he was about it.
I knew I should stop but the second her tongue touched mine I was lost. My body responded without my permission. Deepening the kiss with the passion that flowed through me. I couldn't help the small moan that came out of me as I felt her fingers tug lightly at my hair. Did she even realize she had done that or what it did to me? Either way, my body responded. I knew we shouldn't be doing this, for gods sake she was in a hospital bed but for the life of me I couldn't stop kissing her. I felt her start to pull back and for a split second, I followed not wanting it to end. I finally let her pull back just staring at her. It was then that my brain kicked back in and I registered three things at one time. Number one when had I climbed on the bed with her? Number two where the hell was my shirt? and finally, number three Mira was standing in the door just staring at us with a goofy grin on her face.
My gaze hadn't left Aishlyn and I saw the blush creep into her cheeks as Mira cleared her throat. I watched in amusement as she buried her face in my chest and I wrapped my arm around her. Then I tried to focus on what Mira was saying and found it incredibly hard to do. Damnit entirely too many people here and when had they forgotten how to knock!
I was so embarrassed! Here I am in bed with Gray almost on top of me and Mira walked in! I felt the heat rise to my face and I couldn't look at her. I heard her say something but couldn't catch it and after a moment of her waiting, it seemed Gray was having the same problem.
"What?" I had heard Mira say something but couldn't focus enough with Aishlyn this close to me after the kiss we just had.
"I said when you didn't answer my knock I thought you might be resting. I didn't mean to interrupt anything." She gave me a chiding look but I could see the smile behind it.
"I just came to see what you'd like to eat tonight."
"If there's roasted chicken I think we'll take some of it," I said remembering the look Aishlyn had made when she tasted it.
"Of course, there is, I'll bring it by later once it's ready. You should have some time before then. Oh and Aishlyn if you'd like to take a bath but need assistance let me know and I'll help you." She looked at me again. "Unless you already have help." I felt Aishlyn get hotter against my chest and knew she was blushing again.
"Thanks, Mira." I said smiling at her.
"No problem." She said as she turned and left the room shutting the door behind her.
I turned my attention back to Aishlyn and pulled back slightly. She glanced up at me shyly then darted her eyes away as her cheeks reddened even more. It was the cutest thing I think I've ever seen and I couldn't help but chuckle.
"I'm sorry Gray! I don't know what's wrong with me!"
"Why are you sorry and I see nothing wrong with you."
"Being so...Oh, I don't even know what I've been but first looking at you the way I did and I know you noticed that and now this!"
"Yes I noticed you looking but I rather enjoyed it and "this" as well if you couldn't tell but I'll tell you what, I'll make you another deal. I won't hold this against you if you won't hold it against me when I do it to you. Sound fair?"
She looked at me her face still red but nodded. I couldn't help but smile at how cute she was being.
I stood up again to get the strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate realizing how hungry I was since I had skipped lunch. I quickly gathered the stuff and pulled a small table beside the bed to sit them on. I didn't miss the gleam in her eyes at the sight of it. I sat back down on the bed and prepared a strawberry then took my time feeding us both.
...
Later after Mira had brought us dinner we sat talking, I remembered what Mira has said about the bath.
"Would you like to take a bath?" I asked her.
I saw a split second of terror in her eyes and didn't even want to think about what had put it there.
"No, but I'd love a shower." She answered me.
"Would you like me to get Mira to help?"
"No, I can do it."
"Are you sure? I don't want you to push yourself too hard. Wendy said you'll get your strength back in a day or two."
"I'll be fine."
"I'm pretty sure we can find you something clean to change into. Would you like to go through your stuff now?" I looked back at her and saw her looking at the large stack of shopping bags as if she thought they would run over and bite her.
"Or would you rather I just find you something to sleep in?" She slowly nodded at me. I walked over to the bags and found the one with the soaps in it first. I pluck it off the top of the stack and took it back to her.
"Choose which one you want to use while I look for you somethings to change into." She nodded and took the bag.
I looked in the bag and was amazed. I had never known there were so many different kinds of soaps, shampoos, and conditioners! I sniffed several of the soaps but stopped when I found the one called Sensual Amber instantly liking the soft scent. Shampoo and conditioner I just guessed. Once I was done I laid them on the bed beside me and started sitting up. Most of the pain was gone from my body since they had healed me but the muscles in my shoulders still ached and my thigh shot pain down my leg making it shake though both legs were still shaking from lack of use. I managed to sit on the edge of the bed and looked across the room to where the bathroom was. It wasn't that far but it would be slow going for me. I glanced back to where Gray was going through the bags and just watched him. Gah, he is gorgeous. His body so perfectly toned I'm fascinated just watching his muscles slide under his skin when he moves. I really should stop ooggling him but I can't seem to help it and his stripping habit makes it even harder to do! I had heard other women, mainly customers and every once and a while Emma, admire a man's butt but I had never really cared or been impressed, but sitting here watching Gray bend over the bags I finally understood. If the gods of myth took human form they'd look like Gray. I saw him straighten up with some clothes in his hands and quickly turned my head hoping he wouldn't notice the blush that I felt in my cheeks.
I walked over to the bags and began checking the clothes. It took me awhile to find one that had pajama's. I opened it and shifted through the contents. Most were different style of shorts, pajama pants, and full matching sets of silk pajama's but then at the bottom I felt lace and was curious I pulled it out and unfolded it on top of the bag. It was a nightie, thin straps, made of a deep royal blue, trimmed in black lace. It would hug her body and be short enough that when she had it on it would make my heart race. It was a tempting choice but I also knew that it would make it almost impossible for me to play it safe with her so put it back in the bag. I grabbed a t-shirt and a pair of pajamas and shorts to see which she would prefer and stood up. I turned and noticed that she was blushing again. Had she been checking me out again? I smiled to myself and filed it away to tease her with later.
"So would you prefer shorts or pants?" She looked up at me and blushed a deeper shade of red then quickly glanced away. Oh ya, she had been checking me out.
I looked up at his question and saw the smile that was more of a smirk on his lips and knew he didn't miss the blush in my cheeks. I looked away quickly.
"Shorts will work." I said simply. Gah, what is wrong with me I needed to stop!
I walked over to the bed and picked up the soaps she had chosen and carried the stuff into the bathroom, laying the clothes on the counter. I got a towel and laid it close to the shower for when she got out, placed the soaps in easy to reach places and turned the shower on. I walked back to the door.
"How do you want the water?" I asked leaning slightly on the door frame. She looked a little confused by my question.
I looked up at him about to answer his question but lost my train of thought as I saw him standing there leaning in the doorway. Somewhere along the way he had lost his pants and stood in his shorts and no shirt. Dear gods, he really was perfection standing there his arms crossed over his chest. Wait he asked me something! What was it? Umm...water something about water?
"Umm wet?" I chuckled at her response.
"I meant cool, warm, hot, boiling , or devils suna?"
"Somewhere between warm and hot?"
I turned and walked back to the shower adjusting the temperature then set about making sure the soaps were open and ready for her to use so she wouldn't have to struggle with them. Satisfied that everything was ready I turned and went to help her only to find her almost to the door. I rushed to her side and started to pick her up but she stopped me.
"I have to start walking again. You can't carry me everywhere."
"Actually yes I can." I responded but stepped back a little yet close enough I could grab her if she became unsteady.
She made it into the bathroom but her legs were shaking slightly. I stood there until she looked at me and blushed and I realized that she needed to undress and get in.
"Would you rather me wait outside the door or just turn my back?" I asked.
"Outside." I saw the indecision flash across his face and I knew he saw my legs shaking. "I'll be ok."
I quickly left the bathroom and shut the door for her. I leaned on the door to wait. I wasn't going far for fear that her legs wouldn't hold her up for long.
I sighed as he shut the door. I wasn't used to anyone worrying this much over me. I wanted him close but he was going to have to let me do things for myself. I started undressing and stepped into the shower. The warm water felt so good to my strained muscles. I stood there for a little while letting the water relax away some of the soreness. I couldn't believe how much my life had changed in such a short amount of time. I had never had a shower like this. Though my uncle wanted me to stay clean I had never been allowed to linger in the water like this. I had never thought to enjoy something as much as I did this. The soreness seemed to just melt out of my shoulders. Shame it didn't work on my legs. I glanced down at the new scar on my thigh and cringed at the sight of it. I had hoped that when they healed me it would go away but it didn't. I felt my legs start to shake more and knew my time in the shower was getting short. I looked around for the soap and saw that Gray had laid them out for me but it was just out of my reach. I took a step to get it and felt my legs give out under me.
I could hear her as she undressed. I don't think she realized it but she made frustrated sounds as she did. She had been making them at me all day when I did things for her. I knew her muscles had to be sore espically her shoulders from hanging the way she had. After awhile the sounds stopped and I assumed she had gotten in the shower. I heard her muffled groan and figured the water felt good and then was blinded by an image of her in the shower with water running down her tiny body. Gah not now she needed me clear headed not hard and dazed. I listened to the water running for a while trying to think of anything else, then I heard a thud.
"Aishlyn?"
I heard him call my name but the shock of the cold tiles I landed on took my breath away and I couldn't answer.
"Aishlyn!" I called again, this time, opening the door and stepping in. I looked around and saw her sitting on the side of the tub looking frustrated. She was doing her best to cover herself also as she blushed under my look
"What happened?" I asked her.
"My legs gave out." She must have seen the worried look on my face. "I'm fine Gray, really I am I just need to rest a minute then I can finish."
"Were you about done?" I asked.
"Sadly no, hadn't even really started. I'm not used to having that warm of water or being able to linger and it just felt so good I got sidetracked."
I noticed that her legs were still shaking badly and the rest of her was starting to as well.
"Are you cold?"
"Y-yes." She said shivering. I sighed as I reached to take my pants off then realized they already were. I left my shorts on for her sake. I stepped over to her and picked her up. She looked at me shocked.
"Shh." I said as I stepped into the shower with her.
"Gray, what are you doing?"
"I'm helping you shower." I stood her up in front of me not letting go as her legs shook under her. I pulled her back against my chest taking most of her weight on me. I reached around her and grabbed the soap and washcloth, lathering it up in my hands and trying my hardest to keep my mind on the task at hand. It didn't work and I felt my cock starting to stir. Damn it. I continplated where to start washing her body and what would be the safest way to go about it, then realized there really wasn't any safe way. I decided to start with her shoulders adjusting a little so I could wash them but couldn't help as my eyes follwed the path as the water washed the suds down her chest and over her breast. I bit my lip to keep from moaning at the sight and felt myself grow harder. Damn it. I jerked my eyes back to her shoulders but that only made me want to bury my face there and kiss her tender flesh. Damn it if I made it out of this with my sainity it would be a miriacle! I drug the cloth down her arms and over to her stomach. I knew from there I'd be lost either way I went so decided to go up. I rubbed the cloth gentely over her right breast. I moved to her left and was ok until my bare hand accidently grazed her nipple and felt it get hard. That was all it took my cock throbbed as it hardened to a point of being almost painful. I felt her stiffen against me as it did.
I was shocked as Gray picked me up and stood me in front of him. I felt my legs start to give out again but his hands were there holding me. He pulled me back against him so that his body was holding me up. I couldn't think straight at the feel of him behind me. I watched as he got the soap and worked it into a lather between his hands and couldn't help wondering how they'd feel on my body. Gods what was I thinking. I had to stop this! I felt him adjust behind me and the then he was rubbing my shoulders with the cloth and it felt so good. I leaned my head forward to give him room. I lost track of everything and just enjoyed the feel of him washing me. Then I felt his hands on my breast oh gods but that felt so good! It felt like I was melting from the inside out, then his bare skin ran over my nipple, and sent shocks through my body. I felt myself growing wet as the heat in my core flamed but at the same time, I felt him harden against me. As close as we were I could feel all of him. I felt my body stiffen at the contact.
"Ignore it, baby. I am." I whispered and thought well, at least, I'm trying to ignore it.
I wrapped my arm around her waist and leaned her forward thinking that if she wasn't leaning right against me maybe I could gain some control as I washed her back. I was wrong. I didn't know a persons back could be sexy till that moment. I looked down and followed the curve of her spine and wanted nothing more than to lean in and kiss my way down it. I settled with slowly dragging the cloth down her back. Then my eyes landed on her ass. Oh, gods. Her perfect little ass that was resting just inches from my hard cock. I couldn't stop the moan that came from me then. I hurried and finished then pulled her back against me. I got more soap for the cloth and brought it back against her body. Starting at her bellybutton then moving out over her hips and down her thighs.
I felt myself slipping as he ran the cloth over my body. Feeling his strong hands through the thin material. I knew I couldn't take much more of this. My body was on fire. I could feel him pressed against me and his cock throbbing against me was driving me insane.
I stopped for a moment and held my breath as my hand rotated the cloth around to her inner thigh. I felt her breathing harder and less even against me. I moved the cloth upwards slowly and stopped just short of her core. I wanted her to have the chance to stop me if she wanted but gods I was praying she didn't. She didn't make a sound or move to stop me so I continued. Slowly and lightly I barely touched the cloth to her but I could feel the heat radiating off of her against my hand. At the light contact, her head dropped back onto my shoulder and she moaned. I felt my cock jerk at the sound and buried my face in her shoulder kissing her skin.
I felt him rubbing over my inner thigh and knew where he was going. The expitation of the touch only heightening my need for him. Gods I felt like I was going to explode! I felt him stop just short and waited. That small moment drawing out and making me want to feel him even more. I couldn't help the moan that escaped my throat when he did touch my core. My head dropped back to his shoulder as it felt like every bone in my body melted.
I began kissing, licking, and softly nipping at her skin. The cloth in my hand felt rough and irriating besides it was in my way so I dropped it. My hand moved closer until I was touching what I wanted. I used a finger and lightly traced it around her outer lips, I felt her hips move against me as she gasped. My finger ran over her slit and I pressed lightly until her lips parted and allowed my finger entrance. I lightly ran my finger up until I found what I wanted and I slowly circled her clit.
"Gary!" I stilled my hand on her waiting.
"Oh, gods please don't stop!" She wiggled against me.
That's all I needed I circled her clit one more time before lightly rubbing it, then took my hand away and reached to turn the water off. I picked her up and stepped out of the shower. I sat her down and picked up the towel, and began drying her off while teasing her with it. Cupping her breast in the towel and lightly dragging it across her nipple. I could see her desire in her eyes and it was driving me mad. I leaned down and kissed her as I lowered the towel and used it to rub her core again. She moaned against my lips. I couldn't take it anymore so dropped the towel and picked her up again and carried her to the bed I laid her down and kissed her before pulling away and walking towards the door.
"Gray?" I heard the uncertainty in her voice.
"Shh love. It's ok I'll be right back."
I walked over to the door and used my magic to freeze the door handle all the way through knowing that it wouldn't open that way then turned and stalked back over to her. Climbing on the bed and placing myself over her my face at her stomach. I started to slowly kiss, lick and nip my way up her body. I could feel her squirming under me. It seemed to take forever until I reached the valley between her breast. I went right with my mouth kissing up to the peak until I found her nipple. I flicked my tongue over it while watching her face. Her eyes were closed in pleasure but they flew open as she moaned. Her hands glided over my shoulders and down my back. I continued to lick her. I knew I had to speed this up. Gods how I wanted to take my time and explore her fully but my sanity was about to snap. Holding myself up with one arm I ran my other hand down her body until it was between her legs and at her core. I stopped licking and drew back to look her in the eyes my hand waiting and stilled. She nodded at me and I kissed her not asking permission, this time, I slipped my tongue in her mouth and hers met mine at the same time my finger found her clit and rubbed it lightly. Her back arched pressing her breast against my chest. Gods how I loved the feel of her squirming under me. I pulled back from our kiss gasping for air but she wrapped her arms around my neck and pressed her face into my shoulder. I could tell she was close and continued playing with her clit. My whole body jerked when I felt her tongue touch my skin. I felt her hesitate then continue licking and kissing up my neck. I smiled as I felt her body tense under me and she moaned into my neck as her orgasm rocked through her body. I pulled my hand from her core and wrapped my arms around her while rolling us over with her on my chest. I looked down at her and watched as she tried to collect herself. My smile broadened and my pride soared. I knew we needed to get dressed but it could wait.
"Gray?"
"Yes, love?"
She looked at me shyly. Her face still flushed from our play.
"Um, why...what...are we done?"
"For now, yes."
"But I thought...?" I saw confusion cloud her eyes.
"Not tonight, baby."
"But what about you? You're still..." This time, she blushed and I chuckled.
"Yes I am but it can wait."
"Gray, I know it can be uncomfortable for guys." Oh hell I'd passed uncomfortable a long time ago I was in a whole new land of torture but I'll be damned if she was going to know that.
"I'll be fine."
"Gray, if you don't want to..."
I couldn't help but laugh then.
"Oh love it's not that I don't want to. I just want to wait." I refused to hurt her more while she was still recovering.
"I can help then." I felt her hand hesitantly move down my body and grabbed it. I laced my fingers through hers and kissed the back of her hand.
"I'll be fine. I swear. Please just lay here with me." She looked up and met my gaze. I saw the concern for me there but she nodded and laid her head back down over my heart. I don't know how long we laid like that her hand in mine while the other stroked her hair but I enjoyed it. Soon I felt myself getting drowsy and knew she had to be worn out. I nudged her lightly so that she looked at me.
"We should get dressed." She nodded at me and I moved out from under her going to the bathroom and digging out a pair of shorts for me I put them on then grabbed her clothes and took them out and laid them on the bed.
"Do you need help?" I asked her but she shook her head. I waited for her to get dressed noticing that the shorts they had picked out were way too short for my comfort. Under normal circumstance, I'd love them but right now they showed too much of her skin. I got in bed and pulled her to my chest wrapping my arms around her. I watched her and she soon drifted off I wasn't too far behind her.
