Chapter Ten: Retaliating
Ana and Warren soon left the small clearing in the forest to get back to the mansion. It was getting late, and even though they had taken a nap earlier they were getting tired. Besides, it was a school night and they both had to get up early. Ana wrapped her arms around Warren's neck and he kicked off and flew them back to the mansion.
They landed back in Warren's room and as Ana's feet hit the floor she gave Warren a quick kiss and told him goodnight. Then she headed towards the door. Warren stood in silence in the middle of the room and didn't react until Ana turned the door handle. Then he quickly stepped over to her and closed the door she had started to pull open. She turned to look at him with a puzzled look on her face. He leaned against the door with one shoulder and looked down at her.
"Where are you going?"
Ana was a bit taken back by his question. "Uhm, my room? I'm tired and there's school tomorrow."
Warren kept on looking at her, and a small smile crept to his lips. "You do know that I have a bed with more than enough place for two don't you?"
Ana stared at him. She hadn't really considered spending the night. She hadn't wanted to be too pushy. She was afraid he might get bored of her if they spent too much time together. Her old insecurities were always lurking somewhere under the surface.
Warren pulled her close and his lips sought out hers. As soon as they touched Ana forgot everything about going back to her room. Her mind seemed to go blank as the kiss deepened and she could no longer string two thoughts together. She slid her arms around his neck to be as close to him as possible. His hands dropped from her waist to cup her ass. She moaned into the kiss as he used his grip to lift her off the ground, and she swung her legs around his waist. Warren walked them over to the bed and they tumbled down onto it. Her head fell back on the pillow, and their lips parted as his hands slid from her behind and followed the waistline of her jeans to the front where they travelled up her tummy, following the buttons on her shirt. She arched her back to meet his caress.
As soon as he reached the top his fingers made their way to her collarbone and landed gently on her shoulder. Then he followed the route with his mouth, gently kissing the small sliver of skin visible between her jeans and shirt before following the buttons to her neck. He kissed his way from her neck to the soft spot beneath her ear and smiled for himself when he heard her moan in response. He then followed her jaw line so he once again could claim her lips.
As they kissed Warren turned and pulled Ana along so she was splayed halfway on top of him while he was lying on his back. He wasn't satisfied with that though and started to tug on her behind. She got his hint and positioned herself so she straddled him. She pulled away from the kiss and straightened up so she could see him properly. His hair was messy from her hands, and his eyes shone. She ran her hands over his chest and held him down when he tried to rise to meet her. A smile played on her lips as she used her hands to pull up his t-shirt and bare his perfectly sculpted chest. She felt his pulse rising under her touch and liked it.
His eyes closed as she let her hands run in circles, caressing every square inch of his upper body. She leant in and gently kissed his lips, but pulled away before he had time to respond to it. His eyes slowly opened and he looked at her with those gorgeous blue eyes of his.
"Now you're just teasing me," he stated with a blurry voice. Ana just nodded and smiled at him. He tilted his head slightly to the side and looked at her through half-closed eyelids.
"Oh, you are so going to hate me right now," he whispered mostly to himself, and before Ana had the time to ask him what he said he quickly lifted his hands and took hold of the cleavage of her shirt. She dropped her gaze and just had the time to see him tear open the front of her shirt, making the buttons fly in every direction. Her jaw dropped as she suddenly saw her bra revealed. Warren couldn't help but to laugh at her shocked expression. His hand moved up her tummy to cup one breast and he gently used his thumb to rub her nipple through the fabric. She lost herself to his touch for a moment, arching into his hand and dropping her eyes shut. Then she gained herself just long enough to push his hand away. She pinned it to his chest and leaned closer to him.
"You just ruined one of the few shirts I have." Her voice was a seductive hiss between her lips, slightly more successful than in the forest earlier. "You know you're going to pay for that right? And I don't mean with cash if you thought you were getting away that easily."
"Oh my God, I really hope I don't," he sighed as she leaned in and claimed his lips.
After a few moments he grabbed Ana around the waist and flipped her over. He positioned himself so he rested with an elbow on each side of her face and one leg in-between hers. His lips travelled from her lips to her neck and she moaned when he hit the soft spot beneath her ear again. He shifted his leg a little and pushed it against her very centre, causing another moan to escape from her lips.
Ana had to bite her lip to keep from crying out loud when he pushed his leg against her. Her fingers tugged at his shirt, trying to get it out of the way, but she couldn't get it off as he was resting on his arms. She wanted to tear it away, but decided against it. She didn't want to ruin his shirt, because that meant they were even. She wanted to be able to play the guilt cards later on. She just knew that it would be fun. Luckily for her he took the hint soon enough and rose to his knees so he could pull the shirt off and toss it away. Ana rose to her elbows and started to open his belt buckle.
This time she had no problem getting the fly of his jeans open. She dropped back down on her back, and Warren started opening her fly as well. As he was finished he started to drag them down her legs, revealing a pair of bright red panties. He dropped the jeans on the floor and turned over so he lay on his back next to her. He wriggled out of his own pants and dropped them next to hers. She did the same with her underwear. Now that they were both naked in his bed Ana felt very exposed and crossed her arms before her naked chest. Warren turned over to his side and rested his head on one arm while he looked at her. The other arm he used to slowly stroke the side of her face, and then he moved down her body with feather light strokes. Her arms slid down to her sides and he moved on to caress her tummy and then her breasts. She felt her body going limp under his touch and couldn't do anything but close her eyes and lie still, enjoying it.
Warren's fingers fluttered all over her upper body before they slowly descended to her left thigh. They tickled her there for a few seconds before he moved them to her inner thigh and up. Ana moaned in pleasure as he hit the perfect spot.
"Warren, I need you, I need you now," she hissed through clenched teeth. Warren didn't hesitate, but moved to position himself between her legs and quickly filled her. He used his time and moved slowly. Ana was shivering beneath him. He looked at her and saw the way her lips parted slightly as she panted, and saw how her eyes were moving rapidly behind her closed eyelids. She was the greatest thing that had ever happened to him, and he suddenly had the urge to tell her. He stopped his motions, and when Ana opened her eyes he caught her gaze.
"You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, Ana, and I think…I think I love you." Ana opened her mouth slightly as if she was taken by surprise and wanted to say something but where lacking the words. Warren started to regret that he had confessed his feelings, it didn't look like Ana felt the same way. He pulled away and rolled over to his back next to her. He wanted to apologise, but didn't feel like he could. He had only said what he felt, and couldn't lie about it. He loved her, it was as simple as that, whether she felt the same or not. He pulled the sheets over his lower body and was staring up into the ceiling with a blank expression until he saw movement in the corner of his eye. He turned his head slightly towards where she lay and saw that she had pulled up the covers to cover herself as well.
Ana covered herself up then turned to look at Warren. His words had taken her by surprise. She hadn't thought Warren's feelings for her was that strong. So instead of telling him how she felt she hadn't been able to say anything at all and he had pulled away, obviously upset. She looked at him and their gaze met. She knew what to say instantly.
"I think I might love you too, Warren. I've never met anyone like you before, and you just makes me so happy." Her voice was strong and steady, and her gaze didn't pull away from his for even a second as she spoke. Warren looked at her for a few moments with an unreadable expression, so she leaned in and kissed him, showing him just how much she cared for him.
Warren could feel his heart leap from joy as he heard her words. She felt the same way! Then she kissed him and all thoughts left his mind at once. All he noticed was her lips on his and her naked body next to him. He couldn't stand being even an inch apart from her and pulled her closer. He rolled her atop of him and she slowly settled down on his length. Then she started to move and they soon reached the edge and toppled over together. It was perfect bliss.
Ana rolled off him and landed on her side next to him. He pulled her close and nuzzled her in his arms, both of them lingering on the afterglow. They lay in silence and Ana soon noticed that he fell asleep. She was starting to get drowsy herself. It felt so good to lie next to him, feeling the heat from his body and feeling his body move ever so slightly as he slept. She snuggled closer and moments later fell asleep as well.
Warren woke instantly as the door to his room burst open. He jumped to an upright position and looked about bewildered. In the opening of the door Logan stood, arms crossed and leaning against the frame. He seemed to have recovered from Rogue's touch just fine. A lit cigar hung from his lips and threatened to fall to the floor as he spoke.
"Get dressed Birdboy. We are meeting downstairs in the basement now. And take Sparks with ya." Logan didn't seem to care much about the fact that Warren and Ana had been in bed together, even if it was quite obvious what they had been up to, especially since Warren had forgotten the fact that he was stark-naked when he jumped to his feet.
Warren nodded and Logan turned around and slammed the door behind him. There was something about Logan that made him think it was serious and that they should do as he had said as quickly as possible. Warren turned to wake Ana but she was already awake and getting dressed. Warren followed her example and five minutes later they left the room and headed for the basement.
As the elevator doors opened they saw a small group standing by the door to the X-Jet. They saw Logan together with Colossus, Nightcrawler and Storm. The couple headed over to them and they all stood silently waiting for the rest of the X-Men. Not soon after the elevator doors opened once again, revealing Iceman, Rogue, Kitty and Tsunami. They headed over to the others and Storm turned to talk to them all.
"There is trouble brewing out there. It seems the group we fought those weeks ago has retaliated. They are bigger than ever, and they are moving towards the White House. We fear that their goal might be to take over control and the president is possibly a target. It is our responsibility to stop them." She turned without another word and went to put on her uniform. The others followed her example and they soon met up by the X-Jet. Storm took place in front and quickly prepared the jet for flight. Ana took her place in the seat next to Warren and looked around. No one spoke. She saw Rogue sitting in her seat with a big grin on her face. It was obvious she had taken her returning powers good as soon as the first shock had settled. She probably couldn't wait to get out in the field to try them out. Ana's gaze drifted from Rogue to Tsunami that was sitting in the seat opposite her on the other side of the isle. He was pale and his hands shook where he held on to the armrests. It was obvious that this was his first mission. She figured that she must've looked the same on her first as well. She was still nervous, but not as much. She was more familiar with her powers now, and knew the other X-men more than she had that time.
The trip didn't take long and the jet soon stopped. Ana unbuckled and walked out with the others. The sun was shining from a clear blue sky, and as Ana looked around she saw that they were standing in the garden that surrounded the White House. In the distance they could hear the sound of the rebellious mutant group. Shouts, screams and explosions. They could see columns of smoke snail their ways over the sky, and knew there was no way the other mutants were up to anything good.
The X-men started to run over the grass, following the sounds. It didn't take long till they saw the rebellious mutants. Ana stopped abruptly in her steps, as did the rest of them. There were masses of mutants swarming the streets. They seemed to have stopped their progress, and weren't moving towards the White House, but gathered in a large group. Ana presumed they were gathering forces before striking. Ana looked over her shoulder back from where they came. Around the building there were several police cars and military vehicles. Armed men were spreading over the perimeter so they could protect the president, but it was the X-Men that would have to take the first wave. Humans had proved to be a failure earlier, as they solely trusted their weapons. But there were many mutants that could easily overcome those, especially after the cure weapons were forbidden and destroyed. No, it was up to the X-Men to stop the mutant rising from harming the American president.
Ana turned back towards the streets and the mutants there. This was going to be one hell of a fight.