"So… you think your parents will take us in for a while?" Cherry asked.
"As long as they're alive, I know they will. My father taught valued his outstanding care for innocents. No one but soldiers was killed when he led, and a soldier who harmed an innocent was put to death by firing squad. And they're body nailed to a cross." I responded.
"Ouch… isn't that a bit odd?"
"It was a lesson. And a good one at that."
"Ok… so that finished our plans I guess… but what if they are I dunno… dead?"
"My mother, at least, is still alive. She's only around fifty right now… my father… I'm not so sure about. He was an old man, but he was strong."
"On to other matters… I think we need a little… alone time." Cherry said with a grin.
"Don't we always?" I replied sarcastically.
"Shut up Hadamar. I'm needy, I get it. It doesn't mean I can't use it to my advantage…"
She stood up, and grabbed my arm. She tugged me to my feet, and wrapped her arms around me.
"Hadamar, I own you now… admit it." She whispered with seduction in her voice.
"You think I don't know that? I'm a bit surprised you haven't tried to brand me yet."
"Hmm… that's a good idea."
"No it is not. Please, do not ever try to either."
Cherry smiled, and pushed me away. I stood confused, as Cherry practically leapt onto the large bed. Without having to be told, I followed her. She sat up, and pulled me onto the bed. As Cherry frantically tugged her armor off, I remembered something. I stood up, and stepped towards the door.
"Hey! Where the hell do you think you are going? Get back here!" Cherry cried.
I slammed the door shut, and locked it. I turned back to Cherry, who was getting embarrassed. Her cheeks were red, redder than her hair actually. I walked back over, and sat next to her.
"I'm sorry baby… let me make it up to you…" Cherry attempted to seduce me again.
"Alright… let's do this." I replied.
She squealed with joy, and pushed me onto my back. She sat on my lap, and leaned down, pressing her body against mine.
"Ahem… your armor is in the way." She said with a frown.
"Well then, I guess we should remove them, shouldn't we?"
"So… you're ok with me…"
"Yes. I'm fine with it."
"Yay!"
I sat up, and Cherry reached behind my back. I heard a zipper, and then the top half of my armor flopped onto the bed. Cherry picked it up, and tossed it onto the floor. She stood up, and kneeled in front of me. She tugged the lower half of armor off, and tossed it aside.
"There, doesn't that feel much better now? Now… it's time to feel great." She said with a smile.
She tugged off the black boxers I wore, and tossed them aside. She pushed me onto the bed, and positioned herself on top of me. She leaned down, and held herself against me.
"What do you want me to do?" she asked.
"Cherry… are you gonna do this or not, I'm fine with either option."
"Awww… fine take all the fun out of it."
She gently rocked back and forth, and tightly gripped my shoulders as she did so. After half an hour, she stopped.
"Shhh… hold still, and let me do this. I've always wanted to try this…" she said, lifting herself up.
She just barely moved, and gently placed herself back down.
Half an hour later.
Cherry collapsed onto my chest, and looked up to me.
"What did you think?" she asked innocently.
"Never… Again…" I said, gasping in between words.
"Yeah… it still hurts… Ouchy, that was a bad idea." Cherry said, rubbing her lower back.
"So… that was awkward."
"I love you. Do you love me?"
"Haven't we been through this already? Yes, yes Cherry, I love you. A thousand times yes, I love you. Don't ever let anyone tell you different, or I'll rip out their spine and shove it up their ass."
"Don't say those words… it still hurts!" Cherry cried, almost sobbing.
She rested her head on my shoulder, and I was pretty sure she fell asleep. I lay there awake, running my fingers through her bright red hair. I spent the majority of time thinking about what was to come after we hit topside. Wondering if Cherry would leave me, and find someone normal. Of course, I'd be happy, but sad too. She would be given the opportunity to live a normal life, but then I'd be left without a purpose.
Maybe I'd die, or kill myself. From the way Cherry described it, she'd get depressed. I really just hoped we all made it to the surface, and managed to meld into society. The rest, well, is history.
Right before I fell asleep, I think Cherry and I had a bit of a bonding moment. I was running my fingers through her hair, and it seemed as though she was having a good dream. A large smile was plastered on her face, but her eyes were shut.
"Why do you keep questioning the fact that I love you Cherry? You know I do, and if you don't, I guess I must've fucked up somehow, I just hope I figure it out soon…" I mumbled to myself.
"I just want to keep you on your toes…" Cherry mumbled, her eyes still shut.
"How long have you been awake?"
"All night… I heard everything you said. So, let me answer all of your questions, most of which I'm guessing I never should've heard."
"Uh… yeah…"
"No, I will not leave you. Ever. Yes, if you died, I would be depressed. And I never doubt the fact that you love me, I just like to keep you on your toes. Now, give me a kiss and go to sleep."
She kissed me, and set her head back on my shoulder. I drifted off to sleep after that.
The next day… our last in Rapture. The train was going faster than expected, so we had only an hour to prepare. Cherry hurriedly packed her grabbed her clothes, and packed them into a plastic bag. She sat down next to me. I had nothing to pack, just the clothes, err… armor on my back.
The hour passed excruciatingly slowly. After it had finally passed, everyone herded out into the boarding station. One large Bathysphere was in the station. A giant one. We could fit all fifty-five people in it. Big, huh?
As the Bathy slowly surfaced, Cherry took note of how stressed I was at the moment.
"Awww, is Mr. B all tensed up? Here, I can take care of that." Cherry said.
"Cherry, there are children in here." I replied.
"No, I meant a shoulder rub, you dirty birdie."
She placed her hands on my armored shoulders, and began to rub them. I somehow felt it, and soon drifted to sleep.
I woke up, with most people on the outside deck of the sub. Cherry included. I stood up, and quietly walked behind her. I placed both hands on her hips, and pulled her close to me. She squealed, and broke out laughing.
"You scared me! Don't do that again." she scolded.
"What, hold you like this?"
"No… surprise me like you did. I'm fine with this…"
"Well Cherry… this is the beginning of a new life for us… starting in Germany."
"I hope your parents like me."
"I'm sure they will…"
EXPECT A SEQUEL UP SOON!