11 – Taking Chances

Moana looked up into Maui's face. Tears started streaming down her face.

Moana reached for Maui's hand. "Come with me!"

Maui nodded, unable to speak past the lump in his throat. She was going to reject him!

Moana led Maui away from the people, through the trees, and toward the lagoon. When they got there, Moana let go of Maui's hand. She walked over next to a large stone and took off her headdress. She proceeded to slowly unwrap her top, exposing her exquisite breasts. Maui stood there, shocked at what was going on as she turned her back to him and unwrapped her skirt. Maui's breath caught in his throat. She was standing in front of him, completely naked. Without looking back at him, she walked to the edge of the pool and dove in.

"Are you just going to just stand there all day?"

The sound of her voice snapped him out of his trance. He quickly dropped the headdress and skirt and dove in after her. She was swimming around and he caught up with her quickly. He reached out and grabbed her. As soon as he grabbed her, she wiggled in his arms and started splashing him. He wrapped his arms around her arms, so she could no longer splash him. He then buried his face into her neck and started kissing her. He started behind her ear, nibbling the edge of it, kissing behind it, sucking on it. The trail of kisses then went down her neck. He lightly bit her shoulder then licked the spot where he had bitten her. He continued to kiss her down to the edge of her right breast.

"Maui!" she whispered. "We need to talk."

"Then why are you naked?" he breathed against her skin. He was holding her to him with one hand and used his free hand to grab her breast and start kneading it.

"I want you!"

"I'm yours!" He leaned into her and kissed her hard. He was almost rough in his kissing. After a couple of moments, he finally released her, leaving her breathless. "Marry me!" It was not a question.

"Yes!" she whispered.

He reached his hand under her ass and gave it a squeeze. He started kissing her even harder than before. She could feel his manhood pressing against her. She had a sudden aching between her legs. Suddenly, memories of her rape came flashing through her mind. She tensed up and pushed Maui away from her.

"O, Moana! I love you and I will not hurt you! I swear!"

Moana took a few calming breaths. "I know that in my head, but my heart does not trust my head."

"Moana, I will not rape you. Let me make love to you! Let me show you how much I love you."

Moana gazed into Maui's eyes for several minutes before reaching out to him again. "Make love to me?"

Maui did not need any more encouragement. He placed a few tender kisses on top of Moana's head, holding her tenderly in his arms. She looked up into his eyes, the remnants of her tears still there for him to see. He moved his kisses to her neck, tenderly working his way down to her shoulder, her back, around to her breasts. The gently sucked on her taut nipples. He could feel the desire in her body. She simply needed to let go and let him show her what it was like to have someone make love to her.

He loved her so much, he ached on the inside. He wanted to take away all the hurt she had suffered. He wanted her to trust him to love her, not hurt her. He continued his trail of kisses down her belly. As Maui trailed kisses down her body, she clung to his broad shoulders, allowing him to keep her head above water. He carried her over to the natural stone bench on the edge of the pool and sat down, settling her on his lap. He looked deep into her eyes, willing her to trust him completely.

He took possession of her mouth once more, his tongue pressing for permission to enter. She gave it. He kissed her with everything he had in him. He had to check himself to be sure he did not become rough. He wanted, no, he needed her so badly, but he could not rush this.

Moana Slowly felt herself relax in Maui's capable hands. This was her hero, he would not let anything bad happen to her. She loved him with everything in her and she wanted this. She just did not seem to be able to turn off the nerves. Despite how wonderful it felt to be in Maui's arms, she began shaking in fear yet again.

Maui pulled back and looked at her.

"Don't stop!" she whispered to Maui.

Maui slid his hand slowly down the outside of her thigh and brought it around to the inside. He gently rubbed the outside of her most intimate parts, not rushing anything. Moana bucked her hips toward him, wordlessly encouraging him to do more. Maui gathered Moana into his arms and carried her out of the pool, laying her on a pile of palm leaves on the edge of the pool.

"Are you sure, Penina?"

"Make love to me!" she demanded softly.

Maui stroked himself a few times then lowered himself over Moana and nudged the tip of his manhood against her opening. He paused, wanting to be sure that he was not going to hurt her.

Moana bit her lip as she gazed into Maui's eyes. Her heart was screaming at her that this was Maui, he would never hurt her. But her head was replaying the memory of her rape not that long ago. She started shaking violently. Maui pushed himself and gathered her into his arms and held her. It was several minutes before Moana realized that he was holding her while she was sobbing uncontrollably.

"I'm so sorry!" she hiccupped between sobs. "I really wanted this. I just could not get the rape out of my head."

"Shhh, you do not need to explain to me. I love you with all my heart and I will wait as long as you need me to. I do not want to cause pain when I make love to you. I will hold you and kiss you until you are ready for more."

Moana buried her face in Maui's neck. There was a reason she loved him! He put her first even when it was not in his best interest. He really was her hero.

"Are you sure you want to marry someone who has as many scars as I do? It may be a long time before I am able to fulfill the duties of a wife."

"Moana, look at me!" he said as he turned her face toward him. "I have lived a very long time. I have met more people than I could ever count. I have had my pick of women for over a thousand years. You are the only one I have ever wanted. You are the only one I ever will want. I want to love you, protect you, and take care of you forever. Trust me. One day I will be able to show you what it is like to have someone make love to you. I will wait as long as it takes. You are the only one I want!" He began to kiss her neck and shoulders, trying to calm her down. He felt her relax as he began to stroke her hair.

Maui sat there holding Moana most of the night. He was a demigod. He had no need for sleep. He simply sat there and watched her sleep. He was going to marry this beauty that was in his arms. It was about an hour before the sun came up when it suddenly hit Maui. He was going to lose her! Not right away, he would be sure of that. But he was immortal, she was not. Could he really stand to watch her grow old and die? His shoulders started to shake as he thought about how short her life would be compared to his. There had to be a way to fix this! He would do anything to grow old beside her or to let her live forever with him. A life without Moana would be no life at all.

A/N I know this chapter is a little shorter. I will try to keep up with posting. I have been overwhelmed with the responsibilities of life and have gotten behind where I would like to be. I will keep going, it just might take longer than I want. Please review and let me know how I am doing. Reviews definitely keep me motivated! Thanks for reading!