I'm just going to copy and paste the last paragraph from the previous chapter since I never really ended the scene, just couldn't keep typing in the heat.
Ulquiorra slowly opened his eyes and the first thing he noticed was Orihime held tightly in his arms. He could feel her lips against his ear as she continued, "I'd love to stay here all day but the train is almost empty now and we need to catch the next train to Long Island."
Ulquiorra reluctantly released Orihime from his arms and watched her slide out of the chair and stand to grab her bag. He followed as she left and they quickly left the station and started heading towards Penn Station; the other huge train station in NYC. When they finally got there, they got their tickets and found their train quickly, getting there early in hopes of finding seats this time. Luckily this route was much quieter and they nearly had the whole car to themselves.
Chapter 12
After the 2nd stop, which was only 20 minutes after they left, the only other person in their car departed and Orihime was left alone with Ulquiorra. She didn't know why she felt awkward, it's not like they haven't spent nearly every minute since they'd met alone together but somehow it felt strange now. She stretched her legs out on the free seats beside her and looked across the way at Ulquiorra who was sitting rigidly in his seat. "This is supposed to be a really nice resort and it's right on the beach. It's kind of sad though. This is the last leg of the trip. Everything's been so perfect so far and I hate thinking about it ending."
Ulquiorra saw the woman's mouth turn down in a slight frown and he wished he was eloquent enough to cheer her up. "Is it so bad to be home?" he asked.
Orihime looked up at his question and thought about it for a few moments before answering, "No, it's not that. It's just exciting to see new places and do new things," and it's been so nice having you here with me, she wanted to add but of course didn't dare. "I know I've said this before but I really do hope you are having a good time. I have been."
Green eyes assessed her as she looked at Ulquiorra, waiting for any sort of response. "Yes Orihime, I've been having a good time."
Orihime smiled widely and as always, Ulquiorra felt something flutter in his stomach and he was relieved he had been able to make her happy.
After a few minutes of silence, Orihime got up and reached into her bag to pull out her magazine. She took a seat next to Ulquiorra and laid her body out across the empty seats so that her head rested in his lap. Ulquiorra's body tensed up like it always does at the contact and he watched as she wiggled her body till she was comfortable. Once she stopped moving she picked up the magazine and lifted it over her head and started reading. He heard several small giggles erupt from beneath the glossy pages. That's when he saw one of the titles in electric pink on the cover… 10 Ways to Drive Your Man Crazy with Desire. 'What the hell was she reading?' he wondered.
When another spurt of laughter interrupted his thoughts he impulsively picked up the magazine from her small hands and let his eyes skim over the contents. Orihime grabbed at the magazine as quickly as she could in a panic and clutched it to her chest. With a nervous laugh she shoved the embarrassing object back into her bag and sat up stiffly in her seat.
Ulquiorra had only been able to catch a quick glimpse of the inside contents but he remembered seeing something about strip teases and edible underwear. 'What the heck was edible underwear?' he thought to himself.
"It's for girls," said Orihime as she watched Ulquiorra's questioning face. As far as he knew she couldn't read minds so he assumed she was talking about the magazine he had tried to grab from her. He shrugged his shoulders and turned his head to look out the window. This area of New York was so much different than where they had been the past few days. It was hard to believe it was only a few hours apart.
When the train finally pulled into Montauk, Orihime and Ulquiorra hired a cab which took them the few miles to the resort. At the check-in counter, Orihime once again asked if they had any rooms with two beds but this time the lady answered quickly that they were fully booked through the weekend. 'Oh well,' she thought, 'It's not like they didn't survive last time.'
Orihime didn't even bother to look at Ulquiorra as she continued checking in and then took the key the lady held out to her. As they got into the elevator that would take them up to their room, Orihime finally said, "Maybe there will be a couch or something." A part of her was hoping there wouldn't be anything and she was stunned by this realization. She knew it was true though. The sexual tension she'd been feeling for nearly a week now was driving her insane and she had started to suspect that Ulquiorra was feeling the same.
There was something more though that she couldn't quite explain. She knew enough to realize that what she was feeling was more than just lust or desire. Every thought that ran through her head was centered around the man beside her. When he had disappeared from her so long ago it had taken months for her to accept his loss. She would stay up at night trying to think of possible ways to bring him back but every time she had spoken to her fairies they had adamantly stated that it wasn't possible. She had come to accept his death over time and had created a spot beside her brother to help her remember him.
Now he was back. It was like she had been given a second opportunity to make things right between them. As if fate had driven them apart too early before and now they had a chance to be what they were meant to be. But where did he fit in her life? She had just graduated from school and had already enrolled at the local University in Karakura. Would he stay with her?
All these thoughts ran through her head as she opened the door to their room and glanced inside. She dropped her bag against the wall and walked to the center of the room to take a look around. The place had a beach theme and was quite a bit larger than she had expected. Against one of the walls was a small couch but Orihime smiled secretly to herself when she noticed that it was way too small for either of them to sleep on comfortably. It was more of a decorative piece than a piece meant for use. The bed was the same size as the one they'd had at the hotel in NYC so they shouldn't have any problems sharing the space.
"Let's go to the beach!" she exclaimed as she opened the curtains to the wide window.
Ulquiorra didn't have a problem with going to the beach but the thought of having to see the woman in her tiny pink bikini made him groan quietly to himself. He hoped they spent a lot of time in the water.
They quickly took turns in the bathroom to change into their suits. On the way out they grabbed a few towels and started heading towards the hotel exit. On a small table beside the exit door was a large stack of blue blankets and a few coolers sat underneath the table. An attendant stood beside the table and said, "Would you like a beach blanket and some drinks?"
Orihime smiled at the lady and said "Yes please." Ulquiorra took the pile of stuff the lady handed over to them and they continued on their way out to the beach. As they walked across the large expanse of sand, Ulquiorra noticed a group of guys who were playing volleyball, stop their game and watch Orihime as she walked by. When they found a spot to lay out their blanket, Ulquiorra almost stopped Orihime before she started to undress but instead stood between the men's ogling eyes and her. After she was undressed down to her bathing suit, Ulquiorra sighed and pulled his own shirt over his head then followed the woman into the small waves. The men's game had continued while they were walking to the water but he could still feel their eyes following Orihime as she walked.
Once inside the water, Orihime turned into a little kid and dove around, trying to catch the waves as they rolled by. Her nearly constant laughter was a breath of fresh air to Ulquiorra as he watched her. When she started swimming in his direction and then stepped to his side and around his back, Ulquiorra was shocked when he felt her jump onto his back and wrap her legs around his waist. Her arms locked securely around his neck before she pointed to a larger wave coming their way.
"Jump!" she cried as it approached and just an instant before the wave crashed into them, Ulquiorra dove forward and the two of them went headfirst into the frothy water. When they came up for air, Orihime was still hanging tightly on to Ulquiorra and she was laughing loudly in excitement. She leaned her face forward and whispered in his ear… "Do it again."
Wave after wave they did this, each time eliciting large amounts of laughter from the woman. A particularly large wave nearly caused Orihime to lose her grip on Ulquiorra and she had to tighten her arms around his neck before he stood back up. Ulquiorra had to admit that he was actually having fun doing this. The feel of the woman pressed against his back certainly added to the enjoyment and he decided to wade out a bit farther to the larger waves.
The water was almost chest high before he stopped and the woman squeaked in anticipation as a huge wave came crashing towards them. Her fingers linked together tightly and her legs wrapped more securely around his hips just as Ulquiorra dove forward. Unfortunately, her grip slipped and she went floating away before she was able to get a hold of him again.
When they both came bobbing back up, Orihime was a few yards away from Ulquiorra and they closed the distance quickly before another wave came. Instead of jumping around to his back though, Orihime reached her arms out and wrapped them around his neck while he still faced her. Her arms tightened till she was only inches away from his face.
Ulquiorra moved his hands from his side and lifted them to her waist, letting his thumbs slide over her slick skin under the water. His heart started to pick up in pace as he watched her lick her lips and slowly lean forward. He could feel her breath against his lips and a large knot formed in his stomach. He didn't even realize he had been licking his own lips but Orihime had.
She watched his tongue dart out and moisten his beautiful lips. Her arms started to clench around his neck which pushed their lips even closer together. They stood like this for a moment, letting the feelings wash over each of them when suddenly a large wave came crashing against their entwined bodies. Ulquiorra was able to tighten his arms around her waist an instant before the wave had hit them so they just leaned against each other and swayed with the water. When it passed, they both leaned their heads back and looked at the other. Orihime had a shy smile spreading across her face but she didn't move as Ulquiorra started to dip his head towards her. She felt her breath catch in her throat as his lips came tantalizingly close to hers and Ulquiorra turned them so his back was facing any incoming waves.
"Do you want me to stop?" he asked as his lips brushed lightly against hers.
Orihime took a shuttering breath before whispering back, 'No."
An instant later his lips took possession of hers and stole the air from her lungs. Orihime moaned as their mouths sought out the others with a desperation created by too many unanswered longings. Their arms tightened around each other and soon their bodies were pressed tightly together. Ulquiorra had to lift her slightly so that his chest could press against hers and the movement made Orihime's legs dangling off the ocean floor. She wrapped her legs around his waist and clung to his shoulders as his tongue slipped between their lips. Her own tongue eagerly met his, wrenching a strangled moan from the man holding her.
The hands around Orihime's back started to move and each sweep sent sparks of electricity across her skin. She pressed her mouth even tighter to his and started to run her fingers through his wet black hair. She couldn't believe the feelings running through her body. Was this really Ulquiorra pressed hotly against her body? She'd never imagined being able to create any type of emotional response in her previous jailer. The coolness she had always observed was no where in sight as his tongue licked sensually against hers.
The waves lapping against them went unnoticed. They were each completely consumed by the passionate kiss and neither could comprehend a possible reason for ever stopping.
Orihime felt Ulquiorra's hand slide up her side and brush against the string holding her bathing suit top together. At the same time his lips were moving from her mouth and trailing across her cheek till they came to her jawline. When she felt his lips caress the skin of her neck she sucked in a long deep breath and clutched his body to hers.
The sound of splashing distracted Orihime momentarily and she opened her eyes and remembered where they were. She pushed herself slightly away from Ulquiorra and let her legs slide off of his hips. Breathlessly she said while looking at his chest in front of her, "Can we go back to the room?"
Ulquoirra's mind whirled rapidly with thoughts as what had just happened and what Orihime was now suggesting came crashing across his conscience. Her silver eyes stared anxiously into his as she waited for his response. He knew that if he tried to utter even the smallest sound at the moment that it would probably come out in either a throaty moan or an urgent squeak so instead he just nodded his head and let the woman thread her fingers through his as they started walking out of the water.
They picked up their towels and blanket along the way but neither stopped to dry off as they made their way to the hotel door. Orihime put the blue blanket in a wicker basket beside the door and returned her hand to his. She was afraid that if she lost contact with his body that she would lose the confidence she felt at the moment. Her hand started to shake as they neared the door to their room and when she tried to put the key in the lock her hands were shaking so badly that she had to attempt it several times before successfully sliding the card through the narrow hole. The door opened slowly in front of them and neither seemed able to take the first step forward. It was almost like there was an invisible wall keeping them in place that was made up of all their insecurities.
Ulquiorra could feel the woman at his side growing more and more nervous so he reached his hand out that wasn't already holding hers and brought it up to her cheek. "We don't have to do anything Orihime." He let his thumb pass over the perfectly smooth skin and he watched the woman's eyes lift to his.
"I… Ok," she answered and took the step forward that just a moment ago had looked like a colossal leap. They walked slowly into the room and let the door close behind them. Orihime's hand still clutched Ulquiorra's tightly and didn't let go even after they both sat down on the large bed and slid to rest against the fluffy pillows beneath the headboard.
Orihime's mind battled itself as she lay there. Her stomach twisted in knot after knot and her hand kept clutching Ulquiorra's tighter till she was sure she was hurting him. He was being so patient with her and the thought made a warmth start to grow in her chest. His deep voice had been so soothing when he'd spoken to her in the hallway. She wanted to hear it again.
"Ulquiorra?" she said quietly while turning to her side and looking over at him. He was already looking at her when her eyes made contact and she smiled despite her nerves.
"Yes Orihime?" he answered when she looked at him. He watched her smile and release a quick giggle after he spoke and the sound made him almost smile in return…. Almost.
"You have such a sexy voice," she said before she realized what she was saying and then nearly slapped her hand over her mouth at her boldness.
Ulquiorra just stared at the woman like she had lost her mind. 'He had a sexy voice?' "Oh really?" he asked, trying to make light of the comment and receiving another quick laugh.
"Yup, you do," she said and reached a hand out to trace a path down his chin and over his neck. His eyes stared at her as she did this and the feeling of her fingers made a lump form in his throat. He gulped and when her hand stopped at his collarbone he watched as she inwardly debated something.
When finally one of the sides won in Orihime's mind, her hand started to continue its path down, ever so slowly. Her index finger glided over his ghostly pale skin, down the indent between his muscles. When she reached the bottom where his abs ran into his pectorals, she looked up at his face and felt the now familiar flame building up inside of her. Her hand flattened against his chest and started to rub the skin beneath, feeling every taut inch and enjoying the way his breathing became labored and erratic. His reaction gave her confidence and soon her tentative fingers were boldly caressing his chest; making broad strokes over his stunning physique. When her hand started to travel lower, roaming over his top two abs, Ulquiorra reached out his hand and gently grasped her fingers. The stirring her fingers were creating in an area a bit lower was going to drive him crazy and he didn't want to ruin the moment. He picked up her fingers and brought them to his lips, pressing a quick kiss to each tip before lifting himself up onto his side so that he could lye face to face with Orihime.
They stared at each other for a breathless moment before they leaned forward and brushed their lips in a whisper of a caress. Their lips tugged and nipped at each other and soon Orihime was panting for breath, wanting more of him and desperately seeking his tongue. He dutifully answered her demand and increased the pressure of the kiss as their tongues played an erotic game.
A long moan rumbled up Orihime's throat and her arms reached out for Ulquiorra's body. His long hard body rolled Orihime's over, affording her a better opportunity to wrap her arms around his back. Ulquiorra rested his weight on his elbows as he hungrily kissed her. His body was completely aware of the nearly naked form beneath him and this time he couldn't help his reaction as he felt a definite tightening in his groin. He tried as best he could to keep his stomach from touching hers but the pull of it was nearly too much for him when her fingers traveled over his back and along his spine to settle around his waist.
Orihime loved the feel of his velvet lips against her skin as he kissed a path down her chin to her neck. His tongue explored the foreign skin and when his mouth moved to lick behind her ear she reached a hand up to his hair and threaded her fingers through the long wet locks. When his warm lips captured the lobe of her ear, Orihime sucked in a quick breath and clenched the hair within her hands.
Ulquiorra noticed the reaction he received from the caress and tried it again, succeeding in creating another amazing sound to leave the woman's mouth. He wanted to hear more of that sound. His body yearned for the delicious noise.
The feel of Orihime's hand running up his side made him momentarily pause with his lips pressed against her throat. He felt her fingers run up the length of his body and then reach up to join the other hand in his hair. She gently tugged on his hair until he lifted his head and before he could even open his eyes her lips were coaxing his open and they both drowned in the waves of desire that coursed through them. His thoughts were so focused on her lips that he didn't notice her hands leave his head but when he felt them wrap around his waist and pull his body down against hers he lifted his head and groaned at the contact.
"Orihime I… can't…" he stopped what he was going to say as her legs parted beneath him and allowed his hips to press against her. Ulquiorra let out a whoosh of breath and said, "I'm not going to be able to control myself much longer Orihime."
A surge of heat raced through Orihime's veins upon hearing him. She felt a flash of confidence and reached up with her hands to grasp his head and bring his lips down to hers. Then, she pushed him over and quickly slid overtop of him. Her legs straddled his hips and her lips started to teasingly trace the same path his had made down her neck not long ago. When her tongue found the place that had made her gasp in delight, she slowly licked over the spot and waited to see if he would have the same reaction.
A lifting of his hips was all the response she needed. She moved her mouth to the other side of his neck and didn't leave a spot undiscovered before she lifted her head and sat back on his hips to look at him beneath her. His hands were resting on her waist and when she sat up he slid his hands to her lower ribs. The view of her sitting on him with just her bikini top on was so erotic and his groin tightened to the point of pain as he watched her breasts lift and fall with each breath. His fingers tingled with need, desperate to feel the weight of her large chest. When the tops of his fingers brushed against the underside of each breast, he paused to see her reaction and to find out whether or not he'd pushed things too far. Instead of refusal he saw wanton desire darkening her silver eyes. The feel of her breasts under his fingers was so incredibly erotic that it was all he could do to keep from cupping the fullness and massaging the heavy mounds.
Instead he slowly inched his fingers up till he ran into the tiny nubs of nerves which were visibly aroused by his touch even through her bikini top. Orihime couldn't believe the feeling that washed over her when his long fingers brushed over the fabric that was the only barrier between her nipples and his fingers. Her breath started to come in tiny gasps as every flick of his fingers created sparks through her nerves which seemed to be connected to a place between her legs.
Ulquoirra watched her face as he rubbed the tips of his fingers over her nipples. He was amazed by the effect his touch had on her and the ache in his groin increased to a point he'd never experienced before. He watched her throw back her head as she gasped loudly and her back and neck arched above him. He cupped her breasts more fully and continued to run his thumb around the sensitive nubs. Her hips started to rub over his in a provocative rhythm that made him want to thrust his hips up more fully against her heat.
Suddenly Orihime nearly collapsed on top of him, thrusting her tongue into his mouth and continuing the torture her hips were creating against his. His hands grabbed her hips and pressed them down as he thrust his own forward. A strangled cry tore from the woman's mouth at the friction and she rolled over when Ulquiorra moved his body over hers. Her legs wrapped eagerly around his hips as he kissed her roughly. Their tongues battled until they were both sucking in their breaths in quick rasps. His hot mouth burned a path down her throat and continued until he was pressing his lips to the beginning of her cleavage. Her fingers tangled into his hair and when she felt him lick at the skin around her bathing suit top. Her back arched and she lifted her hands to the strings tied behind her neck and quickly undid the knot to let the two strands lay untouched as he continued his assault on her breasts.
His mouth easily moved the fabric to the side as he lips moved over the creamy soft skin. When he uncovered the pink nipple beneath, he closed his moist lips around the hard nub and was nearly bucked off the bed by her body's response to the incredible feeling. He peaked up at the woman's face as he flicked his tongue over the sensitive pebble and watched as she bit down on her lower lip; arching her neck back and moaning her pleasure. His lips left the wet nipple and moved to repeat the same torture to the other side.
By the time he lifted his face from her breast, Orihime was writhing beneath his gaze. His body wanted to press itself against her warmth again but he knew that if he did he would never be able to stop so instead he raised himself on his hands and knees and moved over her until his mouth was again pressed against hers. Orihime's hands reached around his back to try to press him against her but Ulquiorra lifted his face and said, "Orihime I can't. I won't be able to stop."
Her eyes stared back at him and he could see the cloud of lust slowly lifting. She closed her eyes for a brief moment and took a deep breath before opening them again. "O.. ok," she said and lifted her hand to push back a lock of hair that had fallen over his brow. 'Did she care if he wasn't able to stop?' she wondered.
He leaned down again and pressed a quick kiss to her lips before rolling to the side and stretching out on his back beside her. She watched his chest rise and fall as his breath slowly found a normal rhythm. When she tried to move she noticed a strange wetness between her legs and quickly shot out of the bed. She'd forgotten that her top had been undone and her hands clutched ineffectually at her bare breasts as she walked to the bathroom to 'tidy herself up'.
Ulquiorra watched the woman return a few minutes later and start digging through her suitcase for some new clothes. She walked back into the bathroom when she picked something out and when she re-emerged she said, "I'm starving. Please tell me you're hungry."
Ulquiorra nodded his head and got up to find his own clothes to change in to. Once they were both dressed, they walked down to the lobby and Orihime asked if there was any place close by that they could walk to to eat at. The lady started listing a bunch of restaurants and Orihime chose a steakhouse which was directly across the street from the hotel.
After the food had settled in her stomach, Orihime turned her attention to the man across the table and all thoughts on what had transpired less than an hour ago came crashing back to her. She now recognized the way her body reacted to him and she didn't feel embarrassed about it. His own inexperience comforted her and she selfishly liked that what they had done was something they were learning together.
Startling her out of her thoughts, Ulquiorra asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Orihime laughed at his table turning and said, "Should I answer that I'm thinking about why you are asking me what I am thinking or actually tell you what I was thinking before you asked?"
"I'd rather you tell me what you were thinking before I asked," he said with a hint of a smile playing at the corner or his lips.
"Well," she suddenly remembered what she had been thinking about and felt a blush start to spread across her face. 'Ah, what the hell,' she thought as she continued, "I was thinking about earlier."
Ulquiorra knew exactly what part of earlier she was thinking about but wanted to tease her a little so he asked, "When… earlier?"
Orihime didn't back down and replied, "Oh, about an hour ago."
He pretended to sift through his memories and then said, "You mean when we were in the room together and you were making such incredible noises?"
Orihime had tried her best to be unfazed but his last question undid her confidence and she threw her hands over her face and waited for the red to disappear.
Ulquiorra loved her reaction and he reached a hand out across the table to pull her own from her face. He looked at her pink cheeks and said, "You have nothing to be embarrassed about. You were fascinating."
Tightening warmth spread through Orihime's body at his words and she let a small smile distort her face.
The rest of the meal was spent talking about safer subjects. They discussed what they wanted to do the rest of the evening and Orihime remembered that she was supposed to call that girl from the spa that they had met in NYC.
When they got back to the hotel room, Orihime picked up the phone and dialed the number that Becky had given her. After two rings, the girl answered the phone and was she was bubbling with excitement that Orihime had actually called her. She invited them over for drinks the next evening and gave her directions to their place.
When Orihime hung up, she looked at Ulquiorra and said, "Well at least we have plans tomorrow."