Skyla made her way back to Piers room and knocked.
"Come in," Piers called.
She was greeted with Piers sitting at the table and a first aid kit. He had his shirt off and was attempting to remove his bandage off of his shoulder.
"Want some help?" Skyla asked walking towards him.
"I've got it," Piers replied wincing from the pain of the tape peeling from his skin.
"Okay," Skyla said sitting across from him.
"What time is Chris expecting us at training in the morning?" Piers asked cleaning the wound.
"He's expecting me at 0400," Skyla replied with a slight frown.
Piers looked up at her and glared.
"Don't look at me like that you need to heal," Skyla said softly.
"Let me be the judge of that," Piers said getting a clean bandage ready.
Skyla reached across the table and placed her hand on his wrist. Piers looked at her hand then into her eyes.
"Piers if I didn't care about you I wouldn't have gone to Chris," Skyla said to him.
Piers averted his eyes and applied the bandage. Skyla squeezed his wrist gently, and Piers sighed.
"I know, I'm just not used to someone caring like this for me," Piers said quietly.
Skyla let go of his wrist and got up and walked around the table, she got into his lap and lifted his chin up, so he looked her in the eyes.
"Get used to it," she said to him with a small smile.
Skyla let go of his chin and buried her face into his neck.
"What do you want for Christmas?" Skyla asked into his neck.
Piers sat there quietly, Skyla sighed growing impatient waiting for his reply she backed away to find him smirking at her.
"What?" Skyla asked.
"I can't think of anything," Piers replied.
"Oh come on there has to be something you want?" Skyla said staring at him.
Piers shook his head causing Skyla to groan.
"I have a perfect girlfriend (which caused Skyla to snort), a job that I love, what more could I want?" Piers asked.
Skyla smirked, she leaned over and kissed his jaw, she moved lower kissing just below his jaw causing him to groan. She placed butterfly kisses along his jugular vein down to his collarbone. Piers shifted causing Skyla to feel his growing erection through her pants. She bit down slightly on his collarbone causing him to gasp, she licked the area.
"Skyla," Piers whimpered.
She continued the assault on the area; she sucked on the spot causing him to roll his neck to give more access. She felt the bulge under ass grow bigger and harder. She rocked hips slightly causing friction, he grabbed her hips tightly a low growl emitting from his throat she felt him straighten his neck. She released the spot she had been sucking on, running her tongue over it and blowing over the area. She raised her head and looked into his eyes to see they that were half-lidded and glazed over with desire. She lowered her head to his chest she took a pink nub into her mouth; Piers bucked his hips upward and groaned. She flicked her tongue over it; she then scraped her teeth gently over the slightly abused nub as she went to the next one repeating the same steps. Piers gasped, internally he was on fire and wasn't sure how much more of this abuse he could take.
Skyla slid down placing wet kisses along his muscled torso until she got the top of his pants. She slowly raised her gaze to face him silently asking him for permission to go further. Piers swallowed hard giving her a look of 'what are you waiting for.' Slowly she unfastened his belt and then went for the button and zipper of his pants. She was slightly surprised when she was met with his member already almost fully erect and ready for her. She licked her lips and took a small breath.
She ran her tongue over the tip of his member causing him to groan, he gripped the sides of the chair he sat in; Piers' eyes tightened his breathing hitched as she started kissing and licking along the length of his erection. Skyla licked her way back to the tip and grabbed his shaft firmly. She bobbed her head up and down as she pumped with her hand; he reached out running his fingers through her, encouraging her. She picked her pace up slightly causing him to grip her hair slightly, his breathing got more ragged as she continued until his hips slammed upward spilling his seed into her mouth. Skyla drew back slowly allowing her tongue to run across his dick one last time.
Skyla got up slowly; she sat on the edge of the table and watching Piers. She sat there watching as Piers got up, redressed and put the first aid kit away. Piers came up behind her and playfully shoved her.
"Your butt does not belong on my table," he told her pointing to the chair.
"You never answered my question," Skyla said walking towards him.
"I told you I don't need anything from you. Plus you agreeing to come to my parent's house is enough for me," Piers said staring down at her.
"I don't accept that, I want you to come up with something," Skyla said laying her head on his shoulder.
"Well, what do you want for Christmas?" Piers asked.
"Surprise me," Skyla said wrapping her arms around his waist.
She leaned up placing a kiss on his lips before unwrapping her arms and stepping back. He stared at her and turned towards the door.
"Where are you going?" Piers asked.
"Remember I got to get up 3 am to train at 4 am, and I don't want to disturb you when I get up, so I am going back to the bunks to go to bed," Skyla said about to open the door.
"Stay," Piers said walking toward her.
"You should be resting," Skyla said standing at the door.
"Doesn't mean you can't stay the night," Piers said holding his hand on the door stopping her from leaving.
"I don't have my training clothes here," Skyla said softly.
"So go get them, come back and stay the night with me," Piers replied.
"Why are you so adamant about me staying? Normally when there was an early training this wasn't a big deal to you, why now?" Skyla asked turning towards him.
Piers averted his eyes to the floor but didn't move. Skyla reached up to his cheek and rubbed it with her thumb.
"Piers," Skyla said his name quietly.
"Please stay, you don't have to if you don't want to but I would really like it if you would," Piers whispered.
"Okay, I'll stay. I'll get up a little earlier take my shower and then go get my stuff and change for training," Skyla said.
Skyla opened her eyes at 2:45 from her alarm; she silently cursing Piers in her head. She carefully untangled herself from his arms, she sat up and looked at his sleeping form, she smiled at how soft his features were, she sighed not wanting to get up; carefully she crawled out of bed. She grabbed her phone and shoes and as quietly as she could, she made her way out of his room and towards the bunks. She got to the bunks just as the rest of Alpha was waking up.
"Well look who did show up last night," Cowboy said bringing attention to Skyla.
"She's in the same clothes as she was bringing Nivans back from the hospital, she just got here," Ryan said snidely.
Skyla grabbed her things and made the way to the shower; she didn't have the energy to fight with them. She quickly showered and made her way to the cafeteria. She got the training room with a few minutes to spare. Chris worked them hard, Skyla was grateful though. All the time she had spent in the hospital with Piers cause her to have a lot of pent-up energy and sore muscles she hadn't worked.
After everyone left Skyla stayed behind to help Chris pack up the equipment.
"You didn't have to stay behind Skyla, you worked harder than normal," Chris said to her.
"Its fine, I wanted to ask you something," Skyla replied.
Chris stopped his task and looked at Skyla. Skyla followed suit and looked around to make sure no one was around.
"You know Piers better than anyone here, I have a vague idea but what do you think I should get him for Christmas? Did he mention anything he would like?" Skyla asked.
Chris smiled and shook his head.
"You really care about him, don't you? You really caught me by surprise with your reaction at the hospital with Andrews. Piers' is really simplistic though, I'm sure he would love anything you got him," Chris replied.
Skyla stared at Chris and sighed.
"I didn't come here looking to fall in love; actually I didn't want that burden. I was blind-sided by Piers, and even more so when we became more than friends. But Piers is so different from most of the guys here, and then when I found out he was in the hospital after that fight we had, I couldn't help but feel it was my fault. I know that's silly, but that's how I felt, and then Ryan said what he said, and I couldn't control myself, I never wanted to hurt a human being so much in my life," Skyla said looking at the floor.
"Skyla I got this, why don't you go shower up," Chris said putting his hand on her shoulder.
"Do I smell that bad?" Skyla asked with a smirk.
Skyla left with more on her mind; while in the shower she came up with the perfect gift for Piers. She dried off and dressed quickly and pulled out her phone and checked if she was able to order Piers' gift. She smiled and ordered the gift.
Two weeks later found Skyla nervously packing a weekend bag. She stared at her bag and sighed wondering if she packed the right things. She was a nervous wreck, even though she had met Piers mom previously it wasn't official.
"Are you ready?" Piers' voice called to her.
Skyla turned, and she frowned at him then turned back to her bag.
"What's the matter? He asked coming up behind her wrapping his arms around her.
"I have no idea if what I have is right," Skyla said.
"I'm sure its fine," Piers told her.
Skyla sighed and zipped the bag. They stopped by Piers room grabbing Piers' stuff and the presents for his parents. Finn offered to drive them to the airport, which they thanked him and took him up on his offer. They had a short plane ride which Skyla was thankful for; she hated being on planes, even for missions. When they got off the plane and got their luggage Piers stopped Skyla on the way out of the airport.
"I want to forewarn you, my dad can be somewhat of a hardass. He is also still not too happy with me joining the BSAA. He's supportive, but I come from a long line of Army men, he just retired as a colonel, so I just want you to know what could possibly be in store," Piers said to her.
They rented a car for their stay at his parent's house. Skyla stared outside as Piers drove down the snowy roads.
"You look worried," Piers said glancing over at her.
"Keep your eyes on the road," Skyla looked over at him smirking.
"I'm the best driver the BSAA has, there is nothing to worry about," Piers replied glancing at her again.
Skyla shook her head turning back to stare at the snow-covered trees. Piers turned down a curvy road and kept down the road for a while before they drove up on an immaculate two-story house. Skyla felt her stomach turn. Piers pulled up into the driveway and looked over at her giving her a small smile.
"You ready?" Piers asked.
"Sure," Skyla replied unsure of herself.
Piers got out; he circled around the car and was about to open the door, but Skyla had beaten him to it. They made their way to the door, as Piers reached for the door Linda swung the door open.
"Piers, Skyla!" Linda Nivans said happily.
She threw her arms around the both of them, as Piers' father came up.
"Linda let them in the house," Piers father said staring at Skyla.
Mrs. Nivans moved and ushered the two into the house. Piers looked over at Skyla and gave her a look of I told you so. Skyla was overwhelmed though; the house was massive inside as well. Mr. Nivans put his hand out to Skyla, Skyla took and smiled at him.
"William Nivans,"
"Skyla Matthew, nice to meet you, sir," Skyla said gripping his hand.
"Follow me to the dining room, I'd like to get to know you," Mr. Nivans said letting go of her hand.
Skyla looked at Piers nervously, but she followed his father, and Piers following the both of them.
Skyla sat uncomfortably at the table beside Piers. His father staring her down, the conversation had become uncomfortable. Piers reached under the table and grabbed her hand holding it reassuringly. He had warned her that his father could be a hard ass with him being a retired Army Colonel. Skyla licked her lips and stared back at him unwavering, she was not backing down from this man.
"No sir, I don't feel any regret disobeying my parents. I had fallen victim to my brother as a bio-weapon, and if it hadn't been for a BSAA member sniping him, I wouldn't be sitting here. I didn't want to be helpless anymore, and I felt the BSAA was my best bet," Skyla replied.
Piers sat shocked, he replayed the story in his head, he counted in his head how long ago Skyla had joined Alpha and how long it should have taken her to go through training.
"Dad, can you excuse us for a second?" Piers asked looking to Mr. Nivans for permission.
"Sure Piers," Mr. Nivans said standing as Piers nodded for Skyla to follow him.
Skyla looked at Piers quizzically but followed him; he lead her into the study just outside of the dining room and shut the door behind them.
"How long after your brother attacked you did you leave for training for the BSAA?" Piers asked.
"Two months; why are you asking me this Piers?" Skyla asked.
"Why didn't you tell me that it was a BSAA soldier that sniped your brother?" Piers asked.
"I thought I did, what does this have to do with anything?" Skyla asked confused.
"Do you hold a grudge against the person who killed your brother?" He asked turning away unable to face her.
"No, I owe them my life. They saved me in more ways than they know. Now I want an explanation about all these weird questions," She replied.
"18 months ago, we were cleaning up a bioweapon attack. I watched this guy and girl running through the streets; they were running from bioweapons. I was in the process of setting up my sniper, and I was Chris' eye. He was trying to get to the two people with our team, but the bioweapons were giving the team a hell of a time. I watched the girl fall, and the guy turned around for her and picked her up and got her running again and but the guy got overwhelmed. He yelled and for the girl to keep running. I started shooting the bioweapons and took them all out, but I took my eye off the guy not realizing he would get up so quickly to check on Chris and then I heard the girl scream. I checked the scope and found the guy over her about to attack, and I got the perfect line up and shot him," He said leaning over the desk not able to look at her.
Skyla's eyes were tearing up, her hand covered her mouth. He had just described the nightmares she had been reliving almost nightly. She hadn't told him anywhere near the extent of the story, so there was no way he knew this.
"It was you; you're the one that saved me. You have been saving me all this time," She said to him.
"So it was you?" He asked turning to her.
"Yeah," Skyla replied barely above a whisper.
"I can't believe this, I wonder if Chris knew and that's why he recruited you. Or if it was a coincidence," He said staring at her.
"Maybe it was fate," she smiled at him.
He walked towards her slowly; when he reached his destination, he placed his hand on her cheek. Skyla gently put her smaller one over his. He stared into her eyes getting lost in the emotion that was playing in them. Before Piers knew what was happening, his eyes were closing, and he was pressing his lips gently against hers. Skyla pulled back from the kiss, her lips still hovering over his.
"I love you Skyla," he whispered.
"I love you too," she said breathlessly.