C H A P T E R T H I R T E E N: Love In Theory & Practice Pt 4.

DISCLAIMER: Tite Kubo owns Bleach; I own Penelope and Coyote Jr.

AN: thank you all for your reviews. School has been rough lately so I'm trying to find time for all my stories and writing time. Hopefully Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks come fast! Also, thanks you x10 to Ulquiorra9000 for becoming my own little editor!

"Love is a flame that can be tamed
and though we are its willing prey, my darling
we are not the ones to blame"

The silence in the open kitchen wasn't awkward, but comforting. Penelope peeled off the bandage wrapping and tried to find the right spot of Starrk's thigh. The Primera removed his trousers, smirking as he watched his Fraccion blush and whimper, and sat of the counter of the kitchen. Penelope placed the colored band aid on the bite mark and rubbed it on his tanned skin. The thin Fraccion looked up at the Espada with an affectionate smile, still shaky and lightheaded for that kiss. Starrk didn't know if he should say something to her or just continue making love to her pink mouth.
"It's all better now. Coyote Jr. must have been freaked out…" Penelope whimpered, trying not to stare at Starrk's muscular legs before her. Starrk hopped off the counter top and wandered back outside to the patio. The Fraccion waited in the lonely kitchen in her robe, still taken aback. The Primera returned with the bottle of wine and his half full glass.
"Do you mind continuing our little date, Penny?" Starrk asked her, offering a chair to Penelope. She smiled and slowly slid into the chair, taking a long sip of the burgundy-colored wine. The Primera moved in closer to her, wanting to return to their make-out session. More wine was poured and light kisses were tasted throughout the night, till a point of intoxication hit the two Arrancars.
Drunken giggles were exchanged between the two and Penelope was at the end of telling a story of when she, Nel, and Grimmjow were spying on Nnoitra. Starrk watched Penelope slur her words and break out in a fit of laughter in breaks of her story.
"So Grimmy was chickening out –hiccup- …so Neliel and I pushed him into Nnoitra's room and Nnoitra was completely naked!" Penelope held her small belly in delighted mirth, tears lightly brimming her golden eyes. Starrk let out a big laugh, which stopped Penelope in her tracks. She's only heard the Primera lightly chuckle, never a full fit of laughter.
"So Grimm saw Nnoitra…?" Starrk asked, losing his words with amusement. Penelope happily nodded. Their laughter began to wane and silence filled the hotel suite once again. The Arrancars' hands met quietly and intertwined with each other. Wine usually turns people very affectionate when intoxication takes on a toll in the drinker, but Penelope and Starrk were already loving towards each other, so the alcohol was the only thing breaking the boundaries between them.
Starrk wasn't as drunk as his Fraccion, but his sight still began to blur. He felt his body begin to tingle as Penelope's warm fingers touch his bared legs. Penelope was invading in Starrk's personal space and practically crawled on top of him. One slender hand caressed his thigh and the other cupped his ear. Her soft, slurring voice tickled against his ear.
"Ya'know, those dreams I've had…'bout you, one was me…-hiccup- and you in bed…" Penelope burped. Starrk could see where this was going. As much he would love to take her and commit sins with her in the night, his conscience was telling him to fight back his strong feelings.
"And we were 'doing stuff together… 'nd it seemed very fun!" The Fraccion whispered, hovering her lips over Starrk's.
The Primera Espada sighed and gathered Penelope in his arms, throwing her over his broad shoulders. Penelope giggled and began to tug on Starrk's shirt. The wolf man kicked open her bedroom door and lightly tossed her on the oversized bed. Her lean fingers seemed to be attached to his shirt as Starrk tried to pry them off him. He pulled the covers and tucked her into them. Starrk made sure she was comfortable and turned off all the lights. He started to slip away from her bedroom till she tugged on his sleeve, with a drunken grin.
"No kiss goodnight?" Penelope whispered, Starrk could tell the wine's effect was wearing off. The Primera leaned over and kissed her lightly. His hands slid under her head and added gentle pressure to the goodnight kiss. Penelope lightly nibbled on his lips, begging and whimpering for more. Against his own needs, Starrk pulled away and began to leave.
"Can we stay here forever? It's so much more fun…" she mumbled in a half sleepy trace. He smiled. It broke his nonexistent heart that their time in the human world was coming to a close, and Penelope and Lilynette's happiness would end soon.

"Good night, my love."

Penelope woke up to the smell of eggs and coffee prickling her nostrils. She started to push the covers over and go to the door but the aching pain pounding against her head made her halt. The Fraccion held her head in throbbing pain and fell against the white pillows. While trying to fight back the sensation, Penelope struggled to recall last night. It was all a mental blur to her, and the only thing she could remember was the kiss with Starrk. Oh God, Starrk!
The moment Penelope remembered Starrk's kiss, the Primera pushed through her bedroom door with a tray of food in his hands. He placed the tray carefully over Penelope's lap and sat down next her, planting a morning kiss on her cheek. On the tray was a plate of eggs, hot coffee cup, bacon, toast and a pill capsule.
"You made this all…for me?" Penelope asked, picking up a fork and knife.
"Of course, anything for you," Starrk said, leaning in for a kiss. Penelope grinned wolfishly and leaned it a bit, but stopped abruptly.
"Stop lying, Starrk. You're awful at it, dear." Starrk frowned and took a bite of the toast.
"Fine. It was the room service. But it's the thought that counts." Penelope giggled and leaned into Starrk, sipping on warm coffee. She picked up a white pill, being cautious with it as if the pill were poison.
"What is this thing?" she asked.
"It's a pill for your...hangover I believe it's called," Starrk said, watching his Fraccion pop the pill in her mouth. He smiled lightly as she cringed at the gross, tangy taste of the pill. The two Arrancars began sharing the hotel made breakfast, reminiscing about last night. Coyote Jr. even ran into Penelope's bedroom and jumped on the bed. The husky dog curled up between Starrk and Penelope, nibbling on the eggs.
Lilynette walked in the bedroom a minute later, clad in her polka-dotted pajamas. She mumbled something that sounded like a "good morning" and climbed into bed with the three. The blonde-haired girl snuggled next to Penelope, still sleepy from last night's much-needed slumber.
"Morning, honey," Penelope mumbled, ruffling the blonde hair on top of Lilynette's head. The Fraccion received a sleepy smile from Starrk's other half.
"Morning' Lily," Starrk said, not looking at her because he was more concerned if Coyote Jr. would bite him again.
"Shut up, moron!" Lilynette yelled at Starrk, despite her drowsy state. The Espada groaned at the little girl.
"I'm going over to pay Urahara Kisuke a visit. I'll be back later," Starrk said, standing up and planting a small kiss on Penelope's cheek before leaving. He traveled down the elevator and walked through the lobby of their hotel. He preferred going alone today and letting the girls have some time for themselves. Starrk turned the corner and saw Byakuya Kuchiki sitting on a bench, reading a newspaper. It was if the Shinigami captain was waiting for him. Byakuya's cold eyes looked up at Starrk, making the Espada stop dead in his tracks.
"Good morning, stranger."

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