This is the T rated version, if you want the M version it's posted separately.

"We should have sex."

Kido nearly choked on the water he was drinking, half of it came spilling out of his mouth anyway, and Ikki laughed at the display as if she had nothing to do with it. He took a moment to wipe his mouth with the back of his hand, and gave her a startled look.

"I'm sorry, I think I'm imagining things, because I could swear you just said you wanted to have sex."

"You're not imagining anything." She replied with a grin at seeing his reaction. "I think I'm ready."

And because it was Ikki, she had no qualms with just coming out and saying what she thought and wanted. He internally sighed, well at least he wouldn't have to guess with her.

"Are you sure? I don't want you doing anything you regret."

"Of course I'm sure, I was talking to my dad about it-" Kido went pale at this and had the sudden image of a very angry Tenzin paying him a visit, running through his head. Ikki laughed at the look of terror on his face. "I am totally joking! But seriously Kido, the way you keep hesitating, some would think you didn't want to be with me."

"No I do want to, I definitely do. I'm just…"

"Scared?"

"Yeah."

"Me too," She looked down shyly, fiddling with the ends of her hair. It had grown out to reach her shoulders now. "But I also know that I want to do this, and I know that I cant let the fear stop me."

"I'm just afraid I'll do something wrong." Her face softened at his concerns, and she grabbed one of his hands, placing a gentle kiss to his knuckles.

"As long as it's us together, everything will be alright. We're both new at this, there are bound to be mistakes, but I can't think of anyone I'd rather make those mistakes with."

They smiled at each other as he brought his other hand up to rest on the back of her neck, drawing her in for a kiss. It was a soft kiss, and he took the moment to savor her lips against his. She broke off after a moment to grin slyly at him.

"So Kido, the age-old question, my place or yours?"

He had the entire walk to his apartment to contemplate what they were about to do, he felt the nerves taking over, and could swear his palms were sweating, but Ikki had yet to relinquish her hold over his hand. She chatted nervously beside him, and he was only half paying attention to her ramblings.

Finally they reached their destination, and the climb up the stairs seemed longer than usual. Especially when his breathing was coming out quicker. After he led them into the apartment, he stood there nervously, watching Ikki inspect the room as if she had never been there before.

"So…do you want something to drink? I have juice if you're interested."

"I'm fine thank you."

"Oh okay… um well I guess we could-" She walked over to capture his lips with hers, effectively silencing him. He took to the distraction gratefully, placing his hands on her hips and drawing her in closer.

Her arms wound around his shoulders, clutching at his back. Her mouth opened up to him, and he tentatively deepened the kiss. They had kissed like this before, this was familiar ground, Kido took his time, allowing them to sink more comfortably into their emotions.

He had always loved kissing her, the feel of lips, tongue, and soft breath against his face had him sinking into her. It always amazed him that such a simple act could melt him into a puddle of goo.

Ikki slowed the kiss, softly pecking at the corner of his mouth before pulling back and smiling at him, her eyes shone and glittered, Kido decided her eyes were his favorite color in the world. Her hands drew across his face, tracing his features, and he closed his eyes at the comforting gesture. As nervous as he was, he couldn't help but feel the thread of anticipation, because it was her.

She stood on her toes to kiss each of his closed eye lids, continuing a trail of kisses down his cheek, across his chin, to rest her lips beneath his ear. They stood like that for a moment, simply savoring the embrace.

He tilted his head to rest against her forehead, allowing the scent of her hair to overtake his senses. Her arms tightened around him for a moment before drawing back to meet his eyes with her own. He could see his own emotions mirrored in her gaze.

"Are you ready?" Her soft voice broke the silence, and nearly startled him. He nodded and allowed her to tug him in the direction to the bedroom.

"Whoa." He whispered, unable to get any words out. But she nodded her head in agreement, flashing him a grin.

"Why didn't we do that sooner?!"

"Because I was terrified and I have no idea WHY!" She giggled at his response and moved her head up to study his face. He brushed aside a piece of stray hair, allowing his fingers to linger against her skin. "Thank you Ikki?"

"For what?" She asked.

"For everything, for you." Her grin overtook her features at his statement.

"You get sappy after being intimate, thats good to know."

"What are you talking about?! I'm always sappy." He ran his fingers along a particularly ticklish spot on her ribcage, delighting in the sounds of her laughter.

She finally managed to pin both of his hands above his head. Leaning down to brush her lips against his own, she mumbled into them "I kinda like sappy, I guess I'll just have to keep you like this forever."

"Ikki, you can have me anyway you want me." He winked and she rolled her eyes at his statement.

"Alright now were crossing over from sappy into cheesy." Settling against his side again, she let out a long yawn. "You really wore me out, well done sir!"

"Well thank you ma'am I take pride in all of my abilities." She grinned again, and stroked her finger across her chest leaving a trail of goosebumps. "Go to sleep Ikki, I want you well rested for tomorrow."

"Why so we can do this again?!" He began stuttering a response and she laid a finger against his lips effectively quieting him. "I'm only joking Kido. Of course we'll do this again, and many more times after that. I'm afraid I've become rather attached to you. Now go to sleep!"

He chuckled, and maneuvered the sheets to cover their rapidly cooling bodies. He had a had a hard time keeping his eyes open, but he was determined that she fall asleep first, delighting in the way she drifted of into her dreams.

Following after her, his last thoughts were on his wishes to always be able to watch her fall asleep.