This Chapter Has Graphic Depictions of Sex (Or Well Foreplay, But You Get The Idea)!
Silence hung like a dead weight between them. The previous evening events proving to jarring to spare any kind discussion. Tyki, Tara, and Ali had left the burning campsite quickly and moved on. Traveling on food through the night and into the early hours of the morning, the party did not sleep. Even as the sun pulled itself into the lightening sky they kept moving. Ali was visibly distraught, struggling between his own awkward silence and an intense need to comfort the two of them. Tara and Tyki didn't have the energy to humor him either way, and the akuma was left with little to work with.
"L-Look," The akuma began after an extended period of silence. It was past 3 o'clock as the three approached the outskirts of a rather rural looking town. "Why don't I go on ahead, see if we need to look into our other tasks the Earl left for us. You two can get some rest." Ali explained, looking at the two with the same expression of a concerned child. "Please?"
The two Noah didn't respond immediately, but Tyki let out a sigh.
"Fine." He said, waving the akuma off while rubbing his temples, clearly exhausted.
Ali perked up immediately and have a sharp nod.
"Shall I meet you here tonight?" He said quickly.
"No," Tyki replied, "The same time tomorrow."
"Consider it done!" Ali said with a professional sternness before darting off away from the town.
Tyki and Tara watched him transform mid stride and take off into the sky into a direction that didn't entirely matter to the former exorcist. Instead, she turned to look at the town that lay just ahead of them. She was worn down, to exhausted and distraught to even fathom their next action.
"So now what." She said, surprising herself with the dryness in her voice. She hadn't heard her own words in hours, nor had Tyki, and he seemed a little taken aback. But that only lasted for a moment, and he shrugged.
"Ali wants us to take a breather." He said simply, looking at the town as well " So we'll do just that."
Tyki began to take a few strides towards it, but Tara didn't follow.
He looked back at her.
"Tara?" He asked.
She let out a breath, and moved towards him. A swirl of emotions churning in her mind.
"I'm fine." She managed to blurt out.
"I didn't ask-"
"But I don't know how you think I'm just going to walk in there." Tara began, trying to avert her anger to something microscopic in comparison to what was actually gnawing at her. She motioned to his pale form as they walked, " I haven't quite gotten the hang of that yet."
Tyki looked at her with a bit of confusion, and a hint of humor.
"No I suppose you don't." He said, "But it's not as difficult as you think."
She frowned.
"Just breathe," He said, stopping her, "Let the grey drain away."
Tara blinked, unsure of his words.
"Drain?" She said, looking down at her hands.
He nodded.
Tara sighed and stood their for a moment, feeling her skin prickle and tingle as, miraculously, the color began to dissolve to the shade she once possessed. Tara was astonished, almost overcome with wonder. But Tara gathered herself.
"One problem solved." She shrugged.
Tyki returned this motion with a smile and beckoned her onward to the little town.
If Tara where to be entirely honest with herself, it was more of a hamlet then a town. It was sparse little crossroads. With but a trading post, a small inn, homes, and mostly land for agriculture. But it would work for their needs. Still, it was strange to see a pair of well dressed but slightly disheveled individuals meandering through the somewhat remote town. Luckily, the order's grip on this particular town was all but absent, and Tara and Tyki's loosely constructed story passed with whoever the encountered. They wandered about the town a bit before settling into the town's only inn. Much to their surprise, the other two of the three available rooms were occupied. One by the owner's themselves, and the other by a fellow who'd been there for an extended period of time.
"...But I'm sure that wouldn't be a problem for you two!" The rosey old woman at the counter finished, after explaining the one room situation.
"It certainly won't be." Tyki replied kindly as he took the keys.
Tara smiled awkwardly at the woman and turned to follow behind Tyki.
"Don't keep us up to late now!" The old woman called to them with a grandmotherly giggle.
Both Tara and Tyki waved back to her with their own awkward chuckles before slipping into their room.
It was sparse, a large bed, dresser chair, nightstand, telephone, and an attached bathroom, all bleek in color.
Tyki shrugged off his jacket and hung it on the door as Tara shifted over to the bed, taking a seat. Tara watched at he dug through his jacket pockets, pulling out an empty pack of cigarettes and tossed it to the side. Tyki then felt for a pack in his pants pockets, growing frustrated.
"Oh!" Tara said aloud, reaching into her vest to pull out the pack Tyki had dropped before they'd exited the ark. "You left this..."
Tyki looked back at her, surprise painted across his face and she fell quiet.
"Thank you." He said simply, picking up the unopened pack.
To Tara's surprise he made his way back to his jacket and slid the pack inside.
"You're not-" Tara began as the Noah moved to take a seat beside her.
"I don't need it." Tyki smiled, placing his hands on either side of him so he could lean back on the bed. " At least not now."
Tara blinked, confused, and Tyki chuckled, shaking his head.
"I'm sorry about yesterday." He admitted in a more serious tone. "I didn't want you to have to see that."
"But I had to." Tara replied bluntly.
Tyki was quiet for a moment, and glanced over at her. Tara sat in with a closed posture. Eyes watching the ground, her hands curled up over each other in her lap.
"I had to."
Tyki's expression softened, and he wrapped his arms around her.
"We all had to." He murmured, his face pressing into her hair.
Tara was taken off guard by his words and actions, but let him remain. They were quiet for a few moments, elapsed in the sounds of their own breathing before Tyki pulled back.
"I just wanted to give you more time." He explained, "I knew they were.. Comrades. I was just.. Delaying the inevitable."
Tara shrugged, " I was the one who dove in, head first. I should have seen it coming."
Tyki nodded his head.
"Not exactly the smartest move." He smiled. "But I guess you live on impulse."
"Says the man who periodically wanders into other people's rooms without any kind of warning." Tara retorted.
"That's not exactly impulsive, Ms. Winstrom."
"Tara."
"Tara." He smirked.
"Better." She chuckled. "But wipe that stupid look off your face."
"What look?" He replied maintaining his expression, if not exaggerating it.
Tara rolled her eyes. "I thought you said you were the mature one in the family."
"Oh I am." Tyki replied, lessing the expression, " But that doesn't mean I don't lack a sense of humor."
"Of course not." Tara laughed, " You seem to possess a keen bemusement, no matter how annoying."
"You're not exactly the meek little renegade you make yourself out to be." He replied
"You flatter me."
"No Tara, you misunderstand." Tyki continued, shifting closer to her. " You've changed since you've arrived on the ark. There's a newness about you, yet your personality still shines through, brighter than before." His golden eyes locked on hers as he leaned forward, his hand grazing her neck. " I don't know why but, I changed with you Tara. Maybe it's the Noah, or it might be just me. I don't care anymore." Tara tensed up as she felt his breath graze her face. "I just want to know you." He finished, pressing his lips against hers.
Tara was stunned, her eyes wide, unable to move as Tyki pressed against her. His lips were surprisingly gentle, unintrusive and sincere. On instinct, Tara began to relax as his arms wrapped around her, holding her closer. And she returned the gesture, kissing him back, against her better judgement. This seemed to flip a switch for him, as Tyki deepened the kiss, holding the back of her head. Tara also seemed to lose herself, and parted her lips.
However, Tyki pulled back, his breathing a bit ragged.
"Are you ok-" He began, but Tara lurched forward, bring him into another kiss. Answering his question. Tara could feel him shudder against her as her hands trailed over his form. Even through his clothing, Tara could feel every inch of his flesh, the tautness of the muscles of his arms, chest, and abdomen. Tyki returned her touch as his fingers danced across her back before gripping at her sides. Tara let out a soft sigh as she felt Tyki's mouth shift open, his tongue grazing her lips. She allowed him in, tasting small hints of smoke as he slid against her own tongue.
An unfamiliar hunger burned in Tara as she kissed him. It wasn't as if it were her first, she'd experienced others before, but none so… she couldn't put words to it.
When they pulled apart, both Tyki and Tara sensed something deeper. A mutual desire that surpassed the simplicity of sharing breath.
"Tara…" Tyki murmured, his arms still around her. She shifted forward and rested her head in the crook of his neck.
She could hear his heart pounding against his ribcage as his pulse steadily increased, it was mesmerizing. Tara quietly sighed against him, closing her eyes. Just letting his warmth seep through her.
"Thank you." She said softly, placing her hand on his thigh.
Tyki smiled, letting her slide out of his embrace. He watched as she got to her feet and turned her back to him. Tara's fingers grazed over the breast pocket of her vest, briefly crossing the familiar lump of technology without a second thought. She paced over to the chair, unbuttoning the vest as she went. She could feel Tyki's golden gaze follow her closely as she crossed the room, removed the pinstriped fabric and draped over the furniture.
"Too warm?" Tyki mused, his voice suddenly closer than Tara anticipated.
On instinct Tara whipped around, nearly knocking over the chair as the handsome Noah loomed behind her, his hand outstretched as if he'd been moments away from grazing her shoulder. He quickly took notice of her surprise and retracted his gesture.
"I-It's alright." Tara replied, steadying herself from the surprise.
Tyki nodded, and slid forward until he was upon the former exorcist, placing his hand on her sides.
"I don't think I've told you how beautiful you are." He hummed, leaning down to kiss her neck.
Tara's eyes fluttered as his mouth pressed against her soft flesh. Her hands came to rest on his chest, gripping his shirt. As his lips explored the length of her throat, Tara inadvertently tugged out the first few buttons of her companion's shirt. Tyki smirked against her skin, and shifted his own hands to return the gesture. Tara felt his ungloved hands tease at her brazier before swiftly unbuttoning the front of her blouse.
"Tyki." She chided, humor in her voice as he simply let his own shirt fall from his shoulders.
He hummed in response, trailing his kisses from her neck to her now exposed collar bone, and lower still. Pulling aside her blouse.
Tara shifted back as one of his hands cupped her still covered breasts. He blinked with surprise, but caught on as she wordlessly backed towards the side of the bed. Tyki was upon her before she could even reach it. Continuing his kisses and caresses of her chest. His hands briefly moved to her shoulders as she took a seat to steady himself, before sinking down himself, sliding his hands to her back to unclasp the remaining fabric on her upper body.
Tara's cheeks burned as Tyki gazed at her. Her own eyes darted away as his fingers grazed the soft flesh of her exposed breasts.
"They're lovely." He smiled up to her. Tara's gaze flicked back down to him as he gently held them, his fingers teasing every inch of flesh. Tara shuddered as he softly pinched her pale pink nipples. Tyki chuckled at her reaction, but relented, and shifted lower.
"T-Tyki!" Tara said suddenly as his fingers teased at the top of her pants.
"Hm?" He mused as one of his hands shifted over her tight, and the other rested just atop the flesh of the pelvic bone.
Tara knew Tyki could see they way her chest was rapidly rising and falling that surprise wasn't the only emotion she was experiencing. She watched as he made quick work of her pants, sliding them as well as the last of her undergarments. Tara shivered as Tyki sunk to his knees and placed and wrapped his hands around her thighs. Tyki glanced up at her before he slowly parted her legs.
"Mmm.." Tyki murmured as he observed her in her entirety. "Like a said before, Tara," He continued, his fingers teasing past her inner thigh as he leaned forward, " You're beautiful."
Before Tara could properly reply, his hand grazed the lips between her thigh, and her breath caught in her throat.
"Sensitive?" He chuckled.
Tara's expression attempted to shift into a grimace, but was halted as he parted the tender flesh.
Tyki looked up at her with a wolfish grin, and Tara let out an annoyed, but mostly embarrassed huff.
She could feel the warmth of his breath between her legs as he continued to tease at her opening.
"You'r-" She began as he parted his lips, only to silenced again as his lips pressed against her clit. It was little more than a peck, but Tyki felt her legs seize up at the unexpected contact to the nerve. Amused, the Noah continued, gently licking and teasing at not only her clitoris, but also trailing along her lips. All the while his fingers dipped inside her, furthering the sudden rush of pleasure.
Tara was completely taken aback, shivering and panting but at a loss for words as he tasted her. No, savoring her.
"T-Tyki.." Was all she could muster as his kiss deepened with his fingers.
He looked up at Tara's disheveled form and pulled his mouth away from her opening. His lips and chin had a sheen about them, and his fingers were drenched as he slid them out. Tara simply leaned their, trembling as Tyki got back up to his feet, wiping off his mouth. His hands where then on his belt, which he made quick work of unclasping and tossing aside. Tara's head was still muddled with lust as he undid and slid off his pants. Her instinctual haze cleared for but a few moments as she caught sight of his fully exposed form. The way his skin caught the low lighting of the room, and he held himself deepened her arousal.
"You're quite handsome yourself, Tyki." She smiled.
Tyki chuckled and moved towards her. Tara shifted up a bit on the bed as Tyki leaned over her, sliding between her legs.
"I think that's the first compliment you've given me." He retorted as he settled in a desirable position.
Tara smirked.
"Let's hope I get a few more." He grinned shifting his hands across her form before settling on a comfortable grip at her hips as he slipped inside her.
I'd like to take a moment to thank .el, Roberta Lozano and EchoSerenade for the favorites and follows! I kinda feel bad for having you guys come it at such a nsfw point in the story ; A;! But yes! I do plan on finishing this story, it just may take a while. Luckily, I do have significantly more free time! So updates should come more often. Thank you all again!