Disclaimer: This chapter will contain some lime and lemon,. If you are not a fan of that or feel uncomfortable reading that kind of content, then I advise you avoid this particular chapter and come back for chapter 110.
It was evening time with the sun turning the sky a clash or pink and orange as it readied to slumber, leaving the duties of illuminating the sky to the moon and the busy skyline of Inkopolis. Traversing through the city together hand in hand like lovers eloping, Cobalt and Tangie resembled the most romantic of couples as their blue and orange hair bobbed in rhythm to their footsteps. After being invited out by Cobalt so suddenly, Tangie couldn't help but keep her eyes on him with curiosity to what he had in store for them tonight. Why so suddenly did he want to go out? Thinking about the many possible scenarios of how the night could play out in her mind had Tangie drooling with a flushed face. Whenever she was around him, she felt as though they were in a dream together. Also adding to her curiosity was why he was dressed in such casual clothing wearing a floral unbuttoned shirt and gym shorts with sandals while Tangie wore a beige blouse and white fitted jeans that exposed her ankles and black sneakers; she even went out of her way to borrow Sally's earrings after telling her enthusiastically that cobalt wanted to go somewhere with her tonight. But now here they were walking through the streets and she was dressed for a date while he dressed as though he was out with a friend. Feeling somewhat distant and uncomfortable with the many eyes of other young inklings turning to her, she couldn't help but feel like there was an imbalance. In her mind, everyone should be staring at them. The cute couple that looked inseparable, not the raggedy looking boy with a girl out of his league. Tightening her grip on Cobalt's hand, she pressed for an answer.
"D-darling~?" she sang to Cobalt, but he kept his gaze forward. Feeling ignored, she tried to grab his attention with a light conversation. "So, I know lately I've seemed kind of clingy and all, but the truth is that I've been feeling a little uneasy lately…" she said closing one of her eyes and leaving the other open to peek and see if he gave any type of reaction. But he didn't. Screaming internally in her mind, "Where is he taking me!?"
After minutes of silence passed and exiting the big city, the two found themselves heading into a suburban area north of the city. Wondering why they didn't just take the bus or train if they were going this far, Tangie starts to turn her gaze to his face, spotting determination, conviction, yet a hint of nervousness. Something seemed off about all of this. That much she could tell the moment she felt the pulse in his hands. Tilting her head to the side with slight wonder, she noticed that they were heading somewhere more secluded from the area. Somewhere...private. Reaching to the entrance of a park, Cobalt led the way inside guiding them through a dark trail covered in forestry. As they shuffled through the leaves on the ground and snap branches with their feet, Tangie couldn't help but start to feel her heart getting heavier. This strange behavior from Cobalt, coming out so late into the night with just the two of them, she started to connect the dots, her face turning beet red as she figured everything out. Seeing an opening lit by the moonlight, they reached an open field. Like the field where he talked with Azule, this one had a different aura to it. Taking a gander at the statues and beds of flowers, Tangie recognized the place.
"Botanical...Garden…?" she muttered while looking around at the many colorful plants that sang with life. Hearing the crickets in the background and the calming breeze, Tangie felt the warmth in Cobalt's hand fade away as his grip loosened, but she was too lost in her thoughts to realize it. Why a botanical garden? She thought, piecing together the new information given. Was it because they both had their heritage rooted deep in the ancient culture of their ancestors from the east island of Ikayumu? Still deciding whether this was a date or something else, Tangie got lost in her own world trying to find an answer until she felt a chill down her spine that forced her to come to her senses. Quickly jerking her head to see why her body reacted the way it did, she realized that Cobalt had let go of her hand, and before she could ask herself why he let go, instead she saw him beginning to unbutton his shirt completely to expose his lean and cut chest. It was then that she confirmed why they were here. Staring down and gulping heavily as she focused on a certain region, she worked her way up to his sparkling red eyes, feeling entranced by his calm yet seductive gaze. The usually calm yet cold red eyes he usually had were instead replaced with something different, something that set off an alarm in Tangie's body. Rather than seeing the vigilant flexing of his body in anticipation of action, she instead had to look elsewhere to see what muscle was in anticipation of action. Blushing heavily, she returned her gaze to his face as he approached her, standing still as her beloved slowing wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her in closer until their bodies touched.
Tangie's mouth widened a bit with slight pleasure as she felt his grip around her waist tighten as he brought her even closer, resting his forehead on hers. Tangie tried her best to gently squirm to another position, feeling something pricking between her thighs that made her blush heavily. This was going too fast for her to handle, and at this rate it might get out of hand. She knew that something was off about her darling, and yet she felt conflicted to stop him, feeling the slight pleasures begin to grow as their body heat exchanged. The maiden's young heart was clouded by both love and lust under the lunar light, having always had explicit dreams about the day Cobalt would take her virginity. Feeling his hands go lower and curve as they found their destination, squeezing gently as he bit his lips with hunger in his eyes, Tangie knew this wasn't the boy she loved. Cobalt wouldn't act this way with her...unless, had he been hiding these true feelings all along? Gulping down the lump in her throat, she worked the courage to say something as she felt a harder pressure between their lower bodies and a faint grunt from his as he slowly rotated his hips in accordance to her movement.
"Co-balt…?" she asked with a slight concern in her tone, but not for herself, but for him. Staring into his eyes she knew that something was bothering him. Cobalt never ever would do something as impure as this unless he had a serious reason for abandoning his character. He was the kind of person to bottle up his emotions most of the time and never blow off steam, which explained why what he was doing right now seemed to be strange to her. With her mind racing, Tangie's maturity showed in more than just her body, but now her mind as she fortified with resolve. The boy...no, man, that stood before her fondling her wasn't doing it out of love, but out of stress and frustration. If there was anything she could do relieve him, she would do it in a heartbeat. But before heading down a road where they can't ever turn back, she'd at least like for him to talk about whatever was bothering him. Having always been the one to pour out her love for Cobalt and remind him with every possible encounter just how much she loved him, seeing him reciprocate those feelings in this way had her feeling a bit flustered. "Cobalt…?" she said yet again in slightly stronger tone than before, but still gentle enough to capture his arousal judging from how lost he looked in his eyes. Finally, Tangie knew something needed to be done, and with a stern tone. "Cobalt." she said, her eyes narrowing as her chocolate peach skin exposed in the moonlight; snapping out of his primal state, Cobalt looked at his worried partner, realizing he'd been groping her breasts sensually.
"What's wrong, Tangie?" he said in a concerned tone unaware of how forward he was being; her defenses lowered once she heard his tone, reassured that this was still the one she loved.
"Are you ok? This...this seems rather sudden, don't you think?" she smirked with a questioned look, lowering her eyes to let him know that the way they were positioned was quite suggestive. Arching her back a little, she gently took the hand that was still on her breast and slowly moved it further behind with a warm smile.
Although he didn't follow her gaze, he knew what he was doing judging from her cute reaction to his clueless face. Tightening his grip on her waist and massaging her with the hand she guided, he couldn't contain himself any longer. "I... I can't resist you any longer." he said straightforwardly keeping his gaze on her; Tangie blushed afterwards since that was the first romantic thing he said in quite a while.
"What do you...mean? Are you that frustrated?" Tangie asked, although she knew well what he meant, she couldn't help but want to hear him get more distinct and possibly talk him out of doing this.
Cobalt's eyes softened as his lips curled upward just a little, "For so long, I've tried to see you as someone I love and protect and refrain from making any advance because your happiness comes first. But…" he didn't want to kill the mood by downplaying his desires and pretending that he only saw her as someone to protect, but he also recognized this was the perfect moment to reveal his intentions of leaving for the selection; Tangie's eyes widened, understanding that Cobalt was sharing what was on his mind.
"But what?" she pressed, leaning towards his head as she looked up to him.
Should he tell her? Was it the right decision? He knew that either way he had to leave, and regardless of whether she knew or not, she'd be distraught if he wasn't there. That's why he wanted to do one last thing that he knew she desperately wanted to do as well as him: lose their virginity together. Bringing her to this lovely Botanical garden he found during one his adventures to the city, he knew that if this was going to be the night where he deflowered his goddess, his source for living, he was going to have to make it as memorable as possible for her since in his mind, he didn't think he might be able to see her again. "U-uh...are you sure you want me to answ-?"
"Yes!" She said with steam puffing from all cavities in her head, her face red with anticipation for his answer.
"I... I want us to do it. Tonight, under the moonlight." he said with conviction; Tangie twitched in response, closing her thighs together in response to his comment.
Although they were of legal age, most grown-ups frowned upon it since it was such a critical step to adulthood, and one wrong action could change the lives of them forever. Something that should only be reserved for marriage with the person they want to spend eternity with until death do them apart instead was used as a sort of recreational activity and served as a flat way to satisfy someone's selfish desires. For years, from the bed of a hospital or from fidgeting in her own bed, she always dreamed of the day when she'd marry Cobalt and although she loved him dearly, this all felt too fast for her handle. Trying to find resolve in moving forward, she asked him one question in hopes of coming to a concrete decision, hoping that his answer would give her clarity. "Do you love me?"
Silence fell for a moment as Cobalt kept his eyes on her, "Yes. You're the reason why I keep moving forward. You're my rock that keeps me leveled when the waves of life try to wash me away in stress and anxiety. Without you, I can only imagine darkness being present. You're my citrus of sunshine. My Tangie…"
Hearing this, a heavy weight fell upon her shoulders as her knees went weak. Before, she-too had been holding herself back once she saw how anxious Cobalt was for them to get to action because of frustration, but after hearing those words in that same familiar tone, Tangie submitted. Resting her head on his chest, she struggled to give in and give him the go ahead and instead she ran her fingers down his washboard abdomen. "I'm happy you feel that way, Cobalt. But…" looking up at him, seeing the hunger that was being held back by his discipline, she struggled to tell him what she instinctively felt. "This is my first time..."
Slowly he guided her hand downward until her eyes widened in response to what she felt, "Mine too." he whispered in her ear; mixed with shock and anxiety, Tangie felt herself melting. It was too tempting to satisfy her greedy hormones, but her values and consciousness still told her that it wasn't the right time for this type of relationship, even if their fate was to go there regardless.
With trembling eyes reflecting the lunar light, Tangie bit her lip the same way Cobalt did earlier. Her heart racing. His heart racing. Her breathing getting heavier. His breathing getting heavier. Leaning closer to each other with the moon making them silhouettes with only the slight shade of their colorful hair casting alternate light for their bodies, they share a passionate kiss. Wrapping her arms around his neck, her lips locked with his as they both gave moans in response to each other's attempt to gain control of the other. Cobalt couldn't keep his hands off her as he hungrily grabbed, selfishly wanting more, and Tangie tried her hardest to keep control-still aware of her heavy conscious talking her out of it; both of their bodies were on fire with excitement and desperately did they want to extinguish the sensation with the burning passion of their love. Picking her up, Cobalt carried Tangie over to the flower bed nearby and gently placed her down. Lying on her back, her legs wrapped around his torso, Tangie's face turned a bright red as she stared into her lover's eyes feeling a lump rub her in response to his thrust; this feeling was unimaginable despite the many daydreams she got fantasizing about this very moment, indeed they were on the brink of performing the ritual of adults. Cobalt took off his shirt to expose the toned body he attained through his intense training regimen. Running his hand up her blouse, he continued to passionately kiss her while getting a better feel of her breasts. While her mind was going blank with ecstasy, her consciousness shone its brightest at that moment.
Feeling the heat from their bodies clashing with each rub, their tongues dueling for possession of the other, Tangie found herself laying in a position she didn't expect to be in until she was a married: On her back with Cobalt on top. Thinking back to the many experiences they shared, from Cobalt's vow to stay by her side, to their days of suffering while members of the Black Urchins, to even the comedy shared with their friends, each moment raced through Tangie's mind all the while Cobalt had unbuttoned her pants and pulled them off, leaving her half exposed in undergarments while her legs shined under the moonlight. Cobalt slowly raised her legs and lowered his head, deciding to take charge first. Feeling and hearing a moist sound, her levels of sensitivity increased with each lick before she finally had her moment of truth.
I don't deserve this…
Those words echoed in her mind as she watched her partner's lowered head bobbing up and down. Echoing louder and clearer in her mind, the words became solid as a sharp feeling of euphoria surged through her body that snapped her to an immediate decision. Her hands twitching in response, her face flushed, her eyes narrowed-nearly giving in completely to the pleasure, swiftly she came to her senses and shut down everything. Sitting up and interrupting Cobalt, she shook her head furiously as the words echoed in her mind. She didn't deserve it, she thought. She didn't deserve to have the one she loves having to cater to her desires. Not when he's been the one always doing everything for her. Guilt overcame her as she recalled his sacrifices. He sacrificed his honor as a samurai, slain those for money for the sake of her health, he even sealed his future with her when they just small children! Feeling the guilt overtake her sense of pleasure, she instead pushes him to the ground and gets on top. Seeing his eyes widen as his body fidgeted made her glad that this wasn't a dream, but she knew what the right thing to do was. It took her going this far to where they were on the cusp of going to a level they couldn't return, but she saw the solution and smiled warmly with conviction.
"Cobalt, I love you more than anything. Even more than my own life. You've always been there for me and done so many wonderful things for my sake." grinding her body on him, she tried her best to show him as much pleasure without going to the deeper level. "While, I do love you. I can't do it. It's too soon for us to connect on that kind of a level…" she said while keeping her eyes on his, finding herself falling even more with him as his confused expression intensified. "I'll wait until we get married to go that far, so until then…"-Cobalt's eyes widen as she slowly crawls off of him and instead, pokes her rear upwards while lowering her head- "I hope this will suffice until that day…"
The moon watches over the two lovers that laid in the flower bed. Although they were still young with insurmountable amounts of love for each other, there still had to be limits to them. If the moon was a person, it would gladly turn its head to give the young lovers the privacy they deserved. After years of having a best friend/loving relationship, finally they were revealing that they had all intentions to be together to the very end. As dusk continued to journey in search of dawn, the two tired themselves out rather early and instead spent the night looking up at the stars. Falling asleep after putting all her love and effort into showing Cobalt how she truly felt about her, she was knocked out with fatigue. Cobalt too was tired, but he knew that this was the right way to say goodbye. Looking over at his sweet darling who laid beside him curled in a fetal position facing him, he ran his fingers through her hair before gently brushing her cheeks with his nose and giving a light nuzzle.
"I love you, Tangie."
As the early morning rose, Tangie woke up in her bed instead of the bed of flowers where she laid beside her dearly beloved the previous night. Confused and perplexed, she wondered why she was back in her room. Was it all really a dream? Removing her blanket, she saw she was still dressed in the same clothes she wore, her shoes were next to the bed. Blushing furiously, the images in her mind from last night fermented well. Now her lasting images of Cobalt were lewd perspectives. Covering her red face, she smirked and laughed, hoping to laugh together with him when they'd meet later today along with the others. But little did she know, that the blue haired inkling she loved dearly had already made his departure. Dropping Tangie off at her dorm, using her keys to enter the room and silently placing her in her bed without alerting the others, he slowly locked the door and placed her key under the mat, expecting her to retrieve it once she realized it was gone. From there, he grabbed his stuff which he left over by Crusty Sean's truck which was still open surprisingly at that time of the night and then went along on his journey to the eastern islands to his homeland of Ikayumu.
