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The Silent protagonist

Part III

Innocence

I was always grumpy in the morning. Today wasn't any different, but it did feel a little warmer. As I groggily rubbed my eyes I saw the sleeping face of Nikki beside me. He was beautiful even in sleep. Probably even more so. I sighed and shifted away from him so that I could stretch. I was still very confused about the sensations he had made me feel the previous night, but I wasn't at all against it. I gazed at the sleeping bard for a little bit longer before I moved to leave the cabins. As I walked out into the hallway I heard the faint sound of hushed voices. Like every other teenage boy my innocent curiosity got the better of me. I followed the sound to a cracked door to find Norris leaning over Glenn in a very compromising position. I blushed but could not turn away from the sight. It was intriguing, but I felt guilty for having interrupted such a intimate moment. Norris took notice of me first and cleared his throat while helping Glenn up.

"Sorry Serge. We did not mean to disturb you." Glenn said while blushing slightly and bowing his head.

I was blushing and turned to leave, but something made me change my mind. I felt a little sheepish as I voiced my confusion and ignorance on the subject of relationships.

"So Nikki has expressed feelings toward you?" Norris tapped his chin. "Are you at all against his come ons? You should tell him if it bothers you."

I shook my head. That wasn't it at all. I just didn't understand that I liked his ministrations. I was confused about how I felt about him and believed that maybe the two knights could help me sort it out since they had a same sex relationship. My mind drifted to forbidden thoughts causing me to blush again.

"In other words you like his treatment, but just don't know how to deal with it, or perhaps how to respond."



Leave it to Glenn to guess something like that. He hit it right on. His normal expression changed to a seductive one. I backed away slightly noticing Norris' had changed as well. Both approached me from the sides.

"Serge, you shouldn't be lonely. If you want we can teach you how to deal with these pent up issues as well as help you to understand how you feel toward Nikki." Glenn hugged me from the side while nuzzling my ear. I had to admit that it did feel quite nice. "I bet you'd be good at seducing Nikki." He whispered in accent sending shivers up my spine.

I turned hearing Norris whisper something. "We won't do anything explicit to you. We value your innocence. Instead just show you a few ways to respond to him." Norris's lips briefly grazed mine.

His lips were not as soft as Nikki's, but still had a nice feel. I leaned into him allowing him to kiss me again. Glenn's hands descended down my back in a massaging pattern working the knots out of my muscles. The whispered to me while showering me with soft affection. I memorized each of their treatments for later use on Nikki. True to their word, the farthest they took me was some simple sensitive points on the body such as the neck, back of the ears, the chest, and lower back. The most explicit this little lesson had gone was Glenn giving my stomach a quick peck.

I retreated to the deck afterward to question Miki like I had planned earlier. She was leaning against the railing humming Nikki's latest tune to herself. Miki turned to me as I whispered her name. Her green eyes scrutinized me for a moment before a smile crept on her face.

"So do you believe me Serge?" She curled her lips in a thoughtful pout the way Nikki did sometimes. "Nikki told you how he felt didn't he?" her smile faded a bit. "He's never afraid to express himself. You know Serge I usually don't promote Nikki to people, but I think he'd be good for you. He's very kind and cool, but also will let you have your space. I'm sure he's a good lover. Just look at his lips." We both blushed at that. "Anyway Serge, I think you should go for it. I'm sure the crew would understand, but I won't say a thing."

Again she seemed to have read my mind. I sighed and shook my head. "Miki...How do you know what to say?" All she did was wink at me and push me away.

(Nikki POV)

I awoke to an empty bed beside me. The linens still smelled like Serge, the smell of the ocean and green grass and sunlight. He smelled divine. I sighed inhaling the island scent. Today felt like a swimming day. I bet it would feel nice to be one with my element for a bit. I decided to leave my discarded armor on the floor. I wouldn't need it for a quick dip. Despite being the only sleep I got, it was pretty good sleep. The evening being spent next to Serge had put me in the mood for daytime swimming. Generally I would've preferred at night where I could be nude an actually feel like the water itself.

I walked up and deck and could feel the pull of the ocean. It was enough to make a red element crazy, I supposed that's why most of them were away from the edges of the ship all except Miki. I really think she should've been a fellow blue innate. She liked the water as much as I did. As I approached her I noticed Serge. He was still running around without the Mythril vest on much to my pleasure. He had to be the ultimate entity of cute I'd ever seen. He was blushing with wide ocean eyes seemingly looking for something. I cast a glance at the fire dancer then went to pursue my little Island boy. Serge was so oblivious that the chance to startle him was to delicious to pass up. Surprisingly I was able to sneak up on him and successfully jar him by clamping my hands posessively about his waist and hefting him into the air. Okay so you may think I'm weak. Wrong. Moving speakers and other band related equipment made me quite able to carry Serge.

My blue-haired beauty stuttered and then looked at me a fine flush covering his cheeks. "Nikki..." he almost whined, that is if he wasn't so quiet. I briefly wondered why I was so playful. It had to be Serge's innocent charm rubbing off on me. It was a terrible thing, but I wanted to "corrupt" him in the most delicious ways, but the problem would be getting him alone. Don't get me wrong, I was on good terms with all our allies, but they always interrupted at the wrong times. I cast Serge a mischievous smirk before dropping him on the ground and walk to the side to take a swan dive into the deep blue of the ocean. As I cut through the waters my mind was constantly on Serge. I thought of ways to not really corrupt him, but maybe more like educate him in the sense of how much he was desired and what benefits came with that. I wanted more to "corrupt" him in a lover's sense not take the innocent air from him. Serge's innocence was what had initially attracted me aside from his natural beauty. He'd almost given in last night until we got interrupted. I could tell he was still nervous, but I was going to help him through that.

I spent the whole day swimming and contemplating about Serge, that it wasn't until Miki called me for dinner that I came back aboard the ship and back inside my head. I joined Miki in the small dining area and slumped down in a chair close to the window. Miki raised and eye brow as I grinned lazily. I felt good right now. The swim had relaxed me and I felt hopeful about Serge. After a satisfying meal and a nice conversation with Miki I retreated to the crow's nest with my guitar as my normal evening activity. I scanned the deck from my perch and caught a quick peck to Norris' cheek from a blushing Glenn, Karsh and Riddel speaking in hushed voices, and my Serge practicing sans armor and bandanna. I strummed a few happy chords on my faithful instrument. Even with the impending battles the air simply felt relaxed.

It continued like that until most everyone had cleared off the deck to go to sleep. Serge plopped down and wiped his forehead. I watched him for a minute then scanned to make sure that no one was about. My eyes fell on Glenn and Norris, but I doubted that they cared if I had Serge to myself, I was thinking more along the lines of Kid and Leena. They might've been angry if they found Serge and me in a compromising position. I don't think I could've stood hurting Leena's feelings or suffering Kid's wrath.

Serge was gazing at the stars. His eyes were glowing light blue with gentle moonlight. Serge was smiling sadly. I descended and tapped my foot behind him to rouse him from his contemplation of the skies. He turned to me with shy wide eyes. Serge was so beautiful and his expression was undeniably cute. I offered him a small smile and sat down next to him. My Serge smiled at me and scooted a little closer. This was a good sign. I draped an arm about his shoulders. A flush crept across his cheeks. We sat there for a little while in silence enjoying the night breeze. I pulled him a little closer gently urging him to lean into me. He sighed and leaned his head against my shoulder and shyly wrapped an arm around my waist. This feeling was so contenting.

My eyes widened in shock. What was he doing? Serge was gently nuzzling my ear with his nose causing pinpricks of lust to stir within me. I don't know if he knew what he was doind to me, but it was making my situation uncomfortable to say the least. A small sigh of pleasure escaped my lips causing him to stop his nuzzling. He tilted his head as if analyzing the small sound, then went back to what he was doing. The little sneak. He must've known.

Time to turn the tables on him. I moved quickly pinning him underneath me. Thank the dragon gods for agility. His eyes widened as I went to suck the delicate juncture of his neck and shoulder. "Who told you to do that?" I whispered between bites.

"N-Norris...." he gasped out as he squirmed in pleasure beneath me.

"Oh so that's what my little "innocent" Serge has been upto." I smiled as he blushed. "But you know, as much as I'd like to ravish you right here," I moved to get up, "we can't have anybody seeing us just yet."

Serge nodded in agreement, and straightened himself out. I could tell he was really nervous about this whole set up, but I knew he really wanted to try it. I guess I would have to be patient and wait for the perfect moment. I sighed. That could take a long time to get here.

"Good night Serge." I said while going back up to the crow's nest. I blew him a kiss eliciting a small flush and smile from him.

A/N: alrighty then. that's chapter III. no worries. some citrus is already in the works for the next part. hehehe.

ok! answer time.

P.E.Y. - hey thanks! your writing is good too, I hope to see it get even better. I hope you read more. and sorry about sounding so mean. I didn't mean to.

TreizFic - Yeah I think so too. Serge is the ultimate cuteness. I love his hair, and I think Nikki would too. Oh I really am trying to keep everyone in character, well for it being yaoi and all.

Sadie Joyce Myst Lady - Thanks. I hope that you continue to find this fic interesting. I love Nikki and Serge, but I love Norris and Glenn as well. Hell I love em all.

Silverium - Thanks. *blushes* I'm glad you liked it and that you found my writing of the characters to your satisfaction.

CNitro Junkie - Thanks. Mine too. Don't worry there is definately more in the works.

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