Disclaimer: sigh… ¡Que no son míos caramba! Not mine not mine I already said it.

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Chapter fifteen: That night.

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003 finally stopped after pacing around her room for the 50th time.

She looked at her reflect on the mirror, passing the comb she was clutching in her hand over her hair and for the millionth time, she accommodated her dress and checked the shoes were the right ones. She was wearing a spaghetti strap, light pink colored dress which reached up her knees. The fabric moved gracefully with each one of her movements.

Anyway… what would she need the shoes for?

She thought and couldn't help the uncontrollable silly laugh that took over her.

When the giggles finished at last, she observed her hair in the mirror and gave a sigh; it was loosened over her back, like she always wore it. But that night, she didn't want to look like she always did; she wanted to look special.

She decided to lose the headband and, grabbing a ribbon from one of her drawers instead, she made her hair in a high ponytail. The image that met her left her highly satisfied; the long form of her neck was more evident now, giving her a touch of elegance and grace, her cheeks stood out beautifully and so did the soft shape of her face. In that moment she noticed the clock marking 9:58 already.

003 explored the outside with her vision and saw 002 walking by the hallway, but soon he got into his room and didn't come out again. She then opened her room and made her way to the entrance of the house, where 009 was surely waiting.

Her heart gave a sudden jump at the thought of him.

She opened the door at last, but her date was no where to be seen. She shivered as the cold nocturnal air made contact with her bare skin and she wrapped her arms around herself. In that moment, she felt something warm being placed over her shoulders.

She turned around; it was Joe.

He was wearing a white t-shirt and black pants, the matching black jacket was resting now on her shoulders. His hair was as unruly as ever, but she could tell he tried to make it look better, and he did. She smelled his cologne; he was wearing her favorite one, Lancôme Miracle pour homme. 003 decided he looked absolutely handsome.

He grabbed the white rose that was on his jacket's lapel and gave it to her; she took it with delight, placing it under her nose, the fresh fragrance making her smile.

"Good evening my beautiful lady." He said making a reverence, smiling to her. She smiled back.

"Why good evening sir."

"May I join you in this lovely night?"

"Certainly." 009 took her hand and kissed it, then he looked at her big aqua eyes.

His gaze held such a fire and intensity! 003 had never seen him like that before. She had seen his eyes lit up during combat, but this look was totally different; softer and yet, more intense. She liked it.

"Then, are you sure of this?" He asked.

003 touched his cheek. "Yes, I am."

At this, 009 smiled and turned her around, placing then a silken fabric over her eyes, blindfolding her.

"What?" she asked, a little surprised.

"Shhh... trust me. And no cheating."

He took her hand and leaded her. She could tell they were heading to the cave where they kept the Dolphin as she resisted to the temptation to use her super vision. And sure it was. Soon she felt them descending and then, the familiar noise of the ship's door being open was heard. Her guide made her get in and they walked a little more until he stopped.

"Are you ready my lady?"

She only managed to nod; her stomach was a knot! She heard him opening a door and in a second, a delicious fragrance filled her nose. She then felt herself being leaded into the room and after that, the blindfold was gone.

003 opened her mouth in awe.

It was 009´s room in the Dolphin. But it was not that fact the one that surprised her. The room was lit by the light of hundreds of candles placed all over the place. They were the responsible for the vanilla and strawberry smell on the air. There were flowers placed here and there as well and a soft jazz music started playing in the background.

And the bed. Oh the bed. 003 looked at it.

Somehow, 009 had managed to make it look as a four poster bed. With long red satin curtains falling to the sides. The mattress was all covered in red rose petals, and beneath them, she could appreciate soft white silk sheets.

She reacted from her astonishment only when 009 removed the jacket from her shoulders. He then embraced her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder.

"You like it?"

"Oh Joe... this is beautiful... How did you--?"

But she failed in completing her sentence as 009 started nuzzling her neck with his nose, his hot breath making her bite her lip. He ran his fingers over her collarbone and shoulder and then over the length of her arm, his other hand still holding her to him by the waist. He started kissing her neck; all of these sensations were driving 003 crazy!

He turned her around and placed his left hand on her waist, taking her hand to his shoulder as well, and then he started moving along with the music.

She rested her head over his shoulder and he hid his face in her neck as their bodies balanced together, surrounded by the dim light, the diverse aromas and the sensual sax notes.

They danced that way for some minutes, lost into each other's embrace, but her soft skin was too much temptation for 009; he started kissing her neck again.

She then let him support her weight and for the second time she felt his hardness, but again, it didn't scare her. He cupped her cheek and drew her mouth to his.

At first, their lips barely touched, but it was enough to send sparks down their collective spines. He took her lower lip between his and chewed softly at it, she contributed by running her tongue over his upper lip, their hands caressing each other's back. She opened her lips at last, allowing him to enter; his tongue tasting each corner. She moaned against his mouth at the wonderful feeling.

That was all he could stand.

009 lifted her up in his arms, never stopping his kisses and taking off his and her shoes, he laid her softly on the bed. After that, he untied a ribbon on one of the posters with one hand and all the curtains descended around them, leaving them in a cozy atmosphere.

And then, they gave themselves into each other, with all the tenderness of a first pure love.

Their caresses and kisses; filled with passion.

Their desire; blending with the utmost warmth.

Their inexperience; compensated by their caring words and their mutual wish to make the other feel as good as possible.

Their discovery of new places, feelings and sensations; an amazing one.

And so, they were joined, not only in body but also in soul. Their union was intense but sweet and at last, they reached together the most sublime pleasure.

He finally collapsed on top of her, both panting hard, but showing an undeniable smile in their faces. Their hearts started slowing down, their breaths normalizing. They stayed still for a couple of minutes.

"How was it?" he asked in a tired voice after a while.

Francoise's eyes started to water and Joe's widened in worry; he touched her cheek, gently wiping away some of the tears.

"Francoise? What's wrong? Did I hurt you? I mean, more than necessary?"

She smiled and shook her head, more tears sliding down her cheeks. "No… No cherie... It's just that... it was beautiful."

Joe hugged her to him and caressed her now messy hair. He undid the remains of the ponytail and kissed her forehead, then covered their bodies with the silk sheets, sending most of the rose petals to the floor. She rested her head in his chest and he encircled her shoulders protectively, loving the feeling of their skins touching. He kissed her head with the most incredible adoration.

"I love you koishii."

"I love you mon amour."

They stayed like that for a while, without a word, just savoring the moment, enjoying the sensation of being in each other's arms and the knowledge that they had just shared the most intimate, pure and beautiful experience two persons in love could have.

"You were very well prepared," she said after a while, feeling her strength returning to her.

"Yeah, well, internet is a very good source of all kind of information."

They chuckled and curled up against each other.

"I love you Joe, and after this, there will be no way you'll get rid of me."

"Is that a promise?" he asked with a lazy smile.

"Indeed." Her voice was fading, her eyes started to close by their own.

"I like that promise, I won't let you go."

"... I'm glad..."

Joe started to drop off as well, and soon they were both asleep.

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