Hello, I'm back with a new chapter. Sorry for the huge delay! I want to thank again all the people who left a review; I'm more than pleased. So this one is for you... enjoy!
One of these nights (part 4)
Quiet sounds of steps echoed through the deserted halls of sanctuary disturbing the peacefulness of twilight, strangely contrasting with the emotional tumult of the two inhabitants of the place.
Brennan glanced at the beautiful woman walking beside him, his best friend, his confident, someone who would always be there for him. Her hair was gathered in a loose ponytail enhancing the perfection of her neck and shoulders; the straps of her top were still down on her upper arms, a vivid remainder of their previous activity in the dojo.
The urge for a connection was pulling at his heart, creating a painful void. One of his hands came to rest between her shoulder blades, his fingers lightly grazing her soft skin taking in the warmth of her body.
Emma stopped and slightly turned, a mischievous knowing smile on her lips. She took his hand and lightly kissed the palm, her eyes never leaving his, a thousand silent words passing between them. A single loving touch and look with so much meaning it nearly crushed his heart.
Upon entering her bedroom, the young woman lit a single candle on her desk giving the closed space a warm golden glow. She stood in front of it, her back to Brennan nearly afraid to look at him, nearly afraid to face her own desire mirrored in his eyes. Closing her eyes the young woman lowered her mental shield letting her mind be filed with raw sensations and feelings coming from him. The flow of emotions coursing through his mind was so intense it made her falter, overwhelming her with happiness and love.
Without a noise he came to stand behind her, his hand resting on her shoulders. Emma spun around to face him. Cupping her cheeks in his strong hands softly brushing them with his thumbs he freed an unstoppable flood of long denied desire and passion. Her eyes clouded, taking a stormy gray shade he had never witnessed, her stare so intense it burnt through his soul.
Emma's breath got erratic under his heated gaze and she shivered under the new ripple of emotions unable to control her body anymore. The pounding of her heart got even louder in her ears, deafening her, slowly changing into an ageless music. Her surroundings faded away trapping her in a new awareness where only he and she mattered.
In the blink of an eye, his lips were on hers, his teeth nibbling at her lower lip, his tongue seeking entrance to her mouth. She welcomed him like water in an overheated desert, intoxicated by his scent and taste. His hands found their way to her back under her top kneading, caressing silky skin. She cupped his neck with both hands pulling him closer further deepening their kiss, entangling her fingers in his hair; their bodies so close they nearly melted into one.
Emma felt a deep and primal need build inside of her, filling every part of her, body and soul, slowly concentrating between her thighs. This was not enough; she needed to feel his skin on hers, his hands and mouth caressing, tasting her, him inside of her.
Her hands found their way under his t-shirt caressing perfectly shaped muscles, building the hunger even higher. In a sensuous caress, his lips moved from her mouth to her collarbone making her moan his name. The elemental straightened up and locked eyes with her, all his feelings expressed in them. Her chest heaved and she let out the breath she had been holding. She was special to him; this moment was special, unique.
"If you want me to stop..."
Her only response was to pull away slightly and remove her top revealing her upper body. Without a word, she helped him remove his t-shirt letting her hands leisurely caress his warm skin sending electricity through his whole body. They quickly disposed of the remaining clothes and inched their way to her bed never breaking contact.
The sensation of cool sheets under her contrasted with the warmth of the body closely pressed on hers. His hands and mouth were everywhere making her skin tingle, every millimeter becoming a raw nerve ending dedicated only to pleasure. The longing she felt got amplified when she sensed his need for her so strong, a hurricane sweeping everything out of its way, so incredibly dangerous and yet so beautiful. She trashed under him wanting, needing to get closer. One of his hands found its way to her core making her gasp. Slowly deliberately he started caressing, teasing her, his eyes never leaving her face.
"Brennan, please... now."
He locked eyes with her mesmerized by the desire expressed in them. No longer able to deny themselves the need for this union, he slowly lowered himself and entered her, his eyes never leaving hers. For a few seconds he stilled, entranced by the feeling of completeness and fulfillment. He no longer knew where he began and ended. Waves of pleasure hit him, whirling in his mind, gradually increasing, nearly sending him over the edge. A few seconds elapsed before he realized it was Emma broadcasting her feelings, sharing her mind with him.
"Emma..."
The young woman whimpered, bucking her hips desperately; this was sheer torture. Both her feelings and his were madly spiraling out of control in her head shredding her willpower to nothing, overloading her senses to a nearly painful point.
Brennan felt no longer in control of his own body; he started moving engulfed in her projection of feelings mixed with his own. They both closed their eyes rocking together building the heat to a hot white inferno, their souls connecting, melting has one. Each thrust, each caress, each kiss becoming their world. They were no more Emma and Brennan members of mutant X. They were a man and a woman lost in the timeless act of love.
Energy coursed through each and every nerve like small electrical shocks sending her over the edge all her muscles tensing and quivering. Emma cried out his name as she went over the edge, her vision blurring, changing into multicolored shards. Brennan felt her clench around him and got caught in her rapture unable to hold on any longer. As he climaxed, static electricity crackled around the couple wrapping them in a blue white haze, small bolts radiating from them in waves.
After a few minutes the haze lessened to finally disappear. Completely spent, Brennan collapsed on the burning body beneath his. Emma's arms wrapped around his neck making his head rest in the crook of her shoulder. A happy sigh escaped her lips and she felt him smile against her skin.
"What Brennan?"
His smile widened and he raised his head to watch her. Emma radiated peacefulness and bliss. For the first time he wished he could slow time and live trapped in this moment forever. Softly, like a feather his fingers started underlining her nose, her lips as if he could engrave the curves of her face in his memory.
"I really should take you out on a real date."
Emma watched him stunned unable to believe what she had just heard. They were completely naked in her bed; they just had made love and it was the only thing he could think of. Her chest started heaving with suppressed laughter until she could not contain it any longer.
"Don't you think we're a few steps ahead a first date? Besides, we're locked here and we already have had our first date. That is if you want to consider yesterday night like a first date?"
His face took a pensive expression as if he was really considering her question; his finger lightly brushing her lips in a sensuous way.
"Brennan, is it always like that? I mean do you always produce electricity while..."
His fingers froze and his stare left her eyes and focused on the perfect curve of one breast. Something had happened but he was not sure what exactly.
"Honestly... No. It has never happened before... Do you always project your sensations and get connected?"
Emma shifted uncomfortably in the bed; this was not something she was used to, trusting someone so completely. Yet she had voluntarily lowered her mental shield... for him. She refused to consider that thought any longer or admit she might feel something more for him. Sensing the discomfort of the young woman he put his head back on her shoulder.
"No. I never let my shield completely down... before"
Sadness, her voice reflected only sadness and regrets. But somehow, there was a tiny spark of hope she trusted him with her feelings and that... meant the world to him.
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Brennan diverted his gaze from the book he was reading to watch Emma coming his way. Carefully he put the bookmark in place and set the book on the ground. 'My little angel.' The young woman was slowly getting closer an ice cream bowl in her hand, a playful smile on her lips. Without a word she sat astride his lap, watching him as if trying to find the answer to a great philosophical question. His arms found their way around her waist and he brought her closer to him.
"What are you planning to do with this?"
Emma smiled teasingly waving the spoon under his nose.
"Well I was planning on feeding you after that... who knows."
The young man opened his mouth and let her feed him a spoon. Gently he took the bowl from her hands and rested it on the coffee table. Emma leaned down softly brushing her lips against his. The voice of Shalimar coming from his comring interrupted them.
"Brennan? You tried to contact us?"
Emma sighed knowing that their little respite was nearly over. Brennan watched his lover intently, knowing too well why she was upset. They still had not talked about what they were going to do about them.
"Yes. We have a little problem here. The computer locked us in here."
Both heard the soft laugh of the feral and looked at the ceiling.
"Ok. I'll tell Jesse to take a look from here. We'll be home in two days if everything goes as planned and if Adam is ready to go. Tell Emma I said hello."
"Ok. Thanks Shal and be careful."
The connection died quickly leaving the two friends lost in their thoughts. Brennan watched the wall behind Emma intently; he could not face her right now. They would have to talk about their respective feelings and he was not sure either of them was ready. "Hell, admit it Brennan, you are in love with her and you're afraid". Sensing his mood shift, the young psionic softly brought her hand to his chin and made him look at her. She needed to see his eyes.
"Emma... I need to tell you something."
One of her fingers came to rest against his lips, silencing him.
"Shhhh.... I know Brennan. Remember that we have connected... many times. I know what is in your heart and... I feel the same."
Emma leant down and kissed his lips quickly pulling away.
"Now Mr. Mulwray what about the date you promised me?"
Next chapter, the others find out the truth ...or maybe not...