Groove Adventure Rave: Tease Me
Rave is copyright of Hiro Mashima, Kodansha and Tokyopop. No infringement is intended.
Well, at long last, here's the final chapter. My apologies to everyone who has been eagerly awaiting this. I was busy with other priorities such as drawing and website work, so this got stuck on the backburner. Still, I hope you'll enjoy what I've got for you.
Warning! This fic has some light lemon content, so those under 18, or of a delicate nature should look away now, lest your souls become forfeit. Otherwise, enjoy!
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Haru lay on his bed, staring out the window at the darkening sky. A cold breeze blew at the beach's palm trees. The beach itself was empty, the weather still cold after the storm from yesterday.
"Most romantic place in the south.. my ass." He mumbled, sipping from a small glass he was holding. He glanced over at the other side of the bed. Elie wasn't there, unfortunately. After that incident in the storm, she had immediately hidden in Iulius and Belnika's room, and had avoided him ever since.
He sighed in sadness. How could he have let this happen? Only four days into his marriage, and he'd gotten Elie upset with him, maybe forever. And all because of his lack of libido.
"Face it Haru, a romantic, you are not." He spoke aloud.
Just then, the door opened, and Iulius stepped in. Haru blinked in surprise, realizing he hadn't locked the door.
"Haru, we need to talk…" Iulius stopped when he noticed the glass of dark liquid. "For God's sake, don't do it!" He grabbed the glass from Haru's hand. "I know things are tough, but you won't find the answer at the bottom of a whisky glass!"
"Dude, it's just cola."
Iulius smelt the drink, realizing his mistake. "Well… the answer's not here either." He slammed it down on the table. "Now look here Haru, you have to talk to Elie and sort this out."
"I know I should. I just think we need a bit of time apart. You know, until we're ready to talk again."
"You're
not ready to talk now!" Iulius sounded frustrated. "Please! I do like
Elie, but ever since she hid out in our room, she's been driving me
mad! This morning, not only did she catch me and Nika-chan while we
were in flagrante delicto, ruining the whole mood, she ate my 70 Edel apricot skin polish."
"She ate face cream?"
"She thought it was jam! She spread it on her muffins!"
He sniggered. "Sounds like her alright. She's always hungry at breakfast. She'll eat anything she can find." He sighed. "I miss her."
"Well, go and talk to her then."
"I don't know if I should. If I see her, I'll succumb to temptation and try to make love again. And I just know I'll mess it up."
He looked out the window again. "Man, what kind of husband am I if I can't even pleasure my wife. I mean, Elie deserves that much." His voice turned low. "Maybe I rushed into this marriage. Maybe we should have waited…"
"Oh shut up man! It was bad enough back in the day when you kept whining about how unworthy you were of her." He stared the Rave Master in the eye. "I know you've upset her, but that's life. We couples can't be happy all the time. God knows how many times Belnika has annoyed me because she claims she deserves more clothes space in my closet than me." He grumbled. "Just because she kept all those fancy frocks the Blue Guardians bought her.."
"Er.. carry on?"
"Yes, the point is, when you love someone, you don't let something like this keep her away from you."
Haru looked at him, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "Yeah… I went to hell and back to save her. No way I'm losing her over something like this"
"That's the spirit! You don't just have to help her, you have to want her."
"Oh I want her alright. I want her to be happy. But unless I figure this sex thing out, I don't think she'll be willing to talk to me."
"Well, get cracking! There must be some reason why you can't get your end away. If you truly love her, you'll get to the bottom of this."
Haru stood up, his confidence returned. "Yeah, then I'll get to her bottom!" He blinked when he realized what he'd just said. "I've been around Musica too long.."
Iulius patted his shoulder. "Oh, and I should tell you, the hotel is holding some formal dance party downstairs. I imagine Elie might like that a lot." He made his exit. "Good luck old boy."
Haru nodded goodbye, then stared at a nearby mirror. His reflection was of a race normally reserved for battles against evil. This time, the enemy was whatever was going on in his head to stop him having sex. And he was going to crush it like he crushed Demon Card.But first, he needed to know just what it was. And he'd need advice from an expert.He grabbed his mobile phone from the table.
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Belnika entered her room, hoping to have some peace and quiet before she and Iulius went to the party. Inside though, she was dismayed to find Elie was still hanging around. Close friend she may be, but her scrounging all their stuff was getting on their nerves.Elie was wearing her silk robe, and her face was covered with a thick green paste.
"Hi!"
"Elie, why are you wearing that on your face?"
"This? Oh, I just saw it, and felt I could use some exfoliating. I'm sorry, I really shouldn't be using your stuff. I'll pay you back."
"It's okay… it's not my stuff." She smiled a little. Iulius could stand to get rid of a few products..
"Listen Elie, we do love having you here, but you really need to talk to Haru. You can't just avoid him on your honeymoon."
Behind the green cream, Elie looked forlorn. "I know… I'm just not sure if he wants to talk to me. I said some pretty nasty things to him in that storm.."
"Oh you're not the first couple to call each other names. I actually called Iulius a big wet softy once when I accidentally got his clothes wet." She thought for a second. "Yeah, that's as bad as it got.."
"He probably thinks I hate him." Elie sighed. "Oh he used to annoy me sometimes back in the day. He'd walk in on me while I was getting changed from the shower, and make some lame excuse, and even though I knew he was telling the truth, I'd still whack him over the head… and then he'd say I looked really cute in a towel, and I'd blush, cause he meant it…" She sobbed. "I miss him."
"Well, go and talk to him."
"I can't! If I see him again, I'll have to drag him somewhere private and have my way with him! Between his sexiness and my horniness, I can't resist him! But he won't do it for some stupid reason!"
"There must be some reason. I've never known Haru to do something without something motivating him. Or scaring him."
"Like what?"
Belnika racked her brains for an excuse. "Umm… maybe he's scared you won't enjoy it."
Elie gaped at that. "Won't enjoy it? What kind of crappy excuse is that! Everyone enjoys sex! You reminded me yesterday when I heard you wailing down the hall!"
A blush crossed Belnika's face. "Well yes… but sex isn't pleasurable all the time. At least, not that pleasurable. Sometimes it's a bit rough and painful, sometimes it's too fast, too slow, sometimes you get in an awkward position.."
"Are you trying to make me jealous!" Elie yelled. "I can't take any more of this. I need Haru, in bed, NOW!"
"Calm down Elie-chan! You know, hounding Haru isn't going to make him do it any easier. Can't you just enjoy the rest of the honeymoon?"
"No! I want this now!"
Just why are you so eager anyway?"
She stared at her friend, her eyes blazing. "Because everyone keeps telling how amazing it is, and I'm scared to death that I might not like it, so I just want to get it over with!"
She blinked when she realized what she said. She was.. scared? Was that why she was so desperate to get Haru in the sack, at the cost of spending proper time together?
She ran to her handbag and pulled out her mobile.
"Who are you calling?" Belnika asked.
"I've already talked to one expert, now I want a second opinion."
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Many miles away, on Garage Island…
"You hear that?" Shuda spoke.
"I can't hear anything." Cattleya replied, shifting her weight on his lap.
"Exactly!" Shuda sighed and leaned back in his deckchair. "No Haru and Elie running about yelling like lunatics, no Musica to annoy me…"
"You have a heart of stone, you know that?" Cattleya chuckled. "You miss them really. I know I do."
"Well, a little… but we'll have to get used to it, once they move into their new place."
She sighed. "Seems like only yesterday he was back here, showing Elie off to everyone like he never had a girlfriend before. Now they're married. I just wonder if they'll be alright."
He kissed her forehead. "They'll be fine. Just trust them."
"I suppose." She leaned back on his chest. "Mmm.. this day feels so perfect.."
"It would be perfect, if I had a tall gin and tonic."
"Lazy…" As she got up, she spotted Let and Julia approaching.
"Hi you two!"
Shuda sighed as he got up.. "Good things never last…" He looked at the two Dragonrace, noting Let was dressed in his karate gi, opposed to his wife's casual clothes.
"What's with the get-up Let? Something wrong?"
"We were hoping you could tell us." He replied. "We got a call from Musica a short while ago, asking us to meet him here."
"And since he thinks no one calls him unless it's an emergency, he got all dressed up." Julia rolled her eyes. "Honestly Let. Just because it's Musica doesn't mean its trouble."
"It's Musica. Trouble is precisely what it means."
Shuda groaned. "Silver Rhythm… why can't he give me a few minutes peace?"
"Hey, you made it!" They looked to see Musica and Melodia walk up hand in hand. "Thanks for coming guys."
"No problem. So, what's up?" Julia asked.
"Yes, why are we all here?" Melodia spoke up. "You told me to get dressed and dragged me all the way here without telling me why. What are you up to?"
"Oh, nothing too exciting.. I just need to talk with the guys a second. Why don't you catch up with the girls?" He gently pushed her toward Cattleya.
She looked at him oddly. "Okay… but I know something's going on." As she walked to join the girls, Musica beckoned Let and Shuda further away from the house, nearer the cliffs.
"You're up to something Silver Rhythm. I can see it in your eyes!" Shuda growled. "Out with it!"
"Yeesh, thanks for the vote of confidence.." Musica smiled. "But you're right. I'm up to something. In fact, today, I'm going to do something I've never considered doing, and will never do again."
"Shut your mouth?" Shuda asked hopefully
"I'm going to ask Melodia to marry me."
Shuda and Let stared at their comrade. Then collapsed in loud laughter.
Musica just sighed. "Wow. I'm glad you're happy for me."
Let managed to speak, barely. "You, marry? HA HA HA!"
"Good one Musica, ha ha… You really got us there…"
Musica thrust his hand out at them, revealing a diamond ring in his palm. They stopped laughing.
"Good God he's serious.."
"Damn right I am! I ain't gonna be the last one in this crew to get hitched! You're going last Shuddy!"
Shuda crossed his arms. "Is that the only reason?"
"No.." Musica looked back to where the girls were chatting. "I've been thinking a lot… about Melodia and me… I thought I could be okay, you know, loving and leaving the ladies. But when we came back, she was waiting for me, like she had for years. And I was just so .. glad to have someone to come home to, like you guys had. I like being with her. I want her around forever."
Let and Shuda looked a bit astonished. "Incredible. I've never heard you sound sincere before."
"Keep laughing pal."
"Seriously.. I'm pleased for you." He patted his shoulder. I hope it goes well for you."
Let nodded. "Sounds like you've finally wised up. I'm sure you'll make her happy."
"I hope so.. so hey, how about a few pointers on how to propose to a girl? I mean, how did you two do it?"
Let thought for a second. "I believe I asked her when we were about to be killed by Lucia in the final battle. Of course, I was out of my mind with pain and adrenaline at the time, so I didn't really mean it. She still insisted though.."
"I asked her a few months after we came home. After an interesting night involving some chocolate body paint…"
Musica stared at them, deadpan. "Boy, you guys are real romantics, you know that?"
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Further away…
"What are they talking about?" Melodia wondered as she watched the men chatter about something."
"Probably planning a fishing trip or something.." Julia rolled her eyes. "Why are men so into stuff like that?"
"A mystery for the ages." Cattleya laughed.
Julia's mobile then rang. "Hello?" She answered.
"Julia-chan!" Elie's voice was loud enough to be heard by the others. "Thank God! I need your help!"
"Hi Elie." Cattleya spoke. She was rewarded with a loud shriek on the other end.
"Catt-chan! What are you… Go away!"
"What? What's wrong?" Julia held the phone between them.
"I need to talk to Julia about something private."
"Does it involve Haru?"
There was a long pause before… "Yes… but I can't discuss it with you hearing. I'm talking about your brother and me… in an embarrassing fashion."
"Elie, I had to wash Haru when he was a baby. I had to deal with him stealing porn mags from Genma when he was eleven. Don't think I'll be embarrassed by this."
"Haru stole porn?" Julia sounded shocked. "Wait, have you and Haru actually…"
"No! Yesterday we tried, but Haru froze again, and we got caught in a storm and I got really mad and yelled at him, and now we're not talking and Belnika thinks I'm becoming too obsessed with having sex because I'm scared!"
Cattleya swallowed. "Well… that is a doozy."
"Scared of having sex?" Julia blinked. "How the hell can you be scared of having sex? You're using protection, right?"
"Well, I plan to…"
"So, why are you scared exactly?"
"I didn't think I was, but Belnika said some things that made me think she's right. I'm only interested in shagging Haru just so I can get it over with."
"That's stupid Elie. Okay, it's not perfect all the time, but with the person you love, it's lovely."
"Is it? I don't know! I've only heard stuff about it. How good it's supposed to be when he finally.. puts it.." A sob was heard. "I don't know what it's really like. I'm scared I'll hate it! I just wish he would hurry up and do it already so I would know."
"Oh Elie, calm down." Cattleya soothed. "You make it sound like the worst thing in the world.
"Well I don't know. That's why I called. I want to know from some experts. Tell me what it was like for your first time."
Cattleya and Julia blinked in surprise. "Elie! That's private information!"
"Oh come on. Just describe it to me. Spare no details."
Julia sighed. "Well, if it'll help. My first time with Let, was a few years ago. I caught him when he was finishing training. God, that night felt so magical. The moon was out, shining everything in this pale light, and he was standing there shirtless, gleaming with sweat and looking tired. I felt a bit embarrassed watching him like that…
"Get to the sex!" Elie demanded.
"Well, we found a secluded spot, got naked, and well… at first Let wasn't going along with it."
"He wasn't?"
"Nah. Soon as I got his trousers off, he started rambling about how it was unhonorable it would be to take me without first getting permission to marry, and how he was not about to let a woman control his emotions and some crap.." She paused at the other's looks. "What? We were younger. Let was a bit of an ass back then."
"So, what made him change his mind?" Elie asked.
"Well, once I introduced him to a little concept named 'going down' he just couldn't get enough." She smirked.
"Oh my…"
"That's what he said! I tell you, the man kept me on his back for ages. I had never felt so alive."
"So, it really felt good?"
"Yeah…" Julia glanced over to where Let was. "But the best part I think, was that I finally got him to open up and share something with me."
"Aww.."
"That was a bit like Shuda, the first time he was here." Cattleya spoke wistfully. "I was so frightened of him at first, but once he'd promised he was only there to get info from Shiba, I began to take an interest in him. I have to say, my first impressions were not good. He was rude, arrogant, distant to everyone…"
"Was? He still is.." Julia joked.
"Anyway.. one night, he found me crying and upset, because I was missing Haru, and the next thing I knew, he was kissing me and feeling me all over."
"Yikes. Haru would not have been happy."
"I can imagine… it wasn't really what I expected. I kinda had a fantasy of it being romantic, pleasure from end to end. Reality is a different story though.."
Elie gasped. "Shuda didn't hurt you, did he?"
"Well, not on purpose. He was pretty rough, and I really felt it inbetween all the good stuff. But I can't really blame him. Afterwards, he told me I'd was the first girl he'd been with in months."
"Soo, you didn't like it?"
"Not at first, but he was eager to show me it could be better. Very eager…" She smiled. "I was glad he was able to stay around. Him and me.. it was like nothing we had ever felt before."
"So you see Elie, your first time may be good or bad. But as long as you're willing to love Haru regardless, it really doesn't matter."
Elie was silent for a while. "Wow… you're right I guess. I just got so caught up in it all. Wanting this honeymoon to be perfect.."
"It can still be Elie. Just go and apologize to Haru. Spend some time with him, there is more to him than a sexy bod you know."
"I know…"
"And he may be more willing to do the deed."
"I should… but I don't know if I'm ready to talk to him yet. He's still upset about what happened on the boat."
"What happened?"
"Well he froze up before we…" Elie made a cringing noise.. "And well, the rest isn't that interesting."
"Fine, we'll get details later."
"The point it, I think I've put him off sex. He probably won't even look at me!"
Julia sighed. "Okay Elie. I know what to do. First, you must have that talk with him, and then…"
"And then?"
"You need to seduce him."
"I've tried that! I've done all the tricks short of kissing Belnika again!"
"Then…" She smirked. "You do this…" She turned away from the other girls, speaking quietly into the phone.
"I should do that!" Elie could be heard.
"I assure you, there is no way Haru can turn you away with this."
"Okay, I'm gonna do it! Julia, Catt-chan, thank you so much!"
Julia smiled as she folded her phone away. "Well, that's my good deed for the day."
Cattleya frowned. "Just what did you tell her to do to my brother?"
"No relax. It's nothing painful."
"What is it? And what was that about a girl she kissed?"
"Ooh I can't say…"
"Tell me!"
Melodia ignored the two, and looked back at the men. She noticed Hamlio seemed to be shouting at someone…
-
"Okay, so how should I tell her. I want to utterly surprise her with something romantic." Musica pondered on words for a moment. "Hmm.. Melodia, you're the only one for me.. Melodia, I wanna love you forever…"
"Just turn on that stupid charm of yours." Shuda huffed. "It fooled half the women we met on our travels, it should fool her."
Musica grinned. "Yeah, you're right. I mean, it's me. The master of the chat up line. I can come with something on the spot."
He turned to where the girls were. "Well guys, see you at the wedding." He took a step toward his new destiny…
Then his mobile rang.
"Dammit…" He quickly answered. "Hello?"
"Musica! Great, you gotta help me!"
"Haru?" Let and Shuda pricked their ears. "Why are you calling me now?... Oh please don't tell me you haven't.."
"I haven't."
Musica sighed. "Haru, you're a great guy and I love you, but you're a disgrace to the male species. What happened man? I thought you were gonna romance her on a boat."
"Yeah, that didn't work. Long story. Look, I can't keep doing this. Everytime I see Elie I wanna rip her clothes off, but I just can't seem to actually do it. Something's keeping me from… you know… making the final connection."
Shuda and Let crept up behind Musica, listening in to the conversation. They looked rather shocked at Haru's revelation.
"I know I can beat this Musica. I just need to figure out why I won't have sex. So I'm asking, what do you think I should do?"
Musica looked at the phone, then back at Melodia.
"Sorry bro, I haven't a clue."
"What?"
"I said sorry. You'll have to figure it out yourself."
"Oh come on! I'm sorry for being a pain, but don't blow me off! I need help."
"I don't believe this…" Musica growled. "Look, it isn't a good time. Why not ask your brother-in-law here?" He held his phone out towards Shuda."
"Shuda is not my brother-in-law!"
"Not yet anyway…" He passed the phone to Shuda. "I gotta go…."
Shuda grabbed his arm. "Not so fast Silver Rhythm. Your.. little errand can wait a bit longer. Haru needs our help right here and now."
Musica recognized Shuda's 'I'm going to torture someone' smile. He sighed. As much as he didn't want to do this, he wouldn't refuse his friend…
"Alright then Haru, but make this quick, okay."
"I will. I just need to figure out what's wrong with me."
"You're secretly gay?" Let spoke aloud.
"What! No!"
They looked at Let in surprise. He just shrugged. "Blame Julia. She watches these inane TV soaps during my training, and I can't help but listen."
"Yeah…" Shuda rolled his eyes. "Haru, I fail to understand why Elie is turning you off. Two years you spent on the quest watching her from afar, now you're avoiding her on your honeymoon."
"I don't mean to! I try to make a move, and I just stop. I don't get it. Do you think it's an illness?"
"An illness?" Musica sighed at Haru's stupidity.
"Yeah, like a bug or something. You get some weird illnesses in these warm places…"
"Shut up Haru! It ain't no illness, it's just you being a wuss!"
"A wuss?" Haru growled, obviously hurt by the insult.
"Yeah! And a prat! Which put together, makes you a pussy!"
"Oh you think I'm afraid?" Haru's voice was louder. "I am not afraid of having sex!"
"Are you sure about that?" Shuda asked.
"Oh not you too…"
"No, hear me out. Is it possible you're stopping yourself because you're afraid of what might happen? I mean, this is something you've never done before."
"What?" Haru sounded shocked. "That's stupid! What's to be afraid of?"
"I dunno…" Shuda replied. "Why don't you pitch some suggestions?"
"Me?" The sound of Haru scratching his head could be heard. "Okay. Well, I am a little worried about stuff like diseases and pregnancy. Sister warned me about that."
"And what else?"
"I can't think of anything else.."
"Come on Haru. Something is bothering you about this, even if you're not normally thinking about it."
There was a long pause.
"I.. I guess I'm worried she may not like what I've got to give her. That she won't enjoy… er, me. And I worry that somehow, I'm going to mess this marriage up in the future, and we won't be together anymore.."
"I can relate." Shuda replied truthfully, glancing over at Cattleya in the distance.
"And.. I kind of wonder… if we do do it, I'll hurt her at all…"
"Aha!" Shuda snapped his fingers. "There's your problem. The old 'white knight' complex."
"Excuse me?"
"What Shuddy means is, you're being overprotective, as per usual." Musica joined in.
"You're telling me.. I won't have sex with Elie to protect her?" Haru spoke disbelievingly.
"Think about it." Shuda explained. "All through the quest, you were the first one to help Elie whenever she got into trouble. No matter how dangerous it was, you always leapt in to protect her."
"Well yeah, of course. I love her."
"Not at first. She was just your friend at first. But once you began loving her, you got more protective of her, to the point where you never had to think about it. Elie was about to get hurt, BAM! You were there."
"I guess.."
"So, now you're in a situation where, in the back of your mind, you think you may hurt Elie, thus, you automatically stop when you try and do the deed."
One could imagine Haru's look of shock. "I refuse to shag her… because I LOVE her?"
"It's just your instincts acting Haru. What you have to do is forget them. Sure, you may hurt Elie a little when you take her, but that's life. Just keep remembering that you can give her a lot more love than you could ever give her pain." Musica spoke
"He's right, admittedly.." Let joined in. "Living with the person you love is always going to bring problems. But you should never let them get between you. Just let her know how you feel. How you really feel about the whole thing. I doubt she'll be pleased, but it should at least let her know you only act this way because you care for her."
"Yeah…" Haru sounded convinced. " I've never really discussed anything like this with her before. Guess I got more focused on the wedding.."
"Well, now's your chance. Do it now, before it drives a wedge between you."
Musica grabbed the phone back. "So, you clear now Haru? Talk to her!"
"I guess I should talk to her and sort this thing out… Thanks you guys."
"Anytime! Bye!" Musica clicked the phone off, and began briskly moving toward the girls again. His path to Melodia was clear…
The phone rang again. Angrily, he answered it. "What!"
"Sorry again.." Haru spoke meekly. "But I gotta know… how much does it hurt her when you… enter her? A little or a lot?"
Musica finally snapped. "FOR GODS SAKE HARU! I'm trying to propose to Melodia! Would you please fuck off!"
Haru gasped. "Wow! You're really… no way!"
"YES WAY! NOW GO AWAY!"
"O.. okay! And congratulations man!"
He hung up. Musica breathed in relief. At least, he could finally declare his love to the woman of his dreams…
He turned around, and she was there in front of him, Cattleya and Julia behind her. All three girls had shocked expressions on their faces.
"What the.." Musica was taken aback. "What are you doing here?"
"Wondering what you guys were yelling about." Julia replied. "And from what you just screamed, I'm wondering if you were concocting some prank to play on Melodia."
He focused on Melodia, her face mixed with surprise and anxiety. "Hamlio… is.. what you said true?"
"Um…er…" He cringed, not sure what to say. This wasn't how he wanted her to know. He had it all planned. She looked at him, eyes wide in expectation, as he stuttered. "I.. I.."
"Oh, spit it out man!" Shuda yelled behind him. "She already heard you. Get on with it!"
"Shuda!" Cattleya chided. "Stop making this worse."
"I think we'd better give them some privacy." Julia spoke. "Come on guys, let's go."
She and Cattleya grabbed their spouses and pulled them aside. Musica managed to finally swallow.
"Er… Mel-chan uh… forget what I just said! That was just… a joke! Yeah, I was messing with Haru!"
Melodia's stare deepened. "I know when you're playing a joke. And I know when you're serious. And I know, when you yelled that… you meant it." She looked at him hopefully. "You do mean it, right?"
He stared at her for a few seconds. She was so right. Who else knew him so well?
"Dammit Mel, I didn't want it to be like this." He looked at his feet in shame. "I wanted to do it the way I thought you would like it. I wanted to ask you at the cliffs, so I could ask you as the sun set.. that way, you could remember it forever…"
She moved closer, and took his hand. "You don't have to go to so much trouble."
"Yeah I do. I mean, you deserve the best. And you deserve a guy who always gives you what you need… I want to be that guy.."
She lifted his chin with her finger, forcing him to look at her. "You've always been that guy. And if you want to really do your best for me… please don't back down if you're really sure of this."
He nodded, a smile returning to his face. He was sure all right. After all his years of Punk Street's biggest playboy.. he was finally sure.
He dropped to one knee, pulling the ring from his pocket and holding it out to her.
"Melodia… it took me forever, but I finally found the one person that completes me… will you marry me?"
For a second, he wished he had said something a bit less mushy. But after Melodia grasped him in a hug, he really didn't care what he thought.
"Yes… I will.." She cried happily.
His arms around her, he kissed her deeply, feeling truly content for the first time in ages.
"Is this what she meant… what we would find between us?" He thought. He was interrupted when he heard the others cheering behind him. He and his girlfriend – no, fiancée turned to see Julia and Cattleya clapping excitedly, and Let and Shuda smiling with pride.
"I'm impressed Silver Rhythm. I guess a leopard can change it's spots."
"Ah come on Shuddy." Musica smirked. "You knew I would never run away from this."
He looked back at Melodia, her face more pretty than he had see it before. "I'm not running away again.."
"This is wonderful!" Cattleya gushed. "Ooh, I can't believe it! Another wedding!"
"Oh yeah.. kinda forgot about that bit.."
"You must let me plan it! We can use some of the old stuff from Haru and Elie's.."
Meloda put a hand up. "Hold on. Before we get to all that…"
She hopped up into Musica's arm, prompting him to catch her. "I would like a nice, romantic dinner with the man of my dreams."
"Too bad. You're stuck with me." She giggled in response.
"Yeah… stuck with you always…"
And with that, the newly-engaged couple walked off toward the town, their eyes only for each other.
Let smiled. "Ahh, makes you proud, doesn't it? To see your friends taking the next step in their lives."
"It does indeed…" Shuda agreed.
There was silence for a while… then Shuda chuckled.
"I give them three months."
"I say five."
Before they could wager more, Julia and Cattleya whacked them over the head.
-
Haru hung up the phone, still a bit surprise at Musica's sudden plan to propose to Melodia. He wondered Musica had just been trying to shut him up. "Then again, Musica has done stranger things. If he's serious about this, I hope it works out for him."
He refocused on his current problem. Now he knew the cause of his unwilling sex drive, he was eager to get back on Elie's good side, and finally give her the night she had been longing for. First though, he just had to talk to her.
"Guess we'll sort this out at the dance…" He headed for his closet, ready to get changed.
"He did… No way!" Elie squealed. "That's so cool! I knew he could do it!"
She noticed Belnika standing nearby. "I gotta go Julia. I'll think about the stuff you told me." She hung up.
"What was that about?" Belnika asked. "You sounded really excited there."
Elie grinned. "Musica just asked his girlfriend to marry him."
"Oh my…" Belnika clasped her hands "That's so wonderful!"
"I know! We're all becoming couples. Crazy, huh?"
"A little… but that's just life moving on for us."
"Speaking of moving on… there's a dance on in the main hall tonight, right?"
Belnika nodded. "You're planning on meeting Haru and straightening this thing out?"
"I hope so… I just don't know if I can talk to him, he might be upset with me.." She smirked slightly. "But if I do, I have the ultimate plan to bed him."
"You're still trying to do that?"
"Yeah, but for different reasons now…" She crossed her arms. "I'm not scared anymore. I want to do this with him, because I love him. And I'm gonna make sure he enjoys it."
"I hope so…" Belnika smiled. "Well, we should get ready for the dance."
"Ooh, Nika-chan, can I borrow a dress from you? I had a look earlier, and you have some gorgeous gowns. I didn't bring anything."
"Of course." She opened her closet, revealing her dresses. "Which one do you want?"
"I need something to drive Haru wild…" Elie eyed all the gowns. "Ooh! This one!" She pulled out a short white dress. "Perfect! Anyone would look really slutty in this."
"That's my wedding gown!" Belnika shrieked.
Elie blushed. "…. You made a lovely bride.."
-
Belnika stood at the entrance of the hotel's main hall, smoothing down her peach dress. The party had just begun, and Elie was already dancing inside, but she was still waiting for her husband and Haru to show up. "Where are they?" She wondered aloud.
"Right here love." She turned to see Iulius, wearing a very expensive looking purple tuxedo, complete with ruffled shirt and a cummerbund around his waist. He took his wife's hand and kissed it. "Ah, you look ravishing as ever my dear."
"You look nice too, but don't you think you're a bit overdressed? It's just a small party."
"Nonsense. One can never be overdressed for a gala, no matter how small."
"Think again…" She led him into the hall, revealing the party was simply a large buffet table on one end, multi-coloured disco lights illuminating the room, and a DJ dressed in 'gangsta' style clothing spinning some dance music.
"Yo, what happinin Periall! We ready to throw some blazin beats in this hizzy tonight! Make some noise!"
"Good lord, that man's trousers are halfway off his arse!" Iulius gaped at the DJ. "Don't they have a dress code here?"
Belnika giggled. "This is a normal party love. Not one of your fancy dos. You're allowed to let your hair down here."
"This isn't exactly my scene…" Iulius stood uncomfortably, until Belnika dragged him onto the floor.
"Please, just dance a little. You might enjoy it."
"I might, if I could discern a tune from this… noise… Haru!"
He spotted Haru, who had arrived wearing a smart shirt under a dark jacket and pressed trousers. "Hey guys. Looks like a great party."
"Yeah. Now if someone would learn to loosen up.." Belnika eyed Iulius, who was trying to bob his head along to a fast dance track, without much success.
"Have you seen Elie anywhere?"
"She's down there. She's been dancing for quite a while now."
She pointed down the hall, and Haru gasped at the sight of Elie, dancing away in a sleeveless black and white dress with a ruffled skirt. She stepped elegantly to the music, her smooth legs gliding along the floor, her hips swaying to the beat. He sighed, feeling content to just watch her wonderful body in motion. But he had a task to do, and he was already nervous about talking about their past argument…
As the music finished, Elie came to a stop, laughing gaily. Haru ambled up to her.
"Er.. Elie-chan.."
She looked at him. "Haru.." She spoke nervously…
For several minutes, they stood and stared at each other, not sure what to say. They still had bad memories of their fight back in the ocean, and neither wanted to admit they were sorry, when after all, it had stemmed from their bedroom problems. In the end, Elie turned and walked away, leaving a saddened Haru.
"Great.." He sighed as Iulius and Belnika joined him. "She still won't talk to me." He stared forlornly at Elie's back.
Belnika snapped her fingers. "Maybe you just need to remind her how close you two are. I know the perfect way… dance with her."
"Dance with her?" Haru thought about it. "I guess… but I'm not much of a dancer."
"With this music, she won't notice." Iulius huffed as the DJ put on another RB track. "How can anyone dance to this rubbish? There's no rhythm! Would it kill this fellow to put on a jazz solo or something?"
"Good point.. I need something romantic." Haru walked down to the DJ's booth, followed by Iulius.
"Hey, do you do requests?" Haru asked loudly over the music.
"For sure man, what you after?" The DJ replied.
Iulius stepped in. "Ah yes, we're looking for something to instill a bit of romance on the dance floor. We would appreciate it if you would play a… what do you call it? A 'hot lick?'
"Yo, screw you man! I ain't playing none of that soft-ass crap. It's raw beats all the way baby!"
Haru pulled some edels from his pocket and thrust them at the man. "Please? I really need to impress my wife."
"Now you talking my language!" The DJ took the cash. "You got it!"
Smiling, Haru and Iulius returned to the floor. Haru crept up to the table where Elie was sitting, looking rather lonesome.
"Yo! Here's one for all the ladies out there, requested by… some dude with bad hair!" The DJ announced.
A slow, deep bass began to play. Haru tapped her shoulder, causing Elie to look up in surprise.
"Care to dance?" He smiled, extending a hand.
Nervously, she took it, wondering if he wanted to talk about that stupid argument. She took a deep breath, not knowing what to say. "Haru…"
"Shh.." He pressed a finger to her lips. "Don't talk.. I just want to dance…"
They walked onto the main floor, Haru's arms wrapping around her as the song continued…
Hush
baby, wanna let ya know
This is how its gonna go
If you wanna come and play
Gotta do it my way
Hush baby, dont talk so much
Just wanna feel ya touch
Everything will be ok
If you do it my way
U feel
so good
Rest of my life I wish I could
Hold u tight and take a flight out the hood
Was i foul or just misunderstood?
Mind-mannered or up to no-good
It really doesn't matter, either way I should
Maximize the moment and hold ya close
Jump in the drop spider and cruise down the coast
Who loved you the most?
I was never ghost
When lives was on the line
Confusion in ya mind
Runnin outta time
Drama of all kind
But there's faith in our mind
We spiritually inclined
Sometimes I flip
Sometimes you flip
Sometimes we wild out and act like lunatics
We movin too fast, the whole world's in a rush
Everybody just hush..
"This is a pretty nice song…" Elie spoke quietly.
"Yeah, pretty romantic for a rap." Haru agreed. They stepped to the beat, Haru holding her close to his body. She couldn't help but relax a little. The warmth and smell of Haru's skin always made her feel safe. She sighed, leaning her head against his chest.
"I don't know if I told you this.. but you look really nice in that suit."
"Thanks. You look great too."
She looked up, staring into his eyes. He had that happy look on his face, the one where it seemed nothing could ruin his happiness. He pulled her closer, his head resting in the crook of her neck.
"Seeing you… it makes me remember how damn lucky I am."
"I'm the lucky one…
They danced in silence for a while longer. But they didn't need to talk. It was enough for him to ne holding her. It reminded Elie why she fell in love with Haru in the first place. No matter what, he had always come through and comforted her, even when she didn't need it. Even before they were married, he was always close to her, like nothing else mattered. After the argument, she had wondered if he would ever come near her again. But she should have known better.
She stretched her arms around him, hugging him. "I'm sorry… I never should have said such mean things about you."
He just smiled and kissed her hair. "It's alright. I said worst things to you."
"No you didn't."
"Yes I did."
"No, you didn't.." She sniggered. He was such a kid sometimes..
"Lets just admit we both were mean to each other."
"I suppose…" She giggled. "At least we got to see each other wet and naked.."
He sniggered in response. "Yeah.. that was fun.."
She sighed happily, leaning into him. Things were beginning to feel normal again. She could feel him nuzzle her neck with his lips, and she felt obliged to return the favour. Her lips grazed his skin. His hold tightened around her, pressing her to his chest. She shuddered. Hoping this moment would last forever…
I can feel ya
pain
Like we simese twins connected by our brains
Walkin thru the desert in the ice cold rain
Want you in my life and nothin's gonna
change
God willin, we still be doin
our thang
When my six-pack's faded
Raps outdated
But thats many years from now so don't rush
Little mama just hush...
"Alright, enough of that mushy crap!" The DJ bellowed, totally ruining the mood. "Let's get the floor moving with a jungle classic! Massive!"
Haru and Elie paused mid-step as the slow song was replaced by a blaring techno beat. Caught of balance, Haru stumbled and fell, taking Elie down with him.
As he lay on the floor, he craned his neck to see Iulius and Belnika sniggering. "Haru, you're not meant to do it on the dance floor!"
"Yeah, wait until you go upstairs at least."
He understood what they meant when, looking down, he could see Elie sprawled on top of him, her knees resting right near his crotch. She looked at him, and they both blushed at the situation.
He helped her to her feet. "Heh heh… sorry."
She smiled back. "It's okay. It's not your fault you have two left feet."
"True…" He sighed.
"Well, I see you two have patched things up." Belnika smiled.
"Not all things." Elie replied. "Haru, would you mind if we went somewhere else? I need to discuss something with you."
"Sure." He shrugged. He took her arm in his. "Guess we'll see you two later."
As the two walked off, Iulius waven them goodbye, while next to him, Belnika gigged under her breath.
"Something funny love?" He asked.
She grinned from ear to ear. "Oh, I believe Elie-chan has a little surprise for Haru. One he'll never see coming."
"Ah." He smiled in understanding. "I suppose this means we won't be seeing them in the morning. Or indeed, most of the next day."
"I hope so. After all the effort they've made, they deserve it."
"Indeed…" He looked coyly at her. "What exactly is her plan?"
"Why? You want to try it yourself?"
"Why not? I should try to keep this relationship interesting."
"You night not like it."
"For you my dear, I'll endure Hell itself."
She smirked. "Oh if you insist.." She whispered into his ear. And what he heard made his eyes bolt wide open.
"Good lord…" He looked at her in shock. "You're not seriously suggesting we try that?"
"Why not? They are."
"That's different. They're desperate, we're not."
She wrapped an arm around his. "My dear Iulius, you promised when you married me that you would take me in sickness and in health, right?"
"Right."
"Well…." She seductively rubbed her hips against his. "… I'm feeling very healthy at the moment. So, you had better take me, right?"
Iulius grinned. "Well, if you must insist.."
Haru and Elie walked into a large elevator. After selecting their floor, Haru turned to Elie, ready to speak his mind. "Elie-chan.. I er.. have something to say too."
She crossed her arms, staring at him intently. "Is it about our little problem?"
"I think it's more mine.." He sighed. "But I want you to know, I want to sort it out. I really think I can get over this."
"What is 'this' anyway?"
He rubbed the back of his head. "It's a little hard to explain… but I promise. I will make it up to you."
He moved closer and took her hand. "No matter how long it takes, I will do this with you!"
Despite his usual determination, Elie wasn't so sure. "I'm not sure I believe you after these past few days."
His face sagged. "I said I'm sorry."
She smiled. "I know… and I want to help us get over this."
"Great. I really want to.."
She pressed a finger to his lips to silence him. "Haru… please forgive me for this."
He blinked in confusion. "For what?"
Elie took a deep breath, stepped back, and… "Dragon Style Knockout Technique! HIIIIII-YA!"
With lighting speed, her right hand shot forward and jabbed Haru hard on the neck.
"OWW!" He rubbed the affected spot. "Elie! What the hell was that-"
And like that, he collapsed to the floor, just as the elevator doors opened. Elie stared at her unconscious husband in surprise.
"Wow… that move Julia taught me really works!"
She bent down to grab Haru and heft him up, and started dragging him to their room.
"Now comes the hard part…"
-
Haru opened his eyes, feeling extremely disorientated. The room around him was a blur, but he could still remember the last thing he saw. Elie doing some karate move on him. Then it had all gone dark... as his eyes focused, he could see he was in their bedroom, and he was laid out on the bed…
In his underwear."
"What the..?" He lifted himself up off the bed, only to be stopped half-way. Horror filled his features as he saw his arms spread out and tied to the bedposts by long strips of fabric. He pulled and struggled at his bonds, but they were secured with very strong knots.
"Take it easy Haru.." Elie's voice floated though the air. He looked forward to see her standing at the foot of the bed, wearing nothing but a pair of red silk panties.
"Oh man…" He gasped, simultaneously aroused and scared. "Elie, what the hell is this!"
"What do you think?" She climbed onto the bed, and crawled towards him on her hands, giving him a spectacular view down her cleavage. Reaching him, he straddled his waist, her hands settling down on his upper chest. She bent forward and kissed him on the lips.
"I've giving you what we both want. You do want this, right?"
He was momentarily distracted by the shine of those wonderful eyes of hers, and her hands moving softly across his skin. "Well, yeah… but why am I tied up?"
"So you don't try and run away again." She smiled, trailing kisses down his face and neck.
"Elie, just stop a second…"
"No!" She snapped, her eyes blazing in anger for a second. Then she calmed down, a sorry look on her face. "I'm sorry Haru, but this is the only way I can make sure we do this. Please.. just let yourself go. I'll take care of you."
Haru could hardly reply as she resumed her kisses, her mouth and hands moving to caress his chest. He let out a deep sigh, beginning to enjoy the feel of her skin against his, despite his current situation. He tried to focus though.
"Elie-chan… before we carry on, I gotta say something.."
Elie ignored him, and concentrated on kissing his stomach, while her hands roamed up and down his bare legs. He shivered in pleasure.
"Okay, you just carry on… but I have to say this.." She lightly ran a finger around the inside waistband of his boxers. Her mouth felt warm and moist on his skin.
"Er… you see Elie.. I..I like protecting you. I have ever since we met. I guess it's because… oh man.. because I love you so much, and I want you to be happy.. always…" He managed to speak just as Elie ran her tongue up his chest. "I always… always want to make sure you're never hurt."
She grabbed his boxers and pulled them down.
"Haaaaah…" He breathed as she gently touched his member. "… er… point is… I… reason I couldn't… perform is… I was still trying to protect you.. oh man!"
Elie finally looked up at him. "Protect me?"
He nodded. "Yeah… it's like, you know… my subconscious or whatever you call it, telling… the point is, I was scared I might hurt you if we went any further, even though I didn't know it. That's why I kept stopping." He sighed, knowing just how stupid it sounded. Elie stared, not knowing what to say.
"But.. I'm over it know.. I understand I might hurt you.. if we do this… but I realize now it's just a part of being together. No matter how hard I try, I can't make everything perfect for you… all I can do is hope you accept whatever I can do for you… and know I do it because I love you."
He blinked as he noticed a tear in Elie's eye. He hadn't upset her again, had he?
"Haru…." She smiled. "You're such a dipstick."
She moved her body upwards to kiss him. "Of course I know you love me. I see it every time you look at me. Her arms encircled him in a hug. "I was… just afraid you might not look at me that way if I didn't pleasure you."
"Get real. I didn't marry you for the sex you know."
"I know, but this whole sex thing… it's really scared me."
Haru blinked, eyeing his shackled arms. "I don't really call this scared."
"What I mean is.." She rested her head on his chest. "I was looking forward to making love, but the longer you put it off, the more I began to worry about what would happen when we did do it."
"Like what…"
"I don't know… like we wouldn't enjoy it or something… it's so stupid.."
"Yeah…" He rolled his eyes. "We've both been acting pretty stupid thse past few days."
"Some honeymoon this is."
They lay in silence, trying not to think of the events which led to this moment. Right now, they felt comforted by just being next to each other. Haru relaxed, enjoying the sensation of Elie's body on top of his. After all the worry and crazyness of the past few days, this was all he wanted. His wife close to him.
Though he would have to be insane not to want more.
"You know… we could start again." He spoke.
She looked at him. "Huh?"
"We could start this honeymoon again from here. Forget all the stuff that happened, and start enjoying ourselves again."
She smiled in understanding. "Not a bad idea."
"Except this time.." Haru looked at her tenderly. "I'm not afraid anymore."
"Me neither.." She took his lips in another deep kiss, her tongue snaking in to mingle with his. For the first time in ages, she felt no worry about being close to him. No worry about what would happen between them.
"I guess… we're finally ready." She thought happily.
"Uh… Elie-chan?"
"Yes Haru?"
"Could you untie me now?" He nodded his head at his arms. "Cause I'm going crazy not being able to touch you."
She sniggered at the look of desperation on his face, and was slightly tempted to leave him tied up. But that would have been unfair. And she wanted his hands all over her immediately..
She reached for one of the fabric strips tying Haru's hands to the bed. She yanked one free, then the other. In an instant, his arms were around her, his hands stroking the skin of her back. He pressed his lips to hers in a long kiss, then the moved to her neck, brushing the soft skin. She sighed contently, her body beginning to warm up.
Haru was fighting to take her than and there, but he wanted to take it slow, to enjoy the touch of her body, and to see how excited he could get her. He looked into her eyes, delighted to see the pleasure within them. But there was more to come.
His hands moved to her front, and he cupped a breast in each one. She moaned, a low hollow sound, as his fingers gently massaged the soft flesh. She shivered, feeling hot and tingly in places she had never felt before. Her hands grasped his shoulders, her mouth eagerly kissing his neck and face. She felt his hair, soft and clean, against her cheek.
She would have been content to just stay like that, letting him caress her body. But she needed more, needed to feel his skin against hers.
She backed away from for a second, and shifted into the space next to him. She turned and rolled onto her back, stretching her arms above her head as she relaxed. Haru stared at her, mesmerized at the sight before him. Never before had he seen Elie look so.. erotic. His hand moved to rest on one creamy thigh, and he softly trailed a path upwards and along her tummy. Her skin felt like warm silk under his fingers. He heard a soft giggle from her, indicating he had tickled her. She looked up at him with a coy look.
"Well, come on… quit doing it with your eyes." She whined cutely.
"Don't speak…" He lay down on his side next to her, crossing one leg over her thighs so she was closer to him. He kissed her, his hands settling on either side of her body. One arm reached behind her to support her, the other drifted down to stroke her thigh.
She sighed blissfully as his kisses traced down her throat, then into the space between her breasts. A high cry left her throat as he kissed, then licked her left nipple. His free hand moved up to hold her right breast, massaging it gently. Elie's head rolled back, the pleasure within her growing with intensity. Unbidden, her hand slid lower down her body, in between her thighs.
She blinked in surprise when she felt Haru's hand join hers in that rather personal space. He looked a bit uneasy.
"You're gonna have to show me where to go.." He spoke quietly.
She smiled and held his hand, opening her legs to give him more room. His hand slid in deeper, and she shuddered at the touch.
"Mmm.. yes…" His fingers brushed a certain spot, and she gasped. "Ahh… there…"
She felt her body go limp, willing to just lay there as he pleasured her with his kisses and touches. But after what felt like an eternity of floating in estasy, she felt it was only fair to return the favour. Her other hand snaked down between them, and grasped hold of his arousal. He paused, startled for a second, but relaxed as she gently rubbed and stroked him.
Haru gave a shuddering gasp. He'd never felt Elie touch him like this before, and he hadn't quite anticipated how it would feel. His senses seemed to more alert than he thought possible. He could feel the texture of her fingers as they stroked him, the heat of her thighs against his stomach. He felt more energized, and yet so relaxed, than any other time in his life. And they were still to take that final step.
"Haru…" Elie whimpered. He looked at her face, flushed pink with arousal, her eyes shining brightly.
"You are so beautiful… He murmured, struck in awe at this new look for her.
A smile spread across her face. "Haru… this is so good… but I need more.."
Her gasping tone suggested she wasn't kidding. "For you… anything."
He gently shifted his body over her's, closing the gap between them. She shivered as she felt him up against her thighs, ready to go in.
He looked worried for a second. "This.. hurts I hear."
She kissed his forehead. "You don't have to be scared…"
Hearing her say that, was all the encouragement he needed.
She winced as he entered her, a sharp pain which seemed to spread all over her being. But he was all over it, covering her face with soothing kisses. The pain subsided, and then all she felt was him, within her.
They looked at each other, both waiting until the other felt comfortable. Haru smiled assuringly.
"Hey.. this isn't as bad I thought."
"No…" She grinned. "It's better."
"You feel okay?"
"Mmmm…" She moaned. "This… this is better than anything I've felt…"
He kissed her, ready to take things further. "I think… it's about to go up a notch."
He was moving now, slowly thrusting in and out in a gentle rhythm. She gasped, feeling the heat within her rise, the pleasure grow deeper. She found it harder to think, her thoughts jumbled. All she could feel was him, his body melded with hers.
"More…" She breathed. He moved faster now, and she was vaguely aware of her hips now moving alongside his. She tried to talk, but she could not form the words. The ecstasy he gave her was more than she could comprehend.
Then it happened. She was overcome by a massive burst of bliss, one so strong it seemed her entire body was floating on air. Everything around her ceased to exist. There was only her and Haru, holding each other in an infinite sky.
As she came back to reality, she couldn't help wonder where she came up with such weird imagery. But the feeling… how could she describe it?
She settled back onto the mattress, looking up at Haru, still is awe that all this pleasure had come from his simple touches and motions. He smiled at her, looking happier than ever before.
"Wow… his voice was quiet. "Did you feel that?"
"Y.. yeah.. that was…" She shivered. "That was like nothing else."
"I know." He kissed her again, slow and deep compared to his other ones. " It was mindblowing.."
"Incredible..
"I felt like I was flying.."
"As if we were one person..."
They lay in silence, staring at each other as they contemplated what had passed between them. Never before had they felt so close to each other, so connected, not just literally in body, but in heart as well…
"Let's do it again." Elie said simply. Haru blinked.
"Wha? Again?"
"Why not?" She smiled impishly at him. "Our first time was pretty good, but we could do better!"
"Hey!" He spoke indignantly. "I was better than pretty good!"
"How do you know?" She grasped his hands, and guided them to her breasts. "The next time, you could be amazing."
He grinned. "Well, I can always use improvement."
"Plus, you owe me big time for all the time we missed out on this." She pulled him down closer to her, kissing him hard. "So you better give me a good time."
"Sure…" He rolled onto his back, letting her straddle his waist. "Just stay here, so I can have a good look at you."
"Perv…" She sniggered.
-
Belnika threw her head back, moaning in desire as Iulius worked his magic between her legs. "Iulius.. yes.."
"Come for me love.." He spoke huskily.
"Yes..mmm… yes…
"YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!"
The two froze in fright. "That wasn't me!" Belnika gasped.
The loud scream was replaced by other extremely loud cries of pleasure. Iulius got up and grabbed a towel to wrap around his waist. "What the devil.."
He opened their door and peered down the corridor, trying to locate the sound. The cries began again, seeming coming further down, where Haru and Elie's room was.
"HARU! OH MY… MORE! MORE!"
He closed the door, a small smile on his face.
"So, I guess they talked it out." Belnika laughed.
"Indeed, though I wonder just how much talking they did." He returned to the bed, laying down next to her.
"Haru always was a man of action." She wrapped an arm around his neck, pulling him closer. "No, I believe you were in the middle of something.."
Suddenly, there was an ear-splitting CRACK! The two jumped in alarm.
"What the hell?"
Iulius ran for the door again, and peered down the corridor. He could hear voices again.
"Oh my God! We broke it!"
"The couch! We can do it on the couch!"
"Let's go!"
Belnika joined him. "What on Earth are they doing in there?"
Iulius smirked. "Ever hear the expression, 'Man of steel, woman of tissue'?"
"Yeah…" Her eyes widened in understanding. "Oh my…"
"Looks like its man and woman of steel, bed of tissue."
-
Several hours later…
A bellboy nervously edged up to the door, and lightly knocked on it. A second later, it opened a little, and Haru poked his head through the gap.
"Oh hi, can I help you?"
"Er yes sir.. we've been having some complains from some of the other guests." The bellboy spoke.
"About what?" Haru was mystified.
"Er… the noise you're making."
He blinked. "Oh… right. We're that loud?"
"Yes…
Haru shrugged. "Well, sorry pal, but we'll be making a lot more noise before the night is out. We'll try and keep it down though."
The bellboy frowned. "I'm sorry sir, but just about everyone on this floor is complaining. I must insist.."
He paused when Haru held out a wad of Edels to him. The message was loud and clear.
"Er.. insist that you keep it down a tad." He eagerly took the cash.
"Thanks man." Haru shut the door, and was about to head back to the couch…
But Elie beat him to it. She leaped into his arms, wrapping her legs around him and knocking him back a step. He wasted no time in carrying her back to the couch.
-
The next morning…
The room was a mess. Tables, blankets, lamps and anything else not bolted down were strewn all over the floor, alongside the shattered remains of a double bed and a couch. One could assume a hurricane had hit it.
The only place relatively tidy was the bathroom, where Haru and Elie were laying quietly in a warm soapy bath. Elie sighed as she settled her head on Haru's chest.
"You feeling okay?" Haru asked, absently brushing her hair with his hand.
"Stiff…" Elie moaned. "I had no idea I could bend that way."
"We're learning a lot today."
"I'll say. You've got more stamina than you deserve."
They both chuckled.
"So um… I guess I've satisfied your curiosity about sex." Haru spoke again
"You've satisfied me enough for a month." She laughed, kissing his chest.
"Yeah but… we kept putting it off, and it drove us apart." His hands traveled down to rest on her belly. "I don't want this to affect things again."
She turned around and looked up at him. "Haru.. we put it off because we were scared. I know I was… but after last night… I'll never have to worry again. Because you're here with me. And I'm here for you."
He pulled her closer, bringing her eyes level with his. "Yeah. Nothing we can't do if we stick together."
She smiled. The pleasure sex had brought had been wonderful, but even it couldn't beat the sensation of having a loving husband. She hugged him tight.
Just then, a phone was heard ringing. Looking around, they spotted Elie's mobile phone on the floor next to the bath. How it had got there, they did not know. Haru reached down and picked it up.
"Hello?"
"Haru!" Musica yelled at the other end. "Where the hell have you been! I've been trying to reach you for hours!"
"Sorry. I was…" He smirked at Elie. "A little busy."
"Guess what? I'm engaged baby!"
Haru gasped. "What, really?"
"Yeah man! I yelled it at you yesterday, remember? And Julia told Elie."
He looked at her in surprise. "Whoa! I thought I was just to get me off the phone."
"It's real man! Listen, when do you get back? We wanna have the wedding as soon as possible, and I need you as my best man."
"Really? Cool. I um… guess three or four more days?"
"Great! It'll take that long to get the wedding together. Man, I have never done anything like this! It's huge!" Musica sounded more excited than ever before.
"You'll be okay Musica. Trust me on that."
"I guess… by the way, just where the hell were you last night?"
Elie took the phone from him. "Oh hi Musica. I'm sorry you missed Haru. He wanted to take a break, but I'm afraid I had to get my full satisfaction. So I tied him to the bed…"
Haru snatched the phone. "See you later!" He quickly hung up, then threw the phone away.
Elie pouted at him. "Meanie. I wanted to scare Musica."
"And tales of my first and last attempts at bondage is meant to do that?" Haru frowned.
"Your last? Oh come on Haru, don't deny you liked being tied up a little."
"I didn't."
"You did!"
"Maybe I'll tie you up and see if you like it."
"Anytime. You can use my belts."
They looked at each other, a bit stunned at the conversation they had just had.
"Are we really considering tying each other up?" Haru spoke.
"Boy, Shuda's right. We really are weird." Elie shrugged.
He kissed her on the lips. "You're weird… but I still love you."
She happily returned the favour. "I love you too."
She sighed as she settled into his embrace again. "I'll never forget this day…."
-
Nine months later…
"What… the…. Hell…. Was I THINKING? ARRRRRRRGH!
Haru stepped back as Elie screamed her way through another contraction. Undying love or not, she was seriously scary like this.
"Uhh, many I should get her a glass of water." He inched neared to the door of the delivery room. Elie glared angrily at him over her swollen belly.
"Oh yes, a glass of water will make all this go away, you ass-hole jerk!"
He swallowed and looked despairingly at the midwife. "How much longer have we got again?"
"She's about seven centimeters dilated. Still a while to go yet." She replied.
"Great…"
"This is all your fault! You and your stupid dance! If you weren't such a sexy dancer, I never would have gotten in that room with you!"
"Hey, you were the one who tied me up." He defended. He blinked when he realized all the medical staff were looking at him oddly.
Elie screamed again. "ARRRRRRRGH! How could you do this to me! I should never have come to that stupid hotel!" AHHHHH! When I get out of here, I'm gonna kill you!"
"I thought you gave her one of those epidural thingies." He enquired of the midwife.
"We did."
"Well it's not working!"
"ARRRRGH! You and your damn seed!"
Haru turned to the door. "I er… gotta see some people. I'll be right back!"
He left the room hearing Elie bellow. "Haru! Come back here! HARU! MY CHILD HAS NO FATHER!"
Sighing in relief, he entered a nearby waiting room. Inside were Musica and Melodia, Let and Julia, Shuda and Cattleya, and Iulius and Belnika. Both Melodia and Belnika had very pronounced bellies.
"So, how's it going?" Musica asked.
"I'm in fear for my life!"
"No, I mean, how much longer until Haru Jr comes out?"
Haru shrugged. "I dunno.. another hour or so?"
Musica bent down to his wife's stomach. "Hey, you hear that kid? You've got an hour to clinch this thing for me."
Melodia rolled her eyes. "Forget it Hamlio. You're not winning the bet."
"Bet?" Cattleya was puzzled. "What bet?"
"Well, me and Shuddy had a little wager on who would give birth first, her or Elie."
"What!" Julia gasped. "That's horrible! How could you do something like that?"
Let sighed. "Oh quit lying woman. You took a stake in it as well. I saw you give the cash to Musica."
"It was only five Edels!"
"Everyone, simmer down!" Belnika called, waving her hands. "Haru's under enough stress as it is."
"Too right love." Iulius agreed. "We should be offering our support." He smiled at the Rave Master. "How do you feel old boy? Pretty exciting, you about to be a dad."
"I think I'm gonna throw up." Haru suddenly looked a bit dizzy. Iulius swiftly moved his feet, clad in expensive shoes, away from him.
Musica got up to pat his back. "It'll be okay. You saved the world, you can handle this. And hey, it's gotta be easier than the actual conception was, right?
Haru frowned. "Thanks man. I really needed reminding that."
"HARRRRUUUUUUUUUU!"
"ELIE!" Haru darted out the room, and raced for the delivery room. Inside, Elie was in tears.
"Haru! I'm so sorry… ahhh I didn't mean to be nasty to you!"
He took her hand and held it tight. "It's okay. I think I deserve some of those insults."
"They said I'm ready to give birth.. I'm so scared!" She looked at him with a pleading look, wishing they could just go home.
Haru kissed her forehead. "It'll be okay. We stick together, nothing can scare us, remember?"
She smiled. "Yeah… together."
The midwife spoke. "Okay Mrs Glory, I think we're ready to push."
"Oh good. I… ARRRRRRRGH!" Elie screamed in agony, her hand clenching and crushing Haru's.
"GAAAAAAHHHH!"
Outside, the gang waited for any news. Several minutes of screaming emanated from the room. Then they stopped, to be replaced by the wails of a crying baby.. and a heavy object hitting the floor.
"Oh my God…" Cattleya gasped.
Then a nurse came out. "Hey, someone get a stretcher in here! Some guy fainted!"
"YESS!" Musica punched the air. "Shuddy, I believe you owe me 20 Edels."
-
"He 's so beautiful, isn't he Haru?" Elie cooed at her newborn son.
"I cannot believe I fainted."
"He's got your eyes.. how cute."
"I faced down the Endless! How the hell could I faint in front of a woman giving birth?"
Elie frowned. "Haru! Knock it off!" I know you missed Levin's birth, but you're here now."
She held Levin out to him, and he gently cradled his son in arms. She smiled at the pride and love in his eyes.
"Hey.. it's your dad."
He stared at the child. "Man, it's weird."
"What is?"
"Thinking something as simple as making love can produce something so incredible."
She blinked. "Excuse me? You think making love is simple?"
"Well, it is."
"Hardly!" She spoke indignantly. "It depends on a lot of things. The mood of the room, the warmth, whether the girl is tired or fully awake…
"…Whether the guy is tied to the bed." Haru smirked.
"Haru… we are never to talk about that again!"
"Sorry." He handed Levin back to her. "But you know, whenever you're ready.."
He reached into his pocket, and pulled out several leather straps. "I'm yours forever."
Elie sighed and looked at her son. "What will I do if you end up as nutty as your dad?"
THE END