Author's note: Heya folks! Listen, I know that its rated R right now because of some of the kinkier scenes. That R rating only applies to a few of the chapters, okay? So I'm putting the overall story rating back to PG- 13. I'll warn you about those chapters ahead of time, 'kay? (This one has some parts, read at your own risk! ;P)

PS-Hey, Taneka! I know you're reading this, cheetah-boy! I love you!

—Wolfie

Chapter Fifteen



After mugging three or four people, Ambermist was feeling better. Realizing she was tired, she decided to head back to the inn.

She stumped in and ordered a tankard of their strongest ale. She sat at a table with her mug, trying to drink away her annoyance—but to no avail.

Finally, Ambermist decided she was going to bed, and made her way upstairs. She stopped at the guys room when she heard a noise.

Curiosity overcame her good sense, and she opened the door and walked in, just as Dumbugg climaxed…and unfortunately for her, there was….splatter damage. Something warm and sticky hit her cheek.

With absolute stoicism, Ambermist turned around, walked out, and shut the door. Looking around, she found and used a lace doily to wipe off her cheek. Now thoroughly annoyed, she stalked to her room…

Only to find the door locked. Now she was really pissed. In anger, she picked the lock and shoved he door open. Walking in, something made her turn and look at one of the beds.

Jea and Laguna were laying under he covers, curled up together and talking. But it was pretty obvious what they'd been doing before and Ambermist gave them a dirty look. "Great. Not you too."

They shrugged, and Ambermist snarled, "I'm going to take a shower," She stormed into the washroom, slamming the door behind her.

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Jea looked at Laguna. "Boy, what's she buggin' about?"

He shook his head, his blonde hair falling back into his eyes. "I don't know….but…" He pulled her close to him, and kissed her deeply.

Grinning, Jea rolled on top of him again, the two giving in to their desires once more.

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Ambermist filled the tub with cold water and, without flinching, climbed in. Ten minutes later, she emerged, clean, blue, and wet. Throwing her clothes on, she opened the door to exit the bathroom.

However, she didn't go anywhere. She took one look at the scene and shut the door again, deciding to spend the night in there.

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Jea moaned softly as she lay next to Laguna. "Mmm…." He was running his hands over her body with an expert touch, somehow knowing just how to elicit the greatest response from her.

—Well…— she thought, —I wonder what this means? What does this make us? Is this a one night thing? Or is it…Oh, dear…— Deciding to worry about it later, she returned to current events.

Lazily she ran her hand over Laguna's torso. "Laguna?" she murmured.

"Hmm?" he replied, glancing over at her. "What is it?"

"I…I…just wanted…to…uh, say…Thanks. For everything. I really appreciate it." She gave him a slight, hopeful smile, her heart beating loudly in her ears.

Reaching over to stroke her cheek, he said softly, "It's no problem. I was happy to help…more than that, I wanted to help. Thank you for letting me." He paused, then said, "So…is this a one night thing….or can we continue this for a while?"

Jea's eyes widened momentarily in shock. Then an idiotic grin spread across her face. She reached up, grabbed his face in both hands, and kissed him fiercely. Pulling her to him, he kissed back with an equal amount of desire and passion.

A few minutes later, when they decided to come up for air, Jea murmured, "So…Laguna? Is answer question?"

Panting slightly, he laughed throatily. Wrapping his arms around her tightly, he buried his face in her hair. "Oh, yeah, it answers my question…."

With that, they pulled the covers over themselves and went to sleep.

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Ambermist woke groggily, disoriented as to her location at first. Then she recalled last night's incidents. Groaning, she staggered to her feet.

Opening the door, she sighed in relief when she realized that her friends were still asleep. Walking across the room, she watched them. Jea opened her eyes and looked at Ambermist. The thief gave her a glare that said, "Don't say it…Don't say anything at all—I WILL hurt you if you do."

She walked over to Jea's bags, pulled of a pair of the rangers clothes, and returned to the bathroom to get dressed. Afterwards, she left the room and stormed downstairs.

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Jea awoke to find herself in Laguna's comforting arms. Blinking, she looked up as she heard a noise to watch Ambermist's little stunt. Laughing silently, she snuggled even closer to her lover's body.

Laguna began to stir as Ambermist slammed the door. "Morning," she said, managing to sit up and look at him. He smiled sleepily at her and reached out to run his hand down her body.

"Morning, indeed. Did you sleep well?"

"Fine—You?"

"Definitely fine." He eyed her up and down, part teasing, part suggestive.

She blushed at his comment, gazing at the sheets. Laguna sat up and kissed her. She responded immediately, wrapping her arms around him and pulling him close.

He pushed her back on the bed, straddling her hips, effectively pinning her. Then he began to lavish her body with all manner of attentions; kissing, nibbling, sucking, stroking, and feeling. Within minutes she was crying out his name and gripping his arms with both hands.

Jea could feel everything Laguna did to the greatest extent, and she loved every second of it. He really surprised her when he slid down her legs and bent his head. She cried out harshly as he flicked his tongue across her.

"Laguna…" she gasped, "…please…I…need you…Now!" She pulled him up so their faces were even once more. Laguna kissed her soundly, realigning his hips and entering her with a moan. She gasped, arching her hips to meet him. He could feel his heat rise as she came the first time, her muscles tightening around his shaft with her orgasmic tremors. He continued pumping in and out of her, beginning to lose himself in a haze of ecstasy as her multiple orgasms brought him to the edge. Pulling out one last time, he plunged in with all of his strength, feeling his organ erupt as he sheathed his length fully within her.

Feeling drained to his toes, he collapsed on top of her. She didn't mind, though. The feeling of him within her and the comforting weight on top of her made the ranger woman feel safe and secure.

A few minutes later, Laguna rolled off to lay next to her. Jea looked at him speculatively, studying his well defined muscles and nice tan. Because he was relatively new to the adventuring "business", his smooth skin was almost unmarred by scars.

Her eyes drifted steadily lower on his body, pausing when she came to his manhood. Jea smiled to herself. Even though he should have been totally spent and limp, his organ seemed to have other ideas. Seeing the hard, eight inch shaft gave her an idea of her own.

She flicked her eyes up to Laguna's face. His eyes were closed. Grinning, she got between his legs and bent her head down to take him in her mouth.

Laguna's eyes flew open at the sudden sensation. Looking down, he saw her, kneeling between his legs, head bobbing up and down on him. The feelings created by her actions caused him to moan, his eyes fluttering half shut.

He felt his body responding to her sucking, a fire building in his loins. He was beginning to lose himself in a sea of pleasure and passion. Laguna gasped and cried out as he neared the edge. Unconsciously, he gripped her shoulders tightly.

Jea, seeing his reaction, increased her experimentation; she began to circle his head with her tongue, eliciting new sensations and groans from him. He murmured her name repeatedly, his cries getting louder and more urgent. Suddenly, he was there. He arched his back, crying out her name.

Hungrily, the ranger swallowed all of his essence, sitting up afterwards. Moving to lay down next to him, she smiled. "Good?"

Wrapping his arms around her, Laguna hugged her to him. "Oh, yeah."

Grinning mischievously, she rose and kissed him. "Race you to the bath!" she said as she made a break for the bathroom.

Laughing, he hauled himself up and raced after her.