Chpater 10: Awkwardness turned into Heat

Miko stared at him, too shocked to speak. At the door, Tala had stopped, too.

Tala POV

Geez…who the hell would be at the door at this time? And kai knows damn well not to bother me. Crossing the hall, I yanked the door open and prepared to start yelling. That's when I saw it was her. Did someone finally pity me? Or what?

Normal POV

'hi..'

'oh..h-hi. Sorry to bother you, I didn't know that you lived here, I just thought that i…uh…well…'

'you need somewhere to shelter from the rain.' He answered.

'yeah..' she answered feebly.

'then what are doing standing outside? Come in.' he smirked when she tripped over the carpet in her haste. Cursing, she picked herself up and attempted to look natural, like everything was normal.

'i'll get you some clothes.' Tala said.

'no it's okay, I'll just-'

'you're gonna get hypothermia.' He cut her off, then grabbed her arm and pulled her towards the bathroom.

'I'll be right back.'

When she made sure he was well out of sight. She clutched her hand to her heart, feeling its fast beats. 'stupid stupid stupid, why do I always end up like this? Yeah, real smart, Miko, run into the first house you see. Geez.'

'what are you muttering about now?' the redhead suddenly came in and threw her a big fluffy towel. Then he threw some clothes on the rack.

'you'll have to wear mine for now, since I'm not a girl and don't have girl clothes. Um….Miko? are you smelling that towel?' he raised his eyebrows.

'what? NO! ah...I mean…no, I was just drying the water off my face…yeah…' she said nervously.

'well, are you gunna stand there and watch me change?' she said, putting her hands on her hips.

'no!' he turned around before she could see his face. His boy-instincts were starting to take affect and he was starting to get aroused with the images running through his head. He leaned against the door and breathed out slowly.

Suddenly the door opened and he fell backwards, hitting the floor on his behind.

'sorry!'

he got up and looked at the girl now standing in the doorway and couldn't help but smile amusedly. She was donned in one of his t-shirts and oversize jeans.

'don't laugh at me.' She hissed.

'okay okay, geez. You want something to eat? I'm assuming you didn't have any lunch because you weren't in the cafeteria.' He said, leading her into the kitchen.

'no I'm fine-hey, how do you know that?'

'well, for once, Kai and the others were actually sitting down and eating, not up and about, pissing you guys off.'

'oh.' She laughed.

There followed minutes of silence, both sitting on one end of the couch. Miko kept wringing her hands together nervously, wishing desperately that the rain would end so she could go home. But to her, it seemed like Tala was getting closer to her end of the couch by the minute. She clenched her teeth and ignored the redhead. But the next time she looked up, he was right beside her.

'Tala…'

'Miko, look, I don't know what Kai's been telling you, but it's not what you think.'

She felt her inside starting to freeze up. 'what?'

'I mean, he's just saying stuff to try and piss you off probably and-'

Miko leapt to her feet. 'then why are hiding behind their backs for? If what he keeps telling me isn't true, then why should you be afraid to face me?' her hands balled into fists.

'what?' Tala stood as well, trying to reach out to her as she glared at him, but she drew back.

'Miko…what do you mean?'

'don't pretend to be so innocent and pretend you don't know what I'm talking about.'

'I don't understand…'

she sighed impatiently. 'look, you just told me, not a minute ago, that what Kai's been saying is not true. Do you really expect me to still be fine and dandy after that?'

'so you're saying that you want me to rape you?'

she stopped. 'what!'

he frowned. 'isnt that what Kai's been telling you?'

'what? NO!' she threw her hands up in defeat, which seemed like the umpteenth time today. 'where the hell would you get the idea that he is?'

'that's what he's been telling me!'

'you're kidding!'

'really. Then what has he been telling you?' he inquired.

'um…well…you don't particularly need to know…' Miko mumbled.

'no, really.' Tala replied, grabbing her wrist.

There was a moment of silence.

'he said...that…you were…uh…sick.'

'sick?' he raised his eyebrows. Then realization hit him and he dropped her hand. 'oh.'

Miko was afraid to look at him so she stared at the floor, mind spinning and heart pounding. Suddenly a hand placed itself under her chin and lifted it up. She found herself gazing into pools of turquoise.

'and what was your reaction to that?' he asked softly.

'i…' she was afraid to say. Afraid of the consequences that might follow and the risk that she'll be taking.

But he never allowed her to explain, his lips met hers and she immediately gave in. Not even a second thought. Slowly and gently, his arms snaked its way around her slim waist and pulled her against him. The natural thing for her to do was wrap her arms around his neck, and she did. She didn't notice the way he was maneuvering her until she felt her body hit the couch, the redhead falling on top of her. Then she panicked.

'I'm not gunna hurt you!' Tala groaned, trying to grab her amid her thrashings.

She stopped and gazed at him, her eyes softening. He couldn't help but admire how peaceful and beautiful she looked. Most of the time, he could only see the angry side of her. Stroking a few loose strands of hair out of her eyes, he lowered his lips to hers again and this time, they both dived into it. Eventually, Tala won and a moan emitted from the girl beneath him as his tongue slid past her lips. Her nails raked over his back lightly, trying to press herself closer to him. Breaking off and out of breath, Tala couldn't help but grin and Miko flushed. Then in a blink of eye, Tala let out a yelp and toppled to the floor, the girl rolling on top of him, grinning evilly.

'wow, I never knew this side of you, Miko, but I like it. A lot.'

'jerk.' She scowled. No sooner had she said it, though, she found herself pinned under his body again. Her mouth opened in surprise. And taking this opportunity, he covered it with his own, slipping his tongue into the cavern. Her cry of surprise soon turned into a moan as the redhead forced a knee between her legs. She grabbed his arms in startle. He trailed his hands up and down her sides, making her squirm, her hands were now clutching the collar of his shirt, whimpering as he pressed harder with his knee. He pulled away and she gasped for air. He trailed his hand slowly down her thigh. Slipping an arm around her back, he pulled her up and into his lap, letting her back hit his chest, he rested his chin on the top of her head and closed his eyes, smiling.