WARNING! This is mature content. If you do not like this stuff, or you do not like it, skip over the first section. I am warning everyone ahead of time, because I do not want anyone to complain of the content. For those who read this, I did say in my summery that the rating was going up. And it has. I do not want this story deleted, so I am raising the rating. Other than that, I hope all of you can enjoy this; I worked really hard on it, and I hope it shows. Now, read!

Rikku had the slightest idea what she was doing. At least, she didn't know why she was doing it. All she knew, was that she was kissing Gippal. Every thought that had been running through her head, every one, went completely out the window. She didn't think at all, for she couldn't.

Gippal's hands went fiercely to her waist, dragging her to him as he stood up straight. He cupped her face, all awhile not parting his lips from hers. Softly he messaged her lips with his own, parting them as he ran his tongue along her bottom lip. Her hands had found the nape of his neck and she purred instinctively.

Almost slowly he backed her into the wall, and he pressed firmly to her front, and his fingers traced down the curve of her waist. Her took her firmly by the hipbone and lifted her up, both tired of struggling with height difference. Her hips found their way to straddle his own, legs on either side of him. Her eyes widened instinctively when Gippal had gotten his hands to her rear, but then she almost growled and hugged her arms around his next tighter.

A battle for dominance raged, as Rikku suddenly felt her chest heave for air. She couldn't breathe; she was lightheaded and there was a large pain in her chest. But her mouth was cut off from the kiss they shared. Still, she didn't need to worry about it long.

It seemed as though he knew, and pulled away, his lips taking another course. He nuzzled the side of her neck, and she looked to the ceiling as he kissed every inch of her neck. Her eyes were glossy, and even breathing, she didn't feel like she was getting enough air.

Goosebumps trailed her body and down her spine with a chill, as she shivered. His lips' contact with her cleavage brought a moan to make its way up her throat. A wicked smiled crossed her face, and she pushed her hips against his, in a downwards motion, causing him to stop and his grip to tense. Gippal growled so fiercely she thought it was an animal.

Suddenly she felt the pressure of his body against hers lessen and the next thing she knew, she landed softly on the bed, her eyes wide as she leaned up. Rikku felt something in her snap as he just pealed off the tank top he had been wearing, as gazed at her hungrily. Her throat went dry.

He really was a muscular man, with every one of his body parts perfectly shaped and sculpted out, almost like a statue. It sounded corny, but it was true. And the gaze in his eyes, was enough for anyone, showing something she'd never seen before; lust.

Gippal approached her like a cat, gracefully and with long, swift movements. As he descended down upon her, she reached up to touch his shoulders. His lips paused before her own, staring into her eyes. "Are you sure about this?" he whispered, softly brushing his mouth against hers.

Rapidly, she nodded. At that moment, she never wanted anything more. Again, they kissed, and she closed her eyes instantly. Her fingers found the skin along his back, and she hugged him to her, her palms running down his spine.

Her passion was blind as she felt clothing removed, and then only skin. Her heart pounded in her ears, fingers running along her curves. Heat enveloped between them, rolling around in the covers, drinking in nothing but each other. Something inside her was hot, and she liked it.

Finding herself on her back again, she broke away from him and stared at him. "What?" he asked, breathlessly.

She shook her head. "Nothing," she said. "I just never dreamed I'd be here."

He chuckled and his lips went to her neck. There was a whisper in her ear, as he nibbled on the outside of her lobe. "Are you ready for this?" he asked.

Rikku felt her eyes close and she breathed in deeply. As she nodded, she felt the hand on the small of her back move down her leg. On her side, she jumped, a chill of warmth this time going down her spine. He'd touched her. She hugged him closer, and he paused. "Are you okay?" he asked.

Rapidly she nodded. "It's just... strange," she breathed.

His finger didn't go in farther, instead he retracted it. Gippal nuzzled the part of her neck under her ear. "I don't want to hurt you," he hushed. "At least, anymore than needed."

She smiled. "And who says I'm no virgin?" she asked.

His gaze was almost scared, turning to her. "You aren't?"

"No." She laughed, running her hands down his arms. Rikku turned to her back, leaning down on the pillow behind her. She lifted her leg, positioning herself in a straddle around his waist. "Just do it."

"It probably will hurt," he confessed, honestly. He pushed himself up, leaning on his arms. "Most definitely."

She raised an eyebrow. "I didn't know that?"

He shrugged. "I'd hope so."

Again, with a sinister smile, he leaned down and matched her in a kiss. Smiling, Rikku let herself go, but shook as he entered. Her eyes went wide, and she moaned urgently into his mouth, pulling away with desperation. Gippal stopped, and looked down with concern. Just as he went to pull out, she grabbed his arms crushed him to her. Her cheek rested on his shoulder.

It didn't hurt, far from it. It was just so strange, having someone else inside her like he was. It was an alien feeling, but didn't hurt at all.

"What?" he asked, almost panicked. "Did I hurt you?" Fear gripped his voice.

She shook her head and closed her eyes. Almost laughing, she breathed in heavily. Swallowing, she closed her eyes. Why hadn't she seen it before? All those fights clearly got rid of any physical virginity that she had.

Rikku hugged him, smiling. "Not hurt," she breathed. "Go ahead."

For a second, he didn't do anything, but she relaxed in his arms, so he did his best to lean up on his arms again. With the first movement, she moaned. The heat in her belly lit more, and she grew lightheaded again. But she didn't stop. She didn't do a think, only matched each stroke with his own.

Her chest heaved with her pounding heart, feeling his own match hers. Her hands held him to her, as she felt the incredible passion. Her skin tingled with anticipation, hearing his breathing in her ear. Their legs were intertwined, as they rolled amongst the covers, and she reached for his hand.

Slowly, ever so slowly, she felt it coming. The fire ignited, and she knew there was no turning back. Her hips churned harder, her fingers digging into his back, the kisses on her neck becoming even more enchanting. Almost there, breathing, panting, moaning, purring.

Finally she felt it, the explosion that sent her blind. Instantly she heard him growl and bite out her name, holding onto her almost desperately. Her neck was thrown back as she screamed out his name, her body wracking with shaking as she dug her nails into his back.

Her hand tightened on his own as she fell down onto the covers, feeling him follow from behind. She didn't care about his weight on hers, as she struggled to regain the breath she had lost, chest heaving in and out. She tried to see straight again, Gippal moving from above her to next to her on the bed.

Rikku looked over to him, turning only her head. He closed his eyes and leaned his head back more. She chuckled, drenched in sweat and still unable to breath right. She breathed in through her nose to contain it, and smiled as she looked at him. "You all right?" she whispered.

He almost laughed as well, shaking his head. He breathed in deeply, and looked over to her. "Wow," he said.

"Is that all you have to say?" she asked, rolling to her side and sitting up.

He grinned at her. "Less is more," he breathed.

Sighing, she leaned back and closed her eyes. Two weeks ago, she'd have never thought she'd been here. And look where she was, experiencing an afterglow with Gippal. Laughing, she looked back over and saw that he had fallen asleep. His eyes were closed and he breathed normally.

Grinning, she leaned over and turned off the light.

Gippal hardly believed the sight in front of him. He still couldn't believe that what happened wasn't a dream. Rikku was there, with him, sound asleep in his bed. He laid on his side, elbow propped up on his pillow, and head leaning on his hand. There was a small smile on his face as he just stayed there, watching Rikku sleep.

Her eyes were closed, lined with heavy lashes. She had a content smile on her face as she laid on her side, hugging the sheet to her chest almost meekly. She seemed almost naive as she was laying there, so pure. But he knew she wasn't.

She breathed softly, back moving as she did. She sighed softly and moaned slightly, as she wriggled subconsciously. He reached over and brushed a piece of hair out of her eyes. Rikku didn't even flinch when he did.

Gippal glanced over to the clock. It was early, but he wasn't tired at all. He rolled out of the bed slowly, trying not to disturb his sleeping partner, as he got to his feet. She only rolled over to where he had been, already missing his warmth in the bed.

Slowly, he padded over to the bathroom and went inside, not even minding his state of undress. He definitely needed a shower after that. When he got inside, he turned on the water, and waited for it to warm.

With a moan, Rikku opened her eyes and looked up. She reached over for Gippal, but was instantly woken completely when he wasn't there. She looked around, wide-eyed, seeing him nowhere. Finally, she heard the water in the bathroom running, the light on and door open.

Sitting up, she looked herself over. She thought she'd feel dirty. She didn't feel that, but something else, something different. It was just something else completely. It wasn't bad, just strange. Just symptoms of the morning after? She hoped so.

Placing her feet on the floor, she brought the sheet with her as she stood. Finally, she spotted her robe and went over to her side of the room to retrieve it. She slipped it on, tossing the cover back over to Gippal's bed, and tied it shut. She'd been sweating, and she felt like cleaning up. A smile came to her face; she didn't think Gippal would mind some company.

She opened the door the entire way, and heard the sound of the water running off a form. And she clearly saw his form in the almost transparent shower curtain. But he didn't move when she came inside.

Rikku just slipped the robe off her shoulders, and then placed it in a heap on the floor. She slipped inside the curtain, finding her new lover basking in the water. Al Bhed loved water and it was clear she did too. With all the desert and sun they were accustomed to, it was always wonderful to have a soak in it. Hot showers were great too, healed aching muscles gotten throughout the day.

Playfully, she went over and hugged him from behind. "Boo!" she whispered in his ear.

Gippal almost jumped out of his skin and turned to face her. He breathed out with relief and held her around the waist. "Don't do that," he said, smiling a little. "Sleep well?"

She nodded. "I guess," she said, arms resting around his neck. Rikku pouted. "Do I get a kiss good morning?"

He only chuckled. "Sure. Do I get one?"

Rikku didn't bother saying anything, loving the way he joked with her. She only leaned up and shared another kiss with him, deep like the ones they'd shared the previous night, only more chaste, as it was said.

It was so strange. She couldn't stand his playfulness a week ago. What happened? As she remembered the week before, she noted that a lot happened. She pulled away for air, but then hugged him to her and rested her head on his shoulder, and let the water come down upon her. Was she in love with Gippal?

Gippal had just come out of the bathroom, a towel around his neck, and one around his waist. Rikku was still in the bathroom, brushing her teeth, he thought. He started to go over to his section of the room to get dressed, when he heard a ringing, actually, a buzzing. He'd heard it before. It was Rikku's communicator. But it was faint, and he looked around, not seeing it in the room.

He went into the living room. There, it was louder. He went over to the front door, and found that someone had put a few of Rikku's things inside the door. It definitely hadn't been there last night when she came back. He leaned over and picked up her purse, where the noise was coming from, and fished it out.

Answering it, he put it to his ear. "Hello?"

The voice sounded cold, and strangely familiar. Still, he didn't recognize it. "Rikku?" it said.

"Uh... no, this is Gippal, her, uh, roommate," he said. He cleared his throat. Maybe she didn't want everyone knowing about what happened just yet. "Can I ask who this is?"

"Lulu," the voice replied. "As in one of Rikku's cousin's guardians."

Realization came to his face. "Oh, right. The black mage; had the baby recently."

"Yes," she said calmly. "Can I speak to her?"

"Sure. Hold on."

He went back into the bedroom, and leaned over the door to the sink at the bathroom. "Hey, Rikku, Lulu's on your communicator..." he said.

The blonde looked up, spitting out water, apparently done with brushing her teeth. Her hair, already dry, was back in a ponytail, and she was wearing her robe again. "Really? Give it here."

She took it from him, and put it to her ear with a smile. "Hey Lulu. How's Vidina?" Then, she paused for a moment, and her eyes widened in fear. "No. It's not Friday," she said. "It is?"

Gippal looked alarmed. "What?"

Rikku held up her finger, telling him to wait. "How much time do we have? Oh, great. We'll be there as soon as possible. Tell everyone hello. Bye."

"What?" Gippal asked again, concerned this time.

She looked up and bit her lip. "We forgot about Paine and Baralai's wedding."

His brow wrinkled. "No, we didn't. It's..." His eyes widened. "Oh, Yevon."

Rikku nodded. "The wedding's today—in three hours!"

He looked around. "What are we standing around here for? We gotta get to Bevelle!"
And with that, both of them scrambled.

One more chapter left! Well, actually, there will be two more chapters after this one. The next, and a little epilogue that'll be for laughs. Review!