Ryder

Today had been a long day. After 3 days of work, they had finally activated the vault on Kadara and the water was already becoming less toxic. If all went well, the water would soon be safe to swim in, and maybe even drink. Ryder sat in the nomad and drove back to Kadara Port in silence as she listened to Liam and Jaal shit talk. Liam was giving Jaal a hard time about figurative speech and Jaal was having none of it. Honestly, it was humorous to listen to the two. They were definitely bros. When Jaal said 'fuck over', Ryder laughed out loud. It felt good to have another major milestone completed and 80% viability achieved on the planet. The only thing left to do was get the outpost going. I wish Reyes could be there when they arrive Ryder caught herself thinking. She wanted him to share in this major milestone with her.

It wasn't until late that night that everyone for the new outpost had arrived and were setting up the first set of buildings. Ryder was exhausted and all she wanted was to see Reyes again. She could tell that she was starting to forgive him. Him letting her read all his Collective emails and see what kind of business he was conducting was a huge step in the right direction to gain her trust.

Ryder sat on the roof of the nomad and sent Reyes a message.

Feel up to company? If you're not busy.

She closed her omni-tool and looked up at the outpost, watching Liam and the others helping set up. She was so tired of everything resting on her shoulders. Sure, her squad-mates were there to assist, but if they failed, it was on her. A ping of her omni-tool pulled her from her thoughts.

I always have time for you ;)

Ryder couldn't help but smile at his use of an emoticon. She felt that pull in her gut, the one she always felt when she thought of Reyes, the same one she felt when he told her he loved her. He had only said it the one time and she never actually said it back. She bit her lip, thinking over that moment. She had been so hesitant to even be in the same room as Reyes at that point. So much has changed in the couple weeks since that day. Ryder hopped off the nomad and jogged up to Cora.

"Hey, I'm going to Kadara Port, I'll see you all back on the Tempest in the morning," she explained and Cora smirked.

"Have fun," she instructed without any inquisition. Cora clearly knew that Ryder was off to see Reyes. "Let your 2nd take over for now. Go relax."

"Thanks, Cora," Ryder smiled before walking towards the nomad. She sent off a reply to Reyes before hopping in.

Ryder had changed into her hoodie and pants before heading to Reyes' place. She lightly knocked on the door and he answered immediately.

"Good evening, Pathfinder," he teased and Ryder rolled her eyes before entering his apartment. Reyes chuckled and shut the door, locking all 3 locks. Turning, he planted a soft kiss on Ryder's lips. "Long day?"

"Long day," she answered and rested her head on his chest, loosely wrapping her arms around his waist. Reyes responded by pulling Ryder close and kissing the top of her head.

"I have some whiskey," he commented.

"I would love some," she murmured into his chest. They made their way to his bedroom and sat on his bed, drinking and talking.

"Do you remember how you refused to share a drink with me when we first met?" Reyes asked, amusement coloring his eyes.

"I was in a port filled with exiles. How was I to know that you weren't poisoning me?" Ryder laughed back.

"Fair enough," he shook his head, taking a swig of whiskey. "I remember it taking me about 5 minutes to figure out how to approach you." Reyes held out the bottle for Ryder.

"What do you mean?" Ryder asked, taking the bottle from Reyes and taking a drink.

"You were so beautiful, I wanted to impress you. Clearly I failed," he laughed. Ryder joined him.

"I remember being pissed that this hot guy with a sexy accent was trying to poison me," she teased and he laughed with her.

"I would never do that to the Pathfinder," Reyes teased and Ryder rolled her eyes in response.

"Sometimes I wish I wasn't the Pathfinder."

"Why?" Reyes' tone changed from light to more serious.

"Well, for starters everywhere I go, everyone already knows who I am." Ryder played with the cuff of her sleeve. "Even my crew treats me differently. Take Liam, for instance," Ryder started and she saw a small flash of jealousy in Reyes' eyes. "What?"

"Nothing," he sighed then changed his response. "Well, it just seems like there is something there. Between you and Liam." Reyes never really talked to Liam, but he could clearly tell something had happened.

"There was, one night when we first got to Andromeda." Ryder was honest. Reyes seemed a little stiff, so she continued to explain. "Things were really tense and it just sort of happened. After that night, Liam put me on a pedestal. I was the "Pathfinder", not Ryder, the person. I couldn't handle it and I broke things off." Ryder shrugged and took another drink before passing the bottle back to Reyes.

"That explains all the nasty looks he gives me," Reyes laughed lightly under his breath before taking a drink. "He really doesn't like me, does he?"

"Nope." Ryder didn't hesitate to answer at lightening speed. "He's also a little too much of a goody two-shoes for me. I prefer my men a little more on the dangerous side," she flirted. Reyes set the bottle down on the bedside table and grabbed Ryder's legs, playfully yanking her toward him, causing her to fall onto her back. Ryder squealed in surprise

"How dangerous," Reyes asked, his tone huskier than the few moments before. He knelt over her, his hips resting between her thighs. Oh, he is good Ryder thought to herself before answering.

"Dangerous enough to be exciting," she spoke, half flirting and half honest.

"That can be arranged," he whispered before kissing her. He parted his lips and let his tongue enter her mouth, deepening the kiss. Ryder felt the intensity of the kiss all the way down between her legs, where her desire for Reyes was building. His hands began to slide up her sides and she sighed into the kiss, reveling in the feel of his strong hands on her body. Reyes brought one hand up and cradled her neck, tilting her head to the side so that he could trail his soft lips along her jawline and down the side of her neck. He let out a ragged sigh as he pressed him growing erection into her core. Arching her chest up into him at the feel of him between her legs, Ryder tilted her head and sought out his lips. Reyes ran his hand from her neck to her breast, giving it a gentle squeeze before running his thumb over her clothed, but hardening nipple. Ryder wanted Reyes bad. It had been months since she'd been touched by a man like this, and never had she felt so alive from someone's touch. Even that wink that Reyes so casually gave Ryder made her weak.

Ryder began to pull Reyes' shirt up and their lips parted long enough to pull it over his head. Reyes reached for the hem of her shirt, skirting his hands underneath the fabric. He pushed her bra up and cupped her breasts, teasing her nipples with his thumbs. Ryder moaned softly before kissing him harder. Reyes wasted no time unclasping her bra and pulling her top off, tossing it to the floor with his. He pulled back from the kiss and sat up on his knees, taking in the view of Ryder topless in his bed. Ryder bit her lip, feeling her desire spiral out of control under Reyes' intense gaze. When his eyes met hers, they had darkened with desire. Slowly, Reyes began to unbutton Ryder's pants and slide them down her legs. He tossed the pants to the floor turned his gaze back to her body. She was practically trembling with anticipation. Slowly, Reyes reached out and gently rubbed his thumb over her clitoris, causing Ryder to grip the sheets as she moaned.

"God, you're so beautiful," he whispered softly as he gently rubbed her sensitive spot again. Ryder let her head fall back, closing her eyes and enjoying the feel of his thumb rubbing gentle circles where she wanted it the most. After a moment, she couldn't take it anymore, she needed him inside her. Ryder reached up and began to undo his pants. When he hand gently brushed against him, he shuddered a moan and his head dropped back slightly. Ryder smiled inwardly at the realization that Reyes was just as worked up as she was.

She reached her hand into his pants and palmed him, eliciting another strained moan. After a moment, Reyes pulled Ryder's underwear down and tossed them to the side before removing his pants. When he returned to kneeling between her legs, Ryder took in the sight of Reyes naked before her. He has a light trail of hair leading down from his faint 6-pack abs to his dick. He was thick and long, the head of his penis was a red-ish purple tint and slightly larger than the shaft. Ryder couldn't help but lick her lips at the sight of him. When her eyes met his, she could see a hint of pride in his eyes. He had clearly seen her admiring his body. Ryder's breathing sped up and her heart hammered in her chest when Reyes laid on top of her, his his resting between her legs. She could feel the tip at her opening and she nearly cried out. In an attempt to hurry him up, she wrapped her legs around his waist and attempted to push him closer.

"What's the rush?" Reyes chuckled in her ear, rubbing his tip against her folds. Ryder shuddered and mewled.

"Don't be a tease," she complained. And with that, Reyes pushed himself into her, filling her to the core. She arched her back and moaned in response. Reyes was panting heavily in her ear as he began a slow and steady rhythm, rolling his hips over and over.

"My god, Lila," Reyes moaned in her ear, gripping her ass with one hand and pressing her closer to him. Ryder sought out his lips, giving him a demanding kiss. With that, Reyes began moving faster, harder. Ryder knew she was close, so so close. Reyes used his free hand to tease her breasts, rubbing his thumb over the nipple before lowering his head. Reyes circled one nipple with his tongue before suckling it into his mouth. Ryder moaned loudly, her hands delving into his hair and tugging gently. Feeling encouraged, Reyes kissed his way to the other nipple and continued the assault. Ryder arched her pelvis up to give Reyes a better angle for going deeper. Within a few moments, Ryder came, moaning her release. She could feel her walls squeezing Reyes over and over as her orgasm rocked through her body. It was apparently too much for Reyes and he buried his head in the crook of Ryder's neck and came, filling Ryder over and over with each roll of his hips.

They lay there in silence as the both panted heavily, attempting to catch their breath. Reyes lifted his head just enough to give Ryder a lazy kiss before resting his forehead against hers.

"I love you," he whispered, his golden eyes displaying the intensity of his love.

"I love you, too," she answered before leaning up to give him another kiss.