Chapter Two
Lying in the hammock like structure Jake couldn't help but think about the way his heartbeat picked up when Tsu'tey's lips had touched his hand, or how the warrior wouldn't let another Na'vi but himself carry Jake up to his 'bed'.
'Bridal style', his overactive mind supplied. The memory made him still blush. How strong the hands had been, carrying him as if he weighted nothing, holding him secure and tight against the well muscled chest. How gentle the hands had been when they set him down, and the following kiss to his hand…
The mask wouldn't work forever, Jake knew this. After his anger with Mo'at for bringing up his brother had died down he realized that she had been right. It was time to not only let Neytiri rest with Eywa, but also Tom.
'Tomorrow I will talk to Norm and Max, telling them about my decision is the least I can do.' Satisfied with his decision and feeling lighter at heart Jake rolled on his side, mindful to the mask keeping him alive.
He didn't see or feel the eyes watching his every move carefully, guarding him not only from beasts but also nightmares.
Tsu'tey watched the small form sleep. Taking care not to disturb the slumbering soldier the warrior took great care to stay still while lying on the bed beside him.
He knew that those humans needed the masks to protect them from the very air, so he had resolved that he would make sure that Jakesully did not lose his mask while sleeping.
When Jakesully only snuggled deeper into the pliant material beneath his cheek the warrior smiled to himself and set back. This would be a long night and an even longer fight for his intended.
The next morning Jake woke to eyes watching him. He felt them travel over his body and shivered at the imagined almost caress.
Slowly opening them he saw Tsu'tey next to him, sleeping. 'Are you out of your mind, Sully? Why should he watch you?' Shaking his head he supported himself on his left arm and looked at the warrior. For the first time seeing those cat-like features relaxed in sleep. 'Beautiful.'
His gaze followed the fine lines of the face to the long ears before fixating on the strand of hair hanging over Tsu'tey's shoulder, flowing down his chest. Swallowing he looked lower and found his gaze focused on the very fact that Tsu'tey was indeed male. Turning crimson he found himself needing to breath and looked up, into the open eyes of Tsu'tey.
"I…I…Tsu'tey…" he stuttered but stopped himself when the warrior stretched his muscles. Mouth going dry Jake felt himself react like he never had before because of a male.
Satisfied that Jakesully was finally showing interest in him Tsu'tey jumped up and in one move picked Jake up, "I see you, Jakesully."
"And…and I see you." Jake blushed deeper and forgot marine training and common sense when Tsu'tey leaned down to him.
A bit disappointed but happy to have achieved this much Tsu'tey replied, "No, you do not. Not completely at least."
Confused Jake stayed silent until they reached the ground where Mo'at and the rest of their tribe were waiting.
When Tsu'tey prepared to set him down Jake grabbed his wrist. "What do you mean?"
"You find me attractive, but you do not think of me as your mate, your intended." Seeing the confusion still on the alien face Tsu'Tey continued, "I will wait for you to see me, Jakesully." With that Tsu'tey walked to the others, leaving Jake sitting in front of Mo'at.
The wise woman saw Jake's eyes follow the warrior and knew that Eywa would be able to provide the last missing pieces the human needed to fall in love with their leader. Stepping closer she said, "You have come to a decision, Jakesully?"
Nodding Jake replied, "Yes, I want to become one of you. A true Na'vi." The cries of happiness the others emitted told him he had made the right decision. 'A true Na'vi!'
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