Chapter 3: alone no more

Aika sat in her room brushing her hair. She let out a sigh, confused as can be. She had no clue where she stood anymore. She thought her heart had been set on Vyse, but since James popped up she had slowly started falling for him. She was so confused but, considering Vyse had chosen Fina, she had been leaning more and more towards James. The past two months sure had been a blast but, the only thing holding her back was the fear of rejection. Besides, wasn't it the guys' job to ask the girl out anyway?

She jumped, as a knock came from her door. "Who is it?" she called out.

"A young captain with an oversized sword," James called back.

Aika grinned, figuring her prayers had finally been answered. Now was her chance to get some answers. "The door is open." She smiled as the door opened and James walked in.

"Lovely night don't you think? Say I was wondering if you could do me a favor."

"Sure what is it?" Aika asked.

"I'm kinda getting sick of the cot on the Iblis, and Vyse said you had the only house with an empty guest room," the young captain replied.

Aika's grin widened. "Oh did he now?" she asked with a giggle. "He told you wrong, unless you never even talked to Vyse to begin with."

"Ok you got me," James said with a sigh. "I did talk to him and he told me there wasn't a single guest room available. I was telling half the truth. You are the only one I can think of that would give me a hand."

"What makes you think that I could help you?" Aika asked trying to hide her amusement.

"Ah well," he started. "Aw crud you aren't going to let me go until I spill are you?"

"Nope."

"Didn't think so," James said with a laugh. "Alright girl. It's obvious we got a connection here so I was kinda wondering if..." His sentence was caught short when Aika flung herself at him in a tight hug.

"So what made you get the courage now?" she asked with a laugh.

"A guy can only restrain himself for so long. That and having the entire crew make fun of you for being a chicken for once in your life doesn't help much either," he replied. He was quite surprised at her reaction. "So I take it you've been waiting for a while now haven't you?"

"Yeah," she admitted. "I was beginning to wonder if I would have to put the pants on and ask you myself."

"Ouch. You sure know how to hit a guy where it counts."

Aika giggled and looked up at him. "Ya I do a little," she admitted. "It's what happens when you are on a pirate ship full of guys most of your life."

"Beauty, strength, and charm all in one package," James said tilting her head up, looking her in the eyes. "And you look absolutely stunning with your hair down."

Aika lost all composure and blushed. Both reacted and closed their eyes, leaning in. When their lips met it felt like pure bliss, and when their mouths opened welcoming each other's tongues, it felt like a taste of heaven itself. Her hands moved around his body feeling his muscle tone. Despite his slim and scrawny appearance his muscles felt solid as steel. Her feeling of heaven ended abruptly as James pulled back. She wanted to cry out and beg him to continue but she held tight when she saw the look on his face.

His smile was so warm and gentle. He was certainly amazing in her eyes. He doesn't look even look battle hardened in the slightest. She ran her hand across his cheek and yelped when he swooped her off her feet. "The feet like the ground," she whispered, which only caused James to laugh.

"That is funny comming from an air pirate," he whispered in her ear. "The question is Aika. What's next?"

The redhead wrapped her arms around James's neck and burried her face in his chest. 'Moons he feels so warm,' she thought. "Stay as long as you like," she said with a smile. "You just made me the happiest girl alive."

James chuckled and walked over to set her down on her bed but, Somehow Aika managed to twist him around and knock him onto the mattress, her pinning him from above. "How in the hell?"

"Secret," she said with a playful smile. "So you really like my hair when it's down?"

"Wouldn't lie to ya," he replied, trying to maintain self control. Needless to say his efforts were in vain. he noticed Aika jump in surprise., and let out a groan.

"By the moons is that what I think that is!" she yelped.

"Depends," James said looking away, but a sweet scent hit his nostrils, causing him to turn beat red. 'Here we go.' He looked up, and stared at Aika, making note of the strange expression she had. She didn't seem mad at all. She almost looked blank if not for the twinkle in her eyes.

Aika couldn't even understand what came over her. All she knew was what she wanted and she wanted it bad. "James," She whispered running her hands over his body.

"Hmm?" was all he could get out, as she worked her magic.

"Do you love me?"

"If this isn't love then I would have to say that love doesn't exist," he replied hoping she understood his response. He guessed she did as she leaned in kissing him. He jumped as he felt her grind against him. He could have sworn his body temperature had just shot through the roof, and he knew that what self control he had left had just flown out the window, and this time it was his turn to surprise Aika, when he lifted her up and set her down making sure her head was on the pillow, and kissed her neck. When she made no move to resist he started kissing down her body and up. He had no clue what he was doing, but his body seemed to know exactly what to do. He felt Aika shiver as he moved, and began to ran his hands up her body, and then back down.

He grinned as she lifted her arms, telling him what she wanted him to do. He lifted on her top removing it and threw it aside. He ran his hand over her bare skin and admired how soft it felt. Every inch his hands moved he would feel her shiver with excitement, which made him more and more eager to make love with her. He ran his hands over her breasts, grinning as she gasped. "Sensitive?" he asked.

"Apparantly so," She whispered, grabbing his trench and sliding it off. She threw it with her top and then tugged on his shirt.

He leaned in to kiss her as she lifted on his shirt and pulled back as she removed it and threw it aside. Once his shirt was out of the way their lips met in the most passionate kiss they had yet. A soft moan escaped Aika's lips, kicking James into overdrive. It didn't take long for them to remove each other's cloths after that, but James still wanted to explore more. He ran his tongue along Aika's breast, licking her nipple like there was no tomorrow. He reached up with his other hand and started massaging the other breast. He could hear Aika's soft moans, and knew he was doing a good job. He kissed down her body, moving in for one last thing. He had to get a taste of her.

Aika looked away as he moved. She couldn't watch. A surge of pleasure went through her body as james licked over her freshly shaved area. She felt him move even further down and an even bigger surge of pleasure hit her as he licked at her clit. A loud moan escaped her lips as he ate her, and she gripped the sheets squirming violently. She felt as though she were going insane.

James looked up and licked his lips. "Ready?"

"Yes," she gasped. "More than ready."

James moved over her body, positioning himself. He couldn't believe this was happening but it was. He gave one thrust and let out a loud groan of pleasure. He was no longer alone anymore. He had Aika.

Aika yelped as he penetrated her but held strong. A feeling of happiness washed over her as James wiped away her virginity, numbing all pain. She felt complete. She was no longer alone. She had James.