When I finally woke up I felt better than I had in a long time. Then my actions from last night came flooding back along with a series of emotions: pride for being Kya's first, embarrassment for losing control and finally anxiety at what this could mean between the two of us.
Was I just satisfying her need? She seemed like she was really enjoying herself but it could have been instinct. I'll talk to her about it later.
It was then that I noticed the absence in the bed. It didn't take me long to track her scent to the bathroom where I heard her singing. I thought about knocking but I didn't know what I would say.
"Lin I know you're out there, come inside so you can clean up." I moved inside slowly. Kya was half-way submerged inside the massive tub, clearly enjoying how I was nervously standing in the doorway. Even through the mist and water I could still pick up my scent on her.
"You going to join me or what?"
Just join her already, you already saw everything last night.
I'd yet to put on any clothes so it made slipping in across from her easy. But once inside I was to taken back by her to say anything or move. Which made Kya rather worried.
"Lin what's wrong?" she asked crossing what little distance and cupping my face.
"I'm a bit confused is all" I tried to look anywhere else but those massive, concern filled eyes kept pulling me back. For a moment she looked away and when she spoke her voice was small.
"Did you regret last night?" I instantly regretted saying anything and pulled her close, making sure we were face to face.
"Of course not! Last night was the best night in my life." her smile returned and I felt my heart beat faster. I could never stand to see her upset.
"I just don't know what we are now. I mean I've never done anything like this before, but I don't want this to ruin what we have."
"Our relationship doesn't have to change... well not too much."
"What?"
"Well you're focused on becoming the chief of police and I'm bent on traveling the world in a few weeks. I say for the time being we enjoy a friends with benefits arrangements." At the mention of benefits I felt the blood rush south.
"So we'd take care of each other's urges and then what?" we were both in new territory.
"My heat started yesterday so I have at least five more days."
Wait it started yesterday and five more that's nearly a week. Why do I get the feeling I've been set up.
"Lin you have your cop face on, what's wrong?" she asked already knowing the question I'd ask
"You knew you'd go into heat on this trip didn't you?" She moved to sit beside me, letting her head hang over the edge.
"Yes and no. I knew I'd go into heat when I was on my way back from the north. But due to the amount of scent blockers I took I wasn't sure I was in heat until I was coming to see you." If that was the case then she probably planned to make sure nobody would try to mate her. By mating with her oldest friend.
"I know what you're thinking but I actually planned this trip a month ago. You'd never take a vacation unless forced so I thought I'd take us someplace fun and whatever happened would just happen." It actually sounded like a smart plan for something that happened on the spot.
"Now let's enjoy our trip... and each other." she made her point clear as she got up just slowly enough to be a tease but fast enough to not let me see clearly. I was up and following her in a matter of seconds. But when I approached her, intent on repeating last night's performance she threw some clothes at me with a wink and slipped into a blue sleeveless shirt and black leggings.
"Oh don't worry Lin you'll have plenty of time to show me your skills later but right now I'm in the mood for breakfast. Meet me downstairs when you're dressed." I didn't even try to contain the growl of agitation as she left. Then I remembered that I just let an omega in heat roam the halls by herself. She might not have been my mate officially but I wasn't about to let any random jerk get to her. In a matter of seconds I'd put on some green pants and a white shirt and was chasing after her. I made it just in time to slip into the elevator as it closed.
"Six seconds... if I wanted sex you'd have been here in three."
No I would have been here in two. Wonderful, my instincts are starting to kick in.
As we left the hotel Kya made a show of latching on to my arm whenever we passed people. I'm pretty sure she did just to so I would hold her close and growl at anyone who came near.
"Over here, I heard it has the best fire nation cuisine in the entire earth nation"
"You know I can't stand fire nation food."
"They serve komodo eggs. I know they're your favorite." My body didn't need any prodding after that.
Once inside and our orders placed I sought a table far away from the other patrons. Not long after that our food arrived and I devoured my eggs, savoring the taste I'd developed in my youth. Kya on the other hand was taking her time with her fire flakes and tea.
"I see your table manners haven't improved" I didn't bother answering as I was far too gone in my food lust. As we ate the place started to fill and leave with customers but out of the corner of my eye I saw three males near the end of the restaurant that kept looking over at our table. I couldn't quite make out their scent with so much activity but from the way they were sitting I could tell that two of them were betas and not a threat. It was the third one that was a problem, his piercing gaze as he stared straight at me then to Kya told me he was an alpha that had caught Kya's scent.
He might have been affected but he was smart enough not to come over with another alpha nearby so he continued to stare on.
"Trouble?"
"Another alpha, but don't worry I'll make sure he doesn't get close." My plan was to just stay next to her to make sure. Kya had other ideas and got up and sat down in my lap and started rubbing her cheeks against mine. It was a fairly common way to display affection between mates. So by doing this in public she was sending up a signal she was taken.
"Kya we're in public" but she didn't stop there and brought her lips to mine silencing me. Although it was sudden I did enjoy it, but what I enjoyed more was the male alpha sending me a death glare but standing up clearly agitated and annoyed before leaving followed by his two friends. As soon as they left Kya stopped kissing me much to my annoyance.
"Well that was fun."
"That was mean"
"You know you loved it, now come on we have much more to do today." She grabbed my hand as soon as the meal was paid for and started dragging me toward a massive green building.
"Kya where are we going."
"Someplace I've always wanted to take you." The list of places she wanted to take me was pretty long. But as I thought about it there were only a few places where I absolutely refused to let her take me. I didn't see street performers so it wasn't a carnival and we were heading away from clothing shops so I wasn't too worried. At least until I saw the amount of women standing in line and how the ones leaving looked far too relaxed and shiny. The realization of where we were going made me stop dead in my tracks.
"Kya no I'm not going in there." I would gladly go clothes shopping for hours but I would never ever go inside that house of horrors.
"Ah come on Lin every girl deserves at least one spa day." Even though my feet were firmly planted she still found the strength to drag me into the rapidly decreasing line.
"For spirits sake Lin it won't be that bad. Our moms went to a spa when they were younger."
And she's made a very vocal point about never going back.
"Well if you won't join me I guess I'll have to go in alone. And who knows I might just decide to get a full body massage while I'm in there."
"No!" the thought of a stranger running their hands over Kya's exposed body was something I'd never allow.
"If anyone's going to give you a massage it's going to be me. So let's just get this over with." As the door closed I realized what I was in for as I saw the extensive list of services they offered. A young woman handed Kya a list to check off while I looked at what tortures awaited me
Mint tea rub, seaweed bath, steam room... well that last one doesn't sound too bad. Hopefully Kya will just want to do a few.
"We'll take the lovers course please." passing staff members gasped and blushed and I looked to the attendant who smiled as she looked between the two of us.
"I assume you'll want private relaxation rooms for your entire stay."
"Naturally." she handed us a rose colored piece of paper covered in hearts. Most of it was just basic stuff but down lower I saw certain check off boxes.
I made sure to check off for female attendants. I didn't want to cause a scene because some guy was doing his job. Once our names were signed we were rushed into a changing room where we were handed two while robes.
"Kya what exactly is the lover's course?" I asked wanting to know what I was in for.
"Oh just a few special services they give to help two mates relax and de-stress when one is in heat. Don't worry it's supposed to be very soothing for both the mind and body." Her statement only made me nervous.
As soon as we changed we followed the attendants to the first course. When the doors opened I immediately relaxed for in the middle of the room were two large baths.
"Course one: a mineral bath with special herbs to relax the muscles." Kya and I took our seats side by side as the minerals were poured in, turning the water from clear to lime green as the aroma of herbs filled the room.
They left a bell near me to signal when we were done and left with a bow.
"See this isn't so bad." and I had to admit it did fell pretty good. The agents in the water acted pretty quickly as they drained the stress from my body. I might have started relaxing but that didn't mean I entirely trusted this place. The cop in me had learned to never completely let your guard down.
"And what else do you have planned for me today?" I said stretching out my body and popping my aching joints.
"There are three more courses which will end in the sunrise room, after that I'll doubt we'll have much energy left if you catch my drift."