CHAPTER 32

'No way! No more for me, I've had too much already' Montayva warned, as Lillith offered the girl some more alcohol.

'Naw, c'mon the party's just getting started!' Lillith slurred slightly as she spoke. It was unusual for her to become so intoxicated, but she had really removed all bars tonight, as had the rest of the clan.

'Lillith, I think you need to take your drunk ass home to bed' Mordecai laughed. He had taken it somewhat easy on the grog tonight, he had been more preoccupied with the young siren than the booze for a change.

'Pffft, you's are no fun' She sulked as she flopped back down into her booth across from Maya.

'She doesn't get drunk much' Mordecai explained to Montayva.

'That makes two of us!' Montayva lifted her hand to her forehead.

'You ok?' Mordecai asked, also reaching up to feel her forehead.

'Yeah, I'm fine. Just too much to drink' she smiled at him. 'This room is beginning to move around on me'

'He-he, well yeah I think it is a good time for you to stop drinking then!' Mordecai laughed. 'Do you want me to take you home?'

'I think it's time I called it a night' Montayva agreed. Mordecai took her hand, and they slipped out of the booth.

'See you guys on the flip side' He waved to the others, hoping they weren't about to make a big deal out of him leaving with Montayva. But thankfully, none seemed to care.
The night air was cool in Sanctuary, their elevated position above the mountains helped. Montayva leaned heavily on the hunter as they made their way down the street. But he didn't mind in the slightest. For him, it wasn't enough. Each brief moment of contact, only left him craving more. But he cautioned himself. He promised her he would take things slowly. So that's what he would do.
Montayva stumbled as they entered their building. Tannis looked up from her work bench momentarily, but quickly turned back to her experiment.
Mordecai helped her up the first flight of stairs, and paused before heading up to the third floor.

'I'm not as invalid as the first time I got drunk!' She laughed as he seemed only too eager to help her undress.

'Just looking out for ya' He smirked, taking the subtle hint. 'Let me get you some water at least' he offered.

'Sure' She agreed. When he returned, she had changed from her cargo's into some loosely fitting short shorts, and was working to remove her corset. Her fingers fumbled with the small clasps.

'Well this is embarrassing!' She giggled as he placed the canteen on the small table, and turned to help her.

'Nah, nothing compared to last time' He reminded her of previous drunken incidents as he dropped her corset on the pile of discarded clothing. Mordecai turned back towards the siren, and drank in her vision, as she drank from the canteen. When she put it back on the table, he approached her slowly, circling his hands around her waist. He breathed in deeply as he pulled her tightly into his embrace. Montayva sighed.

'Whats wrong?' He pulled back enough to glance at her face, but he couldn't decipher her expression.

'Nothing. Nothing is wrong.' She started to say, but it gave him the impression she was leaving something out. 'I'm finding these new emotions... strange, is all' She finished for him, sensing his worried thoughts. 'I like it though, this new feeling' She smiled at him reassuringly.

'Well, maybe you'll like this too?' He cupped her face in his hands, and bent his head to meet hers. He kissed her softly, slowly, letting her explore the new experience When he finally withdrew, her expression was foggy, and he found himself wishing he had her same mood reading abilities. But Mordecai found himself relax when she smiled once more.

'Maybe I do like it' she teased.

'Hmmm, I think I have discovered a few things that you like now' He teased in return, and he noticed the soft blush spreading across her cheeks.

'Sorry' He replied quickly' That was abit much' But her eyes met his again, and their smouldering told him otherwise. She pulled his face down to meet hers once again. He let his hands explore her curves slowly, but firmly. Mordecai was the one to pull away first, and was greeted with a puzzled expression from the siren. It quickly turned to one of understanding as she picked up on his mood.

'Yeah, I'm gonna have to go, before... well, you know. Before I want more!' He squeezed her bum tightly.

'Oh!' She gasped. It would take her a long time to get used to this new invasion of her personal barrier. 'Ok' she sighed, and he bent to kiss her one more time.

'Thanks again' He said as he gave her a quick peck on her perky nose, and turned to exit.

'Why do you keep thanking me?' Montayva asked before he could retreat.

'For saving me' He answered 'In more ways than I could explain'

Montayva woke with a start as Lillith stumbled into the darkened bedroom. The older siren flicked the light switch.

'Oh, so sorry! I kinda wasn't expecting anyone to be in here' She admitted, her speech slightly slurred.

'Well, I guess I can understand that' Montayva reached down from her bunk for the canteen of water.

'Phew what a night!' Lillith pulled her boots off clumsily, and they bounced across the floor. 'Soooo, you and Mordy ey? Things seem to be, er, well, you know what I mean' Lilliths drunken mind failed to produce the words she wanted it to.

'I told him I wanted to take things slow' Montayva admitted, she didn't feel like she needed to hide anything from her new friend.

'Ohhhh, slowwwwww. I get it' Lillith shrugged, slipping out of her pants, leaving them strewn across the floor 'Probably a smart move'

'Hmmm. hope so' Montayva put the canteen of water back on the table.

'Mind if I have some of that?' Lillith asked.

'Go for it' Montayva snuggled back into her pillow. 'So I take it Maya wont be back in tonight'

'Nope. Happens from time to time' Lillith informed, taking a long drink of water.

'I figured as much. Is it something serious?' Montayva didn't like to pry, but her own inexperience made her curious on the matter.

'Nah, Axton s too hung up on his ex-wife.' Lillith shrugged 'But I think she's just in it for the sex anyhow' Lillith plunked herself down on her own bunk, un-phased by the fact that Montayva had already figured out the second sirens secrets. 'Guess I better get that light huh?'

'It might help' Montayva laughed as the older siren clambered back out of bed.