Author Note: Another chapter for your reading pleasure.
Again, lemons will be occurring throughout this story but they're being used to paint a very specific picture.
Chapter 19 Pop-Quiz Answer:
1 - What's the rating of this story?
Rated M(for some language and some lemon)
I don't own Sailor Moon or any songs and have tried to the best of my ability to site my references.
Takeuchi, N. (1991). Sailor Moon. Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha Ltd.
Caillat, C. and Nowels, R. (2009). Fallin' For You [Recorded by Colbie Caillat]. On Breakthrough [CD], New York, New York: Republic Records.
Christy, L., Edwards, G., Phair, L., and Spock, S. (2009). Why Can't I? [Recorded by Liz Phair]. On Liz Phair [CD], Los Angeles, California: Capitol Records, LLC.
Chapter 20:
Minako didn't even bother calling to let Rei know she was on her way, She'd sense me before I did anyways, she chuckled to herself. As if on queue, Rei's door opened right as she approached.
"Hello, Mina," Rei said with a gentle smile as she opened the door wider to allow Minako to come in. Rei was still wearing the outfit she had on earlier that day, minus the hat.
"Hi, baby," Minako replied, as she entered and kissed Rei on the cheek. She set her slingbacks down and began taking off her own shoes as Rei closed the door, "So I wasn't sure what you meant by wearing 'something nice' for tonight. I hope what I brought isn't too-mm!"
Once Minako had straightened and was facing Rei again, the beautiful archer grabbed the black skinny-tie that was part of Minako's manager uniform and pulled her closer to capture her lips in a firm kiss, swallowing a soft moan that escaped from the gorgeous woman.
SShhhuck…Thunk
Minako's gown bag and purse fell to the ground as she quickly melted into the kiss. She would have fallen to the floor herself if Rei hadn't wrapped her other arm around her waist to support her. Rei smiled softly into the kiss as she felt the earlier apprehension exuding from Minako's aura from being worried about her outfit melt away into a warm, comfortable state of bliss. When the kiss ended, Minako's eyes fluttered opened.
"I'm sure whatever you decided to wear for tonight will look amazing," Rei said softly.
Minako blushed at Rei's sincerity. She leaned into the taller woman in response and pulled her into a warm embrace, enjoying the feeling of being in her arms.
- I don't know, but I think I may be fallin' for you. Dropping so quickly. Maybe I should keep this to myself. Waiting 'til I know you better. I am trying not to tell you, but I want to. I'm scared of what you'll say so I'm hiding what I'm feeling...–
The background music that Rei had streaming through her condo speaker system continued playing softly as they held each other contently. After a brief moment, Minako leaned back so she could look up at the beautiful archer, "You are too sweet," she said softly, a gentle smile pulling at the corner of her lips. She gently broke away from Rei's embrace as her cobalt gaze went to the floor, "And look what you made me do," she chided playfully.
Rei gave an innocent look of apology, as she bent down to pick up the gown bag and purse, "Sorry, I just couldn't help myself."
"Neither could I, apparently," Minako giggled. She collected the items from Rei once the archer stood up and handed them to her, "I'll hang my dress up in the bathroom while I shower so the steam will help unwrinkle it. What time are we leaving?"
"Well, we have to leave by 4:10pm to make it to our reservations," Rei said as she pulled her phone from her pocket to check the time, "It's 2:15pm now. Is that enough time for you?"
"Plenty," Minako said with a nod. She followed Rei to the master bathroom and hung the outfit on one of the towel pegs on the wall.
"Here, let me help you with that," Rei said as she reached for the gown-bag.
Before her fingers made contact with the zipper, they were intercepted by a soft and gentle hand, "There's that impatience again," Minako teased as she shook her head, "You'll see it once I get dressed and we're ready to go." She squeezed the taller woman's hand gently before bringing it up to her lips for a soft kiss, "Could you get me a towel instead?"
Rei smirked as she went to one of the built-in cabinets above the vanity area and pulled out a towel, "Do you need anything else, princess?," she asked teasingly as she handed the towel to Minako.
Minako took the towel from Rei and waved a dismissive hand towards her, "No, that'll be all. Thank you," she said in an exaggeratedly pompous manner.
Rei rolled her eyes, "Alright, alright. I'll be reading just outside if you need anything."
"Mmn, ok," Minako replied with a melodic giggle. Rei turned and went to the bedroom and shut the door behind her. Minako turned on the shower, removed her dress from the gown-bag, and began to undress.
- I'd love for you to make me wonder where it's goin'. I'd love for you to pull me under. Something's growin' out of this that we can't control. Baby I am dyin'. Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you? Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you? It's inevitable, it's a fact that we're gonna get down to it. So tell me, why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? –
Minako stepped into the shower and began using the shampoo. She inhaled deeply, It smells like her, she sighed to herself. She rinsed the lather from her hair, used the conditioner on it, then grabbed the soap. As she rubbed the soap briskly over her smooth skin, she closed her eyes and inhaled the familiar scent of vanilla. Her movements slowed from scrubbing to gently gliding the soap over her skin. She couldn't help but start to fantasize about a certain beautiful, raven-haired archer's hands touching her skin or her tongue licking her body. As Minako continued to lather herself up with the soap, she imagined the raven-haired woman just beyond the door doing to her what her hands were doing to herself.
Rei was lying on her back in the middle of her bed, her legs bent so that her knees were up and her feet were flat on the bed. Though she had a new manga in her hands and was already half-way through, she couldn't help but be distracted by the sound of the shower running and imagined what Minako would looked like as the warm water cascaded down her lithe form. She began daydreaming what it would be like to slide her hands over the gorgeous blonde's slick skin.
When the shower suddenly turned off, it snapped her out of her daydream and she began blushing madly. She quickly refocused on reading her manga to avoid any suspicion as she heard shuffling in the bathroom and the door open.
She couldn't have gotten dressed that quickly, Rei thought to herself.
"Did you need something?," she called towards the bathroom without taking her eyes off her manga, still a little embarrassed by her impure thoughts.
She jumped slightly as the manga she was holding was ripped out of her hands and tossed to the ground with an audible 'thud'. Before Rei was able to recover from being startled, she found her book replaced by Minako's nude form. Her hair was damp and clung to her body, her skin slick and warm. She was on her hands and knees, straddling Rei, hovering over her.
"You," Minako replied huskily with a desperate edge. Rei's eyes widened and her heart started racing as she took in the sight before her. She almost thought she was still daydreaming if it wasn't for Minako's aura blazing violently, her hooded sapphire eyes staring intensely with primal need. Rei began shaking in anticipation, her pyro instincts raging in reaction to what was before her.
Minako grabbed Rei's left hand and placed Rei's index finger in her mouth. Rei gasped at the sensation and started panting as Minako closed her eyes and began sucking deeply, swirling her tongue over the archer's agile finger. She pulled Rei's index finger out of her mouth and captured her middle finger next, repeating her actions as her eyes opened slightly to stare hungrily at Rei, capturing the attention of those intense violet orbs that echoed her own desires.
Without breaking their gaze, Minako pulled Rei's middle finger out of her mouth and slid the raven-haired beauty's hand, palm up, in between her wet thighs,
"I need you to fuck me, Rei-chan," Minako panted desperately, "Right now."
Rei, breathing heavily, obeyed and slid her two fingers firmly and deeply into the smaller woman. Her stomach tightening with need at how ready Minako was to receive her.
"Aah!," Minako gasped once Rei was fully inside her. Her eyes shut tightly as her head lolled forward, her back arching from the sensation. Minako lowered her hips, pushing herself more onto Rei's fingers. Her hands bracing herself on either side of the beautiful woman beneath her.
Rei slid her fingers out half-way, drawing a needy whimper from Minako, as her other hand went to Minako's hip. As she firmly pushed her fingers into Minako again, her right hand forced Minako's hip down, allowing her to push deeper inside her.
"Ah!...Fuck…," Minako gasped as she bit her lip, "Gods, Rei-chan…please…don't stop."
Rei gladly continued pleasuring Minako, sliding her fingers out and pushing firmly and deeply into her, watching the gorgeous blonde on top of her pant heavily, moving in time with Rei's thrusts, hips moving to the same rhythm. Minako's breath was also in time with their movements, breathing in when Rei's fingers would retreat and moaning loudly when Rei would sink them deep inside her. Her rare lavender eyes took in every curve of creamy skin, memorized every line of Minako's toned body, as she watched the blonde goddess move above her. She licked her lips as she watching Minako's aura flare every time her fingers pushed firmly inside her, making Minako's body twitch and convulse under her touch, moans and gasps tumbling from her lips.
Minako opened her eyes slowly, taking in the beautiful, raven-haired woman. Rei's mouth was open slightly, panting, her hooded, violet eyes raking her being.
When Rei's eyes locked onto Minako's, she was taken aback by the intimacy of that moment and quickly became lost in those precious, piercing cobalts. She slowed her movements, becoming more intentional with each thrust, wanting to savor their connection and draw out bringing pleasure to the gorgeous blonde she adored, trying to convey the deep feelings she was harboring for her within.
When Minako's cerulean eyes met Rei's intense amethysts, she felt Rei's movements shift from assertive to something more subdued, more purposeful...more meaningful.
An uneasiness began to creep into her chest and she shut her eyes tightly, bringing her attention back to the physical sensations coming from between her legs.
Rei felt a very brief Hesitation and Nervousness in Minako's fiery aura before the smaller woman shut her azure eyes, breaking the spell. Questions began forming in Rei's mind, but never solidified as Minako leaned in to capture her bottom lip between her teeth roughly. Not enough to hurt, but just enough to get her attention. A startled moan flew from Rei's lips,
"Rei-chan…," Minako moaned after releasing Rei's lip, "Faster…mmm-harder," she pleaded desperately, needing release. A low growl echoed from the back of the archer's throat before her tongue darted into Minako's mouth aggressively.
Rei complied and began thrusting her fingers harder and faster into the gorgeous woman above her. She could sense the lust and desire intensify within the raging aura radiating from the woman above her. The hand she had on Minako's hip slid up her back and dug into the damp, golden mane at the back of Minako's head. She pulled Minako closer as she deepened the kiss. Minako returned the kiss just as aggressively, her tongue battling Rei's.
Minako couldn't help but break the kiss to breathe. Resting her forehead on Rei's, she couldn't stop the string of moans that escaped as Rei moved in and out of her. Her muscles began to clench.
"Don't stop…please…make me come, Rei-chan," Minako whispered, her hands tightening on the blankets underneath her fingers.
Rei ducked her head and leaned up to bite the crook of Minako's neck. The delicious pain was exactly what Minako needed to push her over the edge into ecstasy. She climaxed loudly in Rei's ear as her body shook uncontrollably.
Rei rode the waves of Minako's aura as it slammed into and through her. She closed her eyes, falling into the euphoric feelings that were tinted with Minako's desire. Rei could feel how desperately Minako wanted...needed...to be taken. She began seeing Minako's fantasies from the shower, how the vanilla soap instigated her raging fire, and how the burning passion refused to be put out or appeased without Rei's touch.
An emotion rippled briefly within the aura and a pang of hurt stabbed her heart as it passed through her, disappearing almost as quickly as it appeared, too fast for her to comprehend.
Rei's eyes shot open and she gasped, her mouth releasing her hold on Minako's shoulder, as she felt the orange-gold aura retreat from her body back to Minako, Wha…What was that?, she thought to herself, the pain in her heart echoing softly before dissolving with the aura back to its owner.
The feeling of Minako slumping over on top of her brought her back to the present moment. Minako was panting softly and twitched slightly. She convulsed briefly and let out a soft whimper as Rei pulled her fingers out of her.
Once Rei had cleaned her fingers in her mouth, she wrapped her arms around the smaller woman and gently rolled them both to their sides so they were lying next to each other. As Rei held the gorgeous blonde, combing her fingers through Minako's damp hair, she kissed her head comfortingly. She stared past her though, her brow furrowed with concern, lost in thought about the elusive fragment she stumbled upon while Minako came.
Minako's body gradually relaxed and her breathing return to normal. Her aura had also returned to its warm glow. She let out a sigh of content and snuggled closer to Rei, nuzzling her face into the taller woman's neck. She smiled softly as she inhaled the scent of vanilla, Rei's scent. Wrapping an arm loosely around Rei, she giggled softly, breaking Rei's concentration,
"Gods, I really needed that," Minako whispered contently.
"Mmn, I could tell," Rei replied with a small chuckle, bringing her attention to the gorgeous blonde in her arms. Minako pulled away slightly to look at the beautiful archer with adoring azure eyes, "I've been thinking about you all day, Rei-chan. I couldn't wait to see you."
Rei smiled softly at Minako, losing herself in those sincere sapphires, and brought her hand up to caress her flushed cheek, "I missed you too, Mina."
Minako sighed happily again as she nuzzling her face back into Rei's chest, "I like that you always hold me afterwards," Minako said shyly, "That's my favorite part."
"Mmn, I like letting you know I'm here," Rei said softly, stroking her hair. She could feel a tenderness in her aura and how much the gorgeous blonde cared about her. She pulled away slightly and slid her hand from Minako's hair to cup her chin, lifting her head so their eyes met. They stared into each others eyes for a moment until Rei closed her eyes and leaned in to gently kiss her soft lips. Minako closed her eyes and returned the kiss just as softly.
Rei could feel Minako's orange-gold colors turning into a familiar soft flame. It was the same one she sensed the night she stayed over at Minako's place after returning from the beach. Since then, it presented itself only in the sweet moments they were together. Rather than trigger Rei's pyro instincts to control or dominate, this gentle, delicate flame always made Rei want to nurture it, protect it, allow it to grow and be whatever it wanted to be, let it consumer her if it wanted, anything so long as it didn't go out.
When the kiss ended, their eyes opened at the same time, cobalt meeting lavender, "As much as I'd love to spend the rest of the day cuddling and making out with you, we should get ready," Minako said softly. She sighed dramatically as she sat up, "I should go rinse off again. It's all your fault, Pyro."
"What!?," Rei said as she shot up into a sitting position, "I was minding my own business, reading my manga, and you jumped me!"
"Well, if you weren't so irresistible then I wouldn't have jumped you," Minako teased matter-of-factly, "Not to mention you're so damn good at making me come."
"Mou, Minako!," Rei whined as she blushed heavily and threw herself back to the bed to bury her face in the pillows. Minako giggled as she leaned down and kissed the archer playfully on the head before scooting herself off the bed.
"You are just too cute, Rei-chan," Minako said with a melodic giggle. Once she was off the bed, she walked over and picked up the manga she discarded earlier. Rei finally emerged from the pillows and pushed herself up from the bed so she was sitting on the edge of it.
Brushing the manga with her hand, Minako walked to where Rei sat, "Here," the makeup artist said, holding the book up, "You should get ready too."
"Mmn," Rei nodded obediently as she took the book. She looked at the clock by her nightstand, "We have a little more than an hour before we need to go."
"Ok, I'll be quick," Minako said as she bent down and kissed Rei on the forehead.
"You smell like me," Rei said with a smirk once Minako straightened, referring to the vanilla soap she used.
"Well, I did use your shower stuff," Minako replied matter-of-factly.
"Which is what started this whole thing in the first place, from what I can tell," Rei retorted with a smirk.
"Mou, Rei-chan," Minako sighed with feigned exasperation, "You and your damn abilities. I can't hide anything from you." She placed a finger beneath Rei's chin and tilted her head up so their eyes met.
"And I like it that way," she said sincerely with a warm smile before placing a chaste kiss on her the lips. She turned and walked to the bathroom and shut the door softly.
When the shower turned on again, Rei let out a sigh and threw herself backwards onto the bed.
I am so fucked, Rei thought to herself as she brought her arm up to cover her eyes, I can't stop falling for her.
She sighed heavily again before sitting up. She pushed herself off the bed and headed towards her walk-in closet. She opened the door and grabbed a gown-bag that hung on the back and went to the guest bathroom to get ready.
"Wow…," was all Minako could whisper once she caught her breath. She was in awe of the image before her once she walked out of Rei's bedroom to the living room.
Rei was sitting at the couch with her legs crossed, wearing an elegant, sleeve-less, form-fitting, floor length, royal purple, satin evening dress that accentuated her porcelain skin. The top had a choker halter neck and in the center, just below Rei's breasts, was a brooch detail made of diamonds that shimmered and made it impossible for Minako not to stare and notice her perfect curves. Minako did make a mental note that Rei had done her makeup perfectly, as she had taught her during their very first encounter.
Rei's jaw dropped and she stared wide-eyed at Minako who wore a form-fitting, silver, taffeta, knee-length cocktail dress. The top had a sweetheart neckline and the lack of straps accentuated her creamy skin. Her hair was up in her signature style, but had a navy blue bow instead of the typical red bow that matched her navy blue clutch.
CLACK!…clack clack!
"Shit!," Rei cursed under her breath. She was in the middle of texting as Minako walked into the room and was so taken by the sight of the gorgeous blonde that her phone slipped out of her hand and clacked loudly against the bamboo floor. She jumped at the noise, startled out of her admiration for the smaller woman.
As she reached down to pick up her phone, she blushed as the sound of a melodic giggle came from the woman across the room.
"Mou, Rei-chan," Minako giggled, "For someone as beautiful as you, you sure have quite the mouth."
"You like my mouth," Rei quipped with a smirk as she examined her phone for damages. She sensed a mischievous, orange-gold presence approaching and quickly reached out to decipher Minako's intentions. At just the right moment, she lifted her head just in time to meet Minako's lips with her own as the gorgeous blonde bent down to kiss the archer on the head.
"Cheater," Minako smirked after the kiss ended, "But you're right, I do like your mouth."
Rei smiled as she stood up and Minako blushed as she was now able to take in Rei's image fully,
"Y-You look beautiful, Rei-chan," Minako said sheepishly. Rei stepped closer and brought her hand up to stroke Minako's cheek with the back of her fingers,
"Thank you. You look stunning," Rei said softly. She leaned in to kiss Minako's cheek softly before pulling away to look down at her phone for the time: 4:08pm. She quickly typed a few keys and the sound of a message being sent came from the device before she closed it. She turned and dropped it into her white clutch, which sat on the couch. Picking up a small white remote next to her purse, Rei pressed a button and the background music that filled the condo stopped.
"Shall we?," Rei asked as she placed the remote on the couch armrest. Her eyes sparked with excitement for the date she planned for them.
"Mmn," Minako nodded as she smiled.
Both women went to the door where Rei slipped into white stilettos and Minako put on her silver slingbacks. Minako opened the front door and stepped outside first to wait for Rei.
"Ittekimasu," Rei called into the condo before she closed and locked the door. When she turned around, Minako wrapped her arms around her waist,
"Itterasshai," Minako whispered before her soft lips pressed into Rei's. The simple action made Rei's eyes begin to sting from tears as she closed them and kissed Minako back. Rei brought her arms up to hold the smaller woman closer as Minako's aura morphed into that gentle, orange-gold flame she had so recently come to treasure so deeply.
When the kiss ended, Rei's intense amethyst eyes stared deeply into Minako's piercing sapphire eyes, "Let's go," she said warmly. Hand in hand, both women walked towards the elevator.
Author Note: I'm enjoying being able to write and post as much as I have been this week. I hope it continues this way. Thank you so much for following along with me with this story!
Fun Fact: If you watch the original anime series, Rei uses her left-hand to draw her Flame Sniper arrow and also leads with her left-hand for Burning Mandala. Because of these details, some consider Rei to be left-handed. As you can tell, I also subscribe to this assumption. ^_^
Also, during the Silver Millennium, all of the Senshi were princesses of their home planet. Thought it would be cute to write a nod to that through Rei's pet-name for Minako ;)
Constructive feedback/reviews would be greatly appreciated.
(updated 05/2015)