Written in Collaboration with
Twilight Sakura
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Tifa undid the bun in her hair, letting it all fall loose down her back. A sigh of exhaustion but relief escaped her lips. The day's work was finally over. She flipped the sign to warn that Seventh Heaven was closed for the day and locked the door before going to the locker room. There the young bartender took off her uniform and dressed in her casual clothes. A periwinkle sweater, gray pleated skirt with long stockings and white boots.
Although exhausted, the teenager was happy because it had been a good evening. Many customers had come and more than expected had been sold. Tifa worked very hard in that restaurant to pay for her studies. She had been the first girl in Nibelheim to leave that outdated village to study and have a career in the big city of Insomnia. Making a living there was a challenge for her. There was also the fact that the girl wanted to prove that she could achieve her dream despite all the ridicule from the people of her hometown. Tifa was only seventeen years old and all alone.
Well... Not so alone anymore.
Her pretty red eyes, in the warm light of the room, glowed amber as they fell on the set of silver chain bracelets resting on the mantelpiece. From each hung a small charm; a skull on the first, a feather on the second and a cat on the third. The unique gift had been made just for her. A gift from none other than the Prince of Lucis, himself- Noctis Lucis Caelum.
Who just so happened to be... her boyfriend.
Her cheeks flared up, and a little smile came to her lips at the thought of him. She began to put them on while nibbling her lower lip absentmindedly, a soft warmth wrapping around her like a blanket. Since she had started dating him, Tifa had been dreamy and somewhat distracted. Work and studies were not enough to stop her from thinking about that boy. In spite of that, the girl loved those new sensations. The sensations one feels when in love. It made her heart flutter with excitement.
The girl unhooked Noctis' black bomber jacket from the coat rack; a stitched image of a Behemoth was patched on the back of it. The jacket was a bit big on her, but she loved it, especially since it smelled like his fresh cologne with citrus notes; it was delicious. It was a garment the two both shared, it always reminded them of the other whenever one would wear it.
Tifa grabbed her purse and headed for the exit after making sure every light was turned off.
When she stepped outside she was greeted by a light cool breeze that made her skin shiver. Tifa put on the jacket at that moment but left it unzipped. She closed the doors from the outside and started walking down the street, her thoughts still on her boyfriend.
Then the sky suddenly darkened, an ominous prelude to the approaching storm. Tifa raised her head to look up when lightning illuminated the towering skyscrapers with a blinding, white flash. Then, simultaneously thunder rumbled in the distance, a low growl that crescendoed into a deafening roar. She had never heard such a booming sound. It sounded as if the sky was literally going to split in two-and it had sounded too close. The girl shrank, feeling a shiver running down her back, then hugged herself and continued walking at a brisk pace.
The weather forecast had not mentioned that there would be a thunderstorm that evening. Quite the contrary. It was supposed to be a cool, sunny spring-like day.
Tifa pulled at the ends of the jacket, tugging at it to try to protect herself from the sudden, icy winds that began to blow. It shook her long ashen brown hair and ruffled her skirt vigorously. Above her, the crystal-powered lights started flickering anxiously, casting erratic shadows on the pavement. An intense petrichor smell seized the girl's nostrils. Then, at that very moment, it started raining. But it wasn't just any rain. It fell as a relentless torrent that hammered against windows, roofs and streets. In just an instant, Tifa had been drenched in water as if she had just stepped under a shower. She stood for a moment static, surprised by the abrupt way in which it had just begun to pour. The strands of hair in her bangs stuck to her face, thick droplets of water sliding from her head to her feet.
The brunette then started to run. Next to her, on the road, she saw a huge and outrageous traffic jam forming as the water kept on cascading, threatening to turn the streets into literal rivers.
The idea of going to the bus stop no longer seemed like an option. It would probably take a long time for the bus to arrive, if they decided to keep the lines running, which she doubted. When the girl reached the corner of the block she turned right instead of left, heading for the only other place she could take shelter.
Noctis raised his head as the glow of the lightning illuminated his entire apartment. Then, he was impressed to hear the tremendous roar of thunder that preceded it. Anyone would think it was Ramuh, one of the Astrals, who was behind that colossal rumble.
The young prince, who had been studying in the living room, got up to move closer to the windows so he could observe the huge storm that was battering over Insomnia.
With his hands tucked into the pockets of his black sweatpants, his blue eyes gazed out at the tempest that raged on, unrelenting. Drainage systems struggled to keep up. Citizens hurried to find shelter, many of them had even abandoned their vehicles on the road. A giant traffic jam had formed, as never before. Noctis had never seen the streets of the city so collapsed and at a standstill.
Seeing that made the ravenet frown as he took his hand out of his pocket and shook it to roll up his sleeve so he could see the time on his watch. A feeling of anguish and worry formed in his chest.
Tifa, his beautiful, sweet girlfriend, must have just gotten off work. Would she have been caught in that storm?
He walked over to the table, littered with books, notebooks, sodas and snack bags, and picked up his phone. He did not have to search through his contacts. He had assigned her a special key (the 7th) so he could call her more quickly.
"Pick up, Tifa" he muttered against the phone, walking back to the window and looking at the torrential downpour.
Outside, the wind howled through the alleys, twisting and turning with a life of its own. It tore at awnings and banners, sending them flapping wildly. The trees that decorated the street bent and swayed, their leaves ripped away and scattered like confetti. Some umbrellas unfurled but they were a futile defense against that storm. It undoubtedly was very dangerous to be outside at that time.
Noctis clicked his tongue against the roof of his mouth when he heard Tifa's voicemail come on.
From his privileged position in the highest apartment of that building, he could see that even the buses were no longer running. Would she be on one of them? That possibility did not reassure him in the least either.
The prince called her back on the phone. But Tifa couldn't even hear the ring of her device. Not in the pouring rain, not when the wind was howling down the avenue. This wind current also pushed her back and forth, making her trek more difficult, treacherous and tortuous. The water droplets, being violently agitated by this wind, hit her with incredible hardness.
The brunette could feel the insides of her boots flooding, wetting her entire foot. In spite of all that, she kept moving, fighting against the storm until finally reaching the lobby of Noctis' building. For a moment, she leaned against the wall, gasping, incredulous at the large amount of water falling from the sky. A sneeze had seized her, and she began to tremble as she pressed the doorbell of Noctis' apartment.
The sound of the doorbell assaulted the prince's ears; still holding his phone in hand, he made his way to see who the visitor could be. When he saw who it was on the surveillance camera, he immediately patched Tifa to be let in. His poor girlfriend was in such a state from the storm, Noctis hurried to grab some towels, she'd definitely need them.
The brunette quickly walked through the lobby, hating the fact that she would leave a trail of water in her wake. But she had no choice. Chilled to the bone, the girl walked towards the elevators. Her white boots made squeaky, annoying sounds against the marble floor.
The janitor would not be happy. Everything was full of water, dirt and footprints.
The elevator was already waiting for her. Its doors opened so she could step in. Wasting no time, Tifa pressed the button that would take her to the top and highest floor to her boyfriend's flat. She wrapped her arms around herself again, her whole body shivering non stop. Her lips trembled and her teeth chattered. All her dark brown hair had turned a deep inky black. It clung to her back, which was just as soaked. Even her purse, which she had tucked under her jacket, was completely moist.
A puddle of water had formed around her when the elevator doors finally opened.
Before the girl could even react, a large warm black towel enveloped her. She raised her head, her ruby eyes meeting her boyfriend's sapphire ones.
"N-Noctis" she stuttered due to the cold.
"It's really raining cats and dogs out there," he murmured, concern tinted in his voice, Tifa was absolutely drenched.
Noctis automatically moved to wrap his arms around her, not caring she was soaking wet, only wanting to give her some of his warmth. It made him happy that she had come for shelter at his apartment. It let him know that Tifa saw him as a reliable person if there was ever an emergency.
"I'm going to get you wet..." Tifa whispered but only felt the boy squeeze her tighter against him, as if that didn't matter to him.
She, therefore, could not help wanting to snuggle up against him. Her small hands clutched at the fabric of his warm black sweatshirt. His embrace comforted her. It made her feel safe at last. She noticed his cheek against the crown of her head. Her eyes closed, her boots moving between his black house slippers, sticking as close to him as possible. The boy clenched her a little tighter, feeling how she hid her face in the hollow of his neck. The gentle scent of her shampoo wafted up to his nostrils. He then felt a slight burning in his cheeks. Tifa had pressed her well endowed breasts against his chest, and only now did he notice how her periwinkle blue sweater clung to her.
They were both just teenagers, still so new to dating. Noctis had thought about her often, in that way, but all they ever did was cuddling and kissing. Secretly, he wondered if she thought of him sexually too, and if the feelings were mutual... how would they open that door? Was it better to wait or initiate?
The boy squeezed his eyelids together and pressed his lips, feeling guilty for thinking about her breasts and all those dirty thoughts at that moment, when she was so drenched and cold. A slight exhale escaped from between his lips before he parted from her. She had red tips on her ears, nose and fingerstips. Her cheeks and lips were pale like a sheet of paper. His hands rubbed her arms up and down.
"Let's get you warm, Tifa" the ravenet told her with worried eyes, rubbing the towel against her, drying her face and hair as best he could.
He gently but firmly took her by the hand and drew her against him as they both walked with quickened steps towards his front door, the sound of her wet leather jacket and squeaking boots echoed between them.
Tifa sniffled, feeling Noctis' bigger and warm hand wrapped around hers. She loved the way his fingers curled around her palm. It was a very comforting sensation. He looked sideways at her with concern. The thought that she might catch a cold distressed him. They would soon have their last exams of the term and it would be very hard for her to have to work and study being ill. She worked very hard. She always did.
He pulled her gently to make her cling to him as he fumbled in his pocket for the keys to the apartment. Her cheek pressed against his shoulder, both of her arms encircled around his. He didn't see it but she was looking at him with infinite affection, admiring the beautiful shape of his jaw.
He finally fished the keys out of his pocket and quickly opened the door. A small smile tugged at Tifa's lips as she saw that he was wearing the keychain of a Dread Grouper that she had given him. The truth was that Noctis always carried it with him.
The soft glow of light bathed them immediately and Noctis let Tifa in first before coming in to lock up.
The brunette walked a few steps, seeing the living room table littered with scattered books, notes, pens, soda cans and snack bags. It all was a mess. She was surprised because whenever she went to his apartment everything was quite organized. She smiled to herself, realizing that Noctis tidied and cleaned his apartment whenever she went there. He really wanted to impress her and treat her well. The girl thought that it was so cute and thoughtful of him.
When he turned he saw that a small puddle of water had formed around his girlfriend and he could tell she had felt embarrassed by tracking water onto his apartment floor. The brunette shrank her shoulders, her red eyes looking apologetically at him. She looked like a nervous kitten. Noctis, just wanting her to relax after such a long day alleviated her emotions; there was nothing to apologize for.
"It's just water" he gently reassured her, approaching her.
He didn't seem concerned about the floor, instead he raised his hand to push the bangs of hair that had stuck to her forehead, pulling them back so he could give her a little kiss. The girl closed her eyes, feeling the warmth of her boyfriend's lips on her skin. His hands rubbed her arms up and down again.
Tifa's lips trembled but it was not from cold; it was because he was so tender...
"Leave the wet stuff here" his eyes strayed very briefly at the damp sweater that clung to her before looking away quickly to give her a plastic laundry basket. He was still a gentleman, even if his thoughts strayed to dirtier places from time to time.
"Hope you... don't mind wearing my clothes tonight?" He shyly asked, too nervous to look at her face.
"No... I don't mind" Tifa replied, feeling a slight warmth in her cheeks "I've always loved your clothes" she smiled with a thrill in her voice.
Noctis smiled when he heard her say that. She really seemed to want to wear his clothes. Only Tifa's flattery could make him feel truly complimented. Coincidentally, one of their earliest conversations was about fashion; Tifa's skirt had skulls on it and so did Noctis's shirt, the brunette had joked about wearing them together as a matching skull set. Maybe tonight she'd finally be able to try his shirt on. The thought of her in his clothes was always incredibly hot to him.
"I'll grab some more towels. This one is completely soaked" he told her before hurrying to the linen closet, the boy instantly remembered Ignis now, as he pulled the clean white towels out.
Ignis was always prepared for everything, Noctis had learned a few domestic things from him.
Tifa took off her white boots and left them to the side to dry. She unzipped her jacket and took off her purse as well. She was about to take off the jacket when a new warm towel enveloped her. She raised her head, her ruby red eyes meeting her boyfriend's gorgeous sapphire orbs again.
"Bathroom's down the hall...I mean...you know where the bathroom is, you've been here before" Noctis began to laugh nervously.
It was dawning on him now that Tifa would be in his shower, and she'd also be spending the night... the blue eyed boy's mind swimmed now at the thought of sharing a bed for the first time with the girl he had been so helplessly attracted to for months now.
'Don't be weird' he told himself, remembering Gladio's words. At the time Noct didn't want to hear what his sword training partner had to say about dating advice... but now, he was thankful Gladio offered some pointers.
Tifa tilted her head, somewhat confused at his nervousness. Of course it wasn't the first time they had been alone in his apartment. They had studied there together several afternoons... They had also cuddled and kissed on his couch.
Her red eyes rested on that couch. She then bit her lower lip, thinking that she would like nothing better than to get affectionate with Noctis after a good, hot shower.
She leaned toward him in a playful manner. He looked at her, her little smile making him smile too as he loved to see her eager for his closeness.
"Come" the prince put his arm around her.
As they walked a lightning bolt crossed the sky, illuminating the apartment in stark, white light, the lights above them flickered.
"Ugh, that's no good" Noctis lowered his eyes from the flickering lights on the ceiling, he then looked at Tifa as she entered the bathroom.
A soft smile tugged at his lips as he watched her like this, all rolled up in the towel.
"You look like a burrito" he sweetly said in the most endearing way.
"A brr...rito," she joked in her chilled state.
"No doubt, it's bean a tough day for you" they both shared a laugh, puns were a common thing between them and only Noctis could find a way to flirt with her like this. The brunette felt the heaviness of the situation dissipate.
The boy now turned his body to face the hallway closet.
"I'll get some candles and light them just in case. So you won't be left in the dark while... you take a shower" Tifa watched as the anxious boy looked to the side-then off he went to rummage through the closet to get the candles before she could react. The image of his girlfriend, naked and in his own shower again flooding his thoughts one more time. It was simply impossible not to think of it.
As he shuffled through the junk in his closet-suddenly, his body became rigid, did he have clean clothes? The boy's ears grew pink with embarrassment, sure enough he found the pack of white taper candles Ignis had given him, and he swore to himself to thank his boys for keeping him prepared after all this was over.
The awkward prince came over to Tifa now and just gave her the box of candles. His mind mentally going through his entire wardrobe.
"I'll get you some clothes" was all he blurted out before hurrying into his bedroom.
Tifa looked down at the sealed blue and white box of candles he had just given her. Being the resourceful person she was, the girl would find a glass and light the candle with the fire from the stove, the amber glow though small, warmed her. Her heart also felt warm because that silly boy was unusually attentive. Not long ago, before they were dating, the situation between them had been different. Even the first time they met, they had exchanged heated words.
The prince had misinterpreted Tifa to be another Noctis fanclub girl; those girls would stalk and ask him questions, trying their best to develop a relationship with him. But the young Caelum was not having any of it, he just wanted to be left alone.
The third floor of the school library held such a private atmosphere because it looked abandoned; the bookshelves were much taller and filled with old yellowed texts about scholars and sages such as Harpocrates II Hyperboreos and Geisel Bugenhagen; it was subject matter most teenagers didn't venture out their way to search for. The floor lacked modern amenities, there were no computers or electronics there, but there were outlets, and that was all the prince needed to have his own private gaming sessions on his phone or handheld gaming devices.
That was when Tifa showed up. The girl was looking for a safe haven herself as the clamor of being in a new school and new city was a lot for the country girl at first. She happened to catch him in that part of the library on a particularly bad day and to make matters worse her sudden appearance in that desolate part of the library had startled him, causing him to lose a ranked game he had been working months to perfect.
"You people are everywhere..." He glared an ice blue stare at the girl whose face went from quizzical to annoyed.
"And what do you mean by you people?" She challenged, setting her bookbag down on his table to then put both of her hands on her hips. She had frowned, defiantly.
The boy glared at that too.
"I'm not interested in dating you, please leave" he said firmly, then focused back on his handheld game as though their business had concluded.
Tifa's ruby red eyes opened wide like two saucers. She was too stunned to speak, then she quickly retorted.
"Huh?! Get over yourself!" the girl scoffed and her dark brown hair ruffled with annoyance. She certainly knew who he was but only minded how rude and arrogant he was being with her.
Noctis, who was usually an amicable person, stopped now to analyze the situation. The girl in front of him seemed genuinely upset. The prince's context clues suddenly came to play; the fact she had a math book out and not cakes, cookies or other items those annoying girls brought with them made him realize she was there for other reasons. It dawned on him that he had judged her unfairly and acted in the heat of losing his ranked game. After some apologies were shared, the prince and Tifa got to learn more about one another.
Day by day they would meet in that private part of the library, day by day feelings would grow for one another; the two came from different worlds but shared many core similarities. They both had lost their mothers, lived with their fathers who they didn't always see eye to eye with, both enjoyed all types of games and foods such as sushi, desserts... the list went on.
Before Noctis knew it, he had fallen for the girl he had initially yelled at that he'd never date. Then one day after a heavy pep talk from Gladio, the prince stole Tifaʼs first kiss. Between the tall bookcases filled with ignored old philosophy tomes, the country girl with ruby eyes reciprocated his kiss. They had both melted into each other's embrace, enveloped in a warmth they had never felt before.
The pair had been together ever since. Best friends turned to something more when they realized their shared chemistry and attraction. But how far would this go? That was the part they were taking their time to explore; they were standing on the threshold of becoming lovers, uncertain about what was next.
As the ruby eyed girl reminisced while looking at the candle's glow, Noctis was searching desperately through his bedroom dresser drawer. He had kicked a few things under his bed in the process of neatening up the room. Then at last he found a clean dark gray t-shirt with black skulls patterned across it. After passing the smell test he looked at the chest part, a sly smile came to his lips as he stretched the fabric; he was a bad boy for sure.
The ravenet quickly shook his head free of impure thoughts. He wanted to make sure Tifa was comfortable as soon as possible, the search resumed and he found a clean pair of black sweatpants all the way in the back of his closet.
When Noctis emerged from his room, he noticed the soft glow of light in the bathroom; he stepped into the doorframe and saw his girlfriend was pulling her stockings down her mid calves.
For a moment he stood gawking at her.
The way that garment slid down, showing her beautiful skin little by little... it was without a doubt one of the sexiest images he had ever seen.
He noticed that something inside him was igniting.
Taking them off, Tifa turned her head to look at him, her wet hair sticking to her face.
Noctis' blue gaze slid to her red one, his lips parted and his heart began beating furiously. He saw her blush and straighten up, bringing her right hand to her left arm.
He cleared his throat "You can wear these, Tifa" he announced handing her the small pile of clothes.
"Thank you, Noct" she told him sweetly, taking the clothes in her hands.
"I'll go and... Make something for dinner" he left before his eyes betrayed him again.
The brunette closed the door behind him, feeling a tingle run through her. She couldn't help but wonder how the rest of the night would go, it was her first time sleeping there.
After the bathroom door was closed, the boy ran to clean the mess of the living room table. He stuffed all the books, notes and school supplies crudely into his backpack and also threw away all the empty soda cans and snack bags. The ravenet felt somewhat embarrassed knowing that Tifa had seen all that chaos.
Noctis and Tifa were always exchanging memes and at that particular moment, the boy couldn't help but think of the "Damn bitch, you live like this?" meme. Embarrassment flared up in his cheeks again as he quickly ran to his room. He wasn't going to let his girlfriend see the unmade bed, the clothes on the floor and the video game covers scattered all over the place. Noctis stuffed all the clothes under the bed and threw the video games into a closet. Then he quickly changed the sheets, feeling grateful that he had a clean set, courtesy of Ignis yet again.
The ravenet took a big breath of air. He never had to clean up like that before in such a short time. It all had exhausted him... yet, he knew he wanted to cook something warm for Tifa.
Noctis wasn't the best cook, and there was still so much the Caelum prince could learn in the kitchen from Ignis and Tifa-but he guessed he could make a slightly fancier version of cup noodle ramen; according to Gladio, with the addition of toppings it could make for a hearty meal. His work as a waiter in a sushi restaurant also helped him in this task as the cook sometimes needed a hand.
The prince hoped one day to be able to cook something worthy enough for his girlfriend. Everything Tifa prepared was certainly worthy of him; he just wanted to do the same, to be the right guy for her.
He set the kettle on to heat the water, opened the cupboard to bring out their bowls and ramen packets, started to boil eggs and delved into the refrigerator for toppings like green onions, etc.
When Tifa came out of the bathroom, Noctis' eyes rose to look at her, the poor boy was struggling to take the eggshells off the boiled eggs for their ramen, but once he got a look at her, he stopped what he was doing.
Tifa looked... irresistible.
The girl was carrying a towel in her hands with which she was finishing drying the ends of her chocolate brown hair. The gray t-shirt with skull patterns stretched across the part of her breasts, marking their pretty round shape. These swayed with every step she took in his direction. He could not stop staring at them. And when Tifa stopped under the light of the living room, Noctis could distinguish the small and delicate silhouette of her nipples.
He dropped the egg he was holding, it gave a small bounce as it landed in the bowl. Tifa looked at him, cocking her head slightly to one side.
"Noct?" her voice snapped him out of his reverie.
He looked at his girlfriend and saw the blush on her face and the shyness of her gestures. She had definitely noticed how he had looked at her. With desire. And lust.
"Uh...sorry, I was..." he began to say out loud his initial feelings then quickly stopped himself "You... feeling better? I'm making ramen for dinner" he quickly changed the subject, ashamed that he had stared at her the way he did.
Truthfully, it was better than any of his fantasies, Tifa without a bra was really sending him off the deep end.
The boy stared hard at the boiled eggs he had cleaned, they were a little bumpy because he had torn pieces off from peeling them incorrectly. He gave them a clean rinse under the water and was about to slice them in half diagonally the way he had learned in the restaurant when Tifaʼs sweet voice broke all his concentration.
"I... like the way you look at me, Noctis" She hadn't moved in all that time. She had only stared at him with burning cheeks but fire in her eyes.
A rumble of thunder broke the silence, the ravenet set the knife down on the cutting board gently, not sure what to say. The brunette had caught him being a perv... but she liked it? The mixture of emotions, embarrassment, flushed cheeks at being caught, and the thrill that she reciprocated his attention. His blue gaze met her reddened one now.
"Well I like..." no sooner had he uttered the words that the lights above them flickered and finally went out, a crack of lightning now illuminated them both as the storm outside continued to rage on.
Noctis's first instinct was to make sure Tifa was okay. Likewise, the girl had the same impulse. They both sought each other in the darkness.
Their hands met and their fingers intertwined.
"You alright?" the boy asked her in a low tone.
"Yeah" she answered, letting him pull her closer to his body.
As he held her hand, Noctis thought that he needed to make his flat comfortable for her first, before he could confess his feelings. The only light in the apartment now was coming from the candlelight of the bathroom.
"We should light some more candles, Tiff" he shortened her name for the first time, warm romantic feelings stirred in him despite their situation.
The brunette noticed this and her fingers closed around his hand a little tighter. Noctis couldn't see the goofy little smile that had formed on her lips.
"We can eat by candlelight," she said, thinking that it could pass for a romantic dinner.
Her heart had been beating a mile a minute before the lights went out. Her thoughts circled around their broken conversation; what was Noctis going to answer her? What did he like? That question was left hanging in her head as they lit and placed a few more candles around the apartment.
Noctis went back to finishing their dinner, sprinkling the last touches of thinly sliced green onions over their bowls.
"Glad dinner got done in time" he said while washing, then drying his hands.
"Yeah," Tifa agreed as she finished putting the napkins and drinks on the table in front of the sofa.
The girl sat down and watched her boyfriend walk towards her with the steaming hot bowls of ramen. She couldn't help but smile, thinking how much he was looking after her that night. It was the first time in a long time that someone had cooked for her.
"Thank you, Noct" she really appreciated his effort. He made her feel treasured.
The prince sat next to her, shaking his head.
"No need to thank me. Eat up while it's still warm, don't want you getting sick" the dark haired boy murmured as he pulled the black throw blanket that was next to him to wrap it around Tifa dutifully.
The boy marveled to himself how quickly he had turned into a mama Ignis when it came to taking care of his girl.
'This is what we do for the people we love' he thought with a full heart, realizing how much he enjoyed doing it.
The pleasant smells of the soup called to them so they both began to slurp up the hot broth and noodles, warming them instantly.
"It's very tasty, Noctis" Tifa told him, then caught a surprise in her taste buds.
"I promise I'll be more careful peeling eggs next time" he replied with blushed embarrassment, seeing that she had to pull a small piece of shell out of her mouth.
"You'd better" she gave him a mischievous look, letting him know she was playing.
The boy laughed, feeling calmer and even more encouraged to keep improving his cooking skills.
It didn't take long for them to finish their meals. They had been in a quiet yet comfortable silence, listening to the storm while they kept thinking about what had happened earlier. They both wanted to continue the conversation but could not find the words to do so. It was when the boy was about to get up to put their dishes away that Tifa's voice stopped him.
"Hey, what were you going to say earlier?"
Blue eyes snapped attentively to the brunette gazing back at him. She had clutched his shirt by the hem and was looking at him with big, expressive ruby eyes. There was intensity in that look, one that again made Noctis' heart begin to race in his chest. Still he did not stop looking at her when he parted his lips to speak.
"... I was going to say I like everything about you" a shy smile on his lips, one that Tifa found adorable. "I just... didn't realize how good you'd look in my shirt." Then his eyes slid down to her chest, his girl without a bra captivated his attention like a moth to a flame.
Shyness was replaced by desire for a few moments before he looked away quickly.
"I was looking at you respectfully though" Noctis knew right then and there that he shouldn't have said that because it wasn't true. It wasn't true at all. He had fantasized about his girlfriend in lusty ways for a long time. Noctis always tried to play the part of a gentleman; that afternoon, however, he had been unable to hide it.
When Tifa answered him next, he was caught utterly by surprise.
"Well, I like looking at you... disrespectfully" a giggle sprouted from her heart shaped lips.
Her fingers closed tighter into the folds of the boy's shirt.
The brunette amazed herself for being able to say that. It was because of Noctis; he made her feel safe and confident; she could be herself and express even her lustful desires.
The stunned boy moistened his lips, thoroughly impressed by his girlfriend's choice of words; it was as though that door of politeness, of a more innocent love was now open for something more. Something sensual, something lovers would do. Or so he hoped.
"I like it when you look at me disrespectfully too" Tifa shyly confessed her secret thoughts, pulling a bit from his shirt.
Blue eyes widened. The boy found it hard to hold himself back, this moment felt intimate. Slowly, he sat very close to her on the couch, their legs touching and their gazes locked.
"How disrespectful, Tifa?" his voice came out almost as a whisper, more husky than normal.
Noctis wanted to know exactly what his girlfriend meant. Although he had looked at her with obvious lewdness, he would never disrespect her or do anything that could harm her in any way. Tifa slid her gaze downward little by little, Noctis' eyes following her in turn until he saw her watching his crotch. Immediately he felt a burning and throbbing there. With just one look, she had managed to harden him as never before.
The young Caelum felt the need to shift on the couch but when he saw Tifa's hand raising and approaching his bulge he remained motionless.
'Is she going to touch my...?' he could hardly think.
Then the brunette's hand rested on his lap. Close, very close to the inside of his thigh.
"This disrespectful" Tifa answered him, lightly squeezing the boy's thigh.
A furious heartbeat pounded in Noctis' chest.
"Tifa..."
The girl heard him say her name before his mouth took hers with intense greed.
An intense kissing session began, but things were different now than before, their tongues were exploring each other's mouths with desire, with need. The shyness they had felt earlier vanished. Noctis moaned into the kiss, loving the way Tifa was rocking her lips against his. She barely gave him time to breathe every time they parted. It gave him even more confidence.
"I'm... feeling... disrespectful... too" the young Caelum answered her hungry lips, his words broken from every contact their mouths would meet and part.
There in the darkness of his flat, with rain still beating heavily on the glass windows, Noctis's hands found their way to touch his girlfriend's breasts for the first time. They were cushy, his fingertips feeling and sinking into them. A small, but beautiful "Mmm" and pleasured sigh came from the girl, the first sound of that kind of satisfaction he had ever given her. The brunette leaned toward him, pressing her breasts against his palms as if she wanted him to feel her more keenly. Noctis then released his own fevered breaths, he never wanted this to stop.
Then Tifa surprised him once more when she whispered between their wet, heated kisses.
"Not... Disrespectful... enough..."
Noctis watched her with astonished eyes as she broke away from him. She was breathing heavily. Her moist lower lip glossed in the warm light of the candle. Her bright ruby eyes had darkened. A gasp came out of the boy's mouth as the object of his affection slowly stretched her arms upward. A move he had seen her do countless times during her stretches in gym class or after training sessions.
The brunette's bosom had captured his full attention, she was pointing her breasts at Noctis' face, achieving the effect she had wanted to have on him. The boy stared at them, no longer shy of any modesty. He felt enormous pressure in his head and crotch. The stress lines on his gray shirt, the way the skull pattern danced around the roundness of her tits. If it wasn't his favorite shirt before, it most definitely was his favorite now.
His head was full; he didn't know how far Tifa wanted to go. Nor did he know what level of disrespect she was talking about. He watched her head tilt to the side slightly, catching that she was smiling half-sideways. The boy remained frozen, should he act out his desires? The next move came from Tifa.
Gradually, she brought her arms down, and the sensations leaped at his lower half again as she slowly drew her legs over his lap. Feeling her do that, Noctis stopped looking at her boobs to look at her sly face. Boldness had bitten her and it was contagious. Noctis Lucis Caelum promptly grabbed the girl by the inside of her knees and in one swift, strong motion made her finish straddling him.
"Ah..." a sweet moan came out the brunetteʼs rosy lips, both of her arms encircled around the raven haired boy's neck.
She had liked the way he had handled her.
He smirked at that, his face lifted, feeling the tips of her bangs tickle his forehead. Her hands cradled his face and a new round of making out began. This time it was even more intense and wetter than the last.
Noctis' hands slid from the inside of her knees to her buttocks to squeeze them as he had done with her breasts earlier. He frowned, thinking that he would have loved for Tifa to be wearing one of her skirts instead of his sweatpants. There was too much fabric between them. The boy pulled her harder against him, the friction drawing moans of pleasure from both of them as their mouths remained pressed together.
A jolt ran through the girl's body as she felt his hard erection digging into her crotch. She broke the kiss, her face red. The boy looked at her with a hint of guilt.
"I'm sorry... I... I can't help it" though his hands betrayed his words, and gripped her even tighter. He didn't want them to stop. He had been trying to conceal his hardon for fear she'd back away, but he wasn't prepared for what came next...
Tifa, in all her loveliness shook her head above him, biting her lower lip. The move had him entranced, her soft pillowy lips were his favorite thing to kiss and he was about to move in to take those lips with his, when her next words broke him.
"Can I touch it?" Again she surprised Noctis with her initiative. The fact that this was finally happening made his stomach leap with the feel of butterflies.
He was loving discovering that side of her. It seemed they were both on the same page after all, as with most things, they were just compatible.
"Hell yeah you can touch it" the excited boy said to her, still feeling a bit dumbfounded.
Tifa laughed at the way her boyfriend said it, as if he hadn't wanted anything else, as if he had been wishing for it.
Her hand descended between their bodies. Noctis held his breath, all his attention focused on feeling Tifa's gentle fingers. Then he felt her touch his erection above his pants. A delicious cramp ran through him. He let out all the air he had been holding and closing his eyes he hid his face in the hollow of his girlfriend's neck who began to tenderly massage him.
"Do you like it like this?" the brunette asked him with a sultry voice, confidence overtaking her when she saw just what one touch could do. She enjoyed listening to the irregular gasps that came out of her boyfriend's mouth, crashing against her throat.
"Yes, Tifa... like that" the Lucian prince answered her before placing a tender kiss on her skin.
Tifa bit her lower lip smiling and dared to apply some more force.
"You're going to make me cum in my pants" Noctis moaned.
The girl paused, hesitantly.
"Should I stop?"
The brunette watched as the boy raised his head to look at her. She was surprised to see that the pretty blue color of his eyes had now turned a dark, thick reddish hue. She blushed at that look because of how intense it was. He parted his lips and whispered to her:
"You better not stop"
The smile returned to her lips before she greedily took his mouth, enjoying her new found dominance. They exchanged a lingering wet kiss, one that left Noctis completely entranced. When they separated, the boy felt Tifa place her lips close to his ear to murmur to him.
"Good, because I like to finish what I've started"
Noctis felt her slip her warm hand under his pants and underwear. He could also feel the cold touch of her bracelet chains brushing against his warm skin. The boy shuddered, a choked sound escaping him as he felt the naked touch of her fingers on his sensitive skin. Tifa held her hand steady but actually felt nervous and unsure. She had never done anything like this before and had no idea what she should do. Sensing her hesitation, Noctis knew this was probably the first penis the girl had ever touched, it'd be the same for him too-he had touched breasts for the first time only a few minutes ago. Arousal and excitement coursed through him when he felt her finger graze against his shaft.
"Touch me, Tifa" she heard her boyfriend say, Noctis was guiding her on how to pleasure him "Slide your hand up and down" he instructed her before pressing his lips against her slender neck. He was feeling so much, never realizing how great it felt to have another person take care of him in this way. His lips instinctively applied small sweet kisses to her neck, tender moments of love and adoration.
The brunette moved just as he had requested and soon she heard him utter moans and gasps laden with pleasure. It made her feel good, knowing she was capable of giving her boyfriend pleasure, the small tender kisses at her neck conveyed his feelings of appreciation. She had also loved the way he had felt her hesitation and how he had communicated with her. Noctis never left her alone. The fact he was also putting the effort into giving her sweet kisses told her he was a giving partner, just like she was.
Just as the thought of them being giving came to mind, Tifa's body shuddered as she felt Noctis' hand slip under the black pants she was wearing. There was no doubt, Noctis was just like her, he wanted to reciprocate.
"I want to touch you too, Tiff" he bit into her skin, his fingers sliding over the damp fabric of her panties.
Now it was Tifa who let out a muffled sound. She wiggled her hips, rubbing against his hand. His touch excited her, she wanted more.
"Y-Yes..." she whispered through an excited breath, her hand never ceasing to fondle Noctis's hard phallus "...Touch me, Noct."
Noctis had never felt so hot in his life. Tifa, the most beautiful girl he had ever seen, was asking him to touch her intimately. He would gladly oblige.
His fingers, unlike hers, trembled a little but managed to push the fabric of the panties aside.
He then cradled her sex with his palm, feeling her warmth and wetness, it felt so different from his own, he wanted to explore every part of her, the thought crossed his mind if she'd let him see it, kiss it. Then, Noctis felt her press against his hand.
"Harder?" he asked her, his voice trailing a little at the pleasure she was making him feel.
"Yes... harder, please" Tifa confirmed.
Noctis grinned when he heard her say "please". She was such a good girl-and she was all his.
The prince then dared to curl his fingers around her mound and squeeze her harder. If he hadn't done it before it had been for fear of hurting her; he didn't know how sensitive that area was.
"Tifa..." Noctis gasped, feeling her rocking against him.
No doubt he could squeeze tighter.
A whimper escaped Tifa's lips as she felt Noctis fearlessly massaging her. He was exploring her folds with his digits, he wanted to learn all the ways to draw pleasure out of her. The girl had loved how careful he had been, not daring to go far without knowing how she felt.
"Like this... Like this..." Tifa moaned, her own fingers curled around his erection, feeling its pulse.
The boy purred, slowly daring to slide two of his fingers between her wet, sensitive, tender vaginal lips.
"Oh... Noct..." he heard her moan, giving him more courage to continue groping her. He liked how she said his name, she desired him and he loved that he could bring her to this.
Neither of them had ever felt so much pleasure. There in the middle of the darkness, illuminated only by the faint but warm light of a candle, melting in an intimate and heated embrace.
Tifa bit Noctis on the curve that connects the neck to the shoulder, wanting to mark what was hers. Her boyfriend was never far behind. She felt him do the same, sinking his fangs into the flesh of her neck, imprinting his mark.
"You're super wet, Tifa" he murmured, feeling his fingers getting a little goo on them, thoroughly impressed with his own work, he hoped she was enjoying it as much as he was. The tip of one of his fingers now playing around her tight little hole.
Tifa pressed her flushed face against his neck, her free hand clinging hard to his shoulder.
"Put it in me" she demanded, wanting to know what it felt like; wanting Noctis' finger to deflower her.
The boy felt a boost of confidence hearing her ask him in such a way. That time it had not been a plea but a command. Noctis loved it when Tifa commanded him. Slowly but surely she felt his finger enter her. Her head spun, her walls tightening around his digit.
That time Noctis didn't wait for her to ask for more. He immediately began to slide it in and out as his palm continued to rock her, its fleshiest part rubbing again and again against Tifaʼs swollen, pulsating clit. The girl's ministrations followed suit, becoming bolder and faster.
"Tifa..." Noctis gasped, his cock encircled by her hot hand "Oh... Fuck... Yes" he moved as if he wanted to penetrate the hole her fingers had formed around his member. Without realizing, he kicked the coffee table to the side so she'd have more room, the way she worked him had him desperate for more.
His girlfriend felt his need and increased the force and speed of her movements even more.
"Yes... Yes... Oh baby" He whimpered, feeling like he was going to explode. Feeling him thrust against her hand, his free hand had moved now to hold the small of her back as he rocked his fingers in her. Even through his haze, he still wanted to reciprocate, never wanting to ignore or leave her cold.
Tifa already loved it when Noctis called her 'baby' but somehow that time she liked it even more. Maybe because she felt like Noctis was going to make her cum. Maybe because she was going to make him orgasm. Maybe because now there were new connotations. Maybe it was because of all those reasons.
"Noctis" he heard her sweet voice gasp his name in his ear and couldn't control himself.
Tifa felt her hand fill with a viscous and thick liquid under her boyfriend's pants who, even though he was experiencing a climax, did not stop gracing his girlfriend-not until a couple of seconds later he heard her let out a beautiful cry of pleasure.
They both came undone, delicious hot streams coursing through their clinging, quivering bodies.
Tifa rested her cheek on his shoulder, panting, her hand still wrapped around his manhood. Noctis hid his face in the hollow of her neck, his hand, like hers, still cradling and slowly rocking her hot sex. They both remained in that position for an indefinite time, trying to regain their breath and their sanity, only listening to each other's ragged pants.
Noctis then felt guilty.
"I'm sorry..." he whispered.
"Uh...?" Tifa blinked, the mist in her eyes slowly fading "Sorry...what do you mean?" she asked him with inquisitive eyes.
The boy smiled sweetly, unable to help himself at her cute innocence.
"I've... well I...cummed in your hand, Tifa." he said with embarrassment and flushed cheeks, "I'm sorry" he repeated, it might have been an unusual moment to be reflective, but the girl found herself doing just that. Tifa had always been apologetic too, so she understood where Noctis came from, she understood his shyness and maybe even the awkwardness. But one thing was for sure, they had both wanted this, there was nothing to apologize for. She would comfort him and make him realize that everything was okay.
The brunette pulled away just enough so she could see his face. The sapphire blue hue had returned to his eyes; the light from the candle's flame bounced off them making them shine like two stars.
"Don't apologize for that" she looked into his face, trying to find the right words "I like it."
"You like... me cumming in your hand?" Noctis asked her.
Tifa realized he was beginning to tease her, she would not let him play that game.
"And you like it when I cum in yours?" she defied him-then a sudden gasp escaped her lips when Noctis answered her with a light squeeze between her legs.
"I love it" he responded, slowly pulling his hand out of her pants.
Then Noctis did something that was completely unexpected; the girl watched him with a puzzled expression on her face as he brought his hand up to smell his fingers.
"I didn't know what to expect, but I like this too" he said before adding "You smell good"
Tifa blushed and hid her face in the hollow of his neck again. Noctis chuckled low, loving his girl's cute shyness. She was feminine and appetizing. He loved the way she clinged to him; yet now he also knew she had another side. A lusty, daring one that he couldn't wait to explore in depth. Noctis had loved her initiative and boldness. He would never again feel bad about wanting to leer at her. She was the same and on the same page. He just had to lead her to it.
The young girl closed her eyes, feeling Noctis' heartbeat harmonizing with hers. She had never felt so comfortable. Tifa felt her boyfriend stroking her back absentmindedly.
"So we're both in horny jail now, huh?" he broke the silence and they both had a good laugh at that.
"Guilty as charged" Tifa replied contently, nuzzling into the black spikes of hair of her boyfriend, the amber light of the candle danced on the walls as they held each other in a warm embrace. They understood each other, there was a lightness in their hearts that came from that.
Tifa felt happy; not only had she liked Noctis making her cum, but also the way he made her cum. The way they communicated, the way he talked to her, reciprocating the affection she was giving him, never leaving her on her own or guessing what to do next. With Noctis it felt evenly paced, they took things one step at a time; and for some reason it made them both better for it, Tifa had discovered a new side of herself. She could hint to Noctis what she wanted and how she wanted it, and he'd give it to her, readily-she would have never guessed herself to be so confident.
The two had many thoughts in that moment's tender embrace. The girl wanted more of what they had done, to keep on exploring their sexuality together. The brunette knew Noctis was definitely the boy she wanted to give herself to. Tifa rubbed her face against him, feeling the mark her boyfriend had left on the skin of her neck. She was his. Only his. And she loved it.
Similar thoughts ran through Noctis' head, he knew he had a tendency to be awkward and not so smooth at times, but Tifa's understanding and patience, her willingness to be hand in hand with him and always by his side, took them to greater heights and made him do things he was too anxious to do. Tifa was so down to earth, her humor and light hearted teasing always put him at ease, the gentle hand she'd always placed on his shoulder, the sweetness and warmth from her. The laughs they'd share, and how well she fit in with his friends.
She had taught him so much about life based on her own experiences, he admired her for being the same age as him and having done so much-in turn it made him admire her, learn from her and grow into a better man. For Noctis, Tifa felt like everything he needed, she felt like home. Those wholesome thoughts of his broke momentarily when he wondered to himself when he could ask for her to 'Step on him'. He was looking forward to exploring her body, but now his eyes were growing slightly heavy, what time was it anyway? The blackout had silenced everything in the dark.
"Tifa" he said to her gently, and she acknowledged him with a small "Hm?" against his neck. The prince laid a gentle hand on her shoulder now "We should get ready for bed."
He felt Tifa stir in his arms, in the dim light he could see that her cheeks had grown pink and he raised his eyebrows wondering what was up.
"Hey, you okay?" The boy asked with concern, shyness had taken over her again for some reason.
"Noct..." she started, averting her eyes from his gaze at first then shook her head before finally saying what was on her mind, "Kinda... wish I brought a second pair of underwear now..." her shoulders shrunk in embarrassment and her ashen brown hair fell forward to cover her face. Noctis understood, they both wanted to get out of their cum stained underwear; it was time for some aftercare.
"You had a pretty tough day, don't think either of us woke up this morning thinking we'd end up like this" the boy consoled her, then with more conviction in his voice and leaning forward to meet her eyes, he spoke again "Don't ever apologize for something like this, we take care of eachother. Before and after. Always."
When he spoke those words Tifa looked up at him, her eyes felt tearful at his kindness, his understanding and maturity. Sometimes the Lucian prince really did know exactly what to say.
They both hugged each other once again before they began to get up and the boy quickly headed to his room, calling out, "Wear my underwear tonight, Tifa" he had said it as natural as ever, and when he returned he handed her a pair of his black boxers.
Tifa felt happy to be clean, when she came out from the bathroom, she noticed Noctis was at the sink, washing the dishes from their dinner.
Noctis noticed she was smoothing the fabric of her black pants down, then tilted her head playfully and said with a smile.
"You know, boxers feel pretty good."
The Prince snorted at that, he had changed out his underwear too and left it in the laundry pile.
"Well, that's the last clean pair I had," he said as she came up next to him to dry the dishes he was washing.
Tifa sighed, but still had a smile on her face, he wasn't perfect but he was all she could ever want.
A small moment of silence enveloped them as they stood together, side by side to take care of the dishes, a playful smirk came across the girl's lips.
"Hey Noct," her voice broke the silence, causing him to look over at her as he was soaping up a saucer, "Would you ever wear my panties?" his girlfriend asked with a sly smile on her face, but the question had completely taken him off guard that the saucer nearly fell out of his hand.
The perplexed look on his face made the girl laugh out loud
"I'm only kidding, Noct!" she grinned as she wiped the glass she was holding with the dish cloth.
But Noctis's next statement would throw her off guard.
"I mean... if you're into that kinda thing... I could" the boy suddenly answered with flushed cheeks, they were both learning tons about each other, their relationship had definitely deepend that night.
Tifa blinked two times and then giggled, "You in a thong was definitely not what I had in mind this morning"she said, shaking her head. The boy raised an eyebrow now, upset the candle light had obscured their vision of each other earlier, he definitely wanted a second round with visuals.
"You... wear thongs?" The horny boy had envisioned many times what Tifa wore under her clothes, now he knew.
"You're thinking disrespectfully, aren't you?" Tifa said with a smile, holding a finger to her lips.
Noctis turned off the running water from the sink, the dishes were done; he turned to face her now.
"I am. Let's go to bed." the prince grabbed her hand suddenly, Tifa let out an excited giggle at his spontaneousness as they made their way to his bedroom.
Noctis' large window hung above his bed and the rain had continued to beat outside. The amber glow of the candle illuminated some of the room as it sat on his bedside table; much of the room was still left in shadows. The Caelum prince pulled his black bedcovers open so his girlfriend could get into bed.
Tifa let out an anxious breath, her heart was beating fast again. This would be the first time they'd get in bed together. Where would this lead to? She was beginning to feel tired from such a heavy day. Was he in the mood and she was too tired to treat him well? Worried thoughts came to her mind as she noticed her boyfriend had pulled his shirt off, revealing his broad pecs and well toned stomach. She yearned to touch him, maybe she could push her tiredness away, she was willing to do anything with him, he made her happy.
Now that the two were under the covers, Noctis wrapped an arm around her so she could comfortably rest against his side. The brunette's hands immediately felt the naked skin of his chest, her fingertips pressing against his pectorals. Her boyfriend let out a content sigh, Tifa noticed he was just in his boxers.
The same thought ran through both their minds; they had never shared a bed with someone they yearned and held lusty thoughts for. The thought had crossed Tifa's mind, she wanted Noctis to feel her too. Skin on skin, she felt the need for that to happen, her hands on her man's chest. Then suddenly there in the dim light of the room, she felt Noctis's hands slipping under her shirt. Carefully, he found his way up her torso, slow and steady to cup her breast. Tifa let out an insatiable moan, she didn't realize how much she had craved his touch. She snuggled against him, letting him knead her boob to his liking. It was one of the best sensations Noctis had ever felt. He squeezed her lightly, drawing sighs of pleasure from her.
That boy was all green lights, she didn't feel nervous about where they stood, she knew if she did this next move he'd love it too. So Tifa decided to take her shirt off for the first time in front of her boyfriend.
The wide eyed boy watched as she pulled his dark gray t-shirt off. He sat up with alertness, he wished he could see her in all of her glory, her long dark hair was untamed from pulling off the shirt. His hands went immediately to cradle her head, stroking the stray strands in place, touching her chin and jaw before moving in to meet her lips in a slow and soulful kiss. Tifa answered him, wrapping her fingers around his wrists.
Then the boy trailed his kisses down her chin, slowly and sensually, his lips peppered kisses down her throat... Tifa closed her eyes and craned her neck to give him space. Soft sighs came from her lips. She rested one of her hands on his quadriceps and with the other grabbed some of the boysʼs spiky locks of hair. He kept on going down, smooching her clavicle, her sternum and lastly her breasts. His soft raven black hair moved freely as he moved his head to kiss and treat his woman with love and adoration. Her body shuddered at the touch of his lips on the soft, sensitive skin of her chest.
"I wish... I could see you Tifa, all of you" he raised his head to look at her before kissing her once more.
The girl understood exactly what he meant, the yellowed candle's light was not enough.
"We'll see each other," she gently replied looking down at him, their eyes had met each other "In the morning." she smiled and Noctis returned a smile back, moving to embrace her and kiss her forehead tenderly.
"I'll see you in the morning then, my princess" and with those sweet words, the prince wrapped the blanket and his arm around Tifa, and nodded off to sleep. She closed her eyes feeling much contentment, they were at their own pace, they communicated their needs and both would fall asleep with all the answers they needed. Tomorrow was a new day, and they'd meet each other as a man and a woman.
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