A/N: This come came together quite nicely, I feel~ Flowed very well whilst writing it~
Do enjoy~
Heart Afire
After Penacony, Caelus felt like he needed some fresh air.
Naturally his first destination in mind was the Xianzhou Luofu. Belobog was too cold at this time of year – or anytime, really – and the Herta Space Station smelled like artificial oxygen so the Luofu was really his only destination.
That wasn't to say he wasn't glad to be back, of course. Though his memories of the spaceship were mottled by countless battles and hassles he still had fonder memories of it, be it helping out Aurum Alley, going ghost hunting with the Ghost Hunting Squad or even helping out Kafka that one time she got stuck sorting Blade out. Small memories he held close to his heart; the ghost hunting especially.
Not least because of a certain firecracker of a girl. Guinaifen. Spunky, chipper and charming it was a wonder he had ever kept his composure around her, though looking back he was probably more worried about the Heliobi than the cute girl next to him. Nonetheless it had been several months since they had last seen each other. Oh sure they'd shared texts and whatnot but between the Dreamscape having troubles receiving messages during the Stellaron Crisis and being too busy to really stop and chat, and it felt like it had been so much longer.
It was perhaps that sentiment that convinced him to slow his idle stroll and tuck under a shopfront parasol; his phone pulled out with a flourish and his contacts list opened with a couple quick taps, soon bringing up Guinaifen's name.
[You there Little Gui?] He messaged.
He needed to wait only a minute before he got a reply. [Duh, it's the middle of the day. What's up?]
[Just wanted to chat, that's all. Just got back to the Luofu. You free?]
Her next text came back as a jumble of letters, as if she'd nearly dropped her phone, though her follow-up was much neater. [Totally! I'm near Starskiff Haven right now, meet me on the bridge as soon as you can!]
[Which bridge? Last I checked there was like a five.]
[The one we did our interview on!] Her text was followed by an angry Fu Xuan emote. Why the Master Diviner allowed her likeness to be used for emojis he didn't know, but he wasn't complaining. [See you soon!]
Finishing off the text chain with a winking Guinaifen emote she logged off, his own phone turned off with a simple button press. As it stood he was already in Starskiff Haven so he pushed off of the wall with a mere grunt, making his way towards the destined bridge.
He still recalled it fondly. The interview that started with Guinaifen as the focus that then led to him being the focus, resulting in some rather embarrassing questions from fans – including if he was dating Guinaifen. A joke they'd both laughed off at the time, though one he looked back on with a bit of regret, wondering what would've happened if he'd jokingly said yes. Probably a playful whack from Guinaifen, but the embarrassment on her face was all too easy to envision.
Nonetheless that was in the past and so he put it behind him like it rightfully should be; sighing as he made his way towards the bridge. The winds were stronger atop the arch's peak and he watched the Starskiffs pass below, the light thrums and whines of their engines a constant in this part of the Luofu, making it an almost soothing background noise. One that didn't much dim the constant buzz of conversation nearby as people went to and fro; shopkeeps sharing their wares and couples or friends chatting amicably.
Caelus was drawn from his thoughts though by a cheer. ''Hey Cae~!''
He turned, ''Guinai- nnf!''
Arms ensnared him and he felt her crash into him, embracing him in a tight hug. Had he been a lesser man he might've been sent flying but as it stood he just wobbled before finding his footing again, a wry smile making its way onto his face despite his best attempt at hiding it – unable to when the genki girl was hugging him so tightly, her giggle felt against his collar.
''It's been so long!'' Guinaifen gushed as she pulled back, a beaming smile lighting up her features. ''Honestly I thought you wouldn't come back for ages – Huohuo's really missed you, you know~ Poor girl needs all the buddies she can get.''
''Geez, guilt trip me why don't you.'' Caelus rolled his eyes.
The performer snickered at that. ''Sorry, sorry, but seriously – come by more often, 'kay? I texted Sushang on the way over but she's apparently drowning in work, so she won't be able to meet up until tomorrow.''
''That's fine, I was planning on hanging around for a couple of days anyway.'' He assured – noting how her shoulders imperceptibly relaxed and her smile became more natural, relief abundant. ''I hope I wasn't interrupting your performances or anything?''
''Huh? Oh no it's fine, I was just practising at my place – I was gonna do a performance later on, but that can wait until another time.''
Caelus shrugged at that. ''You can still do it? I don't mind.''
''Easy for you to say, I'd much rather spend some time with my partner-in-crime.'' Guinaifen paused then grinned. ''Ooh that kinda rhymed...''
He snorted. ''Why don't I just help out then? Be your assistant?''
''You sure? I work with firecrackers and explosives.''
''I've been punched by a giant mecha, stabbed by a Memory Zone Meme and beaten up by an even bigger mecha.'' He dryly fired back. ''I think I can handle a few fireworks.''
''Hm, you sure?'' She squinted at him. ''They're pretty big ones~''
A moment of silence, then as once both burst out into laughter – light and amicable, but made warm by their time apart. Text convos didn't capture the casual byplay and chattiness that they could have in person – a sentiment that Guinaifen clearly shared herself.
''Hehe, well if you're alright with it, sure! I'm not stating for like another hour though, so until then why don't we go hang out a bit? I know this old lady that sells some tasty Penacony snacks~''
''I was just in Penacony though?''
''Even better; you'll know what tastes the best!''
And thus did he find himself eating an Oat Cake Roll for what must've been the thousandth time for lunch.
At least the Break Effect bonus was nice...
X-x-X
The day passed awfully fast – time flying by as they had fun.
Though they didn't travel far even just Starskiff Haven had a lot to see. Between the shops, snacks and Guinaifen's performance by the time everything was done with evening had rolled around, bathing the Luofu in artificial night and leaving the streets lit mostly by the glow of lamps. It gave the area a much more peaceful vibe, he had to admit.
Naturally they had dinner at a local noodle stand and chatted the night away, catching up over everything that had transpired. From his adventures in Penacony to the friends he made along the way, he spilled it all – and she in turn told him of her much less explosive and adrenaline-filled work weeks. Though he couldn't help but notice that she got a little jealous when he brought up other women, particularly the likes of Firefly and Acheron.
It was a detail that stuck to his mind even after they left the noodle stand; taking a light walk around Starskiff Haven, just watching the Skycranes flying through the night sky delivering cargo to and fro. Few people were out and about at this time of night beyond the guards, the ambient noise dropped to a quiet murmur near shopfronts or homes.
He glanced over at Guinaifen then, noting her fidgeting. ''You alright?''
''Huh?!'' She seemed startled out of her thoughts. ''Oh. Yeah, just uh... thinking, yep.''
''...you could try and sound less suspicious.''
Guinaifen snorted. ''Heh, guess you got a point there. Though I really was just... thinking.''
''A rare thing indeed.''
''Oi.'' She summoned her staff just so she could poke him in the side. ''What I meant was that... I was thinking about us. Y'know as uh... friends.''
''...is this the part where you say you don't wanna see me ever again?''
''Of course not dummy. I just...'' Guinaifen slowed and he did too, turning a curious eye on her as she inhaled a slow, fortifying breath. ''I like you, alright? Like, more than a friend. Way, way more than a friend.''
Any thoughts of a cheeky comeback died on his tongue as surprise robbed him of his wit, warmth quick to colour his cheeks. Guinaifen smiled at that – a small, bashful smile that made her seem so much more vulnerable than the bombastic performer she normally was. In the quiet street with few eyes on them it felt all the more intimate, doubly so as she took a step closer, her hand coming to rest on his shoulder.
''I missed you.'' She whispered, her words only meant for his ears. ''Before you left I'd wanted to tell you this, but I guess I got cold feet and just decided to wait. Only after that did I kinda realise there was a chance – a chance – that I might never see you again. Kinda just... ate at me a bit. So I wanted to at least get this off my chest, Cae.''
He swallowed, surprised, but it wasn't hard to bring up the feelings from his heart – the little twinges and bursts that he'd felt over their friendship, always carefully quelled or tucked aside lest it come off as inappropriate. Now though, simmered for so long in the depths of his heart and with her confession laid bare, his own was so much easier to bring forth. ''I like you too.''
''Wait, really?''
''Mm.'' He wasn't as much a wordsmith as she was, but he hoped it felt as sincere all the same. ''I never said anything 'cause it'd make things weird, but since you feel the same-''
Any further words were cut short as Guinaifen, propelled by a sudden surge of happiness, kissed him. Assertive and audacious it took him by surprise but he fell into it in the next heartbeat, eyes closing as he reciprocated the kiss – sharing his first with the genki girl before him. His hands, previously held aside hesitantly, came to settle on her lower back and he pulled her in close, the kiss drawn out until their lungs craved fresh air, finally forcing them apart.
Their eyes met, their blushes easily seen even in the dim, as was Guinaifen's smile as she giggled. ''We really are a pair of dorks aren't we?''
He found himself chuckling. ''Yep.''
Guinaifen snaked her arms around his neck and nestled her cheek into his shoulder, sighing with happiness. He let her; his own embrace keeping her close as they shared a moment.
A moment that soon coaxed an invitation from her lips. ''By the way, since you probably don't have anywhere to stay tonight, um...''
''...wanna come back to my place?''
His heart skipped a beat, and without the strength to speak he settled for a simple nod.
An act that earned him a shy grin from Guinaifen herself.
…
It took them a little over five minutes to reach her place – a quaint one-storey home tucked away from prying eyes.
Guinaifen couldn't get the keys in the door fast enough.
''Mmph~!''
Her wrists met the wall as he pinned them against it; hands restraining hers and lips mashing against Guinaifen's sweet rosy ones. She moaned into his mouth, a flush to her cheeks as he boldly pushed a leg between hers, the assertiveness visibly exciting her even as she reciprocated the kiss.
He drew back first, panting and meeting her eyes – before diving in and kissing her once more. Guinaifen mewled in delight and rocked her hips, the tentative motion pressing her crotch into his thigh and arousing him more than he wanted to admit; the warmth of her thighs against his own oddly alluring. Equally as alluring as releasing her wrists and holding her hips instead, freeing her hands and letting them snake around his nape, pulling him deeper into the passionate kiss.
The need to breathe ultimately forced them apart though, a heavy breath shared between them before Guinaifen smiled, a little giggle escaping her. ''You're a really good kisser, you know that?''
''You too.'' Caelus murmured back.
Guinaifen cooed her thanks and nudged him back. He obliged, noting she looked a little weak in the knees as she stumbled past him – her hand catching his and all but pulling him through her apartment and into her bedroom. He spent only a second to soak in the vibrant orange interior before she gently nudged him towards the bed, his ass no sooner touching it before she all but threw herself on him – giggling as she pinned him down and pecked his lips.
''My turn~'' She teased.
Caelus shivered at her tone, heart pounding a million times a minute with how fast they were going – but he'd be damned if he suggest they slow down. Guinaifen was an attractive girl already but to see her hot and bothered made her even moreso, his eyes glued to her as she shuffled off of him until she was kneeling before him, her hands eagerly working on his belt. It came loose in record time and his pants came unzipped just as fast, tugged down to his thighs alongside his boxers.
Allowing his steadily-hardening dick to spring out. Guinaifen's cheeks darkened at the sight of it but she didn't hesitate to curl her fingers around his manhood all the same, a glint of appreciation in her eyes as she attended to it – slow, patient strokes getting him fully erect and sending a shudder roiling through him. Not hurt when she took off her glove, letting him feel her smooth palm caress his cock.
Right before she leaned down and smooched the tip. It was a little kiss but one that made his dick twitch, arousal throbbing through his length and only amplified when she kissed it again. This time though her lips parted, sliding along his shaft as she accepted him into her mouth, just over half of his cock caught between those enchanting lips before she sucked her way back up to the tip – only to descend just as quick, humming around his manhood.
''N-Nn... Gui, that feels... f-fuaah...'' Caelus groaned, sitting upright.
Guinaifen sucked up until her lips popped off of the time, allowing her to stroke his full length and smear her spit into it. Smiling cheekily at him she kissed the side of his dick a couple more times before taking him back into her mouth, the gentle envelopment coaxing another moan from his lips – unable to quell such a sound when he had someone like Guinaifen blowing him.
It didn't hurt that since she was kneeling he got a look down her dress; the cleavage peek only amplifying how hot this felt. The performer no doubt noticed where his gaze went but didn't seem all that bothered; her blush merely darkening as she bobbed her head, sucking him off from tip to near the base – each bob deeper as she accepted more of him into her mouth, the wet warmth frying his mind.
When Guinaifen pulled back, lips grazing his tip before they left – allowing her to speak. ''By the way, remember that time I did sword swallowing?''
He had barely a second to register her words before he felt the effects – a sharp groan fleeing Caelus's lips as she deep-throated him. Guinaifen didn't even gag, any discomfort endured as she seamlessly sucked back up to the tip before throating him once more – wet, sticky sounds escaping her mouth as she blew him so enthusiastically, the love in her eyes matched only by her lust. He felt the same, his unfathomable affection for her rivalling the overwhelming attraction that came with it.
No words could sum up the mad needs that overcame him – wanting nothing more than to sweep her up and kiss her senseless yet also to strip her bare and go to town on her. Wants that flared all the more as Guinaifen deep-throated him time and time again, the lurid grunts that escaped her throat only exciting him more – his dick aching in her tight wet throat and his mind increasingly hazy, nothing but Guinaifen on his mind. Her pretty face, her pursing lips, her hot, welcoming, tight throat-!
''H-Hng...!''
He came. With a strangled grunt he threw his head back then dipped it low; chin digging into his collar as he bucked his hips, nutting down Guinaifen's throat. The performer buried her nose in his crotch and swallowed it all, the convulsion in her throat preluding the audible gulps as she swallowed once, twice, thrice. He lost count after that, busy trying to get air into his lungs as shudders spasmed through his chest, each breath leaving his body all tingling and shaky.
Until at last Guinaifen retreated, her lips popping off of the tip and exposing his cock to the lukewarm air. He groaned in relief, his hypersensitive cock twitching yet not softening despite her amazing blowjob. Not least because he had a bombshell like Guinaifen kneeling before him, her demure smile and sheepish giggle endearing in a way that transcended words.
Doubly so when she hopped to her feet and, with next to no preamble, took her dress off. His widened eyes soaked in her unclad form, eyeing the black underwear that pushed up her breasts and hugged her hips – somewhat plain in design but damn sexy on someone as eye-catching as Guinaifen, her underwear visible through her pantyhose. As if hearing his horny thoughts she blushed, toying with her ponytail for a second even as she deposited her dress on the floor, a couple slow steps bringing her before him.
Without a word said he leaned back, one hand offered – a hand accepted, helping ease her down onto his lap. Not a second later her other arm wound itself around his nape and drew them in close, their lips meeting in a slow, romantic kiss that left both of them groaning. His own hands grabbed her ass unashamedly, pulling her in close and feeling her crotch against his cock, the gentle pressure enough to give him a raging stiffy only Guinaifen could cure.
A duty she undertook without complaint, cheeks aflame as she drew back from the kiss. ''Ready?''
''When you are.'' He murmured back.
Whispering her thanks Guinaifen dug her knees into the bed and lifted herself slightly; enough to rip a hole in her pantyhose, tuck her panties to one side and guide his tip to her waiting folds; the tip grazing and teasing her nether lips for a short, if blissful few moments. Moments that ceased as he touched her entrance, her hips descended-
And then he was inside of her, popping her cherry.
''Mn...'' Though she winced Guinaifen rocked her hips, easing herself down a bit deeper. ''O-Ohh frick...''
''You good?''
''M-Mm. Just feels a bit weird.'' She exhaled a slow breath, holding onto his shoulders. ''Just... gimme a sec.''
Caelus complied, a hand on her nape bringing her into a kiss. Guinaifen mewled into it and smooched back gladly, the gently mashing of their lips distracting her from the discomfort – and after just a few moments she started to move, lifting herself up a tiny bit before easing back down. The tentative motion only built in length, her hips steadily lifting higher and descending further until she was soon riding him properly, impaling herself onto his rock-had erection.
Breaking off the kiss he leaned back on one hand, his other coming to rest on her chest. Guinaifen giggled shyly at that and quickly reached behind her back, biting her bottom lip as she fiddled about for several prolonged seconds – until at last she got it unlatched and peeled it off of her shoulders, tossing her bra to one side and laying bare her beautiful, plump breasts. As if compelled by gravity his right hand came up to cup her left, gently kneading her tit and eliciting a moan from his partner, her bounces slowing.
For just a second before she got back into it, her thighs pressing into his own as she took him inside of her – the wet, snug heat that clenched around his cock even more intense than her mouth had been. It deprived him of thought and left him able only to kiss Guinaifen, their moans barely muffled by their locked lips, every bounce drawing them apart slightly before reconnecting. If anything though that just made it more enthralling; his hand squeezing her breast aplenty and enjoying all the little noises he coaxed out of her.
''Mm... oh my god, Cae~'' Guinaifen whined as she arched her back, unintentionally pressing her tit into his palm more. ''It feels so good... I can barely think straight like this...''
Caelus swallowed the embarrassment clogging his throat, a brief 'yeah' escaping him – nothing wiser able to be said. Guinaifen cracked a smile all the same, one hand laying over his own whilst her other held his nape, drawing him into a brief kiss before she picked up the pace a bit, her moans taking on a more defined pitch as she rode him. The bed under them squeaked in protest but neither so much as glanced at it, eyes solely on each other as they made love then and there.
His own thoughts were a mess of lust and half-formed words, soaking in every detail, every sensation with a ravenousness unmatched – from how perfect her tit felt in his hand to the indescribable heat that smothered his cock, tempting him to buck his hips. Guinaifen moaned in response and grinded herself down onto him, the motion clumsy and somewhat rushed but pleasing them all the same, their moans mutual as she stimulated them so.
She switched back to bouncing soon enough but it was faster now; any pain diminished out of existence and leaving only excitement behind. An excitement Caelus shared, his hand leaving her breast to hold onto her ass instead, helping pull his newfound girlfriend onto his dick – every spicy smack of flesh making something primal in him awaken, his own hips responding and driving their parts together, the smacks and slaps only building further in volume.
As did Guinaifen's moans, her hands resting on his shoulders once more. ''Cae, sorry, I don't think I can last, it just... mn, feels so good~''
The little whine her pitch took was enthralling. ''S-Same.''
If anything Guinaifen rode him all the more at the knowledge, her vigour squeezing a moan out of him. Propping himself up with nothing but back strength alone he held onto her thighs and squeezed them tight, his fingers sinking in through her pantyhose as he helped impale her onto his aching manhood – smacks made wet by her excitement and only driving him closer to orgasm, the slippery sensations and strangling hotness enough to make him buck his hips like a beast; senseless moans fleeing his throat as she did the same, their pitches peaking-!
When his orgasm hit. It was explosive; a rush that erupted inside of her and made Guinaifen cry out in delight, head thrown back and crotch furiously grinding down against his own. Clumsy and uneven it was utterly divine nonetheless, his thoughts absent as he senselessly creampied his friend-turned-lover – her slick, clenching pussy squeezing him dry until he had no more cum to shoot.
How long it lasted he wasn't entirely sure, only that Guinaifen soon flopped against him and he fell back, groaning as he laid on the bed with his nearly-nude girlfriend atop him.
''Ohh~'' The moan she let out was divine. ''That felt awesome...''
''Yeah.'' He settled his hands on her lower back, touching her bare, flushed skin – the mere act making her shiver from the contact.
She squirmed a little, lifting herself up so his cock slipped out and allowing her to nuzzle his shoulder, her closeness bringing a smile to his face. She giggled at that, kissing his cheek as they both basked in the afterglow... though, even then, his dick didn't go soft. Something Guinaifen was quick to note, a teasing glint entering her eyes.
''Hm... wanna do it again?'' She murmured then. ''You can top.''
''Don't threaten me with a good time.''
Guinaifen snickered and climbed off of him – only to yelp as he flipped them over, pinning her down to the bed. Warmth coloured her cheeks but a shy smile soon lit her features too, demurity prominent even as he shifted into position between her legs, his tip grazing her folds. She shivered at the brushing contact and opened her legs for him, nothing but affection to be seen in her eyes as he lined himself up, tip pressing in.
And as one they moaned as he hilted himself inside of her – penetrating her in a single thrust. The slick heat that clamped around him felt like heaven and all he could do was groan in bliss as he began to rock his hips; pumping himself between her folds and soon propping himself up on his hands, allowing him to look down their fronts at their connected loins, every thrust burying him deep inside of her.
Until Guinaifen caught his cheek, lifting his head. She smiled demurely at him and without a word he closed the distance, their meshing lips doing a poor job of muffling their moans – least of all when he picked up the pace, driving himself down into his lover. The performer paid him back by wrapping her legs around him – leg-locking him and forcing his thrusts to be shorter, yet the rising tempo just enthralling him more, his thoughts growing foggy as he just succumbed to his lust.
A lust Guinaifen shared. ''Mn~ Harder, I can take it~''
Caelus gladly complied, stealing one last kiss before putting his back into it – a fresh moan spilling from Guinaifen's lips as he slammed into her. It was merely the first of many thrusts that followed, pumping him into her tightening depths and smearing about their mixed fluids, their presence making it delightfully easy to plunge into his lover. The slew of sticky smacks and slaps it made only fuelled the horniness coursing through him; his right hand shifting down just so he could cop a feel of her tit, kneading it roughly as he rutted into her.
''Hehe, really like 'em dont'cha~?'' Guinaifen giggled against his lips, a quick kiss given.
Caelus didn't dare answer, his throat closing up as a moan escaped instead – not that it stopped him from fondling her ample tit. He couldn't get enough of feeling it, soft but with some firmness whilst her nipples poked into his palm, soon tempting his thumb to flick and rub it. His ministrations earned him another, huskier moan from his partner, her teeth nipping her bottom lip as she whined under his assault, the lurid smacks of flesh joined by her squeaking bed.
The sensation of her supple thighs pressing into his hips, the hotness of her loins as he rutted into her, it all fuelled the mad desire surging up his length. He held his imminent orgasm back but it was a losing battle, thrusting himself into her wet tunnel as he was – every slick clench or seizing squeeze threatening to make him blow his load at any moment. Yet the prospect of pulling out was far away from his mind in that moment, only pounding Guinaifen raw in his thoughts.
''Hah, crap, here it comes~'' Guinaifen whined out then, digging her nails into his shoulders.
The sensation just upped the stakes, his whole being devoted in that moment to ploughing the beautiful performer under him – plunging himself into her and relishing her budding, muffled whines of bliss, each louder than the last and pushing him to his limit, her dripping tunnel pressing around his shaft-!
Then he peaked, the chain reaction spasming up his length – and with a moan he slammed balls-deep in Guinaifen and came. Ejaculating untold amounts of seed he pressed himself into her like a wild animal, grinding and bucking himself into her as he climaxed, her own cry shrill in his ears and her legs refusing to let him pull out – had he even the strength to do so. No, all he could do in that moment was stay hilted in her pussy, riding his mind-melting high and groaning in ceaseless, incomprehensible pleasure.
A pleasure that, little by little, dimmed in intensity until he could actually think again. The air in his lungs returned and he remembered how to breathe, a moan fleeing Caelus's lips as he eased himself back, managing to push her legs apart and pull out – cock already softening when it flopped against her groin. Guinaifen mewled all the same, every breath making her shiver and shudder, her eyes half-lidded as she peered up at him.
''Mm... dang, talk about an explosive ending, hehe...''
Caelus chuckled breathlessly in agreement and eased himself onto the bed next to her, neither saying anything further for a solid minute, just basking in the afterglow.
Until a rather poignant question came to mind. ''Hey, Gui Gui...''
''Mm?''
''...was today a safe day, or...?''
''...ah crap.''
He'd take that as a no.
If nothing else, Welt did always say he'd make a great dad one day?
And he was damn sure Guinaifen would make a great mom, too.
[END]