White petals floated around them like snowflakes, filling the air with a bitter, wondrous fragrance. Beneath that wondrous white whirl of perfume, she lay with him atop a mattress of clouds. Shenhe rested her head on Aether's chest. One hand wrapped around her waist, and he gently caressed her cheek. His gentle eyes overflowed with love, all for her.
Shenhe wanted to feel it, too.
She closed her eyes. "I'm going to remove them."
"Are you sure?"
"It's the dreamscape," she said, "so, it should be fine. But we should establish safe words first."
"Okay. Mine is rattan."
"Qingxin," she replied.
Taking a deep breath, Shenhe concentrated on the dreamscape. Gradually, their clothes melted away. Her black exorcist outfit, white breast cloth, and shoes faded, leaving only those red ropes.
An overwhelming sense of pleasure shot through her, starting from her crotch and working its way through every pore. Sensing her need, Aether pressed his hand between her thighs. His finger curled in a rhythmic, beckoning motion. His other hand gently fondled her breast, fanning the heat within her crotch.
Shenhe reached between his legs taking hold of his cock. She stroked his shaft with long, tender caresses and fondled his testicles. Aether groaned, bucking a little into her palm. They kissed with open mouths, savoring each other's taste. It was good, pleasing to her body. But she wanted more.
"I'm ready," he said.
With a deep breath, Shenhe closed her eyes. The crimson ropes blinked off her pale skin as though ripped off like a band-aid before she could think twice. Now, for the first time, she was truly naked with Aether. She paused, grappling with the unfamiliar sentiments racing through her core. Aether clasped her arms, holding her steady.
"How are you feeling?"
"Well, I'm still aroused. That has not changed," she replied. "My body still wants you. I am eager to make love."
"Okay," he said. "How do you feel though?"
"Hmm… I'm not sure. There's a lightness in my heart. A sense of content."
Shenhe grabbed his hands, directing them to her breast and her pussy. Taking the hint, he slipped a finger inside and fondled her tit. Shenhe moaned the same as she had before the ropes came off.
She reached for his penis, caressing it as Yae Miko had instructed her. Once more, Aether grinned, pleased by her touch. His enjoyment sparked a strange sensation within her. She was at once both fascinated and satisfied. He was hers, and she could make him feel exquisite pleasure. Knowing that made her a little proud.
Shenhe rolled onto her back, spreading her legs for him. Aether crawled on top of her. His cock slipped into her wet nethers, sending a jolt of ecstasy through her veins like it always did. Eyes locked, they began that wonderful, rhythmic grinding that they both knew so well.
Everything felt the same, yet there was something more, like an extra spice added to a dish she had always known so well.
"How are you feeling?" he asked.
"Nice," she said. "However, the pleasure I feel now is no different from what I usually experience with you. There's another sensation, though. Is this love or simply joy?"
"It could be both," he replied. "Maybe you're happy to be with me. That's love."
Happy. She mulled over the word thoughtfully.
"I enjoy being happy with you," she decided. "But I realized something."
"What's that?"
"I enjoy being with you, regardless of whether I can feel emotions or not. Therefore, I must love you. It is just as you said."
She clasped the back of his head, bringing him into her for a kiss. His essence exploded into her, flooding into her womb and filling her belly. Even so, they continued making love and kissing. Shenhe enjoyed feeling emotions with him but knew she wouldn't miss them. She didn't need them to know how she really felt.