You and I

This takes place during episode 25, right after the two have finally admitted they love each other. How long they have together before Paraietta arrives isn't given so I thought I'd explore that concept. There are two versions of this story. One version is rated PG, and the second version is NC-17. It follows the same story as the original, breaking off at one point. This is the second fic I've done this with and I really do enjoy alternate endings :) Hope you do too!

You and I

The two girls looked out the window, staring into the sky beyond, looking for something other than just the blue sky. Each dreamed of a place beyond this world, beyond anything they could imagine, and knew that they would need the other to find it. At the present, it seemed as though they could achieve the impossible, what others had failed at so many times before.

Aaeru turned and watched Neviril, who was still focused on the scene outside the window. She reached for Neviril’s hand, and took it gently, but firmly. This caused Neviril jump slightly, as she was not expecting the touch. Neviril looked down into Aaeru’s face, and saw the determination written plain as day. “Aaeru?” she questioned.

Not saying a word, Aaeru pivoted, turning Neviril so that Neviril’s back was to the bed. She began guiding her backwards, until her legs were against the side of the bed. “Aaeru!” she said a bit more loudly, shocked at Aaeru’s actions. Her only response was Aaeru pushing her into a sitting position and firmly kissing her.

At first, Neviril was surprised, eyes wide in shock. It was unexpected for Aaeru to do such a thing at a time like this, but then again, Aaeru acted on impulse and emotions. She closed her eyes, focusing on the sensation of the kiss. Aaeru’s lips were soft and warm. This was different than the kisses they’d shared before. It was as though Aaeru had put all her feelings into this one kiss, and now, Neviril returned those feelings with equal fervor.

It was hard to believe that she was kissing Neviril without ceremony or being pushed away. She felt Neviril returning her kiss. She’d never thought it was possible. That time she’d kissed Neviril without her consent felt nothing like this. Kissing Neviril to activate the gem never felt like this. She felt warm inside, and she couldn’t explain why. All she knew was that she wanted more, but she needed to know that Neviril did too. That, and her legs felt shaky; if she didn’t stop, she’d surely fall onto the floor. She pulled away slowly, her face inches from Neviril’s.

Neviril opened her eyes when she felt Aaeru pull away. “Is something wrong, Aaeru?” she asked quietly.

Aaeru shook her head, a smile playing on her lips. “My legs were shaking, but I don’t know why.” She took a seat beside Neviril on the bed.

Chuckling, Neviril turned to face her, tucking her legs behind her. “Because you really care for the person you’re kissing. It… affects you, more than you’d expect.”

“You’ve felt this way before?”

Neviril nodded. She didn’t want to ruin the moment by speaking of Amuria. She knew that Aaeru would know without her saying a word. “Something like it, but not like this.”

“A good thing?”

“Yes, Aaeru, a very good thing indeed.”

Aaeru nodded. “So… can I kiss you again?”

Instead of an answer, Neviril leaned over and kissed Aaeru, using her right hand to gently turn Aaeru’s head toward her. Aaeru leaned into the kiss, her body scooting closer to Neviril. There was a strange feeling in the pit of her stomach, again, something she’d not felt before. It wasn’t the same feeling as being sick or nervous. It was a good feeling, that much she knew. Trying to rationalize the feeling was pointless; any sense of logic was being overtaken by what Neviril was doing.

Slowly, Neviril deepened the kiss, guiding Aaeru to follow her lead. She felt Aaeru’s body respond in surprise, and she used her hand to caress the side of Aaeru’s face, letting her know everything was all right. She felt Aaeru act hesitantly at first before her actions became more confident, and she leaned into Neviril, who began to lay back, using her left arm to guide Aaeru with her.

It was not long before Aaeru lay atop Neviril, one hand caught in Nevril’s hair. She pulled away once more, resting her head on Neviril’s chest. Neviril looked down at her, smiling softly. Aaeru closed her eyes. “I can hear your heart beat,” she whispered.

“Oh?” asked Neviril.

“It’s loud and fast,” commented Aaeru, resting a hand over where Neviril’s heart would be.

Neviril laid her hand on top of Aaeru’s, lifting Aaeru’s hand and intertwining their fingers together. Aaeru looked up at her, and Neviril leaned in to capture her lips once more. They continued like that, bodies intertwined and mouths locked. For them, it was about the exploration of being together for the first time and sharing those feelings through their actions. Neither of them would know it would be the last time they’d physically touch before leaving for the new world. They were caught up in the present, the here and now.

Breaking apart once more, Aaeru rested her head on Neviril’s shoulder. She felt Neviril wrap her other arm around her, holding her close. Aaeru breathed in the scent that was Neviril. She could not remember feeling more at peace than she did right now. No words were needed between them.

Aaeru looked at Neviril. “I still want more. Closer.”

Neviril removed her hand from Aaeru’s, and used it to caress the Aaeru’s cheek. “Because this isn’t enough?” she questioned softly.

Nodding shyly, Aaeru agreed. “Yes.” As soon as the words had left her mouth, she felt Neviril’s hand that had been wrapped around her suddenly move to the side of her dress. With one gentle tug, the ribbon came untied. Aaeru could only watch in surprise as Neviril’s fingers worked the dress down her shoulders, the fabric bunching at her wrists. “Neviril?”

Neviril only smiled, her blue eyes sparkling with a hidden passion. “Trust me, Aaeru.”

Aaeru nodded as Neviril removed the garment and gently placed it on the floor below. That only left the simple white dress. Soon, it too was removed, and Aaeru found herself in her undergarments. Hesitantly, she reached for the purple ribbon on Neviril’s dress, nervously copying what Neviril had done. Her hands shook nervously. A hand covered hers. Aaeru looked up at Neviril.

“Are you all right?” she asked softly. “We don’t have to.”

“I’m fine. I’m just… I’ve just… never done this before.” Aaeru looked away, feeling her face become warm again. “I want to, but I don’t know what to do.” She sat back on her heels, bunching her fists in her lap.

Neviril sat up and then reached for the ribbon on her dress once more. She tugged it free, and slipped off the dress, placing it beside Aaeru’s on the floor. Then she removed the white dress, until her remaining garments were the same as Aaeru’s. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Aaeru watching her. She could tell that Aaeru was still nervous; her fists kept bunching and unbunching, and Neviril could only guess that her palms were sweaty.

She moved to Aaeru then, not just to reassure her, but satisfy the need to close the gap between them. Her arms pulled Aaeru to her, their skin touching. Aaeru wrapped her arms around Neviril as Neviril placed her lips next to her ear. “I love you, Aaeru. I love you more than I can say.” Then she kissed Aaeru soundly, helping her to lay on the bed. She continued to kiss her as she first removed her own undergarments, and then helped Aaeru out of hers.

Settling herself, she lay on top of Aaeru, gently easing her weight down. She could not deny the pleasure she felt at being intimate with Aaeru like this, touching skin to skin. She watched the changing emotions play on Aaeru’s face, from surprise, to embarrassment, to content. She waited, caressing the side of her face until Aaeru had acknowledged all of her emotions.

Aaeru rose to kiss Neviril, a slow, exploratory kiss. The sensations her body was feeling were completely new and unknown. She had never known one might feel all of these things that she had no name for, yet knew Neviril was the cause. She probed deeper, allowing her hands to roam Neviril’s body, feeling the soft muscle formed from time in the maaju pool. Her hands roamed along her back and down to her bottom. She pulled Neviril as close as possible, and was surprised when Neviril pulled away.

However, Neviril only began moving down her body, touching and kissing her skin in places she didn’t know could be kissed. Neviril’s administrations caused her to moan softly, even more so when Neviril began teasing her breast. “N-Neviril,” she gasped. Neviril only continued, leaving Aaeru to bask in the sensations.

Aaeru didn’t notice one of Neviril’s hands slipping further down her body until she felt her fingers slip into the folds of her skin. Neviril’s fingers slid easily in the warm heat. Aaeru closed her eyes, relishing in the feelings that were overwhelming her. She didn’t know what was happening, didn’t know what Neviril was doing to make it happen, but she wanted more. “M-more,” she voiced, but her words came out barely above a whisper level.

Neviril had heard her, and gave Aaeru what she requested. Her speed increased. Aaeru’s moans became more frequent. Aaeru could feel the pressure building inside. All the pleasure was becoming larger, bigger until she was sure she’d burst from the intensity.

All it took was one final twist, and Aaeru arched her back. Her mouth was open, but no sound came out. Neviril watched, fascinated by Aaeru’s response to climax. She held still until Aaeru stopped shaking before removing her hand and crawling back up the length of Aaeru’s body. She kissed her soundly. When she pulled away, Aaeru could only look at her in awe.

“What was that?” she asked softly a few moments later.

Neviril smiled. “Something that occurs with the one you love very much.”

Aaeru nodded. “I’d like to do the same to you.”

Again, Neviril smiled. “We probably don’t have much time. The others should be back any moment now.” Aaeru frowned, and Neviril added, “Once we complete the Emerald Ri Majon, we’ll have more time. I promise you then we will.”

Satisfied, Aaeru replied, “I’ll hold you to that promise.”

They redressed themselves, each making sure the other would be presentable to their friends. Neviril finished fixing her hair, placing the clip on firmly. Aaeru double-checked the buns on top of her head. “Are you hungry?” she asked.

Neviril nodded. “Yes.”

“I’ll go find us some food. There’s sure to be some left,” remarked Aaeru, heading toward the door.

A knock on the door startled both of them, but Aaeru continued toward the door. “Yes?” she called, turning the handle.

Neviril rose behind Aaeru, and began to make her way across the room as Aaeru pulled open the door, greeting Paraietta. She moved across the room, until she stood behind Aaeru as the two talked.

Aaeru looked between her friends. There would be time to spend with Neviril later. She mentioned going on ahead, leaving them time to spend together. As she jogged down the hallway to the observation deck, she thought back on the time spent with Neviril, and felt her face suddenly grow warm. Her stomach also got that strange feeling back. Love… made one react in strange ways, Aaeru was certain of that. It was something she never wanted to lose.