Cotton Sucks!

[Samaena]

Noa Amar Sin: There was only one thing to say as he slowly opened his eyes..." Cotton sucks." The material, even though it was smooth, had felt rough to the noble born Fae, who was unfamiliar in such almost barbaric features. Sitting up, he pulled his legs out from underneath, his armor had faded back into the Dreaming by this time, which incidentally left him...well imagination wouldn't be needed in this case, which he hadn't even noticed as he was to mortified by the cotton fabric. Looking around, for the moment he was unsure of where he was, then it came donning, he was in Aeron's cabin, after escaping from the Homelands. Rubbing the side of his face, it felt raw from where it had been touching the sheets, though there was physically nothing wrong, it was all in his mind for one thing.

Aeron Luminatti: Who could tell how long she had stood in the doorway, leaning in against the frame just, watching Noa sleep. Of course she had made sure he was comfortable, stray fingers weaves through his hair with silent adoration as she had passed and checked like some neurotic Mother. The stone Noa had taken himself this time was placed in clear view upon her dresser, amongst the other trinkets she had held onto while she had been way. There were so many others scattered around but where Noa took his rest was where her focus lay. Bemused features almost dew a smile but as he commented on the sheets and rose from the bed…she had to hold her breath and avert her eyes…his face…yes she had to look at his face while she spoke to him. Going so far as to clear her throat before she managed a word…to see him like this…she'd only ever dreamed. "I'll call at the Lumination later and find some silk" It was also an excuse to see Lillith and perhaps Evie too.

Noa Amar Sin: His brow rose in a slow arch, as she cleared her throat...usually that meant something was wrong, or out of balance, and slowly panned his view away from her own features, and well he wasn't ashamed, he was a Fae, the less the better, but here in the world of reality, outside his own world, he knew it was sort of frowned upon. Sneering lightly, he reached back as he stood up, turning his back towards her out of politeness and wrapped the top sheet around his waist. The sensation was very much unappreciated, but she was willing it seemed to find some silk, least he had that going for him this morning, afternoon, night? His sense of time was out of whack at the moment. Turning back around, his face contorted in discomfort. " No rush..." he said with a smirk of sarcasm.

Aeron Luminatti: Now she found it hard to stop the chuckle. Only she moved in and toward him. Reaching out to touch his shoulder with warm, peach scented fingertips. "Oh…I have to admit. I prefer the nude" with that she caught a hold of the sheet, slyly wrapping her hand into the folds of fabric and she YANKED quite hard. With any luck, he'd sneer again and she'd have the sheet….oh yes, she could stare at his naked form al day…given half the chance. "I wont rush" half giggled She hardly wanted to let a moment like this slip away. It wasn't as though they had the opportunity to 'play' back in the homelands…and now No was here…without the pomp and shackles that duties would keep him tied to, she had decided to tease. Surely it wasn't all -that- bad here was it? Perhaps in time, once he had gained his bearings…things would settle. For now though. This time was theirs. All theirs and she was going to make the most of it.

Noa Amar Sin: Was he hearing this correctly? Had he for a moment actually lapsed into some sort of daydream, and all this was not really happening? Shaking his head as he first comment had slipped out...he was quite sure he had heard the words - I prefer the nude - or was he just imagining that whole scene? Oh it was real, he felt the touch upon his shoulder, and of course with a bit of confusion, he had no time what so ever to retaliate as she took hold of the sheet and YANKED as hard as she could. He did sneer, his mouth dropping open in either awe or shock, perhaps a little of both. " Well...ahhhh...if you want the sheet that bad, you can have it," he said with a soft awkward tone to his voice, as he realized once again, there was a draft. " Can I have that back now, or what?"

Aeron Luminatti: Perfect. His reaction was just perfect. There wasn't any stopping the sound of laughter to ring through her cabin. However, she planned to taunt and tease…in the most playful of manners. "Aww…" she feigned a pout. The mischievous intent within cleat, crystal blue eyes couldn't have been missed "And have this rough cotton chafe your bottom?" she teased as she circled him like a lion stalking prey. She clutched the sheet to her as though it were a possession a child did not want to forsake "I like the view" she stated with bravado. Leaning back against the wall to take another appraising look. Making absolutely no attempt to hide the fact her eyes roamed his form. However, she did make sure to cast her eyes to his every now and then to gauge the reactions she sought.

Noa Amar Sin: She wasn't sure what had come over her between the time he passed out from lack of strength, being drained from the travel, and the time he had come to wake up inside her cabin...whatever it was, she seemed to be playing a game, the name of it slipped his grip for the time being, but he recorded each and every teasing gesture, speech and taunt. The pout was noticed, his eyes narrowed as she came to mention the fact he didn't like cotton, cringing at the thought. He stood still, his muscles tight as she moved around him, as if he were a side of meat on display awaiting the final decision for the butcher to slap it against the cutting block..." You like the view?" He asked in a mocking tone, matching that of her own as she leaned up against the wall behind him.

Aeron Luminatti: "Absolutely" she said, nodding enthusiastically as she re-appraised the view. Every ripple of his muscle brought her smile to widen but she didn't move, only clutched the sheet tighter till her knuckles bloomed white. It was just as well they couldn't be seen beneath the fabric. "Does it bother you?" her expression changed to one of seriousness and she inclined her head a little to the side with her question. Did he know how beautiful he was? She'd never told him, perhaps she didn't need to? So often her eyes gave so much away. "Do you want it back?" she offered out the sheet, if only it was a little. If he wanted it he could come and take it…but it would cost him. Her smile spread across her lips once more…again that playful intent. Did he see?

[Samaena]

Noa Amar Sin: " Absolutely? Guess i should take that as a compliment," he said with a sly smirk. Turning his head, he inclined it just enough that he could peer back over his right shoulder, in the manner that his right eyes was seen much more clearly than the straining pupil of his left which was at a slight disadvantage. His head was tilted enough that his chin dipped beneath the crest of his bare, lean shoulder. Of course all Sidhe knew how beautiful they were, it was a given trait, one they could not ignore...ever. But now she was offering the sheet back to him? Swiveling his body around, he stepped forward to call the bluff, placing his right hand against the wall just centimeters from her neck, just above her own shoulder. With his left he reached out for the sheet cautiously.

Aeron Luminatti: She didn't respond for the moment…letting him approach, close…so close. Why was her heart racing so much, why were her breaths quickened as they were? Was she in deeper than she had at first thought? Too close! She could smell him, the warmth that came from him and it was all she could do to keep from trembling…however, she wasn't giving in. The sheet he reached for was clutched even tighter and drawn back into herself. "It'll cost you" she whispered. Her eyes so bright as she gaze at him. The grin was ever present thought it was not on her lips. This had to be the first time she and Noa had ever had to themselves. No prying eyes, no pressing matters waiting to be dealt with and she was going to make the most of it. Noa was no as free as she was and that…was that.

Noa Amar Sin: He couldn't help but notice the way her breath seemed to be stimulated with each inch he moved forwards...the scent of jasmine and sandalwood that eminated from his countenance, the shining eyes of diamond silver. the crooked little smile on his fire flashed lips as she seemed to tremble. Leaning in closer, his breath was like peppermint, " And what will it cost me?" This he came to ask, playing the game and moving so close that each ripple of his muscles could almost be felt reaching out for her. Lifting hsi hand from her own that held the sheet, he lazily wrapped his index finger around strands of her hair and slowly wound them about the elegant digit, feeling the silkiness of the texture with the pad of his thumb. Flaring nostrils inhaled her own scent, so close he was.

Aeron Luminatti: Lillith would have pissed herself laughing has she been able to see this, Evie too she was sure but there was no way she'd back down. The combination of the scents all intermingled within the cabin were breathtaking…just as he was doing to her right now. Would she run? As much as she wanted to dodge away it was sheer determination that forced her to remain where she was. Lower lip was taken between teeth and she played along…tipping her head to the side as she pretended to think of payment for the sheet. Shifting her weight from one foot to the other as she pondered…though she already knew what she wanted from him. There was so much but for now…she smiled with adoration for him and simply offered. "I know!" of course she knew, though her tone was soft and considerably lowered in case she was heard or rebuffed for asking such a thing. "A kiss" it was something and nothing really. The last she had tasted upon her lips had been rushed, though it had lingered, urgency and desperation had forbidden the moment she'd have had for them but there was no stopping it this time. Was there?

Noa Amar Sin: This was all just to amusing, another side of her that he could have only dreamed of witnessing. He could feel the overwhelming, breathtaking inspiration that was racing through his veins, through his eyes as he captured every angle of her features within his mind for further study. The way she had taken her lower lip, nibbling on it, was that a nervous habit? And then when she came blurting out the payment fee...well that was simple enough. " Then a kiss you shall have..." But it was just no ordinary kiss, but leaning in, he would place his lips against her own, pressing lightly for the moment, before the crush would take over, while drawing her forward away from the wall. Was this what she was expecting, such adoration from him, or had she bit off more than she could chew?

Aeron Luminatti: This was far more than she had ever expected or could have dreamed of…or was she fooling herself. Her dreams had been her own and nothing more than dreams till now. Was it true they could come true? She seemed breathless as it was and it only got worse, the time he had taken to say she could have that which she charged, such a long drawn out moment as he leaned in so close…only drawing her up on her toes with that anticipation, even her breath was held away. It was just as well the wall at her back kept her from leaning back and away…silly Aeron. His lips against hers, so soft, so warm…no she hadn't thought to gain more than a simple token, though as she was drawn toward him from the wall, and that heat intensified…she gave herself fully and sank so completely into the moment. The sheet she had held was given away and left to fall between them, the exchange was fair was it not? Her arms seeking to take him in such an embrace…the words may have not been spoken but, there were so many things that could be said without them. Had she been heard?

Noa Amar Sin: It seemed it had been more than she was bargaining for, which could be known from the way in which she held her breath, the way she first reacted upon the first initial contact that had begun the kiss. This had been the price, but the sheet, which now was all but forgotten, falling lifelessly between them, a cotton puddle upon the floor. Soft, gentle, and tender, tasing her exquisite lips, exploring each with such caress, the arms that reached around holding her still for the duration. Moment by moment it expanded into full minutes, where Noa would no inch unattended, the warmth and sweet aroma enveloped, pulling at the dreams in which she was his, mind and soul. Breaking the kiss was going to be the hardest part, his eyes slipping closed as he began to retreat, pulling softly away.

Aeron Luminatti: This wasn't a dream was it? Pools of blue had closed to see what she needed to though it were only fragments of her dreams…it was a dream? Swept away in the heat of a moment that was all too soon snatched away. The small muffled squeak upon his lips as she felt the tug threatening to take that token from her…a moment snatched away in the blink of an eye. She had surprised herself and awareness of the reality came like a blow that left her reeling. Wide eyed and left to regain composure…slowly she withdrew her embrace. Sinking back till she could stand on her own two feet rather than toes once again. It wasn't fair! But she said nothing. Speechless to some degree, she'd not known its like...ever? She couldn't think of that now. Still trembling, now pursing her lips as though to keep that warmth, that taste upon her own. And -still- the Sprite was speechless.

[Samaena]

Noa Amar Sin: He bent down as she retracted her own embrace, his head tilting with the gesture, keeping his eyes upon her, watching her every reaction as he had pulled away. His fingers went searching blindly for the sheet, which wasn't too hard to find and slowly he rose back up to his full height. Smiling back, he slipped the uncomfortable cotton sheet around his waist once more...She seemed rather in a daze, speechless at the time, though it wasn't a dream, not by far. He watched as she trembled, pursing her lips in retaliation, and securing the sheet he stepped forward once again, and brushes the back of his hand against the flushed cheek of her face. " You alright?" he asked in question. His finger would come down to trace along her jawline very slowly, just to see how she may react to such.

Aeron Luminatti: Truth be known she didn't know what to do with herself. Fidgeting uncomfortably as the irritation of her right foot brought her to place her weight upon her left. The frown passed quickly it was nothing she couldn't handle, the lived with the pain and soon enough she'd be fine. She hadn't watched him as she bent to gather the sheet he had paid for. Even as he wrapped himself and covered himself he was only in her peripheral vision. It all changed as she came back into view, her focus regained and trained upon the features of his face…the mischievous whisper in the back of her mind brought the faintest of smiles back to her lips. His touch, his quiet concern...in fact she leaned slightly into that caress he offered and nodded at the same time. "Just peachy" a cheeky little whisper. There was far more truth in her words, evident as the scent was all around her. The want to snatch away the sheet once again and demand payment was for the moment resisted.

Noa Amar Sin: This time as she replied, he could catch the faint glimmer of what she resisted and tucking his fingers down inside the sheet, he curled his digits into the material, holding on to it tightly. " Just peachy?" he asked with a curious look sweeping over his beautiful features. the way his eyes sparkled with burning embers, the crevice of his smile lifting gently in the corners, almost akin to that of being devious. He could almost detect something else within her words, but for the moment put them aside. " You know...I heard what you said before. No need to hide it." He was pretty sure she would know of what he was talking about, even though it had seemed a dream, deep down he knew she had spoken those words and drew his fingertip down the front of her throat in deliberate slowness.

Aeron Luminatti: Nodding as he asked her about being just peachy al she murmured was a simple "Mhmm" confirmation at least. Even if she couldn't find the words. Wasn't it obvious. The colour in her cheeks, the way she looked at him, totally captured. Hadn't she seen him like this before? Though as he said more, and she caught his fingers curling possessively to keep the sheet she sagged back against the wall at her back and almost chuckled…but he had said he had heard her and she did indeed play dumb "I said lots of things Noa" her could barely raise more than a whisper, but her eyes held his and she saw the same glimmer that he must have seen in hers. Shrugging blatantly she admitted "I have nothing to hide" or did she? Had she told a white lie? Was she so obvious? Was she embarrassed? Everything about her betrayed ever damn word she spoke. His touch drew her breathe to hasten once again, she could hear her own heart beating and it threatened to break free from the cage of her chest. Lips parted as though she were to speak again but there was nothing…her denial would have only made her look more of a fool.

Noa Amar Sin: He knew what he had heard, or what his mind wanted him to hear, and yet she was denying it? Okay, he could live with that for now, but she wouldn't be able to hide it forever...he had a habit of growing on people, eventually she would break. " Of course...I must have been dreaming, silly me," he said with a sly little wink. It wasn't as if they were being watched? Or were they? It made no matter. " I am glad you have nothing to hide...but unfortunately I do, and this sheet isn't helping much," he was quick to change the subject before he scared her off. Though he did notice the way his touch, the path his finger had taken before pulling it away slowly, how her breath quickened once again, the sound of her heart going pitter-patter like little feet running around inside her chest.

Aeron Luminatti: "Noa…" she began, almost desperation in her parched whisper. She had to get a grip! Swallowing hard as she stepped from the wall, reaching for the sheet as he turned away from her, curling her fingers into the fabric "Maybe you weren't dreaming" that was all she'd give, but…she still blatantly tugged on the sheet. "Would it make a difference if I said it again?" she had caught the wink. There was no point hiding…even though she had said she had nothing -to- hide. Why now? Did she have to tell him now? "Let me get the silk…" any excuse to leave him? She didn't want to leave him, she wanted the damn sheet so she could take payment once again. Her own insecurities and inhibitions were driving her crazy and she merely let go. She let go just like that and stood where she was. Clenching her hands to form fists, her jaw clenched so tightly till the top of her head ached with the pressure. Just while she gathered breath, breath enough to ask again "Would it make a difference?" did he want to hear them so badly? Would she still mean them if she gave them this way? Aeron should have known better. She told Lillith and Evie she loved them so very often, if it ever came to be that she didn't make it home…at least she had told her sisters. Elg had been the only other person to hear them…and now Noa? He wasn't lying was he? Luring her into a web…the more she watched him, the more her thoughts were prone to blowing everything al out of proportion but she stood her damn ground! For once in her life she was determined to stay. Her bravado was exemplary at this single moment and perhaps Noa knew it. But she had to know if it meant that much that it would make the difference.

[Samaena]

Noa Amar Sin: He had heard her say his name, which in instinct made him come to a pause, knowing by the very sound she was coming away from the wall, and feeling her fingers digging into the sheet once again. Smiling, he lowered his head as she made the comment on perhaps he hadn't been dreaming? But what exactly was she getting at? Beating around the bush? Any excuse to keep him close, or was she looking to run yet again? " It would make a world of difference, Aeron," he said in a whisper, light and full hearted. He would love to hear her say those words when he was fully conscious, but knowing most her history, he wasn't going to push the issue any further. She, however, wasn't going to get away that easily, that was just a way of getting out of the room, by getting the silk. Turning about sharply, he was almost a slight blur, still not up to par, he was still recovering moment by moment. " Forget the ~damn~ silk," he came to say. He stretched the word damn, using it in a tone that was not in anger, but more in...what’s the words he was looking for? Oh yes...more out of frustration, possible annoyance, but in a good sort of manner. But his actions to follow was to spin around on the balls of his bare feet, and in doing so, wrapping his arms around her, so that when he finally stopped moving, he would end up behind her, his arms about her waist, while pulling her back against the muscular chest. His head tilted to the side, resting gently on her shoulder, his lips purring with a gingerly whispered hum on contentment. " Take all the time you need..."

Aeron Luminatti: Yes. That was exactly it. Any excuse to keep him close. The time they had managed to snatch in the Homelands couldn't even compare to this right here and now. A world of difference? She cold make that much of a difference to someone else? Only the someone was here, right now. And the worst thing was…every obstacle she placed in her own way…he destroyed and only made her want to remain. She was scowling almost as he told her to forget the silk…she'd only wanted to make him comfortable? No…she wanted to run like a scared rabbit, it was what she did best wasn't it? This time she refused to, only glancing to the door, the portal that would lead to freedom, to be able to run on the wings the wind gave her…No she wasn't moving, nor did she recoil as Noa came about her in a blur and took her in his arms again. Whispering b her ear that she could take al the time she needed…only she spun within his embrace though she didn't leave it. Small ands coming to rest upon his chest "What if there isn't time Noa? What if there was no time left like there wasn't any when we were back 'home'? What then?" Life was too short, she carried the reminder of the life she had stolen the faded scar at her throat. A scar that had never been questioned but she knew better than any. She had been very lucky to have had a friend such as Theoren and it was this thought, this memory…just knowing what was out there that had her meet his gaze. Even have her hands travel till she could gently cup his face in her hands, he had to see that she meant it "I love you Noa" she paused a moment but for one she didn't falter. To make a world of difference to him…she smiled then, a very real smile and actually breathed a little easier. "Now you know…even if I don't get the chance to say it again" her touch trailing from his face them till her hands could rest as they had before.

Noa Amar Sin: He had known somehow that she wanted to run, to run free and far away, but he wasn't going to allow that to happen. He had shed the ruling of his Court to make this difference, she had made that much of an impact that he was willing, had done what he set out to do, in order for her to remain free and carefree. The silk was unimportant, what was important was her, she was the only thing that mattered now...nothing else could come between. Her generous thoughts were taken into consideration, knowing she only wanted to make him feel more comfortable, but it was all in his mind, he would have to make adjustments here and there, this wasn't his Court, not everything had to be perfect in order for him to survive. He pulled her even close before she somehow managed to flip around, facing him. " There will always be time...we're free, there is nothing to hold us back, nothing to stand in our way, Aeron." This wasn't the Homelands, and even if they managed to send someone after them, they would be more hard pressed to find a way in order to shield themselves once again, since Noa had taken the opportunity to snag the Heart before departure. Even then, they would have to find a replacement Ruler, someone to bring order about in the chaos that should be running through the Court by now. " This is home now...this can be our home," he said lightly, a smile as soft as an angel's feather upon his pale lips. It was only then that she had reached up to cup his face, turning his eyes, looking down at her, when she spoke again what he thought to have been dreaming. " As long as I hold life within my body...there will always be further chances and opportunities to say such tender sentiments." His voice was gingerly appealing, his smile was warming, his eyes brimming with knowledge and the emotions in which ran through his Fae blood. The only course of action left, was to sweep her off her feet, spinning about in a slow lazy circle, with one arm about her waist, the other tucked under the back of her knees. In the process he leaned forward and attacked the side of her neck exposed towards his direction with a series of small heated kisses, from which in between he spoke the same words in which she confessed. This had to be a dream, the swell of emotion, happiness, who cared about cotton at a time like this? " I love you too, Aeron."

Aeron Luminatti: Swept off her feet and bestowed with littered, heated kisses…there was the laughter to follow but in the back of her mind there were many, many things screaming at her. There were things to tell Lillith and Noa had yet to venture from this cabin. There were something he just didn't understand and she feared for him, as a Mother would a child perhaps. Yes, she really did fear what could happen. Perhaps the longer she kept him where, so close…the longer she could keep him safe. Wrapping her arms abut his neck and pressing so very close she whispered so softly "I will miss them" but home was were the heart was wasn't it? Or so many would say. Was this why she always came back to the Lumination, often favouring her old room rather than her own little cabin? Her sisters had chosen their own paths and now…perhaps only now it was time for her to choose hers. As it always should have been. At Noa's side. Only she leaned up a little more to be able to secure a kiss upon cheek before whispering "I know" she had found everything she had needed to know in that payment demanded for the luxury of a cotton sheet, all that and more. - There was still so much to deal with but while Noa was still regaining his strength she would remain. She couldn't leave him now.