On the way to you.

between the coral and the reefs

[seaflier]

-  kaede  -

〘楓〙

〖 海 〗

        He nods at her words—the last thing he wanted to do was to make her uncomfortable in any way. Slowly he begins to rock his hips back and forth, his length pulling in and out against the insides of her core. The heat and friction tempt him to move faster, but he controls his pace so as to not overwhlem her.

        Low gasps escape his parted lips as he stares down at her body, the pleasure threatening to engulf him completely. Her walls threaten to squeeze the life out of him, and he doesn't know how much longer he can hold out. Fingers tighten against hers as he leans downwards to kiss her mouth, wanting to feel her sweet lips against his.

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

〖 海 〗

        He nods gently in understanding, her kisses fleeting and gentle on his skin. Slowly he repositions himself between her, exerting caution when he nears her injured leg. The tip of his heat pushes right against the entrance of her slick and heated core—if he had any less self-control, he might have climaxed right this second. Cloudy eyes glance at her one more time as if to confirm she is alright, before he proceeds to slowly push himself into her.

        Tight.

        Low groans reverberate from his chest, pleasure threatning to take over his mind and body alike. With teeth clenched he reaches for her hands, interlocking their fingers together to keep himself grounded and aware of her minute reactions. "Are you alright, Kaede?"

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

〖 海 〗

        When her moans that fill his mouth slowly become more and more desperate, there is a selfish part of him that wants to hear more. Because she is moaning for him and him alone. So when she reaches her height—her entire body tensing against his before she pulls away to breathe—the man has to resist the primal desire to make her his in that very moment. Her reddened cheeks, swollen lips panting breathlessly—even he is surprised at his own self-control.

        "Only if you are. I will not force you if you are not." he responds as she pulls him close. He gently kisses her cheek as if to reassure her, despite his self-restraint—her comfort mattered above all else. "If you desire a small break, I will gladly oblige."

[seaflier]

Callous fingers glide up her leg, the fabric of his gloves barely touching her skin as his mouth began to place open-mouthed kisses on her neck. They're finally in private, away from the noise and he pushes her gently into the wall, trying to pin her there. His teeth graze her skin as his hands settle on her waist, squeezing it gently. —ryuvza

〖 ⎯✫⎯ 〗

        "... !!"

        Her body immediately flares up at having her weak spots attacked, goosebumps forming in the wake of the fleeting touches against her thigh. She is barely able to muffle the noise she makes at the sensations overwhelming her, pursing her lips together tightly to silence herself. She doesn't fight against his movements, letting herself be trapped against his heated body. An arm wraps around his neck, desperately clinging onto him as if to keep him from pulling away.

        "Someone's going to hea—" Words are interrupted by a soft whimper, her eyes squeezing shut as she gasps softly. They are alone, but she doesn't trust that no one will pass by the dim empty room they are in. Her other hand moves to gently clench his forearm, trying to keep herself grounded amidst the pleasure.

[seaflier]

-  kaede  -

〘楓〙

〖 海 〗

        Blue-grey eyes widen slightly at the utterance of her name. It should not have come as a surprise—not when he shared his name to her earlier. But the notion is intimate nonetheless, and a part of him hopes he did not pressure her into giving him that privilege.

        The man watches her as she shyly pulls down her pants, revealing the bare skin of her lithe legs. It tests his patience and if he didn't know better, he would have thought she was doing it on purpose. But the young woman betrays his expectations when she pulls down her undergarment, revealing her slick core. The bulge between his legs throbs at the erotic sight as her panties slide down her leg, falling right onto the floor.

        He doesn't think he can last for much longer.

        In response to her actions Passenger pulls down his pants and underwear simultaneously, slowly exposing his length to the cool air of the room. Removing them from his legs, he tosses them to the floor, joining hers in a careless pile. There is a tightness in his chest that makes him want to hide as he hovers above her completely exposed—was that embarrassment he felt? His eyes glance away from hers briefly, a slight shade of pink brushing his cheeks before he pushes the feeling aside, deciding to drown himself in her instead.

        "Kaede." he repeats breathlessly before closing the distance between them and kissing her lips again. Deft fingers press against her slick core, sliding around her entrance in gentle motions.

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

〖 海 〗

        A low groan forms deep within his chest as her leg brushes slowly against his swollen heat. He doesn't know the answer to that question—he has been too enraptured with her bare body to pay attention to whether he has leaked or not. Is she implying that he had? He sighs shakily when her legs close themselves around his hand—she is doing it herself, trapping his hand right where it wanted to be. He only needs to move his fingers the slightest to push against her sensitive parts, but he refrains from doing so.

        "Are you prepared, Doctor?" he asks breathily admist her kisses, dragging his free hand from her chest down to her waist. It then moves to undo his pants, the sounds of a belt and zipper being undone accompanying their panting. He does not go further, however, instead returning her acts of affection with gentle pecks of his own.

        "I will go as slow as you desire," he speaks lowly, leaning into the touch of her delicate fingers as they glide through his hair. Long locks of light orange mix with ebony black admist their kisses, a relative calm descending upon them as they indulge in each other's touch.

        "so will you tell me what it is that you want?"

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

〖 海 〗

        Passenger adjusts himself as she moves her leg, careful not to put any pressure on her injury. Was she becoming eager? But whatever train of thought he was going to have quickly disappears when his bulge grazes against the inside of her thigh. Immediately he grunts softly at the contact, eyes glazing over as his gaze turns hungry. And as if on cue she begins to strip herself of the undergarment, and he is already leaning towards her when she pulls his body close.

        "Beautiful." he breathes out right before he slides his tongue inside her mouth again. Her taste is like an addiction—it was impossible to have his fill of her. Deft fingers rub and prod at her now exposed nubs, gently pinching and alternating between them as they grow erect from the friction.

        His other hand reaches down to trace the skin of her waist, bare fingers dancing above the hem of her pants a second time. But impatience and desire alike soon guide his hand to her crotch, pushing his large palm against her heat through her pants. It is more moist than he expects, and the notion leads him to chuckle breathily after they pull apart.

        "You're soaked." The whisper comes out deep and husky, close to her ear. The man begins to litter her with kisses, moving from her cheek down to the front of her neck, all while rubbing her crotch with slow yet sensual movements.

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

〖 海 〗

        When she breaks the kiss, she is not the only one that has to catch their breath. The heat in between his legs starts to throb, even more so when her delicate fingers dance fleetingly across his chest. As the young woman takes her sweater off, the man finds himself swallowing hard at the erotic sight.

        More. He wanted more.

        The sensation of her lips against the skin of his neck causes him to exhale hotly. But he does not expect them to meet his of their own accord, and suddenly an innate hunger begins to form. As her hands pull him closer, he gently pushes her down so that her back lands against the soft mattress, his body hovering over hers as their tongues dance with one another's.

        Her body, all sprawled under his bare chest. The thought makes his eager fingers tease the edges of her bra, grazing against her skin with touches light enough to leave goosebumps in their wake. The dire need for oxygen is the only thing that makes him pull away from her lips, a thin string of saliva connecting their mouths that gasp for air.

        The man stares deeply into her hazel eyes as he pants, wanting to etch her flustered expression into his memory. He doesn't look away even as he strips his hands of their gloves, not caring where they land as he tosses them aside. Hands finally bare, he caresses her hot skin—she is so much softer than he expected—before sliding under her bra, making sure to give her sensitive spots as much attention as he could.

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

      Despite her saying that he was unfair, she’s very much aware that she still wasn’t exactly even with him as the coat drops to the floor.

〖 海 〗

        The man hums at her words, making his way towards her ear as he does so. Heat pools in the area between his legs, and he wonders how much longer he will be able to last until he can no longer hold it in anymore. But he still hasn't had his fill of her body yet and, with the way she is desperately trying her best to rid him of his shirt, perhaps she hadn't either.

        "Elliot." he corrects her, a husky whisper right against her ear. And he moves to kiss her once more, letting her moans melt into his mouth. As his tongue indulges itself with her irresistable taste, gloved digits unbutton his shirt before he slides it off his shoulders, revealing his bare chest.

        Contrary to initial appearances, underneath his multitude of white layers is a well-defined body with very toned muscles—all those years in Sargon were clearly not for nothing. Bare arms catch the light as the hand at her chest gropes the other mound, wanting to give equal attention to both. Meanwhile his other hand slowly inches closer towards the hem of her pants, the cloth of his glove grazing against the skin of her waist.

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

      She was definitely burning red now.  Hazel eyes watch his actions, and moves along with them.  Her coat is slipped off with such ease leaving her only in her thin sweater and pants but before he does anything else he gently guides her in for another kiss– 

    It’s more heated this time, and she tries to respond as best as she can.  Lips press against his own firmly, a gasp in between the pressure as his tongue traces her lips.  She opens them obediently, a moan turned mewl escaping as she feels his tongue in her mouth.  A huff of air escapes, red cheeks becoming the new norm.  

    Her hands come to clutch at the cloth of his own clothes, tugging him closer as if to get more friction between her skin and his.  Her own hands begin to fiddle with his cloak as it clumsily begins to undo the buttons that kept it on.  An eye for an eye, her heated mind tells her as she breaks the kiss.  Red cheeks and swollen lips–how did she look?  The thought made her burn more before a hand comes to cradle his cheek. 

    “Can I take your cloak off?”  Comes her mumbled voice between pants.  Her other hand continues to fiddle with the button shyly.  “It’s…unfair if I’m the only one without…clothes…”

〖 海 〗

        "Of course." he chuckles breathily, leaning into her touch. Her mouth was sweet, coupled with the faint taste of tea. There is that emotion that makes his lips curl upwards again—did he find it cute that she felt that way? Gloved fingers reach to assist her with the process, and soon the outer garment is dropped carelessly onto the floor.

        Blue-grey eyes scan the rest of her body now that her coat is gone—ah, this was much better. Without delay the man lowers himself to focus on her neck again, this time trailing his tongue slowly across her heated skin. His mind begins to feel hazy, as if he were becoming drunk on her scent. Soon gentle kisses turn more forceful as his teeth graze across her pulse, before he starts to suck on her neck, panting softly all in between.

        His hands do not settle for staying stagnant for long. One moves itself to fondle her breast through her thin sweater and bra, while the other begins to caress her inner thigh in slow gentle movements.

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

   Goosebumps trails up her arms as she feels his lips, snapping her out of the semi-daze she was in.  Was this real?  It had to be as she feels his breath near her ear.  His deep voice was attractive–something she noticed when they had first met.  Velvet words embellished with a sweet and sultry tone.  

   As she feels a hand rest on her chest and suddenly she forgets how to speak.  

   Did she mind?  

   Not necessarily. Maybe it was just the thought of doing something so intimate with another person that threw her for a loop.  No memories or past to be found yet here she was, exchanging kisses with another man.  

   “I…don’t mind.  But…”  She trails off, words becoming a jumbled mess in her head.  A hand comes to gently cradle the hand above her heart, fingers tracing the gloved hand shyly before clearing her throat.  

    “Since it’s you I…don’t mind.” 

〖 海 〗

        The caster says nothing in response, instead only smiling against her neck. His hand that is not upon her chest reaches for her shy hand from behind. He briefly links his fingers between hers, his hand atop hers, and gently stretches her fingers to open her hand before planting a kiss upon her exposed palm. Her skin feels soft, and as her scent fills his nose he finds himself being overcome with a desire to feel more.

        Gloved hands move to remove her coat—the main thing that kept him from properly touching her body. The garment is thick and looked heavy, but Passenger manages to slide it off her shoulders easily before placing it somewhere nearby. Exactly how many layers did she wear on a daily basis? Well, it didn't really matter, did it?

        They would all be on the floor soon, anyway.

        His fingers move to her chin, and he lifts her head up to gaze at her face once again. Cheeks bright red, golden-brown eyes that remind him of a forest in early autumn. And her soft pink lips, parted ever so slightly. A flame burns bright from inside him, and on instinct he kisses her again, more forcefully this time as his tongue pushes against her lips, wanting entrance.

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

   "Oh.  I wonder why.”  There’s a bit of dry sarcasm in her voice as she replies, her voice still muffled by his clothes.  She can hear her heartbeat and another–thankfully it seems like the caster operator wasn’t as calm as he appeared to be.  Still, for a brief moment she wonders what’s come over him–while she wants to ask there’s no way for her to openly ask, or rather she didn’t know how too.  

   As he presses her closer, she feels soft lips hit her neck and her confusion grows as she turns bright red.  The touch is gentle and fluttering, and she’s unsure of what to do besides continue to hide her face as he body squirms once she feels the operator’s hands begin to press onto her body.  She had her coat on her as usual–was he trying to feel pass that?  

    “…Passenger.  You’re not usually…Forward?”  Was that the word she was looking for? She takes a breath of his scent, before turning her head upwards to face him.  “Are you feeling okay?”

〖 海 〗

        "I admit that I am not feeling my usual self." he says, his lips never leaving her skin. His hot breath tickles gently against her neck as he speaks. Yet he continues to move up her neck, until he is located right directly at earlobe. His next words come in a whisper:

        "I may very well be the one with an affliction instead."

        "I wish to feel more of you. In various ways. Does that notion bother you, Doctor?" His voice is unusually low—husky, almost. As he speaks, his right hand slinks its way to place itself on her chest, right above her heart. There was no way for her to hide the pounding in her chest now, and the notion is somehow yet another step in driving him closer to the edge. "If it does not... may I take that as having your permission to continue?"

[seaflier]

kvyou

〖 海 〗

        He is not entirely sure that he could put into words what compelled him to take the intiative and kiss her. If the Doctor had reacted negatively in any way at all, he would have been prepared to apologize for his behavior. But when he feels the slight pressure of her lips against his, he feels something ignite with him, like the strike of a match lighting up a dark room.

        Before he has the chance to react, she has already pulled away from him and buried herself into his chest. The sight stirs something else from within him as well—was this what they called endearing? Or perhaps cute? There is no one that will be able to tell him the answer, nor is there anyone that can explain to him why he feels compelled to see more of this flustered side of hers.

        "Likewise, are you alright, Doctor?" His voice is as calm and soothing as ever, but there was no doubt that with the other so close against his chest, it was impossible for her to not hear his heart racing.

        "Your body temperature only seems to be increasing today." he mumbles as he gently parts her hair with gloved fingers, exposing the skin of her neck. Slowly he leans down and begins to plant a trail of soft kisses with his lips. His arms are still wrapped tightly around her body, but slowly they begin to be fueled by an impatience that the Liberi cannot put into words nor thoughts. His hands begin to gently clutch at her body through her clothes, as if attempting to feel more of her with his fingers alone.

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

     What?  

    A quick exhale escapes instead of that word, confusion forming plainly onto her face.  Any words get caught in her throat and are unable to sound off whatever questions she had that would pop out without any thought.  

    “I–I see.  I suppose it’s fine if that’s what you want.”  She says in a hushed and muffled voice.  The feeling wasn’t unpleasant, nor bad, but it seemed…foreign for him.  So she remains still for a few more moments to let the other get comfortable.  As he doesn’t move, she pauses before looking up at his hidden face.  Orange hair once again clouds her vision and it looked like a sunset.  Should she say so?  

    This “Sand Soldier” was rather different from the file she read.  She was hardly afraid of any operator since she was accustomed to dealing with mercenaries and newly hired operators.  While the Rhodes Island Operators were skilled in battle, many seemed to have their own demons to face.  They spoke with her like a friend with open ears about their worries once she worked with them for awhile.  

   Perhaps that was what Passenger needed?  A friendly touch, and a friendly voice.  

   Or maybe that was just her way of coping with an unusual situation.  

    Carefully, she wraps one arm around him and gives him a half hug and an awkward pat.  A hug for a child who had to grow up to fast, and a hug for a solitary person.  

    Hopefully he wouldn’t take offense of her rather…affectionate act.

〖 海 〗

        The Liberi hums at her words, thankful for her permission as he continues to rest his head against hers. In this relative calm, he allows his thoughts to wander as he tries to find a reason for his rather... uncharacteristic behavior. When the Doctor returns his embrace with an awkward one of her own, he feels as if something clicks in his mind.

        Swayed by his thoughts, Passenger brings a hand to the other's chin, tilting her head up so that their eyes stare into one another. Orbs of a deep hazel meet his of foggy blue-grey. Would she, too, one day disappear and leave him without purpose or direction?

        ( he doesn't want to feel lost like that again )

        Without a word, he closes the distance between their lips, kissing her as if making sure that she would not simply fade away from within his grasp.

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

     “I…I suppose so. I’ve probably slept too much for my good.”  Her reply is a bit awkward,  as she continues to feel herself pressed against his chest.  A hand shifts to press against her cheeks again, trying to calm it down.  He still doesn’t release her and she wonders why–did he think she was going to roll off again?  Or did he forget about their currently…embarrassing position.  

   She glad to know that at least no one could walk in without her saying.  She didn’t want to, or desired to explain the current situation if Amiya, or someone else walked in.  Would they believe her if she said it was about her ankle?  

    Probably not.  

    As she feels his breath on the top of her head, she hesitates, mouth opening to question him until she feels him draw even closer to it.  Was his face in her hair?  

    “Uh… Passenger, are you alright?”

〖 海 〗

        "Forgive me, Doctor," he starts, his voice somewhat muffled. Her scent is relaxing, which causes him to unconsciously hold her tighter. Gloved hands just barely graze the parts of her body that might be considered more sensitive than others. "but embracing you is oddly comforting. As such, I find myself not willing to let you go."

        "I would request to stay like this for a while longer." he adds, his voice becoming softer and softer as he spoke. If it were anyone else besides the caster, it could have easily been mistaken for embarrasment instead. "Is that agreeable to you?"

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

     As she feels herself being pulled back into the bed, she feels like how a worm feels when caught by a bird.  In a sense, wasn’t this the same thing?  As she lays pressed up against his chest again, only one thing popped into her head.  

    And it was just the sound of herself, screaming internally, as every decision in her waking life came back.  

   “Understood.  Got it!” Any decorum she had was out the window, voice clearly flustered as she tries to wiggle away for a moment, before being still.  She doubts the man really would understand again, why her face is red or why she feel awkward–if he even felt remotely the same he didn’t show it.  

    “I’ll just…take a nap.  Slumber.  For eternity maybe.”

〖 海 〗

        Passenger hums softly at her words, though it wasn't out of agreement or anything of the sort. Did she really understand? Twice had she already endangered herself with rash and impulsive decisions—something that was very unlike her presence on the battlefield. There appeared to be something very wrong here, and the man found that it troubled him.

        "Eternity would not be preferable in the slightest." he states simply, his deep voice reverberating in his chest. The caster makes no move to let the Doctor go as he loses himself in his thoughts again, perplexed by the foreign feeling building up in his chest.

        "..." It takes him many moments to realize that he is still holding onto her. And yet for some reason, he was not averse to doing it for an even longer period of time. Sighing through his nose, he gently buries his face into her hair.

[seaflier]

-  doctor  -

〘楓〙

     “Eh–”  She manages to silence her voice before it evolves into a shocked yell,  embarrassment evident by her reddened cheeks.  Once again, she feels the warmth of his body and feels a cool palm push against her forehead.  

     And once again, she was horribly close to him as he leans towards her, orange hair spilling over her arms.  She can barely hear his words over her the thumps happening in her ears–was it her heart?  Could he hear it?  The breeze on her neck makes goosebumps form like the other day when they were both drenched in water.  

    Some part of her wishes the sprinklers would go on to cool off her head.  

    “I-Uh–Well–”  At once she shifts away from his thoughtful gaze, her own hand going to rub her forehead as if to get rid of the foreign warmth.  Things just seemed to be digging a deeper and deeper hole–and she’s unsure whether she could climb out after that.  

     She moves further away until she feels the bed under her disappear.  

    And then the shout escapes from her as she falls.

〖 海 〗

        Though lost in thought, Passenger was in no way unaware of his surroundings. He notices as the young woman begins to inch away from him and begins to open his mouth to warn her of the threat. However, he quickly realizes that his words will not reach her in time—not at how fast she was retreating from him, at least.

        So instead he quickly leans over the bed, wrapping his arms around her body like one holding a body pillow before she can entirely fall off. Immediately he pulls her away from the edge and a nasty fall and close towards his body instead.

        "Doctor," he exhales, breath warm against her head. Was that concern, relief, or exasperation in his voice? He feels a reluctance to let her go from within him—was she just going to injure herself again if he didn't? "have you already forgotten that you are injured? I implore you to exercise caution and not move around."