Fortunately for me, nobody was around when I finally got home - which was a stroke of luck in itself, because I certainly hadn't been thinking about where I was going... I shut the door gratefully, my whole body feeling hot and tired, my skin tingling. (I think somebody must have left the heating on - I'm sure it's not usually that warm in our house.) An effort of will saw me safely up the stairs and into the bathroom for a quick shower, which soon became a long shower, which... well, ended up as a very long shower indeed. (On reflection, perhaps I should've used cold water...) Anyway, I eventually emerged, feeling much more human and a whole lot more awake. I dumped my old clothes in the wash and put on a light cotton sundress, before ransacking the kitchen in the name of breakfast. There was a message from Rei-chan on the answerphone, inviting me over for a meeting that I was probably already late for. Oh, the stressful life of a superheroine... ------------------------------------------------------------------ As ever, I made it to the temple at an almost record-breaking pace, nearly slamming into Mina and Mako-chan halfway up the stairs. Makoto gave me a sly smile. "Somebody's enthusiastic today, Usagi-chan!" Minako was smirking, which is always a sure sign of trouble... She gave Mako-chan a quick wink before attacking. "So, Usagi... did you you enjoy the film?" I gave Mako-chan a stare that would've killed a small army. Of course, she just put on an innocent little smile and whistled nonchalantly, leaving me to the ravening one-woman horde. Oh well - if you can't beat them... "Well, the plot wasn't much, but the lead was just... mmmmm..." I clutched my hands to my chest, treating her to a blush and a little giggle. "Oh? I hope it wasn't too long." I just stopped, staring at her, trying desperately to grab my jaw from the floor. "You what? Mina-chan, how cou--" "The film, Usagi-chan." She smiled evilly. "Why, what were you thinking of?" Damn her... ------------------------------------------------------------------ Luckily for me, we reached the top of the stairs before I managed to go beyond merely mortified. Rei-chan waved us over to the veranda, giving a quick prod to Ami-chan, who was sat next to her with her face hidden by a magazine. Talk thankfully stayed well clear of film studies, and we sat around and chatted happily about our plans for the last few days of the holidays. I soon suggested that we all spend as much time as possible on the beach (a decision which was, I'd like to make it clear, in no way influenced by the ready availability of ice-cream). "Actually, Usagi-chan, that's why I asked you here... a friend of mine from school is having a huge pool party at her house, and you're all invited - so who's coming?" Ami looked at her uncertainly. "Rei-chan, I..." "Come on! It'll be fun! And there'll be loads of cute guys there." Right then I'd have sworn I saw Minako's ears prick up. Makoto coughed uncomfortably. "Gomen ne, Rei-chan. I can't make it... I've still got to do an essay project for my history teacher, and I've only really got this week left." Minako looked at her, shocked. "Gods, Mako-chan - that took me weeks! And you haven't even started it?" Makoto looked at her dejectedly. "I know... sorry." "It's okay." Ami-chan struck in, giving Makoto a shy smile that seemed to cheer her up immensely. "I promised I'd help, but... I guess that means I can't come either." Rei sighed a little. "Oh well. So, Mina-chan? Usagi-chan?" Minako grinned at her. "How many cute guys, did you say?" ------------------------------------------------------------------ Saturday dawned not a moment too soon, the sunlight almost painfully bright between the curtains. I'd hardly been able to sleep the night before, and I woke up almost trembling with excitement. I barely even managed to eat breakfast, my stomach was so tight. (It didn't help that I spent the whole time terrified that everyone could see just what I'd been dreaming about all night. I was blushing right down to my waist just thinking about it...) After a quick (and extremely cold) shower, I managed to calm down enough to start packing my things. A little blue two-piece swimsuit, a short black cocktail dress and, after a little hesitation, the set of lingerie I'd picked up a few days before. (I was more than half tempted to go without, but it would've been a shame to waste them.) I stuffed everything as tightly as I could into a little shoulder-bag, then headed downstairs to negotiate the traditional parental inquisition. (Wouldn't they just love to know what I really get up to?) Hours later (well, maybe not, but it certainly felt like it), and much to my surprise (and, from the looks on their faces, even more to everbody else's), I actually got to the station on time. Minako spotted me first and gave me an enthusiastic wave from across the platform, whilst Rei stood nearby and pretended not to notice. Mina had settled on a loose green t-shirt and light cotton trousers that whipped around her ankles in the breeze. Rei-chan... oh gods, just looking at her made me instantly remember every last little detail from my dreams. I probably almost walked off the edge of the platform. She was wearing a thin white blouse that hinted far too much at what was underneath, and a short crimson skirt that should have been illegal. (Well, at that moment if she'd so much as touched me I think it would've gotten me arrested...) I dropped my bag next to theirs and tried very hard to breathe until the train arrived. Luckily for us it was fairly late in the morning, so we managed to find ourselves a couple of seats in the corner of a carriage. Rei swung our bags onto the overhead racks (I still can't reach the darned things...) and sat down by the window, whilst Mina and I took the seats opposite. We soon got to talking, as the city and the countryside began to flash past outside the window. Rei-chan started to tell us where exactly we were going, and I tried hard not to stare. I was so distracted that I almost forgot just who was supposed to be seducing who... That little thought brought me crashing back to earth for a moment. What if she really didn't want me... What if I was wrong? Gods, what would everyone think of me? There was only one way to find out. I waited until Minako started talking before I tried to attract Rei's attention. She met my gaze with a strange little look on her face, as though she wasn't really paying that much attention either. I gave her a cute smile and crossed my legs very slowly in front of her. That did it... I pretended not to notice the look that flickered across her face, and just smiled quietly to myself. Minako was just finishing, and when she asked a question Rei practically jumped out of her seat in shock. "Sorry, Mina-chan - I was miles away." She blushed a little, and it made my skin tingle. "What was that again?" If I had my way she was going to find out exactly why she'd been keeping me awake at nights all week. ------------------------------------------------------------------ We got off the train a little while later, and began to follow Rei's lead through the outskirts of a small town. The road quickly turned uphill, and it wasn't long before we found ourselves outside what had to be the biggest mansion I'd ever seen in my entire life. I've stayed in smaller hotels! "Rei-chan", I whispered, "are you sure this is the right place?" She just smiled and walked in, the huge ornamental gates swinging open in front of us. Mina and I just stared in awe. At least, we did until we noticed that Rei had almost disappeared out of sight around a bend in the drive, at which point we started running. There were probably lost tribes of headhunters lurking in the rose garden. We caught up with her just outside the front door, just in time to be greeted by a cheerful young girl of about my age, with short brown hair that bounced around her shoulders. "Rei-chan! You made it!" "Of course! I wasn't going to miss this, was I?" The two of them shared a quick hug before she turned to the two of us. "Who're your friends?" "Oh! Mari-chan, this is Minako" who proceeded to give her a huge smile "and Usagi". Rei bent down and whispered something for a moment, which set both of them giggling, before turning back to us. "Mina-chan, Usagi-chan, this is Mariko. She just came into my class this year. This is her parents' house." Mariko waved us inside, showing us where to leave our shoes before leading us upstairs. "You're quite early, actually, so you're in luck - if you want, you can drop your bags in one of the bedrooms", she pushed open a door for us, showing us inside, "and I'll show you around." The bedroom was at least as large as mine, with a huge double bed in the middle which looked as though nobody had ever even slept in it. We quickly dumped our bags on top, and then we were off again, past bathrooms and dining rooms and drawing rooms and ballrooms and... "How on earth do you remember all of this?" Minako asked. "I don't think I'd even know where to start!" "Oh, it's not too hard." Mariko smiled, her eyes twinkling. "Although we never did find my grandmother..." Minako stared at her in shock for a moment, before all four of us burst out laughing. Across the next room, Mariko pointed out through a vast row of patio doors. "The pool's out there, and--" The doorbell clanged loudly, sounding as though it could shatter windows. "Oh! I'd better go... if you all go and get changed, I'll see you out by the pool." She turned and dashed off, smiling happily. ------------------------------------------------------------------ After a few wrong turns we managed to find our way back to the bedroom and started undressing. I took my dress off in the corner, trying very hard not to stare at Rei's reflection in the mirror. I don't think I managed very well, though, because by the time I had my swimsuit on I was blushing all over... I turned around to find the others waiting for me, towels in hand. Rei-chan was wearing a beautiful black costume which showed her off far too well for my comfort, and Mina was wearing a lovely pale yellow one-piece suit which clung to her like a second skin. I had the feeling there were going to be some very happy spectators out by the poolside. We made our way back down towards the garden, which somehow managed to seem even bigger than ever. People were milling around the poolsides, mostly just relaxing in the sunshine as we approached. Somebody soon waved Rei away to join them, and Minako and I took up the task of finding the best two sun-loungers in the place. In no time at all we were both lying flat on our backs, basking in the wonderful warmth of the afternoon. I soon spotted Rei-chan, sat on the other side of the pool and chatting obliviously with a couple of her schoolfriends, looking just unbearably gorgeous in her bikini. Not one to complain, I settled in for a pleasant afternoon's surreptitious staring... After what felt like about a week, I was startled out of some rather nice daydreams by a sharp poke to my ribs. "What'cha looking at, Usagi-chan?" Minako was staring down at me with a nasty little smile on her face. I think even my toes blushed... (That girl just knows way too much!) Before she could spot exactly how guilty I obviously was, I managed to pick out one of the boys at random and do a very conspicuous job of pointing. "Isn't he just dreamy?" (I wouldn't know - I hadn't even looked...) "Mouu, Usagi! Don't you have films to be watching?" Well, after that I did the only thing I could - I threw Mina-chan into the pool, smirk and all. That certainly distracted her. Unfortunately, before I could congratulate myself, I (and just about everyone nearby) got drowned under a veritable tidal wave from pool. The splash-fight that followed was really quite something to see... All I'll say is that it certainly wasn't me that threw all that water at Rei-chan, whatever she says. (And however good she may be with a fire, that girl is outright scary with water - Michiru would've been proud...) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Still, things eventually calmed down enough for everyone to actually swim a bit (although I'd swear that the pool was a lot shallower...) Well, it wasn't as if anyone had a dry towel by that point. I just lay back and drifted for a bit, enjoying the feeling of the water lapping over my skin. Out of the corner of my eye I saw something flash past beneath me, and turned to see Minako trying to tag another girl under the water, her long hair trailing in her wake. I was just starting to get an nice idea when she suddenly grabbed my leg and dragged me under, kicking and sputtering. "You're it" she mouthed, pointing, before darting off with a satisfied smile. Well, I couldn't let her get away with that, could I? I swam after her as fast as I could, chasing her into the crowd of people in the shallow end and knocking several people's legs out from under them before I finally cornered her. I grabbed her, giving a little yelp of delight before turning around to escape and almost crashing straight into Rei. On impulse I ducked under the water and dove between her legs, my hair trailing past the insides of her thighs as I popped up behind her. Minako stood in front of her, grinning wildly as she tried to guess which way I was about to go. I just stood, waiting for Rei-chan to yell at me, but... she just stood there with her hands clenched, trembling a little. Sadly, before I had a chance to enjoy the moment, Minako made up her mind and leapt, shouldering her out of the way as we fled across the pool. ------------------------------------------------------------------ The sun was starting to dip between the treetops before I managed to get away again, leaving Minako chasing a boy who, for some reason, seemed rather willing to get caught... Rei-chan gave me a little smile when she saw me, turning away from the girl she was talking to with a wave. "Hey, Usagi. I'm gonna go and get changed - the dance is starting in a bit. You coming?" With any luck... (and I was quite looking forward to dancing, too) "You know how long that ridiculous hair of yours takes to dry." "Rei-chan!" I growled "Stop--" "--picking on meeeee!" she retorted, mimicking me far too well. She hauled herself out of the pool with a grin, the sunlight gleaming on her wet skin as she reached out a hand for me. "Come on. And do try not to get lost..." ------------------------------------------------------------------ Much to my surprise (and to Rei's too, although she'd never admit it) we didn't, and we got back to find Minako's costume in a heap on the floor, her dress already taken. (And she calls me enthusiastic...) I undid my hair, shaking it down my back until it dangled wetly down my legs. I was just about to start drying it when Rei got there first, making me gasp a little in surprise. "Let me, silly" she whispered, rubbing it down softly with her towel. Her breath was shockingly warm against my neck, and I fould myself drifting away in her hands, almost purring with delight as she began to run a fine brush through my hair in long, slow strokes. It felt like forever before she finished, and I couldn't help but sigh a little with the loss as I opened my eyes. She gave me a shy smile that almost made my knees tremble as she handed me the brush. "My turn." I waited until she had turned around before I took her hair in my hands, grateful that she couldn't see the look on my face. I dried it down gently, patting away the few drops of water that still clung to her and trying desperately to control my breathing. Fine, dark strands slid through my hands like black velvet as I combed it out, shivering at the little catch in her breath as I did so. All too soon, though, I had to stop, letting go reluctantly as I went to pick out my clothes. One look in my bag, however, soon reminded me that there was a lot of fun still left to have... I slipped out of my damp bikini, making sure to take rather more time than was strictly necessary as I pulled my stockings on, one by one, the black silk feeling wonderful against my skin. My hair cascaded down around my head, and I took a quick peek between my legs as I leant down, to see Rei-chan standing there, gorgeously naked and trying hard not to look. I wasn't going to let her get away lightly. Not now. I stepped carefully into the slip, feeling as though it was worth every last penny as I fumbled with the garter. Finally I forced myself to stand up, tossing my hair back behind me as I fastened the bra around my chest. Last, but hopefully not least, I pulled on my dress, wrestling my way into the shoulder straps before struggling to free my hair from inside. I jumped in shock as I felt warm hands against my back, pushing my hair aside as they did up the zip. "Rei-chan! You--" I turned around, guiltily. Ohgods... She was standing close behind me, dressed in a chinese-style silk dress, deepest midnight purple, with a collar that clung tightly around her throat and a skirt that seemed to be split up to her waist. It took all my willpower not to just throw her down on the bed right there and then. "You... wow..." I gasped, utterly lost. She trailed a finger along my cheek, her eyes sparkling. "You don't look too bad yourself, Usagi-chan" she smiled. "Now, let's get down there and enjoy the party, ne?" She opened the door to leave, jumping in surprise as she almost walked into Minako, who blushed madly before dashing inside to fetch something out of her bag. "Come on, you two!" She was practically bouncing with excitement, dragging us both out of the door before we could even start to protest. ------------------------------------------------------------------ The party itself was amazing; the house was packed with people, filling the dance floor and spilling out into the garden. The air was almost breathlessly hot, humming with music and hundreds of voices. As always, Mina had clearly come with a plan prepared, so I was quickly whisked off into crowds of utterly gorgeous guys. Needless to say, we soon had something of a following. (It wasn't exactly what I'd had in mind, but... well, distractions like that I wasn't going to complain about...) A while later (well, I had to make sure that I wasn't interested, didn't I?) I finally managed to slip away, a crowd of eyes following me around the room. After a bit of hunting I eventually spotted Rei standing at the edge of the dance floor, watching distractedly. Seeing her standing there gave me an idea... "Ne, Rei-chan... let's give everyone a show" I whispered, creeping up behind her, making sure I was still being watched. She jumped, and I'd swear she looked slightly guilty for a moment. "Usagi! What're you--?" Before she had a chance to get properly angry at me, I grabbed her hand and yanked her onto the dance floor, almost falling over with the effort. (I'll never know how she manages to fight in heels - I have enough trouble standing up!) In a reflex undoubtedly born from years of practice, Rei managed to save me from the evil machinations my feet, and I found myself in the rather enviable position of having both her arms around my waist. (What can I say? I'm just naturally clumsy...) Never one to waste an opportunity, I quickly returned the favour, pulling myself towards her until our noses almost touched (and, purely by accident of course, brushing against her legs a little). I smiled up at her apologetically. "Sorry..." It seemed to take her eyes a few seconds to focus before she finally managed a reply. "Come on then." She sighed pointedly, slipping one arm around my shoulder and drawing us into a lazy spin. Her dress felt like warm ice against my skin as we danced, closer and closer and slipping away again, every little touch making me shiver. The scent of her skin seemed to float around me as I moved, the faint tang of woodsmoke and the tiniest hint of jasmine. With a gentle push she sent me spinning into a pirouette, held together by nothing more than our fingertips. I let myself go, feeling wonderfully dizzy, letting my hair trail around behind me, brushing it across her legs. The music seemed to be getting faster and faster, and I'm sure I heard Rei gasp as she pulled my hips tightly against her, dropping me back into a deep dip as the song reached its climax. I lay there for a moment, motionless, staring into her beautiful eyes, hardly even able to breathe. Gods, I wanted so much to kiss her... but that was for later. I gave her a quick smile, and then we were away again, the rhythm pressing us tightly together. A sudden burst of sound and I was sliding away from her, running my hands all around her, barely touching. She closed her eyes, writhing towards my fingers, giving a tiny little sigh that seemed somehow louder than every other voice in the room. Another rapid crescendo and the music changed again, leaving me standing right behind her, my arms at her sides. Rei-chan had her hands on my hips, and looked utterly lost in her own little world. I slipped my hands lower as she danced, her dress sliding through my fingers, and... well, I couldn't resist one more little tease, giving her ass a quick squeeze as I passed. I heard her gasp slightly, and then she just... stopped, spinning round to stare at me, her eyes flaring. "You..." she hissed. Oops... I guess that was once too many... I gave her my best look of startled innocence, feeling like I was stuck in the headlights of an oncoming car. "Upstairs. Now." She grabbed my hands and literally dragged me from the dancefloor, my heart pounding madly. I don't think my feet even touched the stairs once... It was all I could do to keep up with her as she pulled me along the corridor, flinging open a door at random and shoving me inside. ...which was something of a shock to the couple on the bed. Blushing furiously, she dragged me out as fast as she could and grabbed desperately for the next door along. Which, of course, was the broom cupboard. I get the feeling my hysterical fit of the giggles didn't help much either. To her credit, Rei-chan somehow managed to keep up an air of righteous indignation as far as the next room, which, much to our mutual relief, was empty. We both practically collapsed inside, gasping for breath. "Rei-chan... what wa--?" Before I'd even gotten the question halfway out of my mouth, she spun round and pinned me against the door, forcing me into a kiss that made my whole body tremble. I grabbed desperately at the warm fabric of her dress as her tongue brushed across my lips, moaning longingly. With an obvious effort, she pushed herself away, staring into my eyes with a look that seemed to set my skin on fire. "Usagi" she hissed, "you little tease..." One hand slid delicately down my back, making me arch myself towards her. "Mmm..." I struggled to speak. "Rei-chan... please..." "Hmm?" She trailed her hand around my waist, moving up to cup my breast firmly. "What was that?" "Please..." I struggled weakly against her, my breath caught in my throat. She leant down, pushing me into a bruising kiss, flicking at my nipple with a fingertip as I practically screamed her name. Her tongue danced in my mouth as she pulled herself closer against me, her other hand wrenching the zip open down my back. Her nails left burning tracks across my back as she pulled the dress down around me, biting hungrily at my throat. I gasped wordlessly, slipping shivering hands up her legs, purple silk parting around them, making my skin tingle. Her skin was burning hot beneath my fingers as they ran higher and higher, grabbing at the bare skin of her ass with a pang of desire that made my knees weak. She growled at me, cat-like, batting my hands away and flinging me back against the cold wood of the door. My eyes flew open in shock, and then I was hers again, one leg pressing between my thighs as she caressed my ass and dragged me up into an overwhelming kiss. I could only writhe helplessly against her, trying to wrap myself around her warmth, my body singing with need as she slipped between my lips. One hand ran sharply up my side, slipping beneath my bra and shoving it roughly over my skin, her every breath driving me mad as she nipped and kissed her way down my neck. Her lips, her fingers seemed to be everywhere at once as she finally took my aching nipple between her lips, biting it painfully as my body clenched endlessly around her, screaming her name like a prayer. When I could finally breathe again, I opened my eyes to find her smiling down at me, cradling me in her arms as I shivered, my legs too weak to hold me. One hand tangled in my hair, pulling my head back sharply into a soft kiss that seemed to linger forever on my lips. I moaned quietly, leaning after her as she pulled away. "Oh no. You don't get away that easily, Usagi-chan" she whispered, pulling me across towards the bed. "Lie down" she ordered. I did, the air and the sheets cold against my damp skin. Before I could move, she sat down above me, kneeling either side of my chest and forcing my wrists back above my head. She leaned across me for a moment, and I gasped to see her holding one of the pillowcases stretched between her hands. "Rei-chan... what--?" Without waiting for me to finish, she grabbed hold of my wrists once more, pressing them against the icy metal of the headboard and tying them tightly. I writhed desperately, the feeling terrifying and almost painfully exciting all at once, her dress brushing over my skin. She leant down and kissed me softly, rolling my exposed nipple between her fingertips. "Now, what should I do with you?" she asked me, nipping at my earlobe until I could barely manage to speak. "Please..." She began to slowly, tantalisingly kiss her way down my body, across my face, lingering at my throat, leaving me bucking helplessly towards her slighest touch, my skin burning hot beneath her. One hand toyed with my bra, finally freeing my other breast, the nipple aching at her touch as she slid her weight down to my waist. She held it between her fingers for a moment, pulling it away until I almost cried out in pain, then dragging her tongue across the tip, leaving me helpless with need. I could barely manage to focus my eyes as she smiled at me again, blowing cold then hot across my other breast, running her nail across the nipple absently. I bucked against her once more, squeezing my legs together as tightly as I could, desperate for her touch. At that she slipped further away down the bed, pressing my legs apart with her hands as she kissed her way across my stomach, running the tip of her tongue around my belly-button. My skin quivered under her lips; she was so close... I wanted so much to beg her, implore her to touch me, but I couldn't seem to breathe any more... She ran her hands around my hips, dancing across the skin as she began to unhook the tops of my stockings, tugging softly at the waistband of my panties. The damp fabric clung deliciously to my skin as she slowly, slowly pulled them down my legs, biting gently at the inside of my thighs. Finally finished, she flung them away from the bed, lapping at the tips of her fingers as she stared into my eyes. I strained weakly to lift my head up as she knelt down before me, leaning lower and lower, her hot breaths drifting over my skin like a thousand tiny kisses, and then nothing, as she waited and waited and waited and... Her tongue brushed across my lips and I screamed, writhing towards her, my whole body shaking, freezing, melting at her touch. She kissed me again, not giving me a moment's respite, drawing purest burning warmth from within me, until I was crying her name with every breath... and still she continued, my eyes rolling back, screaming her name, and I couldn't breathe and I didn't ever want to breathe again... ------------------------------------------------------------------ The next thing I remember is opening my eyes to find her lying alongside me, my whole body drenched in sweat, my muscles aching deliciously. She smiled, kissing me lightly, and I tasted myself faintly on her lips. I wriggled against her, glad to find my hands free, running them through her tangled hair, making her sigh softly. I leant in closer, and then, with a strength I didn't even know I had, I forced her down onto her back, trapping her between my legs as I ran my tongue across her lips. "Your turn." ------------------------------------------------------------------ Epilogue ------------------------------------------------------------------ So, there you have it. I know I want him, but I need her, too... I'm not too sure why I'm writing this to you... the gods know I really shouldn't be, but... perhaps it'll help me make up my mind. Still, on the bright side, I've got another date with Mamo-chan this weekend, and Rei-chan's having a sleepover on Wednesday. I think trying to decide could turn out to be a lot of fun, ne? Yours, Tsukino Usagi I smiled quietly to myself at the thought, folding the letter slowly in my hands. The wind whipped playfully across the bay, making one last grab for it. It was out of luck tonight, though. A small yowl startled me, and I looked down to find a young cat rubbing itself around my ankles. I reached one hand down and rubbed its head affectionately. "You too, hey?" It purred happily, pressing itself back against my fingers. Maybe not. "Hey! Seiya! There you are. I've been looking all over for you!" The voice made me jump, and I almost fell off the pier, the letter fluttering away into the sunset. "Taiki! Gods, don't make me jump like that!" He smiled at me, offering me a hand up. "What the heck is it that you're always doing out here anyway?" I took his hand, following him away through the darkening streets. "Oh, nothing. Just daydreaming..."
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