Sweet Dreams Pt 6

--- Last Time ---

Huxian: As my lady asks, so shall I answer.

*the girl pouted slightly as she straddled and wrapped her arms around him. She nuzzled into him before biting, and leaving her own mark on his neck sucking a little bit harder than he did with her as revenge, he held her tightly before placing his arms around her.*

Rodessa: *Smirk* This means you're officially mine now right?

Huxian: I feel almost like property than a partner.

*Chuckling, he nuzzles her gently*

Huxian: Then, as they say in your culture, please take care of me.

Rodessa: *Chuckle* Always.

*The couple looked at each other, laughing, before returning to a comfortable silence, both drawing in for a lingering kiss.*

Rodessa: *Between kisses* I love you, Hue.

Huxian: Forever and always.

…….

*The girl, ran her fingers through Huxian thick hair, a subtle fragrance perfumed the air around her*

Rodessa: *Between Kissing* Hue…

Huxian: Careful, dear. We’re in public.

Rodessa: *Shudder, half lidded eyes* Nu…. Why are you still so….

Huxian: *Smirk* Self control. Lots and lots of self control….

*Still smirking, he kissed her again, just that little more intimately, if only to daze her further, before his smirk widened*

Huxian: Plus...we seem to have an audience.

*Jerking his head to one side, his eyes slipped over to where the waiter was politely looking to one side, awkwardly waiting to be noticed as he coughed into one hand.

The girl, still to into… the heavy petting, lazy looked over to the waiter, dismounted her partner, running a hand over her dress, and taking her seat. Huxian, suave as always despite his hair being a little ruffled, merely finger waved cheekily to the waiter, amused at how flustered the man was despite how he tried to hide it, though his eyes were soon drawn back to Rodessa. As composed as he was, it was a little difficult to keep his eyes away for long when she looked like that*

Rodessa: *Seductive Eyes* Fine… We’ll continue this later… and we will continue later.  

Huxian: Ooh, so dominant, there. Just where have you been getting your inspiration from?

Rodessa: *Hum, Smirk* Well you have been raising this part of me. Plus mama may have taught me a thing or two. When my partner doesn't, a lady has to take the lead. No?

*The fox raised his brows, a little startled by the girl’s words. Though he supposed she had a point. With his….ah…’track record’, Huxian was somewhat hesitant to completely let go and follow his instincts in a relationship, especially when this was the first tentative step in that direction since his last love died. But beyond that there was the promise to Engetsu as well. Still, he couldn’t help but snort a laugh, reaching over to tangle his fingers with hers*

Huxian: Well, your mother has plenty of practice keeping a certain someone on a short leash. *Swinking* Let’s avoid a collar and leash though. I’m not very good at playing the ‘dog’, after all. Or an M, at that.

*Laughing, he sat back*

Huxian: Now then, we should probably stop mentally scarring our voyeur and make room for our food, don’t you think?

Rodessa: *Giggle* Yes Sir.

*Embarrassed the waiter presented their respected meals, after a romantic candle lit dinner, Huxian escorted her to Arc de Triomphe. Walking though the tree-laned Champs-Élysées, the girls attention was briefly caught by sweet smell of crepes. Beside her, a fond chuckle broke from her partner*

Huxian: Glutton. We only just ate. Don’t tell me you’re still hungry.

Rodessa: *Panicked* N-no, I’m not! I-I’m full and it just smelt nice is all, and-

Huxian: I’m not so mean as to deny you one when I can afford it easily. *Smiling* I’m sure one crepe won't hurt. Why don’t you pick one?

Rodessa: *Blush* L-like I said you don’t-

Huxian: I want to. This is a date after all. I’m allowed to spoil you.

*The girl’s eyes widened at the word ‘date’.*

Rodessa: *Head down and shy smile* ...Ok…. Chocolate and strawberry… with cream please.

Huxian: Sure. Want to come with me, or would you like to find a place for us to sit?

Rodessa: I’ll find a place to sit… I… I need to calm down a little…

*Laughing into his hand, Huxian waved her off before jogging to the crape stand. Wile Rodessa made her way to a near bench.

Sighing she placed her hands on her cheeks they were still burning hot. Still in her thoughts she didn't notice a man walk up to her.*

Man: *Creepy Grin* Evening, mademoiselle. Are you alone?

Rodessa: *look away* I, um, no… My fiancee is-

*The man grabbed her hand, pulling her closer to him.*

Man: *Off smile* Oh no, you don’t need to lie now. I can give you a private tour.

Rodessa: *Pulling hand away* Get off me! Leave me alone!

*As the man moved to make another pass, reaching out to grab at Rodessa again another hand clasped, vice tight, around the man’s wrist. Though it was early summer, the air suddenly seemed to drop several degrees, while the hand grabbing his wrist seemed strangely hot, near scaldingly so*

Huxian: I believe that your presence is unwanted, Monsieur.

Rodessa: *Happy smile* Hue!

Man: What?! Stay out of it! She’s my girlfr-

Huxian: How funny you should say such a thing, especially when not only was it clear that she was not interested in going, doing or saying anything to you, but she happened to be accompanying myself. So, imagine my surprise when I return from buying a treat for her this fine evening to find her being harrassed by…*he eyes the man with disdain* some form of lowlife dog.

*The man snarled at the insult, fist flying to smash into the ‘newcomer’s’ cold face, only for the face to not be there any loger, tilting to the side before he snatched the man’s wrist. With both arms now pinned in his own grip, Huxian yanked the man closer, driving his knee in into the man’s solar plexus, knocking the wind out of the man, who choked on air. Eyes narrowing, feeling a little vindictive that the man had dared to lay a hand on the girl, he twisted his hold on the man, flipping him onto the ground.

Man: *Coughs up Blood* B-bastard!

*Huxian’s eyes glowed, as he knelt down, driving his knee harshly into the man’s back, leaning forward to whisper into his ear*

Huxian: Let this be a lesson to you. If you ever try anything like that again to this girl, what I’ll do to you will make this look like a simple playful swat. Understand?

Man: I get it! I get it!

Huxian: *Cold smile* I’m glad you understand.

*Digging his knee in just that little bit more, he pulled away, allowing the man to scramble to his feet, shooting a slightly unnerved glance in Huxian’s direction.*

Man: Screw this… *Limp-runs away*

Rodessa: *Clutches Huxian’s arm* Does that mean you’re the knight now? My hero. I can’t lie, I’ve fallen for you all over again… No… I think I’ve fallen for you harder than before. You were really cool out there.

*The girl gave Huxian a cute smile. It made him smile and scratch his head a little, unsure of how to take the compliment.*

Huxian: Heh, well, I would certainly make a poor date if I allowed a moron like that to harm you. It seems like there’s plenty of people who seem to avoid a darwinist fate by sheer stupidity alone, I think. *Shakes head* Enough of that waste of air, though. He didn’t hurt you, did he?

Rodessa: *Teasing eyes and raised brow* Will you kiss me better is I say yes?

Huxian: *Cheeky grin* Well...it all depends on where the ‘boo boo’ is. I mean, it might cause a scandal. What would the public think?

Rodssa: *Grin* Then I guess we’ll have to get home quick. Oh, but first, I think I might have to buy you a crepe as a reward. Ours look like it got a little destroyed. *Gestured to the ground* Was it expensive? I think I have a little allowance left.  

Huxian: Hmph...should have hit that  guy harder….Ah well...It wasn’t too expensive, but…

*With a grin, he pulled out a wallet that certainly wasn’t his*

Huxian: It would seem that the man was soooo sorry for his actions that he ‘wanted’ to pay for a replacement himself. Such a….ah….’kind’ little mutt he was.

Rodessa: *Snort* His treat, huh? Kitty, you’re evil… Good boy.

Huxian: Yup! Heh, didn’t think I’d need those skills again. I haven’t needed to use them since I was a kit. If my ‘father’ wasn’t a monk, I’m pretty sure the reason he had no hair was probably because of my antics.

*Laughing, he lead her back towards the vender once more, happily the pair ate their desert and prepared to go home.*

Rodessa: *Loving Eyes* This was fun, we should do this again.

Huxian: I assume you mean the date, rather than beating up people. Although I’m sure we could do that, too. *Laughing, he leans a little closer to her, a warm smile on his face* ...I’d like that.

*Uncarateristicaly, Huxian took the lead in there kiss, an arm firmly around her waist.*

Rodessa: *Looking through lashes* Umm.. taking the lead, I like it.  

*The girl nuzzled into his embrace*

Huxian: Mm...perhaps I just wanted to make a point.

Rodessa: *Raised Brow* Oh? What point is that?

Huxian: Maybe I wanted the mundane people here to know that they need to know their places. Or maybe I wanted to rid any trace of that idiot from before. Or maybe I’m just glad I wasn’t too late to help you. Maybe I’m relieved. Might be all of the above. I’m sure I have plenty of points to make. I’m I making them, do you think? Or should I be trying a little harder?

Rodessa: *Seductive eyes and tremble* I can’t with you. Let’s go home before I jump you, right her  and now.

Huxian: Oh dear, that would be a spectacle. We’d make headlines all over. I’m sure we’d either shock the world or start a cult because of how aesthetically pleasing we’d be to the eye even then. Having a cult is a bit of a problem when you wish for privacy, I assure you. The offerings are nice, though! *Wink*

Rodessa: *Chuckle* Come on Fluffy.

*The two returned home, still glued to each other. Huxian rested her keys on the table. Rodessa removed her heels and let her hair down.*

Rodessa: *Untying her hair* Hue… can you help me with my dress. I can't reach the zip.

*Huxian moves to help, only to pause*

Huxian: ...Why do I get the feeling that as soon as I help you with this, your father will dart in thinking I’m about to attempt to ravish you against a wall or something?

Rodessa: *Looking Around, smirk* Well, I don’t think they’ll be back until Monday.

Huxian: Yes, but this is Egetsu we’re talking about. His ‘daddy senses’ will be tingling. Talk about overprotective parent...  Then again, my birth father wasn’t exactly one with the same priorities and who knows whether he attained mystic status. And the Monk pretty much didn’t care so long as I wasn’t desecrating the temple or butchering teachings or something. Still, if your dad does pop up, I reserve the right to dive out the window.

Rodessa: *Chuckle* Pft!  But mama has him on a tight chain, but seriously fluffy unzip me, as much as I love this dress I wanna get out of theses cloths.

*The girl posed, getstring for Huxin to come closer*

Huxian: *Dryly* Ah, using your womanly wiles on me. Oh noes.

*Still, it was obviously in jest. Despite this, he stepped towards her, brushing some of her loose hair over her shoulder, unable to help but catch her scent as he did so. Slowly he took hold of the zip and pulled it down, trailing a finger after it until it reached the end. Leaning forwards so his mouth was near the ridge of her ear*

Huxian: *Purred* Anything else, my lady?

Rodessa: *Looking over shoulder, Blush* ...Everything else…

Huxian: *Shaking his head* Not yet. We can’t...not yet.

*Apologetically, he kissed her neck, just over the area he had bit earlier*

Huxian: When the time comes when we can make this official...I’ll give you everything and more.

Rodessa: *Rolling Hips* Hmph! Teasing me like that. Bad boy. Bad kitty.

*The girl moved away making her way up the stairs to her room clutching the loose fabric that was her gown, the fox’s eyes following her as she moved away.*

Huxian: *Sly Smirk* I’m bad to the bone, my dear. Still, this demon should allow the angel to rest, I believe.

*The night ticked on, the soft embers of the living room fire danced on the log fire. Huxian and Rodessa were now sitting on a plush rug. Huxian pulled the girl closer to him, as they dunk small bottle of wine.

Huxian looked at the girl unsure on how to bring up the ‘conversation.’*

Huxian: There’s...something I want to talk to you about. It’s something I touched upon in the restaurant. Now, before you say anything, this isn’t me regretting anything or trying to force you away. Rather it’s something that I think you do need to hear. Do you...promise to hear me out?

Rodessa: ...What…. What is it?

Huxian: You...actually did make a good guess back then of something I knew about, but wanted to be sure that you were happy with your idea of...well...me. But I don’t think that it’s fair to just let you find out on the day it happens, so...Your father, for the sake of your clan, is hoping to introduce you to eligible bachelors. I believe its to ‘thicken the blood’, likely to help strengthen ties. However, it’s something that Engetsu is planning. The people who will be introduced will likely be younger than I, likely closer to you in age.

Now, before you say anything, know that the final decision will always be your choice. If you ended up, over time, falling for one of those people by the time you reach true maturity, then it would be your choice if you wished to mate with them over myself. In political terms, while I’m a good ally, I’m not a particularly welcome choice in terms of aiding the ‘line’ because I am not of the lupine clan. However, if, upon your majority, you feel that I am still the one who you love with all your heart, then you won’t be forbidden from me, either.

Of course, I’d be happiest if you still loved me by the time we could complete the bond, with heart, mind and soul. But likewise, I will never stand in the way of your happiness either. I care for you too much to do that. So...I...I just wanted you to know. I’ll love you either way.

Rodessa: *Turn around and place her hands on his cheeks* ...Hue?

Huxian: Hm?

Rodessa: If you love me? Fight for me. I know what I want, who. I. want. And I’m going to fight for it. Instead of us dancing around each other, we should dance together. Like a real couple… Don’t you think?

*A shaky breath broke from Huxian’s lips, before his hands rested over hers, eyes closed*

Huxian: You must be *A shaky smile* the most stubborn person to walk this earth.

*Slowly, he rested his forehead against hers, his eyes opening as he searched her gaze*

Huxian: You mean that, dont you? With everything you have. Heh…

*His eyes close once more, but a warm, loving smile crossed his lips*

Huxian:*Fondly* ...What a troublesome woman you are….

Rodessa: *Wink* Well I have a troublesome Fox to thank for that. Right~?

Huxian: We must have been made for each other then. We’re just as troublesome as each other.

Rodessa: *Grin* No, that dirty business is over.

*The girl pushes Huxian down, eyes gazing down at the vulpine man longingly.*

Huxian: ...Now who’s being assertive?

Rodessa: *Straddling Huxian, and grinding* Well someone's got to. Besides we were interrupted earlier  we have to catch up on our… heavy petting.

Huxian: It almost seems unfair….you’re the one getting the petting and I’m the one with furry features.

*The girl gave Huxian a flat look, before placing his hands on her hips *

Rodessa: *Moving hips* Dummy, will you get into the move already?   

Huxian: *Snickering* Aye Aye, captain.

[End]