Desperation && Desire (Pine)

[Pine]

"Why then, do you wear a sweater a lot? I mean.. I mean you.. you're hiding .. uhmmm.. yourself.. Like.. like if I wore.. wore big things like that you'd prefer I didn't right?"

An excellent question posed by Liberty. Pine could not deny a preference to her being dressed in tight clothing. There was a slight bit of pride he felt from admiring a form he in a sense helped create. If no points were made about Bix being so skinny and needing to eat more then she would not be as attractive as she was now. There was still a bit for her to go before she became irresistible to Pine but she was on the right track.

Liberty's circumstances for wanting to see Pine in tight clothing were different. They were similar in the sense that to her he was pleasing to look at. Though at the same time different because she had no part in the creation of his body. Still her thinking him handsome had to hold some merit. Perhaps it wouldn't be so bad to show off once in a while. He didn't mind when her fingers brushed across his abs.

"To be honest I don't like to show off." Pine said in response. "I even wear a joggers jacket or something baggy for gym class. In school you'll never see me in just a t-shirt or form fitting shirt, nor will that ever change. Though...Next time we go out I'll wear either a t-shirt or something form fitting for you."

As the conversation continued Liberty got excited and Pine picked her up. When the option was given as to whether she wanted to be held or sit beside him she chose option C. It was a good option, one that Pine once upon a time might have obliged. Though after feeling her bum, and the reaction doing so had caused, her sitting on his lap could only turn out bad. The question was how could he say no in such a way she would not get upset.

~TRUTH TELL HER THE TRUTH!!!~ Shrieked the little voice.

~I agree...shame yourself to keep her happy. After everything you have heard so far there is no reason to upset her again.~ The shield said to strengthen the argument of the voice.

~Crap....~ Groaned the sword.

" Yeah...Option three isn't going to happen... You see...You have a very nice bum. Touching your bum causes certain things to grow..." Pine's expression became strained as he tried to spit out his argument. "Your bum on my lap would cause blood to flow down and you would end up getting poked...not by my finger either if you catch my drift."

Pine then sat Liberty down on the bench before taking a seat beside her. As Liberty mentioned Connor who must be the friend of Bix's it took every ounce of energy he had to keep a straight face. The law of averages made it clear that there had to be someone that would befriend the pseudo Yoda but he didn't expect there would be one in this state. Though a tingle in the back of his neck told him this might be a bad thing. Suddenly Pine didn't feel like sharing Liberty or Bix with this Connor person. It seemed he was getting a little jealous.

"So Tell me about this friend of Bix`s...Connor?"

[bix]

Choices
&& Decisions

She watched him. As he seemed. To think ove.r What she had told him. But she was a bit. Disappointed. When he said. That the optin. She had picked. Was not really. Going to work for him. She really. Didin't understand why. But leave it to Pine. To explain it to her. And tell her. That it was not. Because of rejection. Or that he did not. Want her on his lap. But instead. It had to do. With the fact that. he found her attractive. That her rear. He had enjoyed. Feeling earlier. Had turned him on. And to feel it. Once more. If she sat. In his lap. Was something That he wasn't. Quite sure of. He didn't want. Her to feel that. Unexpectantly. Her smile. Widened. He found her attractive. This was why. She had been working. So very hard. To gain weight. And why she had. Purposefully. Filled out. Just for him. In hopes to catch. And keep his eyes. On her and. No one else. So it was a good thing. He was enjoying. Her body. Because she had done this. For him of course.

So when Pine. Sat her down. On the bench. And sat beside her. Liberty leaned back. Her back. Against the bench. For a moment. As Pine sat down. Beside her. She could understand. That he did not. Like the way. That he looked. However, the promise. That when they went. Somewhere again. He would wear a tshirt. Stuck firmly in her mind. It was something. She would be. Looking forward to. Afterall. She wanted to. Be attractive for him. And now. She hoped. He would want to. do the same for her. Perhaps now. That he understood. Just how much. She wished to see him. It would change things. A bit.

After Pine was settled. Liberty rose. Shifting herself so that. She was sitting. In his lap. Sideways. Just like he had. Held her earlier. She looked up. With a blushing smile. Upon her face. Only to recieve. A questioning look. From him. She kneew. That he was thinking. Why would she do this. When he had just told her. What it was. That would be happening. So she figured. Instead of waiting. For him to ask. She would answer. Before he had a chance.

"I want to be here. I do not mind, the reaction. It .. flatters me."

And it did. As she assumed. It would flatter him. To know that he. Turned her on. That his body. Did things. To her body. That he wasn't aware of. Just yet. But one day. She hoped. That he would know. Just what happened to her. Still though. Her eyes looked up remembering. His question. About Connor. And who he was. To tell him about. Bix's Connor. In the back. Of her mind. Bix grinned.

"Connor is a very sweet but very self conscious person. I think that is why Bix feels safe with him. He's nice, and he has a very big crush on Bix but.. she doesn't understand. I tried to explain it to him. but... I guess he hopes Bix is a real person and not just a protector. I don't know that she will ever understand why he clings to her presence like he does. I don't really exist there, I've only come out myself once there... Bix .. well that's who they met and who they want .... so I stay in my own little place."

Liberty chuckled. And she looked up. At Pine. Knowing full well. She might have done something. By sitting in his lap. She loved being with him. And she hoped. That he would just. Hold her. And that he would. Touch her. And show her. That he did. Find her as attractive. As she found him.

"You've nothing to fear though, I've no connections to him." Liberty. Promised Pine. AS she looked up. Into his eyes. "I wish I had a better reason than 'Bix has no emotions' to tell Connor.. but.. I guess.. he doesn't understand I'm already .. well.. I like someone else."

Liberty smiled. She wanted to be with him. To be his girlfriend. To love him. And to be the girl. That made him smile. Even when. They were not together. For he made her smile. Constantly. Even when. They were not together. Their pictures. Taken that night. Of their first date. Were constantly. At her bedside. Liberty touched. HIs cheek. So gently, and leaned in. For another kiss. Letting her lips. And his meet. Once more.

[Pine]

After Pine told Liberty why sitting on his lap was going to be a problem her smile widened. Whether that was a good thing or a bad thing remained unknown simply because no words followed up the action. After they had both sat down and Pine asked about Connor, Liberty got up and sat on his lap.

~You bitch!~ Gasped the sword as he began to grow while she got comfortable. The shield and the voice just laughed in the back of his mind. They found this whole ordeal quite entertaining. Pine sat there with a questioning look on his face. He couldn't understand why she would go and embarrass him like that. It was embarrassing when something like that happened because it was out of your control.

"I want to be here. I do not mind, the reaction. It .. flatters me."

~I think she wants to play with your bone!~ Exclaimed the little voice.

~Reciprocate.~ Stated the shield.

Pine's left hand moved up and he began to lightly caress the inside of Liberty's thigh from the knee to about half way down. Since they were in a park he was going to keep touching to PG only, even if he wanted to see what would happen if he slid his hand all the way down. That of course would be another time and a more private place. He was thinking behind the corps of trees off to the left would be a good spot. Still if she lived with two people and he lived in a home how was anything 'fun' going to happen? It was pretty clear by both their actions that they wanted something more to happen. Pine was sure when the time came one of them would figure something out.

Liberty began to explain the situation with Connor. Pine got a little confused with the whole story. He understood why Connor and Bix were so alike but he didn't understand why he would like something that could not feel back? Pine had already played a game of wits with Bix and won Liberty. He could safely say there was nothing there worth wanting. Bix was just a shell that protected Liberty much the same way his mind worked. Alter the persona to protect the host depending on the situation. Liberty and Bix were a far more extreme version of what Pine had. Pine's sword and shield minus the aggression levels and stuttering were exactly the same. They both liked the same things, did the same things, all that changed was their execution of their actions. One acted aggressively and one didn't. Bix and Liberty however were as different as night and day.

Yet with Connor Pine began to wonder what could make him so self conscious? Was he fat? Blind? Deaf? Mute? A midget? A combination? What could make a person so self conscious that they would turn to a creation like Bix to feel comfort? When he and Connor met, Pine hoped he could ascertain the why and figure out the answer to the question.

"You've nothing to fear though, I've no connections to him...I wish I had a better reason than 'Bix has no emotions' to tell Connor.. but.. I guess.. he doesn't understand I'm already .. well.. I like someone else."

Pine made a mental note that she had no interest in Connor but her broken sentence made him smirk.

"Your sentence...Your last sentence is wrong..." Pine said as his hand slowly crept from her knee up her body to her neck hitting every point along the way. "When you said 'I'm already' what you meant to follow it up with is 'with someone else.' " Pine slipped his hand behind her head and pulled her closer so their foreheads were touching. "Last time I checked...You were with someone else...You're with me." Pine then leaned forward and their lips met in a soft embrace.

Pine was not the type to come out and just say 'I want you to be my girlfriend.' That was a little too cheesy for his taste. He hoped his words and actions were enough to make it clear that he intended to keep her around as his girlfriend without actually having to say it.

[bix]

Corrections
&& Answers

His hand. Slid. Between her thighs. And she grinned at that. The fact. Was. She didn't mind at all. That he was. touching ler like this. Her legs were. Relaxed and. Somewhat loose. For him anyway. Just because. She was very comfortable. With him. It was nice. To finally. Have someone. To believe in. And that. Believed in her. And she was glad. That he wanted. To touch her. For she wanted him. to touch her as well. It was a good feeling. To be attractive. To someone. especially. Someone that could see. Because It meant. That she was not. Completely wasted. She smiled softly. As his hand. STroked gently. Over her inner thigh. She was shocked. When he told her. That her last sentence was wrong. Confusion. Broke over her face. AS she looked up at him. Though her confusion. Was soon gone. When he began to rise his hand. Out from between. Her thighs. And up across. Her body. Hitting any point. along the way. That his hand could reach.

Liberty's lips parted. She was dumbfounded. And yet. She was extremely excited. That he was donig this. That he seemed. To enjoy her body. And wished to touch it. To experience it. To know it. As she wished to for him. He went on. to tell her. That it wasn't as though. She was only liking someone. That what she meant to say. Was that she was with someone. She was with. Him. Liberty's eyes widened. Her face lit up. So beautifully. True happiness. Washing over her face. Her eyes. Filled with. Happiness, and created. Her face. So beautifully. As she looked up. Into his own. She had wanted. And waited. Desperatly wishing. That one day. He would say. something like that to her. And yet. She had feared. That with the time. She had been away. With the fact. That she was so skinny. He would have. Found someone else. But it seemed. She was wrong.

he leaned in. Hand on the back. Of her slender head. And he kissed her. Her own lips. Finding his. As she twisted. Her small body. In his arms. Letting her hand. Run up and down. The large bicept. Covered in sweater cloth. Feeling the muscle. And stroking over it. As they kissed. Her lips and his. Dancing gently. And yet. There was passion. Her own passion. And she felt. As though. She could sense his own. As well. When she felt it break. Her eyes were heavy. With desire, happiness, and bliss. This was what. She had always wanted. Some place to belong. Some place to be. Someone. To love her. Though she knew. Pine was far from. Loving her. And she him. It was a step. In the direction. That she desperatly. Wished to go in. And this. Was what her dreams. Were made of.

"Then, next time, I will make sure it's clear."

Liberty looked into his eyes. The eyes. Of her boyfriend. And she leaned in. Capturing his lips. Once more. The second kiss. After they were together. Not that she would. Continue counting them. Or anything. Just that. She felt. So inclined. To kiss him. She felt her body. Growing into. Excitment. She had never known before. When their lips met. And his hands. Touched her. Skin. She wondered. If he would find. It interesting. How soft she was. All over. If they ever. Got to that point.

"We.. we should walk some more, I want to hear more about your time.. we've talked so much about me.. or wait! We still have much to plan for our trip. Now that you know who Suichi is, my guardian, I can ask him if I might borrow some things that will make our camping trip easier."

Liberty smiled as she gently rose. But her hand. Took his. And so that. She could hold it. As they walked. Her boyfriend. The words. Still echoed. In her mind. almost foreign. And yet readily. Accepted. She waited. Til he was.. adjusted. And ready. Before they. Would begin. Walking again.

"But what about food.. and.. other supplies?"

[Pine]

Liberty got the point pretty clearly. When Pine explained what was wrong with her sentence her eyes brightened, and her face lit up. It was almost disappointing to ruin such a pretty moment with a kiss. Yet Pine understood that to seal the deal so to speak, he needed to punctuate his correction with a kiss. It was a soft little kiss but it held much meaning and a great deal of emotion on Liberty's end. It wasn't that Pine didn't feel anything, he just wasn't as inclined to let himself go so easily. The last people he trusted and loved had either been killed or had betray him. Part of Pine was still scared to get emotionally involved with this girl.

She was still stroking his arm as the first kiss broke. Liberty made it clear that she would make sure Connor understood that she already had an attachment. Part of him breathed a sigh of relief while another part of him gasped in horror. The second kiss came and it was met the same way as the first. Pine allowed his hand to go exploring. It slid down the back of her shirt almost down to the bra strap. Pine`s eyes opened then. He was a little confused by what he was feeling. He moved his hand from her shirt and slid it down to the bottom of her shirt and then under to feel her stomach. Then up a little to the side of her ribcage. It was the same as her back, her neck, her hands, and her arms. As the kiss broke Pine looked at Liberty and could only muster one word.

"Wow... "

Pine sat there wide eyed for a second before he spoke again.

"You...You are really soft...I mean your skin is really soft. It feels really nice."

Pine then moved his hand so it slid back under her shirt and rested on Liberty`s stomach. He gently caressed the skin as he enjoyed the feeling. As if to defy the impossible, Pine hardened even more from the feeling. His heart began to beat a little faster and the adrenaline started to kick in. The soft feeling of her skin combined with the new found happiness was really starting to turn Pine on.

Liberty suggested they walk and took Pine`s hand. He got up, put his free hand in her pocket and simply matched her pace as they strolled through the park. He was in a bit of a daze though, his mind was on other things besides the trip. His mind was focused solely on the girl beside him.

"But what about food.. and.. other supplies?"

Her words brought Pine back to earth pretty quickly.

"Food is easy...Jerky, cereal, veggies, graham crackers, marshmallows, I have a three liter camel back for water, I wouldn`t suggest anything that needed to be kept cold for too long because we are going to be out there for a while. As for supplies we need a compass..maybe, stuff for first aid, mosquito coils, water purification tablets are good to have, fire starter stuff, a knife, condoms....OH shit..." Pine stopped himself and stopped walking. He could not believe he just said that. Of all the stupid things to say out loud condoms was probably the worst.

Pine did not want to pressure Liberty into anything. He was always a firm believer that the girl set the pace for the relationship when it came to the physical stuff. Yet he didn`t know Liberty well enough to make the judgment call on if they would be having sex anytime soon. Now it sounded as if he was expecting her to give it up to him.

"Sorry...That just kinda slipped out...I ummm...Do not expect anything to happen out there that is not 100% alright with you...If you are insulted by an interpreted assumption that I expect something to happen I apologize. When it comes to certain things...Like sex I would leave it up to the girl to let me know when she`s ready."

[bix]

Plans
&& Discovery

Liberty. Was kissed. And during. This kiss. Pine got much more. Free with his hands. Liberty of course. Didn't mind. no in fact. It was quite the opposite. It drove her wild. The feeling of. His calloused hands. Working over her body. She felt his hands. Under her shirt. Carressing her skin. Feeling. The velvet texture. That she carried. Upon her frame. Everyday. She loved this feeling. And with it. Came a great deal. More passion. Than she had felt. Before. Her tongue. And his own. Seemed to find. One another. And her body. Came to life. EAgerly wanting. More of him than. Ever before. Had either of them. A place to themselves. She was sure. That this. Would not have. Stopped here. For any other option. Would have sent them. to the nearest. Private room. She kissed him. And felt his hands. On her back. Her sides. Her neck. Everywhere. That he could touch her.

As it broke. She could only chuckle. When he exclaimed. How soft she was. He didn't know the reason. But he would probably. Find out when. They went camping. For it wasn't something. You could really. Keep secret. In the wild. But she hoped. That she he wouldn't. Think her strange. Nor weird for it. The fact. That she had an allergy. To the sun. But that also. She believed. Her body was. A temple. One that needed. To be cared for. And well. At that. But his hands. On her body. The callouses. Running over. Her soft skin. Was like pure. Extasy. It excited her. To no end. And it felt so good. When he. Got up with her. After his hand. and lay on her stomach. She was almost reluctant. To let him go. To just enjoy his hand. She wanted. So very much more than that. Especially now. While there were no. Real visible signs. She was extremely turned on. By their moment. Just then.

He mentioned. That they would need. Cereal. Jerky. And other. Non perishable. Items for their little trip. She was excited. To think about going. Getting a tent. Was easy. She would ask. Suichi about it. As soon as. She got home. Only recently. Had he met her. He had only known bix. But he had finally. Asked to meet Liberty. And probably. Connected with her. more in a few minutes. Than he ever would. With Bix. He went on. Talking about. The different. Things they needed. A lighter. Fire starter. Mosquito coil. Whatever that was. And other things. NOthing that would have. To be kept cold. And condoms. Liberty's face flushed. A deep beautiful red. At the mention. Of the sexual assistance. Afterall. It wasn't as though. The thought. Had not crossed her mind. At some point. But she felt. That certainly. It wasn't something. To just blurt out.

Apparently. Pine felt. The same. As he began to apologize. She chuckled. Looking up. At him. Her smile. Told him. That she was not worried. She understood. That slipups. Happened. Though she knew. It was more than likely. Something of. That kind of nature. Would happen. For even now. Dating what.. five minutes? They could. Barely. Keep their hands. To themselves.

"Don't fret. I understand, it's best to bring protection.. incase.. incase something does happen."

Liberty blushed. She kind of. Hoped that it did. She was ready. She felt. At least. With Pine she was. Afterall. She trusted him. And she knew him. And she wanted. To know more. To get to be closer. Sex tended. To do that as well. But she knew. It did not breed love. That would come. In it's own time. And she was. In hurry. She didn't want. To rush a thing.

"If you can get the other things like some food, mosquito stuff, and whatever else. I'll get the acutal camping supplies and some food as well, that way we'll have more than enough. I'll bring some chocolate and graham crackers for smores over a fire. I'm sure we'll have a fire..."

She hoped. They would have a fire. She could think. Of no more. A romantic moment. Than kissing softly. And passionatly. In front of the fire. And whether. They actually. Enjoyed one another there. Or back. In the tent. She cared not. Though the tend. Was probably better. ONly because. They would be able. To go to sleep. In each others' arms. Right after. A bit of cuddling. And pillow talk.

"When, would you like to go?"

[Pine]

Liberty turned a deep red when Pine blurted out condoms as one of things needed for their trip. As he explained it had slipped out and that when that happened it was up to her she could only smile. Her words and blushing made it clear that she was open to it happening. Pine began to think that if he played his cards right, he might be able to get her now.

For Pine this was not a race. He did not want to have her so he could lay claim to her so Connor couldn't. Liberty made it very clear he was the only one she wanted to be with. Pine wanted her because right now she was turning him on so badly that he could barely control himself. He enjoyed talking to Liberty over the phone for the last month and he enjoyed the first date and what was going on now. The problem was now that Pine found something he liked he wanted to know everything about her on both mental and physical levels. Liberty interested him enough that he wanted to be around her for more than five minutes.

By now one of Pines voices would have started an argument but they were far to busy trying to keep him from jumping the girl. Yet as she continued to speak it became more difficult to control him. For a unified mind this would be easy, too bad Pine didn't have one. His mind was split into two parts and had an annoying little interloper as well. When Liberty asked Pine when he would like to go, he found his opportunity to make his move.

Pine let go of her hand and slid behind her. The hand which had been intertwined with hers now had moved back under her shirt and onto her stomach once again. His larger form pressed against her and she would be able to feel how much he wanted her. His head came over her shoulder and rested by her ear. His free hand (left hand) came down and linked around her left hand.

"How about now?" Pine whispered in her ear before planting a kiss on her neck.

[bix]

Changes
In Direction

When she finished. Speaking. It was sudden. But his hand. Let go of hers. And she stopped. Only because. She was somehwat shocked. That he dropped her hand. so suddenly. She had a feeling. That it wasn't. AS though it was. Rejection. No she had done. Nothing that would. Make him do that. But she had. To admit. That it was something. Somewhat. Surprising to the girl. But she felt him. In an instant. Behind her. His chest. To her back. And she felt. His hand finding. Her soft stomach again. It seemed. That perhaps. He was not lying. About sitting. On his lap. Pehraps that. Should have been thought of. Before this. But then again. Looking back. And knowing the outcome. She would just. Do it again. She was attracted to Pine. Not to mention. That after that kissing. And his touching. She was craving him. Only apparently. She was doing. A better job. At hiding it.

She could feel his presence. all of them. Behind her. Pressing in to her. As his lips. Came to her ear. Her eyes slid. Half shut. As he whispered to her. And then. His lips. On her neck. Made her entire body. Tremble for a moment. His hand coming down. To take her own. She felt amazing. She felt as though. This was what. She wanted. This was what this day. Was meant for. And yet. There were issues. With his plan. Her hand lifted. Letting go of his. and she rose it. Up over her body. To touch his cheek. And run through his hair. Her breathing. Had picked up. Once more. From his touches. And the fact. That they were so close. And what was. Implied. To happen soon. If she was unable. To talk him out of it. Though her mind wondered. Why would she. Talk him out of it. What was the reason. The purpose. She could find none. Except they had only. Been dating so short. A time. Still. He was worht it. And she was. Very attracted to him.

"We've no place to go."

Liberty whispered to him. She lived with two men. And he lived. In a house full of others. She could not see. A place where. They may be able. To go and get together. Though her mind. Was clouded for the most part. On what she wanted. Not what she needed. Her head turned. And her lips. Began to kiss. Along his jaw. She still thought. They had no place to go. And yet. With him behind her. Such a bold move. He had made. She felt as though. She wanted this too. For the move. Had not only. Caused a blush to rise. On her cheeks. But a surge. Of desire. To wash over her small. Body as well.

[Pine]

Pine could feel her breathing pick up and her body begin to flush. It was one of the bonus's of putting his and on her stomach. He could feel all the changes her body was going through as he acted. Originally Pine thought she was only interested in the idea sleeping together but now he knew that wasn't true. If Pine had to guess, he would say Liberty wanted it just as much as he did. The thought excited him even more. As he whispered in her ear he could feel her body begin to shudder.

"We've no place to go."

Those five little words hit Pine like a ton of bricks. There was a certainty that this problem had already played out in his mind. Not how to get around it but the fact that this might happen. He stopped kissing her to think about it when he felt her lips begin to trace out his jawline. It felt good, and Pine pulled her closer and moving his head so their lips met again. His hand began to inch up her shirt very slowly as the kiss continued.

~This might not have occurred to you sword but you know...YOUR IN A PARK!!!!~ Stated the shield in a very father-like manner. It was pretty clear that half of Pine's mind was not happy with how this was going.

Pine's hand stopped inching up and slid down out of her shirt. He didn't want to stop, he wanted to explore but the shield was right. This was a park and no place for such actions. Pine broke off the kiss and buried his head in her shoulder. He needed to calm himself down. She was right, they had no place to continue this course of action. He let go of her hand and wrapped it around her so he was now holding her in a full embrace.

~What about a hotel?~ The sword inquired.

~They don't give to anyone without a credit card~ Replied the shield.

~Motel?~ Ventured the sword.

~Risky....~ Replied the shield.

"Your right...We really don't have anywhere to go...I'm sorry for getting overly excited...Though I did warn you sitting on my lap like that would be a bad idea." Said Pine as he moved his head off her shoulder.

He then moved back to her side and took a hand. Pine then began to walk again and played through the conversation for a second time. Not to go over what he did wrong but so he could pick up where they left off. As he could remember they were delegating who would get what for the trip.

"I'll also bring the sleeping bag...I doubt his is big enough for the two of us. That and I would hate to mess up something that wasn't mine."

[bix]

Halt!
&& Redirect

His hand. As they kissed. Rose higher. On her body. She was in utter. Extasy. It felt amazing. His hand. On her stomach. Carressing. Her soft skin. And feeling. The callouses. On his hand. Dragging against. Her soft skin. His lips. Were as hungry. For her own. As her body. Was for him. She wasn't. Even thinking really. About how. Her shirt. Was rising. On her pale flesh. Creating more. Of a show. Of her modest body. Every inch. That it moved up. With his hand. But then. The kiss stopped. And it broke. She looked up. As he looked down. At her. Her shirt fell. Once more. Back into place. And then. He stepped away. She was not sure. What exactly. Had made him. Change from one. Direction. To a whole different one. But she felt as though. Maybe the realization. That they had. No place to go. Had finally. Caught up with him.

His hand. Took her own. And he began to walk. Liberty stood there. For a moment. Just long enough. For his hand. To have to tug hers. Before she. Began walking again. His mind. Must be amazing! To go from. Heated making out. To something like this. Just conversation. About the camping trip. They would. Be taking soon. She walked with him. As he mentioned. He would get. The sleeping bag. Because he did not. Think Suichi's. Would be big enough. For the both of them. Not to mention. He didn't want. To get it dirty. Bix blushed again. Knowing. What he meant. By dirty. Not to mention. That they would be. Sharing a bag. She couldn't wait. To be in his arms. All night. Held close to him. Sleeping there. Wrapped in his large. Strong arms. He had promised. Not sweater. So she looked forward. To seeing that.

"Sounds good. I'll get food and the tent. I need a tent.. incase the sun is out too much."

It was. The first time. She mentioned the sun. To Pine. Afterall. He probably thought. The umbrellas. That she used often. Were. Just part of her look. That the pale skin. Was part of her look. It just tended to help. Overall. She sighed softly. She would certainly. Have to bring her lotion. Suntan lotion. And a large umbrella. Suichi bought her one. For the backyard. For when he and Connor trained. She could sit out there. Watch and read. No matter how bright. The sun was. She could enjoy. The air without. The harmful effects.

"I am excited."

A smile. Could not help. But cross her face. A whole weekend. Just her and Pine. Together. Alone. With no one to stop them. And nothing to do. But get to know. One another. She couldn't wait. To laugh. to smile. To sit in his lap. Enjoying the fire. To eat smores. To sleep with him.

"I will have to wear something not too covering. It will probably be rather hot. Maybe some.. capris or shorts.. tshirts definatly.. I .. I think I have a few somewhere."

Liberty was. Ranting again. And she blushed. Stopping herself. As her eyes. Looking up at him. And she smiled.

"Anything else we need to discuss about our trip? Oh! Where do we meet? And when?"

[Pine]

"Sounds good. I'll get food and the tent. I need a tent.. in case the sun is out too much."

~No...you need a tent so people don't see us going at it like rabbits. YOU CLEARLY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN!!!! YOUR VIRGINITY SHALL BE MINE!!!!! YOU WILL NOT BE LEAVING THAT TENT UNSATISFIED OR WALKING PROPERLY!!!~ The little voice was ranting. Yet that did not change the fact the voice was absolutely right. Pine had no real intention of leaving that tent for anything but food and the bathroom. Maybe a walk or so but majority of their time would be in exploration of one another.

They continued to walk and Pine pulled Liberty toward the patch of wooded area in the park. Hitting a home run in the park was not going to happen but Pine still had some exploring to do. Without people around to see what was going on, he doubted any of his voices or Liberty would stop some basic exploration. He still had to finish getting up her shirt after all. Pine was not leaving the park until he got at least that far.

"Well if we leave early evening Friday, we could spend all of Saturday up there and come back Sunday morning. That way we have spent a day and two nights in the tent exploring...I mean the woods exploring. We could meet up at your place and take a cab from there." Pine had done it again, blurted out inappropriate thoughts about what was going to happen on the trip. Even if there was no doubt in either party`s mind this was going to happen, it didn`t need to be said out loud.

They walked into the wooded area for a little before Pine looked around in all directions. There was no one around and a small smile crossed his face. He then turned to face Liberty and pulled her into a heated kiss. Slowly he began to lower her to the ground. His left hand again began to slowly inch up her shirt and his right hand slid behind he head and pushed her more passionately into his kiss. Pine broke the kiss and began to trace a path slowly down her neck with his lips.

[bix]

Hidden
Rendevous

So it was settled. He would bring. The sleeping bag. Some of the food. And she herself. Would bring the tent. Some clothing. And more food. She knew. That he was. A teenage boy. And if he was anything. Like Connor. And still growing. Especially. With the way. He worked out. All the time. She knew. That he probably. Ate a great deal. Of food. So she would make sure. To bring something. Tasty. Still though. AS they walked. Her mind was going through. All the amazing things. That they were to do. It was too early yet. In the year for swimming. And she doubted. There would be. A shaded area. For her to do so in. Anyway. Besides. No one really. Wanted to see a girl. Swimming in full clothes. They wanted. To see a bikini. Something that showed. A great deal. Of skin. Liberty. Would only be able. To do so. When she could still. Be protected. From the sun. Something Pine. Didn't know about. Just yet. But would. At some point. Now that they. Were in a relationship.

A tug. And she was lead. Into a area of trees. Away from. The main path. They walked there. Together. Liberty's attention. On her feet. And not tripping. Rather than. Where they were going. Her long hair. Catching here and there. On branches. That they passed. As they walked. He continued to speak. About the camping trip. So apparently. This was no special trip. Perhaps there was. Something special. To see when. They came to a stop. At a point. Within the trees. They should leave. On Friday night. And then. They would be able. To have the whole day. On Saturday. Up there to spend. Together. To spend in the tent. Exploring. Wait. Exploring the tent? Liberty's brows furrowed. In confusion. But he quickly. Corrected himself. And her smile returned. Afterall. How could the tent be ... oh. Oh that.

She finally. Came to a stop. And she sighed. Why were they here? Perhaps it was. Pine's secret haven. In a copse of tress. One might never find. The boy named Pine. Cheesy. But she could completely see it. Before. She could ask them. Just why. They had come to this place. It seemed. His answer. Was ready. He pulled her into him quickly. She moved easily. Being light of weight. And being ever so eager. To be in his strong. Arms again. He kissed her. Not just any kiss. But one of passion. Like the one. They had shared. Before he had. Pulled away. So this. Was why he had pulled back. He had a plan. All along. As her lips. Passionatly kissed him. Her lips. Keeping up with his own. His arm. Pulled her closer. And she felt him. Lowering her. So gently. To the leaves below. The foliage. Creating a bed like. Cushion. Beneath her.

Now that she was down. HIs hand. Slid up. Her shirt once more. Her skin. Under his rough. And soft hands. Liberty moaned. How could she not. She was safe. In his arms. And not to mention. That every carress. Of his hands. Was turning her on. More and more. He might. In his exploration. Feel the stab wounds. On her side. Just under the ribcage. His other hand. Moved under her head. Lifting it up. And kissing her. Even more deeply. Finally. The kiss broke. Liberty gasped. For air. Her chest heaving. Her body. Coming to life. Like never before. She felt his lips. On the skin. Of her neck. And her jaw. Tilting her head back. Giving him more skin. To work with. As he did this. Liberty knew what she wanted. His sweater. Gone. She needed it gone. Grabbing it. On his back. She began to pull. It forwards. Wanting it off. And so. When he moved up. to see what she wanted. She tugged harder. And he seemed. To understand. Letting it come off. She put it to the side. And when he began. To get back. To her body. Her hands roamed his own. Taking in the muscles. The ones she could now feel. Under his tshirt. The ones on his chest. His shoulders. And the massive arms.

It was interesting. How her body. Was so soft. And his. Was so hard. And rippling with muscles. She felt. Even more attracted to him. Now than before. He was amazing. In mind and body. He was good looking. Beautiful. And she loved the way. That he looked at her. Not to mention. The way that he held her. Her boyfriend. That's what he was now. Her hands. Eagerly exploring. His muscular body. Running her hands up. and into his hair. She moaned his name. Softly on her lips. As her fingers clenched. Holding him close. Never in her life. Had she experieneced. Anything like this. Her entire body was. Tingling and alive. Wanting more. Desiring more. And knowing that. There was no place. She would rather be. Than in his arms.

[Pine]

As Pine's hand began to explore Liberty she did something different, she moaned. The sound was something unexpected but welcome. It seemed everything that was being done was actually doing something for Liberty. Pine began to get really excited. Her head tilted as his lips began to explore her neck making it easier for him. Had Pine known it would have taken just this small amount of privacy to get her to express her enjoyment he would have brought her here in the first place. Live and learn right?

Liberty's hands moved around Pine and began to tug on his sweater. Pine wasn't sure what was going on at first but began to realize what was happening. He remembered their earlier conversation about him hiding under a sweater. The sweater had to come off for her to be satisfied. Pine moved his hand out of her shirt and pulled back so the sweater easily came off his body. Underneath was a simple black T-shirt with white trim around the collar and sleeves. Now that it was off he slid back in and went back to work on her neck.

Liberty seemed to be doing some exploring on her own. He could feel her hands work their way around his arms and body. His hand moved back up her shirt and she moaned. The sound was different now it was his name. Pine was surprised and made a trail of kisses from her neck back up to her lips. His hand began to slide back down her body on the opposite side this time. Liberty had soft skin which meant that every little anomaly was easy to find. Pine's hand stopped on something that felt out of place.

~What is that?~ The shield asked as Pine began to trace the anomaly with his fingers.

~I know that feeling...It's a...It's a scar...It feels like a knife wound!~ Replied the sword and immediately stopped kissing Liberty. He moved so he was sitting on both knees. His hand quickly lifted the shirt up to her bra and Pine gasped.

Pine saw knife wounds on her ribcage where he had just been touching. These were not accidental wounds either, judging by their location these were meant to kill. Pine let go of the shirt and just paused there staring at Liberty. He was sure she was worried about what would come out of his mouth. Considering their appearance they were old scars. These were not made in the last attack, these were probably years old.

~That is just sick...~ The sword softly thought.

Could it really have been this bad at her home? Could her parents have actually tried to kill her? Is this why Bix existed? There were so many questions Pine wanted answered but knew could not be asked. If it was any consolation to the situation Pine's mind was no longer on sex. He crawled over and lay beside her. His right arm slid under her neck and gently moved her head over so it lay on his chest.

"Let's just lay here a while..." Pine began as he looked up at the sky through the trees. "I'm happy that you are no longer in that situation...I am not going to ask, nor force you to tell me what happened. Just know you are safe where you now reside and you are safe at my side. Take comfort in the fact your life is beginning to change for the better."

[bix]

Changes
In Direction

They were kissing. She loved this. The way that his hands. Were on her body. His hand. In her hair. Cupping the back. Of her head. Holding her close. Her lips and his. Dancing hungrily. With one another. Her hands. Moving all over. His body. Memorizing his muscles. And enjoying the feel. Of knowing him. Without a sweater. Knowing what he really. Felt like underneath. All his clothing. But it all changed suddenly. When he pulled back. As his hand moved. Over her scar. The one that she had gotten. A long time ago. So long in fact. It was basically. The same color. As her skin again. No longer was it. A different color. But it would never. Smoothe back out. It was just. Something that. She would have. For the rest. Of her life.

He pulled back. Over her. And yet. He seemed. To be surprised. She sighed softly. As he lifted up her shirt. All the way. To her bra. Looking down. At her scar. Liberty bit her lower lip. Her eyes closing. She had to admit. If anything. Was going to finally. Really. Kill the mood. Not that she was. Looking forward to actually. Having sex or anything. Still though. She felt as though. There was no way. That they could. Reignite the flame. Right now. After that. She sighed softly. As he looked down. At her scar. Liberty looked away. In embarassment. She didn't know. What to say. Obviously. he thought. That she had been stabbed. Which she had. Of course. But that wasn't the point. It was just that. She wasn't sure. Exactly how. He would react.

Letting go. Of her shirt. He moved to the side. Laying down beside her. Pushing his arm. Under her head. So that she could lay. In the woods. Right with him. Liberty shifted. Sitting up slightly. Just for a second. To fix her shirt. Before she turned. On her side. Snuggling into his side. As he spoke to her. She bit her lower lip. Listening to him. Tell her about. How he was glad. That she was no longer. In that environment. He was right. Her life was changing. She sighed softly. And when he told her. That he would protect her. She smiled. Her hand. Lay softly on his chest.

"I am much happier, now that I am with you, and now that I am not living at home anymore. My parents were.. very difficult and I just wanted to find my own place in this world. I think that now, now that I have you helping me, I can find that."

Liberty smiled. Just softly. As she looked up at him.

"I.. didn't think. You would react so badly to my scar. It's from a couple years ago. My father .. got very angry. I can't remember what for now. My mother was screaming at me, and then suddenly, there was a knife and I .. I remember.. looking down to see the blood.. I blacked out then... "

Liberty swallowed. It was loud. And this subject. Was not something. That she liked. To talk about. But she figured. She could give him. A little bit. Of the details.

"I don't remember anything for weeks. When I really began to become aware again I was much.. changed." she sighed. "That was.. when she .. was created I guess.. it seemed like it anyway."

[Pine]

Bix was the creation of a stab wound. Pine could not say that didn't make sense. He remembered hearing about this story of this girl that was locked in a cupboard her entire life. When the authorities finally found her the trauma had created two beings. One they called Ms White and one they called Ms Black...Or something like that. Ms. Black was defensive, violent, and uncontrollable while Ms. White was like a normal human being. Though Pine found the story facinating he never figured he would meet someone simular. Let alone date them. No matter, at least it kept things interesting.

By badly you mean stop exploring?" Pine asked as the hand that was now around her reached up and quickly fondled Liberty.

He was no longer in the mood for exploration but that didn't mean he had to let Liberty know. The scar had indeed bothered him but to what extent he wouldn't let her know. Not fully anyways.

"I like your bra by the way...It's a nice contrast to your skin...Yeah we'll go with that one. I am glad I could be of service though and I will help you out if I can." Pine reassured her.

He felt a little bad that she had shared something that personal with him and he had given her nothing in return. Liberty deserved something in return for her trust.

"You know, I was never beaten as a child. Not once. It didn't matter what I did my parents never disciplined me at all. As a result I was quite the trouble maker...I still am in some cases but back then I was really bad. So one day in grade something...I can't remember which grade, there was this kid I used to bully all the time but did nothing back to me. One day I got a little out of hand and he beat me up pretty badly. It was about that time I realized that as I was no one would like or respect me. So instead of bullying kids I talked my parents into letting me go to martial arts. There they didn't only teach me to fight but also the lessons my parents didn't. The concepts of friendship, teamwork, and discipline were just some of the values I learned."