Captain's Choice: A Romance (4 page)

CHAPTER
SEVEN

     Antares was
extremely bright and the heat intense on approach making it a difficult landing. But the docking area itself, was totally encased to reflect the heat and control the temperature. The rest of the crew remained on board while Jillian and Tae took an elevator from the landing site down into the heart of Antares.

     With Tae as her guide and ambassador, Jillian was greeted by the Antarean officials and found the people here intelligent, peaceful and reasonable, nothing to be feared. Although
when she saw a small Antarean child staring at her with wide eyes it made Jillian aware that she was the strange looking alien in this world. 

    
Even though Antares was a star giving off heat on the outside, inside it was cool and green like earth was a long time ago. After the initial introductions and formalities were completed, Tae took Jillian for a private tour.

     After several hours of
sightseeing, Tae took her to a nature preserve. They went on a short hike, ending at a secluded waterfall. “Wow, this is beautiful.” Jillian said.

    
Tae gave her a genuine smile. “It pleases me that you find it to your liking.” He kept putting an arm around her and holding her hands, it seemed he always wanted to be touching her. He spread out a blanket, they both sat down and he produced a basket of traditional Antarean foods.

     “This is delicious. And this area is so
beautiful. You know it’s really like earth, only even nicer.”

     His gaze was steely and direct, “so it would not be a hardship for you to live here, then?’

     She didn’t answer.

     He changed tactics. “
Let’s go for a swim.”

     “But I don’t have a suit.”

     “A what?” he asked.

     As Tae began to undress she realized he didn’t have a suit either. “A bathing suit, it’s clothing you wear in the water.”

     Tae looked incredulous, “clothing you wear in water? That makes no sense.”

     “You’re going in naked?”

     “Of course.”

     “What if someone else shows up?”

     “Anyone coming here would be coming for the purpose of swimming would they not be similarly exhibiting a lack of attire?” Unabashedly, he stood in front of her naked, without an ounce of insecurity.

     “So they’ll be naked too?”

     “Of course, my love, you are being silly.”  He leaned in chuckling and shaking his head, “are you not the same woman who brazenly made love to me so passionately in the hospital wing?”

     Yeah, well, that would be me, she thought.

     “And now you’re bashful?” He kissed her forehead. “Get undressed. I’ve seen everything already, I’ve experienced everything already.” He stared, “I wouldn’t mind experiencing it all again.”

     Still she stood there.

     He shook his head and laughing turned his back to her.

     She supposed it was stupid to be so
self-conscious, but to her it felt like the first time she would be naked in front of him. Jillian slipped off her jumpsuit.

     Without looking back he put out a hand for her and led her down the bank.

     The water was warm and felt like silk against her skin. When she was in up to her shoulders he turned and smiled at her. She loved his smile and returned it. They swam circles around each other.

     “Why do I get the feeling you’re trying to escape me?” Tae asked in a friendly way, but Jillian could tell he was hurt.

      She stayed still. “I’m sorry, it’s just-”

     “Shh, I know.”  Standing waist deep in water he placed his arms gently around her drawing her to him. His lips were soft and tasted like honey, a kiss sweet and
tender; involuntarily she leaned in to him.

     “There he is!”

     Jillian turned to see where the voice had come from and saw two couples had arrived smiling and waving. Oh, crap she thought. Surprised and embarrassed Jillian dove into the deeper end. When she came up Tae’s eyes were filled with amusement.  He stepped out of the water and without any embarrassment at all, hugged the two women and shook hands with the men. All of them were obviously Tae’s friends and it was also apparent by their shy glances towards her that they wanted to meet her.

     Double crap.

     Tae whispered something to them and all four stripped down, apparently he thought if they were all naked too, she would be less self-conscious, but no, this wasn’t working for her either. She could certainly be a wild woman in the bedroom, but this situation was very different. Jillian caught his gaze and sensed how important this was for him. I’ve had to be braver in worse circumstances than this, she thought, mustering her courage she stepped out of the water.

     Even though Jillian was embarrassed she
attempted to act normal and not stare. The faces of the females had more refined features and were quite beautiful, and although she tried not to look, she couldn’t help but notice their amazing bodies. The features of Antareans having grown on her, she found the men attractive too.

     Tae introduced Jillian to the first woman, named Nahi, who gave her a shy hello then came forward and hugged her. The other woman did the
same. Needless to say it was a bit disconcerting to Jillian. When the first man came forward she was a little prepared, but it was still weird to hug a naked man she’d just met. The last man, whose name was Jahae hugged her hard and close and kissed her cheek. For Jillian, it was difficult to figure out what was inappropriate and what wasn’t.

     Tae and Jillian and the first couple sat on the blanket sharing wine and talking. It was certainly strange just sitting around nude, but the company was pleasant. Jillian started to get used to it or the wine was
affecting her, she wasn’t sure which.

     The other couple had disappeared
behind some bushes and Jillian wondered what they were doing. There was some noise, but no one on the blanket, except her, seemed to take notice. Jillian tried to follow the conversation, but her attention kept being diverted to the noises behind the bushes. She finally leaned over and saw the couple in missionary position going at it with wild enthusiasm just a few feet away.

     “Don’t mind them
,” Nahi said, “They’re newly matched.”

     Jahae chuckled and gave Jillian a sheepish grin. To his partner he said. “I remember when we were first matched.”

     “And I, my love,” Nahi said, looking at her soul mate with adoration.

     Jahae said to Tae, “As it must be for you two, we’ll leave you.” They went for a swim.

     Tae reached for Jillian’s hand to bring her to standing, “Come, there’s something I want to show you.

     Tae and Jillian walked along the rocks until they entered the area behind the waterfall. It was a small, cool alcove, with the wall of water providing all the privacy anyone could want. Tae pulled her in to the edge of the waterfall,
the two of them laughing and holding onto one another as the water poured over them. Tae kissed her letting his hands roam over her body. Jillian, caught up in the moment let her hands do a little roaming, too. They moved to a drier area still kissing, still exploring each other’s body. His style was much less forceful or urgent than Damien, still there was something pleasant in a man who had the patience to take his time, and engage in long bouts of foreplay.

     Leaning her up against the smooth rock he lifted one of her legs. His gaze openly wanting. “I won’t do anything you
don’t want me to.”

    
Jillian hesitated, but couldn‘t deny the desire she felt for him. She took a deep breath. “I want you,” she breathed out.

     Maintaining eye contact
as he slowly entered her, she gasped. He smiled. “You are gorgeous. You feel gorgeous.” Slowly he went in and out, up and down. Although he showed obvious signs of pleasure, still he seemed in no hurry. She felt the urge to bite down on something it felt that good. Nearing climax it began to be difficult for Jillian to remain standing. He sensed it and lifted her keeping himself inside her. She wrapped her legs around him as he carried her a few feet to a flat stone covered in smooth moss that cradled her back nicely. Given he no longer had to put energy into standing he put all his energy into pleasuring her and renewed his attentions with increased vigor.

     Antarean men sure had staying power!  A heady feeling of overwhelming pleasure encompassed her whole body to the point she thought her eyes might roll back into her head or she might pass out. But she didn’t want him to ever stop. The orgasm rocked her whole body and he came at the same moment. Panting, Tae rolled onto his back, then lay on his side to face her, his arm propping his head watching her.

     She laughed at the look of satisfaction on his face. “I’ve never - ” she breathed out.

     “Good.” He kissed her cheek.

     Jillian ran a hand along his thigh. “Do you always have  - can you always last so long?”

     “I am a young man.”

     Jillian laughed, “Yeah, a hundred.”

     “Relatively speaking.  I guess it slows a little with age.”

     “A couple thousand years?”

     “Exactly.”

     She could live with that.  “How is it you…  ‘finish’… exactly when I do?”

     He looked puzzled. “Oh, you mean.”

     She nodded.

     “I’m able to control it, to wait for you then - finish.”

     Talk about finishing touches. “Well, now I feel like I might need to rest for a few days.”

     “I hope not,” he said.

     Despite her limbs feeling like jelly, she amazed herself by feeling energized instead of tired like she expected.  They returned to the pool and went swimming with his friends. She was surprised by her total lack of embarrassment. The other couple obviously knowing what they had been doing, but there was no judgment or lewdness, they were simply happy for them. She wondered at humans and her own puritanical views. Why should sex be considered dirty? Why couldn’t people talk about it or celebrate it? Especially when there was this much love and respect involved.  The second couple joined them briefly before running off to the bushes again. She could understand now why they felt the way they did.

      A
little while later both couples left, leaving Jillian and Tae alone on the blanket. Jillian rested face down as Tae gave her a long, slow massage making Jillian feel extremely relaxed. Then he stopped and just sat there, next to her, not touching.

     Jillian looked
up at him, curious.

     With a serious look on his face, Tae said. “I am waiting for you to touch me.”

     Jillian sat up, then smiled and with two hands to his chest pushed him down onto his back. She got on top of him and he let his arms fall to the sides, open to all the pleasure she could give him. She rubbed her hands down his chest moving lower and lower.  When she took him in her mouth, feeling his body tense in surprise, she paused briefly, then continued. After a bit she remembered his staying power and wondered how long this might realistically take. The moment she thought it, he came.

     It was her turn to
lie on her side next to him, head propped on one arm, with a satisfied smile on her face.

     His eyes were dazed. “W
hat was that?”

     “Didn’t you like it?”

     Tae turned his head to look at her. “Obviously, but I’ve never - ”

     “Good.
” Jillian smiled. “At least I’ve done one thing you hadn’t before.’

    
Tae propped himself up on one arm. “No, really, no one here has ever done that.”

     “No one?”

     Tae shook his head.

     “Ever?”
Jillian’s face registered her surprise.

     He shook his head
, again.

     “You sure?”
Jillian found this hard to believe.

     “Positive. Antareans- are aware of each other’s thoughts.”

     “Like reading minds?”

     “Not exactly, it’s like thoughts float out and any Antarean can pick up on them.”

     “Like I was wondering when you’d - finish and then you finished?”

     Tae nodded sheepishly. “So, if anybody knew about this - we’d all know about it.”

     “Guess they will all find out now.”

    
Tae looked over at her curiously. “Can I do
that
- to you?”

     “If you want.”

     “Oh, I most definitely want.” He got between her legs putting a knee over each shoulder, then wrapping his hands around her bottom.

     Jillian propped on her elbows
, watched him with amusement. All men should be this enthusiastic, she thought. The world would be a much happier place. He looked up at her with eyes of love, his desire to please her was obvious. This was definitely going to be hard to walk away from. What could there be in the world better this right here?