Eternal Saṃsāra: The Wanderer of Worlds

[156] And The Rabbit Falls

Chapter 156: And The Rabbit Falls

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When the kiss went on for too long, his hands growing dangerously bold, Mai caught her breath and whispered, "W-wait...!"

But Aqua took that as an opportunity to take things to the next level. He pulled back from their passionate kiss, indeed, his aqua-blue eyes gleaming with desire, but that didn't mean he was going to stop. Without a word, he scooped Mai up into his arms and took off into the sky, blasting through the air and leaving the forgotten garden far behind them.

Mai's heart raced as they soared higher and higher into the clouds, the world below becoming a patchwork of green and brown. They left the garden far behind them, and the wind whipped around them, carrying the scent of blooming flowers and fresh greenery.

The sky around them was painted with hues of pink and orange as the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over everything. It was a breathtaking sight, far greater than watching the sunset from a beach, and Mai couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and wonder as they flew higher and higher into the heavens.

She had never been this high up before, not without a plane anyway, and the view was breathtaking. But as the wind danced, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of fear. "Aqua, what are we doing here?" she asked, her voice shaking.

Aqua didn't answer right away. Instead, he flew even higher, until they were surrounded by nothing but clouds. Then, with a flick of his wrist, he sent Qi into a patch of clouds that solidified beneath them, creating a soft, fluffy surface for them to land on.

Mai gasped as they touched down, her heart pounding in her chest. Before she could say anything, Aqua was on top of her, his lips crashing down onto hers once again.

This time, his kiss was more urgent, more demanding.

Mai's thoughts shattered as she gave in to the sensation of his lips on hers. She could feel his body pressing down on hers as he pushed her back against the soft cloud, his hands roaming her body, exploring every curve and contour. It was like nothing she had ever experienced before, and it was intoxicating.

But as Aqua's hands began to wander beneath her shirt, Mai suddenly snapped back to reality. "W-wait," she gasped, pushing him away. "We can't do this here."

Aqua paused, looking down at her with a confused expression. "Why not?" he asked, his voice low and husky.

Mai hesitated, searching for the right words. "I just... I'm not ready," she said, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. She had decided to stick with him, but sex out of the blue? That's too fast.

Aqua's expression softened, and he nodded. "Okay," he said, rolling off her and lying beside her on the cloud. "We don't have to do anything you're uncomfortable with."

Mai let out a sigh of relief, feeling grateful for his understanding. He was nice. But as they lay there together, looking up at the sky, as half an hour passed, she couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. She had given in to her desires, had let herself be swept up in the moment, and now she was left feeling confused and conflicted.

"Are you okay?" Aqua asked, turning to look at her.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Mai nodded, forcing a smile.

Would he think of her as a playing-hard-to-get girl if she acted like this? She didn't like the idea of it. Did she have any reason to not give in to his charms?

Aqua reached out and took her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "You know, you don't have to be afraid of your feelings," he said, his voice soft. "It's okay to want things, to desire things. It's part of being human. If you want to let loose... I'm here."