Playing hard to get. Part 5

Written by: Donna
Disclaimer: The characters in this story are not mine they belong to Jim Henson, I am merely borrowing them to complete this fanfic
Rating: PG-13+ language, adult situations.
Opinions: If you have criticism or praise please let me know by writing to me at donna__rose@hotmail.com.au
Thanks: I have no one to thank accept for the people who put farscape together. Thanks a lot guys!
Note: Enjoy, this is my first ever fanfic so don't expect it to be too good.
Summary: a bet drives John and Aeryn to discover some interesting feelings!!!

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~12~

Aeryn gaped, “I…You..”
“What is it you’re trying to say?” John said, smiling like a child.
“You watched me. It’s only fair that I get to watch you,” she shouted.
“That’s not a good enough reason,” he said.
Aeryn was lost she didn’t know what to say to that.
John had just played his last card, If Aeryn shot back at him he was in some big trouble.
After a long, awkward, silence, Aeryn responded, “What is your reason then? If mine isn’t good enough I have to hear yours.”
“Um..um.” he’d lost, there was no reason accept the truth, Go on John just say it, it might work. “Aeryn, “he said, more confidently than he felt, “I do have a reason….You have a nice body and, and it’s been a long time since I saw and well I mean…”
Aeryn really was lost now, but this had to be good for the bet, so why not.
John had looked away after he said it, he could feel Aeryn’s eyes on him, then all of a sudden she started to giggle, then she started to chuckle and then she laughed full out, “That’s my reason, although I hate to admit it, you do have a great body, too.” Aeryn said between laughs and breathes.
John stared over at Aeryn amazed at how much he just wanted to grab her and laugh with her. And kiss her.
@#%$, one day with her and I already want to break the bet. And she’s still laughing, he thought.
Aeryn looked over at John and noticed he was staring at her, “Geeze, What’s that erp saying, um, “Lighten up,” John.”
John blinked at her, noticed how relaxed she was, and burst out laughing.
They laughed until their stomachs hurt then dropped off to sleep, together in the tent.
 
 
 

~13~

Late that night, John awoke. He felt unusually warm and safe, it took him a few microts to realize why; Aeryn’s arm was draped over his chest and her nestled on his shoulder, he himself found his leg comfortably sitting between Aeryn’s legs.
He couldn’t move because he’d wake her up so he just lay there, feeling content, he didn’t know what he’d do in the morning. He’d worry about that tomorrow though.

About a quarter of an arn later Aeryn awoke and found them in the comforting position, although sure she wouldn’t wake him if she moved she chose to stay there. I have to see his face when he wakes up tomorrow, and anyway it feels nice, she though.
 
 
 

~14~

Aeryn woke up first, she could tell John was still asleep by his breathing. She lay there, waiting for him to wake up. After a while she absent-mindedly started to caress his brown hair.
He stirred and Aeryn quickly shut her eyes. John yawned and looked at Aeryn, “Geeze, Aeryn you’re so beautiful, I can’t believe what that stupid b..” he whispered, oblivious to her being awake.
Aeryn couldn’t let him go on, she had to stop him, she stirred and stretched, then without opening her eyes she said, “Morning John.”
“Morning, sunshine,” He said back.
They lay there for a while, both of them happy and content. Then almost simultaneously they realized the reason for there happiness was their position and jumped apart.
They got up dressed and packed up, they both rode on the same horse once again. They’d been riding in silence for about five arns, when Aeryn tapped John on the shulder and asked, “There’s water in that direction, I can hear it, we need to get some more if we plan on surviving.”
“Yeah, sure let’s go,” he answered.

They arrived at the source of the sound and found it to be a beautiful lagoon with a rushing waterfall. They marveled at the place as they collected the water. They’d set the horse free when they’d arrived and were sitting around waiting for another horse to show up when Aeryn whispered something.
“What, did you say?” John asked.
“Nothing.” She responded much too quickly for it to have really been nothing.
“Yes you did, what did you say?” he said playfully.
“I…I just wondered if you would like to join me for a swim?” she said hopefully.
“Sure, I’d love to” he said and stood up and took of his black T-shirt and his shoes and then after giving Aeryn a glance his pants which left him standing in his Calvins.
He walked over to the water, again looked at Aeryn and then dived gracefully in.
Aeryn watched his muscular form glide under the water and then surface.
“What are you waiting for?” he yelled.
If he wants to play games he can, she thought and for the first time thought about why he was doing all this stuff, the thought quickly left her as John caught her eye, “Coming?”
She walked over to the edge stuck her hand in the water and looked at John.
Then she took off her shoes, then her top revealing the tight fitting sports bra. She glanced up and saw John staring at her, he obviously hadn’t expected this. She took off her pants and quickly dived into the water, she surfaced near John and shouted, “Race you to the waterfall!”

Look out for part 6!!
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