Lita slowly opened her eyes and quickly covered her eyes when the sun shone directly to her eyes. She was dumbfounded as she tried to recall the previous day. Yes, she remembered the big storm, she remembered the possesive way Vanessa hold Maxfield hand-Lita frowned a bit and she remembered VANESSA HAD PUSHED HER!! Lita moved her body a little and her whole body protested in pain. The only question was, where was she?
Lita felt someone was hugging her from back - tight and protective. She turned her head to see who and her body went rigid when she saw Maxfield laid unconscious. What is he doing here, holding me? Then a thought struck her. Did he save me? Lita hoped with all her heart that he did. Seeing him unconscious with his long wet hair covered most of his cheeks and forehead made him unbearably handsome. Lita could feel her heart pounding hard.
She was enjoying the warmth that he had offered, the feeling of being close to him and the protective way he held her even he was unconscious. Lita closed her eyes. I'm so tired and cold. Just one more minute.......
* * * * * *
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN HE'D DROWN?!! NEPH....MAXFIELD CAN'T BE DROWNING!!!" Jadeite shouted. The news that Nephrite had drown shocked the hell out of him. Nephrite was one of the generals, for god's sake!
"I'm sorry Mr Stanton. I'm very very sorry. He'd drown with another woman named Lita Kino," the man said nervously.
"Lita Kino?" I've never heard Nephrite had never mentioned him about this Lita person. Jadeite frowned. The man nodded.
"There are her uncle and aunt," Jadeite looked at the direction and saw an older man was comforting his wife. At least I took the news better than her. He began to walk near them.
"Are you Lita's uncle and aunt?" Jadeite asked softly. The woman hadn't bothered to answer but her husband looked up.
"Yes, we are or should I say were?" Jadeite could see the sadness in his gray eyes. He closed his eyes trying not to show his sadness.
"I'm Maxfield's brother," his voice were barely audible. The bond between them was strong and the thought of losing Nephrite forever brought a sorrow that he had never felt before. The older man looked at him in surprise. Then he curved up a smile smile.
"I know prefectly how you feel," the older man said sympathetically. Do you? Jadeite thought as he left the couple.
* * * * * *
Lita opened her eyes once again and found that the night had came. She also noticed that Maxfield had left her beside the fire with his jacket covered her slender body. She slowly sat up and looked around, searching for him.
Her eyes locked on the powerful figure that was looking at the stars. He obviously hadn't noticed she had awakened. As she shifted to get more comfortable position, the pebble under her made a low sound but loud enough for him to realized she had awakened.
"You've awake," his first word came out as he came nearer to him.
"Where are we?"
"I don't know but I was certain we're on unknown island," his words are simple and unconcern as he sat beside her.
"I was being pushed by Vanessa and suddenly I woke up, I saw you
with me, alone on an island. Did you save me?" Lita raised her eyes and saw his blue eyes looked back at her. She could see his eyes twinkled. He did save me. Lita realized.
"Thanks, I guess," Lita pulled his jacket higher. Suddenly she felt awkward.
"For what?"
"For saving me," Lita answered uncertainly as she bowed her head in confusion.
"After Vanessa pushed you?" Nephrite watched her bow head. He then, put his finger under her chin and pushed her face up gently.
"I'm sorry," He said softly. Lita quickly opened her mouth to protest but his strong finger hold her lips close. For a moment they just stared at each other. To Lita's surprise, Nephrite lowered his lips to hers.
His lips are soft, gentle and demanding. He expertly kissed her, teasing her lips and tongue with his tongue. He cupped her cheeks as he tried to get deeper access to her sweet mouth. Lita slidded her arms to his wide chest, up to his neck, then around his neck for support. When Nephrite receive her respond, he lowered his hands to her breast, stroking them passionately.
Lita withdrew a little. She wasn't expected him to go that far but at the same time she wanted it. As she battled with her feeling, Nephrite left her mouth and began teasing her ear. He loved the scent of her, the way she responded to him in an innocent way and the uncertain feeling inside her. But he didn't want to hurt her. The strange feeling of protective and defending her flowed within him and yet, he can't stop teasing, stroking and kissing her.
But his defensive to her won over his lust. He raised his head and watched her lovely face transformed from pleasure into confusion. She is so beautiful and sweet and flawless and totally innocent. Innocent. He knew she was innocent and had no experience but he still here hugging her, touching her forbidden fruits. With all the regret and disappointment, he stood up and left her. He had to leave her before he did something that he'll regret for the rest of his live.
* * * * * *
After the incident, the host of the glamorous reception decided to end the gathering earlier. Most of them had no mood as they were still mourning over their most arrogant, self-confidence president of Stanton Industry. Jadeite had informed his 'brothers' that he would be coming home sooner than they had expected. All the way home, he had tried to create a few reason why Nephrite wasn't with him and they all happened to be incredibly stupid, so he had decided to tell the truth. Just hope they don't strangle me to death. Jadeite thought, feeling uneasy.
Then, his thought wandered to Lita, the girl whom Nephrite willing to risk his life to. All the years of struggling on the business world, Nephrite had never shown any interest to any woman. To him, if there is a willing woman, he'll have an affair with her. And, for their long-time friendship, he didn't even bother to tell him of this Lita.
The way, Nephrite always told him that an immortal shouldn't have a woman in his life, made Jadeite hard to believe that Nephrite had actually felt something for this girl. But after a long time doubting it, Jadeite knew that Nephrite could have never felt anything. Anyone would save someone if he or she needed it and Nephrite was happened to be anyone of them. Jadeite wasn't fully convince with his conclusion but he did feel a whole better. As Nephrite's best friend, he didn't want to see he hurt after his mortal woman died.
Looking out at the sea, Jadeite recall that night. Nephrite was not stupid enough to jump into the stormy sea to save someone.
Lita must be mighty important to Nephrite. If they still survive, it'll probably took some time for Nephrite to regain his power to teleport back here. Then, his identity will be revealed. Jadeite felt sick of that thought. He didn't want to live in a world where people looked at him as if he was an alien. Thinking of all those unpleasant thought brought unhappiness.
Sometime, Jadeite thought as he tried to sleep. I wish I can stop time....
* * * * * *
"My queen, they have broke our defense! You have to leave now!" the queen seemed too panic to hear what her general was saying.
"Where is my husband?" she demanded at the general. His face clouded at the mention of his king. Instead of answering her, he walked up to her.
"You'll have to go now, my queen. They'll be here soon!"
"Not without my husband and my daughter!!" the queen persisted stubbornly. The general's face were flustered with his queen stubborness. He knew there were no other way. Surreptitiously, he nodded at his army and instantly, the soldiers knocked the queen down and took her away.
"I'm sorry my queen. You are our only hope to save this helpless kingdom," He said as he watched his men took the unconscious queen away. He turned around, preparing himself into endless battle and stifled in surprised.They're here! His mind screaming in warning but the attack came like a flashes of light and the general laid on the floor lifelessly. A lady stepped over the dead general.
"The kingdom is finally mine! Find the queen! I have unfinished business to deal with her," the lady smiled evilly as she cradled the baby in her arms....
* * * * * *
Lita's scream woke Maxfield up. He quickly but gently shook her to wake up. It must a very horrible dream. He realized when he saw her body was sweating heavily despite of the cool night. Lita's eyes opened widely as her breath was short and shallow. It took her a while to breath normally.
When she realized that Maxfield had heard her screaming frightenly, her cheek burned in humiliation. Right now, he must be thinking how childish I am. Seeing her cheek reddened making Nephrite wanted to chuckle but he didn't think this the best time.
"Want to talk about it?" his voice was soft, full with concern and tenderness. Lita kept her mouth shut, refuse to share her terrifying dream with him, even though her heart wanted to be in his arms, blurted all about the horrifying dream, how it kept coming back and haunting her.
"Well?" Nephrite insisted. Her face was so pale when she woke up and he knew it wasn't just some ordinary dream. Torn between the need to trust him and to avoid him making her confused. Lita looked at him uncertainly.
"I was dreaming about..." seeing Nephrite nodded encouragingly, Lita felt a strengh to go on. "I don't know what am I dreaming exactly. But it keeps coming back, repeats the same thing-the horrible things and...and," Tears stung at her eyes. She didn't want to cry in front of him but she was tired with everything.
Nephrite could see her lovely face was tired and tense. Without knowing what he was doing, he pulled her into his arms, offering her comfort and support. "And?" his whispering and caring voice made Lita wanted to blurt out everything that had burdened her.
"And I couldn't...wouldn't sleep, knowing I have to see those things again. How long...when is it going to stop haunting me because I don't know how long I could endure it!" Lita closed her eyes, trying to calm down. "I...I slept less over last four nights and at day, I have to deal with....." Lita stopped herself there. She didn't want to told him about her confuse and unknown feeling when everytime she saw him with that damn Vanessa.
"To deal with what?" She went tense at his question and Nephrite could feel it to. Not with what but who. Lita thought. Knowing that she was reluctant to answer him, Nephrite decided that she didn't trust him fully to tell him everything. He held her closer.
"It's okay if you didn't want to talk about it," Nephrite almost smiled when he felt her body relax. He stroke her body as Lita tried to get closer to get his warmth. After a few minutes of silent, Nephrite could feel that she had fell asleep. He didn't want let her go, afraid she would be dreaming again. Then, leaning against the tree, he fell into a deep slumber...
