Star Crossed: Finding the other - 16. A Promise has Broken

Mekaias

“You know I could always ask the Director what that means right?” Norian smirks below me.

We arrived back home on Earth last night and Norian finally woke up this morning.

Being the only one awake at night gets so boring and lonely.

I did see George in the pool last night so I went to the cave instead. I didn’t really want to bother him.

This morning I decided to give Norian a nickname.

Really nothing special, but I like to keep him guessing.

I’ve decided not to tell him what it means.

He already calls me different things; mostly Starshine.

It’s very cheesy and I feel weird for liking it.

“I’ll just tell him not to tell you,” I grin and rest my head on my arms over his chest. “I am sure I can convince him easily, yun Undaegon.”

“Well I do like the sound of it. You have to tell me at some point at least,” He smiles but then it disappears. “I wish I didn’t have to leave you for the night. The Director could have asked any of the others to replace me. I want to be with you!”

He runs his fingers against my cheek.

I lean into the touch and keep my smile.

“It’s only one night," I scold him. "I’ll be sure to take care of the squad while you are gone!”

He is going to some interview.

Apparently since he’s the face of U.U.P.P.’s hundreds of squads, he has to be there alongside Kane.

I’m glad I don’t have to go do that.

Too many eyes on me would keep me on edge, especially when its to be broadcast to holovids all over the universe.

The interview is being held to talk about how U.U.P.P. wants peace throughout the galaxy and how Firelight is a small thorn in everyone’s side that should be plucked out.

Learning that Norian and the rest of the squad are on posters, billboards, and holovids throughout the universe surprises me.

I never saw any posters or anything like that.

I mean I was locked up for a time but even after I didn’t see anything; only the King’s emblem stamped every now and then.

“It’s one night that I should stay in with you! I’ve been away from you for too much of my life!” He hugs me close and sighs.

I thought I was clingy...not that I’m complaining.

I'm starting to really love the attention he gives me. Perhaps too much.

“It’ll be okay," I kiss his chin. "We are all pretty much waiting for the next mission to come up anyway. You’re not missing out on anything.”

He gives a small huff and then hugs me super tight that I can’t help but squeak.

“I’ll be back before you know it,” He says before he kisses the tips of my ears and then I have to move for him to start packing his things for his trip.

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Norian

Something really doesn’t feel right.

Maybe I should tell the Director that I should stay with Mekaias.

Ugh! I really should go though.

It’s always nice to reach out to others to let them know we are out here trying to help. So many of these planets are under Firelight’s control and as soon as we get a message from a planet with their coordinates, we go and help them take back their home.

I really want to go to the interview, but I seriously feel like I need to stay by Mekaias.

It could just be the fact that we are finally together and that this will be the first time we’re apart.

It is only one night honestly. I’m sure I can manage. I'll just have to push through.

It doesn't help that I just feel like something is going to happen.

We are to leave in about three hours so I’ve decided to do the only thing that matters.

Stay by Mekaias’ side!

He decided to accept Remy’s challenge on the mat for whatever reason.

“Actually, I don’t know if I want to do this!" Remy scratches the back of his head and leans on one foot and then the other. "Can we just forget I asked?”

“Nope! I need to watch this!"

Remelia is standing on the side with me and has her camera out.

Mekaias stands in front of Remy in his battle stance and a sweet smile on his face. He has his elbow in front of him and his other arm behind him.

He does have his claws ready however...maybe I should get a med kit ready.

“Don’t hurt me too much, Mekaias! I know where you live!" Remy gives a nervous laugh but gets ready as well.

They begin circling around each other for a few moments until Remy strikes out with a punch.

Mekaias dodges easily and slips close enough to punch Remy on the chest.

He starts circling around Remy. He strikes out or dodges with small and quick attacks. He even rolls or flips around him!

I want to say he looks like he’s dancing; obviously being a showoff.

I don’t remember him being this fast with me!

Poor Remy is grunting and yelling with frustration, wildly kicking and punching out but being too slow for Mekaias.

When Remy seems to run out of breath and just stands there, Mekaias stops in front of him and pushes with two fingers on his chest.

Remy falls onto the ground flat on his ass.

Remelia runs in with the camera and brings it close to his face. “What was that last night about saying you’re the best fighter? It seems you have some competition, little Remy!”

She cackles like a witch but stops the video and goes to get some ice packs next to the mat.

“I was just going easy on him,” Remy huffs and gives a pained smile.

I notice him adjusting his pants and I have to refrain myself from pulling Mekaias behind me.

“Oh yeah without a doubt,” Remelia smirks and pushes a few packs of ice into Remy's lap. “Nicely done, Mekaias. I bet you’d even be able to beat on Norian easily!”

Before he can reply, I say, “Oh yeah we’ve fought already. It was pretty much a tie. I am pretty sure he’d win though.”

I love him, I really do, but sometimes I’m not sure if he’d give away too many details about some things. I mean...the man walked around naked for a good while until I talked to him about it.

“Oh? Then fight right now,” Remelia grins.

Dammit!

The spice smell that Mekaias gives off is already starting to flood the room.

I really don’t want to admit to it but watching Mekaias fight, well...it does stuff to me.

That combined with the smell right now is going to make this all very awkward.

“I don’t know. My back is kind of hurting right now.” I try and fake something.

Anything!

Please don’t make me fight him in front of them! I don’t know if it would even end in fighting!

“Aww. I wanted a round two,” Mekaias frowns but I can tell he knows exactly what I am doing. I see it in his big pretty eyes.

“You sure we can’t? I'm sure I can handle it this time. We can be as rough as you want,” He smirks.

I can’t help the blush spreading on my face.

Remelia laughs in front of me. “Jeez, Mekaias! Way to be subtle about it.”

Even Remy has joined in on her laughing.

My blush feels like a literal fire on my face now.

Mekaias giggles and comes over to lean on me.

“I don’t know what you are talking about,” He feigns ignorance.

I look down at him in shock and betrayal.

My soulmate is evil!

Remy and Remelia leave us. They said it was to ‘let us fight in privacy.’

I totally got the meaning there.

Those assholes!

“Sorry,” Mekaias gives a small smile and hugs my arm. “I don’t know what came over me honestly.”

I pull smile and pick him up over my shoulder.

He gives a small shriek and struggles for a bit before stopping.

“Where are you taking me?” He whines.

I made us leave the training room because I honestly don’t know how much longer I could handle being in there with that smell.

Unfortunately it seems to have gotten stronger.

“To the cave,” I simply say.

He put me in a mood. I plan to take advantage of it with a nice makeout session.

He struggles against me until I release him.

Instead of falling to the ground, he climbs on top of me and sits on my shoulders.

I want to say it’s cute, maybe a little weird, but right now his thighs are on both sides of my head and now the spice smell from before is twice as strong.

“Mekaias, I don’t think sitting there is a good idea right now!”

I try and breathe only through my mouth but that doesn’t seem to work. If anything, it has made it worse!

My pants are going to tear and it will not be my fault!

“I think I’m fine up here! You are my legs now!” He crosses his arms over my head and I swear I can feel that smirk on his face.

“A-are you sure? You’re spice smell is really getting to me,” I try and tell him as it is. He knows I’m talking about his pheromones.

“That means it is working then.”

I freeze at that.

I look up and meet his eyes.

“I think I’m ready.” He gives a shy smile. "Would...would you have me?"

After remembering to breathe, I start walking faster for the cave.

“Wait!” He hopes off and disappears into a small silver portal before hitting the ground.

I’m left standing here in the middle of the woods with a giant boner.

I squeeze it to try relieve from of the tension, but man...thinking about what's to come has me all kinds of excited!

After around ten seconds, Mekaias is back and in his hand is what I am guessing lube and a condom.

Well...shit I guess that’s one way to use that ability. Getting lube and a condom!

He gives a wicked grin and grabs my hand and pulls me to the cave.

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Mekaias

“Well, I see your healing abilities sure do come in handy,” Norian says when we are back in our room.

I wince hearing that.

I’ve heard other people say that in similar situations as now, except they weren't at all like Norian.

Obviously he didn’t mean it that way. It still doesn't bring good memories.

“Yes it has its moments,” I smile and keep resting against his side.

All the bruising and marks he left are all pretty much gone now.

He is very sweet and gentle, the problem is that he's so big! He can't exactly help himself with the bruises he causes.

It was all something very different from what I am used to. I loved it! I like how slow, sweet and hot he made it. Sex isn't a one way street of how rough or hard you can be. I’m happy Norian could have shown me that.

He kisses the top of my head between my ears.

“I have to leave now.” He sighs and rubs his hand along my side.

His hand dips further down my back and gently squeezes my butt.

He is already dressed to leave, sadly. I didn’t exactly feel the need to put on clothes when I teleported us back to the room.

I learned that I can hold the portal for others to pass through! I’m excited to use that for anything in the future.

“I’ll be here, yun Undaegon.” I smile and lean up to kiss him.

He on the other hand, still has scratches and other marks on his body. Mainly on his back and shoulders.

The stone man is big, so of course a certain other body part would match.

His back was the easiest to grab onto!

Lucky for him, his battle form can hide it.

“When I come back, you’re going to tell me what that means,” He says that all confident. Maybe I will since he did this for me.

“I love you, Starshine.”

"I love you too, Norian."

With a final kiss, he is gone.

I hear him say goodbye to the rest of the squad and then he is off.

I lay in our bed and cover myself in the blankets and pillows. It’s nice and warm where he was laying.

It feels weird that I won’t be seeing him tonight.

I know I get scared that I’d hurt him when we sleep together, but knowing I won’t be with him tonight doesn’t really feel so good.

I decide to take a much needed shower and clean myself up. I smell pretty gross right now honestly.

When I am cleaned up and finally wearing clothes, I run off to find Remelia and Remy.

I find them in the kitchen arguing over what to make for dinner.

They decided on spaghetti.

I had that the first time I was here. It was so good that I ate too much!

I’ll try and not make that mistake again.

While they busy themselves with making the food, I find George watching a movie in the living room. Something about androids taking over the world.

I find most androids too nice to do that.

I do smell something that smells amazing in his cup however.

“What is that?” I ask while pointing at his drink.

He looks over and smiles before looking down at his cup. “It’s hot chocolate. It’s a drink! Usually for the winter but I was craving it.”

“There is a drink of that?” I whisper in awe.

He laughs and shakes his head.

“I think it would be best not to show you how to make it. I’ll make some for you later though if you’d like.”

I nod my head and grin. That sounds amazing!

“Mekaias! Come here please,” Remy calls me over from the kitchen.

I hop over and find him holding two plates of food for me.

“One is yours, the other is George’s.”

I nod and give my thanks before walking back over to sit next to George.

Eventually Remy and Remelia join us and we finish the movie together.

Since it is already late, everyone decides to go to bed.

George says he’s going to the training room to swim.

I go back to my room and bury myself into the pillows.

I lay in my shorts and let cool air hit my skin.

I wish I had an air conditioner at home on Utrio, then again Norian probably wouldn’t be there with me.

Here is just fine for me!

The only problem right now is that Norian isn’t here right now. It feels colder in here without him. I don’t like it.

Maybe I’ll go to the training room. George is in there and maybe he needs company like me!

I walk out the room and when I am about to pass the kitchen, I find George opening the fridge and eating a red fruit.

A strawberry if I remember correctly, or maybe it was a cherry?

“Oh," I smile and lean on the counter. "I was hoping to meet you at the training room. I don’t think I would have been able to sleep.”

“I just wanted from cherries. I was heading back too. I’ll meet you there?” He smiles, grabbing more cherries as he keeps talking.

I give a nod and make me way there.

The air outside feels a lot warmer.

It makes me realize that I don't have a shirt on.

Maybe I can go for a swim as well? The warm water could feel nice.

I arrive and turn a radio on. It starts playing some smooth, calming music and I walk over to the pool.

It’s dark in here but the pool lights light it up enough to be a rather pretty greenish-blue. The lights from the city below light up the clouds in the sky.

I’ve only been to the city twice.

It doesn’t have a name. It has a number.

Sector 4 is what it is called.

It’s gigantic!

Utrio looks so small compared to it. I used to think the city was huge until I came here.

Sector 4 is filled with giant buildings with glass windows that seem to touch the skies. There are tons of other buildings that are still being built as well.

I would like to explore it!

Maybe when Norian and I come back from visiting his parents!

The city and buildings give off a bright orange and yellow glow and it has little white lights that twinkle at the tips of the tall buildings.

I wonder what it must be like to work there. What about even living there?

I know some of them must be living there. Unless...the people live in places like here? It’s a lot smaller and looks more like Utrio.

Well, There isn’t sand anywhere, but I mean the buildings aren’t so far apart from one another and they aren’t tall enough to reach the skies.

It’s a small neighborhood.

I guess that’s what U.U.P.P. wants people to think when they pass by. They can’t see that the small houses actually go deep underground as well.

I hear George walk in and look over to see him holding a steaming cup in his hand. The amazing smell of the chocolate drink from before fills my nose.

It also has something sweeter this time.

It smells so good!

“I made you something special,” He says with a smile.

He offers the drink and I carefully bring it close to my nose to smell.

I love it!

“What is that super sweet smell?” I ask, blowing at the top to try and cool it down.

I sit on the ground by the giant window that looks toward the city. I set the cup down as well to let it cool for a bit.

“It’s cinnamon. I thought it would make a nice little addition for you. I know I love it,” He grins and sits next to me.

We both watch the city in silence. At least until he speaks.

“What are you doing out here so late?”

I shrug and lean back on my arms. “I never can sleep anymore. Why are you not sleeping?”

“Same problem I guess.”

“I usually have Norian to sleep with," I sigh. "My kind always wants to sleep with another person for body heat. Not having it tonight feels strange. Pretty sure that’s one reason I can’t sleep.”

I pick up the cup and bring it close to breathe in.

“I would offer myself but that would be a little weird wouldn’t it?” He gives a small laugh.

I don’t think I like where this conversation is headed.

“The movie was pretty interesting," I say, trying to change the subject. "I don’t really think it’s possible though.” I try and change the subject.

He gives a small frown but instantly pulls up a smile.

“Yeah I don’t think it could happen either. It would be scary if it did,” He grins and looks over and out the city.

I bring the cup to my lips and drink a little bit.

Suddenly a familiar sting in my mouth goes off and I fall flat on my back.

The cup slips out my hand and I can’t move a muscle.

I move my eyes to George in panic and his lips pull back into an evil smile.

“Oh, Mekaias. Cinnamon was enough to cover the smell of oranges? I would’ve thought you could at least smell it past that.”

He leans over me and trails his hand over my chest.

“You should know that this is not entirely your fault. If you had been able to not fall for Norian’s charms then you could have been with me!”

He practically spits the last word and slips his fingers under the top of my shorts.

He starts pulling them down.

“Since Firelight has offered such a nice price for me to join them, I’m going to take what I deserve here. Norian stole it from me after all. I intend to take it now.”

I can’t even move my head but I keep my eyes on the moon behind him.

I feel tears trailing down my face and I can’t move!

How did it come back to this?

I thought I was actually safe here!

I should have known. Nowhere is safe.