150 Teaching You A Lesson

They stayed there hugging for a while in silence. Each enjoying the comfort the other offered. Yes, Jareth was happy. He felt satisfied in ways he couldn't explain.

'She's no longer scared of me. I'm so relieved. It would have posed a huge danger on our journey back and she was beginning to fear… Oh Astrid!'

He inhaled deeply, releasing a satisfied sigh as she melted into his embrace. She felt happy already, a little bit satisfied but still hurt at the same time. She really liked him, but she had to keep her emotions at bay.

Jareth and Astrid stayed in that position for a few more minutes, none wanting to let go. Her hands gently rubbed on his hair, trying to distract herself and ease the pain she was feeling in her heart. His, on the other hand moved up and down her back, helping her relax.

'His hands are so soothing, making me miss hugging him. I just want to stay like this for a very long time but, if I don't pull away now, I'd be tempted to do something.' She said inwardly.

She was basically fighting the desire to kiss him. She didn't want to let her feelings ruin their friendship. 

Not wasting another moment before any damage was done, she pulled away. Right now, they were both on their knees, staring at each other's eyes for a while. Jareth couldn't resist the pull he was getting from her eyes. She was so cute and innocent looking.

Before he knew it, her right hand slowly dropped and wandered on his chest. She began making small circles, trying to distract herself from his penetrating, loving gaze.

'Stop looking at me. Stop looking at me, please!' she mentally chanted.

He reached up and brushed her cheeks with his fingers. He was fighting an internal war within. He wanted her. Wanted to love and cuddle her close, but his mind kept nagging him not to.

She wasn't making it easy for him either. She lightly bit down on her lower lip. She was getting nervous real quick. 

That and the innocent look in her eyes, almost made him punish her and claim her lips for himself.

'How many times have I warned her to stop doing that?'

If only she knew what she was doing to him with that simple gesture. She was driving him nuts and needed to be punished, so she'll learn.

"Astrid," he softly whispered, bringing her face closer to his. His warmth breath gently blew on her face, causing a flushed cheek for the innocent Astrid.

"Hmm?" She managed to mutter.

"I told you to stop doing that with your lips. If not, I won't be able to resist not teaching you a lesson and claiming them."

She looked him in the eyes lovingly and replied, "Then do." 

As she said that, she slowly released her lips. She was done playing it safe. She wanted him and he wanted her.

'Damn this girl, so defiant.'

He opened his eyes again, to look at her daring cute face. She noticed his eyes darkened a bit with lust and mischief. She slightly shivered at the look he gave her. She was in for some Jareth trouble. There was no going back on her words now.

She bit down on her lip again, that was his doom. He leaned in instantly and went for the kill. He kissed her with so much passion and fierceness but she didn't respond.

'Is she dumbfounded? What happened to her daring behavior just now?

She didn't grant him entrance and he nibbled on her lips, begging for a way in.

She completely ignored him and continued her ministrations on his chest. She was teasing him and causing a fire within him. 

"Open."

He lightly whispered against her lips and went back to kissing them. Like a spell bound servant, she obeyed and parted her lips for his waiting tongue. 

As soon as he found his entrance, he dove right in, kissing, tasting and sucking. He kissed her with so much fervor, that she'd never forget.

His mouth was so warm, giving her a lovely feeling. His tongue touched and tasted every part of her juicy mouth. His kiss sent home all his hidden feelings and desires. It showed all the emotions he felt, all left unspoken. 

Her hands moved up and encircled round his neck as she pulled his head closer, deepening the kiss.

******

At another part in the forest peak, two big White Tiger-Phoenix Beasts stood talking about something.

"It is her isn't it?" 

"Yes, she is."

"Did you talk to her?"

"No."

"Oh, I forgot. She is still passed out. Was she okay?"

"It looked like she was having it hard."

"You helped her didn't you?"

"I helped ease her anger. She should be up right about now." The bigger beasts said, looking towards a direction in the forest peak.

Its gaze seemed thoughtful as it stared ahead. The other beast, White-Fire, saw this and spoke again, bringing it out of whatever thought it was basked in.

"You should see her, you know you want to," White-Fire urged the other bigger beast.

"No. I can't and I shouldn't."

"You can. You just don't want to. What is holding you back?"

"Nothing. I wouldn't speak to her either."

"But…" 

"My decision is final!" He hollered at White-Fire.

"Elder, this is a once in a life time opportunity. Why do you want to waste it?"

"You won't understand."

"What is there not to understand? Make me then."

White Wing who heard the shouting between them, quickly rushed over to see what was going on. 

"White-Fire! Stop that, this instant. Let it be."

Ignoring its mate White-Fire continued, "I do not see what is hard here. Just your pride getting in the way of what you truly want. You missed her and you can feel her aura, yet you chose to sit by and watch her leave."

"White-Fire! Stop with this nonsense right now!" White Wing yelled at it.