Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ The Next Step ❯ The Next Step ( One-Shot )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
Hi, I'm back with another story! My sixth one so far, and I can't
believe it! This is based on the couple Jedite and Raye, and the
story is inspired by the artwork of the couple by Jess from the
website, Generals Love. All my other stories are on that site, too!

When you see this *, I am describing the scene according to one of
Jess' artworks of Jedite and Raye. This story is dedicated to Jess.

This is rated R. Be warned for semi-strong sexual situations,
nothing perverted! I promise! And some good advice: When you are
ready for intimacy, be responsible!
And I don't own Sailor Moon. Naoko Takeuchi does. So there!
Entertainment only and have fun reading!

E-mail me at sailordkc@hotmail.com for comments.


THE NEXT STEP
By Sailor DKC


Jared (Jedite) and Raye were laughing as they approached the Cherry
Hill temple steps late one night.
"That part in the movie where the guy cussed out food in shock when
he found out his sister slept with his best friend nearly made me wet
my pants!" Jared chuckled, crossing his arms. They stopped by the
steps.
"Well, I laughed at the part when he chased his friend all over the
campus. Then he ran right into the girl of his dreams, and they
ended up on the ground in an embarrassing position!" Raye giggled,
folding her hands in front of her.
"It ended well. The guy got the girl of his dreams."
"And his sister got engaged to his best friend."
They chuckled a bit more, until the laughter died away as they stared
at each other, emotions rising.

Uncrossing his arms, Jared stepped toward Raye. She let her hands
sway to her sides as he gathered her face with his hands. Bending
his head, Jared kissed her, very simply and very sweet. Raye placed
her hands around his waist, embracing him closer to her. She
responded by moving her lips in rhythm against his. Then she felt his
hands slid down and caress her neck. In return, she slowly ran her
hands up and down his back, feeling the rich texture of his shirt and
his strong back muscles.
Shuddering, Jared made a moaning sound as he released his mouth from
hers and started kissing her neck. Sighing, Raye exposed her neck to
him for more access. He gripped her shoulders gently as he nibbled
up and down her throat. Then he caressed her bare upper back until
he reached the clasp of her silver gray top and started fiddling with
it. That was when Raye let out a startled gasp. As if in connection
with her gasp, Jared stopped what he was doing and slowly raised his
head above hers.

* Hugging her in his arms, Jared stared straight ahead, surprised of
his previous actions. He caressed Raye's spine with his thumb,
reassuring her that she can trust in him. Raye, her mouth slightly
opened in awe, moved closer to him, feeling his chin against her hair
as she snuggled her head against his chest. *

Slowly, pulling away from her, Jared stepped back and gazed into her
violet eyes. As she stared at him wide-eyed, he shoved his hands into
his pockets and said, "I,um,I'll give you a call, OK?"
Looking sheepish, he turned and walked away very fast. As she watched
him go, then disappear, Raye ran her fingers over her lips,
remembering what just happened. She shivered as she recalled his
hands caressing her back, then blushed at the thought of his trying
to unfasten her neck clasp. 'What does this mean?' she thought as she
entered the Temple and went to her room.

'What does this mean?' Jared thought, as he removed his clothes and
put on his sleepwear. He laid back on the bed and thought about what
had happened between Raye and him. 'Aw, man, she felt so soft and
sensual when I felt all over her.' When he was in liplock with her,
she tasted so sweet, and he felt as if he wanted more from her. He
wondered if she felt the same way about him. Remembering her
startled gasp when he was fiddling with her clasp made him turn red
with guilt. 'I didn't mean to be so forward. She just feels so good
in my arms.' He sat up, thinking for a moment. 'I wonder. Are we
ready? For the next step?'

Raye brushed her hair as she sat on her bed, thinking about her and
Jared's actions earlier that evening. She never let him go that far
before. 'I mean, there were times when he does an occasional caress,
but that's it!' she thought, then blushed, recalling those times. She
set her brush down on her nightstand. 'But this time, I felt as if we
should do more.' When he tried to undo her clasp, she gave out the
gasp. She didn't mean to. He just surprised her. 'It's like we can
read each other's minds. Does this mean we're ready? For the next
step?'


THE NEXT DAY

"WHAAAAT?!" Serena screamed. "What do you mean if Darien and I have
taken the next step?"
"Serena, keep your voice down! The whole house will hear you!" Raye
exclaimed, waving her hands up and down.
There was a quiet moment in Serena's room as the two girls sipped
homemade tea, absorbing over what was just said. Then Serena spoke
up. "Well, some girls don't kiss and tell. But I'll tell you this.
Whenever I'm with Darien, he makes me feel so complete."
"So you're not gonna tell me if you did take the next step." Raye
placed her glass down and crossed her arms, frowning in
disappointment.
"Uh-uh!" Shaking her head, Serena set down her drink and crossed her
arms, too. "C'mon, Raye. It's not as if everyone broadcasts every
aspect of their love life."
Raye then softened her features, uncrossed her arms, and let out a
sigh. "It's just that I want to make sure that when I decide to be
intimate with Jared, will it be the right decision?"
Serena smiled a comforting smile as she also uncrossed her arms. "I
think it'll be all right only when you feel it is the right
decision." She gave her a coy wink. "And when Jared feels it's
right, too!"
"Oh, Serena!" Raye threw a pillow at her. Ducking, Serena giggled.
Then Raye giggled, too, and smiled back. "Thanks, Meatball Head!"

At Neil's(Nephlite) place, Jared stared out of the window, hands in
his pockets. Neil sat on the sofa, looking at his friend. "So," he
said, "you're thinking about taking the next step with Raye?"
"I think so." Jared sighed and shook his head. "I've thought about
being intimate with her for some time, but I don't want to push her."
He faced Neil. "Tell me, did you know it was right with Lita?"
Blushing, Neil stammered, "Well,uh-I-you see..." He couldn't finish and
Jared chuckled.
"Don't worry, pal. No one but me knows that you and Lita were
together that night. And, uh, sorry again for disturbing you that
following morning when I stopped by."
Neil snorted in relief. "Hmph! Well, it's OK. How were you supposed
to know Lita spent the night with me?"
"Well, the fact that, while standing at your doorway, I saw her
wearing your bathrobe, fixing breakfast in the kitchen!" Jared
wiggled his eyebrows, wickedly. "Good thing she didn't see me!"
"Yeah." Neil squirmed in his chair, relieved that she didn't.
"Anyway, Jared, if both of you feel the same way about each other,
then you'll know when to take the next step."
Jared was thoughtful for awhile, nodded, then picked up his jacket
from the sofa. "Thanks, Neil," he said, heading for the door. "I'm
gonna show Raye how special our relationship is, next step or not."

A few dates went by for Raye and Jared. They both felt more love and
more passion towards each other. They sensed the next step will soon
be taken. One early afternoon, they felt it the moment they finished
watching a rented movie of romance.
"That was beautiful," she said, softly, and snuggled closer to Jared
on the sofa, his arm around her.
"Yeah, it was so moving," Jared replied, rewinding the tape with the
remote control. He turned off the TV and placed the remote down. He
gathered her in his arms, and they leaned back against the sofa.
Resting her head sideways on his chest, Raye twirled her finger in
circles on his shirt.
"I like the part where the guy gave up his career to help her," she
said.
"Yeah, and she was willing to give him up so he won't lose his job."
Jared caressed Raye's hair as the rewinding came to a stop.

Quietness settled over them for awhile. They felt that they could
hear each other's heart, beating rapidly.
"That scene when she was holding him..." Jared began.
"...and he started to kiss her..." Raye didn't finish for Jared pulled
her against him, fastening his lips on hers. Moving to a better
position, she settled on top of him, kissing passionately. She moaned
slightly as she felt his hands caressing her hair. He made a husky
groan as she broke off the kiss and started nipping all over his
throat.
Desperately, he sought her mouth again and ran his hands under her
blouse, feeling her hot skin. Whimpering in ecstasy, she felt him
slip his hand gently on her breast and gave a firm squeeze. Then she
unbuttoned his shirt and raked his nails across his chest, letting
out a hoarse gasp from Jared's throat.

At that moment, they paused and stared at each other, hotly.
"Raye, I want you," Jared panted.
"I want you, too," Raye breathed. "Jared!"
They quickly got up, and he swept her up in his arms. Locking lips
with her again, he strode quickly into his bedroom. As they stopped
by his bed, he settled her down on the floor. He took out a foil
square package from his pocket and placed it on his nightstand. Then
he took her hands in his. "I feel this is right, Raye, only if you
feel it's right, too."
Nodding, Raye stepped closer and rubbed her nose gently against his.
"I do. It's right. I want us to feel complete with each other."
Jared closed his eyes, breathing heavily as he felt her hands caress
him under his shirt. Giving each other small, quick kisses, she
helped him take off his shirt, and he pulled off her blouse. Reaching
behind her, he unclasped her bra and slipped it off. Giving a slight
gasp in his mouth, she felt him embracing her semi-naked body with
his.
"Oh, Jared."
"Raye, baby."
As they slowly lowered themselves on the bed, they knew that the time
is right for the next step.

Later, they held each other, breathing softly and feeling lingering
caresses. Cuddling his face against hers, Jared softly murmured into
Raye's lips, "I love you."
A tender kiss followed. "I love you," she murmured back. They stared
at one another for awhile. As he caressed her hair, she turned her
head aside, blushing. "It was wonderful."
Jared chuckled, nervously. "Yeah, I thought so, too."
"Thank you for protecting us."
"Well, it's our first time. We shouldn't risk pregnancy."
"I know. I'm on the pill."
Jared turned her head back with finger. "Whoa, looks like we both
knew what we're doing."
Giggling softly, Raye traced his collarbone with her finger. "What
just happened means a lot to me. I'm so happy we were able to share
more of ourselves to each other. And it's not just intimacy."
"Mmmm." Jared caressed her lips with his finger. "You're right, Raye.
After this, I feel like I found another part of myself. With you, I
feel so complete."
"Me, too, Jared." Another kiss followed.

"So, uh, do you want to..." He indicated with knowing eyes. "...you know,
again? I have more protection."
"Mmmm, not yet." She snuggled closer to him. "I like for us to hold
each other for awhile. Is that all right?"
"Sounds really nice."
They held each other and shared the quiet hours as night fell upon
the city of Tokyo.



THE END


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