CTS TIME RE250.08.27 | 6:30 PM
The artificial star of Exohorizon had set, painting the sky with swirling hues of violet and sapphire, while neon city lights flickered to life. A charged excitement pulsed through the Diamond Spacehub as countless travelers from distant galaxies gathered for the Grand Finals of the Diamond Championship.
Holographic billboards displayed Blaze and Tenebris, their legendary weapons—Venom Devolos and Prime Apocalypse—floating beside them in shimmering projections. Merchants lined the streets, selling limited-edition relics, energy-infused apparel, and cosmic artifacts. The air was thick with the scent of exotic spices from intergalactic food vendors, and the hum of anti-grav transports filled the bustling spaceport.
Among the crowd, Flame, Jasper, Dante, Talon, Rose, Bolt, and Mainak explored the market. Flame eagerly spent his Star Credits, collecting every piece of merchandise available, while holographic cosplayers roamed the streets, embodying past champions in dazzling displays of light and motion.
Dante glanced around, curiosity flickering in his gaze. "Where are Blaze and Serena?"
Jasper smirked knowingly. "I think they're... enjoying a private moment."
The room was bathed in the faint glow of starlight pouring through the floor-to-ceiling glass window. Far below, the city burned with neon brilliance, but within these walls, a profound stillness reigned.
Serena stood before a full-length mirror, her bare skin kissed only by the delicate touch of the red diamond necklace that draped her collarbone. Its gem pulsed faintly, as if synchronizing with her heartbeat. Her long, flowing crimson hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall of fire, framing her ethereal figure.
But it was her eyes—those deep, mesmerizing crimson eyes—that held the power to unmake worlds.
Behind her, Blaze stood leaning against the doorframe, his shirt discarded, exposing his chiseled chest. His long black pants remained, but his composure was hanging by a thread. His gaze was molten, locked onto her like she was a celestial force he could never comprehend.
And she was.
"Tell me," Serena whispered, voice barely audible. "How do I look?"
Blaze didn't respond immediately. His throat bobbed as his gaze raked down her figure—from the cascade of crimson hair, to the delicate hollow of her throat, and finally… to her eyes. Her flaming, haunting crimson eyes.
"Perfect," he finally rasped. "But… not complete."
Serena blinked. "Not complete?"
Blaze pushed off the doorframe, his steps measured as he approached her. "The necklace," his voice thickened, "is the only thing you should be wearing tonight." His gaze held hers. "I want to admire you fully. Every inch of you."
Heat flooded Serena's cheeks. "Blaze…"
"Please," he stepped closer, his voice raw with reverence. "Let me see you as you are… untouched by cloth, unburdened by anything. Just you and that diamond." His breath hitched. "Let me admire my crimson goddess."
Serena's heart thrummed violently, but she found herself slowly unfastening her silk robe. With deliberate grace, she let it slip from her shoulders, pooling silently around her feet. Now, she stood in nothing but the radiant diamond necklace — her flawless skin kissed by the cool metal.
Blaze's breath audibly caught. His entire body stiffened as his gaze devoured her.
His voice fractured. "By the stars…"
Serena bit her lip, nervous. "Is it too much?"
Blaze swallowed hard, his hands clenched at his sides. "No." His voice cracked. "It's not enough."
Slowly, almost reverently, he stepped forward until the space between them dissolved. His hand, trembling, lifted to brush over her bare shoulder. His fingers barely grazed her skin, but the touch sent a shiver rocketing through her.
"Your hair…" he whispered, watching the crimson strands glow faintly under the light. "It's like liquid fire. Untamed, beautiful—like it has a soul of its own." His fingers slid through the length of her hair, marveling at its texture.
Then his gaze found her crimson eyes—and his soul utterly unraveled.
"Your eyes…" his voice was barely above a whisper. "They're the most dangerous thing about you." His throat tightened. "Every time I look into them, I feel like the universe shifts." His gaze burned. "Like you control my gravity."
Serena's breath hitched. "Blaze…"
His hand trembled as it cupped her cheek, his thumb brushing just beneath her eye. "Do you know what it does to me… when I see your eyes shine like this?" His voice cracked. "I feel like the entire galaxy could collapse, and I'd still only see you."
Tears pricked Serena's vision. "Why do you look at me like that?"
Blaze exhaled shakily, his forehead falling to hers. "Because you are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen." His thumb brushed her lower lip, his touch reverent. "And I'm afraid if I blink… you'll disappear."
Tears finally escaped her. "I won't disappear."
"Then don't let me stop looking." His gaze was tormented, filled with painful admiration. "I need to memorize everything. The curve of your waist. The glow of your skin. The fire in your hair. The depth of your eyes." His voice cracked. "I want to burn every inch of you into my soul."
Serena's voice trembled. "Then don't stop."
Blaze choked on his breath. With agonizing slowness, his hands traced down her arms, feeling the delicate warmth of her skin. He circled around her, his gaze drinking her in like sacred art.
"You're trembling," he rasped.
Serena swallowed. "Not from fear… but from you."
A hoarse groan slipped from his throat. "Stars above…" His gaze flicked from her diamond, to her crimson hair, and finally to her burning crimson eyes. "You look like something the universe made just for me."
Serena lifted her hand, cradling his face. "Then don't look away."
Blaze let out a shaky, reverent laugh. "I couldn't… even if I tried."
And in that moment—no physical desire, no hunger—just awe. Blaze stood before his crimson goddess, burning her image into his very soul.
CTS TIME RE250.08.27 | 7:15 PM
Serena's Quarters – Diamond Spacehub
The room was heavy with the aftermath of their passion. The air, once cool from the ventilation, now hung thick with the lingering heat of what had just transpired. The outside world still roared with celebration from the championship's Grand Finals, but within these walls—nothing else existed except Blaze and Serena.
Their bare bodies lay tangled, skin-to-skin, hearts still hammering from the storm of passion that had just consumed them. Blaze's hand still clutched Serena's, their fingers laced, slick with shared warmth. Neither spoke for a long time—only the soft, uneven rhythm of their breaths filled the space.
Serena, still catching her breath, turned her head and gazed at Blaze. Her crimson eyes, burning like molten fire, shimmered with a new glow—the glow of being utterly loved. A faint, mischievous smile curved her lips.
"Yesterday…" she finally spoke, her voice soft but still carrying the remnants of their passion. "…when I tried to unbutton my top and confessed my love to you, you stopped me. Remember?"
Blaze, his chest still rising and falling with lingering desire, swallowed hard. "I remember…" his voice cracked. "…You looked so beautiful. I didn't want to ruin the moment."
Serena's smile deepened as she trailed her fingers along his bare chest, feeling his still-racing heart beneath her touch. "But now…" her gaze flicked down at her exposed body, still adorned only by the red diamond necklace. "…I'm lying here… completely bare in front of you." Her voice lowered seductively. "And you didn't stop me this time."
Blaze's throat tightened. His hand, almost instinctively, slid down to the curve of her waist. "…Because now… I didn't want to hold back. I didn't just want to touch you, Serena… I wanted to love you." His voice broke. "Completely."
Serena's breath hitched. Heat surged beneath her skin again, her body still sensitive from their earlier passion. Unable to resist, she leaned in and captured his lips once more. The kiss was slow, deliberate, and filled with raw affection—as if she was trying to merge her soul with his. Their tongues brushed briefly, igniting another wave of need.
But this time, neither were in a rush.
Blaze's hand slid up her back, his fingertips savoring every inch of her soft, bare skin. Serena's body instinctively arched into him, her heart begging for more.
"Blaze…" she whispered breathlessly. "I can still feel you all over me. I… I want you again."
Blaze's entire body tensed. "S-Serena… if you keep saying things like that…"
Serena's eyes burned fiercely as she deliberately dragged her leg over his, the friction of her skin against his sending a fresh jolt of electricity through both of them. "Why do you still look flustered?" she teased, letting the sheet slip from her chest, fully exposing herself to him. "You've seen every inch of me now… why are you still shy?"
Blaze's face turned crimson, his gaze instantly locking onto her body—but more so, her eyes. Those dangerous, soul-consuming crimson eyes. "B-because… you're still not trying to cover yourself."
Serena grinned wickedly, slowly straddling him under the sheets. "Why should I?" she whispered seductively. "I'm not ashamed. I love you, Blaze. I want you to see me like this—completely vulnerable. Completely yours." She cupped his face, forcing him to look directly into her blazing crimson eyes. "Do you like what you see?"
Blaze's breath hitched. His entire being trembled. "I-I do… b-but it's hard to believe this is real."
Serena chuckled darkly. "It's real. Very real. And if you win the finals tomorrow…" she dragged her nails down his chest, her touch leaving fire in its wake. "…I might let you have even more fun with me."
Blaze's entire brain shut down. "…M-more fun?"
Serena leaned down, her lips ghosting over his ear. "Like… no limits. No barriers. Just you and me… consuming each other until we forget time exists." Her voice was liquid fire. "And you haven't even shown me everything yet."
Blaze's control shattered. "S-Serena… d-don't say things like that—"
Serena smirked, pulling the sheet off his body. "Then show me. Right now."
Before Blaze could form a coherent thought, Serena had already captured his lips in another deep, desperate kiss. Her hands roamed his body like she was rediscovering him, her touch sending him into a spiraling haze of desire.
"N-no protection…" Blaze stammered weakly, his voice breaking.
"I don't care," Serena breathed. "I want all of you. No hesitation. No limits." She arched into him, gasping. "Make me yours again."
That was the last straw.
Blaze flipped her onto the bed, his mouth immediately finding her neck. Serena cried out as his kisses trailed down her collarbone, his tongue tasting the faint sheen of sweat on her skin. His hands roamed her body, memorizing every curve as if he'd never get the chance again.
"Gods, Serena…" he groaned. "You're so perfect…"
Serena arched beneath him, her nails digging into his back. "Then take me again. Fully."
Blaze's entire body trembled as he gave her exactly what she asked for. Their bodies moved in perfect synchronization, their love-making now raw and unrestrained. Serena gasped his name, her entire being consumed by the depth of his love.
"Blaze…!" she cried, clinging to him. "Don't pull away. I want all of you this time."
Blaze hesitated briefly, but Serena's desperate gaze sealed his fate. With one final thrust, he surrendered completely—pouring every ounce of his love, his soul, and his very essence into her.
Time ceased to exist.
The universe disappeared.
Only them. Only love.
Serena lay sprawled across Blaze's chest, her body still tingling from everything they had done. The room smelled of passion, sweat, and something deeper—a scent she never knew she would crave until now. Her skin felt overly sensitive, her limbs deliciously weak. Every part of her ached in the best way possible.
She lazily trailed her fingers down his chest, tracing the faint lines of muscle before smirking. "So… six inches, huh?" Her voice was teasing, but her body still throbbed from the stretch. "Felt like more when it was inside me."
Blaze groaned, rubbing a hand over his face. "Are we seriously talking about that already?"
Serena's eyes gleamed with mischief as she let her hand wander lower, her fingers brushing against him. "Why not? I just had it deep inside me—seems only fair I get to talk about it." She wrapped her fingers around him, her touch slow, deliberate. His skin was hot, pulsing in her palm.
Blaze inhaled sharply. "Damn it, Serena…"
She bit her lip, eyes darkening. "Still so warm… and hard." She swiped her thumb over the tip, watching as he shuddered beneath her touch. "Mmm… and still dripping with me."
Blaze clenched his jaw, his hips twitching at the way she explored him so openly. "You're evil."
Serena giggled, but the sound was sinfully low. She shifted up, propping herself on her elbows before lowering her head. "Wonder what you taste like…" Her tongue flicked out, dragging over his sensitive tip, gathering the mixture of them both.
Blaze's entire body jerked. "F-fuck, Serena—"
She hummed, swirling her tongue around him before pulling away with a soft pop. "Salty… thick… and hot." She licked her lips, eyes flashing. "Tastes like me too."
Blaze lost the ability to breathe. "Serena, you're seriously trying to kill me."
She smirked, completely satisfied with his reaction. But before she could tease him further, his hand slipped between her thighs.
Her breath hitched.
Blaze's fingers glided over her slick folds, spreading her open with ease. "And you," his voice dropped, dark and husky, "you're still so warm… and slippery." He circled her entrance, feeling just how wet she still was from everything they had done.
Serena gasped, her hips shifting involuntarily. "Blaze…"
His lips curled into a smirk. "I can still feel myself inside you." He ran a teasing finger over her swollen clit, sending a sharp jolt of pleasure through her overstimulated body. "And if I licked you right now…" He met her gaze, wicked and hungry. "I bet I'd taste both of us, wouldn't I?"
Serena shuddered, her legs tightening around his hand. "Gods… Blaze…"
His eyes darkened. "You like that idea, don't you?"
She swallowed hard, struggling to regain control of her thoughts. But before she could formulate a response, Blaze's fingers slipped inside her.
Her entire body arched.
"Still so tight…" he murmured, voice filled with awe. "I can feel how raw you are from before." He met her gaze, more serious now. "How do you feel?"
Serena blinked up at him, breathing uneven.
"…Different."
Blaze brushed a strand of damp hair from her face. "Different how?"
Serena bit her lip, trying to find the words. Her body still ached, but it wasn't pain—it was something deeper, a lingering mark of being completely claimed. "I don't know… it's like my body is still trying to adjust to what you did to me."
Blaze's expression softened. "Did I hurt you?"
She hesitated, then shook her head. "A little… at first. But then…" She trailed off, her cheeks darkening.
Blaze's fingers slid deeper, making her gasp. "Then what?"
Serena's eyes fluttered shut as she clenched around him involuntarily. "…Then it felt too good."
Blaze groaned, dropping his forehead against hers. "Gods, Serena…"
Her fingers clutched his wrist, stopping him before she lost herself again. "Wait."
He paused, searching her face. "What's wrong?"
She bit her lip, her gaze lowering. "I… I felt everything."
Blaze stilled.
"No protection," she whispered, voice almost trembling. "I felt all of you."
Blaze swallowed hard, his throat suddenly dry. "I… I know." His fingers twitched against her, as if the reality was finally sinking in. "I didn't mean to…"
Serena smirked, her confidence returning. "Didn't mean to what? Lose yourself?"
His jaw tightened. "Serena…"
She giggled, reaching for him again, stroking him lazily. "You poured everything into me, Blaze." Her voice dropped into a sultry whisper. "I could feel it. Every. Single. Drop."
Blaze exhaled sharply. "You really don't hold back, do you?"
Serena grinned. "Why should I? You felt so good inside me." She shifted, pressing herself against him, letting him feel just how soaked she still was.
Blaze sucked in a breath. "Serena, if you keep saying things like that…"
She smirked, licking a slow path along his jaw before whispering into his ear. "Then what?"
Blaze's self-control snapped.
With a low growl, he rolled her onto her back, pinning her beneath him. His mouth found her already hardened nipple, his tongue flicking over the tight peak before he sucked it between his lips.
Serena gasped, back arching. "Ah—Blaze…!"
His tongue swirled over her sensitive skin, tasting the lingering sheen of sweat and her unique, intoxicating flavor. He flicked the hardened bud again before pulling it into his mouth, sucking just hard enough to make her whimper.
"You're still so sensitive…" he murmured against her breast before licking her again.
Serena shuddered beneath him. "My nipples… they were never this tight before…"
Blaze smirked against her skin. "Guess that means you liked it."
Serena groaned, legs wrapping around him. "Shut up and do it again."
Blaze obliged.
His mouth latched onto her other nipple, his hand teasing the first. Serena moaned, twisting beneath him, feeling another wave of desire stir inside her.
Her fingers tugged at his hair, her voice breathless. "Are we… really doing this again?"
Blaze nipped at her sensitive skin, smirking against her breast. "You started it."
Serena laughed breathlessly, her hips grinding up into him. "And I don't regret it."
Serena lay sprawled across Blaze's chest, her body still humming with satisfaction. His warmth beneath her was addicting, his steady breathing soothing. But her mind? Far from satisfied.
A mischievous smirk curled her lips. "You know…" she trailed a finger down his chest, circling his navel before moving lower, just barely grazing over him.
Blaze inhaled sharply. "Serena…"
Her grin widened. "You're still so hard." She wrapped her fingers around him, giving a slow, testing squeeze. "Mmm… still warm, still twitching."
Blaze groaned, his jaw tightening as his hips reacted instinctively.
Serena tilted her head, mock innocence in her voice. "I thought warriors needed time to recover?" She gave a slow stroke, watching in fascination as he twitched in her grasp. "Or… maybe I was wrong."
Blaze exhaled sharply, his muscles tensing. "Serena, I swear…"
She giggled, then suddenly leaned down, dragging her tongue along his length.
Blaze's entire body jerked. "F-fuck—"
Serena hummed, letting her tongue trace slow, lazy circles around his tip before flicking it playfully. "You got another big sword, huh?" She grinned wickedly. "Six inches long, strong, and ready for battle."
Blaze's face turned completely red. "S-Serena—"
She wrapped her lips around him, sucking lightly before pulling off just enough to tease him. "What?" she giggled, stroking him slowly. "I have to admire my champion's weapon."
Blaze groaned, his fingers gripping the sheets. "You're ridiculous."
Serena licked along his shaft again, swirling her tongue around him before pressing a lingering kiss at the tip. "You like my ridiculousness, though." She squeezed gently, watching as a thick drop of arousal gathered at his tip.
Blaze's breath hitched.
Serena grinned, her tongue darting out to catch it. "Mmm…" She sucked her finger thoughtfully, meeting his gaze with a sultry smirk. "Tastes like victory."
Blaze groaned, running a hand over his face. "Serena, I'm actually going to die."
She giggled against him, her breath warm, teasing. "Then what a way to go."
Before Blaze could protest, she took him into her mouth again—deeper this time, sucking gently before pulling back, letting her tongue swirl along his length.
Blaze's hips jerked involuntarily. "D-damn it—"
Serena laughed, shaking him playfully. "Ooooh, what's this?" She gave a few teasing strokes, feeling him throb in her grasp. "My warrior's blade is ready to strike."
Blaze let out a strangled sound. "Serena—"
Her lips curled. "Go on," she purred. "Let it all out."
Blaze's body tensed as he lost control. Serena giggled as he spilled over her tongue, her grip steady, her mouth catching every drop. She swallowed slowly, deliberately, licking her lips as she pulled away.
Then, with a completely innocent look, she wiped her lips with the back of her hand. "Mmm. A strong warrior indeed."
Blaze groaned, completely wrecked. "You are the actual devil."
Serena giggled and stretched lazily, draping herself over his chest. "I prefer the title 'Goddess of Pleasure.'"
Blaze groaned again, covering his face. "You're never going to let me live this down, are you?"
Serena kissed his jaw, grinning wickedly. "Not a chance."
Blaze exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair. "You're impossible."
Serena smirked, pressing her body against his. "And you love it."
Blaze let out a low chuckle, pulling her against him. "I really do."
Serena lay sprawled across Blaze's chest, completely satisfied yet still tingling from everything they had just done. Her body felt deliciously weak, but her mind? Still mischievous.
She trailed lazy fingers down his chest, her lips brushing against his ear. "So… how does it feel, Champion?" she whispered. "To have your six-inch sword drained by my mouth?"
Blaze groaned, rubbing a hand over his face. "Serena—"
She giggled, pressing playful kisses along his jaw. "What? I think I did a good job."
Serena gasped sharply, her crimson eyes widening as Blaze pinned her down once more.
"W-wait—again?" she panted, her body still trembling from the aftermath of his tongue and fingers.
Blaze grinned darkly, his gaze filled with pure hunger. "Oh, don't play innocent now." He nudged her thighs apart, positioning himself between them. "You started this."
Serena bit her lip, trying to keep her smirk. "I was just having fun."
Blaze leaned down, brushing his lips over hers—but stopping just short of kissing her. "Oh, trust me," he murmured, voice thick with lust. "You haven't seen fun yet."
And then he thrust into her—deep, slow, deliberate.
Serena let out a sharp cry, her nails digging into his shoulders. "B-Blaze—"
Blaze groaned against her neck, feeling how tight and soaked she still was. "Damn it, Serena… you're gripping me like you never want me to leave."
Serena shivered, wrapping her legs around his waist. "M-maybe I don't."
Blaze grinned wickedly, withdrawing slightly before slamming back in. "Then I guess I'll just have to stay inside you all night."
Serena's breath caught, her body arching against him. "D-damn it, don't say things like that—"
Blaze chuckled, rolling his hips again, making her gasp. "Oh? But you can tease me all night, and I can't do the same?"
Serena groaned, her body already adjusting to him again. "T-that's different—"
Blaze pulled back almost completely, leaving just the tip inside, before thrusting in deep again. "No, no, I think it's the same."
Serena's eyes fluttered shut, overwhelmed. "Blaze—"
Blaze leaned in, whispering against her ear. "Say it."
Serena swallowed hard, gripping him tighter. "S-say what?"
Blaze dragged his tongue over her earlobe, his voice dangerously low. "Say you love it."
Serena bit her lip, refusing to give in. "N-no—"
Blaze grinned. "Oh? Playing stubborn now?"
And then he rolled his hips in a way that made her entire body tremble.
Serena's back arched off the bed, a desperate moan slipping from her lips.
Blaze groaned as she clenched around him. "Damn, you feel even tighter like this."
Serena tried to glare at him, but her body was betraying her completely. "B-Blaze, you bastard—"
Blaze smirked, shifting his angle just enough to hit deeper. "Say it, Serena."
Serena whimpered, shaking her head stubbornly. "Mmm—n-no—"
Blaze gritted his teeth, gripping her hips tighter. "Fine. Then I'll make you."
And then he picked up the pace.
Serena cried out, her hands clawing at his back. "Ahh—B-Blaze—!"
Blaze groaned, burying his face in the crook of her neck. "That's it… take it."
Serena whimpered, body trembling. "T-too much—"
Blaze grinned darkly. "Too much? Or not enough?"
Serena gasped, arching into him. "B-blaze—"
Blaze kissed her deeply, swallowing her moans. "You still haven't said it."
Serena could barely form words, her body burning with overstimulation. "I—I…"
Blaze gripped her chin, forcing her to look at him. "Say. It."
Serena whimpered, completely lost in him. "I—I love it."
Blaze's eyes darkened. "Louder."
Serena whimpered again. "I love it—"
Blaze thrust deep one last time, making her scream.
"BLAZE—!"
That was all it took.
Blaze let out a low, guttural groan, his body finally losing control as he spilled into her, holding her so tightly it was as if he never wanted to let go.
Serena shuddered violently, her entire body pulsing around him as she came undone again, completely overwhelmed.
They rode out the waves together, bodies locked, breaths tangled.
By the time it was over, they were both trembling, breathless, utterly spent.
Blaze collapsed against her, still buried deep inside, his forehead resting against hers. "Holy… shit."
Serena panted, her fingers tangled in his hair. "Y-you… insane… warrior."
Blaze chuckled weakly, pressing a lazy kiss to her swollen lips. "And you love it."
Serena groaned, too tired to argue. "…Damn it, I do."
Blaze grinned, rolling onto his back and pulling her onto his chest. "That's my girl."
Serena snuggled against him, eyes half-lidded. "Mmm… my champion."
Blaze chuckled softly. "You mean your six-inch sword-wielding champion?"
Serena let out a tired laugh. "Ugh… don't start."
Blaze kissed her forehead, smirking. "Oh, I'm never letting that go."
Serena groaned. "You're the worst."
Blaze grinned. "And you love that too."
Serena sighed, smiling against his chest. "Yeah… I do."
And just like that, they drifted into sleep, tangled together, utterly wrecked… but completely in love.
CTS TIME RE 250.08.27 | 8:05 PM
Serena's Quarters – Diamond Spacehub
The room was steeped in the delicate aftermath of love. The air was thick with lingering warmth, and the sheets were still slightly crumpled from their shared passion. Serena lay nestled against Blaze's chest, their bare bodies still entwined under the light fabric of the sheets. Their skin radiated the soft afterglow of their intimacy, and neither of them wanted to move — as if separating would break the fragile magic of the moment.
Blaze's fingers lazily traced patterns along Serena's back, feeling the warmth of her body still pressed against his. His mind was still reeling from what they had shared — pure, unrestrained love. Serena smiled faintly, her eyes half-lidded, still basking in the warmth of his touch.
But then — suddenly — Blaze's watch, which was resting on the bedside table, flickered to life. A small holographic image of Jasper emerged, crackling slightly as it stabilized.
"Yo, lovebirds," Jasper's voice echoed through the room, filled with teasing energy. "What are you two doing now? Everyone's been waiting at the restaurant for like—an hour."
Blaze's face immediately turned crimson, and Serena, still very much bare beneath the sheets, smirked mischievously. "Busy," Serena answered smoothly, her voice dripping with post-intimacy bliss.
Jasper raised a brow, clearly catching on. "Busy, huh? Yeah, I bet." He grinned wickedly. "Well, don't get too lost in each other. You know, the championship finals are tomorrow and your team's here. So hurry up, lovebirds."
Blaze, flustered, quickly sat up. "We'll be there in ten minutes!" he blurted.
Jasper chuckled. "Yeah, yeah. Enjoy your bonding time. Just don't be too late." The hologram flickered off.
A heavy silence hung between them before Serena broke into laughter, clutching her stomach. "Oh my god, his face when I said busy. Blaze, you should've seen it!"
Blaze groaned, covering his face with his palm. "I'm gonna die of embarrassment."
Serena shifted, her bare skin brushing his. "I'm not embarrassed," she said softly, gazing at him with adoration. "We made love, Blaze. Beautiful love. I don't regret a second of it."
Blaze turned toward her, his heart swelling at her words. How could she be so confident? So unashamed? So willing to give him every part of herself without hesitation?
He stared at her — still lying completely bare except for the red diamond necklace, her hair tousled from passion, her body glowing in the aftermath. His romantic mood suddenly shifted to pure admiration. "I've never met a girl like you," he whispered.
Serena smiled tenderly. "And you never will. Because I'm only yours."
Blaze's throat tightened, and before he could respond — Serena rolled over and pinned him beneath her, giggling. "But before we go, we have to take a bath. We can't go out like this — people will know what we did."
Blaze's face exploded in heat. "W-what? No, I-I mean—we can just get dressed and pretend nothing happened!"
Serena raised a brow. "Blaze… seriously?" She leaned down, her bare chest brushing against his as she whispered, "My body still smells like you. My hair is tangled. And I'm pretty sure my legs are still weak from… well, you know."
Blaze's face turned a shade of crimson that rivaled a burning star. "O-oh my god…"
Serena laughed, then suddenly grabbed his wrist, yanking him toward the bathroom. "Come on, we're showering. Together."
"W-Wait! S-Serena, I can't—!" Blaze protested, but Serena was already dragging his still-bare form toward the futuristic glass rainfall shower. The chrome-plated bathroom lit up as they stepped inside, the glass doors closing automatically behind them.
The warm water cascaded from above, instantly enveloping both their bare bodies. Steam rose around them, and the feeling of hot water running down their still-sensitive skin made Blaze's heart race all over again. Serena's arms snaked around his waist, her body pressing flush against his from behind.
Blaze froze, his body once again responding to the sheer intimacy of the moment. "S-Serena, we… we really don't have to—"
"Shh," Serena whispered softly, resting her head against his back as the water streamed down their skin. "I don't want to let you go yet."
Blaze exhaled, trying to control his breathing. "Why… why do you trust me this much?"
Serena's arms tightened around his waist. "…Because you love me the way I am. No walls. No judgment. Just love." Her voice suddenly cracked, and Blaze's eyes widened when he realized — she was crying. The water from the shower mixed with the soft tears rolling down her cheeks. "And I'm afraid… that one day you'll leave me. That this… this love will be just a memory."
Blaze instantly turned around, his hands gently cupping her tear-streaked face. "Serena… don't say that." His voice was thick with emotion. "I swear to you… I will never leave you. You're mine. My love, my heart… my everything."
Serena's lower lip trembled. "Promise?"
Blaze leaned down, capturing her lips in a searing, desperate kiss. Water poured down their faces, but neither cared. The kiss was raw, filled with unspoken promises and unwavering love. Blaze's hands roamed down her back, pulling her closer, deepening the kiss until their breaths became one.
"I promise," Blaze whispered against her lips. "Forever."
Serena, overwhelmed by emotion, pressed her forehead against his. "I'm yours, Blaze. Always."
And in that steamy, futuristic bathroom — their love was sealed again, not with passion, but with unbreakable devotion.
To be continue..