47: Relationships

MIKA POV:

I am not sure how long I slept, but it felt good to finally get a decent rest. I will have to thank Ishi later. I was still sleepy so I didn't bother to open my eyes.

I could feel someone on the bedroll next to me, Ishi must have let Marshall stay so I wouldn't wake up. I smiled to myself and scooted closer. I was in a good mood; I kissed his arm and shoulder.. I moved up to his jaw which felt smoother than normal. As he turned his head to look at me, I leaned in and kissed his mouth. Something felt different, His mouth was softer and he smelled different. The smell was faint, but it was pleasant and attractive.

When I didn't hear his familiar growl I opened my eyes.

I gasped, blushed, and scampered away as quick as I could.

It wasn't Marshall - It was Ishi!!!

At first, she was frozen in place, not moving. When she saw the shock on my face, she sat up leisurely with a cocky smile on her face.

"Good morning to you too." She said as she eyed me.

"I-Ishi! When did you get in here?" I asked, embarrassed.

"Last night. You welcomed me with open arms." She said with her devilish smirk.

I was at a loss for words. I could only stare at her. I have no idea what was happening.

"I'm going to go wash up, I found a stream nearby last night. You can join me if you like."

I definitely needed a bath, this is the first time I have had the opportunity since the pond… and I wasn't going to wash up there after what happened.

"Ummm…" I said, trying to quickly think of what I was going to do.

"You will need either Marshall or I nearby, just in case." She said, urging me to choose.

Marshall popped his head into the tent at that moment, "I haven't washed up yet either."

"How about we all go?" I tried to offer a diplomatic solution.

"I will not be bathing with that dog." Ishi said, scornfully.

He gave her an irritated look before grabbing me and saying, "She can wash up with me. She is MY mate after all."

I have no idea what this rivalry was all about, but I wasn't about to pry. It was probably just the fact that they are essentially cats and dogs.

I followed Marshall to the stream, which was about a 10 minute walk from the camp. The suns were just starting to come out. We both disrobed and climbed into the cool water.

He reacted as soon as he saw me without clothes. With a low growl, he approached me, wading through the water. I was standing in waist deep water. He pulled me close and kissed me, his lower half pushing against me so hard that I was afraid it was going to leave a bruise on my stomach.

"Mika.." He growled low.

I know what he wanted… but I wasn't ready. I still had the image of those women in my mind. We were reckless before, and risked me getting pregnant just to satisfy ourselves. I can't let it happen again until I can be sure that we won't produce monsters. Even then, I don't want to have kids yet…

"We can't." I whispered to him, "I don't want to risk it."

He growled in frustration, "I understand… but I can't help it."

His scent enveloped me, making me feel warm and tingly. I wanted it, but I didn't want to risk getting pregnant. I groaned in frustration as he rubbed it against me and grabbed my breast.

"Okay, okay. We can do other things to settle this." I decided to compromise.

I reached down and grabbed his member, which was huge and swollen. He growled in response. I started slow, rubbing up and down it. I could sense how much he was enjoying this, which made me want to continue. I got a little more bold, giving it a little squeeze and moving my hand faster.

We were standing in the water, which was up to my waist , but was only upper mid thigh on him. It was little awkward, as I was pulling it towards me, but he seemed to enjoy the view. I kept tugging, he leaned his head on top of mine, watching the scene. I blushed, but continued. Finally, after what felt like forever, he tossed his head back and growled deep, releasing himself on my upper abdomen.

I was turned on beyond belief, the mate bond allowed us to share sensations when we were in close contact like this. I felt like I was close to release as well. He looked down at me with satisfied smirk.

"Your turn" He said, as he picked me up and placed me on a large rock that poked out above the water.

The rock didn't really elevate me much, My face was still only barely chest height. He leaned his head down and covered my breast with his mouth, using his tongue to tease me.

I gasped as he held me still with one hand, and used the other to reach my sensitive spot. Any inhibitions I had were quickly washed away with his skillful touch. He was sending shockwaves though me. My back arched, my hips bucked, but he held my low back with hand to keep me from laying back completely. I felt like I couldn't take it anymore, I have been on the edge for a while now, I just wanted release.

I was about to give in and just ask him to shove it in me. I wanted it worse than ever.

He maneuvered his hand to continue teasing me, but something entered me. Panicked, I looked down, and was both relieved and horrified to find out that it was his fingers.

"Relax," He said in my ear, as he started performing new tricks with those hands.

I moaned in pleasure. My hips rocked in sync with his movements, I felt it coming. Finally, with one final thrust from his fingers, and the flick of his tongue on my chest, I was pushed over the edge.

My whole body was tingling.

He looked down at me with a cheeky smile.

I was wondering how he learned to do that, it was like nothing I've ever experienced.

As if reading my mind, he leaned close, kissed my neck, and whispered in my ear, "Aren't you glad I read that book."

The damn book again!!!

I was embarrassed and suddenly filled with anger. I smacked him on the chest, pushing him away.

"Hooligan!" I got a safe distance from him, covering my body. "I actually do need to wash up, get lost!"

He smiled smugly, and confidently strutted out of the water. He was still standing at attention, which he definitely showed off as he was getting dressed.

I was blushing as I shooed him from the stream.

. . . . .

In this world, they do have soaps. They are unrefined bars of soap, but they smell pretty good. I just finished rinsing it out of my hair. I was standing by the bank, wringing my hair out, when I saw suds flowing downstream. They were coming from upstream somewhere.

I was curious so I wrapped my towel around me and followed them upstream. Something smelled good. It was kind of sweet and kind of musky, I wondered if it was the soap. My instincts led me towards the smell; I didn't even notice the footprints in the soil that led along the same path I was now following.

I was in the bushes, not too far off when I heard sounds, like a soft moaning. Rationally, I should have just went back to camp. But my mind wasn't being rational, it was like I was being driven by instinct to move quietly towards the sounds and smells.

I got closer and peered though the bushes, careful not to make a sound. I froze on the spot.

Ishi was crouched near the water. She was dripping wet and there were still suds on her body. She was massaging the suds around her chest in an erotic manner. Her other hand was between her legs. Her tail was twitching, her eyes were closed, and her ears were back. I could hear soft moans from her as she touched herself.

The smell became stronger and I had the overwhelming urge to pounce on her. It took all my self control to just watch from the bushes.

Her hands began to move faster, her hips rocked, her large breasts bounced. I heard her growl lightly as she whispered, "Yesss… yes, Mika. Oohhhhh." She reached her climax as her movements and breathing slowed.

My face reddened and my body was hot. Ishi was fantasizing about me? I carefully tiptoed away, making my way back to where my clothes were. My mind was spinning. I think that good smell was coming from Ishi.

As I was walking back I noticed footprints in the dirt. It looked like someone, other than myself, walked from where I was bathing, to where Ishi was… The thought occurred to me that maybe Ishi saw Marshall and I.

I got back to the shore, threw off my towel, and jumped in the water to cool down. once my mind stopped racing, I got out and dried off. I finished getting dressed and headed back to camp.

Marshall had taken down the tent already. He and Ishi were sitting in silence, eating leftovers from last night. I approached and they looked at me. Marshall smiled. Ishi had her usual uninterested look.

"What took you so long?" She asked.

I blushed and wondered to myself if maybe I imagined it all. She looked so casual and unbothered.

I was so busy avoiding thier gazes that I didn't even notice her hair was still dripping.