Fresh Breeze

I made my way downstairs and noticed Lily and April at the front door. I noticed Sephora grab the keys and rose an eyebrow. "Where are you all going?"

"Shopping~" Sephora said and smiled at me. "You wanna join?"

"Nah. I'm good on this one." I said then chuckled. I walked by them and went into the kitchen. "You ladies have fun."

Sephora chuckled and looked at April and Lily. "Alright, girls~ Let's head out."

"Whoohoo!~ See ya later, Bubbles!~" April called out to me.

I nearly choked on my water and my face began red like a tomato. I looked back at the door and noticed it quickly shut close. I sighed and set my cup down.

Nina chuckled and leaned against the entrance of the kitchen. "Bubbles is a cute name..~"

"It's embarrassing..." I said then washed out my cup. "Why didn't you join them?"

Nina watched me and twirled a strand of her hair around her fingers. "I was thinking we could hang out for a bit...I mean we haven't really gotten any alone time like you had with April and Lily."

I turned off the sink and looked at Nina. I could see how shy she had become...her cheeks flushed and her posture showing signs of submission.

I smiled at her then made my way upstairs. "C'mon. It's just us anyway so we got time to kill."

Nina's eyes sparkled with immediately excitement, but she kept her cool and followed behind me. "I do wanna pick your brain if possible too..."

"I don't mind, I like being asked questions." I chuckled then walked into my room.

Nina followed behind then closed the door. She looked around and held her arms. "I wonder how they managed to transfer over everything so fast..."

I sat down in my chair and sighed softly. "I wonder that as well, but I'm not complaining."

Nina walked over to me, pulling up a chair then sat down next to me. She turned from side to side in the chair and kept her eyes on me. "Uhm...Ah..."

"You can relax, Nina. Geez...I've never seen you this shy before." I chuckled as I watched her body language.

Nina smiled at me then looked away. "Well it's not every day a girl like me is alone with a guy she obviously likes...and although I know you'll give me a chance it's like we don't compete with April..."

"What do you mean by not being able to compete with April?" I asked.

Nina sucked her teeth and looked at me with an eyebrow raised. "C'mon, August..."

I chuckled and turned toward my computer. "I like you all too...I mean we've spent almost every waking moment with each other since the first day, but..."

Nina looked at me and placed her hands between her legs. "But..?"

"Right now...I can't love you all how I love April. That's years of me and April being together verses you and I now being together for maybe a month." I said then turned toward Nina. "It's not me saying, I'll never love you like I love her...it's just me being honest telling you that I really do like you, but I don't love you.."

Nina felt her heart drop a bit as she heard those words. She looked at me and I could tell the way her heart was beating differently.

"Nina..." I said then pulled her closer to me. "Nina, I obviously still care about you...you do mean a lot to me."

"I-I know, but I just...I guess I couldn't handle the truth. It really pierced my heart...like it actually stung.." Nina chuckled and sniffled a bit. "I mean I should've known...it was too clear to me.."

"Nina, you're talking like I would never date you...I had sex with Lily, April is just higher on the priority list. Obviously when I take you out and when we're alone, I will treat you with love and care...but saying I love you takes a lot of time.." I said and gently stroked Nina's hair.

Nina smiled and leaned into my touch. She sighed softly and opened her eyes to look at me. "You have such a way with words..~ But really, I understand what you mean...call me delusional but I'll be waiting for the day you can tell me you love me.."

"That day will come..." I said softly, giving her a sweet smile.

Nina gazed into my eyes and locked eyes with me. She began to have memories from four years ago then gently held my cheek. "I know you remember that day well...the day we actually first met..."

I stared at her and the memories were clear to me. "I do remember as it was the time after Archer and his friends beat me up. You were there when I woke up.."

"Your head in my lap...I felt so bad for what happened. You weren't even able to fight back...You looked so hurt..." Nina said softly as she gently caressed my cheek.

"It's all in the past now...but I still do want to thank you for taking care of me when I was recovering that day.." I whispered as I got closer to her.

Nina watched me lean into her, feeling her heart skipping multiple beats. Once our lips finally locked, the warmth of our bodies increased. I pulled away a bit, but Nina pulled me back in for another kiss. Our second kiss lasted a few moments before we slowly pulled away from each other. We took some time to regather ourselves.

"Fuck it..." Nina said then stood up and pulled me up from my chair, leading me toward my bed. "I'm not waiting until night.."

I chuckled as Nina pushed me down on my bed, making me sit. "A little hasty don't you think..?"

Nina pushed me back, making me lay down. She straddled on top of me, placing her hands beside my head. "A little..?~ More like I've waited my turn for long enough..~"

"Now that you're actually going for it, you're way more confident..." I said then held into her as I made her lay down on the bed. "But you're forgetting one thing..~"

Nina blushed as she looked up at me. "And what's that..?~"

"You're in the Lion's Den now... and you're my prey..~" I whispered to her before kissing upon her neck.

Nina felt shivers go down her spine as my lips made contact against her skin. She couldn't help but close her eyes and let the pleasure wash over her. I could feel her hold on me grow tighter as I continued to let my lips make contact against her skin.

Nina let out a moan as I slid my hand into her pants, rubbing her delicate womanhood through her soddened panties. My teasing began to make her whine and beg, wanting more of me to herself.

"Mmm..~ I didn't take you for the type to beg..~" I whispered in her ear, before licking her earlobe.

Nina gasped and softly panted, her feelings of ardor and anticipation beginning to overwhelm her. "I..I just want you inside me..."

"How badly do you want me..?" I whispered as I held her, crawling more on the bed.

"So badly...I feel like I'm going insane..!" Nina whined.

I chuckled softly and licked her neck slowly, softly purring. I began to take off her pants and panties then began sliding down my pants and underwear. "Turn around for me.."

Nina nodded obediently and turned around, getting on all fours. I placed my hand on her back, slowly guiding my shaft inside her. Nina began to back up, causing my full length to enter inside her. She softly groaned in pleasure, slowly moving back and forth along my member.

After letting her stimulate me for a moment, I held her hips and thrusted my shaft inside her. Nina moaned loudly as I thrusted inside her. Her body quivered and her voice became shaky after every thrust.

Nina grunted with excitement as I grabbed her arms and began thrusting faster. "Yes! Haah!! Don't stop!"

I continued thrusting at her request, dishing out blows to her that made her legs weak. I let her arms go, making her bend down and continuing my constant onslaught. Nina moaned loudly into my pillows, crying out with pleasure.

"August! Fuck..! I'm— I'm gonna—" Nina cried the. screamed out as she felt her orgasm take over her body.

I stopped thrusting and panted heavily. I gently rubbed her back as I let her catch her breath. I gave her tiny kisses against the back of her neck then pulled away. "You okay..?"

"Y-Yeah..." Nina replied, panting heavily still. "I can still continue..."

I slowly pulled out of her then began rubbing my shaft again her vulva. The tip of my cock hit against her clit each time, causing her to moan softly with pleasure.

"Stop... teasing me..~" Nina whined.

I chuckled softly then slowly slid my member back inside her. I began thrusting once again, resetting the rhythm we once had. Nina moaned and gripped my covers tightly, barely being able to control her breathing as her body was overwhelmed with pleasure.

Nina grunted heavily as she pushed me down then leaned back, moving her hips up and down quickly. I held her hips tightly, feeling the power she had behind every slam. Both of us were getting close, but we didn't want to stop.

"Nina..!" I grunted.

Nina heard my voice and kept riding me. "Yes..! Make me yours..!"

I bit my lip as I began to cum inside Nina. Nina let out a sound of excitement and slammed her hips down, moaning loudly as she felt my shaft erupt inside her. Nina panted heavily and her body twitched.

I panted heavily and laid my head back. Nina chuckled softly, raising her hips and gasped softly. I looked at Nina and smirked.

"You were dead wrong for that..~" I chuckled.

"I need other men to know I'm claimed..~ Plus, it felt so nice...My body has never felt so good before..~ You really know your stuff..~" Nina said and laid on the other side of my bed.

"I only have a few months experience, I'm surprised I'm that good." I laughed softly.

Nina chuckled with me and sighed. "I'm gonna take a good nap...Wake me up when the girls come back..~"

"Gotcha..~" I said then sat up, putting my pants and underwear back on.

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Sephora walked into the house, giggling with April and Lily. "I'm telling you, he's still a Mommy's Boy..~ He just doesn't want to admit it~"

"He does have a pretty big ego now..~" April giggled as she walked inside then noticed me relaxing on the couch, playing games. "Speaking of a man with a big ego~"

"Welcome home ladies! I made some dinner earlier and Lily, Nina's upstairs in my room." I said.

Sephora looked over at me then smiled. She looked at April and set everything on the kitchen counter. "I can see why you're obsessed with him too..~"

April blushed and smiled. "He's my everything. The things I'll do for August transcends everything else in this world..~"

Sephora chuckled and crossed her arms. "Just don't go insane alright?~ Don't need you out here slaying everyone you see..~"

April nodded happily and smiled brightly at Sephora. "Of course!~ I'm keeping everything under control!"

The doorbell rang and I paused my game to get up and answer the door. I opened the door then noticed Melody standing at my doorstep with her arms crossed. I looked at Melody and rose an eyebrow. Behind her was Fizz wearing a brown cloak.

"Can I help you?" I asked and rose my eyebrow.

"Is that how you talk to your Princess?" Melody asked.

I looked at Melody up and down then smirked closing my eyes. "My apologies, Your Highness...Where are my manners..?"

Melody placed a hand on her hip and looked at me up and down as well. "Hmph...Allow me inside."

"August, dear? Who's at the door?" Sephora asked.

I looked back and looked back at Melody and Fizz. "Seems we have the Leo Princess and her retainer here."

Sephora walked toward me and looked at Melody and Fizz then smiled. "Oh! Princess Lionheart, Lady Fizz!~ Come in, August actually just made dinner~"

Melody looked at me then smirked walking inside, letting her hair hit my face. "With pleasure~"

I watched Melody walk inside then chuckled softly, biting my bottom lip. 'Feisty one..~'

"She's definitely teasing you..~ A Lioness also knows what she wants~ You need to win her over..~" Leona said to me as she held me from behind.

'It shouldn't take long. Give me a week max..' I said to Leona.

Leona chuckled and purred. "A week..~ Let's see how you manage this..~"

I smiled and closed the door. 'Watch..'

"So what brings you here?" Sephora asked as she stood at the kitchen counter.

"I heard rumors that you're August's Guardian. The Serpent Bearer." Melody said.

Sephora smiled and placed her hands on the counter. "It's true, although the woman you see before you is only a fraction of my true self. My real being is still away, helping heroes stop The Fallen."

"From what we witnessed...your power is truly great. So what are you? A Knight? A Champion?" Melody asked, more curious about Sephora.

Sephora smiled and placed her fingers upon her own lips. "Only my son can know that secret. If anyone else realizes who I am, it could be bad. August's enemies are the same as mine..."

Melody looked at me and crossed her arms. "I see...if it's alright, I'll like to stay for dinner. I have things I wish to discuss with August."

"Of course~ I'm sure August wouldn't mind..~" Sephora chuckled softly.

I shrugged and smiled. "I don't mind...Enjoy yourself before entering my den~"

Melody scoffed a bit, a wild blush rushing across her face. "Your...den..? Hmph... Whatever. I'll attend to you after I enjoy a dinner with these lovely ladies."

I chuckled and backed away, slightly holding my hands up. "You got it, milady..~ I'll be upstairs.."

Sephora watched our interaction then smirked. "Who's ready to eat?~"

"Me! I'm starving!" April said and giggled.

Lily giggled at April then went to get some plates. "Let's dig in!~"

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I was sitting at my desk, playing a game on my computer. I heard a knock on my door. "Come in."

Melody opened the door then walked into my room, seeing LED lights on and heard music playing. "Hmph... you live a rather human lifestyle."

"Sorry I couldn't have the luxury of living a noble life, Your Highness..." I said then rolled backwards in my chair. "I am but a common man..."

Melody stared at me, closing the door. "I'm gonna make this meeting quick."

"Why..? Don't wanna stay the night over?" I asked and tilted my head slightly.

"You're an animal..." Melody said, holding her arms. She closed her eyes, feeling her body tingle. She felt herself submitting to me but stood strong. "Your Predator Instincts won't work on me...I am your Princess!"

I stared at Melody and smirked then closed my eyes, allowing myself to submit to her. "The floor's yours..~"

Melody scoffed then placed a hand on her hip. "After your battle with Onyx yesterday, he tells me that he still doesn't approve of you being the Leo Zodiac Knight."

"Okay?" I responded. "What does he expect me to do? 'Oh sorry sir! Here's the Solar Peridot on the double!' Get the hell out of my face with that."

Melody rose an eyebrow then sighed, closing her eyes. "Trust me, I don't like his complaining as much as you don't. I can't do much for him other than come to you with a request.."

"What is it?" I asked.

"He wants you to duel him for the Zodiac Crystal. At the Lion's Arena in Peridot City." Melody said.

I closed my eyes then rested my arms on the arms of my chair. I chuckled, resting my cheek against my hand. "He wants to duel me..?"

Melody noticed my posture change and noticed how formal I was sitting, almost like how a Prince would sit. "Ye—"

"He takes on the Dark Version of the Zodiac's Power, mocks my power, and expects me to duel him for the real thing? Foolish..." I said then looked at Melody.

Melody crossed her arms. "So?"

"What do I get when I make him eat dirt on the other side of the arena? I just walk off without any compensation of my time being wasted?" I asked and scoffed. "I have more important things to worry about while I'm here than some idiot whining about power he'll never obtain.."

"That idiot is my bodyguard. Watch your tone on how you talk about my people!" Melody said.

"Or what?" I asked.

Melody shivered at my question and felt her legs growing weak. She grunted softly and looked at me. 'What the hell..? What was that pressure..?'

"Melody, I like you. You can match my energy, but I don't like my time being wasted. If Onyx truly had a problem, he wouldn't send his Princess to deliver the message. He'd come challenge me face to face..." I said then closed my eyes.

"Please just fight him...I'll reward you personally if you win. What do you want? Money? Fame? I'll give you whatever you want. Just name it.." Melody said as she watched me get up.

I walked toward her and gently held her chin. "I want you..."

Melody blushed and felt weak just from my touch. "I...I can't. My status won't allow it..."

I looked into her eyes and smiled. "Status doesn't mean anything to me. I know what you want and you know what I want...besides there are things you don't know about me if you want to talk status..."

Melody gently held my jacket and bit her bottom lip gently. "I hate the fact that you can easily turn me on... It's only because you're an untamed beast. Your pheromones are...so wild.."

"You act like my pheromones is the only wild one here...yours is twice as wild, and I'm the animal..?" I said softly to her with a soft chuckle.

Melody leaned into me and slowly wrapped her arms around my nape. "Just shut up..."

We leaned closer into one another, our lips closer to touching. As our lips were about to touch, Melody's phone began ringing. Melody paused and sighed softly. She let me go, taking her phone out of her pocket.

"It's Fizz...seems like she's ready to go.." Melody said.

"I'll let you go then..." I chuckled softly.

"Hmph.." Melody scoffed then leaned into me, licking my earlobe. She pulled away and walked to the door. "Just marking you for next time..."

"Yeah okay.." I chuckle as I open the door for her.

Melody walked out then looked back at me then smirked. She flipped her hair in front of my face then walked off. "See you later, Beast..~"

I watched her walk off and bit my bottom lip. "See ya..~"

Leona whistled and smirked. "Yeah she's definitely into you..~ Are you actually going to fight him? I know you spoke pretty confidently earlier, but he's literally just a darker version of you."

"Of course I'm gonna fight him after everything I said. He's gonna see our teamwork...it's been me and you since day one..~" I said and looked at Leona.

Leona chuckled softly, running her fingers through my hair. "My day one..~ Even if you lose, I'm never leaving your side. After all we've done together...losing you would be like losing a piece of myself.."

I smiled and leaned into Leona's touch. "I don't want to lose you either...I'll be sure to win no matter what.."

Leona smiled and pulled me into her embrace. "I know you will, My Knight..~"