Aromatic Love

Chapter 4 - A Growing Blaze

Etie still couldn't believe what was going on. Today had been complete whiplash for her. The news of Louis and Céline's affair had hit her hard, sending her into a jealous fury that had given way to surprise and confusion when Chloé had asked her to come to her tent that night. From then on, she had been a nervous wreck. Had she really heard her correctly? Had she been too caught up in her jealousy that she had missed something and misunderstood the situation? She tried to drive these thoughts from her mind with anything she could busy herself with, from training to chores around the camp. Still, as the golden glow of dusk bathed the camp in its ethereal glow, she felt anxiety creeping back in again.

She walked through the camp, glancing around at the other soldiers. Everyone was going about their business normally while her world was turning upside down. She wished she could just forget it all and go back to pining for her beloved princess, so hopelessly out of her reach. Even back then, there was little chance she would've ended up with Céline, but now it was impossible. Céline had made her choice, and it wasn't Etie. The thought caused frustration to start boiling inside of her once again, but she let out a sigh and the feeling began to fade. She was a warrior. Most of her life's problems could be solved by putting an arrow through them. This helplessness was new to her.

Before she knew it, she had arrived outside Chloé's tent. Her hand reached out to open the tent, but she could feel her lingering frustration and hesitated to go inside. She couldn't go in like this. Chloé was giving her an opportunity to distract herself, and maybe even find the strength to let go. The least she could do was go into it with an open mind. She wouldn't let her jealousy get the best of her. Not tonight. She took a deep breath, calming herself and keeping her thoughts only on what lay ahead of her. Mind made up, she parted the flaps of Chloé's tent and entered to find an unexpected sight.

Etie froze immediately as she looked at the sight before her. All she had been expecting was Chloé, but before her was the blue-haired retainer dressed in simple, casual garb that freed her curvaceous figure and showed it off with enticing honesty. Alongside her stood Celica, Céline's emblem ring whose beauty captivated Etie almost as much as Céline herself. Her mind raced, imagining the possibilities tonight could hold. As if reading her thoughts, Chloé looked into her eyes with a subtle smirk painted across her idyllic face. Chloé walked towards Etie, their eyes locked on each other.

"How are you feeling?" Chloé asked.

"I think I'm good now," Etie said, a smile creeping onto her face for the first time today.

"Do you want to feel even better?" Chloé whispered in Etie's ear.

Etie felt her face get extremely warm, and the feeling of Chloé's breath on her ear made her heart race. They were so close and... she still couldn't believe it. The situation felt surreal. Chloé had just been a friend and fellow retainer until today. Now, in this moment, they were just inches away from each other in circumstances Etie could have never imagined. Was it really all about to change? Another voice was starting to rise up within her, challenging her doubts. Forget it. Forget the past, forget what she thought about their relationship until now, forget Céline and Louis. Forget all of it and seize this moment with every ounce of desire she had inside of her.

"Yes," Etie breathed.

"That's a good girl," Chloé said, her voice deep and sultry.

Etie shuddered at the combination of Chloé's words and the feeling of her fellow retainer's hand reaching around her back and guiding her towards the bed where Celica sat with an uncharacteristically mischievous look on her face. Her previous worry was now giving way to a more thrilling anticipation, and... something else. She couldn't place her finger on it just yet, but she felt certain she'd discover it as the night went on. Before she knew it, Chloé was tenderly laying her on the bed, climbing on top of her while Celica crawled to Etie's side. Sinking into that mattress while gazing up into Chloé's bright green eyes flipped a switch in Etie and every twinge of doubt left her at once. This was real and it was wonderful.

"Just relaxing, darling," Chloé said softly, "And don't be afraid to let me know if I'm going too far."

"Right..."

Etie took a deep breath and her tense muscles relaxed as Chloé leaned in and their lips met, and at that first taste, Etie felt the small embers of desire within her flare into an all-consuming blaze. One of her hands reached around Chloé's head, drawing her in and stroking her long, cyan hair. Suddenly she felt Celica's soft body press in beside her and a passionate kiss was soon being placed against her neck. In a mixture of ecstasy and surprise, Etie found herself pulling away from Chloé and letting out a soft moan. She had almost forgotten about the beautiful royal beside her. Chloé smiled down at Etie before the ginger retainer pulled her back in for another kiss, as if fueled by Celica's treatment. This time Etie's tongue pushed against Chloé's lips, eager to taste more of her. Chloé gladly allowed her entry and it felt as if they were melting into each other.

Celica continued trailing kisses along Etie's neck, even tugging at her collar and caressing her shoulder. Celica certainly knew what she was doing, and Etie found herself wanting more and more. Without even thinking she let her arm travel up Chloé's shirt and caress the underside of one of her breasts. Chloé, feeling Etie starting to explore her pulled away from the kiss and smiled down at her friend.

"Getting a little more comfortable now, are we?" Chloé teased her.

Lost for words but not wanting Chloé to get the last laugh, Etie wrapped her whole hand around Chloé's chest and squeezed it just enough to cause Chloé to collapse onto her with a pleasured gasp.

"Etie~!"

The sound of her name being moaned aloud only excited Etie all the more and she continued to massage Chloé's breasts. She slowly lifted her fellow retainer's bra off as she worked her way up, making sure to give Chloé's nipples extra attention, caressing each one with her fingers and even pinching them lightly. She found herself delighted as Chloé turned into a moaning mess, her head right next to Etie's ear so that she could hear the Pegasus rider's every ecstatic reaction. Etie smiled, elated that she was able to give Chloé such an amazing experience, but soon Etie was moaning too as she felt Celica's hand rubbing her breasts through her shirt. Etie lost her focus as Celica took her to new heights of pleasure and Chloé took advantage of the situation, sitting up for a moment to undress her upper half and then helping Etie do the same.

Chloé laid back down on top of Etie, their bodies pressing against each other once again. With their shirts off, Etie only now realized how strangely different they were. Her body was toned and muscular, and although Chloé hardly slacked on her training, the Pegasus knight was so soft and gentle. It felt perfect in every way. Celica turned away for a moment to undress herself as well, but Etie hardly noticed as Chloé wrapped her up in a warm embrace and the two locked their lips together again more passionately than ever before. Etie was infatuated with every minute that passed like this. Every joyous memory she had ever experienced was eclipsed by the pure happiness she felt right now. She hugged Chloé close to her, the warmth of their bodies comforting her. This was the best night of her life.