The Typhoon ~Vash x OC AU~

Chapter 20: Love

**Mature content ahead - reader discretion advised**

Vash

The hot scent of lavender, heat, and sex swirls in the air, clinging to my skin. I breathe it in, filling my lungs until they burn, my eyes falling on Lei.

She is sound asleep, nestled against me, her head resting on my chest as her dark lashes brush along her flushed cheeks. She is beautiful. Bathed by the faint glow of gold. I glide my fingertip down her cheek, feeling her warmth.

For the last several hours, that is how we have spent our time. Kissing, breathing, touching, loving, over and over. She was on top of me, she was beneath me, she was at my side - we were in every way there could be, and my chest almost aches for more.

Almost.

I also like laying here, watching her sleep. The gentle rise and fall of her chest. The sweet breaths she exhales. The way her eyelids and lips twitch. Everything. I love watching and seeing it all.

A hard lump takes shape in my throat as a sour taste fills my mouth. This will come to an end. I know it will. Sooner rather than later. Not because either of us wants it to but because I'll have to go after him.

Nai. Each day it becomes clearer that I can no longer stand by and do nothing. The crimes he has committed and the people he has hurt - the people he has killed - are unimaginable. Unforgivable. And if I continue to stand by and do nothing, then I would be no better.

But the worst part is knowing that I can't tell Lei any of this. I can't. If I do, she'll try to stop me. Or worse - she'll try to follow me. Her hunting my brother for five years exhibits her dedication to track, but I don't want her - the woman I love - to follow me.

Facing Nai will be dangerous. I know it will. And having her there will only raise the stakes. He could go after her. He could hurt her. He could...

She shifts, nestling closer and I feel a sharp pang in my chest. I don't want to think about it. Not right now. Not while we're lying, still tangled together. Not while her warmth hums against me. Not while her scent fills my nose, falling into my lungs. Not while sex sticks to us.

Right now, it is us. It is her and me. It is just us and this peace. And I want it to last as long as possible because I don't know what the future will hold.

But I hope it's warm. I hope it's happy. I hope it's safe.

She shifts once again, her eyes fluttering open. Beautiful brown eyes. I smile, feeling my heart swell.

"Hey," I whisper, kissing her cheek. "Did you have a nice little nap?"

She tilts her head, looking up at me. My eyes fall to her pink lips. They are swollen from all our kissing. I smile again, proud of what I see.

She mirrors a smile back. "Hello." Her voice is husky and low. "Actually, I did. I even had a nice dream."

"Oh?" I cock a brow. "What about?"

The smirk on her lips darkens, matching her eyes. She rises, climbing on me, straddling. Her thighs clench my hips, her ass brushing against the tender flesh of my cock. I resist the urge to groan, feeling it swell. She grinds against me, her breasts, full and round, her eyes never leaving mine.

"I was dreaming about us," she smirks, running her hands up my abdomen.

My breathing becomes shallow, my heart racing at her touch. Lust is filling my veins. "What were we doing?" I ask. My hands run up and down her thighs, feeling the heat of her skin.

She leans down, pressing her lips against mine. "Would you like a demonstration?"

"Mmm. Very much so."

Our lips meet and our hands search each other. My hands trace her curves, feeling the new softness of her body. Excitement twitches me, and I already wish I could bury myself in her. We still have some condoms. We haven't used them all...yet. We could go several more rounds without worrying about going through them all...yet.

Her hands move down my body, her nails grazing my skin as her eyes penetrate me and I can feel myself fall into readiness. I want her. I need her.

"I want to hear you moan," she says, her hand tightening around my shaft.

My breath catches, and I smile, "I'll moan. I'll do anything for you. You just need to command it."

And that's it. That's all she has to do. Anything she wants, I will do. If it is for her, consider it done.

Her features darken, falling over her eyes and lips. "Oh, I don't need to command it. I'll coax it from you."

I grin, ready for her promise to be brought to fruition when a static buzz cuts through the air, causing us both to freeze. We stare at each other, both confused when Luida's voice, calm and bright, fills the room.

"Vash? Leilani? Are either of you there?"

Lei shoots me an unsure look and I clear my throat. "We're both here, Luida. Is something wrong?"

She is quiet for a moment before replying, "Oh, no. On the contrary, actually."

We both knit our brows. I ask, "What do you mean?"

"You're going to want to come to the atrium." Her voice is bright and chipper.

Lei shifts, her expression twisting more and more. Much like her, I have no idea what Luida is getting at, but I know Lei doesn't want to walk in blind.

I swallow, "Luida, you're making us nervous."

"Don't be." I can hear the smile in her tone. "Leilani, we found him. We found Jonas."

Lei's eyes widen and her voice becomes small. "They found Jonas?"

**Bello lovelies! Another day, another chapter. A Vash POV that almost seemed like it was going to be steamy. That was until Luida paged the two. And yes, Luida can page people in their private rooms, but there are no cameras, and she can only hear them once the page has gone through (the loud static sound they heard). Just wanted to say that because I don't know if it'll be explained later. Random fun fact of the day lol. But look! They found Jonas! What do you think will happen in the next chapter? Stay tuned! I got a new keyboard. It has circular keys, so it's throwing me off a bit, but I like it. Nice and clicky. Smooth like butter. Random, I know lol. Well, we'll end today's post here. As always, thank y'all so freakin' much for all the love and support! Y'all are the bestest! Wuv yous!! <3**

-Noel Ross

P.S. "Shivers" by Ed Sheeran