A Treasured Love

A Gentle Touch

Peter awoke at sunset and shook Nina awake. He was panicked and looked frightened to death. Nina sat up with worry and asked, "What's wrong, Peter?"

"It's storming!!!" He screamed and ran outside of the cabin.

Nina jumped to her feet and followed the boy shouting for him. "Peter!!"

Sure enough, the deck was soaked with rain and lighting taunted the mast. Where was peter?! As Nina called for Peter, Jaden saw her out of their cabin. She looked panicked and scared. He couldn't hear what she was saying, but only knew what danger she was in on deck. She knew nothing about ships and the storm was only getting worse. He shouted to his crew, "Keep her afloat boys," and ran to Nina.

Nina was still calling and fighting the rocking boat to stay standing. "Peter?! Peter?! Pe-!"

"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!?!" Jaden cut her off by spinning her around and grabbing her shoulders. She froze under his tight hold and he only got more upset. He then screamed at her, "YOU COULD GET HURT OUT HERE!!!! IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT?!"

"N-no. its just..." Nina began. She didn't look at Jaden, but scanned the deck for Peter. She looked into Jaden's eyes and says, "Captain. Peter left our cabin and I was worried about his safety."

"What!?!? Peter is out!?" Jaden released Nina and looked around for Peter. Overcome with worry he grabbed Nina's wrist and pulled her down deck to the mess hall. Jaden's mind was blank, but yet he called, "PETER!!!"

"Captain?" Peter's tiny voice cascaded from the room. "Captain, I'm scared."

"I know, buddy. I know come here." He lets go of Nina and gets on one knee. As Jaden knelt, Peter ran into his arms in tears. The poor boy was dumb struck with fear. He cried in Jaden's arms.

Jaden carefully got them back to their cabin, but didn't think about letting Peter out of his arms. He look around the room before setting on Peter's bed with Peter. Peter curled into Jaden's strong chest and pulled his blanket over his shoulders.

"I told you never to leave the cabin during a storm, Peter, and now look at you," Jaden said in a more loving tone then Nina expected. Jaden wrapped the boy in his blanket and rubbed his back. He cooed to the child, "I was so worried about loosing my little buddy when Nina told me you were on deck. What were you thinking, Peter?"

"I-I was scared. I wanted you, captain." Peter hugged Jaden as fresh tears rolled down his little face.

Jaden said no more but rocked the child to sleep. Nina watched with a loving eye as Jaden lay Peter down fast asleep. Nina sat on her bed with a soft smile. She gazed happily at Peter all wrapped up like a christmas present. Jaden chuckled at her and sat on her bed by her.

"Adorable. Isn't he?"

"Yes," Nina chuckled sweetly, not noticing Jaden slowly scooting closer to her as they spoke, "He also cuddles like a man."

"I'm sure that wasn't an insult to yours truly," Jaden chuckled at his attempt to make Nina laugh.

"I wouldn't know," Nina giggled and turned to face him.

Her face was immediately covered in bush, for when she turned Jaden's face was only a few centimeters away. She could feel his breathing on her lips and he could feel hers. She couldn't speak because of how embarrassed she was. Nina had never been this close to a man before. Jaden grinned a cheshire grin and stroked her cheek with his fingertips. Nina let out a quiet moan. She had never left this way before.

Jaden chuckled lowly as he spoke, "You're excited by this, Nina? You're a naughty girl."

"D-Don't say that to me," Nina retorted in embarrassment. "I-its just....."

Jaden rubbed his thigh lightly and asked in a mocking tone, "It just what, Nina?"

He was now only a breath away from her lips. Nina could almost feel his lips they were so close. SHe knew she had to answer him but all she managed to get out of her mouth was, "i.... uh.... um... its just....."

"Shhhh," Jaden cooed as he moved his hand to her side and gently laid her down, "I will take it from here."

Nina didn't know what to do and let him take control of her. Her white hair lays in a mess against the bed as he ran his fingers through her hair. She was afraid of being taken, but somehow felt that Jaden would treat her well. He ran his fingers down her face and across her neck lovingly. As if to tease her, Jaden ran his thumb across her lip. Nina's body felt as if it were on fire and Jaden was the frie torch. Nina let out a soft moan as her body wiggled under his. He was only on his hind fours above her. He wanted to know how far he could go before she was begging for his kisses, so he licked her lightly under her ear.

"Nina," was all he whispered before taking his hand to untie her belt.

She moaned and arched her back at his voice. Jaden smiled at her reaction and began untucking her shirt from her pants. He wanted to be the first to look at her in such a way. His hand was hot against her cold skin. He could have gone all the way to her breast, but wanted to tease her for it. He was having fun with this and Nina knew it. Nina wanted to push him away, but her body craved more. His touch made her feel engulfed in flames.

Jaden groaned in frustration and laid his hips on her. He growled against her ear and said, "I can't take it anymore, Nina. I want you."

"I'm not stopping you," She whispered sexily as she inched toward his lips.

Jaden closed in toward her lips with anticipation. He wanted to kiss her at the ball, but he was too crowd shy. Here on the ship, was a totally different story. Here they were alone here they could-

"Hey, Cap'ain!?" Rayford boomed as he entered the room. He was taken back when he saw his captain on top of the new cabin girl. "Woah! Geez cap'ain! And with ye kid around ya."

Angered from their moment being ruined Jaden yelled, "What do you want Rayford!?!?"

"I was justa wonderin' if the ma'am was missin' this," Extends his hand to show a very simple locket.

"My necklace!" Nina exclaimed excitedly but couldn't move due to the captain towering over her.

Pissed, Jaden fled the room. Nina sat up and took the locket before watching Rayford and Jaden leave.

"So......." Rayford asked jokingly, "Was she worth doin' it wif hers?"

"Be quiet, Rayford!" With that Captain Jaden locked himself in his cabin.

He was sad, alone, and had a problem only Nina could fix. His hand would work, but he wanted her help. A woman's touch has more feeling in it then his own.