When Rain Rises

Chapter 18

"You need to what?" Rain exclaimed. He couldn't believe it. Was this how it would happen? Two exotic women at once? Just like that? Rain didn't even know just exactly how things would work with one woman, let alone two! Wait, didn't Bianca call Jasmine her sister? So they were sisters, too? Oh, man, this was not how Rain envisioned losing his virginity.

"She means at your place," Jasmine said quickly, noticing Rain's heavy blushing. "Not, like...other stuff."

"Oh wow, look at that blush!" Bianca laughed aloud. "Just what kinds of thoughts are going through your head, Rain?"

"Nothing!" He growled, turning away from them in embarrassment. "And why don't you go spend the night somewhere else, huh?"

"Oh, now don't get flustered. A second ago you were all charm, but the moment the thought of a little fun is thrown in, you crack like an egg."

"I'm not cracked! I was just caught off-guard, is all." Rain took a deep breath and turned back to them. "But you're still not answering me."

"We don't have lodging," Jasmine answered for her. "On a long hunt, we'd craft makeshift beds or sleep in lush grass, but..." she looked over at the concrete all three thugs were sprawled over. "That doesn't look too comfortable."

"Come now, Rain—are you really going to force us to sleep out here? In the cold? Helpless with all these criminals roaming about?" Bianca was playing a dirty card and Rain knew it. But she played it well, and Rain quickly found himself cursing under his breath.

"As if you're a helpless damsel," Rain huffed.

"I could be, if that's what you're into." Bianca smiled slyly, and again Rain blushed. This sucked so badly. He was supposed to be trying to woo her, but now she had completely turned the tables on him. They couldn't possibly take him seriously after all the blushing she made him do. Just who was this luminary?

"Fine, like I would mind that two girls spent the night."

Jasmine turned to Bianca and whispered something into her ear for a quick moment before they both burst into laughter.

"Well, you going to invite us in or not?" Bianca asked, tapping her foot.

"Sure, no problem." Rain took a deep breath. "Follow me." Rain led them to his house and opened the front door. It was dark inside and no candles were lit. Aunt Leith and Cloud must be out shopping at the market. That was extremely fortunate news for Rain, as he couldn't begin to fathom explaining why two women had to sleep over at his house—especially in their attire—with their chests being so exposed...

Rain shook his head violently. No! He could deal with this! He was suave! He was confident! He could totally handle this situation! Now wasn't the time to remember the fact he had hardly ever really talked to a woman before.

"So this is your place, huh?" Jasmine looked around. There was still enough daylight left to shed light on the depressing environment that was Rain's home. "I guess it beats a cave."

"I don't know," Bianca questioned. "There are some pretty nice caves out there."

"Hey, you asked for a place to sleep," Rain defended. "If you don't like it..." Rain was expecting something along the lines of 'Oh, no! Sorry, this will do!' from them, but instead was met with silence as they seemed to honestly be thinking about sleeping outside instead. He rolled his eyes and scowled. "Look, I have a mattress you can sleep on. It may be big enough for the two of you."

He showed them to his room and they both plopped onto his mattress on sight as dust was kicked up into the air.

"This will do," Bianca decided, as Jasmine nodded with her.