Pixie Hazard by Archibald Bradford (top young adult novels .txt) 📕

Bryan was back in Maria’s arms. She didn’t say anything about the news that they would soon be parting, and he lacked the courage to bring it up.

Instead they made the most of their time together, having sex in her bunk while the others went about their business.

For Maria, Bryan was a very rare and special treat, so she wasn’t holding back her lust with him now that they had overcome his initial shyness.

The awkward fumbling to get inside her, then the additional fumbling when he pulled back too far and slipped out of her, all of these things would try the patience of any other woman.

To her they were just little moments to treasure; to see the confidence growing in the bodies and the faces of her lovers as they took their first few steps into manhood always thrilled her, though she honestly had no idea why.

But she had to admit that this lover was different. He had the selfish hunger that came so naturally to guys his age, but he also had a tender side, a selfless personality that mirrored her own.

He cared as much for her pleasure as she did for his, and that above all else turned her on to an insane degree.

She could feel it in his wide eyes as he watched her, studied her just as she had him.

Even with the distraction of his cock sliding in and out of her tightness, he was trying to gauge her reactions, trying to see what motions brought her the most pleasure.

It was something most men she had known always had to work at, and none of them had mastered it to the degree that came naturally to him.

He didn’t even ask the inane questions:

‘Does this feel good?’

‘How about that?’

‘What about now?’

All of these she expected, and truth be told appreciated, as it told her that her partner was at least trying.

But in Bryan’s case he said all of that with his actions, in the way he eased off when he saw her brow crinkle or thrust harder when she bit her lip.

Soon she was the one panting as his sweaty body worked against hers.

“That’s it baby, don’t stop! Right there!” She grunted, before immediately equivocating; “Maybe a little harder.”

Though sweat was dripping off of his face, he did as she asked, driving into her as hard as he dared as her pussy clenched tighter around his cock.

He was young, he’d bounce back.

Not long later he came inside her once more, precipitated by her own energetic orgasm.

After cleaning up they were snuggling on her bed, his smaller body draped over hers just the way she liked it.

But with the heat of sexual energy gone from between them, Bryan couldn’t ignore the reality of his impending departure anymore.

“H-hey Mary?”

“Yeah sweetie?” She said while playing her hand over his naked back.

“I guess you probably know that once we reach Lewanna, I’ll be l-leaving?” He tripped over that final fatal word, his emotions getting the better of him.

It was a long moment before she replied.

“Yeah, I know.”

She squeezed him tight, unwilling in that moment to let him go.

He didn’t say anything as she held him, not sure even what to say.

“It sucks baby.” Maria finally declared, her voice thick; “But I suppose it’s for the best. My life is pretty chaotic, you deserve a girl more-”

“Don’t say that.” He insisted; “You are the best thing that ever happened to me.”

“Bryan...” She said in a warning voice.

“I know.” He replied before she could finish; “I get it, I really do.”

“Don’t you want to go home?” She asked quietly, strangely anxious as she waited on his response.

The thought of returning to work in his mother’s production facility was not in the least appealing to him, though he certainly wanted to let her know that he was okay.

“I don’t know. I guess I should? But I just... don’t. It’s all been so crazy, and I know that we’re not... but I can’t help how I feel either!”

He had to take a breath to still his babbling, then waited a few seconds before he tried again once he was more composed.

“I get it.” He repeated; “I’m sorry. I don’t want to make this harder for you, but I wasn’t lying before. Y-you are the best thing ever.”

Poignant tears trickled down her face as he clung to her tighter, his cheek pressed into her shoulder and his hot breath washing over her breast.

She couldn’t say it, but she felt the same way.

She also couldn’t say that she was old enough to know that it would fade; no matter how hot the fire burned, passion would go out if left untended, especially since the two of them had known each other for such a brief amount of time.

They cuddled in silence for a while longer, until eventually she sat up.

“Come on baby. We better get back out there, otherwise Billy is going to yell at me. There’s always some work that needs doing when we’re docked. We still have a few days together, so let’s make the most of them. Tomorrow we’ll go out on the station, just the two of us, and I’ll pick up some nice lingerie for you to drool on.”

Though intrigued by her promise he couldn’t quite shake off his dismal mood as they got out of bed and dressed.

A half hour later a sullen Bryan was helping Bunny restock the galley with the supplies from Mung.

Despite his complicated feelings about his imminent departure, he looked at the heads of lettuce that Bunny was currently stowing neatly in the refrigeration unit, a frown on his face as he mentally tallied them along with the rest of the fresh produce.

“Is this all of the vegetables that