* Quick note before we get started.. just felt the need to warn/ let ya know there is mature content aka smut in this chapter... in case anyone doesn't want to read that.. anyway.. carrying on then.. *

The next morning, I untangle myself from Nate. "I'm gonna go shower, I'll meet you in the kitchen." I tell him, giving him a quick peck on the lips before I go.

I place my clothes on the sink, and head towards the shower stalls. I was my hair, finding myself smiling. Thinking of what and interesting turn my life has taken, but so grateful for the new family I have found among the Sirus pirates.

"So cheerful in the shower, my pearl." Alan comments.

I shriek, grabbing the towel and wrapping it around myself quickly. "What are you doing in here?!" I scream at him, feeling my face heat up profusely.

He smiles. "Simply admiring the beautiful flower of the Sirus." he smirks.

What a weirdo. "Get out!!" I yell, still clutching my towel to me.

"Tsk, now why would I do that?" he smiles mischievously.

"Because it's rude, and perverted to watch women in the shower!" I scream. My clothes are on the other side of the room, along with any form of weapon. I'd have to pass Alan.

Alan looks me up and down, grinning, seeing the clothes are on his side of the room. He holds up a gun. "Why don't you take that towel off." he looks me up and down again.

"I'd rather you just shoot me thanks." I reply snarkily. He frowns, but doesn't shoot. I scream, and start running. Alan fumbles with the gun, dropping it. It goes off, and shoots something on the the wall, shattering it. I finally reach my clothes, and dig around for a knife. Clutching the knife tightly, I glare at Alan. Though the sound of pounding feet getting closer gives me some relief, knowing someone probably heard and is coming to help.

The door bursts open, Russell running in. "Are you alright?" Russell looks at me, and turns bright red.

"What the fuck is going on?" Nathan grunts, pushing his way through. He looks, sees me gripping a knife, and Alan and Russell looking away. His face looks murderous when he sees Alan.

"I didn't see anything!! She screamed so I came to see if she was okay!" Russell stammers, clearly flustered.

Nathan's gaze softens. "Thanks for checking on her to help her Russ." Nathan thanks our friend. Russell nods quickly leaves the room. Nathan glares at Alan. "Peeking on my girl in the shower, you sick fuck?" Nathan growls, whipping out his sickle and chain.

"I-i didn't see anythin' bandanna!!" Alan screams. A knock sounds on the door, Captain peeks in.

"Alan, why don't you come with me?" Nathan glares at captain. "Nathan, calm down, let me take care of Alan, you make sure Arabella is okay." he adds, nodding to me.

Nathan nods. We wait for Alan to leave the room. He turns to me. "You okay?" he asks quietly, walking towards me.

"Y-yes. Sorry about that. He surprised me, and my knives were on the opposite side of the room he cornered me on." I trail off..

Nathan stops in front of me. "Shh. It's okay. How about you give me that knife tomboy?" he smiles at me gently.

I nod and hand it to him. "The fucker points a gun at me, telling me to drop my towel, told him I'd rather he shoot me." I finish, and I can feel myself shaking. Dammit.

Nathan frowns at my words, but pulls me in his arms. He rubs my back, and I find myself relaxing. "Sorry I didn't get here sooner." he murmurs in my ear.

"Oh god. It's not your fault Nate. I'm grateful you got here when you did." I say, shuddering.

He kisses my forehead. "Why don't you get dressed hmmm?" he adds,meeting my gaze. I nod. Nathan turns to leave the room.

"Wait. Would you mind staying? It's stupid, but I still feel a little jumpy." I say, looking at the floor.

"O-okay." Nathan says, blushing. I laugh.

"Oh come on Nate, we sleep in the same room, and share a bed. It's not a big deal for you to see me." I tease him.

He blushes. "You've been hiding you got some ink there tomboy." he comments gesturing to my shoulders. I turn, giving him a more clear view of my shoulders.

"Yes. A dragon, and a flower." I say, pointing to each. "I also have a dream catcher down my side." I add, and feeling bold, I drop my towel. Nathan turns bright red.

He steps forward hesitantly, his brown eyes meeting mine. His gaze is searching, almost asking for permission, and I nod, giving it to him. He stops right in front of me, and runs his fingers across my dream catcher, tracing it. It sets my skin on fire. "Interesting design." he murmurs, and I nod.

"It's a native american legend, they say the good dreams pass through the holes, to the sleeping person. the bad dreams get caught in the webbing, and perish in the light of the morning." I finish my explanation.

He nods again, this time, dipping his head down, and kissing me. I sigh into his mouth, and kiss him back, wrapping my arms around his neck. We deepen the kiss, he groans, further exciting me,and it feels like flames licking underneath my skin. It's a pleasant, warm sensation. I find myself pulling at his shirt. His breath hitches. He pulls away, and I frown. "Not in here Arabella." he whispers, his voice ragged. I blush. "Come on, get dressed. If you're ready, we can finish in our room, but not unless you're really ready." he adds blushing.

I quickly throw my clothes on, grabbing his hand, and leading him to our room. He smiles, and I throw my weapons and my jacket on the table. I pass Nathan, going to our door and locking it. he chuckles at my eagerness, and takes me in his arms again, kissing me. He trails kisses down my neck, and I groan. He grins, pulling at my shirt. I lift my arms, allowing him to take it off more easily. He takes it off, and I pull at his. He smiles, taking his shirt off as well.

I touch his chest, running my fingers down his body. He runs his fingers up and down my spine, and I shiver with pleasure. He places his hands on my hips, and kisses me, then trailing kisses down my neck, nibbling along the way. I moan as he kisses and nibbles my breast. I run my fingers down his sides, then lower, running my finger along the line of his pants. He shudders, and I smile.

I unbutton his pants, and they fall to the floor, as he steps out of them. His heat filled gaze meets mine. I undo my pants and step out of them. He grins, and blushes. I kiss him, moving my mouth against his, as my hand slides down, stroking him through his boxers. He hisses, grinding into my hand. I smile into his mouth. I push his boxes down, and he steps out of them, releasing his hardness, stiff and pulsing.

He pushes my panties down, and slips a finger in my warmth, caressing my clit slowly, and I moan with pleasure. He keeps it up, and I'm wet and ready for him. I wrap my hand around him, stroking him, gradually increasing pace. "Are you sure about this?" he asks me gently, and I nod.

He leads me to the bed, laying me gently down, as he crouches above me, he kisses me gently. "I love you Arabella." he murmurs.

"I love you too Nathan." I answer smiling.

He positions himself and enters me slowly, watching me. He fills me perfectly, and I moan in pleasure. He slowly increases speed, thrusting into me. I grind with him, meeting him thrust for thrust, and I feel myself building and building, and finally I explode, climaxing, shaking. He follows soon after, emptying into me. He collapses on me, breathing heavily.

I smile up at him, and kiss him. He smiles, and rolls off, pulling me with him, so our positions are switched, with me laying on him. He kisses the top of my head, running his hand up and down my side. "You're full of surprises tomboy." he murmurs, and I smile.

"So are you Nate." I answer smiling.

"Not just with this." he starts laughing. "You can fight just as good as the rest of us, you have ink, you can keep up with me in the kitchen, and you're kind, yet sarcastic." he finishes.

I blush. "You're sarcastic too, you're a wonderful cook, yet kind, and a fierce fighter, you're perfect for me Nate. I've never been very feminine, but you make me feel like a woman when it counts." I add.

He laughs. "When it counts?"

I shrug. "You let me fight when I need to, and handle myself, but other times, bring out my softer side." I tell him blushing.

He nods."Ah. Gotcha tomboy." he answers, kissing me. "Well, lets get some sleep." he whispers.

"G'night princess." I whisper, smirking.

He snorts. "G'night ya idiot." he answers, and laughs, when I elbow him. He pulls me close, kisses me one more time, and we both drift off to sleep.

I woke up smiling, in Nathans arms, the next morning. I reach up, and kiss him. He smiles.

"G'mornin' tomboy."

"G'mornin' Nate." I giggle.

We get up, get dressed, and go make breakfast for everyone. We serve everything, and sit down.

"I heard I missed a half naked Arabella yesterday." Eduardo calls out, teasing. Captain chuckles, Russell blushes, and Nathan glares.

"Well, Captain Alan was at it again. What kind of sick bastard attacks a woman in the shower?" Russell comments.

"I thought Nathan was gonna kill him." Captain adds, laughing.

"I wanted to. The sick fuck. She was pretty shaken up." Nathan adds, placing a hand on my leg.

"Well she got over it quickly enough I'd say, if what I heard has any indication." Eduardo comments, winking at me. I blush.

"Shut it Eduardo." Nathan growls.

"Not my fault my room is next to yours, and you both are loud." Eduardo snaps.

This earns us whistles from the crew. "Way to go Nate!" Russell whistles. Nathan rolls his eyes, and I blush.

"You're just jealous that miss Arabella likes Nathan, Eduardo!" Thomas exclaims, blushing afterword. Captain laughs at that, and Eduardo glares.

"Why would I be jealous of him having some scrawny kid?" Eduardo huffs. I blush more and look down.

"Hey don't worry about them." Nathan whispers in my ear.

I nod, and we get up, and start gathering the plates, and glasses and head back to the kitchen.

Nathan starts laughing. "Guess we were pretty loud there tomboy." Nathan smirks.

I laugh. "Yea I guess so." I smile.

We finish the dishes, return to our room to grab our weapons, and head to the meeting in the navigation room.

* hope I did that okay... first time writing like a detailed smut scene.. lol... couldn't resist putting that pic of Nathan.. one of my favorites... lol *