Helena

Helena stood in the doorframe with a sly grin. As soon as the door swung open she craned her neck and peered into the room. In an effort to protect Kiara's modesty I sidestepped and squared up to the unwelcome presence.

"Oof, I was hoping to catch you in the act but... this might be even better." Helena cackled. "I'll make a note not to send any single people to deliver messages to you and Kiara. Just the smell of sex in the room is gonna make me pass out from envy."

"S-sorry, we'll air out the room." I apologized earnestly.

"Mmm I'm surprised you're up though, Kiara is usually never this lazy." Helena's face closed in on mine. "If she can't keep up with you, you can always come to me." She whispered breathily.

I shivered, feeling a cold sweat running down my back. I tried to protest, but only a strangled sound made it through my lips.

"Ahah, the young ones are so adorable to tease." Helena giggled, pleased with the result.

"Ahem... What are you here for Helena?" I asked, composing myself.

"Right! There's a couple asking after you and Kiara. Pretty, energetic girl and tall, calm guy? Kiara was shooting daggers at her..."

"Uh..." I searched my memory, it was tough since everything was a haze since a week ago. A week ago. "Oh!"

"Mmm, looks like you remembered. Well, don't take too long getting ready." She winked. "I'll go and see if I can keep them busy."

The door shut softly behind her as she practically skipped down the stairs. I swiveled on my feet to urge Kiara to get up, but she already threw the sheets off. She adjusted her night veil which threatened to flip up and she was the one who pulled me into the bathroom.

"Damnit, think we have time for a shower?" Kiara questioned, then sniffed at herself. "Ugh, even if we don't have time we're going to have to take one."

"Maybe you should take a shower and I'll just-"

"No, not happening. If we go out there looking and smelling like... like we spent the entire week in bed I think I'll die of embarrassment." Kiara stepped up to me and kissed me gently. "I'll have you look so dazzling she won't be able to look you in the eyes."

"Should I help you?" I stood kind of awkwardly, not knowing what the cleanup and makeup process looked like for a girl. Despite spending the week together, very little out of bed activities were shared between us.

"Mmm... no, nothing that I can think of. Just make sure you're all cleaned up."

We jumped in the heated bath together and she produced numerous creams and oils that she applied to my hair, skin and face. I observed her milky white skin and (usually) silky hair and appreciated the effort she went through to always look alluring.

After that we dried ourselves quickly and she handed me a brush. Since my hair was normally a little messy, I combed through it only a little before helping her straighten out hers.

I peeked over her shoulder curiously to the table in front of a mirror (a real luxury only afforded to some of the wealthier guilds) where a dizzying amount of vials and boxes littered the surface.

I realized that while she was pale, it never looked unhealthy and there was always just a hint of color shading her face. Once she was satisfied, she reached for the cherry on top. Both her usual black lipstick and her new red one were being considered.

"Darx, which one do you prefer?" Kiara tilted her head back.

I thought about it for a moment, she did look good in her usual black getup, but if I am being honest, the red lipstick just looked a lot sexier on her. Below, my dick agreed as it got hard from the thought. I reacted instinctively and tried to hide it.

She giggled, looks like she noticed. "Guess I don't need to ask." She painted her lips in a red that contrasted beautifully with her ghostly complexion. "I have to say, I used the black lipstick for a long time, but this color is really growing on me. Especially when you react the way you do." She reached up and closed my jaw, which was hanging slightly.

Shaking myself from the daze, I leaned in to kiss her, but she stopped me with that same hand. She stood up and turned to me, placing her lips next to my ear. "Not now, you'll ruin the makeup. But later... I'll let you use my lips as much as you want." She grabbed my cock and squeezed, making me yelp. She laughed as she pushed me out the door.

"Wait outside for a little bit." She said. "I'll need to take off my veil to apply the lipstick."

I grimaced. Roland and Mia were talking with Helena when we made it down the stairs. Knowing what topics she was likely to bring up, I mentally apologized to our guests. Mia was blushing but laughing and Roland was completely red in the face and looking more than uncomfortable. He was probably receiving the brunt of the teasing.

"Ah, our newly minted couple makes their appearance." Helena noted as we approached the table. She stood up to make space. "Thank you for the interesting stories, Mia. Please, do let me know the next time you're around. I'd love to chat some more."

"Same here, Helena." Mia beamed.

"Sure you don't need a healer? I for one don't mind being sandwiched between 3 luscious couples." Helena winked. "I'd rather have the men all to myself..."

Mia and Kiara tensed, this didn't go unnoticed by Helena.

"... but I know when not to fight a losing battle." She laughed. "Besides, I'm not the type to go after taken men."

"Mmm-hmm." Kiara hummed, unimpressed.

"Teasing is another story, dear." Helena winked and sauntered off. "Well anyway, hear them out."

Kiara and I took a seat at the table.

"Well, umm." I started hesitatingly. "What did you want to talk about?"

"Right! Did you have time to think about what I said last week?" Mia asked hopefully.

"Uh, I- I mean we didn't hear all the details so I can't just accept on the spot but... well I guess I'm not against it." I finished sheepishly.

"Yes, so, Leonora and Craig, the two other party members, they're an archer and beast tamer couple from my guild. They told me that every year, this nearby village asks the Gryphon Knights to help them with security during their Festival. It'll last a week and Craig got the request this year. It'll be very safe, there's never been a major incident in the past and the older members say it's a really nice way to just relax and build relationships." Mia fired off quickly, whether nervous or excited I couldn't tell.

"Helena mentioned something about needing a healer?" Kiara cut in when she had a chance.

"Mimizu would rather sit this one out." Roland responded. "She um..."

"What Roland is trying to say is that once she heard that there would be yet another couple in the party... Well her exact words were 'I think I'd die of envy if I had to hear all 3 of you couples copulating every single night'".

Kiara scoffed. "Every night while on a mission, that doesn't seem very professional."

"We never do it on watch and we hold it back to once a day until we reach an inn." Mia said, probably a little loudly, some heads turned our direction. "Uh... what I mean is that we take it seriously... we just need some couple time as well."

Images of Mia and Roland going at it in the bushes flashed across my mind. I coughed and looked aside. I was conflicted. On the one hand, I still occasionally fantasized about Mia, though I always felt guilty afterwards. Kiara didn't seem to mind as that just got her riled up and horny. On the other hand... I had to wonder why Mia chose Roland. He was a nice guy and compassionate, I thought. But was that enough? I eyed him subtly. He wasn't ugly, but wasn't handsome either. He was well-muscled, it was obvious even under the plain shirt. What about down th-

I was snapped out of my thoughts as Kiara placed a hand on my lap.

"Darx? You okay?" Kiara asked, concern in her voice.

"Y-yeah, sorry just a little tired." I reassured her. "What were we talking about?"

"I was just saying, I'm okay with this if you are. If you're ready to..." Kiara left the rest unsaid.

Was I ready to adventure again? Was I ready to mend things with Mia?

"... Yes, let's do this." I said after a while.

"Oh, thank you! Thank you, Darx." Mia pushed herself up from the table. "We'll come get you tomorrow morning at 9. We have all the transportation arranged so just bring some light equipment and provisions."

"O-okay." I still hadn't fully processed what I had signed up for.

"Well, see you tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it. You as well Kiara." She bowed her head. "Thank you for coming along. And I know I had thanked you last week, but thank you again for saving Darx and looking after him this week."

"You're very welcome." Kiara said, some warmth in her voice.

We watched as they left the guild hall.

"Should we go do some shopping?" I asked my girlfriend.

"Darx..." She whispered hotly, wetly, into my ear. "I was holding back that entire conversation. I need you, let's do the shopping later. I can't stand it anymore."

I became instantly erect at her sexy tone and ushered her towards the stairs. She couldn't walk straight, almost like she was drunk. We barely made it past the door when she slammed it shut behind her and pulled me into a **** kiss.

It reminded me of a week ago. But this time, she was much more rough and to the point. We skipped foreplay and she dragged me onto the bed. I barely dropped my pants and she pulled her black lace panties aside and I was inside her. It was scalding, but I couldn't care less. I didn't have much room to think as I desperately pumped myself into her.

This wasn't the sex we had been accustomed to this week. It was quick. I was quick.

"K-kiara, sorry." I apologized.

"Mmm... okay..." She panted softly.

It didn't last long before I sprayed my seed inside her. I didn't feel good about my performance, but my strange state of mind and the teasing from earlier didn't leave me a chance.

"Shit..." Kiara mumbled after she had recovered a bit. "Pass me one of those potions? Top left drawer."

I pulled myself out of bed, my legs now unsteady and hobbled over to get the potion she requested.

She gulped it down, scrunched up her face and sighed.

"What brought this on?" I asked, trying to deflect my embarrassment.