Bed Bath & Beyond

[Neko]

Okay I have not done one of these in like forever so god knows what the hell it will turn into. Hopefully it will be funny. I mean that is what I am trying for and all. Funny…………………… What? That is when you are suppose to laugh. Laugh damn it… Anyways I should probably start the story but that would be to easy. Then again you could probably just skip through this but you would not do that would you… Or would you? How dare you skip through my lovely disclaimer. Now you will not know all the horrors you are about to unfold upon yourself when you read this story… Ahahaha just kidding… But not really. You might end up wake up in the middle of the night craving crackers. Aheheh crackers. That is such a funny word…. Crackers. Anyways yeah you know another funny word? Pomegranate? The only thing making it not as funny is that it takes to long to say. Well I should get to the point. You should drink at your own risk that includes, coffee, sodas; coke, sprite, pepsi, whatever you prefer as a disclaimer, uh cleaning fluid? That should not really be something you drink anyways but -shrug- Okay so story!

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As Rhys sat with a throbbing headache he was wondering exactly again how he got stuck babysitting. Did he look like someone who wrangled them? Damian was decently behaved the only probably was he was clinging to him in fear of his friend who was the real problem. Rhys had no idea where to start with this one… He was crying at the top of his lungs for his mother and seemed tired at the same time yet wanted to eat and he did not dare to find out if he needed assistance with the bathroom. Rhys all ‘jokes’ aside knew why he was doing this. It was because Innocence and Jezebele both asked for him to watch the children and running.

He did hear something about Whisper and got an echo of excitement from the both of them… Knowing the two of them and that woman Whisper nothing good was going to happen but what was he suppose to do? He already had his set of problems. Damian had seemed fine to be left with his ‘uncle’ but Brishen wanted no part of it despite being around Rhys through parts of his infancy. Rhys giving it a go tried to fix one of the problems which was that he was hungry. That went ‘well’ as he got food chucked back at him in baby defiance. Damian then gave the best idea he heard all day, “Um if they are seeing Whisper maybe they are here?”

He could not tell with this child clogging his empathy but that might just be true… He was hoping that was true. Before he could form words out of his open mouth Brishen shoved something in his mouth which he spat out finally having enough. Picking Brishen up who proceeded to tug on Rhys hair he tried to make his way towards where Innocence and her troop of troublemakers would most likely be. Damian tried to help without completely ratting his mother out. With Brishen it was not easy and if they were trying to hide the obnoxious crying droning in Rhys ear was not helping any. Brishen was lucky Rhys had some sort of patience.

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While Rhys was suffering his delemmia of babysitting Crys was suffering her knew found delemmia of having her gender found out by pretty much everyone of both towns. The important people anyways and she was finding how troublesome that could be as she had her armor stripped off before she had any change to stop it. Then she was pushed into a tub and roughly washed hearing comments about living like a man being so unladylike which she wanted to say was kind of the point but at the risk of swallowing the bath water kept her mouth closed. She was then ‘spirited away’ so she was roughly dried off and then clothed in something.

She had seen the women she learned was Whisper, Enigma, Innocence, and Jezebele all wore but with her ‘I am a man’ mentally she felt this was completely wrong… She was wearing what they wore which was a dress but because Whisper was behind the whole thing it was hardly a dress. She was probably better off making a dress out of her hair… Whisper gave a dignified smirk. “See. You hide that lovely figure under all that armor. You will never get any fun by doing that.” Crys feeling snappish at this point glared at her and feeling violated did not help. “I do not do fun now let me change back…” Whisper did not give an inch.

“Oh no darling you look stunning.” Jezebele chimed in with, “Yes this way you can find a husband and maybe get married and have children. That is every woman’s dream.” Going by what her own mother told her. It was lost on Crys. She was always told to kill or be killed. Pure and simple… She however saw arguing was not getting anywhere. Before she could get anywhere else anyways she started to get a headache from Brishen as Rhys appeared with him around the corner. Crys did not know him well but she knew he had to ‘watch’ him and he was as far as she knew a good place to hide or at least use as a distraction.

When he appeared he wordlessly handed Brishen to Jezebele who took him in amusement. “Wolf you seem to be tired.” Rhys just gave a dull glare but said nothing until he felt Crys standing behind him. He rose a brow and looked behind his shoulder. Crys looked up at him with a look daring him to make her move but the look dropped as she gave one of confusion. “Is that… Baby food?” Rhys gave a look up before giving a rather grumpy look and looked away. Whisper then gave another grin, “You should take a bath.” Rhys normally did not trust the woman but she had a poin the needed one to free him from baby food.

Crys however disliked the fact her ‘shield’ was walking off. She frowned as he walked off to take a bath. She saw Whisper come over and she took a step back. Whisper smirked, “Relax, I was just going to say your suppose to watch him right?” She roughly elbowed Damon who nodded his head to save his own ass as he was up against four woman, one who he had plans with tonight. Crys who was still innocent to Whisper despite the rough handle a moment ago figured she was telling the truth and seeked out Rhys. She found him in the middle of getting the baby food out of his hair. She walked over to the tub and stood there nonchalantly.

That was until he noticed her. “What the hell are you doing here?!” He demanded. She crossed her arms despite her lack of dress thanks to Whisper. “I am here to watch you.” Unknown to her he misheard her and was not exactly sure what the big deal was to being watched now he had not been happy but this was a different unhappy. His jaw had dropped, he blushed which was odd for him, and it was not until he stammered out what she could make out, “I am not a baby and can wash myself.” Then she understood the difference in reaction. She unlike most did not blush or rush out she took it as a challenge.

“Sure… Says the one who has baby food in his hair. Which for the record you still have in your hair.” Rhys resumed ‘bathing’ by his statement making Crys decide to take the challenge. She was not about to be bullied by this man. He was bigger then most and he could take on many guards but it took more then that she freak her out. She noticed the baths here were big enough to jump into and share. So jumping into the bath she took the soap she had seen being used and tried to wash him taking on the challenge. Of course it was a challenge he did not just sit there and let her wash him he squirmed and at one point tried to go underwater.

She however just took that as a ‘rinse’ rather then a escape. She had to ride Epona it took more for her to be thrown off something. Of course what she did not expect was for her arms to be pinned and him to glare at her. He was panting slightly and said with a more firm voice, “I can wash…” But before he could finish he noticed the outfit she jumped into the bath with had gone from being indecent at best to ripped open at the delicate tied bodice and soaked so she might as well have been naked. So he ended up just staring. Crys getting over the shock of getting her arms pinned gave a blank look and remained pinned bored.

“What is it with you? Are they really that exciting?” As far as she could tell her father hated them and wanted them hidden and no one was suppose to know about them. The woman did not care and the guards seemed more concerned about her ass… At her saying that he seemed to snap out of it slightly but only enough to unpin her in which she just gave him a look of confusion. She stared at him and noticed him trying to not look at her but she rolled her eyes. “Oh just touch them already. You are so transparent.” She had no idea what was so appealing to touching them but if it would stop the freaky behavior then so be it…

He seemed to not take her offer and she was going to get out seeing her ‘challenge’ although not really won was not lost but she felt his hands grope her chest. She gave a blank look down at her chest that was until he did something with his hands that caused her to give a sudden twitch and an abrupt moan. She took her hand and covered her mouth before wiggled away. “Alright enough.” Rhys was fighting an urge he had been fighting for awhile and basically got an invitation to. He however was not about to force himself on someone so he backed off as much as he body said to continue. He however decided to give a few words of advice.

“Keep that in mind the next time you jump into the bath with a man” Trying to make it clear she was despite her mindset a woman. She had already left the bathtub by that point and said, “Sure… I will keep that in mind as long as you keep in mind that this woman still likes wearing men’s clothing and you should watch where you put yours when you take a bath.” Rhys letting that sink in darted his head in her direction and saw she was dressing in his clothes and frowned. “Give those back.” Crys just rolled her eyes. “Make me.” She crossed her arms. “I am curious to if the carpet matching the drapes.”

She heard the men say that a lot but she figured that could work on a guy and if these people knew she was a woman and was going to force her into being one she was going to ‘be’ one but they better not expect her personality to change. She noticed him not stand up and she gave a smirk. “Thought so... By the way in case you are wondering because I have been asked by your creeps of a guards countless times, maybe you can spread the word. Yes mine do match.” She tried to hide the smirk the ‘conversation’ with herself was getting but hey it was payback for whatever the hell he did while touching her chest. She never felt that before.

Rhys waited for Crys to leave before stepping out of the bath with a shake of his head. That woman was insane and yet… Maybe it was just because it had been so long and she basically toyed with him but his body was throbbing. Then again maybe it was babysitting that did that. With a sigh he went to stick his head out and get clothes but found Whisper standing outside the bathroom door with her hand extending with his clothes. The problem was that woman was she felt… Nothing. Maybe occasional glee but nothing. She was able to sneak up and it was dangerous. He took his clothes with a suspicious look and heard Crys complaining.

Once again she was being used as a doll to be dressed up in clothes only this time it was a black and red dress. It was close fitting and had a deep cut but at least it was not completely indecent. Jezebele gave a yawn before saying, “I should leave, the sun is coming up.” With that everyone decided going to sleep was a good idea. Crys was trying to sneak off as was Crys but Whisper caught them. “Crys you should be watching Mr. Rhys so you should really go in the same room right Sir Damon?” in which this time Innocence elbowed him and he gave a pained nod. People started to clear the hallways and Crys went with Rhys.

He was not exactly pleased about that seeing the whole bath fiasco but she was acting like nothing happened so he followed suit. He however got her attention, “Do not touch my clothes.” She gave his forehead a flick. “I will touch what I want, when I want, how I want, and you will deal with it.” He gave a look of surprise before frowning. She sat on the bed and then looked at him, “Also if you try to escape or whatever I will hunt you down and make you regret it.” Rhys sat down on the opposite side of the bed. “Fine only if you do not touch my clothes.” Not believing he actually had to compromise with this woman…

He might as well be married to with her. She was difficult as a wife was if not worse. Crys just looked at him, “I make the rules here. Do not leave, I get free access to your clothes, and do not touch me.” To that Rhys flicked her forehead and said, "I will touch what I want, when I want, how I want and you will deal with it.” Crys gave him a cheerful look before saying, “Only if you want to die one thousand bloody deaths.” Rhys gave a raised brow at that before Crys laid down and got comfortable. “Plus it is me wearing your clothes or I go naked I would like to think you would not be like the rest of the creeps in this place Mr. Buh-buh-buh-buh boobies.” Rhys blushed as his slip up before grumbling. “Borrow from someone else."

Crys rolled her eyes. “Like who? The girls all wear the same things, borrowing from Damon would be odd as he is the royal of this house, borrowing from cousin is odd because he is basically Enigma’s and all the guards want a slap on the ass in return. I believe what I allowed you to do gives me free access to your drawer of clothing.” Rhys rubbing his forehead grumbled. “I will give you one outfit and you will deal with it.” Crys was silent for a moment before saying, “How well do you sleep with horses?” Rhys gave a confused look at the change of topic. “Well enough I travel many times in my years… Why?…”

Crys was silent before saying, “I was going to suggest sleeping with Epona but she might kick you to death while you sleep so maybe it is a bad idea. Anyways sure whatever one set of clothes.” Rhys smirked and got up before tossing her an outfit that was a ‘loop hole’ it was an outfit but it was not his outfit. Crys caught it and looked at it. From what she could tell it was in good condition so she got up and went to change. She then looked at Rhys. “Waiting to see if I was lying about what I said earlier about the drapes and carpet?” Rhys cutting out of his zones out state turned around and Crys changed and laid down again.

Rhys was debating it but finally said, “Those are not mind by the way.” Crys shrugged. “So? I got clothes that I can sleep in. I just did not have to offer my ass to get them…” She then said what they both were thinking and said, “Only my boobies as you fondlely call them.” She then got comfortable. Rhys was getting the feeling he had his work cut out for him but was to tired to go find a way to escape so he just laid down next to her keeping his distance. There was no way he was getting any sleep and he would think she would stay awake to make sure he did not leave as he was suppose to be watched but that was proved wrong.

He rose a brow when she rolled over and rested her head on his chest. She throw a hand over his waist and was clearly asleep. He watched with confusion and was not sure if he should wake her up to avoid any confusion of if he should just let her do it… Maybe she had issues and that would make her more tolerable? His mind was to fried to understand. He then heard her mumble something. He leaned in slightly to hear her and gave a blank look where she felt her pat him and say, “Good horse Epona.” Then falling back asleep. Rhys sighed, apparently he was Epona her horse right now… He knew he was big but a horse size big?

Well in any case it was obvious he was not going to be getting sleep anytime soon. A few hours despite him saying that the warmth on his chest and the dread of babysitting caught up with him. He normally was able to fight things like this but he was utterly tired. Typically he did not have Crys to deal with on top of everything. She was like a force of nature… By no means was it a nice sleep but he never had good sleep. It was always filled with nightmares but for some reason it was not so bad this time around. He found himself despite the insanity the night before finding himself not minding it so much, it was like every other night anyways.

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The next night when he woke up he find himself eye to eye with Crys who was blankly staring at him. He found his hands had acted on their own. One was resting on her hip and the one was on her waist. She was still in the general positioning of when Rhys was still awake. She was not happy of the breaking of one of her rules. She was about to say something but Rhys said, “You started it.” Crys gave him a look before Rhys joined her. He did not mean to sound so childish. He then cleared his throat, “I mean you laid on me and called me Epona and I was not sure what to do as moving you would have broken the rule you requested.”

Crys dull look resumed but she then sighed, “Whatever.” She went to wiggle free which was a bad move. Despite Rhys being honorable after all that had happened this was reaching the point of where he could not take it anymore. Which Crys was able to notice and this time she did not need Empathy for. She jerked away and was finally able to get free before she gave a freaked out look. “Okay you win what the f**k is that?!” So far she had known about guys to a point but erections had not been something she had been told about despite them being such a big topic. She kind of was sheltered from that type of thing. Rhys sitting up slightly fought back a snap but slightly snapped anyways, “Your fault that’s what you hellish woman.”

Crys sitting away from him glared, “How is that my fault?” Rhys groaned not wanting to have to explain. “How about I just show you.” His body went this far and that was driving him insane. Crys was silent for a moment before taking it as a challenge rather then something a normal woman would have taken it and said, “Fine.” She did not expect Rhys to flip her onto her back so he was hovering over her. She was going to ask what he was going but she felt him press his lips roughly against hers and it shut her up. He used a hand to reach up the shirt and rubbed the skin he could randomly touch blindly despite the ‘rule’

Crys at this point did not seem to be complaining she was however squirming a bit in confusion at why this felt good. Rhys released the pin when he felt her relax and took the chance to take the clothes he let her borrow off. He then did the same for himself before resuming what he had been doing only he trailed kisses farther down. She began squirming more. For a reason she was not exactly sure she felt excited he was going downwards. He stopped in order to leave a few hickeys and do what he had done in the bath before resuming his decent. He made it to her stomach and gave a few licks and kisses before he waited for her to do what he wanted.

When he started to against her will make noises of desperation which she had no idea where they were coming from and actually for once felt embarrassment did he continue. He had a full on hunch about this but this secured it. She was a virgin and as much as he needed to get some release he was not about to just use her as much of a pain she was. That was unless she wanted it which he could explain but he was not sure if he was much in the mood for explaining and she was in the mood for understanding… “You are a virgin…” She gave a dazed nod, “From what I have come to understand I am why?” Rhys groaned.

“Do you care if you lose that status?” Crys knowingly or not gave a confused, “What status?” Rhys getting frustrated rubbed a sensitive area a bit roughly making her thrash, “Your virginity.” He then eased his rubbing and let her catch her breath and make the decision. She was taking to long for him so he decided to do something else. He pulled her into his lap. He did not penetrate her but it worked well enough for what he needed. He held onto her so she did not fall and grinded against her. It was odd but it felt nice so she could not help but grind back. She wrapped her arms around his neck and gave cries of pleasure.

Adding to it he nipped at her neck until he felt a feeling that was not felt in a long time. Crys on the other hand ended up feeling something she never felt. She just collapsed back with Rhys when he did. She then after a moment felt Rhys move and then move more and start to get dressed. Crys not exactly sure what just happened decided to just do what he did and got dressed. She followed him out and Whisper who was getting ready to return home gave a look. “Oh what are you doing?” Asking Crys and she while in a slight daze said, “Watching him…” Whisper grinned, “Oh good job then keep doing it and such darling.”

Crys was going to have to watch herself around this one… After a moment she composed herself and caught up to Rhys who felt like he more or less wrangled Crys into being complisant that was until she walked passed him and slapped the back of his head. “Surprise me again like that and someone else will have to watch you to protect you from me.” Rhys held his head where she had slapped it before shaking it. So much for taming… Although as much as he wanted to be done with this he could not help watch her hips swing as she walked ahead of him. What they had done had helped but he was itching to do the real thing at some point…