“Minako, no!”

“Why not?”

“You know very well why not.”

“I thought you said that I didn’t know anything?”

“Oh, for—I didn’t mean it.”

“So you’re sorry?”

“…Yes.”

“Sorry enough to do it?”

“Minako,” Rei snapped, quite literally putting her foot down. “I am not going to do it. You can beg and pout and plead and wheedle and scheme and do whatever else you have in mind to get your way, but you might as well forget it.”

Minako sighed, sticking out her lower lip even though Rei always told her not to pout. She hugged the dresses she had picked up to her chest and said, “I still don’t understand why you’re so against it. I think it’s a brilliant idea.”

Rei frowned and deadpanned, “The fact that you think it’s a brilliant idea is more than enough to suggest that it isn’t.”

The blonde rolled her eyes dismissively. “Oh, fine. Have it your way. But just so you know, I think you’re no fun at all.” Then Minako turned and stalked off, whipping her head around so violently that Rei had to jump back to keep from being smothered by it.

Rei watched Minako go, her hips swinging with indignation as she headed for the dressing room. She sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. Shopping trips with the girls were always stressful for her. This one was made worse given the fact that Ami and Makoto had been unable to attend, leaving Rei alone to take care of Minako and Usagi.

Of course, they had lost Usagi long ago, but Rei wasn’t worried about that. As soon as Minako started complaining about how her feet hurt because she didn’t have the good sense to wear comfortable shoes on this outing, they would find their missing friend at the nearest ice cream shop as always. Perhaps they would even make it before Usagi got sick in the bathroom this time.

Just then, Rei’s cell phone vibrated in her pocket, startling her. She fished it out and flipped it open, not even bothering to pause to see who was calling. “What size do you need?”

“Very funny,” Minako answered. “I actually… Well, I’m in need of a different sort of assistance.”

Rei’s face fell. “You’re stuck in a dress, aren’t you?”

“The zipper broke,” Minako lamented.

Rei felt very much like kicking someone. Preferably Minako. “I don’t understand why you try to squeeze into dresses too small for you.”

“It’s not that,” Minako insisted. “It’s just… I underestimate my curves sometimes.”

Rei’s eyebrow twitched. “Minako, I swear, you underestimating your curves will be the death of us all.” Minako started to say something in response, but Rei had no interest in hearing it. She flipped the cell phone closed and started to walk back towards the dressing room, casting a glance over at the one sales clerk who was currently gabbing away on the company phone. Rei would have liked to have informed her that it was her job to help girls who got stuck in dresses, but if she took the time to do that, there was no telling what Minako would do. The girl had absolutely no patience.

Rei walked into the dressing rooms, wincing as the motion sensor beeped to announce her arrival. She glared up at it, feeling her back stiffen painfully. After she’d finished scowling, she glanced around the area to see where Minako would be. Rei saw that Minako had been right earlier. They really were the only ones left in the store.

Rei shook her head, walking over to the only shut door. She raised her hand and knocked, just to be sure. “Minako?”

“What are you knocking for?” Minako asked.

“It’s called being polite.”

“Well, that’s silly,” Minako chastised. “Door’s open.”

Rei did as told, but naturally she started sniping right away. “I don’t understand why you fault me for being—"

Rei stopped. There was really no other way to respond to what she saw except to gape. Her mind stopped working for a few moments, but when it started up again she realized that Minako had in fact not been underestimating her curves. She’d been banking on them.

Minako was also not stuck in a dress. She was wearing a red and black teddy that seemed to be made of little more than gauze. True to her fashion, it exposed nearly every inch of her skin, even the secret places. She was perfectly posed against the wall, her arms lifted above her head and crossed at the wrist. The look she was giving Rei could be easily described: smoldering.

Rei felt as if a fire had just raced through her mouth, absorbing all of the moisture. She tried to swallow, but it was in vain. “Minako…” she said dumbly.

“Yes?” Minako asked, playing coy and arching an eyebrow in question.

Finally, Rei started to get control of herself. She shook her head, quickly closing and locking the door behind her. “Minako, what are you--"

“Now it’s my turn to tell you not to act stupid,” Minako interrupted, throwing Rei’s words back in her face.

Rei hated it when she did that. “Fine. But I told you--"

“That you didn’t want to,” Minako finished, still smirking. “You did say that, Rei. The problem is that I don’t believe you.”

Rei felt her cheeks start to color. “Are you saying I’m a liar?”

“No,” Minako said, shaking her head. “I think you made a mistake. I think what you meant to say was that you don’t think we should.” She paused, her eyes flashing. She shifted her position just slightly, arching her lower back so that her hips were prominent. “I think you do want to.”

Rei’s fingers started to curl into fists. “Minako, don’t be ridiculous.”

“You’re the one who’s being ridiculous,” Minako countered. “If you didn’t want to, you would be having a much easier time keeping eye contact with me.”

It was only then that Rei realized that her eyes had been flitting down to look at Minako’s body throughout their conversation. She shut them to prevent any more of that. “I am only human, Minako.”

“Think of who you’re talking to, Rei,” Minako scolded. “The Soldier of Love, remember? I can tell when people want me. I feel your heartbeat all the way over here.”

Rei sighed. “Minako, we can’t. We’ll get caught.”

“That’s what makes it fun,” Minako responded, speaking to Rei as if she was explaining it to a child.

“Minako!” Rei hissed, opening her eyes. There was more she meant to say, but she never got the chance to say it.

The minute Minako saw that Rei was watching her again, she went on the offensive. She sank down to the floor and started crawling towards her. The blonde’s breasts were hanging down, threatening to pop out of the lingerie at any moment. Rei knew she should have looked away, but it was as if her eyes were glued in place. She started to feel warm.

“It’s been so long, Rei,” Minako said softly. “We’ve both been busy… Unable to get away from the others.” She stopped just in front of Rei, her hands winding around her bare calves. “You do want me, don’t you?”

Rei felt as if her blood was going to come out through her skin. Much as she hated to admit it, Minako had a point. It had been quite awhile since they’d been able to steal a moment alone together. Granted, this wasn’t Rei’s ideal situation, but ever since Minako had talked her into this several months before, Rei found it difficult to refuse her. Especially when she was literally begging for it.

“Come on, Rei,” Minako continued, pressing her lips against Rei’s skin. They were cold on her warm skin. “Don’t make me take care of myself.” To emphasize her point, Minako slid a hand down her abdomen, going straight for the spot between her legs.

Rei found herself blushing, trying not to think that watching Minako do such a thing seemed rather appealing. But it also left her unable to refuse anymore. Minako wasn’t going to let Rei go until she got what she wanted, one way or another. It was easier just to agree.

Rei shook her head and muttered, “I can’t believe you talked me into this.”

Minako grinned wickedly and reached up to grab the belt loops on Rei’s Capri pants. She pulled down, bringing Rei to her knees. She giggled and said, “You know you can never resist me.”

Rei sniffed as Minako leaned forward to kiss her neck. Now it felt warm, and it made her eyelids flutter. “Not wearing that, I can’t. Where did you find it? They don’t sell that stuff here.”

“I brought it with,” Minako whispered.

Rei let out a short laugh as Minako licked from her throat to her ear. “So you planned this.”

“You bet I did,” Minako hissed, taking Rei’s earlobe between her teeth and pulling.

Rei’s breath hitched. She reached forward, grabbing Minako by the hips. She felt Minako rock forward, sending Rei’s blood rushing down. “I hate it when you trick me into these things.”

“So punish me,” Minako growled, her hands pushing up underneath Rei’s shirt.

Rei smirked. “I intend to.” She leaned forward and sank her teeth into Minako’s shoulder, grinning when she heard the familiar gasp. “You’ll be crying by the time I’m done with you.”

“You wish,” Minako challenged, pulling Rei’s shirt over her head. After that, she must have gotten tired of conversation. She threw the clothing to the side and leaned forward to kiss Rei as hard as she could. It was an attack – an act of aggression – and Rei was not to be out done. She buried her hands in Minako’s hair and kissed her back with greed and hunger. Suddenly, Rei realized that Minako had been quite right; it had been too long.

Eager to get on with things, Minako reached down and started to undo Rei’s pants. Rei knew that they weren’t going to get them off kneeling on the floor, so she pulled Minako to her feet, pushing her up against the wall. Rei heard her gasp again; she loved that sort of thing.

Rei pulled away for a moment to tease, “Do I have to gag you?”

Minako didn’t seem to think this was meant in jest. “I do tend to scream.” Minako slid the pants over Rei’s hips as far as she could manage, and Rei kicked them off the rest of the way.

Rei considered this for a moment. That would be a problem if they were going to keep from being caught. She shook her head and said, “Just say my name.”

Rei ducked her head and began kissing the exposed flesh of Minako’s breasts, making the blonde squirm within her grasp. She reached up and started to do away with what little clothing Minako had on.

Minako laughed. “And you tell me I’m impatient.”

Rei didn’t respond. She merely worked both of Minako’s breasts free and took a nipple into her mouth, sucking. Minako cried out, doing her best to be quiet. Rei reached up and started pinching her other nipple roughly.

Minako arched her back. “God, I’ve missed this.”

Rei continued her attentions for a few more minutes, applying more pressure when it was obvious Minako wanted it, backing off when the noises sounded painful. After awhile, Rei took her hand away from Minako’s breast. She rolled her eyes at the whimper the blonde made, but she soon quieted when Rei finished removing the teddy. Rei almost asked what she wanted, but Minako beat her to the punch.

The blonde took her hand and led it down to her center. Minako continued guiding her until she had slid two of Rei’s fingers inside of her. After that, Rei didn’t have to be told what to do.

Rei pulled away from Minako’s breast, locking eyes with her friend. She liked watching Minako now, and she suspected Minako enjoyed it as well. It gave her a chance to put on a show.

“I like… feeling you,” Minako said softly, struggling to catch her breath.

Rei nodded, and continued her slow pace for awhile. Minako would tell her when she wanted more.

“Haven’t been caught yet,” Minako joked, tipping her head back.

“Don’t tempt fate,” Rei muttered, leaning forward to briefly drag her teeth across the exposed flesh.

Minako made a noise that almost sounded like cat mewing. “What if I want to tempt fate?” she asked, probably just to sound wicked.

“I’d think you were a cliché for being an exhibitionist,” Rei answered, licking her lips as Minako arched her back.

Minako took a deep breath. “Rei…”

“Yes?”

“Harder.”

Rei was quickly to comply. She started moving her fingers faster, even adding a third one after awhile. Minako started to moan, and she was fighting to keep her eyes open. After a particularly hard thrust, Minako swung her leg up around Rei’s waist. Rei caught it and held the girl steady, careful not to tip her off-balance.

Minako bit her lip, suppressing a groan that rumbled deep in her chest. “Rei… I don’t think I can--"

Rei quickly kissed Minako as she flicked a thumb across her clit. That was what sent Minako over the edge, and true to her word, Minako was loud. Rei smothered most of her cries with her mouth, still holding on to Minako’s hips as they jerked between her hands.

Once Minako quieted, neither of the girls moved, listening to see if anyone was coming. After awhile, they decided they were safe. Rei pulled her fingers out and set Minako’s leg down. Minako leaned back against the wall, her chest heaving. “You’re so good at that.”

“Thanks,” Rei said automatically, her arms lying uncomfortably at her sides.

Minako laughed at her. “So polite. You’d think Ami had just fucked me.”

Rei blushed again, hating herself and Minako for it. “I don’t see why you have to--"

Minako stopped her with a glance, looking up at Rei through her eyelashes, once again taking Rei’s hand. “And what do you want?”

Rei swallowed as she watched Minako bring her hand up to her lips. Minako opened her mouth and took all three fingers in her mouth, sucking off the juices. It made Rei remember how much she liked it when Minako’s head was between her legs. It wasn’t her favorite position, but it was up there.

Minako laughed, dropping Rei’s hand. “I bet I know what you want.”

She got down on her knees again, running her hands up the length of Rei’s legs. She sat up long enough to push Rei towards the wall, making sure she was braced. Then she pushed Rei’s legs apart and took a hold of her hips. She leaned forward and kissed Rei’s clit through her underwear.

Rei tensed and brought her hands up to her chest. She pushed her bra up off of her breasts, not wanting to deal with the clasp at the moment. She cupped them, sighing as Minako flicked her tongue across her labia through the cloth.

“So wet,” Minako commented. She grinned wickedly. “You must have really missed me.”

Rei just nodded, still caressing her breasts.

“Too bad I can’t make you scream today,” Minako said, starting to pull her underwear down. She was slow about that part, taking time to pause and kiss Rei’s legs at certain intervals that threatened to make Rei’s knees give way. Finally, she reached Rei’s ankles, allowing her to step out of the scrap of cloth. She straightened and slid her hands underneath Rei’s thighs, grasping her bottom. She squeezed, digging her fingernails into the flesh.

She sighed and started to pinch her own breasts, desperate to feel something other than Minako’s teasing.

“Point taken,” Minako said. She leaned forward and started stroking Rei with her tongue so lightly Rei almost thought she was imagining it. Then the strokes became more noticeable, particularly when Minako would randomly decide to flick her tongue across Rei’s clit. Minako continued licking her, sometimes pushing her tongue inside Rei’s walls. But that wasn’t what Rei wanted, and Minako knew it.

Finally, Rei couldn’t stand it any longer. She reached down and yanked Minako’s hair, pulling her up to her clit. She heard Minako laughing at her desperation, knowing that she was too short of breath to speak, but Rei didn’t care. As long as Minako complied.

And she did. She licked Rei’s clit for several moments until Rei’s hips started to rock back and forth, and a quiet moan slipped from her mouth. That way Minako knew she was close. That in mind, Minako placed her lips around the tiny nub and sucked.

Rei cried out quietly as the orgasm racked her body. Her hips jerked forward, but Minako held her as steady as possible. Rei trembled for a few moments, and just when she thought it was about to subside, Minako started to lick her clean.

“Minako,” Rei gasped. “We need to--"

Rei looked down and saw that Minako wasn’t about to listen to her. Apparently, hearing Rei had turned Minako on again for her hand was hard at work rubbing her own clit. Rei could hear her moaning into her skin. Just seeing that might have sent Rei over the edge again after awhile, but to combination of that and the feeling of Minako’s tongue against her cunt made it that much better. Rei came again watching Minako grind against her own hand.

Rei collapsed next to Minako, her knees no longer able to support her. She leaned against the blonde’s sweaty shoulder, panting. “You were right,” Rei said after awhile.

“Huh?” Minako asked.

“That was a brilliant idea.”