Beyond This Illusion

Hours passed. This time Mina had more sense of time, but she couldn't be sure how much time had passed. It seemed less than before. Blinking herself awake, she groaned and buried her face into the pillow. She could smell Jiresue's scent on them, and wrinkled her nose. There was vanilla, and a hint of orchids. Something else too, something she couldn't recognize. Lavender? Giving up, Mina sighed. It was time to get up. Her stomach was twisting and growling. She was hungry, very hungry. Weakly Mina pushed herself up by placing her palms on the bed and lifting upward. Shuddering, she blinked a few more times, then reached up and turned the light on. She was blinded for a moment, but her eyes adjusted quickly to the difference. As she sat up, she glanced over at her reflection. Oh, what a horrid image. Blushing in embarrassment, she quickly tried to flatten down her hair, as it had poofed against the pillow. Once it was remotely decent, though she wasn't sure why she was caring about her appearance at all, she swung her legs over the side of the bed. It had gotten chilly in the room. She guessed it was late then. The night had been cold lately. To silence her rumbling stomach, Mina placed her left palm over her abdomen. No good, the rumbling echoed still.

Right on cue, the door began to silently swing open. Instantly the room was filled with the smell of a home cooked meal. Mina perked up, excitedly looking over at Jiresue as she entered with a tray of food. On it, a large plate with some kind of meat, Mina assumed steak, and a smaller bowl of a dark, thick soup. Jiresue's face was expressionless as she entered, kicking the door shut with her left heel. "I wasn't sure what you liked. I hired someone to cook for you. Being as I don't need to eat regular food, I haven't cooked in ages. The cook will remain under my employment during your stay here." The words held no meaning, like she did not truly care what Mina were to eat, as long as she remained alive for herself to dine upon. And at this moment, Mina didn't care either. All she cared about was sinking her teeth into that juicy, tender meal. Eagerly she inched over, toward the pillows. Jiresue blinked at her, then smiled. "Hungry, are you?" she chuckled, gliding toward the bed in fluid motions. She placed the tray in front of Mina lightly, then nodded. "Eat. I will leave the door unlocked this time. You may exit and wander as you please. Get used to your surroundings. You will be here for some time, and I'd like you to be comfortable." Mina blinked up at her, narrowing her eyes. She remained silent though, knowing if she were to anger the woman, she may not be here long. She'd go home, in a body bag, she was sure. "Fine," she forced herself to say quietly. Jiresue narrowed her own eyes at her, shaking her head. "Do not get sassy with me, young woman. Either you live here comfortably, or I chain you in the basement like an animal. Your choice. I have no preference to either." With a shrug, Jiresue swept sideways and to the door. "I ask you of one thing," she said. Mina huffed, wrinkling her nose. "Who are you to ask me t-" Jiresue growled, her eyes glowing red in warning, "I lied. I ask two things of you. Never interrupt me again, or the punishment will be severe. And two, do take a shower when you finish eating. I have a heightened sense of smell, and I can nearly taste your scent when I enter." Mina flushed, looking down at her meal. Jiresue chuckled once more, then left the room without another word nor glance.

Mina could hear the floorboards creaking as Jiresue left. As soon as she was sure the woman was gone, she dove into her food. She was right, it was steak. Rare, thick, and juicy. Perfect. Mina purred at the taste, licking her lips greedily. It was devoured within minutes, as was the soup. Cheddar broccoli, with other vegetables as well. Another favorite of hers. The only thing that could have made the meal better was a deep wine, but Mina wasn't of age to drink anyway. Once she was finished, she frowned. Should she find the kitchen, and return the tray? Or obey the command immediately, and shower first? It was true, she needed it. She was used to showering every day. Two, almost three days without one was agonizing. She decided to shower immediately, and worry about the tray later. Mina licked her lips again, savoring the taste there for a few seconds before standing completely. Her weak muscles groaned, and she shuddered. The food would replenish her energy soon enough, but it would take her moving about as well to get her muscles moving again. She brushed back her raven hair, and turned to the door. As promised, it was open. What lay out there, for her to explore? Hesitating only a second, she ventured forth.

The hallway was bright, fluorescent lighting. Mina cringed a little, shielding her eyes by placing her right hand perpendicular to her forehead. Why so bright out here? Mina shook her head, not focusing on that but instead the many doors in front of her. She looked at her surroundings, and saw she was the last door on the right. Directly across from her was a door, and it was the same throughout the rest of the hallway. Five doors on each side, directly across from each other. "So anal," she muttered, shaking her head again. She would never be able to stand the perfectness of it. As she looked down, she realized all the colours matched as well. The carpet was soft, deep red, and the walls a beige with tints of the same deep red. Each door was a dark brown, with shiny gold doorknobs. Mina let the door she just entered from close as quietly as she could, but it still squeaked just as it shut. Sighing, she stepped forward, to the door opposite her. Again, she tried to keep the door quiet but the hinges still squeaked.

Once the door was open, Mina smiled. This door led to the bathroom, she could tell immediately. Directly in front of her was a spacious shower, room enough for ten people to fit very comfortably. Everything was an off white, luckily not so blinding white as she had expected. To her right was a toilet in the corner, a towel rack on the wall opposite the shower, and a sink in the other corner. Mina stepped in further, the cool floor tickling against her bare feet. The towels looked warm and inviting. On the floor beneath the towel rack was a set of clothes, with a note pinned to them. Curiously, Mina approached them. The words were scrawled neatly, each letter spaced apart perfectly. "These clothes are for you. There are more in the clothing closet, which is the room directly left of yours. If you do not like what I have picked out for you, then you may enter the closet and choose as you'd like. Please do not ruin them. I may have a grand amount of money, but I don't like wasting it. - Jiresue." Mina finished reading the note and nodded, folding it neatly and placing it upon the sink counter. She knelt in front of the clothing pile, and began to fish through it. Immediately she noticed the dark purple lace lingerie, which made her blush deeply. At least it was better than nothing. Setting those aside, she picked up a long, dark blue evening dress. Perhaps. Beneath the dress was a black skirt, which would only reach her knees if she were to put it on. Accompanying the skirt was an off white button up shirt, laced and ruffles. "Where's the jeans and t-shirts?" Mina wondered to herself, sighing. The clothing looked so expensive, she was afraid of tarnishing it. After her shower, she would need to look through the closet. There must be something in there she could wear. Standing, she turned around and stepped to the shower.

It was actually a little intimidating, how large it was. Why would Jiresue need such a large shower? Yet again, Mina forced herself not to think about. She always over analyzed things. It was obvious the woman could afford it, why not? Content with her conclusion, she nodded and began to undress. She slipped the dress past her ankles and kicked it lightly aside. The cool air of the room caused her to shiver. Mina quickly turned the faucet, standing outside of the shower to test the water before getting in. After a few twists, the water was very warm, almost scalding on her skin. Just how she liked it. With a bounce in her heel, she stepped into the shower and pulled the opaque door closed.

Instantly her body relaxed. The lukewarm water rolled down her body, drenching every inch of her. She purred deeply, closing her eyes and just standing there for several minutes. The pressure of the water was like a massage, so she turned to let the spray pound against her back. Oh, how relaxing it was. Her hair darkened in color, and stuck to her fair skin. Mina giggled quietly, brushing aside a strand of hair that had stuck to her cheeks. She dipped forward, letting the water drench her face. A small smile stayed upon her lips as she stood there. A quiet hum had begun to echo in the room, but Mina did not notice. The water was too loud for her to notice soft footsteps on the floor, nearing the shower door. Even as it opened, Mina still did not notice another person's presence in the room with her. And as the person neared, Mina heard the splash of water on the tiled floor beneath her. She blinked. She was not moving, she could not be making the sounds. Slowly, she turned, her eyes wide with fright. As soon as the person came into view, Mina gasped loudly.

There, she stood. The gorgeous figure once more, in all her beautiful glory. Jiresue stood completely still, staring directly into Mina's wide eyes. For several minutes the two women just stood there. Mina silent, too shocked by the sudden goddess again. Jiresue let her magic work over the girl, her sexual allure, before stepping forward. Mina did not move, only blinking. Jiresue smirked softly, stepping closer and closer until she was only inches from Mina. Both women were now drenched with water. Auburn hair stuck to Jiresue's skin, and raven hair to Mina's. Jiresue lifted her hands, and placed them lightly on Mina's shoulders. Shuddering at the touch, Mina's chest rose and fell rapidly. She closed her eyes, taking in the orchid, vanilla, and lavender scent once more. Jiresue smiled softly, wrapping one arm around Mina's waist to pull her closer. As soon as their chests met, a flood of a memory returned to Mina. When they first lay on her bed, their first touches and kisses. Mina flushed pink, and opened her eyes to gaze into those of Jiresue's. The taller woman gazed down at her with soft, gentle eyes. Her free hand lifted Mina's chin, and she dipped her own down so their lips could meet.

Instantly the room seemed to get hotter, and perspiration mixed with beads of water on Mina's body. A faint, almost inaudible moan came to her lips. Jiresue heard it though, and smirked against Mina's mouth. Mina's eyes closed, and her hands came to rest on Jiresue's hips, now pulling her closer so not only their breasts and lips were together, but also their stomachs. Jiresue let the kiss end, to Mina's dismay, and gave soft kisses down to Mina's collar bone. There, her teeth brushed along the wet skin, causing Mina to shudder. The girl tilted her head back, raven hair caressing down her shoulders. Jiresue growled hungrily against Mina's throat, but she kept her hunger inside. Now was not the time to feed. Now was the time to give Mina the pleasure she had felt their first night together once again. At this point, Mina had no objection to it.

Her hands rose up Jiresue's sides, her fingertips light on the woman's body, yet her palms pressed to her firmly. The water beat on them, but they didn't notice. They were focused on each other and nothing else. With an aggression Mina had never known, she forced Jiresue back, to the shower wall. Jiresue blinked in silent surprise, but did not force the girl back. Instead she let herself be held there, her arms in Mina's hands and pinned to the wall. Mina returned the hungry growl, though hers was not for blood. It was for Jiresue's skin. She wanted to taste her, to lick every inch of her perfect skin she could reach, and more. Jiresue knew the look, and only gave a nod of consent. Mina's lips raised into a smile. She pressed her body against Jiresue's, placing her knee between Jiresue's legs and pushing them apart. Eagerly, the woman let her feet separate. Mina smiled innocently, her eyes bright. She kissed Jiresue's neck softly, then her collar bone, down to her breast. Jiresue took a short breath, closing her eyes as her head fell back against the wall. Mina trapped Jiresue's nipple between her teeth, and tugged lightly. Jiresue squeaked quietly, smirking down at her. "Careful with them, pet, they're sensitive," she whispered. Mina nodded, but did not let go, though she did bite gentler. Her tongue flicked across the tip rapidly. Jiresue grasped onto Mina's shoulders tightly, taking her bottom lip between her teeth to suppress a moan. Mina pouted at the action, and kissed her way back up to Jiresue's lips. "Don't do that," she scolded, shaking her head. "I want to hear you." Jiresue nodded. "Only if I get to hear you too."

Placing her lips around Jiresue's nipple again, Mina lowered her body until she was kneeling in front of the woman. She placed her hands on Jiresue's inner thighs, and let her fingertips dance across the sleek skin, to keep her relaxed. Of course by now Jiresue was very relaxed, and it showed by her stance. She leaned back against the wall, the only thing keeping her up being the wall, and her hands on Mina's shoulders. The girl brought her kisses down to her lower stomach. Teasing, her tongue traced small circles. Jiresue growled deep within her throat, her finger nails nearly piercing Mina's skin. "Don't...tease me..." she hissed between clenched teeth. The words were not of anger, more begging Mina to continue rather than tease and taunt her. Mina did not hesitate. She placed herself comfortably between the woman's legs, and her hands inched higher until they were spreading Jiresue's petals. The woman writhed against the wall, a rather loud moan coming from her lips. Mina smiled up at her, pleased to be making her act this way.

The girl's lips placed gentle kisses on her inner thighs. She kissed up, and up. Once her lips met where her fingers were, Jiresue's hands tightened on Mina's shoulders, and her nails did pierce the skin. Small droplets of crimson liquid dripped down Mina's back, but she paid no attention to it. Instead, she opened her mouth and let her tongue sweep broadly across Jiresue's wet folds. The taste was sweet, yet nothing she had ever dreamed of. No, this was much better. Mina pushed the tip of her tongue from Jiresue's opening to her clitoris, and there her tongue traced small circles across it. "Oh...Mina..." Jiresue whispered, her voice low and husky. Mina blushed. No one had ever breathed her name in such a manor. She liked it. Eager to hear it again, Mina continued to trace her tongue along Jiresue's clitoris, though this time her left index finger wiggled on her opening, though not penetrating her yet. Jiresue moved her hips towards Mina's hand. The movement caused her hips to press down, inserting Mina's fingers inside of her. Jiresue hissed in pleasure, her chest arching up. Mina kept her eyes focused on Jiresue's reactions. To make sure she was ready for penetration, Mina gently took the woman's clitoris between her front teeth, and as fast as she could, flicked her tongue across. Immediately Jiresue moaned again, louder this time, and began to pant heavily. Satisfied, Mina shoved her left index and middle finger deep into Jiresue's warmth. She moved her fingers inside of her back and forth in a scissor like motion, though keeping her tongue against Jiresue's clitoris at all times.

Hissing more in pleasure, Jiresue's hands tightened and relaxed again and again on Mina's shoulders. The girl did not mind. This was too much fun to even acknowledge the pain of nails tearing into her flesh. Mina ran her tongue up and down from her opening to the clitoris. Her fingers pulled in and out in rapid succession, and were soon coated with something other than just water. Jiresue's panting had increased, and perspiration beaded across her brow. Her moans tripled. "M-Mina!" she cried, nearly screaming. For a moment her entire body stilled, and a single loud gasp of ecstasy filled the room, even louder than the beating water. With a quiet whimper, Jiresue slipped down the wall until she sat on the floor in front of the girl, panting. Mina inched back, to allow her room, and brought her hand to her mouth to lick her fingers.

It took Jiresue several minutes to recover from her orgasm. Once she had, she smiled at Mina pleasantly. "Wasn't that fun..." she cooed. Mina smiled in return, though more nervously than pleasantly. "Come, my pet," Jiresue invited, opening her arms. Blinking, Mina crawled forward until she was wrapped in Jiresue's arms, seated in her lap. Jiresue purred against Mina's neck, licking the throbbing vein. "You've had your meal, now it is my turn, yes?" Gasping at the feeling of a tongue against her skin, Mina squeaked out a very quiet "Yes." Jiresue giggled, pulling back for a second to allow her canines to grow into fangs. Pulling Mina closer, Jiresue pressed her teeth to the girl's vein, the same vein she had bitten before. With a gentle gasp, Mina felt the fangs pierce her flesh. Warm liquid poured into Jiresue's mouth. She kept the girl still by holding her close to her chest. Mina moaned faintly, then went limp in Jiresue's arms. The woman smiled, and finished by licking the wound to seal it. The girl's eyes fluttered closed. Jiresue kissed Mina's lips very softly, then with the ease of a muscled man, lifted Mina up. She held her tightly as she turned the water off finally, and stepped out of the shower.

Steam from the closed door escaped into the whole room until it would have been hard to see. Of course Jiresue could still see with perfect vision, and within seconds had Mina's naked form on her bed. Jiresue smiled down at her, brushing a strand of her hair away from her face. "So sweet, my dear Mina. Rest now, and when you wake, I'll have something for you. A gift." Jiresue leaned over her to kiss the girl's forehead, then pulled the covers back from the pillows to situate Mina beneath them. The naked girl whimpered incoherently, and curled up with her arms against her chest. Jiresue gazed down at her for a few minutes more, then with a sudden sadness in her eyes, she stood and left the room. Silently the door closed, but the tumbler did not activate. Mina's naked form slept on peacefully.