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"We're back!" Chiana announced loudly, as always, making Aeryn roll her eyes. But it was affectionate. After twenty-five years, she was very used to Chiana's antics, finding them endearing even.
And truth be told, Aeryn was glad Chiana had disregarded the fact that she had never actually been invited here and had come with Aeryn from the beginning. Back then, when they had first come here, Aeryn had been suspicious, confused and very ready to fight everyone after Chiana had gone through that portal only Aeryn had gotten an invitation to. But she should have known better by that point already. Somehow Chiana always managed to sneak into places she wasn't invited to.
Aeryn had gone to bring Chiana back and she had learned quickly that this was not a situation she could fight her way out of. Or should, really. Once she had accepted what the others had told her, that they were all here as a sort of vacation from their lives, to enjoy what was here and each other, Aeryn had started treating it as such, loosening up, as Chiana said, who obviously had refused outright to come back to Moya before their time here was up.
Aeryn had been more hesitant than Chiana to give into the more carnal aspect of meeting all of these women here, but had certainly not been opposed to it. Now, having been here so many times and having met so many different people, some of them she considered her best friends despite only meeting once a year, Aeryn felt a little like she was coming home every time she got back here.
The house and its surroundings had changed many times over the years, to accommodate everyone's differing needs. There was a big garden all around the house with garden furniture, a grill and a fire pit. The forest all around the house did not lead anywhere but back here. Aeryn had been told this but had also tried it for herself. It was clear that the only way out was the portal and that otherwise, they were trapped here. Or rather, not trapped, because they were always sent back when the portal deemed their stay over and they could freely use the portal at any time and it would sent them to their individual homes.
But Aeryn had never utilized that option. At first because she told herself that she needed to make sure Chiana was safe, but then quickly because she truly liked it here. The house was absolutely gorgeous and more than luxurious. The house constantly made new rooms for everyone to find exactly what they needed. There were many bedrooms with many different accessories Chiana fawned over. Aeryn was more interested in the more practical aspects, the kitchen and the bathrooms. The kitchen was very big and well stocked with anything they might need and the bathrooms were multiplying with the number of people that got invited.
Shaking her head at Chiana affectionately, Aeryn wondered if there would be new people this year. The addition of people had never been steady, sometimes there had been years without anyone new. And then sometimes, like the year before last, there were so many new people that everyone got a little overwhelmed. Though that had been very unusual, as even Lily had said, who had been here the longest of everyone else, already coming here for nearly thirty years.
Chiana of course had been delighted by all the new additions, making time to talk to all of them. Aeryn still had no idea how time here worked exactly, but they always seemed to spend days here, if not weeks and then when they got back home, no time had passed for the others as if Chiana and Aeryn had never been gone at all. Lily had only shrugged when Aeryn asked her, already having been here four times when Chiana and Aeryn first arrived. Apparently, the time spent here was exactly the time they needed, for everyone individually.
At some point, Aeryn had stopped asking questions but of course the new people always asked the same questions as she had back then. They all eventually settled down and made the best of it when they realized there was nothing nefarious going on here and they could easily go back home at any time. At the beginning, Aeryn had left in a huff after having followed Chiana and realizing there was no immediate danger, but had then come back when she got too curious about what was going on. Though of course, she told herself it was because of Chiana, that she didn't want her to be alone here. But Aeryn had learned like everyone eventually did that this was supposed to be an opportunity, not a prison.
And even those who were most confrontational, like Aeryn had been at the beginning were in the end too curious to leave as well. As far as Aeryn knew, no one had left for good, everyone finding something here that was worth staying for. Aeryn herself certainly had, always cherishing her time here. Despite always being a little tense about new arrivals, Aeryn had found that somehow, they all found their people here and always had a good time. Though that time two years ago had been very tense at first, with thirteen new arrivals, meaning those who had been here for a while were barely outnumbering the newcomers two to one.
That year, the house had grown many new rooms, several new bathrooms and a lot of accessories. The kitchen table had expanded significantly, now holding up to twenty people. It had been the most turbulent time since Aeryn had started coming here, but eventually, they had all arranged themselves with each other. And after spending time with the newcomers in the last two years of coming here already now, Aeryn even found that she liked some of them a lot. Like Jade and Mary, who did not care for nonsense just like Aeryn didn't and Shannon, who was softer but could still be very firm when it was needed. She reminded Aeryn of Zhaan when Mary and Jade reminded her of John. Or maybe Kit and Ava Silva reminded her of John more, always acting without thinking.
Of course, Chiana had found something she liked in all of them. Aeryn genuinely did not know where Chiana took her stamina from or her charm, but there was barely anyone here who she hadn't been in bed with. Aeryn herself included. And it didn't look like Chiana would have a lack of intimate partners this year either. Right now, both Aeryn and Chiana were standing in the entrance hall of the house, having just arrived here and entered the house with the others. Aeryn looked around at those who were already there. Herface lit up when she saw Sam and Janet. And Vala, of course, but she was already busy being jumped by Chiana, as always.
Walking over to Janet and Sam, Aeryn smiled at Chiana, shaking her head a little as she watched Chiana kiss Vala thoroughly and then both of them pulling the other away to find others who were also looking to start their time together with a big bang, as Chiana always said with a grin. Hugging Sam and then Janet, Aeryn watched Chiana and Vala leave, sweeping up Tara and Camila on their way.
"I see Chiana is already having fun, as usual," Janet said with a small smirk, watching as Sam's eyes widened when she saw Celina and Inara waving at her. "And I see she's not the only one."
Janet laughed as Sam smirked and tilted her head, raising her eyebrows.
"I would hope not," Sam said, amusement in her voice and also already a hint of arousal that Aeryn felt right in her core. Already walking towards Celina, Spooner and Inara, Sam grinned. "Right now I have a promise to keep. Save me a place on your dance card though."
Both Aeryn and Janet laughed, knowing full well how these things went. Last year, Sam had hit it off with Celina after not having had time the year before to really get to know her. And Aeryn assumed that Inara had been interested in some time with the two as well, but the opportunity had not been there. Same with Spooner. Now that it was, Sam walked over to them fast and kissed each of them on the cheek before leaving with them.
"Shall we as well then?" Janet asked, gesturing towards something behind Aeryn, making her turn around. Seeing Seven walk towards them, Aeryn bit her lip, smiling softly.
It was good to see Seven smiling. She had been a rare case, in that she had been coming here longer than Aeryn herself, at first with her friend, Kathryn, but then they had both stopped coming. Aeryn didn't know exactly why, but four years ago, Seven had come back and had been here every time since. Aeryn was definitely happy for that, seeing Seven had been one of the first people here she had bonded with.
While Aeryn laughed at how suggestive Janet's tone was, she also didn't hesitate nodding, already feeling the familiar warmth rise up in her belly. Taking Janet's hand and smiling towards Seven, Aeryn looked around if there was someone else who might want to be included. But everyone else was talking in pairs or small groups, most already leaving the entrance hall. There didn't seem to be any new people, otherwise they would have arrived by now, so Aeryn was happy to get their little reunion going before meeting with others she would also like to talk to.
There was still time for that. Right now, Seven was looking at her with a very suggestive look and Janet was squeezing her hand, which both made her arousal spike, so she nodded. Together, they walked to their usual room, knowing the etiquette here that meant if a bedroom door was open, it was free to take, if it was closed, nobody was supposed to come in. Same for bathrooms of course.
The kitchen and the living room that doubled as bar were usually open to everyone at all times, which sometimes meant exhibitionistic inclined people like Chiana gave everyone a show, but they were already all used to that. And of course, the last night was always spend by everyone together in a big room specifically made for that purpose, with everyone being intimate with and in front of each other. It was something Aeryn had at first been very confused about but had gotten used to and now that last night was something she always looked forward to.
Aeryn chuckled a little to herself at how her thoughts had gotten carried away as she followed Janet and Seven to the room they had more or less claimed as theirs, hoping it was open still. Thankfully, it was and they all hurried inside, closing the door behind themselves resolutely. Inside, they came together immediately, Seven stepping up to Janet from behind and holding Janet's arms behind her back, earning a little gasp. Aeryn understood the cue and stepped forward, caressing Janet's face and then running her hand lower, cupping her breast through her shirt, making Janet let out a moan.
"I've missed you," Aeryn said, looking at both Janet and Seven before leaning in and kissing Janet thoroughly. Running her hands down Janet's body, Aeryn hiked up her shirt and bra, moaning together with Janet when her hands found Janet's nipple and pinched it a little, revelling in Janet moaning into her mouth.
Panting a little, they parted, Seven pulling Janet's shirt over her head and discarding it, doing the same with her bra. Both of them took some time to run their hands down Janet's body, chuckling a little when she breathlessly nodded.
"I've missed you too," Janet gasped, throwing her head back and letting out a little cry when Aeryn leaned down and took one of her nipples into her mouth.
Seven had let go of Janet's hands which were now in Aeryn's hair, keeping her head where she needed it. But the position started to be a little uncomfortable soon, so Aeryn straightened up again, kissing Seven over Janet's head, savouring both the kiss and the way Janet gasped at being closed in between the two of them, both Seven and Aeryn pressing their bodies towards Janet's, knowing how much she loved being in the middle.
When she needed the air, Aeryn leaned back, tilting her head and raising her eyebrows in a clear question. Seven caressed Aeryn's cheek with one hand, running the other down Janet's body and cupping her breast, making her press her upper body back into Seven's, moaning.
"Yes, I have missed you as well," Seven said, in that sarcastic but also completely honest way of hers, making both Aeryn and Janet laugh lightly. "Let's take this to the bed."
Both Janet and Aeryn nodded at that, walking to the bed together while undressing each other along the way. Janet lied down on the bed, her expression pure lust and want now. Aeryn and Seven shared a look, sitting down on each side of Janet. The bed was big enough for five people, just like all the beds here, for good reason. Opening the drawer in the nightstand next to the bed, Aeryn smiled when she found what she was looking for immediately.
As much as she had been sexually experienced when she first came here twenty-five years ago, there were things she had learned here that she was very glad about. Back then, she had been more than a little hesitant trying out some of the things the house was stocked with, but now, after all these years, she knew exactly what she liked. She knew her own body enough to know what she wanted. And she knew Janet and Seven well enough to easily be able to tell what they wanted right now as well. What they needed.
Which lined up nicely with what Aeryn herself needed. Getting up, Aeryn stepped into the harness while watching Janet look hungrily at her and Seven, who was doing the same, also having found a harness in the other nightstand. Aeryn's strap, a medium sized black metallic colour with some ridges, pushed nicely against Aeryn's already wet and throbbing cunt and she let out a moan, being echoed by both Janet and Seven. Kneeling on the bed, Aeryn grabbed Janet by the hair and pulled her up into a deep kiss, both of them moaning as Seven also knelt on the bed and started caressing both of them.
"Ready?" Aeryn asked hoarsely after pulling back.
Panting a little, Janet nodded eagerly, letting out a gasp when Aeryn and Seven lied down at either side of her, caressing her whole body, paying attention to her breasts but not yet touching her where she truly needed it. Already writhing and moaning, Janet was clearly ready for more. They all knew they had all the time in the world, but they were also eager to find the release they've been hungering for during the entire year. Knowing each others' bodies as well as they did, it was easy to rile each other up fast.
"Please, I need more," Janet panted, her hands caressing any part of Aeryn and Seven she could reach.
Smirking at each other, both of their eyes shining, Aeryn and Seven communicated easily what they wanted their next step to be. Seven kept her attention on Janet's breasts, bringing her mouth to them and sucking and licking, while Aeryn caressed Janet's body, finally finding her wet, warm center and cupping it before running a finger through the folds, making Janet cry out.
Feeling arousal course through her, Aeryn didn't wait, pushing her finger into Janet's cunt, rubbing her clit with her thumb, revelling in the moans and cries she elicited. Feeling Janet's body tremble, knowing that she was close, Aeryn shared another look with Seven, who nodded. Together, they gently and carefully turned Janet to the side Aeryn lying down on her back. The hungry look Janet gave her went straight to Aeryn's core.
Grabbing Janet's hips, Aeryn helped Janet climb onto her body and lower herself onto her strap. Janet let out a low moan when the strap entered her and she set a slow rhythm, putting her hands on Aeryn's chest to hold herself steady. Aeryn moaned at the way the strap pushed into her center and the way Janet's hands felt on her chest. Grabbing Janet's hips tighter, Aeryn's breath hitched when she saw Seven get up onto her knees, caressing Janet's back, her butt and Aeryn's hands on Janet's hips.
With practised ease, Seven swung herself over Aeryn's legs, situating herself behind Janet and opening a bottle of lube. Squeezing some lube onto her hand, Seven brought her hand between Janet's butt cheeks, making Janet moan and pushing her further onto Aeryn's strap. Janet leaned forward, kissing Aeryn, running her hands over her chest, her breasts. Then Janet cried out in lust and threw her head back, Aeryn feeling the powerful thrust from Seven. They found their rhythm easily, all of them writhing and moaning quickly.
When Janet's moans got louder, Aeryn knew she was close, finding her clit with her hand. It only took a moment for Janet to tumble over the edge, taking Seven and Aeryn with her, all of them tensing and then falling on top of each other in a heap. Both Aeryn and Seven pulled out of Janet carefully, taking the harnesses off before lying back down on the bed, cuddling close to each other.
"It's really good to see you," Seven said, smirking at them, making both of them laugh and pull each other closer. Aeryn breathed in deeply, already feeling ready for the next round, looking suggestively at the others. Janet chuckled burying closer into Aeryn and Seven.
"Give me a moment to recover. I'm not a teenager anymore," Janet said, amusement in her tone. Aeryn tilted her head and Seven raised her eyebrows.
"With how fast you got us both into this room, could have fooled me," Seven said, lighter and a lot more relaxed than she would have been when they first met. It made Aeryn's heart go out to her, knowing how far they had all come. Looking at Janet suggestively, Aeryn smirked.
"You can have five minutes. I'm sure that's all you'll need," Aeryn said, more in jest than seriously, enjoying their little banter. Janet laughed, but then turned serious and saluted.
"Yes, ma'am."
They all laughed lightly, holding each other close, cherishing this time together. Aeryn knew it was a limited time, that they would return to their own lives soon. But in a way, that made this all the sweeter, knowing that it was a rare treat. And Janet was not wrong, they weren't getting any younger and Aeryn did feel more out of breath than she would have just twenty or even ten years ago. Still, she definitely was up for a few more rounds.
Soon, after they had all rested a little. After all, right now, they still had time together.