A Bottle of Jack and a Hot Tub [Aroshi & Gabriel]

Moka hurried home, still somewhat taken aback by what Shinji said at the beach. She didn't mean to rush off and hoped he'd understand. She just wasn't good with the whole confession thing. She was still several years older than him and just wasn't looking for any random guy to start a relationship. She wanted Mr. Right, not Mr. Right Now. She arrived home and swiftly unlocked the door. She flung her front door open and threw her towel, her shoes, her keys, and her swimsuit cover onto the sofa. She slammed the door behind her and stormed into the kitchen. She shuffled through the cabinets until she found her bottle of Jack Daniels' Old No. 7 whiskey. She took down her signature Jack Daniels glass tumbler and set it on the counter. She went to the freezer and took out an ice tray. She bent the tray slightly until four ice cubes popped loose. She dropped the ice into the tumbler and topped it off with the liquor. She grabbed her glass and her bottle, then walked towards the sun room. She slid the door open to reveal her prized possession. Her hot tub. She purred in delight and sat her glass and the bottle down before pulling off the cover. She then started up the heater and the bubble jets. She waited a few moments, taking a sip of her whiskey here and there. After a few minutes passed, she climbed into the soothing tub.

The hot water enveloped her, relieving any strees she may have been feeling. The sensation was heavenly. She decided to keep her swimsuit on while she relaxed. She normally lounged naked in the hot tub, but it was midday and she was prone to receive visitors at the oddest times. Taking another sip of her whiskey, she let out a heavy, relieved sigh before closing her eyes, soaking away the day's stressors and drinking away the day's troubles.

Shinji couldn't help but wonder why Moka left so quickly, and didn't even say a word. Yes, he confessed that he liked her, but she left in such a rush, he couldn't help but feel like he should have never said anything at all. Shinji let out a sigh as he made his way down the freeway in his BMW. The sky was darkening, and he should be getting hope. Shinji had the radio off, and his mind was set more on what had happened earlier. 'Should I go apologize?' Shinji thought to himself as he continued to drive down the freeway.

'Yeah, I'll stop by her house to see if she is okey...' Shinji thought as he swurved across a few lanes and got off the exit. Taking a left, Shinji headed towards Moka's house. As he drove down the street, he made a soft right, and then a hard left. Within ten minutes, Shinji arrived at Moka's house. Slowly he pulled to a stop in front of her house by the side walk. Her house lights were on, and quietly, Shinji pondered on weather or not he should go up to the door.

Shinji lifted his hand and started biting his thumb as he pondered on what his next move would be. Finally letting out a sigh, Shinji opened the door to his car, and got out. Quickly, shinji shut the door, and walked up to Moka's front door and knocked on the door. He was still wearing his white tank top and swim trunks.

Moka's eyes slowly opened as she felt heat on her chest. She looked down to find her silver crucifix glowing with a sapphire blue light. She sighed. The aura was a reaction to the spiritual pressure of a Quincy, and judging by the deep blue color, there was more than one. She didn't remember sending out orders for a meeting. This had to be a coincidence. She halfway hoped it was Nathalie at her door. She needed another female's opinion on things, and Nathalie was like a sister to her. She sighed once more and decided to see who was creeping around her home.

She stood up in her hot tub, taking one more sip of her whiskey before setting the tumbler down on a small table to her left. She stood in place for a moment, letting the excess water run off her body before she stepped out onto an absorbent towel in front of the last step. She grabbed another towel off of the rack and draped it over her head while slipping on a pair of slippers so she wouldn't track water onto the livingroom carpet. She didn't bother covering her body. She was still in her aquamarine bikini. It's not like she was welcoming the pope or anything, though with her range of house guests, she wouldn't be suprised. Who knows. Maybe she'd have a drinking buddy or two.

She made her way out towards the front door, the aura coming from her cross now getting brighter and a darker blue. She reached out and grabbed the door knob, opening her front door. What she found actually suprised her. She found Shinji on her front porch with a distraught look on his face. She knew why. She did sort of vanish before his eyes earlier. She felt bad about it, but she panicked. She smiled, but soon caught a figure out of the corner of her eye. She glanced over to see yet another Quincy, one who happened to be part of the Offensive Squad that Shinji ran. The Lieutenant, Gabriel Djibrail. Moka lightly sighed. Looks like her list of unusual house guests just got bigger. She first addressed Gabriel, letting him know that she knew he was there. Gabriel! Stop hiding on the curb like a stalker and get up here! Might as well enjoy your company...along with your superior's. She then turned to Shinji with a smile. Her gentle green eyes were already somewhat glassy thanks to her dear friend Jack. She welcomed the two males into her home, now she just had to wait and see if they'd actually join her for a drink and a dip in the hot tub.

Shinji didn't notice his own cross that was wrapped around his wrist was glowing indicating there was a strong presence of quincy reiatsu in the area. Shinji was more worried about what he would say to Moka about what happened earlier. Quietly, he waited for Moka to open the door, scratching the his head nervously as he waited. After a few minutes of waiting, Shinji heard the clicking of the door knob turning. Shinji propped up nervously, and almost stood in a military posture. It was quiet the amusing sight to see.

when she opened her door, Shinji gave her a smile. "Hi!" Shinji said with a friendly tone attempting to hide his nervous mind set. Yet, she didn't answer him, in fact, she poked her head out and looked passed Shinji. "Gabriel! Stop hiding on the curb like a stalker and get up here! Might as well enjoy your company...along with your superior's" She spoke out to another visitor that shinji was unaware of. 'hm..?' Shinji turned and looked towards the person. He couldn't quite make out his face, but he had been informed of a Gabriel that was in his squad.

Shinji frowned, and knew that he wouldn't be able to privately speak with Moka. He let out a sigh and looked at towards Moka who was now looking at him. Shinji looked in her eyes and could see that her eyes were glossy. Had she been drinking? Shinji wasn't sure, but something was up. When she invited Shinji and Gabriel in, shinji smiled softly, and walked in. The floor was still littered with womens panties still, and not much change had happened to the appearance of the place since the last time he was here earlier today.

"Um... Moka.." He paused nervously, and turned towards her. He didn't pay much attention to Gabriel, so Shinji wasn't sure were he was at in the room. "I would like to apologize about earlier..." Shinji spoke out softly. Soul continued to stand next to her scratching the back of his head hoping she would accept his apology.

Moka's gait seemed a bit un balanced as she walked back inside her home. She shut the door behind her, it slamming unintentionally. She stumbled slightly as she turned to face her two guests. It was clear that she was slightly inhebriated. She smiled a kind smile, however. She looked at Shinji first. He was still in his swim trunks. He must have come straight from the beach. She then looked at Gabriel and quirked a brow. Roller skates..? On her new carpet? Oh, hell no. Her brow furrowed. She picked up a throw pillow from the sofa and pelted Gabriel with it. Take those skates off! You're gonna ruin the carpet! I just bought it! Moka's feigned anger. She just loved to scare the hell out of her subordinates. She swatted Gabriel with another throw pillow, then flung her towel off of her head. Her long magenta hair was damp and somewhat messy. Beads of water trailed down her smooth ivory skin, each droplet glistening in the light. Moka yawned and shook her head slightly, letting her hair fall into place before she smiled once again. Well now, since you two wanted to stop in during my relaxation time, you can just join me. But first... She turned to Shinji and held out her right hand. Imma need your keys. You won't be driving anywhere for a while. She chuckled. Her intoxicated state made her forget that her guests were only seventeen. In her eyes, they were old enough to share a few drinks. While she waited for Shinji to hand over his keys, she glanced over her shoulder at Gabriel, hoping to see that he had taken off those skates of his. not quite dressed for lounging in a hot tub...aw well. You can just wear your boxers or something. She shrugged, wondering if this little get together was a good idea. Apparently the liquor thought it was. She wanted to be alone, but at the same time, she hated drinking alone. It always made her depressed. She decided to take this chance to get to know her subordinates a little more, especially Gabriel since she had yet to really meet him.

Moka didn't really accept Shinji's apology. In fact, Shinji didn't even think Moka even heard him apologize for earlier. Instead she immediately scolded Gabriel for wearing skates inside her home, on her new carpet. Shinji's head turned towards Gabriel, and Moka quickly made an example of him by swatting him with a throw pillow. It was apparent that Moka didn't like how Gabriel was disrespecting her house, and her new carpet.

Well now, since you two wanted to stop in during my relaxation time, you can just join me. But first... Moka said as she turned towards Shinji and held out her hand. Quickly moved back to Moka as soon as she stopped speaking and looked towards him. Imma need your keys. You won't be driving anywhere for a while. Moka added as she continued to hold her hand out towards Shinji.

Shinji looked at her had, and then back to Moka's eyes. "Why is that?" Was Shinji's reply, but he quickly noticed that Moka wasn't taking no for an answer. Shinji took a deep breathe, and reached in his pocket. Quietly he pulled his BMW keys out of his pocket, and handed them to her. After handing his keys over to Moka. What did she have planned? Shinji didn't know, but he was sure he'd find out quickly. Quietly he made his way over to the hot tub, and placed his hand inside the water. It was warm, relaxingly warm.

Moka was pleased that Shinji handed over his keys so willingly. She wasn't one to use force. When the keys rested in the palm of her hand, she took them and placed them atop her entertainment center. When she turned to face her guests, she noticed Shinji already heading towards the hot tub while Gabriel now removed his skates while muttering an apology. She smiled sweetly and draped an arm around Gabriel, her free hand patting the boy's chest. Aww, stop being so uptight, Gabriel! This calls for some serious relaxation! She smiled and shoved Gabriel towards the sun room, the two soon joining Shinji next to her hot tub. She grabbed two more glasses on the way, as well as a tray of ice. She sat the two glasses next to hers, then filled them with ice from the ice tray. She sat the tray down, and then grabbed the bottle of whiskey that sat in the center of the table. She filled the two glasses, then topped her own glass off. After setting the bottle down, she picked up the two glasses and handed one to Gabriel, the other being passed to Shinji. She then picked up her own and raised it while slipping back into the hot tub. She glanced at the two and smiled. Well? Come on then. Last one in has to clean the base....and it gets pretty dusty down there... She grinned a playful grin and took a sip of her drink, the whiskey burning a path down er throat like liquid fire. She shuddered and let out a satisfied sigh before glancing back at the two, wondering if they'd ever relax.

As Shinji checked the water with his hand, Moka was in the other room speaking with Gabriel. Shinji didn't pay much attention to them, because he was more interested in the hot tub that he didn't see earlier while he was at Moka's place. Then again, the last time he was here, it was only for a few minutes. Removing his hand from the water, Shinji turned around to see Gabriel get shoved inside the sun room where Shinji was at. Shinji simply smiled at Gabriel and Moka, and watched Moka walk over to a bottle of Jack Daniel's. She placed two cups in her hand on the table, and proceeded to stick ice inside the cups. 'hm..' Shinji pondered to himself on what she was gonna do with those cups. Quietly he observed her as she poured the brownish alcoholic liquid into the cups. Was she gonna have a couple minors drink with her? Shinji had never had a sip of Alcohol in his life.

His father was a drinker, but even he wouldn't let Shinji have a single sip. Shinji's father always told him that if he wanted to drink, he would need to be of legal age. Shinji watched as Moka picked the glasses up and handed one to Gabriel, and then she held out Shinji's glass. Shinji nervously looked at the glass of liquor, and he slowly reached out to grab it. When it was in his hand he stared at it for a minute until hearing Moka speak;

Well? Come on then. Last one in has to clean the base....and it gets pretty dusty down there... She said stepping into the hot tub. Shinji blinked for a second, and quickly jumped into the hot tub. Once his legs were in, Shinji lifted his hand with the drink up and sat down a few feet away from Moka. The warm water was relaxing to Shinji, and it was almost like all the stress from the last twenty-four hours had been washed away instantly.

Shinji kept his white tank top on, mainly because he forgot to take it off. Quietly, shinji sat there with his tank top getting soaked, and the drink in his hand. So far, Shinji hadn't taken a single sip of it. He had never drank before, so he was nervous on how his body would react to it and if he would end up making a fool out of himself. Quietly, Shinji sat in the hot tub with the full drink in his hand hoping somebody would break the silence.

Moka smiled as her two companions joined her in the rather large hot tub. Shinji didn't waste any time, but Gabriel seemed so timid. She mused to herself, wondering how to make things a little less uncomfortable for the trio. The tension in the room could be cut with a knife. Moka sat a moment in thought, taking a couple sips from her glass. She noticed Shinji just staring at his glass while Gabriel feigned interest in his. Moka felt that, if they were in a safe enviroment, that there wouldn't be any harm in allowing the two to drink with her. She'd never let this fly in her bar however. No one under twenty-one was even allowed inside. But they weren't in a bar. They were in the safety of her own home. She had taken Shinji's keys, and if they decided to drink with her, she had a couple spare rooms for them to sleep in. She wasn't about to release two intoxicated teenagers to the streets, especially one who drives. She may have been drunk at the moment, but she wasn't stupid. She lightly sighed and took another sip of her drink before inching towards Shinji. The boy was blankly staring at his glass. She smiled and took his glass from his hands, then placed it to his lips. Just try it, Shinji. It won't kill you... She then tilted the glass, causing the amber liquid to pour down the boy's throat. She stopped before pouring to much. She didn't want him to choke. Even a small sip could overwhelm a novice drinker. She remembered her night with Tenrai. She stopped and placed the glass back in Shinji's hand before slipping back over to her spot. She took another drink before glancing at Gabriel. Hmm....I've been wondering, Gabriel.....how would you feel about taking over the Stealth Squad..? I feel that Ataris isn't right for the job... She stopped there and looked up at Gabriel, awaiting a reaction from him while she watched Shinji from the corner of her eye. She wondered how he'd take to his first taste of liquor.

Shinji continued to look at the glass in his hand blankly. It was rather amusing to see somebody just starring at a drink in there hand. It always made the a question arise in others, which was 'Is he gonna drink it? or continue pondering if it was poison or not?'. Suddenly, Shinji felt a very gentle touch which caused him to look up, and stare Moka directly in the face. His cheeks turned red from the close distance that Moka was from him. Shinji eyes moved from Moka to the glass in his hand when he felt Moka gently pulling the glass from the protective place between his fingers.

Moka continued on by softly speaking to him and placing the drink up to his lips. Just try it, Shinji. It won't kill you... Moka then proceeded to tilt the glass. Shinji frozen in place should only give in to what Moka told him. Shinji felt the bitter taste of the alcohol flow into his mouth. He opened his throat, which allowed the liquor to enter and slide down his throat. Moka made sure that he didn't take too much, and quickly pulled the glass away after serving him a shot of the alcohol in the glass.

The bitter burning sensation that the whiskey gave off caused shinji to cough slightly after swallowing it. Shinji then grabbed the glass firmly as Moka placed it back in his hand. Shinji looked towards Moka and gave her a smile. "That wasn't so bad!" Shinji said closing his eyes. He kept the smile on his face and leaned back in his seat up against the back of the hot tub. Slowly, but surely, the alcohol in his system started to be digested which caused Shinji to sit still and allow the feeling that the alcohol in his system gave off.

Opening his eyes slightly as Moka spoke to Gabriel, he couldn't help but be interested in what she spoke about. Shinji's eyes opened in surprise when Moka asked Gabriel if he wanted to take over the stealth squad that Artaris was currently running. It seemed that he wasn't actually fit for the job. "Isn't Artaris that silent guy that doesn't like to speak much?" Shinji exclaimed as he looked at Gabriel. "hm...? Well, I guess I could let my vice go... " Shinji said with a curious tone. "That is, Only if Gabriel wants to leave the offensive squad..." Shinji said as he looked at Gabriel and slowly closed his eyes and smiled.

Moka was pleased to see everyone finally relaxing and taking in the tranquility. As the scene calmed, she felt the tension in the room seem to dissipate, being replaced with a more cheery atmosphere that was triggered by the euphoria of sweet intoxication. Moka couldn't help but giggle to herself as she noticed Shinji seeming to actually enjoy the whiskey. What suprised her more was that Mr. Uptight himself, Gabriel, was actually enjoying the tart amber liquid. Her smile grew bigger when Gabriel accepted her offer. Seemingly out of nowhere, she bolted forward, seizing Gabriel in her arms. She held the boy tightly, his face pressed against her chest in a rather unorthodox place. Oh, splendid!! I do hope you do better than that old sourpuss, Ataris. That guy irks me anyway. Such an attitude, that guy. Puts a damper on my mood. While she spoke, she simply held Gabriel, his face still planted in her bosom. She then realized that her glass was back on the table at the other end of the tub. She released Gabriel before he suffocated and waded back to her spot. She scooped her glass up ion her hand and quickly took another sip before refilling the half empty glass yet again. She cooed in delight and sat back down, facing the two while a silly grin on her face. She was utterly inhebriated, and she always got a little giddy when she was in such a state. The two males were in for an interesting evening.

Shinji smiled with Gabriels reply, and he sat back in the hot tub. Quietly he took another sip of the beverage and closing his eyes when Moka started moving over to Gabriel. The Alcohols taste was definitely something shinji had to get used to. The bitter, nasty taste that it left in you mouth, and the burning sensation was definitely something shinji did not like.

Once Moka was back her seat after sufficating the Gabriel with her breasts, Shinji reopened his eyes and lookd at Moka. "Have you ever played beer pong? I hear that it's pretty fun from the kids at school". Unforunately, Shinji never really had the life of a normal teenage student at Kurakara town. Shinji was too busy with his training, and academic life. So chasing girls, and going to parties was never on his agenda.

And since he was promoted to captain, it seemed he was always stuck potralling the town. Well, that was what Moka had him doing as the offensive captain. There were very few quincies, and his Vice captain was just promoted. He looked at Moka waiting for a reply because he wanted to hear what the more experience drinkers opinion.

Moka glanced over at Shinji as he asked if she had ever played beer pong. She wrinkled her nose in disgust. Ugh...beer...wretched stuff. I'm a wine and whiskey girl. I can't stand beer. Though people often play the game at my bar. When you two get older, you should stop bythe bar. You'd love it. She smiled and took another drink. Her speech was a bit slurred now. She grabbed the bottle of whiskey and topped off everyone's glasses, filling Shinji's first, then Gabriel's. She put the bottle back, then leaned against the tub's wall. She propped her feet up on Shinji's lap, her goofy smile still remaining. She was content and in a complete state of euphoria. Oh, how she adored company to drink with, even though her companions are a ted underaged. Seventeen is a legal age somewhere. She chuckled at the thought and just relaxed with her legs propped up on Shinji's lap.

Shinji was bummed that his idea didn't go over so well, and simply just ignored to talk further about the subject. Yet, Moka started to talk about her bar, and how people play it there. She then added that when the two of them get older that they should go and check out the bar. "Will do, Moka-sama!" Shinji said with a smile. Shinji sat quietly in the hot tub taking small sips of his drink. He was definitely beginning to feel the effects coming over him. His body was becoming numb, and his thinking was becoming even more fuzzy. His eyes closed and shinji leaned up aganst the back supporter of the hot tub, and slowly tilted his back to rest his head on the edge of the hot tub. The warm, bubbling water was almost like a massage on his whole body causing him to relax. As he relaxed, he heard the tapping of glass against glass, and one of his eyes lazily opened to see what that noise was.

When he looked, he saw Moka yet again filling her glass back to the top. Once she was done filling her glass, she placed her glass back on the table. Shinji's head lifted with interest when he noticed she didn't put the bottle of whiskey down. Instead, she moved towards Shinji and placed the open end of the Jack Daniels at the rim of Shinji's cup which was still more then half full. Shinji looked at Moka as she poured a little bit to fill his glass back up. He could help but stare at her beautiful light, mint green eyes. Shinji sat there with his eyes wide, and his mouth slightly open. His heartbeat was racing like a horse in the Kentucky Derby on a sunday morning.

Yet, Shinji could only enjoy the moment for briefly a few seconds for Moka quickly moved over to Gabriel and topped his glass off. Shinji let out a light sigh of discomfort while Moka attended to Gabriels glass. Shinji closed his eyes and brough his elbows up out of the water, took a sip of his drink, and placed his elbows along the rim of the hot tub. Quietly, he continued to sit in place and keep his eyes closed. Shinji started to think about Moka's eyes, and oh man did Shinji like them. Other then blue, Shinji that color of green was definitely among his top three favor colors. Suddenly Shinji's eyes opened when he felt something touch his lap, and what ever it was kept a contain weight on him. Shinji looked down at the bubbles that covered the surface with a puzzled look, before looking towards Moka who had a ditsy smile on her face. Shinji smiled back at her before taking another sip of his cup and leaning over towards the table to put his cup down. He couldn't quite reach the table, so Shinji placed his hand in the water on Moka's thigh below her hips. Unintentionally, Shinji gently squeezed Moka's thigh as he leaned over more to place his cup. As Shinji pulled back from his cup, he noticed that he he was face to face with Moka at an extremely close distance. Shinji's heart started pounding once again as he caught gaze of her lustful colored eyes once again.

Moka smiled and took another long sip of her drink. The burn was gone now. She had grown numb to it. She let out a satisfied sigh and sat her drink on the small table near her, then laid back and closed her eyes. She could feel Shinji shifting and moving a bit beneath her legs, but her eyes remained shut. She wondered if he even cared that she turned him into a vary comfortable foot stool. She chuckled under her breath and assumed he didn't care. Gabriel had gotten quiet. She began to wonder if the whiskey was too much for him. Maybe he didn't hold liquor all too well. She just had to make sure that neither of them passed out. She then heard slight movement in the water that was coming from Gabriel. A good sign. She sighed in relief and laid back, letting the warm waters relax her.

She soon heard more water splashing. Movement coming from Shinji this time. A soft touch on her thigh soon followed. She bit her bottom lip. Was Shinji making a move on her. She could hear him breathing. He was closer to her now. Her cheeks were soon painted with a soft crimson blush. Then came a squeeze to her thigh. She couldn't help letting out a soft moan. Her eyes opened to find Shinji looking at her, face to face. She smiled and leaned forward. The woman leaned forward, extending her soft pink tongue. She playfully licked Shinji's right cheek before whispering something in his ear. It's not nice to get me like this while I'm drinking.... Of course, she was referring to the slight arousal she was feeling from the touch on her thigh. She then continued to speak in her soft, sultry tone. ...and especially not in front of Gabriel...that's really not nice, Shin-kun... When Moka was drinking, she got a bit more forward. Though she, personally, had never had sexual relations with a man, she knew how to flirt. This became obvious while she was under the influence. Her right hand came up and gently ran down his chest while her left knee gently pressed against his groin. Moka's soft green eyes were locked on Shinji's own gaze. She smiled softly before leaning in. Moka's lips met Shinji's, but not in a kiss. Her lips gently brushed against his before she slowly moved back. She smiled playfully, awaiting Shinji's reaction.

[Since Gabriel hasn't posted in three days, we're just going to skip him for now until he can post again.]

Shinji smiled nervously at Moka as she starred back at him in his eyes. Oh how her eyes made him crazy. They were so seductive, bright, and gorgeous. Shinji's heartbeat was racing like a Nas Car. Suddenly he felt moist wetness slide across his face before he could hear a light seductive voice in his ear. It's not nice to get me like this while I'm drinking.... She whispered in his ear. Shinji took a gulp of embarrassment and arousal, and he wasn't sure what was happening. He had never really had a female hit on him before, nor did he really feel this way about a girl before.

...and especially not in front of Gabriel...that's really not nice, Shin-kun... Moka said before leaning forward and rubbing her lips up against Shinji's. Shinji couldn't help but feel pleasure in that gently brush up against his lips. Oh how it had his hormones bouncing off the walls. He could feel her hand rubbing down his chest, and her leg moving up his inner thigh that was concealed. Shinji couldn't get his body to move, it was as if it was frozen in time. What should he do? how would he handle this situation at hand? Then suddenly, a familiar voice snapped him out of his trance.

'I'm getting quite bored. Don't we have anything... interesting to do?' Shinji heard from behind. Shinji's head turned towards Gabriel who was simply relaxing on his side of the hot tub. Shinji rubbed the back of his head with a dorky smil on his face. "Uh.. I don't know what we can really do, but I'm sure we can think of something to do!" Shinji said moving over to his spot in the hot tub. Quietly he laid his head back and allowed the hot water to message his muscles.

Moka couldn't help but smile at Shinji while she observed his reaction to her rather lewd actions. Her actions were only a game to her. Nothing but amusement to kill the boredom. She then heard Gabriel pipe up, caching her interest. Moka slowly rose to her feet, stumbling slightly before stretching out a bit. Shinji.....mind leaving Gabriel and I? I have things that I must discuss with him. No offense. But I have to brief him on an upcoming mission. Moka stared at Shinji for a moment, hoping he wouldn't't take offense. She had yet go have time alone to get to know him, so now was that chance. She awaited to see how her request would be taken by both males.