I'm a rockstar, I'm a rockstar
It's not hype, hype, baby, make you rock-hard
I'm a rockstar, I'm a rockstar
It's not hype, hype, baby, make you rock-hard

Rockstar - Lisa

SPICE - O - Meter -🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - BOW BOW BOW BOWWWW

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"Taehyung." I ran after him. All the way to the fake human town past the metal camps. The door to the empty pharmacy swung open, shuddering in his wake. "Please. Please talk to me."

I walked in after, the find the man with his back faced toward me, hands on his hips.

That stance was one I knew well.

"I don't want to talk."

His resignation bothered me more than anything. He never gave up. Why did it feel like he was now?

After Jimin had given us that useless statistic, he was out of the room.

My voice sounded weak as I neared him. I couldn't lose him. "Please. None of it matters. I don't care what he says, you're right. I chose you and I will continue to. Feelings don't depend on math or DNA. I can make my own decisions."

I nearly reached out to touch him when he turned around, eyes blazing beneath the rim of his hat.

He walked forwards and I back until I hit the edge of the pharmacy counter. My hands gripped to the painted rim, trying to hold myself up.

Leaning down he spoke, "I don't give a damn about this mate bullshit."

Every one of his reactions, expressions, and movements was coated in anger. I was at a loss, and his words offered me no release.

"Then what's the problem?" Tears were forming along with my embarrassment.

"What did I say to you your second night here?" He softened, taking in my sadness. He grabbed my face in his palms, smoothing away the tears with his thumbs. "That I'd never let you forget me."

"You also said you didn't want to talk." I whispered, his lips so close. I couldn't stop staring at them.

His mouth brushed mine, our hearts beating in time.

"I don't."

Within seconds his arms were wrapped around my torso and I was lifted onto the counter.

His lips found mine as he stepped between my thighs, and I wrapped my arms around him tightly. The kiss was fierce, unrelenting. He wanted to conquer me and I wanted to let him know I wouldn't let him go.

He groaned into my mouth, deepening the kiss as he realized my own fervor. His hands remained on my hips, digging to the bone.

My back arched when he began to kiss down my throat to my chest, above my blouse. All the way down until he ended on his knees.

My chest collapsed in on itself when he rolled down my pants, urging me to lift myself off the desk. I followed his command, letting him peel each layer back. Exposed to him, and I was never afraid.

He used his hands to widen my position at the knees, placing searing kisses up my inner thighs. My mouth fell open as he got closer and ran his tongue along the soft skin between my thighs and hips. His eyes connected with mine as he did, warm as espresso.

A desperate wine left my mouth a he lifted himself to my navel, pressing a kiss right above where I needed him.

"Tell me." He whispered against my skin. He was serious, his eyes growing darker. "Say it outloud."

My body was thrumming. I wasn't sure what was going on, but I never felt this intense need before in my life. I would describe it as thirst, but it was more like starvation.

I felt empty. I needed release.

"I need you." I gasped out, as his continued to use his tongue to travel over my skin. I placed my hands in his hair, gripping the nearly black tresses. "I need you now."

He finally obliged, placing his mouth over my center. It felt like a zap of electric as I let out a cry, my spine snapping in half. It felt so intense, like my soul was being sucked out of me.

My hips kept lifting, and he used his strength to slam me back down on the table. His dominance only heightened my desire, as he was usually soft and caring.

He wasn't gentle now, as he ran his tongue over every inch of me. Circling in a pace that made my mind shutter. My eyes nearly rolled back into my head when he flicked over the most sensitive part, back and forth. Screaming until my throat went dry as he sucked on the skin, finally releasing one side of my hip to place his fingers inside me.

My lips parted further, my teeth biting my lower lip until there was blood as he worked himself within me while French kissing. I had just enough room to grind down on him, increasing the sensation by ten fold.

Just when I would feel the rising wave of climax, he would stare up at me knowingly. And switch his movements just enough to restart the climb again.

I was sweating and begging as I writhed above him, hoping for mercy. His face was a glistening, moving between my center and messily biting and kissing my inner thigh.

"Will you forget me Eden?" He asked thickly, pumping his fingers so hard into me I felt the harsh pound of his knuckles.

I was jolted back every time, my words a thoughtless jumble. "Never. Never."

"Only me Eden. There is only ever me." He spoke into my skin, his eyes heavily lidded. He turned, swirling his tongue around my swollen skin again, and again. Again. Until I couldn't breathe.

My climax was welcome, my head falling back as my thighs locked around him. He continued to move around and within me, slower and slower as I came back down to Earth (well Ir'aith but you know what I mean). Heart pumping wildly I looked down as him as I came to, still dazed. He placed one more soft kiss to my thigh before standing up, and placing his arms on the desk at my sides.

I looked between us, reaching for his pants button. I could see how hard he was. "We're going to clean this—"

He stopped my hand, curling it in his palm.

He leaned forward, biting the shell of my ear. "Wear skirts for so we can do this everyday."

This time I looked at him seriously. It was nice to feel loved by him, especially after what the universe threw at us.

But the rise in intensity was scary to me. We had been seeing each other and even openly declared our love. Everyone knew it.

But he'd never called me his girlfriend until today. Why had he not fully claimed me until someone else wanted me?

"Don't love me harder just to get back at him." I warned.

Taehyung shook his head, his brows furrowing.
"I was in love with from the moment we met, and maybe even before." He let his forehead press against mine. "I love you so much I want you to leave this planet with or without me. I don't want that fucker getting in the way of it."

I felt guilty for not understanding. Of course, of course that was the reason. He didn't want to give me a reason to stay.

It was sacrifice. That's all he ever did for me, and for the other captives. And that's when I realized he truly did love me, maybe more than I could ever.

Because my love was selfish. I wouldn't have been able to push it to the side, or to let him leave.

My arms wove around his torso tightly.

"We're leaving together. And he's going to help us."

"Eden." Taehyung shook his head, looking pained. Whatever he believed that entailed, he didn't like it.

I moved my hand to his face, brushing along his smooth human skin.

Suddenly I thought of iridescent scales. I quickly banished the thought, my stomach dropping. (In horror of course.)

"Trust me. I love you, and only you."

Taehyung's smile was wilted, his intelligent eyes skeptical. "I know. But for how long?"

***

"So you need a room with a water tank to occasionally dip into, a hypersonic fan to keep it cool, and anything else?" Stella asked the alien prince.

We all met back in the lab to work out logistics before the Grays got involved.

Yoongi had asked why I looked so disheveled and I told him to fuck off. Jimin hasn't taken his melting gaze off of me since I walked in the door.

He looked pissed for the first time since meeting all of us. Which is strange, considering his lack of reaction to being insulted by Taehyung.

Speaking of which, he stood next to me now, his arm draped over my shoulders.

"Yes, I need Eden to sleep with me at least one night a week. More if she refuses to see me during the day." Jimin said, as if it were simple.

My outrage must have shown on my face.

"You have to be near me." He said exasperated, as if I was the problem. "Now that I've met you in person, my energy has fused with yours as my mate. Too long without you on this planet, and I would fall ill."

"What a shame." I deadpanned, crossing my arms over my chest.

The alien finally smiled.

"For fucks sake." Taehyung instigated. "Convenient much?"

"I don't know what's convenient about needing someone to survive." Jimin said, his voice strained.

I wanted to respond back to his attitude with some of my own, but I knew in order to win the game I had to be a team player.

"I'll do it."

Everyone in the room paused. Stella winced, quickly dragging Yoongi out of the room again. I was going to bitch her out for that later. Being alone with both of them was torture.

"What?" Taehyung ripped away from
Me. "You don't have to!"

Secrets fluttered between us. He asked without speaking, 'Is this the plan you were talking about? Well I don't want it.' I told him back 'trust me.'

"He's right, you don't have to." Jimin echoed.

I was able to hide my shock at that. But I wouldn't let it stop me.

"I don't. But if I do, you have to compromise." My voice was much more confident than I felt.

Jimin prowled forward, again so ethereal in his movement. Nearly unseen until he was planted right before me.

"I'll give you anything." He said softly.

"Eden." Taehyung rasped by my side, also close.

I kept my focus on Jimin. "You'll teach me how to use the fire you infused me with. You'll get Taehyung new weapons and more gear to go out and hunt with. You'll go out with us when we hunt and see the damage you cause. You'll give Stella more money for research. And, anything else I ask for."

The alien cocked his head, his brilliant eyes shining.

"Done."

"Perfect."

"Eden!"

"Can I speak to him privately Taehyung? I'll meet you in the hall for dinner." I turned to see his devastated expression.

Please, understand.

He trusted me, but not the other male in the room.

The man calmed down fractionally, his eyes going blank. He walked forward, grabbing my face and kissing me thoroughly.

He pulled away, still burrowed in my hair. "Just don't go too far with this that you can't come back."

I nodded, smiling. Pretending like he said something romantic.

Taehyung turned to Jimin. "Keep your fucking hands off of her." His eyes grew dark. "I don't fucking share."

Jimin's mouth went into a tight line at the insult. He seemed to only lighten up a bit when Taehyung finally left the room.

"What else?" I asked, bothered by the silence and his never-ending gaze.

Didn't he ever get tired of staring at me?

"Hmm?" Jimin questioned, his jaw tight as he peered up and down my form.

I spoke slower, "What else does it mean for us now that our energy is fused?"

"It means I can feel what you feel. Everything." He exaggerated the word. My cheeks went up in flames as he coyly asked, "Honestly I wonder what got you so worked up? It was overwhelming, even from here."

My embarrassment quickly turned into panic over my previous strategy to get what I want. So he couldn't read minds, which was good. But he could feel my emotions. Fucking great.

There was no playing him, he was the player. I would have to test just how far this connection went, and what exactly I could get away with.

Something else nudged at my conscious. Jimin mentioned how on his planet, women had several men they were romantically tied to.

So why did it feel like I was caught by him?

"Are you jealous?" I asked, laughing maliciously.

I watched his face comfort from that smooth, kind mask into disgust. For once it felt good to get a reaction out of him.

His crystalline voice went deep, "Ir'Kons don't experience jealousy. That's a human emotion. It would be a disgrace to my entire planet and my very being to act so covetous."

I walked closer to him, feeling him trace every step. His body was tense, his face artificially downturned, his eyes narrowed. All signs of envy.

"So you are okay with knowing he pleasured me? That another man brought your mate over the edge with only his mouth?" I asked, feigning innocence.

He carefully, so carefully played at being casual. He let his shoulders fall, his stance shift.

"Why would I have a problem with it?" He asked me, with silver eyes that solidified to metal.

I took the final step between us, my tone more sensual despite my words. "Because it wasn't you. And it never will be."

The tall male leaned down, smirking. His lips only a breath away from mine, his expression filled with regal arrogance.

"How can you be so sure?"

My mouth twitched as I stared between his lips and eyes. He was so close, and suddenly I felt stupid for even pressing him. He waited, his eyes growing heavier as we remained in our standstill.

I spoke first, my heart racing. "You don't wish it was you that-"

"I never said that." He interrupted, standing suddenly. And now, the male was actually upset. "I am willing to let you get away with everything Eden, and that includes breaking my heart. But do not put words into my mouth that aren't mine. Do not put your intentions behind my actions. I promise you we'll both be much more satisfied."

I was at a loss for words, nearly backing down. How dare he? As if I am the cruel one. How was I the one at fault when I shouldn't even be here?

"I'll be satisfied if you stop trying to taunt my boyfriend." I threw out another true accusation, wanting to put some distance between us.

"And what are you doing right now?" Jimin begged the question. He took a step towards me, and I fell back. "If you're so in love with only him, this shouldn't be hard. I want you to accept me as your mate. I need only your contact at this moment. I request nothing more. So what is bothering you Eden? Are you afraid to fall for me?"

Panic rose in my throat, sudden and acidic.

"No. I'm afraid I might murder you in your sleep."

Deflect deflect deflect. He's pretty, and my body knew it, but so what?

The alien lifted his hand slowly, my chest expanding at an increased pace. For the first time, I felt the cold touch of his bare skin on mine.

Colder, and smoother than a humans. Like metal.

He was careful, feeling the flesh of my face in the same way I examined his. Unknown, and little frightened. He pressed his thumb on my chin, lifting my attention up to him, and parting my lips.

"Did you forget?" Jimin teased, biting at his own plump mouth. He leaned forward slowly and I could no longer breathe. His impossibly soft lips brushed the edge of my cheek, before grazing over my ear. "I can feel you lying through that pretty mouth." He completely retreated, much colder and several feet away. "Now go meet your human mate for dinner and try not to think about me too much. He has senses of his own."

"What the fuck is that supposed to mean?" I asked, flushed and needing the rage to fill me once again.

Jimin spoke matter of factly. "He's only 'pissed' as you say because he thinks I have a chance. I could feel that too in every desperate swipe of his tongue."

"Fuck you." My voice trembled as I pointed at him. "You seem pretty desperate throwing yourself at me every single chance you get despite being rejected."

He waved me off.

"This 'fuck' word you all use is strange. It has so many meanings and you use it in the way I don't crave." His plump lips curled, his eyes landing on mine. "Devotion isn't desperation."

"You took me from my home." I reminded him.

Reminded myself.

"What does everyone else have in common that you don't?" Jimin changed my trajectory.

We've all been over this. And apparently Jimin knew better than everyone his own criteria.

"They don't have families." I seethed.

"Correct. Don't you think I chose them for a reason? Don't you see I'm trying to cause the least amount of harm possible?" He paused, frowning. "Do you remember anything from before?"

He asked urgently, stepping forward. I thought he was going to grab my shoulders, and I pulled back. He let his hands fall to his sides.

"No." I answered truthfully. It seemed like I had no choice.

My plan went to shambles.

Jimin nodded, irises swimming with secrets. I would have to use another way to uncover them.

"It's for the best."

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(A/N: ughhhh my minddd. I'm trying not to have a bias for one of the men sooo bad (not depending on the face claim but the vibe) but trusttttt they will both of qualities that the readers wannnnttt!

Just wait and see yall hahahah. Im not kidding when I say obsessed.

So many updates! You're probably wondering...why? And it's because the Wattpad original is the 1 priority so whenever I have a chance to write for Eden I gotttaaaa do it on breaks for Tantalize.