Redheaded Stranger

Chapter 8
Getting Closer

After being checked over by one of the Palace doctors, Reno was ushered to his quarters by Squall and Rinoa with much protest. Odine still had not been found and he wanted to be there when he was. He has some payback to dish out and he refused to be denied his revenge. You didn't fuck with a Turk and get away with it.

"I have the right to look for the rat bastard," Reno snapped when Squall led him into the bedroom.

"Just get some rest, Reno. You can worry about Odine tomorrow." Reno did feel tired and still had a hell of a headache. He nodded, giving in for the time being. "Rinoa and I will be in the living room."

"You two staying here?" Reno asked with a smile.

"Only because I don't trust you to stay in bed."

"You know, this bed is pretty roomy. You two could stay in here with me," Reno drawled, laying back. Squall looked at him, appraising the redhead with a shake of his head.

"I'm gonna pretend I didn't just hear that," he said before leaving the room.

"Just a thought!" Reno yelled after him and chuckled. "Damn tease," he muttered before his eyes drifted closed. He was asleep in seconds, being more tired than he originally thought.

"What was he yelling about?" Rinoa asked, already getting comfortable on the large couch.

"It's nothing," he said shortly, taking his jacket off, then laying next to her.

"Come on, Squall. The look on your face says different."

"Lets just try to get some sleep." He draped an arm around her, pulling her back against him.

"Squall, quit being stubborn and talk to me," she said softly, caressing his arm. "Every time you talk to Reno, your mood gets sour. What's the problem?"

"Nothing.....He's just a little flirtatious , that's all."

"He's been flirting with you?" she asked, turning her head to look back at him, an amused smile on her lips.

"Yes." He closed his eyes to try to get some sleep, but she nudged him. He sighed and opened his eyes as she rolled over to face him.

"What has he said to you?"

"Rinoa, I don't want to talk about it."

"Come on..., tell me." She cuddled closer to him, waiting expectantly for him to speak.

"He said he wondered how I got out of my tight leathers." Rinoa giggled uncontrollably, putting her face against his chest to muffle her laughter. "I'm glad you find it so funny," he said seriously. He only made her laugh harder and her body shook against his. She managed to get some control of herself after a short time and looked at him, unable to stop smiling.

"I can't say that I blame him. Your ass looks really good in leather."

"Thanks," he growled, closing his eyes.

"Hey, you didn't tell me what he said to you in the bedroom."

"Let it go, Rinoa."

"I'll keep bugging you until you tell me." He knew she would be good on her promise, so he gave in.

"He wanted the both of us to get in bed with him."

"Hyne!" she said and laughed again. Tears spilled from her eyes as she fought to stop.

"Rinoa, shhhh. You're going to wake him up, if he isn't still awake already." She pulled from him as she climbed off the couch, walking quietly toward the bedroom to check on the redhead. "Rinoa," he hissed quietly. "What are you doing?" She shushed him and cracked the door open to see Reno curled up on his side, out like a light.

"He's asleep," she whispered as she lay back next to him.

"Great. Now we can do the same," he said, getting somewhat irritated.

"I guess we could," she sighed. "But I would rather continue what we were doing before we got interrupted earlier," she whispered as her hand trailed down to caress his groin.

"Rinoa, not here."

"Why not?" she pouted and lightly kissed his lips. He was already hardening with her touch and she smiled, already feeling victorious.

"He might wake up," Squall feebly argued.

"So, we'll just give him a good show then," she said, pushing his lips apart with her tongue for entry.

"Rinoa," he gasped and gave in, kissing her hotly. It didn't take them long to undress in their passion. It was hard to keep quiet as their desire took over completely, but they managed.

XXXXX

Reno awoke to a ray of sunlight hitting him full in the face from the open curtain on the window. He grumbled, sitting up on the bed with a big yawn, stretching his slightly aching muscles. He wondered if the lovely couple in the next room were up yet and staggered sleepily out of bed to find out.

"Now that's fucking cold," Reno muttered, looking at the sleeping couple, who were obviously nude beneath the blanket that covered their bodies. He walked over to the small kitchen to put some coffee on, glancing every once in awhile at the pair snuggled on the couch. 'What I wouldn't give to be in the middle of that,' he thought with more than a little envy.

"Damn, I gotta get some ass today," he grumbled before taking a sip of coffee. He sat on the chair across for the couch and saw Squall stir slightly before opening his eyes.

"Hey there. Had a good time last night I see," Reno said with a smirk. "Here I offer to let you two share the bed and not only do you refuse, but you got down without me. Cruel, Squall, very cruel."

"Deal with it," Squall said with a smirk of his own.

"So, the Commander can smile."

"When the mood hits me." Squall shifted around to sit up, trying not to disturb Rinoa. The blanket slid down his body, giving Reno a view of his sculpted chest and abs. Reno whistled, taking the sight in.

"Do you even realize how hot you are?" Squall's response was interrupted by Rinoa's amused, sleepy giggle as she stirred awake.

"Sorry we woke you," Squall said, leaning down to kiss her on the cheek.

"That's okay. Reno's right, you know. You're extremely hot."

"Rinoa, don't encourage him."

"You're no fun," Reno responded, getting up from the chair, heading back toward the bedroom. "I'm gonna get in the shower and jerk off now," he said without a backward glance. Rinoa dissolved into laughter and looked at Squall to see that he was actually smiling with amusement. It usually took a lot to get Squall to smile and she had the feeling that Reno was starting to grow on him, even though he wasn't aware of it.

"Guess we should get dressed before he comes back. I wouldn't want to get molested." Squall said, making her laugh harder. "He threatened to do that, you know," he added and laughed with her.

They were dressed and sipping coffee when Zell and Quistis came by with some bad news. Odine still had not been found yet and Squall knew what Reno's reaction would be. He honestly couldn't blame Reno for wanting revenge.

"You're telling me that weaselly fucker is still on the loose!" Reno nearly shouted after joining the group.

"It's a big city, Reno. He could be hiding anywhere," Quistis said with understanding.

"I knew I should have been part of the search! I'd have sniffed the rat out!" He tapped his EMR on his shoulder, pacing and cursing with frustration.

"Um, the scientists are ready to go when we are, Squall," Zell said.

"Alright," he nodded, looking at the agitated redhead. "Reno, he will be found, but right now we have to get back to Balamb and see if we can figure out how to get you home." Reno reluctantly agreed and they left to head for the Ragnarok.

XXXXX

The trip back to Balamb was tense, mainly because Reno looked like he wanted to kill every single scientist that was aboard. Squall kept a close eye on him, even starting up conversation to keep his mind off Odine. It worked too well as Reno started to shamelessly flirt and spit out innuendos.

"How did you get that scar?"

"From a friend of mine, but he has one to match. I made sure of that."

"That's a shame he marked your face like that, but don't get me wrong, I think it's hot."

"I'm sure you do, Reno."

"What's your friend's name?"

"Seifer."

"Oh, Selphie told me about him. I'm really looking forward to meeting him now."

"Yeah, I'm sure he'll get a kick out of you."

"Is he bi?"

"Do you always have your mind on sex?" Reno smiled and licked his lips in answer. "Forget that I asked," Squall said with a head shake.

"Hey, you two," Rinoa said, coming into the room with a bright smile.

"Hey, yourself. Why don't you come and join our conversation?" Reno invited.

"Why? What are you two talking about?"

"Sex."

"He is, not me," Squall corrected.

"Don't be shy, Squall."

"Fuck you."

"I'd love that," Reno's eyes brightened.

"Hyne," Squall groaned to the amusement of the other two.

"Don't knock it till you try it," Reno said. "Do you know how many men I've fucked who claimed to be straight?"

"I'd rather not know."

"Plenty, " he continued anyway. "I've never failed to get a piece of ass that I've wanted, except Cloud, but I'm still working on him. He's stubborn, like you."

Rinoa kept quiet, merely looking from one to the other as they talked. 'He really wants Squall,' she thought with amazed amusement, not quite able to hide her smile. She wasn't the jealous type, especially because she knew Squall would never cheat on her.

The more she watched the two, the more she wondered what it would be like to see them together in a passionate embrace. Her face blushed when she felt a small bit of arousal at the thought.

"Rinoa, are you alright?" Squall asked with concern and she flinched with embarrassment, even though she knew Squall didn't know she had just been fantasizing.

"I'm....I'm fine."

"You look flushed, babe," Reno observed. 'Maybe she was having naughty thoughts,' he wondered, but said nothing. Maybe she was the key to getting at Squall. Things were beginning to look more hopeful.

"Are you sure?" Squall put his arm lovingly around her, pulling her close.

"I'm sure."

"Well, we should be reaching Balamb soon. You can shower and rest when we get there."

"I'm fine, Squall, but a shower does sound good. Are you gonna join me?"

"Of course."

"Left out again," Reno smirked. "See you two later," he tossed back as he left the couple alone for the time being.

XXXXX

"Ready to spar?" Reno asked Zell when he opened his door, barefoot in sweats and a t-shirt.

"You sure you're up to it?" Zell asked, letting him in.

"I'm fine. Takes a lot to bring a Turk down. Besides, I have nothing else better to do while I wait for the eggheads to let us know what's goin on." He'd made the sparring date with Zell, soon after leaving the two love birds alone. He still had work to do on those two, not to mention the teasing Quistis.

"Alright, the workout room is in here," Zell said, leading the way. It was a spacious area and the floor was covered with thick mats. Reno pulled his shoes off and gave Zell no warning as he did a quick spinning kick, but he just managed to block it.

"Boy, you're really ready." Zell said, getting in a defensive stance, smiling with anticipation.

"I need to let out some aggression. You don't mind, do you?" he asked and kicked again before Zell could answer. Zell blocked and gave a kick of his own with lightning speed, that Reno jumped back from.

"I don't mind at all."

"You're fast," he smiled, then threw a few quick punches that Zell dodged with ease.

"So are you." Zell did a sweeping kick meant to knock the redhead down, but he jumped, flipping back to land gracefully out of reach, with a cocky smile plastered on his face.

"This is gonna be good." They kicked and punched without seeming to tire, both caught up in each others skill. Reno didn't know how long they were going at it and he didn't really care, but one thing was for sure, the longer they fought, the hornier he was getting. He was having that thought when Zell managed to knock him down with a well placed kick in the arm.

"Shit, you alright?" Zell panted, looking guilty.

"Sure thing. Help me up," Reno said, putting his hand out. Zell grabbed it to do just that, but stumbled and fell on the redhead, being knocked down by a sneaky leg sweep from him.

"Real funny," Zell chuckled and tried to get up, but got trapped by Reno's legs and arms.

"Where you going, blondie?"

"Let me up, Reno," Zell said nervously and flushed when he felt Reno's arousal poking him in the stomach and struggled in the mans hold.

"Haven't you ever been curious, Zell?"

"No!" Zell's blush deepened and Reno was more turned on by his shyness.

"I can teach you."

"Reno...., I don't know....if I can."

"Sure you can," he soothed, pleased that Zell had stopped struggling. He took the chance and took one of his arms from around him and traced the tattoo on Zell's face with the tips of his fingers. He didn't flinch like last time, in fact, he leaned into the touch with a soft sigh.

"Come here," Reno said, pulling Zell down to meet his lips. Zell stiffened, relaxing only when he reassured him with a soft urging murmur against his lips. He teased Zell's lips apart, sliding his tongue in gently, not wanting to make him tense up again. He kissed him softly, suppressing the urge to ravage the blonde completely.

It turned out he didn't have much to worry about as Zell intensified the kiss on his own, moving his tongue roughly against his with a deep moan. 'I win.' Reno rolled swiftly, putting Zell beneath him in a quick motion. Zell gasped against his mouth, but stayed relaxed. Reno sat astride him and pulled his sweat soaked t-shirt off and tossed it away.

"You have anymore tattoos to show me, Zell?" Reno asked, helping him pull his shirt off. Zell said nothing, only panting now with desire instead of exertion. "Mmmmm, you do." Reno leaned down and licked across the lightning tattoo that went down the left side of his muscled chest, ending at his nipple, that he suckled on with a playful tongue.

"Reno," Zell gasped, then moaned when he sucked harder.

"Imagine how that's gonna feel when I do that to your cock," Reno purred, kissing his way up to Zell's lips.

"Hyne," Zell groaned when Reno pressed his erection against his own hard arousal.

"Fuck, you got me so hard." Reno kissed Zell hotly, shifting off of him so he could run his hand over the hard muscles of the sweat covered blonde.

"Reno, please."

"What do you want, baby? You want my hot lips wrapped around your cock?" Reno teased, licking his earlobe. Zell whimpered with need, which was answer enough for him. "I hear ya." Reno kissed his way down Zell's trembling body, tasting the salty sweat as he went. He removed Zell's sweatpants and boxers in one swift motion, then examined his cock with a hungry look in his eyes. "Looks good." His tongue ran up the underside to the head, which he took into his mouth as his tongue swirled around it.

"Fuck," Zell gasped lustfully, then could only moan when Reno's mouth enveloped him further. His hand was caressing his sack, while the other held his cock around the base as he bobbed his head to move up and down his shaft. He whimpered when Reno pulled away, looking at him with lust filled eyes.

"Don't stop."

"I want to teach you something. You have to stay relaxed though, okay?"

"Okay," Zell said uncertainly, but looked interested. Reno took the lube bottle out of his pocket and smiled when Zell's eyes widened slightly.

"Don't worry, I'm gonna have you moaning and wanting more." He put lube on his fingers, continuing to reassure Zell with soft words.

"Reno,....I don't know."

"Just stay relaxed. Spread your legs a little....That's good," he soothed as Zell shifted position.

"You planned this."

"Hmmm...I'm just an optimistic guy," Reno said with a wink, then went back to work on Zell's cock. Any other words Zell might have said were replaced by moans and gasps. His fingers moved to Zell's opening and the blonde stayed relaxed, trusting Reno completely.

When the first finger slid in, Zell felt a slight, but not unpleasant pressure as it moved in and out of him. He gasped when a second was added, feeling the unfamiliar stretch. By the time the third was added, it was a little painful, but strangely arousing. The pain ebbed away, but the fact that Reno was giving him an incredible blowjob helped.

He had a hold of Reno's ponytail, bucking shamelessly against him with strangled moans, panting excitedly as he felt himself building. The fingers inside him scissored and he wailed when his prostate was brushed. Reno took his mouth away as his hand took over stroking him.

"There you are," he smirked, moving his fingers to massage Zell's tunnel, teasing the prostate with practiced fingers.

"Hyne, what are you doing to me," Zell groaned, bucking harder.

"Making you come," Reno purred, wrapping his mouth back around Zell's cock head and sucking hard as his fingers pounded his prostate until Zell spilled into his mouth with a wail of pleasure.

"Fuck....ahhhhn.."

"Mmmmm," Reno muffled around the ejaculating cock, swallowing the seed eagerly. Zell sighed, almost with regret, when Reno's fingers left him, making him feel strangely empty.

"You...taste...really..good..," Reno said softly, kissing and licking his way up Zell's body. "You ready to return the favor?" Zell's hand snaked down between their bodies to rub Reno's hardened length through the material of his sweats. "Guess you are," Reno gasped and chuckled when Zell flipped him over, yanking his sweats off with haste. Zell's unpracticed hands and mouth went to work, but it felt damn good, even with his inexperience. Reno panted as he watched, getting even more pleasure from seeing the blonde suck eagerly on his shaft.

Reno needed the release desperately after the pain he had endured from the psycho lab rat. He pumped his hips, pushing himself further into the cavern of Zell's mouth, feeling the beginning stirs of climax. Zell worked harder with his heated thrusts, sensing his nearing completion.

"Yeah, baby. I'm so close....Fuck." He gripped Zell's hair so hard, he was sure it was hurting the blonde, but he didn't complain or lose momentum. When he came, it was hard and Zell sputtered, coughing as he took his mouth from Reno. After the pleasure receded, Reno couldn't help but laugh at the adorable sight of Zell wiping his mouth off with a slightly embarrassed expression.

"How can anyone stand the taste of that?"

"It's acquired, I guess," Reno chuckled, grabbing his t-shirt to clean himself off. He got up on his knees to face Zell and pulled him close, kissing him with intensity. "All I know is, it felt fucking good and I really needed it," he murmured against Zell's lips. "I want more, Zell. I want you to fuck me."
Zell kissed him hard, reawakening the desire within them both.

Reno pulled Zell back down on the mat, gripping his newly aroused cock in his fist. He somehow found the lube and put some on his hand, lubing up Zell's shaft without breaking their heated embrace. Reno shifted slightly to get in position and nudged Zell forward until his cock was touching his opening.

"Do it," Reno breathed, helping Zell by guiding him inside his orifice.

"Hyne, it's so tight," Zell gasped and froze with shocked pleasure.

"Stop teasing me. Fuck me hard!" Reno growled, bucking up urgently to make the blonde move. Zell needed no more encouragement and pounded in and out of the writhing redhead, groaning as his shaft was squeezed by the hot walls. He knew he wasn't going to last long at this rate, but Reno refused to let him slow, or soften his thrusts.

"Fuck, right there........Harder!" Reno demanded lustfully when Zell found his prostate and that's where Zell stayed, his thrusts becoming more aggressive. He was about to explode when Reno came, shooting on his stomach with a sharp fulfilled shout. Zell followed, spraying inside Reno before collapsing on top of him, breathless, but satisfied.

Zell just lay there, trying to catch his breath, but Reno didn't seem to mind, chuckling softly as he tried to slow his own breathing. Zell mumbled a 'sorry' after a time and moved off his body to collapse on the floor next to him.

"That's alright. Having a good fuck tends to wear you out."

"Yeah."

"How wore out are you?"

"I'm alright,.....why?" Zell asked with a knowing smile.

"My aggression isn't quite gone yet," Reno said, pouncing on top of the blonde, capturing his lips in a fiery kiss.