word and with the disk in her hand– she ran outside and didn't stop until she was curled up in her cave, alone, allowing the soothing, healing sensations take over.
Chapter Six:
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J ack replayed her face sucking his fingers over and over in his mind. She was so innocent and so very erotic and in that moment, right before her eyes went wide, he wanted to take her– knowing the repercussions in doing so he had quickly created some distance.
He was relieved that she left, knowing it was safer this way because playing the hero to a wild girl was just not his fate. Once he checked this transporter ship for pieces, he would patch up his flyer and leave.
It was mid evening now. The girl had left several hours ago and since then he had run the purifiers several times, choosing to erase her presence.
He went about packing supplies for the journey to come. Opening his survival pack he tossed in simple first aid bandages and disinfectants; cleaning fabric for hygiene and ropes, tools, and other such necessities. He chose to only bring two guns with him, a .44 pistol and an assault rifle. Jack didn't expect to run into anything but if there was no shelter to be had at night, he wanted to be prepared.
Jack didn't expect the girl would have much so he added extra food and water rations to his load.
He looked around, walking through his quarters and realized he couldn't remember a time when he had to provide for someone else. He had barely met the girl a day ago and he already felt responsible for her safety.
Cyborgs were only responsible to their allegiance, themselves, and to other Cyborgs. Even now he knew he could not leave this planet without the girl in tow. It would be cruel to abandon her to this planet alone even if she wanted to stay .
What did my curiosity get myself into now?
Walking over to his ship's replicator with a bundle of military grade mesh in his hand. He threw the material in and set it to reconfigure into a small cloak for the girl. The mesh would be breathable during the day and would morph into a well insulated heat pocket during the night. It wasn't much but it would help keep her warm at night.
He placed the material into his pack, settling into the quiet of his ship.
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Allie hadn't slept well, lost in a whirlpool of thoughts and not willing to risk sleeping in, she tried to stay up through the night. She didn't want Jack to be mad at her but her half dazed thoughts no longer mattered when a strong voice called her name jerking her out of her half-sleep.
Sitting up she rubbed her eyes, trying to remove the traces of her waking dreams, she slowly focused on the shadow before her blocking out the oncoming dawn.
"I said sunrise. Did you not listen?" The shadow growled.
He’s in my cave! How did he find me? And it isn't even sunrise yet.
Glancing at the dim light behind him she could tell the sun had yet to crest. She appealed, "The sun isn't out yet. I did listen to you, please don't be mad," stammering. "I can't travel well in the darkness." Even his shadow was imposing, causing a shiver to run up her spine, reminding her of ancient horrors.
"You apparently don't travel well at all," he crouched before her. "Get dressed. We won't be burning daylight for you– what with the monsters at night." He threaded his fingers through her unkempt hair.
"I'm ready to leave. I just need a moment." She disentangled herself from his hand at the same time he stood up.
Allie grabbed her pouch and filled it with roots. For strength . She told herself.
He watched her as she moved to the spring and wiped herself down. She rinsed her feet in the cool pool before tying her wrappings around them and when she was finished she turned around to face him and tried to hide her nerves. "Thank you." she quipped.
She couldn't help but notice that he had prepared more for this journey than her. He was in full body armor again with the black metal and grey mesh but now he had a large bag strapped to his
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