Part XVII

That night, Diana leans back into Jae's embrace as they look up into the star strewn sky.

"Ah...Nephrite would love this," Jae comments with a chuckle.

"He's the auburn haired one, right?"

"That's right."

Diana giggles. "He's cute, but you're definitely cuter. By far."

Jae chuckles softly and hugs her gently.

"Thank you, love," he says softly, gently brushing her hair from her neck to kiss and nibble the soft skin. He delights in her shivers of pleasure.

She giggles again and runs her fingers over his hands and forearms, "I can't stay up to late tonight, you know."

He pauses, "Oh? Why's that?"

"I have to get up early for school tomorrow," she says softly.

"Aw, does that mean you don't want to play?" Jae pouts.

"Of course I want to play," she said, grinning and turning in his lap so she's facing him.

"Oh good," he says, unbuttoning her top to kiss the soft flesh of her chest.

She tilts her head back, yelping slightly in surprise as he teleports all of her clothing off and picking her up.

"You ok, beautiful?"

"Just startled is all. I mean, it's not like it's every evening a girl gets her clothing teleported off by the hottest guy this side of the Milky Way," she answers with a giggle. Jae chuckles and sets her down on her bed, leaning back to eye her.

"I just can't get enough of you," he whispers, leaning over and kissing her, letting her remove his uniform top to slide her hands over his smooth skin.

"Jadeite!"

"Mmph," he jerks slightly in surprise at his Queen's voice, just as Diana slips a hand down his pants and caresses him.

She pulls her hand back from his hardness hastily. "Did I hurt you?" she asks, eyes wide with concern.

"Oh...oh no, koibito, you didn't. Beryl wishes to see me," he says softly, stroking her jaw.

"When will you be back?" she asks softly.

"I don't know, probably not until tomorrow," he softly tells her.

She sighs softly, running her fingers through his hair as he pulls the blankets over her lovely body.

"Sleep well, Diana, have a good day tomorrow, and...I love you with all my heart," he says softly before being pulled into a hot, passionate kiss.

Diana smiles after he pulls back.

"I love you, too" she answers, "I'll be sure to have sweet dreams now."

He chuckles softly before putting his shirt back on and disappearing.

"My Queen," Jae says humbly, bowing before Queen Beryl and kneeling.

"You are not to visit this human girl again," Beryl says.

Jae looks up, surprised, "But what if she's..."

"Do NOT question my orders, Jadeite!"

"Yes, my Queen," he lowers his gaze.

"I have determined that she's not the Carrier, however she is of use to an associate of mine."

She smiles at the panic in his eyes.

"As we speak, her memories are being wiped.

Honestly, Jadeite, you were told not to fall in love. This is what you get for letting human emotions rule you."

Meanwhile, Zoi teleports into Diana's room, to find her sound asleep wearing sweats.

"I'm sorry about this, kiddo," Zoi whispers, placing a hand on her brow and erasing memories, "but orders are orders."

Jae sighs, sitting down in his room, looking at the picture he got from Diana.

"No matter what, Diana, I will always love you," he whispers, gazing at her image as tears flow down his handsome visage.

Part XVI
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