***Rex's POV***

I walked under the rain, arms wrapped around myself and the hood of my jacket pulled over my head. I really hate it when it rains on summertime. Hell, what can I do? It's pouring down and I'm just a mere mortal living here on Earth with no power over nature whatsoever. Heh, I can't believe I have at least a bit of a poet in this brain of mine; I surprise myself sometimes.

I passed by the playground where I used to play with my best friend, Skye. Yes, she's a girl and I'm a boy. Well, used to be, for we're already eighteen and she had grown into a young woman with hopes and dreams and me? a young happy-go-lucky man who's head is always in the clouds. We were almost mistaken as an item but we told them that we're not, eventhough in a way, I wanted us to BE an item. We're studying in the same university but it seems that we've been very busy and communication got cut off. I missed the times when we were together, both happy and sad. I even remember the time when she had Trent as her boyfriend. When she introduced him to me, I felt a pang of jealousy creep up my body but I forced myself to be happy for her. But in the back of my mind, I had a weird feeling that Trent is someone who you can't easily trust. I kept an eye out; I'm a bit worried because of Trent's reputation as a said-to-be alcoholic and Skye might be in danger, whatever. She's my best friend... I don't know what I'll do without her.

As I walked further, I saw a figure sitting on one of the swings. Shivering, wet, without any protection from the rain. I cautiously walked towards the figure and when I got near enough, I saw that it was a girl and this girl was... "Skye?" Her long brown hair was drenched as she looked up to me with those sea-green eyes of hers. She was pale and looked like that she had been crying. "Rex? I-Is that y-you?" Her voice was barely above a whisper and I noticed a cut above her left eye and a bruise on her lip. "Skye? What are you doing here?" "Rex..." Her eyes rolled into her head and she fainted. Good thing I was there to catch her. I better bring her home to her house, right now. I shielded her from the rain with my jacket and carried her on my back.

Running up the street with Skye resting behind me wasn't very easy but I managed. I opened the front door and saw that no one was there. They must be off to another country and Skye was left here all alone again. "Man, does her parents even care?" I trudged up the stairs to take her up to her room. I turned the knob to her room, went in and kicked the door close. I carefully laid her on the bed then I went to get a few towels and some clothes for her. I dried myself up to avoid catching something. I removed my ponytail and let my long wet raven hair fall freely.

She was still unconcious when I came back. I dried her up, treated her wounds and when I thought that her clothes were still wet. She's shivering like crazy! I have to change her clothes but... I swallowed hard. No, I can't just strip her right then and there! Just then I heard a faint voice in my head. 'Go on, remove her clothes, you wanna help her, right?' Yes, I do want to help but... 'Well then, remove her burden and let her warm, soft body dry off...' Dammit! Stop thinking of those things, Rex! 'But you want her... You want to feel the warmth of her body against yours...'

Just then I saw Skye stir on the bed and open her eyes. "Rex? Wh-Where am I? What happened?" "I saw you in the playground and you were all wet. Then you fainted so I took you home." She sat up and for the first time, I realized that her white tight-fitting blouse was pressed wet against her skin and showed through her full round bra-clad breasts. 'Look at her, Rex...' I turned my head away and said to her, "Um, I think I should go..." I stood up to leave when I felt her pull me back. I looked at her again and she said softly, "Don't go yet... Please stay here with me." Her eyes were pleading at me as I looked into them. I smiled at her and replied, "Alright... I'll stay."

She changed into her pajamas in the bathroom and sat on the bed again after she emerged into the room. "Do you want to borrow my brother's shirt? You're soaked to the bone." Sure, I dried myself up but it won't do any good if I still wear my wet shirt. "I'm fine, Skye. You don't need to..." She stood up without a word and went to the next room to get his brother's shirt. Okay, that's sweet of her. She came back and said, "Damn, it seems that big bro brought all his clothes with him. I'm really sorry, Rex." "It's alright... I can... Hey!"

Skye was trying to remove my shirt off! "Hey! What're you doin'? Stop it!" "If you don't remove your shirt right away, you'll catch a cold!" she shrilled. "I'm fine the way I am, thank you! Now please stop tugging!" "Oh sure! As if I'll let you get sick! I don't want my best friend having a fever just because of me!" "Oh no!" "Oh yes!" 'Let her take off your shirt, Rex... Let her see your whole being... Let her touch you...' Damn, I should really get rid of those thoughts. After minutes of a silly new version of tug-of-war, she managed to pull the shirt above my head. She smiled as she looked at me, upper body exposed and a blush creeping up on my cheeks. "There, better?" "Whatever..." I grumbled. She just laughed.

"Uh, Skye... Why were you crying a while ago... in the playground... under the rain?" I asked awkwardly. I saw her face fell and tears streamed down her eyes. She suddenly threw her arms around my neck and cried. I blushed harder when I felt her body press against mine. 'Feel her body, Rex... Feel her soft skin as it brushes against yours... Feel her... Touch her... Yes, comfort her...' This voice inside my head is getting to me. I patted her back as she tried to make out the words, "I-It was Trent... H-He was drunk and he became m-mad when I told him to stop his drinking. He h-hit me and luckily he passed out when he was about to s-strike me again. I got away... and we're through... I never wanted to see him again..." She hugged me tighter and continued, "Thanks for bringing me out from that jam... You really are my best friend. Thank you." "No problem, Skye..."

She buried her face on my neck as I stroked her long silky hair and inhaled her scent. 'She smells so divine, Rex... Vanilla... Lavender... It's a mixture men can't resist... Men like you can't resist... Breathe her in as if your life depends on it...' Dammit! Why can't this voice just shut up?!? "Rex?" "Yeah?" I drew back and stared into her eyes. Some unknown emotion was in her eyes... "I..." Her face was starting to have a faint tinge of pink. She bit her lip, red as a rose. 'See those lips, Rex... Longing for your kiss... Red... Very beautiful...' Sure, Skye is beautiful, very beautiful. Every man would go for her. "I have to tell you something..." She was shaking all over. "I..." 'Kiss her, Rex... Go ahead... Kiss her...' I finally snapped. I didn't wait for her to finish her sentence. I kissed her slightly open mouth and held her face to avoid breaking the kiss.

He kissed me! Rex kissed me! Believe it or not, this is my first time to be kissed by a guy. Trent, who is the person I hate the most right now, never even dared to touch my lips, but Rex was different. He is my best friend and he is the first person who made me feel something like this. 'Feel the electricity run through your body, Skye... Only he can send chills up and down your spine...' Huh? A voice in my head suddenly spoke. I moaned as Rex pushed his tongue into my mouth and played with my own. He gently pushed me down my bed and I sank back against the pillows. He left my mouth and started to kiss my jaw and neck. I gripped his shoulders when he started to nibble my ear. "Rex... What are you..." I wasn't able to end my sentence, my voice is a little shaky because of the new sensations I am feeling.

"Rex..." "Skye... I want you." He kissed my neck and jaw again and again. My eyes automatically closed as I felt the sensation he gave me. I breathed heavily he stopped for a while. "Skye, I love you." His voice was barely heard yet my hearing registered what he said. I saw his stormy blue eyes staring at me, as if he was looking into my soul. 'Look at his eyes... So calm... So honest... So loving... He loves you...' "I love you." he repeated his words. I felt a fire in the pit of my stomach burn stronger and I said into his ear, "Rex, I love you too..." "Is that what you were supposed to say to me a while ago?" "Yes..."

'Yes... Love him... Feel him... Make him yours...' I pulled him closer and kissed him. I love the way his long hair felt as it slid through my fingers. They're just like soft silk, tickling my skin as I played with them. Yeah, I made a bet with him to let his hair grow long. Rex was bewildered when I told him this; I thought I was going to win. But wonder of wonders, he didn't cut his hair for seven months. He won of course, so I ended up paying him two hundred and fifty bucks. I lost my week's allowance because of that bet. When he learned that I gave it up just to pay him, he gave the money back and told me that the bet's off but he'll keep his hairstyle as it is. He's even glad that I made the bet.

As the years passed, I witnessed the transformation he underwent. 'He's not the little boy you used to play with anymore... He's changed into a handsome young man whom you still consider as your best friend... You love him, Skye...' Now I understand why I would go through sleepless nights after his visit here in my home. I would stay up late just recalling the time we spent together. His nearness calms me and at the same time, excites me. I always feel comfortable when I'm with him. I can be myself without being insecure. I realized now that Trent can't replace the company or the love Rex is giving me ever since we were just kids. Now he's with me, right now, saving me from depression on a rainy summer afternoon.

I felt his hands run down my neck, shoulders and chest. He returned to kiss my lips again when I felt his hands unbutton my pajama top. 'Let him, Skye... Let him do it... Let him undress you... Let him see your body...' I can't think straight. I was lost in a wave of emotions and pleasure. I don't know how will I act: will I make him stop or should I let him continue? My body went rigid when I felt the combination of cold air and his warm touch on the little exposed skin of my chest. 'Feel his touch on your soft skin, Skye... You want this... Just ask and he'll give it to you...' The little voice was making it hard for me to decide. I saw him flinch when he noticed my reaction. I was breathing heavily with eyes a bit droopy from the pleasure. He removed himself on top of me and said, "Oh God, damn... I didn't mean to go that far. I'm sorry..."

I can't say anything. My body is still tingling from his touch. He stood up and took his shirt. "I'm really sorry, Skye. I'll go now..." I sat up on the bed when the voice spoke again. 'He's leaving, Skye... Stop him... You need him for company... You want him...' He was about open the door when I asked him, "Did you really mean what you said? That you love me? Is it all true?" He looked back at me and I asked him again, "Do you love me, Rex?" "Yes. All said is true. I love you, Skye..." he replied and turned his head away again. I stood up from the bed, went to him and I wrapped my arms around him from behind. 'Tell him to stay, Skye... Spend your time with him... Alone... Feel him... Touch him...' I want him to stay with me. I want him to... "Please stay with me, Rex... I don't want to be alone. Make me forget all about Trent." I closed my eyes and tears streamed down my cheeks. He broke away from my hold and I felt him wipe away my tears. "Sshh... It's alright. Don't worry. I won't leave you." "Thank you, Rex..." He hugged me and kissed my hair. I don't want him to go.

I stared back at him and said, "Stay with me. Even just for one night... Make me forget... everything..." 'Hear your body call for his touch, Skye... Yes, forget about Trent... There's only you and Rex tonight...' A low groan escaped his lips as he assaulted my mouth again. I was hungry for Rex and it was the same him. I could feel the heat building up in both our bodies. We found ourselves on my bed again, kissing, touching, tasting each other. A combination of the rain, his sweat and that cologne I gave to him as a gift created a kind of spicy and delicious scent on his body. 'Taste him... Smell him... He's the only one you want... You yearn only for him, Skye...' I nipped at the skin of his neck as he continued his job of unbuttoning my pajama top. Finally, he removed it from me, my bra-covered breasts protruding right before him. 'Yes... He's almost there, Skye... Go on... Let him touch your body...'

He froze for a moment, gaping at them. "What?" I asked. I could see that the sight quite surprised him. I'm sure, very sure, that Rex is not used to seeing me like this. We used to take baths together when we were young. We didn't mind that we were naked in front of each other. This is different... "Beautiful. So beautiful... You've grown into a beautiful woman, Skye." "And you, Rex, have changed into a handsome maaaahhhh..." I moaned aloud as he nipped at the skin of my cleavage and stomach. 'Yes... Feel the warmth... Let the pleasure take over, Skye...' His tongue licked at my skin, tasting every inch of me. He called out my name over and over. I urged him to continue. I clutched his head, pushing his head closer to my body. "Yyyeeesssss... Oh Gooood..." I can't help it. I moaned again as he continued to work his way downwards.

My legs then felt bare, Rex had removed my pajamas, I didn't even noticed it. "Hey! Not fair!" I said, pulling down his ripper and removing his pants. The only things keeping us from each other are my bra and panties and his boxer shorts. "Oi! You can't do that!" he said. I chuckled and replied, "I already did!" "You'll pay for that!" "Oh yeah? How?" He smiled evilly and kissed me again. As his mouth kept me preoccupied, his hands stroked my thighs, doubling the pleasure I felt. "Rex... Oooohhhh... Yesss... Aaaahhhh... Oh Goooood... Yesssss... Mooooore..." My right hand clutched his hair and the other gripped his shoulder as I felt such ecstasy. I can't describe this feeling, this feeling of being on the edge with Rex. 'Both of you are almost there, Skye... Take your time... Feel the heat radiating from your body and his...' "Oh jeez, this is so tiring... Give me a sec." "Me too..."

We stopped for a while, catching our breath. He laid beside me, holding my hand. I was tired and so was Rex but the voice just won't quit. 'Why are you stopping? Don't you want him?' I want him, but please give us a break! I need to rest for a while. I'm not used to doing this! 'But you hunger for his love... You want more... You can't stop...' Stop it! Just stop it! Just leave me alone! You can't order me around! 'Oh yes... I'm part of you, Skye... I'm always present in your life...' Oh would you just shut up?!? 'Why should I? This is much too fun... Rex should be okay by now... You'll be lost in ecstasy again later...'I closed my eyes and tried not to listen to the voice. It stopped when I heard someone open the door downstairs."Oh SHIT!"