Same Planet but Different Worlds

Chapter 22 Uses? What Uses?

Flynn's POV

The forestry is vast, covering everything in this area, making me use my injured arm to push it out of the way as we trek under or through. I trip just as she does over all the vines and weeds protruding out from the soil. We don't fall, just keeping each other up and heading forward as intended. But I don't know how we made it this far when hurt and running in the dark, it is just so thick that it surprises me. We walk for a while until I feel my arm being tugged from behind, but her hand has not let mine go, nor is she sounding upset by any means.

I look back to see that she is looking at some blooming flowers. I observe as she bends down inspecting while gently touching over each petal. She leans down before smelling them as she smiles even bigger. "These are beautiful, are they not?" she asks as I nod while looking all around. Keeping my eyes on the surrounding area for enemies. "Yes, but they have no use so worthless." I state as I try to keep walking and pulling her with me, but she won't budge as she instantly lets go of my hand.

This obviously gets my attention as I flip back around to try to understand why she is not coming with me. I watch as she gently reaches forward then pushes her hands into the dirt. Her hands are surrounding the bottom of the plant as she slowly digs some of it out, root and all before putting it in her quiver. I am baffled by these actions, not seeing or understanding why she is doing this. "The plant is nice to look at, and I'm sure it smells nice.. But I just don't understand.. What do you plan to do with something as useless as that?" I ask with confusion as she sends a heated glare my way, which I never expected.

"Just because you don't think it is useful doesn't mean it can't have some type of purpose in life. The beauty it brings should not matter because I am sure there is more than meets the eyes when it comes to this plant." she snaps as she quickly stands up, throwing her quiver over her back again before flipping around to face me.

The persistance and frustration in her eyes makes them look as if they are glowing. She looks stunning, so much so that I am frosen in place by not just her beauty, but wanting to know what she means by this. I watch as she reaches out and pushing her pointer finger into my chest which startles me as I stumble back only a little before she adds, "I am sure in your colony I would be considered useless but here I am teaching you things. Not all beautiful things out here are considered purposeless beyond their beauty."

I don't know what to say in response, but I am not given the chance to respond before she starts back up again. "I won't let what other people think they know about me, define me. Even if I like you. Or I guess the person you seem to be, Flynn, I won't let you do the same and judge me. I am not useless neither are the beings of this planet that cannot defend themselves. They all have some type of purpose in life." she spats as she flips around and walks right past me with her head held high.

Did she just say she likes me? Does she think that I assume she is useless? I need to talk with her about this. But as I watch her strut away I find my eyes being glued to her curves that sway with every step they take. She is so incredibly intense and intoxicating. I need to follow and make this right. But as I figure this out, I look up and see she is almost out of sight. I start to panic about losing her out here. I can't let her go alone, and I have got to make this right.

But because I was so stunned by her in every way, I almost forgot to respond in defense of what she thinks of me. "Kaya, wait.. Women are not completely useless in our compound, just not appropriated to what women in your colony are, at least that is what I would assume. I am not saying you can't have the pretty flower, I just don't see the use.. But as for you, I'm sure that you have many uses." I state trying to make her feel slightly better since I am feeling bad about my comment, because I am not trying to make her feel bad or inadequate. I know those feelings all too well and would hate to make her feel like that.

I caught up and followed on her heels as she thought about my words before flipping back around, startling me once again as I stopped in my tracks, almost running into her, "Oh, so you think I should be used because I have many uses?? And what uses do you suggest? Would they be at your whim? Or maybe your comrades? Whenever you or they wanted me, because I could be useful in your colony.. For what? Just baby-making? There is more to me than that!" She snaps again, shaking her head as she storms away, but this fire seems to intrigue me to no end.

The heat building up inside of me is hard to ignore. My body takes over as I just move without a thought put behind it. I walked behind her quickly just to reach her, before I extended my hand out to grab her hand and pull her back to me until she automatically turns then collides with my chest, gasping in shock. I stare down into her heated eyes that burn with a desire I have never seen before. I love the fire and independence she has for herself and everything else in this world. Especially when I know that includes me, which is heating me up like I have never felt before.

I don't know what this feeling is taking over me, but I let it consume me as I automatically take her cheeks into my hands before leaning in to crash my lips into hers, just loving every feeling she brings to me inside. Even if it is the hatred she has for this world towards females and how they are treated. I know she doesn't know this, but I completely agree and will try to make sure she knows that she is amazing and what she does is amazing and nothing can change that. I am not sure how, but she has turned on something deep inside of me with her presence that has never been touched before.

When my lips connect with hers, it's like something is ignited, stabbed within my heart by her doing, it's sending my heart to an all-time high, beating within the clouds as my hands trail through her thick soft hair, bringing her in closer to me so there is no space between us. As her soft lips press back into mine, I can feel her hands holding onto my shirt, bringing me in closer. I know that I have to stop this before I can't stop myself. This feeling is too intoxicating.

But that is much harder than I ever imagined it to be, I love the heat within her that is automatically igniting feelings within me, but I can't do to her what would normally happen with the females in my compound.. I want this to be different, for her to want this as much as I do, I won't hurt nor offend her if I can help it. I just hope she can see and understand that. I slowly break the kiss, peeling my lips from hers as I see her eyes are still closed with her lips still puckered. My thumbs gently caress over her cheeks, before dropping off, fully knowing I would keep going, but wanting her to understand how I feel right now.. but she looks shocked by my actions.

Maybe I offended her more by giving into my feelings that she was giving me without even realizing it. That is not her fault, but mine for giving into the strong urges within me. "Are you ok? I never meant to offend." I say as she shakes her head automatically. "No not offended by your actions.. just.. caught off guard.. it took my breath away." she softly says this to me as I smile thinking about that before I reply, "Mine too."

I watch as her cheeks blush before she shakes her head and looking away but not leaving my side. I reach up touching her chin and as she looks up at me without hesitation, not needing my help this time around. So this will be my chance to talk to her without any heat in the way, anger or s*xual. "I know there is more to you that meets the eye, just as you stated of the flower. You have no need to convince me, because I am already convinced of your impressive actions and amazing mind." I declare as she opens her mouth to respond but my pointer finger touches her lips, keeping her quiet if only for a moment, just so I can finish my thoughts.

"Kaya.. I want to reassure you that I am not trying to hurt or even offend you, but you sounded offended. For that thought alone, I am truly sorry. I think you're absolutely amazing in so many ways that I honestly feel inferior to you. So please don't take my words to offense because I never meant it that way, nor have I ever met someone like you, let alone know how to communicate properly with someone of your intellectual stature. I'm sure I am not seeing something there with that flower that you are and that's ok. I can learn in time, if you're willing to work with me." I say as she stared up into my eyes.

I watch her gorgeous eyes ping around my features as she thinks about my words. "It's ok, Flynn.. I'm sorry.. for getting so mad at nothing you did.. This place and the people against us have me on edge, just because I know what could happen to me if captured.. but that is not anything you have done, and you don't deserve to have my frustrations taken out on you. For that I am sorry as well and ask for forgiveness." I shake my head showing her a small smile before stating, "There is absolutely nothing to forgive. I just don't want to hurt you.. ever.. I want to be as transparent as the clear skies above." I say as she glances up, retorting, "There are some clouds over there."

She points as I look up and scoff at that. "Ok I get it.. but I'm trying to make sure I am honest with you.. no matter how brainless I may look." I declare playfully, with the lighter humor she is igniting once again. I have found that I really enjoy her humor. "You don't look brainless.. only strong.. and determined.. even handsome.. but not brainless." She says before turning away as I smile even bigger now liking how she sees me.

I find my head being held high as my chest puffs out with the utmost confidence within myself after that talk. I strut past her, grabbing her hand once again as I keep my eyes bouncing around. We keep going as far out as we can while not being seen to get some food and obviously learn more about one another. We continued to explore, looking for tracks or just something to eat, but this time with more pep in our steps.