Cosmic Trifecta

by Anna Lewis

  Elu groaned.

  “This feels amazing,” he said as he sank down into the water. “It's definitely what I needed.”

  “Me, too,” Xander said.

  “How's your head feeling?” Anna Leigh asked, reaching over to push the black hair from his face.

  “It's much better. Thanks,” Xander replied.

  “I'm glad,” she said.

  Their eyes locked. Xander held his breath as he studied the swirls of galaxies hiding in the eyes staring right back. They seemed to glisten with desire, his own body responding immediately to the stimulation. When Xander looked away, Anna Leigh scooted closer and reached out to trace the bare neck that she desperately wanted to kiss. Xander sighed contentedly, closing his eyes as she ran a finger up the length of his neck to his ear.

  The rumble of space ships roared overhead and they both looked up at the sky. As the ships passed, Elu took the moment to place a kiss on her temple where his lips lingered for a moment. Anna Leigh didn't pull away. Silence fell over them again and she turned to look at Elu who was nearly panting.

  “Can I kiss you?” Elu asked.

  “Yes.”

  Their lips collided, a haze of stars filling Elu's vision as they kissed. Elu sighed as Anna Leigh took his lower lip and nibbled on it, reaching down under the water to caress his firm, flat stomach. She took hold of his erect member and stroked it gently, eliciting moans from the lips she was occupying.

  Xander scooted in close to Anna Leigh and ran a hand over her thigh, tracing the skin all the way up to her supple breast. He circled the nipple with a finger, eliciting moans from her lips as she kissed Elu. Anna Leigh began to massage Elu's hard cock while Xander laid kisses on her neck, tracing the delicate skin that was warm and pliant from the hot spring. Elu gasped, and leaned his head back against the smooth rock with lips parted. The brutal strength of their passion indicated years of sexual tension, all of it exploding between them at once.

  Another stroke sent Elu into a spasm, shivering in the warm water they occupied as Anna Leigh's lips marked the skin under his chin. Xander slipped a finger over her feminine portal, parting the lips and plunging inside. She shivered hard and moaned, the silky skin trembling in her hand as she pumped harder. Elu lifted his head and dove for another kiss as his hand worked diligently to massage her breast. He paused for a moment and stood, pulling Anna Leigh up from the water with him.

  “Turn around,” he whispered while guiding her.

  She followed his direction and pulled Xander out of the water, having him stand in front of her. His cock was rigid with desire. She slipped Xander's cock into her mouth as Elu traced Anna Leigh's vulva with his fingers. He kissed the small of her back and then slowly eased his cock into her flower, relishing the soft moan that escaped her lips. He gripped her hips and squeezed the delicate skin while slipping in and out, groaning as her portal tightened around his rigid member.

  Xander groaned, leaning his head back in a state of bliss. Anna Leigh's lips trailed down the length of his shaft and then back up, sucking lightly on the head. A hand circled around her neck and gripped her hair as she sucked harder, her head bobbing up and down as she pleasured the beautiful earthling occupying her mouth.

  Incapable of controlling himself, Xander rocked his hips into her mouth and groaned louder, each stroke causing him to surrender to the red lips that beckoned his release. His stomach and thighs tensed, signaling for her to suck faster. Fingers tangled into her hair and she gripped the base of Xander's cock, her hand and mouth moving in tandem. Another cry escaped his lips and she moaned as Xander quivered.

  Behind her, Elu plowed into her flowery depths, rocking her body as she sucked dutifully on Xander's cock. She bayed loudly as he thrust deeper and smacked her bottom, green skin twitching with every plow. Xander's eyes were half-closed. He was biting his lower lip and gripping Anna Leigh's hair as she sucked harder, causing him to hiss.

  While gripping her hips, Elu grunted and gritted his teeth, a tugging sensation growing in his gut as he peaked. Anna Leigh shivered, her arms growing weak as her climax approached. Another bay escaped her lips and she gripped the base of Xander's cock while pulling back, crying out as her orgasm came in drugging waves.

  “I'm about to–”

  Sweet, salty liquid coated her tongue as Xander shook violently. Elu held Anna Leigh's thighs in place as she came, pulling out in order to decorate her green skin with white, creamy seed. Anna Leigh swallowed every single drop of the come that entered her mouth. She leaned back to look up at Xander and smiled, wiping the remaining come from her lips. Panting with a grin on his face, Xander leaned down to kiss her and knocked them all back into the warm water. It relieved their aching muscles as they kissed and chuckled, wrapping their arms around each other while panting.

  “That was amazing,” Xander whispered. “I can't believe your mouth can do that.” Anna Leigh chuckled and planted a kiss on his lips as Elu encircled them in a hug.

  “We can do that again later if you want,” Elu teased.

  “Oh, don't tempt me,” Anna Leigh whispered. “I might like that.”

  “Are you ready to go back or should we stay a little longer?” Elu asked.

  “I think I like it here. Can we stay until dinner?” Anna Leigh asked in response.

  “I second that vote,” Xander said.

  “Of course. Anything you want,” Elu replied.

  “I never thought I'd say this, but this is the most natural feeling. It feels strange, but also... comforting,” Xander explained.

  “Me, too,” Anna Leigh added. “I couldn't imagine being swept off my feet by two men, but I love it.”

  Elu smiled wide, pressing his blue forehead into Anna Leigh's shoulder. They sat in the hot spring for a few more minutes and soaked up the heat until they grew thirsty and stepped out. After drying off, they pulled on their clothes, and then lay down for a nap. After an early dinner, before it got too dark, they hiked back to the log station where the three of them curled up in Elu's bed and slipped into a satisfied slumber.

  Chapter 6

  “I feel like those guys are staring at us,” Xander said while pulling out a metal case.

  “Don't mind them,” Elu said while loading the black coax crystals. “They're just jealous.”

  “I don't think it's that,” Xander said, concern filling his voice. “I think they're judging us.”

  “For what?” Elu asked, his eyes focused on the task at hand.

  He loaded up the case and closed it, wiping his hands on his pants like he usually did. He stood and placed the metal case carefully into his satchel as Xander pulled out a smaller case, looking around to see if the alien workers were still watching. Their backs were turned. He set the case on the ground and procured his own tool for transferring the crystals, placing a few in the case.

  “What's that for?” Elu asked.

  “A little extra for our vacation,” Xander replied.

  “What do you mean?” he asked again.

  “It's just extra for the road, boss. I have a buyer across the way who will pay double for this and no middle man to take out taxes,” Xander explained. “But don't worry about it. Nobody has ever noticed.”

  “I don't know, Xan. It doesn't seem like a good idea. I don't think the Federation would like this,” Elu warned.

  “Screw the Federation. This isn't anything unwarranted. Just a little retirement funding, alright?” Xander assured him. “Besides, don't you want to have a good vacation? We could go somewhere even nicer than Urska Valley.”

  Elu shrugged and stood up from the ground.

  “Well, let's move quickly. I don't want to get into trouble,” Elu warned.

  “We're not going to get into trouble,” Xander said.

  “Do you know how much they'll fine you for that? A hefty 100 million units and a long prison term. This isn't a joke,” Elu said.

  “You're such a prude,” Xander joked.

  Elu rolled his eyes.

  “Alright
. Well, don't cry to me when you get arrested,” Elu said with his hands in the air. “I'm heading back with our loot.”

  “Hey, wow,” Xander said. “What's got your pants in a bunch?”

  Elu sighed.

  “Nothing. I swear. I'm just really tired and I want to get back for lunch,” Elu replied. “Anna Leigh said she would meet with us.”

  “You must be hangry,” Xander teased while carefully placing his satchel over his shoulder.

  “What is that?” Elu groaned.

  “It's hungry and angry combined,” Xander explained.

  Elu chuckled and shrugged.

  “I guess that's what I am,” he said.

  A smile crossed his lips as they walked back to the entrance of the mine, Elu patting Xander's back.

  “Do you think they saw us in the hot spring?” Xander asked.

  “I don't think so. Why?” Elu asked.

  “Because those alien workers were really staring us down. I'd hate for us to be judged for having a thing with Anna Leigh,” Xander replied.

  “I'm used to being under scrutiny,” Elu commented.

  “What do you mean?” Xander asked.

  Elu remained quiet as they walked to the log station, shoving his hands in his pockets when Xander turned to him.

  “Elu, explain,” he said.

  “It's nothing. I'm just saying that people are going to judge us regardless of what we do, you know?” Elu said.

  “I guess so, but I'm just worried about what it might lead to,” Xander said.

  “Lead to what? Happiness? The only thing we could do is be happy from here,” Elu said as they entered the log station. “Let's get our crystals documented and then grab some food.”

  “Alright,” Xander said while placing his satchel on the counter.

  “How many?” asked the green woman behind the counter.

  “Ten,” Elu replied, placing the metal box on the counter.

  Xander stood nervously next to Elu, who didn't mention the box hiding in his satchel. When the woman was done documenting the crystals, she transferred them to a metal container behind her with warning stickers all over it. She pushed a button and the metal container disappeared beneath the ground where it would be transported to a separation facility.

  “Full bars, gentleman,” she said. “Nice job this week. Enjoy your break.”

  “Thank you,” Elu said while heading towards the door on the other end of the room.

  Xander followed him quietly, hoping Elu wasn't angry about the crystals. They reached their rooms and Elu disappeared into his without a word. Worried, Xander went into his room and turned up the shower. The first spray would remove any crystals from the surface of his skin and the second would be a warm mist to cleanse him. It soothed his aching muscles and he stepped out of the shower in order to dry off.

  After cleansing, he walked into his room and turned on the hologram, choosing the underwater ocean app. He watched as fish glided across the screen, and sighed heavily. The sound of ocean waves and bubbles filled the air, soothing him as he lay on his bed to think. All he wanted was for Elu to come into his room and wait for Anna Leigh with him. But Elu didn't seem like he was in the mood.

  It had been a week since their intimate encounter and things had been relatively smooth until today.

  Is it the crystals? He thought to himself, eyeing the metal box sitting under his desk. Maybe I shouldn't have done that, but it was for him. For us.

  As he stared at the ceiling, he heard a knock at the door.

  “Come in,” he called from the bed.

  Anna Leigh walked in with a basket full of goodies, placing it on the table while sitting on the bed.

  “Hey, sweetie. What's up?” she said while kissing his cheek.

  “Just resting,” he replied.

  “Was work alright today?” she asked, pushing some hair away from his face.

  “Yeah, it was great,” he said while looking at the box under his desk. “How was your day?”

  “It was the same old stuff. Nothing serious today,” she replied. “Where's Elu?”

  “He's next door. I think he's just had a hard day and needed some space,” Xander lied.

  “Well, I hope he's alright,” she said. “Should I check on him?”

  “No, just leave him alone for now,” he said.

  The door opened and Elu walked in, smiling when he saw Anna Leigh. The two kissed and he joined them on the bed.

  “You alright?” she asked.

  “Yeah, I'm fine,” Elu replied, wrapping an arm around her waist.

  “Xander said you had a rough day,” she commented.

  “Oh, yeah,” he said nervously while rubbing the back of his head. “We just had a hard time getting crystals.”

  “I can understand that,” she said, running her fingers over his knuckles. “Well, I brought some treats for us to munch on.”

  Anna Leigh reached for the basket and pulled out some sandwiches, cookies, and an array of sweet desserts in pill form.

  “This one tastes like blueberry cheesecake. Here,” she said while placing a blue pill on Xander's tongue. “Let it dissolve.”

  Xander closed his mouth and smiled as the pill sizzled, filling his mouth with the sumptuous taste of blueberry cheesecake.

  “This is amazing. Thank you,” he said as he stroked her cheek.

  She smiled and bit her lower lip, turning to Elu to place a pill in his mouth while tracing his jaw.

  Elu shivered.

  “You have such a strange effect on me,” he said. “And I really like it.”

  “I can say the same for you,” Anna Leigh said.

  Fingers danced over skin and lips found secret places to rest, tongues unfurling to glide over smooth skin and lick up the sweat from their heated embrace. The basket fell off the bed. As they became one, the ocean waves grew louder and filled the room, masking the moans that rose like smoke up to the ceiling. Their happiness was evident in each stroke and each kiss, their bodies rising and falling like the waves of the sea that crashed on the window.

  And in that moment, they were no longer separate beings. Their skin meshed together to become like one fluid, loving creature who would continue to writhe in the throes of passion until late in the evening. The ocean would continue to soothe their ears as they panted on the sheets, spent from their pleasurable encounter. None of them wanted to move. They simply wanted to stay in this place forever, connected in every manner possible until the end of eternity.

  Chapter 7

  It was high noon. Xander and Elu had yet to locate a new vein of black coax crystals for their quota. Elu ran his fingers along the wall, squinting in the darkness of the mine while trying to find the sparkling purple that would lead them to what they needed.

  “This is so strange,” Elu commented while walking along the wall. “We have yet to come across anything.”

  “It is getting towards the end of the season. We could just be running out,” Xander explained.

  “But the company always informs us about coming shortages,” Elu said.

  “It could all be deep down where we don't have clearance,” Xander said.

  “That means the droids are getting the most,” Elu commented.

  “Oh well. More power to them, right?” Xander said.

  “Sure,” Elu said while scratching at a piece of rock.

  The two walked carefully along the hall as it grew smaller, ducking down at one point to accommodate for the decreased amount of walking space. Elu pushed against the rock while keeping his neck turned to the side. It was giving him a cramp.

  “We should hit up that bar again tonight,” Xander offered. “Take Anna Leigh with us. She's a lovely girl.”

  “Yeah, that sounds nice,” Elu agreed.

  “Hey, I've been meaning to ask about something,” Xander commented.

  “What's that?” Elu asked.

  “Well, I haven't been able to get her out of my mind. She was a lot of fun to be around,” Xander cont
inued.

  “Yeah?” Elu asked again.

  “I mean...” Xander trailed off.

  Elu grinned and stifled a chuckle.

  “You really like her, don't you?” Elu asked.

  “I mean, yeah,” Xander replied with a laugh. “What do you think? Do you think she likes us, or it's just fun for her?”

  “I think she digs us both,” Elu said.

  “Yeah?” Xander asked.

  “And I think it would be fun to make it more serious,” Elu continued.

  “Yeah?” Xander asked again. “Are you okay with that?”

  “It would be beautiful,” Elu said.

  “Well, then, we'll ask her tonight,” Xander said with a chuckle.

  As they progressed, the ceiling seemed to get lower until they were nearly crawling on the ground.

  “This doesn't look good,” Elu said. “We should turn back. There's no way we'll be able to dig with enough room.”

  “No, it's fine. I think I see an opening ahead,” Xander insisted.

  He reached back and grasped Elu's wrist as assurance. Elu smiled, and they walked deeper into the mine. It didn't bode well. The sound of whirling was growing louder, meaning they were approaching the droids that were diligently at work. He tugged Xander's hand.

  “We should go back, please,” he begged.

  “It's just a little further,” Xander said while pressing on.

  A blast echoed from deep down in the mine and shook the walls, alerting them to stop. They stood frozen in the middle of the mine, Elu pulling Xander's hand while trying to move quickly in the limited space.

  “Not again,” Elu whispered.

  He turned and started pulling his lover through the tunnel, ducking and shielding his face at the same time as the explosions grew louder behind them. A cloud of dust blew forward and filled the tunnel. It caused them to cough hard, slowing their pace as they tried to get out of the small space.