I felt my face, feeling the smoothness of my skin after shaving the stubble I had growing. I didn't necessarily hate having facial hair, but ever since my hair had decided to turn the color of snow, facial hair just kinda looked odd on me. It was a weird contrast with my younger looking face to have an old man's beard. My hair had been a dull almost grey color before I came to this world, which made me wonder if that was a cause of my previous illness dulling the color of my hair or something. My eyes as well experienced the same thing, as they had appeared as a dull brown, but were not a deep red.
I shook my head to clear it. That didn't matter right now. They were questions with answers I didn't have , and I didn't know if I ever would. I wasn't going to waste my time thinking about them right now. I was taking Clarissa out tonight, and that's really what mattered right now. As long as I had my Cici, the women in my life, and my family and friends, I didn't need anything else. I didn't want anything else. I finally had what I had always dreamed of, plus a hell of a lot more, and I'd fight tooth and nail keep it.
I looked at myself in the large mirror this bedroom had one last time. I had my hair down this time, my white locks parted down the middle with my bangs out of my eyes, and the rest trailing down my chest, and down my back. I had one a black collared button up shirt, with the first few buttons undone to show off a bit of my muscled chest, and the sleeves rolled up above my wrists. I went with black slacks that were a tad tight on me, but thankfully they weren't so tight that I felt an discomfort. The ensemble was finished with black shoes that were almost a mix between dress shoes and sneakers.
"Gotta admit, I don't look too bad." I said, actually pleased with my appearance.
I'd never really cared about my appearance before coming to this world, but to actually be able to admit that I looked good for once? I smiled as I turned away from the mirror, and proceeded towards the door. I was determined to make today a good one, but even more so, I was excited to finally spend some quality time with Clarissa. I wanted to get to know everything I could about her, because what I did know so far, I absolutely adored.
Cici had said that she wanted me to be happy, and I couldn't deny that Clarissa made me happy. The thoughts of her joining what Cici and I were building? That made me even happier, and I knew it made my kitten happy too. They had become great friends already, and I don't think Cici would let her get away even if she tried.
"Neither will I." I said with a smile as I opened the door to my room, and began walking to the exit.
"Darling, she's ready, and she looks amazing." Cici said into my mind, making me chuckle as a smile adorned my face.
"I'm on my way right now, kitten. Thank you for everything you do for me." I said, and I got a mental image of her giving me a big sloppy kiss.
"Of course, my love. Just don't drool too much." She replied just as I stepped out of my room, and I laughed out loud as stepped into the hallway, and proceeded to make my way towards Clarissa's room.
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"Rissa, there is no need to be so nervous. You look absolutely gorgeous." Cici said, gazing at Clarissa with an approving smile, "And, this is Eli we're talking about. He won't bite... at least, unless you tell him to."
Clarissa flushed crimson at Cici's words, which the cat girl just found so freaking cute. She wasn't lying to the woman when she said she looked good, because she truly was a beautiful woman. She had a natural elegance to her, and despite being a bit slimmer and smaller in stature like herself, was not lacking in any department. She had these wonderful hips that she knew Eli would love sinking his fingers into.
Her chest was smaller then the rest of the ladies they had met over the past few days, especially when compared to Serena, and especially Sheila's monster tits, but it didn't make her any less alluring. Cici and Valerie were roughly the same size in the chest department, with the Dhampir having a few more inches to her height than she did. Speaking of, said woman was currently standing off to the side, waiting while fidgeting nervously as Cici helped Clarissa get ready for her night out with her darling.
"She's insanely pretty, too." Cici thought, before turning back to Clarissa. Cici would have plenty of time later to spend with Valerie, and address what she wished to talk about.
"Do you think Eli will like it?" Clarissa finally asked, and Cici giggled.
"Rissa, you could look homeless and he'd still be drooling over you." Cici said with confidence, making Clarissa's cheek brighten even more, "That being said, I meant what I said. You're stunning, so don't worry so much."
Clarissa's outfit was more casual than the dresses they had worn during the dinner, but Cici honestly preferred this look more. It made her standout without being tacky with all of the extra and unnecessary expenses.
She wore a low cut frilly blue blouse that showed off a hint of her cleavage, and the sleeves cut off about halfway down her arms to her elbows. A small black skirt was wrapped around her waist, and cut off just above her knees, and even Cici felt her heart race a tad as her eyes traveled down her friends impressively long and smooth legs. She wore these cute little black shoes with a small platform on the heels, which really did add roughly an inch to her height.
"What do you think, Valerie?" Clarissa asked nervously, turning to the other raven haired woman.
Valerie looked a little nervous being put on the spot, but she did her best as she smiled, and Cici almost gushed out loud at that adorable little fanged smile that she was growing to love.
"You look very nice, Clarissa." She said, before a look that Cici knew all too well crossed her features, "I'm... sure Eli will like it."
It was clear as day to anyone with eyes that Valerie was developing feelings for her husband. Her darling was very lovable, after all, although she had the distinct feeling that she might not be fully aware of it herself. Feelings like love, or just admiration, had to be pretty knew for her to be experiencing. Her whole life had been pain, fear, and loneliness, after all.
It made Cici want to find everyone that hurt this poor girl, and rip their throats out. She wasn't exactly sure when it happened, either on Earth, or recently at Quesha's shop, but she felt like Eli did now when it came to killing, as she felt nothing negative about ending someone, provided that person deserved their fate. She did want the company while Eli and Rissa were out on their date, but she really wanted to help Valerie understand the things she was feeling, and to make sure she knew it was okay.
All of the girls could see it, and none of them were upset by it. Clarissa had accepted that she was most likely going to be the 2nd woman to be with Eli, and just seemed happy for the opportunity. The Beastkin women grew up expecting to be part of a pack to begin with, but even Sheila and Serena had to admit that Eli was unlike any man they'd ever met before. Strong and indomitable, yet kind and gentle, and always gave everyone his full attention.
"Darling, she's ready, and she looks amazing." Cici said via her mental connection to Eli, her words sending amusement back to her through the bond.
"I'm on my way right now, kitten. Thank you for everything you do for me." He said, filling her mind with so much warmth and affection that she just wanted to jump on him and give him the biggest and wettest kiss she could.
"Of course, my love. Just don't drool too much." She replied, and her words making him laugh, and she felt him begin to grow closer with each step.
"Eli's on his way right now. Are you ready, Rissa?" Cici asked the now blushing woman, but that smile she wore said everything already
"I am. I'm still nervous, but I'm more excited now. Thank you, Cici. For making this possible, and for being my friend... my best friend." Clarissa said, her words bringing moisture to Cici's eyes as she walked over, and took Clarissa's hands in hers.
"I've really only had one best friend in my life back home, but now, I am happy to say I have another." Cici, smiling at the now teary eyed Clarissa, "I know this is going to work out. You are a perfect fit for us, and what we are building together. So, you just keep being your cute little self, and I know he won't be able to resist you."
Clarissa smiled, but the blush on her cheeks was liable to catch fire. As Cici said this, she looked over at forlorn looking Valerie, and her determination to help her grew even stronger. She would have said something already, but the woman seemed even more shy than Clarissa, and she did not want to make the poor girl uncomfortable.
"I will... try my best." Clarissa stammered, her blush somehow darkening. Okay, so maybe it was a tie on how shy they were. Cici couldn't hold back a giggle.
"You took your pill, right?" Cici asked, and Clarissa nodded, and it finally seemed like her cheeks found their limit, and Cici smiled, "Good. I know things happen, but I do think it's better to be safe, at least until tomorrow... or whenever you decide is right. While I wouldn't be mad... when it does eventually happen, I would like to be the first one to have Eli's child."
"Um... Cici... don't you think that's getting a little ahead of ourselves?" Clarissa asked, breaking past her cheeks redness limit, much to Cici's amusement.
"Probably. I just wanted to put that out there." Cici said, and Clarissa just slowly nodded as she fidgeted in place.
"O... okay. I will keep it in mind." Clarissa mumbled cutely, making Cici giggle again.
Even Valerie had darkened cheeks from her words. While Cici wasn't completely sure, as Clarissa had yet to fully join them, with how Eli felt about the half-vampire, she could see Valerie joining their family soon after Clarissa did. She wasn't 100% mainly due to a certain wolf girl with huge tits, and Eli's growing affection for her as well. While he did like Valerie, she knew her husband. He would never force anything like that on anyone, and he was especially careful and tender when it came to Valerie, so it was kind of a toss up at this point.
There was the beautiful fox-girl to think about too. Cici had a pretty strong feeling that she would be spending more time with Eli and the rest of them once her problem at home was sorted out. Cici was very much looking forward to seeing her darling crush that man, whoever the hell he was. Once Serena's mind was more at ease, she'd have a lot more time to think about stuff like romance and love. Every one of them were wonderful fits for her husband, and she would welcome all of them with open arms.
A knock suddenly sounded at the door, and Clarissa jumped, nervous energy falling off of her in waves. Cici just grinned as she grabbed Clarissa's hand, and guided her towards the door. While thoughts of the future were fun, what truly mattered was right here and now. And right now, it was Eli and Clarissa's night. She just knew everything would work out wonderfully. She also couldn't deny that thoughts of all of them sharing a bed together was... a captivating thought.
Shaking her still heat addled mind, the two arrived at the door, and without anymore preamble, Cici grasped the doorknob, turned it, and threw it open.