Note: Lemony citrus flavor warning, meaning this is a Lemon and goes with my normal warning standards. No one under 18 year of age or people offended by sexual interaction should read this. If you don't meet the above criteria then enjoy yourselves.

It had started out just as everyday did for Gourry and company. They were following Lina as usual when they came to a fork in the road. Before Zelgadis or Amelia could pipe up Lina announced, "We're going to the right!"

Zel sweatdropped and said sarcastically, "Aren't we a little demanding."

Lina glared at Zelgadis and said, "We're going to the right," and then began down the path to the right with the rest of them in tow.

Gourry continued on down the road behind Lina neither the care for where they where going or why they were going that way. 'As long as there's food,' was all Gourry could think of seeing as how they hadn't had lunch yet. As they continued along the way Amelia ran up to Lina and asked, "Miss Lina why did we need to go to the right?"

Lina smiled looking straight forward and replied cheerfully, "Because just down this way is an inn that has the most spectacular hot spring ever," at that both male companions facefaltured in the middle of the road.

"You brought us this way just for the hot spring," Zel proclaimed, a slight bit of annoyance present in his voice.

Gourry got up and dusted himself off. He had fallen mainly because Zelgadis was right behind him and had tripped him up. Gourry didn't see why Zel was so angry, 'I mean where there's an inn there's food, right?' thought the blonde swordsmen as Lina and Zel began to argue.

Soon he heard that Lina had made it final that they were going and there was nothing anyone could do about that fact. Gourry shrugged and continued on after Lina. He had learned long ago that when Lina said it was final, it was final. 'I don't think Zel has ever caught on to that,' Gourry mused as he walked on, remembering all the times Zel and Lina seemed to fight since the group had gotten back together. Gourry marched down the road after Lina with Amelia beside him and Zelgadis sulking in the back. Soon the inn came in site and they quickened pace.

The group was soon at the inn. It was a decent sized establishment with as promised a good sized hot springs bath. As soon as the group stepped in they heard some call from a table, "Gourry-dear is that you?"

Gourry, hearing his name called, turned to see Sylphiel coming towards him with a bright smile on her face. He smiled back and said, "Hey, Sylphiel. What are you doing here?"

"Oh, I came here to relax for a while. It's been a long time since I've seen you guys so come and sit with me," she offered to the group.

As the group welcomed each other they made their way towards Sylphiel's table. They soon sat down and order their normally huge meal. As the eating and food war went on two people kept stealing glances across the table. The first was Zelgadis, he kept looking at Lina but then would divert his attention elsewhere when he thought someone was watching. The second was Sylphiel. Yes, Sylphiel was looking at the man that had stole her heart a long time ago. She would glance at Gourry every time Lina and him weren't fighting over food. She had hoped she could get his attention but he seemed to be just as attached to Lina like the last time they had meet. She sighed and went back to thinking of ways to get Gourry to notice her. 'I wonder how I could get his attention. If this were home I could just cook something but that won't do,' she was brought out of her musings by Amelia asking, "Where'd miss Lina go?"

"Imm dom'm knmm," Gourry answered with a chicken leg in his mouth as Sylphiel translated, "We don't really know."

As Amelia turned to ask Zel the same question Sylphiel caught a glimpse of Lina, bath needs and all, heading down the hall. She didn't say anything because she knew that Lina wanted to be alone, that and she had a better chance if Lina wasn't around. So she kept quiet but did raise an eyebrow at Zelgadis when he headed down the same hall with nothing to bathe with at all. 'That's odd, and the men's bathing area is the other...,' she drew a blank as her mind started processing some information from before, 'Zelgadis was looking at Lina a lot while we were eating, so that means...,' Sylphiel blushed bright red when her mind finally registered the correct idea. "Hey Sylphiel why is your face so red," Gourry asked while looking at the priestess' flushed face.

"Is it too hot in here," Gourry continued when she didn't answered.

"Oh, its nothing Gourry-dear," Sylphiel responded, "I just need to go to my room for a moment."

"Ok," Gourry replied totally oblivious as Sylphiel walked towards her room.

It had been at least an hour after Sylphiel had retreated into her room. Unknown to everyone else she was waiting for a certain swordsman to come check on her. 'I can't be shy...I can't be shy,' she repeated in her head like a mantra. As she heard the footsteps in the hall she positioned herself behind the door. Then a knock came and Gourry's voice called out from the other side asking, "Sylphiel are you alright?"

"I'm fine Gourry...but I need some help with something," she lied wanting to draw him into the room.

Without hesitation Gourry opened the door and walked in all smiles. When he got inside he noticed one thing, Sylphiel wasn't in the room. Before he could even call her name she called from behind the door, "I'm right here Gourry," as she closed the door.

Gourry looked at Sylphiel and smiled as she shut the door. He looked at her a bit confused when she locked the door and asked, "Why did you lock the door?"

"Oh, this might cause some noise and we don't need other people rushing in here," Sylphiel stated what she had in mind vaguely.

"Ok, if you say so," Gourry said still slightly confused but trusting in Sylphiel's judgment. 'Sylphiel's smart she knows what is best,' his mind processed as he waited for her to continue.

When she just looked at him Gourry then asked, "What do you need help with?"

"I need you to answer a few questions," Sylphiel said as she sat on the bed. A blush permanently stained her face as she patted the spot next to her, "Come and sit down Gourry."

Gourry shrugged and sat down next to Sylphiel. He soon noticed her face was red again and asked, "Is it hot in here, do you need me to open a window?"

"No, no it's alright Gourry," Sylphiel said.

"Oh, ok. What did you want to ask me Sylphiel," Gourry said while smiling down at the priestess.

"Oh, yes...um...Gourry what do you think of Lina," Sylphiel asked, need desperately to know before she continued.

Gourry looked at Sylphiel and then scratched his head in thought. "Lina's great and all to have around, but she just too rough."

"What do you mean," Sylphiel asked surprised by Gourry's answered.

"I mean Lina is more like that little sister that's always around. She can be a pain at times but you can't help but care for her," Gourry stated with a bright smile on his face.

"And...um...what...what do you think of...of me," Sylphiel finally forced the sentence out of her mouth.

Gourry looked at Sylphiel and replied, "I like you."

Sylphiel turned quickly and met Gourry's gaze. She saw the tenderness in his eyes and asked, "How do you like me?"

"You're a great cook, and woman. You're the type a man would love to settle down with," Gourry answered.

Sylphiel was silent for a moment, just looking into Gourry's eyes. Soon her emotions overwhelmed her and she flung her arms around Gourry's neck in a gentle embrace. "Gourry I...I love you," she whispered.

Gourry wrapped his arms around Sylphiel's waist, pulling her closer, as he whispered, "I love you."

At hearing Gourry's confession Sylphiel drew back slightly and looked into Gourry's eyes again. She saw the love in his eyes, and heard it in his voice. She slowly closed her eyes as Gourry leaned closer to her. Her senses were sent into overload as she felt Gourry's lips press gently against her lips. She slowly relaxed her body as the loving caress continued between them. Soon they parted for air and Sylphiel couldn't help but pant slightly as she looked at Gourry. Gourry pulled her back into his embrace and whispered in her ear, "I love you so much."

"Then love me tonight," Sylphiel boldly whispered back as she blushed.

Gourry released Sylphiel as he stood up saying, "If that is your wish," as he took off his shirt.

Sylphiel's eyes widened as she took in Gourry's muscled chest. She moved forward timidly, and reached her hand out to touch his body. As she slowly ran her gloved fingers over Gourry's chest she felt as electricity was shooting through her arm as Gourry moaned lowly. She looked up and asked, "Is that ok?"

"Yeah...," Gourry replied lowly as Sylphiel's hand ran over his body.

Sylphiel was about to return to her attentions when Gourry reached down and grabbed her hands. As she stood in front of him her gloves where removed by his hands. She then moved close to him as his hands came to her shirt collar. She began running her hands over his chest again as he slowly began to unbutton her. She turned from him as she felt her shirt open and covered herself. "What's wrong Sylphiel," Gourry asked concerned.

"I'm a little shy," she answered as a blush stained her cheeks again.

Gourry smiled as he moved directly behind Sylphiel and embraced her from behind. He then whispered to her, "Take your time. We're in no rush."

Sylphiel leaned back against Gourry and moaned lowly, "I know, its just this is...this is," she stuttered.

"Same for me," Gourry finished for her as his hands slowly moved up her flat stomach.

Sylphiel leaned her head back and moaned again as Gourry's hands moved slowly up her torso but stopped just before her chest. "Gourry...please," Sylphiel begged before placing her hands under his and moving it to rest on her breasts.

Gourry rested his chin on her head as he began to slowly massage Sylphiel's breasts. As she began to moan and wiggle slightly he lowered his lips to her neck and kiss it lightly. "You like it," he asked still somewhat unsure of what to do being his inexperience in the subject.

"Yes...," Sylphiel gasped as she turned towards Gourry and began to undo his belt.

Gourry kissed Sylphiel as she worked with his belt. After their lips touched for a few moments, Gourry ran his tongue across Sylphiel lips, wanting entrance to the nectar of her mouth. As Sylphiel finished with the belt, and it landed on the floor with a clink, she opened her lips and allowed him in. As their tongue met Sylphiel undid Gourry's pants and let them pool around his ankles. Soon they parted and Gourry looked at Sylphiel and asked, "Ready?"

Sylphiel nodded as she undid her leggings as well. As they landed on the floor she stand towards Gourry and ran her hand over his chest. As Gourry moaned Sylphiel said, "Gourry...do it."

Gourry moved his hands to her bra and undid it. He threw the article away and began massaging one of her breast as the other hand moved down her stomach. As his hand reached the inside rim of her panties he looked to Sylphiel's eyes. When she nodded he used his thumb to pull her panties down while slightly rubbing against her secret area. "Ohh...," Sylphiel moaned as his hand rubbed against her.

Gourry removed the article and leaned Sylphiel onto the bed, letting her raven hair spreading around her. As he lowered himself towards her he kissed her on the lips again. As he kissed her he slowly entered her. He pulled back from the kiss and asked, "Sure you're ready?"

"Yes...," Sylphiel gasped as he began to push into her again.

Gourry felt some resistance and stopped after it stopped and because of Sylphiel's yelp of pain and biting of her lip. "Are you ok, do you want me to stop," Gourry asked concerned for her well being.

"No...no don't stop," Sylphiel pleaded as she fought the pain from the breaking of her virgin barrier.

"Ok," Gourry answered as he began to thrust into her again.

"Oh...yes Gourry...," Sylphiel gasped as she warped her arms around his shoulders as he quickened his pace.

Sylphiel began to match Gourry's moments as she kissed at his neck. She moved her body in sync with his as they continued to make love. As it seemed that they couldn't go any harder or faster Sylphiel felt a wave of pleasure build up within her. As Gourry thrust into her again she felt the build up come crashing down and she reach orgasm while yelling, "Gourry."

As Sylphiel reached her climax so did Gourry and spilled into her. As he finished he pulled out of Sylphiel and laid next to her. He looked at her panting and said, "Love you."

Sylphiel rolled onto her side and embraced Gourry and answered, "Me to," before they passed out in each other arms.

Note: I didn't have as much between Gourry and Sylphiel because I feel that they would be the more innocent couple while Lina/Zel would seem to be a bit more knowing and amorous.

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