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Listening to Scraps speak was the confirmation she needed to know that she had been right. Maybe later, somewhere down the track, he would understand what marriage would mean for them. For now though, she was happy for things to stay the same between them. They still had a lot to learn about each other, and the fake pictures on the wall showed her that there was still plenty for them to experience as well.

"I know what I'd like to do." Flit purred, looking up into Scraps's strangely coloured eyes. "But there are a couple of things we need to do first." She gave him one last hug before she pulled away. With a heavy sigh she slipped the wedding ring onto her finger and tried to ignore the way it felt cold and weighty on her skin.

"If we are going to blend in we can't be eating out every night. We have two options; cooking or getting preprepared meals delivered on that." Flit pointed over to a machine in their kitchen that had a rolling metal door on it. "Honestly though, the preprepared food is pretty gross. I think we should cook. But, to do that, we need ingredients. So we'll need to do a stock take to see what we have here before we do the shopping... We can do that tomorrow night though. We'll just make a list tonight."

Scraps spent the next hour calling out the names of whatever was in their kitchen cupboards (most of which he got of labels). There were a lot of utensils he had never seen before, so in those instances he would hold them up and Flit would grin and tell him the name. The look of concentration on his face warmed her heart; he was genuinely trying to learn everything he could. Seeing him like this made her realise just how far he'd come, but also how much further he needed to go. Flit was pleased that this was something that they could do together. Even if their marriage was fake, their relationship was real, and this was their first home together.

When the list was done Flit had a good idea of what she would need to buy. The only things they didn't have were the fresh food and ingredients. The Underground had started them out well stocked, and it was nice to know that their first shopping order wasn't going to be obscenely large.

Flit's next task was to go through the unit with Scraps and discover everything they could about it. She knew that there were things that they would have missed but she figured that those would come in time. They discovered the locations of a lot of the data pads and control panels, found the streamlined storage, and discovered just how much they now owned.

The discovery that concerned Flit the most was contained in the wardrobe in the bedroom. As she sorted through the clothes hanging in their she couldn't contain her dismay. If there was one thing to say about Ava Parkes, it was that she had terrible taste in clothes. Brian didn't have it so bad, but it was very difficult to go wrong with male office attire.

"Looks like I'll be doing some clothes shopping too." Flit sighed, shutting the cupboard door. "But right now I think I'm going to get ready for bed. Would you like to have a showed with me?" She asked looking at Scraps with a grin. "There are a couple of spots on me that are very dirty, and I'll need some help if I'm going to get them clean..."

Flit held out her hand, the left one, with the wedding ring on it. The look in her eyes would have given Scraps no illusion as to the true purpose his aid in the shower.

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Following suit, Scraps placed the ring on the same finger as Flit. He had never worn jewelry before and he knew it would take some time to get used to.

Scraps had no issue with eating out every night, especially if it involved food of the caliber they had just experienced. Unfortunately, he knew that they had to maintain the illusion of a normal married couple living together and from what he'd learned and what Flit had told him, cooking was the most logical choice.

Scraps paid careful attention to the lists of ingredients Flit called out. He was looking forward to cooking, his whole life, he had been at the mercy of eating what others made for him. It wasn't like he was never given adequate meals but after discovering the variety of tastes and textures that food could provide, he wanted to create and experiment himself.

When they had finished with the pantry Flit wanted to see what kind of clothes she had been given. Because of the nature of their mission they weren't allowed to bring anything from their former lives for risk of anything being tested. She seemed quite unimpressed by the selection available and some how thought that opening and closing the wardrobe doors multiple times would change what was inside. Scraps was satisfied with what he was given, though they most of the garments lacked the usual tough, combat ready practicality he was used to but they were certainly more comfortable.

Scraps caught Flit's hint about the shower and allowed himself to be led to the bathroom. The room was moderate size and seemed a lot more homely than the underground facilities he had become used to. Scraps eyed the shower stall and tried to determine if they could both fit.

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Flit saw Scraps eyeing the shower appraisingly and she distracted him by using his top to tug him closer to her. It seemed almost natural when his head bowed down so that their lips could meet. As she kissed him, she slipped her hands under his shirt and then lifted it, pulling it up and over his head. Their kiss was only broken for long enough for Flit to rid Scraps of his top.
If she closed her eyes, she could almost believe that nothing had changed. The muscles of his chest and his skin felt the same beneath her hands, and his unique taste made her moan as they kissed. She ran her hands all over his exposed chest and torso, eager for her fingers to have the comfort of knowing that it was still the same man she loved before her.
Flit didn't want to stop touching his chest, but she could feel his growing erection pressed against her stomach and her desire to feel other parts of him took precedence. Without hesitation her hands begun to undo his pants and shove them down so that they pooled around his ankles. A few seconds later his underwear followed suit and her fingers were softly brushing the deliciously hot length of his shaft.

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Scraps was trying to calculate a body mass to shower capacity comparison when Flit drew his thoughts elsewhere. With a forceful pull she drew him close and brought the heat of her lips around his own. His eyes reactively closed as her tongue explored the inner contours of his mouth. Despite the fact that her face and skin colour had changed, the unmistakable scent and taste of 'Flit' was still prevalent.

She worked quickly and efficiently at removing all of his clothing, her vivacious actions stirred his desire and as his humble underwear was hastily removed, a proud member sprung forward ready and waiting. In their homely apartment bathroom, Brian Parkes stood naked and on display for his wife.

"Well, looks like I'm ready but if were going to shower together I think you'll have to get naked too Ava." He commented cheekily.

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"I suppose you're right." Flit said, looking down at her fully clothed body.

Flit pulled away from Scraps slowly and then slid open the door to the shower. She reached in and touched the control panel and set up the temperate and spray of the shower. It was similar to the one her parents apartment had. There were jets hidden in tiles all around the cubicle, and there was a range of temperatures that the shower could hold. She made it warm, but not hot, and decided that only the jets on the side need operate. That would make it much easier for her to kiss Scraps. When the shower sprayed to life she stepped back and made a sweeping gesture.

"Brian, you'd better hop in and get clean while I undress." She said.

Without waiting to see if he would comply flit turned her back on him and begun to, very slowly, peel off her top. Bit by bit her smooth skin was exposed to him. Next, she unclipped her pants and bent over, sure to press her arse against the glass of the shower, as she pulled them down her legs. When her pants were around her ankles, the thin black fabric of her underwear was pressed against the cool glass. She took her time to straighten up before she looked over her shoulder and smiled at her Lover.

Flit reached behind herself with one hand, unclipping her bra with practised ease and shrugging it to the floor. She turned, watching Scraps reaction as she got closer the the glass, her nipples hardening as they pressed against it slightly. As he watched, her fingers traced luscious circles over the skin of her stomach and hips before dipping under the waistband of her underwear.

With soft moan, the dexterous pads of her fingers found her clitoris and she began to pinch and rub it softly, teasing herself as her lips parted and her eyes fluttered closed

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Scraps watched Flit set up the shower system. It was far more advanced an complicated compared to the interface they used in the underground and even compared to what The Government provided. She stood aside and allowed him entry to the shower, he complied and allowed the jets of warm water to spray comfortably against his skin.

Once inside, he closed the door behind him and turned to see how Flit was doing. She had already turned around and had begun undressing, the act wasn't abnormal in any way but the way she inacted it was. Almost like a slow dance to silent music she slowly revealed her naked body bit by bit. Scraps felt his body temperature rise, completely unrelated to the water splashing onto him.

Just as she began removing her bra the steam from the heated water began to fog up the screen obscuring his view slightly, Scraps was about to wipe away the condensation when he noted her approach and subsequent assault of the shower wall. The image of her naked breasts pressed against clear glass was such a tantalising tease he nearly opened the door right then and there to pull her in.

He could barely make out her hand plunging under the fabric of her pants, however the soft moan that escaped her lips filled in the foggy blanks. Scraps wanted to say something but all he could do was watch, frozen in anticipation.

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Flit's fingers continued their erotic massage. As the pleasure continued her legs begun to go weak. She moaned as she meant forward, one arm against the shower stall to support her while the other worked its magic.

When Flit looked up sue saw Scraps watching her with his new brown orbs, and their eyes locked. Seeing the arousal on his face made her task infinitely more pleasurable. As much as she wanted to climb into the shower with him, and have his fingers replace her own, the look of shock and desire on hid face made her hold off. Teasing him like this was fun.

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At this point Scraps surmised that Flit wasn't going to join him anytime soon. Taking matters into his own hands, Scraps focused his ability on the two luscious mounds of flesh pressed against the glass. With an assertive push he repositioned her off the glass and began an erotic massage of her breasts, paying careful attention to the two erect buds of flesh at the ends.

"If you wont join me then I guess I'll have to find my own way to have fun." He added.

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Flit gasped as she was pushed away from the glass. Her eyes met Scraps's just as he begun the telekinetic massage of her breasts. A moan escaped from her lips before she could stop it, and her mind blurred with all of the pleasure her body was receiving. The fact that Scraps had found a way around her little game pleased her, and she was more than happy to go along with this turn of events.

With the extra stimulation it wasn't long before Flit's orgasm consumed her. It was all she could to to remain upright as she cried out, her fingers flushing out her pleasure at a frenzied pace. Inevitably, the pleasure crested and then receded, leaving her soaked, throbbing and sensitive beneath the fabric of her panties. Flit pushed the material down and wiggled her hips slightly to get them to drop to the floor. She looked up and gave Scraps a wicked grin before concentrating and teleporting to the space behind him in the shower.

"And what if I do decide to join you?" Flit purred, pressing her naked body against Scraps's back and letting the warm water rush over her skin.

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Scraps kept up his work all the way through her echoing orgasm. He was so focused that when she popped directly beside him he felt his heart jump slightly. His shock was quickly replaced by the building lust of her naughty tease.

Scraps pulled her into a deep kiss as the water splashed around their bodies, the warm water had a soothing effect against his skin but it was still overshadowed by the naked wonder pressed comfortably against his body. He accentuated the fact of their nakedness by pressed his erection firmly against the surface of her mound; at this angle he couldn't enter her but the tickle of her pubic hair against his rod kept his sensations on edge.

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Having Scraps's erection pressed up against her body like that made Flit swoon. Unable to wait any longer, she wrapped her arms around him and pulled him towards her until her back crashed against the shower wall. She wrapped one leg around his hip and tilted her own hips up slightly as they kissed. She hoped that he would take her hint, but if not she would be more than willing to show him how to make this work.

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With Flit legs wrapped nicely around his waist the angle problem was no longer and issue. To help brace himself, Scraps placed one of his hands under her thigh and his other he used to position his rock hard member at her dripping entrance. He slipped the head of his penis up and down her slit several times before easing himself in.

Her delicious tightness slowly gave way to his invading rod. He needed several purposeful thrust before he could fully sheath himself within her. When he'd finally brought her up against the base of his penis, he took a moment to enjoy the moment fully.

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Flit's fingernails dug into Scraps's back as he thrust into her. When he stopped moving the only thing she could feel besides his stiff member was the way her breasts were heaving up and down.

"Please." Was the only word she managed to breath, pressing her pelvis against him more firmly.

The time they had spent in the clinic had been used for getting used to their new aliases and appearances. At first it had been hard for Flit to remember that it was Scraps behind that new face. All it took to remind her was a touch of his skin or a quick peek at his familiar body, and she knew he was her lover. That time spent so close to him, yet unable to touch him, had set her desire on edge. It had been excruciating in a ways she would have never imagined. What she had longed for the most was to feel his body pressed against hers, to help her remember who it was that she loved. To show her that he was still the same.

Now, though, she had the chance to act on her desires. Away from the sterile environment of the clinic, and in their own private apartment, she wanted nothing more than for their bodies to collide in a heated dance of passion.

Flit pressed her lips against Scraps's wet shoulder and sunk her teeth in gently, her fingernails digging in his back. Her hips began to move slightly, but from this angle she could achieve little more than a slow and awkward stroke.

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Scraps required no more encouragement to spur him into action. With one more quick repositioning he was thrusting into her with all the force he could muster in the confined space. With the combination of his strokes and use of his abilities he balanced them perfectly as he poured every once of his lust and love within her.

Nothing else mattered at this point. Not the physical changes they had undergone, not the mission, nor anything else around them. There was only her and him. Together. Alone. The only thing he needed to unleash every wave of his essence right into the center of her core.

It wasn't until his legs became numb and weak that he finished pumping. His chest heaved and his throat felt tight and exhausted. He had no energy left to even move and had to brace himself against the wall with one arm.

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Flit's cries echoed off the walls of the shower stall as Scraps put everything he was into their love making. Flit wasn't sure if she'd ever felt such passion from him as she felt from him as he spilled his seed deep inside her. There was little that Flit could do besides hold on as his last burst of thrusting drove her hard against the tiled wall, his manhood filling her so completely that it left her breathless.

As Scraps propped himself up against the wall she led a trail of soft kisses down his cheek and neck before resting her lips on his collar bone.

"I love you." She murmured into his skin as he softened inside her. She had never been quite so sure about something she had said before in her life. Despite the changes, despite their challenges, she knew it to be true.

Eventually he allowed her body to slowly slide down the wall and she came to rest on her own two shaky legs. The warm water felt like millions of tiny pinpricks on her sensitive skin and she remembered what a shower was really for.

Flit reached over and swiped her finger over the panel, and the pure warm water was now laced with fragrant cleansing fluid. Flit ran her hands up Scraps's chest, her finger slowly kneading the muscles.

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Her hushed words were barely a whisper against the tattering spray of water around them, yet he knew they held so much weight. Where ever they were, whoever they became; the love they shared would hold them together.

"I love you too" He returned with equal vehemence.

Flit reached past him and manipulated the control panel. After selecting a few options the gentle whirr of the spraying mechanism built up into a deep rumble. Interlaced with the water he felt the slippery sensation of cleansing fluid being sprayed onto his body. Flit wasted no time and began washing him; starting with his chest.

Scraps decided to keep his own hands busy by reaching around and washing her back, he started at her shoulder blades and worked his way up and down finishing on the small of her back.

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Flit felt her body relax as Scraps massaged the soapy spray into her skin. Now that they'd had a chance to have sex again she was able to put her anxiety to rest, certain beyond all doubt that the only thing that had changed between them was their appearance.

Flit took her time to rub her hands over Scraps familiar body, enjoying the way that his skin felt under her own. Soon enough the both of them were thoroughly clean and they could no longer justify wasting any more water, as luxurious as it was. Flit took another look at the control panel and was impressed to see just how fancy their new shower was. She reached past Scraps and turned the water off and pressing the button for the drying jets. Hundreds of jets of air sprayed the water down their bodies, and in less than a minute they were passably dry.

Flit stepped out of the shower cubicle and led the way to the bedroom. She changes the large window so that it blacked out and then slid under the covers, still completely naked.

"A big bed might be nice for a change, huh?" She laughed. It had always been a challenge for them to both fit in the small beds the Underground provided. Now they should have plenty of room to get comfortable.

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After they had finished cleaning each other, the automatic shower system revealed yet another feature he was unused to. Air dying. The warm jets of air efficiently and comfortably dried their bodies until no moisture remained.

When they made their way back to the bedroom Flit operated the blanked the screen and snuggled into the bed. The big bed was definitely an upgrade, shuffling around in the small sized beds provided by the underground was very limited, especially when the two of them had to share.

"I might get lost during the night." Scraps commented before shutting of the lights and crawling in to join her. Scraps positioned himself closer to the middle of the bed and put him arm out in a gesture for Flit to cuddle up to him. It had become common practice for them to embrace each other warmly before falling asleep.

"So, big day tomorrow. First day of work. Are you nervous?" He asked.

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Flit laughed at Scraps's comment about getting lost. The bed wasn't that big.

"Nervous?" She asked with another laugh. "Absolutely. I'm not sure how well I'll sleep tonight. It is always scary starting a new job, but this one doubly so. I'm sure we'll be fine though. I'm awesome and you're not too bad yourself. It'll be a real test for us though, put our memory to work... How about you?"

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"A little bit. Working on the surface as a regular citizen is going to be a big change for me. We have prepared as best as we can, all we can do is hope that it's enough." Scraps responded. He felt the pull of sleepiness draw his mind away from the present. With one last stretch and yawn he gave Flit a good night kiss.

"Love you." He told her before he fell into a deep sleep.

He awoke to the intrusive blare of the preset alarm system. His eyes opened wide and he turned over to give Flit a morning wake up kiss on the lips.

"Ready for the day Ava?" He asked brightly.

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Flit wished that it had been as easy for her to fall asleep as it had been for Scraps. She wasn't sure exactly how long it took, but she knew for certain that however long was too long. Her mind had raced with the possibilities that the morrow would bring and most of them didn't end up in a way that was conducive to helping her sleep. Scraps obvious concern about being able to fit in hit her the hardest; she knew that she would have little trouble slipping into character, but for her Lover it would be a great deal more difficult. She knew he could do it, to her there was no question about it, but she only hoped that he continued to have faith in himself.

When the morning alarm pierced through her deep sleep Flit groaned and rolled onto her back. She knew that she should open her eyes, but they felt as if they were as heavy as lead and lubricated by grit.

"Ready for the day Ava?" Scraps's voice was offensively bright and excited for this time of the morning. The only thing that stopped her from burying herself under the covers was the feel of his lips on hers in a tender kiss.

"Suppose so Brian." Flit sighed, forcing her eyes open reluctantly. When she turned her head and saw the enthusiastic look on Scraps's new face she couldn't help but smile. She gave him a quick peck on the lips and threw the covers off herself before she decided that staying in bed was a better option.

"Let's get this show on the road then, huh?" She asked him as she slipped out of bed.

Flit walked over to their wardrobe and pulled out a drab grey dressing gown that she had seen in there before shrugging it on.

"Any requests for breakfast? We have oats, toast or more oats."

Despite the fact that her negative musings from the previous evening, and the lacklustre dreams that followed had left her in a not so good mood, Flit was still looking forward to getting this first day over and done with. Even if it was only to get some shopping done so they could have some decent food.

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"Well since we've allowed a generous amount of time for getting ready this morning I think we should stop by the cafe we passed on the way out to dinner last night." Scraps suggested as he pulled on a pair of underpants and began to sift through clothing that had been designated for work. The standard office suit represented something he had always looked up to but today for the first time he would be on equal ground; perhaps even more.

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"Well," Flit said, stopping in her tracks at Scraps's suggestion. "That sounds much more appealing than oats."

Flit turned to see that Scraps was already getting ready to go. As she made her way back over to the wardrobe she watched as the pieces of his suit slowly came together to present his new work uniform. Normally Flit was more partial to the casual and fatigue gear that the lads in the Underground wore but Scraps looked incredibly good in a his business suit.

Flit's own business attire was much less impressive. She tugged on her clothes with a minor sense of trepidation; Flit sincerely hoped that her performance at her new job would be much better than her new range of clothing choices. When she was dressed she turned to Scraps with a sheepish grimace.

"Right, let's get out and brave the world before I decide to barricade myself in here until I get some nicer clothes." Flit said, tugging on the awkward brown skirt in hopes it would sit a little better.

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Scraps gave her a pleasant smile at her dry humour. He was finding her distaste in the provided clothing quite entertaining. Hawkeye had mentioned to him during their 'how to be a man on the surface training' that complaining about the average woman was quite common practice among fellow men. Perhaps he could store this point for later use.

It's not like intersexual complaints and banter didn't happen underground either, he'd heard his fair share of sexist jokes but since they lived in such close proximity with each other, it was never malicious. Hawkeye told him that he would experience much worse on the surface and he had to be prepared to accept and even contribute if the situation demanded.

Scraps could never see himself speaking ill of Flit in front or behind her back. Luckily Hawkeye had given him the best avoidance methods for dodging any kind of socially awkward moment. 'Drink more beer and yell some profanity'. Hopefully he would be able to pull it off legitimately if the time came up.

Scraps continued readying himself for the day. There was some paperwork he needed to bring with him on the first day of their job and so he double checked that everything was in order and neatly organised in his briefcase. For him it was odd to prepare for a big event without having to pack weapons and defensive equipment. Even though his suit consisted of three layers he felt light and under prepared for the day.

"Well I'm ready to go." He announced to Flit as he made his way to the door.