Disclaimer: Joss Whedon owns it all. Mine is 1.50 in a coffeecup. And all the typos I want...

This is so not betaed...

(slightly worked over from my original post on Lj)

Peaches

Zoe, Inara and Kaylee were all curled up on Inara's big bed, swapping stories and cosmetic tips, having a Girl's night. River had already fallen asleep. Their storytelling had come full circle back to the men on the ship.

Kaylee took another cookie and bit into it, careful to catch any crumbs in her hands. Swallowing she said: "Honestly, have you ever watched Jayne eat fruit?" Inara shuddered. "I try not to watch Jayne do anything." Kaylee grinned. "Sometimes you should, 'Nara. Like when he's working out..."

She took another bite. "No, really. Like the apples, or when we had the oranges, he got for Christmas for us? He always sniffs them first before taking the first bite. And the oranges, I know he likes to keep the peel for a bit. Or when we had the strawberries, it took him longer to eat them than even me." Zoe looked intrigued. "I think I remember that. He looked like a little boy..."

Peaches were an extra-special treat and every once in a while they found their way on Serenity's Dinner table. The girls all watched Jayne take one from the bowl and hold it up to his nose, taking a breath. Instead of taking a bite, he touched the fuzzy skin lightly to his lips then took another breath inhaling the sweet scent. His fingertips ran over the thin seam on the side of the fruit, skimmed over the navel where the stem had been nestled and all but caressed the curves of the fruit.

It WAS rather sensuous...

Kaylee popped up from her seat. "Uhm... I'll be in my bunk!" She hurried out and Zoe exchanged a knowing smile with Inara. Zoe turned to Wash. "Husband, how about we take dessert somewhere more private?" Wash beamed.

Inara watched a moment longer how the big Mercenary enjoyed himself with his treat. Walking past him towards her shuttle, she stopped a moment and said: "Thank you for the pleasure, Jayne." He paused in finally