CHAPTER 6 (R rated)

MORNING

River opens her eyes to find Jayne propped up on his arm looking at her, "Worried." At his expression she smiles, "Didn't read it... see it."

Jayne smiles faintly, "Havin a lucid day girl?" He asks brushing her hair back.

River nods happily, "Only mind yours. Doesn't cloud me."

"When we go back..."

River sighs, "Clouded... thoughts... anger... worry and fear."

"How do you handle it girl?"

River smiles, "You"

"Me?"

River nods her fingers trailing over his face, "Your head is clear... pure. No regrets or fear. Other than the Reavers."

Jayne shivers "Hate em"

"I can focus on your mind... not feel all the emotions the others feel." She leans up kissing him lightly. She looks at the cave opening and sighs seeing the rain. "Simon's worried."

"You can hear him."

"I hear them all... just not as strong as when on Serenity."

"Let me guess he's thinkin I took advantage of you."

River giggles "Probably." She looks at him, "Don't" she warns "don't regret" she pushes him onto his back laying on top of him. "I'm not a little girl Jayne."

"I know." Jayne runs his hands down her sides. "If they find out... there will be trouble."

River leans down brushing her lips across his, "I won't tell."

"This ain't right." Jayne mutters desperately trying to figure out the mess of his mind and emotions, "You playin with me girl?"

"No."

"Lots of reasons this ain't a good idea River girl."

"Why?"

Jayne sighs, "You're too young."

"Old enough." River argues

"I'm older than you." Jayne swallows a growl when he feels her bite at his shoulder.

"And I'm crazy."

"That too." Jayne mutters

"But you want me anyway." River states as she stares at him knowingly.

Jayne stares right back at her, "Shouldn't."

"But do." River sits up straddling his waist. "Mutually works for us." River muses as she traces the scar she inflicted on his chest.

"How so?"

"I get peace and quiet from my head and feel safe... you