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Thanks: To dear Jacqui, my best beta buddy and to Rion, my own Big Bad Man, who contributes great dialog and rude ideas.

Rating: You asked, so I’m gratifyin’ ya - NC17/R

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The Birthday Gift

Chapter Five

He stood with feet well apart, his muscular arms crossed over his broad chest, his head inclined as he gazed hungrily at Kaylee’s floating form. It took every ounce of discipline within the man to control his breath and keep from panting out loud. That discipline did not extend to other parts of him, however, and his cock filled and rose against his thigh, straining with his desire for her.

Jayne shifted his stance to ease the discomfort his growing erection created and the rustle of his clothing startled Kaylee awake. Reflexively, she covered her breasts with one arm and hand and dragged the washcloth over her nethers with her other hand while cursing him roundly.

“Wu de tyen ah! Liou coe shway duh biao-tze huh hoe-tze fuh ur-tze! What in Shepherd’s special hell are you doin’ in my bathroom, Jayne Cobb? And what’s that pink stuff you got on the end of your nose?”

“Happy Birthday, Kaylee-girl,” he chuckled, ever so pleased with himself. “What pink stuff?”

He wiped at his nose and glanced at the sweet residue on his finger, then stuck it in his mouth.

“Birthday cake. Found it waitin’ outside your door and wanted to make sure nobody was fixin’ to poison you.”

He grinned pointedly at her. “It is yer birthday, ain’t it? Dressed right for the occasion, bein’ as you’re wearin’ your birthday suit.” He stroked his beard and nodded, “Gotta say you look mighty fine, too.”

Now past the shock of awakening to find