Title: Eating Series Title: Both Sides (13 of 18) Author: Humbug Rating: NC-17 (implied sexiness) Fandom: Firefly Pairing: Jayne/Kaylee Word Count: 674 Summary: Told from both sides of Kaylee and Jayne's relationship Disclaimer: Joss is Boss. I'm just borrowing his characters for fun!! Warning: Jaylee goodness! But other characters can't help joining in.

Authors note: Thanks to bookaddict for betaing.

Read the previous chapters posted at my Live Journal.

*********************** Thanks for daring me to write my own Jaylee story, Squish and Bookaddict! It’s told from both sides of the relationship. Each part is from Jayne or Kaylee’s point of view, or both! Other characters pop in and out. Some chapters will be from their point of view. Enjoy! (I hope….) Be gentle! It’s my first fanfic story. ***********************

Part 13 Eating

Jayne heard a tummy rumble. He grinned. “Bao-bei, are ya feelin’ hungry?” he asked.

“MMmmmm,” Kaylee opened one eye, “Was that you or me?”

“You. Definitely you!”

“Then I must be hungry!” She leaned up to kiss him.

“D’ya want me ta make ya somthin’ ta eat?” he asked, running his hand down to the small of her back.

Kaylee sniffed. “I can definitely smell somethin’ cookin’! What time is it?”

Jayne glanced over at Kaylee’s flowery bed side clock. “Everyone must be just sittin’ down for supper….”

She leapt up. “I wanna get up and join them….”

“Slow down there, lil Kaylee! Are ya sure ya ready?”

“You can be worse than my Ma, Jayne! I’m sure I can get up them steps, with a little help from you!”

“Don’t ya wanna wash up and change ya clothes first?”

She looked down at what she was wearing. Maybe Jayne was right. Little shorts and a t-shirt were not really suitable to wear at meal times. No matter how cute they were.

“Can’t get ma hand wet….. Might have a little trouble getting these off….……” she wriggled sexily, “What d’ya suggest?.” She ran a finger across Jayne’s chest.

“Well, ‘Nara thought this might help ya at shower time,” he held up the plastic bag Inara had given him, “An’ I can help with removin’ clothes…….…and hard ta reach places. That’s ma specialty, don’t cha know?”

Kaylee blushed at what Jayne was suggesting. “If ya help me tie back ma hair and fix that bag over my hand, I think I can handle the rest!”

“Spoil sport!” Jayne groaned, “I’ve been told I’m a expert at back scrubbin’.”

“Maybe I’ll need ya ta help me wash ma hair later.”

Jayne turned and grinned. “Let’s get ya some clean clothes and a towel……”

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Kaylee walked into the kitchen, Jayne close behind with his hand in the small of her back.

“Mei-mei!” said Inara, “How are you feeling?”

“Much better, ‘Nara,” Kaylee replied, “I think I need ta catch up on all of that sleep.”

“You want something to eat?” Book asked, “It was my turn to fix supper this evening…”

“I’m starvin’! Thanks, Shepherd Book.”

Jayne pulled out a chair and tucked it under Kaylee as she sat down.

Simon looked anxious. “Did you get your hand wet when you showered, Kaylee?”

“How did ya know I showered?!!”

“Your hair’s still damp around your face, and the back of your neck…”

Kaylee blushed. “Jayne fixed a bag over my hand so it wouldn’t get wet. Thanks, ‘Nara! That was a good idea. I feel so much better now.”

Kaylee looked over at Jayne as he sat down next to her and smiled.

“You hungry too, Jayne?” asked Book as he served a generous portion for Kaylee.

“I could eat a horse!” Jayne joked.

“Will flavoured protein do?”

“As long as it’s hot an’ there’s plenty of it!!!”

Book placed two plates piled high with steaming hot protein in front of them.

Jane sniffed at it. “What d’ya call this concoction tonight!”

“Book’s Steaming Hot Surprise. Guaranteed to help any recuperating invalid feel better in a matter of hours. You put enough Rosemary in and it’ll make anything taste fine!”

Kaylee closed her eyes to say a silent prayer of thanks. Jayne, watching her, did the same. Then they both tucked in.

“So Kaylee, did Jayne tell ya about our run in with the Alliance?” Mal started to tell her all about it.

Kaylee was amazed. “Ya did a Crazy Ivan!” she stared at Wash and Book, “I wish I coulda seen that! Congratulations!”

“Captain said maybe I was ready to become your Apprentice Mechanic,” Book told her, “if ya don’t mind?”

“Ain’t ya got Shepherding duties?”

“I can work them around any duties in the Engine Room.”

“Thanks, Book! I could really use some help now I can’t use my right hand.” She said with grateful smile. Turning she squeezed Jayne’s arm, “And don’t think that lets ya outta helpin’ too! I’ll need ya both.”

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To be continued