Misaki stood there frozen as she watched Usui close in. She noticed the hunger in his eyes and to her surprise, it turned her on. She didn't bring up her hands in an effort to push Usui off as he kissed her neck, sucking on the skin and inching up to pull at her earlobe. His hot breath caressing her damp skin just made the moment that much hotter.
When Usui heard her soft moans, he knew it was safe to let go of Misaki's hands. She wasn't going anywhere.
Misaki, with her newfound freedom, immediately used her hands to pull Usui closer to her body.
"Misaki." Usui whispered her name. As he trailed another kiss on her neck as he rubbed her cheek with his free hand.
"Mmm." Misaki was too lost in the heat of the moment to realize that Usui had called her name.
"Misaki." With a great amount of self control, Usui stopped his attack on Misaki and pulled back just enough to snap Misaki back into reality too.
"Misaki..." His emerald eyes found her golden ones. Both their faces were flushed and for a moment, Misaki's eyes traveled down Usui's body to the bulge that had tented Usui's pants and blushed heavily before looking right back up at him. Oh god, what were they about to do?
"Misaki, I'm sorry. That went out of control fast..." Usui pulled back even further, putting at least a foot's distance between him and Misaki, allowing them both space to cool off.
"I..." What was she supposed to say? Should she say it was okay? Was it?
"You don't need to answer my question if you don't want to. I'll just ask that you stay at least until the rain outside slows down." Usui was now looking out the windows in his living room at the pouring city outside.
That's right, the question, Misaki thought. She looked at Usui's perfectly sculpted face and trailed her eyes down his tight body. She noticed that the bulge had significantly gone down and she was glad to see that her own breathing had gone from rapid, shallow breaths to those of a normal healthy young adult. She closed her eyes and thought. She knew he loved her. She knew she liked him...but did she love him?
She thought about everything he had done for her. He had saved her so many times, that she had lost count. She too had helped him through his hardships. It was as if the both of them were destined to be together, even though the idea sounded lame. Even as she realized how ridiculous the notion was, it wasn't entirely false. Usui was her knight in shining armor and nothing changed that fact. Not any family members or friends, not school and state wide tests, and most certainly not other girls or boys.
A soft smile appeared on her lips as she noticed the way Usui's hair stuck to the back of his neck and forehead. She knew he was quite the looker, but just at that moment, she thought he looked perfect. Everything he did was perfect. She looked away from him. Was it possible to hurt just by looking at someone so perfect?
"Misaki…" Usui had never seen such a look on Misaki's face. It paralyzed him. She looked so innocent, like a child riding her bike on a summer day. Her usual frown had been replaced by a shy smile, her cheeks were a lively pink, her eyes cast down, cascading a shadow on her flawless cheeks.
Misaki had heard her name and her eyes turned to see a staring Usui and suddenly, her feelings of him being an alien returned. But somehow, she welcomed it. It was familiar and warm and she liked it. "What are you staring at?"
"You...I can't help but stare when you look so cute." Usui took a step closer to Misaki as he noticed Misaki's blush deepen.
"Usui…" This was it. This was Misaki's chance. She had to say it. It would change a lot of things, she knew it, but she just had to say the three words.
"Yes?" His voice was barely above a whisper as he stood in front of her, looming over her. All her life she had excelled at everything she did because she had tried. But with Usui, it had always been weird. She never did anything right when it came to him. She was always flustered and angry and although she tried to get it together, he always managed to put her off balance and pull her closer to him.
Misaki closed her eyes and took a deep breath, and when she opened them, Usui was still there, looking down at her with emerald, green eyes. He held his breath, waiting. He wanted to savor this moment, down to the last breath. This would truly be a treasure worth keeping.
"I love you too." Usui saw her lips move as her sweet voice carried the words to his ears. A sort of calm settled in him as he heard the words, the confession he had been dying to hear.
"Thank you so much Misaki. You have no idea how much that means to me." Misaki stood there too, awed that she had finally said it. Like Usui, she felt a burden lift from her chest. She was free at last and so she smiled. She knew what she had to do next. She took a step closer to Usui and Usui did the same. Soon, they were in each other's arms, locked in an all new, intimate embrace. Somehow the three words had opened up a whole new world to them, there was no more awkwardness or hesitation.
"Usui, now what?" Misaki said as she relaxed in his arms. She felt at home, she felt safe, just as she always did.
"Now...a new chapter begins." He pushed her back just enough to look down at her and smile. WIthin seconds, his lips were on hers. This kiss was just as electrifying as every other they had shared, and just like all the other kisses, this one was special. Perhaps even more. Misaki couldn't help the overflow of emotion as she pressed her lips against his, savoring the taste of his lips on hers.
"Hey prez…" Usui said as he pulled up for some air.
"Hmm?" She said as she rested her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat.
"I think we need a break." Misaki's eyes flew open and she arched back.
"What the hell? Why?" A million thoughts ran through her mind. Why would he want to put a brake on their relationship just when she had confessed her true feelings to him? Had she done something wrong?
"Woah, calm down. Not THAT kind of break, trust me Prez, I'll never let you out of my sight." Usui said and Misaki calmed down a little bit and frowned at him.
"It's too late for that anyways. You're already a full blown stalker." She said, trying to overcome her overreaction.
"I guess you're right about that...anyways what I meant to say...well...if we stay close like this...things might get out of control again." Misaki finally understood what he was saying as she felt a familiar bulge poking at her.
"Oh... I see." She tried to suppress a laugh at Usui's conflicted and embarrassed look. She had never seen him like that but she knew better than to tease him again. That predatory look he had given her was enough to scare her and turn her on. The thought alone still sent shivers down her back. "Usui, let me help you." Misaki surprised herself even as she said that.
"Huh? What?" Usui had not expected that and he looked at her with a confused look.
"Let me help you." The amused look in Misaki's eyes changed. The carnal hunger in her awoke and she understood why Usui had attacked her like that earlier. The sexual tension between them was becoming unbearable and now that she knew she loved him, she felt there was no longer a barrier to hide behind.
"What are you doing?" Usui said as Misaki placed a hand on Usui's chest and pushed him. She wasn't pushing him away though, since she followed taking a step forward each time until he felt something hit behind his legs. The couch? He looked at the couch behind him and then at Misaki, confused and intrigued at the same time. A mischievous smile spread across her lips and with one final push, she sent his ass sprawling onto the couch.
"Misaki…" Usui's eyes grew wide as he watched Misaki take off her boots and climb on top of him. She was straddling him now and looking down at him with that same, sly smile.
"I told you I'd help you. But first, let me ask you something? Will you help me?" She leaned down as she whispered the words to him, teasing him the say way he had done to her. She didn't care what the consequences of this teasing became, all she knew was that she wanted Usui.
Usui swallowed hard, wondering what he should say. The bulge in his pants had grown as soon as she had straddled him and it ached to be released, but his humanity was still in check as he calculated the situation carefully.
"Misaki...if we continue...I hope you understand…" His voice trailed off as she whispered again in his ears, her voice reduced to a cat's purring.
"Ssshh, that's not what I asked. Answer the question. I'll help you, but will you help me?" Misaki's heart beat fast as she considered how daring she was being but she had come too far to shy away now.
"Yes." Usui knew what she meant by that. It was as if she were giving him permission. In one quick move, he grabbed Misaki's legs and torso, picked her up off of him, and set her back down on the couch, laid out beside him. His legs were on either side of her body, his arms once again pinning her to the couch. God she looked sexy beneath him.
Misaki looked up at him with surprised eyes but they soon changed. She didn't mind the change in control one bit. "I'll help you." Usui didn't waste time. He leaned in and placed a passionate kiss on Misaki's lips. His hands let go of her arms and worked on her uniform instead. One by one, a piece of clothing came off as they shared kiss after kiss. First it was Misaki's green Seika jacket, then it was Usui's half unbuttoned shirt. Misaki ran a finger up and down his chest, her fingers lingering at his hips, tracing circles with her nails. She noticed Usui quiver at her touch and she smiled at him, a naughty look in her eyes.
Usui reached his hands up to unbutton her shirt and suddenly, Misaki grew conscious of her body. This was it, he would see her for her true self. She shut her eyes and took a deep breath. She waited to feel his fingers brush against her semi bare chest but when nothing came, her eyes shot open.
She was surprised to see Usui's fingers still lingering on her shirt buttons, barely passed the second one as he looked at her with calm eyes.
"Misaki, you're nervous." Usui noticed the way she had shut her eyes and had suddenly stopped breathing. He didn't want to push Misaki to do something she was unsure about.
"Huh? No, really...I'm fine." Misaki tried to brave a smile but she knew it was unconvincing.
"MIsaki." Usui removed his hand from Misaki's chest, leaned back, and stood up. Misaki lay there awkwardly. "I don't want to do this thinking you were pressured into it. Misaki." he said her name tenderly as he grabbed her hand and pulled her up into a sitting position as he kneeled down. "Please don't rush this on my account. I will wait for you forever. I love you Misaki." He leaned in and placed a kiss on Misaki's forehead. Misaki blushed hard, embarrassed that he had stopped because of her. Why didn't he see that she was ready and that she wanted this as much as he wanted it?
"Usui…" The frown on her face had returned as she looked at him. "It is natural for a girl to be nervous. After all, I've never done anything like this. However, it does not mean I love you any less or that I am not ready." The determination in Misaki's eyes was unmistakable. She was serious, Usui could tell. Suddenly, he felt stupid. Had he just embarrassed Misaki?
"Misaki…" What was he supposed to say? Sorry for ruining the moment?
"That said…" Misaki pushed back Usui and stood up and grabbed his hand. "Come."
Author's Note: Sorry to those readers who felt confused whether or not there will be a second chapter, I should have included a note in the first chapter to indicate it. I don't intend this story to be very long but I really like and respect Misaki and Usui's love story so I don't want to feel like I'm rushing this. The promised lemon will happen in the next chapter. As always, thanks for your support and enjoy reading and please review.