Warmth in Winter

by KatalystSky

Ryuko grew up without the loving family like Mako, and so has Satsuki. Mako, Aikuro, and the elite four join them in their quest to understand how to deal with their emotions in a healthy way. In this story, they will learn what love is in many different forms and see that maybe they had all the loved ones they needed all along. Heavy Mikiryu, set a couple years after the fighting.

2. Chapter 2

Satsuki Kiryiun listened to her younger sister's rant with a little knowing smirk on her face.

"He is utterly infuriating! I go to his house to help make sure he eats and the place doesn't fall apart around him and he constantly hits on me and teases me! The perverted old man, he's my freaking teacher for fuck's sake." The younger girl fumed and stomped, throwing her arms in the air.

"Why don't you just avoid him and stay with Mako like you used to? Unless you enjoy his attention..." Satsuki drawled nonchalantly. Her sister turned to her, a scandalized look on her face.

"Are you implying that I enjoy being with that pervy old exhibitionist teacher?!" Ryuko screamed. Satsuki gave a bored sigh.

"He is not your teacher anymore, nor is he terribly old. Besides, I've seen how you react when he would exhibit himself, and I must say I cannot blame him for wanting to show off such a body." She grinned mischievously. Ryuko growled and her face turned red.

"I'm sure there are many women who would love to see what he shows you, some men too. I'm sure if you just left him alone he'd find a new plaything soon enough." The younger girl nearly tackled the older manipulator.

"PLAYTHING?! I am NOT some goddamn plaything!" She shouted.

"Well then if he is not using you as a plaything then what are you to him? Maybe once you find the answer to that you'll understand how you feel about him." Satsuki's expression softened. She understood how hard it was for Ryuko to deal with her emotions better than anyone else. She empathized with her.

"I know it's hard for you Ryuko, but you need to grow in your emotions, we both do. I will stay by your side to help you through if you will stay by mine, and I am sure that many of our friends would be happy to help too. But for now, try to let Aikuro in, just because you are out of school does not mean he cannot teach you anything." The older girl hugged her smaller sister tightly. The smaller girl closed her eyes and whispered.

"But I'm too scared..."

"I know Ryuko, I am too. But, I have seen that sometimes the joy that comes from having a heart outweighs the pain that comes when it's broken."