Disclaimer: I don't own the characters from Maria-sama ga Miteru (But I so wish I did)

A/N: I'll keep editing the finished parts until I come to the point of just rough plot line, then things might slow down a bit. Thanks to all who read and to: chkim218, meatiecow, Chinensis' Fan, romancejunky, geniogene and CheeseXlover09 for reviewing.

Oh and chkim218 my inspiration was not Twilight :)

Rated T for now, likely M later.

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Sachiko's POV

One Thousand Years

Chapter 3: "Mid-Morning Reprieve"

"Please don't look at me like that Yumi." Yumi's face stretches in confusion. I place the mirror to my side while gazing into her eyes. She looks worried for me. "What did I do to deserve such a caring petite soeur?"

"It's nothing Yumi, don't worry about it." I'm really scared right now. I hope she will worry about, I hope she will be here for me. My heart is beating fast, and Yumi looks unsettled. Luckily she breaks my nervousness.

"Onee-Sama can I check your head?" She half extends her arm. "I want to make sure there is no bump." Yumi says with a smile but in a hushed tone. I turn slightly and bow to grant her access. Eyes closed I start to contemplate the mirror, the mystery of my reflection; well my lack of reflection, but I am interrupted. Yumi's soft fingers have reached my hair. Her hand slides delicately to one side then continues; A slight brush against my ear is enough to send a spark racing around my nerves.

I gently reach out and rest my hand on Yumi's back, she gives a cute squeal in surprise. I straiten up and pull her to my side. The quick motion has left me with one arm around her back, holding her at waist; her near arm has ended up over my shoulder and around my neck. I lean into her small figure bringing my jaw to rest on her cheek. I can feel the blood pooling in her cheek as she becomes ridged and does her best imitation of a statue.

"Besides being a bit tired, I feel well Yumi." This is mostly true. Holding Yumi is quite wonderful, and I am content. But there are a few things I need to address, although this is more important; sleep can wait, hunger can wait, seeing that women who sold me the bottle can wait. "Perhaps hunger is not the right word, I am more thirsty than hungry." I take a deep breath, Yumi smells sweet.

"Onee-Sama…?" Her voice is soft and angelic. I feel her heat beat pick up as she rests into my shoulder.

"Yes Yumi?" So many thoughts swirl in my head.

"If you're tired we can take a nap…" Her cheek warms to a greater extent. Yumi tries correct herself in a frenzy "I-mean-if-you-want-to-take-a-nap-that's-okay-I-don't-mind-I-didn't-mean… er um… unless you want to… ehhhhh." She ends in a long drawn out sigh. Her little heart beats in a sporadic panic I am not fond of. Her eyes close and she waits for a response.

"Responsibly falls on me for what happen to our date plans, if there is anything I can do make up for it… do you wish to take a nap Yumi?" "She is so soft…"

"Y-yes Onee-sama, lets take a nap." She releases the breath I didn't know she was holding.

"Let me get you a spare nemaki, you can't sleep in those." Yumi is wearing a white button down sweeter and light blue jeans. "They fit tight to her…" I snap out of my thoughts and stand up. Losing Yumi's warmth is disheartening but I must continue; I move over to my wardrobe, careful to avoid the remnants of the broken bottle. Pulling out a soft garment that should fit Yumi, my face grins. I turn to find she has stood up. I meet her between my wardrobe and the bathroom. She takes the nightwear as a wave of her scent hits me.

"Thank you Onee-sama, I'll be quick" She turns to the bathroom. "Strawberries… Yumi's sweetness is like strawberries." The sound of the bathroom door closing pulls me from my thoughts. I move to my bedroom door which has been left ajar, and allow myself to think for a moment. "She was so worried about me, how long was I unconscious?" I really do need some rest, we can figure things out later. Enjoying our time together should be a top priority. I shut the door and move back to my bed. "Yumi's going to sleep in my bed, beside me" My heart beats fast, and nervousness grips me.

"How do I look Onee-Sama?" Yumi is standing in the bathroom doorway in an adorable pink silk nightgown.

"You look lovely Yumi, shall we?" I ask and gesture to the bed. Yumi is beyond gorgeous. She nods and makes her way to the side of the bed. I walk around and join her on the opposite. Yumi pulls the ribbons out of her hair and sets them on the nightstand. I watch as hair falls to there respective sides, not quite reaching her shoulders. My eyes are on the verge of closing themselves. The bed depresses as I take my seat and swing my legs to join me. Yumi is beside me when I lay back and rest my head. Her hand reaches mine when my eyes shut. The last feeling to reach me before I fall asleep is that of Yumi snuggling up beside me.

This is not the first time I have fallen asleep next to Yumi. This is however the first time I have fallen asleep so quickly. And this most certainly is the first time I have awaken underneath her. Yumi has shifted to her side, one leg sprawled over mine. and her arm is draped across my stomach. Most shocking of all, Yumi has reallocated my chest as a pillow; I don't mind in the least. "If only I could wake up like this every day."

It occurs to me I am being selfish again. "Why is this so complicated?" I am in love with Yumi, Yumi is in love with me. I would be a naive Onee-Sama if I didn't realize Yumi had love in her eyes. Simply telling her would be serve to make us both happy. "But will that hurt her, how long can we even be together?" Damn my family name, today I will tell Yumi how I feel. We will work something out. "If Yumi reciprocates my feeling that is." My heart sinks a little at the thought. Perhaps the warmth of Yumi sleeping on me gives me the courage for the crime I must now commit.

"Yumi, it's time to wake up." I say with a soft voice while gently touching her shoulder. She stirs slightly, but I can feel her heart beat indicating she is still asleep. At no point does this disturb me, it seems so natural. Only then do I discover that I feel her heartbeat much more strongly than I should. "I shouldn't feel her heart beat at all." The sense I am using to feel her is beyond me. Simple sight, nor smell, nor touch could give the feeling of blood pulsing through her veins. My list of mysteries expand while I continue to nudge Yumi's shoulder. "Yumi… Yumi… time to get up." Finally my words are rewarded when her eyes flutter.

Her head nuzzles against a very sensitive part of my chest; and the leg strewn across mine outstretches as Yumi joins me in the waking world. Her head tilts back as she follows the base of my neck to my eyes. Yumi spends a while staring into my eyes before I again remember to breath and speak. "Did you rest well Yumi?" I ask her. A few moments later her eyes widen.

"Onee-Sama?" Her voice is still sleepy.

"It seems we were both very tired" "I shouldn't have waken her." I would move, but I don't have the heart to disturb the girl. Yumi's face and heart rate turn from surprise to panic. Her face swells with a crimson glow and she scrambles to get off me.

"I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry" She moves back too quickly topples over the side of the bed. I learn over the side to look at her only to find her she is laying on her back, hands covering her face.

"Yumi are you hurt?" If she is, I won't forgive myself.

"Hnmmm, no Onee-Sama, just embarrassed… I'm sorry." Her face tells everything but I don't think I can help not teasing her.

"Whatever for Yumi?" "Yumi is cute when she's mortified."

"I woke up on top of you." She says with her hands still over her face; they muffle her words.

"What was that Yumi? I can't hear you." I am so at ease with Yumi. I want to stay with her. This is whom I truly am, everything is at peace when I'm with her.

"I said I was laying on you Onee-Sama." Yumi says it like it's a bad thing. Teasing her is very enjoyable; the blood pooling in her cheeks alone is worth it.

"Why would you be embarrassed Yumi? Come here." I pat the open part of the bed next to me. Yumi looks confused and doesn't move. "How long do you plan on laying on the ground Yumi?" I ask playfully.

"Oh… right." Yumi rolls on to her stomach and extends her arms so she can lift herself up. That's when my Onee-Sama protective thoughts kicked in.

"Yumi be careful I broke a small bottle and there is glas-"

"Ouch!" Yumi winced in pain.

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