Apologies for the late update. Life has been busy. But this is my take on why Mei couldn't have told Yuzu -- the girl would never have let her beloved Mei go without a fight...A very lemony fight.
The ticking of the clock seemed to get slower as time passed. Yuzu sat on the sofa, idly flipping the pages of the magazine she was holding. But her eyes were on the door instead.
She glanced for the 100th time at the clock. Half past midnight. Where was Mei? Surely she should be back by now? What if her -- she struggled to even think of the word -- her fiance was like the previous sensei? Surely she'd be wise enough to know how to reject unwanted advances by now?
She shook herself, about to stand up to go find her, when the phone rang. In her haste she fumbled with it, almost cutting off the call.
"Mei?!" She cried into the receiver.
"Yuzu," The president's voice was as calm as ever. She couldn't gauge If anything was amiss or detect any emotions she was hiding. Yuzu wanted to let loose a torrent of questions when Mei spoke.
"I'll be staying at grandpa's tonight. Don't worry about me..."
"I'll see you tomorrow,"
Yuzu was left staring at the phone in surprise, unable to comprehend how abrupt Mei had been.
She considered going over to grandpa's and finding her, but surely there must be a reason Mei was there and not home? She had to know Yuzu would be having a dozen different scenarios running through her head right? There was already a multitude of them, each with Mei being enamored with her new beau by varying amounts; Or her realising that maybe it would be easier being with someone of the opposite gender.
She slumped on the coach, her imagination running circles around her.
And it continued to wreak havoc in her head as Yuzu stared blearily into the mirror the next day. Her eyes looked dead, dark circles ringed them and her hair was messy from how often she'd tugged at it. She huffed at her reflection.
It was okay, she'd see her in school.
But Mei was absent that day, which was why Yuzu now stood outside the Aihara's imposing mansion, Mei's homework in her hand as an excuse. She didn't look surprised to see Yuzu standing at the gate, but Yuzu thought she caught a hint of dissatisfaction in her gaze.
Mei took the papers and thanked her, her beautiful face impassive. She seemed to want to say something but thought better of it, turning around to start going back into the house.
"Mei."
The president paused , her back halfway through the door.
"Yuzu."
"You're not coming home?"
"I can't go home for a while."
"Why not?"
"Because... It's hard to see you." She didn't turn around. "I'm getting married, Yuzu. It's decided."
"You'll have to see me in school."
"I'll study abroad. "
"Was this your decision or grandpa's?"
"...Its the right thing to do."
"Even if it makes you unhappy?"
"I have my duties, and the truth will hurt him."
"And what is the truth, Mei?"
Mei sighed... Seeming to deflate. "Don't make this hard, Yuzu."
"What about how I feel? Or you? Is this what you want? I told you before Mei, that I'd help you break these shackles around you... But I can't do it alone."
"... this is my decision , Yuzu. I'm sorry..."
Yuzu felt her heart break. Funny how something so painful could be so silent. She stared at Mei's back. The slender girl looked smaller than usual.
"Then turn around and tell me you want us to break up. Were you planning to just disappear without telling me? I thought I meant more to you than that!" Yuzu could feel the frustration and anger from a sleepless night bubbling up.
Her heart was racing, she felt tears threatening to spill over . She'd imagined this happening while lying awake last night, of course. But she hadn't expected it to actually hurt a thousand times worse.
Mei didn't move. Yuzu stared at the familiar silhouette. How many nights had she lain in bed staring at that turned figure she loved in the dark? Thinking, wondering, worrying.
Smiling.
She couldn't bear the thought of an empty bed.
Yuzu saw her shoulders rise, saw her take a deep breath and finally turn around. Her lavender eyes were cool, boldly meeting her green pools as the latter's tears finally spilled over.
"Go home, Yuzu. It's over. Is that what you want to hear?" Her commanding voice was steady, not wavering.
Mei waited calmly for a response. Her visage calm, like she was asking about the weather. She shook her head, "I thought not."
And Mei walked back into the house. As if Yuzu was a stranger at the gate; As if she hadn't fallen asleep cuddled in her arms just the night before yesterday.
Yuzu stared numbly at the door about to close in her face. She jerked forward mutedly, catching it before it slammed. The interior of the house was silent and dark. No lights were turned on.
"Enough, Mei! Don't you dare try to push me away. Did you think you could put on that act in front of me? You should know well enough by now that I won't let you off so easily. Did you think that I'd give up just like that?!"
Mei froze, one hand on the stairway railing. "You can't change this Yuzu, you can't solve it this time no matter how hard you try."
"I know that! But I'm not going to let you avoid me or force yourself to live a life you don't want. I'm you're sister, aren't I ? If you're going to make your choice, you'd better tell me like actually you mean it!"
Yuzu was shouting, her voice echoing around the empty house.
Mei's eyes were dark.
"I told you," She wasn't as composed anymore, her jaw clenched. "I choose the academy. I choose to honour my family. Enough." She snapped as if Yuzu was a misbehaving child. Briskly walking up to her room, not bothering to pretend anymore that she wanted to get away as fast as possible.
"And you're okay with marrying that man? You're okay with being with him the rest of your life?!" Yuzu was panting, even though the flight of stairs weren't that high. She swallowed.
"You're okay with living without me?"
Mei stood ramrod straight in the middle of the room. The mask was completely gone now. She glared indignantly at Yuzu, her lips downturned. "Yes... Yes I am."
There it was again. Her words harsh and cutting like a knife, but the turmoil in her eyes spoke otherwise.
"Well, I'm sure as hell not!" Mei's eyes widened in surprise, before she was tackled down on the bed by the blonde. She stared incredulously up at the girl, Yuzu's teardrops falling on her face, those emerald eyes infuriated at her stubborn lover.
"If you're going to break up with me Mei, then at least stop being a coward! Be honest and tell me the truth for once!"
Yuzu didn't give her a chance to answer, bending down and claiming her lips. Mei struggled beneath her in earnest, trying to buck her off, but she pinned her legs together and restrained her flailing arms.
"Mhnmmmm." Her protests were muffled as Yuzu seized the chance to slip her tongue in, parting Meis lips completely. She pressed her tongue against hers, knowing they could both taste her salty tears.
Yuzu knew she should feel bad, she was acting no better than that sensei after all. But Mei's shell was already cracking. She felt her becoming more subdued , her struggle an afterthought. She pulled back for a moment to let them catch their breaths. Mei's face was bright red. Her eyes anything but emotionless. A desperation shone in them that echoed within Yuzu herself. Yuzu felt a twisted pleasure seeing this.
She tried to turn her face away, but Yuzu didn't give her the chance. She bit down on her lower lip in punishment, sucking at the blood that welled there. Yuzu'd always been gentle and careful with her. But this time she wanted Mei to feel something.
Mei let out tiny moan as Yuzu kissed her harder, pressing her head into the pillow. Heat was rushing through her entire body, driven by a hunger for more, more. She knew that Mei must feel it too.
Her legs lay still under Yuzu hips. Her fingers curled, not bothering to pull her pinned wrists away anymore. She could feel Mei's breasts heaving beneath hers as she trailed tiny nibs down her jaw and neck. "Yuzu..."
She glanced at her. Mei was trying hard to keep quiet. Her lips pressed together as Yuzu deliberately licked her earlobe. But one tiny nibble there and she was hers, a tiny mewl escaping. Gods. Yuzu was stunned motionless by how turned on that sound made her.
She stole her lips again, slipping her hand under the brunettes shirt and cupping her breast. She squeezed the soft flesh and was rewarded with another mewl . Yuzu felt her head spinning. She couldn't think anymore, completely filled with the desire to possess her stubborn lover. This could be their last time, after all.
Without breaking the kiss, Her other hand reached down to unbutton her shirt. Removing her tie and bra in a frenzy. "Yuzu.. stop," Mei gasped. "Please..."
Now freed, she pushed against her weakly.
Yuzu paused to stare at her. For the first time, the president's eyes were afraid. Yuzu hesitated.
" Are you scared of me?"
"No," The girl's hands gripped her shirt instinctively. She seemed surprised by her own reaction. "I.. Its just.." She blushed. "It's too much."
Yuzu smiled warmly at her, feeling relief course through her. "But look how honest you are now. I can feel your heart beating so fast, Mei. I like how it feels like I'm gripping it in my hand." She squeezed the fullness in her hand gently for emphasis, enjoying how expressive her lover's face became at times like these as her lips parted.
Mei's so soft...
"What about you, Mei?" She planted kisses over the swell of her breasts. Enjoying the way those soft globes was heaving harshly against her face.
"Hmmmmm?" Yuzu nudged further.
"I... I like it too." Mei turned her face to the side, trying to hide her flush. Yuzu grinned.
"Good. Because I'm not stopping, Mei. Not until you give in and tell me the truth. I'll make you admit how much you really want me. You're so stubborn, after all."
Meis eyes snapped to her. "Don't you dare, Yuzu. I told you. I --"
She was cut off as Yuzu bent and sucked one nipple deep into her mouth. Mei's back arched off the bed, her fingers tangling in the blonde strands as Yuzu suckled on her breast. She couldn't seem to decide if she wanted to push her away or hold her closer.
"Yes...?" Excitement ignited her. Yuzu knew she was enjoying this way too much.
But she'd missed her. Last night alone had been unbearable, especially with the constant worrying.
"I.. I ... Choose to get mar-- ahh!"
Yuzu used her teeth to pull and tease her. She parted her thighs easily and cupped her groin. Her own core heated. Mei was so wet. Her finger slipped in without thinking, and she heard her gasp.
Yuzu pulled back slightly to look at her in worry. "Did that hurt?"
"... No." Mei refused to meet her eyes, biting her lip.
"Can i move?"
"...Yes."
Yuzu slipped her finger out slowly, then pushed in again, each time going in deeper until her knuckles were pressed against her entrance. She was transfixed by the look on Mei's face, her lips slightly parted as she gasped for air. She felt so tight and warm.
"...You were saying ?"
Mei glared at her. She struggled to speak and catch her breath. "I said I want to get marri--"
She broke off as Yuzu slipped another finger in. Mei's knees jerked, her hands fisting the sheets.
"No more lies, Mei. I'm serious."
Mei looked at her, a frown creasing her brows. "Enough, yuzu. Stop acting like a child..." Mei was trembling. "This won't change anything. It'll only make it worse for both of us."
Yuzu stroked her flushed face gently. "I know. But I want to know the truth." She smiled sadly. "I thought I was the one person you would be honest to."
She was hurt, mad and frustrated, not to mention heartbroken.
There were so many emotions roiling about inside her. She knew it must be the same for Mei.
"For once, I want you to express yourself properly. If this is our last time... then convey your feelings to me," Tears clung to the lashes above those fiery green eyes.
Mei stared at her wide eyed. Yuzu saw the conflict warring within dark lavender that was usually so calm. Finally, she bit her lip, looking away.
Yuzu had seen that expression before. It was a glimpse she always showed her whenever she was submitting and letting the obnoxious blonde in.
But she never said it of course. Mei acted like Yuzu was somehow supposed to read her mind.
Heart thumping furiously , Yuzu moved her hand.
She watched in fascination as Mei gripped the sheets, her face turning a darker shade of red, lips clenched to keep from crying out. Yuzu thrust in all the way. The crease between her brows deepened and her lips parted in a soft moan.
Emboldened by this, Yuzu increased her speed, stroking harder as she pressed against her walls. She was in awe. Mei seemed to be clenching down tighter and tighter on her, the girl struggling to lie still as her moans became longer and louder. Her eyes were squeezed shut.
It was Yuzu's dream come true. To finally be able to do all that she'd fantasized about for months. All the sneaking around reading Peach Sisters... Suddenly glad that she'd done so much homework, she tried slowing down her pace. Mei's moans got softer, but her hips thrust instinctively up now to increase the friction. She stared at the sight for a few moments before stilling her fingers. Mei's hips continued to buck against her hand.
After 2 seconds Mei's eyes flew open. She looked at Yuzu in confusion, then utter embarrassment. But Yuzu only hummed happily as she savoured the sight of Mei lying docile and naked beneath her, waiting. Mei shot the blonde a very displeased look.
"Hmmm? Yes, Mei?" Her girlfriend frowned, but kept silent.
Grinning devilishly, she started thrusting again, making long and hard strokes with her fingers, drinking in Mei's reaction eagerly. Her moan was the most adorable thing she'd heard. She wanted to hear it all night. every night.
The thought sent a pang through her and she increased her tempo until Mei was writhing in the bed. Yuzu knew she loved Mei, but she never realized how badly she desired her too. She couldn't stop and didn't want to stop . Especially not when her lover's hips were bucking uncontrollably, breasts arching off the bed.
Yuzu bent down and took the proffered offering into her mouth, suckling hard until the president cried out.
Her walls were clenching tighter around her now, she could guess what was next. So she stopped moving completely, her mouth still closed over her sensitive flesh as Mei continued to grind against her for a few more seconds before she came to.
This time a plea escaped before she caught herself.
"Yuzu...!"
She released her soft mound of flesh.
"Yes, Mei?"
"Please..."
"What do you need, Mei?"
Mei was struggling to breathe. She looked at her. "Yuzu..." she pleaded softly at the blonde. Her eyes were so dark, filled with such desperation. She looked so, so beautiful lying there that Yuzu was driven by the urge to do anything to comfort her lover.
No.Yuzu shook herself. She needed to strengthen her resolve! She couldn't let Mei trick her!
"Not until you tell me the truth, Mei." The younger girls face was filled with such hurt, as if she'd never considered that Yuzu would actually deny her, that the latter felt herself wavering.
She didn't allow herself time to give in, and bent to kiss her neck so she couldn't see her face. Her thumb rubbed against the hardened nub above her lover's soaking slit.
A shiver ran through the girl below her. She circled her clit, teasing, before suddenly pressing on the swollen, sensitive flesh.
The president clamped down on her fingers as her hips jerked against her hand. Yuzu chuckled. "You're so honest now Mei."
The brunette huffed indignantly, but was soon reduced to a moaning mess when she started thrusting her fingers in earnest. This time rubbing her clit at the same time.
Meis resistance crumbled completely. Her walls already tightening again. when Yuzu stopped, Mei didn't bother stilling her hips, she continued rolling into her hand, panting against her ear until Yuzu had to forcefully pin her hips with her own.
"Yuzu!" Mei mewled. "Please..."
Yuzu waited for her to say more but the girl only looked at her again, pleading with her lavender eyes. So Yuzu continued her slow torture.
This went on a few more times, the younger girl impressively mantaining her composure until Yuzu found the rough bundle of nerves inside the stubborn girl. She pressed against it, feeling her own core getting wet as Meis back arched off the bed completely.
"Yuzu!" The blonde struggled to keep her own raging hormones in check at hearing her name spill from her lover's lips.
Who would've known. "Ahhh. It seems like I've found another weakness of yours, Mei."
Her finger was still curled up against her g-spot, transfixed at the sight of Mei's arced beautifully in the air.
Yuzu slowly relaxed her fingers, enthralled as the girl turned to putty on the bed. She curled her fingers against the spot again experimentally, feeling her own gush of wetness as the brunette strained upwards once more.
She toyed with her a few more times. She'd never imagined that doing it with Mei would be this sexy. Or that she'd have such complete control over the usually stoic president.
Mei had thrown an arm over her face,
"Yuzu," she panted. "Stop teasing me."
Yuzu pulled the girl's arm away gently. Meis face was beet red and her eyes moist, tears of frustration threatening to spill over.
She bent down to kiss her tenderly. "What do you want, Mei?"
She thrust inside casually, slow smooth strokes just to rub against her, because Yuzu couldn't stop herself from touching Mei.
She could see Mei struggling to think, to keep her composure. Just a bit more...
She curled her finger slightly. Mei's breath caught.
"You... I want you, Yuzu." Mei gave up the pretense of trying completely. "I...need you."
Yuzu smiled triumphantly. "You're only honest when you can't think, Mei." She increased the speed and strength of her thrusts. Mei moaned. She kept this up until she felt her walls tightening yet again. Her tempo faltered.
"Dont stop!" Mei cried out.
Her arms reaching out to grasp the hand buried inside her. "Please. Don't stop..."
"Okay," Yuzu bent to reward her with a kiss. She thrusted harder, making sure to press up against her weak spot, her thumb rubbing against her clit. "Do you really want to marry him, Mei?"
Mei was grinding her hips against her hand in a frenzy, breasts bouncing with the force.
"Nhgghhmm... No..." She gasped.
Yuzu twisted her fingers slightly, pressing hard against the swollen bundle of nerves.
"Will you be happier with me?"
She could feel her climax approaching.
Mei stared at her, there was no anger there, only a deep sadness. Tears welled.
"Yes..."
Yuzu felt her walls tighten, but she didn't stop. Instead she parted her fingers, spreading her, and Mei came undone. Yuzu pulled away slightly to watch her climax, savouring every expression on her face as her lover's pussy clenched and quivered around her. She didn't stop moving her finger, making long smooth thrust to help her ride out her orgasm, watching her try and fail to catch her breath.
She lifted a hand to her face. "...Stop looking, Yuzu."
"But I've never seen you like this before. "
"...Shut up. "
"You can't try to act tough now, Mei, you're mine." Yuzu said in delight, wiggling her fingers that were still buried inside her.
"Yuzu!" Her hips jerked.
Yuzu slipped her arms under Mei , supporting her back as it curved into her. She felt the girl find refuge against her, hiding her face in her neck. She stroked her back gently as the president continued to tremble, running her fingers through her hair, knowing it calmed her girlfriend despite how much the girl refused to show it.
Yuzu hated how terribly happy she felt right now, aware of how fleeting this moment was. Mei was especially warm in her arms.
"I love you, Mei." Yuzu hugged her tight.
She felt Mei tense up. Then to her surprise the girl slipped her arms around her too. Burying her face deeper into her shoulder.
"I... I love you too, Yuzu."
Yuzu froze, stunned. Before she could react, Mei's fingers dug into her back.
"I love you. I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier." Her words were barely a whisper. Yuzu could feel the warmth of tears against her neck.
"Mei..." Yuzu pulled away to look at her. But Mei covered her face with her hands. "It's okay, Mei." She said, pulling her hands away and holding them in her own. She felt her heart twist at the sight before her. She'd never seen Mei cry like this before. Her face contorted in pain, fat drops of tears sliding down her face.
She leaned in closer, pulling Mei against her. Sobs wrecked her body, and she felt useless, only able to hold her. "It's okay. It's okay, Mei. I'm here."
It only made Mei cry harder. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Yuzu."
"I know. It s okay." Yuzu patted her head gently.
"It's not. It won't be okay anymore. You.. it's all your fault." Mei glared at her, more tears slipping out even as Yuzu wiped them away. She beat her curled fists against Yuzu weakly. "You. You made me get used to this " She closed her eyes. Her lashes sparkling. "How can I keep my resolve when I see you?"
Yuzu bent forward, gently catching her tears with her lips. "I'm sorry... Don't cry Mei .. You know I'll cry if you do," she said, even as her own tears escaped.
Mei shook her head, burying her face in her chest as she sobbed harder. Her fingers gripped her arms now as her tears soaked into Yuzu's shirt.
"I told you Mei. I'll walk this path with you as long as you let me. If this is what you want... I won't stop you. I'll support you as your sister."
"I'm sorry, Yuzu... I'm so sorry." Her body shook. She was in so much pain that yuzu could not bear it
"I know. We'll be okay, Mei."
But they both knew she was lying. How could anything be ok anymore if they weren't each others?
Mei pulled away to look at her. "I'm going abroad. I can't, yuzu.. It hurts to be here so close to you."
Yuzu chest ached. "You're leaving? When?"
"Next week... I can't see you again after this. I.."
"I know." She leaned forward and kissed her. A tender kiss that turned deep when Mei pulled her closer. Yuzu cradled her head, tilting her chin to kiss her harder. They were both desperate, Mei's own hand slipping under her shirt up her back. Yuzu shivered at her touch, pressing her closer. This wasn't enough. Nothing could ever be enough.
She made herself pull away, gasping. "Mei.. can I... One more time?" she asked. She wanted her. She would never stop wanting her.
Mei was out of breath herself. Tears streaked her face. She looked up at the blonde, those familair eyes filled with love and regret.
How... How could Yuzu ever let her go? When she looked at her like this, she didn't think she would ever stop loving her.
Mei didnt say anything, silently staring at her, her expression conveying all the emotions she could never say aloud. Finally, she nodded, averting her gaze.
That was all the permission Yuzu needed.