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~Snow


The night left the bodies of the two women to their own devices. Once Sachiko woke to the feeling of a warm hand splayed over her abdomen. In the middle of sleep Sachiko shifted to her back and when the pressure made its self known her eyes bolted awake. Yumi's hand slipped up under her shirt and rested over her ribcage dangerously close to the swell of her breast. She bit down on her lip to ensure she not moan from pleasure. Sachiko deftly clasped Yumi's hand and transferred it to the mattress between their bodies. Sachiko took further account of the situation and found Yumi's entire body curled up against her. Sachiko dismissed the position for Yumi seeking warmth, nothing more. Sachiko closed her eyes and drifted back to a fitful sleep always aware of the warmth of the hand that had been on her skin.

Yumi found sleeping in Sachiko's clothes the most comfortable feeling. They were loose and baggy and swallowed her whole. When she finally slept it was like she fell into a cloud of Sachiko's scent and the sensation thrilled her. No matter how many times she told herself that she could not let this happen, she found herself slipping further and further into Sachiko. Once during the night she found Sachiko curled around her body, with her hand slipped between the mattress and her ribs. The feeling of Sachiko's breasts on her back, her thigh slightly between her legs, and the soft puff of air on the back of her neck instantly flooded Yumi's senses. Yumi craved more but her head yelled for her to go no further. She could not deny the fact that she was sexually attracted to Sachiko. She could not deny she had feelings for the woman, but where would they go? How could they make this work? In 2 weeks she left, where will Sachiko go? What were Sachiko's plans? Yumi shut out the world in those pre-dawn hours and gave herself over to the pleasures of her body being protected by Sachiko's loving embrace.

The sunlight shown through the window and Sachiko groaned as the pain of the rays hit her sleep laden eyes. As she tried to move she noticed something quite odd. She was pinned beneath a soft body. She looked down and saw Yumi in almost the same position as she had left her during the night except for the very compromising position Yumi shifted into. Sachiko whimpered as she felt Yumi's thigh between her legs so very close to her core. Sachiko sucked in a deep breath as Yumi nuzzled into her chest, her mouth breathing hot air onto her nipple through the fabric of her shirt. Sachiko's breathing became ragged and fear of Yumi waking in this position drove a spike through her senses. She promised she would not hurt Yumi, that she was safe here with her. But Sachiko could not give up this moment just yet. Instead she slipped her arms around the sleeping angel and let her sleep. Sachiko listened to the symphony of her breathing; the rhythm of Yumi's heart beat below her fingertips then sighed. Sachiko found home in the arms of a woman that might not love her. Sachiko smiled as she remembered Yumi's words again, 'you are not in control here, I am,' and Sachiko could not agree more.

Yumi shifted slightly and the movement brought her thigh in solid contact with Sachiko's wet center. Sachiko groaned and tried to stay her hips. Yumi's eyes opened at the sound and felt arms around her. It was sublime. It was wonderful but the sound she heard invoked a different feeling... arousal. She looked up to see Sachiko biting her lip, holding her tighter and tighter. Yumi took inventory of their entwined embrace and almost jumped back off the bed. Yumi jerked upright to give Sachiko space, but what happened would be Yumi's downfall. Her thigh pressed against Sachiko harder and the sound that escaped Sachiko's lips caused Yumi to flood between her legs. Blue eyes hit Brown as Yumi found herself over Sachiko straddling her thigh. Sachiko's hands slid up Yumi's arms feeling the taught muscles. Experimentally Yumi rocked her thigh into Sachiko and Yumi was shocked by how responsive Sachiko was to her touch. Sachiko cupped Yumi's cheek feeling warmth radiate though the smaller woman on top of her. Yumi saw it in Sachiko's eyes the depth of emotion she wanted to have in a partner. She saw the depth of love there in Sachiko's eyes. Yumi leaned slowly down and stopped a breath away from Sachiko. Both women licked their lips in anticipation; both women wanted the moment to last. Sachiko closed her eyes waiting for Yumi to take control, giving Yumi all power. Sachiko was lost as she felt soft lips barely graze her bottom lip. Yumi simply tasted the salty sweet mix of Sachiko and moaned, Then Yumi went forward...

The phone rang and made both women bolt away, shocked out of a moment they could not get back. Yumi made to retreat from Sachiko but Sachiko's hand bolted out and stayed Yumi's movements. Yumi sat straddling Sachiko's thighs as Sachiko brought the phone to her ear not wanting to let Yumi run away.

"Hello" growled Sachiko into the phone, "Good morning Touko-chan." Sachiko watched as Yumi's face clouded and her entire demeanor changed. Yumi made to move away from Sachiko but Sachiko would not let her move. She would not let Yumi runaway. Yumi stayed where she was but felt her entire world constrict and the ground which was firm when she woke this morning vanish into oblivion. She had no balance, she had no direction and she could feel her tears catch in her throat painfully. She would not look into Sachiko's eyes because of what she would find there. Then Sachiko's body went ridged. Yumi looked up into Sachiko's eyes and saw blue eyes colder than ice staring back at her. Yumi reached out and laid a hand upon Sachiko's chest, over her heart. Something went horribly wrong and Yumi's first reaction was to protect Sachiko. After hanging up with Touko Sachiko snapped her cell phone shut and shot her arms out and took Yumi into her embrace.

Sachiko found the news unsettling. She hated the man within the depths of her soul. He was the worst person she had ever known and his sudden death meant nothing to her. She knew she should feel something towards the loss but she could not muster any emotions. Her hands traced circles over Yumi's back and she breathed in a deep gulp of air falling into the scent of Yumi. Yumi settled in between Sachiko's legs not sure of what she should do so she laid on top of her friend.

"My father died last night," Sachiko whispered. Yumi's head jerked up with such a snap that the vertebrae popped in protest.

"Sachiko, I'm so sorry," Yumi said as she tried to comfort her friend. Sachiko's eyes locked with hers and Sachiko's palm slipped to cup Yumi's face.

"You are more beautiful than the sunrise on a perfect day. Did you know that?" Sachiko said changing the subject. Yumi, stunned for a moment recovered.

"Do you want to talk about it?" She asked as she laid her head back down on Sachiko's chest. Yumi was half tempted to play with the erect nipple centimeters from her lips but thought better of it.

"Not really. I hate my father. He cheats, well cheated on my mother and she just let him. He made rules for me to follow in order to take over the firm, but I hated them. He was a despicable man. I don't think he ever loved my mother. She was just good breeding," Sachiko's voice trailed off as she ran her fingers through Yumi's hair. Yumi nodded her understanding.

"Yumi? You were about to run from me weren't you? Because it was Touko on the phone?" asked Sachiko lifting Yumi's chin to look into her eyes. Yumi's eyes shifted to the right unable to answer the question for fear of Sachiko's reaction. All of a sudden Sachiko flipped Yumi onto her back with Sachiko reclined next to up on her elbow to hover slightly over Yumi. Sachiko slid her hand into Yumi's and laced their fingers together and brought them to her lips.

"I will do everything in my power to never hurt you, and keep you safe. I...I feel very deeply for you. Can you trust me?" Sachiko whispered. Yumi reached up and cupped Sachiko's cheek.

"You mean it don't you?" Yumi asked searching for confirmation. When Sachiko nodded Yumi felt her heart leap from her chest. Yumi lunged up and caught Sachiko's lips with hers and shared a kiss that put all other kisses to shame. Lips moved against the other, and Sachiko whimpered from the contact. She broke the kiss in a daze and looked down at the woman in her arms.

"May I touch you?" asked Sachiko tentatively. When Yumi nodded Sachiko melted into Yumi. Her fingertips traced a path over Yumi's lips, jaw, and then neck. When Yumi's eyes closed to the gentle ministrations of Sachiko she gasped when she felt lips replace fingers and hands come to her hips. Kisses, feathery soft kisses, slid over Yumi's skin. Sachiko wanted to show Yumi what she could not say. She wanted to show Yumi she loved her with each and every kiss upon silky skin.

Later Sachiko and Yumi finally roused themselves from the bed. Yumi was driven insane by the soft touch of Sachiko and Sachiko was on the brink of loosing control and begging the girl to take her but there was no rush. Sachiko knew for certain things would work out just fine. Yumi dropped Sachiko off at the Sachiko's family estate on the way home.

"Yumi, will you be there for me through this? Its about to get messy," asked Sachiko hoping her friend would not leave her in the thick of the family squabbling. Yumi leaned over and Kissed Sachiko.

"Ill be here for as long as I can. I leave in a few weeks," Yumi said sadly. Now that she found Sachiko she wasn't ready to give her up. Sachiko nodded and smiled.

"Any time I get with you I will cherish," then she kissed Yumi's hand and headed into the estate and into what has been her personal hell for 18 years.