-a/n-
It's been two months that I haven't updated. Sorry it took so long. So here we go..
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Ninth Life
6. It's Only You & Me
By ©ancercute
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••Yamato••
Everything altered so quickly just because of one person I knew in a week. And a person who brought within me the feeling of love- the most complex thing I felt.
She was the one who gave me the most difficult problem, and yet, the only solution.
If I never met her, I wouldn't be wrestling with myself right now to determine what the hell I should do. I wouldn't be suffering the ache of wanting to love her and own her myself.
It was early dawn when I was woken up by the sound of her footsteps descending from the staircase. My ears twitched at the sound and I smelled the sweet morning scent of her cologne. It was heaven.
I phased back to my human form and stretched my arms, knees and neck from sleeping inconveniently on her doorstep the whole night. I knocked on the door and went inside, receiving a surprised look from Mimi.
"Good morning, How's your sleep?" I asked when I wound up my arms into her waist.
She raised an eyebrow at me. "Fine. Well, isn't this different?"
"How come?" I grinned as I pinched her waist.
"Normally, you wouldn't do the first move. I usually start it; and then you'd stop me from continuing," she began to accuse.. or argue.
"Hmm. I couldn't say anything about that now. But you do smell so delicious right now. It makes my mouth water," I said as I dug my nose on her neck, kissing her jaw.
"Don't do that to me," she snapped and pulled herself away from my grasp unsuccessfully. "You do that and then leave me wanting for more. Don't make me a desperate little toy." She crunched up her eyebrows at me and I was amused at how cute she looked.
"What are you laughing at?" she was beginning to get out of my hold.
I tightened my grip and smiled. "I'm mostly laughing at you obviously. And no, I won't make you a desperate little toy. I'll just make you my own little Barbie doll. I'll play with you and dress you up myself." I smirked at her.
She grimaced. "Are you talking dirty?"
"Do you want me to?"
She didn't say anything at the moment but only stared at my grinning face, and then I released myself from her.
"Whatever," she muttered and walked away with a frown.
"Hey, hey." I followed her behind tugging her back softly. "What's wrong kitty?" I was mentally surprised of myself at the nickname I made for her, but she didn't react to that.
"You're playing with me."
"Of course not. Why would I?" I stroked her cheeks, her lips.
"You're not being serious. Why are you doing this all of a sudden? And I thought you didn't want me. Last night you left me alone."
"I want you, truthfully. Last night, I wasn't sure if I was doing the right thing- being with you."
"So is being with me wrong?"
Was it? Was being with her wrong? Feline and wolf?
"I thought so," she murmured looking away.
"No, no. It's not wrong. I've made up my mind. I'll be with you. I'll stay with you. I will take care of you," I vowed to her seriously. "I promise that."
And I was ready to do that. Hell if we're different from each other. I'm not going to waste this chance. I'll let fate rule over once the truth is all revealed. But up to now, we'll both enjoy our hearts' desires. Sometimes, having the thoughts of her being in the arms of other men, I could feel the growl in my throat and the rumble in my chest. It makes me want to bare my teeth at such idea.
"Really, I will," I whispered whole heartedly. "Swear."
I sat down in the couch and pulled her along with me. I pressed her side to mine securely.
"You'll be mine and only mine, from now on," I warned. "And I don't intend on sharing you. Keep that in mind."
"Of course I will," she smiled to herself.
Finally, I would be able to own her for myself- the one thing I've been dying to do.
"Can I ask you a thing?" I asked.
"Sure. What is it?"
"I've noticed a picture in your room. How could hate wolves so much?"
"Oh. That…" she trailed off. "Well you see, those animals killed my parents." The tone in her voice was filled with disgust. Her hatred was explained in one short sentence and now I fully understood why. It would wholly shock her if she knew…
"Why'd you ask?"
"Just curious," I replied. "What would you do if I'm the least person you expect me to be?"
"Huh?"
"What if I'm not the person who you think I am?"
"Are you hiding something from me?"
"You answer me with a question. No, I'm not hiding anything," I said.
"Well, I'd probably not react since you told me beforehand anyway."
"Sure kitty," he replied sighing.
"You know, I'm liking that nickname. How come you call me that?"
"Because you're cute."
"Right. Because I'm cute," she mocked.
"Don't you have anything to do today?" I asked in sudden curiosity.
"No, not really. Why?"
"Good. I'm going to take you out."
I left her to get ready and went back to my house to take a bath. I would probably smell like the doormat right now if I hadn't slept outside. After preparing myself, I returned to her house and drove out of the city.
"Where are we going?" she asked.
"Obviously, out of town," I replied politely with a bit of sarcasm.
She suppressed a smile and just narrowed her eyes at me.
"You'll see."
"I guess I'll just have to wait."
"Yes you will," I confirmed as I kept my eyes on the road with a hand on the wheel and the other holding hers. She looked at me and smiled, then slightly squeezed her palms on mine.
I couldn't help but feel lucky to myself that I have her in my car seat, intertwining hands as she held her gaze outside the window. She was beautiful. She made every little thing worthwhile. She was all mine.
The road trip was quiet- the comfortable kind of silence. No words were needed, but only the mere presence of the other made the moment more special. I wanted her to know that. To let her feel how strong my affection for her was.
"Are you going to tell me what you're planning?" she questioned again. Apparently, she didn't want to leave herself clueless.
"No. I'm going to show you," I laughed at her impatience.
We were nearly in our destination and out of city proper. Everything was trees and plants, and more trees and plants. I stopped the car by the edge of a hill and cut the engine.
"We're here?"
"Yup."
"And we're going to climb up the hill?"
"Yup."
"You're not going to give me a complete sentence answer, are you?"
"No," I watched her expression. "Don't worry. There's a stairs and it won't be that long."
I took her hand and led her up. There was a handrail by the path that went up the green hill. The higher we went, the cooler the wind blew against our skin.
"Where did you find this place?"
"Our band played here a couple of times. It's cool at the top."
We continued on walking and finally we reached the peek.
••Mimi••
The wind had become cooler than before and the top of the hill was amazing. When I stepped from the path towards the grassy ground filled with bright colorful flowers, there was this breath taking view of the city. I could see the little green stuff below which were the trees and a part in the middle where the tall buildings are all placed near each other. I could see the small waterfalls from afar across the mountain and the cars that passed by the main street. The view was utterly wonderful. On the hill where I was standing, there was a wide spacious cottage where food was served in buffet style and a small band that played on a mini stage.
"This is so beautiful," I marveled over the place. "There are so many pretty cool stuffs in here. Are we going to look around?"
"As long as you want. But we're going to have lunch first."
"Right," I laughed as my stomach called for food. I almost forgot that I haven't had breakfast and that I was hungry. All the things I saw just blew me away and I hadn't thought about eating.
We took our plates and got some variety of food presented on the table. Then, we settled down in the corner and ate lunch. Everything was making me excited that I lost my appetite and made me eager to wander around.
"You're gonna regret eating little. You don't know how tired you'll get after going around this place," he warned me.
"Fine," I sulked like a child.
"You better behave kitty. I promise you won't miss anything."
"Okay okay. Just don't take too much time on eating."
"Sure."
After our meal, he let himself become my private tour guide in the place. I reached out for his hand and we walked together closely side by side, letting him take me to every corner.
I slipped in my fingers through his in a tight hold and cuddled to his side as the breeze of the wind passed through us. He buried his nose on top of my hair and wrinkled it.
"You still think I smell so different?" I asked.
"Definitely. In every appealing and mouth-watering way possible," he smiled.
We continued to walk until we reached a small stream and crossed it by stepping on the stones. The place was mostly covered in trees and plants. We went under an arc of vines with rainbow colored flowers. It was slightly dark due to the big tall trees that covered the sky although it was just a little while after noon. He would occasionally put his arms around my waist and tuck my hair behind my ear when the wind would blow it. And I liked all those little acts he did. It made me feel cared for. Especially when he would stand and hover above me. He was tall that I only reached up to his chest. It made me feel so girly, small and vulnerable that I was lucky to have him protect me. I liked that feeling. I know how to take care of myself, but him having to prove that I can't makes it so sweet. My being independent might lessen and somehow, everyday, I grow depended on him. Like not seeing him a day would be a pain in the chest.
I looked up to him and he stared back at me, smiling. There was something about his smile that made me want to not look away. It always made me gaze at him like a stupid teenager in love. And obviously, the phrase was literally meant. I was a teenager in love.
I don't know what came into me but suddenly I just found myself wrapping my arms around his torso and leaning my head into his chest. The wind was blowing so cold that it made me shiver. He encircled his arms also around me and we stayed there hugging each other like panda bears clinging on bamboo sticks. The scent in his body, on his shirt was comforting and at the same time inviting. It was innocently tempting.
"I don't want you to go away," I whispered.
"I'm not going anywhere," he reassured me as he tightened his grip around my waist. "You don't know how tortured I am during at night, not able to sleep when I know you're not in my arms. I've always wanted to hold you."
I smiled. I love the fact that he needed me as much as I did.
"C'mon, let's go," he pulled me again towards the pathway when more light was visible and the tall trees grew less. Outside was lighter- although the sun was not shining bright. The wind was stronger but the day was fair, better than fine. It was the kind of day I liked. The sun was just there- but no heat- and only the several trees present swaying. The ground was covered with tall deep green grass and the stream we crossed earlier continues all the way until here.
••Yamato••
She pulled me as she went under a shade of a huge tree, sitting there admiring the wide place. I just looked at her from behind as I noticed the scar on her back waist. It was visible from the low-waist pants she was wearing.
It reminded me of the painful truth- about both of our real being. Somehow, I find it so extremely happy to be with her as if that part of our lives never existed. I wanted so badly for us to be normal, because half of us aren't really going to be tolerable for each other- mostly for her part.
She turned her head towards me from the lack of my presence and knitted her eyebrows in confusion as she saw my face. It wasn't till then that I realized I was frowning. I hurriedly changed my expression, smiled and walked towards her, sitting at her side.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Nothing. I just don't like that scar on your waist," I smiled apologetically.
She smiled and gently pushed me back so I was lying on the ground, and she on top of me. "Don't worry. There's nothing to it." She pressed her lips on the bottom of my jaw line and trailed up to the corner of my lips. The taste of her lips was like cherry, sweet and sinful. I took her by her waist and rolled to my side putting her down on the grass while I was on top of her.
"You're awfully up to no good," I said and she only grinned. Our bodies came closer with each other and I could feel her hot uneven breathing. I kissed her back on her lips as she encircled her arms around my neck. If her lips were lollipop, I could have sucked it lusciously and licked it enjoyment, but I didn't want to bruise her perfectly wicked lips. Damn, she's energetic. Feisty enough. She kissed me back in extreme delight and slid her tongue in my mouth. God, she's letting me do dirty. I trailed down my lips to her jaw, under her ear, down her neck while she moaned in pleasure. My hands found her waist and I let it roam around her smooth flat stomach under her shirt. She giggled at my touch as I continuously kissed her neck and collar bone. Her arms snaked down my back to my front abdomen, feeling my hard chest. Her touch was like a caress- a gently soothing sexy caress that could stimulate any male hormone.
She lifted herself from the ground so we were both sitting up on the grass still breathless, while my back was leaning on the trunk of the tree. She was breathing hard on my throat as I continued planting kisses on her bare shoulders- since she was wearing a black spaghetti strapped shirt. She nuzzled her face back to mine and found my lips again. Her arms came down from my neck, and began to unbutton my shirt.
I quickly broke our kiss and took her wrist, pinning them down. "Your hormones are highly active today," he smirked. "You know we can't make out in this wide open space."
She pouted as I fastened back my shirt.
"Hey c'mon baby girl," I placed both my hands on her waist and pulled her between my legs, wrapping my arms around her. The smell of her hair stuns me in a good way.
"I love you," I whispered in her ear. She then looked up to me with a genuine smile plastered on her beautiful heart-shaped face.
"You really do?"
"Truly, without any doubt," I reassured.
"I love you too," she kissed me lightly on the lips.
"You really do not know how unbelievingly happy I am right now, hearing you say that to me."
"I mean it. Every single word. And you better believe it."
••Mimi••
I couldn't think of anything right now. Any moment, I might burst into tears and start crying like the foolishly in love person I was. I was beyond extremely delighted being in his arms. I feel so protected and loved. It's never been like this for me before. My past relationships were flings and I never cared enough for them. But him.. Yamato.. it's a whole different world. Thinking of him with another girl would make me go in rage. Thinking of losing him was like the grim reaper had come and doomed me to an eternity of death, taking away my life. Thinking of never be with him is like the burning flames of hell that hurt a thousand times than any other pain.
We stayed still like that for a long moment- in each other's arms, totally in relaxation and constantly whispering nothing but sweetness.
"Why are you crying?" he suddenly asked.
Huh?
I touched my cheek and it was there- hot wet tears running down my face. Oh God! I didn't notice that I was already crying.
He gently wiped it away with his fingers and the look of concern was evident on his face.
"Would you think of me as melodramatic if I tell you how I'm so in love with you right now?" I asked with a hint of a tiny laugh.
He just laughed a small and quiet laugh. I couldn't help but laugh too at my absurdity.
When our laughter ended, followed by the peaceful silence and low shallow breathing, and more silence, I began to feel sleepy and losing awareness, my consciousness slipped.
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It was dark when I opened my eyes, and I found myself strapped on my seat. I realized I was inside a vehicle when I felt its motion. Outside was pure stillness and black. There was no sun, and I figured it was already evening. I shifted my position from my seat, stretching my arms and legs, and turned to my left at the driver's side.
"How long was I out?" I asked Matt.
"Not too long. I had time listening to you mumbling words in your sleep," he smirked at me.
I groaned at him. "Get used to it if ever you wanted to sleep with me." It was my turn to make a grin.
"Cute," he commented sarcastically.
"I know I am, right?" I kept on distracting him as I made remarks about myself and him. Mostly about me though.
"Right, kitty."
He was looking at me while driving and I could say he still kept on the road. He could actually drive perfectly even though half of his attention was on me. I slowly leaned forward to him and grabbed the collar of his shirt. I smelled his delicate scent and pressed my lips into his in a passionate dance of tongues. I tilted my neck and let his lips glide down to it, making hot wet kisses as shivers went down to my spine When I opened my eyes, it widened as I shouted.
"Look out!"
Another vehicle was running fast towards us and I couldn't see because its headlights were too bright. In that instant, Matt perked up as his senses became aware again after my distraction. And in a spilt of a second, I felt myself thrown hard back on my seat with a thud, my head slamming violently against the window pane and the last thing I saw was the endless color of white.
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Sorry again for the late update. And thank you very much for those who sent in reviews! I love you all. LOL. See again soon in chapter 7. And hopefully, it will be soon. Thanks! Johannes! Haha.
