Author's Note: Alright, it's been a while since I updated this. I decided to give it another go. To tie up some loose ends, everything in the last chapter that was in italics was her blacking out. It will continue, just not as often now. Sometimes the blackouts just happen. The body works in mysterious ways, as does the mind.

Kana

Chapter 10

It's been two days since I hacked the hell out of my arm. I had been staying in the bedroom, sleeping most of the time. The pain killers and antibiotics working together simply knock me out.

"Honey are you awake yet?"

I groaned and rolled over on the bed to look at her. I smiled. She was gorgeous. Even though she wore one of my old t-shirts and a pair of faded sweatpants. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail as well. "Yea, I'm up." My eyes fell closed again.

She giggled, it was like music to my ears. "Wake up silly, it's time to open presents." She climbed on top of my hips and looked down at me until I opened my eyes again. "How's your arm feeling?" My eyes followed her hand as it traced across my shoulder and down my arm to touch the bandages.

"It hurts a little. Not as much as before though. Just a dull throb." I took her hand and kissed the back of it. I pushed myself to sit up and kiss her deeply, my hands coming to rest on her lower back. She groaned softly into the kiss but was eager to return it. "Merry Christmas Michiru." I leaned down slightly, moving my lips to her neck.

She sighed happily before giggling and playfully pushing me away. "Haruka Tenou, you behave!" Before she could climb off of my hips I grabbed her arm to pull her back down on top of me. "What are you..." Her sentence turned into a gasp when I slid my hand under the front of her shirt to toy with one of her nipples.

"You shouldn't go braless around me." I captured her lips in a deep, passionate kiss. She finally melted and gave in. I knew she would.

"No!" She giggled and tried to swat my hand away, but I could tell she didn't want me to stop. "Presents first Ruka." The end of her statement turned into a moan when I squeezed her breast. "Okay, presents later."

"That's what I thought." I quickly pulled off her shirt before rolling her onto her back. My hips were still positioned between her thighs as I wrapped my lips around her left nipple, using my fingers to squeeze and tug on her right. The feeling of her fingers tugging my hair was amazing. I knew she wouldn't want me to stop, she never does. At first she always tells me to behave, but deep down inside she loves the fact that I can be very persuasive.

I moved my hand away from her breast and traced small, circular designs across her flat, bare stomach. The action caused her to giggle more. She was slightly ticklish on her stomach and sides. I often found myself using that to my advantage. I untied the string of her sweatpants to allow easier access to what I was after. She lifted her hips, offering me the ability to slide down her pants. That wasn't what I was after though. I craved the ability to touch her. I already knew what she looked like naked, I didn't need that reassurance. She whimpered loudly when I grazed my knuckle across her center. I couldn't help but to smirk at how aroused she was.

"No, no." I grabbed her hands and pinned them above her head when she attempted to touch me. "For you." The sound of her whimper sent a chill down my spine. I was in the mood for pleasing, not to be pleased.

"But Ruka!" I watched as her eyes closed when I pushed two fingers deep inside of her. She was very welcoming to them.

"Just lay back, and enjoy." My lips landed on her neck, just below her ear. I sucked hard as I continued grinding my hand against her. With each thrust her hips lifted to meet my hand. She wanted it just as much as I wanted to give it to her.

When I felt her body start to tense, I moved my lips to hers to swallow her scream. She was so loud when she reached her peak. My hand slowed to a stop and I pulled it out from between her thighs and licked my fingers clean. "You're so mean to me." She spoke between heavy breaths. "But..." She wrapped her arms around my neck once I freed them. "I still love you very much."

I returned the kiss I was given and smiled down at her. "I love you too Michi. Now, what were you saying about presents earlier?"

"I just got the best present anybody could ask for from the woman I love." I reached over the edge of the bed to retrieve the shirt I had thrown there.

"Why are you still fucking her and not torturing her?"

I jumped back when I saw a pair of ragged old boots, as my eyes raised up I saw a pair of faded jeans and a heavy sweater. It was Kana. He had been watching. "Ruka, what's wrong?" I turned back to her when she spoke, by the time I turned back around he had vanished.

"It's nothing...I...I just need to take my medicine. I missed the last two doses because of sleeping." I shook my head as I stood up and walked into the bathroom. I closed the door behind me and looked at myself in the mirror. It was true, I had missed my medication, but how could he come back after only two days? I don't get it. My hand trembled slightly as I opened up the cabinet to grab my pill bottle. I took one out, as the dosage required and popped it in my mouth. I had become accustomed to swallowing it without any water.

"You'll never get rid of me!"

When I closed the cabinet door I saw a reflection in the mirror. It was horrible. It looked like Michiru, but the skin was charred, her eyes were hollow, like they had been removed. Her hair, it was barely there. It looked as though patches had been torn from her scalp. She had on the same t-shirt and pants. Only they were ripped and stained with blood. I forced my eyes closed for a few seconds. When I opened them, she was gone. It was Christmas Day, I was going to do anything in my power to make it a good day for Michiru and I.