Chapter XII: Home Sweet Home
"Ririchiyo?" Soushi called softly as he quietly walked down the darkened hall of his new home.
Only moonlight illuminated the rooms, bathing the house in a gentle, heavenly glow. Cardboard boxes scattered the hardwood, awaiting for unpacking. He smiled to himself and drew closer to the bedroom, continuing his search for Ririchiyo. As he crossed the threshold into the room, there lied his Mistress, sleeping soundly upon the down comforter. Soushi smiled, quietly crossing the room to the bed. Her beauty seemed to intensify in the moonlight, Ririchiyo's porcelain-white skin glowing brilliantly. Soushi chuckled softly as he took a seat at her bedside, reaching over to brush the dark strands from her face. Soushi couldn't help but think that perhaps this is all fantasy…a simple fabrication of the life he wished her had. Before Ririchiyo, he felt as if he were nothing more than a empty, mindless shell of a human, feeling no emotion, only obeying the orders of his superiors. Then she appeared before, giving him what he truly desired…Attention, love and acceptance. Ririchiyo had become his saving Grace. Ririchiyo moaned softly in her sleep and slowly turned onto her side, burying her face into the pillows.
"Soushi.." she breathed, her small hands clenching the blanket.
Soushi leaned forward, lovingly placing a tender kiss upon her face, his lips lingering against her skin.
"Hmm?" Ririchiyo cooed as her violet eyes fluttered open, "Soushi?"
"Forgive me, Ririchiyo. I did not mean to wake you."
Ririchiyo slowly shifted to her back, her hands rubbing the sleep from her eyes. She hadn't slept this peacefully in days…Although Soushi seemed to be remedying that. She yawned deeply and carefully scanned the moonlit room.
"What time is it?"
"it is 10 o'clock, Ririchiyo. Everyone has gone home."
"It seems I was more tired than I thought."
Soushi shook his head and lied down beside her, wrapping his arms gently around her. A flush of pink spread over her cheeks as he pulled her to his chest.
"You require your rest, Ririchiyo-sama, I will take responsibility for your care."
"Soushi, please…while I do appreciate this attention, I feel as if I am being rather…helpless."
Soushi entangles his fingers in her hair, inhaling the sweet, feminine scent of her hair.
"Please do not feel that way. I am more than happy caring for you, Ririchiyo. I would do anything for you."
Ririchiyo ran her hands gently over his back, her fingers clinging softly to the fabric. She thought it selfish to leave the moving to Soushi and their friends, but lately, exhaustion had pressed upon her like that of a 200 pound weight was being balanced on her entire body. Perhaps it was due to the fact that she was growing more engorged by the day.
"You really are…too kind to me, Soushi."
He chuckled and pressed his lips against the nape of her neck, nipping the ivory skin. Ririchiyo's face flushed red, feeling the heat on her face spread to her ears.
"Ririchiyo…you smell enchanting tonight."
"W-What? Soushi, what are you doing?
"Say, since we've had such an accomplishing day of moving into our new home, I believe it is time we christen it, shall we?"
"N-Now? But…"
It was not everyday Soushi desired such requests from her. It was true the two of them would share the same bed, but they would very seldom consort….Another factor Ririchiyo puzzled her…was it normal to engage in sexual activity in the prenatal stage? She was not sure and far too embarrassed to ask Soushi.
"If you choose not to, Ririchiyo and I shall not pressure you."
"Its not as though I am refusing…I only wonder about, " she said, as her words trailed off, "the…um…"
"The child?"
Her porcelain skin flushed cherry-red, feeling the embarrassment cover her entire expression. What an awkward question to ask of him…
"Y-Yes…is it well, considered "safe" to consummate during pregnancy?"
Soushi's lips stretched into a smile, pulling his Mistress closer to his chest, a hand resting on the small of her back.
"Ririchiyo, while it is questionable to engage in sexual relations when the woman is carrying a child, but I assure you no harm will come to our son during such intimate activity."
"Are you certain of that?" she asked, her eyes gazing into Soushi's.
He smiled sweetly, his fingers lifting Ririchiyo's chin, placing a gentle kiss upon her lips.
"Yes, I am positive."
"V-very well. I accept your invitation, but only if it will not harm our child.
"Yes, Milady."
A sudden flicking heat arose deep within Ririchiyo, the warm sensation slithering up the subtle muscle of her legs and up her spine. She had never felt this way before. Soushi kissed her deeply, his hands entangling within the silky tendrils of her dark hair. The feel of his soft, velvet-soft skin tantalized Ririchiyo fingertips, her nails carving tiny half-moons into the tender canvas of his back.
"Ririchiyo, I am not hurting you, am I?" Soushi breathed into her ear.
Ririchiyo shivered as Soushi's gentle voice resonated up neck and into her ear, sending tiny chills up her back.
"No, this is very…mm…enjoyable." Ririchiyo said, biting back her mewls of pleasure, "Please…continue."
Soushi suppressed an amused chuckle, being kind enough not embarrass his Mistress. He lowered himself gently, placing another passionate kiss over Ririchiyo's lips. Passion overwhelmed her, allowing herself to writhe slightly against the sheets, her small, trembling hands gripping the fabric.
"Ririchiyo," Soushi said, amusement lingering in his voice, "I am barely touching you."
It was not like his Mistress to react this strongly during such intimacy, but he had to admit, he was finding her even more enchanting than he had before.
"I don't know why…but there's something strange happening to me…I seem to be…responding more strongly than usual…"
"I see. Then I will do my utmost to please you.." Soushi said he placed open-mouthed kisses down Ririchiyo's chest, his lips buried in the valley of her breasts.
Ririchiyo moaned softly as she felt pleasure gently creep within her, sending small tremors erupt throughout her entire body. Soushi wrapped his arms tightly around his Mistress, preparing tender penetration.
"Ririchiyo…"
Tears beaded her eyes, gazing dizzily into Soushi's.
"Please…I cannot wait another moment…Please, Soushi.."
He smiled softly and leaned over, placing a passionate, wanton kiss upon her, causing a loud moan to sound from Ririchiyo's mouth. Soushi entered, bracing his hands over her soft, sweat-dotted skin. Unbridled pleasure rushed over Ririchiyo, her arms coiling involuntarily around him while her slender legs fastened around Soushi's hips. She felt herself clench him tightly, her body begging him to move. Soushi continued to apply gentle thrusts, his lips silencing her cries. Something burned hot within her, a white flame flickering wildly in the wind. His thrusts continued to gently massage her inner walls, creating a dull, but pleasurable friction.
"S-Soushi…please…I'm beginning to reach my limit…"
"Please, Ririchiyo," he said as he stared down at his Mistress's tear-blurred eyes, "Are you begging?"
She gave him a glare, not in the least amused with the smile in his voice.
"D-Don't tease me…Please.."
Soushi bowed his head, his fingers intertwining with Ririchiyo's.
Another powerful wave of pleasure beat against her inner walls, feeling the entirety of Soushi's thrusts. Her moans grew louder by the minute, her own voice echoing on the walls of their bedroom. She was truly thankful she and Soushi had moved into this house, glad that no one else would hear their love-making. Soushi began to slow, his lips showering her upper body with tender nips and kisses. Something startling boiled to the surface, allowing an uninhabited passion course through her. Her back began to arch, her legs quivering from the pleasure. An audible groan escaped Soushi, releasing into his Mistress's wall.
"S-Soushi!"
"Ririchiyo…."
Their climaxes began to slowly ebb away, muscles relaxing, their bodies falling limp against the each others. Ririchiyo panted heavily, wrapping her arms carefully around Soushi's head, stroking his pale, sweat-matted hair. Never in the fours years of being with Soushi had she felt such love and passion.
"Ah, our son is rather active." Soushi said as he nestles his cheek into Ririchiyo's stomach, pressing his ear against her torso.
Ririchiyo placed her hand on her stomach, feeling the light kicking motions against her palms.
"Yes, he is…" she answered, a light blush appearing on her cheeks.
Soushi sighed contently, kissing her stomach gently. Ririchiyo furrowed her brow slightly and began to stroke his soft silvery hair. Thoughts of the silver-haired boy often wandered into her mind now. The concern of the child's health was a constant puzzlement. Will he be all right? Will he love her? Will he possess a strong heart and body? What if she were reject him? What if…her son were to reject them? Merely thinking of these horrid possibilities terrified her.
"Ririchiyo?"
She lifted her eyes, meeting Soushi's worried gaze.
"Yes?"
"What's the matter? You seem a bit disheartened for a moment.."
Ririchiyo shook her head and slowly shifted so that she was on her side, her hands placed on Soushi's chest. Soushi smiled and wrapped his arms gently around her waist, his slender hands stroking small circles into her lower back.
"It's nothing to worry about…I suppose I am over thinking things."
"What do you mean?"
She nestled her face into his chest, brushing her nose over his skin, wanting to be even closer to him.
"What might you be over thinking, Ririchiyo?"
"Its just….what if he doesn't love me…our child, I mean…or what if he's born unhealthy? Or what if something wrong occurs during labor-?"
Soushi placed a hand over her lips, leaning in close.
"Now, now…there's no need to worry of such things…if you begin to fret over this, it will not be beneficial to you or our son."
Ririchiyo lowered his hand from her lips, her eyes intently staring into his kind expression. She knew he was right…no one really knew what the future may hold, not even Natsume…or so she thinks…
Soushi draped the duvet over them, kissing Ririchiyo with tender care.
"Perhaps its best to get some sleep now. Its been quite the eventful day, would you agree, Ririchiyo?"
"Yes…I am a bit tired."
He placed another lingering kiss on her lips, enveloping Ririchiyo in warmth and comfort, feeling herself drift into a peaceful, dream-filled sleep.
