Magnetism

Chapter Twenty-one

-Avowal-

Natsumi sat against the back wall, watching the door intently. It had been fourteen hours since she last saw Akito. Surprisingly, the Hokage had been foolish enough to leave her alone before sending another guard. She kept her wrists together, with the now loose rope draped to appear as if she were still bound. She had already peeled off her chakra seal and was ripe with power. The door opened slowly and Minako walked in hesitantly. "Hello Natsumi," she smiled, holding another tray. It was now time to play off this girl's emotions.

"Thanks Minako." She said truthfully. She actually was grateful for her kindness. It helped remind her there actually were decent people out in the world. Even if this was the woman stealing away the love of her life. Minako came to the cell door and slid the food under as was her routine. But before she could turn to leave, Natsumi called out for her. "Minako! I'm sorry, I don't mean to take advantage of your kindness but I have this insane itch in the middle of my back. I can't get it because of the way my hands are tired." She sighed, appearing distraught. "If it's no trouble would you get it for me? It's so silly, but I just can't seem to get at it with anything."

The dark haired girl blinked and then gave her friend a small smile. "Of course Natsumi-chan. I'd be happy to and it's no trouble as all." She assured her, taking the key out and unlocking the cell, she came in and Natsumi stood as she got closer. That was when she noticed the frown on the pink haired woman's face.

"I'm really sorry Minako…you were really nice to me…and that's why I'm not going to kill you." She sighed and jumped her before she could react, pulling the rope around Minako's neck and pulling it tighter so she couldn't breathe. She moved behind her, shutting her eyes so she wouldn't have to witness it. Soon enough, the girl stopped moving and became limp. Natsumi laid her down gently and touched her neck, healing the wounds she had given her. She scanned her body and let out a relieved sigh. She would be just fine, just unconscious for a while.

Natsumi stood then, dropping the rope and stealing Minako's kunai holster and attaching it to her thigh. She hurried from the cell, shutting the door and then running out of the dungeon. She stopped coming to the exit and feeling around for any presences. When she felt none she snuck out and looked down the halls. By the angle of the sun it looked like it was late in the day, probably around four in the afternoon. She stealthily made her way towards the locked rooms of Konoha, stopping when she found the correct room. She picked the lock with her small knife and broke in easily. She started pulling down scrolls, looking through the plans. They were all assault plans for different countries. But she needed the ones for Suna. She walked around the room and then noticed one laying on a desk near the back. She picked it up and examined the date. It was going to happen exactly one week from now! She rolled up the scroll, folding it and shoving it into her stolen kunai holster. This was just the upper hand Suna needed. It was a good plan too. It might have worked had she not seen it.

But now it was time to leave. She exited the room, closing it quietly. Then an idea struck her. Why wait for Suna to be attacked? She was right here in the heart of the city and she could do some real damage. She smirked, letting her sand swarm around her violently and began her assault on the Tower. After destroying all the support beams she leapt out from a window and watched as it began to crash down, falling onto another building. The whole tower hadn't fallen, but enough of it to create a bit of an aftershock.

She took off then, letting her sand rip apart the buildings she passed. They had no idea what was happening to their village, though if they were smart enough they would know it was her. She glanced back, sensing four signatures trying to follow her. She slid to a stop and faced them off, engaging them in taijutsu as they attempted to stop her. She brought her hands together and then forced them out, impaling all four at the same time. She let them fall lifelessly as her sand slid back to her.

Natsumi took a deep breath and then went wide eyed, turning around at the presence she felt, ready to attack. She blinked and looked down seeing two young girls, stark white and wide eyed. Suddenly, she didn't feel so noble. The girls made her think of Suna and how despite the fact they were at war. They were still a village and had plenty of innocent people. "Don't worry…I'm not going to hurt you." She promised, dashing off to the side and leaving them back. Now she just wanted to get home. She couldn't destroy this place anymore with the thought of all the innocent people she might kill.

A hand wrapped around her wrist and jerked her into an alley as she passed. She attempted to scream, only to have a hand silence her. The next thing she saw made her go wide eyed. And the only thing she could remember before everything went dark was an angry gaze of crimson red.

Akito caught her before she hit the ground, lifting her in his arms bridal style. He should have known she would find a way to escape. It was just so her. Before they could get caught by the ninja he felt coming their way, he used his superior speed and took her to his house. His father was gone on a mission, so he wouldn't get in trouble for bringing her there.

He took her back to his room and laid her on his bed gently, moving the hair out of her face as he pulled away and stood. She was just so beautiful. He had done a lot of thinking since he had seen her last, and had come to a conclusion. One that he knew would change his life forever. But he would wait until she awoke before sharing this information with her. And once everything had calmed down in the village, he would help her escape. He didn't want her to go back to that cell. She had a free-spirit, and didn't deserve to be cooped up. Plus, he had heard a rumor that the Elders wanted her publicly executed, without so much as an attempt at negotiating with Suna for her life and safe return. He really hated the Elders. They just needed to go off and die.

Since it would be a while before she woke up, he took a quick shower, having gotten all sweaty from his training. He had been on his way home from the fields when he had sensed Natsumi's chakra and seen the Hokage Tower collapse. He hoped Minako was okay, but didn't care enough to go check. Natsumi was his priority right now. Walking into his room in nothing but a towel, he noted that she was still asleep. He went over to his closet and got dressed in his normal attire of black pants and a black shirt with the Uchiha symbol on the back. Then he went into the kitchen and began to cook Natsumi some smoked salmon, mashed potatoes and asparagus, figuring that she probably hadn't eaten yet. Arranging the food neatly on a plate, he made her a glass of ice water and put it on a tray. Then he went back into his room and set it down on his nightstand. Since she was still unconscious, he walked over to his window and peered out of it, watching the sky for any activity. No doubt people were still on the lookout for her, and would continue to be for quite some time. Sighing, he sat down at his desk and angled his chair so that it was facing his bed. Now all he could do was wait.

When she finally did wake up, she groaned loudly, helping herself up and holding her head with one of her hands. "What happened?" she asked herself, beginning to look around and take in the scene. She realized quickly that she was on a soft bed. "What the…?"

"You're finally awake." Akito said softly.

She jerked around, yelling in the process, her abrupt movements making her fall off the bed and hit the ground. She groaned again, now from pain. She stared up at the ceiling and then at her legs, seeing herself tangled in his dark silk sheets. She forced herself up and peered over the bed at him, seeing that he had gotten up when she had fallen. "What the heck is going on!"

"I found you, knocked you out with my Sharingan, and brought you here. There is food on the nightstand. I figured you hadn't eaten yet." He said, gesturing to the meal he had made her. Luckily it was still fairly hot.

She glanced over at the offered meal and then back at him. "Is this some sort of trap…?" she asked, placing her hand on her stomach. She was really hungry, but she didn't know what to do. It was odd that he had brought her to his house and not placed her in a cell, or even bound her for that matter.

He chuckled and shook his head. "No, it isn't. I will even taste the food if that will quell your fears." He said, walking over to her. He held out his hand in order to help her off the floor. "Once you eat you will need to stay here for a while until the commotion dies down. Then I will help you get out of the village."

She watched him warily, looking down at his offered hand. Was he serious? Slowly, she placed her hand in his, not sure why she did actually trust him. "Why would you help me escape?" she asked, suspicion apparent in her tone.

He lifted her off the floor, placing his arm around her waist to steady her once she was standing. "Because, the Elders wanted to execute you. And now that you have escaped, your death is that much more certain. I will not allow you to die, so I brought you here. The place least likely to be searched. By now they probably think you are long gone anyways." He explained.

She nodded, grabbing his hand and removing it from her waist. It made her uncomfortable that he thought he could still touch her in such a manner. She sat back down on his bed and glanced over at the food he had made her. She was starving, so she grabbed it and began to eat silently. It didn't take her long to finish and when she did she set the plate back down on his side table, downing the water and letting out a refreshed breath. She blinked and looked up at him, noting he had not stopped looking at her the whole time. "Why are you staring at me? It's freaking me out."

"You love me." He stated, needing to know for sure.

She went wide eyed, unable to control her shock from his words. But immediately replaced her surprised expression. "So what." She said sharply. "I won't let you take advantage of it."

He walked forward and leaned down so that his face was centimeters from hers, placing his hands on either side of her. "I would never do such a thing to the woman I love." He said, telling her what he discovered while he had trained. And it was true. He did love her. He loved everything about her. From her psychotic side to her caring side, he loved everything that made up Natsumi. And he had finally admitted it. This was the most vulnerable he had ever made himself, and only hoped that she didn't reject him.

Her eyes widened once more, too stunned to even move from his grasp and get a better look at his face. "Wh-what?" she stuttered, unable to believe what she had heard. It didn't seem possible.

"I did a lot of thinking yesterday, about what you said. And came to the conclusion that the reason you affect me so is because I love you. I love you, Sabaku no Natsumi." He repeated, smiling slightly. It made him really happy to say it to her, it was as if he was lifting a huge weight off his chest.

She tried her best to keep the smile off her face, but she felt like she was soaring and could do nothing but say stupid things. "You really love me?" she asked, needing all the assurance she could get from him. This was huge, she'd never hung so desperately on someone's words before but she just needed to hear him say it one more time.

"Yes. I think you are the only person I am capable of loving, if that makes sense. It's like my heart calls out to you." He said, his smile widening at the sight of her own. He hadn't seen her smile in what felt like ages, and he was glad that he had taken her pain away.

"Oh Akito," she gasped out, leaning up and pressing her lips against him. She wound her hands around his neck and pulled him closer to her body, deepening their kiss. "I love you Akito," she whispered against hips lips, not letting her words break apart their heated moment.

"I know, I don't deserve it." He responded, kissing her passionately. When they broke for air he pulled back slightly and reached into his pocket. "I would like it very much, if you would continue to wear this." He said, holding up her chain necklace that had his ring on it.

Her eyes widened and she took in gently in her hands, placing it back around her neck securely. "Of course," she promised. She touched it then, grasping it firmly and smiling up at him. "I'm sorry I threw it at you."

"Don't be, I deserved it." He said, placing his forehead against hers. "I missed you so much over the past two months Squirt. The distance was killing me."

"I missed you too," she giggled, lacing her fingers with his. "Sorry I went insane and tried to murder your friend and then kill myself and frame you for it. Sometimes I just can't control myself," she laughed and then froze. "Wait a minute." She pulled away from him reluctantly. "What about Minako?"

"I will handle Minako. Once I explain everything to her she will understand. She's great like that. I suppose that's why she is my best friend, other than Haru." He said, kissing her. "Besides, we can always try and set her up with your brother. You know, to cushion the blow of losing a stud such as me." He said, smirking.

She glared up at him, placing her hands on his chest to keep him at bay. "I meant about the wedding. What are you going to do about that? I don't play second fiddle to anyone. And you better not lie to me, ok? If you really love me you can't ever lie to me ever again."

"Well obviously the wedding will be called off. I mean, once I talk to Minako she and I will sit down with the Elders and our parents and explain that we have changed our minds about the marriage and don't want to go through with it." He told her, trying not to be annoyed with her for pushing the subject. It hurt that she was still doubtful of him, but he supposed that would take a while to mend. At the moment, he was trying really hard not to jump her. Here she was in his room, in his bed, and she had said that she loved him. He saw no reason for them not to take their relationship further, he wanted her so badly. But he wouldn't push her. After finally getting her back, he would be damned if he ruined it now.

"Alright…" she began, giving him a serious look. "Prove it."

He didn't need any further prompting. If she wanted him to prove that he was serious about his feelings for her and their relationship, then he would show her the only way he knew how. Through his actions. He leaned forward, placing his lips over hers in a slow, gentle kiss. As time went on he deepened it, its passion growing steadily. Pulling away for air, he asked, "How is this for proving it?"

Her eyes fluttered open, having closed in their kiss. She stared at him for a moment before smiling. "I'll need more intimate proof than that." She whispered, grabbing his shirt and falling back onto his bed, dragging him with her.

He smiled down at her and kissed her once more, reaching up and untying her belt. He peeled it away, opening her shirt in the process, revealing a lacy black bra. He brought his hand up and began to trace the edge of the fabric with his fingertips. "Allow me to show you my love Princess." He said, kissing a trail down her neck.

She nodded, lifting her hands and running them through his dark locks. "Show me and I will give you my body and the only thing you've yet to claim as my own proof."

Lavishing her neck with kisses and nips, he reached around her and unhooked her bra. Then he pushed the lacy material up and out of his way, beginning to play with her left breast as he bit the juncture where her neck met her shoulder and licking it in order to soothe the red area.

She moaned loudly, arching into his touch. It had been a long time since she'd been like this with him. She lowered her hands and grabbed his shirt tightly, pulling it over his head, only disrupting his actions for a moment. She needed him at least as undressed as she was. She would not be in another situation where he was fully clothed and free to do as he pleased with her body. "I say we cut the foreplay and just do it." She breathed out, gasping when his lips found a new area to tease on her chest.

"Hm, I don't know. I kind of enjoy listening to the noises you make." He said against her chest, beginning a path down her flat stomach.

She bit down on her lip, trying not to give into the sensations he was causing her. "Please…I can't take much more waiting." She whined, placing her hand on his head, gripping his hair tightly.

He slid his fingers underneath the waistband of her shorts and yanked, pulling them, along with her underwear down and off her legs. Then he took off her boots as he made his way back up towards her. "But you know…prisoners must be punished, and I never got the chance to torture you while you were in that cell." He said. He resumed kissing her toned stomach, making his way towards her pelvis, resting his hands on her thighs.

Her breath hitched and she looked down at him, between her legs. An enormous blush spread across her face, she had obviously never done anything of the sort before. She covered her mouth with one of her hands, biting down on her index finger. She hated how helpless she felt, like she wouldn't be able to do anything if he turned on her. She shook the thoughts from her head. She couldn't think like that. He had said that he loved her and she knew it to be true, or else why would he be risking the things he was?

He spread her legs and finally saw what made her a woman. Looking up at her, he locked gazes with hers and slowly leaned forward. He licked her slit, pleasantly surprised at how she tasted. Wanting to see if she liked it, he continued such actions, rubbing her inner thighs as he did so. "Oh Akito!" she cried out in bliss, returning her hand to his hair and forcing him down. She arched her back, her toes curling at the pure ecstasy shooting through her. Whatever he was doing felt amazing, more amazing than anything else she had ever felt before. "Don't…stop…" she panted loudly. She would have to repay him in a similar manner when he was finished, she would never allow him to go unrewarded for this.

Smirking against her wet folds, he circled his tongue around her sensitive bundle of nerves. Then he slipped his tongue into her inviting hole, licking her inner walls eagerly. His right hand moved so that it could rub her clit as he licked her insides, wanting to maximize her pleasure. He was enjoying the fact that he was pleasing her so well, for he hadn't lied when he had said he would show her the extent of his love for her in his actions. She arched further, she could feel the heat rising in her body, mostly near her pelvis. Something was building and it was dying to be released. Her mind was absolutely blank, nothing existed besides them. She sat up abruptly when his tongue hit a spot inside her that fully awakened her. She looked down at him, unable to catch her breath. She could feel herself about to release, but she wanted that to happen only when they were fully joined. She cupped his face and pulled him up, kissing him sweetly and getting a taste of herself.

"Please let me show you now," she whispered, pushing him down on the bed and straddling his waist. She gave him another chaste kiss and then began trailing them down his neck, nipping at the crook of his neck. She continued down his chest and then his abs, stopping only when she came to the hem of his pants. She could see his need even now and she wanted to please him. She quickly unzipped his pants and slid them, along with his boxers, down and tossed them to the side. She removed his shoes as well, doing as he had done to her. She positioned herself between his legs and looked nervously at his manhood. She'd never actually been head to head with it before. She glanced up at him, locking her jade gaze with his beautiful forest green.

She gripped him slowly, starting out slow as she began to rub her hands up and down, mostly experimenting to see what his reaction would be. He let his head fall back as he groaned softly. Her touch set him on fire, and he liked what she was doing to him. It was even better than when they had been in the hot springs. She smiled victoriously, her boldness rising. Now that she knew she was doing the right thing, she would make him feel just as good as he had made her feel. With a deep breath, she lowered her head and took his full length, knowing at least that this was what men liked.

"Oh God." He said breathlessly, bringing a hand down and gripping her hair, his other one fisting in his sheets. Her mouth was so warm and wet. He wondered vaguely if being inside her would feel this good. He began to pant, his body being overwhelmed with the sensations she was causing him to feel.

She continued her actions until her need for air overwhelmed her. She came up taking a deep breath, trying to regulate her racing heart. She let her hands wrap around him once more and smiled up at him. "Does it feel good Akito?" she teased, now only tracing one of her fingers lightly up and down his shaft, teasing the tip once she reached it.

He was panting by now, and in a great effort sat up so that he could see her better. "You have no idea how amazing that feels. But if you keep doing that, we'll have to wait a while before actually becoming one." He teased, smiling at her. It had taken all of his willpower to hold on until she was done.

She pushed him back down, crawling up and straddling his waist. She pressed her hips against his, rubbing her lower region against his and holding back a moan. "Then we should do it already." She smirked, watching his pleasured face.

He grabbed her waist and rolled so that he was on top of her. He entered her swiftly, groaning as she let out a gasp. He held his body perfectly still and looked down at her in concern. "I'm not hurting you too badly am I?" he asked.

She looked as if she were in pain and hit him weakly, "You big jerk you're supposed to take it slow on the first time in." she gasped out, her insides trying to adapt to this foreign object quickly. She gripped his arms tightly, taking her time to breath. It had hurt but now that he was fully inside her she could feel everything forming to him.

"I am taking it slow. Notice how I'm not even moving." He pointed out. He cocked his head to the side and his brow furrowed. "I figured it was kind of like a Band-Aid. The faster you get it over with the less it hurts." He said. But now he felt like a complete idiot, and was upset that he had hurt her.

She actually laughed, smiling up at him. "No you're probably right. I just wasn't as ready as I thought I was and I didn't think you'd just go straight for the kill." She snickered, reaching up and cupping his face with her hands. "It's ok. I think I'm ready now." She told him, pulling his face down and kissing him. "Go as hard as you want, the faster I get used to it the better it will feel. Use my body to its full extent." She whispered, biting down softly on his lower lip.

He kissed her passionately as he began to move slowly within her, testing out the feel of being inside of her. It was even better than her mouth. Taking her words at face value, he sped up, his pleasure increasing immensely. She bit down on her lip, it burned at first, but slowly she could feel why this was such a wonderful activity. She moaned loudly, wrapping her legs around his waist and forcing him deeper inside of her. "Akito!" she gasped loudly, gripping tightly onto his shoulders.

At the sound of his name he went even faster, making sure that every thrust hit that same spot in her that his tongue had earlier. He wanted her first release to be so earth shattering that she never forgot it.

She couldn't hold out anymore and as much as she wanted to continue it felt too good to hold in this fiery sensation. "Akito," her grip tightened and she brought him closer to her, needing his tight embrace. "I'm going to…" she breathed out, not even able to finish her sentence before she felt herself explode from his love making. She shouted out in pure ecstasy, arching into his form. At the feel of her walls contracting around him, he thrust harder, joining her in ecstasy with a loud moan, holding her to his body tightly. Catching his breath, he remained inside her for a few minutes, unwilling to leave. But he didn't want to crush her with his body, so he slowly withdrew and lay on his back next to her.

"We will definitely be doing that again in the future." He said once he regained his breath, turning his head to look at her.

She had her eyes closed, catching her breath as well. She felt so good and complete. She looked over at him and smiled. "Yes, definitely. That was amazing." She reached up and touched his face lovingly. "I love you…" she turned on her side then, snuggling into his sheets. She was so exhausted though.

He rolled onto his side as well and pulled her to him. Then he grabbed his comforter and sheets and covered their bodies. Wrapping his arms protectively around her, he kissed her forehead before laying his head on his pillow. "I love you Natsumi." He sighed out, looking down into her beautiful eyes. She felt her smile grow and nuzzled into his hold. This was absolutely perfect and she could allow herself to relax for the second time in her enemy's arms. She let her eyes close and let herself drift to sleep. After he was sure she was sound asleep, Akito shut his eyes. They had been through so much together over the past week and a half, he was glad that things were finally starting to simmer down. Burying his face in her hair, he sighed in contentment as sleep took him.