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Chapter 38 - Persimmons

Days transpired into weeks and those weeks were always filled with endless amounts of pleasure as well as joy, currently she was sitting in Blossom Cakes San with Ketsumo sitting behind her, watching the front. Mayu was sipping peach tea while her body guard sipped his coffee, eventually the familiar brown hair of the woman she was waiting for appeared. Mayu stood up, waved, and the woman came right over; her scarf was wrapped around her neck, and her coat buttoned up as the winter settled in. "Good afternoon Kanako!" Mayu hugged the woman, she returned it, once seated Mayu handed a menu over, "Get something. My treat!"

"Sure! Thank you for inviting me."

"Nonsense! You're my friend, we should hang out more often but we're both so busy." She nodded, Kanako ordered the rosehip tea, Mayu smiled, "That's my favorite."

"It's mine too. I fell in love with it the moment I tried it from your sample box. How long ago was that?"

"Too long." They chuckled together, "I figured we could have lunch together and talk about the tea pots and cups. Two for one!"

"I had a hunch that's what you were thinking so I made sure to bring the book with me!"

"You're so intelligent Kanako!" She smiled, the book was removed from her bag, Mayu motioned for the other woman to sit next to her, she did so, and they flipped through the book together; one page at a time so that Mayu could learn about the history of each one. The waiter came, placed down Kanako's tea, and asked what they'd like to order, "I'd like the dragon fruit bun please." Kanako asked for the peach one, he inclined his head to them while disappearing. "So this one has a rich history since the feudal era, I like that. The design is very simple and elegant."

"Yes, it's one of my personal favorites but it's already in a lot of shops. I'm sure you want something more unique?"

"Yes."

"I think I have something." Mayu looked as Kanako removed a smaller book, "These are the ones that others have asked us to import but never finished the deal, we have so many, and I'm sure you can find something here." Mayu nodded, the book was placed on top of the other one, and she opened it; immediately she noticed how beautiful everything was. "I know, how could anyone not want to put this in their home, office, or restaurant?"

"You're right. Why would they back out, that's absurd." Kanako nodded as she paged through each one, suddenly she stopped on one. The cup was decorated with a single red entrance to a shrine, on the inside there was a symbol for a Shinto Temple, and the teapot was decorated with Cherry Blossom petals. The handled on the tea pot was carved to look like a tree branch that extended and melted into the pot itself where the petals seemed to fall from it, blossoms were also painted on it as well. "This is gorgeous."

"Yes, it's one of my favorites but there's just one set. Four cups and the pot."

"I'd like it for my home."

"Alright!" Kanako brought the papers, she jotted down the number, and the price while Mayu continued to page through the book. The very last page is where she stopped, her eyes widened as she stared at the pastel pot and cups, they were earthen, she could tell. "Hm? What did you find?" Kanako looked, "Ah, those didn't have a name on them, but someone ordered a lot of them. Probably enough for your first tea house and extra." Her fingertips touched the page lightly, "What is it Mayu?"

"Hagi Yaki..."

"You know it?"

Mayu nodded, "I know most tea pots and cups, mainly English ones but there are a few that I took the time to learn about that are from here. This is very beautiful, it's the best earthenware ever created and it's right here from Hagi." Kanako stared at her, those red eyes were focused on the picture, "It's said that the more you use it the more the color will change, it has kannyu on it too, those small cracks, and there is no metal used here. It's all hand made pottery...perfect for the Grove."

"How many do you want?"

"All of them."

Kanako stared at her, "Are...are you sure? It's expensive."

"Doesn't matter, I'd like all of them." She wrote it down, handed the paper over, and Mayu signed it, "Should I pay now or later?"

"When you come by to pick it up, you can pay for it then. I know you're good for it." Mayu smiled as their food arrived, she thanked the waiter, he inclined his head, and the books were put away so that they could chat as friends instead of business associates.

They parted ways after their meal, Mayu made sure to leave a nice tip for the waiter, who was surprised by it but she smiled warmly at him as she departed the cafe. Ketsumo wasn't far behind, she said her farewells to Kanako, the brunette said that she would call soon, and Mayu nodded. After her red eyes watched her friend go, she turned to see her car there, she smiled, climbed in. "Did you have a nice chat Lady Mayu?" asked Hideki. She nodded, "Tres bien!" She laughed at him, "I learned a little bit so I could have some fun with you."

"I love it!"

"I'm glad!" As the Rapide pulled into the house, Hideki opened up the door for her, she got out, and thanked him. He inclined his head however when she turned around, Ketsumo was standing in front of her, she peeked around to see that her youngest siblings were standing there. Eyes full of tears but she still hid behind him, "Can I help you?"

Talia sniffled, "W-w-w-we're...s-s-s...s-s-sorry." She bowed and Valia sniffled, "She's sorry as well," her sister bowed to her as well.

Mayu stepped from behind Ketsumo, he looked down at her, and she asked, "Why are you apologizing to me?"

They both stared at her, "We tormented you, bullied you, called you names, and put you in the hospital." Meekly they added, "Tried to kill you."

"Do you want closure so that you can start anew?" Both of them stared at her, she sighed, and rubbed the back of her neck; Ketsumo only kept his eyes on her sisters and their surroundings. "So that's why you came here." They were still silent with wide eyes, Mori was watching from the side lines, she sighed again, "You want to start new because you think I have since I became married." They nodded slowly, "I didn't start over. My life is continuing forward and I won't ever forget what you and your sisters have done to me," they bit their lower lips and began to tear up, "but what I can do is forgive you for your actions. It does not bode well to dwell on the past that cannot be changed. It stays with you forever and, I'm sure, it will haunt you more than it will me." They nodded to her, were about to run towards her but were stopped by Ketsumo's formidable body, "I wouldn't come any closer since I still don't trust you."

They nodded once more, left the estate, Hideki made sure of it, and then she sighed again. "You should be more careful." Mayu looked up at Ketsumo, she nodded, he patted her head, and motioned for her to enter her home. "I shall have tea for you later." Mayu tilted her head in curiosity, he only motioned for her to go forward, as she did so, Takashi intercepted her. Her husband scooped her up in his arms so that her breasts were aligned with his face and she laughed while her arms instinctually wrapped around his neck; he immediately nuzzled her chest which made her face turn crimson. "She's still shy Lord Mori."

He glanced back at the bodyguard, "I belive she'll always be shy." Ketsumo inclined his head while the Enforcer disappeared around the other side of the house, Mori helped her out of her coat once they were inside before he carried her through their home to their bedroom, and closed the door behind them. It was locked, he went to make sure that the curtains were drawn, once they were, he felt hands on his chest, and a soft body press against his back. Immediately he was aware of his surroundings, how the air seemed to radiate with heat and electricity, and how her body pressed against him; he stifled a groan but remained still.

"Thank you Takashi." He felt those palms slide down his chest to the end of his shirt, they made their way underneath to feel those rigid muscles, and instantly sparks were left from her fingers along with his twitching muscles. "I think it's time that I teased you." Mori felt those hands leave him, he turned around to watch her, she slowly unbuttoned her plaid shirt, she turned around, slid it sensually over her shoulders, and her single red eye watched as he gulped. But grey irises were soon filled with that familiar lust that made her core heat up instantaneously, she bit her lower lip, the shirt was dropped to the floor, she started on her jeans, he could hear the button being moved through fabric, she slowly wiggled her way out but she never finished. Takashi grabbed her from behind, she laughed at his antics even though there was fire burning through her veins, he smirked, kissed her bare shoulder, and grabbed her bra strap with his teeth then pulled it over her shoulder. "Did I strike a nerve?"

"You'll never get to finish stripping on your own with me around."

She purred to him, "That was the intention my love." He stared her, she stroked the back of her fingers across his cheek, and he sighed happily before growling. Mayu chuckled quietly, "Why not show me how much you want me Takashi?"

"You might have a late dinner."

"It's fine."

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Rays of light barely reached the horizon when Mayu sat up, she looked at Takashi, he was sleeping peacefully, she smiled, leaned over, and kissed his forehead lightly. She stood up, her legs were shaking but she pushed forward, she knew that she had things to do that day. The moment she dressed in her Gi, she closed the bedroom door behind her, and turned around to see Tidus standing there. Ketsumo was nowhere in sight, his eyes hungrily swept over her form, how tight the sports bra clung to her, how the shorts curved around her hips, and he drank the sight greedily. Yet his eyes flickered to the ring on her finger as well as the various love marks and nips littered across her torso and some on her chest.

"It's a bit early for you isn't it?"

"No, I wanted to see if you'd like breakfast Lady Mayu."

"Not before I train." She made a wide berth passed him but never kept her eyes from him, she passed through to the hall, and immediately dashed but made sure to be as quiet as possible. Feet brought her to the dojo, still there was no Ketsumo, her heart began to beat more quickly but she kept calm, telling herself that all will be well as long as she didn't get cornered. Suddenly she was pushed against the wall, Mayu felt pressure on her back, one look told her it was Tidus, she kept her mouth closed, he trailed his palm across her thigh, up her butt, and to the side of her breast. He was about to grope it, she squinted her eyes shut, keeping the tears at bay, and prepared herself for the first chance she got to hit him in his most sensitive spot. However the chance never came, Tidus' body was freed from hers, she turned around to see Takashi standing there with him in a headlock, wearing nothing but his boxers, and her red eyes widened at the rage burning in those normally calm stones.

Tidus was thrown to the ground, Shun leaped in from the side but he was blocked by Takashi's forearm, Mayu stood there in utter shock at how powerful her husband was, and she knew that she had never seen this side of him. The side that Haruhi had told her about, the one where he was protective of her, So that's what she saw that day. Ketsumo jumped in from the outside wearing nothing but his pajama pants and a tee shirt but paused as he looked at Mayu, she was still staring at Takashi who dodged and countered every blow that the two males had tried to land on him. Even if he had gotten grazed, it never showed on his visage, just that silent rage in his eyes that was directed at the Matsushita Sons. Shiki also entered from hearing the commotion that his sons had caused, the look on her butler's face told her that he had never seen anyone so angry.

Shun tried to feint behind Mori but he simply danced lightly on his feet so that he was blocking Mayu from their view, instead of standing there being useless, Mayu shook her head, darted to the side, Takashi saw her, Tidus reached for her but she rolled under his grasp, and jumped to her feet. The newlywed wife stood in front of Ketsumo, he wrapped a single arm around her shoulders, and turned his body so that he would have access to the two interlopers in case they decided to take her from him. Indecision ran across the older son's features, not sure if he wanted to fight Ketsumo or Takashi but he never had the chance to finish the thought as he was viciously yanked further into the center of the dojo and it was then he heard his younger brother wail in pain. Shun was whimpering on the ground, gripping his dislocated shoulder and Tidus soon joined with him a fractured wrist, Takashi glared at them, they shrank beneath that gaze, and his voice made shivers run down everyone's spine; including Ketsumo.

"If you ever come near my wife again in any fashion that does not befit her calling for you then you will have machines pumping your lungs for you for the rest of your natural life. Do I make myself very clear on this matter." It was a statement, not even a question waiting for confirmation, the two males writhing on the ground nodded vigorously. "This is your only warning." It was then that Mayu noticed the bruise on his arm, Ketsumo freed her, she ran to his aid, she looked at it, and worry coated her ruby eyes. Takashi looked at her, the rage in his eyes dissipated, he turned her chin up, "It's only a flesh wound. You've done far worse in the bedroom." Her face heated up, he chuckled, and wasn't prepared when she jumped on him. The couple crashed to the dojo floor while Shiki dragged his sons out of the room with Ketsumo's aid. Takashi looked at her, she had her head buried in his chest, he felt her shoulders shake, and he wrapped his arms around her; suddenly she seemed frail. "Mayu, are you alright love?"

She looked at him with her tear stained face, "I...was..." she bit her lower lip and was never able to finish her sentence as he closed the distance. Their lips met, his kiss was gentle, caressing her lips to part for him, they did, more tears rolled down her face, and he cupped both sides with his hands; gently wiping the tears with his thumbs. They broke for air, she huffed to catch her breath, he smiled warmly at her, she sniffled, and stared into those grey stones. Mori wasn't sure what it was, Mayu wasn't sure what it was, but the two connected once more in a fiery kiss that wouldn't be sated with anything less than the animalistic instincts that now plagued their bodies.

Shiki stood outside the dojo entrance with the door closed along with Ketsumo, the older male was smiling happily, "You wanted your sons to get injured."

It wasn't a question but the butler still answered, "Yes I did."

"As a lesson?"

"Yep."

"To never steal another man's wife."

"Correct."

"Your lessons are cruel," Shiki's eyes held a devilish glint in them, it was mirrored by Ketsumo's own chocolate irises, and the two smirked in understanding at one another.

"Perhaps Lord Mori will be suited to be the clan leader."

"Himawari would be better suited for it." Shiki looked at the Enforcer, "She can be cruel and kind at once like the shining sun that guides her."

"Well it would be interesting to have the Clan's Himawari become the Clan's Leader. I wonder what the others would think."

"They wouldn't have a chance to refuse."

Shiki chuckled, "You are quite right about that Ketsumo. I am ever so glad you decided to come here."

"I am as well."

Yuna appeared, "Oh? What's going on?"

Ketsumo stated flatly with a stoic visage, "Grappling lesson." Yuna made an 'o' face before turning bright red and leaving the vicinity.

Shiki called out, "Breakfast will be late Yuna."

Her voice was echoing, "That's fine! I'll just wait in the kitchen and make some coffee!"

Shiki shifted and Ketsumo stated, "You should sit."

"Thank you Ketsumo. I'll see you at breakfast." He nodded, the butler left towards the kitchen while he stood there waiting for the pair to finish their 'lesson.' The dojo door slid open, Takashi stepped out with his arm wrapped around Mayu, she was snuggled into his side, and Ketsumo looked at them since both of their bodies were glistening with sweat. "Training's off today." Mayu chuckled as the Enforcer lead them back to their room so that they could change and get ready for breakfast. Mori finished first, she told him to go ahead, and he did.

Mayu had dug out a white kimono with cherry blossoms printed on it, she wrapped it around herself, guided the solid pink obi around her midsection, and tied the bow in the back. She took in a deep breath, slipped on pink socks and proceeded to exit the bedroom she shared with her husband. Ketsumo glanced at her and paused to stare with his mouth open slightly in admiration, he had never seen her in a kimono before, and he finally understood the radiance that Takashi had seen inside her. Her white hair was held in place to the side with the kanzashi for that month, her apricot colored eyeshadow made her ruby eyes stand out against her skin, and the light coral lipstick seemed to invite his eyes to stare at those lips, and those lips curled into a smile. Mayu looked up at him, he closed his mouth and bowed to her, "I understand what it is that Lord Mori and Sir Shiki see glowing inside you Himawari." He took the lead so that she could surprise her family, once in the kitchen, he stepped aside, and there were gasps.

Everyone stared at her, she smiled, "I wanted to wear them again. I love the Twins' dresses but..." She blushed, Takashi pulled her into her seat, she looked up at him, he kissed her head gently, "You like them too don't you?" He nodded, she smiled happily, "Because it hides!"

Akira raised an eyebrow, "Hides what?"

"Her arousing body," came his first born's cool reply. His parents' faces heated up together while Satoshi simply laughed, she was given ramen and onigiri but more than she was used to. It made her pause, "I see. From training this morning." Shiki nodded, she said the morning prayer, and they began to eat, "It's good!"

"Thank y-"

Takashi promptly cut the man off, "Not as good as when you cook it."

Shiki stared at the couple then burst into laughter, Takashi stared at the older man, and he grinned at the Morinozuka male. "I'm glad! If you had agreed with me then I would be very upset. A husband should always prefer his wife's cooking over another no matter how bad it comes out." Mori nodded and rewarded the butler with a genuine smile, Mayu was only too happy to smile at everyone, and then she heard the clapping hands of Kuyomi. Everyone laughed as they began to eat while the little bundle giggled and sputtered his jibberish.

The day was spent cuddling with Takashi in the yard along with their pets, they were sitting under the tree, Pome was on her lap, Piyo on Takashi's, and Taiyo was sitting in front of them. Kuyomi was being carted around by Yuna the entire time, Sakura was chasing after her saying that she wanted to hold her grandson, and Mayu chuckled. Takashi looked down at her, she looked up at him, and gave that bright smile that he had fallen in love with the first time he had seen it. He leaned down, gently moved his lips against hers, she parted them but forced her tongue in first before he could react, and he cupped the side of her face. They never broke the kiss even when two throats were being cleared, Ketsumo moved from around the back side of the tree, they finally broke for air, and the couple looked to see the Matsushita Sons standing there.

Immediately an arm went around her shoulders, she patted his forearm gently, and he released it while Tidus stepped forward. He bowed deeply, "I apologize for what I have done to you. It was not right to lust after someone I could never have nor to act on those emotions embedded within my body."

Mayu stated flatly, "Get on your knees to tell us how sorry you are." This prompted Ketsumo and Takashi to look at her, Shiki had been on his way to bring her tanuki onigiri, and he paused to watch. Tidus clenched his jaw, he got to his knees, placed both hands on the ground, stared at it, and bowed to her.

"I am truly sorry for the distress that I caused you today and for my past trangressions towards you Lady Mayu as well as Lord Mori. I can assure you that it will never happen again and if there is any way for me to make it up to you then please let me know."

"Stay like that." He stayed in his position, her ruby eyes looked at Shun, "Your turn but you may use one hand since the other is wounded."

Shun copied his brother's pose, "I am sorry as well for what I have done to you in the past and for what I have done to Lord Mori. Please let me make it up to you in any way that I can and I assure you that I will never act on my emotions again."

Shiki stood by with wide eyes along with Takashi and Ketsumo, the three men focused their attention on her, those ruby eyes were twinkling with amusement, and the men couldn't understand why. Mayu smiled gently, "Rise." They sat up to look at her face, they stared in awe of her, "You are forgiven for your actions but never forget what you've done and never forget the words you uttered here under the Persimmon Tree." The two males nodded to her, "Good. Tidus, I think you will do the heavy housework with Shun helping you and the two of you will help Shiki when he brings groceries back. You'll also be in charge of making sure that they are put away promptly." They continued to stare at her, she thought for a minute, "What else is there?" She continued to think and smirked, "Shun, you'll do gardening in spring time, Tidus is snow shoveler, and you'll rotate taking Taiyo on walks. If there's a storm, you'll both be in charge of preparing the houses for it as well as emergency supplies." Again the males stared at her, "Agree?"

The Matsushita Sons bowed to her and said simultaneously, "We agree to your terms Himawari. We are grateful for allowing us a second chance to be in your shining presence."

"Don't worry about it." At this they stared at her once more, "Take it easy with your chores until your injuries heal. Drink some Grove tea, Shiki knows which ones will help you heal faster, and there should be some pain relieving gel around the house somewhere. If you need more time to heal then do so, I don't want you in the hospital for aggravating your injuries any further." They stood, bowed to her once more, and she added, "Oh yes, I'll have some new uniforms for the two of you." Again they bowed to her, "Go get some lunch and have tea. Take your time." They nodded, Shiki passed them by, he handed the plate to her, "Thank you Shiki!"

"My pleasure Himawari, I shall see to my sons." He paused, bowed to her, his sons watched and listened to him, "Thank you for the second chance."

"They have good hearts like you just mis-directed." He chuckled, left them alone, and Ketsumo patted her head. This prompted her to look up, he smiled down at her, and Takashi was surprised as well. "Oh?!" Quickly she grabbed her cell phone, snapped a picture of him smiling, which caused him to look at her in surprise, she snapped another one, and grinned. "That's for my personal collection!" He smirked, returned to standing there, and she offered him one of the three onigiri. He took it, she gave the other to Takashi, and she kept one for herself.

"You have a big heart Himawari."

"I try."

"You don't need to try," stated Takashi. The two looked at him, he kissed her forehead, "You were born with one." Her face turned the deepest shade of crimson that her husband had ever seen, he snapped a picture, "For my personal collection." It turned darker, if it was at all possible, the onigiri was still in her mouth, he snapped another one, "I think you need to finish that before I do then meet me in the bedroom Mayu." Again that face turned even darker as she nibbled on her onigiri, he took more photographs of his wife's embarrassed state, and Ketsumo grinned as he munched on his own rice ball.

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The following weeks were spent getting the Tea House ready with Kanako, Mayu was thrilled because Atashii had agreed to design the interior, and she also talked with Kairi about a Chateau Bunny chain and Maid School. The thought actually intrigued her enough to talk for hours with Mayu on the phone about it and she had just put the cell phone down. Mayu rubbed her ear on her shoulder, she felt two strong arms embrace her from behind, she looked up to see Takashi. She was sitting at the kitchen table in the foyer of their bedroom, she smiled up at him, and he nuzzled the crook of her neck. Mayu gave a breathless moan, "Takashi..." He snickered, her face heated up, and he nuzzled her more, "Don't start what you can't finish my husband."

His voice was low and husky near her ear, "I always finish what I start my little wife." Fingers trailed down her shoulders to the front of her button up shirt, immediately they began to undress her, his touch was light, and tantalizing. She leaned back in the chair, her breathing had began to pick up in pace, and he chuckled lowly near her ear before promptly nibbling on it while her shirt was pulled open.

"Ah!" He nibbled further while her fingers gripped the edge of the table, her chest heaved with effort from not getting enough oxygen, rough palms cupped those breasts covered in red lace, she bit her lower lip, and he moved his nibbling to her neck. As he moved down, he hit a particularly sensitive spot, "AH!" Takashi paused as he watched her body quivered from his little nip, a smirk curled his lips, and he removed his hands so that the could yank the chair out. She stared up at him through half-lidded eyes, he put his hand out to her, and she snapped to attention. "Hmph." Mayu stood up on her own, moved her weight to the balls of her feet, and strutted past him towards the bedroom; making sure to sway her hips more than she needed to. She heard him groan behind her, she smirked to herself, then entered the bedroom, he followed after her, and closed the door; she slid her shirt off so that it fell on the floor. The lock was flipped, before she could do anything else, Mayu felt teeth on that special spot once more, and her body quivered again, "AHHH!"

Strong arms wrapped around her from behind, she was hunched over, and her breathing was ragged while he leaned forward towards her ear, "I found a special spot." Her face turned bright red, he picked her up, and literally tossed her on the bed. Mayu landed face first, she turned to look at him over her shoulder, the pose she was in made him even more hard than he already was, and his jeans were becoming quite uncomfortable. He stripped out of them, then approached her, his fingers undid her jeans, then pulled them slowly over her hips, and her butt. His rough fingerpads trailed along her skin, she moaned at the gesture, and he smirked as the jeans were freed from her body. The couple were only wearing their undergarments now, she rolled onto her back, he stared down at her, a light sheen of sweat was already on her skin, her chest heaved, and he noticed that she rubbed her legs together. "You really are ready for me any time aren't you?"

Her only response to him was to arch her back so that it pushed out her chest, grey irises were glued to them even though they were still hidden inside red lace, before Mayu even had a chance to tease him any more, he reached over, unclasped her bra, and pushed the fabric up so that he would have access to her lucious mounds. She gasped once more when she felt his hot breath on one of her peaks, once more she arched up further in order to put it in his mouth, he captured it, and began to smother it with his tongue. "Takashi!" He chuckled which vibrated through to her chest, she moaned loudly, he massaged the other one, then switched, but he didn't notice that one of her hands snaked its way passed his boxers. The extra warmth made him moan into her breast, she bit her lower lip, and he released her peak with saliva dripping from his mouth. Grey eyes looked into those half-lidded rubies as she huskily stated, "I want you."

Takashi moved up to her ear and whispered, "Say it again."

"I. Want. You."

"Mmhm. Again."

She wrapped her hand around his shaft, he groaned, and she gave him a seductive velvet voice laced with lust, "I want you Takashi Morinozuka." It was all he needed to tear off the last of her garments and his, he aligned himself but gently moved in and out of her; not quite penetrating which made her squirm with want, with need. "Takashi," it sounded like a warning but he smirked, pressed his lips to hers roughly then shoved himself inside; he emitted a growl while she moaned into that kiss.

He broke it, "You're so wet!" Takashi moved very slowly inside of her, she squirmed again, "Did you want me that bad Mayu?" She nodded her head vigrously, he leaned down to her neck, nipped that sensitive spot he found earlier, and felt her whole body spasm with pleasure, it racked through to him as well, and he groaned. He hummed low to her, "I love it when you say you want me. Was it because of my teasing?"

"Mmhmm."

"Good." Her eyes stared at him, clouded with desire and love, he noticed her lips turned into a small smirk, "What are y-" He never finished as she arched up into him, it drove him deeper, and he shoved his face into her chest to stifle his moan. Once he regained himself, he looked at her, "You're going to regret that." He smirked as her eyes widened, he lifted her butt, and drove deeper into his wife. She moaned out in pleasure as he continued to do it slowly but forcefully until he could barely contain himself, and began to thrust faster but never losing his strength behind it.

Takashi closed his eyes to feel her better, she had done the same, and he finally hit a spot for Mayu as she gasped out his name. His heart swelled at her reaction, he could feel her tighten around him, and he kept driving faster and harder into her until they both climaxed together. Takashi caught himself before falling on top of her, he stared down at her visage, white strands matted to her face, hair disheveled, and sweat gleaming everywhere. Those rubies slowly opened, they were glowing embers, "I love you Takamo."

"I love you too Mayumo." They chuckled together before passing out, Mori had his arms wrapped around her, and pulled her snugly to his chest. She buried herself in his embrace, they both fell into rhythmic breathing while Ketsumo sat at the kitchen table organizing papers for his Himawari.

After a few hours, Takashi woke up to see her snuggled with against him, he smiled, kissed her temple, and was about to remove himself but the sight of her naked body made him hard again. An idea sparked inside and he decided to try something, he gently moved her on her back, and reached down to her apex. He moved against her with his fingers, she moaned quietly in her sleep, her brow knit together, and he leaned down to nip that sensitive spot once more. She reacted differently, more sensually, she arched up to him, it drove his fingers inside her, and he noted that she was already dripping. Mori felt himself harden even more and he wasn't sure who was teasing whom at the moment but he knew that this particular time was going to be different. "Mayu," he whispered to her, she moaned in response while trying to get his fingers to go in deeper, he teased her with shallow strokes until he felt more of her liquid leak out, and when he thought it couldn't happen; it did. Takashi felt as if all of his blood rushed straight to one part of him, making him groan with need, with lust, and he knew that he would probably never be that hard again unless he did this once more to her. "Forgive me Mayu."

Red eyes opened slightly, she mumbled, "Do what you want, I love you." He stared at her, removed his hand, and shoved himself inside of her. "AHH!" He positioned himself and her so that he gripped the headboard of the bed, he was seated deep inside her, more than he had ever been, and he felt her spread her legs even more which made him hit her wall deep inside. "AAAHHH!" He looked down at her expression, she was panting, trying to squirm but he pinned her, and she couldn't get any release or satisfaction without him doing something. He watched her expression, wanting to memorize it before he pulled out, and slammed back into her; the headboard creaked but it didn't bother the couple. Mayu was gasping with every thrust, moaning his name as he pushed back into her, she arched her body as much as she could, and Takashi felt as if he would explode at any moment but he wanted her to be pleasured first.

It didn't take long for Mayu to reach her peak, he did at the same time, as they finished, he was panting, and she was as well; red eyes looked up at him and he looked down at her. A smile curved those red swollen lips from all of their rough kissing and he leaned down to smother her with more kisses. She chuckled at his reaction, he nipped that sensitive spot, she quivered instantly, and he chuckled. "Not...fair..."

"It's plenty fair for what you do to me all the time," he murmured. He pulled out of her, she rolled over onto his side of the bed, snuggled with his pillow and blanket, he tugged the fabric over her, and proceeded to head to the shower. Once clean he exited, dressed in a tee shirt, jeans, socks, and grabbed his jacket along with his phone and wallet; then tossed the keys into a pocket. He leaned over, kissed her forehead, and whispered, "I'll be back in a few hours. I'm going out with Mitsukuni to talk about the tournament."

"M'kay," came her sleepy reply.

"Get some rest." She nodded, snuggled into his pillow, and he kissed her once more before he exited the bedroom. Takashi looked at Ketsumo, the man was sitting at the table with papers all organized, "She's sleeping. Make sure she eats."

"Of course Lord Mori." As Takashi was about to leave, Ketsumo cleared his throat, and the husband turned to look at the Enforcer. "I'll keep a close eye on her when you leave for the tournament next week." Mori nodded, when the other male left, Ketsumo smiled, he knew that Mayu's husband didn't understand his words but he made sure to keep it a secret.

Mayu sat up after a few hours, she felt sore but thoroughly happy, she got up, went to the bathroom, and began to shower. She grabbed some undergarments then pulled on one of Takashi's shirts and slipped into her jeans once more with fresh socks. The moment the bedroom door was opened, Ketsumo stood up, "Hi." He inclined his head to her, "Food?" He nodded with a small smirk, she followed him through the house to the kitchen where Shiki placed lamb stew with a side of miso soup on the table. "It looks good!"

"Everyone else has already eaten." She nodded, took her seat, said her prayer, and began to eat it gently so as not to burn herself. Mayu stated how good it tasted, Shiki chuckled as the two males took a seat, "Lord Mori has a tournament coming up." She nodded, "So Ketsumo and I will be looking after you." Mayu smiled warmly at them but she noticed his smirk, the maiden tilted her head, and Shiki looked at him. "What do you know?" He kept silent which made Mayu laugh, the butler shrugged, and they watched her eat her food. "What plans do you have for this evening?"

"I dunno. Takamo's not here nor are the others so I guess I'll watch a movie?" Shiki chuckled, they got up, headed to the den, and sat down together so that they could watch something. Ketsumo was looking through the stack of movies until he found a comedy, he put it in, and she immeidately laughed as she realized it as The Quest for the Holy Grail.

"You've seen it!" exclaimed Shiki.

"I have but I'll watch it again!" They nodded and watched the movie with her as she cuddled on the sofa with her two guardians on either side of her. Mayu couldn't help but laugh loudly when the white rabbit attacked the knights, Ketsumo even chuckled, and Shiki joined in her laughter. "That's me!"

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Takashi left for the tournament the following week, she wished him luck, he kissed her passionately as he bid her farewell, and he hopped in the car with his cousin. She continued to wave to him as it disappeared, "I'm going to miss him." Yuna rubbed her back, "But..right now...I need..to go." Her mother-in-law watched as she dashed through the house to the nearest bathroom, the door closed behind her, and a spark appeared in her eyes. Yuna waited outside the bathroom, Mayu exited, rubbed her face, and looked at her mother-in-law, "Mom?"

"Come with me." She nodded, they exited the house, entered her Rapide, and Hideki took them to the pharmacy. After that they went to Jubei's office, he sat down with Mayu, and had her take the item that they picked up at the pharmacy. Once it was taken, Jubei looked at it, and smiled while Yuna asked, "Well? Is it the same?"

The doctor hugged Mayu, she was confused but Yuna was ecstatic, "Mayu, congratulations." She blinked a few times then immediately put her hands on her abdomen, "You're pregnant." Her reaction was something that they didn't expect, Mayu bit her lower lip, her eyes teared up, and she sighed happily but her eyes were glowing. "Are you alright?"

"I...don't know how to express this much happiness." Yuna and Jubei both hugged her tightly, she laughed while crying, and they rubbed her back to comfort her. "Is this what it's going to be like?" She sniffled as they backed off, Jubei grinned.

"For everyone it's different. Some women get some very weird cravings and others are just normal then some get really emotional and some don't. Not everyone gets morning sickness either, it's really up to your hormones and your genetics but seeing as you're guided by Lady Amaterasu, I wouldn't be surprised if you start craving rare meat." Mayu laughed while Yuna gasped, "What?" He smirked and the three of them laughed, "So, the next question is how are you going to tell him?"

"I don't know." Mayu suddenly grinned, "What if I waited until he came back and made a banner that says 'Welcome Home Da.'"

"I. LOVE. IT!" squealed Yuna, Jubei nodded with a grin, "I'm so excited! I'm not even going to tell Akira." Mayu gasped, "It's our secret just make sure to visit Jubei once a month." She nodded, "Oh! I can tell the boys that we go out shopping!"

"Brilliant! But I think I need to tell Shiki." Yuna nodded, "Somehow I think Ketsumo knows already."

"Knowing him, he probably does." Mayu's phone chimed, she looked at it, and laughed; she showed Yuna which made her chuckle. "The man's a ninja!" Jubei was shown the text that stated he told Shiki for her, the doctor shook his head, "So how do you want the baby?"

"At home, naturally."

"Excellent choice," said Jubei. "We'll keep in touch and just show up to my office once a month so there's nothing suspicious until Mori comes back. When is he coming back?"

Yuna sighed, "Three months."

"Oh good!" The women looked at the doctor as he grinned, "That's when you'll have a cute little bump! And probably more cushion on top and behind." Mayu laughed as she got up but he stopped her, "Don't worry about your passionate sessions, continue as normal, nothing will happen." They laughed, he bid them farewell, the visit was paid for by Yuna with cash, she winked at Mayu, she chuckled, and they exited the office.

"I'm so excited that I don't know how to contain myself!" Mayu sighed, "What is it?"

"I want manju."

"I can make you some."

"Your manju is good but...I want Taka's manju and he's not here."

"Well you can hit him when he gets back."

Mayu's eyes glinted, "I will." Yuna laughed, they climbed into the car, Hideki was told the good news, and he was excited as he drove them back to the house. Once there, Shiki embraced her, she returned it, and told him what she had planned. He nodded and lead her to the kitchen where she began to make taiyaki since she wanted it. Ketsumo made sure to be nearby, he stood next to her, and began to knead the dough with her while Shiki was on the opposite side stirring the bean paste. Mayu laughed, Shiki took a picture of the Enforcer and Himawari making taiyaki dough and sent it to Takashi. "Thank you Shiki."

"My pleasure Himawari." The day progressed smoothly until dinner, she wasn't sure what she wanted until her eyes landed on a steak, Shiki looked at it. "You want it?" She nodded, "How would you like it?"

"Rare."

He smiled, "Of course Himawari."

After that, the weeks passed by quickly enough, Shun and Tidus had healed, their new uniforms were given to them, and they were grateful. Simple dark red pants with a kimono inspired top and an outline of a sun embroidered with thin gold thread, and in the center of it was an outline of a wolf face on the back of the top. The Matsushita sons proved themselves of their word, only came to her when called, and helped out extra around the house; even spending time with Sakura. Mayu was knitting a tiny beany hat, Sakura looked at it, and grinned; Mayu smirked and they laughed.

"Do you miss him Mayu?"

"I do."

"You talk to him every day?"

"Yes but it's not the same."

"I know. Have you told your Da?"

"Nope! Not until Takashi finds out first."

"That's how I raised my granddaughter!" Mayu laughed while she added, "At leaast Kuyomi will have someone to play with. He'll be one before yours is born." The Morinozuka wife nodded and Sakura squealed, "I can't wait until he gets back!"

"Shiki's made the banner for me already, he didn't want me to inhale any fumes."

"He's a sweetheart." Mayu nodded, they finished their knitting, "Also, it's not strange that you don't have morning sickness after the first day nor is it strange that you crave rare meat or sweets. You are chosen by Lady Amaterasu and therefore have her tendencies especially since we honor her in her wolf form." Mayu smiled warmly, "Well let's go get something to eat!"

"Yes. Shiki's been very good at hiding my rare meat from the others with meat buns, sandwiches, and stew."

"He's a genius."

"So is Ketsumo."

"Mayu, Ketsumo's a telepath." She laughed heartily with her grandmother as they made their way to the kitchen for tea and cakes. Shiki was more than happy to make them something, Ketsumo wasn't far behind, and even Tidus was willing to help out with making the tea under Shiki's guidance. Tidus poured it into the Royal Albert cups, he handed Mayu one, and she sipped it; nodded with a smile. Tidus let out a loud sigh of relief, she looked up at him, and chuckled. The older son inclined his head to her, Ketsumo stared at him, Tidus looked at the Enforcer, and the intimidating Shikichibana male inclined his head ever so slightly which made Tidus stare in shock. Soon he was smiling proudly, Ketsumo rolled his eyes which made Mayu laugh, the sound echoed in the kitchen, and Sakura grinned. "You are so loved by those in your shining fold."

"I'm glad that you like it Lady Mayu."

She nodded then asked, "How are you at keeping secrets Tidus?"

The older son blinked a few times, "I will never tell a secret if you entrust it to me Lady Mayu."

Her red eyes stared into his for what seemed like an eternity even though it was only a few minutes, "Very well. I'm giving you an additional duty." Shiki tilted his head as did Ketsumo, she sipped her tea, and stated quietly, "You're going to come with me to Doctor Akibahara's office once a month." He bowed to her, turned around, and proceeded to pour the tea into another cup for Sakura.

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Another week passed without her morning sickness but she did feel that her chest had gotten larger, she sat up in the morning, and looked down. Mayu stared as the cherry printed nightgown she loved had become extremely tight across her chest, she sighed, and removed it. "It's like I grew a whole cup size or more overnight." Mayu gingerly touched them to make sure that they weren't sore, they were firm yet soft but not sore, and she gave a smile. "That's good. Taka will definitely like this." She chuckled, headed into the bathroom for her morning shower, and then returned to get some new undergarments. However none of her bras fit her, she groaned, looked around for something else, and found nothing. "Great...now what..." Mayu grabbed a dark red kimono with white plum blossoms on it, she dressed in it then tied the white yellow obi around her waist, and headed out. She looked up to see Ketsumo at her kitchen table with some tea, she sat down, "Thank you Ketsumo." He nodded, "Can you get me Tidus?"

Immediately he disappeared while she sipped her tea, she smiled at the flavors, it was simple oolong tea but it was warm, just the way she liked it. He returned with the male in question, "My lady?"

"Did you make this tea?"

"Yes."

"You're getting better." He inclined his head to her, "I need you to run a personal errand for me, in secrecy." He nodded once more, "Go to the maternity store and pick up some pajamas and bras for me please." Tidus stared at her, she looked up at him, "No one else knows about this, just you, Shiki, Mom, Gammy, and Ketsumo. I expect you to keep it a secret."

"O-of course Lady Mayu!"

She nodded, "The bras need to be thirty-two..." she thought for a moment, gauged how much, and she sighed, "I think 'dee'. It looks about right and the pajamas, something like a size large. Everything else is up to you." He nodded, she was going to get her tote for the money but he cleared his throat.

"Allow me to buy it for you." Ketsumo and Mayu both stared at him, "As a congratulations...please...Himawari." His voice had fallen a few octaves the closer he got to the end of his sentence, she smiled at him, he looked at her bashfully, and she nodded. His face lit up, "You won't be disappointed, I assure you!"

"If I don't like them?"

"Won't happen."

"Why is that?"

"I have your number, I'll send you a picture of them for your approval."

Mayu grinned, "Very well. Go on." He bowed to her then dashed off, she looked at Ketsumo, he sighed but there was a smirk on his face. "He's eager, isn't he?"

"I've been training him in the evening. He wanted to learn kickboxing so that he could protect you on your way to and from the office or anywhere else you wanted him to accompany you." Mayu chuckled at him, he looked at her, and she smiled, "I know. I'm becoming more open although physical contact is still..."

"Don't worry about it. Fist bumping is far more fun, hugging is for women." She winked at him as he chuckled, they fist bumped one another, he looked at her chest, "They're not sore, which is good. I don't think I'd do well with sore breasts. I might aggravate everyone here."

"You would never bother anyone here Himawari." She smiled at him, sipped her tea, he poured more for her, "Tidus said that you're not allowed to have cinnamon." Mayu stared at him, "I found him at the computer, he was looking up recipes and teas for pregnant women as well as what kind of meat a wolf prefers and how to hide rare meat in meals. Apparently he had a hunch when he caught Sir Shiki hiding rare meat in your food and when you asked him to accompany you to the office once a month." She continued to stare at her personal Enforcer, "He's taking this very seriously, I've seen him arguing with his younger brother over you."

"What do they argue about?"

"Just that Shun wants to know why Tidus changed so much after you gave him a second chance. Says that he worships your feet too much."

Mayu chuckled, "Tidus is more mature than Shun, he'll grow soon enough if not then I'm sure Tidus will teach him a lesson for you." He nodded, she sipped her tea, "I wonder what else he's been doing while everyone is sleeping."

"Trying to make tea." At this she looked at him, "Specifically honeydew tea." She continued to stare at him, "Apparently honeydew is rich in folic acid which helps with an infant's brain development during pregnancy as well as fortified soymilk that has DHEA added to it." She smiled, they fist bumped one another, and she was going to ask him about the tea but he replied, "It's awful."

Mayu burst into laughter, he smirked at her reaction, "I wanna try it!"

"When he gets back." Her phone chimed, she looked at it, Tidus had taken a picture of night gown, she liked the white color with cherries on them, so she replied that she liked it. Then he sent another one that was orange with little Shiba Inus dotted around. Mayu chuckled, she texted that she liked that one too, he continued to send her pictures of the things he found that she would like, and eventually he started with the bras. Mayu laughed, "Hm?"

"Tidus says that he asked the associate for help on bras since there were so many and she stared at him as if he was crazy so he just grabbed a few that would fit me and paid." Ketsumo nodded, "I guess not many guys go into maternity stores by themselves huh?" He shook his head and a glint flitted across her eyes, "I'm going to send Takashi to get nursing bras." She bit her lower lip to contain her laughter but failed and ended up doing so out loud.

Ketsumo smirked at her, "I hope you get pregnant more often." She paused to stare at him, "You're very lively as if you're comfortable with everyone. Please be more comfortable around me Himawari." Mayu stared into those chocolate brown eyes, her rubies softened, and she nodded. "I'm glad. I know you don't trust me fully because of what I do or might do to you."

Mayu stood up, he watched her, she motioned for him to move his seat back, he did, and she sat on his lap. Their noses touched and he kept his hands on the arms of the chair, "Tell me now that I don't trust you alone with me while my husband is away." Ketsumo stared into those ruby eyes, "I trust you with my heart Ketsumo and my body while my husband is away only because I know that you are very respectful and only wish the best for he and I."

He sighed with a slight smile, "Correct." Mayu got off of him, took her seat once more and smiled while sipping her tea, "He did a good job on the tea." She nodded fervently, "Maybe he has a shot at honeydew after all." For whatever reason that she couldn't come up with, Mayu found his statement hilarious, and showed it by laughing once more.

Tidus returned after some time, he had to sneak around the house before entering Mayu's room, she was still at her kitchen table, he placed the bags on the floor between Ketsumo and her so that her family members wouldn't see them. She smiled up at him, got up, and embraced him; he balked at the contact and glanced at Ketsumo. He nodded, he returned it rather shakily but allowed himself to bask in the contact for a few minutes before she released him. "Thank you Tidus. I trust you more now." He sighed happily, "I want to try your honeydew tea." He stared at her, rubbed the back of his neck, and sighed, "Go on. I want to try some! I'll be there in a few minutes after all this is put away."

"I'll put it away for your Himawari." She nodded, he grabbed the bags and disappeared into the bedroom, he began to put the clothes away, and the bras in their proper sections. "Come my Lady, you can try." Ketsumo grabbed the pot and tea cup, placed it on the tray, and trailed after them to the kitchen. He began to make it, she watched him, and even directed him on what to do with the pulp once he had smushed it around. "The oven? I never thought of that." Mayu was happy that he had taken an interest in making tea for her, he baked it for a little bit, then put it in the pot, and poured water into it. It steeped then he poured it into a cup and placed it in front of her.

She sniffed it, "It smells like honeydew with a hint of citrus." Her eyes examined the color, "Has a nice pale green color, not like green tea but more of a spring green color, like bamboo shoots." Tidus watched her as she analyzed the tea, she blew on it to cool it off, then took a sip. She sipped it a little more and looked up at him with eyes that glittered like rubies in a fire, "It's very good. It tastes like honeydew with a bit of lemon." He sighed happily and looked as if he was about to fall over, "Are you alright?"

He nodded, "I've been working on that for the past week, at least four hours a day I've tried. Ketsumo was willing to try it and it always came out very horrible."

She smiled, "When using pulp you need to dry it out first, that's the secret." Mayu winked at him, he nodded vigorously, "I'm proud of you Tidus. You made a tea that I like that doesn't involve any tea leaf, it's just fruit pulp. It's impressive." His face heated up at the compliment, she chuckled while he returned to make more for her, "I think I want this before breakfast and before I go to bed. It's nice and smoooth."

"Of course Lady Mayu, ah, one more thing," he looked over his shoulder at her, "no coffee and no cinnamon." She nodded, "Ketsumo told you?" She nodded again, he turned back around with a flustered expression, "I told him not to say anything."

"It's alright. I'm glad that you're taking this very seriously." He nodded and apologized to her for what he's done in the past, "It's alright. I told you not to worry about it, dwelling will only bring sad memories. Please let it be." He nodded, "Also would you like to help out at Shining Grove Greenhouse?" Tidus looked at her, "Since this is my first time being...you know..and I really like this tea, perhaps you can make blends suited for people like me."

"I-I-I-I would be honored!" He bowed deeply to her and she smiled at him while sipping her tea. Tidus returned to his work at hand with a grin on his face, happy that he could help out the Clan's Himawari, and even more ecstatic that he had made something she liked. Ketsumo looked at Mayu, she winked at him, and the Enforcer smirked; he understood that she was willing to embrace him.

Ketsumo stated, "Welcome."

Tidus stared at the intimidating male, "Welcome...to what?"

"Her shining fold." He stared at Ketsumo then drifted his gaze to Mayu, she nodded, and he gave a big grin; as if he was a child who was just praised for getting good grades in class. She smiled at him, sipped her tea, and found her new companion comfortable to be around.