Prince Kazune's POV
With Karin's help, Kazune was able to carry her carefully into a deeper, more shaded spot in the Crystal Sakura forest. While holding her as if she were a delicate flower, he stepped over tree branches, toys, year old garbage, and piles and piles of mud.
For some reason, however, the steps that Kazune took toward an unknown place were strangely familiar to him. It was as if he had taken the path thousands of times before.
Karin buried her face in his neck as she holds onto him with a firm grip around his neck. She can feel his rapid pulse against her cheek and the warmth of his soft skin. Water ran down their bodies, making them both slick and wet.
Kazune remembered how cold she had felt buried under all of that mud, but now, he could feel her gradually becoming warmer in his arms.
"Are you hurt anywhere?"
He felt her sigh, but he could tell she was very relaxed and calm. She was trembling a bit, but he figured it was from the cold.
"My ankle hurts..." She shouted over the rain.
"I'll have to check it out when we get to..."
"..the treehouse. Just a little further."
"Karin, I didn't remember you ever coming to this forest. It's my family's property, you know."
Karin shook with laughter and Kazune tightened his grip on her. Yes, he thought, forget about our situation - put it aside and just laugh for me. I'll know you're alright, then.
"If only you knew. I've been in this forest dozens of times when I was a child."
"What? But.."
"I'll explain later as much as I can."
"N-no. Actually, when we find our shelter, you don't have to talk. I'll just take care of you until morning, alright? And then we'll talk about it."
"But...Airi is going to get away-"
"I won't have reception in a place like this, plus It's almost impossible to get back while carrying you in this weather. I need to warm you up now."
Karin squeezed him tighter. It was quiet for a moment, despite the rain. Karin shouted again the direction he was to turn.
When Kazune took a left turn through the trees, they came into a clearing. A tall, grand oak tree stood tall in the center with a small house toward the top. Kazune blinked up at it curiously. Again, that familiar feeling.
"I'm going to have to ask you to get on my back and hold onto me tightly. It looks like a rope leads up to it."
"Ready?"
"Yes."
Karin tightens her grip around Kazune's neck, clutching both her arms together so she wouldn't slip. Meanwhile, Kazune kicked off the ground and began placing his feet in the ladder-like carving of the tree.
"Whoa!" Karin looked up at the old rope worriedly as they began to move farther and farther upward.
"I think it's going to be okay." Kazune said as he went up higher and higher. Karin still couldn't help but worry, though they were making excellent progress.
"Don't let go. If you fall, you might hurt yourself again." Kazune warned. Karin tightened her grip even more.
"Okay."
"Almost there...!" Kazune grunted with effort. Just then, thunder and lightening almost made them both loose their grip. The storm rumbled in their ears as they stopped to get themselves together.
Heart pounding, teeth clenching, Kazune used every ounce of strength he had left to get up the next few steps. He yanked open the door and climbed inside, allowing Karin to slide off his back onto the cold, creaky wooden floor.
"Thank goodness." They both sighed into the darkness, finally out of the rain. Kazune got up to shut the door securely.
"I like the smell in here." Karin sighed with relief, sitting up carefully and avoiding moving her leg. She could make out Kazune's tall form getting up to head over to one of the windows. He opened it carefully, and gentle blue moonlight lit up the surprisingly spacious treehouse.
Kazune was speechless as he took in his surroundings, and Karin stroked the wooden floors thoughtfully with a soft smile.
"I missed it.." She whispered.
"Um...anyway, hopefully we can find some type of blanket in here..."
Karin had a sudden thought, "There's a treasure chest around here with blankets."
"So you've been here before?" Kazune asked as he headed over to the treasure chest next to a wall. He lifted it and coughed at the dust that floated up. He said something in a cheerful voice as he yanked out a few of the blankets and a rather small pillow.
"We used to take naps in here together..." Karin whispered.
"Did you say something?"
"Um...no..."
"Okay. Take off your clothes."
The two were both an equal shade of bright red when the words left Kazune's mouth. He shook his head for a minute at how it sounded and Karin relaxed.
"...Right."
Kazune sucked in a breath when he saw her carefully slip out of her pajamas. After wiping the mud from her body with them, she tossed each pair of clothing into a far corner of the room. Kazune gulped when he watched as she threw her underwear into the pile after a moment's hesitation.
"K-Kazune, I'm cold over here. The blankets..."
Kazune was staring in adoration at what he could see in the dark. Karin's wet body practically shimmered under the moonlight. She was covering her breasts and sitting in a way to hide the spot between her legs, but she had very noticeable curves. Kazune's heart was pounding and his cheeks were red. He felt like a hormonal teenager rather than a 19 year old adult. His body warmed at the sight of her and he had to clear his throat to get himself to talk.
"R-Right. I'm setting one down for us to lay on."
Karin watched him, her face entirely red. She felt really shy being like this in front of him, but it was to keep her warm...
Kazune lay out a fluffy pink blanket long ways and bent to lift her onto it. He handed her the pillow and threw her 2 more blankets. When Karin finished eagerly making herself comfortable, she heard the sound of something hitting the floor.
She peeked over the blankets, hugging herself, when she saw Kazune standing near the window to take advantage of the light.
Princess Karin's POV
He was indeed stripping as well. My heart was doing flips!
Kazune had already kicked off his shoes and socks and was messing with the ties on his jogging pants for a short moment before they fell to his ankles. I watched as he removed his jacket and shirt with ease.
I hadn't noticed I was biting my lip until I felt the pain. His skin was so pretty under the moonlight, I had to admit. He was only in his underwear now, but he was already slipping it down his hips. I cover my mouth and turn my back to him when I hear them hit the floor.
My cheeks are probably beyond red now. I shouldn't have any problems heating up, that's for sure!
I hadn't heard his footsteps over the sound of my pounding heart. I thought I was going to die when I saw him lay next to me and pull my blankets over his nude form. Almost immediately, he wraps his arms around me and pulls me close.
I sigh into his embrace as we hold each other as though it had been years. I feel my worry melt away as he holds me so tightly it makes me loose my breath. I truly felt like he needed me in that moment.
"I love you." He whispers all of a sudden. I tear up immediately and can't help but laugh at his face when he starts to panic from me crying. It takes almost 5 minutes to calm me down.
"Did I upset you? Is it too soon?"
"No! I'm just so happy. I love you too!"
"Mmn..." We lean forward into a sweet, passionate and loving kiss. It's so gentle that it makes me want to just melt.
"Karin...I wanted to tell you something that's been on my mind. I just want you to know..about Airi..."
"I don't want to talk about her..."
"I know. I just want you to know that she was a very dear childhood friend. We made precious memories together. I was in love with her when we were kids, and we grew apart by fate. But, Karin Hanazono, I fell in love with you as well. Airi was my past, and you're my future."
I felt my tears running down into my chest and wiped them quickly, hoping Kazune couldn't see them.
"Will you marry me? I'm asking you myself this time, with neither of our parents present to push us into it.. I want you to be my wife -to spend the rest of my life with you."
I didn't even have to think!
"Of course, I'll marry you! You dummy. I love you so much!" I feel a long awaited warmth spread through my body as I'm embraced by my lover.
"What a time to propose..." I blush and press our foreheads together. Kazune's eyes are right before me, big, blue, and beautiful. They're the eyes I want to gaze into every morning as I wake up at his side.
Kazune does his most charming grin - the one that makes his eyes wrinkle slightly at the corners and his eyelids come up so the smile reached his eyes, too.
"Yeah," he lifts his hand and I slide my fingers into the spaces of his. We squeeze our hands together tightly and even more warmth spreads through our palms, "But it's been on my mind for awhile. What happened today is only proof that I should stop waiting and go for what I want. If I had had the courage, I would have proposed long before we even started dating."
I look at him with widened eyes that I was sure he could see in the dark, "What?!"
"Mmm. I've been in love with you for so long. It was almost as if I knew you all these years. When I first saw you...in the throne room.."
My heartbeat quickened as I started tearing up again at the silly memory. To think almost a year ago, I was telling myself I never wanted to see him again.
To my old self : You sure about that?
"...I felt this strong familiar feeling...as if I had bonded with you long ago."
If only you knew. I wanted badly to tell him - that I was the girl he'd been searching for his whole life - that we could have been so happy if Airi hadn't gotten in the way. So many years feeling as if something was missing out of my life!
But I didn't want to ruin this moment. Yes. The morning was a better time. When we'd catch her.
"Oh, Kazune..." I touch his cheek, stroking it before I pinch it, "Then why were you such a jerk if you loved me so much?!"
"Ouch! Because I'm an idiot. I think we've established that long ago. And I'm not used to being in love. It's a new feeling I couldn't recognize, so I had to be slow and observant about my feelings for you."
"And what was your conclusion?"
"That I was very, very much in love with you. Of course."
I silence him before he can get anymore words out. Our lips come together firmly, moving carefully in sync. We kiss so passionately for God knows how long, whispering sweet words of love and sighing against each other's lips. I feel warm, hesitant hands slide down my sides to freely explore my skin. I had already forgotten how cold I had been moments ago. The water drenching my skin was replaced with sweat as it became hotter and hotter under the covers.
"Open...your mouth.." Kazune whispered in the dark. My head felt like it was spinning as I wrapped an arm around him and obeyed his command. I pull my lips apart and smash them back against his soft pair. As the kiss grows more intense, I'm held tighter and tighter by the man at my side.
A soft wet tongue comes out to caress my lips. I immediately meet it with mine, brushing it curiously against its new partner. A hand slides against my cheek and into my hair, holding my head still so our tongues can battle.
I can't help but let out small noises at the way this was making me feel. Being in the arms of your lover and sharing such a kiss had to be the best thing in the world!
"Can I...go further...?" I hear him growl between our heated tongue war. I squirm a bit, breaking the kiss to look at him smugly.
"Well, we're already naked. You've got a head start."
Kazune smirked, "I think you know what I mean."
My smile fades as I touch his chest, right above his heart. It was pounding so hard against my palm, like a hammer was inside trying to get out. I caress his chest and feel him tremble under my touch.
"Oh, yes.. Of course I know what you mean.." I can feel heat spreading to my cheeks and gathering there to show my embarrassment.
"Do you trust me?" Kazune whispers in the most gentle, tender, emotion filled voice I've ever heard. He has never spoken to me in such a way before, and it proves just how special this moment between us would be. Our love was almost overwhelming, and exploring each other was a grand part of showing it.
"Yes."
My mind is so fuzzy from the kissing that continued after that that I almost can't hear Kazune whispering about my body when we break apart. I can feel lips pressing against my cheek...traveling down to my neck.
"You're absolutely beautiful...unbelievably beautiful..."
I look up at the dark, spider-webbed ceiling. I'm panting so hard, like I had just finished a race. The kisses travel farther and farther. My fingers find a soft head of hair as my hands travel downward. They tangle themselves in the strands desperately.
"Ohh...!" I can suddenly feel one of my breasts being kissed delicately. I stiffen at the sensation just before I close my eyes and melt into Kazune's arms again. My other breast is carefully caressed and kneaded. I arch my back as my jaw drops.
"Is that good?"
"Very...!"
A wandering hand makes it's way down to my thighs. I bite my lip, but the sounds find their way out of me regardless. I spread my legs further for the hand making its way to my most private spot.
"Oh my god.." I say when his hand touches me for the first time. I can feel his warm palm caressing me and playing with my wetness. I move my hips a bit, feeling like screaming from the sensitivity.
"Oh..." I must have made this sound a hundred times by how. Kazune continues to rub my entrance slowly, his mouth on my chest suckling my breasts.
"You're amazing.." He murmured against my skin. I shudder when something slides very slowly into my sex. It moves in and out in a beckoning motion, causing me to let out a hesitant moan.
"Mmn..if you keep doing that, the whole world will hear me.."
"Let them hear how good I'm making you feel with that beautiful singing voice." He says as his lips leave my chest and come down to my belly. His head disappears under the covers and I whine in anticipation.
"Mmn...hu...I..." I didn't know what to say. I didn't want him to taste me down there, but I was excited to discover all of the pleasure this man could bring me.
"Louder." He says just before the sensitive mound between my legs is taken into his hot mouth. I cry out as the torturous pleasure continues. Another finger slides inside of me and I'm already ready to loose it.
"Kazune, something is happening..."
"Relax..." His voice is muffled as he kisses me down there. His fingers stretch me as they move vigorously in and out. I throw my head back in a shout.
Suddenly, all of the pleasure begins to increase all at once. My body shakes like the trees in the storm outside as I reach a wonderful climax. I can feel Kazune licking me a few more times as my body collapses from exhaustion. I'm trembling and completely dazed. I felt like I was learning so much about my body from him.
My tiredness seemed to vanish when my lover's body slid up against mine. I feel his need press into my thigh and bite my lip. He was so close...
"How was that...?" He kisses my neck and comes back up to look at me with hot blue eyes. I stare into them with half lidded eyes and fight to find the words. When I open my mouth, he begins caressing my cheek.
"That was...incredible...I..."
"Hmm...those eyes. You want me, don't you?"
I felt my cheeks burning at his words and almost feel ashamed. Kazune takes my hand and places it on his chest when I can feel his heart again.
"It feels like it's going to burst." Kazune gazes at me so passionately that it sparks my excitement once more. I definitely wanted him.
"Don't hold back then.." I whispered back. I sat up and reached for his length, surprising him. I watch his body go rigid as I touch him, grinning at the desperate sigh that comes out of his mouth. I look down at the thick hot member in my hands and feel myself grow warm at the sight of it. My, he was so perfect. I hoped this wasn't some crazy dream.
"S-stop, you're driving me insane. Are you ready?" My wrist is snatched from between his legs and I'm pinned to the ground again. Kazune slides both our hands together before he brings his member back toward my entrance. I moaned at the feel of the heat coming from both of our sexes. I was beyond ready.
"Hurry, geez...!" I whined, squirming beneath his weight. Kazune shook his head at my impatience.
"Dummy, it's going to hurt. Why do you want me to hurry up and -"
"Kazune!" I puffed my cheeks out at him and grew upset with his laugh, "If you don't hurry up, I'm going to slam you down on the ground and straddle you-"
"Alright, I get it." He kisses me quickly and doesn't pull away as his body slides against mine. My frustration melts away as I focus on the pressure between my legs. I can feel his hand sliding down to spread me open with his fingers and whimper at the feeling.
Bit by bit, he slides into me carefully and slowly. I grew uncomfortable and still as he entered me, my face twisting in pain. When my barrier got in the way, Kazune whispered sweet words to calm me before breaking it with a smooth, quick thrust.
"Mmf...! Ouch..." My nails dig into his back at how full I am. My legs wrap around his waist slowly as I try to relax.
"You alright? Is the pain unbearable?" A gentle hand presses against my forehead and pushes my bangs back to reveal my flushed face. I look up at Kazune and feel tears spill from my eyes again.
"Oh, Karin, did I hurt you?"
"No...! I'm..."
"...Happy, right? Me too." He slips both hands into my hair and chuckles. The vibration of his laughter made me shudder when I felt a pleasurable sensation where we were connected.
"...It doesn't hurt anymore..." I whisper, trying to place my feet down to move and shift my hips against him. It becomes more difficult than I expected with my right ankle being hurt. I try and place my left foot down to rock my hips and it works perfectly.
Kazune and I moan in unison before he grabs my waist firmly. I look up at him, confused.
"Relax, alright? I'll take it from here."
My heart quickens at the sultry tone and I relax back onto the blankets. Kazune reaches down to touch my injured ankle and I hiss. He murmurs an apology before taking it into his hand and lifting it from the ground to keep it from getting in the way. His other hand grabs my waist and pulls me toward him. I arch my back in a gasp as the action presses him into me as far as he can go.
With that, he proceeds to pulling himself out and pushing back in. My jaw drops in awe as my body becomes overwhelmed with pleasure and emotions. He's moving so wonderfully inside me and it feels amazing!
Friction builds between us gradually, but it's not enough. I wanted even more and began to roll my hips the way I had tried earlier. It makes us both gasp in delight and it continues for just a few more minutes before I start to whine desperately.
"What is it..?"
I almost felt like crying, "My stupid leg is making it awkward, b-but I want to move with you...!"
"Here, be still.."
"Ouch!"
Kazune very carefully slides out of me and turns me over onto my belly. I'm shocked at the action, but the exposure makes me even more excited.
"What are you doing?" I smile and look back at him just as he spreads my legs and pulls me backwards into his lap. I prop myself up on my elbows and already feel him entering me again. This time, it is quick and painless and makes my head spin with how amazing it felt.
"Oh, god..." I shudder and feel him grab my leg carefully again to keep it out of the way. In this position, I can feel him even deeper inside of me touching an incredibly sensitive spot within me.
A hand touches my back, running down in between my shoulder blades and I close my eyes.
"How's this? Still feel like moving, or will you be still for me?" His voice sounds husky and deep.
"Why don't you want me to move...? You liked it earlier...!" I protested weakly and felt him shift inside me.
"Answer me.." He moves up so we're both standing on our knees. An arm wraps underneath me as he begins to move again.
"Ohhh! That's perfect...! K-Kazune, how did you...?" I throw my head back.
"Just a hunch. I figured this would be better for your leg." He kisses my back as our bodies rock back and forth. The arm around my waist slides up so his hand can grasp one of my breasts.
"It is better!" I gasp, "It's amazing!"
"Good girl, now remember not to move. I just want you to relax." His body presses against my back and I feel his breath on my neck before his kisses rain down on my shoulders.
"...Mnn...love you!" I manage to gasp with such a clouded mind. I can't think straight and involuntary moans are slipping from my mouth. I can't control my voice anymore. I try my best to keep still, but I can't help a shudder or a desperate rock of my hips every now and then.
Kazune's arm wraps even tighter around my chest under my body, his voice next to my ear.
"I love you, too, my Princess...my love.." He turns my head so he can kiss me firmly. I kiss him back with all of the passion I had in my body.
"I...think something's happening again...!" I stiffen when I feel it. It builds gradually within my abdomen, every thrust adds onto me reaching my end. My nails dig into the blankets beneath our wildly moving bodies as I close my eyes once more.
"Me too... Let's do it together." My fiancé whispers in my ear again and it undoes me completely. I feel his grip tighten on me as he slows his movements. At the exact time I clench around him with a satisfied wail of ecstasy, I feel an explosion in my womb with his release. His arms hold me so tight that I almost couldn't breathe. He groans into my ear with satisfaction before he stops moving completely. Somewhere in the middle of our climax, I hear my name, but I was too far gone to respond. It takes me a few seconds to come back to reality, my body trembling from the aftershock.
"Are you okay...?" Kazune asks gently, playing with my hair. He slides out of me and my body is too tired to continue holding myself up. I collapse with a shaky sigh and hear my lover laugh with amusement.
"Was it that good?"
"Of course..." I panted, "If it was anymore, I wouldn't have been able to take it...you're incredible, Kujyou." I lay on my side, looking up at him as I pant to catch my breath. Kazune bends over to kiss me on my cheek. He then rests next to me and pulls me into his arms.
Minutes after we're melting in the afterglow of our love making, the rain starts up again and I become slightly cold. My sneeze makes Kazune yank the covers and pull them over us.
"I hope you still don't catch a cold after all of that. Maybe I should have just let you sleep after all...?" He looked worried.
"Don't fret over me, I think you did an insanely good job at warming me up." I grinned at him and lay down on his outstretched arm.
"I couldn't control myself at all because of you." Kazune kissed my temple and I snuggled tightly in his arms. If only I could tell the me that had been so jealous earlier today how this night had ended.
"Sorry...but any second later and I would have pounced on you, too. Can you imagine a naked stormy night with the one you mutually love so passionately? Just trying not to indulge in each other...?"
"I didn't let the sexual tension last too long, huh?"
We laugh quietly in the dark, embracing each other. All thoughts of anything and anyone outside this treehouse vanished. It was just us right now and nothing could tear us apart.
I loved Kazune Kujyou and I was going to marry him.