At 9 exactly, Hatori's rental car drove into the driveway.

"I see you've donned a new accessory." Hatori stated, a faint smile on his lips. They weren't planning on telling him just yet, seeing as his last engagement ended so tragically. But he didn't seem offended. "Congratulations, you two."

"Thank you. Hatori!" Tohru's radiant smile was contagious. Kyo reached over and took her hand.

"I won't be staying far. Just down the hill from you, so don't hesitate to call if you need me."

"Thank you for doing this." Kyo said sincerely.

"No need to thank me. I needed a vacation as well. I enjoy the serenity of Hokkaido in the winter, so it really is no bother. Speaking of the harsh winter, how are you feeling, Miss Honda? Is the cold affecting you?"

Tohru thought for a moment. She actually felt warmer than usual, so she hadn't noticed the cold too much.

"I feel great! Maybe the hot spring had a lasting effect. Like a battery charger! And now I won't get cold for awhile!"

"Pfft..." Kyo covered his mouth, looking out the car window. She was right, though. Her hands had felt much warmer lately. It was nice.

Hatori pondered her words. It could be the beginning of a fever. Or maybe her body was adapting to the cold weather better than expected.

"Very well. Let me know if it changes. We're here now."

Nestled in the snow covered trees was a small wooden cabin, the stone chimney spewing smoke into the air. Four days in the cabin sounded even more relaxing than the ryokan. Here, they had no official schedule. Just options. They could stay in bed all day if they wanted to. Tohru smiled at the idea.

After about ten minutes, Hatori was gone. Kyo went to join Tohru in front of the fireplace.

"I had some groceries delivered before we got here. So we can cook whenever we feel like it. And the folder has a list of restaurants if you want to eat out. The trip is for you. So the choice is yours."

"Thank you, Kyo. This trip has been like a dream come true for me. It almost makes me not want to go back. Is this what training in the mountains felt like?"

Kyo snorted. "No way. It was way harder. Definitely not a vacation. I actually had to live off the earth and all that stuff."

"You sound like you enjoyed it, though."

Kyo smiled in return, as if reliving fond memories. "Yea, I did. But, I'm still happier now."

"But you aren't doing any martial arts here."

"No, I'm not. But what we're doing is way more exciting. Besides, didn't you promise a sparring match? I might end up using some of my training after all." He grinned, wrapping her up in a big hug as she laughed.

They sat for a moment, watching the fireplace crackle and pop.

"Hey, Tohru, about what I saw.."

She quickly covered her face. "I was going to tell you..."

"I'm not mad. It's just.. well... is that something you're interested in?"

Tohrus anxiety bloomed in her chest. What if he thinks she's weird? What if he doesn't want to try? She nodded shamefully into his chest.

"Do you want me to tie you up? Or vice versa?"

She thought for a moment.

"Um... I'm not really sure. I think I would like to.. do that to you.. but I don't mind trying both..if you want.." She could feel her confidence slipping away. His heart rate was accelerating beneath her cheek. Was she making him nervous?

"A-and the stick thing.. is that to hit me?"

She flinched at the word 'hit'.

"Yes," she answered timidly. "But not to hurt you.. it's.. to make you feel good..."

This was ridiculous. How could she think that he would volunteer to be hit with a stick? That's a big jump from pulling his hair.

She couldn't handle anymore questions. She pushed off of him, turning to head to the kitchen for a drink of water.

"Wait, Tohru!" She felt his warm hand grab her wrist. She looked over at him, his eyes dark as his other hand covered his lap. "I think I'd like to try that. If you still want to."

Tohru's mouth dropped open in surprise.

"Wait, really? Are you sure? You don't have to just because I brought it. I don't want you to feel pressured!"

He stood, stepping close to her and taking her face in his hands. "I don't feel pressured. To be honest... it sounds..." he swallowed. "...hot." His face turned crimson at the word.

She suggested it, so it must be okay, right? Just the thought of him trussed up, getting hit by the crop, made him horny as hell. I mean, she loves my dirty talk during sex. And she even wanted to do this to him! The familiar pain tugged at his groin. He winced.

"Kyo... Do you need..." Tohru paused, trying to find the right words. "Do you want to try it now?" She rushed the words out, not giving herself a chance to overthink it. His eyes widened. Now? "I.. I don't really know what I'm doing.. but maybe we can learn together?" She smiled apologetically, shrugging her shoulders.

Why did she look so damn cute?

Without a word, he grabbed her hand, leading her into the bedroom. "We can go slow." He assured her, removing the items from the top drawer he had unpacked them in. The room had a full size bed, big enough for their plans.

"Do you know how to tie it?" He asked, holding out the rope. She nodded, having done some internet research while Kyo was showering a couple of nights ago. He smirked, his eyes growing more seductive as time went by.

"Blindfold?" He inquired, curiously.

Tohru nodded, walking over to give him a similar lesson to Shigures. She slipped the blindfold over his eyes, then grabbed the crop and slowly ran it up his leg, stopping just shy of his growing erection. He bit his tongue to suppress his moan.

"I-i see.." he breathed.

Though she was trying to act calm, Tohru was also getting incredibly aroused by the whole situation. She bit her lip before removing his blindfold.

"Are you sure?" She asked him, speculatively. He swallowed again, nodding. "You need to tell me if I really hurt you. Like a safe word. " She sounded serious and concerned.

"Of course. I'll say... riceball. That's how you'll know." He grinned, proud of his choice in safe word. His joke seemed to loosen her up, as she tried to suppress her laugh.

"Take off your clothes, please." She mumbled, watching him. He quickly began to undress. "Slower, please."

He looked at her with shocked eyes, before smiling in amusement.

"Yes, baby." Slower, he lifted his shirt over his head, each muscle on his torso flexing as he did. Her stomach began to tighten in anticipation. He followed at the same seductively slow pace for his jeans and underwear, basking in the lust of Tohru's gaze.

"Okay, I'm naked. What's next?"

Tohru fought the urge to just stare at his body all day.

"L-lay on the bed." She commanded weakly. He obeyed, his hands splayed at his sides. He watched as she took off her clothes, excited to see a set of black lingerie beneath them. She had no idea how sexy she was.

She crawled onto the bed, rope in hand, straddling his torso. "Put your hands above your head."

He obliged, watching her intently. His breathing accelerated as she tied the soft rope around his wrists. Pulling against it, he confirmed that she did a great job.

He was tied up.

Helpless.

At Tohru's control.

His erection grew as she admired her work.

"I want you to keep your hands up here, okay?"

"Yes, baby, yes." He was already panting. She smiled before grabbing the blindfold. He lifted his head slightly so that she could slide it on.

She stood up on the bed, crop in hand, practically dripping at the sight of Kyo defenseless and incredibly turned on. His inability to see gave her confidence.

She slowly ran the crop down his chest and to his groin, stroking the tip with the leather. It twitched in appreciation as Kyo groaned.

Not knowing what she was going to do drove him crazy. But he loved it.

Okay time to test the waters.

Using the crop, she retraced the line, now running it up towards his chin. Then, she lifted it. Kyo squirmed in sweet anticipation.

With one quick flick of her wrist, she delivered a loud pop to Kyo's left nipple. His pelvis lifted in response, as he cried out. Shock? Pain? Pleasure? She wasn't sure.

"Are you okay? Did it hurt?"

In between breaths he spoke. "It.. feels.. great.."

Relieved, she decided to go a little harder, this time delivering a sharp bite to his right nipple.

"Fuck, Tohru!" He cried, a muffled groan accompanying his words. His groin felt like it was going to burst. "Baby, I'm going to come soon. Please, I need you." He pleaded, tugging his wrists and panting on the bed.

Tohru could feel her own wetness dripping down her leg. She needed him too, but she couldn't stop. Dropping to her knees, she grabbed ahold of his erection.

"What- ahhh!"

Within seconds it was in her mouth, as she sucked wildly on its tip. His hips began to move on their own, lifting to go deeper into her warm mouth.

Remembering the last time she did this, she looked at his face, before baring her teeth and lightly clamping down on him. As expected, he came, violently and loudly into her mouth.

"Tohru!" He growled through clenched teeth as his body convulsed beneath her, desperately tugging at his restraints.

Out of breath, she hastily reached up to undo his rope.

Immediately, he ripped off his blindfold, grabbing Tohru's wrist and pulling her against him, kissing her hard. "I'm not done." He hissed into her mouth.

She moaned. She had awoken something in him, and she liked it.

He flipped her underneath him, turning her over, and spanking her behind. She cried out it surprise. It stung, but it also felt good.

He quickly pulled down her soaked panties and plunged two fingers inside of her, roughly moving them in and out at least ten times before spanking her again and plunging himself into her.

She came immediately, completely undone by his rough behavior.

He continued to ride out her orgasm, her body threatening to push him out.

Once she was done, he lifted her backside into the air before taking her again.

"Ohh Tohru..." He groaned. Listening to her whimper and moan was like music to his groin. He was now soaked in a mixture of her cum and his, the wet sound echoing throughout the room. He wanted to go harder. And faster. He wanted her to feel good. He grabbed onto her ponytail that was hanging in her face

"Oh, baby. You feel so good. So wet and hot."

"Harder!" She cried, catching him off guard.

He didn't want to hurt her. Still, she wanted it, and he said this trip was for her. He wrapped her ponytail around his fist, squeezing tightly onto her hip for control.

Then, he went as hard as he could, nearly knocking her over several times. "Damn it, Tohru! Come! I need you to come!" He begged. Almost as if on cue, she let out a distorted scream, as her body convulsed against him, threatening to make her collapse. His hand moved to her abdomen, holding her up as he tugged her hair, pouring himself into her. "Fuck..." he muttered to himself as be came.

Both of them collapsed immediately, spooning each other with Kyo still inside of her. Though their bodies were spent, their minds were racing, analyzing what they had just done.

"Like it?" Kyo managed to choke out.

"Yes, a lot. You? She replied, her breathing still heavy.

"God, it was amazing." He hugged her tightly, closing his eyes. Kyo was starting to accept the pleasure he got from pain. Looking down at his chest, he noticed two small welts from where the crop nipped him.

Finally, he sat up, eager to inspect Tohru. Her bottom was sporting two red hand prints, and her neck had a hickey, though he knew that must've come from last night. Overall, she was fine. He let out a sigh of relief.

After his shower, he put away their toys and went to change the sheets. He noticed several blood stains.

"Hey Tohru?" He called as she started the shower.

"Mhm?"

"When is your period supposed to happen?"

"A little less than two weeks from now. Why?"

"Just wondering."

Shit. Did he do this? Did he hurt her? She seemed fine...

Just then, he heard a loud thump come from the bathroom.