Thank you again for the comments. I always enjoy reading them! Here is chapter 4! Originally I wanted to focus on both of the equally, but it kinda turned more into a Gintoki story.

Have fun with this chapter! :)

Tsukuyo was back on one of the highest roofs. She hoped she would be alone up here and it worked for a few minutes.

Why did he come here like this. What was he thinking? Her hands prickled and so did her lower region. Her heart was racing as she thought about his massive body kissed by the direct sun. She put her face in her hands and screamed. Shit!

With every new encounter she felt like falling for him more and more. She didn't ask for that. She wanted to be an independent woman bound to no one. But being around him made her weak. Lock it all up. Throw it away. He will only hurt her. All men are like this. She experiences and observes it every day.

Gintoki was strolling through the heated streets of Kabuki-cho again. Almost no one was insane enough to walk under the strong sun. But he didn't really care right now that his skin was burning right now. I gave him something else to feel besides sadness. Where could he take his overdue bath now? To make it easy, he could just do it at home. But being all by himself with his thought, it wouldn't help him to stop thinking about her. He hoped for some people who could distract him.
Sweat was running down his forehead. I really need to find something quickly before I get a sunstroke.

After some more minutes of aimless strolling, he stopped in front of 'Edo Bathhouse'. Without hesitating he stepped inside of the dimly lit building. He paid the entrance fee and walked into the locker room. Only one of them was in use. A sword was leaning against the furniture and he could swear that he saw that weapon somewhere before. A dark premonition formed in his head and his forehead furrowed.

He walked over to the curtains and peeked inside.

He spotted a black v-shaped haircut with one eye looking back at him.

Gintoki growled. Well he didn't needed that kind of distraction. It was more like a nuisance. Like a stinky fly buzzing around his head.
That damn mayo freak! This day can't get any worse. Angry, he kicked the locker. He thought about leaving but he already paid and he couldn't waste his precious money just because of this annoyance. It was also kind of childish to do so. They already saw each other.

He got undressed and stepped through the curtains. He choose the farthest away faucet to wash himself before he needed to inevitable come closer to him to enjoy his bath. Through his permed hair he kept looking at him with angry eyes, hoping he would just leave, but he didn't move an inch and only looked back at him with the same angry stare. Gintoki stood up and walked over to the pool and stepped in the bath next to him. He was sitting right next to entrance, so he needed to walk past him to sit down as far away as possible. Hijikata was avoiding to look at him and tried to ignore him but Gintoki could see that he was getting angrier by the minute.

Hijikata dipped his mouth underwater and bubbles formed around it while he growled incomprehensible stuff.

It annoyed Gintoki and his lips curled up.

Could you shut up! He exploded after some moments.

Hijikatas head came out of the water. You shut up!

I didn't say anything, you're the one mumbling here!

You're annoying me with your presence! I'm allowed to do that!

Huh what are you saying about my presence? Are you intimidated.

No I'm not. I just dont want to see your ugly face. Hijikata turned in his direction.

Ah i get it you're jealous. Gintoki smirked.

No! At what? Jealous at being a lazy slob going to a bath house during a time where normal people work?

And what are you doing then?

I'm using my time correctly! Hijikata huffed.

Ma Ma! The cherry boy is a little jealous boy, we get it. Gintoki laughed

Don't project yourself on me.

I don't need to do that, you're the one doing that.

I don't care. Hijikata mumbled.

Why would you bring that up then? Gintoki was winning the argument.

You shoved it in my face like that. He waved his hands in front of his face.

Uh I didn't shove anything in your face. It's not my fault that you're blocking the entrance. Gintoki snarled.

No one wants a useless worm between their legs. Now it was Hijikatas turn to laugh.

Ah I see, yours is not popular with the ladies?

I already said don't project yourself onto me. Hijikata blew air out of his nose.

Gintoki smiled. His plan was working. This asshole costed all of his last nerves, but it was effective and he forgot about.. Tsukuyo... well shit.

His mood worsened and he let his head fall on the pools wall starring at the ceiling.

Hijikata noticed that he stopped bickering.

Huh what's wrong, did you give up and finally accepted how useless to society you are?

Shut up, I don't want to deal with your stupidity right now.

Oi oi who bit you today?

Tch You're the last person to say that.

Is it something about your woman?

Gintoki snorted and sat up straight.What woman? He asked confused

That blonde haired girl with the scar? I thought you were lovers. I always forget her name. Hijikata scratched his chin.What was it..? Tsuka.. Tsu -

- Tsukuyo. Saying her name out lound sounded weird in his heas. This bathhouse was the last place where he wanted to hear her name.

And of course you know who I'm talking about. He smiled triumphant.

HUH of course! I don't know any other girls with blonde hair and scars. Gintoki said through clenched teeth.

Yea whatever! He closed his eyes and relaxed.

I'm don't have any lovers. I'm too busy for that. Gintoki continued.

Busy being lazy. Hijikata whispered.

What did you say?! He walked over to him and grabbed him by the neck. I'm not lazy! Who told you that I have a lover anyways?!

Oi calm down, why are you so sensitive about that? He returned his angry look.

I don't know, you tell me!

Hijikata slapped away Gintokis hands.

Sogo told me yesterday.

Why would he make up something like that?

I dont know, maybe he got it from that girl who lives with you.

That angered Gintoki even more. Tell your kid to keep his hands from Kagura. I wont allow that!

Sougo is not my kid and what are you, her father?

What if said yes ?

Tch You're weird. She's not a child anymore and definitely not your child.

Whatever, she's too young for that and he's too sadistic for anyone.

And you're too old to be single and sadistic

Angry veins appeared on Gintokis forehead and he squinted his eyes looking at him.

I could say the same thing about you!

I'm married to my job. My chance is long gone. Hijikata sighed.

Silence. Gintokis anger washed away in a second. He knew what Hijikata was talking about and he sank back in the pool with his shoulders hanging.

After a while Hijikata started talking again. This time with a more serious voice.

Gintoki, .. you should take that chance.

What chance?

Are you fucking blind? He switched back to his usually annoying tone.

For what?! He yelled back.

.. i will never understand why she choose you out of all men in this city. Hijikata mumbled under his breath.

Did the mayonnaise finally make you stupid in your head?

I can't believe youre that narrow minded. He sighed.

I don't know what you're talking about. Of course he knew.

You can't tell me everyone knows that except you. Hijikatawas genuinely confused.

Ugh shut up she's not interested in things like that.

Oh really? How do you know?

Gintoki didn't have an answer to that.

They spent the next 10 minutes without talking and he was getting a little sleepy. This day was draining his energy a lot faster and it wasn't only because of the heat outside.
It was also another heat hidden deep inside of him.

Alrighty I'll go now. You should also get out soon before you shrink even more.

Hijikata gritted his teeth. Get lost.

That's what I'm doing you freak! He stood up and made his way out of the pool and back through the curtains.

Oi. Do me a favor and ask her out. Hijikata said to him with a relaxed voice.

Gintoki didn't reply and just waved his hand in his direction. Back in the locker room he kicked Hijikatas sword in frustration. All of this was for nothing, it made it only worse. And he wasted money for this sad mans dumb love advice.

He slipped in his pants and rummaged through his things searching for his shirt. Oh right. He didn't wore a shirt. He froze and blinked a few times before hitting his head against the locker. Embarrassed, he wore his Yukata on both arms so that no one would stare at him again. Gintoki stepped out of the bathhouse and he grumbled about the uncomfortable heat. His fast walking didn't prevent his thoughts from flooding his mind again.

No. Build a wall. Lock it all up and move on. It will be better like that. We are good friends and that's it. I can live with that. I just need some time to adjust to it. Everything else will just lead to her pain. No one was safe too close to him.

He hurried home to his precious fan. The rest of the day he would spent sleeping in front of it. What a nice thought.

Two weeks later he felt like he was ready to confront her again if he needed to. Hinowa called him one evening and asked him to surveill a customer of Yoshiwara that was acting suspicious. Of course he accepted. It was easy money and she always paid well for the simplest things. Besides, the location she gave him was noch in Yoshiwara, but close to his home. That means he couldn't stumble over Tsukuyo by accident.

He arrived at the buildings address and looked for the man on the photo. Not long after Gintoki sat down on a rooftop, said person appeared and disappeared in the building. Hinowa told him he should only document if anything weird happens outside of that building. It was pretty boring job and he let his legs dangle from the roof.

He overlooked the busy street. Civilians were strolling everywhere and nothing looked out of the ordinary. Until he spotted a very dangerous certain someone. He had looked forward to an easy job. But it was ruined now. She was leaning against a wall in an narrow alley, looking at the same building. Gintoki sighed and jumped down to where she was standing.

Hey Tsukki. he whispered.

She startled and he was greeted with a Kunai in his head.

I should've know there is one dangerous person here. And she's stabbing harmless civilians! He cried.

What are you doing here??

Hinowa gave me the job to observe this handsome young man right here. He held up the photo.

Tsukuyo froze. No way. She fingered the same picture out of her Kimono.

Gintoki was confused. Where did you -

-from Hinowa

No I wanted to ask where did you pull that photo from. Is your underwear a purse? He asked.

Tsukuyo ears started to burn. Stop asking me about my underwear you pervert. She pulled the Kunai from his head but twisted it to hurt him a little more.

He whined in pain. ouch ouch ouh stop that! But why couldn't you just do all this with the Hyakka?

Don't ask me. Hinowa told me I can only do it alone.

Funny, she told me the same. But I'm not complaining, I get paid and I get to look at this tayuu right in front of me.

What's that supposed so mean? She asked with a menacing face.

Oh,uh.. nothing.

Now shut up, I need to concentrate.

They both stared at the entrance for a few minutes but Gintoki couldn't handle the silence and he wanted to keep the conversation going.

Oi Tsukuyo let ask you something.

What is it dumbass?

naaa why are you so mean to me? He paused. Do you still remember that shop in the streets a few weeks ago?

..yes. why?

Why were you there?

I don't know why this should concern you.

It was just a simple question! You usually don't walk around on the surface so it was unusual to see you there.

She didn't reply to this.

So.. Anyways. Did you listen to our conversation back then? He asked casually.

It was unmistakable. She replied carefully.

So I guess you also heard about that. He was looking down. What do you think about it? He smirked.

Tsukuyo looked at him with a disgusted face. About what? Your lie?

Do you want to find out it it's a lie or not? Gintoki asked in return. He tried to act cool by leaning onto his arms on one of the houses walls. But his whole body was shaking and he was sure he was red like a tomato. He hoped she wouldn't notice, but she wasn't even looking at him, her eyes glued to the ground.

Tsukuyo gathered all of her confidence. The last two weeks were like hell to her, but she was now able to remain her composure and it was finally her turn to tease him. She stood up straight, raised her gaze and looked him directly into his eyes.

And what would you say if I said yes? She smirked. But instead of smirk, her lips turned into an awkward crooked smile.

Ah. His arm slipped and he coughed. What. What? Since when was she that confident? His throat tightens and he couldn't stop coughing. He wanted to go back to being annoying friends and it costed him all of his energy and selfcontrol to ask her something like that. Stupid things he always had said to her. It was her first time replying to those things. Earlier, it was a lot of fun to tease her like that but even back then it also embarrassed him deeply. He didn't expect that she would be the one teasing him now.

All of a sudden the subject of interest left the building and walked straight in their direction.

She was leaning on the wall opposite of him

Oh shit he's coming in our direction and we are standing here like idiots. Tsukuyo started to act panicked.

Tsukuyo

- what should we do now? She looked around.

Tsukki

- huh? Where -

Look at me.

- I messed up!

Oi, Tsukki, look at me!

She looked at him with confused panic in her eyes. He had a plan.

Come here, and we will act like a love crazy couple.

She blinked.

People don't enjoy intimacy in their direct surroundings and will avoid contact.

w - why?

Come here. Now!

I-

If you don't come here I'm coming to you!

He didn't even leave her any time to answer. Gintoki quickly closed the distance between, placing his muscular arms on the wall with his elbows right beside her head. Her reasonable mind shut off completely. This small action was enough to make her not in control of her emotions anymore. Only one thought stayed: Gintoki. His arms appeared like a prison to her. But it wasn't a bad thing. It was the most desired thing. A prison she would never dare to break out of. His height required him to bend down a bit and that gave Tsukuyo a perfect view on his chest squeezed in his a little too tight half zipped up shirt.

I want to bite them. She whispered under her breath, thinking about her repeating dreams of the last days. Shit did I say that out loud? He definitely heard that. He was close enough. But his collarbones looked to perfect and completed this beautiful view, she couldn't help herself. The pure sight of his manliness made her melt on the spot. The electricity she felt coming from his body gave her goosebumps and tingled in all the right spots, making her hold her breath.

Look at me. He whispered.

Their eyes met and Tsukuyo and felt the world stopping around them. His eyes radiated something which she never saw before. He never looked at her like that. She knew all of their other encounters where to anger her and make her feel as uncomfortable as possible, but this time it was different. His eyes looked hungry. Hungry for her. Her mouth fell open. No this is not real. That wasn't possible. Why would he be interested in her all of a sudden?
This whole moment felt like an eternity. Blurring out everything out of his arms reach. This moment was only about them and Tsukiyo heart began to race as he leaned closer. Feeling his breath on her face. No...

Gintoki lost himself in her eyes. That beautiful women's eyes in front of her just screamed for him. They pleaded for him. She looked so small and delicate trapped between his arms. This was a dream right? He felt his blood rushing through his veins and his whole body was getting hot and his mind shut down. Their bodies had strange effects on each other. He was completely trapped by her presence. His eyes fell down to her lips. They were so plump and soft and beautiful, he was sure they felt amazing and tasted sweeter than anything he ever tasted. Instinctively he leant closer and closer. He was only a few millimeters away from touching her lips and giving himself in into his suppressed feelings -

click

His eyes flung open wide and he stared directly into her shock wide eyes. He fell backwards to the other side of the alley, away from her warm body. It felt like a rope snapped between them. He looked around frantically and spotted Sougo at the end of the street. Blowing bubblegum with a disinterested face and with his phone in front of his face, he took another photo.

click

Oh did I interrupt you? He popped the bubble. I just wanted to take a photo of this beautiful alley here. You were in the way anyways.

No one replied.

Ah whatever.

Why are you taking photos of me?! Gintokis voice cracked. Hey, you were the one telling Mayofreak those lies?

What if I did? He sounded uninterested.

Come here and I'll kill you! Gintoki screamed.

Sorry danna, not interested. And I'm clearly not wrong. He replied

You are wrong! Give me your damn phone! He stumbled to his feet

No. Sougo turned around made his way down the street.

Gintoki sprinted after him but Sougo already started running. Tch Whatever. Right now Gintoki wasn't capable of keeping up with him. He turned around a hurried back to the small passage way.

When he arrived, she was already gone. Her lavender scent was still hanging in the air and he closed his eyes to relish it. This bitter sweet scent made his hidden emotions ravage through his body and ache in his heart. Tears formed in his eyes. Everything just flooded him. He always liked her, ever since their first meeting. And it took him years to realize that.

But it was ruined.

When close friends are about to kiss and something interrupts them, it's all over.

They can neither stay friends, nor become lovers.

Squirming around in everlasting awkward memories. To avoid any more new hurtful encounter, he should just cut ties with her, it was not possible for him to look her in the eyes anymore. She didn't even look like she enjoyed it in the slightest. A predator trapping their prey. That's what it felt like. He had just imagined that look in her eyes while his senses were dulled by her body. Still standing in the alley with his eyes closed, he took one last deep breath. A single tear rolled down his cheek. He couldn't live with that. He opened his eyes and turned around. Away from this messed up new memory. He would drink to forget and will never see her again. It all made sense now. He didn't want to tease her because it was fun. He wanted to tease her because he liked her.

Slowly he opened his eyes walked back home. On his way he had a lot of differente chances to just get drunk and forget everything about his miserable life. But ultimately he chose not to. He couldn't bare being around anyone right now. Instead he just ate icecream until he felt sick. Might as well get fat, doesn't matter anyways. The sweet food did help him though. He knew he overreacted. It will be fine again in a few weeks and they both will forget about it and return to being happy friends again. And with that thought he happily closed his eyes anf fell asleep.

That night he dreamed of her. She was touching him. Her hands explored every of his muscles, only touching him lightly. Stroking him slightly and kissing him everywhere. It felt too real.

Naturally, he woke up with a massive errection. Ugh.. He stood up with the tent in his pants. Crossing his arms, he looked down and sighed. Waiting for it to disappear would take too long. Maybe peeing would help. After all, morning wood is often caused by a full bladder and he felt that he needed to pee soon. He tucked his dick behind his waistband in case Kagura was awake and her seeing him like this would make him die right on the spot. Carefully, he sneaked to the toilet.

He pulled his pants down and it bounced right into his hand, a pleasent sensation ran through his body and he moaned slightly. Shocked, he covered his mouth with his free hand.

Oh. Why was he so sensitive to his own touch? Last time he layed a hand on himself was a few weeks ago. He was just too lazy to do it. He released himself and flushed the toilet. He watched the water swirling in the bowl and noticed he still had his dick in his hand. He let go of it and it jumped up again. He sighed. Why can't you just leave me alone? He yelled at his penis. As if his dream wasn't torture enough. Schould I just..? It would be faster than waiting for it to disappear.. Okay, you won this time. He whispered downwards. Let's get this over quickly, I have other stuff to worry about. Like Tsukuyo.

He sneaked to the bathroom, closed himself in and sat down on the floor next to the tub and let his hand crawl towards his lower body, slowly sliding his palm over his crotch and rubbed it. He enjoyed the slight friction that was created by the loose fabric sliding up and down. With an almost mute moan he closed his eyes. All of a sudden he was no longer in a hurry. He savored this rare feeling.

Gin..toki. It echoed in his mind.

Shocked, he opened his Eyes. Huh? Who's here?

But there was no one there. He was alone. Am I going insane?

He closed his eyes again and continued his rubbing. Gin...toki.. That was clearly Tsukuyos voice. He heard her moan his name over and over again. No, please stop thinking about her he begged in his mind. But he couldn't stop and it turned him on even more. Need..more..

Gintoki struggled to get down his pants. His massive throbbing thickness bounced back in his hand, of course now fired up by him giving in in his desire.
He started to stroke himself, closing his fingers tightly around his cock, easily fitting both of his hands on his length. He wasn't lying after all. It wasn't his problem that no one believed him. Shit he cussed, the pleasure of his grip flooding his mind.

As soon as he closed his eyes again, the images from his dream came back to his mind. Chills ran down his spine as his mind wandered to thoughts about how she would feel around his thick cock. How her heat would completely dull his senses. How she would squeeze him when her muscles contradicted in a sweet climax. Would she be able to handle him? He continued stroking himself with a faster motion. His heartbeat quickened and he started to pant.

This extreme sensation made all of his already damaged barriers crumble completely. He couldn't control anything about his thoughts anymore, and even more so, not after yesterdays incident. He touched his own chest and nipples and imagined it was Tsukiyo caressing him. He could almost still feel her touch from that 'accident' and it made him crazy. He wanted her. He wanted to feel her.

He imagined she was pumping his cock and fondling it in awe. How might it feel? How would she feel about him kissing her body everywhere he could reach. Slowly moving his hips in a steady rhythm with the natural need to fuck something, he moaned her name under his heavy breathing. He just wanted to love her. His motions became more rapid and he arched his back into his pleasure, thrusting into his hand as he was coming closer to ecstasy. He tilted his head back, eyes closed shut and grabbed the tub edge behind him. His whole body was tense when he finally released himself in his hand. Waves of pleasure dulling his senses, Tsukuyo moaning in his mind, he rode out his orgasm on the floor. After some time he let go of the furniture behind him. He turned around to wash his hands and saw that he left a small dent in the tub. Oh..that was a little more intense than he anticipated. The warm water running down his hands made him dizzy. She would burry him in an endless flood of Kunais if she ever found out about this. But she wouldn't find out. Never.

Gintoki sneezed.

The phone on his desk rang. It pulled him out of his trance like state and he stood up quickly and tripped over his pants. Hastily he pulled them up and ran to the phone.

He picked up the receiver. Hello?

Good Morning Gin-san! Hinowas warm voice rang out from the telephone.

Good.., good morning Hinowa? Gintoki was confused and a little embarrassed. Why would she call him so early in the morning. It wasn't that early, but for him it was always too early.

Oh you don't sound awake yet, I'm sorry to call you so early. I just wanted to ask you , if you want to come over today and pick up your money?

My..what?.. Oh yea, yea!

Could you also help me with something small in the shop? Tsukuyo is already on patrol and there's no one else who could help me. She sounded a little sad.

Gintoki winced when he heard her name. He really didn't want to come near Yoshiwara but he couldn't turn down a request from her. And he needed the money.

Sure.. I can do that? She was on patrol, so they wouldn't meet unless he did something stupid. He definitely didn't plan to confront her that early again. He would die of embarrassment.

Did you already eat? She asked. I can also make you some food as a thank you.

The thought of food made his mouth only had that awfully sweet stuff yesterday and he needed something normal. No I didn't, that would be very nice of you!

Ok alright alright, when are you coming?

I'm on my way right now! See you soon!

See you! She sounded happy and hung up.

..what am I getting myself into? He said to himself.

Not long after, he arrived at the shop. Hinowa? I'm here! He yelled.

Oh hey Gin-san I'm in the back. I'm coming! She replied with a singing voice.

A few moments later she appeared in the doorway to the backroom and smiled at him.

Could you help me with those boxes? They are a little too heavy for me and of course the only space left is the on highest shelf I own.

Sure. I'll do that. Did she really call him to carry around some boxes?

I'll finish making the food in the meantime. And with that she left him alone.

While he was heaving the boxes on the shelves, he heard Hinowas humming and the comforting kitchen sound. It was kind of stress relieving to listen to her.

After some time he heard someone entering the shop.

Hinowa?

The last box slipped out of his hand and slammed right into his face.

Shit. He screamed in shock.

What was that? Is someone here? Tsukuyo asked.

Oh its nothing, i just have some help today. She smiled innocently.

Tsukuyo didn't come to look for the noise and Gintoki prayed it would stay like this.

Foods ready, please come grab something! Hinowas voice echoed in his ears.

He whimpered oh please no no no no.

Gintoki stood up and performed a small breathing exercise to calm down. He felt like hyperventilating and he read about pregnancy breathing in one of those gossip magazines. Which he of courses never buys. He buys them for Kagura! After one last sigh, he entered the main room. Tsukuyo was standing in the middle, her back facing him.

Hey Tsukuyo. He said with a husky, slighty higher pitched voice than usual. How's it going?

He could see her tense up but she didn't turn around.

Hinowa observed them with great interest. Gin-san, Tsukuyo just arrived, she will eat with us!

What? You told me you needed help and so I rushed here thinking you hurt yourself or something! Tsukuyo replied in disbelief.

Of course not, I only need help with all that food I made! She smiled at Tsukuyo.

I'm not hungry. She scoffed.

Ah don't play little girl, I know you're hungry. You didn't eat anything since lunch yesterday!

I'm hungry. said Gintoki.

No one asked ask you! nagged Tsukuyo.

Come and sit down. Hinowa tried to make both of them calm down with her smile.

He huffed and sat down as far away from her as possible. Clenching his knees and burying his hands between them. The fact that he was just getting off just an hour ago, thinking about her, didn't help him with confronting her. Tsukuyo sat down at the other end of the table, leaving the confused Hinowa in the middle. Both of them eagerly avoiding visual contact besides their bickering.

Hinowa started to prepare their bowls. While she was splitting the rice evenly, Tsukuyo couldn't help herself and peeped at him. Why does everything he does look so sexy to her. The way he was sitting there like a tsundere school girl was just too damn hot to look at. A welcomed side effect of this was also that this pose squeezed his chest muscles that were peeking out of his shirt and that made her sweat. He looked in her direction and she quickly turned away.

Gintoki turned his head to peek at Tsukuyo. In her hurry to help Hinowa, her kimono slipped slightly off her shoulder and she didn't notice yet. He could see a little more of her skin than usual and that drove him mad. His mind circling around his little bathroom action earlier. Hinowa looked from Tsukuyo to Gintoki and back. She noticed his gaze. Of course she did. She wasn't blind after all.

Tsukuyo, could you please dress yourself properly? Hinowa said to her. Tsukuyo flinched. Gin-san already goes feral at the sight of your shoulder! She laughed. No one laughed with her.

What's wrong with you two? Hinowa asked with a warm smile. Did you kiss and it was a disappointment?

Both of them tensed up and turned red.

Oh. I understand.

After some endless moments, she clapped happily and told them to start eating. They ate in total silence. Hinowa tried to get them to talk but nothing distracted them from their food.

Immediately after Tsukuyo was done with her meal, she stood up and quickly expanded the distance between them. She stopped at the entrance of the shop and leaned on one of the poles. Looking outside, she started smoking and avoided to turn in his direction again. Gintoki liked that. But his heart told him something else.

So.. how were your missions yesterday?

You gave us the same missions, didn't you?

No I didn't

And why did we meet there with the same missions?

Oh, really? She played surprised. Did I mess up the schedule?

Tsukuyo glanced at her with daggers in her eye.

Anyways, It was fine until he showed up. He messed up everything.

Eh?!

Der Streit macht ihn mutiger.

Yes!

Why is it my fault that you didn't pay attention to the subject.

You distracted me with all your talking!

We didn't even talk that much!? That argument with her reminded him of their first meetings and it made him more courageous.

What do you mean?

He held up one of his fingers. Yea right, we only talked about one thing - A Kunai landed on his forehead and he started bleeding.

Damn violent woman, what did I do to deserve this?

Everything

Well, I need to go now. The food was nice, but I don't want to risk brain damage because she thinks I'm a training mannequin.

He left the shop, walking right past her. The exit was big enough for him avoid her completely, but he choose to not do so. While passing her, he turned red again with her hands all over his body in mind. He coughed demonstratively at her smoke and that gave him the perfect chance to hide his face.

He hurried home without looking back at her but he felt her eyes like needles in his back.

The sun was slowly coming down as he walked home. Every step he took felt heavier the farther away he got from her. Great, it worked really well to forget it. And she was clearly uncomfortable. Not enjoying their little encounter at all. Back home he heavily fell on his couch. I guess I will just sleep for a few minutes. He had nothing else to do anyways.

It was already late dawn when he woke up again. Someone was banging at his door.

Huh, what is it? Drowsy he walked to the front door and opened it. He saw a pair of familiar leather boots and his eyes jumped up. It was Tsukuyo.

Oh shit, not again. He mourned. Why is this happening over and over again?

Tsukuyo didn't look at him, avoiding all contact to him.

Hinowa sent me. She paused as if she was waiting for an answer. Hinowa. Hinowa, that sly woman. It's all her fault -

You disappeared so fast, she couldn't even give you the payment. She continued.

Eh?

She asked me to bring it to you and also this small care package. She held out a bundle of bills and a small package.

Ehh what is this? He was confused.

How should I know? She just gave it to me and said it was for your health.

Hesitant, he grabbed the things from her hands. He feared to feel that tingling sensation again. But his little nap made him tired enough to not feel anything.

He looked at the money and put it in his pocket. Turning around the package in his hands, he fingered it open. A small note appeared and he opened it. On it he found Hinowas beautiful handwriting:

"You don't need them, but if you want to feel safer, please use them."

Even more confused now, he unwrapped the item. It was a pack of condoms. He starred at them for a moment before quickly wrapping them again. He felt color rising to his face and with shaking hands he put them in his pockets next to the money. Now standing there like he was left in the rain. He didn't know what to do next.

What is it? She asked.

...nothing.Also they were small sized. How embarrassing.

She looked up, their eyes meet abruptly and it hit him deep in his heart. How could her eyes do something like this to him. That beautiful woman. Her hair framing her face perfectly. Cheeks glowing. The dawning sun made her glow like an angel, playing around her curves. He melted at the sight and all reason left him.

Tsukuyo.. I.. I want to ask you something.

Yeah?

He couldn't say anything. He just looked at her. Act. Act now!

He rushed forward, their bodies met and he pressed her against the railing of the small terrace.

And he kissed her.

He closed his eyes and adrenaline rushed through his body and he was fully awake now.
Her lips were so soft and tasted like heaven to him. His body against hers just felt so right. It was only after some moments of overwhelming emotions, that he realized something:

She did not return the kiss.

Scared, he broke away from her. Her whole body was stiff and when he opened his eyes, her face told him everything.

I..I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that. His voice trembled.

Her shock widened eyes starred at a point behind him and after a few of his painfully loud heartbeat, she took a step back.

Uh.. excuse me. She stumbled a few more steps backwards and then she stormed down the stairs and left him standing in the orange light of dawn.
The golden hour.
The most beautiful time of the day.
And during that time, he ruined it all.

He slowly turned around and closed the sliding door behind him, shutting out the evening noises and the warm sun.
He slid down the door, pulled his knees to his face and started crying.

What am I doing to them.. I'm sorry... I wrote 15k words for something that I just planned as porn, but they didn't even properly kiss yet .. Maybe in the next chapter ;)