Where the Moon Meets the Sun

by Aika-Yukiko

This was not what he expected. Yet how could he have expected anything other than the unexpected when it came to her? A single night of the forbidden had them both wishing for more, but what if more could cost you everything you have ever loved? Will they risk it in order to find happiness? Or will they bow down to the pressures of responsibilities, wondering what if? Sess/Kag

8. Chapter 8

5:05 PM

The blue light faded and she was back on solid ground in seconds. The darkness and lack of rain evident of a successful trip back to the future. She made sure her backpack was on securely and started making her way up the ladder. As soon as she was able to, she threw her backpack over the ledge and straddled the well, allowing herself a small rest.

"Phew! I have got to start working out more." She said to no one in particular.

With a final heaving breath she finished climbing off and picked up her backpack.

"Alright!" She looked down at her watch. "It is barely 5:15. I can probably go down to the store and get everything I need before everyone even comes back home!" Lately, they had all been staying out late. Souta had soccer practice until 7, grandpa had his shogi buddies and was rarely home before 8, and Mom with her nursing job could be out as late as 10.

She quickly made her way up to the house, unlocked it and ran to her room. After placing her backpack down she decided that a quick shower was in order. The rain had soaked into her pants, and she was not a fan of wet jeans or chaffing. She took off her rain jacket; shaking it gently to get the drops of water off and continued to undress.

She got into the bathroom and splashed a few buckets full of water over her head, all in an effort to try and get the grime of feudal travel off her hair. She loved the fresh air and the beautiful terrain that the Sengoku period provided. She did not, however, love the fact that she had to go days without proper bathing; unless of course, she was willing to dive into a freezing cold stream. She scoffed at the idea. 'Yeah right, and after that I'll catch the death of me.' She splashed herself some more, for good measure.

After shampooing, conditioning, washing up and taking care of her regular maintenance routine, she was finally able to dip herself into the warm, inviting bathtub of modern day Japan. "Ah…" She sighed as her strained muscles relaxed themselves into the heat. "This is the life." She closed her eyes and allowed her body to be soothed by the warm water.