Running her hands down the silky soft material, Tachibana couldn't help but feel exposed yet underwhelmed at the garment Kanae had suggested she wear for her date tonight.

"It's too boring Kanae, I need something with a bit more wow factor, you know? It's just too vanilla whereas he's more mint chocolate chip."

In her head, all she could think of was how many gorgeous women Midori had no doubt been with over the years, his experience swamped over hers in that department and it made her feel like a child. So yes, she was in a lingerie store trying to find something that he wouldn't mind ripping off her, preferably with his teeth.

Once, just once, she wanted to be in control over him. Ever since that fateful match between his team and Toy Gun Gun, the hold he had over her was immense, she was constantly drawn to him, almost like he had installed a magnet inside her that would always hone her back to him.

She well and truly belonged to him, but he didn't need to know that...

Kanae threw her hands up in the air in exasperation, this was the fourth article of clothing she had brought over to her friend and it was the fourth one that she had declined. It had all been too cutesy, too adorable, too…

Her train of thought slowly disappeared as she spotted something on the wall on the far side of the store, she couldn't stop her feet moving towards it, it wasn't until her friend let out a gasp and pushed her back into the privacy booth that she remembered what she was or rather what she wasn't wearing.

Kanae's cheeks were flush as she pulled the curtains tightly together so they fully covered her friend's partially nude body. "Don't just go waltzing around the store like it's nobody's business dressed like that! People might see you and then I'll have to hit said people." She not so subtly gestured with her head towards the shop front where a group of boys from their school were walking past. Amongst them, on the closest side to the shop's glass front was Haru.

He looked embarrassed as he accidentally glanced at the feminine articles of underwear that were hung on display and quickly averted his eyes. Tachibana mentally breathed a sigh of relief, the last thing she needed was another scandalous photo of her circulating the school.

She had only just removed all the ones of her and Kanae's underwear.

Glancing back at the far wall, she gestured at the product she wanted for Kanae to go fetch. Her eyes widened when she realised what exactly she was referring to but still went to retrieve it for her. Yes, it was slightly daring and not at all what Kanae would have chosen for her but if this was going to work, she needed to take more risks, be more adventurous and basically not give a damn.

'Sorry mum, you are not going to like this.'

Kanae placed it in her hand and Tachibana couldn't help but appreciate the cool yet soft touch of the leather against her skin. This might end up being more comfy than the silk one and a hell of a lot sexier.

After arranging all of the buckles to where they needed to be, the end result was-

"Wow." Kanae said breathlessly.

Turning slightly to see the back of herself in the floor length mirror, Tachibana couldn't help but agree. It looked incredible. The leather straps wrapped around her breasts, pulling them taut to her body and keeping them presented well, then it fed down her sides leaving her flat abdomen exposed. The straps then attached on her thighs leaving the option open to attach garters which would definitely complete the look.

For the first time ever, she truly felt sexy in her own skin.

Kanae let herself into the changing room, making sure the curtains were still tightly shut and reached for her hair. As she removed the hair tie, Tachibana's locks came tumbling down over her shoulders and gave her an amazonian feel.

"You look amazing. Just amazing." Looking at Kanae in the mirror, she stuck a pose and laughed. "Do you think it's enough to get his attention?"

Gently running her fingers through her hair, the pink haired girl let out a sigh. " Sweetie, all you need to do is show up to get that man's attention."

"Aaaaand take a nice deep breath for me sweetie." The little girl Midori was currently tending to did as he asked and inhaled. She had a big smile on her face as he checked her over.

As he slowly listened to her tiny heart pump away, he internally groaned at the seedy look her mother was giving him. What was it with women just thinking with their metaphorical dicks.

After the medical examination was over, he placed a red lolly pop in the young girls waiting hand and gently patted her head. "Thank you for being my number one patient Sakura, be a good girl for you mother and hopefully I don't see you again soon."

Giggling childishly, she trotted out of the room with her prize sweetie sticking out of her mouth. As he turned to put all of his utensils away, he could sense the mother was still in the room with him. He continued to ignore her as he retrieved his mobile phone from his desk drawer.

The screen shone bright with his favourite words flashing on the screen.

TACHIBANA HOTARU - ONE NEW MESSAGE

What was his naughty little girl up to now?

As he pressed on the screen to read the message, a claw like hand grasped his upper arm.

"You know doctor, I think it's about time we begin my examination."

"Get out of my office, I don't deal with sluts." His tone was harsh and the woman let out a huff of disbelief at his words but departed without another word, which is exactly what he needed.

Dropping down into his chair, Midori's eyes were like saucers as he continued to stare down at his phone. It wasn't a message at all, just a picture with a single word.

The image was of her slender thighs wrapped around a plush doll, there were some kind of garters peeking out from under her dress but he couldn't quite see, no doubt on purpose but god how he wanted to find out. How was he supposed to wait until tonight?

Underneath the image which he had already made his wallpaper, was one word in bold capital letters.

"YOU?"

The rest of the day flew by so quickly and before she knew it, it was time to meet Midori. Silently closing the door to her apartment, she hoped and prayed that the guys weren't outside smoking like they usually were, she did not need any comments on how she looked, she was this close to just running back inside, throwing on a loose t-shirt and jeans and be done with it.

But that wasn't how you win men, especially not men like Midori…

"Tachibana, you look like you're on your way to break someone's heart." Yukimura let out a chuckle from his position further down the walkway. Out of all the people to catch her leaving, he was probably the best one. Faster than her eyes could register, he made his way to her side and singled out the leather strap that was hidden below her dress.

"Wow, I like this, can I see you in it please please please?"

Before she could utter out a response, he backed away of his own accord and scowled. "Oh, it's you."

Cool hands pressed down on the back of her shoulders, she recognised that grasp, it sent shivers down her spine and filled her with excitement.

"When will you learn that you can't touch what belongs to me?" Midori's eyes glinted in the moonlight. "That's a sure fire way to get burnt."

Flicking his cigarette, Yukimura wished her the best of luck with her dance with the devil and returned to the inside of his apartment.

Then it was just the two of them. She couldn't muster up the courage to turn around and face him. God he smelt so good.

"Tachibana." Did her name always sound that sexy? "Don't I get a kiss hello?"

She was losing her edge and all of the control that she was desperately fighting for was happily returning to him.

No, she couldn't allow it.

Spinning around, she grasped his face and pulled him down into a sensual kiss. She would never admit that she had taken advice from the internet on how to become a more passionate kisser, from the sounds that were coming from Midori, she would say it was a success.

His fingers slid up her neck and happily tangled themselves into the long hair at the nape of her neck, where it was most sensitive. Leaning closer to him, she held back the moan that threatened to come out as he pressed her against the door of Matsuoka's apartment.

Unfortunately, as soon as his hard body moulded to the shape of hers, she gave him exactly what he was craving, complete and utter submission. But before Midori could even register his win, the door they were practically humping against flew open and they both fell through the open doorway.

"I don't need you damn idiots having sex against my door, I'm trying to-"

Matsuoka's words fell short and his face visibly paled as he now registered who lay on the entrance way to his apartment.

With puffy lips, Tachibana got to her feet and bowed low. "So sorry about the intrusion Matsuoka, please excuse me."

Midori soon followed suit and apologised for their behaviour. "Yes, sorry for the intrusion." The blonde was clearly tongue tied, all he could do was continue to stare at the two of them with scarily wide eyes.

Grasping her hand, Midori pulled her slowly out of the apartment and back into the crisp night air, it did wonders for her flush cheeks.

"Well." Midori said softly. "I think you might have bitten off more than you can chew, are you sure you want to spend the night with me?" Leaning down so his lips were directly next to her ear, his teeth came out and tugged on her lobe. "I might not let you leave."

Spinning away from his hold but still grasping his hand, Tachibana grinned wickedly. "Don't disappoint me Doctor, I've been a bad bad girl."