Home sweet home
Aoi half opened his eyes and closed them immediately, rejecting the sunny morning. Then he suddenly became aware of his surroundings. Lying on a wide bed, he got the sweet feeling of a warm and slightly perfumed body against his. Aoi tightened his embrace around Saionji and began trailing soft kisses on her forehead, her temple, along an ear and down her neck. Saionji moaned slightly in her sleep. Then, Aoi turned her on the back to have better access to her delicate neck. He slipped a hand under her nightgown and caressed her hip. « Nnnngh » Saionji woke up slowly, she was trying to get rid of something that disturbed her sleep. She opened her eyes and met a mass of untidy blond hair. « Hah.. ! » Saionji gasped as her lover kissed and nibbled at the base of her neck.
Dong dong dong ! Dong dong dong ! !
Aoi froze at the forceful knocks on the door, he frowned and went back to what he was doing. Saionji, completely woken up and flushed, tried to escape from Aoi's fervent assaults, weakly pushing against his strong chest.
« Kyogoku ! » She feigned to be annoyed.
« Saionji ! Kyogoku ! Morning ! It's breakfast time ! » Tampopo said behind the door. Aoi cursed silently. Yamazaki will pay for this ! He sighed and turned a bit on his side. « Yeah, morning. We're coming ! » He snapped.
« Ok, we're in the kitchen ! » Tampopo said before leaving.
« Kyogoku... » Aoi turned back to Saionji. « Morning, » he whispered against her lips. She smiled in the kiss, then she disentangled from Aoi's embrace before they could go further. She got up from the bed.
« Hey, we don't need to hurry. We're leaving around twelve you know. » Aoi said disappointed, eyeing the smooth skin of Saionji's back as she slipped in her kimono.
« I know, » she said, heading to the door, « but I haven't finished packing my bags. I don't know yet what I'll bring back with me. »
« I don't take a lot of space. » Aoi said with a wink. Saionji giggled and smiled at him before leaving the bedroom.
Aoi got up and went to one of the large window. He opened it and inhaled the fresh air. He stretched and yawned loudly. Their holidays were ending and that didn't bother him at all. Because Saionji would be by his side when they'd go back to town. Aoi felt like he could even stand the long days at their horribly annoying school. They had revealed their mutual attraction for each other and they had enjoy every moment spent together. Aoi's grin widened at the memories.
Later, the 4 friends had their things packed and they left Kougyo's fine house. « Hey, your huge house is great to spent holidays, Kougyo ! We should come back soon ! » Aoi said giving a friendly slap on Kougyo's back as he locked the front door. « Don't invite yourself at my house, Kyogoku. » Kouki said, trying to sound annoyed. But Aoi didn't hear his answer, he was already heading toward Saionji. He hugged his lover from behind, slipping his arms around her thin waist, and he whispered in her ear : « I'd rather stay here much longer. » Saionji started but didn't protest when she was enveloped by Aoi soft hug. Kouki cough loudly, « Are we leaving or staying ? » Aoi was about to said something when Saionji slightly pushed him, « hum, we're ready... », then she caught up with Tampopo, ignoring her pouty lover.
« Saionji, my friends from Hokkaido are coming this week end! There'll be a little party in my appartment. And you're welcome with Kyogoku. » Tampopo said.
« Sorry but...I can't come. » Saionji said with an embarrassed smile.
« Oh, really? My appartment is a bit small but we'll have fun! » Tampopo insisted.
« No, I've already...plans for this week end. » Tampopo misunderstood her friend's sad expression.
« Well, there'll be other occasions. » she added.
« Yes, maybe... » Saionji whispered.
7.15 p.m. It was time to go to Yamazaki's. Aoi resigned himself to stop playing with the new program he 'd created on his computer. With a few more details he could use it to ' brighten up ' this odd school. This previous days, he had a lot of free time since Saionji was busy with her -too frequent- family's meetings. He didn't see her very often except at school and there she seemed so cold, always keeping distance between them. Maybe it was due to the strict rules of this damn school. But Kougyo and Yamazaki weren't like that. Aoi sighed.
He took his keys and went out. He decided to leave the residential area by walk, he wasn't late. Without realizing it he arrived in front of Saionji's wide villa. he was about to turn his heels when something caught his curiosity. A long black Limo approached the villa and it stopped in front of the dark gate. It opened to let the car enter. Aoi didn't think twice about his action, he rushed to the gate and slipped in the garden before the gate closed behind him. Then he walked carefully towards the house. Hidding behind the nearest tree, he saw the driver of the Limo opened a door for the passengers. Apparently, an old couple and a young man, probably their son, were the guests. They were greeted by Saionji's family. She was neatly dressed, wonderful, thought Aoi. But it was not for him, Aoi reminded himself. He noticed angrily there were some sort of familiarity between Saionji and the guy. She even let him that close to her. Aoi made a mental note to punch this jerk. When the group went inside of the house, Aoi ran to a wide window at first floor. A part of him felt completely ridiculous and shameful to spy on Saionji. He should try to talk to her the next day, but Aoi could not wait. He wanted an explanation tonight. I'll go inside her bedroom and wait for her, he thought. She'll think you're mad, you'll frighten her moron! said a voice in the back of his mind. Aoi sighed, undecided.
Suddenly, he had the feeling he was no longer alone. Then he clearly heard a growl. Turning around carefully, Aoi faced a big Doberman standing a few meters from him. He froze instantly. If he moved, the huge dog would catch him and alert the entire house. His chance with Saionji and her family would be ruined. Or he could stayed still like a statue and he may escaped from the dog's sharp teeth and this shameful situation. But the damn dog didn't react like that cause it was running toward him! Aoi ran as fast as he could and climbed up a tree. He had never climbed a tree this fast in his life. « Shut up! » Aoi hissed. The noisy dog didn't seem to like him.
A door opened. Shit. « Aki! Aki! » It was Saionji's voice. You're dead, moron. Aoi silenced the nagging voice of his conscience. « Enough, Aki! » Saionji ordered. The dog stopped barking and went near the girl, begging a few caresses. Aoi sighed, relieved. Then, he met Saionji's gaze. She opened wide her eyes. « Kyogoku...what are you doing here?! » « I'll tell you when you take this dog somewhere else. » Saionji, a bit taken aback, hesitated for a while, then she took the dog's leash and left to tie the dog behind the house. Aoi choose this moment to get down causciously from the tree. He leant against it, waiting for Saionji. He was determined to make her tell the truth. But when she stood in front of him, waiting for an explanation, Aoi felt stupid. He cursed himself for his impetus reaction. He was becoming seriously paranoid and possessive.
« Kyogoku..? »
« Ah, hum...I'm sorry. I shouldn't come in your home like a thief. » Aoi said, embarrassed. « I was going to Yamazaki's and I went past your house..and I saw this limo...and hum...I was..curious. » he added, feeling miserable.
« And you came in to see who they were?! » asked Saionji, astonished.
« Yeah, that's it. » Aoi mumbled. « Listen, I'm really sorry! I was leaving when I saw you knew this guy... »
« I see.. » Saionji said softly, averting his gaze.
Aoi didn't expect her to behave so quietly. Then her silence confirmed his suspicions and increased his anxiety. Aoi closed the short distance between them and slipped an arm around her waist. With his free hand he lifted up her chin to meet her eyes. They reflected some kind of sorrow.
Saionji put a hand on Aoi's chest, as if she was about to push him back, but she stayed still. A slight pink stained her cheeks when Aoi bent down his face.
« What's going on? » he asked, concern invading his being. Saionji felt his breath against her lips at each word. She looked away and took a deep breathe.
« I did try to tell you something very serious but each time I lost my courage. »
« It's about us? » Aoi cut off, feeling an invisible knife pierced him every where.
« Yes... » Saionji backed away. « Tonight, I met some friends of my family. They're very influent in the country. And...to respect the tradition, we decided to engage an union between me and the heir of their family, the young man you saw earlier. » Saionji didn't dare a look at Aoi.
« And you agree?! What about us? Did you like playing with me before following their fucking rules?? » Aoi was nearly yelling. He didn't give a damn the entire house could hear him.
Saionji glanced anxiously toward the house. « No! I've never considered us like that! » She said, tears stinging her eyes.
Aoi got closer, cupping Saionji's pretty face in his palms. « Tell me that I'm nothing for you, and I'll let you go. »
Saionji was struggling to hold back her tears. She saw in his eyes what she desired more than anything else: this shared love, something rare that could make her feel so complete. When Aoi kissed her, Saionji closed her eyes and let the tears flew along her jaws. She tasted again the passionate kiss with the man she loved, and to whom she would not admit her feelings. Because it was better he didn't become attached to her when he could not be with her.
When they finally parted, Aoi understood he would no longer see Saionji as he did before. And it would be difficult to go back to a simple friendly relatonship after all they had shared. But as he dried her tears, he saw in the detph of those beautiful brown eyes, a sparkle that so often caught his attention before. From that moment, he knew there was hope.
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Miki: I know the end (of the chapter) is a stereotype!! But I like it! :p And I really tried to write with the less grammar and 'expression' errors. Chapter 4 is coming! See youuu! ^^
Aoi half opened his eyes and closed them immediately, rejecting the sunny morning. Then he suddenly became aware of his surroundings. Lying on a wide bed, he got the sweet feeling of a warm and slightly perfumed body against his. Aoi tightened his embrace around Saionji and began trailing soft kisses on her forehead, her temple, along an ear and down her neck. Saionji moaned slightly in her sleep. Then, Aoi turned her on the back to have better access to her delicate neck. He slipped a hand under her nightgown and caressed her hip. « Nnnngh » Saionji woke up slowly, she was trying to get rid of something that disturbed her sleep. She opened her eyes and met a mass of untidy blond hair. « Hah.. ! » Saionji gasped as her lover kissed and nibbled at the base of her neck.
Dong dong dong ! Dong dong dong ! !
Aoi froze at the forceful knocks on the door, he frowned and went back to what he was doing. Saionji, completely woken up and flushed, tried to escape from Aoi's fervent assaults, weakly pushing against his strong chest.
« Kyogoku ! » She feigned to be annoyed.
« Saionji ! Kyogoku ! Morning ! It's breakfast time ! » Tampopo said behind the door. Aoi cursed silently. Yamazaki will pay for this ! He sighed and turned a bit on his side. « Yeah, morning. We're coming ! » He snapped.
« Ok, we're in the kitchen ! » Tampopo said before leaving.
« Kyogoku... » Aoi turned back to Saionji. « Morning, » he whispered against her lips. She smiled in the kiss, then she disentangled from Aoi's embrace before they could go further. She got up from the bed.
« Hey, we don't need to hurry. We're leaving around twelve you know. » Aoi said disappointed, eyeing the smooth skin of Saionji's back as she slipped in her kimono.
« I know, » she said, heading to the door, « but I haven't finished packing my bags. I don't know yet what I'll bring back with me. »
« I don't take a lot of space. » Aoi said with a wink. Saionji giggled and smiled at him before leaving the bedroom.
Aoi got up and went to one of the large window. He opened it and inhaled the fresh air. He stretched and yawned loudly. Their holidays were ending and that didn't bother him at all. Because Saionji would be by his side when they'd go back to town. Aoi felt like he could even stand the long days at their horribly annoying school. They had revealed their mutual attraction for each other and they had enjoy every moment spent together. Aoi's grin widened at the memories.
Later, the 4 friends had their things packed and they left Kougyo's fine house. « Hey, your huge house is great to spent holidays, Kougyo ! We should come back soon ! » Aoi said giving a friendly slap on Kougyo's back as he locked the front door. « Don't invite yourself at my house, Kyogoku. » Kouki said, trying to sound annoyed. But Aoi didn't hear his answer, he was already heading toward Saionji. He hugged his lover from behind, slipping his arms around her thin waist, and he whispered in her ear : « I'd rather stay here much longer. » Saionji started but didn't protest when she was enveloped by Aoi soft hug. Kouki cough loudly, « Are we leaving or staying ? » Aoi was about to said something when Saionji slightly pushed him, « hum, we're ready... », then she caught up with Tampopo, ignoring her pouty lover.
« Saionji, my friends from Hokkaido are coming this week end! There'll be a little party in my appartment. And you're welcome with Kyogoku. » Tampopo said.
« Sorry but...I can't come. » Saionji said with an embarrassed smile.
« Oh, really? My appartment is a bit small but we'll have fun! » Tampopo insisted.
« No, I've already...plans for this week end. » Tampopo misunderstood her friend's sad expression.
« Well, there'll be other occasions. » she added.
« Yes, maybe... » Saionji whispered.
7.15 p.m. It was time to go to Yamazaki's. Aoi resigned himself to stop playing with the new program he 'd created on his computer. With a few more details he could use it to ' brighten up ' this odd school. This previous days, he had a lot of free time since Saionji was busy with her -too frequent- family's meetings. He didn't see her very often except at school and there she seemed so cold, always keeping distance between them. Maybe it was due to the strict rules of this damn school. But Kougyo and Yamazaki weren't like that. Aoi sighed.
He took his keys and went out. He decided to leave the residential area by walk, he wasn't late. Without realizing it he arrived in front of Saionji's wide villa. he was about to turn his heels when something caught his curiosity. A long black Limo approached the villa and it stopped in front of the dark gate. It opened to let the car enter. Aoi didn't think twice about his action, he rushed to the gate and slipped in the garden before the gate closed behind him. Then he walked carefully towards the house. Hidding behind the nearest tree, he saw the driver of the Limo opened a door for the passengers. Apparently, an old couple and a young man, probably their son, were the guests. They were greeted by Saionji's family. She was neatly dressed, wonderful, thought Aoi. But it was not for him, Aoi reminded himself. He noticed angrily there were some sort of familiarity between Saionji and the guy. She even let him that close to her. Aoi made a mental note to punch this jerk. When the group went inside of the house, Aoi ran to a wide window at first floor. A part of him felt completely ridiculous and shameful to spy on Saionji. He should try to talk to her the next day, but Aoi could not wait. He wanted an explanation tonight. I'll go inside her bedroom and wait for her, he thought. She'll think you're mad, you'll frighten her moron! said a voice in the back of his mind. Aoi sighed, undecided.
Suddenly, he had the feeling he was no longer alone. Then he clearly heard a growl. Turning around carefully, Aoi faced a big Doberman standing a few meters from him. He froze instantly. If he moved, the huge dog would catch him and alert the entire house. His chance with Saionji and her family would be ruined. Or he could stayed still like a statue and he may escaped from the dog's sharp teeth and this shameful situation. But the damn dog didn't react like that cause it was running toward him! Aoi ran as fast as he could and climbed up a tree. He had never climbed a tree this fast in his life. « Shut up! » Aoi hissed. The noisy dog didn't seem to like him.
A door opened. Shit. « Aki! Aki! » It was Saionji's voice. You're dead, moron. Aoi silenced the nagging voice of his conscience. « Enough, Aki! » Saionji ordered. The dog stopped barking and went near the girl, begging a few caresses. Aoi sighed, relieved. Then, he met Saionji's gaze. She opened wide her eyes. « Kyogoku...what are you doing here?! » « I'll tell you when you take this dog somewhere else. » Saionji, a bit taken aback, hesitated for a while, then she took the dog's leash and left to tie the dog behind the house. Aoi choose this moment to get down causciously from the tree. He leant against it, waiting for Saionji. He was determined to make her tell the truth. But when she stood in front of him, waiting for an explanation, Aoi felt stupid. He cursed himself for his impetus reaction. He was becoming seriously paranoid and possessive.
« Kyogoku..? »
« Ah, hum...I'm sorry. I shouldn't come in your home like a thief. » Aoi said, embarrassed. « I was going to Yamazaki's and I went past your house..and I saw this limo...and hum...I was..curious. » he added, feeling miserable.
« And you came in to see who they were?! » asked Saionji, astonished.
« Yeah, that's it. » Aoi mumbled. « Listen, I'm really sorry! I was leaving when I saw you knew this guy... »
« I see.. » Saionji said softly, averting his gaze.
Aoi didn't expect her to behave so quietly. Then her silence confirmed his suspicions and increased his anxiety. Aoi closed the short distance between them and slipped an arm around her waist. With his free hand he lifted up her chin to meet her eyes. They reflected some kind of sorrow.
Saionji put a hand on Aoi's chest, as if she was about to push him back, but she stayed still. A slight pink stained her cheeks when Aoi bent down his face.
« What's going on? » he asked, concern invading his being. Saionji felt his breath against her lips at each word. She looked away and took a deep breathe.
« I did try to tell you something very serious but each time I lost my courage. »
« It's about us? » Aoi cut off, feeling an invisible knife pierced him every where.
« Yes... » Saionji backed away. « Tonight, I met some friends of my family. They're very influent in the country. And...to respect the tradition, we decided to engage an union between me and the heir of their family, the young man you saw earlier. » Saionji didn't dare a look at Aoi.
« And you agree?! What about us? Did you like playing with me before following their fucking rules?? » Aoi was nearly yelling. He didn't give a damn the entire house could hear him.
Saionji glanced anxiously toward the house. « No! I've never considered us like that! » She said, tears stinging her eyes.
Aoi got closer, cupping Saionji's pretty face in his palms. « Tell me that I'm nothing for you, and I'll let you go. »
Saionji was struggling to hold back her tears. She saw in his eyes what she desired more than anything else: this shared love, something rare that could make her feel so complete. When Aoi kissed her, Saionji closed her eyes and let the tears flew along her jaws. She tasted again the passionate kiss with the man she loved, and to whom she would not admit her feelings. Because it was better he didn't become attached to her when he could not be with her.
When they finally parted, Aoi understood he would no longer see Saionji as he did before. And it would be difficult to go back to a simple friendly relatonship after all they had shared. But as he dried her tears, he saw in the detph of those beautiful brown eyes, a sparkle that so often caught his attention before. From that moment, he knew there was hope.
*****
Miki: I know the end (of the chapter) is a stereotype!! But I like it! :p And I really tried to write with the less grammar and 'expression' errors. Chapter 4 is coming! See youuu! ^^