Four years later…St. Paul Minnesota
"So Tea," her friend Kayla walked with her to the famous Mall of America. "What you getting for your friends this Christmas?" they looked up at the snow.
"Hmm…" Tea thought for a moment. "I'm gonna get Akiko that new cd she always wanted. For Sakura, I'll just get her that top she always wanted but couldn't afford. And maybe I'll get something for Michael and C.J"
A grin curled Kayla's lips. "So…what are you gonna get me?"
"Oh c'mon." Tea started to laugh. "I'm gonna get you something too." The two have been good friends ever since Tea arrived in the university. In fact, Kayla was the first person she met by accident. It was the first day of school. They accidentally ran into each other. From then on, they became roommates for two years. Tea taught Kayla some Japanese while Kayla taught some English.
"Hey, let's go to that new music store," Kayla suggested. "There's that new cd from 412." Just then, her cell phone rang as she answered it. "Hello? What?!? C'mon Catilyn. Aw fine, jeez." She then hung up the phone before looking up at her friend. "Sorry Tea. Catilyn, also known as the crackpot, wants me to baby-sit her kids again while she's doing her daily drug deal."
"Whoa," said Tea. "Did your parents find out yet?"
"Nah. But they would find out somehow. She then turned around. "Sorry to leave Tea. Catilyn could be a bitch sometimes."
"I'll just call you later." Tea smiled watching her friend leave. She then looked around Ravers, checking out the new clothes. She then went to the other stores, buying gifts for her other friends. At about 4, she left the mall, shopping bags in each hand. The temperature dropped, flakes of snow blanketed the ground. She slowly made her way towards the bus top. It was bad enough that her car had broke down but that she had lived away from the city in a small cottage in the forests which was far away.
Tea's eyes kept at the ground at the fresh batch of snow. Not paying attention, she felt herself bumping into someone. Her shopping bags slipped off her hands, falling to the ground.
"Oh shit…" Tea was quite startled, realizing she ran into someone. "I'm sorry…I didn't pay attention to where I was going." Being ashamed to look up at the stranger, she quickly squatted down, picking up her bags and the contents spilled. As she checked to see if anything was damaged, the stranger's black mitten covered hand reached out, wrapping its fingers around her wrist gently.
Tea slowly looked up at the stranger, her eyes widened, recognizing the stranger that very instant. His blond hair, his somewhat masculine figure, though it was covered within black clothing. Black pants, shirt, and a long black jacket. His purple gaze bored into Tea's, as his face seemed beyond perfection, delicate, ancient. Her lips parted for a moment, trying to form a word.
"Yami…" she managed to finally utter.
Yami's lips curled into a smile. "It's been quite a while. You seemed to bloom into a beautiful woman." His voice was dark and rich like chocolate.
Tea smiled but suddenly frowned as she looked up at Yami. Yami gazed down at Tea, concerned, his fingers released its grip on her wrist only to interlock her fingers with his.
"What's wrong?" he whispered.
"What if it's just a dream? There were so many nights when I have dreamt of you but all dreams are illusions waiting to disappear…"
Yami placed his finger gently on Tea's lips, looking into her eyes. "Then let me eras those dreams of illusions. He then leaned towards Tea, placing a soft kiss on her cheek before pressing his lips against hers, slowly lifting Tea up off of the ground. They both stood, Yami pulled her close to him, his eyes closed as he kissed his loved one hungrily, passionately. As the kiss slowly broke, they looked into each other's eyes. A small smile played along Tea's lips as she picked up her shopping bags before looking back up at Yami.
"So…shall I take you home?" asked Yami.
Tea nodded in agreement, looking around the parking lot. "Where's your car?"
Yami gave out a short laugh, taking two of the shopping bags from Tea's left hand. Soon both of them had two shopping bags in one hand while their free hand held each other. He led her to the mall parking lot, stopping at the stall with a red Mitsubishi.
"Is that your car?" Tea eyed on the Mitsubishi.
"Nah," Yami replied, taking Tea's shopping bags, placing it on a basket that attached itself to what seemed like a moped.
"Hey, I remember back in Japan when Joey and Tristan rode these when they were about twelve." Tea smiled. Yami smiled back as he sat on the moped, his face blushing.
"This is all I can afford." Yami smiled. "Most of the money went to the plane ticket. He then climbed on.
"I don't really mind," said Tea, climbing behind him, her arms wrapped around Yami's waist, her body leaning towards Yami, breathing in his rather unusual scent from the ancient past. "As long as I'm with you.
To this, Yami smiled as he started up at the engine. "Where do you live?"
"It's about an hour from here, it's at the Secca forest grounds."
Slowly, Yami started to back up, the millennium puzzle dangling around his neck. He then started speeding out of the parking lot. "I think I've passed by there before." Said Yami as he sped down the freeway. The roads were nearly empty. Cars passed by once every while, as the sky grew darker. He then steered off in the forest, going on the forest paths, steering left to right, following Tea's directions.
Finally, they finally reached a small cottage not too far away from the lake. There weren't much houses close by. The nearest one seemed to be all the way up the forest hill.
"Here we are." Tea whispered under her breath, nuzzling her head on Yami's back for a moment before getting off. "Just park it in the garage Yami." She pointed to the garage on the left side of the two-story cottage, watching Yami steer the moped towards the garage. The two then stood at one place, gazing at the tress and snow that had surrounded them. The moonlight cast the only light over them. A small grin played Yami's lips for an instant as his hand scooped up some snow, throwing it at Tea, hitting her on the head.
Laughing, Tea brushed off the snow that had clunged to her hair. She too scooped up some snow in her hand throwing it at Yami. Pretty soon, they started to chase each other, tossing snowballs. The sky became much darker as time went on, the two lying on the ground blanketed with white snow. They laughed like little kids before finally getting up, going up the small steps of the patio.
"I kinda feel like a little kid again." Said Tea as they neared the door. She fished inside her bag, taking out the house key. Inserting the key into the lock, twisting it before the door had finally unlocked itself. Opening the door, she gestured Yami inside before following behind, closing the door. It wasn't much of a glamorous place like her hold home in Japan. In the living room was a couch, a coffee table piled with textbooks and scattered with paper, and a t.v hooked up with a DVD player and VCR. There was a den, which its doorway was in the end of the living room, a simple kitchen on the other side of the home and a staircase stood in front of them, which perhaps led to her room.
Tea placed her shopping bags on the couch, sitting on the armrest while Yami sat on the couch. She then shifted to the couch while Yami sat on the couch. She then shifted herself, sitting on Yami's laps, which to this, he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close.
"I've missed you." He whispered, kissing her on the cheek.
Tea smiled, leaning against Yami. "It's been so long. Sometimes I fear I'd never see you again."
"You wouldn't have to worry about that anymore," he said. "I won't leave you anymore, I promise." He slipped out of his jacket.
"Hey, I have a fireplace in the den." Said Tea, slipping out of Yami's lap. "Maybe we should hang out there, show you some stuff."
"I have a better idea." Yami replied, looking up at Tea. "You wouldn't mind if I have a look see up the stairs?"
"Uh…sure…" she replied, watching Yami leaving the living room, hearing footsteps making its way up the stairs. She then made her way towards the den, turning on the light only to start up a fire in the fireplace. Turning off the den light, she then sat on the floor, her eyes gazing into the fire. It was nice to see Yami again. A feeling of relief seemed to have filled her. A certain peacefulness filled the house. Or maybe it was just the temperature rising from the fire. While waiting for Yami, she took out her jacket and boots, placing them by the doorway.
Minutes pass by as Yami finally appeared, carrying a blanket and two pillows in his hands. He settled them on the floor beside them before sitting down behind Tea, pulling her to his lap, placing kisses on her hair, one arm wrapped around her shoulder while the other wrapped around her waist.
"It's been so long." Said Tea, resting her head on his shoulder.
"I know," said Yami, brushing her lips against her neck. "But you don't have to worry anymore."
"You're gonna stay?"
Yami nodded. Tea shifted her body, laying her head on his lap, staring up at him. Yami smiled down at her, his fingers running through her hair. "The night is young. What do you wish to do?"
"Hmmm…" Tea's lips curled to a grin for a slight second. "You're the guest in this house so you choose."
"Is that so?" Yami's lips turned to a smirk, his eyes gazing into the fire. With his strong arms, he lifted her up, settling her on his lap. "How about some music? It's a bit too quiet."
"I wouldn't mind." Tea whispered in his ear, and like a cat, she slipped out of his lap for a moment, taking out a portable radio, placing a cd inside before sitting on Yami's lap once more. The soft music filled the room.
"This is from Mariah Carey isn't it?" said Yami, resting his head on Tea's shoulder.
"Yeah…." Replied Tea. "It's one of the songs I only like from her."
Closing her eyes, he listened to the words while massaging Tea's neck, shoulders and back. Music these days seem rather interesting.
I look at you looking at meFeels like a feeling meant to be
And as your body moves with mine
It's like I'm lifted out of time
And time again
Patiently I've waited
For this moment to arrive
After tonight
Will you remember
How sweet and tenderly
You reached for me
And pulled me closer
After you go
Will you return to love me
After tonight begins to fade
Pretty soon, he seemed to trap his loved one in his arms. His hands slipped inside her shirt. Tea raised her arms just to let her shirt be free. Yami removed his shirt, tossing it to the floor as he started to press Tea down to the floor, gazing into her eyes.
"Do you really want this?" he asked, wondering if he's pushing things too far.
Tea looked into Yami's eyes for a while before leaning towards him, kissing him. Yami kissed Tea back, pushing her gently onto the floor once more, his body pressing hers, his arms pinned hers, his fingers interlocking with hers. As they kissed ever so sweetly, Yami started to undress Tea, unzipping her pants. Tea did the same and soon enough, both have been naked before each other. Yami's hand squeezed Tea's breast, his fingers running over her nipple, sending a shockwave throughout her entire body. Tilting her head back, a soft moan escaped her lips. Without noticing it, Tea could feel her legs caressing Yami's. She could feel his shaft throbbing between her legs. Suddenly, a feeling wetness broke out of her. The two gazed at each other for a long while, yet Yami seemed more concerned. His eyes questioned her if she wanted to take this further. Tea seemed to know what he asked for and, giving him a slight nod, he slowly entered inside her. At that very moment, a soft cry escaped from her lips. A cry of pain mixed with pure pleasure.
Yami stopped himself looking down at Tea though his shaft was still inside of her. His fingers caressed her face. "Does it hurt?"
"A little," she replied. "It's just, this is the first time…you know?
Yami nodded. "Should I stop?"
Tea shook her head slightly, uttering those few words. "Just continue."
Yami nodded once more as he slid his hands down her waist before holding up her legs, slowly ramming himself in and out of her. Tea's moans continue to cry out from her lips and soon enough, Yami started to cry out both in pain and lust. A sudden urgency forced him to go faster. Without any warning, he started pumping, pounding, and slamming into his beloved one.
"Yami…" Tea cried out his name. She didn't know how much more she could take as her fingernails clawed his back. A smirk curled Yami's lips. He remembered being in this position like it was yesterday. Back when he was pharaoh, he once had a girlfriend. One night, he seduced her in his bedroom and just before the guards came, he helped her escape. He had never seen her again.
Turning his gaze to Tea, he softly whispered, "I know how you feel." He then leaned towards her, whispering in her ear, "And I'll give you what you want." Suddenly, he finally climaxed, breathing heavily, finally stopping though still inside of her, sweat dripping down his forehead. His fingers played on her stomach before withdrawing himself from Tea. His thumb played with her clit, causing another shockwave through the veins of Tea, a cry of ecstasy escaped her lips. Yami laid on top of her, inserting two fingers between her legs, slowly pushing in and out. His eyes looked into hers, pressing his lips against hers, his tongue slowly slipping inside playing with hers.
"Yami…" she cried out his name once more. "I can't take it anymore. I think I'm gonna…I'm gonna…" Tea had felt the need of release, to climax, but it seemed so far out of reach, her fingernails digging in his back.
Yami tugged on her clit a couple of times, looking into her eyes seductively. "Then do it. You know you want it." His tone voice seemed harsh, demanding, but still, it had turned her on. Pretty soon, Tea finally climaxed, her juices coating Yami's fingers.
"That's my girl," he whispered, taking his fingers out of her, licking off the nectar. "You enjoyed that my love Tea?"
"Yes…" she moaned, still lost in a dream world, as if she had succumbed herself to a euphoria. Yami laid two pillows underneath their heads, pulling out a blanket over them as the fire slowly started to die out. Slowly, they both slipped into a deep sleep as Yami pulled his lover close to him.
~*To Be Continued*~