(A/N: I know the fans of my works will be kinda of mad about this, but this chapter has been done since the last time I updated….I kinda been lazy and busy. Explanations on my lagging on updating my stories will be on my next chapter of "A Different Fate")
Addicted To Your Embrace
Chapter 2-A Walk
"Ya know there really is something about those two."
Naru looked at Kitsune, the speaker, and then turned back to the two in the Kitchen doing the dishes.
"Yeah, there is. They really enjoy each other's company. I think it's cute."
"Yeah." Kitsune and Naru left the dining area from looking into the kitchen, and went on their way.
It still happens sometimes. Almost weekly now. I tried avoiding her, but we live together. I settled on just pretending nothing ever happened or is happening. I continue being her old Sempai, the one that wasn't a kinky pet name. She likes spending time with me, beyond what we do when we "study" or "dust the basement." She always gives me such a big genuine smile that she gives to just me. It's not tainted with lust or some of the twisted sense of need she seems to have for my body. That is non-existent most of the time, until she "calls." She is really sweet and kind to me. She's even recently come into protecting me from the vengeance of the girls when they're overreacting. I've taken a lot less beating recently because of it. I find myself staring at her, like when she hums while washing the dishes. When she notices me, she just gives me that big smile for me and continues, putting a little more heart into her tune.
"So. Do you want to go for a walk, Sempai?" Urg, that beautiful smile again. I can't say no to that. I felt like mush.
"Sure. Where to?" She looked out the window above the sink where she was doing the dishes a moment ago.
"Wherever the wind takes us."
We both went upstairs to get dressed for a casual walk.
"So, where you headin'?" Haruka asked us.
"Shinobu chan wanted to go for a walk."
"You two sure spend a lot of time together."
"Yeah, we do." I think I sounded wistful.
"Well, have a good time."
We continued out the front door, Narusagewa was just returning from somewhere.
"So, what're yall up to?"
Shinobu turned her head towards Naru, she was beside them, their paths parallel.
"On a walk." She said cheerfully.
Naru muttered something under her breath. "You don't say?"
Shinobu merely gave a big smile with her eyes closed. Naru narrowed her eyes. Shinobu held her expression, looking suspiciously like Xellos from that anime Slayers. It was that same smile of faked innocence and hidden knowledge.
"Well have fun...." Naru said unenthusiastically. She turned and continued walking, looking over her shoulder watching us go out of sight as we descended the steps.
"They sure are together alot." Naru said as she set her coat on the coat rack.
"Yeah. I've noticed." Kitsune responded
Naru turned to face Kitsune who was on the couch and fixed her with a serious gaze.
"Ya don't think..."
"Oh? They're prolly bangin' it all the time."
Naru choked and then her mouth fell agape. She screamed, "WHAT??"
"Just kiddin'...kiddin'. Jeez, and you say you don't like the guy? Who you foolin'?"
"I just don't want that little pervert corrupting sweet little Shinobu." Naru said as she pushed her hair over her shoulder. "And on top of that it's like pedophilia or something."
Kitsune didn't respond.
"I think I'm going to follow them and see what they're up to." Naru retrieved the jacket she just put on the rack. "Y'know where they're of to?"
"Nah. Not really. Didn't say." Kitsune paused. "You're really going to follow them?"
"Yeah. Why not, it's in the best interests of Shinobu."
"You're going off the deep end. Jealous of a 13 year old?"
"I am NOT jealous. As I said about Shinobu's best interests..."
"Whatever. Have a good time, Ms. Stalker."
"Hmph." Naru turned on her heels and quickly exited the Hinata Sou.
It wasn't very long after we were down the steps Shinobu took my hand. I felt hot and blushed. I then felt uncomfortable. I can't hold her hand in public. What would people think? I think I was already getting a few looks from those few who have passed up already. (Although a few from the business men appeared envious.) Shinobu seemed oblivious to it all. After not too long we passed up a nice walkway were you couldn't see where it went. Shinobu pulled me that direction to follow her. I followed a bit anxiously. I've never been back here, but this sidewalk turned into trail going through some woods. This looked like it used to be hiking trail. It went slightly up hill, and I didn't like the shoes I was wearing, as they weren't really the hiking type shoes.
We eventually arrived at a nice little secluded spot where a tree had fallen over. We sat on the stump in silence for a while and she continued holding my hand. She seemed to be taking in the scenery, watching the creatures you'd never notice unless you took the time to. After a few minutes the silence started getting to me. I became uncomfortable on top of the log and my back started aching. I slide to the ground to lean against the stump. Shinobu gave me a questioning look as I got off the log, never letting go of my hand, but realized what I was to get comfortable. She sat down beside me and directed the hand she was holding to wrap around her, and leaned against me. I was startled at first and that same uncomfortable feeling occurred again. I was paranoid and looked around for any audience possibly watching me commit my immoral act.
I soon became aware of Shinobu's breathing and her warm body snuggled up against me. She sighed contently, just enjoying my company. I soon became relaxed and held her, no longer stiff. She felt so nice in my arms. I tried to deny that fact, but it was just that, a fact. I leaned my head onto the top of hers and unintentionally sighed.
The sound of crickets and the howls of owls filled the air as I awoke. I rubbed my heavy eyes as they adjusted to the new lighting. I blinked a few times and yawned, slowly becoming more coherent. It was night, pretty late by the position of the moon. I realized I had fell over onto the ground and Shinobu rested on my chest, her body positioned between my legs. I began to feel flustered again. I really should wake her up and we should be getting back. Since it was so late, the other residents were probably worried about us.
My stomach growled reminding me that I haven't eating since earlier that day. Shinobu normally cooks diner, so I wonder what the other girls had done for dinner? Perhaps they just forgot about it and went to search for us. I shook Shinobu lightly.
"Shinobu-chan. Time to wake up. It's late."
Shinobu groaned in protest and blinked her eyes a few times. She looked up at me, her face lighting up with recognition. She leaned up to kiss me on the lips. I became flustered once more. She slid up my body some more, stimulating my lower anatomy. Purposefully or not, I'm not sure. She gave me a cat-like grin and gave me a deep kiss and ran her tongue around my mouth in just the right way born through practice. I reflexively sucked on the soft, warm and wet object protruding into my mouth and moaned.
"Hi, Sempai." When we were in private, it sounded the same as if she had said 'lover'.
"Uh, nice to see you to Shinobu-chan." I had realized me hands were resting on her back in an intimate fashion, but I had more important matters to discuss. It wasn't like I haven't done it before, or could get out of doing it again. "We should get back to the Inn now...."
Shinobu pouted as she traced my jawbone with a finger. "But I feel so refreshed and up for a little....fun."
I swallowed. HARD. My body responded in tune with that statement. I couldn't say I wouldn't like it, but it still wasn't right. Besides, we REALLY had to get back.
"It's late already...."
"Not even a quickie?" She was so cute when she was like that.
"No...." I think I sounded reluctant to give that answer.
"What if I do anyway?"
Keitaro didn't answer.
Shinobu regarded him for a moment. She got off of me, sitting beside me. She looked at me seriously. "We should come up with a story before we get back."
"We could tell them the truth...." That way I wouldn't feel so bad for lying. True, the truth wouldn't be entirely believable, but everyone trusts Shinobu.
"You think they'll buy it?"
"Well, they trust you. It's me they don't."
"And for good reason too. You really are a pervert, I should know." She winked at me. I blushed.
"Shinobu...."
"Okay. Lets go." She switched back into innocent, naive Shinobu mode as we approached the Hinata Sou.
When we arrived back at the Inn, all the girls were waiting in the lobby. Naru was the first to speak up.
"Where were you? We were worried sick!"
Shinobu choose to explain. "We fell asleep. We were watching the birds in the forest and fell asleep. We just woke up not too long ago."
"Keitaro didn't pull anything?" Naru gave Keitaro 'The Look.'
Keitaro flinched. Shinobu looked slightly disappointed before putting back on her usual shy and cheerful mask. This was something Motoko noticed but did not voice.
"No, he did not." She tried to keep as much disappointment as she could from her voice.
Naru eyed me one more time. "Oh. Okay." She yawned and started walking up the stairs. "Try not to let it happen again. We ordered take out so don't worry about making any dinner. I'm going to bed."
Motoko regarded the Shinobu from behind the safety of the other residents, blending into the background. Something had been...off about Shinobu. There was even a slight change in her ki that occurred about a month ago. Motoko didn't know enough to know what was up, but she'd figure it out sooner or later.
Naru lay awake in her bed. Something about those two rubbed her the wrong way. They seemed to be a tension that shouldn't be there but a comfort that lacked between her and Keitaro. They had been spending lots of time together, and Keitaro seemed to never have time for her anymore. He still tried but was always sidetracked by something or other. It was almost always something to have to do with Shinobu. The sad thing about it was that she couldn't find any fault in the excuse. She was become lonely of late because of it. She would make plans with him, perhaps to take a vacation just the two of them. She could say that it was a "study trip" to get away from all the insanity of the inn. Yeah, she thought, that'd work.
End Chapter 2
