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"Your proposition sounds interesting. I never heard it phrased like that before," Haruka mused as she sank into the sofa. She watched Kitsune intently, as the younger girl slid next to Haruka, her thigh barely brushing against the elder woman's leg. Haruka brushed back her dark brown hair with slender fingers. "Ah, I think I'm getting too old for something like this, though."

"You interested?" Kitsune asked hopefully. She had wanted to do something like this for years, but she was always hesitant to ask any of the other girls. No one was really as out there as she was, especially Haruka with her many years, but Kitsune knew she just had to ask. Now, it appeared that Haruka was seriously considering her proposition.

Haruka could feel her lips slowly stretch into a smirk as she watched the pleading look in Kitsune's eyes. Sure, she could torture the girl for a few more minutes, but in reality, Haruka wanted to try out Kitsune's suggestion. It sounded interesting and she had never really tried it before. "Of course I am. I'm always up for something new."

Kitsune grinned. She quickly fell to her knees and got into position.

"Wait," Haruka suddenly said. She glanced at Kitsune who looked about ready to pounce. "We need someone to watch us. Make sure that we're doing it right, you know?"

Kitsune nodded enthusiastically. "You're right, of course. I'll get Keitaro or something."

Haruka harrumphed, thinking of her nephew. "He wouldn't want to see his aunt do anything like this. Besides, he might screw it up somehow. Want to join in or something. You know how he is." The younger girl nodded dramatically. "Get Otohime. She likes watching stuff like this."

Kitsune pouted. She didn't want to have to wait, but if she denied Haruka this simple wish, the older woman might never want to do this again. So, Kitsune stood up and dusted off her knees. "Is she in the Tea House?"

Haruka shrugged. "Most likely. I'll get everything ready while you find her. I'll meet you back here in ten minutes."

And before Kitsune knew it, she was off in search of Mutsumi. She hurried out of Hinata and scampered toward the Tea House. She was had to hurry. She didn't know how long Haruka would be in the mood for something like this again.

"Mutsumi! Come, I need you to do something for me!"

Mutsumi smiled sadly at Kitsune. "Kitsune, I think we should just be friends."

"What? No, no, no. I need you to watch me and Haruka!"

Mutsumi clapped her hands then tugged off her apron. "I'd love to watch. I see that we're going to be good friends with benefits!"

Kitsune didn't stop to ponder what Mutsumi meant by that statement. Instead, she grabbed her friend's wrist, quickly dashed back to Hinata and opened the door. Haruka was sitting on the sofa, a cigarette in her mouth. She glanced up lazily at Kitsune and said, "Ready?"

"As I'll ever be."

Kitsune knelt down as did Haruka.

"GO!" Cheered Mutsumi.

And so the drinking contest began.


Next Chapter: The morning after will find Haruka in a place she wished she would've never gone back to...

By the way, sorry for any mistakes. It's really late (or early) and I have yet to go to sleep. . .