"Obligation and Duty"



Chapter 25

.oO{*sighs* Cha.}

#Domon drools# Ramen.... #O_O#

#Author leans away from him# Cha. #^_~# #Author coughs# Well, this was my first lemon chapter in a LONG time. Of course you guys don't get to read the lemon. #Author laughs evilly# It's on my ezBoard, though. And if you don't read it, that's all right; it's not that different from this, only a little more detailed. #Author thumbs up#

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Yukina, Yusuke, Hiei, Kurama, Rei, Botan, Kuwabara, and Chiba--perched on Rei's shoulder-- walked out Tarukane's compound and no one bothered to stop them. Yukina parted with them before they got too into the woods, and Kuwabara wasn't too happy about that.

"HA!" Yusuke laughed. "Another case of the Great Urameshi handled!"

Rei and Botan rolled their eyes and said, "Ego alert."

"Hey, wait a sex. I mean, sec. I mean, woah," he stutterted. The girls' eyebrows shot up and they looked at him. He tried not to blush and asked, "What?"

"I think it's safe to say we all know what's on Yusuke's mind right now," Botan muttered.

He smirked and said, "I can't help it. It's just been a while since me and my girl got together."

Botan's jaw dropped and she gave Rei a 'do-you-know-what-he's-talking-about' look. Rei rolled her eyes and Kurama teased.

"What makes you so sure she's yours? What about me and Hiei?"

"She's mine."

"No, she's ours."

Botan put up her pinky and said, "You're both wrong. She's Koenma's."

Everyone tripped besides Hiei, but even he seemed to stumble a bit. Rei regained her footing and asked, "What the hell?!?"

Botan laughed evilly and said, "I think Koenma-sama might need you soon."

Rei cradled her head in her hands and sighed, "What did I do to deserve this. I'm gonna be getting funky with a toddler."

"He can be a teenager, too," Botan said.

"Is he cute?" Rei's head shot up. Everyone tripped again and Yusuke finally said, "Enough! This is getting way too weird."

They were quiet for a little while before Botan said, "You're lucky, Rei. You can have a billion different guys and not have to worry about STD's or anything."

Rei blushed furiously and said, "That was a part of the 'contract' too, huh?"

"Yup. Lucky you, ne?"

Rei shook her head as Yusuke glared at them again. They could tell this talk was doing nothing good to him, so Botan and Rei shrugged and started walking again. Kuwabara was quiet; Hiei was very deep in though; Kurama was watching the scenery; Botan was just walking and Yusuke made his way over beside Rei.

"So... did you really, y'know... get 'funky' with Kurama and Hiei?" he whispered.

"Just Kurama," she whispered back. He nodded and straightened up.

"Hey you guys," he called, "Are we all going back to Rei's when we get home?"

"That's where I live, sooo.... Yeah, probably," Kurama shrugged. Hiei nodded, but Kuwabara and Botan had to decline.

"I have to talk to Koenma," was Botan's excuse and Kuwabara didn't even bother with one.

"Botan, tell Koenma I officially hate him, okay?" Rei winked. Botan winked back, "Rrrriigghhtt..."

The boys looked back and forth between the two and they didn't have to even ask the question.

"No, it's not a secret thing. I seriously do hate Koenma," Rei answered.

"Well, I might as well go now," Botan said as she pulled out her oar.

"Later, Botan," Yusuke said as he reached up and pet Chiba.

"Bye, Botan-chan!" Rei called after her.

"Is she a pussy?" Yusuke asked, a grin lurking over the horizon.

"Chiba? Not totally I don't think," Rei answered cautiously.

Yusuke just nodded and Rei finally got what he was doing.

"Yusuke Urameshi, you're a perverted freak!" she laughed.

He shrugged, "Yeah, yeah, I know."

They finally reached the clearing and waited for the bus to come. Riding a while, they finally made it to the terminal and walked out.

"Later, Yusuke," the others called to him. He grabbed Rei's arm before she walked off, though. There was an un-asked question in his eyes so Rei called out to Kurama, "I'll see you guys tonight."

The bus terminal was more than a mile away from Yusuke's house and even farther from Rei's.

"Hop on my back, I need some training," Yusuke said. Rei obeyed and Yusuke walked them to his mom's apartment. He pulled out a key and opened the door. It was a dusty mess inside and on the table was a note.

"'Dear Yusuke, I'm out with friends. Won't be back for a month or so. Love, Atsuko.' Yeah, usually," he read the note aloud and sighed. Rei was still standing in the doorway. "Come on. Are you usually this shy?"

"Nooo... I was just wondering where I should step," she gingerly walked across the carpet. Yusuke looked around the apartment and nodded, "I guess you're right. We'll take care of that later, though."

He picked Rei up and carried her to what seemed to be his bedroom. He set her down on the bed and started kissing her neck.

"I've had such a terrible time. Once you start, you can't stop. It's an addiction. And besides, look at all the fights I've been in lately. First Genkai's, then the Saint Beasts, and now this. I'm in serious need of a recharge," he sighed.

"Ow, is that all I'm good for?" Rei asked, with a little pout on her lips. Yusuke looked at her lustfully and kissed her lips, "Nah. You're good for a lot more."

***

Yusuke and Rei played on the bed for a little while before they decided they needed a shower. Rei threw the sheets in the washer before walking back into the bathroom. Lightly knocking on the door, she slowly opened it.

"You're really weird, you know?" Yusuke said as she slowly opened the door.

"You could've been using the pot for all I know," she defended.

He walked over to her and whispered in her ear, "Doesn't matter. You already know what the rest of my body does..."

The goosebumps came again and he lightly touched her bare skin. "You, on the other hand, have a body I haven't explored yet," he said. His voice sounded a little deeper; as if it was coated in passion. The shower was still running, so Rei walked over to it and sat down on the tub. Yusuke followed and asked, "Here or there?"

"Right here," Rei answered. Yusuke didn't bother turning off the shower, but sat down on the tub's edge right next to her. He started playing with her, but that was the wrong thing at the wrong time. The ended up getting naughty on the bathroom floor when they heard a voice in the kitchen.

"Yusuke! What is this?"

Yusuke's eyes widened as he looked up at Rei, "Oh shit. Mom's home."

"Oh shit, Chiba's in the kitchen."

"Oh shit is right," they heard Atsuko right outside the door. She didn't open it, thankfully, but Yusuke stood up and slightly cracked it so she could hear them better. Standing out of sight, he asked, "Hey, Mom. I thought you weren't supposed to be back for a while?"

"I wasn't, but my friends ditched me. And besides, you haven't been home for a little while," you could hear the pout in her voice.

"Uhh.. yeah, I've been busy," Yusuke tried to save himself but it was a very bad choice in wording.

"I can tell you've been busy. Just don't hurt yourselves," Atsuko started to walk away, "Oh yeah, and don't get her pregnant."

"Already happened once," Rei muttered under her breath. Yusuke gave her a 'help-me-here' look and she shrugged. They heard the front door open, close and lock before Yusuke walked back over to Rei.

"Well, she was drunk. But I really don't think she'd care if she was sober and knew." They had both lost their want and so they figured they should get the shower now before any more water was wasted.

After they washed each other-- Yusuke had fun washing Rei's long hair-- they dried each other off and then dressed.

"Yusuke, you don't have to do everything for me," Rei complained as he tied her pajama pants. He had talked her into spending the night, so she was wearing a pair of his pajamas. Atsuko's clothes were all dirty, and besides, it was Yusuke's idea.

"I know, but I like it," he said, helping her pull his big shirt over her head. Even though it was big around the waist, it still pulled a little at the chest. Yusuke looked at it appreciatively and Rei gave him a death-glare. He smiled and got another set of sheets out of the closet. They made the bed again and Rei got Chiba and made him a little bed as Yusuke made sure all the doors were locked. He came back into his room and locked that door. Rei looked up from helping Chiba get used to his little make-shift bed and Yusuke grinned at her.

He was only dressed in a pair of his pajama bottoms and even though it was cold outside, inside was very warm. She stood up and settled into bed, and Yusuke settled in right next to her. She was facing the wall and he wrapped his arms around her. The clock struck 1 and Rei was starting to nod off.

"Rei," he whispered. "Promise me something?"

"Yes," she answered.

"Promise me you'll let me do this no matter what."

"What if you get married?"

"Just promise me."

"All right, I promise."

***

Rei woke up before Yusuke that next morning because Chiba had made his way onto the bed. He was practically sleeping on Rei's face.

"Pff.. Why don't you wake Yusuke up?" she asked it. It did, too. He was still holding her waist and when he woke up, he squeezed her against him a little.

"Mmm... I wouldn't mind trying that once," he moaned as a yawn.

"Trying what?" Rei asked, turning under the blankets to face him.

"Hittin' you from the back," he winked.

Rei rolled her eyes, "Everything revolves around sex for you, doesn't it?"

"Yup, that and fighting. It's a great way of life," Yusuke smiled. Rei stared into his eyes and asked, "Have you ever slept with anyone else?"

"No. Only you," he answered, sitting up and stretching.

"And you aren't mad at me for letting Kurama get some action?" she asked, crawling onto his lap.

"Nope. I told you to let them get a little something," he quickly kissed her nose. Atsuko had come back early that morning and knocked on the bedroom door.

"Hey, you guys hungry? It's almost lunch time."

Yusuke turned Rei's arm over to look at her watch and said, "Holy cheese, she's right."

"'Holy cheese'?" Rei raised her eyebrow. He gave her a 'just-humor-me' smile and stood up, with Rei still on his lap. Carrying her with her legs around his waist, he just about opened the door when Rei hopped off.

"Aww, c'mon," he winked.

"I don't think your mom would like the looks of that. I don't want to be called a whore--even though that's what I pretty much am."

"Aww.. don't think of it that way. Think of yourself as the Energizer Bunny. You keep us going, and going, and going... and always coming back for more," he kissed her cheek.

"You aren't making me feel better," Rei sighed with a small smile.

"I'm not? Then why did you smile," Yusuke cocked his head to the side and opened the door. Chiba hopped onto Rei's shoulder and they walked into the kitchen, just a foot behind Yusuke.

"Finally decide to get up, huh?" Atsuko asked.

"Just like you," Yusuke answered.

Atsuko sipped some of her coffee and looked up when Rei entered.

"Hmm.. I don't know if I was expecting Keiko, but you certainly did better chosing this one," she said. Rei was very much surprised. .oO{Did she just say I was better than Keiko?}

"Mom, don't. She's embarrassed enough," Yusuke tried to help but Atsuko turned around to him, "Did you make her embarrassed? You better not have!"

Rei decided to speak up, "No. Everything's fine."

Atsuko turned back around to her and said, "Come sit down. Tell me about yourself."

Rei sat down and asked, "What do you want to know?"

"Where did you meet Yusuke? Where are your parents? Why are you spending the night at this idiot's house?" she pointed behind her at Yusuke, who said, "Hey!"

"I first met him at work and then a friend introduced us," Rei started, not knowing how much to say because she didn't know if Atsuko knew about Botan or not. "My parents are dead and I spent the night because he wanted me to."

Atsuko nodded, "That's too bad. But I still think you're prettier than Keiko. Don't you think so, Yusuke?"

Yusuke looked Rei over and nodded, "Yes, very much so."

"Well, I have to meet someone today for lunch so... you two stay out of trouble," Atsuko stood up.

"All right, bye Mom," Yusuke said.

"Nice meeting you," Rei bowed.

"You too," Atsuko bowed back and went out the door. Rei sat back down with a sigh.

"What?"

"I dunno. Maybe I was just nervous about saying the wrong thing?" Rei answered.

"Nah. Mom's pretty cool about it. I can tell. She likes you," he smiled at her as he stirred the eggs. "How do you like your eggs?" he asked with a wicked grin.

"Preferably unfertilized," Rei grinned back. Yusuke wasn't expecting her to say that but he caught himself, "See, you can be just as perverted as me."

"No, it just gets to ya'," she winked. "You think we should head back to the shrine soon?"

"Not really. Those two can manage without you, can't they?" Yusuke shrugged and set the eggs on a plate.

Rei shrugged and started eating when he set it on the table. She fed a little to Chiba, but the little thing seemed like it was more thirsty than hungry. She ran a little water into a sake cup and set it on the table for Chiba.

"You're gonna spoil that thing," Yusuke said, watching her.

"No, I just don't want it to bite me," Rei said. Yusuke looked down at his plate and smiled, remembering what he had done yesterday to try and make Chiba bite her.

Rei finished eating and started washing the dishes. Yusuke finished and stood up, "You don't have to do them."

"Face it, Yusuke. You know you want me to do them, 'cause you wouldn't and your mom is too busy to," she said. Yusuke grabbed a drying towel and 'rat-tail' whipped her on the butt.

"Hey, use that thing for what it's made for," Rei rubbed her backside with a grin. Yusuke obeyed and they were almost done with the dishes when Yusuke hit her with the rat-tail again, but since the towel was wet, it hurt more. She pulled the wet washrag out of the sink and threw it at him. He almost dodged it totally, but it grazed his shoulder, wetting the bare skin.

"Oh, you wanna play rough, do ya?" he asked, advancing toward her slowly. Rei backed up but ran into the counter, so she was stuck in a dead-end. Yusuke lifted her onto the the counter and started kissing her hard on the lips. Just then, they heard a knock at the door.

"I'm not answering it," Yusuke said and resumed his kissing. The knock sounded again and finally went away. There were these little windows by the door and Rei saw some brown hair.

.oO{Must've been Keiko,} she thought. She bit her own tongue and said, "I think that was Keiko."

Yusuke looked toward the door and shrugged, "Who cares." He went back to kissing her lips and inserted his tongue. They made out for about five minutes before Yusuke figured they better clean the rest of the house.

***

"Well, all clean and now your pajamas are dirty," Rei said. They were covered in dust and in need of another shower.

"Shower?" Yusuke grinned, his eyes lighting up with hope. Rei gave in, "Sure. Shower."