Authors Note: Warning this chapter is a lemon. So if you don't want to read it or if you shouldn't be reading it, skip to chapter 7. There is one more chapter after this and an epilogue that I'll post as soon as I edit.
When Mugen woke up the next day, Jin had already gone somewhere and Fuu was cleaning up breakfast. He stood by his door watching her. She had grown into a beautiful woman. And what had he said the other day? A flat chested pain in the ass. How could he be so stupid?
Mugen wondered why he held back from her. They were practically best friends outside of bed. And in bed they were so good together. Fuu would have given him everything before they came here. He was the reason they were no more then friends with benefits. Mugen was the one who kept things from getting serious. And why? So he could go to brothels. Now he could see it with his own eyes, she was falling for Jin. Mugen laughed at his own stupidity.Damn,I could be in bed with a woman who if you make her laugh, you have a life, he thought to himself. I've fucked up things real good.
Mugen walked out and sat at the table. He smiled at Fuu and she grinned back at him. "Hey, Fuu."
She brought him over some rice mixed with eggs and a cup of tea. "You should eat, Mugen."
He nodded and shoved the mixture into his stomach. "So why are you being nice to me, Fuu?"
She shrugged, "I don't know, Mugen. Maybe I'm just insane. Do you have a problem with it?"
"Naah. It's just suspicious. It's unusual for you to be this nice." Mugen said.
Fuu glared at him before walking away. Will he never change? She wondered to herself.
"Oh Fuu, wait a second," Mugen reached into his pocket for the little bit of money he had left. "Here, it's not much but it is something."
Fuu looked at the coins, three shu. It wasn't much but at least it was something. "Thank you, Mugen." She stared into his eyes not sure what to say. It was not something that happened to her often.
Mugen wanted to kiss her, to take her into his arms, but he knew that would lead to him trying to get her into bed. For once he wanted to do what was right without any other motives.
Fuu smiled at him. She really expected him to kiss and try something more but he didn't. "Hey Mugen, sometimes you still surprise me."
Mugen shrugged his shoulders and walked away, afraid if he didn't, he would mess up once again.
The next few weeks went by without incident. Fuu continued to sleep in the main room much to the dismay of both Mugen and Jin. She was beginning to think she had imagined the kiss from Jin. Still, she caught him staring at her so it must have happened. Part of her yearned for Mugen's body. They had been lovers for over a year so being with him was so comfortable and she did miss the sex. But her feelings for Jin wouldn't let her be weak. Fuu only wished he would hurry up and make and move. Still, it was like Jin to be cautious even with love and sex.
Jin spent his days training and pushing his body beyond its limits. He was getting stronger but he wondered at what price. The cost didn't matter to him anymore because his decision had been made. Besides his training was almost completed. He had passed the first phase of his self-imposed test: beating the top students at the dojo in the village. Soon he would be ready.
He missed Fuu but kept focused on his goal. It was the only way for success. Besides, soon they would be together. Jin avoided Mugen whenever possible. He didn't want to risk getting into a fight just yet. There had always been that tension between the two of them. Although they had backed away after the journey ended, both Jin and Mugen wanted to duel until the end. Only Fuu had stood in their way.
Mugen alternated his time between trying to get on Fuu's good side and escaping from it all. He made frequent trips to the village, working odd jobs and making just enough money to buy sake. Some nights he staggered all the way home. Other nights he was just a little drunk and gave Fuu some of the money he earned. It seemed Mugen couldn't decide if he wanted to be a screw-up or the kind of man that Fuu deserved.
Everything changed on a night when they shared a meal, bottle of sake, and conversation. They reminisced about some of their journeys they shared in the past. But the tensions were still there among the three of them.
Mugen got up to get another bottle of sake. "That was good, Fuu. I knew there was something else I liked about you."
Fuu glared at him. "And what is that supposed to mean?"
"Nothing really." He mumbled. Even when he tried to compliment Fuu it came out all wrong. Maybe that's why that asshole is so quiet. Mugen couldn't help but notice the heated looks between Fuu and Jin and every second that he stayed around them, his anger grew.. It was taking every bit of his will power not to start a fight. It was so much easier when he didn't give a damn.
"Then don't say it." Jin said quietly.
Mugen glared at him. If Fuu was not in the room, he would have fought Jin right then and there. "Later." Mugen said.
"Where are you going, Mugen?" She asked him.
"Out." Mugen replied. He didn't owe her any explanations and he wasn't going to give her any. Mugen started walking towards the village, barely able to wait until he reached the teahouse.
Fuu watched him go and a part of her felt sad. There was another emotion too. Was it regret? She wanted to go with him but then…there was Jin. How do I get myself into these situations? She wondered. I'm a nice girl. I haven't even had that many boyfriends. And now I care for both of them? How has my life gotten so complicated?
Fuu felt his arm on her shoulder and it sent a current through her body. She did her best to ignore it. "Jin," she said softly.
"Let's go for a walk," he said quietly.
Fuu's heart rate quickened. "A walk?" She asked, trying not to sound too excited.
Jin grinned, "There's something I want to show you."
"Show me?" She asked him. "What?"
"You'll see," Jin replied with a smirk.
They walked for a short while in the forest in back of Jin's home. Fuu was getting tired. It seemed like they had walked for almost an hour. "Jin, where are we going? Is it much farther?" She asked him. When the samurai didn't answer her, Fuu could have killed him. Why was he making her walk so far? It was at that moment when she heard a familiar sound. Water? Was it a stream or something bigger?
Jin remained silent but took her hand in his as they went down a small path. It was darker then the main trail. Bushes and weeds were overgrown making it harder to walk. Finally, Jin stopped as the path came to an end.
Fuu was speechless for once in her life. The beauty was simply breathtaking. She wondered if she had died and if this was heaven. They stood on a grass area overlooking an enormous waterfall. The trees that surrounded them had blossoms of many different shades: pink, red, and yellow. This place and the fact that she was here, alone with Jin, seemed almost too good to be true.
"What is this place? It is beautiful." Fuu said, her eyes still wide with wonder.
Jin stared at Fuu as she looked around. Yes, it is beautiful, but it's nothing compared to you, he thought. "It's just a place I found on my walks." Jin said. Jin stood behind Fuu wanting so badly to kiss her, wondering if this was the right time. He had not intended on seducing her here but it seemed inevitable now.
Fuu felt him behind her and she didn't move. Everything for the moment seemed perfect, almost too perfect. Jin slipped his hands around Fuu's waist and she leaned into him. They were lost in a moment, enjoying being this close to one another and the beauty of the waterfall. Neither one moved for a while, afraid of destroy the special feeling of the moment.
It was Fuu that spoke first. "Do you think it's cold?"
"Cold?"
"The water. I was thinking about going in. They say waterfalls have the purest water." Fuu turned around and looked into his eyes. "Would you go in with me?" She asked him seductively.
Now it was Jin's turn to be surprised. Although he found himself growing aroused at the thought of seeing Fuu nude.
"C'mon, Jin." She pulled Jin closer to herself and kissed him gently on the lips. Her whole body tingled as they kissed. His lips were so soft, warm, and wet. She almost moved away when she felt his arousal against her. Getting that close to Jin scared her and yet she wanted it so bad.
Fuu pushed away from Jin and walked down to the water. She stopped at a rock just before the waterfall and undressed. She could feel his eyes on her body and a warm feeling came over her. Fuu just knew she was blushing. She wondered if Jin could tell. Fuu looked up at him, "aren't you going to come in too?"
She stepped into the water and it was a shock to her system. Her whole body was covered in Goosebumps. It is now or never, she thought. Fuu walked in deeper and emerge her body in the water. The temperature was so cold that being the water hurt. She turned and saw Jin approaching the water but he still had his clothes on.
"Is it cold?" He asked.
"What do you think?" Fuu said as she splashed him playfully.
Jin stepped back a few feet as he considered going into the water. Although it was against his better judgment, he started to undress; Fuu just looked too enticing in the water by herself. He carefully folded his kimono and placed it on the rock along with his shoes. Jin left his fundoshi on. He knew that he would regret later because it would be cold and wet. But, being seen totally nude made him feel vulnerable and it was not a feeling he liked. The last thing he did before entering the water was to pull his hair out of the top not. He felt Fuu's eyes on him as his hair fell down past his shoulder.
Fuu watched him enter the water. She had never seen such a beautiful man before. His muscles looked as if a sculptor carved them. With his hair flowing down his back, he looked as she imagined a god did. Fuu couldn't help but think of the things she wanted to do to his body and it made her blush.
As he entered the water, Jin felt himself shrink. Damn cold water, he thought. Why couldn't this be a hot spring? Jin quickly emerged himself under the water to get used to the cold temperature.
"It is cold, isn't it?" Fuu said. She waited for him to reach her. Every step he took, her heart beat just a little bit faster. She turned her head as he stood behind her. "What're you going to do?"
Jin removed the tie holding Fuu's hair and let it fall down her back. "It's been awhile since I've seen you with it down." Jin stroked the back of her hair as he moved in front of her. She had grown up so much since the day they had parted. Fuu was no longer just a girl.
He couldn't wait any longer. Jin pulled her against him and kissed her hard on the lips. This is what he had been wanting to do for ten years. Her breast felt so good against his chest. And he wanted to be closer to her. Jin slipped his tongue inside of her mouth and felt himself grow hard as she sucked on it.
Fuu wasn't sure how long they stood there but she had never wanted anyone, not even Mugen, like she wanted Jin now. She pulled herself from his arms, "Let's get out before we both get sick."
Jin watched as Fuu got out of the water. Her nipples were still raised from the coldness of the water and he could not help but stare. He continued to look at her body as he walked towards her. She was sitting on a rock now, still undressed. Waiting for him.
When he finally reached her, Jin could not help but do all the things he had wanted to for so long. He caressed her breast gently with his fingers, mouth, and tongue. He stroked Fuu gently between her legs and made her shudder.
Fuu reached down between his legs and ran her fingers down his length. He moaned as she wrapped her hand around him. She had never seen Jin like this. For once he was not in control of his emotions, his feelings, his own body's response. She whispered into his ear, "Please."
"Please---what?" He murmured.
"Please come inside of me." Fuu said softly.
That was all he needed. Jin put his hand under her head as he moved on top of her. Fuu guided him inside of her and wrapped her legs around his waist. It took them both awhile to find a rhythm. Neither had been with anyone for some time and Jin's style of lovemaking was completely different then Mugen. He took his time and was concerned about her comfort and pleasure. Once they found their rhythm, they moved together as if they had been lovers forever.
Fuu moaned as Jin moved deeper inside of her and slowed his pace. It felt so good to be this close to him, to have him inside of her. She had no idea that sex could feel like this. It was more then just the raw sensation that she had experienced with Mugen or other men. Being this close to Jin was touching something deep inside her soul and it almost felt spiritual.
Jin had never felt anything this intense. There was a part of him that did not like it. Jin hated did not like not having total control. As her muscles tightened around him, Jin felt his own climax begin. He drove himself into her harder until his release came.
The two lovers lay in each other's arms basking in the afterglow for what seemed liked hours. As the sky started to grow dark they knew that it was time for them to go. Both knew that nothing was ever going to be the same after this.
As they returned home hand in hand, both lovers had the same person on their mind: Mugen. Although neither spoke his name, Jin and Fuu wondered what affect this would have on him. Fuu hoped it didn't cause a fight between the two men she cared for. And Jin, that was exactly what he was hoping for.
Fuu sensed something as about to happen and it didn't feel good. She didn't know if it was Jin's health that worried her or what would happen with Mugen. But, she felt something ominous in the air. She stopped Jin from walking. "Wait," she said.
Jin turned to her and smiled. He stroked her hair and waited for her to speak. "Yes, what is it Fuu?"
"I don't know. Something just isn't right. Promise me. What ever happens, stay with me. I'll look after you. Don't do anything stupid." She looked at him, truly worried about the samurai.
Jin pulled her against him and held Fuu in his arms for a few moments trying to calm her fears. He couldn't bring himself to make a promise that he would never keep. As he released her from his arms, Jin could see from her eyes, that Fuu knew it too.