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Chapter 8 Bliss
The tender spring wind got stronger and stronger. It raced trough Ohgami's hair, pulling it over his eyes. He stood there, kneeling on the soft grass, motionless. It felt like time was still, as still as his petrified body. Every minute was eternity, every second was forever. His mind was blank. Soon a thought found its way into the depths of his conscious self – he was alive. Slowly he recalled the events that led him to here. The night walk, the duel… All of a sudden his eyes gained a concerned expression. The young captain forced his body to get up, his left shoulder hurt strongly but he didn't seem to care. He sheathed his katanas and with the Phoenix in hand disappeared in the soothing embrace of the night.
When Ohgami finally reached the small Japanese cottage in the far end of the park, the wind stopped its fierce dance. The little house was dark, not a trace of the usual flickering candles. The angel was no where to be found as well. His worry increased as he dashed in the dark house. He ran in panic through the empty rooms. Then a dark silhouette on the back porch caught his glance. With slow steps the spiked haired man approached it from behind. There on the wooden floor the hazel eyed angel was sitting, her arms around her knees.
"You dropped this." he said softly, placing the Phoenix next to her.
He wrapped his hands around her shoulders and gently placed his forehead on the back of her neck.
"You don't have to fight that battle on your own. I'll be here to help you." he whispered in her ear. He could fell her silent tears falling on his arms, crossed on her chest.
Lilly's whole body was shaking. She lowered her head to feel the warmth of his skin. She gently rubbed her chin against his palms. Feeling the blissful touch of her skin, wet from sweat and tears, Ohgami leaned closer on her back. Then the night haired angel sensed some sort of liquid soaking in her sports bra. In a flash she remembered the duel and the fact that she hurt the Hanagumi captain. The Bulgarian turned around quickly and saw the blood red stain on his shirt. She looked into the jet black eyes and in the teary hazel lakes he could read her guilt. He tried to hug her but faster than his arms she disappeared in the house.
Baka! Ohgami clenched his fists. I drove her away. I'm such an idiot!
But before he could finish his thoughts, Lilly reappeared holding a box in her hands. She kneeled down before him and slowly opened his shirt. She took out some cotton and disinfection spirit from the box and started cleaning his wound. At first confused, now the young captain was enjoying the angel's attention. She put some bandages on it and sat down on the floor, leaning on the rail posts.
"I am really sorry I caused you this." she said on the verge of tears.
"Don't worry. Thanks to you, I'm all right now." he said comfortingly.
She gave a faint smile.
"Why are you fighting yourself so hard?" he asked with concern. The angel lowered her eyes and looked away. Her face showed nothing but endless hurt. "I know that behind that iron clad mask lays a tender and tormented soul. You don't have to be that tough. You don't have to always be right. Let me take some of the punches for you tonight. Listen to me, I need to let you know that you don't have to go trough it alone. Sometimes you can't make it on your own. But I will always be here for you."
Lilly was still looking away, to an unknown point in the distance. The night wind appeared again and took her tears with him. She huddled up tighter, wrapping her hands around her knees. Ohgami gently reached out to her and pulled her closer in a warm embrace. He put his head on hers and softly caressed her trembling skin. For the first time since she became an angel, the night haired Bulgarian felt so safe in another's arms. As much as he wanted to stay in this moment forever, the young captain let her go from his hug just to draw her face closer to his. He looked straight into her scared hazel eyes.
"You don't have to be alone." he whispered tenderly. "I will always be here for you."
No more words were needed. In perfect synchrony, as if they were one being, they sealed their bodies in a passionate kiss. Lilly's fingers were buried deep into the spiked hair of the young man while he undid her bun, letting her night black locks cascade freely upon her fragile form. After a few blissful moments they broke the kiss. Ohgami was looking straight into Lilly's eyes, which now were so serene, as if the woman in his arms wasn't the same being he fought before that. He tried to say something but the Bulgarian put her finger over his lips. He smiled – no words were needed. She leaned forward and kissed him with such fire that the young captain almost lost balance in surprise. He didn't stay in debt. The zeal with which he responded made the angel's heart jump with joy. Their tongues danced passionately around each other. Very slowly, Ohgami placed Lilly on the wooden floor, his lips still deeply sealed with hers. He crushed his body on hers while his hands traveled from her neck slowly to her thighs, gently caressing each millimeter of her soft skin. She tenderly stroked the back of his neck with one hand while tickling his spin with the other. They both broke for air with smiles on their faces. With a sharp move the angel changed their places and gave the captain a quick kiss. Then she licked his lips with the tip of her tongue. After a few rounds, with light kisses she moved to his ear. She stayed there for a while leaving hot wet trails and gasps in his ear lob. The Japanese moaned with pleasure. He pushed Lilly away and fiercely ripped her sports bra letting her breasts bounce freely. He filled his hands with them, gently massaging them. The Bulgarian groaned blissfully while Ohgami toyed with the tips of her nipples. After enjoying the moment, she leaned down and with light kisses advanced gently to the lower part of his body. When she reached his belly button, she twirled around it with her tongue for a few moments and then with a quick movement took off the Lieutenant's pants. With a strong grip, the spike haired man pulled her up for a passionate kiss and without letting her lips go, he pinned her under him. Both their hands were everywhere exploring the other's body. The tension was mounting up and finally Ohgami disposed of their shorts and after giving his lover an ardent kiss, he fiercely entered her. All the surroundings were filled with their delightful cries. The soft night breeze and moon caressed their fussed bodies. Then out of nowhere, deep purple clouds wrapped the full moon in a tight embrace. The sky started crying. Crying out of joy at the sight of the two souls melted in one. The silky rain fell softly on their sweaty bodies but they didn't seem to acknowledge its presence. Along with the dirt and sweat, it washed away all the hurt and pain both of them had accumulated over the years. Their bodies began to shake strongly and in a flash, pleasureful waves echoed to the far end of their beings. Ohgami collapsed upon the angel's fragile body. She tenderly stoked his wet hair, removing a few loose strands from his eyes and smiled. He smiled back and kissed her passionately. Even though the rain hid her tears, the young captain could sense her silent sobs. Slowly and unwillingly, he broke the kiss and looked concerned into her wet eyes.
"No more." he whispered softly while taking in her tears with a kiss. "Never again."
"Aishiteru" she said gently in his mouth while lovingly wrapping her lips around his.
Then he understood she was shedding tears of joy and not of pain. Slowly she collapsed on the floor, exhausted from the tremendous pressure and the happy revelation. Ohgami took the angel in his arms and brought her inside. He dried both their bodies and laid her on the futon in the bedroom. Tired as well, he lay down beside her, pulling her in a soft embrace, lacing their fingers together.
The first morning rays greeted the couple still locked in a tight embrace. Ohgami was the first to wake. He thought he was still dreaming when he laid eyes on the fragile woman in his arms. But no, it was not a dream, she was there, asleep, with such a serene expression on her face. The young captain smiled at the heavenly sight. Then slowly, trying hard not to wake her, he got up.
Maybe an hour later, Lilly was awakened by the tender morning song of the little sparrows. A radiant smile decorated her face when she remembered last night. She searched around for her spike haired lover but found only the tangled sheets. Sadness fell like a veil on her face. But just as quick as it came, it disappeared and gave way to happiness. She jumped out of the futon and grabbed a t-shirt. When she reached the kitchen door in quiet steps, the sight that burst upon her brought joyful tears to her eyes. She tiptoed trough the small room and hugged Ohgami tightly from behind.
"Ohayo." said gently the young man, wrapping his arms around hers.
"Ohayo." she replied leaning her head on his back.
The spike haired Japanese turned slowly in his lover's embrace and kissed her tenderly.
"So Lilly-hime, are you hungry?" he asked lovingly.
"Ichiro… you're embarrassing me." she blushed softly. "But I wouldn't refuse something to eat."
The Hanagumi captain smiled and together they laid the table in the living room. They sat down in a loving embrace and enjoyed the light breakfast Ohgami had prepared. When they finished, they just rested in each other's arms, relishing the warmth of their love for one another. Accidentally Lilly laid eyes on the clock and with sadness realized their time together was up.
"What is it, my love?" asked the young man worriedly, sensing the slight change in the night haired woman.
"It's time for you to go…" she said with hints of grief in her voice.
"But all I wish to do is stay right here, in your arms."
"I know, my love. I feel the same. But if you stay here, the others will get suspicious. And we can't allow that to happen. For the sake of everybody we have to keep our relation a secret."
"You are right." said Ohgami, pulling her closer.
He gave her a passionate kiss. When he finally broke for air, he cupped her face, softly smiling at her. He caressed her cheek tenderly and got up, heading for the door.
"Hey, Lieutenant!" a voice filled with laughter stopped him. He turned around and saw Lilly with a sexy smirk on her face. "You don't plan on showing in the theater with only your under shorts on, don't you?"
They both had a very good laugh. Then Lilly went to her room. When she got back, she was holding a dark blue track suit bottom and a red t-shirt.
"Here, take these." she handed him the clothes. "They're Kayama's. Sometimes we run together and I usually take care of his clothes. They're clean, don't worry." she laughed lightly.
The young man put on the clothes with a smile on his face. Then he kissed his beloved and disappeared running from her sight. She stood staring at the end of the path that led to the theater before pouring herself a cup of the delicious hot chocolate that Ohgami had prepared. She sat down on the porch, leaning her back on the wall. The soft wind was playing trough her long night black hair, decorating it with different colored petals. The sun was tenderly caressing her smiling face. She closed her eyes to fully enjoy its tender touch.
"Does that taste any good?" a shadow blocked the warm sun's rays. Lilly unwillingly opened her eyes and gave the intruder a strong slap at the same time.
"Ahhhh!" screamed a brown haired man, rubbing his redden cheek. "Now what did you do THAT for!"
"Kayama, you just never learn." responded the angel coldly. "How many times must I tell you to stop sneaking up on people like that? The more you do it, the more pain it will cause you. I see that the scar from Kaede's ring on your right cheek hasn't healed yet." she said with an evil smirk.
The Tsukigumi captain placed his hand thoughtfully on the scar, remembering the incident a week ago. He had finally gotten the courage to ask Kaede out and had decided to surprise her with some flowers as his cousin had suggested but had gotten a slap in return.
"Why the lone face, Kayama? What's wrong?" asked Lilly with concern.
"Ahh…" sighed deeply the brown haired man. "I don't stand a chance. She hates me. And I'm such an idiot." the angel's face faded at the young man's words. "But please, let's not talk about that. Now, you on the other hand are a more interesting subject."
Taken away from her thoughts, the night haired Bulgarian looked at her cousin with dull uncomprehending eyes. Kayama had an evil sexy smirk on his lips.
"What do you mean?"
"Oh, come on Lilly! Just because I wasn't around lately, doesn't mean I don't know what is happening here. Besides, you're the closest person I have in this world. I know you better than I know myself. Yesterday's duel was pretty impressive. You both fought with such zeal. And what happened afterwards was even more impressive."
A sharp sound was heard and Kayama held his face in pain.
"That was none of your business, you hentai!" screamed Lilly, her eyes red with anger.
"I'm sorry. It really wasn't. I didn't mean to offend you, coz. Sorry." apologized the brown eyed man, shocked by the angel's reaction.
Lilly lowered her eyes and sat on the floor, hugging her knees. Kayama kneeled down and embraced her softly.
"I love him, Kayama. I love him so much. I never thought that somebody could understand me so well, to be so… so the same as me, so within me. It's like we are the same being, the same soul. Kayama, please don't report that, let it be our little secret." she said almost trough tears.
"Don't worry, I won't say anything. But you know that Ayame and Yoneda are bound to find out sooner or later."
"I know. Just for now. I'm afraid that I may lose him."
Kayama hugged her closer and gently caressed her back.
"Don't worry sladka. I'll never allow that."
Later that day
A young woman dressed with jeans and a tight low cut red t-shirt approached the gardener's house. Before knocking on the door she arranged her short brown hair. Lilly opened the door with a radiant smile.
"Kaede! You're right on time. Let me just put some comfortable shoes and we'll hit town."
Minutes later the two women exited the theater grounds hand in hand. After their first encounter almost half a year ago, Lilly and Kaede grew closer and spent a lot of time together. After a long and tiring shopping streak, they sat down in a quiet café.
"Say Lilly, what's up with Kayama sneaking up on people?" asked Kaede, trying to strike up a conversation.
"Why do you ask me?"
"Well he IS your cousin." said the brown haired woman, sipping her coffee.
"We haven't seen each other for 20 years. I can't really explain his present habits." answered emotionlessly the hazel eyed Bulgarian. "Why are you asking me about Kayama anyway?"
"Oh, no reason." answered Kaede. As much as she wanted to hide the soft blush on her cheeks, the trained eye of the spy caught it.
Holding her cup of tea in front of her mouth, Lilly gave a smirk. She was now certain what to do.
An hour later the women arrived at the theater. Just before they were about to say goodbye, the angel turned to her friend:
"Kaede, will you meet tomorrow night at midnight in the city park, by the lake." she asked.
"Sure Lilly. But why?"
"I want to show you something."
"Ok then. See you tomorrow."
"Till tomorrow."
A week later
Ohgami was writing some reports, happily whistling a tune when a knock on the door took him away from his paradise.
"Come in." he said.
To his utmost astonishment on the door appeared none other than his good friend Kayama. The spike haired man couldn't believe his eyes - Kayama using the door and not sneaking from god knows where. That was a first.
"Hi pal. Do you have a minute to spare?" he asked joyfully.
"S-s-sure." answered Ohgami, not yet recovered from the shock.
"I just wanted to say that I'm really happy about you and Lilly. You deserve each other. But be careful. For the sake of the Hanagumi, you must keep this a secret. Lilly asked me not to tell anyone, so for now only the three of us know. But knowing Ayame, it's only a matter of time before she finds out." his face suddenly gained a serious expression. "I am warning you again, if you do anything to hurt my sladka, I swear I'll kill you, even though you're my best friend."
"I love her too much my friend. She is a part of me, how could I ever hurt her." said the spike haired man with the same seriousness in his eyes.
Kayama smiled widely as he tapped his friend on the shoulder.
"Good! I'd better go now because you have a lot of work to do." said the brown haired man as he headed for the door. Just before leaving the room, he turned to Ohgami and said softly "Ichiro, she is an amazing woman. Take good care of her."
"I promise." the Hanagumi captain nodded tenderly.
Kayama smiled at him and left. As he walked trough the hallways of the theater, his memories took him to the city park a week earlier. It was midnight and he was supposed to meet Lilly by the lake. She said it was important. But as he reached the spot, he was surprised to see that the figure lit by the moonlight wasn't his cousin but another angel, the one that ruled his heart – Kaede. He stood in the shadows of the trees, not knowing what to do, just admiring her. He gained all his courage and approached her. Slowly he put his hand on her shoulder. She turned around harshly ready to slap the intruder but her hand froze in mid air when she saw the look in the young man's eyes. She tried to say something but he put his finger on her lips. Kayama enjoyed the soft touch of her skin for a few seconds before leaning down and kissing her tenderly. Kaede responded to his affection with the same. She softly wrapped her hands around his neck, gently caressing it.
A hug from behind brought Kayama back to the present.
"Hello, my sweet." a soft voice whispered in his ear.
He smiled, recognizing Kaede's voice. He turned around to face her and pulled her closer in a passionate kiss. He buried his head in her hair and inhaled her sweet scent. He had never felt better in his life.
"Thank you Lilly." whispered the brown haired man with a serene expression on his face.
Author's note:
The words that Ohgami says to comfort Lilly were inspired by a wonderful song by U2 – "Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own". It's great, I highly recommend it. Actually some of the words Ichiro said are an exact quote.
Ohayo (Japanese) – Good morning
Hime (Japanese) – princess
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