The Years Before…Part6 The Wedding (2)

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After Yuki gave Shigure a very sore jaw –

'Yuki-Kun…aaaaaa, Shigure-san…' Tohru started in a panic. Yuki grabbed her hand and walked away. Tohru looked back, Shigure was holding on to his jaw, stretching his hand towards her with tears flowing freely.

'My blossoming flower.' He bawled as Ayame dragged him to the hotel's medical room.

When they were out of sight, Shigure straightened himself.

'Yuki sure packs a good punch.'

'You deserved it. Sweet nectar?' Even I felt like punching you. Really, Shigure!'

The inu smiled impishly. 'Well, at least I saved you from having to answer Tohru.'

'True.'

'Do you still love me?' Shigure asked Ayame with eyes bright with tears, lips trembling.

'Always, my love. Forever.'

'Yessss!'

Shigure was given an ice-pack and painkillers. Ayame settled his cousin in his room, making sure that he took the painkillers given to him. The painkillers knocked Shigure to sleep pretty soon.

By now, most guests had left except for those who were staying in the hotel. Those that stayed behind were served dinner. Mine and Jin had disappeared. Ayame walked around the grounds looking for a familiar face, then he saw Tohru and Yuki talking and having dinner together. They seemed to be having a lot of fun. He never saw Yuki smiled or laughed. And there he was laughing and smiling with Tohru. He watched them for a long time and debated if he should join them. Before he could decide on anything, the arm-hanging female at the reception found him and dragged him to dinner at her table with her equally ditzy friends. His smooth and flirty persona took over. Throughout dinner, he entertained the ladies with his innuendos and teasing, not noticing that ever so often, a pair of blue eyes watched him.


Ayame walked out into the courtyard. Tall bamboos gave the courtyard a mysterious and quiet environment. The cool breeze helped calm Ayame. He wore his sleeping yutaka and had braided his hair in preparation for sleep.

Mine and Jin had reserved a guest house for their wedding party. The guest house had 10 rooms, including one for the newly-wedded couple. The rest were given to everyone who helped them through the planning and the execution of the wedding. Ayame was given a room which has access to the courtyard. While talking his walk, he noticed a light at the other end of the courtyard where, he assumed, was another room.

He walked, savoring the solitude. His mind needed quiet. He had been troubled for so long. The little conversation he had with Shigure did little to tame the rush of emotions he held within him. He wondered if Tohru could love a person like him? His loudness, constant teasing and flirting? His job isn't exactly what most mothers would want for their daughters' boyfriends to have.

'I am so unlike Yuki. He's the perfect one. Smart, calm and handsome. Even his curse is better – at least he has legs. I just slither around.' He sighed 'Would she have me?'

Then – he stopped.

In the middle of the courtyard was a koi pond. At the side of the pond was a formation of rocks, meant for someone to sit there to enjoy the koi. On a rock, was Tohru. She wore the green nightgown he made for her. The moonlight shone on her fair skin. She was sitting on a rock, with a toe twirling the water. Her hair was wet and held up by a hair-stick. The slits of the gown had parted, he could see her legs. Her breasts were accentuated by the empire-line. She looked better than he had imagined.

Ayame stood there. It was as though time had stopped. He did not know what to do. Should he leave or go to her? Loud laughter broke the moment. Tohru startled and looked up straight into Ayame's eyes. Her eyes widened and she blushed. Her hands wentup toher chest. He held her eyes. Not wanting her to look away. She broke the gaze, blushing furiously.

'Ayame…san. Ano…'

He walked towards her. When she saw his feet, she was forced to look at him again. Her eyes were wide and her lips parted at his closeness. Ayame felt control and reason seeping away. He bent down towards her, slowly, allowing her time to scream, slap him or pass out. She did none of these. He cupped her face gently in his hands and brushed his lips against hers. He felt her hands at the back of his neck, pulling him closer. They felt each other's warmth, as Ayame got closer to her. He kissed her. He opened his eyes and saw love shining back at him. She touched his face tenderly and smiled. He got his answer.


The curtains moved quietly together as she moved away from her window. A small smile started to form on her face.

'Koiishi, what was so interesting outside?' Jin asked as he sat up on the bed.

Mine turned and smiled at her husband. She jumped into bed with him. The last thought she had before she too was lost in a symphony of heartbeats -'At last the snake charmer has snared her snake!'