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Clarifications of Yuii: LOL, I know the way I had portray Yuii, she looked like some vile evil person! OK, Yuii is a spoilt rich brat who everyone knows that in this story. She always wants her way and she can always get want she wants. She still adores Touya very much. This is why she is so insistent on wanting him back. In the beginning, Yuii had dumb him cause Touya wasn't able to give her, all his time to be with her. (Knowing Touya he had lots of GO scedules) She was angry and mean. She made sure Touya suffer as much as she did while waiting for him. Yuii always thinks that Touya will never find another girl and she will always be the only girl in his life... even though they had broken up. That is until Akari came by. When Yuii found out how attached they both are and very serious about their relationship, she got even more angry! Her anger is base more on jealousy. Just thought I should clear this mess up. Yuii is not a murderer... just a girl who is blinded by intense jealousy.

Before I start this chapter again:

Warning: Adult theme in this chapter! This WARNING had been put here for a reason! I know there are some readers who are terribly offended by adult scenes, that is why I warn before I start a chapter! So TAKE IT SERIOUSLY! Don't say I didn't give any warning and spoilt the whole chapter. There is no excuse that you all are not warn and don't flame me for it. I am going to put a divider before the scene so those who are offended by adult themes can stop reading from there!

Chapter 22

It was beginning of December and the weather had increasingly lowered, the cold weather freezing tremendously. The side of the street, roofs of houses and buildings were covered by snow. Christmas decorations were hung out in the streets and shopping malls. Everyone was getting presents for Christmas. Akari walked through the massive mob of people doing their early shopping. She entered a Tag Heuer shop and went straight to the sales assistant.

"I would like to know if this watch could still be repaired." Akari said taking out Touya's watch wrapped in her handkerchief. "I know it is a kinetic watch that will continue to run as long as there is movement."

"Let me have a look." The sales assistant took the watch into his hand. "Please do wait for a moment."

Akari looked around the shop while waiting for the man to return, a beautiful silver men's watch caught her attention as she studied the design closely. It somehow had not too rugged and not too delicate look. She had a strange feeling that this watch would look really good on Touya and she inclined her head smiling inwardly.

"Excuse me…" The man had returned and upon hearing him, Akari turned back to him. "This watch is a limited edition back five years ago and there is nothing I can do to fix the watch because they no longer produce the parts."

"Oh," Akari blinked and bit her lower lip slightly. Touya will be so devastated that the watch his father's watch was beyond repaired. Finally, she looked up and pointed to the watch she was looking earlier. "May I have a look at this watch please?"

News had spread quickly as soon as Touya had finally gotten the Meijin title like his father. He was in every newspaper and every magazine there were in Japan. He was the youngest in this generation to have gotten a title at his age and it was biggest news ever.

Touya was tired after maybe almost the hundredth interview he had with the press. He had last seen Akari in weeks and he was anxious to see her again. He did wonder what she was doing at the moment.

He can't wait for the night when he finally would ask Akari for her hand in marriage, he made sure he was able to meet her again and that will be the big night of his life. He pushed on of his hands into his pocket and enclosed onto a tiny velvet box and clutched it tightly in his fist. He hoped he doesn't faint from anxiety.

Camera flashed everywhere and Touya couldn't help feeling that he was going to go blind soon if this doesn't stop.

A red Porsche parked at the side of the street was near a deserted park covered in snow. Yuii wrapped snugly in a long black coat and wearing her high leather boots were reading the Weekly GO with a small frowned on her face.

"So he finally made it…" She whispered. "I wonder if he had proposed yet."

After finished the article about Touya, Yuii flung the magazine away before entering her car and raced away in top speed leaving skid marks on the tar road.

Akari's small one room apartment was cozy and warm with the heater on. Kuniko, Kaneko and Akari lay around the small living room reading the latest article about Touya in the Weekly GO and the morning papers. Akari sat on the floor cross legged while Kuniko was propped on the two sitter couch with the newspaper in her hand and Kaneko on the floor too leaning on the coffee table had the Weekly GO.

Akari had prepared dorayaki and newly brewed hot coffee on the table for munches. She knew her friends were coming on her off day and since Touya hadn't been free to accompany her lately, Kuniko and Kaneko decided to come see her, given that it had been a long time since they last meet up. Besides that they wanted to know more about how she and Touya were getting on. (Dorayaki: pancake with sweat red bean paste inside)

"Wow, the youngest in this generation to gain a title!" Kuniko gushed out in awe.

"It is not that surprising since he is talented." Kaneko replied looking up from the magazine.

"What do you think Akari-chan?" Kuniko asked turning to her friend.

Akari who had her head prop on her hand on the table moved her eyes towards Kuniko giving her nonchalant look but inside she was bursting with joy. Touya had kept his promise, he really didn't disappoint her the second time.

"So he is going to propose to you now?" Kuniko asked slyly.

"Kuniko-chan you promise not to tease me." Akari blushed.

"He has to go see your parents first right?" Kaneko asked slowly.

"He already did." Akari blushed darker. "Without even warning or telling me."

"He had already asked you parents for you hand in marriage?" Kuniko squealed, jumping off the couch and sat on the floor to lean closer to Akari. "So what happened?"

"All the offerings and white kimono had been sent…" Akari said softly. "It is only the ring he hasn't give… and a meeting between our parents is soon to be arranged"

"He had already sent the white kimono?" Kuniko practically yelled. "So it is going to be a traditional wedding! When can we see that white kimono?"

"Soon," Akari smiled slyly. "Only if you stopped teasing me."

"Damn, you are no fun…" Kuniko pouted leaning back on the foot of the couch. "Besides, why he is he hesitating to give you the engagement ring?

"I don't know…" Akari shrugged. "He did say it is custom made, so it may not be ready yet."

"Really?" Kaneko's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "That guy sure knows how to capture a girl's heart."

"Wow," Kuniko looked dreamily up the ceiling. "I would want my guy to custom make my engagement ring too."

"Quit dreaming now Tsuda-san!" Kaneko said rather exasperatedly. "You will know when your time comes."

"Like that will happen." Kuniko pouted again. "Tetsuo is not exactly a guy who is a hopeless romantic."

"Kaga-san?" Akari's eyes widened at the news. "I thought that you both didn't work out!"

"We got back again." Kuniko grinned. "He is alright, I mean if you see past his hard core interior. He is actually a very nice guy."

Akari giggled and Kaneko laughed.

"What?" Kuniko looked at them confused.

"You have that dreamy look in your eyes again." Kaneko said.

"This is priceless," Akari teased. "I thought I will never see the day when Tsuda Kuniko will have this 'lurvvy dovy' look in her eyes!"

"I did not!"

Akari and Kaneko laughed harder.

"Stop it!"

Kuniko reached for the couch pillows and hauled them at the girls who were now on the floor laughing relentlessly.

Touya checked his neat black suit one last time, made sure the velvet box was in the pocket of his pants before he left his room and strode down the stairs to the front doors. He grabbed his coat hung near the door and slipped into its warm material before grabbing his car keys and left the house.

Tonight will be the night where he will pop the most important question. Somehow, Touya felt confident as he slipped into his car and drove out into the street towards Akari's apartment.

"Kuniko-chan, you are going to kill me if you continue sticking those crystal pins in my hair!" Akari cried as she put her hair up in beautiful curls at the top of her head and a few strands of hair cascading down her shoulder in soft waves.

"Hold still, this crystal pins will make your hair even more beautiful!"

"It is only a dinner!" Akari cried out exasperatedly.

"A dinner that you know very well Touya-kun is going to propose!"

"Jeez, you are making more fuss on this than I am!" Akari replied rather sarcastically.

"I am concern for you." Kuniko replied rather defensively. "Besides, remember to give me full report on everything when you get back. I don't care how late it is. Give me a call!"

"Yeah, yeah…." Akari smiled slightly at her anxiousness.

"I should be going; Touya-kun should be arriving anytime now. No need to show me out. I know my way." With that Kuniko left Akari alone.

After hearing the front door clicked shut Akari let out a deep breath and stared at her self in the full length mirror again. She was wearing short sleeved, light silver satin 'Chiong Sum' that reached down to the ankles. It was not too formal nor too casual, something just right for this occasion. Touya had told her that they were going to a candlelight dinner in a hotel.

She had never been to such dinner before, somehow she hope she was not overly dressed or casually dressed for the part. Slowly taking out a white shawl made of sheep wool, Akari wrapped it around her shoulders to prevent the coldness outside. While preparing her handbag, she heard the doorbell rang and she knew that Touya had arrived. She strode over to the door swiftly.

Touya was greeted by the most stunning lady he had ever lay eyes on smiling back at him as soon as the door swung opened. He smiled in returned to see Akari glowing radiantly before him. He held out his arm towards her.

"Are you ready?" He asked in a gentleman manner.

"Yes I am." Akari replied elegantly, playing along with him and slid her arm in his.

The dining area in the hotel for their dinner was exclusive. The place was dim and there were candles for every table. Touya had reserve a table for two near the glass window that over looked the night city with the night city lights glittering in the distance.

"Its beautiful here Akira." Akari said after they had taken their sits.

Touya had pulled her chair out for her, following all the casual gentleman ways.

"I thought you might like it here." Touya smiled at her enthusiasm. "You always like peace and quiet so, this place automatically came into my mind. I am glad you like it."

"I love it!" Akari exclaimed quietly.

She knew better than to raise her voice here in such a classy place. Everyone seemed to talking in hushed voices. Not that she mind but she had a feeling that everyone here was rich and distinguished like Touya himself. Somehow that thought made her feel uncomfortable.

"Is something wrong?" Touya asked when he saw Akari's bright smile wilt slightly.

Akari shook her head softly.

"You can tell me anything." Touya smiled to reassure her.

"It is nothing really." Akari widened her smile to show Touya she was having a great time.

Touya watched her forcing a smile and wondered what would have changed her mind so suddenly. The waiter came to take their orders soon and Akari told Touya to make an order for her because she had no idea what to get. After the waiter left, Touya turned back to Akari again. She was staring out the glass window looking at the glittering night city.

"Akari, if something is bothering you, please don't hesitate to tell me."

Akari smiled turning back to him.

"It is nothing really; I just caught up in some silly ideas that's all."

"Is it about the newspaper scandal matter?" Touya asked, reading Akari's mind clearly.

Akari was speechless while she stared back at Touya's solemn expression.

Seeing her expression, Touya was certain that Akari was thinking about. He really would wish there was something he could to take that thought away from Akari. He reached across the table to take Akari's hand that lay gracefully on the table in his, squeezed it gently and caressed the back of her soft smooth hand with his thumb.

"I don't care about that," Touya said softly. "All I care is to spend the rest of my life with you forever. Would that be a yes Akari?"

There was a silence from Akari before a small smiled appeared on her face. She nodded slowly.

"Yes," She whispered in returned. "I want to spend my whole life you…"

Touya couldn't stop the grin appearing on his face. He took out the velvet box from his pocket. He turned over her hand he was holding, with her palm facing upwards before he placed a dark blue velvet box on it.

Akari took the velvet box in her hand and opened it gingerly. A beautiful rare oval shaped opal stone that shone in the dim light and small blue sapphires decorated all around the rare stone, glittering in the candlelight. The ring was amazingly breathtaking. Akari could feel her breath caught in her throat just looking at the ring in the box.

Touya could see the amazement and surprise on Akari's face. He smiled slightly, getting up from his sit and when over to her. Not caring that he may attract attention, he knelt down next to her. Akari turned to him her eyes widened still with astonishment. Touya couldn't help grinning as he took the box from her hand, carefully taking the ring from the box and slipped it into her finger on her left hand. He looked up to see Akari smiling at him slightly and so slowly he reached up, gently pulling her head down towards his and on his kneeling position, planted a long lingering kiss on her lips.

Applause broke out through the whole dining area when they kissed. Akari could feel her face burning while hearing the cheers and claps from the dinner guests that night. She had no clue whom they were and still they were all encouraging and happy for them. She couldn't help feeling her heart swell with excitement.

(A/N: To readers who are extremely offended by adult theme can stop reading from here, thank you very much)

"Shhh don't squeal!" Akari whispered softly over the phone. "You will break my eardrum!"

"I can't believe he actually knelt down in front of everyone to put that ring into your finger!"

"Believe it…" Akari grinned looking down the ring glimmering in the table lamp next to the bed.

She felt a shift on the bed and she froze for a moment, the arm around her waist tightened and she was pulled back slightly. Slowly looking back, Touya still fast asleep had buried his face on the back of her neck, one of his arms wrapped snugly around her waist. She relaxed seeing that she didn't wake him.

"Moshi moshi… you still there?"

"Yes, I can't talk long Kuniko-chan." Akari lowered her voice still.

"Why not? And why are you whispering so softly? I can barely hear you."

"Well, I don't want to talk so loudly, neighbours will wake up." Akari lied and crossed her fingers.

Unfortunately for her Kuniko didn't buy it.

"Eh heh, I should have known better, it is 'someone' you rather not wake."

"Kuniko-chan, stop with your teasing!"

"Where are you now, honestly?"

"Akira brought me back to his house." Akari finally admitted. "But we didn't do anything honestly. We are just sleeping!"

"Right, whatever."

"I will talk to you tomorrow Kuniko-chan?"

"Ok, enjoy your beauty sleep! Oyasumi."

"Oyasumi…" Akari shook her head slightly with a smile.

She knew that Kuniko will never stop with her teasing. She reached out to place the receiver back on its cradle next to the bed before she snuggled her back closer to Touya and closed her eyes.

"Who was that?" A soft croaky voice asked.

Akari opened her eyes again and smiled. She turned around and wrapped her arm around his waist.

"Kuniko-chan, I am sorry I woke you. I promise her I would call after dinner."

"You didn't wake me," Touya replied, getting up slightly and propped his top body on hers, which made her lay on her back looking up at him timidly. "I was awake the whole time."

"You were eavesdropping." Akari looked at him incredulously and at the same time blushing.

"It can't be help at our current position." Touya smiled caressing her cheek gently. He was admiring how beautiful she looked even when she was only wearing one of his collared, long sleeved button shirts. It was too big for her and the shirt covered almost half of her upper thighs. After caressing her cheek, he brushed her bangs away from her forehead gently.

"Well, you shouldn't fake sleeping then."

"It is nice to hear you talk so enthusiastically about me."

"Aren't you the arrogant one now?" Akari smiled cheekily.

"You're calling me arrogant?" Touya inclined his head with a glint in his eyes. "I think you better take that back.

Akari noticed the glint and tried to scoot away but being under him was a disadvantage. He moved his position again so he was straddling her, trapping her with his legs and Touya's hands came to the sides of her waist and started their torture. Akari was in hysterics at the tickling sensation shooting up her whole body.

"OK I take it back!" Akari cried, trying to stop her mirth.

Touya stopped his tickling but his hands still remained at the sides of her waist holding on to her. Gradually Akari stopped laughing all together and looked up at him with teary eyes. They were tears from her laughter earlier. Gently, Touya lowered himself towards her to kiss the tears away from her eyes slowly and then moved towards her lips, catching them fully and deeply in his.

Akari closed her eyes when she felt Touya's kiss of urgency. Her hands moved up towards his back and embraced him gently bringing him closer to her. She could feel Touya's hands caressing her softly at most clandestine places that she knew no other had touched before but she didn't mind. Akari knew that she was able to trust him.

She let herself fall into the strange wonderful feeling when Touya slipped his hands under the huge shirt he lent her to sleep in. His hands brought the shirt up slowly, caressing the outer sides of her upper thighs gently, bringing the shirt along steadily to touch her body in slow gentle caresses. It felt… sensual… electrical and Akari moaned.

The kiss they shared itself was driving Touya out of his rational senses. He deepened the kiss more pulling him deeper and deeper into a feeling so extreme, he couldn't stop his actions. He could feel Akari whimpered below him, while her hands clutched onto the back of his shirt. He didn't stop still, loosing all control he had. Her scent was not helping either as it engulfed him in an extraordinary sensation that he couldn't describe. Her skin was so soft… so smooth… so tantalizing…

Even after he stopped kissing her lips, he continued his kisses all the way from her jaw towards her neck and then lower. On its own accord, his hands were unbuttoning those buttons of the shirt she was wearing, while his lips trailed down, she really tasted so sweet.

Akari was holding him as if she was holding onto her dear life. Her body intuitively arched slightly upwards, leaning into his touch, as she felt his hot kisses trailing all the way down… uh… this has to stop somewhere. The nagging in her mind couldn't be push away much longer.

"Akira…" Akari whispered hoarsely, affected by his fervent kisses. "We… have… to… stop!"

The sensible side started revering in returned and Touya stalled in his movements. He had never, and he meant it, never lost control over a situation before.

Touya lifted his head and took in a strangled breath; he could feel his face flushed and Akari must have felt the same because her face was flashing crimson too from the intense passion they shared together.

This kiss and embrace was different. So different from others that Touya couldn't explain them in words. It was a heated passion that would have continued more deeply, if Akari didn't stop him. It was her voice which brought him back to his senses.

"I am so sorry…" Touya whispered burying his head at the crook of Akari's shoulder, trying to calm himself.

"Iie… it is alright." Akari replied just as softly, one of her hand stroking Touya's hair gently. "I thought we should stop before both of us loose ourselves."

Touya chuckled softly without looking up. So Akari was in the verge of forgetting everything and was willingly about to submit to the passion they had. She must have held on the last sanity in her mind, which were her principals and the tradition she held important to herself and Touya respect that decision she had. In fact he admired that principal she held so strongly. He too, was a traditional person and he understood.

"We should get some rest." Touya said.

He rolled away from Akari and lay on his back for a moment, calming himself, while Akari fasten the buttons on the shirt back again. He then pulled her towards him to rest her head on his chest.

"Oyasumi…" Akari whispered wrapping her arm around his waist listening to Touya's calm heartbeat, closing her eyes slowly.

"Oyasumi…" Touya replied planting a gentle kiss on top of Akari's head before closing his eyes too.

Even with their eyes closed, both of them remained awake, holding on to each other, hearing their normal breathing in the quiet environment, wondering if they were able to fall asleep.

This night was a night they nearly lost themselves in a deep intense passion if no one stopped it. The couple fell deep into their own thoughts rather restlessly.

Touya was trying to think, how and why Akari had such an effect on him. His life was pretty much normal with his usual routine evolving around GO, but as soon as she stepped in, his usual life schedule went haywire.

It was not he was complaining and since Akari never ever messed up any of his GO schedules and moreover had helped and encouragement him, Touya was beyond contented and please to have met her. He wondered if she felt the same.

So slowly, he opened his eyes slightly and looked down at Akari cuddling close to his neck, hugging him like he was a huge teddy bear. He smiled gently, feeling her hot breath near his neck, breathing regularly.

There was something that told him that she was pleased like him too. Maybe it was because of the comfortable look she had on her expression while she sleeps. She definitely felt the same. Closing his eyes again, feeling so much happier at the thought.

Akari's heart was still racing after their heated display earlier. She couldn't imagine what would have happened if she had let that beautiful warm sensation overwhelmed her. She was in the verge was loosing every detectable sensibility when she felt their passion going so much deeper than before and she knew that they had to stop and they did.

She hoped Touya wasn't mad at her and her arm around his waist tightened slightly as she cuddled closer to him. Peeking up at him with an eye, she saw a contented smile on the Professional GO player's face and soon a smile appear on hers too and finally settled down more comfortably, closing her eye again, trying to get some sleep.

Touya was always so understanding and sweet. Not to mentioned really caring too. He wouldn't mind about what happened earlier and Akari gripped onto that thought happily, feeling like the luckiest person in the whole planet. It was fortunate for both of them that they finally fallen into a much needed slumber soon after.

TBC

I know I had stop the scene hanging again! I don't want to spoil Akari's traditional appearance LOL! Thank you so much for reading this fic! I will put up the next chapter soon next week same day!

Sorry if there is still mistakes in the story... I am still looking for a beta! So, for now I can only correct my work using the spell check in word! If there is anyone is eager to beta for me, don't hesitate to email me or just put it on the review if you want!