Author's Note:

Before anything, a small apology for being too late to update. I've been to busy with studies and finally I have graduated from college and now I have work! Enjoy my ever late than never update and please review/flame… I appreciate what you all think…

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A man in a white lab coat splashed his wine towards the woman in front of him. "Useless…" He simply said. A man of few words is a very dangerous man and this person is a living example of such words.

"Find where that experiment is or I'll have you as my personal living experiment!"

The woman nodded, the wine dripping over her face and on the floor. Again, the man looked imperiously towards her. "Leave now! I don't want to see your accursed face in front of me until you bring what I wanted!" And with this, the woman left without another word.

CHAPTER 6: A VACATION AND CONFESSIONS

Satori was once again sitting in front of the television as she heard the usual crashing and banging sounds inside Ken's room. She was wearing a simple white midriff shirt and short jean shorts over her navy blue two-piece swimsuit. She shook her head and looked at the clock for the nth time. "Ken! Hurry up! It's 6:30AM already! The others are already calling your phone!"

"I know!" Ken simply replied as he wore his black tank top going to the living room. "Why didn't you wake me up!" At this, Satori rolled her eyes. "You did wake me up? Did you?"

Satori simply nodded. "More than ten times I believe…" She simply answered and laughed slightly as she saw Ken's facial reaction to her answer. "No problem with me though… I'm used with you sleeping habits… But I think Aya and the others would have your hide for this…" She concluded as she saw his phone vibrated once more.

Ken nodded, defeated again, at this and answered the phone while locking his apartment's door, wincing as he heard Aya's voice on the other line. He knew Aya definitely hates waiting. He and Satori then headed for the nearest bus stop going for the police station where they agreed to meet.

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It was a four hour drive and while everyone was sleeping, Satori kept on glancing at the various surroundings they came upon. 'Thank goodness Ken invited me to come with them…' She thought then peered towards her partner, smiling as she saw him sleeping once more. Blushing, she raised her right hand and brushed several brown locks away from Ken's eyes. 'Kami-sama… If I could only become human…' She thought as her hands brushed Ken's cheek lightly. These thoughts have been running inside her mind for quite some time already… A wish… A prayer actually and never once did she stopped praying for this…

She was snapped out of trance as she felt something warm and soft pressed on her finger. She blinked as she saw Ken placed a small kiss over one finger as it traveled on his mouth. She blushed at this, earning a slight chuckle from Ken and removed her hands from his face, thinking that it woke him up. Instead, Ken took her hand and placed it on his lap, covering her hand with his then closed his eyes once more. Satori gave a small smile and looked outside once more.

Ken's intimate moves such as kissing her fingers, kissing her forehead and hugging her for no reason at all almost became his daily rituals… No day passed without him doing it and she was scared to ask why he's acting in such way… She didn't want him to stop, so she decided to remain silent and enjoy it… For weeks, they almost developed a mutual understanding towards each other, knowing through feeling that they deeply care for each other but Satori cannot voice out her true emotions… Afraid that it would throw Ken off balance when he knew about it… The hindrance was of her being man-made…

'Love…' She thought of the word as she looked at Ken once more. 'I know I do love him but am I capable of such emotions?' She asked herself the question a lot of times than she could remember. 'Will I be able to meet his expectations and satisfactions?' She bit her lower lip as she felt something hurt her inside. She was trembling and she instantly knew the feeling… Fear… She was afraid that Ken might leave her… She shook her head. 'No worrying! I am here to enjoy with Ken… No more unhappy thoughts!' She told herself and placed her head on Ken's shoulder.

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Finally they have arrived at their destination. Satori jumped down of the bus instantly as she saw the crisp blue sea and the calmness of the area. "Wow…" This was all she could get from her thoughts as she glanced from the not-so-crowded beach.

"Glad you came?" Ken asked as he slung her bag over his right shoulder.

"Yeah! This is so cool… Too bad I cannot swim…" She said dejectedly and caught Ken's face as it faltered a bit. "But then! Being with you and the others makes me a lot more happier than swimming!" She quickly saved, glad that Ken smiled once more.

"Oi! Lovebirds!" Yoji shouted as he waved frantically at them. "Quit with the courting already! We have a whole day ahead of us!" He added, earning a laugh from the group and a blush from Ken and Satori. They followed him though towards the resort where they will be staying for two days.

After getting ready to swim, Satori stayed in her outfit. She looked at the other women who are wearing their suits… The two who got her attention are Manx and Yumiko. Manx is wearing a black one-piece suit which has no sides. Yumiko on the other hand was wearing a black two-piece suit and as she hated to admit it, this woman has curves that of a model… But only one thing caught Satori's attention. She looked down on her chest then looked at the chest of the two women, frowning as she did so then blushing as she caught Ken trying to hide his laugh. 'Caught!' She thought. Embarrassed, she threw him a beach ball which he caught while laughing.

"Satori, what are you waiting for? Get those clothes off you! Let's swim!" One employee said and grabbed Satori's shirt.

"O… Oi!" She protested but was overruled when Manx helped in removing her shirt and shorts, leaving her in her swimwear. She blushed as she stood in front of them.

Manx blinked then smiled at this. "No need to be shy! As they say, if you have it, flaunt it!" Manx said with a wink, earning a deeper blush from Satori.

Ken gaped as she saw her. 'She's way beyond cute… She's…' His thoughts were cut-off as he heard cat calls and a shout from one of his co-workers.

"…HOT! Satori, you looked hot!" Another one said smiling as Satori thanked him under her breath. "Why don't we…" She person stopped in mid-sentence as he saw Ken glaring at him. "… All jump into the sea and swim!"

Ken looked away. It was a huge mistake when his eyes met those of Omi's and Yoji's. "Someone's being protective…" They said in a sing-song voice, he looked at Aya for support, only to catch him giving him an all knowing stare. Ken glared at them once more before stepping next to Satori.

"Let's go swim! Come on Satori!" Satori blinked as one of the women invited her. She looked down nervously then the person noticed this. "You don't know how to swim?" She asked then smiled as Satori nodded. "No problem then! We'll teach you! It's easy!"

She looked at Ken then back at the person then smiled. "Even if I want to learn, I just simply can't swim today… You know… Those monthly unexpected visitors…" She explained, earning a smile from the woman and a nod from the others. They all ran towards the sea. Satori smiled at them then noticed that Ken was still beside her. "Aren't you going?" She inquired him then blinked once more as he shook his head. "This is your vacation… You said you…" She stopped as he placed a finger over her lips.

"I changed my mind… I prefer to stay here with you. Besides…" He then looked at the sea where Yumiko was looking at him. "I hate to be anywhere with that woman… Feels like she'll drown me then preserve me when I'm dead" He admitted, smiling as Satori laughed at this. They were looking at the sea when he caught some guys stare at Satori. Infuriated, he placed an arm over Satori's shoulder and leaned down to whisper something to her ear. "Let's walk?" He simply asked and guided Satori away from their eyes, smirking to himself. 'Tough luck!'

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It was late afternoon and some returned to swimming, others decided to sleep and the rest just fooled around with each other. Ken and Satori were sitting at their room's balcony as they watch Yoji tried and succeeded to get a slap or two from the women of the police force. Satori laughed again at this then looked at Ken. "Thanks for bringing me here." She simply said then snapped her fingers. She went out of the balcony and into their room, grabbing Ken's digital camera from the bed. "A remembrance. I've been getting pictures of you people!" She admitted then turned the camera on, raising it so that it can take a picture of her and Ken. "Smile!" She said then clicked on… As the picture formed, she saw through the image that Ken was looking at her seriously. "You didn't smile!" She protested.

Ken nodded. "I have something to tell you…" He admitted then took the camera from her and placed it on the bedside table. "Remember the time when I asked you if you like me?" Satori nodded. "Will it bother you if you answer it now?" He asked then smiled, running a hand through his hair. "I know you feel the deep connection between us… I… I…" He stopped as he took Satori's hand in his. "I wanted us to be more than friends…" He finally admitted, making Satori's eyes widen in surprise.

"B… But Ken… We simply can't be together… I mean… You are real… I'm just…" Ken stopped her as he placed his mouth firmly over hers. First, Satori refused to response but Ken's lips moved more firmly into hers that she gave a soft moan and pressed her lips towards his in return. When they parted, both are breathless and Ken smiled, placing his head over her shoulder. "But Ken… I'm man…"

Ken didn't allow her to finish her words as moved his face closer to her neck and nipped at the flesh there. Satori's eyes widened and she tilted her head more to the side to give him more access. Ken smiled at this. "I don't care what you're made of… I've just proved that you have emotions and for me, that's what matters most…" Ken said huskily then smiled. "Let's give it a try Satori… They will know of course and I'm sure Yoji, Aya, Omi and Manx would understand…" He added, placing a hand over her waist to pull her closer. "Please Satori… I love you… More than you'll ever know…" He moved away slightly as he felt something wet on his shirt. Ken tilted Satori's face to him and blinked as he saw tears… 'She can even cry…' He thought and smiled, wiping the tears away.

Satori sniffed then wrapped her arms around Ken's neck. "I'm willing to go through this… Ken… I've been having thoughts about this… I know I love you too… But…"

She was cut short when Ken spoke. "What was that again?" He asked her, placing his forehead over hers. What do you feel for me?"

Satori blushed at this. She put on a playful defensive mask. "Are you deaf? You didn't hear it then I won't repeat it."

"Please? I just want to hear it again."

"No."

"No? Then…" Ken lunged then caught her waist, ticking her as she squirmed and for some unknown reason, she ended up being on his lap. "Well? Still won't say?" He asked as Satori was in the verge of dieing from laughter.

"I'll say it! Stop tickling!" She replied, her breath panting and shallow. As Ken stopped, she looked at him. "I love you…" With that said, Ken smiled and cupped her face, placing his lips again over hers.

"With that said; No more buts and what-ifs okay?" She asked her and she nodded in reply. Ken pulled her closer towards him again and this time, Satori replied to the kiss and as she felt his tongue probe over her lips for entrance, she blushed and opened her lips, giving him permission…

'So… Addicting…' They both thought as their tongues danced in a rhythm only known to them. They parted again for breath and this time, it was Satori who closed their distance, her face flushed.

Ken closed his eyes and from his lap, he moved so that Satori was lying now on the bed. He supported his weight with both arms as he towered over Satori, his lips teasing hers. Every time Satori moaned, there was something in his mind and body which seemed to cry out and answer her moans… 'Kami… She's so soft…' He thought as his lips roamed from her lips to her neck and again, bit playfully at it before returning to the exploration of her mouth.

Ken's hand, as if with their own wants, moved under Satori's shirt and brushed something underneath her shirt. Satori's eyes suddenly shot up and gave a soft moan. "Ken…"

Ken looked up, eyes wide as he realized what he was doing. "Oh my god… Satori… I'm…" He was cut off whatever he was going as Satori claimed his lips once more. He looked at her. "Satori… We can stop if…" He was cut off again as he responded to her kiss.

"Do I look like I want to stop?" She asked playfully, earning a chuckle from Ken before plunging his lips into something more sweet than the sweetest dessert he ever tasted.

"Aishiteru…" From whom those words came from, both of them knew it was meant for each other…

And outside, the night slowly loomed and the weather started to darken a bit… Rain… A season perfect for lovers… And with the slow rhythmic beat of the raindrops, the oldest and most passionate dance known to all lovers are in rhythm with the rhythmic beat of the rain…

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Author's Note:

Aw… Good? Bad? Get ready for next chapter! Chapter 7: Revelations!

Translations:

Kami-sama/Kami – God

Aishiteru – I love you