What If Candlelight Caressed Us?
Second of the What If Series

I had wanted to be certain that I could satisfy Kana in everyway a man was supposed to.

Candlelight caressed their naked skin. Their bodies carefully molded into each other. In the realm of carnal pleasures, the Curse was just one more challenge to overcome. Kana reached up; in her hand she cupped Hatori's clean shaven face. The stubble was rough against her soft fingers. She lifted her head up and met his lips with an eager kiss. Every fiber in her body wanted him, ached for his touch. She wore a smile as she pulled away from the passion filled kiss. "Don't get nervous now." She said it so playfully, playing with her beloved just a bit. "This time we'll get it right!"

Hatori's cheeks reddened, recalling the disaster last time had been.

The first time had been my fault. I'd gotten too close, testing the limits of my condition. I'd ended up lost amongst the sheets until I transformed back. I was embarrassed and Kana apologized. It had only made me feel worse. It was I that should have apologized. I carried the curse.

Yet Kana hadn't cared.

Kana arched her back as the waves of pleasure rippled through her body. Her hands wandered along his body. Beads of sweat collected on Hatori's brow, his black hair pasted around his face. Both were concentrated on the needs of the other, making the one they loved happy.

Then came release. Before that I hadn't any idea it could feel like it did. I knew the mechanics of sex, I'm a physician. I knew it felt good, that was why two people decided to partake in the action. Before I had only thought it Nature's way of tricking the human race into procreating. But it was more then that, especially for a Juunishi. Before that moment I'd never understood Shigure's fixation on women, and risking exposure by taking them to bed. It had to be the feeling of being wanted, and then an overall feeling of contentment. I highly doubt that he'd experienced passion as strong as Kana and I had, but I was certain it was for a feeling similar that he risked exposure.

"Hatori," Kana sighed softly. She looked up into her eyes. There was only love there, maybe a hint of desire.

If this was Nature tricking me, I couldn't say I minded.

Hatori hovered over Kana. His arms propped him up, keeping his chest from touching hers. He was silent. Kana whispered, "Thank-you."

I had been accepted, for the first time in my life accept by someone who didn't share my Curse.

He lowered himself down on top of her. Their chests touched. A loud sound and a puff of smoke corrupted the moment, but only for a second. The smoke cleared revealing a tiny seahorse where the man had been previously. Kana held the creature to her, keeping Hatori close to her heart.

Truly it was more then I had hoped for.

This is the Second story in the What If series. It wasn't suppose to be, but the concept came to me from a PM I got from FenFenRocks, so a Thanks to you! I hope this wasn't too graphic for anyone; I tried to keep it so you had to use your imagination. I just thought it would be a big moment for a Zodiac a challenge!