Chapter 25.5: Fire and Desire

"I burn with or without your touch, so touch me."

|Sasuke|

I'm not going to blame alcohol for this. I only had three beers and I just took a nice cold shower: I'm probably the most sober person in the Gedō right now. But there's only one thought in my head as I slide my tongue up Karin's slit and she lets out a stifled cry.

'More. I want to hear more.'

I tease her folds with quick flicks of my tongue and listen as those miniscule motions have her gasping like there's no tomorrow. One of Karin's hands finds my head and wastes no time in pulling me closer to her. I drag my lips up to her pulsing nub and push my tongue against it, and Karin keens. That's all the confirmation I need to pick things up.

I suck her nub into my mouth and slither my tongue around it. A high-pitch moan escapes Karin but I feel her grip on my head loosen and look up to find her clamping her hands over her mouth to suppress her voice.

That annoys me, I want to hear her.

Increasing the pressure on her nub, I wrap one arm around her leg before scratching my nails against the inner thigh of her other leg. Karin trembles at the act and I can't help but smirk before I take that same hand and push two fingers inside her.

She yelps and jolts in place before going still and for a moment I fear that I read her wrong, that she wasn't prepared. I lift my head up to hers and find her looking back at me with tense crimson eyes, her hands still clamped over her mouth. Alarm bells go off in my head, and I start to pull my fingers back.

One of Karin's hands wraps around my wrist to keep me from moving, and to my confusion she starts to roll her hips against me.

"Please…there…" A muffled plea leaves her lips.

She tightens around my fingers, but I push the sensation aside to ask her to repeat herself.

"Not up or down…" I watch as Karin brings her other hand away from her mouth and grabs at the sheets, "Just stay right there…"

I nod, making sure to keep her request in mind before spreading my fingers inside her, and she buries her face into the pillow as I return to my mouth to her center.

|Karin|

Sasuke's fingers push against my walls and it's all I can do to press my face into the pillow to keep from moaning. It doesn't help that he's still on my clit, lapping at it like a cat at their water bowl. Even though his strokes are gentle, there's a pressure behind it that makes my toes curl.

His hand shifts as if he's trying to pull out of me, and I tighten my grip on his wrist. His tongue slows, and I can tell he's trying to assure me that he's not going anywhere. With the heat in my stomach building up, I release his hand, knowing that even if he suddenly gets cold feet, I'm close enough to get myself off, although I'd have to be more careful than I would like.

Once his hand is free, Sasuke's fingers pull back halfway before pushing right back into me, but he makes sure not to go any further than before. I'm glad that he's taken my words to heart, but the thankful emotion is quickly replaced by a burning want as he repeats this process over and over.

Maybe it's the wine I drank, but I feel like I'm way too sensitive, especially with how wet I am, and each time Sasuke's fingers rub against me, more and more of my arousal flows out.

I'm rocking my hips against his fingers faster now, but he's keeping his pace steady. His tongue has stopped moving around my clit entirely, as if he knows I'm close and doesn't want to overload me.

A small voice is the back of my head is telling me to stop, to be careful, but it's too little, too late.

Sasuke gives one final thrusts with his fingers, only this time he curves them and they go slightly farther than the boundary I set for him. They brush that spot I'd been afraid of and although I'm tumbling over the edge, pain is rushing up to meet me.

The best I can do is close my eyes and try not to scream.

|Sasuke|

I hook my fingers inside Karin and her walls flutter around me as her legs quiver. Her hips come to an abrupt stop and I zero in on her labored breathing.

I slip my fingers out of her and pull myself up to look at her face only to find her eyebrows furrowed and her eyes scrunched shut. She's still clutching the pillow like it's her last hope, and a closer look reveals that her lower lip is caught between her teeth, like she's bracing herself for…something.

I'm sure she's climaxed, and I know it's supposed to be a good feeling, but I think I've hurt her somehow.

"Daijōbu?" I ask quietly as I nudge her head out from the pillow and press my forehead against hers.

My heart stops when she opens her eyes and I see them filled with tears. Before I decide whether to apologize or ask her what's wrong, she pushes me back and sits up with a wince. She wipes her eyes with her palm before she grabs the hem of my pants and yanks them towards her.

She manages to take my boxers off as well, and both articles of clothing are around my knees, freeing my hard member from its confines. Although clearly in pain, she shifts closer and wraps her hand around my length. It feels good, but I can't ignore her obvious affliction for my pleasure.

"Karin, you're hurt." I tell her as her hand begins to pump me, "Was I too rough?"

She swipes her thumb over my tip, fully intent on ignoring me, and I grit my teeth before grabbing her arm to stop her.

I reach for her chin so I can read her face, "If I hurt you I…"

My words die in my throat as she looks up at me with glimmering eyes.

"You didn't hurt me." She says as she wipes her eyes again, "You didn't hurt me so just let me do this. Please?"

With a hard swallow, I nod my head and release her arm.

|Karin|

Sometimes I hate how caring Sasuke can be.

I wipe my eyes with my free arm and once he releases the other one, I go back to pumping his member. He grunts after a few firm tugs, and I feel warmth dribble over my fingers. I watch him slightly spread his legs and feel him grow even more solid in response to the pleasure I bring him.

'Aa, that's it. Don't worry about me.'

He involuntarily thrusts upwards into my hand and one of his veins presses against my palm. I recognize that as a sign to move on and plant a firm kiss on his lips before slipping down to him. As I bend over, the sharp pain reminds me of its presence, and I let out a low breath before I continue down and take his length into my mouth.

I only take half of him before I start to bob my head, stroking and sucking with the knowledge I've accumulated from the past. Sasuke groans and I slow down, wanting to draw this out, wanting to give him my best just as he gave me his, but the pain won't let me.

It must be the position I'm in because it's stinging incessantly, and only growing worse as time goes on. I need to end this; Sasuke needs to cum.

I loosen my throat and keep taking Sasuke's throbbing member until I can't anymore. I reach under to fondle his balls as I give him a sharp suck and his breath hitches as he places a hand on my head. For a second, I forget his nature and prepare for him to force himself even further.

Of course, he does no such thing, keeping his hand in my hair as formality while he grunts and groans. If he were more selfish, he'd be cumming down my throat by now.

'That would make things easier.'

Tears well up in my eyes as the stinging pain becomes a white-hot burning sensation, and I can't quiet my whimper. Now I've done it.

Sasuke's feet that were shuffling around the bed halt, and I ramp up my efforts to get him off as his hand on my head pushes me back. I know the kind of person he is; I know the questions he'll ask if I stop now.

"K-Karin…" Although he stutters, his voice is full of concern, "D-Daijōbu…?"

It's too late to try and hide my tears from him so no matter what, I'm going to make sure he cums.

I swirl my tongue around his member with all the strength I have and his hand falters as he loses his stability.

'Cum.'

"Karin." His hand is back on my head, pushing at me again, "Karin, you're crying…"

'Cum.'

I shut my eyes and concentrate on his length, pulsing in my esophagus.

'For Buddha's sake, just cum!'

Sasuke grabs my head with both of his hands and forces me back. He manages to push me away, but just before my lips release him, I grab his base and pull hard, launching him into his peak. Virile cum spills against my face as it shoots out of him, and Sasuke can't help but moan as his body unwinds.

I wish I can sit and watch him, but I can feel a wetness in between my legs and I have a pretty good idea of what it is..

While Sasuke tries to catch his breath, I get off the bed and head for the bathroom.

|Sasuke|

The two of us are on the couch, Karin sitting in my lap while we watch Icha Icha Violence, the sequel to the classic first movie.

"You're wounded…down there." I say after some thought.

Karin nods her head but doesn't respond, and I purse my lips.

While she was in the bathroom, I took care of the mess left behind and, in the process, found splotches of blood on the sheets. I knew I hadn't done anything to draw blood and concluded that I must've brushed against an already sensitive area.

I also had a strong idea of what could've caused such damage, but I couldn't be sure without some confirmation.

With a silent exhale, I wrap my arms around her, "It's from Shojoji, isn't it."

She says and does nothing, and that tells me everything I need to know.

"Gomennasai." I apologize, clearing my throat, "Suigetsu and Jūgo did the right thing after all. I should've—"

She turns and grabs my head, and in one swift motion, kisses me. The kiss is mournful, languid, and I can tell she's putting everything she's feeling into it. When she pulls back, a line of saliva spreads between us before breaking and she turns back to the TV.

Her hands find mine, still folded over her stomach, and she interlaces our fingers before taking a deep breath. I perk up; whatever she's about to say is important.

"I've been raped before. You know that." She says in a low voice, and I clutch her hands tighter at the sorrowful admission, "But Shojoji was…he was rougher than most of the ones I remember."

I kiss her shoulder as her breath hitches and she takes a moment before speaking again, "I felt some pain the day after and figured it was just my body feeling sore but then I woke up one morning and saw blood on the bed."

"When?" I can't stop myself from asking her when she noticed something was wrong, 'And where was I?'

As if she's reading my mind, Karin laughs quietly, "It was during that week before you robbed the bank. You were up before the sun and the stain was under me so there was no way you would've known. Besides, I wouldn't have told you back then."

"But you're okay with telling me now?" I question her, just to be sure I'm not forcing her to share more than she wants.

She nods her head and looks back at me, "I am."

Another question leaves my mouth before I can think it over, "Why? I…I thought you hated me."

Silence spreads between us and I feel my spirit falter. This is it. This is where she remembers that she does and jumps off me, saying that this was a mistake.

'Fucking idiot.' I curse myself, 'Why would you even…?'

"…I don't hate you." Karin lifts a hand to my cheek and pats it softly, "I just—I knew you had potential, I knew that you were a good person who makes some terrible decisions. But I lost sight of that when I learned about the people you killed."

As I mull over her answer, she pulls me into another kiss, this time its light and amorous rather than dark and despondent. I trace one of my hands up her stomach to her chest and pinch the same nipple that she was holding awhile back.

Karin breaks off the kiss to lean her head against my shoulder, and grinds on top of me.

"Hngh…Sasuke-kun…"

My free hand wanders in between her legs but I quickly remember the splotch of blood on the bed and ask about her well-being.

"Wait so what's the situation?" I let go of her nipple and urge her off my shoulder, "You're hurt, aren't you? Should we even be doing this?"

She blinks as she comes out of her fervor and answers me when I repeat my last question, "I took some pain killers so as long as you don't go inside, I'll be fine."

"Are you sure?" I have to ask, not wanting to take the slightest chance.

She nods before going to kiss me again, and I figure that she knows her body best. I hike her nightgown up before pinching her nub between my two fingers, and I swallow her moans as her back arches off me.

'Yeah, she's sure.'

|Karin|

"Fuck, Karin…" Sasuke pulls his hips back before snapping them forward again, "You're so wet…"

His head bumps against my nub and a gasp takes its spot as my answer. I've been trying to hold my voice back but there's really no point. I have to moan each time his stiff length grinds against my center, and since he's picking up the pace, that means I'm moaning very other second.

"Ahn…!" I can't help but cry out when his tip jostles my entrance, just to slide past it and press against my clit.

I know he wants to put it in; I want him to put it in, but he can't. If that little touch from him was enough to reopen that wound, there's no telling what complete insertion would do.

His tip pushes against me again and I bite my lip. I took the painkillers so I shouldn't feel anything for at least half a day.

'Maybe it'll be okay.'

Sasuke pulls me down, changing our position so that we're side by side, staring into each other's eyes. His onyx orbs are blown wide with desire, and he leans forward to kiss me. I whine into his mouth when his hand finds my ass and grabs it, and his other hand takes a tense nipple between two fingers and pulls.

He's doing all this while grinding his hips against mine, and I grab his shoulder, pulling myself close enough to rest my face in the crook of his neck. His member throbs in sync with my bud and I know it won't be long before we're both cumming. If that's the case, then I don't care what happens.

"Inside…" I beg him as he tugs my ass closer, applying even more pressure on our needy centers, "Put it inside, Sasuke-kun."

His grip on my ass loosens as he considers my words, "Karin, your wound…"

Although he's saying this, his hand is sliding in between our bodies to grab his length, and soon he's swiping his head against me.

"I-It's fine!" I yelp as he pushes himself against my entrance, "The painkillers are—oh!"

He's in, well, at least the head is, and the heat emanating from that alone is enough to have me quaking.

"Just the tip." He whispers in my ear, wiggling his hips so that his head is rubbing against my walls, "I don't want to hurt you."

I open my mouth to tell him that he never will, but my voice is snatched from me as he presses a firm thumb on my nub and flicks it. That's enough to send me over the edge, and I'm cumming, loud and hard into his ear.

My orgasm triggers Sasuke's and he's barely out of me before I feel hot, creamy spurts land on my abdomen, just above my core. He groans as he pumps his hand up his length, emptying himself completely before collapsing next to me.

We're side by side, staring up at the ceiling as we try to steady our ragged breathing. My eyes feel so heavy, but I keep them open long enough to plant a chaste kiss on Sasuke's cheek. He might be limp now, but I know deep down he isn't satisfied.

That kiss is a reminder, a promise for when I'm fully healed; we'll do this again, and we'll go all the way.

'It's the least I can do.'

|Sasuke|

"Hm?" Karin murmurs as I finish wiping her down with a wet washcloth.

"Nothing." I hum, urging her to go back to sleep as I head to the bathroom.

When I come back, Karin's holding her hands out to me, and I find myself chuckling as I get in bed beside her and accept her embrace.

We kiss before Karin lifts one of her legs and places them over mine, tugging me closer to her. I pull back to see if there's any sign of mischief on her face but instead find her head on the pillow, mouth slightly open as she softly snores.

How she can do such intimate acts and then fall right asleep amazes me. But while I'm shutting my eyes, my mind reminds me of why I wasn't going to be able to sleep in the first place.

I wonder if Sakura is laid up with Naruto right now, just like Karin and I are. How did those two start their relationship? Sasori said they'd been together for a month, and I'd only been gone for a month so was it right after I left? Had they planned this?

The thought makes my blood boil, but after tonight, I don't have the right to be angry. And Karin deserves to be with someone rational, calm, understanding.

She said I had potential. I've already lost Sakura; I can't lose her too.

I hug Karin tighter and shut my eyes.

'I can't lose you.'

A/N: I left you guys on that cliffhanger because the chapter was already way too long, so here's the extra details I wanted to add!(ɔ◔‿◔)ɔ Comments, concerns, questions? Leave a review!( ˘ ³˘)