So a little warning before you start reading. There is a sex scene in this chapter so be warned. Read at your own discretion and enjoy! Let me know what you guys think, after this we're going back to Dmitri and the rest of the guys who want to harm Naegi.


"Sex without love is a meaningless experience, but as far as meaningless experiences go its pretty damn good."
Woody Allen


Chapter 16

There wasn't anything on earth as cold as the city of IslesBury in August. Komaeda stuffed his hands in his green hoodies pockets and tried not to shiver as he gazed at the city. He'd been to this city a long time ago with his parents on vacation. He still remembered the Twin Peaks of the city jutting towards the sky. The cable cars that took passengers up the steep hills, the diverse neighborhoods, but more than anything he remembered the shopping district that led to the pier and the beach beyond it.

Komaeda swallowed. Old memories of his parents were starting to resurface and Komaeda tried to squash the feelings that wanted to overtake him. A warm pressure on his hand made him turn to his companion. Naegi's green eyes looked at him in concern from her spot next to him.

"Are you sure you're all right?" she asked, brushing the hair away from his face so she could see his expression.

Komaeda gave her hand a gentle squeeze before he took a breath and smiled at her. "I'm okay Naegi, it's good that I'm here. It helps. I was even able to get on that plane without making much of a scene."

Komaeda thought back to the past few days where he and his friends had gone to visit his parents' grave and smiled. He'd been quiet all through breakfast and the ride there so much that even Togami had looked at him in worry.

And once they'd arrived, he had just stood there looking up at the hill, unable to make his legs move. He hadn't visited his parents' grave in a year, and to bring people with him this time…it was a little scary. But he was also relieved. Only Naegi's small hand in his had made him start walking. He was glad that she was there.

Once they'd gotten there, he didn't know what to do. He kept fiddling with the sleeve of his jacket. He didn't notice his friends glance at each other before Naegi took the initiative and introduced herself to his parents' graves. Then Togami, Hinata and finally Chiaki. As they talked about themselves, Komaeda had begun to relax before he finally began to speak. He told his parents of the friends he had made, how his life was better, how he missed them, and that this time for sure, he was going to be okay.

He hadn't realized he was crying until Togami had offered him a tissue before giving him some room. He felt lighter. And for a while all them had just stood there with him until he was ready to go.

He was quiet on the ride back but by nighttime he was back to his old self. A few days after, Naegi had announced that she was going to be staying with her parents for the last two weeks of summer vacation. Immediately afterword, Togami stated that she was not to go alone.

Unfortunately, Togami couldn't come with her since he had a meeting to attend but he would be there by the third day. Hinata and Chiaki had been more than willing to go with her, but Komaeda had quietly claimed that he would go instead.

His friends had looked at him in worry. He didn't blame them; he'd have to ride a plane after all. After much debate, they had all agreed that Komaeda would go with Naegi while Hinata and Chiaki took care of the house. Naegi had given Hinata a not so subtle wink that had only made the boy in question flip her off which only made Naegi laugh.


Then the day finally arrived and they were both at the airport. Naegi had kept glancing at him in worry but didn't say anything. They made it through the checkpoint and had given the stewardess their ticket and were already seated when the captain announced that they were about to takeoff.

Then the plane started shaking as the engine started and Komaeda gripped the armrests tighter. He closed his eyes and leaned back, but he couldn't seem to relax.

Naegi placed a firm hand on his shoulder and Komaeda pried his eyes open to stare at her. "You have to breathe, Komaeda. Breathe."

He offered her a shaky nod before he started breathing in and out. In and out. "Here." Komaeda glanced at his friend before a set of blue headphones covered his ears. "These will help. You can squeeze my hand if you want, I can take it."

Komaeda gripped Naegi's hand so hard, his knuckles turned white. She didn't say anything though, just leaned back and pressed a button on her iPod before a soft melody started playing and Komaeda began to relax.

He didn't know when he'd fallen asleep, but he was thankful that he'd slept through the whole ride. He apologized to Naegi for falling asleep but she just waved his apology off.

And now here they were. Komaeda was nervous; he'd finally be meeting Naegi's parents. He was dimly aware of them getting inside a cab and moving. He looked at his lap and bit his lip.

"We're almost there," Naegi said as she glanced at the map and Komaeda glanced up.

"I hope your family doesn't mind my being there…" Komaeda mumbled. Naegi raised an eyebrow at him.

"Why wouldn't they? They want to meet all my friends."

"Not a lot of people seem to like me all that much honestly." He shrugged.

Naegi crossed her arms. "Then they're idiots."

Komaeda gave her a small smile and was about to say something when the driver pulled up into a driveway and announced that they'd arrived. Once they'd paid the man, both of them looked at the house in wonder.

"This is your house?" Komaeda asked.

Naegi blinked and glanced down at the map. "Apparently."

Shrugging they made their way to the house and knocked. A second later, the door was practically ripped open and Komaeda glanced at a woman who clearly had to be Naegi's mother or her twin. The woman was tall and slender, her long brown hair tied up in a loose ponytail. She was wearing a white summer dress along with some sandals. She looked back and forth between them before her green eyes settled on Komaeda.

Out of the corner of her eye, Naegi saw her friend begin to fidget. He was clearly uncomfortable under her mothers gaze. Naegi felt the sudden urge to shield him before her mother spoke up.

"Is this your friend Makoto?" she asked, her eyes became predatory and Naegi smothered a sigh. She knew that look very well. Her mother only got like this when she saw something super cute.

"Yes, mom. This is one of my best friends, Komaeda Nagito."

Naegi's mother took a few steps forward and Komaeda did his best not to cower in front of this woman. She gently took his chin and turned it both ways before she let out an ear splitting squeal and wrapped her arms around him. "You're so cute! Look at this hair! I just want to eat you up!" she said, while her grip on Komaeda only tightened as she swung him this way and that.

Naegi snickered at the completely dumfounded expression on her friends face as her mother dragged him inside the house and started rumbling on about how cute he was and how she couldn't wait to do his hair. Komaeda sent her a pleading look and Naegi finally took pity on him.

"He can't breathe mom." Naegi said as she tapped her mother on the shoulder.

Her mother gasped and pulled back, while Komaeda hastily took a few steps back and tried to breathe. He looked shocked but a little happy.

"Thank you?" he said once he'd finished smoothing his jacket.

Her mother gave him an apologetic smile and wrung her hands together. "Sorry, I can't control myself when I see cute things. My mind just takes over and I swoop in."

Komaeda gave her a small smile. "It's no problem Mrs. Naegi. I was just surprised."

"Honey, I heard a knock at the door. Who was it?" a handsome man with close-cropped, chestnut hair and brown eyes that seemed to sparkle entered the room. As the man settled his gaze on Naegi, she took a step back. After a second, the man's smile turned mischievous before he was in front of Naegi and lifting her in his arms.

Naegi let out a scream as the man threw her in the air before wrapping her in a tight hug. "Oh, my baby is home! Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I would have bought cake and balloons for the occasion!"

Naegi tapped his shoulder and cried uncle. Blinking, her father put her at arms length and looked at his daughter in concern. "Makoto, you look absolutely red in the face. Do you have a fever?"

Naegi glared at him.

Komaeda tried not to laugh as Naegi's father put his friend down and wrapped an arm around her shoulder before he turned to him.

"You must be Komaeda Nagito right? Makoto described you in her emails. It's nice to meet you." The man lifted his hand and Komaeda shook it. His grip was firm.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Naegi." Komaeda said.

Mr. Naegi gave him a smile. "Please. Call me Kazuma." He gave his wife a grin. "I see you've already met my wife Yukiko. Be careful, she might try to dress you up and play with your hair."

Mrs. Naegi huffed at him stuck out her tongue.

"Big sis!" a girl with short brown hair shouted as she wrapped her arms around Naegi. Naegi returned the hug and beamed at her sister. Naegi's sister turned to Komaeda and gave him a wave. Mrs. Naegi came up to them and held her husbands hand as they both looked at their daughters with soft fondness.

Kazuma's eyes brightened and he took out his phone. "Let's all take a picture! Come on, you too Nagito! You're part of the family now!"

Before Komaeda could argue, the man pulled him by his hand and placed him between his daughters while he and his wife stood behind them. He pulled the phone away and said cheese before he took the picture.

As the rest of Naegi's family looked at the photo Komaeda looked around the house before Naegi tugged his sleeve. "Okay?" she asked.

Komaeda beamed at her before he tugged her jackets sleeve in return. "Okay."

"Anyway, now that introductions are over Yukiko can we please have some food? I'm starving over here!" Kazuma said as his stomach let out a growl.

Mrs. Naegi smiled and made her way to the kitchen, but not before ruffling Komaeda's hair in affection. Kazuma followed after her, trying his best to convince her to make cake.

Left to their own devices, Naegi and Komaru led Komaeda to the table in the dining room where they took their seats.

Komaru turned towards Komaeda. "So since you're part of the family now, does this mean I can braid your hair?"

Komaeda blanched and they heard a crash before Mrs. Naegi poked her head out of the kitchen and said, "Komaru! I have dibs! I get to go first!"

Komaru turned in her seat to frown at her mom. "But mom! You always go first!"

Komaeda turned and gave Makoto a fearful look.

Makoto sighed and placed a hand on his shoulder and looked at him in pity. "You should lock your room at night."

Komaeda's eyes widened and he turned to look at the other two Naegi females in the family. Noticing his stare, they both gave him a smirk.

Komaeda whimpered and Makoto laughed.


Living with the Naegi family was certainly interesting. Makoto and he had only been in IslesBury City for three days and he already felt at home. Dinner had been an enjoyable experience, and Komaeda took the chance to get to know the rest of his friends' family.

All throughout dinner, Makoto's family asked him question after question about him but he didn't mind. They actually seemed interested in his answers so he gladly answered them all. Yukiko, as he was told to call her, kept pinching his cheeks or playing with a strand of his hair. She couldn't seem to stop herself; at his side Komaru glowered at her mother playfully but managed to keep her hands to herself. Komaeda took a liking to them both immediately. Yukiko reminded him of his mother, especially when she kept trying to feed him.

Komaeda glanced at his friend who was sitting on his right and tried not to laugh as he saw Kazuma take a picture of his daughter as she ate her food. Makoto kept whining to him, but her father simply took another picture before Makoto threw some beans at him. Startled, the man dropped his phone before he threw some of his own beans at her and Makoto gasped as they hit her in the face.

Makoto's eyes narrowed. "Oh it's on!"

Makoto got up and threw her beans at him and her father ran out of the room with his plate, but not before he threw some carrots at her.

Yukiko and Komaru looked at each other before they both blurted out, "Food fight!"

Komaeda managed to hide under the table before the rice hit him on his face. As he began crawling away, Komaru found him and threw a handful of beans on his back. Komaeda narrowed his eyes at her before he grabbed some beans and threw them at her.

Hands suddenly grabbed him and shielded him. "Don't throw any on his hair!" Yukiko yelled as she took the hits for him as Komaru threw some rice at them. Komaeda laughed and threw some celery at Komaru as she chased after them.

They passed Makoto and her father on the way, the latter laughing as she chased after her father. Kazuma had stopped throwing food and was busy filming them all as he ran from his daughter.

It was one of the most enjoyable dinners he'd had in a very long time.


Now on their third day here, Komaeda was busy putting on the blue jacket that Kazuma had given him for the outing they were about to have before three resounding knocks were heard. Confused, Yukiko looked up from pulling up her sweaters zipper to look at her husband.

"Are we expecting company?"

Kazuma shook his head before he made his way to the door and opened it only to be enveloped in a hug by none other than Osamu Togami.

"Kazuma you bastard! How are you?" the billionaire said as he lifted his friend off his feet before settling him on the floor.

"Father, control yourself." A voice said from the doorway. Makoto and Komaeda glanced at each other. They knew that voice.

Mr. Togami opened the door wider and in came Byakuya, Hinata and Chiaki. Makoto's eyes widened before she enveloped Byakuya in a hug. "Oh my god, what are you guys doing here?" she asked as she looked at her friends.

Hinata pointed at Mr. Togami with a scowl. "Byakuya and his dad just barged in yesterday morning and dragged us out of bed, saying we were all going on a trip. Chiaki and I only managed to get a few of our clothes in our bags before we were shoved in the limo and put on a plane."

Chiaki nodded at his side and stepped further into the room. As soon as Yukiko saw them, she let out a squeal and enveloped them both in a tight hug. "Oh Makoto! You have the cutest friends ever!"

Chiaki looked startled while Hinata looked scared. He sent Makoto a withering look even as his face started turning red. Everyone watched in amusement as Hinata cried out uncle and Yukiko stepped away from them. As soon as he was free, Hinata hid behind Chiaki and looked at Yukiko cautiously.

Osamu Togami laughed and clapped Kazuma on the back. "I hope you don't mind us coming here. I heard that Makoto had gone to visit you all and I immediately wanted to come. I figured the rest of Makoto's friends would want to come too, so I dragged them here."

Kazuma threw his head back and laughed. "No problem at all my friend. We have plenty of room." He turned and introduced himself and the rest of his family to Hinata and Chiaki. Hinata cautiously left his hiding spot and introduced himself and Chiaki. Yukiko was looking at them all in adoration while Komaru rolled her eyes at her mom.

Kazuma suddenly turned to Byakuya and his face grew serious. "Byakuya, did you know I own a shotgun?"

The females in the Naegi family groaned as Byakuya raised an eyebrow at Kazuma.

"Dear," Yukiko said.

Kazuma ignored his wife and continued. "Would you like to see it?"

"Kazuma," Yukiko said a little louder.

"I'm just making small talk honey, it's okay."

"Stop terrorizing the poor boy."

Kazuma sent her a pout but sighed before he turned his attention back to Byakuya who in turn had not paled at the mention of a gun. "Just know, that if you hurt my little girl I have a gun."

Komaru and Makoto groaned. Byakuya simply leveled a cool glare at him. "I have absolutely no plans of hurting her. But if I ever do, you have my permission to shoot."

Hinata whistled and grinned. "Damn."

Mr. Togami wiped at his eye. "That's my boy."

Mr. Naegi looked at Byakuya for a long while before a grin made his way to his lips. "I'll hold you to do that."

Yukiko smiled and clapped her hands. "We were just on our way to the city. Would you all like to come with us?"

That seemed to ease the tension in the room and they all agreed, and after placing their meager belongings in their assigned rooms, they quickly bundled themselves up in jackets and followed after the Naegi family.

Makoto snickered as she walked beside Hinata. "My mom seems to like you."

Hinata gave her a small glare. "A little warning would have been nice."

"She saw you before I could! Honest. By the way, what did you guys do with Nozomi?"

"That Hideki guy is taking care of her while we're away. He's in good hands."

A hand suddenly intertwined their fingers to hers and Makoto smile as Byakuya appeared next to her.

"You smell good enough to eat," he whispered into her ear.

A shudder of pleasure went through her at the words and she gave him a slow smile. On her left, Hinata groaned. "Get a room, jeez."

They leveled a glare in his direction before he snorted and walked up to where Komaeda and Chiaki were chatting.

"Sorry about my dad, he can be a little over protective."

Byakuya snorted. "I've known that for years, don't worry about it."


An hour later, with every shop that they passed Hinata and Makoto kept looking more and more entranced. Once the kids had told them their interests, Kazuma had steered the group further into the city where the wind was a little colder since it was closer to the pier.

As soon as Chiaki and Komaru saw the game store, they were gone in a flash. While the adults looked at the souvenirs in a thrift shop, Makoto steered Hinata and Byakuya into the music store while Komaeda made his way to a bookstore. Once inside, they all split up and looked around.

Byakuya, still holding onto Makoto's hand, walked up to the records where Makoto recommended certain albums. After a while, Hinata joined them and made a few recommendations of his own before they finally decided what to get and left the store.

Once outside, their eyes landed on Chiaki who was jumping in joy while clutching a bag to her chest.

"New game?" Hinata inquired. Chiaki nodded before she started telling him about all the exclusives that the store had. Hinata listened with a smile. Makoto walked to Komaeda who was across the street, drinking some tea and reading a book. He never really liked noisy places after all.

Once everyone met up, they all boarded the cable car that went around the city and made themselves comfortable as the car took them to the art museum that Osamu had wanted to see. All the while, Makoto and the rest took pictures of the city and each other. Hinata and Makoto made a face whenever they took a selfie while the others laughed. Yukiko insisted she take a picture with Komaeda and Komaru clamored behind them to be included too.

After Yukiko kept sending him glances Hinata sighed and offered to take a picture with her as well. Makoto's mom beamed and dragged Komaeda and Chiaki as well. As soon as she started talking about giving them make-ups, Hinata ran back to his seat a good distance from her.

Mr. Togami and Mr. Naegi just laughed in amusement. When they finally arrived at the art museum, Byakuya and his father started explaining details about certain pieces. They didn't seem to want to view any of the art in silence. They made it sound so interesting that even Hinata paid attention. One of Makotos favorite painting was the Starry Night by Vincent Van Goh; apparently the guy had cut of his own ear.

Everyone seemed to be listening intently as Byakuya and his father moved on to the other paintings and told some of their history. Who would have thought that art was so interesting Makoto thought.


Makoto yawned for what seemed like the fourth time in the last ten minutes before Byakuya stopped in front of her.

"That's it. Get on." Byakuya turned so his back was facing his girlfriend before he crouched down a fraction of an inch.

Makoto blinked, confused. "I'm sorry?

"Get on. You're clearly tired, I'm taking you home."

Makoto glanced at the rest of the group only to see her parents give her a nod. Kazuma put his hand on his daughters' forehead and grimaced. "You feel a little warm, you should get to bed."

Yukiko and Komaru came forward and felt her forehead. "Go on dear, we'll take good care of your friends and bring you some food later."

"I thought idiots couldn't catch colds," Hinata mumbled before Komaeda and Chiaki elbowed him. "Take care!" he yelled.

Makoto pouted at them but turned back to her boyfriend. "Are you sure you want-" Byakuya shot her a glare over his shoulder, effectively shutting her up as she placed her arms on his shoulders and hooked her legs around him. Once she was up, Byakuya looped his arms underneath her knees and rose to his full height. It was surprisingly easy and Byakuya frowned. She was so light in his arms; he'd make sure to get her to eat something when they got home.

Byakuya let out quiet sigh of relief as Makoto's house came into view. Even though Makoto hardly weighed anything, he was starting to get tired after carrying her for the last half hour. He refused to show it though.

Makoto placed a kiss on his neck and Byakuya shivered in delight. "You didn't have to carry me all the way back you know my little Casanova."

Byakuya lifted a golden brow in amusement. "Of course I did my little pussy cat. You looked tired."

Makoto laughed quietly at the nickname. "Cross that name out, it's embarrassing."

Byakuya laughed as he walked up the driveway. He adjusted his hold on her as he took out the key from his front pocket. "Whatever you say hot mamma."

Makoto snorted and laughed. "Oh god, what have I started?"

Byakuya managed to open the door and once the door was firmly closed behind them he lowered himself so she could get off. He turned around and faced her before he cupped her face in his hands and kissed her fiercely. His tongue danced with hers as he pressed her even closer to his lean, hard body. Makoto's breath turned ragged as it mingled with his while they kissed.

He placed a hand on her sweater and started tugging it upward before he hesitated. Makoto broke their kiss to look him in the eye. "It's okay Byakuya. I'm ready."

Byakuyas eyes darkened and he took off her sweater and shirt before he took off his own jacket and shirt and draped them on a chair. Makoto groaned at the feel of his hands on her bare skin. She wanted to feel more of him. Byakuya explored her mouth, wanting to taste more of her. His lips left hers and attached themselves to her throat. He began herding them to the room that was to be his for the duration of his stay and closed the door with a kick before he turned his attention back to Makoto.

As he licked and teased her soft skin, his hands unbuttoned her pants before sliding them off her. Makoto lifted her legs and soon enough she was standing before him in nothing but her bra and underwear. Byakuyas throat went dry at the sight; Makoto walked up to him and began tugging his pants off him. He sent her a smirk when she had trouble with his belt before he quickly took off his belt and tugged his pants off.

For a while they just started at each other before Makoto attacked his neck with kisses and licked her way up his throat. Byakuya nuzzled her breasts before he led her to the bed and removed her bra. He gave her a long, wicked lick to one of her swollen nipples and Makoto arched her back. Makoto's hand snaked between them before she tugged his boxers off and finally looked at all of him. She removed his glasses and placed them on the nightstand before she cupped his face in her hands and kissed him.

Once of his hands slid downward to her black panties and tugged the garment off her. He looked back at her face as he sank one long finger inside her. Makoto jumped in surprise but willed her body to relax. Byakuya smirked and started stroking her, her soft moans echoing in his ears, which made him even harder for her. He inserted another finger and Makoto let out a little whimper. Byakuya gave her breast another lick to distract her from his ministrations as he added yet another finger.

Every touch made her stomach flutter in response. Deeming her ready, the heir took out his fingers and spread her legs apart. Makoto gave him a nod when he hesitated again and before she knew it, he thrust himself inside her in one go all the way to the hilt. Makoto cried out at the painful sensation and Byakuya trembled with the effort it took to hold back. He wanted her to adjust to him before he started moving. Makoto was shaking but she gave him a shaky nod before he started moving his hips.

As the pain began to fade, pleasure took over her senses and Makoto clung to him and his thrusts started to become faster. His lips met hers and their tongues twirled around as Makoto's nails dug into his back. Byakuya hissed at the sensation before he brought his lips to Makoto's bare shoulder and bit her hard.

Makoto threw her head back and cried out as she climaxed. Byakuya tightened his hold on her before his own climax hit him and he shuddered inside her with a few more thrusts. His head pounding, he lay on top of her as they tried to calm their breathing.

Byakuya turned and laid a kiss on her mouth. Her nose. Her cheeks. Makoto laughed and held him in her arms as he withdrew from her. Byakuya cupped her hands and his and looked her in the eyes when he said, "I love you Makoto. With every fiber of my being, I love you."

He wiped the tears that threatened to spill from her eyes as she kissed him back fiercely. "I love you too Byakuya Togami. More than anything."

Something nudged her stomach and Makoto looked down and laughed. "Hard already?" she teased him.

A slow smirk enveloped his lips. "Well I have such a beautiful girl in my bed. Can you blame me?" he wiggled his eyebrows at her and she laughed.

And for the next few hours, Byakuya showed her just how much he loved her.