I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
That we're meant to be
But jealousy, jealousy, jealousy, jealousy
Get the best of me
Look, I don't mean to frustrate, but I
Always make the same mistakes, yeah I
Always make the same mistakes 'cause...
Bad at Love
Halsey
AN: I tweaked this chapter a little, because I caught some mistakes that I missed when I was revising.
Aki groaned as she dragged Yusei through her garden. Aki tried to think about anything, but the feeling of his calloused warm hand in hers.
"Where are you taking me?" Yusei questioned as he avoided branches and thorns.
"To get cleaned up."
"My runner is the other way."
"We don't have to go too far… ah here we are!" Aki ducked through what looked like a gate of vines.
Yusei followed unsure of Aki's plans and if she was leading him to his death. As soon as he reached the other side he noticed a small house and struggled to keep up to Aki. Even as she wore a long dress, she managed to leave him behind. She stopped as she arrived to the back door of the house and he watched as she plucked a hairpin from her hair and began to pick the lock.
"Woah wait a minute we can't just break into someone's home."
"Yeah we can."
"No, we can't." Yusei grabbed her wrist forcing her to face him.
"Let go." Aki tried to pull her hand back, but Yusei held onto her tightly pulling her into his chest.
"Dammit you brute, this is my house! The garden is on my property! This is a gift from my father, now will you let go?!"
"Not until you answer some of my questions." He placed his free hand on her waist. His fingers grazing skin from her thighs.
"Fine." Aki placed her free hand on his chest in a vain attempt to keep some distance between them.
"What's all this about?" Yusei pulled her hand up hire to stare at Aki's wedding band. Aki sighed.
"When I first started out planning weddings I had a little trouble getting clients. One day, one of my potential clients questioned me about my knowledge of wedding planning seeing as I've never been married. No connection, no clients, so I lied. I told her I was getting my band adjusted and the engagement ring didn't exist, because my fiancé was a romantic who believed he had yet to find the perfect ring."
"So, you've never been married? How?"
Aki blushed avoiding his eyes.
"My boyfriend turned out to be a total tool and I broke it off. Later my father gave me the space I needed and never really pressured me into finding a husband, which I am thankful for. I think he secretly wants me to be his little innocent rose forever. My mother on the other hand has tried countless of times to set me up, but I always wiggle my way out by using my business as an excuse."
"You're so beautiful. Anyone would be lucky to have you." Yusei let her go afraid of pushing her away.
Aki crossed her arm to hold onto her other arm nervous.
"T-the key around your neck will open my door. I didn't want you to know that, but I dropped my pin when you grabbed me. My spare is at my office so…"
Yusei got the hint taking off the chain around his neck. He stepped around her to open the door. Aki followed him inside biting her lip nervously. Her house was big enough for a small family, but Aki rarely spent any time there.
"Welcome home I suppose." Aki closed the door behind her before heading to the master bedroom. Yusei followed closely behind.
"There's a bathroom with a tub and shower big enough for two…Not that it matters!" Aki quickly added blushing hard.
Yusei chuckled as he took off his shirt and kicked off his boots. Aki was busy rummaging through her closet. By the time Aki had found what she was looking for, Yusei was standing in nothing, but his boxers.
"Here we are – WHAT Ahh!" Aki turned around quickly burying her face in her hands and dropping the towel she was searching for.
"Hey, it's not like you've never seen a man naked before…have you?"
"O-of course I have, but you…I just met you!"
"So, last night was what? A tease on your part?"
"I was frustrated and you were…that was all your fault! Just get into the bathroom already!"
Yusei chuckled finally feeling like he had the upper hand. Aki waited until she heard the door close behind him and the shower running before turning back into her closet only to realize the towel she had been holding was at her feet and not with him inside the bathroom. Aki quickly grabbed it, opened the bathroom door and quickly threw the towel in without looking.
"HEY!"
"There's your towel!" Aki called out from the room.
"You threw it into the toilet and it's soaked!"
"Dammit. Lemme get you another one." Aki grumbled.
"No worries already found one." Yusei called out.
Aki heard the shower turn off before she could respond, the bathroom door opened revealing a soaked Yusei with her red towel wrapped around his found herself standing right up to him angry.
"That's my towel! What makes you think you can just waltz into my life and take everything I own and claim it as your own?!" She pointed her finger into his chest trying to make a point.
Yusei smirked as he got an idea and watched as droplets of water landed on her cleavage. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her flush against him only the fabric of her dress and towel between them. Aki placed her other hand open palm against his naked chest. Standing so close to Yusei, Aki quickly noticed his hardened body covered in small almost invisible scars.
"You want it? Take it." He challenged.
Aki snapped out of her daze and pushed herself off him.
"Great...you got me all wet." She grumbled.
"Well I am your husband, lemme just take care of that for you." He winked.
"You're disgusting." Aki rolled her eyes before walking back into the closet and throwing a suit at him.
"Here wear this, make sure you don't rip it I need it back."
"What about underwear?"
"Not my problem."
"Commando then."
"Ugh forget it you can keep it. I have a pair of dress shoes in every size, but they're rentals so I need those back. They're under the bed."
"Can you uh help?"
Aki turned towards Yusei and realized he was having a difficult time tying his tie. Aki stepped towards him cautiously before grabbing the fabric between her hands. She put all her attention into tying the tie perfectly and ignoring the blush forming on her face. Yusei smelled like her shampoo, but muskier and it made her dizzy with want.
"There." Aki stepped away from him acting as if she had been burned.
Yusei on the other hand was smirking as he watched her retreat to her vanity. She grabbed a red lipstick and painted it on.
"We should get our stories straight." Aki spoke up.
She turned around to face Yusei, when suddenly his lips were crashing into hers. Shocked Aki gasped letting his tongue enter deepening the kiss. Yusei grabbed her waist and Aki wrapped her legs around his waist as he pushed her back into her vanity. He sat her down before grabbing her face and holding her still as he continued to kiss her fervently.
He began to trail kisses down her throat making her moan as she turned her face giving him more access to her skin. She wrapped her fingers into his hair as he kissed lower and lower. Aki lost all coherent thoughts as her cool skin touched his warmth. Suddenly, Aki's phone began to ring and it was like a cold ice shower hit her.
"Stop." Aki panted.
"Mhmm."
Aki pressed her hands against his shoulders trying to get his attention.
"Yusei I said stop! We gotta go, we already wasted so much time. Go get your runner while I take that call."
"Fine." Yusei grumbled as he got off her and headed out the door.
"Uhh Yusei?" Aki called out stifling a chuckle.
"Yeah?"
"You've got a little um…on your face." Yusei touched his lips and realized the lipstick Aki had put on was now smeared over his own.
"You should look in the mirror." Yusei chuckled looking at her matching stains.
"Just go already."
By the time Yusei left, the phone had stopped ringing and started again. Aki answered aware of who was calling…the maid of honor wondering where the hell she was.
Aki and Yusei arrived in minutes to the reception venue and before she was even able to step off the runner she was being bombarded with questions. Aki gave Yusei an apologetic look before heading off. Yusei stayed back in order to park his runner. On the ride over, they had managed to come up with a plausible story, so Aki could finally stop freaking out about leaving him alone.
Yusei could feel the eyes of everyone trained on him as he walked into the reception hall. The women all watched him with hunger and the men all glared jealousy practically radiating off of them. Yusei watched as Aki moved around busy with everything. He tried to keep up with her, but each time he thought she would acknowledge him, she was pulled away by something or someone else.
He eventually gave up and instead headed towards the bar. He kept his eyes on her as he sipped away on his drink. He had to fend off women every now and then, but eventually Yusei lost track of Aki right before they began to announce the toast. Yusei got up and decided to go looking for her. He had a hard time avoiding the waiters passing out champagne glasses, so he decided to go into the kitchen where it was surprisingly empty. There he found Aki in a corner all alone with her arms wrapped around herself.
"Aki?"
"W-what are you doing here?"
"Funny I was about to ask you the same thing."
"I just…I needed to take a quick break…that's all." Aki straightened up and Yusei knitted his eyebrows together.
"Aki are you alright?" He took a step closer to her, but she did her best to stay away.
"Yeah…of course I'm alright…why wouldn't I be? The wedding was a success and as soon as the toast is over and the cake is cut I'm no longer needed. I'll get my check and I'll be on my way. We'll go our separate ways and that will be all she wrote. Until I have to see you again for your friend's wedding."
Aki explained quickly.
Yusei reached out to touch her, but she pulled away.
"There's no one here…we don't have to pretend."
"Did something happen?" Yusei asked confused with her actions.
"No nothing I…you know what? I don't need to explain myself to you." Aki pushed past him and headed into the reception.
Yusei followed close behind and watched as Aki took two glasses and downed them one after the other.
"Hey."
Aki ignored him and headed towards the bar as everyone listened to the best man give a speech. Aki kept drowning drink after drink until Yusei finally managed to pull her away from the bar.
"Lemme drink." Her words were still coherent much to Yusei's surprise.
"No, I'm cutting you off."
"I'm no light weight."
"I see that, but you've been doing more than enough toasting for both of us and people are starting to stare." Yusei lied.
"Well…let them…it's not like they ever stop judging." Aki snapped before finally sighing.
"Let's just go…please."
"Do you want to say goodbye?"
"Oh yeah you're right…I have to get paid." Aki turned quickly, a little too quickly, and lost her balance, but Yusei was quick and caught her by her waist.
Aki felt his strong grip in her tighten and pull her towards him still hugging her from behind. Aki's face was heating up and she couldn't fight the blush off her face. Yusei on the other hand, placed his chin on her shoulder and placed light feathered kisses on her bar shoulder before whispering in her ear.
"Let's go say our goodbyes, just follow my lead okay?"
Aki simply nodded before Yusei let her go and held her hand in his leading her towards the bride and groom, the toast long forgotten. To his surprise, Aki managed to keep very professional as she said her goodbye and got her check, but just as they were leaving the bride stopped them in their tracks.
"You guys are so cute together…what's your secret?"
"Secret? Um I'm not sure there is one?" Aki stumbled to explain.
"Sure there is." Yusei said smiling and kissing Aki's cheek.
The bride giggled.
"Just be there for each other in all the ups and down supporting each other each step of the way. Even if they're wrong." Yusei explained.
Aki was starting to lean heavily against him. She was having a hard time keeping her eyes open let alone keep up with what Yusei was saying. Her body was starting to feel heavy. The alcohol was finally settling in. She could still make out parts of Yusei's conversation through her haze.
"…If you can excuse us. I better get her home. She's all worn out…congratulations."
Aki could barely put one foot in front of the other as she followed Yusei, his arm still wrapped around her waist. She's not sure how, but she managed to walk like a sober woman all the way to the parking lot before she lost control. She felt her body pitch forward, but before she had a chance to stick her arms out, Yusei caught her. He picked her up and carried her bridal style the rest of the way towards his bike.
Aki's limbs were starting to feel like lead, so she didn't even put up a fight. Yusei on the other hand was having a hard time figuring out what to do with her. His bike wasn't exactly built for a sleeping passenger. Hell it barely held a passenger.
"Aki."
"Hmm…"
"Are you awake?"
"Mhmm…"
"That's not exactly convincing."
Aki giggled before taking a deep breath. She tipped her head back to stare at Yusei's face. She looked beautiful. Her cheeks were rosy and her eyes shined brightly even through the haze. He was so focused on her that he didn't notice her raise her hand until he felt her fingertips glide across his skin.
"…So beautiful…" Aki mumbled as she traced his marker with her fingertips.
It was Yusei's turn to fight off a blush. Then Aki did the unexpected and kissed his marker.
"Why do I always fall for the bad guy? Why can't I fall for a decent guy?" Aki whispered against his cheek.
Before Yusei could come up with an answer, Aki was out of his arms. She was bent over and leaning against him.
"What are you-"
"Got it." Aki had her shoes in her hands.
She turned to him with a mischievous smile. She poked him lightly before running off.
"Catch me if you can!"
Yusei was stunned at her sudden change in behavior. Then he took off after her. He followed her out to an open field where he finally caught up to her. He caught her by her waist only she wasn't ready to give up. She squirmed out of his grasp and laughed before throwing her shoes off to a side.
"You caught me, but you owe me…a dance." She twirled around.
Yusei chuckled as he tried to keep up with her.
"Trust fall!" Aki called out giggling.
Yusei panicked, but somehow managed to catch her. He fell landing on his back with Aki in between his legs. He put his weight on his arms to sit up and Aki leaned into his chest.
"Look! It's beautiful, isn't it?" She pointed up into the night sky.
Yusei could see the stars shining in the full moon's light.
"Yeah it is."
"I love the night sky…it may look dark out, but the moon is never lonely…unlike the bright sun. The sun is all like 'look at me I'm so bright I need no one'…I'm kind of like the sun I guess…all alone and with all the attention… you- you're the moon. I love the moon." Aki sighed before standing up.
"I'm ready to go home now." Aki walked over and grabbed her shoes.
Yusei was confused as he stood up and followed after her, and as they were walking side by side, Aki suddenly stopped and tugged at him.
"Hey! Make a wish!" Aki was staring towards the sky again.
Yusei looked over to where she was looking and saw a shooting star…so he did.
Aki smiled up at him a genuine smile before she got on her tip toes and placed a small faint kiss on his lips…then she was gone. Yusei was stunned. Sure they had already kissed, but he was always the one to kiss her first and in public for show. He made his way to his bike where Aki was sitting on patiently. He climbed on in front of her and turned on the engine. As soon as he did, Aki put her arms around his waist and laid her head on his back. He ignored his embarrassment and took off well aware of her body against him the entire ride.
"Aki we're here."
"Ok." She mumbled against his back.
She unwrapped her arms and sat up letting him slide off. She was starting to get really dizzy, so when she tried to get off, she slipped and almost fell, but Yusei was quick and he had her in his arms. Aki tried to walk on her own shoes in hand, but she kept wobbling and almost tripping, so Yusei picked her up and carried her against his chest. Aki snuggled into him and buried her nose into his chest to breathe in his scent.
"Mhmm you smell …amazing."
Yusei ignored her and proceeded to unlock the door to her house. He managed to open the door and close it behind him, but it was dark. He tripped and bumped his way into her room before finally tripping over something and landing on the bed with a still drunk Aki. That's when he realized drunk Aki was like dealing with a toddler.
"Wee…haha…that was fun…again." She was alert again and giggling.
Yusei sat on the edge of her bed with his back towards her and sighed.
"It's bedtime Aki."
"Aw, but I'm not tired."
"Well, I am."
"Fine, but read me a bedtime story?" She pouted.
"Okay, um where should I start?"
"At the beginning silly…oh but first I need my pajamas!" Aki said.
"Okay where are your-AKI!" Yusei turned towards her and stared shocked at what he was witnessing.
Aki had taken it upon herself to shrug out of her dress leaving her only in a very flimsy and lacey panties and matching black strapless bra. She looked like straight out of an adults only magazine. The ones Crow loved so much. Only when Aki made the move to unhook her bra, did he finally snap out of his daze.
"No…no I uh where's your pajamas?"
"Oh I'm in them silly I just need to take this part off, but I can't get it unstuck."
"Just my luck, of course you sleep naked…" Yusei rasped.
Yusei managed to settle her down and he went into her closet to look for anything he could get her in. Luckily, he managed to find a long shirt fairly quickly, but just as he turned back towards her, he saw black fabric coming towards him.
"Got it!"
Aki had slipped out of her bra and had thrown it at him. Yusei's face was hot and red with embarrassment and desire. She was perfect. Her skin looked soft and smooth, so delicate compared to his own. He cleared his throat and without looking at her exposed body, he shoved the shirt over her head. He tried to get the rest of the shirt on, but Aki wasn't having it.
"No! I don't want it…it's so hot."
"You'll get cold."
"That's why I have you." Aki wrapped her arms around his neck. Her chest against his as she held onto him tightly.
Aki started to tug on his clothes while she did he managed to stick her arms into the shirt, but not before she had stripped him of his jacket and dress shirt leaving him in an undershirt. He grabbed her wrists to stop her from undoing his pants, which were already becoming uncomfortable.
"Aren't you tired?"
"Mhmm a little bit." Aki yawned and rubbed her eyes with her knuckles.
"Come on let's get you tucked in."
Aki didn't fight him anymore, exhaustion settling in. he tucked her underneath her sheets and placed a light kiss on her forehead.
"Sleep tight."
Yusei began to move away, but before he was out of reach, Aki grabbed his hand.
"Don't leave me…not tonight…please." Aki whimpered.
Yusei felt conflicted. If he were to leave her alone now she would…actually he didn't know what she would do. Before he could decide anything, he felt her tug at his sleeve.
"I don't want to be alone anymore… Don't I get my fairytale prince? Why should I be the witch of the story?" Aki mumbled before closing her eyes and dropping her hand away from him.
Yusei sighed before kicking off his shoes. He undid his belt, but left his pants on. He started to grab a pillow from the other side of the bed when he felt her tug it back. Her eyes were half opened as she reached out for him. She whimpered. Yusei realized she had tears running down her cheeks.
"Don't leave me…please. What did I do wrong? I-I can change…I promise…just don't leave me. Not again…I can't…please. T-take me with you." Aki reached out towards him again.
This time Yusei took her hand and got under her covers beside her. She snuggled up to him and Yusei hesitantly wrapped his arms around her small frame.
And that's how Yusei Fudo spent the night with the infamous wedding planner, Aki Izayoi.
I know this chapter was short, but I've been going though some stuff. I will try to get the next chapter up as quickly as possible. Quick like a bunny.
-MMXX
