Yumi couldn't remember the last time she'd felt such happiness. She'd spent the better part of the afternoon walking hand in hand with her girlfriend, entering one shop after another, gazing into store windows, laughing together, talking together about nothing and everything that came to mind, and basically enjoying her girlfriend's company.
'Girlfriend. '
Yumi smiled as she thought about the signficance of the word. Her Onee-sama was now her Girlfriend. She couldn't believe it.
As they entered the dark movie theatre, Sachiko squeezed her hand and questioned her pensive moment
"What is it Yumi?"
"It's nothing...girlfriend," Yumi responded in a hushed tone, a blush coming to her cheeks as she spoke the word. "I was just thinking about us."
Sachiko smiled and lifted Yumi's hand to her lips. "Girlfriend... I like the sound of that."
"Me too."
Sachiko leant down and placed a quick kiss against Yumi's cheek as they headed up the stairs.
Yumi sighed with contentment, unable to wipe the huge grin off her face. Could this day get any better?
"Lets sit up here," Yumi pointed up at the far corner of the theatre, choosing the furthest, most secluded spot she could find.
"Up there?" Sachiko motioned. "You want to have your way with me already? What am I too do with such a devious girlfriend ?"
Yumi giggled and pulled at Sachiko's hand. "Come on, the movie's gonna start soon."
As they took a seat, Yumi wrapped both her arms around Sachiko's and rested her head against the girl's shoulder. She felt warm all over and she wanted nothing more than to press herself even closer against her girlfriend's side.
As if sensing her mood, Sachiko lifted up the armrest in order to tighten her hold. She then brushed a tender kiss against Yumi's cheek, before settling back in her seat.
"I heard this quite good," Yumi whispered as the previews started to roll. "Rei-sama said it was one of the best she'd seen."
"So it's a romantic movie?"
Yumi giggled. "Of course. Would Rei-sama reccomend anything else?"
Sachiko laughed softly and placed another kiss against Yumi's cheek.
"Mmm," Yumi whispered. "I could definitely get used to this."
Yumi looked into her girlfriend's eyes and couldn't resist reaching up for a quick kiss. She pressed her lips firmly against Sachiko's, allowing the contact to last for only a moment before pulling away. They were in a public place after all.
Sachiko didn't give her the chance however and before she could protest, she felt the older girl's lips pushing back down onto her own, giving her no choice but to respond in kind. She moved her lips slowly against Sachiko's, reacting without thought.
She pulled away breathlessly before the kiss could deepen.
Sachiko smiled down at her with an intense look in her eye.
Was that desire she saw?
Yumi blushed at the thought and felt a sudden tug deep within her abdomen.
She moved her gaze to Sachiko's neck in an attempt to calm her reaction, but unfortunately found herself wanting to kiss the girl even more.
Ignoring all reason, Yumi pressed her lips to the soft skin below Sachiko's ear and traced a small circle against the girl's skin with her tongue.
A second later, she felt Sachiko's lips at the base of neck. She moaned softly when the girl's tongue reached out for her.
"S-Sachiko," she stammered, surprised to feel her skin being suckled.
There was a glint in the older girl's eye as she pulled away, leaving Yumi to wonder if she'd left a mark.
"I'll behave if you will," Sachiko whispered.
Yumi blushed and lowered her head back to Sachiko's shoulders.
"What if I don't want you to," she said the words quietly, her blush deepening.
"Then maybe we should leave before we disrupt the other patrons."
Yumi giggled and placed a quick kiss against Sachiko's cheek. "No, I really do want to see the movie."
"Okay," Sachiko agreed. "But if you keep looking at me like that, I won't be held accountable for my actions."
Yumi closed her eyes as Sachiko's lips covered hers. She moved to deepen the kiss but sighed in dissapointment as her girlfriend broke the contact.
"The movie's starting," Sachiko explained deviously.
Yumi giggled and returned her head back to its earlier position.
They proceeded to watch the movie in silence, occasionally stealing a quick kiss, teasing each other with brief contact, hinting at the desire that was slowly building within them.
When the movie was over, they left the theatre with linked hands.
"Are you hungry Yumi?" Sachiko questioned with a squeeze of the girl's hand.
Yumi looked up at her girlfriend and smiled. "Yeah a little. You want to go get some dinner."
"Sure," Sachiko readily agreed. "There's a french restaurant not far from here. I've been there a few times with family."
"Don't we need reservations?"
"Usually, yes," Sachiko smiled. "The owner's a business associate of my grandfather's so my family has no problem getting a table. But I didn't want to put them out so I called ahead while you were in the restroom, just to confirm they had room for us."
Yumi looked at her girlfriend with adoration. "You're so thoughtful."
"Come on," Sachiko tugged at her hand, "lets go."
"Okay!"
Once they were back in their room, the two girls took turns using the shower and were now seated comfortably on the sofa in their pajamas.
"Are you tired Yumi?"
Sachiko wrapped both her arms around the smaller girl's form and lifted her onto her lap. She moved her legs, shifting Yumi's weight from her thighs back onto the sofa cushion between her legs and loosened her hold around the girl's waist.
Leaning her head back, she was pleased when Yumi followed, enjoying the way the girl's cheek was now pressed up against her own, her head resting comfortably against her shoulder.
"No," Yumi said the word lazily. "I think I'm too excited to sleep. So much has happened today."
Sachiko agreed. "I never imagined we'd be sitting here like this tonight."
She inhaled deeply, breathing in the scent of Yumi's recently washed hair.
"Are you happy?"
Sachiko pressed a soft kiss against Yumi's cheek in response.
"Happier than I could ever describe Yumi. I wish this day never had to end."
"Me too, Sachiko. I don't want to go home tomorrow.
Sachiko's heart skipped a beat at the sound of her name on Yumi's lips. She couldn't believe how easily she was adjusting to the intimacy of it. Somewhat regretfully, her thoughts turned to their public image.
"You do know you won't be able to call me that when we're at school, Yumi."
"I know," Yumi sighed, pushing down gently on their joined hands atop her stomach. "What should I call you? Sachiko-sama? Onee-sama? Is it still okay to call you that?"
"Of course silly. You'll always be my petite seour. That will never change. But in private," Sachiko lowered the tone of her voice as she pressed another kiss against Yumi's cheek, "you can call me anything you wish."
"Anything?"
"Anything."
"Sachiko...?"
"Yes Yumi?"
"Can I call you lover ?"
Sachiko froze at Yumi's words and exhaled sharply.
She thought about the question seriously. They'd only just moved past the platonic stage of their relationship. Shouldn't they wait?
'Wait for what? ' A voice sounded in her head.
What indeed. Of course they should wait. They should wait for...for...
Sachiko paused as she struggled to find the right reason. She loved Yumi and she did want to make love to her. She had no doubts about it. But shouldn't they enjoy this stage of their relationship a little longer? Shouldn't they become so comfortable with one another that making love turned into merely an extension of their feelings.
As she thought about it some more, Sachiko realised that they were already comfortable with one another. It was strange how quickly she'd adjusted to looking at Yumi as a girlfriend rather than a sister.
"Sachiko...?" Yumi stood up nervously and looked down at her questioningly.
"Yumi...I'm not sure of a lot of things, but I am positive that you and I shall become lovers. It could be tonight. It could be tomorrow. Or it could be a few days, weeks or months from now. Twenty four hours ago you were my petite seour. I never would have predicted you would become my girlfriend. I don't want to put pressure between us by announcing or specifying the exact moment our relationship will change again. You can therefore call me lover if you wish. The term is inevitable. And honestly, I like the way it sounds on your lips. But if you're asking me whether or not we'll become lovers tonight, I cannot truthfully give you an answer. I just want to enjoy each moment with you and allow our feelings to guide us."
Sachiko stood up as she spoke those words, ending her speech with a brief kiss against Yumi's lips.
"Lets go to the bed Yumi, it's been a long day."
With a shy smile, Yumi linked her hand with Sachiko's and followed her silently into the bedroom.
Sachiko left the lights off as she slipped into bed, allowing her eyes to adjust to the darkness. She looked up to find Yumi staring down at her shyly.
"Come here Yumi," she invited softly, tapping the mattress beside her.
Yumi quickly obliged and crawled under the covers before turning to her side to face Sachiko.
"Hi," Yumi whispered huskily, her breath tickling Sachiko's lips.
"Hi Yumi," Sachiko whispered back. Closing the distance between them, she reached out with her hand and pulled her girlfriend's body closer to her own.
She gently kissed Yumi's lips, applying only a brief pressure.
Yumi shifted back to put a little distance between their bodies so that she could look into her eyes. She gazed at her silently for a long while, her eyes filled with so much love that Sachiko began to feel as if she would burst into tears at any moment. But she couldn't look away.
After what seemed like an eternity, Yumi finally broke the silence.
"Sachiko...can I...can I touch you?"
A warm rush flowed through Sachiko's body. Without thought, she responded immediatly, her voice carrying with it a slight waver.
"If you like..."
Yumi blushed but did not look away.
"You're so beautiful," Yumi spoke after a long pause, breathing out the words as if awestruck.
Sachiko smiled shyly, her breath catching in her chest. Was this really happening?
She watched motionless as Yumi's hand reached for her. A second later a slight tremor ran through her. She was overcome by the heat of Yumi's soft hand against her shoulder.
The girl's touch was gentle, almost reverent and as it moved down her arm over her stomach and towards her waist, Sachiko felt as if she were ablaze with emotion.
She opened her eyes hesitantly, wondering why the contact had stopped. With an adoring smile, she took in the sight of Yumi playing nervously with the hem of her nightshirt, contemplating her next move.
"Yumi," Sachiko blushed as she said the girl's name. "You can take it off if you like..."
Yumi trembled, but made no move to comply. She appeared frozen in place.
"Yumi," Sachiko spoke her name gently, looking at her with love. "Here, let me help you."
Before she could change her mind, Sachiko sat up and hastily lifted the silky material over her head. Tossing it to the ground, she quickly dropped back to the bed, her hair tousled and her cheeks rosy.
As she lay there on her side facing Yumi, all concious thought began to leave her mind. There was only this moment.
"Yumi...?" Sachiko questioned when the younger girl failed to move.
"So beautiful..." Yumi replied with a tear in her eye. "I'm almost afraid to touch you."
"Here Yumi," Sachiko reached for the girl's hand and lifted it to her cheek. She was begining to understand the pattern of the girl's thoughts.
"See, it's okay," Sachiko spoke the words reassuringly, doing her best to contain her emotions. "I won't break. I'm no angel. It's okay to touch me if you like. I don't mind."
She released her hand from Yumi's and graced her with a look of encouragement.
Not moving her hand, Yumi leaned forward and kissed her lips instead.
Sachiko responded immediately and placed a hand against the girl's back to pull her closer. She quickly succumbed to the pressure of Yumi's lips, enjoying the way they pushed against her own.
Needing more, she tightened her grip on Yumi's back and moaned softly as her exposed nipples brushed against the smooth cotton of her girlfriend's pajamas.
Of their own accord, Sachiko's hands moved to Yumi's chest. With unsteady fingers, she began to boldly unbutton Yumi's pajama top. She merely wanted to hold her close and feel the softness of her skin against her own.
As her tongue met Yumi's, Sachiko pulled aside the girl's pajama top and threw it absentmindedly to the ground. She returned her hand to the girl's suddenly bare back and allowed a soft moan to sound in her throat.
Deepening the kiss, Sachiko drew Yumi even closer to herself. She needed to feel the full extent of the girl's reaction.
Both girls gasped as the taught peaks of their nipples met.
Sachiko broke away from the kiss, but not from her girlfriend's body. She was enjoying the way Yumi's breasts felt against her own too much to end the contact.
Breathing heavily, Sachiko rested her forehead against Yumi's and met her gaze with purpose. She needed to know if Yumi was okay with this.
Yumi's eyes betrayed her nerves, but hidden behind them was a definite hint of desire.
As she continued to look into Yumi's eyes, Sachiko began to succumb to her own inexperience.
She was more than a little frightened by the intensity of her desire. She wasn't used to feeling aroused. The emotion was new to her.
Noting the way Yumi was trembling, Sachiko realised she wasn't alone in her thoughts.
Sachiko rolled onto her back and brought Yumi with her.
With one hand on her waist and the other at the base of the girl's neck, she gently guided Yumi's head onto her shoulder.
"I think we should get some sleep."
"Okay," Yumi whispered into her ear, her voice showing approval at the suggestion. "Good night Sachiko," she said the words as her hand moved to rest on her hip. "I love you."
Sachiko leaned down and tenderly pressed her lips against Yumi's.
"Sweet dreams Yumi, my love."