As soon as five came around, Shinji jumped up from his chair and pulled me up from the couch, causing Gin to fall on the floor and give Shinji a really dirty look. I giggled at Shinji's exuberance, my giggles turning into a shriek when he suddenly picked me up.
"Shinji!" I squealed. He grinned like a madman.
"Until tomorrow," he told the other two, then flashed us back to the Captain's quarters. Once past the front door, he flashed to his room and shut the door, locking it. I giggled as he slid me down his body to my feet.
"Now, little girl," he said, his voice a dark tease. "I think you should be punished for nearly embarrassing me today."
I purred.
"Oh?" I asked, my voice sultry and beguiling. "What did you have in mind?"
His grin grew as he grabbed a paper and wrote a quick "DO NOT DISTURB" on it before going back out and putting it on the front door. Then he was back, a length of nylon rope in his hands, making my eyes widen. He didn't even give me time to compute it fully as he snagged my hands, tying them deftly behind my back. I shivered at the feel of his hands as they tightened the knot. He pressed up against my back, his lips next to my ear.
"Seems I need to teach you a lesson in manners," he whispered, his heated breath sending a shiver down my spine as I closed my eyes for a moment. He leaned down and lightly bit my neck, making me moan softly, only for him to pull back immediately. "Ah, ah, ah!"
His tone was scolding by still gentle.
"You're not allowed to make a sound unless I say you can," he informed me, making me give a small whimper. His hand squeezed my rear, making me yelp. It hadn't been painful… but it also hadn't been pleasant. "Keep making sounds… and I will be forced to really punish you."
I shivered and bit my lip.
"Do you understand?" he asked. I nodded, not daring to really answer him. "Good girl."
Then he slid my hair aside, giving his lips full access to my sensitive neck, leaving a trail of hickeys down it while his hands untied my sash and slipped my robe off my shoulders. I shivered, knowing I would both love and hate what was coming. I may be new to the whole sex world, but I was certain Shinji was anything but.
"Captain Hirako, forgive the disturbance."
To my increased arousal, Shinji actually snarled at the door. That sexy sound sent a flood of heat and wetness to my core as I shivered a bit. I felt him smile against my ear, enjoying my reaction, nibbling my ear to get another shiver before he focused on our newest intruder.
"What is it, Lieutenant Sasakibe?" he demanded.
"The Head Captain has asked to speak with you," was the reply. Shinji growled.
"If it's about Hueco Mundo, my team's leaving soon enough," he snapped, trying to get Sasakibe to go away. He started trailing more hickeys across my shoulders, making me shiver again, biting my lip to fight back the gasps and soft moans that wanted to escape me.
"Captain—"
Shinji's head reared back, his grip on my hips tightening momentarily in his frustration, making me whimper before I could stop myself. Realizing what he was doing, he kissed my cheek apologetically and loosened his grip.
"Dammit, Sasakibe!" Shinji nearly roared. "What the hell is so important that it can't wait until the morning?"
"Let's go, Shinji," came Kensei's annoyed voice. "Either you can come out… or I'll come in. You decide if you want that. I only got to see the back last time."
That made me blush darkly… and made Shinji swear darkly.
"I'll be damned!" he snarled, but untied my hands, grumbling under his breath the whole time. When I was free, I turned around and cupped his face, kissing him softly. He returned it, but kept it short and sweet.
"Until we get a chance to continue this—"
I cut him off with another kiss.
"I'll live on this for now," I replied. "Go on."
He sighed, but nodded, taking his leave. I pulled my robe back up and glanced in the mirror, taking note of the dark hickeys. Knowing it would probably irritate him, I healed them all, leaving my skin unblemished once more.
Until next time…
"I think we should get that Hueco Mundo mission taken care of, Captain," Sosuke said suddenly. I was reading, sitting on the couch, Gin laid back against my side, my hand running through his hair again. "The Head Captain's been getting pretty persistent."
I tensed, my hand frozen in Gin's hair. Shinji sighed.
"You're right," he admitted. "Gin, Akalia, you'll leave tomorrow morning. I want a full report upon your return in three days."
"Yes, sir," we chorused. I was grateful my voice showed nothing of my nervousness or misgivings. Gin's small hand grasping mine pulled my mind back to the present. He gave me a concerned look, cracking his eyes open just for me… and I smiled weakly in response, giving him the best reassuring look that I could.
"Actually, sir," Sosuke spoke up quietly. "May I go in Akalia's place?"
I was surprised and just stared at him, gaping. He smiled gently at me. Shinji finally took notice, seeing my gratitude-filled face and Gin's own relieved expression… and Sosuke's kind, gentle smile.
"I don't think she's quite ready just yet," Sosuke explained. "She's been training hard, yes, but she hasn't faced any real hollows yet. It might be best to wait for a little more experience before sending her to Hueco Mundo."
"I second that opinion," I added, my own relief in my voice. Shinji nodded.
"Alright then," he answered. "Akalia, you'll take over the Lieutenant and third-seat duties until they return."
I nodded, gladly accepting that.
"Can do," I answered, smiling brightly. Shortly after, Shinji left to let Yamamoto know about the change, leaving the three of us alone. Immediately, I jumped over, hugging Sosuke tightly.
"Thank you so much," I told him softly. He hugged me back softly. "I am so going to throw a party tonight!"
That made him roll his eyes as he smiled ruefully, realizing he should have known that was coming.
"And you HAVE to come," I told him firmly, poking his chest for effect. "No excuses!"
"Fine," he answered. "I'll be there."
"Yay!" I cheered, hugging him again. Then I kissed his cheek and bolted out the door to get everyone else ready for the party.
Four Hours Later
I was giggling and laughing with everyone else, the party in full-swing. Sosuke and Gin had both stayed close to me, both refusing to drink and a bit uncomfortable being the guests of honor. I had only drunk until I felt lightly buzzed. I didn't dare drink more than that.
"Alright peoples!" called out Mashiro excitedly. "Time for a game!"
"Yeah, we're definitely drunk enough," agreed Lisa, giggling. "But what game?"
"Seven minutes in heaven!" called out Yoruichi, leaning on an equally intoxicated Soifon. I giggled at the choice, noting that the numbers of this group were off. For the men, there was Shinji, Kensei, Love, Rose, Kisuke, Sosuke, Gin, Jushiro, and Shunsui. For the girls, there was Mashiro, myself, Lisa, Hiyori, Yoruichi, and Soifon. 9:6. It made for an interesting match-up.
"Alrighty then," I called out, grabbing an empty sake bottle. "Park it, boys. Girls get to spin. Ladies, pick your number and get in line!"
The girls giggled as the guys sighed dramatically, taking their seats. I placed the bottle in the middle and Yoruichi spun first. I grinned when it landed on Rose. The man chuckled, but rose, letting Yoruichi lead him just inside the building behind the courtyard as Mashiro started the timer. When they left, I lightly teased Mashiro.
"With luck, you'll get your precious Keni-kun. A kiss is one step closer to wedding bells, you know."
True to prediction, they both lit up like bulbs and protested immediately, making me (and several others) laugh. When Yoruichi came back, the next person spun.
Hiyori got Shinji (making everyone laugh at them).
Mashiro got Love.
Lisa got Shunsui (match made in hell, that one).
Soifon got Kisuke (much to mine—and Yoruichi's—amusement).
Finally, it was my turn. Grinning at the few blushing men and women (several of them embarrassed beyond words at their luck), I spun the bottle, waiting excitedly… and it stopped on Kensei. I laughed as the man's cheeks flooded red. Grinning, I grabbed his haori and pulled him to his feet, then pulled him after me.
"C'mon, big boy," I teased. "Time to see if you live up to that pseudo reputation you hold."
That made the blush leave his face as he grinned.
"It'll just give you girls something new to gossip about," he replied. As soon as the door was shut, he pulled me up against his chest, the grin on his features widening. "I'm gonna enjoy showing you what a real man's like."
Then he kissed me.
This kiss was so unlike Shinji or Kouga. Kensei was hot, dominant, and hungry, his hands grinding my hips against his, making sure I felt the planes of his body against mine. I broke for air and he pulled me back, shoving my back up against the wall hard, his kiss devouring my sanity in seconds, leaving me breathless and shaken. His lips slid from mine, down my neck, biting roughly at the base, a moan slipping past my lips before I could stop it. That only served to make him grin as he caught my lips again, grinding his hips against mine, making sure I felt the hardness there. I whimpered, my hips rolling against him reflexively, seeking that delicious tent. His hand slid down between us and rubbed me firmly, making him groan at his discovery.
"Damn you're wet," he muttered, making me shiver at the huskiness in that growl. Abruptly, I felt a fierceness rise up in me, the part of my bloodline that I tried to blot out completely coming up to play. I growled back and tangled my fingers in his hair, jerking his head back so I could devour his neck, biting him just as he had me, my other hand raking my nails down his chest.
Clearly, Kensei had not been expecting this from me as he gasped, then hissed, his hand quickly grabbing mine and slamming it to the wall above my head. I growled and bit his lip before kissing him hard, possessively. His free hand flew to my sash, wrapping it around his fist, preparing to rip it away—
"Time's up, guys!"
Mashiro's voice jerked us both back to the present, my dark blood's possession leaving me in an instant. He released me, but stood near, making sure I didn't fall. Once on my feet, I noticed he was as shaken as I was by that whole thing. His brown eyes were wide as he stared at me. I saw where my teeth had sunk in and winced, reaching up to heal it quickly.
"Sorry," I said softly, biting my lip. His chest was heaving as bad as mine was, his brown eyes not leaving mine.
"What are you apologizing for?" he growled, adjusting his arousal so it wouldn't be so apparent. "I wanted to make Shinji jealous… Damn…"
"Now you're the jealous one?" I teased with a small grin. He shot me a dirty look, but didn't deny it. I chuckled and fixed my robe's disheveled appearance. Once we were as close to normal as we could be, we left the room and rejoined the others. Shinji's face was so full of jealousy that I had to giggle. I walked over, sat down in his lap, and kissed him, one he returned possessively.
"Mine," he growled lowly so that only I would hear. I chuckled.
"Yours," I assured him, kissing him once more before getting back up and letting Yoruichi spin again. This time, she got Kisuke. Then Hiyori got Gin, making all of us go "aww" at how the two kids were together. Gin had sent me a dirty look for laughing, too, making me laugh harder. Mashiro got Shunsui, Lisa got Rose, Soifon got Jushiro… and then it was my turn again. I'd noticed that the bottle never seemed to land on Sosuke… and gave him a quirked brow before spinning the bottle.
"Ooo!" squealed the girls, teasingly. I'd gotten Sosuke this time.
Master, please tell me you agree that he fixed this whole game.
I agreed silently with Durnehviir, but didn't reveal a thing, holding my hand out towards Sosuke. Once on his feet, he took it and led me back to the building. Once inside, I turned to him, a light blush on my cheeks, mildly amused to see the same slight blush on his.
"First kiss of the game," I teased, lightly playing with the collar of his robe. We were both nervous, I could see that much. I lost my ability to tease as I finally looked him in the eyes. "Sosuke…"
His hand cupped my cheek for a moment, the warmth of his palm making me close my eyes and lean into his touch, feeling some of my fears dissolve. I swear he was the only person alive that could make me nervous and calm at the same time. His hand slid back, back to hold my nape, his thumb lightly tracing my jaw. Slowly, giving me plenty of time to cop-out, he leaned down… and pressed his lips to mine.
I knew no amount of time would ever erase this kiss from my memory. It was soft, gentle… and sweet… so sweet. When he broke, he gave me a few moments to absorb it… before he kissed me sweetly again. His other hand went to my waist, just holding me gently, still giving me the option to run if I wanted to. My hands slid up his chest, up around his neck, playing with the hair on his neck as I kissed him back, kissed him in such a way to communicate that I would treasure this moment… our first kiss.
After he broke away that time, he looked down into my eyes, his filled with many emotions.
"Akalia… I—"
"Time's up!" chorused Mashiro and Shinji, the latter sounding downright green with jealousy. I sighed and looked up at Sosuke.
"Once again, you get ready to tell me something important and we get interrupted…" I said softly, surprising him for a moment. "Sosuke… Thank you, for going to Hueco Mundo in my place. I promise I'll explain my reluctance… but not until I can guarantee your safety… alright? Can you trust me and be patient that long?"
"To tell me… would endanger me?" he asked for clarification. I nodded sadly.
"There is so much I wish I could tell you, Sosuke… wish I could tell all of my friends… but I can't," I admitted. "I care about all of you, especially you, far too much."
"Have you told Shinji?" he asked. I shook my head. "I see… I'll trust you. Tell me when the time is right. I will wait."
I smiled softly and, to show my gratitude, I kissed him once more, surprising him, before I took my leave of the building… him following shortly after. Shinji was practically steaming, making me giggle at him. I noted that Kensei wasn't particularly happy either, his expression telling me he was sober enough to KNOW something more had happened behind those closed doors than a make-out.
"Well, forgive me, ladies, but I must retire," Jushiro said, rising.
"We should get some rest as well, Gin," Sosuke said softly, still standing just behind me. I turned around and gave him another hug.
"Please be careful," I whispered softly. He hugged me back and nodded, confirming that he'd heard me. Then I turned and gave Gin a hug and a kiss on the cheek. "Take care of Sosuke for me, okay?"
Gin laughed, but nodded. Then I hugged Jushiro.
"Rest well, my friend," I told him. Various other goodbyes were being said by the others as the three men left us.
"You're worried about their mission, aren't you?" asked Shunsui, not as dumb as he looked. I spared him a weak smile.
"It's not them I'm worried for," I answered honestly. "Yoruichi's turn… if we're still playing."
She grinned and nodded, grabbing the bottle as the guys adjusted to fill the gaps. This time, she got Shinji. She grabbed his collar and dragged him off before he even had a chance to protest.
"Promise he'll leave you for me after this!" she called back to me teasingly. I laughed.
"Only if I get dibs on the first threesome!" I called back, watching Shinji's face go beet-red and heard her laugh as she dragged him into the building. Several pairs of eyes were on me now, struggling to process what I'd just implied. I giggled. "Don't tell me y'all were under the impression that I was innocent."
The quick objections made me laugh as they confirmed that they had. Shinji was still blushing and shifting uncomfortably when they got back, making Yoruichi and I snicker. Hiyori then got Rose. Mashiro finally got her Keni-kun. Lisa got Love. Soifon got Shunsui. And when I spun… I got Kensei again, much to Shinji's immediate ire. I giggled as Kensei clasped my hand and pulled me quickly back to the building.
The door was barely shut before he was devouring me with a kiss again, his hands jerking my robe open, sliding it down my shoulders exposing my skin to his questing fingers. He pushed my bra up and his lips left mine, that roguish mouth latching onto my nipple instead, his hand covering my mouth just in time to muffle my surprised cry.
His tongue laved that taut tip as he sucked eagerly, making me squirm. Trusting that I wouldn't cry out loudly again, his hand slid from my mouth, down into my pants… slipping his fingers under my silk drawers to touch my skin, making me shiver, another moan slipping from my lips as he quickly shoved two fingers inside.
"K-Kensei!" I gasped, arching into him, making him smirk against my breast as he tugged on it with his teeth. I hissed, my hips rolling on his hand as those teasing fingers started to stroke me. "Kensei…"
His name came out a feral growl as my blood rose once more. This time, I kicked off the wall and pinned him to the floor, surprising him again. I was barely retaining enough control to remember that torn clothes were a bad idea. My hands shook with poor restraint as I quickly untied his pants, though his underwear wasn't so lucky, getting torn clean away. He gasped as my hand closed around his shaft firmly, stroking as I bit his neck again, growling when he tried to touch me, pulling my hand away from his cock to slam both of his hands to the floor. Every time I tried to pull my hands away to return to my pleasure, his hands would rise up… after the third time of putting his hands back down, I growled and tied his wrists behind his head with his sash.
Now he squirmed and struggled, hissing as my mouth descended to his robe, my teeth tugging it away, exposing his chest to my hungry lips. The only thing keeping him from tearing his own sash to touch me… was the reminder that we had to leave this place and face our friends. I slid my hand back to his stiff member, making him hiss again, his hips bucking up towards me as he bit his lip. I chuckled and started teasing his nipple with my tongue, making him squirm.
"D-dammit," he swore, tugging at his hands again. After his nipples both met my satisfaction, I slid my lips lower, kissing, licking, and nibbling, making his squirming more pronounced, especially when he realized where my mouth was headed.
"S-shit!" he swore again.
RRIIP!
His hands flew to me as he rolled us, thrusting me under him, his mouth kissing me hard, hungrily, his hands pinning my thighs to his hips as he thrust against my clothed sex, making us both hiss and groan. His hands were shaking as he fumbled, trying to untie my sash, not tear it.
"D-dammit!" he growled, glaring at the infernal thing.
"Time's up!"
Kensei swore again, glaring at the door. My blood cooled instantly and I realized just how compromising this situation was. Wordlessly, I threw him off of me, looking at him in complete disbelief, my frame positively shaking. It was partially from shock… and partially from my burning, unsatisfied arousal. Our chests were heaving again as we just looked at each other… though I finally got enough sense to fix my bra, my robe, and my sash. Once I was set, I didn't even glance back at Kensei as I left, nearly every part of my body wanting to bolt from the spot.
~I really am a slut…~
No, you are not. You know what time it is. You just got fortunate enough to have so many males nearby that are willing to accommodate you.
I sighed and silently admitted he was right. When I got back to the group, Kensei finally left the building. I noted that he'd knotted his sash to hide the tear, making me hide a small grin. Shinji, on the other hand, had eyes only for me.
"My buzz is gone," I admitted, giving a very convincing yawn. "Methinks I'm going to turn in for the night."
I looked at Shinji.
"Coming?" I asked, offering my hand. He grinned and took it.
"Guess we'll have another party another time," Lisa ruled, realizing most of us were tired. Thus, we all said our goodnights and went our separate ways, a certain brown-eyed gaze burning holes in me as I left with Shinji. My dearest boyfriend was still pretty drunk, so I was half-carrying him as we went back to the Captain's quarters. Once there, I turned and kissed him softly, testing just how drunk he was. A few minutes into the kiss… he passed out completely.
I sighed heavily and lugged him to his bed, putting him on it, not bothering to strip him. Then I went to the bathroom and climbed in the shower. There, only the drain and four walls would know of the quiet cries I uttered, my fingers working over-time. Afterwards, I finished washing up, dressed in one of Shinji's shirts and a clean pair of undies, and fell into bed with him as a wave of exhaustion hit.
It was three days after the party fiasco and I was waiting at the gate. Sosuke and Gin would be back today. I'd been waiting all morning, hoping they were okay. In fact, I had paced a pretty obvious path in the ground, amusing many who'd seen me. I couldn't be bothered with any of them though. I needed Sosuke's calming presence.
The past three days, I'd never left Shinji's side, much to his enjoyment. We spent very little of it getting any work done, as I kept him pretty tired. When we weren't sleeping or eating… we were entwined. He'd only asked me once what the hell was going on (not that he objected in the least), and I'd given him the truth… just omitting certain details he didn't need to know. I merely explained that I was in heat… and that my hungers were guaranteed to rage out of control until it ended. He then asked how a virgin had dealt with this heat for so long and I'd answered that sex-toys were marvelous inventions. He'd never brought it up again, just gladly sated my hungers every time they rose up.
Due to this behavior, I hadn't seen any of our friends since the party. Part of me dreaded coming across Kensei. He had openly admitted that he wanted me, if the actions in that building hadn't made it clear… and the part of me I denied while here in the Soul Society had answered him. In a way, I felt that I was leading him on (which I probably was). I hated the idea of it ever coming to blows between him and Shinji and resolved to make sure Kensei understood that my actions that night were to be forgotten… and never thought of again. My body wanted him… but not my heart.
I had visited Kouga last night after Shinji had gone to sleep. I had left Shinji in his home and had returned to mine, knowing I would lose control on Kouga. Again, not that said male minded. He, like Shinji, was satisfied just knowing the partial truth I was willing to tell him. If it was heat, he would answer… though he pointed out that my heart was getting further and further from him. When I'd asked what he meant, he just replied that he knew, that my heart was becoming more and more Shinji's instead of his. It saddened him, but he accepted it, realizing that Shinji could be there for me all the time… and Kouga could not.
"Not back yet?" Shinji asked, wrapping his arms around me from behind. I turned my head and stole a kiss before looking back out the gate.
"Not yet," I answered, a slight depression to my voice. "What's taking them so long?"
Shinji kissed the side of my neck, making me shiver.
"Relax," he told me softly. "They'll be fine. They'll come walking up when you least expect it."
I smiled softly and kissed him again.
"I'll have to trust you on that," I replied. He chuckled and nuzzled my neck softly, making me purr and lean into him.
"Relax," he told me again, a teasing tone to his voice. "Or I might have to distract you."
I giggled softly.
"If you think you can," I teased back, making him spin me around to face him, pulling me up flush against him, his eyes looking right into mine, a playful smirk on his lips.
"What was that, my dear?" he asked, his tone as playful as his expression. I grinned.
"I said, 'if you think—mmph!"
He cut me off, kissing me hard, making me give a small whimper, my hands tangling in his hair, holding him to me.
"Captain Hirako, this is hardly the time and place for that."
I snapped my head to the side, only to squeal as I pushed Shinji's arms away and jumped over to hug Sosuke, then Gin.
"My boys are home!" I cheered, making an annoyed tick appear on Shinji as he fought his jealousy. "How was the trip? Are you hurt anywhere?"
I scanned them both head to toe, turning Gin's head first one way, then the other, making sure. Sosuke was chuckling at me while Gin just grinned.
"Not a scratch," Gin answered me cheerfully. I cheered and hugged him again, picking him up clean off his feet to spin him around.
"I missed you guys so much!" I told them, setting the poor, blushing boy down.
"Clearly," Sosuke answered, a smirk tugging at his lips. I giggled and lightly ran my fingers through Gin's hair, taking note of every snarl, working them loose little by little. "Hate to greet and run—"
"It's fine," I told him. "I'm sure you both would like a shower and some decent food. I'll smother you with affection later."
That got chuckles from Sosuke and a light blush from Gin as they took their leave. Only then did I turn back to Shinji, yelping when I was jerked back against him. His eyes had lost their playfulness, but he kept some of it in his tone, as if to lighten what he was saying.
"Really?" he asked. "I have to wonder how you'd greet me after you hadn't seen me for a while."
I grinned wickedly.
"It would not be a way that would fall under 'public decency', sweetness," I answered, making the grin return to his face as he relaxed, imagining just that. I leaned up to his ear and whispered softly. "Course, if it was you, I wouldn't wait at the gate… I'd walk into the precipice world to find you… and hope to God the cleaner wasn't scheduled that day."
I bit his ear to accent my meaning, making him groan as he bit my neck back, digging his fingers into my hips.
"Damned tease," he whispered hoarsely. I giggled and kissed him once, twice… then pulled away.
"Back to paperwork, sweetness," I stated, then flashed away, laughing when I heard him swear before he followed me.