Summary: HTT decides to go on a long deserved vacation. Mio and Azusa are reluctant at first, but Ritsu and Yui soon persuades them into going, saying they would be practicing. With the help of Mugi, they soon make a trip to one of her parents' beach houses. What happens there is...

Universe: Set in the summer vacation after Azusa and Ui's first year in college, Mio/Mugi/Yui/Ritsu's second year in college

Disclaimer: I don't own this franchise, any of the characters mentioned within or this ice cream. I stole it from my mom. What? She's sleeping, so she won't know until after I leave in the morning.

With the sun shining bright, tingling on her skin into a light brown tan, Tsumugi kotobuki couldn't help but giggle at her friends's silly antics. A game of beach volleyball with team "Azunyan" against team Yui quickly turned into the loudest "don't-let-the-ball-fall-on-the-sand" game she'd ever heard.

Ah, it seemed like only last week Ritsu and Yui begged her to ask her father if they could use one of his beach houses for a few days to unwind from their final exams. Well, actually, it was only last week.
She was glad she agreed to do it, however, because seeing the joy in their eyes is all the thanks and appreciation she needed to motivate her. Of course, the fact that she could relax a few days off campus with her best friends and lover was also a very big part of her contentment, she thought.

Her musings were cut short, however, when a gentle and sweet voice called out to her.

"...- out in the kitchen?" Snapping out of her reverie Mugi looked up and into a pair of the most gorgeous eyes she'd ever seen. Ui held out her hand, smiling so warmly Mugi felt like she was melting. Accepting her hand, the blonde girl stood up with the help of her girlfriend.

"What was that, Ui-chan? I was spacing out a little." Her nervous chuckle elicited a very cute giggle from the brunette.

"I was just wondering if you would like to help me out in the kitchen. It's my turn to fix lunch."

"Of course!" Mugi said as she walked alongside Ui back to the villa's kitchen.

She had no idea how it happened, but after Ui came to JWU, the blonde Ojou started developing feelings for her. At first she thought it was the same way she felt about all of her friends, but she quickly realized that the feelings she had for the younger Hirasawa were different.
Like the slight hint of jealousy when Ui gave her trademark smile to others who were, well, not Mugi. Or the way her body would tingle and heat up when Ui touched her. And after having talked to the most unlikely of people, Akira Wada encouraged her to just be honest with the younger girl and tell her how she felt.

Walking into the kitchen, Ui immediately asked, "What should we make, Mugi-chan? I was thinking some fried rice, tempura chicken or grilled fish and stir fried vegitables. Oh, and a chocolaty desert for Onee-chan. What do you think? Too much?"

"No, I think it's perfect! Although we don't have any fish, I think."

Deciding on their meal, Mugi took to stir frying the vegetables and making chocolate pudding as a desert for the ever sweet-toothed Yui-chan, while Ui did the rest.

After a while Mugi kept catching herself sneaking glances at the younger Hirasawa.

She is so cute. I don't know how I got so lucky.

Feeling giddy at the thought, Mugi couldn't help but remember when she first told Ui about her feelings. While Ui didn't feel the same way at first, she wanted to try, and since then, her feelings for the pianist grew. And they've been a couple ever since.

It's been 8 months now and I think we're finally ready. I mean, we even had the talk last night. But... before we could do anything we fell asleep. I guess we were just too exhausted. Ooh, but I'll definitely make my move today! Um, I just have to figure out how so it looks spontaneous. Yeah.

She sneaked another glance at Ui who was so busy she didn't even notice.

Oh, I remember our first kiss. It was so wonderful I almost-

"Mugi-chan, keep a close eye on that chocolate, or you'll burn the chocolate." Ui gently brought Mugi back out of her musings.

Darn this cute girl. I'd better just do as she says. She can be so strict sometimes. Although... It can be really cute when she is...

As she stirred the pudding, an idea popped into her head. Of course!

After putting the chocolatey treat in another bowl and in the fridge, Mugi carried on with the rest of the food, even helping Ui out here and there.
After about an hour Mugi gently took out the pudding. It wasn't as cold as she wanted it to be yet, but it'll have to do.

"Um, say, Ui-chan, could you come here for a second?" Putting the bowl on the counter and removing the cover, she gently dipped her finger in, a naughty glint in her eyes.

"Taste this, won't you?" She said, holding up her finger. All the younger girl had to do was open her mouth.

"Oh, my..." a little surprised, Ui blushed. However, without hesitating she opened her mouth slightly, held Mugi's finger and gently licked off the pudding.
The act itself shouldn't have been so sexual, but Mugi felt a familiar tingle in the pit of her stomach, swallowing as she watched the brunette squeal a sound of approval.

"Oh, Mugi-chan, good job! This tastes great!" Ui squealed.

Wait, did she just wink at me? It was subtle, I think... But she winked at me!

"Th-thanks... here, have some more." Quickly and before Ui could hesitate or refuse, she scooped a generous amount with her finger and held it close to her mouth once more. This time as she inched closer, she made sure chocolate got on the side of brunette's mouth.

"Oh, dear. What a clumsy girl I am. Let me get that for you, Ui-chan." Mugi prayed Ui didn't hear her voice tremble.

Instead of reaching for a napkin, however, the young Ojou inched closer to Ui's face and slowly licked the chocolate off before kissing her.
The kiss, however soft, felt amazing, and Mugi, feeling Ui's hands tightening around her waist, got all the encouragement she needed.
It felt like it lasted for hours before they broke apart. Both speechless and out of breath, both glowing red.

Then, trailing her finger gently down her neck, Mugi looked into Ui's eyes. Nervousness. But... was that a hint of approval, too? Deciding that words might ruin the mood, she let her body do the talking by kissing her neck softly. An appreciative hum came from the brunette and it was all Mugi needed to continue.

Oh so slowly trailing down to her collarbone, Mugi gently slid a hand up Ui's blouse, slowly upwards to her breast, knowing that if Ui didn't approve she would stop her. But the young Hirasawa only urged her on as she played with the small of Mugi's back, letting the tingle in the pit of her stomach grow hotter and hotter.

"Mugi...-chan..." her breathless plea felt desperate and Mugi could barely restrain herself. Her hand finally reached its first destination as it gently cupped the brunette's breast. First palming them, then tweaking her nipples, Mugi's lips never left Ui's collarbone.

Nipping on her sensitive skin while tweaking her erect nipple was probably too much for the younger girl as she gave a loud moan, showing her appreciation for Mugi's caresses.

But then it happened. Ui gently pushed Mugi off. Surprised by it, Mugi asked "Wh- you don't-... I mean... If you-" but before Mugi could form a coherent sentence, Ui cut her off with one of her cutest giggles. "It's not that, Mugi-chan. I just... Didn't think my first time would be in a kitchen."

Of course. How could she forget. It was Ui's first time, so naturally the setting should be a bit... less food-involving.

"Right! Well then, how about... um... we... how'bout..." Oh, and now she was getting nervous. Of all times, too.

Luckily, Ui understood. "But what about the food?"

"I doubt anyone is coming back anytime soon. Please?"

"I don't know..."

Mugi gave Ui her best puppy dog eyes to which the latter quickly caved. "Oh, alright then. But help me put these away first. We can use the pudding as a midnight snack later on."

The setting was perfect, Mugi thought. There was a subtle breeze, the sun was about a half hour away from setting, and while she had preferred it to be night time to accentuate the romantic glow of candle lights, she decided that a setting sun came in second to candle lights.

While waiting for Ui to finish showering, Mugi tried to tidy up the room, but gave up on that since there wasn't anything unusually out of place.
Oh, how she wished she could join Ui in the shower, but they agreed to take it slow and the brunette was already nervous as it is. Well, they both were.

Oh, I'm so nervous. I mean, this is Ui-chan. And it's a big pressure to be her first. But I can do it! Ganbatte, Mugi-chan!

Startled by the sound of Ui clearing her throat, Mugi looked up. She was wearing her towel around her waist and fidgeted with the hem.

Mugi stood up, walking slowly to her lover before wrapping her arms around her waist. Tilting her head up, the blonde kissed her tenderly, before holding her hand to lead her to the bed.

"Can I?" Mugi held on to the towel, signaling Ui she wanted to take it off the brunette herself. A shy nod later, Ui stood before her, naked. The Ojou's eyes were as round as saucers, like a child opening her present on Christmas morning.

Noticing Ui's nervous fidgeting, Mugi removed her towel as well, and the young girl's face grew a few shades redder. "You're so beautiful, Ui-chan. Don't be nervous. It's only me."

They slipped under the covers and into each others arms, kissing and hugging for what felt like hours. Their hands taking their time exploring each other's body.
Mugi quickly found out that Ui was quite sensitive behind her ears, whereas Ui found out her Ojou trembled at the touch of her lower abs.

They stopped for a brief second, looking into each other's eyes. "Are you sure?"

The brunette bit her lip before replying, "I've never been so sure in my life. Make love to me, Mugi-chan. I want it to be you and only you."

That was all the encouragement she needed as she gently pushed Ui onto her back. She kissed her lover, trying to pour all of her love into that single kiss. Her lips then gently trailed down her neck and slowly to her collarbone. The soft red mark from earlier was still visible against her pale skin and Mugi flashed a small victory smile, feeling like she had marked Ui as hers. Her lips didn't linger on her collarbone this time, however. She made her way down to one of her breasts, gently taking one of her erect nipples into her mouth and slowly gliding her tongue over it. There was a short hiss, and Ui's body froze for a second, before relaxing again.

Mugi enjoyed the taste of her lover as she kissed further down to her stomach, making sure to sneak glances at Ui, knowing she would show any signs of discomfort, yet hoping she wouldn't be uncomfortable in the least. But the closer she got to her pleasure center, the more her discomfort showed, so Mugi had to go a different route.

She brought her head back up to Ui's and lay beside her, her right leg resting over the brunette's right thigh. Kissing her once more, Mugi's hand made its way down, below her stomach, below her lower abs, to her wet folds, and started to gently massage it.

The notion was well received as Ui's sighs turned into audible moans. Going up and down her slit Mugi searched until she found what she was looking for. She began massaging her pleasure nexus while nibbling on her ear, the sounds of an erratic Ui feeding the fire burning deep withing her own stomach.

Gently grinding against her lover's leg, Mugi kept massaging her lover's button, or at least trying to as Ui's body writhed with every stroke and feeling, while trying to massage her own. She felt she was close to reaching her peak when suddenly, Ui's body locked up, her back arched as she a wave of ecstasy washed over her entire being. The sight was so incredible to the young Ojou, she reached her own soon after, calling out her lover's name as she did.

They lay there, out of breath. It took them a few minutes to recompose before they held each other closely. To say that that was wonderful would cheapen the experience, the feeling, the sensation she felt.

That was just so... wow.

Not knowing what to say, Mugi kissed her lover on her cheek and snuggled closer. "How are you feeling?"

A satisfied sigh could be heard. "Wonderful. I love you, Mugi-chan."

She looked into those gorgeous brown eyes, seeing what could only be sincerity coming from the girl she loved. Mugi responded with a kiss that, hopefully, showed Ui just how much she loved her back.

A cold breeze danced over her body as Mugi woke up. It was dark, safe for the light provided by the moon. She looked to her left where the girl of her dreams lay snuggled up close to her, smiling as she dreamed on. Mugi wanted to stare at her sleeping princess, but decided to go out on the veranda to get some fresh air. And maybe enjoy the night sky.

She put on her night robe and quietly snuck out and sat on the bench near the door.
What a day, she thought. This was definitely one of the best days she'd ever had in her young life. To be with the girl she loved, and now to be treated to a night sky full of stars and a full moon? She couldn't have asked for more right now.

The Ojou sat in silence for a while before she heard a voice calling her. Before she could stand up, Ui was by the door, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes.

"Mugi-chan, you weren't in bed, so I got cold..." Ui slowly shuffled over to Mugi and sat down beside her. It took a lot of restraint for the blonde girl not to squee. Instead, she wrapped her arms around her lover and they sat there, enjoying each other's presence.

The subtle breeze that came blew a small feather towards Mugi, landing on her lap. Holding it into the palm of her hand, she then blew it up towards the moon. And in the light, she swore she saw a familiar face, lovingly smiling down at her, brown eyes glistening.

"Hey, Ui-chan?" Mugi's voice was barely a whisper. "I love you."

"I love you too, Mugi-chan. You and you alone."

-Author's note: What was supposed to be a birthday present for someone so dear to me, turned out to be a forgotten piece that has gathered so much dust. I hesitated at first, but... Things have changed. I've taken this out of the closet and polished it up as best as I can. Publishing this has settled my stormy mind somewhat, and I know now that in the future I can look back and see that even though it took almost 2 years, I've kept my promise.
It's shorter than I had hoped it would be, though. I hope that's okay.

Now, this doesn't have the Genki Collective spit-and-polish the previous chapters have had, but I hope it's okay. But... I'd also like to dedicate this to her. Thank you for being there for me these past few years. You've been there for me, helped me and dare I say it, changed me. A lot. And this is very small in comparison to what you've given me, but I hopefully it makes you understand that I am grateful for you coming into my life.

And with this chapter finally up, I can safely say good bye to fanfiction. I've never been a good writer, but I've had fun here. I met a lot of people by coming here, made a very good and precious friend, and now have a lot of memories to last. To those of you who cared, thank you very much for supporting me.

Good bye,

Musician74

(Ps. More on my dA journal, if you're interested in my silly little life.)