Love's Embrace

Chapter 12 – Night on the Town

Comments: Koorime means Ice Maiden. Think Yukina, but it's a different person.

Yanagi's eye went wide as she saw all the tall buildings and lights and bustle of all the demons in the "town" Kuronue had taken her to.

She looked over at him amazed at the sights he showed her. "This is a town?" She asked amazed.

"One of the smaller towns of Makai," Kuronue said casually as he placed his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him, sheltering from all others.

Yanagi snuggled closer as she continued to look around at all the vendors trying to sell their wares.

"Come this way," Kuronue said as he guided them into a shop.

Yanagi gasped as she looked at all the different clothing.

"What do you think? Think you could find something you like?" He asked as he wrapped his arms around her and nuzzled her neck.

Yanagi blinked and then smiled. "Kuro, you don't have to do this. I'm fine with what I have." Yanagi purred as she turned to Kuronue and ran her fingers lovingly through his hair.

Kuronue gave her a wolfish grin. "But you deserve the finest," he said kissing her nose. "Please pick something. I want to get you something. Something you'll like that you had a hand in picking. It can be anything at all. I want to lavish you a little."

Yanagi nuzzled Kuronue as she continued to run her fingers through his hair. "If you insist. I won't get anything expensive."

Kuronue laughed, "Baby," he purred. "Money is not an issue. I have plenty. Get whatever you want." Kuronue grinned. He had brought quite a bit of money with him, expecting to spend all of it on her.

Yanagi looked around nervously. She opened her mouth to protest. "No," Kuronue said rubbing the pad of his thumb softly over her lips. "Go pick out a few outfits."

Yanagi gave up her inner struggle and went to look at the clothing, as an elderly Koorime appeared at the back and smiled at Kuronue.

"I see you have returned, and with a woman this time. Did you two have a fight?" The Koorime teased.

"Thanks Granny, no we didn't fight. She's with both of us," Kuronue said as he raked his gaze over Yanagi. He could see she was looking at some of the clothing and had a few things picked out. He noticed her eyes light up at a piece. She looked at the price tag and immediately put it back.

Kuronue sighed. "A woman who worries about money being spent on her." Kuronue laughed inwardly. He walked over to the item she had put back once she had left that area. He groaned as he saw it and intense sexual images flooded his mind.

"Now that's a nice piece. It's a breastless corset, meant to be worn over a light blouse." The Koorime cooed as she picked up the piece. Her eyes flitted to Yanagi, taking in her size, build and other features. "What color are her eyes," she asked looking at Kuronue.

"Green, a rich and bright green." Kuronue replied huskily as he fingered the silky cloth of the piece.

"Then this would be perfect for her, the emerald color will bring out her eyes more so. And looking at it and her, it should fit her as is."

"I'll take it. Do you have anything else that she could wear with it?" Kuronue grinned. "Though I'd prefer to see her with just the corset." Kuronue could easily picture the Vixen in his head wearing only the corset.

Kuronue gasped as he felt a sharp stinging pain in his cheek. He blinked several times bringing his hand to his face. "Did you slap me?" He asked the old Koorime who glared up at him.

"Just what were thinking about? Inappropriate thoughts I'm sure, you perverted bat." The Koorime chastised him.

"I can't help it around her." He grinned impishly.

The Koorime gasped. "You're in love with her."

Kuronue blushed lightly, "I do believe you're right. Yana is so very gentle and sweet. She has such light and goodness in her. It's hard not to. Believe me, I tried."

"Maybe she'll finally turn you and the fox into decent men." The Koorime sniffed.

Kuronue laughed loudly, startling Yanagi and drawing her attention. She walked over, a puzzled look on her face. "Why is your cheek red?" Yanagi asked worriedly, as she touched his cheek gently.

"It's nothing baby. Here I have something I want you to try on." Kuronue grinned as he handed her the corset she had earlier put back.

Yanagi gasped and shook her head. "That's far too much to spend on one piece of clothing."

"Baby, please. Try it on for me? Granny here will find you a blouse and some sort of bottoms to wear with it." Kuronue said pointing to the old Koorime beside him.

Yanagi couldn't tell him no when he asked so sweetly. She smiled and shook her head. "Alright." She sighed as she kissed his reddened cheek and followed the Koorime into the back.

Kuronue waited as patiently as he could for Yanagi to return dressed in the corset and whatever else the Koorime had found.

"Kuro, she's ready. Come on out dear." The elderly Koorime instructed Yanagi.

Kuronue gasped as Yanagi stepped into view. The corset seemed to fit her like a second skin and emphasized her generous breast while showing her perfect figure. The blouse the Koorime had found was white and had a tie area in the middle showing a large portion of cleavage while the rest of the blouse flowed gracefully off her shoulders. The bell sleeves came to her wrist and was cinched at her elbows and wrists. The pants hugged her hips but flared at the ankles and were black.

Yanagi blushed and looked away shyly. "So," she said nervously, "what do you think?"

"I think you are the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on." Kuronue groaned as he walked to her.

The Koorime cleared her throat and stepped infront of Yanagi, stopping Kuronue from reaching her. "Remember that you are in public, do not shame her." The woman said giving him a pointed glare.

Kuronue grinned mischievously. "Of course I won't. Come Yana, let's pay for these and get out of here." Yanagi could only blush and started back to the changing room.

"Oh you can just wear that out dear," the Koorime called to her.

"Ah, thank you very much." Yanagi said politely and followed Kuronue as he went to pay for the clothing.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get so much," she said worriedly.

"Baby, I would have preferred you had gotten more than this. We'll get you something else at one of the vendors." Kuronue said as he gently caressed her cheek with the back of his knuckles.

"Kuro, you really don't have to. You've done enough. I appreciate this." Yanagi said snuggling up to him, rubbing her face against his hands.

Kuronue sighed. "Alright then. We just need to pick something up and then we can go."

Yanagi nodded and smiled as she followed him out the store.

"Kuro," she said sweetly once they were outside.

"What is it baby?" Kuronue said as he turned to Yanagi. It was then that Yanagi chose to ambush Kuronue and fasten her lips to his.

Author's Note:
Alright, I'm done with this chapter. Holy crap... I've done 5 chapters in 2 days. Just don't expect me to be able to continue update as much as I have lately. I have to continue tracking down plot bunnies and Father Time. *sigh* Thankfully I already have Chapter 13 in mind and it'll be titled - Chapter 13 - Hot Spring Entertainment

So hopefully that gives you a hint of what's going on, and we may have a showing of our silver fox near the end of that chapter. I still haven't decide... Lol.

Well, I'm off to bed.
Please remember to read and review. Thank you and I hope you enjoyed this chapter!

BTW, I love my rendition of Kuronue! ^.^ Sorry, had to put that out there.