Puh, next chapter done. Again, turned out so much longer as I expected
I'm sorry that it took so long but I had so much to do. But I really appreciate the lovey comments from you, letting me know that I can't let you done and keep going even when I'm too tired sometimes. Thank you!
I hope you enjoy the next chapter. Had to turn the rating up to M, soo…;)
Slowly, Kazuha moved closer to him, stopped just inches before his face, still keeping her eyes glued to him. She searched for any sign of rejection but found none and finally closed the last distance between them by placing a soft kiss on his lips. Raising her head to look at him again, she found a bright smile on his face, encouraging her to continue. It was completely new for Kazuha to take the lead. Normally, Heiji had been more in control which she had always enjoyed but this was also interesting. He just laid on the couch, his arms loosely around her waist while his eyes focused on her. Kazuha never thought that he might be able to hold still in that situation. He never did before. While bending down again, she kissed him again with a bit more pressure. Her lips parted a bit, taking his upper lip slighlty between them and nibbling on it. Heiji still didn't move. But Kazuah felt a slight pressure of his hand on her back, hard to notice but enough for her to realize that he was holding himself back. Maybe he changed that much in the last three years. Or he didn't want to force himself on her. Let her decide the pace she felt comfortable with. Whatever it was, Kazuha was really keen to know how long her hot-tempered childhood-friend gonna manage to stay like this. Slowly, she moved away from his mouth to the cheek, using small pecks and kisses along the way. Tracing forward to his neck, using teeth and lips to suck and nibble on the skin, Heiji still didn't show any reaction. But she noticed his racing heartbeat through the carotid artery. Also his hands started to shake slightly, trying hardly not to put pressure on her back. With a knowing smile, Kazuha moved back to his mouth, using more pressure than before. Her tongue slided along his lips until seeking entrance, tagging his tongue slighty.
The movement made Heiji moan into her mouth. Finally, he used his hands to press her hard against his body while eagerly kissing her back. He turned around to be on top without making them fall off of the sofa. Kazuha seriously asked herself how he managed that movement but drop the thought when his tongue dived hard into her mouth, exploring the soft hollow. His hand travelled slowly upwards along her right thigh until he reached her butt, squeezing one of the cheeks while the other stroked along her side, thumb brushing the outer line of her left breast. She wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer to her mouth while her teeth biting his upper lip.
Heiji lifted his head a bit to look at her. His lips showed a lasciviously smile, eyes darkened, letting her know what he was more than willingly to do but also waited for her approval. Then realization hit her. Despite the fact that she was still ill, even if feeling a lot better now but still ill, and despite the fact that her hair was a mess and she didn't shower for way more than 24 hours, she wanted him that much that she even wouldn't care if the house was on fire.
When Kazuha was about to show him her more than willingly approval, they heard loud voices near the entrance, followed by the sound of the doorbell. They exchanged a look, a silent argue about opening the door or pretending not to be here, when it ringed again. Finally, Kazuha moved underneath him, forcing him to sit up. Heiji couldn't suppress a deep sign but yielded up to his fate.
Opening the door, she found Ran and Sonoko smiling at her.
„Kazuha-chan, we heared you're ill so we brought you some soup and fruits to strengthen you," Ran lifted a bowl and also a bag up to substantiate her speech.
„And we also wanted to keep you company," Sonoko added. „Being sick is even more worse when you lay down the whole day without someone else to cheer you up."
The sentence caused Kazuha to blush by thinking that there already was a person who had tried to cheer her up in a more than pleaseant way before the two women approached. But before she was able to kindly reject their offer and continue to what Heiji and she were about to start, Sonoko had already made her way to the living room, followed by Ran.
„Huh?! What are you doing here?" Sonoko snapped at Heiji when she found him sitting on the sofa.
„Could you ask the same question," he replied annoyed.
„We're here to take care of Kazuha-chan. Of course."
„Just like me. And since I was here first, there's no need for you two to stay. I'll take care of her," he said buffed, still pissed about the disturbance but also certain to get them out of the appartment to continue with Kazuha.
„But we thought Kazuha is alone," Ran shouted defending.
„Yeah!" Sonoko agreed, then looking back to the man on the sofa with an accusing expression. „Mio-chan told us. She also said we should pay a visit to make sure she's alright."
„Mio-chan?! But how could she know I'm sick?" Kazuha asked astonished.
Suddenly, all three women looked at Heiji who just shrugged his shoulders. „ We text a lot soo… But I have no idea how she came up with the idea that I left Kazuha's appartment. Hmm, maybe she misread something," he summed off-handedly.
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room changed dramatically. Kazuha turned away from him, trying to calm down and Ran examined her feet very closely while Sonoko looked daggers at him. Heiji was the only one who didn't notice the chance except of Sonoko's pissed expression but couldn't care less about it. „As you can see, Kazuha is in good hands, so you…" he started.
„Maybe it would be better if you leave. I mean, you stayed here since yesterday evening and might like to have some time for yourself or someone else," Kazuha said toneless, still turning her back on him.
„NO, I don't want to go! I'm gonna stay here of course!" he shouted dumpfounded while jumping to his feet. Heiji couldn't believe what he heard. After what happened between them just a few minutes ago, she wanted him to leave now. No way!
„It was very kind to take care of me but now I'm feeling better. It's not necessary to watch me anymore and feel guilty," she replied and walked into the kitchen.
He was about to follow her when Sonoko moved into his way. "She said that you can go home," she said snippy.
„I. Don't. Care," he replied, pointing out every word with a deadly expression. They looked like they gonna be at each other's throat any second.
Ran tried to defuse the situation. „ Heiji-kun, it seems that Kazuha-chan is really tired and wants to rest. Maybe you should let her be and drive home. We also gonna stay here just a short time. Call her in the next days when she feels better, okay?" she smiled kindly.
She could see his inner conflict but then took a deep breath. „Maybe you're right," Heiji said resigned. He couldn't compete with three of them. After collecting his stuff, he took one last glance to the kitchen but Kazuha didn't show up. Finally, he left the appartment.
Ran and Sonoko stormed into the kitchen where Kazuha leaned against the kitchen table, cross-armed. „He's such a baka!" she shouted. „Why he just stayed here in the first place when he rather be with Mio-chan? He just felt guilty for letting me stay in the cold yesterday." The realization made her feel miserably.
„Don't be unfair, Kazuha-chan," Ran said. „You know he cares for you. A lot. He didn't think anything of it. He's a guy."
„I bet Mio-chan called us to disturb you two," Sonoko added with a raised eyebrow.
„Hmm, you know it was indeed strange. She never called before in the whole time since we know each other," Ran agreed.
„And she was so eager that we visit you. Very suspicious! We should not underestimate her."
Suddenly, Kazuha looked extremely unhappy, tears started to form in her eyes. „But you know, it's also a good sign," Sonoko added rash. „She sees you as a serious love rival."
„Yeah, but I'm gonna lose. How can I compete with her? She's beautiful, smart and loves solving crimes. And Heiji spends more time with her than with me," she blew her nose very noisy.
„But you know him way better," Ran said encouraging.
„I'm not sure about that anymore."
„But I am! You two have a strong bonding which is unable to cut. Now, you can't feel it because of your long parting and your fear of losing him. But you need patience and confidence. Really!"
„Maybe…." Kazuha replied unsure.
„You know, guys, I'm planning to seduce Makoto-san!" Sonoko shouted, trying to change the subject into a much lighter direction.
„What?! How?!" Ran and Kazuha asked in unison.
Sonoko was pleased. It seemed that she really manage to distract them. „With lingerie," she replied with a huge grin.
„Right! And how will he see that? Does Makoto-san have X-ray eyes?" Kazuha asked with raised eyebrows.
„Of course not!" Sonoko rolled her eyes. „I'm taking off my clothes and when he sees me in sexy dessous, he will skip the whole waiting-until-marriage nonsense."
„You just want to strip in front of him? Really!? And what if he didn't act like you imagine? Maybe you gonna scare him…" Ran expressed her misgivings.
„No way! He will pull me into his strong arms and…," she smiled dreamily with sparkles in her eyes.
Ran and Kazuha exchanged a look. „You seem very confident about it," Kazuha commented cautiously.
„Sure! You will never succeed when you're not willing to take a risk," Sonoko declared confidently.
„Hmm, maybe you're right…," Kazuha agreed, lost in thoughts.
„I am! And I'll make a real job of it by going to a lingerie shop tomorrow. So, I'll be prepared when Makoto-san gonna come next time."
„By the way," Ran shouted," I nearly forgot to tell you that we gonna do a board game party on Saturday, Kazuha-chan. I hope you'll come, too."
„Mio-chan won't be there," Sonoko threw in. „ Just Ran-chan, the two detective freaks, Sousuke-san and me."
It's not that I don't want Mio-chan being with us," Ran defended herself. „But we need an even number of players and I think you're gonna be a better team member to Heiji-kun." She gave her a wink.
„I'd love to," Kazuha replied with a warm smile.
The gaming night didn't turn out the way it was supposed to be. First, there were too many players. Ran invited Sousuke to form a group with Sonoko but suddenly, Makoto appeared. He arrived Saturday morning to see Sonoko and she couldn't leave him alone. Especially because he just stay until Sunday evening.
„I need your help!" Sonoko shouted in desperation. She stood in Kudo's kitchen with Ran and Kazuha, preparing dinner for everyone. The other women looked puzzled to her.
„Huh!? With what?"
„With my plan in seducing Makoto-san! I don't have time. He gonna vanish tomorrow and also wants to visit his family. I just have this evening."
„Oh my god! Please don't tell me you're planning to strip in front of us! Please don't!" Ran shouted in horror.
„Calm down! It would be really crazy when only one person takes off the clothes," Sonoko smiled cheeky.
„Sonoko, don't even dare to think Ran-chan and I gonna strip with you just to make it look less awkward. It will still be awkward," Kazuha said with a serious expression.
No! Everyone gonna strip!" she shouted exciting.
Ran and Kazuha looked at her like she lost her mind. „Umm, yeah right. NOOO! Not gonna happen, you maniac!" Kazuha shouted.
„You just misunderstand me," Sonoko replied, showing an appeasing gesture with the hands. „It won't be awkward because it's part of the game. We're playing strip poker." She smiled wide at them as if she just presented a cure for cancer.
„Sonoko, NO! It' s such a stupid game. Besides, no one wants to play it," Ran complained.
„Right, I don't want to," Kazuha agreed with her friend.
„They do when we say it. Oh, please! I have no idea when I will see Makoto-san again. I'll die as virgin!"
„Oh god! Not that again!" Ran sighed in annoyance.
„It won't work, Sonoko," Kazuha shaked her head, arms crossed.
„Oh yeah, it will. And it won't be awkward at all!"
But awkward would have been an understatement. In the end, they sat around the table in complete silence.
Kazuha sat between Heiji and Makoto, her head down while she focused her eyes on the table surface. Not be able to look up because of pure embarassement. She was the first, who had to remove a piece of cloth. Unfortunately, she wore only a dress and sat, with only one bad hand, just in her underwear in front of everyone. And while they agreed to not remove the underwear, she was out of the game but had to remain like that until they finished playing. But the worst part was that she took Sonoko's word from Thursday evening to heart and wanted to take a risk for succeed. Therefore, she had accompanied Sonoko to the lingerie shop and also bought something. She knew that Heiji gonna drive her home on Saturday . And she wanted to settle their vague relationship by continuing where they stopped Thursday. For that, she wore a black lace camisole and a matching thong and high stockings with lace top. While taking her dress off, the guys were wide-eyed. Sousuke didn't seemed to have a huge problem with that but Shinichi focused his attention to his fiancé for the rest of the game. Not even looking into her proximity to eventually provoke Ran. Makoto did the same. He looked straightforward the whole time with a bright blush on his face. But Heiji hit hardest. He wasn't able to concentrate because of Kazuha and lost at most so he also ended up just in his underwear.
Now, he sat there and looked daggers at Sonoko who sat between Makoto and Shinichi. He was so angry at her for forcing them to play that stupid game and also because of Kazuha. Heiji assumed that she sat like this because she felt ashamed sitting there in her underwear which was only half the story.
Kazuha thought that everyone, including Heiji, know she wore the outfit to seduce him. In fact, Sousuke and Shinichi assumed it, Makoto couldn't know and Heiji had no clue. He thought that Kazuha wore such kind of underwear frequently because of Shinichi's comment last week. He had known her underwear with 17 which had been more girlie with hearts and small bows. But her taste could have been changed within the past years. How should he know?
He was just pissed at Sonoko who sat on her spot with crossed arms and also a pissed expression on the face. Her plan to seduce Makoto was a huge failure. She had planned to lose in the game and therefore showing him her new underwear and finally get a reaction. But after Kazuha lost, Makoto didn't even look into her direction. The other problem was that Heiji played so bad that she couldn't lose. In the end, there was a losing battle between them which reached ridiculous levels like her giving up without looking at the cards and Heiji being more and more annoyed about it.
„So, maybe we should finish that game and start something new, don't you think?" Ran proposed into the round, trying to end the uncomfortable atmosphere.
„You're absolutely right, neechan. But this time, that person won't decide," Heiji commented snappy, pointing at Sonoko.
Sonoko snorted. „As if you didn't enjoy it," she glanced at Kazuha with a suggestively smirk, who still gazed at the table.
Heiji's head turned red, partly out of pure anger, but also embarrassement. It was indeed true that Kazuha's outfit gave him a hard time, especially after what happened between them just a few days ago. But he would never admit that in front of everyone, Sonoko in particular. He jump to his feet, glancing at her. „I've had just about enough! You spoiled little princess…" he yelled. At this moment, Makoto's protective instincts awakened, making him stand up as well. He faced Heiji, blocking his view on Sonoko. „Take care to whom you're spreaking," Makoto replied with threatening voice.
„Do you really think that scares me?" Heiji snapped back.
His conterpart showed a self-confident smile. „Do you really wanna find out?"
„Shinichi, do something," Ran whispered, looking desperately to her fiancé.
Shinichi stood up and walked over to the two men, who sized each other up. „Makoto-san! Hattori! No fight in my house, understood?!" he blasted, fixing each one with a serious expression. Then he added with a more gentle voice. „Let's calm down, grab some beer and get a bit fresh air on the porch, okay?" Despite the outer composure, he was indeed nervous about the outcome of this situation. A fight could end very bad. Makoto as karate champion might beat the shit out of his friend. But Heiji was also strong and an excellent kendo fighter, so until he will be defeated by Makoto, the whole furniture in the room will be destroyed as well. Only because of two hotheads. Shinichi waited in anticipation, as well as the rest of the group, except for Kazuha who used the distraction to vanish nearly unnoticed into the bathroom. After putting her dress on, she seated herself on the edge of the bathtub, not sure what to do next. She didn't want to go back and face the others, exspecially Heiji. The last half hour was way too embarrassing. Maybe she could get hold of her purse somehow, leave the house unnoticed, run to the next train station and drive home. But where is the next station? And at least she have to leave a note, so Ran wouldn't worry. While Kazuha considered about her opportunities, someone knocked on the door. „Kazuha-chan, it's me! Would you let me in?" came Ran's voice from the other side. After a brief hesitation, she opened her friend.
Ran walked in with a shy smile, followed by Sonoko, also dressed again. Kazuha gave her a nasty look. „Actually, I don't want to see you right now," she growled.
„I'm really sorry, Kazuha-chan. I had no idea that you wore such underwear. Why didn't you tell before?" Sonoko looked very guilty.
An unusual look on her face, Kazuha thought with a sarcastic note. „Why should I? I'm not such a maniac who likes to discuss private matters with the whole world,"she snapped back.
Sonoko was about to retort but swallowed it down. Because of Ran's There you are?-expression but also because of the knowledge she deserved that and had to tolerate Kazuha's anger.
„And now, the guys start a quarrel and beat each other up because of that nonsense."
„I don't think so. Shinichi takes care of the situation," Ran made a dismissive handgesture, complete certain regarding the competences of her fiancé. „And by the way, it wasn't that embarrassing, trust me?"
„It was! Everyone thinks now I need it so badly!"
„Isn't that true?" Ran smirked with a raised eyebrow.
Kazuha gasped for breath. She was about to protest in strongest terms but when she thought about Thursday where Heiji and she nearly …., her head turned red. God, she's right, Kazuha had to admit.
When Ran saw her friend's right red face and embarrassed expression, she started giggling. But when Kazuha looked at her, baffled, she couldn't control any longer and bursted out laughing. Tears already rolling down while her friends warched the scenario bewildered. But after a few minutes, Kazuha got infected by Ran and also started laughing. The whole situation was way to crazy to stay serious, she admitted to herself.
„But I'm not as needy as Sonoko," Kazuha declared, gasping between the giggles which caused Ran to explode with laughter. Both turned to Sonoko who was gobsmacked by the comment, then offended.
„Oh, come on, Sonoko! Don't be silly. It's really too ridiculous to stay serious at the moment," Ran laid an arm around her friend.
„She's right! We're both hopeless nuts," Kazuha smiled placably. „Trying to seduce these dumbheads. It had to turn out badly."
„Maybe," Sonoko admitted with a smirk.
Ran and Sonoko walked back to the living room, evaluating. Kazuha decided to stay in the bathroom a bit longer, even after feeling a bit better, she didn't want to see Heiji and the other guys. Sonoko had less inhibitions there.
They found them on the porch in joyfull harmony. Shinichi and Sousuke leaned casually against a stake while Heiji and Makoto sat on the wooden floor, their feet dangling over the edge into the japanese garden.
„…sometimes hard to hold myself back when it's about Sonoko-chan," Makoto said to his seatmate.
„Yeah, it's alright. I get that. It's the same with Kazuha. You protect your woman, I do mine," Heiji nodded understanding, giving him a friendly slap on the back. „Although, I don't know why. They're that frightening, no men dares to come closer." The comment causes a nasty chuckle from the other guys.
„True. Ran, for example, always…" Shinichi was about to start when he noticed his fiancé appearance at the entrance.
„What do I always do?" Ran asked with a rosty voice. The other men turned around in surprise while Shinichi's expression became more than terrified.
„Umm…you are …always... that nice and lovely that no one would ever harm you," he stammered intimidated. The others, who also were a bit frightened about Ran's reaction, nodded eager.
„Is that so?" she gave him a murderous look, arms crossing.
Great! I'm screwed for tonight, Shinichi sighed resigned.
Heiji looked behind Ran, but found only Sonoko. Puh, at least Kazuha didn't heard what I said, he was relieved to note. I might be dead as well.
Suddenly, everyone was eager to leave, telling how tired they are and so on. Heiji grabbed Kazuha without much explanation and placed her in his car. After Shinichi said goodbye to the last person on the entrance, he moved back to the living room, ready to face his pissed fiancé.
„Are they gone?"
„Yeah, we're alone now," he declared unsure.
„Good," she said, pulling him to her and kissed him long and hard. „I already thought they would stay forever," she added after releasing his lips.
„You-you did that on purpose!" Shinichi looked baffled at her, who just answered with a seductive smile.
„Good that I already asked you to marry me," he smiled mischievous and bent down to kiss her.
After Heji explained the situation with Ran and Shinichi, it went extremely quiet in the car. He tried a few times to start a conversation but Kazuha remained one-syllable. Finally, he gave up and focused on traffic. A few times, he took a short glance to her. She sat there with her cardigan button all the way up, arms crossed and avoiding eye contact by looking out of her window.
He was slightly overwhelmed by the current situation. Didn't know how to act right. Although Sonoko's stupid game gave her a hard time, she behaved like he did something wrong. Did I? He really tried to figure out by rerun the events of the very evening but found nothing. Maybe Sonko's nasty comment. But could she really be mad at him for that? Wasn't my fault when she is wearing such sexy underwear. I'm a guy after all. And also her boyfriend. I mean I was her boyfriend. And maybe now again. But maybe not. Damn, I don't know. He sighed heavily. It was so complicated. He really thought they had made progress lately. Then she pushed him away two days ago. But tonight, she was really lovely again before the game started. Thinking about what could have happened if the evening ended nicely. After driving her home, she might have asked him to come in for a drink and maybe he might be the only one who saw what she wore underneath her dress. Just him. Not some other guys. To be true, he was still furious about it. He hate it when other men looked at Kazuha. Wouldn't say it out loud but he really felt that she was his. I mean, come on! I'm her childhood friend, take care of her since the very beginning. And I was her first boyfriend. And also her…umm… first. I love her and I have every right to think that. Damn it!
Still angry, when they arrived at Kazuha's appartment, he slammed hard on the brakes, so they both jumped forward. She was so surprised she looked at him for the first time since they got into the car. When he had grabbed her at Kudo's house and manoeuvered into the vehicle, she had no time to prepare for the situation. The embarrassement she had felt before went back with much more intensity. Making it impossible to talk or even look at him.
She murmered a good night and escaped out of the car, even before Heiji could retort. Even after Kazuha let into the building, he still remained outside, thinking. But after an hour, he gave up and started engine. Still clueless about the next step.
One week later…
Ran turned around to look at her wedding dress in the mirror. She still couldn't believe that day was there. When she gonna marry Shinichi. She took one last glance to check if everthing was on his place beore looking at her bridesmaids.
„Is everything alright?"
„Yes, you look so gorgeous!" Kazuha was close to tears.
„Yes, so beautiful! I still can't believe you gonna marry today," Sonoko sniveled.
„Oh please, guys. Stop that or I have to cry too and my make up will be ruined."
Suddenly, the door opened and Kogoro sticked his head in. „Are you ready, Ran? It's time also we can still skip the whole thing. No problem at…"
„Stop it, Otou-san. Let's go!"
Ran linked arm with her father and walked out of the room, followed by Sonoko and Kazuha. Even when it was usually the part of the bride, Kazuha was really excited. She avoided Heiji for the whole week but he was Shinichi's best man so avoiding was no option any longer. You can do it! she encouraged herself, took a deep breath and straightened her back before the walked down the aisle.
The first thing she saw was Shinichi, standing at the end of the path, a bit nervous but also with a bright smile. Next to him was Heiji, wearing a nightblue suit with white shirt and an ivory-colored tie. He looked so hot that she couldn't stop glancing over to him during the ceremony.
When Kazuha came in, Heiji was wide-eyed. Her green dress was corset-like without straps and a slightly puffed skirt which ended close over her knees. A shy smile formed on her lips when their eyes met, letting his heart miss a beat. He promised himself to talk to her as soon as the wedding was over.
After ceremony, the reception was located in a hotel ballroom close by with a beautiful garden rigth behind giant french door. During the cherry blossom season, the dance floor was settled outside right under two trees so the blossoms swaning down on them when Ran and Shinichi made their first dance as married couple.
Kazuha stood together with Sonoko, watching them like all the others.
„Oh I wish, Makoto would be here," Sonoko sighed. „It's so frustrating to be alone on a wedding but also have a friend so you can't flirt with someone. Hmm… but you could!"
„Maybe, but I don't want to. Especially not when Heiji's also here."
„Why not? Making him a bit jealous and …Oh look. Now, all the other couples joining them on the dance floor. Okay, I'm official frustrated. Maybe I could find someone just for dancing. That's okay, don't you think?" Sonoko already craned her neck for a suitable option. „Look, he's cute," she pointed a young man with light hair and green eyes, just ten metres away.
Wish me luck," she said, already gone before Kazuha could respond. She remained on the edge of the dance floor, watching the people and dwelling on thoughts. Suddenly, someone tapped on her shoulder. Turning around, she was face to face with Heiji. „Wanna dance?" he asked bluntly.
„You can't dance!" she declared, too surprised by his sudden appearance and question to remember why she actually had hide for him the past days.
„You have no idea," he smirked, taking her hand and pulling her on the dancefloor. The current song was a bit fast but he took the path over in a second, leading her flowing over the parquett.
She looked buffled at him, not sure what was going on. Normally, he would step on her feet every two seconds. He noticed her glance, smiling brightly. „You know, Shinichi had problems with learning how to dance. Ran already thought they won't be able to dance today, so he took extra lessons to surprise her. But he needed a partner, soo…"
„Soo, you took Ran-chan's position," Kazuha chuckled.
„Yeah, sort of," he replied uncomfortable.
„So you acted as the women…"
„You can stop it now, okay! The one thing that matters is that I can dance now," he said a bit embarrassed.
Okay, okay, I stop," she chuckled. Seeing his grumpy face, she tried to cheer him up. „You're really good, actually. Especially for the short amount of time."
„Thanks," he replied reconciled.
When the music changed into a slow song, Kazuha was about to leave the floor but Heiji didn't let her go. He pulled her closer with his hand on her back while placing her one hand on his chest, covered by his own. The sudden body contact confused her first, not knowing how to react. But the warmth and familiar scent of his body relaxed her bit by bit so that she finally leaned in, placing her head on his shoulder and closing her eyes. The movement made him draw her even closer, his cheek rested on top of her head. Just focused on each other, they didn't notice that the song had already ended and was replaced by a fast one. They just continued their slow dance, watched by the other guests and commented what a cute couple they are.
„Heiji?" Kazuha murmured against his neck.
„Hmm?" he replied absentminded.
„I think the music changed," she commented unconcernd.
„Hmmm," Heiji agreed, not changing their rhythm a small bit. He turned his head slightly, placing a soft kiss on her forehead, lingering in the touch. The hand on her back slowly moved upward until the edge of her strapless dress. His tumb stroked slightly over her bare skin, lingering.
Suddenly, someone tapped on Kazuha's shoulder. Needed a few seconds to realize until she opened her eyes and saw Mio standing in front of her. „May I cut in?" she asked with a smile.
„Umm…," Kazuha wasn't sure what to do. She didn't want to move over. Especially not for Mio. She looked up to Heiji who seemed as perplexed as her.
„Come on, Heiji. You promised me a dance, remember? Since you know how to do it," Mio winked. He looked from one to the other, not sure how to act. Damn it! I want to stay with Kazuha but I don't know how to say that to Mio-chan without being rude. Time passed without a word from Heiji. The two women waited and waited for a decision until Kazuha got tired of it. This is ridiculous! Do you really can't decide between one of us?
„You know what: I get something to drink and you two can do whatever you want," she declared annoyed, loosening herself from his embrace and walked over to the bar without a glance back. She found Sonoko already sitting on a stool, a half-full drink in front of her. Kazuha took a seat right next to her." Whatever she has, I'll take the same," she said to the barkeeper.
„Oh, I wouldn't! It's a long island ice tea. Doesn't look like but contains a lot of alcohol. And you're not used to it," Sonoko declared a bit concerned.
„Don't care! Besides, I can't bear these two," she pointed to the dance floor," without alcohol."
„Yeah, by the way: Why is Heiji dancing with that bitch?" Sonoko raised her eyebrows.
„Because he is a BAKA," Kazuha proclaimed, taking her drink from the barkeeper and downed the glass in one gulp. „Hmm, doesn't taste like an alcoholic cocktail."
„Oh, you will see," Sonoko smirked.
„'cuse me, I'll take one more," she waved with the empty glass, „ So, did you dance with the blonde guy?"
„No, he was with his girlfriend and didn't want to with anyone else but her," she rolled her eyes.
„I see! Looks like I got the wrong guy," she smirked.
They sat together for the next hour, talking and drinking. Heiji took a glance to them every few minutes. He wanted to walk over to Kazuha but Mio didn't let go of him. After the dance, she insisted to do another and another until he pretended that his new shoes pinch. But instead of leaving him alone, she forced to sit down and stay there and she got him something to eat and drink. While eating, she introduced him to an acuaintances who worked for a detective agency or police or something similar. He didn't care. The only thing he wanted to do was to go to Kazuha. She was angry at him and he wanted to put things straight before she leaves and stops talking with him again for days or weeks. But this man didn't stop talking. When he looked over once more to the bar, Sonoko vanished. But instead of that annoying woman, a guy was leaning on the bar, close to Kazuha. Too close for his taste. She seemed to giggle about something he had said. The scene made his blood boil. He left the table without a word, not caring about the astonished faces or Mio saying something to him. While heading to the bar, Sonoko crossed his path. He catched her wrist, preventing her to walk away. „Who is the guy with Kazuha over there?" he asked, still looking into their direction. Sonoko was surprised first by the sudden hold on her, but when she saw who did that, her face turned into annoyance.
„No idea" she replied innocently but couldn't hide a smirk.
„So, you're leaving her alone with a complete stranger?" the hand on her wrist tightened.
„Kazuha's an adult. Think she can handle it. Besides, I believe they don't want my company at the moment," Sonoko said smugly. „And I think you shouldn't even consider to disturb, too. She's single and it's really non of your busin…" she broke off, caused by the look on his face. Showing a frightening expression which made her blood run cold. He let go of her wrist, not paying anymore attention at the women beside him and went forward. Sonoko took a peek to the bar, seeing the guy brushing slightly over Kazuha's face by removing an eyelash. Then he hold it in front of her so she could blow it away and make a wish. Oh man, in your case: I would run as fast as I can, Sonoko commented silently before popping off.
Kazuha was in the middle of a very nice conversation. Or so it seems. She drank a lot of these ice tea cocktails and felt dizzy, somehow. Suddenly, someone appeared in front of them. Looking up, she saw Heiji's face. But why did he look so pissed?
„Heijii, long time not zeen! I'm juscht havin' a nise talk with… umm.. 'm sorry. Forgot your name," she gibbered not quite so fluently.
Oh great, she's drunk and that asshole takes advantage of the situation. Heiji was so tempted to just punch him in his stupid face.
„That't not a problem. Kazuha-chan," he smiled to her, then looking to Heiji. „Hi, I'm Soto. Really nice to meet you." He offered him his hand.
„Yeah, don't care," Heiji replied coldly, showing no effort in shaking his hand. „You should just leave because she won't go home with you tonight, understood? Or any other night."
„Who are you? Her boyfriend?" Soto asked a bit annoyed.
Heiji really started to run out of patience. „Just Go or…," his voice became a low, threatening undertone. Suddenly, his opposite felt very uncomfortable and left his place fast.
„Heijiii, why were yu so rude? I was in zeeh middle…hey!"
He just ignored her talking, taking his arm around her waist and pulling her from the stool in one move against his side and guiding her to the exit. The sudden movement increased the dizzyness in her head, making her slip slightly but Heiji's grip on her prevented any fall.
„Heiji, where are…?"
„You're drunk and I'll bring you home. Before some asshole takes advantage of your condition," he replied between clenched teeth. Kazuha was really tempted for a suitable reply to his arbitrary behaviour but her mind worked so slowly at the moment. And his closeness made her weak. His scent surrounded her while the warmth of his body against her side and his hand around her waist were way too tempting to lose. Her gaze wandered over his suit which fitted perfectly over his well-formed figure. God, he looked so hot, she thought again, biting her lip unwitting.
When they were outside, he headed to the cabstand close by the entrance. Shoving Kazuha on the backseat of one car before taking place beside her, he named her adress to the driver who smiled brightly. It was at the other side of the town and gonna get him a lot of money.
During the ride, they sat in silence. Heiji looked out of the window, not facing her. Kazuha leaned on his side, gazing into space.
„You're angree wiz mee!" she declared, still with a drawling voice.
Yes, I am. I'm soo completly angry with you. For flirting with such a scumbag in front of me. For letting him touch you. For just ignoring me over the last weeks. For not telling if you want a relationship with me and instead having these on and off between us going. And for not giving me the official right as your boyfriend to be angry with you for flirting with another man. I'm so pissed but have no right to!
He turned to give her a cold answer but when he looked down at her, his expression softened. She looked at him with big eyes, a few strains loosened from the pinned-up hair, framing her face. It is really hard to stay angry while she is looking so adorable, he admitted.
„No, I'm not angry," Heiji sighed resignated. She observed him closely, before leaning forward to the front.
„Do yu think he's angree?" her head popped up between the front seats, looking at the driver. The man was really surprised, actually not knowing how to react. „Umm, what did you say?"
„I said: Do you think he is angree wiz me? Because I think he is angree wiz mee,"she repeated slowly, trying to spell the words properly.
Heiji watched the scene open-mouthed. „Kazuha, what are you doing?" he hissed.
„Yust askin' the man a queshion," she simply replied, not understanding what the problem was.
„Would you please sit back and stop bugging the man."
But Kazuha ignored him and go on and on to the perplexed driver. „You know, we're comin' from a weddin' and he's…"
Heiji grabbed her from behind back to his side and pulled his arms tight around her.
„Hey, I whas in a middle of a discussen," she declared.
„Yeah, but discussion is over now," Heiji replied annoyed.
„Why are you angree wiz mee?"
„I'm not angry with you," he muttered.
„Prove it!"
„Huh?"
„Proove iiit!"
„How can I prove…" he couldn't finish his sentence because Kazuha pressed her lips on his. After the first surprise, he lingered in the kiss, delving into her mouth with his tongue. She tasted so sweet and irresistible, but he also noticed the strong alcohol flavour which reminded him of her current condition. He pulled her away, resting his forehead against hers while breathing hard. „We should stop, 'zuha. You're drunk."
„Don't care," she replied offhanded before laying her arms around his neck and pulling him closer for another kiss. This time, Kazuha became more demanding, deepening the kiss rougly while her hands moving up in his hair. Heiji pressed her hard against his chest, shoving her on his lap, returning the kiss hard and passionately. The tension in the air between them became nearly unbearable. Kazuha started to loosen his tie and open the first buttons on his shirt but still not letting go of his lips while he stroked lascivious over the bare skin on her back. Just a loud coughing made him realize where they were. Suddenly letting go of her and shoving her back on the seat beside, he tried to hide his embarrassement in front of the driver.
„Hey, whash wrong?" Kazuha asked wondering.
„Seriously?!" Heiji hissed. „We're sitting in a cab, with a driver and acting like horny teenagers. In public! That's wrong! God, I have to get you in your appartment as soon as possible. Luckily, it's not much far anymore."
„How?" she asked, unaffected by his sudden speech.
„Huh? What do you mean?"
„How will yu ged me inside. Don't have keys."
„What!?"
„Yu shovhed me out of the hotel. I even couldn't get my p-pursse," she reminded him.
„Are you kiddin' me? Why didn't you tell in the first place before we drove through the whole city?" Heiji yelled in frustration.
„Didn't ask," she replied unimpressed by his outrage. She just place her head against his shoulder and closed her eyes, obviously no intension to help.
Okay, okay! Calm down, it's not a big deal. You're gonna find a way. Yelling at a drunk person won't help even if it is very tempting, he quietened himself down.
„Okay," Heiji said to the person beside him. „I'll send Sonoko a message that she takes your purse with her, alright?" Kazuha nodded, still eyes closed. „Good! But I can't drive with you through Toyko the whole night, so we go to my place," he declared, telling the driver the new destination which was not much far from where they were now, before getting his phone out of the pocket.
When he looked back to Kazuha, her eyes were opened, a naughty smile on her face. „To your place?" she asked teasingly.
„Don't get me wrong. You get the bed, I'll take the sofa." He nearly chuckled by seeing her dissapointed face.
„But you can also sleep in the bed. It's more comfy."
„No, sofa's fine for me."
„Why?" she asked stubborn.
„Because!" he replied stern, cutting off the discussion by turning his head back to the window. Because I'm not to be trusted with you laying close by, Heiji added in silence.
Finally, they arrived at their destination. Heiji payed the driver, glad to have enough money with him and not extending the already awkward situation with that man. While saying goodbye, the driver threw a last irritating glance to Kazuha and a smugly grin to him, before driving away. Great! Now he thinks that I am the scumbag who takes avdantage of her.
He sighed deeply, then turning his back to Kazuha who managed to stay straight in the last minutes while he was busy paying. He layed his arm on her waist again, balancing her tipsy walk. „Next time, you should really watch what you're drinking. Can't leave you alone for a minute," he murmered, shaking his head in annoyance. They walked into the lobby, heading to the elevator.
„I'm not drunk," she declared, absolutely convinced by her words while stumpling over her own feet by walking into the lift.
„I see," he commented sarcastically, catching her from falling by pulling her close into his arms.
„By the way, you were busee with Mio-chan," she said the last word in disguise, not able to hold her aversion in the current condition.
Suddenly, his gaze became serious. He looked intensly down to the women in his arms. „I know! But I didn't want to. I rather wanted to be with you," he murmered.
„But no one forced you to be with her, right?" her look became piercing.
„No, but it seemed rude. And I…" He wasn't really sure how to explain. „…it was just stupid from me," Heiji declared helpless.
Kazuha smiled by the sudden confession, putting a soft kiss on his lips before leaving the elevator on their floor. When he unlocked the door, she just walked in, removing her high heels. He followed her in the living room, watching her removing booby pins from her hairdo, letting the strains fall on her back before turning to him.
The sudden sight made him realise again what he tried to ignore within the last hour: how beautiful she was. Standing there in her green dress which higlighted her feminine curves and great legs, her long hair rounded her beautiful face while she looked at him with a radiant smile and sparkling green eyes. Nearly taking his breath away.
„You're really not want to share the bed?" Kazuha smirked.
Oh god, YES! Everything in his mind screamed. „No, it's okay." he replied husky, not sure how he managed to get the strength for this answer. He hid his hands in the trouser pockets, not wanted to notice the clenched hands.
„Too bad," she said with a shrug, grabbing behind her and unzipped her dress, letting the garment fall around her feet.
Heiji's eyes widened. Now, she wore just a strapless black lace bra and very small thongs. Slowly, she walked over to him, not breaking the eye-contact until their faces were just a few inches apart. He found a challenging expression in hers, slightly frightened about her next move. Suddenly, she placed a kiss on his lips, teasing him with her tongue. Her arms embraced his neck, pressing her half naked body against him while her teeth nibbling on his lower lip. Heiji didn't move, trying desperately to stay in control and not touching her, clenching hands in his pockets so hard the knuckles turned white.
When Kazuha let go off him, she looked straight in his eyes. His body stayed still, but the eyes revealed how much he wanted her. „Still no?" she asked one more time.
Heiji just nodded unsteady, not trusting his voice anymore while she took a step back, playing her last card. A small part of her brain tried to stop her, screamed what the hell she is trying to do. But her muzzy mind had a hard time thinking and listening to the little, obviously not drunken, part. So, she didn't see a problem by removing her bra and threw it carelessly away.
Heiji's eyes nearly dropped out, completly paralyzed out of astonishment and not able to look away. He felt his body temperature increasing rapidly while his hands started to shake. When Kazuha took one step to him, he lifted the head, meeting her gaze. The darkened expression in his eyes brought a smile on her face, showing her knowledge of the victory over him.
Suddenly, Heiji pressed her on the wall close by, using his body to prevent her from moving. He claimed her lips in a demanding and possessive way, thrusting his tongue deep into her mouth. The rough kiss clouded her mind even more, her legs turned to jelly. Without removing his lips from her, Heiji lifted her up so she could turn her legs around his hips. The higher position made it easier for him to let his mouth wander down. His tongue ran along the skin of her jaw before sucking and biting the soft skin on her neck. The action caused a moan from Kazuha, driving her nearly insane. Even when he never got that rough with her before, she incredibly enjoyed his passion. Also knowing that she provoked him with her former behaviour. In the meantime, she fumbled on his clothes, trying to free his upper body and get some skin contact. Finally successful, her nails scraped along his chest down to his waistband, making him shiver. While trying to open his belt, Heiji's mouth captured her breast, sucking hard on the nipple.
Her already heavy breathing increased much more while she gasped his name. His hands queezed her button, rubbing her core teasingly against his groin while his lips wandered to her other breast with his tongue. Now, Kazuha couldn't take it any longer. Her hands fumbled hastily on his pants, removing the last garments while Heiji's mouth turned back to hers, kissing her long and hard. His hand wandered into her thong. She moaned into his mouth while he rubbing her clit. The realisation how wet she already was, made him crazy for anticipation.
Heiji broke off the kiss to take a look at her. Lips swollen with rosy cheeks and tousled hair while her eyes cloudy with lust: never looked more beautiful to him. He rested his forehead against hers, sighing deep. „Do you have any idea what you're doing with me?" he whispered helplessly, in complete knowledge that he can't resist her anymore.
Kazuha's respond was a chuckle. Looking up, she just smiled and kissed him while using her legs to press her hips closer, letting him know what she wanted right now. Also not wanting to wait any longer, Heiji just teared the thong apart before thrusting hard into her. Had been already close to, the sudden movement made her come, moaning loud while tightening around him. Giving no time to recover before moving into her again, he rapidly quicken his pace.
The rough tempo turned Kauha into a mindless, moaning creature. Her nails dugged into the skin of his back while she buried her face in his shoulder, letting him do whatever he wanted with her. But Heiji was also close to climate, her hot breath on his skin and her moaning turned him so much on, he fought really hard to hold back and made her come once more. But as her walls beginning to tighten around him again, he also let go, releasing himself inside her with a load groan.
After steadying his breathing, he carried Kazuha, who turned into a semi-conscious state, to his bedroom. Laying down, he pulled her close to him, covering them with a blanket before also drifting into a comforting sleep. Not knowing that she wouldn't be there when he gonna wake up the next morning.
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