Ch. 7 – Riko's Confession

"Leon, you came at a good time. We just finished exams, so we have the next few days off. We should go see the sites. Just us brothers."

Keita seemed really into getting to know each other. This is what I wanted.

"Definitely, just allow me to take a bath and we'll head out."

"You Japanese is pretty good."

"You think so? I've been studying it for just about my whole life. Though it's not my first language."

Keita gave a grimaced look.

"I wish I knew English. I've wanted to visit America."

"I'll teach you. It's actually quite simple. It's the grammar that gets you, and American's are not very good with grammar either."

He gave a big smile and headed to his room while I went into the bathroom to start a shower. I didn't want to waste too much time.

I turned on the water and stripped naked, slowly moving into the water until it got warm.

Then I felt a presence behind. 2 small arms embraced me from behind.

"Leon, you naughty boy. I know you're not trying to leave me behind are you?"

"R-Riko?"

Her face nuzzled to my back as she held me tight.

"I really need to hurry. Keita and I are going to be out for a while. But, I'll return."

"I just wanted to talk to you for a little while… I feel like you deserve an explanation."

I broke her grip and turned to her. I wish I had my glasses on. To see her beauty before me in this shower.

"Explanation about what?"

"About why I was drawn to you so quickly. I don't want you to think badly of me…."

I get it. It's not natural to just have sex with someone you just met.

"You see…. Ako and I use to fight over Keita's affection. For so many years since we've been together. Then other opponents came into play. The big tittied nerd, Miharu. The no-shame pervert loli, Mikazuki. Then her big sister, Yuzuki-sensei."

"Yuzuki?"

Riko seemed stunned at my statement.

"You know Yuzuki-sensei?"

"Sort of. She's the one who helped me find your house. If she's a teacher, shouldn't you use her family name?"

Riko giggled at that.

"She's not my teacher, not even Keita's teacher anymore. She teaches the 1st years, and she's become more of a friend since then."

"Then why was she saying she was coming over for a parent-teacher conference yesterday? Speaking of which, Mother and Father weren't even here yesterday."

"She finds every excuse to come see Keita. She's a closet pervert who tries to steal Keita's dirty underwear."

I had to laugh at that statement. To think that woman would do that. I mean, there are cases in America where a hot teacher did hook up with a student of hers. I didn't think the same thing was possible here.

"But, back to the subject. It was getting harder and harder to keep Keita's attention from the other 4 girls. I think it affected Ako more than anyone. I figured I would step back a little and try to push Ako to be more aggressive. Then I saw you. The spitting image of Keita. I had it in my head that we wouldn't have to fight over Keita anymore. We could have our own Keita without sharing."

This thought kind of stung. Was she just using me to replace Keita, and just using my appearance to appease that pain of letting him go? I turned away from her in shame.

"I'm not Keita."

"Oh, don't get me wrong. That was my initial thought was to use you while thinking of Keita. But… I did notice the difference. Your appearance did bring back the nostalgic feeling of loving Keita. But… it was you, who opened my heart. The first time I kissed you made me realize that. I want you Leon, not Keita."

It made me feel a little better, but it still left a sting in my chest. We barely knew each other. But, I gave her my virginity like a hopeless, horny school boy.

"I want you to know… you were my first, Leon."

"Really? You and Keita never…?"

"No. We've gotten close many times, but there were too many obstacles. Now that I think back, I wonder if I would've let him go all the way if there were no distractions. Of course I would allow foreplay, but to actually give up my virginity?"

"Then why me? Someone you just met?"

She looked away, almost embarrassed.

"That first kiss…. Left an impression on me. Something I couldn't shake off. I knew immediately I had to make you mine. How lucky you're not like Keita and just push me away. Instead… you embraced me… you made me feel important…. necessary."

It still seemed a bit short.

"And then after you entered me… it was a feeling that I can't explain. Like we were weightless and nothing else mattered except you."

My heart was beating faster with each word she was saying. This can't be real life. I've never had such affection when I was in America. It almost felt like… fate?

I'm still afraid that she might be holding something back. That she may still have lingering feelings for Keita, but is trying to watch her wording to not destroy my feelings. I don't believe she regrets it or anything, but something just seems off. She had feelings for Keita so long, and since he denied her for so long, her frustrations were taking out on me. I'm not so simple hearted to call this love. Maybe I'll just take for what it is and just see how things flow.

"I guess I should let you go. Keita probably wants to get to know you more than anyone else. I guess I can let you loose for the time being. But, you better hurry back!"

She gave me a tight hug from behind, and then it seemed like she disappeared.

"Leon! You're wasting day light… and hot water! Let's go!"

"Geez, alright, alright."

Brothers can be a nuisance at times.

AFTER NOTE: Thanks for the reviews so far. I almost scrapped this story after Ch. 5 because I was afraid that everyone thought I rushed the H scene. The next chapter has something to do with Yuzuki-sensei, so I know everyone is looking forward to that! Please keep up the reviews and support! It's what gives me motivation to continue on!