Chapter Six
It was nice to finally relax. Even if it was just on the bus for a little while, driving down the long road towards the center parts of the city - toward the Takagi Estate. I had my eyes closed; my arms crossed lazily as I tried to sneak a nap in. Yuuki and Misuzu had finally hushed up and stopped arguing, both were resting near me - Yuuki's body brushing mine. It was warm and quite nice.
"Let's stop at that gas station!" Takashi blurted suddenly, standing and pointing out the window to where there was a small store ahead.
"It couldn't hurt to stay there for a night. I'm exhausted, we're probably all tired, gas." I agreed.
From the driver's seat, Shizuka gave me a glance, then narrowed her eyes and turned away again. Why was she mad at me? Maybe she thought I was making reckless decisions again. Before I could properly think about it there was a solid thud as the vehicle hit a single stray zombie that had roamed into the street. So - They were here too. Despite glaring at me, apparently disagreeing with my opinion on stopping, the bus soon turned into the lot of the convenience store - slowing to a stop.
"Do we all agree we should rest for the night?" Takashi asked, looking at each of us in turn.
"I'm a bit tired myself." Saying that earned me a small chorus of coos and blushes… apparently Misuzu and Yuuki saw themselves as some kind of fangirls. I tried not to be too smug about it.
"That's because you worked so hard to protect us all~" Misuzu murmured lovingly.
"It must have been so hard on you." Yuuki purred. I shook the two of them off of me, shifting and trying to break free from their pretty strong grips.
"Yeah, it was hard," I muttered, standing and managing to break away. "A-Anyways... this is a good place to stock up on food and drinks. But don't let your guards down." I put my hands in the pockets of my uniform as I stood far away from everyone else. Shizuka unbuckled her seatbelt, opening the doors of the bus with the switch.
I got serious. "Pick up your weapons everyone, we're going inside. Kill any zombie on sight, and if there's a hostile person inside, don't hesitate to kill them too. With what's going on with the world - who knows what could happen. You don't have to be completely silent but stay as quiet as you can, alright?" Most of them gave me nervous nods in response. I doubted Shizuka and Kaori could actually kill. For safety's sake I had to be extra careful. "... I'll check it out first. Scour the area, I guess. When I come back, we can all go inside. Sounds good?"
I got a few nods in response.
I walked down the steps, heading outside and gripping my bokken firmly in one hand. I nodded at Rei as I reached the final step. "Want to come with me?" I asked. Out of all of them she was the best partner to work with. The brunette looked me in the eye. Every time I looked at her, took in her breasts and pretty face, I was blown away by how beautiful Rei Miyamoto was. The girl's glossed lips parted slightly; her tongue snaked across her lips. I offered her a hand, and she quickly got up and took it.
"I'd love to come." She glanced at the others. "You guys stay here, we'll check it out and make sure it's safe."
As we escaped outside and headed toward the convenience store, I was surprised when Rei giggled mischievously. Her hand was warm in mine as we trotted off the bus.
"It was priceless, seeing Shido's face when you talked back to him. Even if you didn't kill him... I'm glad you did something about him." Rei said as we approached the entrance.
"His presence bothered you, bothered me. I wasn't going to tolerate a creep like that."
"Even though you're kind of a creep yourself? Don't get all grumpy, I'm half teasing."
"... Miyamoto, you're a troublemaker, aren't you? Let's just focus."
Rei seemed surprisingly excited. I had a feeling I was going to enjoy this little excursion with her. The air was sweet and cold on my face as we entered the small building. It was a pretty small place, buried between a few other buildings and stores - all of which were pretty far from the rest of civilization. I doubted a place like this got a lot of business. It was tidy, and a bell jingled when we entered. Some American music was playing, but it appeared to be completely empty. It was unnerving seeing the empty shopping lanes, the empty spot behind the cash register. I narrowed my eyes as I closed the door to the minimart behind me.
We slowly made our way through the place. "Maybe the guy Shizuka hit was the clerk?" Rei suggested after a moment.
I nodded in agreement. "Possibly." We walked over to where the register was. I picked up a candy bar from a box, taking it out. Everything in here seemed painfully normal. Untouched.
"Want some?" I offered the candy, and Rei shook her head. She was silent for a long moment, and then she looked directly into my eyes.
"Busujima-san... I think I'm starting to want something else." Rei murmured, striding towards me. Her chest pushed against mine and as she stared up into my eyes she pinned my hands on the counter she had leaned me against. "I hate you but... you're really willing to do whatever it takes to be everybody's hero, aren't you? You never would have let Hisashi die."
I assumed that was the person Takashi had seemingly failed to protect.
For a moment, I just stood there. There was pain in Rei's eyes. Swallowing hard, I reached over and grabbed Rei around the waist, pulling her close to me. I spun with her in my arms and propped her up until her ass was on the edge of the counter. I leaned her over it, gripping her hands in mine. She giggled as I reached down to unbutton my dark uniform pants.
"Saeko, wait..." Rei exhaled breathily. She gently stroked my cheek, sitting forward. She pressed her face closer to mine, grinding her skirt-clad lower body into my erection. I was rock-hard against her. Then, her lips met mine hungrily and her tongue sliced between mine like a hot, wet knife. It was like the tension between us snapped. I slid my own tongue against hers hastily, holding her hips and pressing her harder against me. Our mouths hungrily against each other as we kissed messily, with bruising force. I couldn't get enough of her mouth, of her tongue, of her hands on her body - and it was clear that despite our earlier tension she felt the same.
"Want to fuck?" I asked in a teasing tone, not entirely serious.
"Isn't that what we came in here for?" Rei teased right back, keeping up with me. She started playfully biting the tip of my tongue and bottom lip in an incredibly sensual way. I held her chin in my hand, pressing my lips firmly to hers again.
"I thought you hated me," I muttered, honestly curious about her opinion change on the matter.
"More like... I heavily, heavily dislike you," Rei whispered, "but you're hot. And you turned me on when you told Shido to fuck off like that." I scowled furiously. So, it wasn't about me - it was how much she hated that slimy old man. "Look - like I said, I'm not a bimbo like the rest of those girls out there. I don't have to like you to want to fuck you. Who cares why I want to do it?"
I was surprised she wanted me, but I completely agreed - I didn't need to know why she wanted to screw, but I couldn't shake the feeling she was lying about hating me.
"To be honest... Busujima-san, I don't hate you, in fact... a part of me admires you." Rei held my face in her hand, "you're so desirable. And I don't mean appearance-wise. You're so crazy. That's... God, it's fucked but... if the rest of the world has lost its mind, why can't I? So, I'll admit it. I kind of like how much of a freak you are. How forward, how vicious, how cold - you're like an animal. You smile when you kill. It's kind of hot. That- that was why I was hoping you'd have the guts to do it, to dispose of Mr. Shido... but I understand why you couldn't."
Rei Miyamoto liked that I was crazy? It aroused her? I swallowed, almost not believing her. She had been such a pain in the ass before. Had her mind truly changed about me so quickly? Forcing my doubt aside, I pressed her body even closer to me, holding her shapely hips and placing kisses on her neck. I wanted to screw her so bad... Rei ground her crotch into mine.
"Don't think I'm a slut, Busujima-san… I've only ever done this with one boy."
"I don't think you're a slut," I whispered in her ear, "Was it Takashi?"
"No. Never. That guy had his chance for so long. He blew it. My boyfriend Hisashi..." Her voice trailed off, and Rei seemed unsure suddenly. Sad and frail and vulnerable.
That turned me on.
I decided to force her sadness away with a harsh kiss. As I ran my tongue against Rei's once more, her hands began to deftly unbutton and tug my pants down. She hopped down from the counter, crouched between my thighs. Miyamoto grabbed the top of my boxers and peeled them down. She tugged the clothing down to my ankles. My cock sprang out, fully erect and proud. She didn't hesitate, she cupped it in her palm, pressing her tongue along the side and dragging it along the length. She sucked and teased the tip with her mouth, gathering up my precum on her tongue. Fuck~ The act caused an immediate reaction, I bucked my hips, trying not to thrust.
"Mmmm, Saeko, calm down, I've just started."
"S-Sorry, not used to this..." I muttered.
Rei grinned. "You're going to do this with that ginger bitch, aren't you? Yuuki Miku. I see the way she looks at you, like a territorial animal. I bet you like that." Rei teased me softly, licking along the side of my cock with slow, hungry strokes of her tongue. I squeezed my eyes shut as she jerked my erection hard, groaning when I felt her take my erection into her mouth. She began bobbing her head up and down my dick, letting me hit the back of her throat, before pulling free again with a pop. Her tongue lashed across my tip. Rei began squeezing the base of my cock, and with an eager, hungry moan she opened wide and swallowed me again - all the way in her throat. Rei was great at sucking dick, she worshiped every inch with her tongue, slurping loudly and tasting as much of me as she could. She was almost ravenous, clearly using my cock as a distraction.
Fuck, I was close! When I looked down, I nearly came instantly. Those eyes. There was something deeply hostile in Rei's eyes, even now. It was like looking into a never-ending, smoldering darkness. There was something twisted in Rei's gaze. The Miyamoto girl took me deep into her throat, gagging just once, before bobbing up and down again. Those gentle hands~ soft noises were falling from her stuffed mouth as she took me down her throat with ease over and over. I groaned deeply, burying my fingers in her hair. It was the first time I'd had a girl suck me off in a long, long time and I couldn't hold back any longer.
I came, my cum coating the inside of Rei's mouth. Much to my surprise she didn't let a single bit of it spill. Miyamoto swallowed every drop of my cum, licking her lips when she was finished. Then she began to clean my cock, lapping at the softening member. I gasped gently, head falling back as her tongue thoroughly cleaned the mess she made.
"Mmmm," Rei stood and wiped her lips with the back of her hand. Face to face with me, she leaned close. Rei touched my lips with her fingers, then kissed me again. She still had that dark look in her eyes, and she pulled away, staring into my eyes. "You're such a bad person, Busujima-san. Anyone could see that." Rei murmured this gently and to my complete and total shock she bit my lip. I winced when her perfect teeth pierced my skin, and I started to bleed down my chin.
"W-What the fu-!?"
Her hungry mouth cut me off again. "So don't get any ideas. I'm not going to fall for you. But... that blowjob was thanks for earlier. I won't forget that it was you and Miss Shizuka who handled Mr. Shido." Crimson dripped down my chin and on her lips. My sore lip burned. Pleased, Rei smirked, then without another word she marched away and disappeared out the front of the store. Off to get the others, I assumed.
I held my bleeding mouth '… What… was that about?'
There was a hushed silence as we all grabbed stuff and put them in bags. Only light stuff, easy to eat or otherwise not likely to expire for a while. Most of what we grabbed was not exactly healthy, but it would work for now. Grinning, Takashi held up a pack of cigarettes, "I've always wanted to try smoking!"
I smacked them from his hand. "You've always wanted to try getting cancer? Don't even think about it."
It wasn't me who should be saying that- it was Shizuka. "Shizuka-chan, can you explain to this idiot the dangers of smoking, apparently he's forgotten."
Takashi scowled. "There are zombies trying to eat us! I'm sure it's fine if I try smoking a cig, c'mon!"
I looked over at where the school nurse was reading a magazine, expecting her to speak up. She looked up at me, caught my stare, and then looked away- pointedly ignoring me. What the Hell was her problem? I sighed heavily. I'd already told her everything would be fine. What more did I have to say? I was about to approach the nurse and ask her what was going on but before I could-
"She asked you a question," The orange-haired girl, Yuuki Miku, was far too touchy feely for her own good with Miss Marikawa. She grabbed the nurse's wrist, squeezing it.
That was completely unnecessary. "Hey, Yuuki - knock that off, she's upset, she doesn't have to answer me!"
"Why defend me? Isn't it better if I just learn my place?" Shizuka whispered harshly, tears in her eyes. What did she mean by that? "You're just going to use me, I'm just... just an object to you. I thought you were noble, trying to protect me... but you haven't even talked to me since we came in here. Didn't check up on me - even though I killed all those people, all those students... So just leave me alone, Saeko-chan."
Shizuka whimpered as she stood, breasts bouncing. I followed her as she walked towards the entrance of the store, heading back out toward the bus and hugging her bags. I followed her outside, shaking my head in disbelief at what she had just said. She was hysteric, acting ridiculous.
"I said leave me alone," Shizuka snapped as I caught her outside and grabbed her by the arm. Scowling, I twisted her arm up behind her back. She winced, letting out a tiny cry. The school nurse squirmed desperately against me.
"Sensei, you don't get to tell me what to do! I don't know if you recall but I saved you! I can just as easily stop protecting you. You're not an object, you're so much more. I rescued you first for a reason, and you've seen what I can do- so unless you want to make me even angrier, you're going to tell me what's wrong!" I murmured this in a dangerous tone. Shizuka was shocked, she stared at me with wide, fear-stuck eyes. Then, tears leaked down her cheeks.
"W-Why are you starting to become mean? Why... Why are you protecting so many of us? I... I want you to only look at me."
"We're going somewhere more private, I don't need someone walking out and seeing this," I muttered at her, before practically dragging Shizuka away from the building. Once back inside the bus, alone with her, I was quick to seize her by the shoulders and press her against the driver seat. She backed into the leather, embarrassed and unable to meet my eyes.
"What's wrong with you, I already told you I wouldn't die - nor let you."
"W-Well, maybe you should!" Shizuka shrieked softly, angrily. My eyes widened.
What..? What did she just say? Her eyes were narrow, tears streaming from them like torrents.
I tightened my hands around her wrists, pinning them to her side. She wanted me to die?!
"I really admired you," Shizuka whispered, "then you turned out to be like every other loser in the past. A perverted bastard! I see the way you look at all those young girls. Since you brought them on you haven't cared a bit about me. It's not fair!"
"You want me to die because you're jealous?" I demanded answers.
"You're selfish and cruel…"
"So, you want me to die after I saved your life? Just because I left you alone with your thoughts for a bit?" I snapped. Losing my patience, I found myself grabbing her around the throat. Squeezing her delicate neck, feeling her pulse, I almost wanted to kill her at that moment. Shizuka met my eyes with her own fierce gold.
"...I don't want you to die. I just... I feel so sad... For some reason, I know it's stupid and selfish, I get so jealous when you're with the other girls," Shizuka sobbed. "Right now, with your hand around my neck - I feel so horribly safe."
I simply stared at her, angry and confused. Slowly, I let go of her neck and the nurse fell against me, sobbing into my shoulder. "I want to hate you, Saeko, for picking all of them up! Why- why couldn't it just be us and Rika? I... I want you to look at me, the way you did before. Promise me that you won't... that you won't leave me behind. No matter what."
I just stood there. I didn't know what to say or even think. This seemed so dramatic and unnecessary, but I was happy knowing Shizuka had some level of feelings for me. Completely still, I let her cry on my shoulder. "I'll repeat my promise. I won't leave you behind, Shizuka-chan. I'll protect you. I swear it."
She sobbed with relief.
Suddenly, there was a sharp series of coughs. Apparently, we'd not been so alone after all... I looked over to see a familiar girl; Kaori, something like that. The awkward girl was staring at me.
I hesitated, before detaching myself from the crying Shizuka.
"Get inside, okay," I whispered to her. "I'm going to leave you alone for now… someone wants to speak with me." The school nurse looked at me with big, teary eyes before nodding. Obedient, she walked back into the mart.
I waved the freckled girl over. Kaori hesitated before nodding and walking over. She bowed.
"I just want to thank you for saving me, I… realize now that he didn't want me to die. I don't think I could have reached that realization on my own, Busujima-san."
I rested my hands in my pants pockets, smiling at her. "I saved you because your boyfriend asked me to, if he hadn't begged I don't know if I would have. I think it's very noble of you to want to die with him, very brave, but I'm the type of person who doesn't value that kind of sentiment. There is no point in love if you don't survive."
Kaori seemed troubled by my coldness. She avoided my eyes. "I-I suppose I... I was being naive. Not thinking clearly. I know high school love is rarely forever but... I've been dating him for so long. Or, well, was dating him." She swallowed past a lump in her throat, sobbing softly.
"I'm sure he's watching over you and proud of you for picking yourself up like you did. If you believe in that sort of thing." I turned away. "Now - go away, get inside. I need some time to think."
"O… Okay." After one long, almost starved look, Kaori scrambled away. I stood there for a long time and wondered about the future.
"We're not sleeping here, are we?" Yuuki groaned in distaste, hoisting a bag of supplies on her shoulder. She and I were in the back of the store while everyone else checked the various nearby buildings. As a group, we gathered anything that could be used as a weapon or was non-perishable. There was nothing really worth keeping - all we found was a bunch of mops, brooms, and a baseball bat or two. We ended up simply having a ragtag team with everyone but Shizuka holding a makeshift weapon. It hit me then. We were just a group of teens in a world full of billions. Yet we were going to survive this.
"No, we're sleeping on the bus," I responded, "Takashi and I discussed it. We'll be taking turns looking out. Sleeping in shifts. We're almost in the city so it's going to be more dangerous from now on. Saya and I will be taking the second shift, Takashi and Kohta the first."
"I'm going to play with you all night~" Yuuki giggled, hugging my arm.
"I'm sleeping next to Saya so we can both just get up and go outside, I'm sorry," I replied softly. I ran a finger down Yuuki's cheek, and she quivered under my touch. I knew without a doubt I could do anything I wished with her. Her body language, her desire-filled eyes on me, made that very much clear. I wanted to have her get on her knees right then and there and fuck her, but now wasn't the time. I wet my lips. "You and I can sleep together some other time."
I ran my fingers through her soft ginger locks, then turned away. Yuuki and I departed, leaving the store behind, and grouped up with everyone else in the bus. Takashi and I explained our plan.
"Saya, is that okay with you?"
The pink-haired girl tossed one twin-tail over a slim shoulder. Seemingly uncaring. "Doesn't matter to me, oh great and desired leader."
It was rapidly becoming evening, and soon the sun was going down for the day. Everybody found a place for the night. Saya sat near me, right near the front of the bus. We shared the same long, leather seat, and after a few minutes we found our legs touching. I was on the inside, leaning against the window. Glancing her way, I caught Saya staring. She was trying to get comfortable and find a way to sleep but failed. She was better off taking an entire seat for herself but something told me she sat near me for the same reason I'd wanted her to do so.
I decided to be bold.
"Do you mind if I...?" I reached out and touched Saya's slim, pale arm, before slipping mine around her waist and licking my lips. We didn't have many blankets and I'd noticed Saya shivering from the cold. I knew she wouldn't refuse when I asked to hold her.
Saya shivered, shaking her head. "Please do. I don't mind... It's cold."
"Saeko-chan... why are you and I the ones on second watch?" Saya whispered, shivering as I slipped my arms around her waist and pulled her closer. Truth was, I'd been the one to suggest it- for multiple reasons. One, because I wanted to cuddle Saya before we went out for our watch. I couldn't do that if I was outside while Saya was in. The other reason was that I just wanted some time alone with the Takagi girl...
The pinkette persistently entered my thoughts. "Because I want you with me," I admitted softly, running a finger along her toned belly, sneaking it underneath her shirt. As I touched her naked skin, Saya wiggled in my grip and whimpered softly, as if unsure whether she wanted to get closer to me or farther away. I could tell she liked my warmth, that my body against hers was confusing. I wanted to kiss her, to continue where we'd left off in the bathroom earlier.
"Saeko-chan, I- I can feel how much you want me. Y-You're such a pervert... The way you look at me- it's so..." Saya's whisper trailed off. I dropped my hands from her stomach and began to grip her soft, round bottom in my hands, I pushed our warm bodies even closer together. I grinned. She was most likely aware of the swollen mass of flesh pressing against her thighs; if she did, she chose not to voice her thoughts about it directly. Instead, skooching her round butt back into me, Saya sighed almost pleasantly. She snuggled into me, resting her head on my breasts as if they were a pillow.
"You're so cute, Saya," I whispered in a seductive tone, her cheeks reddened even more. Sitting with her like this, her breasts spilled deliciously across my stomach and those honey-golden eyes on mine. I really noticed how beautiful she was. "Thanks for letting me hold you. I know asking was... probably strange, but I really need this."
"I-I need it too, I-I'm so scared but... you make me feel safe." Saya said just as softly, but apparently, we weren't quiet enough.
"Hey- can you guys shut the fuck up? We can all hear you whispering!" Rei snapped, her annoyed voice flooding the bus. There was a mumble of sleepy agreement from everyone else. Saya and I went silent after that. It sounded like Rei was ready to come over here and rip my throat out. I wasn't about to mess around with that.
Saya smelled, and felt, way too good... I may have made her feel safe, but Takagi was a supreme comfort in the darkness to me as well. Smiling slightly, the pinkette curled up in my arms. In a matter of minutes, the glasses-wearing girl was deep asleep. She looked cute snuggled up to me like that... It was a precious sight.
The moon shone through the window, casting a sweet glow across Saya's face. I wondered if They were roaming by, hungry for flesh. Forcing away thoughts of the undead, my head was soon swimming with thoughts of Rei, Shizuka, Saya, Yuuki~ All of them. I leaned back against the uncomfortable window of the bus, closing my eyes. I slowly fell into a deep, troubled sleep.