Chapter 39: Cycling, Swimming and Dancing
When the last notes of the song rang out and a new one was already beginning, Bella turned the volume up and hummed with Coldplay's Chris Martin as he sing Everglow.
"I didn't know you could sing." Yuu said as she continued to kiss Sayaka's knuckles.
Sayaka's eyebrows furrowed. "I haven't sung a song for you?"
"No."
"Hmmmm, well, you kept my mouth occupied."
Yuu rushes to cover her mouth and glances at Bella and Eduardo. Even though she knows that they didn't understand their conversation, Yuu still thinks that the bronze-haired boy looks uncomfortable for a moment, but Bella's humming seems to relax him again. Yuu glared at her girlfriend.
Sayaka gently removed the small hand from her lips. "What? I meant kissing."
"Oh," Yuu let go of the breath she's holding in relief.
"And other things."
She moved to cover Sayaka's mouth again, but the brunette laughed out loud. Yuu can't help but grin at the sound of it. Happy to be the cause of having her girlfriend produce such a happy noise that her eyes are shining in admiration before making a mock angry expression.
"Well, you kept my mouth occupied too."
"That is right." The gleam in Yuu's eyes made an appearance again, and before she knew it, Yuu had grabbed her face and was kissing her hard. Tongue already introduced without hesitation. Eager and hungry.
"Whoa, are you guys making out back there?" Bella asked. Her brief glance at the mirror, coupled with her curiosity, resulted in the car swerving a little out of line.
"Bella, concentrate on driving." Eduardo said. His apprehension was barely hidden. "Can you two not do that while my very intrigued girlfriend is driving?"
"Tell it to your teammate," Sayaka snapped back without any bite to her words. She is clearly enjoying Yuu's attention as the redhead focuses on covering her neck with quick open-mouthed kisses while she talks. "She's the one attacking me."
"Lol" Bella chuckled, eyes on the road and hands both on the wheel. "Alicia would love to see this."
Sayaka lowered her voice to a whisper. "Yuu, I know Bella is sweet and everything, but I don't know how good of a driver she is. So please-"
"I don't care." Yuu unbuckles her seatbelt and proceeds to climb Sayaka's lap.
"Yuu! Sit back down and let me put your seatbelt on."
But Yuu was already straddling her. Sayaka immediately wrapped her arms around her in a vice grip. "This car has a 5-star crash rating."
"You knew about that?"
"My girlfriend is a car interior designer. Of course, I know that. All their cars have a high survival rate." She said in between kisses. Raking her fingers on the light brown locks while another hand slips behind the neck to pull her closer "But my captain's car is the safest."
"Honey, it doesn't matter. We can still get hurt. We are on a highway. So, go back to your seat."
"Not until I have my fill."
"Yuu, please. I will do whatever you want. Just please sit down and let me put your seatbelt on again."
It entered Yuu's mind that this was the closest Sayaka ever begged. Maybe that one time when they had a misunderstanding. But the Sayaka she is familiar with is the one who commands. The one who directs things, but when it comes to her safety, she is a mixture of an overly protective girlfriend and an unyielding worrywart. Her priorities are clearer. Her desperation leaks out when her well-being isn't secure.
"Alright. But I am not done." The brown eyes search the green ones for confirmation.
"Anything you want, later. I promise."
She conceded and climbed out of Sayaka's lap; the strong hands guided her back to her seat. Sayaka seems to be holding her breath until the buckle is lock in again.
When they arrive at a villa with multiple outer rooms and a big main house, Sayaka selects the one nearest to the lake in the backyard. They hardly even said a word to the others before Yuu was leading her to the stairs. Their room is above a garage where the Bentley and Maserati were parked.
"What are they in a hurry for?" Emmanuel asks.
"Don't mind them." Bella said with a knowing grin.
They opened the door to the second floor. The room has a very cozy, open concept floor plan. A small living room to the right and a dining area to the left are divided by a tall bookcase with knickknacks and some vases with flowers. Then a kitchen to one corner. On the other corner is a winding, narrow staircase that leads to the attic, where a queen-size bed is waiting with navy blue covers and pillows. Bedside tables on either side are paired with small reading lamps. There are egg yolk-colored armchairs near the foot of the bed. The slanting wall of the attic roof has a big window where the natural light of the afternoon sun illuminates the room. It is a far cry from the usual abundant space of the grand hotel suites, but it feels like home for Yuu. Although none of that was explored until much later, since when they opened the door and parked their luggage inside, Yuu pushed Sayaka on the wall beside the door as soon as she closed it and turned the lock on.
Sayaka was reminded of that Monday noon when Yuu had made the same moves. But this time, she is more confident. She pinned her to the wall with her hips, and her hands were already roaming around. It's like she wanted to continue what she started in the car as soon as possible, and now she is unstoppable. The weather in the Netherlands is cooler than any country they have been to except in the Swiss Alps, where the high altitude of the mountains maintains the coolness of spring. With the Netherlands located further north, the air isn't dry, and their skin isn't working to keep them cool from the feverish summer of Italy. With that, each kiss from Yuu registers heat on Sayaka's bare collar. Yuu is undoing one button at a time to get more purchase of her skin. She seems to have changed her mind and gone to unbuckle Sayaka's belt and the button of her jeans. She was done unzipping and was hooking her thumbs on the waistband when Sayaka noticed that her underwear beneath would be in for the ride.
"My love, no. We have been traveling all day."
"I don't care." She tried to push the pants down again.
"No," she said more firmly this time.
"You said anything I wanted earlier."
"Let me clean up first. We stopped over a couple of times, and I went to the restrooms. They are super clean, of course, but..."
"Okay, I will stop in one condition." Her eyes are shining again. Already tasting her victory with Sayaka's unconditional pleading earlier. And Yuu wants her to ask for it.
'Cheeky brat' She pressed her lips together before conceding. "That is?"
"Shower sex."
'Of course, trading her safety for another dangerous activity.' She gazed at those piercing golden eyes, looking for weakness, but found none. Yuu is determined to take her right there if she will allow it. If anything, she is the one with a weakness. It is getting harder and harder not to give Yuu what she wants. "Fine." She said between gritted teeth.
Yuu is kissing her again, and all the tenderness that she had come to associate with her lover is gone. Replace by an overwhelming hunger for her. She bit her lower lip with such ferocity that she knew it would bruise if she didn't let go for a few more seconds. And she didn't. She added suction too, cementing the lip's fate of being swollen for days to come. Yuu's pants pooled at her feet after using just one hand, then she took off her shoes one foot at a time, not letting go of her grip on Sayaka's neck and hip, like she's afraid that Sayaka will change her mind.
"Honey,"
Only then did she let go of the now-bruised lip.
"Are you trying to show our friends that you dominated me?"
"I am not thinking about other people right now."
With all her urgency earlier, it seems that after she confirmed that Sayaka was allowing her to take the lead, she somehow possessed all the patience in the world. She slowly divests Sayaka of all her clothing. Kissing every part of her that was gradually revealed. When she was standing with just her bra and underwear, Yuu took a step back and devoured her with her eyes. Starting from her newly sock-free feet, then her calves, knees, and thighs, when her gleaming eyes reach the apex of her underwear with a patch that is shining with arousal, she licks her lips. Sayaka can't help but blush.
'Am I being ravished right now?'
Then the eyes continued to the flare of her hips to the dip of her waist, and they counted her ribs till they reached her breasts. She doesn't know where to place her limbs as Yuu takes her time. Her heart is beating so loudly in her ears that she's surprised that Yuu couldn't hear it. She shoulders were devoured next, going back and forth like she's memorizing the peaks and valleys of her clavicles, neck, and jaw. She swallowed involuntarily. The eyes reach her slightly trembling lips. Yuu had regard her before and had seen her naked multiple times a day. But somehow, it feels like the first time. Or more. Like a new experience. A new angle that they haven't explored yet. Given that they have never had shower sex before, since Sayaka deems it to be too dangerous. A slip could happen at any time. A moment where she could lose control. Thus, she always denied it whenever Yuu would request it. But now they are still at the front door. With their clothes scattered around. She was already being consumed, and her knees could barely support her. It alarmed her.
"Honey, maybe this is a bad idea."
"You promised." Not hiding the accusation and disappointment in her voice.
"I did, but we could slip and stuff."
Yuu glance around, looking for something. The kitchen, dining area, and living room, her eyes narrowed at the ceiling, seeming to decide that what she's looking for isn't up there. Then she took a few steps back and saw a hallway hidden from view by the large refrigerator. She went there, and Sayaka was left alone in the breezy air in just her underwear.
"The shower room has railings on the walls!" Yuu's voice rang out excitedly.
'Damn it, Netherlands, why do you have safety measures everywhere!?"
Yuu came back with a triumphant, smug face. "Any more excuses you can think of?" She knows it's a clear victory.
"This is a one-time deal, you hear?" Trying to salvage what's left of her dignity. "We will not do this again."
"Deal."
Her lover proceeds to take off her own shirt, take off the rest of their clothes, and grab Sayaka by the wrist.
The bathroom is straightforward enough. Dark tiled floor, the toilet on one corner, and the shower space were enclosed by retractable clear glass doors, it is big enough for them to move around with ease. The counter was spacious, with supplies they would need in the built-in cabinets below. And the stupid railings, which she hated at the moment, lined the walls. They later discovered that the villa was owned by a retired couple, and they made sure that people with disabilities could use the bathrooms easily.
"Come on, cara mia. Stop dragging your feet."
Sayaka reluctantly went inside the shower room after Yuu opened the doors for her. The redhead studied the shower valve and chose a warmer setting. 'We will be here a long time then.' Lukewarm water fell like rain from the square overhead shower head at first before a higher temperature was achieved. When Yuu turned to face her again and their eyes met, Sayaka's apprehension was slowly melting away, being replaced by a new emotion. Excitement. Yuu stepped forward, her heart restarted, and run a mile a minute.
"Are you okay?" A small hand darted across to caress her jaw.
"Yes." She mumbled a bit, breathless. Pressing her face against Yuu's hand. "Tell me what you want me to do."
"Try to relax, maybe?" She said with a smile. "I will take care of you."
"That is my job."
"Not right now; it isn't. Are you ready? Because I can't wait to kiss you again."
"Just kiss me. Do it whenever it enters your mind."
"Just not when Bella is the one driving the car?" she smirks.
"That is different. You climbed on my lap in a moving car with a driver that I knew to be a clumsy hiker." She took the small hand on her face and placed it on her chest. "Honey, I want you to be safe, always. I can't lose you again. You are the source of my happiness. No harm should befall you."
"Gosh, you are so hot right now." She dissolves the distance between them, grabs her face, and kisses her furiously.
Sayaka's breath hitched when their naked bodies made full contact. Yuu was on her toes, trying to make up for their height difference. After the initial shock, Sayaka bent lower and wrapped her arms around Yuu's waist, then let her hands wonder around. Savoring the warm water dripping on taut skin. The slopes of her neck, the flush of her breasts, the ripples her abs are making as she breathe—then, without really thinking about it, her hands go lower to the thighs, then the rear. Palming enthusiastically that she forgot that Yuu was supposed to be the one taking the lead. She's about to find out exactly how erroneous that move was.
Yuu disengages from the kiss and gazes at her with mischievous eyes. "No touching"
"W-what? Why?" tightening her grip on reflex. "Y-you belong to me."
"Of course I am. But can you please let me fulfill this fantasy just this once? You will be in charge again later."
"It's not about taking charge. It's…" She wanted to choose her words carefully. Always failing in that department whenever Yuu is right in front of her. Especially now that her lover is naked. Distracting her to no end and it's driving her crazy not to just take charge and just touch her as she sees fit.
"What?" Yuu sniggered.
"I am the top."
"So?"
"I-I…"
"Darling, you don't need to define yourself by these titles or roles. You are so much more than that. And I think these roles are a spectrum too, don't you think? I know that I am not a solid bottom. I enjoy giving you pleasure as much as I receive it from you. It won't offend me if you ask me to do the things you usually do for me. It would be a delight, actually. Hmmn, maybe I am a switch." As the phrase sinks in, her expression changes from playful to thoughtful to concerned to one that is terrified.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Sayaka let go of the embrace, grasped Yuu's shoulders, and dipped lower to catch her eyes, which were now glued to the floor. She turned the water off. "Hey, look at me. Please tell me what is bothering you." But Yuu seems to be silently freaking out and has started to tremble. "Yuu, my love, please talk to me. Please." Becoming anxious herself when Yuu won't talk or even look at her. "Honey, please. What's wrong?" Trying to restrain herself from physically shaking Yuu out of what seems to be a self-imposed, crippling, anxiety-induced vortex, "Yuu, damn it!" Sayaka breathes deeply. 'I can't panic. Get a hold of yourself, Sayaka. She needs you to be patient now and not have panic attack yourself!' When she was sure she had calmed herself, she softly tilted Yuu's chin towards her. "My love, I am here for you. You can tell me whatever it is that is causing you to react this way. Tell me so I can help. I wanted to help. Please let me."
The gold-tinted brown eyes finally darted up to her. Her voice is raspy and barely audible. "Would you... would you... still love me... if... if I am a switch?" Each word was uttered with fear and sadness.
Sayaka's whole body released a sigh of relief. "Oh honey. You scare me. Of course, I would. I love you no matter what. Every day, I fall for you all over again. Deeper. I love every facet of you. All your quirks and all the things you think are imperfect are wonderful to me."
"Really?" Yuu's voice and whole body perks up.
"Yes. How could you not be?" Looking directly into Yuu's eyes with all the sincerity she can muster. Words spilled out in a rush to comfort. And to affirm Yuu's place in her heart. "How many times have I told you I love you? I don't think you would remember. I don't, either. But I said I love you, right? Not I love you because you are a bottom. It's you that I love. I am not a stone top. I even asked you to touch me, remember?"
"Yes, but that is..." Yuu struggled to translate her thoughts into words. "Isn't that what tops or doms do? Tell their partner what to do."
"Yes, but a stone top won't ever want to receive. They prefer to only give. While I crave to get everything I can from you, it is as you said, the roles are dynamic, a spectrum. They are not just black and white. There are colors in between. And I knew from the start that you were not a pillow princess. You are a selfless, generous person. So, of course, when it comes to the bedroom, you want to give as much as you take. I am actually surprised that you are not a top as well."
"I-I am not creative enough for that. But I love everything we have done so far. And sometimes I want to do the things you do to me because they feel so good, so I want to give you that experience as well."
"See! And when we first kissed, you copied me. It was hilarious but very sweet. And the way you ask to return the favor every time—even fight with me when I decline so I can touch you again."
"So… I am a switch?"
"Yeah, I think so. Most of the time, you want me to lead. At other times, you tell me what to do. Like earlier when I hugged you. You told me no touching. You are taking control from me. And your gift for my birthday—you make me sit on your face." Yuu blushed crimson at that. "But the way you react to my touch is amazing. The sounds you produce are divine. You make me feel appreciated like no one else. You make me a very happy person, Yuu. Just by being you. Thanks for loving me."
"That hardly takes any effort at all. I love you."
"I love you more."
"Whatever." She said rolling her eyes. Finishing the argument of who loves whom immediately and going back to the original topic. "Do you think I am a switch who prefers to bottom?"
"Most likely, yeah. But our preferences can evolve in the years to come. It's a journey. And I think that it also depends on your partner and the relationship that you have with them." A range of combinations entered her mind, but that is for another day. "Argh, it's many things. Every relationship is unique. What we have is still new. We are still exploring and discovering things. And I am excited for more. I am excited to journey with you."
"That makes sense. I am excited to share this journey with you too." They both lean forward to share a loving kiss. Moving without even thinking. Attune to what their bodies wanted at that moment. "And I have to admit that I enjoy it so much better when you lead. Especially when you tell me when I am allowed to come."
"Yeah?" Grinning smugly. "You like that?"
"Yes." She smiled with a bright blush. Happy and secure to express her inclinations now. "I love that you are a top. But I am also happy when you let me return the favor."
"So, if I am not a top, you won't love me?"
"Yes." She chuckled, making it clear that she was joking.
"Yuu!"
She laughed out loud, and Sayaka joined her. Both were rejoicing at passing a hurdle that caused their mini-panic attacks. "I am glad we have this conversation."
"Me too. You can tell me these things without fear. We established from the beginning that our relationship is a give-and-take. You teach me in your own way that I should not expect you not to reciprocate. I am learning you. I am learning with you. I am not stuck on one idea of what I should be. I know I mentioned multiple times that I am a top, but that was just me wanting to touch you more." Yuu gave her a narrowed-eyes, one-brow-lifted sort of smile. "As I said, I crave you—all of you." She reinforces that by laying a kiss on Yuu's forehead. "But believe it or not, I am open to new things. Though I pride myself on being able to predict what you need, I am not a mind reader. Unless you tell me that something doesn't sit right with you, it might take me a long while to figure it out."
"I know, I should learn to be able to say things like that to you comfortably since you never gave me a reason not to trust you. But it's hard sometimes. I still feel like I am dreaming, you know. You are so generous with me." Sayaka opened her mouth to protest but thought it better not to interrupt. "You are, Sayaka. I trust you, but it seems I have other issues to tackle. Like my fear of losing you or of not being enough, of you getting bored, of you realizing that someone else is better."
"Yuu" Sayaka placed both of her hands gently on Yuu's face. "Those are my fears as well."
"What? Why? It doesn't make sense to me for you to have those fears."
"They were just doubts before, but when you got lost in Venice, they became fears. I could not stand them. And I became more possessive of you."
"Why are we doing this to ourselves? I am crazy about you."
"And I you."
"Maybe we should stop? Let's try to stop being afraid of losing each other and just be happy that we are together."
"That is the logical way." She laughs. "But it's not that easy, is it?"
"Yeah, I try to fight it every time I wake up in the morning before I open my eyes. I was thinking, 'Was that just a wonderful dream?'" Yuu smiled, and then it grew widely. "It helps a lot that I can feel your warm body wrap around me." Sayaka shared a knowing grin. "And when I finally open my eyes, you are there. I feel immense relief every time."
"Imagine how I felt when I woke up that one time you went for a swim."
"Hey, I already paid for that."
"Yes, you did." She pecks her on the lips. "But, Yuu, you know that I love you, right?" Yuu nodded. "I would do everything for you. Be anything for you."
Yuu have become thoughtful again. "I think you should not compromise your identity. Even for me."
Sayaka was reminded of a conversation Miyako had with her. That wisdom still holds true, and she realized that she had ignored both of her instructions. "You are right, Yuu. Let's be more open to each other. Let's talk about things that bother us or things we want to learn about each other without fear. We can set boundaries, compromise as much as we can, and meet in the middle without losing ourselves. What do you think?"
"Yes, that is a great idea. But you need to be patient with me. I can be stubborn sometimes."
"You are the one who should be patient with me. I am very greedy."
"You are not greedy. You just want love. And you deserve to be loved, Sayaka." Yuu gazed at her with such longing and sincerity that she could not look away, even though her instinct was telling her that she didn't deserve anything. "If someone would ask me who I think deserves love, my answer would be you."
"I…"
"I am serious now. You spent the last few years alone and lonely. Even when you are surrounded by people, you still feel out of place." The green eyes stared at her in awe. Yuu's words were hitting close to home. Very, very close. "You are so kind that you didn't inconvenience anyone by expressing those feelings. But now I am here. And I love you. Let me love you. If you would allow me, I would do everything in my power to show you how much you deserve to be loved."
Sayaka was speechless. Yuu steps forward and hugs her. It took some time for her to digest what Yuu had said, and she's still reeling, but her body reacted to Yuu's touch without her permission and grabbed hold of her girlfriend firmly.
A few moments had passed before her mind and body calmed down. And she realized where they were.
"Honey, is it your idea to have this long conversation in the shower room while we are naked?"
"Hey, I got caught in the moment. But it seems fitting, don't you think? Baring our emotions while completely naked without our defenses or things to distract us."
The brunette held her tighter. "Hmmm, I don't know. Your body is distracting all the time."
"Pervert."
"You can't tell me that you're not distracted by my sexy body as well."
"Oh yeah. You are super sexy. And you are mine."
"Infinite." She kisses the side of her head.
Yuu was the one to let go, but Sayaka didn't let her go far; she still has her arms around her, though loosely. "Now that we establish that, can we continue?"
"That depends."
"On what?"
"Can't I really touch you?"
"You can after I am done with you."
"Can I kiss you before you start?"
Yuu leaned closer to her, but stopped just before offering herself to be kissed. "Not until I kiss you first." She presses her lips against the taller girl, but stops before it gets deeper. Sayaka chased her lips.
"You are enjoying this far too much."
"And you love me the same."
"Definitely. More actually."
"You are a softie." Yuu teased.
"I-I am not!" She countered, though her words lacked firmness.
"A super softie."
"Yuuuu"
"Am I hearing this right? Saeki Sayaka is whining."
She just pouted.
"Aaaw, my heart. You are so cute."
"Stop it."
"Alright, I will." She pecks her on the lips. "Now please hold on to the railings while I wash you." She turned the water on again. "Oh, you are so tall. Why don't they have small chairs like we do in Japan, so you can sit down while I wash you?"
Sayaka laughs impishly. "I have an answer, but you won't like it."
"If it's about my height, you better not say it."
She made a motion by zipping her lips and just grinning as widely as she could.
"You should be thankful that I love you, or you won't have sex tonight."
The green eyes widen eagerly, like she wants to say something.
"You can speak, cara mia."
"Like I could stop you from attacking me."
Thankfully, her jest earns her the reaction she was hoping for, as Yuu laughs happily at that. "Yes, you gorgeous specimen. Now that I realize I am a switch, be ready for a whole new world."
Yuu took her time washing her. Spending time on her chest and down to where she planned to spend more time later.
"I am hopelessly turned on, my love. Can you hurry?"
"Now I understand why you get irritated when I want you to hurry along when you are the one leading."
Sayaka pouted again. "Hmmpf, it was just a request."
"Don't you want to wash me too?"
"I could?" Her expression dissolved into one of wonder.
"Are you that desperate to touch me?"
"Always."
"Alright, go on. But don't get any ideas. This is my fantasy."
"Yes ma'am."
"Wow, that conversation was so liberating. I get to see you pout and even experience you in a different light."
"I am a multi-faceted person as well." Sayaka winks at her while pouring some body wash on her palm to wash Yuu. "And after I fulfill this fantasy of yours, how about we do one of mine as well?"
"Do tell."
"Later. I don't want to steal focus from this." As expected, Sayaka drags her hands all over Yuu's body with such vigor that the shorter girl could only roll her eyes at the contradiction of her words and her actions.
A few minutes passed.
"Are you about done?"
"Ah." Sayaka's hands stilled, like she had woken up from a trance. "Yeah, come here." She led her to stand below the shower head and softly rinse away the suds.
Yuu could tell that her lover wanted to kiss her so badly but wouldn't ask for it. Trying to maintain a supporting role for her fantasy, though she is slipping through the cracks of that role. 'She really is greedy when it comes to me. How could I doubt that this woman loves me?' "You can kiss me if you want."
Her shoulders visibly relax. "Thank you." She grabs her face fiercely and kisses her with the passion of a starving lioness. Devouring her prey without mercy.
'I should have added "gently," but who am I to argue when I am being consumed by her desire?' It could not be clearer that Sayaka completely adores her. And had been holding back the whole day, that when permission was given, the yearning she had been holding in rushed out in full force. But Yuu had to put a stop to it when Sayaka moved on to lay open-mouthed kisses on her jaw and neck. She was moaning like she used to, riding the wave of Sayaka's overwhelming need to give, but that reminded her that this was her fantasy. Sayaka should be the one producing those sounds. "Darling, wait." She mumbled breathlessly.
"Oh, yeah, sorry. Occupational hazard."
"It's fine. I enjoyed it."
"Where do you want me again?" Shaking her head to stop the current of how it usually goes.
"Can you adjust the shower head to point to the corner?"
"Like this?" The long arm made the request easily.
"Yep. Thanks. I want to imagine that it's raining when I do this."
"You rascal." Sayaka snickered, but her eyes are shining with excitement.
"Hey, my fantasy, my rules."
"Not complaining." hands raised in mock surrender.
"Now, miss safety girl, hold on to the railings and try to enjoy this with me."
"I could do that." She complied, positioned herself in the corner, and grabbed the railing on either side of the walls.
"I think we had enough foreplay, so I'll go straight to the point." The point was her kneeling on the floor, lifting one of Sayaka's long legs, and placing it over one shoulder.
"Yuu" trying to protest.
"You are stronger than me, darling, but I am not a fragile little thing. You saw me in action yourself." She said while gazing up at her. "And with you teasing the hell out of me on multiple occasions, you know how much I can endure. I am small, but I am very capable of supporting the weight of your leg. I have a pitcher's shoulder; you don't need to hold back. See?" She wiggled in place, moving her shoulders up and down with ease. "Now let me hear that beautiful voice. Sing for me." She winks and gets to work.
Sayaka was then reminded of how they ended up in the shower in the first place. Yuu had been so turned on in the car earlier that she climbed on her lap, even if they were not alone. That is something that will never happen in Japan. Thankfully, she has a good car for such occasions. But her thoughts were thrown back to the present as Yuu's tongue demanded her attention. "Nnnghh…"
"There it is."
The vibration of her voice didn't help Sayaka. Her breath got caught when Yuu continued.
"You taste so good."
'Is she doing dirty talk?'
The answer gets lost in the mix of suction, licks, and kisses.
Slowly and surely, Yuu ravished her.
Before long, Sayaka needed to support herself with the railings as her knee had the gall to go weak on her. But it could be argued that Yuu was being relentless in her pursuit to eat her out. There is no rhythm to it yet, just a barrage of non-stop reverence. And the more that Sayaka makes a sound, the more it spurs Yuu on.
As much as Sayaka wants to prolong the moment and enjoy it longer for both her and Yuu, she can't stop her body from building up to an inevitable end. Her muscles are tensing up, chasing that peak that Yuu is keen on giving her.
"Honey," she gasps.
"Yes, do it."
The tempest of desire that started as a single drop that rippled the calm sea gradually gathered into a gigantic tidal wave. It came crashing down with a tumultuous roar. If not for her firm grip on the railings, she would have been swept away by the magnitude of her release. Yuu guides her through it. Tracing her thighs with gentle fingertips, laying kisses on every skin within her reach.
'Alright, shower sex is amazing. No, it's life-changing.' Sayaka knew that this wouldn't be the last time. Making the deal, she was adamant about earlier, completely useless.
When she had calmed down and was able to feel in control of her body again, Yuu softly dislodged the leg on her shoulder and kissed her way up to her neck.
"That was incredible, my love."
"Mmmmn," nipping on her collar bone. Hands roaming around her back, tracing her spine, and caressing her tired muscles. "Can we move to the bed and let me go another round?"
"You are not satisfied with just giving me the best sex I ever had?"
The redhead chuckled. "Well, since I am on a roll?"
Three more orgasms later, and Yuu didn't show any sign of stopping until, at last, her stomach growled. And Sayaka doesn't know if she was relieved or disappointed by her nemesis' timely manifestation.
The heiress wore her bruised lip like a prize jewel. Not making an effort to cover it up. Displaying it for the world to see. When her parents and the Calle family saw it when they came down to dinner, they had different reactions. Yuu blushed crimson at every single one, being the only suspect of the purple bruise.
They had dinner with everyone. Making polite conversations but never truly focusing on others. Yuu would take her hand whenever possible and even kiss it in front of everyone. And when they pass dishes to each other, it won't be accepted without a chase kiss on the cheek.
"Gross, can you not do that while we are eating?" Emmanuel grumbled.
"Shut up, Em." Alicia snapped back with an elbow to his ribs as they were sitting beside each other. "Focus on eating that steak."
It was then that they noticed that they had an audience. Yuu blushed profusely. While Sayaka had a wicked grin across her face, blooming as she experienced the blissfulness of being in the honeymoon phase.
That night, Yuu showed her how much she deserves love a couple more times.
She woke up with sore muscles, but with every ache came a memory of Yuu's touch. Yuu's attention. Yuu's love. They fell asleep the same way, with her spooning the little girl. She wanted to plant kisses on the shoulders that worked so hard, but she didn't want to disturb her. Yuu earned a weekend worth of good sleep, and she wanted to tell her parents not to disturb them today. She doesn't care what beautiful scenery the Netherlands has to offer. But that requires her to untangle from their very tangled legs.
Judging by the light of the slanted window that she forgot to draw the blinds for last night, it is nearing midday. With almost half of them driving, Sayaka ventures to guess that the effort to do so should be getting to them already. Traveling almost every other day and sightseeing in between. Not to mention the hell that was trekking the Swiss Alps. She snuggled closer to the one who made her summer vacation the best one of her entire life. Not able to stop herself from pressing a very grateful kiss on Yuu's spine. 'I love you.' Only then did she close her eyes again.
Give it to Emmanuel to disturb her honeymoon by banging on their door a couple of hours later. "You guys have any plans to leave the house? Come on! We are losing daylight!"
Sayaka knows for a fact that the sun won't set till it's 8:30 p.m., and she wanted to go down and open the door just to shout at the muscle guy and shut the door on his face, but Yuu had stirred on her arms to face her.
"Go back to sleep, honey. I will take care of him."
"Hmmmn, what time is it? Don't we need to go somewhere?"
"We can skip for today." She propped herself on one elbow.
Yuu smiled. "You wanted to stay so we could do stuff?" she teased.
"Hey, come on!" Emmanuel's voice reverberates all over the attic room.
"Yes, but let me kill this guy first, okay?" She leaned down and pecked her on the lips.
The redhead chuckled. "You will not kill him."
"I will beat him up a little." Yuu laughs loudly at that. "Okay, just one punch?" The little girl shook her head with a grin. "He keeps disturbing my honeymoon. He needs to know that he should stop. With that kind of guy, only physical confrontation works for them to listen."
"He is our friend."
"It's warranted. He will understand."
"I think he has gone away already."
They both stopped talking and waited for another holler from the big guy, but none came. There was silence.
"Someone must have told him to knock it off." Sayaka glanced down at her. The free hand has found its way to caress her face. "Thanks for last night. Thanks for that conversation. I feel closer to you."
"I feel so much better. Not as much anxiety as before. And thank you for still loving me even though I am not the bottom you are looking for."
"I was not looking for a bottom." She protested vehemently.
"Yeah, you are looking for someone to love and love you back. Well, I am here."
"Here you are. What shall we do about that?" The hand moved from the jaw to her neck, and it didn't stop there. They are staring at each other when it reaches the sternum below the sheets. "You didn't let me have my turn last night."
"So?" Yuu can feel the ghost of a touch over her left breast. A finger is hovering over the nipple. And her heartbeat picks up.
"Don't you think that's rude?" The hand moves to the right breast, still not touching, teasing the air surrounding the area. Both their bodies started to warm up.
"I am fine with it." Yuu gasps.
"What do you think my opinion is about it?" The hand goes to the ribs, tracing softly. And Yuu became breathier. The abs tighten as a fingertip draws lines all over.
"Hey guys! Come on? Don't you want to see the windmills?"
Sayaka's face contorted to something that was ready to kill once she opened the door. Yuu just laughs out loud and pulls her girlfriend into a bear hug.
"We will be down in a bit, Emmanuel." Yuu shouted in Japanese, but she hoped that would give the guy a head start before Sayaka explodes and hunts him down. "You can have your turn later, darling. Let's see what he is so excited about. Okay?" Sayaka seems to be placated by their naked bodies touching.
"A quick one?"
"I don't think we have the time. And besides, I am kind of hungry." She said apologetically.
Sayaka lay on her back and stared at the ceiling. "I have two enemies. Why do I have to fight two enemies on my honeymoon?"
Yuu laid random, quick kisses on her face, neck, and chest before getting out of bed. "Come on."
As it turns out, Emmanuel rented bikes for everyone except the parents, who are happy just to stare at the lake while reading books and talking about cars.
"Finally! Here, Yuu I adjusted the seat for you; try it."
"Em, I am getting irritated by this. It is my job to do those things."
"It's no trouble." The giant waved the comment off like he was doing her a favor and didn't really hear what she said. Eyes focus on Yuu as she rides the bike to see if the height of the seat is at an optimal level. "Is that okay, or should we adjust it lower?"
"It's perfect. Thanks."
"Okay, so the windmills are just seventeen kilometers from here."
"Just seventeen. Cool," Bella said, shaking her head. "I am not doing that."
"The bike lane is separate from the main road. You can go all over this country via bike and feel very safe. Also, they don't have many steep roads. Mostly flat, so this will be a breeze. Like forty, forty-five minutes tops, and we will be there."
"Forty minutes? Seventeen kilometers! Are you kidding me?"
"Oh, yeah. Maybe you should just ride with Ed." Emmanuel said emphatically.
"Ride with him? What am I? Eight?"
"I could do it in twenty." Jovanney said matter-of-factly, shrugging his shoulders.
"Not everyone is a machine like you."
"There are dairy farms on the way. We can stop for ice cream or shakes. Say hi to the cows, goats, and sheep."
Yuu's eyes shone brightly after Sayaka translated, already giddy with excitement. Her buddy beams back at her, proud that he came up with the idea.
"I think you two are the only ones excited about this." Sayaka said, and Bella nodded vigorously.
"I could use the exercise." Alicia said. "Sounds fun."
"Nuh-uh, this is not my idea of fun. And we will ride back after, so that is thirty-four kilometers."
"It's okay, Bella. We can take the car instead." Eduardo tried to comfort her.
Yuu and Emmanuel aren't listening to the conversation and are riding in circles around them until they make a decision. Sayaka notices that the city bike looks huge, but her girlfriend is pedaling away comfortably. Bella followed her line of sight. Gazing at the small build of the softball player, she felt inadequate for her whining.
"Hey, Yuu is an athlete. You should not compare yourself to her." Her boyfriend said.
"We survived that hellish trek. Bike riding would be a piece of cake." Sayaka suggested but didn't add that she is confident about cycling since the activity has been added to her daily routine since she and Yuu started their physical relationship to build her stamina. Thus, she can't help but take pity on the American, who is clearly sexually frustrated but being thrown into endless activities that need her full attention and effort.
"Just ride with me. The bike I got has a back seat with footrests on the tire. You will be comfortable."
"You chose the bikes with Em?"
"No, Alicia did."
"Of course. Fine, let's go."
They were mounting the bikes when Yuu and Em went back to their respective rooms. Running and shouting.
"What's with Tom and Jerry?" Jovanney said.
"Tom and Jerry! Please don't tell me you consider my girlfriend as the mouse."
"Do you prefer for her to be the gullible, simple-minded cat who always loses or the witty, adorable mouse?"
"You have a point there."
"But they are friends, not enemies." Alicia said.
"They kind of are. After we lost at baseball, he wanted a rematch just to get back at Yuu."
"Did he now?" Sayaka said with a devious smile. "Oh, and they went back to take their baseball caps."
"Ooh, that's a great idea." Bella said.
"Let's go take mine as well." The red team captain proposes, trying to make the bike ride more appealing to his girlfriend now that she is on board.
"Oh, but I would be a blue team if I used your spare."
"You can use Jovanney's spare." Alicia suggested.
"What about me?" Sayaka asked.
"Take mine. You can keep it." Rosalia said.
They all went back to their rooms and reappeared wearing baseball caps, two with blue ones and five with red caps. Rosalia refused to wear anything that would ruin her immaculate hairstyle. Thus, when they file away from the villa, they look like the entourage of the blonde goddess.
"You look sexy wearing my color." Yuu said with a wink to Sayaka.
"Stop it, or we will turn around this instant."
Emmanuel was leading the group with Rosalia. Gliding away with ease. Next are Jovanney and Alicia. Eduardo and Bella are at the very back. They saw an old couple riding their bikes while holding hands. The group disengaged from the pairings and created a single line when other bikers came from the opposite direction. When the old couple passed them and they went back to couples' formation, Jovanney and Alicia glanced at each other, extended their arms sideways, and held hands. Yuu saw the small smile the lanky man did upon contact, and he even kissed the back of her hand. The redhead glanced at Sayaka, then blushed.
"What?" She said with a raised eyebrow. "You want to hold hands too?"
"If that is okay with you."
"Just be careful and don't hold too tight so you can take your hand back easily."
"Deal."
They hold hands but focus on the road and riding. Both have cheeks tinged pink but won't acknowledge it. Sayaka was the one to copy Jovanney's move, and her girlfriend became as scarlet as her cap.
The clear blue sky with fluffy billowing white clouds, the green grass along the path, passing the trees, fields, rivers, and every farm animal they saw along the way—all seem to glow. The colors are more vibrant and alive under the scrutiny of someone who is fully and contently in love. 'Alright, the Netherlands really is a beautiful country.'
It took them an hour and a half to arrive, with all the stops they made along the way, to Kinderdijk, where the iconic 18th-century windmills were located. Yuu wanted to take pictures of a flock of sheep, herds of cows and goats, and swans gracefully swimming in a nearby pond. Then they all enjoy the dairy farm ice cream and shakes, all freshly made. Emmanuel could not help but puff his chest at the greatness of his idea.
Yuu bought a lot of keychains from the gift shop and even gave the muscle guy a metal bicycle keychain, which he immediately put on the ring of his car key. Kissing the top of her head. Sayaka, just look the other way and let them share that moment.
When all the pictures were taken, gifts were bought, and the history of the place was learned, they made their journey back to the villa. All were ravenous when they arrived. Thankfully, a feast was waiting for them. Dinner passed as it always did. Pleasant conversations, good food, and regaling about their afternoon adventure, but when Sayaka and Yuu were alone again, they both seemed to have forgotten about the trip they made and ravished each other like the thirty-four kilometers worth of biking didn't happen.
The next day, they ride with Emmanuel and Rosalia, with the latter being okay with the seat arrangement. The dominatrix at the back with her padawan, and the lovable goofs are at the front. Sayaka learned that their driver was an only child who had always wanted to have a younger sibling; he gets along just fine with everybody, but Yuu has taken a special place in his heart. With Rosalia being a little antagonistic with Eduardo, he couldn't really connect with Bella as much as he liked. But with Yuu around and her being game with all his mischiefs, their bond is sealed. Sayaka could not argue with that. Her girlfriend really is a joy to be around, and she finds that once again she falls deeper.
The rest of the ride was made with two separate conversations. Yuu had used the translation app to talk with Emmanuel, and they snickered at each other the whole time. While the ones at the back had a little talk that made the fledgling dominatrix more knowledgeable.
"Now I know what to get you for your eighteenth birthday." Rosalia said.
"We will be here, I think, but make sure I can get it back to Japan."
"Don't worry about that." Rosalia winked. "And send me her measurements when the time comes."
Sayaka blush. "I don't even know if she will be interested in that."
"You have years to know. My offer is open-ended. Just give me a call when both of you are ready."
"Thanks. I appreciate that."
They arrived at the Ritz hotel in Paris in less than five hours. With the shorter travel time, they plan to visit the Louvre Museum in the afternoon and the Eiffel Tower at night.
"Do you know what Rosalia's perfume is?" Yuu asked when they deposited their luggage in their room to change clothes.
"Hmmn, the one I smelled from her earlier is Prada, I think. But she mixes her scents. Why?"
"The passenger seat smells incredible. I can smell it on my clothes. It's on the back of my arms. Here smell." Yuu offers her wrist.
Even with her duller sense of smell, Sayaka confirmed that Yuu does have a hint of Rosalia's alluring perfume. But it doesn't suit her lover, and it gave her an idea for a present.
Later that night, Sayaka noticed that after the singing incident and the shower conversation, Yuu's libido grew exponentially, and she didn't need to make a move after they shower like always. Sometimes they barely made it before Yuu was climbing her and directing her to the bed.
Usually, she would start with kisses, and Yuu would respond. It had been like that. If not always, she had been the one to initiate. She wonders if maybe it's because their days in Europe are dwindling down and Yuu is trying to get as much of her as possible before they return to Japan, where they have to wait a week to sleep together again.
The next day, they visit Versailles Palace in the morning before traveling to Côte d'Azur, south of France. They check in at Hôtel Martinez for the night.
While having dinner, Jovanney had a chance meeting with Pierre, a fellow Formula 1 racer and friend, at the restaurant they ate at. Pierre invited him and the rest of the group to a beach party he is hosting the following night.
The morning after, Eduardo announces that he rented a luxury yacht for them to visit a good place for scuba diving. As much as Yuu wanted to go with her team captain, the place they went to is not for beginners, so the couple decided to stay behind and just go for a swim around the yacht. Rosalia, never one to have her hair wet, sunbathed instead on the deck. Emmanuel is on sunscreen duty. Alicia stayed behind as well to guard the radio in case of emergency. In the end, only Jovanney, Eduardo, and Bella dive to see the coral and sea creatures beneath.
At a distance, Sayaka and Yuu stop swimming and just thread the water and look at each other. They are both wearing bikinis, a black pair for the brunette and a white one for the shorter girl.
"I am so happy you can swim."
"Why?"
"So I can do this." She grabs Yuu's hand, pulls her closer, and then kisses her on the lips. Yuu was surprised for a second but responded happily. Sayaka reached for Yuu's thighs and placed them on her hips. Leaving the water threading solely to her. "Don't worry, I have strong legs. I'll keep us afloat." Their lips met again, and Yuu held onto her, drawing closer.
Sometimes they would sink a bit, no longer threading the water, and enjoy the wonders of kissing under the water.
"They haven't come up in a while." Emmanuel observed. "What are they doing?"
"Lol, they are making out." Alicia snorted.
The couple showed up for air, and Sayaka's hands found Yuu's breasts.
"Stop it. What if they could see us?"
"Eduardo's group will be down there for at least an hour more. And the ones on the yacht are far away."
"You are insatiable as always."
"I want to know what it feels like underwater." Without warning, she went under, pushed aside the fabric, and pulled the nipple into her mouth.
The redhead is getting turned on, and ask her to stop one more time. But Sayaka requested if she could give the same attention to the other breast. When permission was given, Yuu submerged with her and watched. When they came up for air, they kissed again.
"Dang, those kisses are getting heated." Alicia commented.
"I don't think we should be watching this." Rosalia said, then she went to the other side of the boat.
"You guys, go ahead. I will watch them in case one of them gets cramps."
"Yeah, I am sure that's what you're watching for." Emmanuel said before joining his girlfriend.
Alicia ignored the snide remark and continued to watch the unknowing couple. 'Wow. So hungry. I wonder if they will be open to a threesome. Yikes, Alicia, they are so young that it is not even legal to ask for consent. Let's check the future... Yeah, no leeway there. They love only each other. Sayaka would never share her that way. And she doesn't have the desire to touch someone else. She is so possessive, but Yuu is okay with that. They are made for each other. Oh, but wait... Uh-huh, that is interesting. Wow. I am excited for that.'
"No more Sayaka, or I will take you here."
"Alright, thanks. Maybe on our actual honeymoon we can try other things to do on the beach."
"Yeah."
"Really?"
"You said we would be alone on an island."
"We can swim naked?"
Yuu blushed. "If we are alone, yes."
"I love you."
"You just love me because I am open to doing those things." She said it in mock annoyance.
"I love you. That's it. No condition. If you don't like those, I love you the same. There are still thousands of other things we can do that you like. I will never force things on you."
"I know."
"I am lucky enough as it is."
"I am the lucky one. If it weren't for you, I would not be here."
"Same goes for me."
"You know what I mean."
"Darling, even if my family isn't rich, we can still find ways to enjoy our lives together. I just hope you will still pick me."
"I didn't fall for you because you are rich. I fell when you were playing the piano. I don't know anything about you then."
"I know you don't love me for the money. That is one of the reasons why I considered myself blessed to have found someone who loves me for me."
"We can live a simple life, and I would be happy. As long as we are together."
"I know, honey. I know." 'Why is it getting harder and harder not to ask her to marry me?'
They went back to the hotel to prepare for Pierre's beach party. The parents warn them during dinner not to drink too much as they will travel to Spain the next day. Jovanney rented a limo to take them and fetch them afterwards.
The party began inside the car. The racer opened champagne bottles and poured each one a drink, and they toast to have a fun night together. The house they went to is mostly made of glass. It has three floors and a spacious roof deck where people are dancing to the loud music.
Pierre welcomed them and told them to enjoy the party and that they were welcome to use any amenities. A colossal pool was surrounded by patio furniture and chairs. Most people have drinks in their hands and are socializing. Most girls are in cocktail dresses; some are in bikinis with sarongs to cover them, but it seems they don't really have any intention of getting into the pool. There were multiple pool tables in the game room that overlook the sandy backyard, where there is a DJ booth setup with disco lights, ramping up the crowd. The music is loud enough to reach the rooftop.
There are tables and chairs outside; they choose the ones at the far end, trying to hear each other over the blaring beats of the current song. Yuu felt out of place at first. But her group didn't go to socialize with other people; it is clear that this is also not their type of entertainment, but they wanted to experience it anyway. The boys went to get drinks. After a shot or two, they joined the dancing crowd on a dare to make fun of themselves. They form their own little circle and laugh at Emmanuel's take on California Gurls. A couple more songs later, and they are all having a blast.
When Hey, Soul Sister came up, they coupled up to dance with their significant other. Sayaka spun Yuu around before enveloping her in her arms. Laughing hard and not caring if they are moving in time to the song.
"Are you having fun, my love?"
"I always have fun when I am with you."
"Aw, but I am not really a fun person to be around with. You are the one bringing up all the joy in my life so far."
"Then you better not let me go so that lovely smile will remain in your face."
"Never."
She was about to kiss Yuu when someone tapped on her shoulder.
"Hey, sweetheart, dance with me instead." said a tall guy in English.
They both look at the young man, who is clearly drunk with his red face and sleepy eyes. Two other guys are sniggering at him from a nearby table.
"I don't see that happening." Sayaka said firmly.
"Come on, dance with a guy instead of your friend here."
"She is my girlfriend." Reinforcing that by wrapping an arm around Yuu's waist. "Ask someone else."
"Hey, I am being a gentleman here. You don't need to play hard to get."
Sayaka got a whiff of his alcohol breath and stepped backward with Yuu. "I am not playing hard to get. I have a girlfriend. I don't think I need to be clearer than that."
"F**king lesbian b****!"
Suddenly, there is a wall of muscles separating them from the drunk guy.
"What did you just say?" Emmanuel said. A hand is already placed lightly on the guy's shoulder.
The sniggering pair at the table went forward to flank their friend.
Jovanney simply took a step beside Emmanuel, removing his expensive watch.
"Evening fellas." Eduardo greeted the group.
"Hey, we don't want any trouble."
"I understand that, but that is not what I asked."
"I just wanted to dance; you know, it's a party and everything."
"Definitely, it's a party. You should dance if you want. But I believe she refused you."
"Yeah, I think I heard her refuse him three times." Jovanney said, removing a ring from his forefinger.
"You know how some girls refused, but inside they really wanted to. Come on, you can understand. You're a guy." He said with a trembling voice, being forced to sober up with the tension. "I am sure women throw themselves at you."
"You see, I don't think flattery is the way to go here." He glanced at Jovanney. "What do you think?"
"Nah, it's too late for that." removing another ring from his pinky.
"What do you think is the solution here?" He said to Eduardo.
"An apology wouldn't hurt, I guess." he shrug.
"An apology. I like that." turning back to stare at the guy. "Are you the kind of man who is capable of admitting when you are wrong?"
"Dude, I was just trying to have fun here."
"Oh, so you are not that kind of guy."
Pierre arrives when the music is cut off, as the crowd has stopped dancing and surrounds the spectacle. "What's going on here?"
"Your friend here is trying to dance with my friend, but he wouldn't take no for an answer."
Pierre's eyebrows furrowed; he was accounting for the boys' faces in his head. "I don't know these guys."
"Dang!" Emmanuel laughs, but the guy underneath his gigantic hand could not find the humor in it. "So, you guys are party crashers! You push your luck there."
"Please let go of me." The big guy doesn't really have a firm hold on him. He could slip from his hand easily but chose to stand still, afraid of making sudden movements.
"Not until you apologize. And you have to mean it. Otherwise, you are just making noise."
The crowd had a chorus of "Ooooh," egging them on.
"Em, you had given him plenty of chances already. I don't think he will apologize, so let's just get this going." Jovanney cracked his knuckles.
"Oh, you have to apologize now. I don't want his hands to have blood on them. It takes time to wash them off." Alicia said.
"Don't worry, Allie. I can take these three on by myself."
"Don't be stingy. Can't let you have all the fun." Jovanney said.
"Dude, just apologize already." One of his friends advised him.
"I'm sorry."
"Not to me you idiot!"
The guy leaned to the side to get a glimpse of Sayaka. "I am sorry miss."
Sayaka nodded.
"That wasn't so hard, was it?" Emmanuel lifted his hand from the guy's shoulder.
His friends are a couple of steps away already when he turns to face them. Then with a last attempt to somehow reclaim his ego. He wheeled back and shouted, "Rich bastards!" then he spits on the sand before running away.
"Let it go, Em. It's not worth it." Eduardo said with a hand on Emmanuel's forearm as the rugby player rushed forward to run after them.
The crowd was disappointed that a fight didn't happen but with the music back on they get back to enjoy the party instead.
"Thank you." Sayaka said.
"I know you don't need me to fight your battles, but he insulted you, I can't stand that."
Yuu smiled at them, knowing that they finally have an understanding. And that their friendship just grew closer.