Summary: Sleeping felt like a burden now. Sanzu had a fix that could help her get some rest when her sleeping pills no longer work. How could he turn her request down, especially when he saw it as the perfect chance to get something he'd always wanted out of her?

Pairing: Sanzu Haruchiyo/Higurashi Kagome

Disclaimer: I do not own either series. Each belongs to their rightful owners.

Morbid

An unbearable weight resided in her chest. It only grew heavier and heavier as night fell and she was left on her own. A photo called her attention, dark blue eyes lingering on the smiling faces. As she stood there, merely looking at the reminder of happier days, she felt as if that weight had just amplified, tying around her neck and trying to drag her down.

It wasn't anything special by any means, but it was something she'd never part with. A simple photograph with two people in it. One was herself when her eyes seemed just a bit brighter. The other was someone she hadn't seen in years. The mark of a black dragon tattoo on the side of his head would forever linger in her memories. She told herself that maybe one day she'd find the strength to go back, but each day that dream just kept getting further away from her waning grasp.

She heard a noise shuffle from the kitchen, and she turned away from the photo. Kagome made her way into the kitchen, her eyes landing on a man that was her age. His hair, pink, was long and reached past his shoulders. Upon realizing she was there, he turned to face her, blue eyes landing on her tired expression.

Her gaze strayed to what he held in his hand, and she sighed, leaning against the wall beside her. "Are you sure this'll work, Haru?" she asked. She got a weird feeling from him, but she opted to brush it off. After all, when did she not get a weird feeling from anyone around her anymore?

He looked at her and smiled, flashing his teeth in a bold grin. "Of course," he responded, holding the pill bottle out for her to take. "You were saying your sleeping meds weren't working anymore. Well, this'll help you sleep," he said, a promise to his words.

Kagome took the offered bottle. There was nothing about dosage on it, but then again, she didn't anticipate there to be. These weren't drugstore meds. "How many do I take?" she asked, noting the generous quantity he'd supplied.

"Well, given your tolerance for drugs and alcohol, you'd be better off with four, minimum," Sanzu stated. "Any less, and they'll probably wear off before sunrise."

Kagome nodded, twisting the cap off and removing four of the lavender-colored pills from the bottle. Once she had done so, she closed the bottle and placed it on the counter's surface.

She could only hope these would work in knocking herself out for a few hours. It wasn't ideal, obviously, but at this point, she'd take what she could get. She took them with a glass of water that'd been left out by her earlier in the morning, a soft sigh falling from her lips as she leaned back against the counter.

It didn't take long before a strange feeling welled up inside her. She lifted a hand to rub her hair from her face, taking it as a sign they were starting to kick in. With a small wave, she bid Sanzu goodnight, trusting that he'd find his way out of her apartment on his own like he usually did.

"I'll let you know how they worked tomorrow," she said, hearing him hum faintly in response. "See you."

"Goodnight, darling," he called in response. Silence soon swept through the apartment, following the sound of her bedroom door closing. He leaned back against the counter, a patient smile on his face as he counted the minutes that passed.

After fifteen minutes of silence, he pushed himself away from the counter and followed the path she'd taken.

He took a risk and glanced into the silent room, a content smile spreading across his face at the sight of her on the bed. She didn't move as he stepped into the room, nor did she stir in the slightest as he got closer- close enough to touch. On ordinary occurrences, she would wake up by the slightest presence near her, but she wouldn't be doing that for now.

"Four might've been a bit too much," Sanzu remarked as he sat down on the side of the bed, gazing at her face with an unreadable expression. "Won't kill you, but it'll blur those little senses of yours and make you comfortably numb."

He'd been perfectly aware of that, but what she didn't know wouldn't hurt either of them.

He reached for her, dragging his hand along wherever he could reach. She offered no response, and it added to the dangerous thrill he felt burning a hole in his chest.

"You're so beautiful like this," he mused softly. "Do you know that? So unaware, so helpless…- It's so cute."

As much as he wanted to sit there and just savor the sight of her so oblivious, he knew he didn't have a lot of time. She was a special case, and, even with a high dose, she'd eventually regain the senses that'd become inebriated by the drug's effect.

He stood up from where he sat, giving her another swift once over as he climbed over her on the bed.

Her hair, dark locks flowing out beneath her, stood out against the soft blue sheets. His hand fell to rest on her face, gently caressing it as he ducked down and pressed a kiss to her pliant lips. There was no effort needed as he brushed his tongue across her lips, pushing them apart to lick into the warmth of her mouth.

She tasted sweet, sinfully so, and he pulled back. His breath hitched in his throat, his thoughts straying to other things, but he stopped himself before he could move.

Time was limited, and he didn't want to test his luck more than he already was. He sat up, his mind driven by his initial carnal desires. His hand moved from her face as he reached to undo his belt and zipper, tugging his pants down just far enough to pull his stiff cock out. His other hand dipped into his pocket, pulling out a condom. He opened the package and rolled it along his shaft.

Soon after, his hands strayed to her thighs, pushing them apart far enough for him to settle between them. One hand slipped a bit higher. Long, slim fingers hooked against the crotch of her shorts and panties, tugging them to the side to leave her exposed to his gaze. He traced a finger along the seam of her folds, slowly sinking it within her. His thumb moved to press against the small bundle of nerves, rubbing in small circles as his finger began to slip in and out of her with more ease.

"Ah, what a good girl you are," Sanzu cooed, feeling her body react to his ministrations. "You want this, don't you? Aren't you a cute little tease."

He slowly drew his finger from her core, moving to place his hand on her thigh. His other gripped his length as he lined himself up with her. As he pushed his hips forward, burying the full length of his cock within her in a single deep thrust. His grip on her thigh tightened as he paused like that. Not to give her body a moment, but to savor the feel for himself.

"Mn… shame I waited this long to do this," he mused as he pulled his hips back, taking advantage of her black-out state to push back into her with a hard thrust. Her body swayed underneath him, and he grinned when she showed no sign of waking. He gripped her chin and leaned down to press another kiss to her lips. "You recover quick," he muttered against her lips. "So I don't have to hold back, right?"

There was no response from her, not that he was anticipating one. His grip moved to her hips, fingers leaving bruising indents as he set a harsh, deep pace. The bed creaked noisily with each thrust. He didn't care about the prospect of her feeling any pain in the hours to come, too absorbed in the pleasure he felt. As he felt him nearing his end, his thrusts started to become sloppy. With one final thrust, he stilled, buried to the hilt inside her.

He panted, remaining still like that as he looked down at her face. She still looked so peacefully asleep, her chest rising and falling in a gentle movement. He glanced at the time on the clock on the wall. As he did, he pulled out of her, letting go of her and fixing her clothes back into place to make it inconspicuous. He stood up, removing the condom and discarding it in the trash. Once he had, he fixed himself up, tucking his member back into his pants.

He spared her a parting look before leaving, already a thought in his mind for the next time he'd be able to do this.

As he made for the door, a photo caught his eye. Sanzu paused by it, a glare settling on his face as she reached for the frame. Anger lingered in his gaze as he gripped it a bit too tight, the glass breaking under the pressure of his grip. A second later, he scoffed and dropped it to the ground casually.

"Get over him already," he bit out, a jealous edge seeping into his voice.

He stomped on the frame as he made his way to the door, shutting it behind him as he went on his way as if nothing had happened at all.

Auroua-chan: Bonten timeline is just… hng. I love them all.

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