"You really don't have to do that." Naru looked over his shoulder with a hum as Mai appeared beside him in the small kitchenette. It was barely large enough for the two of them to stand in. Her apartment only had four rooms. A small toilet, a shower room, the tiny kitchen, and the living area. She kept her futon rolled away in a cupboard during the day and the small kotatsu was in the middle of the floor right now. It was cosy. Naru maintained his usual serious expression, despite being elbow deep in a sink of hot bubbling water.
"You made dinner," Naru excused as he scrubbed the well-used wok beneath the surface, doing everything to avoid raising his eyes. It had seemed so nice and simple in his head earlier when he'd accepted the invitation. Actually coming to Mai's apartment had thrown him somewhat. He was used to her sweet citrus scent drifting around the office, but he was literally drowning in it. It had seeped into every corner of the apartment and clung to every item within it. It was hard to keep his usual impassive expression in place. His omega side was ready to purr and nuzzle into the various plush items, to seep his own scent into the surface. It was a temptation he was trying hard to keep in check.
A small sound, somewhere between a gasp and a murmur of surprise, escaped his delicate lips as Mai stepped right in behind his taller body. His deep blue eyes darted sideways, trying to gauge her intentions. Her small hands touched his slim hips briefly as she passed by, one hand lingering on his back as she moved away to his side. He could feel the flush on his cheeks and looked down. She was just passing by. He felt silly for allowing his omega to make him feel so nervous. Just because she got close to him didn't mean she was going to try anything.
"Tea?" It seemed a strange question, considering she'd already turned on the stove when she asked. Naru nodded his agreement. Tea always steadied his nerves. He quietly wondered if Mai had detected his unease. Part of him thought it more than likely. She always seemed to know exactly how he was feeling, and how best to put him back in his regular rhythm. Have I ever been able to do the same for her? He'd never thought about it before. He'd certainly helped her once or twice, distracting and put her at ease when she was scared, and using himself as a physical barrier to keep her safe. It didn't come close to what she did for him though. He turned his head to watch her as she worked.
She wasn't looking at him. Instead, she was idly humming while getting two cups ready. The tea was in bag form here, unlike at the office where he kept loose leaf on hand. He watched her pale hands work, looping the string of each small bag around the cup handle. She watched the stove almost impatiently as she waited for the kettle to whistle. Her moods were easy for him to follow and assess. He'd always been good at spotting when she was feeling down, and when she was troubled. He'd also known how to soothe her when she'd awoken from a nightmare during a case. Tea is the answer to all life's problems.
"Where do these go?" Naru asked as he dried off the plates. Mai showed him the cupboard and watched as he reached up to return them, stretching the muscles in his side. Her cheeks flushed as she thought how homely it felt having him in the small apartment. They'd stayed together on cases, of course, so it wasn't the first time they'd shared chores like this, but it was the first time they'd ever been alone in either person's home. Something static passed through the small kitchen as their eyes met. It was barely an instant as Naru closed the cupboard, but it made them both pause. Naru's tongue darted out to wet his lips as the moment stretched.
The kettle hissed and whined loudly, and Mai flustered as she turned away to move the metal pot over. Naru's lips softened slightly as he watched her fill the two cups after turning off the stove. They were soon back at the kotatsu and the atmosphere felt a little awkward. The heater beneath the table wasn't on since it was getting hotter, but it still felt a little too warm for Naru's liking. His mouth felt dry as he looked across at Mai. Pink dusted her cheeks as she noticed. She licked her lips as she searched for something to say.
"Is it a little hot for you?" she asked as Naru tugged the heavy blanket from his legs and sat crossed legged beside the table rather than beneath it. Mai seemed perfectly comfortable sitting at the table with the thick blanket across her lap, but that was to be expected. Girls felt the cold more easily, and omega bodies tended to run a little hotter, especially males. His heat was approaching too, though he'd never dream of bringing it up.
"Yes, but I'm alright." He knew Mai would make a fuss and turn on the air conditioning or something if he didn't reassure her. Silence fell once more and stretched as they both drank their tea. It was frustrating. Usually Mai wouldn't be quiet, but now she wouldn't say a word. I suppose it isn't totally fair to put it all on her, but still…He was starting to feel a little vulnerable. His omega was jittery, sitting so close, especially since she'd bonded him. It was only a casual connection, but it was as close to mating as he'd ever been before.
"So, um…Naru, I…" She trailed off uncertainly, leaving an awkward silence in her wake.
"W-would it help if we just got down to it?" He didn't like the way his voice quivered, and was relieved that Mai didn't seem to notice. He watched with something close to satisfaction as Mai's cheeks burned at the suggestion. She held his gaze, wondering if that was what he really wanted, or if he was teasing her. She couldn't tell. Naru wasn't even sure he knew. "It's not like it's the first time." He didn't know which of them he was trying to reassure. His stomach coiled and swirled as he waited.
"Right…" Mai slipped her bare legs from beneath the table and got to her knees, almost like they were in a formal meeting. Naru was surprised as he breathed in her almost sharp citrus scent, which blended so nicely with his own sweeter lemon tart fragrance. Damn it! He knew his cheeks were flushed as his head started to feel fuzzy. He hadn't expected her to take the lead. Her presence slowly overwhelmed him into submission, making his breaths deepen as pleasure rolled through his stomach. He felt one of her smaller hands caress his cheek and leaned into the touch, warmth spreading across his skin.
She didn't say a word as she knelt before him, a hand on his shoulder pushing him down to the tatami floor with a soft thud. She was straddling him in an instant, soft lips teasing his pale throat as he looked up at the ceiling almost dreamily. His mind and body weren't really cooperating as he lay on the floor and shivered beneath her light touches. Mai grew bolder. She slipped a hand beneath his shirt, crumpling the crisp material as she stroked over his abs. They weren't quite defined, but she knew they were strong.
"M-Mai!" Naru objected as her hand left his chest and somehow slipped through his belt into his trousers. He looked almost owlish as he whimpered and rested the back of his hand over his mouth, biting his lip at the feeling of her hand caressing his slowly hardening shaft. Even if his mind was foggy, his body certainly remembered Mai's touch. He squirmed on the floor, Mai's thighs trapping him in place as she squeezed and stroked him through his boxers. He'd never expected her to be so bold. Not on their first date. Sort of date…Is this a date?
"Shall we get the futon ready before…" Mai's cheeks flushed as she gave Naru's cock a suggestive squeeze, enjoying the small gasp that escaped his lips. It was something rare and precious to see him like this. There weren't many, if any, people he would show this side to. He usually put on a stoic front that rivalled Lin's. Her thoughts were cut off abruptly as Naru regained his senses and gripped her hips. She yelped as he rolled, quickly finding her back against the rough floor as Naru held himself above her. Her small hands came to rest on his pecs as he held himself on his forearms and leaned lower.
"Maybe for round two." He didn't wait for a response before leaning in to claim her lips. She gave in easily, but then she wasn't an alpha, and had no drive to be dominant. That was fine by him. He hummed against her lips as her legs rose to hug his waist. Taking that as a positive sign, he boldly slid one hand beneath her top to explore her soft skin. Her legs tightened on his hips as he kneaded one of her plump mounds, pressing and squeezing through her bra before moving across to the other side. He stroked his thumb over the cup, pressing and teasing the hardened nub he found beneath.
"Kazuya!" she gasped as his crotch brushed hers. Naru said nothing as he circled his hips again, leaning down to nip and kiss her pale throat before moving up to her lips once more. He could taste the slight bitterness of tea, the richness spurring him on. He ran his tongue along the parting of her lips, teasing her tongue as she opened her mouth. Her arms wrapped around his shoulders, pulling him closer as he continued to explore her with lips and tongue.
He sensed her impatience as she locked her ankles behind his back and arched upwards. The impact almost knocked the breath from his lungs as she ground his cock. His distraction was all she needed to reverse their positions once more. Naru grunted as his back hit the floor, rolling them further away from the table. Shaking fingers moved to attack the buttons of his shirt. Naru covered her smaller hands with his, kneading the soft skin.
"You don't have to do this…" Naru murmured as he tried to soothe the twitching of her fingers. Mai shook her head, cheeks pink as her lips thinned into a shy smile. Did I misunderstand? He gripped her hands a little tighter. They still trembled in his grasp.
"I'm just a little nervous." Naru responded with a blush of his own. She wasn't the only one. It was one thing for him to be intimate when he was lost in the throes of heat, but it was much more difficult to let himself go on a normal day. It felt a little worse when he thought of the things Mai had seen him do to himself. He tried not to dwell on the things he'd allowed her to do. "That doesn't mean that I don't want to…"
"Let's…take our time then…" Naru replied awkwardly, blue eyes darting to the far wall. Mai hummed and nodded her agreement as she leaned closer, one hand lacing in his ebony locks as her lips claimed his in a gentler, slower kiss. Naru closed his eyes and allowed himself to follow her lead. The pressure of her lips dragged lazy moans from his own as he caressed her hips and slipped his hands beneath her top. She seemed surprised and uncertain as he whipped the material over her head and tossed it aside, though that soon went away as his hands soothed the small of her back. She leaned back into the touch, humming softly as he rubbed gentle circles. That seemed the perfect opportunity for him to sit up and bury his face in her modest cleavage. He nipped one of her plump mounds as her hands fisted in his hair and caressed his neck.
He could feel her squirming as he locked an arm around her waist and tugged her bra down with his teeth. She moaned as a hand on her shoulder blade urged her closer and eager lips latched onto her nipples. He moved back and forth, licking and nipping her mounds as he nuzzled her soft skin. She gasped as one of his hands slid lower, caressing her hip and moulding her ass. It stroked over her skirt and down her thigh before sliding up again, caressing the soft skin beneath her skirt. Naru smirked and suckled one of her nipples as he stroked teasing fingers along her damp panties. He teased the edges along her inner thighs, but didn't slip inside. She pulled him closer as he rubbed teasing circles on her mound.
"I can feel you getting wet." He smirked behind the hand Mai clapped over his mouth. He wasn't sure he'd ever seen her cheeks so pink before. He huffed against her palm before pressing gentle kisses against the soft skin. "That's a good thing," he murmured as he nudged the hand away. He chuckled again at the small frown she was levelling at him. She was horribly embarrassed. He found it surprising, considering how bold she'd been during his heat. But then, it's easier when scents and hormones are spurring you on. He wouldn't do even half the things he fantasised about during his heats on a normal day.
"K-Kazuya!" He smirked against her chest as he finally pushed her panties aside and stroked the valley between her legs. Her thighs trembled as he stroked back and forth, circling the small nub at the top before sliding back to circle her dripping entrance. It was so slick he was pretty sure he could sink two fingers deep already. He leaned back to watch her face as he finally breach her, biting his lip as he crooked his fingers and rubbed her inner walls. She gasped and panted as she gripped his shoulders, rocking and squirming on his hand as he circled his thumb on her mound. He didn't bother to stop and remove her panties as he turned their bodies and laid her on the tatami flooring. He kissed her as he rocked his fingers, twisting his wrist a little as he added a third. Her thighs wasted no time in finding his hips, fingers moving to loosen his shirt and explore the flesh beneath.
"Mai, do you have…" He trailed off awkwardly, having never asked anyone before.
"We don't need them, remember?" The reminder stung a little. Yes, he was an omega, and the chances of him getting her pregnant were slim to none, but it wasn't impossible. "We didn't do it last time, either." That was a good point, but the circumstances had been different back then. They'd both been lost in a cloud of heated lust. She pulled him closer so she could hide her face in his shoulder. "I want you to…" His cheeks heated at the unspoken confession. If that's really what she wanted, then he was willing to go along with it. It wasn't like either of them had to worry about diseases. They'd only ever been together.
"Alright…if you're sure…" He waited for Mai's timid nod before kissing her and reaching for his belt. There was something sinful about the feeling of Mai's insides stretching around him. He couldn't help letting out a shaky breath as he met her pelvis. Her panties rubbed a little as he rocked his hips, but he wasn't about to stop. Mai certainly wasn't complaining. If anything, she seemed to squirm more, especially as he pulled the material taut over her mound. He experimented a little, tugging the damp cotton this way and that.
"Th-there!" Her cheeks flushed as she arched her spine and gripped tighter. Naru moaned as he rocked his hips and held the material tight. He'd been too far gone to really focus on it before, but now that he was outside his heat cycle, he could feel everything. Her silken walls gripped him tight, almost sucking him in as she tensed and squirmed. She was so warm inside, caressing and squeezing as he bucked. Her voice pitched as she accepted each snap, mewling and whining as she pulled him closer to nip and tease his throat.
It didn't take long for him to feel it. Her walls started quivering, squeezing more and more with each buck. His name fell from her lips again as she buried her face in his shoulder and tensed. He moaned again, kissing her neck and shoulder as she gripped and trembled. Her hips bucked and stuttered, forcing him to hold back as she squeezed around him. A grunt escaped as her nails raked his shoulders. He bucked harder and shuddered as he spilled within her. He paused as he finished, centring his weight so he could rest without squashing her. They both panted, enjoying the closeness. He knew it couldn't last. They were both sticky, still wearing now damp clothing. They'd have to clean up. But then what?
"Will you stay the night?" Naru blinked at the question. It wasn't an invitation he'd expected upon arrival, but considering the direction things had taken, perhaps he shouldn't be surprised. His lips softened as he moved to press a chaste kiss to her lips and finally allowed his omega to release the purr he'd been holding.
"I'd like that."