Ai Yori Aoshi Fan Fiction ❯ Necessary Evil ❯ Necessary Evil - Second Wind ( Chapter 6 )

Chapter 6: Second Wind

Miyabi smiled as she downshifted before attacking the corner just a bit. After all, what good is having a German sports car if you don't drive it like a sports car? She rationalized to herself. Beside her, Aoi smiled a nervous smile and held tightly to the arm rest and her seatbelt. Miyabi couldn't resist goosing her agile little penile substitute just a bit more, getting a short chirp as the tires began to loose grip. "Miyabi-san!" squeaked Aoi.

"Don't worry, Aoi-sama." Soothed Miyabi, relaxing her foot a bit, allowing the car to settle back into full grip. "I just wanted to see if you were still daydreaming about Kaoru-kun." She teased. Aoi blushed a bit. To hell with it; I can't just let that one go. "He did a real number on you, didn't he?" she sniped. The young woman blushed deeper.

"Miyabi-san!" she begged. "Kaoru-sama is my betrothed, after all!" she protested. Miyabi shook her head.

"Betrothed does not equal husband, Aoi-sama." She reminded the girl. "And until that changes, you and he must both make certain sacrifices." She sighed. "Much as I hate to be the one interrupting you two, I would hate myself too much if I let this all go to waste." She admitted softly. Aoi turned to study her governess.

"Miyabi-san, I do not think that I have thanked you enough for your help. Kaoru-sama and I both owe you a great debt; one I can only pray that we can repay in some way." She said softly. Miyabi glanced at her charge as she up shifted and gained a little speed.

"Your happiness will be payment enough, Mistress Aoi." Said the older woman, turning her attention back to the road. Besides, your mother pays quite well for loyal guardians, and the sex is good, too! Ahead, a large, new Cadillac came into view. Grudgingly, Miyabi had to nod in respect for the far larger, more luxurious car that could still power its way through the mountain roads in this out-of-the-way resort area. So, someone else here shares my taste in cars. She thought, spotting a section of road that would be sufficient for her to pass the larger car.

"Shouldn't we have seen Kaoru-sama and the others by now?" wondered Aoi. Miyabi frowned as she got into passing position, gauging the distance to the spot she planned to pass.

"Given how fast Tae-chan left, I'm not really surprised that we haven't caught up to them." She noted. "I do wonder how that girl got a drivers license, though." she mused, remembering the squealing tires and wildly uncontrolled launch of Taeko, Kaoru and Tina in the small rented car.

"You don't suppose that Tae-chan had another of her accidents, do you?" asked a somewhat alarmed Aoi. Miyabi shook her head.

"No, Aoi-sama. This is the only road, and we would have seen it if they had experienced an unfortunate accident." Countered the governess. Ok, clear road. She silently gloated, caressing her shifter for a split second before pumping the clutch, dumping a gear and punching the gas, twitching the steering wheel as her silver bullet whipped out and dug for the lead. Beside her, the dark blue American luxury began to fade back, but stopped falling back as it's front end came even with Miyabi's rear bumper. Miyabi's eyes narrowed a bit. Oh! Is he going to play with me?! She silently hoped.

Being a proper governess for Aoi, she had had to suppress her true nature for so long that it was second nature to do so, but as Kaoru had discovered, she had a deep and wide wild streak in her. Miyabi had gotten her license when she was in her senior year of high school, and had been a local figure in the street racing scene, though she had had to be careful not to draw as much attention as some of the boys did, due to her family. Still, she knew enough about drifting, drag racing and stoplight challenges to hold her own with nearly any hormone-crazed boy. Her eyes avidly watched as the nose of the powerful Caddy lifted slightly. "Game on!" she purred, earning her a strange look from her charge.

"Um, Miyabi-san?" asked a concerned Aoi as Miyabi slammed her foot to the floor, the German engine roaring as the tach needle moved toward the yellow ticks. Miyabi noticed that the American car was holding it's own, and even beginning to gain ground. Of course, with that big V8, and a lot more torque, straight-aways play to his strengths. Her eyes flickered ahead, searching for signs of the coming curves and their degree of sweep. Cornering is all mine, though! All that weight and soft ride hurts them in the corners, so I'll have to hold him off until we get into some twisties. Strategy decided, she speed-shifted into top gear and pushed down on the gas until she felt the floorboard vibrating under her foot. Her eyes flickered over the gauges and the mirrors. Almost to the red, but she's good for a bit past, as long as I don't have to keep it up for long. Caddy's still coming on like a freight train, though, and all that displacement is really showing its colors now, too, damn it. Her mental planning was interrupted by Aoi's scream. "Miyabi-san! Please stop this at once!" screamed her charge.

Reality crashed down on her, and Kagurazaki jerked her foot off the gas and onto the brakes hard enough to engage her ABS system. The dark Caddy roared past, centering the two lanes before it's brake lights also lit up. Surprisingly quickly, the large car had dumped enough speed to dive into the corners without a single chirp from the tires. Miyabi dove her silver bullet to the shoulder and turned on her four-way flashers, setting the emergency brake before turning to Aoi, who was panting and had her hand clamped over her mouth. "I'm so sorry, Aoi-sama!" cried Miyabi. "I was being reckless and allowed my ego to endanger you! Please, forgive me." She said formally, managing a bow from her bucket seat. Aoi was slowly regaining her breath.

"It…it's all right, Miyabi-san." Managed the younger woman. "I understand your enjoying yourself, but please do not risk our lives before we see Kaoru-sama again." Begged the girl. Miyabi studied her charge.

"I…will be more careful, Aoi-sama." Promised Miyabi. Aoi nodded a bit. Resettling in her seat, Miyabi checked the road, shifted into gear and returned to her driving, though at a much more leisurely pace. God! How could I have done something so STUPID!? She mentally chastised herself. If Aoi-sama had been hurt…! She gave a tiny headshake. No, don't even think that, Miyabi. She glanced at Aoi, who was once more her normal demure self. Several minutes passed before either spoke.

"You don't have to go quite this slow, Miyabi-san." Noted Aoi.

-

Pulling up to the Sakuraba's summer house, they saw Tae-chan waving from beside the car, while Tina and Kaoru were inexplicably hugging a large tree like it was their salvation. The Manager and the Landlady calmly disembarked her BMW and approached the others. "What's with those two?" asked Miyabi of her maid, indicating Kaoru and Tina.

Taeko shrugged. "I don't know." She said. "Maybe they aren't good at road trips?" she guessed. Aoi approached her lover.

"Kaoru-sama?" she asked hesitantly. The young man turned to look at her.

"You have no idea the horrors we saw." He said, his tone trembling.

"I'll never ride with Tae-chan every again." Added Tina. Neither released the tree they were hugging.

"It couldn't have been that bad, could it?" Aoi tried to cheer them up. Both went into violent bouts of shuddering.

"She stalled the motor four times." Recounted Kaoru, his tone haunted.

"We spun out twice in sharp corners." Tina continued, her tone hollow.

"Every single corner we went around, we slid through." Finished Kaoru. Miyabi winced, mentally picturing the ride. Aoi's hand was over her mouth, and her eyes were large. Turning to Taeko, who was stretching her back, Miyabi just had to know something.

"Where did you get your driver's license, exactly?" Tae-chan blinked at the Manager.

"Driver's license? I don't have one." She said. The entire group froze.

"But, you said…!" gasped Tina. Taeko laughed and shook her head.

"No, no, Tina-sempai! I said that everyone said that I was a great driver! I didn't say that I had a license!" Tina's face went pale.

"Oh, god." She whimpered. Kaoru wasn't looking so good either.

"We survived, Tina-chan, but I think we went through our entire life's worth of luck." He noted. Both hugged the tree a bit tighter, making the wood creak a little.

"Oh, come on, you two!" scolded Tae-chan, wiggling her impressive chest. "We're here, it's Golden Week, and there's a perfectly good hot spring awaiting us! Let's take a nice bath and relax, already!" she suggested. Both of her victims traded looks.

"No cars?" they asked her. Taeko shook her head.

"Promise?" challenged Tina apprehensively. Tae-chan nodded. Shaking her head, Miyabi joined Aoi in coaxing the two away from the tree and into the house.

-

"Ah, this is the life!" sighed Tina, dumping a bucket of warm water over her head to clear the last of the soap from her young body. Behind her, Taeko was lathering up her own form to clean off the road grime before joining Miyabi and Aoi in the deep, large tub. The modest Aoi sat on the edge of the tub, a small towel clasped over her naked front, while Miyabi sat neck-deep in the tub just beside her charge's legs. The American chick stepped into the tub, sinking to her chin. "Ah!" she repeated.

"This is a very nice bath, Aoi-sama." Said Tae-chan from where she squatted next to the rinse faucet. "Thanks for inviting us all out here." She added.

"Yeah, you rock, Landlady-san!" agreed Tina.

"Oh, it was nothing. You all looked like you could use a break from all that studying." Demurred Aoi. Miyabi smothered a giggle as she thought that her Aoi might have ulterior motives for getting them all up here. Still, if she does, then she does. Thought the governess.

"Still, I kinda feel sorry for Kaoru-kun, all alone over there." Mused Tina. Raising her voice, she yelled to the bath next door to their own. "Hey! Kaoru-kun! Stop being shy and get in here!" she yelled.

"T…Tina-san!" gasped Aoi, flushing a bit. I would give anything to bathe with my Kaoru-sama, but I cannot let the others know about us. She thought, hating the situation that fate had imposed on the two.

"What, Landlady-san?" asked the American innocently. "It's just Kaoru; not like he's a man or anything." She offered off-handedly. Much as I'd like to have him in here with me! I've been horny as hell for the past couple of days, too, damn it!

"Aoi-sama is correct, Tina." Opinioned Miyabi. "Kaoru-dono just does not have the appropriate plumbing to be in here with us." No, he needs to be in bed with me! His plumbing is just fine with me! Her cheeks grew a bit warm as she thought of the possibilities the week offered.

"Still, I do kind of feel sorry for Kaoru-sempai, bathing all alone over there." Said Tae-chan, rinsing the last of her soap off in preparation to join the others in the tub. "It's lonely to bathe by yourself when you're with a group of people." She added. Of course, I don't know if he would get to bathe if he were in here with us; I'd probably jump his bones before he got that far! She thought lasciviously.

"Aw!" came Tina's voice from just behind her. "You're so thoughtful, to care about his feelings like that, Tea-chan!" she said, crouching behind the squatting girl. "At such emotionally tough times, you need the support of a friend." She announced, reaching around to grab the other girl's large knockers. "You're skin's so soft and slippery, Tae-chan!" she said happily, caressing the maid's tits. A moment later, she froze, frowning. "Tae-chan, have these gotten bigger?" she asked suspiciously.

"W…why do you ask?" Taeko asked in return.

"You feel bigger than before. Have you grown some more?" repeated Tina firmly.

"A little." Answered Tae-chan truculently. "I've gained about two centimeters in the last couple of months." She added, sighing.

"Two centimeters?!" demanded Tina. "Aren't they ever going to stop growing?!" she demanded irately of her friend.

"They only grow because you keep fondling them, Tina-sempai!" shot back Tae-chan hotly, before suddenly moaning. Tina was once more absently fondling the girl's chest.

"They…really are bigger." She said softly, stunned. Glancing down at her own not-inconsiderable rack, she sighed. Glancing over at Miyabi, she noted that the older woman had her beat as well. Beside her, however, sat Aoi, and her chest was smaller than Tina's by at least a cup size. The blonde's eyes lit up. "Have your melons ripened, Landlady-san?" she asked, making for Aoi.

Next door to the women's baths, Kaoru was sitting in a smaller tub, soaking the fear away. Through the thin wall, he could hear every word. As Aoi squealed and begged Tina not to touch her, he grimaced. "Tina, you lucky dog!" he muttered, noting his erection was throbbing. Had be been a different sort, he might have tried to find a way to peek at the girls, but the fact that he was banging them all save for the one he wanted to marry allowed him a bit of control over that impulse. And then, there are these scars. He thought soberly. Only his Aoi-chan had seen them in full light, and his betrothed had sworn to heal his pain day by day until he was free of them.

The memory of the girl's sincere promise made his heart ache to be with her. Damn those fucking assholes! He thought vehemently. Because of them, I can't even be seen in public with the girl I want to marry! Because of them, we can't even call each other `dear' or anything remotely romantic! He growled in rage. But even as he thought those thoughts, he had another thought. It's because of them that I'm having sex with four of the hottest girls next to my Aoi-chan. It's due to their meddling that I never have to worry about being alone again. That thought gave him pause. It was an undeniable fact that he loved having sex with the girls. It was also that fact that bothered him so much. It made him feel like he was being unfaithful to his beloved Aoi-chan, because even though she gave him her complete support, he couldn't shake the feeling that he shouldn't enjoy sex with any girl other than his beloved. And yet, I do. I feel like I'm betraying her every time I sleep with another girl. I shouldn't feel good about this, but I can't help it! What if she can't stand it any more, and I loose her? Grimacing, he vowed to talk to Aoi-chan about that fear as soon as he could safely do so.

-

The group was out along the river at the back of the Sakuraba's summer retreat property, setting up for a picnic lunch. They had spent the night before just hanging out and enjoying things after a meal from Aoi that would have devastated a master chef's best offering. That night, Kaoru had felt someone slip into bed with him, and tried to ask who it was, but was silenced by a passionate kiss. Having had time to get used to the girl's unique features, he swiftly discovered that it Miyabi in his bed.

How they managed not to wake the house, he still didn't know, but when he awoke that morning to Aoi's soft, gentle shaking, he was alone in a very messy bed. The love of his life positively glowed in the early light, and the two had shared a passionate kiss. His Aoi had informed him that breakfast would be ready shortly, and he should probably freshen up a bit. Hearing movement from the other rooms, he agreed, irritated that he was being denied time with his fiancé. Opening the door, he had seen Miyabi leaning casually against the wall next to his door, insuring that the two would not be interrupted by the others. "Thanks for last night." She had whispered to him as he passed. Before he could reply, she and Aoi were moving off down the hall toward the kitchen.

Breakfast had been a noisy affair as usual, with more of Aoi's best cooking. The girls had seemed unusually energetic and carefree. Looking over his collection of females, Kaoru wondered - not for the first time - how he had gotten this lucky. Taeko was wearing a pull-over and loose shorts, showing off her legs and chest, while Tina wore a ragged, thin tee shirt and tight, frayed cut-off blue jean shorts. From the way her nipples poked out, he bet she wasn't wearing anything under the top. Miyabi, as always, wore a mid-thigh length skirt and a button-down blouse. Ever the traditional girl, Aoi was in one of her endless kimonos, though this one was a layer or two lighter than her normal house wear ones.

With mid-afternoon approaching, the group had decided on a picnic near the smallish stream behind the property. Tina had discovered fish, and now, a half hour later, she had made three hillbilly fishing poles and tied a few meters of fishing line she scavenged from somewhere in the house to each pole, adding a hook for each line and digging for some worms. Kaoru had been drafted to help her, much to the other's delight, as it provided them with countless opportunities to have fun at his expense. "I'm telling you, Kaoru-kun, I'm an excellent fisherman." She boasted, handing him a large earthworm.

"And what am I supposed to do with this thing, Tina-chan?" he asked her, frowning at the wiggling worm.

"Put it on the hook, of course!" replied Tina. "You don't see any tequila here, do you?" she added. Kaoru blinked at her.

"Tequila? What's that and what does it have to do with worms?" he wondered. Tina shook her head as she impaled her own worm on a hook.

"You really need to travel, Kaoru-kun." She sighed. "Get some new experiences, you know?"

"What ever, Tina-chan." He dismissed. Why travel when you're here with all your weird stories and messed up adventures? He thought to himself. Behind the two, Tae-chan and Miyabi began to help Aoi with the preparations for the meal. Tina, satisfied with her fishing poles' positions, sat on a large boulder by the edge of the stream.

"Now, we just wait and…" she began, only to be interrupted by a stone plunking into the stream from up river a bit. Frowning, she drew breath to start over, but another stone splashed into the stream. Grimacing, Tina turned to look up stream, noting a modest waterfall blocking her view of the next stretch of the stream. "Damned bakas," she muttered, getting up, "if they do that, they'll scare the fish away." The American began to climb up the edge of the stream.

Eyeing her progress and attitude, Kaoru debated going to reign her in; Tina in a mood wasn't something that he wished on anyone, let alone the high-society neighbors all around the Sakuraba's property. Glancing over to where the other three were busy with preparing the meal, he decided that he better go get Tina before she caused an international incident. Knowing her, she could re-start WW II just by talking to some high-and-mighty Diet member's snotty kid or something. He thought morosely.

"Hanabishi-sama!" came an all-too-familiar cry. Snapping his head up, he was just in time to catch a hurtling Mayu in his arms, her own snaking around his neck as her lips sealed to his and her tongue invaded his mouth. Eyes wide open, he looked beyond the slender girl to see her guardian and Tina approaching. Tina looked like a volcano working up to a full eruption, and Ruka seemed far too calm and collected in view of the situation. He firmly but gently pried his friend off himself.

"Mayu-chan." He managed a bit weakly. "Imagine running into you here." He said. Tina glared at her even harder at those words. The small girl beamed back at him, clutching his arm possessively.

"It's fate!" she announced happily. "First, the red thread of fate brought me back to you at school, and now, it's brought us together during Golden Week! See, Hanabishi-sama? We're meant to be together!" she happily decided, eyes glowing.

"That's one way to look at it, I suppose." Muttered Kaoru. Well, she's off in Mayu-Land right now. Seeing the rest of his party approaching, he steeled himself. Looking down at the delirious girl, he nudged her slightly. "Let me introduce you to my friends." He said. She snapped back to the here-and-now.

"Of course, Hanabishi-sama!" she chirped. Kaoru took a breath and started off easy.

"You already know Tina, so I'll move on to the others. This is Taeko." He said, indicating the busty maid. "She goes to the same school as us, and is in our club." Mayu bowed to the older girl.

"It is nice to meet you, Taeko." She said graciously. The maid returned her bow.

"Next to her is Miyabi, the manager of the place where I rent a room." He said. The governess of Aoi bowed to Mayu.

"It is an honor to meet you, miss Miyuki." Said Miyabi, eyeing the girl. Well, I see why he slept with her. She is highly attractive, if you overlook the crazed gleam in her eyes.

"And just behind her is Aoi-chan. She's the landlady." He finished, his voice a bit tight. But most importantly, she's my betrothed, and yet I can't tell anyone. Aoi bowed to the girl.

"I am honored to make your acquaintance, Mayu-chan." She said graciously. She is every bit as beautiful as Kaoru-sama said she is. Mayu bowed a bit deeper to Aoi than she had to the rest, sensing that Aoi was the high ranking one.

"Likewise, Aoi-san." Replied the girl.

"Everyone, this is Mayu Miyuki, and her chaperone, Ruka Saionji-san." He finished. Ruka bowed to the group at large.

"Please pardon our interruption." He said smoothly. "Mistress Mayu." He said softly, his tone leading. She pouted for an instant, then bowed to the group at large.

"Yes, please pardon our interruption." She seconded.

"It is nothing, really." Assured Aoi. "We were about to have a picnic lunch. Would you care to join us?" she asked. Mayu's face lit up.

"We graciously accept your generous offer." She said swiftly. "Don't we, Ruka-san?" Silently, he bowed. Beside her Kaoru had to force himself not to groan. Well, it's not like I could have pried her off my arm or anything anyway. He said to himself. Dinner would be tense.

-

Dinner had in fact been tense. The amount of tension was increased by the proprietary looks all the girls were giving Kaoru and the girl latched onto his arm. That they felt that this young girl was an interloper into their territory was clear, and yet, only Tina seemed to actively dislike the girl. Ruka observed it all from behind a mask of distant civility. Miyabi studied Ruka and immediately got a feel of the kind of man he was; after all, they were both in the same job, and the kind of people that rich families got to govern their children tended to be alike.

Kaoru was wondering how to break the tension when Tae-chan did it for him. Jumping to her feet, she had yelled that the poles had fish on them. Looking over, he saw that one of the poles was jerking vigorously. He and Tae-chan ran over to it and grabbed it, fighting the fish. Tina swiftly joined them, she and Tae-chan on either side of Kaoru, sandwiching his head with their large racks. Just when it seemed that they had the fish beat, the line snapped, and in the attempt to recover their balance, they all fell into the ice-cold stream. While Tina came up sputtering about Kaoru dumping them into the water, Tae-chan came up shivering, her nipples hard as rocks. Tina's shirt was all but see-though, and Kaoru felt like someone had slapped him in the balls from the shock of cold water over his nuts.

By the time the trio had climbed out of the water, Kaoru's teeth were chattering. Aoi and Mayu had come over and Mayu noted that he needed to get warmed up before he caught a cold. Aoi had swiftly assumed command of the situation, directing them to head straight for the hot spring at her house. She and the others would clean up and meet them there. Mayu was set to go, but Ruka quietly shot that idea down. Mayu pouted, but he refused to budge on the issue of her going into a hot spring with him. Smirking, Tina had spared her a vicious smile as she followed him and Tae-chan toward the springs.

"Wow!" was Tina's comment as she and Tae-chan went to the woman's side of the screened-off spring. It wasn't large, and the screen was just woven bamboo stalks, but it was the concept, not the execution that mattered. Tossing off her wet top and wiggling out of her shorts, she jumped into the spring, naked. Taeko took off her top, unfastened her bra and kicked off her shorts and panties before joining her friend.

"This does feel good." Noted the shorter girl. Both girls submerged to their necks and let the warm water heat them back up. From the other side of the screen, they heard Kaoru sigh as well. For several seconds, all three were quiet.

"Hey, Kaoru-kun." Said Tina, her voice only slightly raised. "You want to come over here with us?" she asked. Kaoru was tempted, but the others would be there soon, so he figured that he better be safe.

"Thanks, but the others wouldn't understand." He said at last. Tina nodded to herself.

"I see." She murmured. "Still, you're probably right."

"Tina-sempai! Kaoru-sempai!" came Taeko's voice. "Look over there! Isn't that cedar tree the largest one you've ever seen?" she asked excitedly. Kaoru turned to look where the girl seemed to be indicating.

"Yeah, isn't that something?" came Tina's reply. Kaoru studied the obviously-larger tree. Suddenly, it hit him.

"I have been here before!" he breathed.

"What did you say, Kaoru?" came Tina's voice.

"Um, I said the tree was large." He covered.

"Oookkk." Drew out Tina.

-

Mayu and Aoi were approaching the bath, Aoi carrying a stack of towels and some spare clothes for the others. Mayu was nearly skipping as she talked endlessly about her Hanabishi-sama. Aoi had been mostly silent as Mayu prattled on, but then, her attention was captured by the girl's words. "Excuse me, but what was that?" she asked the younger girl.

"I said, Hanabishi-sama is fated to sweep me off my feet and marry me, Aoi-san!" chirped the girl.

"I…see." Murmured Aoi. Mayu turned to look up at her new friend.

"You do?" she asked. "So, does that mean that you're in love with someone, too?" she asked excitedly. Slowly, Aoi nodded. Mayu glanced down, noticing the ring on Aoi's finger for the first time. "Wow, Aoi-san!" she exclaimed. "That's an awesome ring! Are you engaged?" she asked. Aoi once more nodded. "So? Who is it and when's the wedding?" pressed the girl.

"I…can't say, due to family reasons." Said Aoi. "As for the wedding, again, I can't say for family reasons." She said, her tone sad. "But, I will be his bride, no matter what!" she finished, steel in her tone. Mayu nodded energetically.

"Yes! That's the spirit, Aoi-san!" she enthused. "I hope you get your man." She added honestly. Aoi turned to smile at Mayu.

"I will, Mayu-chan. I will." She said. Even though it means you will not get the one you wish.

"So, what's this nameless guy like?" wondered Mayu. "I bet he's rich and famous! If he's marrying you, then he has to be!" she determined. Aoi had to fight not to laugh. "I bet he's a politician! Maybe even a Diet member or the son of a Diet man."

"Sorry, but he's not. He's in school to be a lawyer, at the moment. He's not rich, but he's a good man. Kind, honest and caring." Said Aoi, lost in memory. "He and I were introduced years ago, and we knew, right then, that we would marry." She paused. "I…lost track of him for a bit, due to family circumstances, but recently, he and I were reunited. Now, I will never allow anything to separate us ever again." She finished. Mayu was moved by her story.

"You are bound to him, as I am to my Hanabishi-sama." She said. "Therefore, you cannot loose!" she promised. Aoi gave her another smile.

"Thank you, Mayu-chan." She said. Though I doubt you'll thank me when you know the truth. "Well, here we are." She said, turning to face the spring. Mayu lit up in a smile. Turning to Aoi, she took a towel and Kaoru's things.

"I'll go check on Hanabishi-sama!" she called, skipping toward the men's side. Before she could make it, Ruka rounded the corner.

"Mayu-sama, that is not appropriate." He said firmly. Mayu snarled.

"But my Hanabishi-sama might need assistance, Ruka-san!" she pouted.

"He's not your anything, you little tramp!" came Tina's angry voice from the women's side. "Stay away from him, you menace!" she added. Mayu bared her teeth before marching into the women's side of the spring.

"And what gives you the right to call me a tramp, you rude gaijin?!" demanded the small girl. Aoi sweat dropped. Ruka turned to her and bowed.

"I apologize for my charge's rudeness, Mistress Sakuraba." He apologized formally. "I would remove her, but miss Tina and miss Taeko are naked in there, so…" he left it off. Aoi waved off the apology.

"It's quite all right." She said. "Tina-chan takes some getting used to." She admitted. Ruka bowed again.

"I am grateful for your gracious hospitality." He replied. "May I be of some assistance to you to make up for my ward's poor manners?" he asked. "Perhaps I could deliver the towel and clothes to Hanabishi-san?" he suggested.

"Yes, I suppose you could." Admitted Aoi. I had wished to take them to my love myself, but since the others might see, this is most likely for the best. Ruka took the clothes and towel and stepped into the men's side. Aoi turned to the women's side.

-

King game. Kaoru shuddered at that memory. Of course, it was Tina-chan's idea. He admitted to himself. Miyabi and Ruka had wisely abstained from participating, so they had avoided embarrassing themselves. Not so for himself and the others. "Except for Mayu-chan." He amended. His sixteen-year-old admirer had had a grand old time.

As with all things, it had eventually come to an end, and now, with Mayu having been all but dragged back to her house by Ruka-san, Kaoru was heading for a relaxing soak in the hot spring. At the moment, Tina and Tae-chan were drinking it up, and Miyabi was giving Aoi-chan a hand tidying up the kitchen and living room. Entering the men's side, he swiftly divested himself of his clothes and stepped into the water, settling in the center of the spring, with his back to the bamboo divider. For several minutes, he just kind of zoned out.

It wasn't until he heard someone on the other side of the divider move in the water that he shook himself free of his introspection. He opened his mouth to greet which ever of the girls was in the spring with him, but before he could speak, he heard a familiar sigh. "Kaoru-sama." Came his fiancé's voice.

"Aoi-chan, are you ok?" he asked her softly, turning to try to catch some sign of where she was relative to him. A bit of splashing told him that he had started her. In the light of the stars and moon, he caught sight of her slender form, almost exactly opposite him.

"I…I'm fine, Kaoru-sama!" she said. Kaoru frowned. She sounds better, but still…

"Come on, Aoi-chan." He said softly. "You sounded depressed about something. Tell me." He asked her. Aoi was silent for a moment. In the sparse light, he saw her settle against the divider right in front of him.

"I…it's hard not to be able to claim my place as your bride-to-be, Kaoru-sama." She said quietly. On his side of the divider, Kaoru nodded in understanding. That fucking King game. Again. He grimaced.

"It's hard for me, too, Aoi-chan. Every time that someone asks me who you are, I have to bite my tongue to keep from telling them that you're my betrothed. I honestly don't know how much longer I can keep from telling everyone, Aoi-chan." He admitted to her. He heard a soft sniffle. Feeling around along the base of the divider, he found a small gap and carefully pushed his hand through it, feeling for his Aoi-chan.

"We have to be strong, Kaoru-sama!" said Aoi determinedly. "We can't give up until we are man and wife!" she decreed. Kaoru's fingertips brushed something warm, soft, slick and very feminine. "Ah!" gasped Aoi.

"Sorry, Aoi-chan, I was looking for your hand." He admitted. Aoi giggled.

"It's fine, Kaoru-sama!" she breathed, taking his fingers in her own. "My body is yours, my beloved." She reminded him. Kaoru blushed, remembering in vivid detail just what that body looked liked, felt like and tasted like. His fingers were enclosed in hers, and she gently squeezed his hand. As she did so, he felt a bit of warm, hard metal.

"Is that…?" he asked her softly.

"Yes. It is the engagement ring you gave me that first day." She said, her tone completely happy. "I will never take it off except for when you place a wedding ring on my finger." She promised him. Kaoru felt a fresh stab of guilt at the devotion in her voice. Unsure what to say, silence fell on them. After a few minutes passed, Aoi spoke again. "Kaoru-sama, do you…like this place?" she asked him.

"Yes, I do." He said honestly. "I visited you here before, didn't I?" he asked, remembering the memories that had surfaced when he visited this bath for the first time.

"You remembered, Kaoru-sama!" squealed Aoi. Kaoru chuckled.

"Yes, I do remember, Aoi-chan. It was a while ago, but I remember." He confirmed. "This was the last place I saw you until you showed up at my old apartment." He recalled. It was here that my last happy memories of the Hanabishi occurred. Once I left here… he angrily shoved that thought aside. For a moment, his scars ached, but Aoi's warm hand in his own doused the ache almost immediately.

"Kaoru-sama, tomorrow morning, I would like to show you our special place. Is that ok with you?" she asked him softly. Kaoru nodded.

"Of course it is, Aoi-chan." He said immediately. "Though I can't recall right off the bat where that place was." He admitted to the girl he loved. She giggled.

"Good! Then it will be a surprise." She said happily. Her mind briefly recalled the ornate key lying on top of her pillow. I will show him where we made our first promise to each other. She thought happily. Mayu's words about her fate to be married to Kaoru flittered across her mind, but she shook them aside. Sorry, Mayu, but I have first claim on Kaoru-sama, and I have the proof of it! For several more minutes, the two enjoyed each other's touch. Their quiet time was interrupted by a somewhat tipsy Tina and a much-less-tipsy Tae-chan arriving for a dip in the springs. Regretfully, the two released their hands.

-

That night, Kaoru was awakened by a girl slipping into his bed. Wondering who it might be this time, he began to explore her body, and swiftly discovered that it was Tina, the blonde seeming significantly more clear-headed than she had an hour before in the baths. Without a word, the girl began to kiss him and stroke his member. Within a minute, he was hard and ready, and feeling her slippery pussy, he realized that she must have been hot and ready before coming to see him.

In short order, she lay back on her back, tugging him on top of her. Obligingly, he settled over her, her legs wide open as she guided him in. Once his tip was settled in her opening, she looped her arms around his neck and kissed him before whispering to him. "Fuck me, Kaoru-kun." In his ear. As requested, he pushed into her in one stroke, loving the feeling of his dick splitting her tight sheath. Reaching the end of his stroke, he paused as she locked her ankles behind his hips. "I want it hard, Kaoru." She whispered. In the darkness, he frowned a bit. She's wanting it hard? Wonder if everything is ok with her. Still, a request was a request, so he began to work on her with fast, heavy thrusts, feeling her sheath stretch as he hammered her hard and fast. As he did that, he also tugged, pinched and rolled her hard nipples like she liked, his tongue busy with her own.

With the speed and force he was using, he knew that he wouldn't last long. Tina was too wet and tight for that. Still, she seemed to be building rapidly herself. Before his first orgasm rolled through him, he felt her tremble as she succumbed to her own. Figuring that she would be done for the night, he sped up his pace just enough to reach his own release, holding himself tight to her as he blew into her waiting pussy.

Panting, the two caught their breath. Eventually, Tina unlocked her legs and made to move. Kaoru rolled off her and felt her sit up. "Sleep well, Tina-chan." He said softly to her. That wasn't bad for a quickie. He thought. To his surprise, he felt her kneel next to his hips, and a moment later, her lips were wrapped around his drenched member, still not totally deflated. Ignoring the mixed cum on his tool, she began to lick and suck it back to life. "Tina-chan!" he hissed softly. The girl ignored him. Minutes passed as the only sound was wet slurping and soft moans.

When he was hard again, Tina let his penis slip free of her mouth, her hand slowly jacking it to keep it hard. Kaoru heard her heavy breathing, followed by her insistent tugs on his dick. Following her silent directions, he got up on his knees, feeling her move around, her hand not leaving his dick. After a moment, he felt his tip press into her wet sex. "You want it again?" he whispered to her.

"Please?" she asked, pushing her hips back, his dick sinking into her easily due to the copious lubrication. A sexy, needful moan escaped her lips as his tip met her cervix again. Doggy style was one of her favorite positions, because it allowed him to get extra deep into her. Feeling his hands settle on her shoulders, she lowered her face to his pillow, happily awaiting his ravaging of her hungry sex. Spreading her knees a bit, she got into a comfortable position as he began to pump into her again. "So good." She murmured into his pillow. It was longer this time before they came together, another load of his cum shot into her deepest reaches. This time, when they separated, she lay there panting for nearly ten minutes before sluggishly making her way to her knees by his waist again. Once more, she took his cum-soaked member in her mouth and began to lick and suck him clean.

She was aware that he was asleep, and she didn't think that she had another fuck in her that night, but she figured that two was enough for now. Once he was clean, she paused to gather her strength, considering her current actions. I know that what I'm doing isn't right, but I just can't stand the thought of that little freak getting him! She thought. Momma would definitely not approve of this, but I can't help myself. Pushing the guilt to the back of her head, she made her way back to her room, where she tiredly collapsed into her futon, her last conscious act to put a pillow under her hips.

-

Kaoru smiled as he and Aoi had exited the woods late the next morning, having gone out at first light to their `special place'. Walking though the woods had brought back a lot of memories for him, and he and his intended wife happily shared those memories as they made their way to the huge cedar tree. Reaching it, Kaoru had found the marks he and Aoi had made last time. Seeing how short those marks were drive home for them both the young age at which they had bonded to tightly.

Aoi had surprised him by producing an ornate key that he had entrusted to her care that last time she and he had been together here. Kaoru filled in the back story of that key for his lover, and she was touched to know that he had given her something so precious to him to hold for him. Knowing the sentimental value of the key, she had tried to return it to him, but he had declined, saying that his most treasured possession was her love.

That comment had led to some kissing. The kissing grew into a full-blown make out session. The make-out session mutated into a petting session. The petting session nearly evolved into hot, passionate sex. Nearly, but not quite, as both of the young lovers were able to force themselves not to cross that line. Too much rode on waiting for them to risk it for a single romp in the soft grass. It was the narrowest of victories in any event. Aoi, her kimono open and half-off her slender frame, was leaning against the huge cedar, panting heavily from Kaoru's attention.

Kaoru was supporting himself in front of her with an arm on the tree and the other resting on her shoulder, his balls aching from the lack of release. Still, he was smiling as he savored the feel of his Aoi-chan reaching a powerful orgasm at his touch. Aoi, for her part, reveled in the feeling of her cum seeping down her legs. For some reason, it turned her on to know that she was in this state because of the touch of her lover and fiancé. Opening her eyes, she saw her lover wince a bit.

"Kaoru-sama, are you ok?" she asked, concerned. He smiled at her.

"I'm fine, Aoi-chan." He assured her. "Just a case of blue balls." He added, feeling the painful throbbing in his balls and dick. Wouldn't have expected that after last night, but there it is. He thought wryly. Aoi blinked a time or two, trying to decipher his meaning. A few moments later, she understood.

"Kaoru-sama!" she breathed. "Please, what can I do to relieve your pain?" she asked him, her hands touching his member through the slacks he wore. Kaoru groaned at her touch. Swiftly, Aoi unzipped his pants and carefully worked his dick free. Pausing, she tried to figure out how best to help her lover relieve the pressure he was under. "Do you…want me to try a…blow job?" she asked, blushing deeply at the last two words. It was something that she had been thinking of lately more and more. I'll do it. She decided firmly. I will talk to Miyabi-san as soon as I can about the matter! She vowed.

But for now, there were other things to worry about. Tugging on his belt, she swiftly had his pants down to his knees. Kaoru felt her small, soft hands carefully ease his boxers down, baring his erection. With the obstructions removed, Aoi once more carefully grasped his member and slowly stroked it. She really didn't know what to do exactly, as she hadn't handled his penis enough to know how to do it like he preferred. "Kaoru-sama, just tell me what you want me to do." She said softly, looking into his eyes. Kaoru trembled.

"Aoi-chan." He hissed, pulling her to him for a kiss, his tongue slipping into her mouth. Pulling the startled girl tightly to him, he worked his arms around her chest, under the loose-hanging kimono, relishing her soft, silky skin pressed to his. For her part, Aoi's hands were still on his erect, drooling member, and were currently pinned between him and her belly, Aoi being a head shorter than Kaoru. The girl melted into his embrace, gasping in pleasure as one of his hands slid down her back to her ass, cupping one of her firm, shapely ass cheeks as he tugged her tight to him, his needful member rubbing against her silky belly. She hummed into their kiss, carefully easing her hands out from between them so she could return the hug.

With her hands removed, his hard member was free to enjoy her silky skin, which it did. Before too much longer, his other hand had moved down to her free ass cheek and he was grinding her to himself. Aoi loved the feeling of his member against her. Unnoticed, her kimono slid off entirely, leaving her naked save for her tabi socks and hanao. Still, it's not either would have noticed a crowd of photo-snapping paparazzi at that point. The young woman maintained the kiss as she rose up on her tiptoes, allowing her lover the option of dipping a bit to bring his member to her wet sex. If he wants me, all he needs to do is take me. She thought, her mind fogged with passion and desire.

The situation was not lost on Kaoru, who felt her change position slightly. He knew that if he simply bent his knees a bit, he could bury himself in her virgin passage. And lose her forever. He mentally screamed at his libido. Would you trade a lifetime with her for one quickie in a forest?! He gritted his teeth, resisting the temptation. His pace increased against her belly, which was slick with his precum. Feeling his sack tighten, he jerked back from his lover just as the first spurt splattered her belly button, followed nearly instantly by a second, third and fourth, covering her from just below her breasts to her sparse pubic patch. After a couple of minimal drips, his dick began to soften. Aoi herself was panting, having had a minor orgasm when she felt his hot cum hit her stomach. Silently, the two panted as they tried to recover.

Several minutes passed before Aoi struggled upright from where she had collapsed against the tree. Looking down, she noted her lover's semen on her belly. Looking up at him, she saw him smiling at her sheepishly. "Ah, sorry about that, Aoi-chan." He managed. She smiled back warmly.

"No, Kaoru-sama." She said softly. "It is I who am sorry that you could not climax inside me." Silently, she steeled herself and reached down to wipe up a bit of the cum with her finger. Looking him in the eye, she brought her finger to her lips and licked it clean. Salty, and a bit thick, but not as bad as I imagined it would be. I see why Miyabi-san swallows. Seeing his look of rapt attention, Aoi smiled as she wiped up another patch, this time using two fingers to catch the cum. Within moments, her belly was nearly perfectly clean, as was the lightly furred batch between her legs. With that done, she reached down for her kimono to get dressed again, but Kaoru stopped her, his palms on her cheeks as he guided her back up to him. She blinked as he leaned in to kiss her. "Kaoru-sama, I…!" she began, but was silenced by his kiss. Eventually, the two came up for air.

"I love you, Aoi-chan, and I always will." He said softly. Seeing tears in her eyes, he hugged his naked lover to himself. Silently, he held her. After a few sniffs, she managed to answer him.

"And I you, Kaoru-sama." She said softly. Kaoru looked at the tree where they had marked their height as children, side by side. Smiling, an idea hit him.

"Aoi-chan, want to do something?" he asked her, grinning. From that moment on, time seemed to fly for the two. Before they knew it, it was time to go back. Fortunately for himself and Tina, Ruka had offered to drive them to their house, having heard Kaoru and Tina's horror stories of Tae-chan's insane driving. Miyabi had thanked him, unwilling to risk an incident if something happened with the rental car. Earlier that week, she had quietly made arrangements to have the rental returned early, vowing that she would find a new solution. Ruka was that solution.

Or partial solution - Aoi would of course be her passenger, and that meant that Tae-chan, Tina and Kaoru would be riding with Ruka. Ruka had assured her that room was not a problem. His car could easily seat six, so five wouldn't be any particular problem. No, the problem was the fact that Mayu and Tina would be in a car together for a few hours. Miyabi wondered if she should take bets on which one of them would be dead by the end of the trip.

When the gates to the Sakuraba summer home opened, Miyabi spotted a familiar big, dark Cadillac pulling through. Her eyes opened a bit wider. That was Ruka? She wondered. When the car silently stopped and the driver's door open, it was confirmed that the one that she had been drag racing on the way up was in fact Mayu's guardian. Ruka looked over to the silver BMW sitting in front of the main entrance and smiled at Miyabi, silently bowing to her.

It was the work of a few minutes to put their luggage in the spacious truck, along with Mayu's numerous bags. Miyabi made sure that her and Aoi's luggage was secure in the tiny trunk of her own car before supervising the loading of the other's luggage into the large car's trunk. Seeing the badges on the Cadillac, she understood what had happened earlier. So, it was the Performance Package edition. Thought so. Frowning, she leaned a bit closer to the hood of the car, which was silently idling. Faintly, she heard a soft, non-intrusive whine. Sounds like a supercharger in there too. She noted. Glancing back, she saw that Ruka had shut the trunk.

"I believe we are ready, Mayu-sama." He said to his charge. Mayu was naturally glued to Kaoru's side. Tina, scowling darkly, was holding his other arm. Kaoru's face was covered in a fake smile. Miyabi nodded to the chaperone.

"You have the address?" she asked him. He nodded.

"Yes, miss Kagurazaki." He said. "It is not that far from our home." He added softly. Miyabi didn't risk a comment about that. Turning to the group, she made sure that all three from her house were ready, then turned to Aoi, who stood next to her.

"Ready, Lady Aoi?" she asked her charge. Smiling up at her governess, Aoi bowed her head.

"Yes, Miyabi-san." Said the young girl. Turning to the other three, she made a point of making eye contact with each of them.

"Don't give Ruka-san any trouble, understood?" she ordered. "You are representing the Sakuraba for this ride, so I expect you to be courteous and polite." Finding Tina's eyes, she repeated herself. "Courteous and polite, Tina." She singled the girl out by name. Tina sniffed. From the other side of Kaoru, Mayu snickered.

"I expect you to set an example of courtesy and politeness, Mayu-sama." Said Ruka firmly. Mayu looked away guiltily. "Mayu-sama?" he prompted. She sighed.

"Yes, of course, Ruka-san." She said. With that taken care of, the passengers boarded the car. Tae-chan ended up in the front seat of course - neither Tina nor Mayu could be pried from Kaoru's arms, so he ended up in the back seat with the two on either side of him. With the Caddy loaded, Ruka eased into the spacious American car's driver's seat. Miyabi slid into her own low-slung bullet's driver's seat, one handing her seatbelt as she checked to make sure that her charge was properly settled and belted in. Satisfied that Aoi was settled, she turned the motor over, shifted into first and pulled out, perhaps a bit harder than usual. The Caddy surged ahead, close on her bumper. Miyabi found herself smiling. This is going to be a fun trip back. She thought happily.