Hana Kimi Fan Fiction ❯ Common Ground ❯ Part the Eighth ( Chapter 8 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

COMMON GROUND
A Hana Kimi challenge fanfic

Written by Miyu, Vampire Princess


CHALLENGE: Fight it, fight it, and fight it! Holding off on temptation. Does it become easier? Or do you end up with fireworks?

AUTHOR'S NOTES: Finally some progress! Some, mind you. This part told from Julia's point of view. How well does their date go? A squeeze of lime. Lemon's in the next chapter. That'll teach them to tease each other!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Hana Kimi or the characters in this story. I am simply borrowing them for my own amusement. I do hope Nakajo-sensei will forgive me.


Part the Eighth - Keeping It Cool



I didn't sleep.

There was no way I could. Not after the goodnight kiss he gave me. Nothing too passionate. Instead it was sweet, brief. And a promise of something more. I stepped into my room, a goofy grin on my face. I wished him good night and closed the door.

I laid in bed, curled up on the side of the bed he slept on the night before. His scent was still on the pillow. It drove my senses nuts.

And my body went crazy!

I wanted to drown in that scent, to have it all over. My thighs rubbed together anxiously while I tried to fight off the urge to rub myself with my hand. Nothing against masturbating, but I'd had the real thing. And I wanted more.

Very badly.

I heard Mizuki and Sano leave their room and head downstairs. I wondered if Nakatsu was also awake. More than likely. The clock read quarter after nine. He would be making breakfast. With a boost of energy, I crawled from bed to start the day.

A very special day at that.

I was going on a date.

I chose a specific outfit for the day: a pair of jeans and a wide-necked blouse. Comfortable, semi-revealing, and good enough for a hike up the mountainside. I made certain I looked perfect before going down to breakfast.

The gang was already gathered. And just like the morning prior I was greeted by the sound of laughter. A small pang of uncertainty hit me. I still felt a little outside of their box. Taking a deep breath I made my way into the kitchen.

Mizuki was the first person to see me. She smiled one of those knowing smiles of hers, giving me a wink. So our plans were already known? One look at the guilty smile on Nakatsu's face answered that question. He nodded to me as I sat at the table, his smile growing. Sano wore a grin of his own, also nodding as I joined the group.

"I still think we should join the two of you," Mizuki said as Nakatsu brought the food to the table. "It's really beautiful. And since it was sundown, I don't think I got to see everything."

"And a picnic lunch sounds great," Sano added.

Nakatsu looked to me for help. With a wave of my hand, I said, "It would be such a shame though."

"Why's that?" Mizuki asked.

"Well, if no one's here...who's going to enjoy the last day we get to use the hot tub?" That came from a comment Mizuki made to me the other day. She won't know what it's like to have sex in the hot tub unless she gave it a try. "All that peace and quite gone to waste...."

Mizuki's face turned bright red as both of the boys turned to look at her. Nakatsu was baffled. Sano seemed to get the hint. He smirked as he replied:

"If you think the two of you can handle it...?"

"We can handle it," we answered in unison.

No, we weren't too eager. Not at all.

Lunch was packed. All necessary accessories were included. We headed out the door as our friends were going into the hot tub pavilion. We waved goodbye and went our separate ways.

The walk didn't seem difficult at first. We started up the trail, just enjoying the scenery. We'd point out different forms of wildlife, flowers and trees. It really was a beautiful piece of country. By the time we reached the garden, we were holding hands and pointing out the birds that took off at our intrusion. There were so many!

As Mizuki said, there was a large flat-topped stone near the center of the garden. Nakatsu set the basket down there and looked off into the distance. He let go of my hand to explore a little further.

"You can see the town from up here," he said excitedly.

"Really?"

I was only semi-interested in the scenery. I took a moment to give him a good once over. His denim pants were faded. The green button down shirt hung open to reveal a plain white t-shirt underneath. The shirt was form fitting. So were the jeans.

Damn but my mind needed bleached.

Not only could I not stop staring at his ass -- I'm so freaking obsessed with it! -- but I kept imagining us doing it in various places in the garden. The roses might be way too kinky -- and painful -- but the tulips and sunflowers would've been high enough to hide us from prying eyes.

Slowly I joined him, taking his hand in mine. He spared me a glance, a happy smile on his face. We stood there, commenting how small the buildings looked and how beautiful the sky was. I tried not to fidget as we stood close together. Not because I didn't want to, but because I was afraid I'd give in to temptation.

He was right there! His hand warm in mine. His body so close I could feel his heat. I think I even heard him breathing.

I was dying to kiss him again!

I was dying to do two nights ago all over again!

But we agreed to work on friendship first.

It seemed to be working okay. We were comfortable with each other. Much more so than earlier in the week. Strange how time, and a little planning from some friends can change things. Honestly, I think we would've ended up friends anyway.

When we did argue we managed to turn it into something to laugh about. Our comments were good humored and only a few were heavily laced with innuendo. From both of us.

Over lunch we talked about our families. He told me about his mother and where he grew up. His voice was so wistful, dream-like. And his eyes seemed very far away. I couldn't help but stare at his face, watch his lips as he talked.

"What about your family?"

I told him about my folks and life in the United States. "Not too interesting, I'll warn you." But despite my warning he seemed very interested in what I had to say. He hung on every word.

"So, what about boyfriends? I'm sure a pretty girl like you has had a few."

I told about the guys I dated and what kind of idiots they were. Even he agreed that they were scum. Of course, he couldn't really complain.

"So I was your first." I nodded. "You were mine, too."

"Seriously? I would have thought a good looking athlete like you would've had at least one girlfriend."

"I had one...once. Not Mizuki...another girl. She was sweet and all, but it wasn't anything sexual."

"Too hung up on Mizuki, huh?" Even though I meant it as a joke, my words hurt him. Immediately I felt regret. "I'm sorry. That was totally uncalled for--!"

"It's okay. I'm not angry. It's the truth. I wasn't sure how I felt about Mizuki. Then I figured it out and...well...I had to break her heart. I didn't like it. And in the end...I got hurt too. Fair is fair I guess."

I leaned forward to hug him, just as he leaned forward to pick up his drink. We both paused, just looking at each other. God but I wanted to kiss him. I think he wanted me to, too! But I just smiled.

"Sucks to be hurt."

He returned my smile. "Yeah. And that's why...well...I don't want to end up getting hurt again. Or hurting someone else."

"It's the nature of relationships, I'm afraid."

"Yeah."

We finally headed back to the cabin just before sunset. We sat on the back porch and watched the sun dip below the horizon talking more about our future plans. Thins got interesting when I mentioned doing another exchange program.

"Would you really do that?"

"I enjoyed my brief stay in high school. I can't see why college would be any different. And I'd probably have my pick of people to live with--"

"Like me?"

I laughed. "If you think you could put up with me for three months, and I can get into a school close by, I don't see why not. If all else fails, I'll at least be able to visit."

He seemed very pleased for making the suggestion...and for my answer. "That would be cool."

"What about you?"

"Me? Go to school in the States?"

"Yeah."

"I don't know. I may have enough trouble keeping my grades up over here. But I suppose there's always a possibility."

Not as upbeat as my response, but I accepted it. At least he'd consider it. "Fair enough."

"Look! A shooting star!"

"Make a wish."

There was a moment of silence before he said, "We should head inside."

And end the evening? I don't wanna!

But all good things must come to an end.

Standing at the bottom of the stairs, it's no surprise that our friends are already in bed. I'm not tired and neither is Nakatsu. He suggests playing some music and sitting in front of the fire. Sure, why not?

"I guess we won't see each other for awhile after tomorrow."

"No, I suppose not."

Way to kill a mood Julia! I want to sleep with him again, not send him to bed in tears. Or myself! Maybe I can convince him to sleep in my room tonight....

Then I won't sleep again!

But I'm surprised when he asks, "Do you...want to do it again?"

"Yes." The word slips out before I can stop it. No, no, no! Bad answer! I immediately cover my mouth with a hand. "I mean...."

"I'm glad," he replies with a blush.

I'm breathless as I respond, "You...are?"

"You have no idea how glad I am to hear you say that."

Again I'm surprised...and speechless! He's being bold...and it's such a turn on. I'm motionless and he moves closer to me. Grabbing my hand, he pulls me to the floor with him. One arm circles my waist while he places my hand on his hip. Then his fingertips brush my cheek, causing me to close my eyes.

When our lips meet, my entire body melts.

His kiss is gentle. Cautious and exploring. My head tells me that I should stop him there. That having sex again may ruin our friendship rather than help it. But my body is fed up. It wants to be near him, wants to feel his hands, his lips, his skin. To hell with waiting! I'm tired of fighting it! If he's willing to give, I'm more than willing to receive.

I return the kiss with equal fervor. He moans in approval, his hand burying itself in my hair to hold me in place. I hug him tightly, pressing myself against him as much as I can. Our tongues begin to dance, carefully, then with more courage.

We have to part for air. With a small smile, I ask, "I thought we were working on being friends first?"

His smile is deviant. And damn sexy! "I think we've covered that well enough. Don't you?"

I nod. "What about Mizuki...and Sano?"

"What about them?"

I sigh, melting in his arms. "I want you so bad, it hurts."

"I think I may have lost my mind," he answers.

"Why?"

"Because I want you, too. I...I think...I'm falling for you."

"Nakatsu, please. Kiss me again."

Thank goodness he doesn't need to be told twice.

And thank you Mister Shooting Star!

His hands roam my body. I moan, my own hands reaching under one shirt to gather the material of the other in my hands. Fingertips brush against his bare skin and he moans into our kiss. Boldly, one of his hands moves under my blouse, pulling down the bra cup so he can play with my breast.

As his lips peck kisses from my chin to my ear, I briefly consider that we're not totally alone. And that we're out in the open. I hope that our friends are busy themselves.

And that they won't have to use the bathroom any time soon.


~TO BE CONTINUED~