Lupin III Fan Fiction ❯ Daddy's Girl ❯ System Shock ( Chapter 30 )

Daddy's Girl

By Bekka Mouri-Hibiki

(Lupin isn't mine.  Goemon goes to Zenigata to inform him that Toshiko is some place safe.  Jigen and Toshiko arrive in Yokohama and they end up going too far.  The lemon scene is marked so those of you who don't want to read it can skip it.)

Part Thirty: System Shock

Goemon walked up to Zenigata's apartment building.  He figured he had to at least let Pops know Toshiko was out of town and hopefully out of harm's way.  He got the directions from Lupin and found the building relatively easily.  He went into the building and took the stairs to Zenigata's floor.  He found his apartment and knocked on the door.

A few seconds later, a woman dressed in a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt opened the door.  Her hair was pulled back in a ponytail and it looked like she was in the middle of cleaning the apartment.  She looked Goemon over as he did the same.  After one pass, she scanned him again, her eyes going to Zantetsuken and appeared to not know what to think of it.

Goemon was speechless.  The woman looked like an older version of Toshiko except she was just a little heavier and had gray strands of hair mingled with her coal black locks.  Her eyes were slightly different and she had a cute little turned up nose.  Goemon also noted she was just as well endowed as her daughter, a scarlet blush spreading across his cheeks when he realized what he was thinking.

" May I help you? " The woman asked.

" I wish to see Inspector Zenigata, " Goemon said.  The woman didn't seem to pay much regard to his reaction to her.

" He's resting, " The woman replied.  She narrowed her eyes.  " Do I know you?  Your face looks familiar. "

Goemon shook his head, " I believe I have never made your acquaintance. "

The woman stared at him for a moment longer then sighed.  " I know I've seen your face before.  I'll probably remember later. "

" Perhaps I look like someone else and I remind you of that person, " Goemon said.  " Can I please see Inspector Zenigata?  This is an urgent matter. "

" Toshi?  Is someone at the door? " Zenigata called from inside the apartment.

" Yes.  He says he needs to see you, " Toshi called back. 

" Who is it? " Zenigata shouted.

Toshi looked at Goemon again then responded, " It's a man in a kimono with a sword. "

" Let him in! " Zenigata shouted back.  " I'm glad he's here.  I really need to talk to him. "

Toshi shrugged, " You heard him.  Go on in, " She stepped aside to let Goemon in.

Goemon walked into the apartment and waited as Toshi shut the door.  He then followed her into the next room, a tiny bedroom.  Zenigata was in bed with his injured leg propped up on pillows and he had been watching TV.  Goemon noted he had a bit of an angry expression on his face. 

" What are you doing? " Zenigata asked.  " Shouldn't you be somewhere else? "

" I have something I need to tell you, " Goemon glanced at Toshi.  " I assume she might want to hear it as well. "

Toshi looked confused.  " Koichi, who is this man? "

Goemon blushed again and bowed to Toshi, " Forgive me.  I am the thirteenth Ishikawa Goemon. "

Toshi bowed, " I am Takahashi Toshi. "

" Now that that is taken care of, " Zenigata said as he glared at Goemon.  " Tell me what you're doing here when you have a job to do. "

Goemon looked at Zenigata, " I know I do but it is rather hard when my charge has been taken elsewhere.  Lupin re-assessed the situation and seems to think she is in better care with Jigen. "

" I told you to watch over Toshiko, " Zenigata growled.  " How could Lupin think that she is safer with Jigen than with you? "

" He has saved her life twice now and I assume that has something to do with it, " Goemon said.

" Hold on.  What's going on here? " Toshi interjected.  " What are you two talking about? "

Zenigata looked at her, " I asked Goemon to keep an eye on Toshiko.  Apparently, Lupin has taken it upon himself to override my decision. "

" As I have said, " Goemon sounded annoyed.  " Jigen has saved Toshiko's life twice now so Lupin felt it was a better choice. "

" What do you mean by 'he has saved her life twice'? " Toshi arched an eyebrow.  She was getting angry, " How dare you discuss my daughter as if I'm not in the damn room.  Tell me what you mean and what's going on right now! "

Goemon sighed, " She attempted to take her life once while in our care but Jigen stopped her.  The other time was in today's paper although the police do not know who was involved. "

" Oh, " Toshi nodded once as her frown deepened.  " Would you be talking about Daisuke Jigen? "

Goemon nodded, " Yes. "

" I knew I'd remember, " Toshi snapped her fingers. " You're one of Lupin's gang.  I knew you looked familiar. "

" When it suits me, yes. " Goemon decided on a neutral answer for he was certain Toshiko's mother would not understand his decision to let Toshiko go even thought he was supposed to be watching over the girl.  He didn't quite understand it himself.  Although he was a steadfast opponent to Toshiko being with Jigen, he was scared of what would happen if he were alone with the girl.  He had found her charming at first but had become endeared by her quiet strength and was afraid he would have to break his promise to Zenigata in another way than he already had.

" It's okay, " Zenigata put a hand up.  " He's the most grounded of the four of them.  I really didn't have much choice at the time and probably wouldn't have asked him if it weren't for the pain medication.  I'm a little screwed up on them so you can understand. "

Toshi quirked her mouth and sighed, " Yes.  You are a little off your game on those drugs. "

Goemon's expression soured, " What are you implying, Zenigata?  Perhaps you had a better choice in mind? "

Zenigata shook his head, " Beggars can't be choosers… "

Goemon growled, " I see.  If you feel that way then I will apologize for wasting your time and take my leave.  My job is finished. "

" What do you mean? " Zenigata's eyes became wide.  " You're not going to protect Toshiko any longer? "

" Yes.  It is rather hard to protect someone when they are no longer in the same town anyway. "

Toshi and Zenigata looked at Goemon, " What? " They both said.

" I came here to let you know that Lupin has sent Toshiko to one of his hideouts away from Tokyo.  He felt it would be best and I do too now that I know your true feelings, " Goemon tightened his hand around Zantetsuken.  " I took this job as a man of honor but it seems you did not feel that way at all. "

" Goemon, " Zenigata said.  " I didn't mean it like that. "

" Oh?  Then how did you mean 'beggars can't be choosers'? " Goemon arched an eyebrow.

Zenigata tried to come up with something to say but his choices really had been limited when he asked for Goemon's help.  He sighed, " I really did trust you to keep Toshiko safe but how did she end up with Jigen? "

" I told you.  He saved her twice and she gravitated to him.  I could not bring myself to force her to change her mind, " Goemon said.  " I cannot force a woman to do anything against her will. "

" So where are they now? " Toshi took a step towards Goemon.  " Where is my daughter? "

" I cannot say.  All I can tell you is that she will be safe, " Goemon said stiffly.

" How do you know that if she's not even in town? " Zenigata slammed a fist down on the bed.

" Because I trust Jigen to protect her physically.  I cannot predict if she will be returned with her honor intact but I can say honestly she will not be harmed in any other way, " Goemon said with conviction.  He agreed with Fujiko that letting the two of them continue to behave in the fashion they were was only asking for trouble.

" Whoa.  What do you mean? " Zenigata arched an eyebrow.  He realized what Goemon was getting at and growled.  " I swear, if he touches my little girl… "

" Jigen is honorable enough not to do anything to her against her will but she seems to be very fond of him.  If she is willing then he may be so as well, " Goemon's tone did not waver.  " He seems fond of her as well. "

" But where are they? " Toshi clenched a fist to her chest.  " How can you stand here and say my daughter may or may not be safe with an internationally wanted man?  How can you even be so sure that he will not molest my baby? "

Goemon leveled a glare at Toshi.  " I have known Jigen for many years.  He is an honorable man in his own right but his moral code lacks in places mine does not since he has western principles.  I cannot predict his actions outside of keeping your daughter safe from those who wish to harm her. "

Zenigata put a hand out to the one that was at Toshi's side and held it.  " Honey, he has a point.  All we can do now is hope for the best.  I can't think of anything else to do. "

Toshi let her fist fall from her chest and she started to tremble.  " But Koichi… "

" I believe I am finished here.  I can show myself to the door.  I bid you a good day, " Goemon said and turned, walking towards the front door.

**

Jigen turned the key in the lock and the door swung open.  He felt for the light switch, flipping it on.  He frowned when he realized how long it had been since the gang had used the Yokohama hideout, a rather thick layer of dust coating everything.  " Damn.  It looks like I have to some cleaning tomorrow," He muttered.

Toshiko glanced around as she stepped out of her shoes, " It looks like it's been a while since you guys were here last. "

" You could say that, " Jigen nodded.  He stepped aside to kick his shoes off at the door, " Ladies first. "

Toshiko walked into the foyer slowly and looked around.  " This place is nice otherwise.  It's a little small compared to the other house though. "

" Yeah.  We don't come here often, " Jigen said as he stepped inside and shut the door behind him.  " You make yourself comfortable while I go get a drink then I'll go get the groceries out of the truck.  The bedrooms are that way. "

" Okay.  I'll go pick a room to sleep in, " Toshiko nodded then walked towards a half flight of stairs that Jigen had pointed to.  He watched her as she walked away, her week's supply of clothes packed into two large plastic bags that she carried with her.  It was a sharp contrast to how elegant she looked.

He went to the kitchen and found a glass.  He got some water from the tap and downed it in one gulp, his throat grateful for the moisture it had lacked.  Being so close to Toshiko in the truck had nearly driven him insane.  It was all he could to keep his mind off of her while reaching the hideout though she didn't seem aware of his internal struggle. 

~ Her life is hard enough without me screwing it up even more, ~ He thought as he set the glass down then walked to the refrigerator, opening it to find it was totally empty.  " Friggin' great.  Now I'm glad I stopped at the store, " He muttered.  He checked the freezer, finding it empty as well.  He decided it was for the best since anything that had been left in the fridge or freezer would have gone bad and would have just been another mess he had to clean up.

He walked back out to the truck, wondering if it would be appropriate to take her out to dinner and show her a good time.  Lupin had put a lot of work in disguising her and he felt like it would be wasted if he didn't show the girl off a little.  He wondered if the girl knew what it was like just to go out and have fun.  He smiled, deciding he could at least do that for her.

He reached into the back of the truck and got out the groceries he had bought once they hit Yokohama.  He had stopped quickly at a convenience store to get enough to get them through the night because he didn't want to leave Toshiko alone for too long.  Since she had stayed in the car, he took the liberty of picking up a few extra things that she didn't need to know about.  He wanted to be prepared in case something happened though he hoped he could control himself.

He rifled through the bags, finding the clerk had packed his cigarettes, bottle of scotch and box of condoms in the same bag.  He opened his suitcase and shoved the bag in it to hide it.  He picked everything up and went back inside, dropped the bags that had the food in the kitchen then headed for his room.  He opened the door and found Toshiko was in there.  " Babe, " He said as she looked at him.

" Is this room okay? " She asked hesitantly as she stopped putting her clothes in the dresser.  It seemed like she had mistaken his surprise for irritation.

" It's my room, " Jigen walked into the room and sat down his suitcase.

" Oh, " Toshiko started taking her clothes out of the drawer she had been putting them in.  " I'll find another room. "

" Why don't you go put your stuff up and wait for me at the door.  I'm taking you out tonight, " He said.

" Out? " Toshiko said.  " You mean like a date? "

Jigen chuckled and nodded, " Well, I'm taking you to dinner at least.  I don't feel like cooking. "

Toshiko stared at him then blushed.  " I've never been taken out to dinner by a guy before. "

" I kind of guessed, " Jigen gave a terse smile.  " Hurry up, babe.  I have a few things I need to take care of before we can go. "

" Okay, " Toshiko said and headed out of the room with her bags in tow.

Jigen shut the door behind her and sighed.  ~That was close, ~ He thought to himself as he walked over to the dresser after picking his suitcase back up.  He opened it and put his clothes in the drawers.  He took the bag from the store and walked over to the bed.  He sat down as he pulled out the bottle of scotch, setting it on the bedside table along with the carton of cigarettes.  He pulled out the last item and stared at the box for a long time.

He sighed, taking out a couple of packets and tucking them away in his jacket before sticking the box in the bedside table drawer.  His mind slipped back to what happened at the house and he knew he was losing the fight.  He didn't know exactly when it happened but he found himself wanting Toshiko more as each minute passed.  He remembered how she felt in his hands as he fondled her and the way she sounded as she gasped in pleasure.

~No telling how she'll be when we go all the way, ~ the thought slipped across his mind before he could stop it.  He put his head in his hands, ~what the hell is wrong with me?  Why did I let myself do that earlier? ~

He reached over and grabbed the scotch, opening it.  He took a big drink from bottle before setting it back on the table.  He reached into his jacket, getting a cigarette and his lighter.  He lit the cigarette and took a long drag from it as he tried to calm down.

There was a light knock at the door.  " Jigen? " Toshiko's muffled voice trembled slightly as she called to him.  " Are you okay? "

" I'm fine babe, " He replied.  He hated to lie to her but he couldn't tell her that she had made him a horny mess and he was trying to settle down before they left.  He knew they'd both be in trouble if he tried to go anywhere considering the state he was in.  He took another swig of scotch, " I'll be out it a few minutes. "

The door opened slowly and she slipped into the room, freezing when Jigen gave her a harsh glare.  She took a step back, " I just wanted to tell you that I don't feel like going out. "

" What happened? " Jigen asked, noticing she had shed her shawl.  " You were just so excited about going to dinner. "

" I just don't feel like it, " Toshiko sighed.  " I'm tired I guess. "

Jigen sighed, " It's okay.  We can stay in but I'll have to go out tomorrow for more groceries.  I only got enough food for tonight and in the morning. "

" I'll go with you, " Toshiko offered.  " Maybe we can do something during the day tomorrow. "

Jigen nodded, " I like the sound of that but we'll have to be careful. "

" I know, " Toshiko nodded.

" Go change and I'll fix something for us in a few minutes, " Jigen shrugged.  " I can at least cook for you. "

" Okay, " Toshiko turned to the door then stopped.  She glanced at him over her shoulder, " Can I ask you one more thing? "

" What is it babe? " Jigen arched an eyebrow.

Toshiko's cheeks colored slightly, " I can't reach the zipper for this dress.  Could you unzip me? "

" Have you tried? " Jigen asked.

Toshiko shook her head, " I can't reach it.  Mr. Lupin had to zip me up at the house. "

Jigen sighed, setting the scotch bottle back on the bedside table and the cigarette in the ashtray that was there, " Come here then. "

She walked over and turned her back to him.  " Thank you, " She glanced at him over her shoulder again.

" No problem, " Jigen said.  He got the pull and unzipped the dress about halfway, his hands trembling slightly as he did it.  His eyes strayed to her upper arms, his stomach knotting at the sight of the jagged scars that lined them.  The scars from her beating were visible but he was drawn to the ones she had gotten three years prior.

The scars traveled down her lean arms, her gloves covering the ones on her forearms.  He recalled seeing the ones there when Lupin had taken the pictures but he had kept his distance and tried not to stare at her.  She turned around and noticed that he had been looking.  She looked at the floor, " I guess it's hard not to look at them huh? "

" I'm sorry, " Jigen shook his head.  " I shouldn't have. "

" I thought you saw them when Mr. Lupin accidentally walked in on me, " Toshiko muttered as she held her dress up.

" I was more concerned about Lupin keeping his boxers on and getting him out of the bathroom, " Jigen shook his head.  " I guess I wasn't paying attention then.  I don't think I paid too much attention to you in general until you climbed that tree. "

Toshiko looked a little saddened by Jigen's words.  " I see, " She sigh.  " I know I'm not pretty… "

" I never said that babe.  Don't take this the wrong way but I just didn't notice you until I had to.  I think you're gorgeous, " Jigen tried to look right at her face because her dress was loose and showing her bra straps.  " I didn't look at you at first because I had other things on my mind. "

" Oh, " She murmured.  " I guess so with that guy and all. "

Jigen hesitated then reached out, putting a hand on her cheek, " I'm not just saying that you're pretty to say it.  You are a very beautiful girl. "

" Mr. Lupin made me beautiful with the make up, " Toshiko said.

" I thought you were beautiful without all of that junk, " Jigen rubbed her cheekbone with his thumb. 

" Really? " Toshiko whispered.

" Yeah.  Really, " Jigen put his other hand on the small of her back to pull her closer, the urge to kiss her becoming overwhelming.  She put one of her hands on his shoulder as she leaned down to him, shivering as his lips touched hers.  He was slow and gentle until she pulled away for air.

She took her hand off of his shoulder and took his fedora off, putting it on the bedpost before looking him in the eyes.  " Jigen… "

" Yeah babe? " He whispered.  He knew he was losing the battle, his heart aching, as he looked deep into her sad eyes.  He knew what she was going to ask.

" Are you going to tell me 'no' again? " Toshiko's voice trembled.  She sounded like she was already sure he would deny her again and would start crying any second.

Jigen sighed as he shut his eyes.  " Babe… we've discussed this already. "

" Please, " She whispered.

Jigen opened his eyes, " Toshiko… please.  Let's not go through this again. "

" I don't think I've ever wanted anything as bad as I want this right now, " Toshiko said firmly.

" You don't know what you're saying.  You're not old enough to know what you want, " Jigen started.

" Yes I am!  Stop treating me like a child damn it! " Toshiko shouted then put her hand over her mouth as her cheeks became red from embarrassment.

Jigen's eyes went wide, " Whoa.  Settle down.  You don't have to shout like that. "

Toshiko let her hand fall to her side, " I didn't mean to yell.  I'm so sorry.  I really want to do this though and I want to do it with you. "

" If you insist, " Jigen nodded.

" I do, " Toshiko whispered.  

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Jigen brought his hands up and found where Lupin had pinned her hair.  Onyx waves cascaded past her shoulders as he removed each delicate bobby pin.  He ran his fingers through her hair, smoothing it out as he gazed into her eyes.  " The same deal goes as before, " He said to her.

" I can tell you to stop if I get scared and you won't be mad, " Toshiko whispered.

" Bingo, " Jigen murmured as he kissed her again.  Her other hand went to his other shoulder, the dress slipping down and exposing her to the waist.  He used the hand he had on her back to finish unzipping the garment, letting it fall to the floor.

She pulled away for air then blushed, noticing that Jigen was looking her over.  She was clad only in a matching blue bra and panty set and the gloves, her scar-scattered body almost completely exposed to him.  She fidgeted under his scrutiny then took a step back as he stood up.  He slipped his jacket off and threw it over a nearby chair then set the Magnum on the last bit of open space on the bedside table.

He then loosened his tie, slipping it off over his head before tossing it over with the jacket.  He went to unbutton his shirt, pulling to loose from his pants when he got down to his waist.  He put the shirt with the jacket then looked at Toshiko.  He noticed she was staring at him and he frowned, " Is something wrong? "

" No, " She shook her head.  " You've got a nice body.  I noticed it yesterday. "

Jigen grinned, " You aren't half bad yourself. "

" Even with the scars? " She asked.

" They don't matter, " Jigen said.  " I have a few of my own so I don't care. "

" I see, " Toshiko saw a few of the marks he spoke of.  She looked down at her arms, feeling a little awkward with the gloves still on.  She glanced at Jigen as she rolled them off one at a time slowly, dropping them in the floor.  She reflexively put her arms behind her back in an attempt to hide them.

" What did I just say? " He asked in a stern yet tender tone.  " I don't care about your scars. "

" I know but still, " Toshiko murmured.  Jigen gently pulled at her arms until she relented, letting him bring them forward.

" I think you're beautiful, scars or not.  Got that? " He looked her square in the eye.   

She nodded slightly, " Okay. "

Jigen turned to the bed, piling a couple of pillows up then turned back to her.  " Lay down. "

She climbed onto the bed, getting where she could lay her head on the pillows.  Jigen looked her over for a second before he climbed in the bed with her, holding himself over her with his arms.  He leaned down, kissing her again.  He slipped his tongue into her mouth when she parted her lips and shifted his weight to his right arm. 

He lifted up his left hand and placed it on her chest, rubbing his thumb against one of the hardened peaks that jutted against the lace of the bra.  He then slid his hand to the back of the garment, finding the hooks that held it closed.  After a couple of pinches, it opened.  He slid his hand under the loose fabric, his palm grazing her sensitive flesh and causing her to let out a gasp.

He pulled away from her mouth as he eased the bra off of her chest, exposing her breasts to him.  He glanced up at her, finding her nervously staring at him.  He moved his hand to the bed, " Are you okay? " He asked quietly.

" Yes, " She murmured as Jigen eased the bra off of her completely.  " It's just that no one… "

" I know, " He said as he moved over her after tossing the bra away.  " They're as beautiful as I imagined they would be," He whispered.

Toshiko took a sharp breath.  " You mean you've thought about… "

" Yeah, " He put his legs on either side of hers as he leaned down, kissing her throat before moving lower as he continued to pepper her flesh with gentle kisses.  She gasped when he kissed one of her nipples then drew it into his mouth, sucking at it as he fondled her other breast.  She brought her hands to his head, tangling her fingers in his surprisingly soft hair as she made little noises in her throat.

He moved away from the breast he had been sucking and moved to the one he had been fondling.  He treated it the same as he had the other, keeping his pace slow and letting her enjoy what she was feeling.  He felt her hips starting to twitch beneath him and decided to move lower.  He licked and kissed his way down to the waistband of her panties, moving a hand between her thighs and placing it on her mound.

Toshiko shivered hard as he caressed it through the cloth, each stroke going lower than the last.  His fingertips brushed along the part that covered her opening and found it damp.  " Damn.  You're already so wet, " He muttered.

" Is that bad? " Toshiko gasped. 

" No.  It's great, " he switched to using just one finger as he stroked her, causing her to whimper as he increased the pressure.  He moved his hands to the waistband and started to ease the panties down.  " Lift up a bit babe, " Jigen whispered as he got to her thighs.

" Okay, " She panted.

She lifted her hips up so he could get the panties past her thighs and watched as he eased them down her legs then tossed them in the floor.  He moved his hand between her thighs again, her hips bucking once as he parted her folds with a finger.  He put his fingertip against her clitoris, starting to rub it gently.

She grasped at the blanket on the bed as he worked her.  He could tell by the way she was acting she was still apprehensive.  She was clenching her jaw and had her eyes shut tight.  He stopped then moved up so he could look her in the face.

She opened her eyes slowly, confusion spreading across her face.  " What's wrong?  Why'd you stop? " She panted.

" Are you still okay with this? " Jigen asked quietly.  " If you clench your jaw any tighter, you'll break it. "

" I'm okay, " She whispered.  " It just feels… strange. "

" It'll be okay, " Jigen said and kissed her.  He moved off of her and opened the drawer on the bedside table.  He pulled out one of the condom packets and propped it up against the scotch before getting out of bed long enough to shed his socks, pants and briefs.  He climbed back into the bed and moved over Toshiko again, pushing her legs apart, " You tell me when you think you're ready for me. "

Toshiko nodded and glanced down between them, quickly looking away.  " Is that really going to fit inside of me? " She asked timidly as a deep blush spread across her cheeks.

Jigen arched an eyebrow then chuckled, " I haven't had any problems yet.  Don't worry about that right now.  I've still got a few things I want to do before we get to that, babe. "

Toshiko watched as he moved his hand down her body and back between her legs, her hips bucking when he played with her clitoris again.  She took a shuddering breath when he moved the finger deeper into her.  He moved it slowly, carefully avoiding the little piece of flesh that let him know she hadn't been with anyone else. He slipped a second finger into her and worked her a little harder.

" It'll feel just like this babe, " He whispered.  " Do you like it? "

Toshiko only nodded in response as she clutched at the blanket under her.  Jigen pulled his fingers out and looked at her, " You seem like you're ready.  Can I? "

Toshiko nodded again and whispered, " Yes. "

Jigen reached for the condom packet and tore it open.  After he put the condom on, he urged her to bend her legs then spread them a little more and parted her folds with two fingers once she was in position.  He moved forward, pressing his tip against her, pushing just enough so he was barely inside.  She trembled as he whispered, " Brace yourself. "

He thrust forward swiftly hoping to cause her as little pain as possible.  She let out a surprised cry then hissed in pain.  She let out a sob as tears filled her eyes then took a ragged breath.  " It hurts.  Your fingers didn't hurt like this, " She whispered as she clenched her eyes shut.

" Just bear with me, babe.  It'll feel good before you know it, " Jigen murmured.  He had been afraid he would hurt her because she was a small build but he could work around that.  She wasn't the first petite woman he had bedded nor was she the first virgin either.  He held himself still for a long moment as he kissed her slowly.  He broke for air and whispered " Ready for me to move? "

She nodded but didn't say anything.  He pulled back a little then pushed forward again, Toshiko putting her hands on his forearms.  He kept his motions slow, her fingernails digging into his skin each time he thrust into her.

Toshiko stayed still as he moved, her breath coming in sharp gasps.  She let out a pained cry and said, " It still hurts. "

Jigen stopped, hanging his head for a second as he thought of a way to make her more comfortable.  He had an idea and decided to try it.  He pulled out and looked at her, " Scoot up on the pillows some more and move your legs apart a little more. "

Toshiko did as she had been told, " How's that? " She whispered, her voice trembling.

" That's good.  Do you still want to do this? " Jigen felt like it would be wrong to continue if all he was doing was hurting her.

" Will this help it feel better? " Toshiko looked him in the eyes.  " If it still hurts… "

" We can stop, babe.  So, you want to try again? " He arched an eyebrow.  Somewhere in the back of his mind her hoped she would say 'yes' because he wanted to keep going.  He didn't know if he could stop if she said 'no' but he would find it in himself to do so if that was what she wanted.

" Can we try once more now? " Toshiko asked timidly.

" Sure but tell me if it hurts, " Jigen moved between her legs again.  " Can you try to move with me this time? "

" I'll try, " She murmured.  She gasped as he slid into her again, her hands going to his shoulders.  She let him thrust into her a few times before she attempted to move.  After a few attempts, she got the hang of it.

" Damn babe, " He whispered.  " You feel great.  Keep doing that. "

" Really? " She gasped.

" Yeah.  Let's go faster. "

" Okay, " She panted.

Jigen stepped up his speed a little, Toshiko adjusting hers quickly.  Primal instinct soon kicked in as they started to sweat more, the fire in them both becoming an inferno.  Toshiko started moving a little faster, her hands moving to Jigen's sides as her cries escalated.  He gave it everything he had when he felt her become tighter around him, wanting her to go over the edge before he came.

" Oh my God! " Toshiko shouted as her fingernails bit into his sides.  She let out a long panting cry as her core snapped tight around him, spasming and urging him to let himself go.  He took a sharp breath, shutting his eyes as his body went rigid before he exploded within her confines. 

He clenched his hands against the bed as he rode out the waves of ecstasy that washed over him with each spasm.  He wasn't aware of the fact that Toshiko had drawn blood until he felt the tiny wounds start to sting as he came down and her hands fell away from him.  He opened his eyes and looked down at her.  She had her head turned to the side as she panted for air, her body flushed and soaked with sweat.

He eased out of her before leaning down to kiss her cheek, the action causing her to turn and face him.  Her dilated eyes rapidly scanned his face before she reached up with a trembling hand and placed it on his cheek.  She opened her mouth to say something but didn't.  Instead she kissed him.

They kissed languidly for a long moment before she pulled away.  She became timid and whispered, " Wow. "

" You're welcome, " Jigen replied quietly.

Toshiko took her hand away from his face, " What now? "

Jigen kissed her brow and gave her a tiny smile.  " You should rest, " He said. 

" Okay, " Toshiko murmured.  " Are you going to rest too? "

" After I have a cigarette, " Jigen glanced at the ashtray.  The cigarette he had lit before she came into the room had burned itself out, leaving nothing but an ash skeleton behind.

" Okay, " Toshiko nodded.  She seems scared of something.  " Please stay here with me until I fall asleep. "

Jigen kissed her brow again, " I won't go anywhere.  I promise. "

He moved off of her slowly and sat on the edge of the bed as she rolled onto her side.  He took the condom off and threw it in the wastebasket next to the bed before getting up and going to the closet.  He got out a blanket and took it back to the bed.  He unfolded it before putting it over Toshiko so she wouldn't get cold and to cover up her nakedness.

She smiled, " Thanks. "

" No problem, " He returned the smile.  He sat back down on the edge of the bed and got out a fresh pack of cigarettes from the carton.  He opened them, getting one out and lighting it.  He smoked a little bit then looked at Toshiko, finding she had fallen asleep. 

He frowned when he noticed how much she looked like a little girl as she slumbered.  He had noticed before but it somehow seemed more heartrending in the afterglow.  He sighed and shook his head before putting the cigarette out.

(End of questionable subject matter)

**

Lupin checked himself in the mirror and smiled.  He was getting ready to go out with Kaoruko because she said she had some information she couldn't tell him over the phone.  He figured going out with her was a small price to pay because she had been very adamant that the info was that important.  He turned around to leave his room and found Fujiko standing in the doorway.  " Hey baby, " He said.

" What are you all dressed up for? " Fujiko arched an eyebrow.

" I have a date tonight, " Lupin said.

Fujiko rolled her eyes, " I can't believe you. "

" Can't believe me why? " It was Lupin's turn to arch an eyebrow.

" You sent Jigen to Yokohama with Toshiko.  How could you? " Fujiko walked into the room.

Lupin rolled his eyes, " Everything will be fine. "

" Not if what I heard is correct, " Goemon stepped into the doorway.

" What did you hear? " Lupin looked past Fujiko.

Goemon bowed his head, " When I went to call them to breakfast this morning, I over heard them talking.  Toshiko asked Jigen to sleep with her. "

Lupin growled, " This would have been useful information three hours ago. "

" I didn't think about it until now, " Goemon said.  " I just figured out what they were talking about while I was on my way to see Inspector Zenigata. "

" And you still let him go? " Fujiko turned to face Goemon.  " You're a bigger idiot than Lupin! "

" I did not realize what they were talking about so I'm sorry, " Goemon shook his head.  " I only heard snatches of the conversation and it came to me as I walked to Zenigata's apartment.  It was after they left so I couldn't do much about it. "

Lupin shook his head, " I know Jigen better than that.  He won't do anything like that to her. "

" We can only hope so, " Goemon commented.

" My money is on him taking advantage of her, " Fujiko crossed her arms over her chest.

Lupin sighed, " We can only hope the opposite.  Right, Goemon? "

" Indeed, " Goemon sighed.

Fujiko scoffed, " Hoping won't make a difference. "

" I know Jigen and I know he won't do anything to her, " Lupin waved his hand.  " I have a date so I must go.  Kaoruko's meeting me at the theater. "

Goemon arched an eyebrow, " Are you speaking of the telephone company woman? "

" Yes, " Lupin nodded.  " She says she has some really choice information that she can't tell me unless it's in person. "

" I hope you have a good time, " Goemon said stiffly. 

" I do too, " Fujiko said then turned to leave.  She pushed past Goemon and he followed her.

Lupin frowned, ~what the hell is up with those two anyway? ~