Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ Snow ❯ First Kiss Flashback ( Chapter 11 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
The wind picked up a little, making the fresh white powder swirl around them. The long sleeves of the sixteen-year-old girl's furisode, a beautiful dark green one, floated on the snowy breeze. She felt his hand warming hers, looked up at him and blushed. The seventeen-year-old squeezed his love's hand and smiled at her.

"Are you ready?" he asked, excitement barely hidden in his voice.

Midori looked up at him through her eyelashes, smiling shyly.

"What is it?" she asked sweetly.

Souzou gave her a wry grin and tugged on the little braid that helped frame her pretty face.

"If I told you, would it be a surprise anymore?" he teased, winking at her.

She pouted cutely at him, still looking up through smoky black eyelashes.

"Would you at least give me a hint?" she whined, trying for sad puppy-eyes.

"Absolutely not!" exclaimed Souzou, tugging on her braid again and getting swatted for it. "You're too good at guessing!"

He squeezed her hand again and smiled at her, the kind he knew could melt her heart.

"Just close your eyes," he said in a half-whisper. "And trust me."

Midori raised an eyebrow at him, but did as he asked.

"Now let me lead you," he said softly.

He led her slowly down an unfamiliar path, never letting go of her hand. Midori was nervous at first, but nervousness turned to anticipation very quickly. Gently, Souzou guided her to duck under a barrier and started going a little faster.

"Souzou, what are you doing?" she whined, trying for the pity angle. "Where are we going?"

"Hold on," he said patiently. "We're almost there."

After a few sharp turns and another barrier, Souzou stopped.

"Stay here for a second," he said softly. "And don't open your eyes yet."

Midori pouted at him again, but kept her eyes closed and stayed where she was. Souzou carefully brushed the snow off a little stone bench under a snow-covered sakura tree. The frozen pond sparkled like a diamond in the pale winter sunlight. Lanterns glowed orange, coloring the snow around them. Gently, he took hold of Midori's hand and led her to the little stone bench.

"Now sit down," he said. "And keep your eyes closed."

Midori sat down on the bench like he asked, though now thoroughly confused. Souzou settled next to her, slipped one arm around her shoulders, and pulled her close to his side. He leaned his head to the side to rest against hers. He hadn't let go of her hand.

"Midori," he purred. "Open your eyes."

Slowly, Midori opened her eyes. She almost fainted at the sight that greeted her. The snow in this little hidden corner was pure white and for the most part unmarked. The pond looked like a giant gem and the lanterns made everything glow. She looked up at Souzou to find him smiling down at her. His dark brown eyes shone in the soft light with what was unmistakeably love. She was about to say something when he brought one finger to her lips.

"Uh... Um..." he started nervously, blushing. "Midori...?"

She tilted her head at him. He shook his nerves away and hoped his face wasn't too red.

"Midori, have you ever been kissed?" he asked quietly.

Midori's cheeks, already turned a pretty rose color from the cold, darkened a few shades. She looked up at him shyly and shook her head. He smiled gently, if a little bit shyly as well.

"Then," he continued, his voice soft. "May I give you your first?"

Midori's cheeks darkened a few more shades and she nodded affirmatively, feeling her heart fluttering.

Gently, Souzou pulled Midori into his lap and cradled her in his arms. Midori tensed, but soon relaxed and just let him hold her for a while. She closed her eyes, cuddling against the warmth of his chest. Soon she felt him shifting and tensed in anticipation. She felt the warmth of his lips coming closer to hers.

"You need to relax," whispered Souzou. "I'll make sure you remember your first kiss for the rest of your life."

Midori let the tension leave her body as Souzou stroked her hair, soothing her nerves. His breath tickled her lips and she tilted her head up, inviting his touch. Tenderly, his mouth pressed against hers, sending sparks through her and making her heart flutter. With soft caresses, he flickered his tongue over her lips. Slowly, he parted her lips and his tongue slid into her mouth. Midori's breath grew erratic, what little of it she could actually get in and out. She gasped as his tongue brushed hers for the first time. Uncertainly at first, she caressed his tongue with hers.

Souzou felt Midori's tongue move tentatively against his and groaned softly. As she grew more sure of herself, her movements became bolder. Through a series of experimental touches, she found that curling her tongue around his in a special way drove him crazy. She did it over and over, eliciting low moans from deep in his throat.

Souzou's arms tightened around Midori, pressing their bodies closer together. His tongue flicked playfully over hers, then retreated to his own mouth. At the first little sweep of her tongue, he captured it gently between his lips. He brought small moans and sighs from her as he suckled tenderly on the very tip of her tongue.

He released her tongue and reluctantly pulled away from her sweet mouth as the need for air forced its way into his mind. Midori sighed contentedly and lay back in Souzou's arms. Both of them were breathing heavily, Midori more so than Souzou. Her eyelids fluttered; her lips were full and kiss-swollen. Slowly, feeling as if she wasn't quite in control of her own body, she reached up to wrap her arms around Souzou's neck.

"Did you like that?" he purred.

Midori smiled, her eyes half-closed, and nodded affirmatively.

"Would you like another one?" he asked, his voice becoming a deep, husky growl.

She blushed rose-pink again and nuzzled her cheek against his chest, smiling shyly.

"Is that a yes?" he growled softly.

She opened one eye and nodded. Gently, Souzou shifted her up closer to him, cradling her in one arm. He laced her hand with his other hand. Slowly, he leaned over her, protecting her from the snow that had just started to fall again with his body. His mouth came down on hers, soft and tender. Midori held his hand over her heart. He was a little surprised at the intimacy of the touch. But he relaxed when he felt her heart racing beneath his hand. She must have been nervous about doing that, afraid he might reject her or think she was easy.

He eased her fears as he tilted her head back so that he could taste more of the sweetness of her mouth. His tongue played with hers, teasing her and overpowering her senses. Midori teased him as well, curling her tongue around his and moaning into his mouth. Souzou answered with moans of his own.

Again, it was only the need for air that forced them to end their kiss. As Midori opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was Souzou's gentle smile. His hand still rested over her heart, with hers holding it there. He placed a soft, quick kiss on the tip of her nose, then nuzzled it with his own. Midori smiled at him, her eyes half-closed in bliss. From where she was, she could just see the snowflakes caught in his hair. She barely noticed the snow falling around them or the fact that it was only a few minutes before sunset. Sighing contentedly, she snuggled into the warmth of Souzou's chest.