Genrou's eyes widened as he felt her mouth against his. He was right, her lips were soft. The moment she realized what she was doing, she pulled away, flustered. " I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to…" Genrou sat there for a moment, still in shock. " I know you didn't want me to, I couldn't help it. I was just so happy…" Genrou leaned forward and took her chin in his hand. " I didn't tell you you could kiss me, girlie." She flushed. " I'm sorry…" " Don't you know? It's the MAN who's supposed to steal the kiss…" She looked up in question, only to have Genrou meet her lips with his. She was surprised, pleasantly surprised. She felt her eyes grow heavy and shut, savoring this moment, in case it never came again. He pulled away, and looked at her with those deep amber eyes and that toothy grin. I'M the master of the Mt Reikkoku bandits, you got that? That means, I take what I want, when I want it." She felt his eyes running her up and down and it made her quiver. It made her remember she was still without a shirt. She blushed furiously and pulled up the shirt she had earlier discarded.

He looked at her for a moment before speaking. " You don't have to hide from me…" She couldn't help but feel embarrassed. She had never… been with anyone before in THAT way. " Show me… your body…." He reached out and took hold of the shirt. It slid out of her grip easily, and she looked up at him nervously. He smiled when he saw her. He took her in his masculine arms. Oh, and how wonderful it felt. " You're perfect just the way you are… I can't believe any man would ever put his hands on you the way your father did. I'll never let it happen again. I'll protect you from now on, not as a Suzaku warrior, but as a man." She felt the tears fall freely from her eyes. No one had ever spoken to her in that way before. He talked as if… He loved her. And she felt she loved him too. She gasped a little as felt his lips meet with her neck, his breath making her skin tingle. She almost whimpered when he pulled away to look her in the eyes. " What's your REAL name, girlie?" She felt herself smile and she leaned into his chest. " Rika… My name is Rika…" "Rika…" He tested her name and grinned. She thought she would melt when she heard her name pass his mouth.

And then his lips were at her throat again. His hands wrapped around her waist, pulling her lithe body against his large, muscular one. She felt like his mouth was on fire and she gasped a little. She could feel his fingers begin to roam her body, and it made her both nervous and excited. " Genrou.. I haven't… I've never…" He lifted his face to hers. " I won't hurt you, don't worry. I may be a thug, but I'm not an ass." She giggled lightly, then threw her arms around his neck. He nipped at her ears and collarbone, and a feeling she was rather unfamiliar with began to rise in her loins. He could hear her breathing change, and he chuckled slightly. It excited him to know he did this to her. Before she knew what was happening, she felt his fingers against her thigh. Her heart was beating so hard and so loud she was afraid he they would hear it all the way to the mountains. " Tell me you want me to touch you, Rika…" He nuzzled his face into the crook of her neck. She let out a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding. " Genrou… I… I want…you to…" He flashed her that grin of his that made her heart go light before he ran his fingers along the line of her pants. She shut her eyes, almost afraid of what was going to happen next. She felt his hand slide beneath her pants, and touch her in a way she'd never even dreamed about. With his free hand, he cupped her breast and captured her lips with his own. He could feel her writhing under his touch, and he smirked. He pulled away abruptly and began to shed his own clothing. The blush returned to her face as she saw his naked form before her. He lifted her to the bed and pressed his body against hers. Oh, and how nice it felt. Skin against skin. Their lips met again, and she felt him position himself between her legs. She knew he was going to take her. He took her in his arms and whispered in her ear " I will always take care of you.." And as gently as he could he entered her. She whimpered, both from pain and pleasure. After a few moments, the pain subsided, and they rocked together gently until they both reached their peak. As they drifted off to sleep in each other's arms, she felt Genrou kiss her forehead. She smiled gently and half dreaming, whispered " I love you…" Her decision was made. She would never return to her world. There was nothing to return to. Here, in this world, she had Genrou, who would always take care of her. Hopefully one day there would be marriage and children, but for now, she was content simply being in his arms…

The End


So what did you think, ne ne? the ending was a little rushed, but I was so caught up in writing I just couldn't help myself. I hope you all liked it and please leave a comment!