AN: This is the last chapter of my first fic. Thanks to all of you who have left a kind review. It's weird, but I can't see your reviews here, only in my e-mail. I guess I just don't know how to check the yet since I'm pretty new here, hehehe... ^^´

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Irie's household feels different for Naoki since yesterday. Now it's worth to spend the time in it. Kotoko's laughter is filling the air (also the sounds of her constant bumps and falls) and it creates a cozy and warm environment. Yesterday was the day that she agreed to come back home. Last night was the time that they tore out the divorce documents together in their bedroom. When Kotoko goes to take a shower she remembers that her toiletries are in the hotel, so she asks Naoki to share his. He says "ok" and recalls that she seems to have all of her pajamas in their closet:

- Did you buy new pajamas?

- Not really (she answers carelessly while taking off her blouse). I just slept naked the whole time.

Naoki's right eyebrow goes up and he stops reading his book to look at his wife's back. "She definitely lost weight", he worriedly thinks. She removes all her cloth from the waist down and now she is completely naked, trying to untangle her hair with a comb, still not facing his now penetrating gaze. He remembers the first time that he saw her naked (their honeymoon) and compares her to nowadays. Undeniably, she looks more attractive and mature now than then, and even then she was already sexy… He perceives his growing erection and stands up, takes the comb from her hands and says:

- I'll help you. How did you tangle your hair this badly?

- I'm not sure… Ouch! Don't pull so hard!

- I prefer to push hard instead…

- What…?

Kotoko feels something hard in her naked bottom and goosebumps cover all of her skin. "Can it be his cellphone in his pocket?" Her cheeks are red and she tries to turn, but Naoki throws the comb to the floor and before she knows it, he is rubbing himself against her while grabbing her breasts with one hand and with the other he holds her from her hip. She's now wet and hot, taking Naoki from his hips to make him slow down the pace:

- You're still fully dressed, remember? That's unfair!

- Let's make things even.

She finally turns and crouches going directly to unzip him, she pulls both pants and boxers down and starts a very deep and wild fellatio. His knees are week and he suddenly tells her to stop:

- You don't want things to be over before time, do you?

- Am I that good?

- Hell yes you are.

- Glad to hear it (She stands up and walks to the bathroom). I think we'll both enjoy this more if I clean. Please be patient.

- Are you going to sleep naked tonight?

- Let's see how it goes!

She winks and disappears in the bathroom, softly humming a song that he recognizes from an anime that Kotoko follows, Kimi ni Todoke. When Kotoko is finishing her bath, Naoki walks in, carries her and makes her sit on the countertop, declaring:

- You're taking too long

- It's only been 10 minutes!

- Too long for me to wait...

They engage in a very steamy activity, and Kotoko certainly sleeps naked that night.

Next day, during lunch, Naoki insists on accompanying Kotoko to the hotel to collect her belongings, but she tells him that it would be better if he talks with her father first while she picks up her luggage and pays the bill:

- Otousan is going to kill me, because of me he closed his restaurant and now I'm not moving…

- I still have a few days of leave. I'll work on a marketing strategy for the restaurant and convince the same personnel to join your father's business again.

- I'm positive about the marketing strategy, but the personnel… Maybe 1 or 2 of them are still unemployed, but I know for sure that 3 of them are employed by now.

- Where are they working now?

- In a convenience store, 2 blocks from the restaurant.

- Doesn't sound as the greatest job ever…

- Well… maybe not…

- Seeing things as they are, I do prefer talking with your father while you go to the hotel.

- Yes! It's the best option!

- You seem a bit too excited to go without me.

- Ehm, no, it's just that I'm worried about dad… hehehe…

- Hm, so let's go out now and meet each other at home again.

She accepts and he leaves first, leaving a relieved Kotoko behind. "I have to talk with Shouta, after all, he's my friend…"

Kotoko arrives to the hotel and asks for Shouta, but the receptionist tells her that he will be arriving in 10 minutes. Kotoko explains that she wishes to check out and that she'll go to her room to pick up her luggage. The receptionist tells her that her bill will be ready when she comes down to the hall again.

Kotoko goes to her room and gets her luggage ready. She sits on her bed and without her controlling it, she remembers the moment that she had with Shouta…

· Kotoko, please eat something, you're losing weight…

· I just don't have an appetite. Thanks for your concern Shouta… Don't tell me that's why you came to my room… I'm even interrupting your work!

· No! I decided to come and check on you. I'm worried. I understand that you are going through a hard time, but you, as a nurse, know that you must take good care of your health. I'll leave this food here in your nightstand. Stop crying…

· Oh Shouta, you're so sweet and caring. You're so different from him! I wish he was half as interested in my wellbeing as you are. You're so supportive and kind, and…

A kiss interrupted her. It was so soft and sweet… As much as she was shocked, she couldn't help but to give into it with the same delicacy that he was showing. His hands in her cheeks were warm, everything about him was making her feel so relaxed and cherished… Abruptly she snapped out of the cloud that she was in and stopped the kiss. She was a recently divorced woman (She thought Naoki had already signed the divorce) but this was too sudden!

· Shouta, I'm sorry, I can't…

· No, I'm sorry, I was the one kissing you… This is too soon for you. But it really breaks my heart to see you cry and I… Well, I've come to like you a bit…

· You know I can't answer correctly to your feelings…

· I know. It was just a moment of madness. Do you think you can forgive me?

· Don't worry, I treasure you as one of my best friends!

· Thanks, you're so considerate and, well, a bit naive… But I really like that about you!

· Are you making fun of me?

· A bit, yes! Hahaha

· Hahaha! Thanks for being you Shouta!

Kotoko wakes up from her memories when she hears a knock on her door. She goes to check and it is Shouta, holding her check in his hands.

· Hi Shouta! Come in! How are you?

· You're unusually happy. Could it be…?

· Yes, I made up with Irie-kun!

· Well, congrats, then!

· I'm so happy! And you helped me through so much! Thanks Shouta!

Kotoko hugs Shouta with a huge smile in her face. Shouta smiles and hugs her back. He's truly happy for her, and he's also relieved. She's such a good person!

· Am I interrupting something?!

Kotoko and Shouta look to see the person talking. Kotoko immediately throws Shouta aside.

· Irie-kun! How did you find me?

· Your father told me where you were. You seem busy…

· No! Not at all! Here, he is Shouta, he is a great friend!

· Mmh, glad to meet you. I'm Irie Naoki, Kotoko's husband

· Oh! Glad to finally meet you sir! I'm Tendo Shouta, Kotoko has talked a lot about you. Actually, she only talks about you!

Kotoko and Shouta laughs together. Naoki frowns and asks:

· Is the room still available?

· Oh, yes! Until 4:00pm, which means it still can be used for 3 more hours.

· Do you have other business?

· No! No sir! I'll go to start my shift. Congrats, Kotoko!

· Thanks Shouta! I'll contact…

Naoki doesn't let her finish her sentence, grabs her from her shoulders and drags her to the room, closing the door harshly. He looks upset, but Kotoko doesn't seem alarmed. In fact, she looks amused:

· Are you jealous, Irie-kun?

· For that youngster? Bah, he doesn't bother me at all…

· Actually, he's our age.

· What? No way! He looks so young…

· He does! Doesn't he?

· Did you let him into the room?

· Yes, he brought me a meal and…

Naoki takes Kotoko from her waist and throw her in the bed. He attacks her neck with wild kisses, while his hands squeeze her breasts desperately. Kotoko moans and tries to get rid of Naoki's t-shirt.

· Irie-kin, are we really going to…?

· Of course, we have 3 hours left and I plan to use them correctly.

· But otousan must be waiting for us and…

· I can't hold myself back anymore, I'm taking you here and now. You want me?

· Yes! Always!

They keep kissing and caressing each other. Naoki's heart is content and not only for the physical contact, but because of the second opportunity that life is giving him. Can he be luckier? Even though it's a bit scary how much he depends on her, he understands that this is a lesson for him to keep learning how to love and be loved. This whole course of events only confirms that their marriage is everlasting, and Naoki's and Kotoko's smiles endorse the statement.