ENISHI'S Aftermath: SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR

CHAPTER #13

Enishi found Sumi in the bedroom, brushing her wet hair. "That kid brought the oil."

"I'm surprised, I thought he'd take the money and disappear."

"He's scared of you."

"He's a street rat, I'm no one, he's probably terrified of you."

"You under estimate yourself too much. I'll go have a bath."

"Do it after the massage. Here smell the oil. It's a lot lighter in scent than the stuff used in Toyama."

"It's fine."

"Take off everything above your pants and lie in the middle of the bed, stomach down." Sumi requested and then wrapped her hair in a bun, securing it with two sticks. Next she rolled up the sleeves of her shirt. "I'll straddle your back. Is there any spot I should focus on?"

He shrugged, "not that I can feel."

"You got a massage in Toyama... from those ladies. They're pros, so let me know if there is something they did, that you liked more than what I do."

Enishi said nothing. Sumi warmed up the oil in her hands and then began. She ran her hands all over his back. Then starting by his pant's line, her thumbs positioned on either side of his spine, she dragged them all the way up to into his hair and back down. This was done a few times, before the thumbs changed to her knuckles. Following the flow of muscle, she worked over him, learning every inch of his back, through her hands. When she massaged his neck, he couldn't hold back the groan of pleasure. It made her smile and she was impressed he hadn't fallen asleep. Her hands began to ache, but she still had to work on his arms. Getting off of him, she sat down on one side and then the other, as the massage slowly came to an end.

"You're all done. My hands hurt, next time I'll try to do it longer."

Careful, so as not to get oil on the bed, Enishi raised up and came to sit beside her. "That felt way better than what those women gave. Thank you Sumi."

"I'm glad you liked it." She was embarrassed, due to his compliment and turned her face away.

He held her chin and guided it back to him. Making eye contact through his bangs, he stared and then moved in for a kiss. Her eyes grew wide, but she didn't pull away. Their lips met and pressed into each other. Then he moved back and hugged her.

"You're the first man to ever kiss me," Sumi admitted softly.

He ended the hug and then put his forehead against hers. "You're the only woman I want to kiss." Enishi cupped her face and brought his lips to hers again, on an angle for easier access. She was holding her breath. "Breath normally, close your eyes and just feel with your mouth."

Enishi took her lower lip and put it between his, sucking gently. Then let it go, only to lick the crease between her lips. At last she opened her mouth and let him in. Sumi tasted the green tea that they both had used to rinse with, for fresh breath. His tongue caressed hers, circling and dancing. She closed her mouth and pulled back, it felt like her heart was about to leap out of her chest.

To give her space to process their kiss, he got up. "I'll go have my bath now." Enishi was pleased with their progress.

Their marriage was happening faster than most. They'd known each other only a few months and considering both of their pasts, it was impressive how much they had grown together.

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When Enishi returned from his bath, he saw Sumi standing at the window, looking up at the night sky. Hearing him, she turned, "the moon is so bright tonight."

He came up from behind and gave her a hug. They stood looking out the window together. "It's peaceful. I never imagined it could be like this."

She leaned her head back to rest on him and turned to kiss his cheek, but he presented his lips instead. This time she opened her mouth immediately and the kiss became deeper. Enishi picked her up and walked to the bed, before laying her gently on it. His desire spiked, but he restrained himself, so as not to scare her.  Sumi put her arms around his neck and pulled him towards her.  He climbed on to the bed, but was careful not to put all his weight on her as he lay partially beside her. It was when his hand went to undo the tie under her breast, that she stopped him.

"I'm sorry... I can't... not yet." Sumi said brokenly, turning her face away.

"Forgive me, I got caught up in the moment." Enishi lay down on his back, but turned his face to her. "Do I remind you of that bastard?"

"Not really... I'm just scared of what I don't know I guess."

"Just don't shut me out. Tell me what you like and what you don't."

She sat up, back resting on the headboard. "So you're not mad that I stopped you?"

"No. I won't do anything that you don't want too...." He sat up the same as her.

"Kana warned me that the first time with a man will feel like I'm being torn apart or stabbed.  I've been stabbed before... do you think it's the same?"

"Probably or worse. I can try and be gentle," he offered.

"I'd rather just get it over with, if it's slow it just drags out the pain I guess."

"Okay."

"Enishi?"

"Hmm?"

"Are you going to want to do... that... on our wedding night?"

He glanced at her, with a lazy smile. "I'll leave it up to you to decide when you're ready.  We're going to be together forever, so I can wait."

"Really?"

He brought his forehead to rest against hers. "I meant it when I said I loved you.  Every moment you share yourself with me, I cherish."

"Kana told me some other things that her girls did to men.... Maybe one day I can try them on you."

He grinned, "now that sounds interesting.  We'll explore anything you want."

She looked up at him, through her eyelashes.  "Can we just kiss a while longer? Is that okay?"

"Yes, but let's go under the cover."