Melody of You | Yuzuru Hanyu

23.

The next morning they woke up entangled, naked with just thin sheets covering their embraced bodies. 

Yuzuru woke up first but didn't wake her, taking the time to caress her exposed skin in small circles and admiring the beauty before him. If only he could find a way to have her like this every morning, within his reach.

At least this time he had the reassurance she wouldn't disappear before he could say goodbye.

The woman in question stirred slightly in his arms while waking up and was greeted with his huge smile once her eyes opened.

"Good morning"

"Yes, it is" Yuzuru replied, making her smile.

"I love your bed hair" she said after noticing that it was spiking up because of the hair spray he used the previous day.

"You've seen worse"

"I have, and it's cuter when you have it all fluffy."

"Cute?"

"Yes, cute... very kawaii"

"Learning a few Japanese words, are we?"

"Just the ones that matter"

"Like what?"

"Kuso... you like that one" she teased him, earning an attack of tickles from his hands. "Yuzu! Stop! I beg you"

"Okay, okay" he stopped his ministrations, still laughing. "Any other words you want to share?"

"No, but I will learn a few for the next time"

There it was, the hidden promise of a next time. Whether it would be soon or not none of them could tell.

"Have a shower with me?" he asked, breaking the previous topic. Her eyebrows rose in question, her lips changed into a smirk.

"You haven't had enough of me yet?"

"Not possible... But I did say shower, you're the one with a dirty mind. " the skater answered, kissing her for the first time that morning.

"Please...as if you meant it innocently" she replied with a small giggle.

"Want to find out?" 

Hand in hand, they went to the bathroom. The shower wasn't that big but they would find a way to fit. Yuzuru turned the water on and allowed it to reach a pleasant temperature before asking her to check if it was alright for her.

Once she confirmed, they got under the spray of water and he didn't waste any time before kissing her, pressing her body to the wall as his hands roamed her skin.

This wouldn't be one of those showers to save water for sure, they took the time to climax with the help of each other's hands and teasing words.

 After, Sophia took the time to massage his back and strong shoulders while washing him with love, kissing his lips every once in a while.

"The things I would do to have you like this every day" he mumbled.

"I know"

Leaving the shower felt almost like a finality, seeing Yuzuru get dressed in his usual sweatpants and hoodie while looking at his bags carefully organized near the door was hard and painful.

He could feel her eyes while getting dressed. The woman was still wrapped in the hotel robe and he knew what was on her mind.

"Sophia" he called out.

"Yes?" her voice was weak and emotional with so many hidden feelings behind it.

"Stop overthinking. We have to try and enjoy the time we have, ok?" She nodded in confirmation and he smiled at her. "How about you get dressed and we go for lunch before I leave for the airport?"

"I would love that, but the only thing I have with me is the gown, and I don't need anyone staring at me while we eat."

The skater heard those words and immediately went to get one of his bags, retrieving one of his black sweatshirts and track pants.

"It's not the most fashionable outfit, but it probably fits you."

"Don't you need this?"

"No... I have too many in Canada either way"

"At least I don't have to pair them with heels since I changed to sneakers before coming here" she laughed at the realization. "I really didn't think stuff through yesterday"

Dressed in his clothes, which ended up not being as oversized as expected, the two went for lunch in a nearby restaurant. They left his bags in her car since it was settled that she was his ride to the airport.

Finding something he liked in the middle of the English menu was a challenge given how picky the Japanese was, but eventually, he decided on a Caesar Salad. It was almost ironic that she was having Fries while he had a salad, but didn't surprise her one bit.

"Are you sure you don't want to eat anything else?"

"Yes, I don't eat as much as you think"

"It feels weird that you're only eating that and training as much as you do"

"Don't worry, it's fine. As soon as I'm in Canada I will start eating what the nutritionists tell me to and I'll be getting everything I need"

While on the ride to the airport they were silent, not wanting to ruin the mood any more than necessary. Classical music was playing through the sound system and his hand was on her thigh, caressing softly as her eyes focused on the road.

"How long does it take for you to get to Canada from here?" She asked, breaking the silence.

"8 hours"

"Not as bad as Japan"

"No. But I'm used to flying. I don't like it that much, but it's part of my life."

"Yeah"

The conversation broke when they arrived. Parking carefully, she watched him place a pair of glasses and a mask on his face before getting out of the car.

"You use those to disguise yourself, don't you?"

"I am a bit shortsighted, I think that's how you say it. I don't necessarily need the glasses to survive, but I am supposed to wear them. But yes, these days I only wear them as a disguise." 

"Genius" she said teasingly as they left the car. She made sure it was locked since her violin was in the boot. Yuzuru didn't have much luggage, only 2 bags, apparently he sent a lot of things from Japan to Toronto through a carrier. The skater admitted that one of the bags he had with him was just his skating equipment since he didn't trust it to anyone else.

"You're just like me and my violin" she told him, earning a laugh. 

"Yes, but your violin is worth far more than any pair of skates"

When it came to the time of saying goodbye, Yuzuru wrapped his arms around her before she could say anything or complain.

"Yuzu..."

"Shut up, let me hug you"

"I will cry" He looked into her eyes for a second, removed his mask, and kissed her lips one last time. "What if someone recognizes you? are you crazy?"

"Right now, that's the very least of my concerns"

The pout on her face made him smile, he caressed her cheek softly and whispered "I will miss you so much"

"We will call, and text. And I will see you again" Sophia said, tears already falling down her face.

He nodded and hugged her close one last time before his plane was called to start boarding. Sophia looked at her watch and her eyes widened.

"Everything okay?"

"I'll be late for rehearsal... But it's worth it" Yuzuru laughed and said his last goodbye to her, eyes shining with unshed tears. "Text me once you get there" was her last whisper before he left.