Imperfect Love

Part 23

Kaaya POV 

When I woke up from from my mini-nap on Ruben's shoulder, I felt embarassment wash through me. I started squirming uncomfortably. 

"Ruben, you can let me down now!" I giggled, a bit uncomfortable at the awkward position. She didn't move from her position though. I tried to force myself down, she simply held on to me tighter. 

"Ruben! Pleas-!" Ruben smacked my ass. "Ow! Hey!" I exclaimed in embarrassment. 

"What the heck was tha-" 

"Shut up." 

I flushed and pouted sadly. Fine, I'll just give up then. I don't think she's going to let go any time soon. I was just afraid she was getting tired of carrying me so far. 

A few hours later it was getting a bit dark and Ruben finally put my down on the ground. More like dropped me on the ground. 

"Ow. You didn't have to drop me down so hard." I glared at her. 

She just smirked at me and continued to take out some food from our bag we packed. While she cooked our food, I investigated the surroundings around us. We were in the dense forest, but we were still near a river which indicated that we were going the right direction. I sighed as I stretched my exhausted muscles. I felt sweat and dirt all over me. It felt a bit gross so I decided to clean myself up a bit.

"Hey Ruben, do you think I could bathe in the river nearby real quick. I feel so dirty right now." I asked her so she doesn't panic if I suddenly go missing. I barely catch the slight nod as she continues busy herself with cooking our meal. I take our canteens to fill as well since I am going to the river anyway. 

I slowly peel off my clothes, a bit disgusted at the way they clung to me because how much I have been sweating. I am not as shy as I would have been if there was a boy traveling with me since Ruben and I are both women. But, I still make sure to hide the bushes and double check to make sure that Ruben is busy with her own tasks. When I see the coast is clear, I slowly inch toward the river, still in my undergarments because I still felt too shy to take everything off completely even though no one is here. 

As I step into the water, I felt muscles relax, the cool water feeling good against my skin after being in the the humid heat for hours. I sighed happily. A girl could get used to this. Suddenly, I hear a twig snap near me. I suddenly tense up. Ruben couldn't be here and if she were here, she would definitely call out to me right? 

I submerge my body fully in the water till my head in case someone actually is watching me. I feel shivers of nervousness flood through me. What should I do? Should I call out for Ruben? It's a bit embarrassing, but I am a little scared. Surely, she would be able to help me out right?

"R-ruben?" I call out a bit nervously. I am not sure if she heard me so try I again just in case. "Ruben??" 

I hear someone running down the same path I came from. Thankfully, its Ruben. 

"Kaaya- what is it? Did something happen? Did someone see you?" Ruben questioned rapidly. 

I felt flustered to be questioned in such a position. "Uhm, I am not sure. I just heard someone twigs nearby and I wasn't sure what it was. I was kind of nervous so I just called in you in case to scare them off! Sorry about that!" I felt like I spoke nonsense when I answered. 

Ruben just narrowed her eyes at me. Her gaze shifted lower and I was confused until I noticed that my rant, my chest was above the water. I blush profusely and I hurriedly hid my body once again. Ruben just continued lean against the tree and stare at me. Oh god, what did I do? 

"U-um, Ruben, you can leave now." I answered nervous, yet curious why she was still here. She just smirked me and I felt like fully submerging in the water to hide from her gaze. I heard another twig crunch a few feet away from me. I urgently met Ruben's gaze and she made surprised eye contact me as well. 

There was someone else here with us.

Tyer POV

I spent hours looking wondering through the woods. Based on my observation of the surroundings around me, I knew that Kaaya couldn't have wandered too far off. I heard someone walking ahead of me so I decided to subtly follow them. 

What I saw almost made me lose my cool. I saw Kaaya being slung like potato sack on some random woman's shoulder. How dare she treat Kaaya like that?! Why the hell was she even touching her?! Was she planning on doing something to her?? I resisted the urge to go up there and kill that woman for touching what's mine. She already sealed her fate for taking Kaaya away from me. She's good as dead. 

I continued to s̶t̶a̶l̶k̶ (protect Kaaya) for a couple of hours as I watched them go further in the woods. Luckily, I had the skills of a hunter to watch them without being caught. The woman definitely isn't enough to protect Kaaya since she couldn't even detect me. What if I was someone worse who wanted to tarnish my precious beauty? She couldn't even do a thing. I scoffed. I could treat her way better than a mere woman anyway. 

Now, I watched as the disgusting brute of woman put my jewel down and dug into the bag they packed. I notice Kaaya looking around. She looks so cute when she's confused. Ah, wait a second. I have a feeling that they know that someone is around them. No. I can't get caught now. I need to observe and protect Kaaya. I don't have the tools to attack the brute right now. Not that I need them. I smirked to myself. But, I prefer not to scare my treasure. She still sees me as best friend and it would be a bit unconventional to have your best friend follow you for hours without letting you know. 

I soon hear footsteps walking toward the river. I must have missed part of their conversation as I was too engaged in my own thoughts. I continued to follow my treasure. Just what was she doing?

Suddenly, she started stripping her clothes. Beautiful. Her body was absolutely stunning. She was stunning. I greedily watched her as she stepped in the river cautiously as if it was going to bite her. Cute. I had a half a mind to consider stealing her clothes. She was mine so by extent they were mine anyway. I wish she took off more than just her external clothes, but a boy can dream. Hell, I was lucky enough to see Kaaya in state anyway. Yes, I shouldn't be too greedy for my goddess. I watch with a look of lust in my eyes as she continues to wash herself. Suddenly, she tenses up. I try to inch closer accidentally snapping a twig in the process. Why was she scared? Who the hell dares to make my precious treasure scared?! I am going bloody kill them! Especially in her vulnerable state!

"R-ruben?" I hear Kaaya call out for the brute woman who I presumed is named Ruben. "Ruben??" She calls out for the b*tch once more and I press myself further against the ground, trying to view the scene through the bushes I am hiding in. Dammit. I can't see her beautiful body anymore. 

Kaaya and the b*tch talk a bit longer as I wait for the latter to leave. Unfortunately for me, it doesn't seem like she is leaving any time soon. I exhale in impatience. If it were just Kaaya and I right now, I would take her again and again. Teasing me with those flimsy undergarments. She needs to be punished for that. Perhaps I should chain her and show her just who she belongs to. It may sound extreme to some, but she needs to know that she is mine. She is not only my friend, but my f*cking lover. I am going to make sure she knows it. I smirk sadistically to myself as I imagine her tied down a variety of positions. I feel my pants feel tighter as I silently groan to myself. See Kaaya, this is what you do to me. How dare you treat me like this and leave me take care of myself. Soon. I remind myself. Soon. 

 Although, I may be her friend, I have tried to hide my sadistic urges from her for a long time. I am not sure how much longer I can take this for. She needs to be mine soon. And quickly. As I was busy dreaming about my jewel again, I misstep once again as a twig cracks. Sh*t. As a hunter, I should be better equipped for this. Kaaya, now look what you made do.  F*cking distracting me with your perfect body. Well, no fear, if I get caught, I will be sure to punish you for putting me in this position in the first place. You are going be my prey soon, don't you worry.