Bleach: Starting as a Vasto Lorde

Chapter 74-76: First Conquest (R-18)

Anxious eyes darted around the modest yet tastefully furnished bedroom. There, at the room's heart, lay a plush bed adorned with two crisp pillows. Alongside, a modest table hosted a flower pot, lending a touch of life to the room. On the wall hung a clock, its steady tick-tock resonating with her throbbing heart.

She perched on the edge of the bed, her senses prickling as a quiet murmur began to intrude upon the calm. The sound rose gradually, from distant, muffled impacts to the unmistakable patter of footsteps.

The door creaked open. The man for whom she had been waiting stepped in, a towel hanging from his neck, his white hair dripping with water. He had emerged from the bath in just a pair of underwear, while she remained fully clothed, save for the white fedora concealing her horn.

"Still anxious?"

"I don't know what you're talking about," she whispered, her trembling voice betraying her claim. "I ain't anxious."

He leaned against the door, shutting it with a drawn-out creak. As he settled onto the bed, a flicker of desire sparked in his eyes. Two months had passed since he started his new life, since he last engaged in any sexual activity. Two months of living with a sexy woman like Harribel, two agonizing months of sexual frustration to be unleashed on the beautiful tomboy.

{Poor girl is gonna break.}

"Stop staring at me," she said, a nervous flutter tugging at her heart. "What do you want?"

"Playing the ignorant fool, are we?"

"I am not!" she retorted. "We've been with everyone all day... Why are we here alone now?"

It puzzled her that he had sent everyone else home yet brought her here. She had some inkling of his intentions but was apprehensive about acknowledging them.

"Who said we're sleeping?"

She swallowed hard, her thoughts racing. "W-What else are we supposed to do on a bed?"

"You silly little goose," he trailed his whisper as he drew closer and kissed her cheeks. "Remember our promise? I'll let you ride me when you become an Arrancar. Time to fulfill that promise."

Lifting her gaze, her heterochromatic eyes locked onto his blue ones. "Get on all fours then. I'll ride you as my mount!"

"..."

She pushed his chest. "Come on!"

He caught her hand and used his grip to pull her into his embrace. His lips sought hers, and he kissed her slowly, almost tantalizingly. A sudden electric thrill darted up her spine, her heart fluttering from the hormonal surge unleashed by her first kiss.

The engagement of lips set her heart on fire.

He broke away from the kiss, a playful grin adorning his face. "I'll have to educate you about the ride I promised."

She sighed and nestled into his chest. His scent brought her a flood of nostalgic memories. From discovering him in the wastelands of Hueco Mundo to sharing an intimate kiss in this quiet room, they had strayed far from their days as wanderers. Her affection for him had deepened gradually. Perhaps it was because he had dragged her out of a pathetic cycle of survival and mere existence, or perhaps he had given her the confidence and courage to reach new heights. He was the reason she could proudly claim to be near the food chain in the Hollow Kingdom.

He was her first true friend, and possibly, her first mate.

Part of her wished they were still alone, while another part felt grateful for having found endearing companions in Harribel, Mila Rose, Sung-Sun, and even Cirucci.