The Tale Continues (Saiunkoku Monogatari Fanfiction: Ryuuki x Shuurei lemon)

Chapter 33: Mending Wounds

Seiran cushioned the fall and ensured that there is nothing dangerous on the space around them. ''Are you alright?'' Seiran asked as he eyed Jyuusan. His arms are wrapped around her and even his legs are positioned to keep her safe like she was a fragile flower whose petals would fall off if not handled gently. He slowly unwrapped her but did not settle her on the ground since by the feel of it, Jyuusan's robe is too thin. Her skin might get scratch by the stones so he let her be on top of him.

''Uh yeah, I'm still alive. Thanks.'' Jyuusan said with a blush in embarrassment of being saved by him. His face is also so close to hers. ''What about you deceitful monster?''

Seiran smiled. ''Can't you at least talk properly for once?''

Jyuusan noticed his pretty face for the first time. She thought that he looked handsome when he smiled genuinely. She quickly brushed off the thought. She realize that she is on top of him. Then he felt his arms shift. One went to her waist and another snaked to her legs.

''What are you doing?!'' she asked in a panicked voice. She tried to move but he held her tight. A wound from her past that has not yet totally mended opened up again. She remembered the time when she was nearly raped. Her heartbeat drummed her chest as she became fully aware that both of them are just wearing bathrobes. Her whole body froze as she recalled the horror of her past. Her lips quivered and her hands turned cold.

''Please bear with me,'' Seiran said and shifted her knees. Then he sat up so she is now seated on his lap, her foot did not touch the ground since he is supporting it. He was surprised at the look on Jyuusan's face. ''I'm sorry. Did that scare you?''

Jyuusan blinked and sighed in relief when she realized that she misunderstood it. She thought he was about to do something. ''I-I just recalled something from my past. You can settle me on the ground,'' she said as she tried to stand up but held both her feet not letting her step.

''There are a lot of sharp stones and your robe is too thin. You'll end up having more wounds,'' Seiran scolded. He noticed that her skin is soft and delicate despite being trained in martial arts.

Jyuusan gave up, he is really far stronger than her. She silently watched as he tore off part of his robe and wrapped it around her wounded foot. She did not dare to move since she is seated on his lap and could feel the warmth of his lap through her clothes.

Seiran had carried Jyuusan since her foot was hurt. He did not want her to walk and make it worse. Shuuei might also think that he hurt Jyuusan on purpose since he said something like what just happened. He also did not like the idea of the triplets visiting him.

Instead of fighting, they returned to the inn and tended to each other's wounds. Jyuusan insisted on applying medicine to Seiran's wound. He got a horizontal slash on his lower back from when he caught her and cushioned the fall. But Seiran insisted to tend to her ankle first. They are in Seiran's room since it is the nearest from where they entered. Gladly, every room there has a first aid kit.

Seiran changed his clothes so it won't be embarrassing for Jyuusan to clean his wound. After tending to his wound, Seiran was surprised when Jyuusan's small hands started massaging his shoulder. ''W-what are you doing?''

''What I did to Shuurei-chan and Shusui-san,'' Jyuusan answered and he stiffened.

''What exactly did you to them?'' Seiran took precaution. 'What the hell is this little monster planning now?'

''Relax. I just did this,'' Jyuusan said and skillfully moved her fingers and her hands. ''They say I am good at this. I will make you say it is good too.'' Seiran became nervous at that but relaxed at the movement that Jyuusan's hand did.

''Oh, why are you moving your hands like that?'' Seiran could not deny she is good. Her hands moved skillfully at his shoulders.

''This is payment for a while ago in the bath since you were not able to get your payback when you trailed me. He he,'' Jyusan said. ''Or perhaps you enjoyed seeing me hanging helplessly? Should I call you sadistic prince now?

''You heard me say that?'' Seiran was amazed. ''Don't call me sadistic. It wasn't me who tied you up,'' he added.

''Not me, Shusui-san.''

''She got sharp ears,'' Seiran commented.

''Don't say that to women.''

''You should rest. I'll bring you to your room,'' Seiran said as he stopped himself from groaning. Her movement is really good and before he could be tempted to enjoy it, he is sending her off.

''I'll pay you back first for saving me. I don't want to get indebted to a deceitful monster.'' And she did something that she knew he would not be able to resist. 'I'll make the mighty Seiran purr like a kitty,' Jyuusan thought. 'This skills really come in handy. I'm glad one of the ladies in the Inner Palace taught me this.'

Shuuei and Shusui are walking side by side to see if the two had arrived when they heard Jyuusan's voice coming from Seiran's room. They stopped on their tracks.

''You are really good at this,'' Seiran complimented.

Jyuusan laughed sweetly, ''see? I told you I will be able to make you say that.''

''How did you learn to move like that?'' Seiran queried and after that he let out a purr. Shuuei heard it and his eyes widened.

''That's a secret,'' Jyuusan replied. ''It's more tiring to do this to men. You have to give more pressure. I was gentle in the bath since I did it to women.''

Shuuei was astounded at what he heard. 'Jyuusan is doing what she had done to Shusui and Shuurei?!' He clenched his fist. ''Of all people why with Seiran?'' he said in exasperation and Shusui covered her mouth as she giggled. She knew what Jyuusan is doing but let Shuuei think differently.

''Now, now. I think it's rude to meddle with your sister's relationships,'' Shusui reminded him.

''But why Seiran?'' Shuuei said in annoyance. He heard Seiran purr and make sounds that he did not expect that person could emit. He wanted to attack him now and make him silent.

''You're really skillful with your hands,'' Seiran praised again. ''I never expected you are this good.''

''Of course, don't underestimate women. Now let's go to that head of yours,'' Jyuusan replied.

''Ohh, yes. Be a little gentle there,'' Seiran said. ''Hmmmm . . . and on that part give more pressure.''

''Heh just pulling at your hair a little makes you purr too,'' Jyuusan said with a laugh.

Shuuei staggered at what he heard, ''I'm really gonna barge in now. How dare that Seiran!'' he walked towards Seiran's room and paused at the door. 'I'm gonna chop him off,' he thought. ''Seiran,'' he yelled as a warning that he's coming in. He did not want to see something he did not need to see.

Next Chapter: What They Did in the Bath