The Bad, The Bidder, and the Daughter (KBTBB)

Ota: Fourteen

Asuka had never given much thought in to how she would lose her virginity. She hadn't really had plans to until much later in life- perhaps in her mid twenties. And she certainly hadn't planned on it being her best friend's cousin as well as the son of a famed rock star.

Yet here she was; lying her head on Kanato's bare chest, naked in the bath of a love hotel.

She attempted to grab some bubbles and blow it in to his face, however he managed to distract her with a kiss, and her manicured hands dropped into the water, "But what exactly does this make us? I mean... this meant something to you too, right?"

Kanato burried his face in her hair, "Of course it did. I'd hoped you knew me well enough to know I wouldn't just do this with someone, especially if it meant nothing. As for what we are... geez, dummy, you'd think I made myself obvious? I want to be your boyfriend. I've liked you for a really long time now. Remember how much of a flustered fool I was when I met you?"

Asuka smiled at the memory, she had always found it adorable. But then it hit her, he wanted to be in a relationship with her. Love-making was one thing and wasn't really something her parents had forbade her from doing, even if it was only because it was never mentioned, and at least she had taken proper precautions against any unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted illnesses. But dating itself was a whole different subject.

She didn't want to break any rules her mother and father had placed there for her. After all, they were formed to keep her safe and well. If she'd followed her parents rule about not going out at night, Haruki might still... No. She was letting go. It wasn't her fault. It was nobody's fault. And she refused to let the idea of anything otherwise haunt her any longer. But still. Her parents knew what was best. And although she wanted nothing more than to say yes and possibly even make love to Kanato again, she knew what she had to do.

"Listen, I-"

"Let me stop you. Do you like me?"

She froze and moved her gaze up to meet his eyes. Did she like him? She hadn't really thought of him as anything other than a close friend or family figure until this afternoon. Had she always had feelings for him but repressed then because of her guilt over Haruki's death? Could she even call what they did together love making?

Her gaze dropped as her cheeks reddned, "I... really don't know. I mean, I liked you enough to lose my virginity to you, but I don't really know how I feel. And my parents have this whole 'no dating' policy..." she replied honestly, "but... god, I'm sorry. I've never really been good at figuring out my feelings."

Kanato let out a low sigh and held her closer to him, "Tomorrow everything will go back to normal it'll be like this never happened. I don't want to push you or try and make you feel things you don't feel for me. But... if it's alright with you... can I hold you like I'm yours? May I kiss you like you're mine?"

She responded by pressing her chest closer to his and staring longingly into his cognac colored eyes, "I hope I'm not hurting you more or sending mixed signals by doing this..." she mumbled somewhat meekly.

He nuzzled his face into the nape of Asuka's neck and began to leave a trail of soft kisses and gentle bites leading down to her left breast, "I know what I'm getting myself in to. For now, let me enjoy your company like this."

She found her fingers caressing his light chocolate locks and a small gasp of pleasure escaped her as she responded, "As you wish..."

Neither Asuka nor Kanato returned to their respective homes that night.

And thank God for the them that Ume's good at making excuses.

...

ASUKA POV

I felt the warm saliva and blood cocktail that had made a pool in my mouth slide down my parched throat with a gulp. We were halfway through the game and Sakiko had two more wins then me. Thankfully, she had stopped to take a break and call Ota as not to be too suspicious and go out for some coffee. That was roughly three minutes ago, and based on the location of the warehouse, she shouldn't be back for another twenty or so minutes.

I nervously chewed on my inner lip and felt the blood start to pool again. I decided to spit it on the floor to spite her. I needed to stop doing that- I already had more than enough cuts on me.

Lucky for me, none were on the face.

That would've been a real bummer on my acting career.

Saki was now officially dead to me, as well as she should. Because what decent human being kidnaps their step daughter and tortures her for the sold reason she was insecure about her marriage?

Nobody, fucking nobody.

I'm not even scared anymore, I'm annoyed.

I took a glance at the card I had face up, it was an ace of diamonds. It could either go for one or eleven. Saki had tied my hands behind me again, so I couldn't glance at the other card. I was praying it would be a king. I squinted my eyes as to see Sakiko's. Three of hearts.

A little too ironic for my taste, but that most likely means good news for me.

I soon took note that my annoyance is turning in to anger.

Jesus fucking damn it. I really liked Saki.

I would've loved having her as a stepmom- she was so cool up until she went all "Higarashi" on me.

Damn, if this is how she treats me, I feel really bad for Hina.

I felt the corners of my mouth twitch up at the thought of sweet little Hina. Yeah, it's a bit her fault I'm in the shitshow, but god damn I'm not gonna hold this one against her. She's so precious with her golden locks and big baby blue bow. Not to mention her brown doe eyes.

Her eyes reminded me a little bit of Tomoe and Takeo's. Though, her's were much lighter.

Oh my god, Tomoe and Takeo.

Great, now I really can't die. I've got three precious little monsters to play with, if I die that's a crap ton of childhood trauma I don't want to bestow upon them.

Well, I literally met Hina like three days ago, so she shouldn't be too distraught, but the other two are screwed.

I leaned my head back to look at the ceiling.

I wonder what Kanato's doing.

We broke up two weeks before this trip, and we were NOT on good terms.

I had been doing my best to avoid thinking about it, but when your step mom leaves you alone in an abandoned warehouse, you get kinda bored.

I'm still bitter about that.

Understandable, of course.

I think after I get out and hug my mom I'm gonna screw Kanato in his limo.

"Oh, Asuka~"

Just when I thought this situation couldn't get creepier, she decides to speak in a damn singsong voice.

I gulped once more and nervously glanced over at her.

"H-hey, Mrs. Kisaki."

"It's Mrs. Kisaki, you- oh wait, nevermind."

...

"Wowza, look at you, Miss Hotshot!You're three wins ahead of me, and with roughly four rounds left."

'Shut up, I'm in agonizing mental and physical pain, can't you just leave me alone?' I wanted to say.

"Thanks, Mrs. Kisaki," I said.

This is dragging on way too long.