Black and royal blue

X. Chores

Nobunaga and the warlords stayed for a couple drinks to celebrate Ana. She was so happy and cheerful. Everyone shared their honest opinion about each dish. Not surprisingly, they liked everything. It was quite late by the time everyone left.

'I should get to the work.' I sighed.

When I got to the kitchen the horrifying sight almost knocked me off my feet. Dirty dishes were piling up everywhere. 'When did this happen? I'll die before I could finish this' I was devastated.

'Do you need a hand?' To my surprise, Ana appeared at the kitchen entrance. She politely offered her help but I couldn't accept it. I gave my word.

'Of course not. This was part of the deal. I was defeated and I shall suffer the consequences like a man.'

She giggled. I loved when she smiled but loved even more when she laughed. 'There is one thing you could do though.'

'Tell me, what is it?'

'Can you please push back my sleeves and tie them up?'

'Naturally!' She stepped behind me and dragged my sleeves up. Her nails lightly sratched my arm and sent jolts through my body. When she tied up my sleeves her body snuggled to mine for a little longer, like it was intentional. I felt the desire awakening in me.

'Can I stay?' She asked shyly. The flames were growing in me. I wanted her.

'Do as you wish.' I had to concentrate on my task. But the only thing I could think about was undressing her. NO! This was part of the deal, I must wash these damn dishes. I felt her eyes on me but she said nothing. I might have treated her cold. I looked at her from the corner of my eye.

'I know it sounds weird but I enjoy watching men do the chores.' To my surprise she didn't seem bothered at all. I kept working in silence for a long time. The only thing that could be heard was the clinking of the plates and the water splashing.

'You worked hard today, lass. Don't you feel tired?' I couldn't care less about her answer. I just tried to keep my thoughts away from what I wanted to do with her right now. I tried to wash the dishes as fast as I could. I've already cleaned up a massive pile.

'Oh no, not at all. Triumphing over you filled me up with energy.' She teased me. 'How about you?'

'I'm fine.' Why were we so awkward suddenly? The image of her naked back popped into my mind. I had to take deep breaths. My heart was beating fast.

'Okay.' She picked up a plate of the leftover mochi and ate them. 'Mmm...So good!' She closed her eyes and pleasure was written all over her face. This was torture. Are you playing with me? I stared at her. 'You know, I just realised I haven't really eaten anything today other than the tasting. No wonder I am...' Our eye met and her voice dropped seductively low '...starving.'

The last string of my willpower broke. I crossed the distance between us in a couple strides. She was leaning against the counter, without a word I grabbed her thighs and lifted her onto it. She wrapped her legs around my hips, her hands were grabbing my kimono. We couldn't hold back our desire anymore. We kissed vehemently. I yearned her body.

'Finally! I thought you might never leave those stupid dishes...' She gasped and tilted back her head so I could kiss her neck. I felt her pulse racing.

'You tormented me on purpose?!' I murmured into her ear and she laughed. But when I bit her earlobe, she moaned and pulled herself right against my groin. I was rock hard, she must have felt it. She parted my kimono and her hands eagerly explored my chest. My skin was burning under her touch. 'You'll pay for this...' I licked the helix of her ear and traced my tongue down the crook of her neck. I felt her shivering. I pulled her collar away with my teeth and nipped her collarbone.